SMA SB 3600SE-10 User Manual

OperatingManual

SUNNY BOY 3600 / 5000 SMART ENERGY BATTERY PACK SMART ENERGY

SB36-50SE-BE-en-11 | 98-112900.02 | Version 1.1

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Table of Contents

1 Information on this Document ................................................. 6

2 Safety......................................................................................... 8

2.1 Intended Use ....................................................................................... 8

2.2 Skills of Qualified Persons .................................................................. 9

2.3 Safety Precautions ............................................................................... 9

3 Scope of Delivery...................................................................... 12

4 Product Description................................................................... 13

4.1 Sunny Boy and Battery Pack .............................................................. 13

4.2 Interfaces and Functions of the Inverter ............................................. 16

4.3 System Overview................................................................................. 17

5 Mounting ................................................................................... 22

5.1 Requirements for Mounting ................................................................ 22

5.2 Mounting the Inverter and Battery Pack ............................................ 25

6 Electrical Connection................................................................. 27

6.1 Overview of the Connection Areas.................................................... 27

6.1.1 View from Below............................................................................ 27

6.1.2 Interior View ................................................................................... 28

6.2 AC Connection .................................................................................... 28

6.2.1 Requirements for the AC Connection............................................ 28

6.2.2 Connecting the Inverter to the Utility Grid.................................... 30

6.2.3 Connecting Additional Grounding ............................................... 31

6.3 Connecting the Network and SMA Energy Meter ........................... 32

6.4 DC Connection .................................................................................... 34

6.4.1 Requirements for the DC Connection............................................ 34

6.4.2 Connecting the PV Array............................................................... 35

6.5 Connecting the Inverter and the Battery Pack ................................... 37

7 Commissioning.......................................................................... 39

7.1 Procedure............................................................................................. 39

7.2 Configuring the Country Data Set...................................................... 39

7.3 Commissioning the Inverter................................................................. 40

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7.4 Self-Test in Accordance with CEI 0-21 for PV Systems ≤6 kW ........ 41

7.4.1 Starting the Self-Test....................................................................... 41

7.4.2 Restarting the Self-Test ................................................................... 43

8 Configuration ............................................................................ 44

8.1 Procedure............................................................................................. 44

8.2 Changing the Display Language........................................................ 44

8.3 Integrating the Inverter into the Network........................................... 45

8.4 Creating a Sunny Portal System ......................................................... 46

8.5 Changing Operating Parameters ....................................................... 46

8.6 Setting the Lower Battery Charge Limit .............................................. 47

8.7 Setting the Active Power Limit at the Grid-Connection Point............. 48

8.8 Setting the Active Power Limitation in case of PV System Control

Failure .................................................................................................. 48

8.9 Ensuring Communication with the Purchased Electricity Meter ........ 49

8.10 Deactivating Grounding Conductor Monitoring............................... 49

8.11 Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak................................................... 50

9 Operation.................................................................................. 51

9.1 LED Signals .......................................................................................... 51

9.2 Display Overview................................................................................ 51

9.3 Calling Up Display Messages of the Start-Up Phase........................ 53

9.4 Activating and Operating the Display ............................................... 53

10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources.................. 54

11 Technical Data........................................................................... 57

11.1 DC/AC ................................................................................................ 57

11.2 General Data ...................................................................................... 58

11.3 Battery Pack......................................................................................... 60

11.4 Protective Devices................................................................................ 60

11.5 Climatic Conditions ............................................................................. 61

11.6 Equipment............................................................................................ 61

11.7 Torques ................................................................................................ 61

11.8 Data Storage Capacity....................................................................... 61

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12 Accessories ................................................................................ 62

13 Contact....................................................................................... 63

14 EC Declaration of Conformity .................................................. 66

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1 Information on this Document

Validity

This document is valid for the following device types from firmware version 2.3.35.R:

• SB 3600SE-10 (Sunny Boy 3600 Smart Energy)

• SB 5000SE-10 (Sunny Boy 5000 Smart Energy)

Target Group

This document is intended for qualified persons and end users. Only qualified persons with the appropriate skills (see Section2.2 "Skills of Qualified Persons", page9) are allowed to perform some of the tasks described in this document. Such tasks are marked with a warning symbol and the caption "Qualified person". Tasks that do not require any particular qualification are not marked and can also be performed by end users.

