SMA SI 3.0-11 User Manual
Operating Manual
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1 Information on this Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Target Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4 Typographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.5 Nomenclature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 Information for Handling Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1 Sunny Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Control Panel of the Sunny Island Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3 Type Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.4 Sunny Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4 Starting and Stopping the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.1 Switching on the Sunny Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2 Starting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.3 Stopping the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.4 Switching off the Sunny Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.5 Tripping the Emergency Disconnection of the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.6 Setting Time-Controlled Inverter Operation in Off-Grid Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5 Operation of the Sunny Island Inverter With the Sunny Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.1 Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.2 Standard Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.2.1 Display of Operating States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
5.2.2 Information Page in Systems for Increased Self-Consumption and Battery Backup Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
5.2.3 Information Page in Off-Grid Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
5.3 User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.3.1 Displaying Parameters and Operating and Setting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
5.4 Installer Mode and Expert Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.4.1 Switching to Installer Mode or Expert Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
5.4.2 Exiting Installer Mode or Expert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
5.4.3 Menus in Installer and Expert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
5.4.4 Parameter Page in Installer and Expert Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
5.4.5 Selecting Menus and Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
5.4.6 Setting the Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
5.4.7 Directly Accessing the Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
6 Data Storage and Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.1 Inserting the SD Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.2 Saving and Loading Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.3 Saving the Event History and Error History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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6.4 Displaying the SD Memory Card Status Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.5 Removing the SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.6 Displaying the SD Memory Card Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.7 Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.7.1 Updating the Firmware Using an SD Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
6.7.2 Updating the Firmware Using Sunny Explorer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
6.7.3 Performing a Remote Update Using the Sunny Home Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
7 Manually Controlling the Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
7.1 Starting the Generator with Sunny Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.2 Stopping the Generator with Sunny Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.3 Starting the Generator without Autostart Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.4 Stopping the Generator without Autostart Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
8 Disconnecting the Sunny Island from Voltage Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
9.1 Sunny Island Inverter Behavior Under Fault Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9.2 Acknowledging Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
9.3 Logged Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
9.3.1 Sunny Island Category (1xx). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
9.3.2 Battery Category (2xx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
9.3.3 Generator Category (4xx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
9.3.4 Utility Grid Category (5xx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
9.3.5 Relay Category (6xx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
9.3.6 System Category (7xx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
9.3.7 External Device and Component Category (8xx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
9.4 Logged Warning Messages and Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
9.4.1 Sunny Island Category (1xx). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
9.4.2 Battery Category (2xx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
9.4.3 Generator or Utility Grid Category (3xx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
9.4.4 Generator Category (4xx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
9.4.5 Utility Grid Category (5xx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
9.4.6 Relay Category (6xx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
9.4.7 System Category (7xx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
9.4.8 External Device and Component Category (8xx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
9.4.9 General Category (9xx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
9.5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
9.5.1 Questions Regarding the Sunny Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
9.5.2 Questions Regarding the Sunny Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
9.5.3 Questions Regarding the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
9.5.4 Questions Regarding the Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
9.5.5 Questions Regarding Multicluster Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
9.6 Charging the Battery After Automatic Shutdown in Off-Grid Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.7 Changing Slave Addresses in a Cluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
10 Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
10.1 Cleaning and Checking the Sunny Island Inverter Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
10.2 Cleaning the Sunny Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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10.3 Performing a Manual Equalization Charge in the Off-Grid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
10.4 Checking the Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
10.5 Checking the Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
10.6 Checking and Maintaining the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
10.7 Cleaning the Fans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
10.8 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
11 Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
11.1 Disassembling the Sunny Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
