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1.1 Validity
This document is valid for the following device types:
• SC 500CP-10 (Sunny Central 500CP XT)
• SC 630CP-10 (Sunny Central 630CP XT)
• SC 720CP-10 (Sunny Central 720CP XT)
• SC 760CP-10 (Sunny Central 760CP XT)
• SC 800CP-10 (Sunny Central 800CP XT)
• SC 850CP-10 (Sunny Central 850CP XT)
• SC 900CP-10 (Sunny Central 900CP XT)
• SC 1000CP-10 (Sunny Central 1000CP XT)
Illustrations in this document are reduced to the essential and may deviate from the real product.
1.2 Target Group
The activities described in this document must only be performed by qualified persons. Qualified persons must have the
following skills:
• Knowledge of how the product works and is operated
• Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing and using electrical devices and
installations
• Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and installations
• Knowledge of all applicable standards and directives
• Knowledge of and adherence to this manual and all safety information
1.3 Symbols
SymbolExplanation
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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1.4 Typographies
TypographyUseExample
Bold• Display messages
• Elements on a user interface
• Parameters
•Terminals
•Slots
• Elements to be selected
• Elements to be entered
• If the remote shutdown
1.5 Nomenclature
Complete designationDesignation in this document
Sunny CentralInverter
Sunny Central Communication ControllerSC-COM or communication unit
function is not used, set the
parameter ExtStrStpEna
to Off during
commissioning.
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2.1 Intended Use
The Sunny Central 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 generated alternating current into the utility
grid.
The product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
The enclosure complies with degree of protection IP54. The inverter is classified under Class 4C2 as per EN 60721-3-4
and is suitable for operation in a chemically active environment.
The maximum permissible DC input voltage of the inverter must not be exceeded.
The inverter must only be operated in conjunction with a suitable MV transformer.
• For the inverter types SC 500CP XT/630CP XT/720CP XT/760CP XT/800CP XT, voltages can reach a maximum
of ±1,450 V to ground.
• For the inverter types SC 850CP XT/900CP XT/SC 1000CP XT, voltages can reach a maximum of ±1,600 V to
ground.
• Do not connect more than one inverter to one winding of the MV transformer.
• The neutral conductor on the low-voltage side of the MV transformer must not be grounded.
You can find further information on suitable transformers in the Technical Information "Requirements for Medium-Voltage
Transformers and Transformers for Internal Power Supply for the SUNNY CENTRAL Series CP XT and CP-JP and for
SUNNY CENTRAL STORAGE".
Do not deactivate or adjust settings that affect grid management services without first obtaining approval from the grid
operator.
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. modifications or conversions, are only permitted with the express written permission of
SMA Solar Technology AG. Unauthorized alterations will void guarantee and warranty claims and usually void the
operating license. SMA Solar Technology AG shall not be held liable for any damage caused by such alterations.
Any use of the product other than that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as appropriate.
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 work on the product must only be performed using appropriate tools and in compliance with the ESD protection
regulations.
Suitable personal protective equipment is to be worn by all persons working on or with the product.
Unauthorized persons must not operate the product and must be kept at a safe distance from the product.
The product must not be operated with open covers or doors.
The product must not be opened when it is raining or when humidity exceeds 95%.
The product must not be operated with any technical defects.
The type label must remain permanently attached to the product.
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2.2 Safety Information
This section contains safety information 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
observe all safety information at all times.
Danger to life from electric shock due to live voltage
High voltages are present in the live components of the Sunny Central. Touching live components results in death or
serious injury due to electric shock.
• When working in a high contact-risk environment, wear personal protective equipment.
• Do not touch any live components.
• Follow the instructions precisely.
• Observe all warning messages on the product and in the documentation.
• Observe all safety information of the module manufacturer.