Additional Information

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

Document title Document type

SMASmartHome - The System Solution for More Independence

SUNNY BOY 3600 / 5000 SMART ENERGY BATTERY PACK SMART ENERGY

SMA Energy Meter Installation Manual Parameter List Technical Information Efficiency and Derating Technical Information Order Form for the SMAGridGuardCode Certificate Shade Management Technical Information Webconnect Systems in SunnyPortal User Manual SunnyHomeManager in SunnyPortal User Manual

Planning Guidelines

Service Manual

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

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Symbol Explanation

Sections describing activities to be performed by qualified persons only

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

Nomenclature

Complete designation Designation in this document

Battery Pack Smart Energy BatteryPack Sunny Boy 3600 / 5000 Smart Energy Inverter Sunny Boy 3600 / 5000 Smart Energy with

Battery Pack Smart Energy

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2 Safety

2.1 Intended Use

The inverter, the Battery Pack, the energy meters and if applicable, the SunnyHomeManager, make up a system for optimization of self-consumption in a household. The inverter is equipped with two MPP trackers and converts the direct current from the PV array into grid-compliant alternating current. The Battery Pack is used for the intermediate storage of the energy.

The product is designed for indoor use only. The product must only be operated at ambient temperatures from 0°C to +40°C and at a relative

humidity between 5% and 95%. The product must not be exposed to any direct solar irradiation. The product must not be installed in areas containing highly flammable materials or gases. The product must not be mounted in potentially explosive atmospheres. The inverter must only be operated with a Battery Pack type "BAT-2.0-A-SE-10" (status as of: March

2014). An updated list of batteries approved by SMA Solar Technology AG is available at www.SMA-Solar.com.

The product must only be operated with PV arrays of protection classII, in accordance with IEC61730, application classA. The PV modules must be compatible with this product.

PV modules with a high capacity to ground must only be used if their coupling capacity does not exceed 1.4 μF (for information on how to calculate the coupling capacity, see the Technical Information "Leading Leakage Currents" at www.SMA-Solar.com).

The product must only be used in countries for which it is approved or released by SMA Solar Technology AG and the grid operator.

All components must remain within their permitted operating ranges at all times. The product is not suitable for setting up a DC distribution grid. Use this product only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation

and with the locally applicable standards and directives. Any other application may cause personal injury or property damage.

Alterations to the product, e.g. changes or modifications, are only permitted with the express written permission of SMA Solar Technology AG. Making unauthorized changes will void the warranty and will normally result in invalidation of the operating permit. SMA Solar Technology AG shall not be held liable for any damages caused by such changes.

Any use of the product other than described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as intended use.

The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product. Keep the documentation in a convenient place for future reference and observe all instructions contained therein.

All type labels must be permanently attached.

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2.2 Skills of Qualified Persons

Only qualified persons are allowed to perform the activities marked in this document with a warning symbol and the caption "Qualifiedperson". Qualified persons must have the following skills:

• Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated

• Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing and using electrical devices, batteries and systems

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

• Knowledge of the applicable standards and directives

• Knowledge of and compliance with this document, including all safety precautions

• Knowledge of and compliance with the documents of the battery manufacturer, including all safety precautions

2.3 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 and property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the product, read this section carefully and follow all safety precautions at all times.

Danger to life due to high voltages of the PV array

When exposed to sunlight, the PV array generates dangerous DC voltage which is present in the DC conductors and the live components of the inverter. Touching the DC conductors or the live components can lead to lethal electric shocks. If you disconnect the DC connectors from the inverter under load, an electric arc may occur leading to electric shock and burns.

• Do not touch uninsulated cable ends.

• Do not touch the DC conductors.

• Do not touch any live components of the inverter.

• Have the inverter mounted, installed and commissioned by qualified persons with the appropriate skills only.

• If an error occurs, have it rectified by qualified persons only.

• Prior to performing any work on the inverter, disconnect it from all voltage sources as described in this document (see Section10, page54).

