SMA SC 500CP-US Maintenance Manual

Maintenance Manual

SUNNY CENTRAL 500CP-US/CA / 500CP-US/CA 600V / 630CP-US/CA / 720CP-US/CA / 750CP-US/CA / 800CP-US/CA / 850CP-US/CA / 900CP-US/CA

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(The exclusion of implied warranties may not apply in all cases under some statutes, and thus the above exclusion may not apply.)

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important instructions for the following products:

• Sunny Central 500CP-US/CA (SC 500CP-US-10)

• Sunny Central 500CP-US/CA 600V (SC 500CP-US-10 600V)

• Sunny Central 630CP-US/CA (SC 630CP-US-10)

• Sunny Central 720CP-US/CA (SC 720CP-US-10)

• Sunny Central 750CP-US/CA (SC 750CP-US-10)

• Sunny Central 800CP-US/CA (SC 800CP-US-10)

• Sunny Central 850CP-US/CA (SC 850CP-US-10)

• Sunny Central 900CP-US/CA (SC 900CP-US-10)

This manual must be followed during installation and maintenance.

The product is designed and tested in accordance with international safety requirements, but as with all electrical and electronic equipment, certain precautions must be observed when installing and/or operating the product. To reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the product, you must carefully read and follow all instructions, cautions and warnings in this manual.

Warnings in this document

A warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel. It calls attention to a procedure or practice, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the SMA equipment and/or other equipment connected to the SMA equipment or personal injury.

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Symbol Description

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

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The following symbols are used as product markings with the following meanings.

Symbol Description

Warning regarding dangerous voltage

The product works with high voltages. All work on the product must only be performed as described in the documentation of the product.

Beware of hot surface

The product can become hot during operation. Do not touch the product during operation.

Electric arc hazards

The product has large electrical potential differences between its conductors. Arc flashes can occur through air when high-voltage current flows. Do not work on the product during operation.

Risk of fire

Improper installation of the product may cause a fire.

Observe the operating instructions

Read the documentation of the product before working on it. Follow all safety precautions and instructions as described in the documentation.

General Warnings

All electrical installations must be made in accordance with the local and NationalElectrical Code® ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code provincial, federal or national laws, regulations or codes applicable to the installation and use of the product, including without limitation applicable electrical safety codes. All installations must conform with the laws, regulations, codes and standards applicable in the jurisdiction of installation. SMA assumes no responsibility for the compliance or noncompliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation of the product.

Before installing or using the product, read all of the instructions, cautions, and warnings in this manual. Before connecting the product to the electrical utility grid, contact the local utility company. This connection must be

made only by qualified personnel. Wiring of the product must be made by qualified personnel only.

CSAC22.1. This document does not and is not intended to replace any local, state,

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Table of Contents

1 Information on this Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.1 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.2 Target Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.3 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.4 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.5 Typographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.6 Nomenclature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.7 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.3 Personal Protective Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.4 Symbols on the inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.1 Plant Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.2 Design of the Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.3 Type Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.4 Symbols on the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.5 Schematic Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4 Information on Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4.1 Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4.2 Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

5 Maintenance with DC, AC and Control Voltage Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

5.1 Reading the Replacement Interval Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

5.2 Reading Error Messages and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

5.3 Checking the DC Contactor in Units without the Integrated DC Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

5.4 Checking the AC Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

6 Disconnecting the Inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

7 Maintenance in Disconnected State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

7.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

7.2 Removing the Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

7.3 Cleaning the Ventilation Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

7.4 Cleaning the Air Duct and Insect Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

7.5 Cleaning the Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

7.6 Checking the Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

7.7 Checking the Surge Arrester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

7.8 Checking the Screw Connection of the Power Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

7.9 Checking the Safety Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

7.9.1 Inverter without Integrated DC Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

7.9.2 Inverter with Integrated DC Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

7.10 Checking the Door Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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7.11 Checking the Latches, Door Stops and Hinges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

7.12 Checking the Switch Cabinet for Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

7.13 Mounting the Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

8 Connecting the Control Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

9 Maintenance when Control Voltage is Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

9.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

9.2 Checking the Integrated DC Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

9.3 Checking the Heating Element, Hygrostat and Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

10 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

11 Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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1 Information on this Document

This section provides important information on how to use this document and how to work with the inverter. Among other things, this document specifies the inverters for which this document is valid and the target group for which it has been written.