• Provided live voltage is not absolutely necessary, always disconnect the following devices from voltage sources
before performing any work:
– Grid voltage for grid feed-in
– Internal power supply
– DC voltage from the PV array
– Additional external voltages, e.g. control signals from a control room
• Ensure that no disconnected devices can be reconnected.
• After disconnecting the Sunny Central from voltage sources, wait at least 15 minutes for the capacitors of the
Sunny Central to discharge completely.
• Before working on the Sunny Central, make sure that all devices are completely voltage-free.
• Ground and short-circuit the device.
• Cover or isolate 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.
• Prior to connecting the DC cables, ensure that the DC cables are voltage-free.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
Danger to life from electric shock due to ground fault
If a ground fault has occurred, parts of the PV power plant that are supposedly grounded may in fact be live. Touching
incorrectly grounded parts of the PV power plant results in death or serious injuries from electric shock.
• Before working on the PV power plant, ensure that no ground fault is present.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
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Danger to life from electric shock due to damaged product
Operating a damaged product can lead to hazardous situations that result in death or serious injuries due to electric
shock.
• Only operate the product when it is in a flawless technical condition and safe to operate.
• Check the product regularly 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 suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
Danger to life from electric shock when entering the PV field
The ground-fault monitoring with GFDI does not provide protection from personal injury when the ground-fault
monitoring is activated. PV modules which are grounded with ground-fault monitoring discharge voltage to ground.
Entering the PV field can result in lethal electric shocks.
• Ensure that the insulation resistance of the PV field exceeds the minimum value. The minimum value of the insulation
resistance is: 1 kΩ.
• Before entering the PV field, switch the PV modules to insulated operation.
• Configure the PV power plant as a closed electrical operating area.
Danger to life from electric shock if the product is not locked
If the product is not locked, unauthorized persons will have access to live components carrying lethal voltages. Touching
live components can result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
• Always close and lock the product.
• Remove the keys.
• Keep the keys in a safe place.
• Ensure that no unauthorized person has access to the closed electrical operating area.
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
Sunny Central 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 must be available at all times. Make sure the minimum passage width of the escape route meets
local standards.
• Do not place any objects in the escape route area.
• Remove all tripping hazards from escape routes.
Risk of fire due to failure to observe torque specifications on live bolted connections
Failure to follow the specified torques reduces the ampacity of live bolted connections so that the contact resistances
increase. This can cause components to overheat and catch fire.
• Ensure that live bolted connections are always tightened with the exact torque specified in this document.
• Only use suitable tools when working on the device.
• Avoid repeated tightening of live bolted connections as this may result in inadmissibly high torques.
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Risk of burns due to hot components
Some components of the Sunny Central can get very hot during operation. Touching these components can cause
burns.
• Observe the warning messages on the components.
• During operation, do not touch any components marked with such warnings.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
Damage to the components due to dust or moisture penetration
Dust or moisture penetration can damage the Sunny Central or impair its functionality.
• Do not open the Sunny Central during rainfall or humidity of more than 95%.
• Only perform maintenance work on the Sunny Central when the environment is dry and free of dust.
• Do not operate the Sunny Central with the door open.
• Connect the external supply voltage after setting up and installing the Sunny Central.
• Switch on the circuit breaker for external supply voltage. This will activate the heating element and internal fans so
that they can switch on automatically when needed.
• If the installation or commissioning process is interrupted, mount all the panels of the Sunny Central.
• Close and lock the Sunny Central.
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 suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the product.
• Discharge electrostatic charge by touching grounded enclosure parts or other grounded elements. Only then is it
safe to touch electronic components.
2.3 Personal Protective Equipment
Always wear suitable protective equipment
When working on the Sunny Central, always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for the specific
job.
The following personal protective equipment is regarded to be the minimum requirement:
☐ In a dry environment, safety shoes of category S3 with perforation-proof soles and steel toe caps
☐ During precipitation or on moist ground, safety boots of category S5 with perforation-proof soles and steel toe caps
☐ Tight-fitting work clothes made of 100% cotton
☐ Suitable work pants
☐ Individually fitted hearing protection
☐Safety gloves
Any other prescribed protective equipment must also be used.