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Danger to life due to high voltages on the BatteryPack

Lethal voltage is present at the pin connector for the power cable. Reaching into the pin connector for the power cable can result in lethal electric shock.

• Do not open the BatteryPack.

• Do not wipe over the Battery Pack with a damp cloth.

• Leave the protective caps on the pin connectors for the power cable and the data cable until the inverter cables are connected to the Battery Pack.

• Only operate the BatteryPack with its protective cover mounted. The protective cover is separately packed.

• Prior to performing any work on the inverter or the Battery Pack, disconnect the inverter from all voltage sources as described in this document (see Section10, page54).

Danger to life due to electric shock

Touching an ungrounded PV module or an array frame can cause a fatal electric shock.

• Connect and ground the PV modules, array frame and electrically conductive surfaces so that there is continuous conduction. Observe the applicable local regulations.

Risk of chemical burns from electrolyte or toxic gases

During normal operation, no electrolyte can leak from the Battery Pack and no toxic gases can form. Despite careful construction, if the Battery Pack is damaged or a fault occurs, it is possible that electrolyte may be leaked or toxic gases formed.

• Store the Battery Pack in a cool and dry place.

• Do not drop the Battery Pack or damage it with sharp objects.

• Only set the Battery Pack down on its back, i.e., on the side with the mounting lugs.

• Do not open the BatteryPack.

• Only operate the Battery Pack at ambient temperatures between 0°C and +40°C.

• Do not install or operate the Battery Pack in potentially explosive atmospheres or areas of high humidity.

• If moisture has penetrated the Battery Pack (e.g. due to a damaged enclosure), do not install or operate the Battery Pack.

• In case of contact with electrolyte, rinse the affected areas immediately with water and consult a doctor without delay.

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Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts

Some parts of the enclosure can get hot during operation.

• During operation, do not touch any parts other than the enclosure lid of the inverter.

Damage to the inverter due to electrostatic discharge

Touching electronic components can cause damage to or destroy the inverter through electrostatic discharge.

• Ground yourself before touching any component.

Damage to the display or the type label due to the use of cleaning agents

• If the inverter is dirty, clean the enclosure, the cooling fins, the enclosure lid, the type label, the display and the LEDs using clear water and a cloth only.

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3 Scope of Delivery

Check the scope of delivery for completeness and any externally visible damage. Contact your distributor if the scope of delivery is incomplete or damaged.

Figure 1: Components included in the scope of delivery

Position Quantity Designation

A 1 Inverter B 1 Protective cover of the BatteryPack* C 1 BatteryPack* D 1 Wall mounting bracket E 1 Cable gland M32x1.5 with two-hole cable support sleeve F 1 Cable gland M32x1.5 with one-hole cable support sleeve G 2 Counter nut for cable gland M32x1.5 H 4 Positive DC connector I 4 Negative DC connector K 8 Sealing plug L 1 Operating manual, installation manual for DC connectors, supplementary

sheet with default settings, supplementary sheet with information and data necessary for registration of the inverter in Sunny Portal, supplementary sheet with information on how to handle the Battery Pack*

* packed separately

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4.1 SunnyBoy and BatteryPack

The inverter, the Battery Pack, the energy meters and if applicable, the Sunny Home Manager, together make up a system for optimization of self-consumption in a household. The inverter is equipped with two MPP trackers and converts the direct current from the PV array into gridcompliant alternating current. The Battery Pack is used for the intermediate storage of the energy.

Figure 2: Layout of the Sunny Boy with Battery Pack

Position Designation

A Protective cover of the BatteryPack B BatteryPack C Enclosure lid D Inverter type label

The type label uniquely identifies the inverter. You will require the information on the type label to use the inverter safely and when seeking customer support from the SMA Service Line. You will find the following information on the type label:

• Device type (Model)

• Serial number (Serial No.)

• Date of manufacture

• Device-specific characteristics

E Additional label

On the additional label, you will find technical data of the battery and details for registering the inverter in Sunny Portal.

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Position Designation

F Display

The display shows the current operating data and events or errors.

G LEDs

The LEDs indicate the operating state of the inverter (see Section9.1 "LED Signals", page51).