1.1 Validity

This document is valid for the following inverters:

• Sunny Central 500CP-US/CA (SC 500CP-US-10)

• Sunny Central 500CP-US/CA 600V (SC 500CP-US-10 600V)

• Sunny Central 630CP-US/CA (SC 630CP-US-10)

• Sunny Central 720CP-US/CA (SC 720CP-US-10)

• Sunny Central 750CP-US/CA (SC 750CP-US-10)

• Sunny Central 800CP-US/CA (SC 800CP-US-10)

• Sunny Central 850CP-US/CA (SC 850CP-US-10)

• Sunny Central 900CP-US/CA (SC 900CP-US-10)

This document describes the maintenance of the inverter.

1.2 Target Group

This document is intended for qualified persons. Only qualified personnel are allowed to perform the tasks described in this document.

Qualified persons have received appropriate training and have demonstrated the ability and knowledge to install, operate, and perform maintenance on the device.

Qualified persons have been trained in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing electrical installations and possess all the necessary knowledge for averting danger.

Qualified persons are aware of the obligation to wear Hazard Risk Category 2 personal protective equipment and always comply with the general safety regulations for dealing with electric voltage.

Qualified persons have been trained in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing electrical installations as specified in 29 CFR, Chapter XVII, Part 1910 (OSHA), NEC, and NFPA 70E, and possess all the necessary background for averting danger. There must be written documentation of their training.

1.3 Additional Information

You will find further information in the download area of www.SMA-America.com.

Information Document type

Installation Requirements for Sunny Central 500CP-US / 500CP-US 600V / 630CP-US 720CP-US / 750CP-US / 800CP-US / 850CP-US / 900CP-US

Medium-voltage transformers - Important Requirements for Medium-Voltage Transformers and Transformers for Auxiliary Power Supply for SUNNY CENTRAL CP-US Series Inverters

Technical Information

Sunny Central Communication Controller Technical Information

1.4 Symbols

Symbol Explanation

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

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Symbol Explanation

☐ Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal

☑ Desired result

✖ A problem that could occur

1.5 Typographies

Typography Usage Example

bold • Display messages

• Elements on a user interface

•Parameters

•Terminals

•Slots

• Elements to be selected

• Elements to be entered

• Select the parameter ExlTrfErrEna and set to Off.

• Select the tab Parameters.

1.6 Nomenclature

The following nomenclature is used in this document:

Complete designation Designation in this document

SMA America Production, LLC SMA

SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. SMA

Sunny Central of the CP-US production series Sunny Central or inverter

Sunny Central Communication Controller SC-COM

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1.7 Abbreviations

In this document, abbreviations are used at certain points. In the following table, you will find the full designation and an explanation, where applicable.

Abbreviations Designation Explanation

AC Alternating Current -

DC Direct Current -

GFDI Ground Fault Detection Interruption -

IP Internet Protocol -

OF Optical Fiber -

MPP Maximum Power Point -

MSL Mean Sea Level -

PC Personal Computer -

PE Protective Earth Protective conductor

PV Photovoltaics -

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2 Safety

In this section, you will find general safety precautions which you must observe whenever working on the Sunny Central inverter. Pay special attention to these sections to avoid personal injury and property damage.

2.1 Intended Use

The Sunny Central CP-US is a PV inverter which converts the direct current generated in the PV modules into grid-compliant alternating current. An external MV transformer fitted downstream feeds the alternating current generated into the utility grid.

The inverter is designed for indoor and outdoor installation. The inverter is only licensed for use with a suitable transformer and providing that the maximum permissible DC input voltage and the permitted ambient conditions are complied with. The transformer must be designed for voltages that arise during pulsed mode of the inverter.