11.2 Packaging the Sunny Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
11.3 Disposing of the Sunny Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
12 Directory of the Parameters in User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
12.1 Inverter Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
12.2 Battery Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
12.3 Generator Category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
12.4 Grid Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
12.5 SI Charger Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
12.6 Self Cnsmptn Category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
12.7 Grid Cnsmptn Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
12.8 Grid Feed Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
12.9 Loads Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
12.10 PV System Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
12.11 System Category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
12.12 Time Category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
12.13 Identity Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
12.14 Password Category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
13 Directory of the Parameters in Installer Mode and Expert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
13.1 Display Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
13.1.1 Inverter (110#) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
13.1.2 Battery (120#). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
13.1.3 External (130#). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
13.1.4 Charge Controller (140#). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
13.1.5 Compact (150#). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
13.1.6 SlfCsmp (160#). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
13.2 Adjustable Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
13.2.1 Inverter (210#) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
13.2.2 Battery (220#). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
13.2.3 External/Backup (230#). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
13.2.4 Relay (240#). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
13.2.5 System (250#). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
13.2.6 SlfCsmpBackup (#260). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
13.2.7 Authent (270#) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
13.3 Information (300#). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
13.3.1 Inverter (310#) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
13.3.2 Battery (320#). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
13.3.3 External (330#). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
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13.4 Report (400#) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
13.5 Operation (500#) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
13.5.1 Inverter (510#) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
13.5.2 Battery (520#) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
13.5.3 Generator (540#). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
13.5.4 MMC-Card (550#). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
13.5.5 Grid (560#) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
14 Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
14.1 User Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
14.2 Installer Mode and Expert Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
15 Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
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1 Information on this Document
1.1 Validity
This document is valid for the following device types:
• SI3.0M-11 (Sunny Island 3.0M) from firmware version 3.2
• SI4.4M-11 (Sunny Island 4.4M) from firmware version 3.2
• SI6.0H-11 (Sunny Island 6.0H) from firmware version 3.1
• SI8.0H-11 (Sunny Island 8.0H) from firmware version 3.1
• SRC-20 (Sunny Remote Control)
1.2 Target Group
This document is intended for qualified persons and operators. Only qualified persons are allowed to perform the
activities marked in this document with a warning symbol and the caption "Qualified person". Activities that may also be
performed by operators are not marked and may be performed by operators.
Operators
Operators must be given training on the following subjects by qualified persons:
• Training on the dangers involved when handling electrical devices
• Training on the operation of the Sunny Island
• Training on the safe handling of batteries
• Training on the secure disconnecting of the Sunny Island under fault conditions
• Training on how to secure a system against unintentional reactivation
• Training on the maintenance and cleaning of the Sunny Island inverter
• Knowledge of and compliance with this document and all safety information
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:
• Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing and using electrical devices and batteries
• Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices
• Knowledge of and adherence to the local standards and directives
• Knowledge of and compliance with the documentation of the Sunny Island inverter with all safety information
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1.3 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 advising that the following section contains activities that may only be
performed by qualified persons.
Content that is relevant for SMA Flexible Storage Systems.
Content that is relevant for off-grid systems.
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
1.4 Typographies
Typography Use Example
bold • Display messages
• Parameters
•Connections
•Slots
• Elements to be selected or
entered
> • Connects several elements to be
selected
•Connect PE to AC2Gen/Grid.
• Select the parameter 235.01 GnAutoEna
and set to Off.
• Select 600# Direct Access > Select
Number.
1.5 Nomenclature
Complete designation Designation in this document
Off-grid system, battery backup system, system for
increased self-consumption
Sunny Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tripower PV Inverters
Menus are presented as follows: menu number, hash, and menu name (e.g., 150# Compact Meters).
Parameters are presented as follows: menu number, period, parameter number, and parameter name (e.g., 150.01
GdRmgTm). The term parameter includes parameters with configurable values as well as parameters for displaying
values.
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2.1 Intended Use
Sunny Island
The Sunny Island is a battery inverter which controls the electrical energy balance in an off-grid system, in a battery
backup system, or in a system for increased self-consumption. In a battery backup system, you can also use the
Sunny Island for increased self-consumption.
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. Any changes
to the electrical installation must be performed in accordance with the Sunny Island inverter installation manual.
The Sunny Island is not suitable for supplying life-sustaining medical devices. A power outage must not lead to personal
injury.
The Sunny Island uses batteries for the storage of energy. The battery room must be ventilated in accordance with the
requirements of the battery manufacturer and with the locally applicable standards and directives (see documentation of
the battery manufacturer).