H DC load-break switch

If the DC load-break switch is set to the position I, it establishes a conductive connection between the PV array, the inverter and the BatteryPack.

Setting the DC load-break switch to the position O interrupts the DC circuit and disconnects the PV array and the BatteryPack completely from the inverter. Disconnection takes place at all poles.

I Type label of the BatteryPack

The type label uniquely identifies the Battery Pack. You will require the information on the type label to use the BatteryPack safely and when seeking customer support from the SMAServiceLine. You will find the following information on the type label:

• Device type (Material number / type)

• Serial number

• Manufacturing code

• Hardware and firmware version of the BatteryPack

• Device-specific characteristics

• Manufacturing week

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Symbols on the Inverter and on the Type Label of the Inverter

Symbol Explanation

Inverter Together with the green LED, this symbol indicates the operating state of

the inverter. Observe the documentation.

Together with the red LED, this symbol indicates an error (for troubleshooting, see service manual at www.SMA-Solar.com).

Data transmission In SB 3600SE-10 / SB 5000SE-10 not assigned.

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Symbol Explanation

Danger This symbol indicates that the inverter must be additionally grounded if

additional grounding or equipotential bonding is required at the installation site (see Section6.2.3 "Connecting Additional Grounding", page

31). Danger to life due to electric shock

The product operates at high voltages. All work on the product must be carried out by qualified persons only.

Risk of burns from hot surfaces The product can get hot during operation. Avoid contact during opera-

tion. Allow the product to cool down sufficiently before carrying out any work.

Observe the documentation. Observe all documentation supplied with the product.

Direct current

The product does not have a transformer.

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Alternating current

WEEE designation Do not dispose of the product together with the household waste but in

accordance with the locally applicable disposal regulations for electronic waste.

VDE certification mark The inverter and the Battery Pack are VDE-tested and comply with the cur-

rent health and safety requirements. The inverter also complies with the requirements of the German Equipment and Product Safety Act.

Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter; observe the prescribed waiting time of five minutes.

High voltages that can cause lethal electric shocks are present in the live components of the inverter. Prior to performing any work on the inverter, disconnect it from all voltage sources as described in this document (see Section10, page54).

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Symbols on the BatteryPack

Symbol Explanation

Danger to life due to high voltages The BatteryPack operates at high voltages. All work on the Battery Pack

must be carried out by qualified persons only.

Fire, naked light and smoking prohibited

Use eye protection

Keep out of reach of children

Observe the documentation. Observe all documentation supplied with the Battery Pack and the in-

verter.

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Risk of explosion

Risk of injury when lifting the Battery Pack The BatteryPack is heavy (see Section11 "Technical Data", page57).

Take care when lifting and transporting the Battery Pack.

Do not dispose of the Battery Pack together with the household waste but in accordance with the locally applicable disposal regulations for batteries.

Recycling code

4.2 Interfaces and Functions of the Inverter

The inverter can be equipped with the following interfaces and functions:

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SMA Speedwire/Webconnect

SMASpeedwire/Webconnect is a type of communication based on the Ethernet standard, and allows you to connect the inverter to a Speedwire network. Webconnect enables data exchange between the inverter and SunnyPortal. SunnyPortal is an Internet portal which allows you to monitor PV systems and to visualize and present PV system data.

SMA OptiTrac Global Peak

SMAOptiTracGlobalPeak is an advancement of SMAOptiTrac and allows the operating point of the inverter to follow the MPP precisely at all times. In addition, with the aid of SMAOptiTracGlobalPeak, the inverter can detect the presence of several maximum power points in the available operating range, such as may occur particularly with partially shaded strings. SMA OptiTrac Global Peak is enabled by default.

Multifunction Relay

You can configure the multi-function relay for various operating modes. The multifunction relay is used, for example, to switch fault indicators on or off (for information on installation and configuration, see installation manual of the multifunction relay). The multifunction relay can be retrofitted.