The inverter has been evaluated by UL for compliance with UL 1741 / IEEE 1547 requirements at the inverter’s terminals on the local area side of an interconnection transformer for all IEEE 1547 tests other than for Unintentional Islanding. It has additionally been evaluated for selected tests for use with UL Recognized Component low-voltage transformers as noted in the table below:

Test Manufacturer Model Electrical Ratings

Unintentional Islanding Test J. Schneider DLGX

1000F-1016TO1001

Synchronization, Harmonics, and Open Phase

The inverter has not been evaluated for exporting current into low-voltage electrical power system (EPS) with local loads present, and must connect to the medium voltage EPS via an externally-provided medium-voltage transformer.

The external medium-voltage transformer shall provide isolated primary and secondary windings rated for the output voltage and kVA rating of the inverter. The medium-voltage transformer shall be located between the output of the inverter and the medium-voltage utility power connection.

The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) must consider the effect of the medium-voltage transformer provided in the field with respect to electrical ratings, impedance, and the resultant effects on the utility interconnection performance of the inverter, with respect to the ratings and impedance of the transformer selected.

The inverter has not been evaluated for an installation of multiple inverters connected to one transformer. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall determine if any additional evaluation is necessary of such a system.

The inverter can optionally be equipped with an AC power switch for "branch circuit protection". This AC circuit breaker simultaneously acts as the AC Disconnect in accordance with NEC ANSI/NFPA 70 and CEC. For inverters without an AC circuit breaker, "branch circuit protection" and an AC Disconnect must be implemented by the installer. Further information is provided in section 3.1.

The inverter with an integrated AC Disconnect can be optionally ordered with an Integrated DC Switch in order to be able to disconnect the inverter from the PV array. If the inverter does not have an Integrated DC Switch, an external DC Disconnect must be installed in accordance with NEC ANSI/NFPA 70 and CEC, in order to be able to disconnect the inverter from the PV array.

J. Schneider DLGX

1250F-1001TO1001

Primary 289 V Secondary 480 V, 1,000kVA

Primary 480 V / 1,500A Secondary 480 V / 1,500A, 1,250kVA

If the unit is not provided with a GFDI or insulation monitoring device, this inverter must be used with an external GFDI as required by the Article 690 of the National Electrical Code an external insulation monitoring device according to UL 1741.

The models SC 850CP-US-10 and SC 900CP-US-10 are only provided with transfer trip functionality to meet unintentional islanding requirements. An external signal is required from the utility (EPS) to cause the inverter to cease-to-energize the EPS during an island condition. Both inverters have also been tested for automatic unintentional islanding performance (IEEE 1547.1 chapter 5.7, "Unintentional Islanding") up to 880 kVA AC power.

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The outdoor version of the inverter corresponds to UL 1741 "Type 3R" and can also be operated in rain, sleet, and snow. The indoor version corresponds to UL 1741 "Type 1" and is only licensed for installation in electrical equipment rooms. Only persons fulfilling all of the skills for the target group may work on or with theinverter. Intended use also includes reading the product documentation and observing all safety precautions. All work on the inverter must be performed using appropriate tools and in compliance with the ESD protection regulations. Suitable Hazard Risk Category 2 personal protective equipment is to be worn by all persons working on or with the

inverter. Unauthorized persons may not operate the inverter and must keep at a distance from the inverter. No reconstruction, modification or installation of additional components may be carried out on the inverter without the

express consent of SMA America, LLC. The inverter must not be operated with its doors open. The inverter must not be opened when it is raining or when humidity exceeds 95%. The inverter must not be operated with any technical defects. For safety reasons, it is forbidden to modify the product or install components that are not explicitly recommended or

distributed by SMA. Only use the inverter in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation. Any other application

may cause personal injury or property damage. 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 all safety precautions at all times.

Danger to life from electric shock due to live voltage

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

• When working in a high contact-risk environment, wear Hazard Risk Category 2 personal protective equipment.