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0
VC x
1
i
------V R t g x
TrfVolExLo
TrfVolExHi
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==
3 Power-Generating Unit Protection Test
The power-generating unit protection test is a fundamental part of PV system certification. For existing system the
protection test is part of the certificate, for new systems it is part of the declaration of conformity. It helps grid operators
and the certifying body to understand the proper parameterization and function of the protection concept. To this end,
the test procedure must be documented completely.
The parameterization specifications and the accuracy class requirements can be found in the grid connection guidelines
or are specified by the grid operator.
3.1 Safety during the Power-Generating Unit Protection Test
Danger to life from electric shock due to live voltage
High voltages are present in the live components of the Sunny Central. Touching live components results in death or
serious injury due to electric shock.
• When working in a high contact-risk environment, wear personal protective equipment.
• Do not touch any live components.
• Follow the instructions precisely.
• Observe all warning messages on the product and in the documentation.
• Observe all safety information of the module manufacturer.
3.2 Calculating the Reference Voltage
Contractually agreed voltage VC corresponds to parameter VRtg
The contractually agreed voltage at the grid feed-in point V
V
– the voltage contractually agreed on with the electric utility company – must be entered for the parameter VRtg
C
during commissioning and calculation of the reference voltage.
An appropriate reference voltage must be selected for the testing device when performing the protection test. The
reference voltage can be calculated with the following formula.
Formula symbolUnitExplanation
V
0
V
C
i-Transmission ratio of MV transformer. It results from the ratio of TrfVolExLo to
VRtg*
VReference voltage of testing device
VVoltage at grid feed-in point, contractually agreed with grid operator
TrfVolExHi.
VNominal line voltage of the utility grid (parameter)
corresponds to the parameter VRtg.
C
TrfVolExLo**
TrfVolExHi**VVoltage on overvoltage side of external transformer (parameter)
* This parameter takes the level of the medium voltage into account. VC, the voltage at the grid feed-in point as contractually agreed with the
grid operator, must be entered for VRtg.
** These parameters take the transformation ratio of the tap changer of the MV transformer into account. During commissioning, the tap changer
is adjusted in such way that the terminal voltage of the MV transformer matches the nominal voltage of the inverter as closely as possible.
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3.3 Test Parameters
3.3.1 Overview of Test Parameters
The inverters have two relevant parameter pairs each for voltage increase protection and voltage drop protection and
one relevant pair of parameters for frequency increase protection and frequency drop protection.
Voltage increase protection
1st level: V> / t
V>
2nd level: V>> / t
V>>
Setting value / operating time VCtlhLim / VCtlhLimTmVCtlhhLim / VCtlhhLimTm
Voltage drop protection
1st level: V< / t
V<
V<< / t
V<<
Setting value / operating time VCtllLim / VCtllLimTmVCtlllLim / VCtlllLimTm
Frequency increase protection
1st level: f> / t
V>
Setting value / operating time HzCtlhLim / HzCtlhLimTm
Frequency drop protection
1st level: f< / t
V<
Setting value / operating time HzCtllLim / HzCtllLimTm
3.3.2 Saving the Test Parameters
Access to parameters
The parameters needed for the power-generating unit protection test are only accessible after the installer password
has been entered. The installer password is changed during the initial installation. You can get the changed installer
password from the PV system operator. The default password can be found in the operating manual.
Procedure:
1. Log into the user interface.
2. Select PV system > Devices.
3. Select .
☑ A list of the available device types appears.
4. Select the desired device type.
☑ A list appears containing all available devices of this type.
5. Select the desired device from the list.
6. Select the tab Parameters.
7. Save the test parameter values.
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3.4 Disconnecting the Inverters
Electric shock due to live voltage
The components of the Sunny Central are live. Touching the components in the Sunny Central will result in death or
serious injury.