4.3 System Overview

SMA Integrated Storage System

The SMA Integrated Storage System optimizes self-consumption in the household by the following measures:

• Intelligent intermediate storage of excess PV energy with the Battery Pack

• PV system monitoring and intelligent load control with SunnyHomeManager, SMAEnergyMeter and SMA radio-controlled sockets

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The Sunny Boy Smart Energy uses the Battery Pack for intermediate storage of excess PV energy. The Sunny Boy Smart Energy and the Sunny Home Manager receive the data from the connected energy meter and thus capture both feed-in and purchased electricity. The SunnyHomeManager receives location-based weather forecasts via the Internet and uses these to create a yield forecast for the PV system. In addition, the SunnyHomeManager determines how much energy is typically consumed in a household at different times of the day and uses this to create an individual load profile. Based on the load profile, the Sunny Home Manager determines the times at which the loads can be supplied with self-generated energy, and, for example, switches the loads which are connected to SMA radio-controlled sockets. The Sunny Home Manager transmits specifications to the Sunny Boy Smart Energy for charging and discharging the Battery Pack. If required by the grid operator, the Sunny Home Manager also limits the active power feed-in of the Sunny Boy Smart Energy, taking into consideration the current consumption in the household. If the maximum value for active power feed-in permitted by the grid operator is exceeded, the Sunny Home Manager transmits the setpoint for active power limitation to the Sunny Boy Smart Energy.

Figure 3: Overview of an Integrated Storage System (example)

Position Designation

A PV array B Inverter and Battery Pack C Load

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Position Designation

D SMA radio-controlled socket

The SMAradio-controlled socket supports load control in households with SunnyHomeManager. The SMAradio-controlled socket carries out the following tasks:

• Implementation of SunnyHomeManager control commands

• Measurement of the energy consumption of the connected load

E Sunny Home Manager

In the Integrated Storage System, the Sunny Home Manager performs the following tasks:

• Creation of a yield forecast for the PV system based on local weather forecasts

• Creation of an individual load profile

• Control of SMAradio-controlled sockets

• Control of charging and discharging the Battery Pack based on the yield forecast and the individual load profile

• Dynamic limitation of active power feed-in by the inverter at the gridconnection point

• Implementation of grid management specifications

• Transmission of data to Sunny Portal

F Sunny Portal

Internet portal for monitoring and visualization of the PV system and user interface for the configuration of the SunnyHomeManager and the SMA radiocontrolled sockets. SunnyPortal receives the data from the PV system and from the SMA radio-controlled sockets. The key PV system data can be accessed and clearly visualized in Sunny Portal at any time. Settings to be made in the Sunny Home Manager and the SMA radio-controlled sockets via Sunny Portal are transmitted to the Sunny Home Manager by Sunny Portal. The Sun-

nyHomeManager transmits the settings to the SMAradio-controlled sockets. G Internet H Router/network switch I Utility grid K Feed-in and purchased electricity meter L SMA Energy Meter

Measuring device which detects electrical measured values at the connection

point and makes them available via Speedwire. The SMA Energy Meter is a

feed-in and purchased electricity meter.

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Sunny Boy Smart Energy and Energy Meter

The Sunny Boy Smart Energy optimizes self-consumption in the household by by intermediate storage of excess PV energy by the Battery Pack.

The Sunny Boy Smart Energy receives the data from the connected energy meter and thus captures feed-in and purchased electricity. Based on this data, the Sunny Boy Smart Energy controls the charge and discharge of the Battery Pack. Via Webconnect, the Sunny Boy Smart Energy can transmit the operating data directly to Sunny Portal. In Sunny Portal, you can monitor the PV system and visualize the operating data.

Figure 4: Overview of a system with Sunny Boy Smart Energy, Battery Pack and SMA Energy Meter (example)

Position Designation

A PV array B Inverter and Battery Pack C Load D Sunny Portal

Internet portal for monitoring and visualization of the PV system. SunnyPortal

receives the PV system data. The key PV system data can be accessed and

clearly visualized in Sunny Portal at any time. E Internet

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Position Designation

F Router/network switch G Utility grid H Feed-in and purchased electricity meter I SMA Energy Meter

Measuring device which detects electrical measured values at the connection

point and makes them available via Speedwire. The SMA Energy Meter is a

net feed-in and purchased electricity meter.

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