• Do not touch live components.

• Follow the instructions precisely.

• Observe all safety messages on the product and in the documentation.

• Observe all safety precautions of the module manufacturer.

• Before any work on the inverter is performed, always disconnect the following components from voltage sources if live voltage is not absolutely necessary:

– Line voltage for grid feed-in – Internal power supply – DC voltage from the PV array – Additional external voltages, e.g. control signals of a control room

• Ensure that no disconnected components can be reconnected.

• After disconnecting the inverter from voltage sources, wait at least 15 minutes for the capacitors of the Sunny Central to discharge completely.

• Always check that no voltage is present in any of the components before working on the inverter.

• Ground and short-circuit the device.

• Cover or shield any adjacent live components.

Danger to life from electric shock due to live DC cables

DC cables connected to PV modules that are exposed to sunlight are live. Touching live components results in death or serious injury.

• Wear suitable Hazard Risk Category 2 personal protective equipment for all work on the inverter.

• Prior to connecting the DC cables, ensure that the DC cables are voltage-free.

Danger to life from electric shock due to ground fault

If a ground fault has occurred, parts of the plant that are supposedly grounded may in fact be live. Touching incorrectly grounded components can result in death or very serious injuries from electric shock.

• Ensure that no voltage is present before touching any components of the PV plant.

• Wear Hazard Risk Category 2 personal protective equipment for all work on the inverter.

Danger to life from electric shock when entering the PV field

Ground-fault monitoring with GFDI and Advanced Remote GFDI does not provide protection from injury when GFDI is activated. PV modules grounded by GFDI discharge voltage to ground. Entering the PV field can lead to lethal electric shocks.

• Before entering the PV field, switch the PV array to insulated operation.

• Ensure that the insulation resistance of the PV array is greater than 1 k Ω .

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Danger to life from electric shock if the inverter is damaged

Operating a damaged inverter can lead to hazardous situations that result in death or serious injuries due to electric shock.

• Only use the inverter when it is technically faultless and in an operationally safe state.

• Regularly check the inverter for visible damage.

• Make sure that all external safety equipment is freely accessible at all times.

• Make sure that all safety equipment is in good working order.

• Wear Hazard Risk Category 2 personal protective equipment for all work on the inverter.

Danger to life from electric shock even if the inverter is disconnected on the AC and DC sides

The precharge unit of the option "Q at Night" is also live if the AC contactor and the DC switch are open. Touching live components of this assembly will result in death or serious injury.

• Do not touch live components.

• Do not remove protective covers.

• Observe the warning messages.

• Wear personal protective equipment

Danger to life from electric shock when the inverter is not locked

If the inverter is not locked, this means that unauthorized persons have access to components carrying lethal voltages. Touching live components can result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.

• Always close and lock the inverter.

• Remove the keys from the door locks and from the key switch.

• Keep the keys in a safe place.

• Ensure that unauthorized persons do not have access to the PV plant.

Danger to life due to blocked escape routes

In hazardous situations, blocked escape routes can lead to death or serious injury. Opening the doors of two inverters located opposite each other blocks the escape route. It is imperative that the escape route is freely accessible at all times.

• An escape route of at least 3 ft. (915 mm) width must be available at all times. Make sure the minimum passage

width of the route meets local standards.

• Do not place any objects in the escape route area.

• Remove all tripping hazards from the escape routes.

• If two inverters have been installed facing each other, never open the doors of both inverters simultaneously.

Risk of fire due to failure to observe torque specifications on high-voltage bolted connections

Failure to follow the specified torques reduces the ampacity of live screw connections so that the contact resistances increase. This can cause components to overheat and catch fire.

• Ensure that live screw connections are always executed with the exact torques specified in this document.

• Use suitable tools when working on the device.

• Avoid repeated tightening of live screw connections as this may result in inadmissibly high torques.

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Risk of burns due to hot components

Some components of the inverter can become very hot during operation. Touching these components can result in burn injuries.

