SMA POWER CONTROL MODULE User Manual

Installation Manual

SMA POWER CONTROL MODULE

PWCBRD-10-IA-en-14 | Version 1.4 ENGLISH

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Table of Contents

1 Information on this Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.1 Validity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.2 Target Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.3 Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.4 Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.5 Typography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.6 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.1 Appropriate Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.3 Supported Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3 Scope of Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4.1 SMA Power Control Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4.2 Type Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5.1 Mounting Position and Cable Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5.2 Installing the Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5.3 Connecting the Ripple Control Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5.4 Information on Module Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

7 Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

7.1 Removing the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

7.2 Packing the Module for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

7.3 Disposing of the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

8 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

9 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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SMA Solar Technology AG 1 Information on this Document

1 Information on this Document

1.1 Validity

This document is valid for device type "PWCBRD-10" (SMA Power Control Module) from hardware
version A1.

1.2 Target Group

The tasks described in this document must be performed by qualified persons only. Qualified persons
must have the following skills:

• Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks involved in installing and operating electrical
devices and plants

• Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and plants

• Knowledge of all applicable standards and directives

• Knowledge of and adherence to this document and all safety precautions

1.3 Additional Information

Links to additional information can be found at www.SMA-Solar.com:

Document title Document type

Measured Values and Parameters Technical Description

1.4 Symbols

Symbol Explanation

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death or
serious injury

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage

Information that is important for a specific topic or goal, but is not

safety-relevant
☐ Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal
☑ Desired result
✖ A problem that might occur

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1.5 Typography

Typography Explanation Example
bold • Display texts

• Elements of a user interface

•Terminals

• Elements to be selected

• Elements to be entered

> • Connects several elements to

be selected

[Button/Key] • B utt on o r ke y to be s ele cted or

pressed

• The value can be read from the
Energy field.

• Select Settings.

•Enter the value 10 in the
Minutes field.

• Select Settings > Date.

• Select [Next].

1.6 Nomenclature

Complete designation Designation in this document

®

SMA BLUETOOTH
SMA Power Control Module Module
Sunny Tripower, Windy Tripower Inverter

Wireless Technology BLUETOOTH

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2 Safety

2.1 Appropriate Usage

The SMA Power Control Module is a multifunction interface which enab les grid man ageme nt serv ices
to be implemented for one inverter.

The module is available as a retrofit kit or is pre-installed in the inverter.
The inverter still complies with the standard after the product has been installed.
The module may be used in parallel with the multifunction relay in the inverter. If you want to use the

module at the same time as the multifunction relay in the inverter, you must ensure that no more than
30 V DC or 25 V AC are connected to the multifunction relay.

The relays of the ripple control receiver may only be supplied by the 12 V output of the module.
Do not supply the relays of the ripple control receiver with any other voltage sources.

Use this module only in accordance with the enclosed documentation and with the locally applicable
standards and directives. Any other use can result in personal injury or property damage.

For safety reasons, it is not permitted to modify the product or install components that are not explicitly
recommended or distributed by SMA Solar Technology AG for this product.

The type label must be permanently attached to the product.
The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product.

• Read and observe the documentation.

• Keep the documentation in a convenient place for future reference.

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2.2 Safety Precautions

This section contains safety precautions that must be observed at all times when working on or with
the product. To prevent personal injury or property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the
product, read this section carefully and follow the safety precautions at all times.

Danger to life due to electric shock when opening the inverter

High voltages are present in the live components of the inverter. Touching live components results
in death or serious injury.

• Prior to performing any work on the inverter, always disconnect the inverter from all voltage
sources on the AC and DC sides (see inverter installation manual). Observe the waiting time
to allow the capacitors to discharge.

Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts

Some parts of the inverter enclosure can get hot during operation. Touching these enclosure parts
can result in burn injuries.

• Do not touch any parts other than the lower enclosure lid of the inverter during operation.

Damage to the inverter due to electrostatic discharge

The internal components of the inverter can be irreparably damaged by electrostatic discharge.

• Earth yourself before touching any inverter component.

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2.3 Supported Products

SMA Inverters

The module must only be installed in the following inverters with at least the given firmware version:

Sunny Tripower from firmware version

• STP 5000TL-20 2.51.05.R

• STP 6000TL-20

• STP 7000TL-20

• STP 8000TL-20

• STP 9000TL-20

• STP 10000TL-20

• STP 12000TL-20

Windy Tripower from firmware version

• WTP 5000TL-20 2.51.05.R

• WTP 6000TL-20

• WTP 7000TL-20

• WTP 8000TL-20

• WTP 9000TL-20

all

Additional SMA Products

The module can be configured with the following communication products:

• Sunny Explorer from software version 1.06

• Sunny WebBox with BLUETOOTH from firmware version 1.03

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