• Before performing any work on the Sunny Central, disconnect the inverter and secure it against reconnection.
• After switching off the inverter, wait at least 15 minutes until its capacitors have discharged completely.
• Ensure that no voltage is present.
Connecting and disconnecting the AC voltage of the MV transformer
Only a duly authorized person trained in electrical safety is allowed to connect and disconnect the AC voltage of
the MV transformer.
Procedure:
1. Switch the key switch of the Sunny Central to Stop.
2. Wait 15 minutes. This allows the capacitors to discharge.
3. Disconnect the external AC voltage of the MV transformer.
4. Disconnect the DC voltage in the main distribution (e.g. Sunny Main Box) or the sub-distribution (e.g.
Sunny String-Monitor).
5. Open the door of the interface cabinet.
6. Switch off the AC circuit breaker.
7. Disconnect the external supply voltage externally.
8. Disconnect any additional external voltage.
9. Switch off the circuit breaker for the supply voltage.
10. Switch off the circuit breaker for the voltage meter.
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11. If your Sunny Central is equipped with Optiprotect, check whether
the switches on the motor-driven circuit breakers are in the OFF
position.
If this is not the case, set all switches to OFF.
12. Open the measurement and disconnect terminals of the voltage
meter.
13. Ensure that all poles are free of voltage.
14. Ground and short-circuit the inverter.
15. Cover or isolate any adjacent live components.
16. Unscrew the protective cover over the fuses.
17. Remove all fuses and disconnection blades from all fuse holders.
Use the LV/HRC fuse handle.
3.5 Conducting the Power-Generating Unit
Protection Test
Materials required for test:
☐ Three-phase testing device with the following characteristics:
– Trigger function for monitoring the potential-free contact
– Voltage range up to 530 V
– Logging function
☐ Measurement cables
☐ Laptop for changing the inverter parameters
(line-to-line) with precision better than 0.1%
AC
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Requirements:
☐ The relevant test parameters have been saved (see Section3.3, page11).
☐ The tap changer setting on the MV transformer complies with the specifications of the grid operator or the PV system
certificate.
☐ The parameter settings comply with the specifications of the grid operator or the PV system certificate.
Procedure:
1.
Danger to life from electric shock due to live voltage
• Disconnect the inverter (see Section3.4, page12).
• After disconnecting the inverter, wait at least 15 minutes until its capacitors have discharged completely.
2. Identify the measurement and disconnect terminal using the circuit diagram and reference designation.
3. Connect the outputs L1, L2 and L3 of the testing device to the
measurement inputs P1, P2 and P3 on the measurement and
disconnect terminals of the voltage meter.
4. Connect the testing device's binary input to the measurement inputs P5 and P6 on the voltage meter's measurement
and disconnect terminals.
5. Connect the testing device to the external voltage supply.
6. Connect the laptop to the service interface.
7. Log into the user interface as an installer.
8. Conduct power generation unit protection test in accordance with TR8 data request form. Set the test parameters in
accordance with the specifications of the grid operator or the PV system certificate (see Section3.3.1 "Overview of
Test Parameters", page11).
– Voltage increase protection V> / t
– Voltage increase protection V>> / t
– Voltage drop protection V< / t
– Voltage drop protection V<< / t
– Frequency increase protection f> / t
– Frequency drop protection f<< / t
with the parameters VCtlhLim and VCtlhLimTm
V>
with the parameters VCtlhhLim and VCtlhhLimTm
V>>
with the parameters VCtllLim and VCtllLimTm
V<
with the parameters VCtlllLim and VCtlllLimTm
V<<
with the parameters HzCtlhLim and HzCtlhLimTm
V>
with the parameters HzCtllLim and HzCtllLimTm
V<<
9. Remove measurement cables from measurement and disconnect terminals.
10. Mount the panels.
11. Recommission the inverter (see installation manual).
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