• Observe the safety warnings on the components.

• During operation, do not touch any components marked with such messages.

• After disconnecting the plant from voltage sources, wait until any hot components have cooled down sufficiently.

• Wear Hazard Risk Category 2 personal protective equipment for all work on the inverter.

Damage to the components due to dust intrusion or moisture penetration

Dust intrusion or moisture penetration can damage the inverter or impair its functionality.

• Do not open the inverter during rainfall or humidity of more than 95%.

• Only maintain the inverter when the environment is dry and free of dust.

• Do not operate the inverter while the door is open.

• If present, connect the external supply voltage after having set up and installed the inverter.

• Switch on the circuit breaker of the external supply voltage as well as the circuit breakers of the 24 V circuits. This will activate the heating and interior fans, which will then switch on automatically.

• Mount all panels of the inverter when interrupting the installation process or commissioning.

•Close and lock the inverter.

Damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

Electrostatic discharge can damage or destroy electronic components.

• Observe the ESD safety regulations when working on the device.

• Wear Hazard Risk Category 2 personal protective equipment for all work on the devices.

• Discharge electrostatic charge by touching uncoated, grounded enclosure parts, e.g. at the PE connection on the doors. Only then is it safe to touch any electronic components.

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2.3 Personal Protective Equipment

Always wear the personal protective equipment recommended by SMA America, LLC when working on the inverter. All clothing should be in accordance with NFPA 70E Section 130.7. Appropriate Insulated gloves for shock protection in accordance with NFPA 70E Section 130.7(C), rated at least 1000V shall be worn as required.

Any other prescribed protective equipment must also be used. When carrying out work on live parts of the inverter, protective equipment of at least Hazard Risk Category 2 is required in accordance with NEMA NFPA 70E, Table

130.7(C)(16).

Hazard Risk Category 2 protective equipment required

In accordance to NFPA 70E, an arc flash hazard risk analysis has been performed by SMA, and appropriate Arc Flash Hazard labels stating the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for exposed, energized interaction with the equipment, are installed. Hazard Risk Category 2 PPE is the requirement for all routine maintenance, diagnostics, and commissioning activities as described in the SMA protocols. Areas within the machine also exist that cannot, under any circumstances, be exposed while energized.

For additional information, please contact the SMA Service Line.

2.4 Symbols on the inverter

Symbol Explanation

DC current

Earth Ground

AC current

On position of the AC Disconnect

Off position of the AC Disconnect

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3 Product Description

This section will give you an overview of the inverter and its components.

3.1 Plant Overview

The inverter converts the direct current generated in the PV modules into grid-compliant alternating current. An external transformer fitted downstream feeds the alternating current generated into the utility grid.

The inverter is equipped with a touch display. An AC and DC Disconnect must be installed in accordance with NEC ANSI/NFPA 70 and CEC. The inverter can be optionally ordered with an integrated AC Disconnect and an Integrated DC Switch. With the AC

Disconnect, the inverter can be disconnected from the utility grid simply and safely. This option does not require an additional AC Disconnect Unit on the AC side.

With the Integrated DC Switch, the inverter can be disconnected from the PV array. If the inverter does not have an Integrated DC Switch, a Disconnect Unit must be installed between the inverter and the PV array. This allows you to easily and safely disconnect the inverter as needed. Complete inverter isolation is required for DC fuse replacement and other tasks. The DC disconnect switches in each string-combiner box must be opened to achieve complete inverter isolation.

Inverter with Integrated AC Disconnect and Integrated DC Switch

Figure 1: Principle of a grid-tie PV plant with an inverter with integrated AC Disconnect and Integrated DC switch

Position Designation

A PV modules

B String-Combiner (with DC disconnect)

C Inverter with integrated AC Disconnect and integrated DC switch

D DC Disconnect Unit

EExternal transformer

FUtility grid

Inverter with Integrated AC Disconnect and External DC Disconnect

Figure 2: Principle of a grid-tie PV plant with an inverter with integrated AC Disconnect

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