Alterations to the product, e.g., modifications or conversions, are permitted only with the express written permission of
SMA Solar Technology AG. Unauthorized alterations will void guarantee and warranty claims and usually void the
operation permit. SMA Solar Technology AG shall not be held liable for any damage caused by such changes.
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.
The type label must remain permanently attached to the product.
Sunny Remote Control
You can configure and control the system from a central location using the Sunny Remote Control display.
Only use the product in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation. Alterations to the
product, e.g., modifications or conversions, are permitted only with the express written permission of
SMA Solar Technology AG. Unauthorized alterations will void guarantee and warranty claims and usually void the
operation permit. SMA Solar Technology AG shall not be held liable for any damage caused by such changes.
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.
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 shocks due to live voltage and risk of injury from short-circuit currents
High voltages are present inside the Sunny Island. When the enclosure lid is removed, live components can be touched
which can result in death or serious injury due to electric shock. Short-circuit currents in the battery can cause heat
build-up and electric arcs. Burns or eye injuries due to flashes may result.
• When carrying out any work on the electrical installation, wear suitable personal protective equipment.
• Turn off or disconnect the following devices from voltage sources in the given order:
–Sunny Island
– In the distribution board the circuit breakers of the Sunny Island inverters and of the control and measurement
voltages
– Load-break switch of the battery
• Ensure that the system cannot be reconnected.
• Open the enclosure lid of the Sunny Island and ensure that no voltage is present.
• Ground and short-circuit the AC conductors outside the Sunny Island inverter.
• Cover or isolate any adjacent live components.
Danger to life from electric shock due to damaged Sunny Island
Operating a damaged Sunny Island can lead to hazardous situations that can result in death or serious injuries due to
electric shock.
• Only operate the Sunny Island when it is technically faultless and in an operationally safe state.
• Regularly check the Sunny Island 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.
Risk of crushing injuries due to movable generator parts
Moving parts in the generator can crush or sever body parts. A generator can be started automatically by the
Sunny Island.
• Only operate the generator with the safety equipment.
• Install, maintain, and operate the generator according to the manufacturer's specifications.
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Risk of burns due to short-circuit currents on the disconnected Sunny Island
The capacitors at the DC connection input area store energy. After the battery is isolated from the Sunny Island, battery
voltage is still temporarily present at the DC terminal. A short circuit on the DC connection can lead to burns and may
damage the Sunny Island.
• Wait 15 minutes before performing any work at the DC connection or on the D C cables. This allows the capacitors
to discharge.
Risk of burns due to hot components
Some components of the Sunny Island can get very hot during operation. Touching these components can cause burns.
Heat build-up can cause burns.
• During operation, do not touch any parts other than the enclosure lid of the Sunny Island.
• When the Sunny Island is open, do not touch hot surfaces.
Destruction of the Sunny Island inverter due to electrostatic discharge (ESD)
By touching electronic components within the Sunny Island, you can damage or destroy the Sunny Island.
• Do not touch any electronic assemblies.
• Ground yourself before touching any connections.
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Danger to life due to explosive gases
Explosive gases may escape from the battery and cause an explosion. This can result in death or serious injury.
• Protect the battery environment from open flames, embers, or sparks.
• Install, operate, and maintain the battery in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• Do not heat the battery above the temperature permitted or burn the battery.
• Ensure that the battery room is sufficiently ventilated.
Chemical burns and poisoning due to battery electrolyte
If handled inappropriately, battery electrolyte can cause irritation to the eyes, respiratory system, and skin, and it can
be toxic. This may result in blindness and serious chemical burns.
• Protect the battery enclosure against destruction.
• Do not open or deform the battery.
• Whenever working on the battery, wear suitable personal protective equipment such as rubber gloves, apron,
rubber boots, and goggles.
• Rinse acid splashes thoroughly with clear water and consult a doctor.
• Install, operate, maintain, and dispose of the battery according to the manufacturer's specifications.
Risk of injury due to short-circuit currents
Short-circuit currents in the battery can cause heat build-up and electric arcs. Burns or eye injuries due to flashes may
result.
• Remove watches, rings, and other metal objects.
• Use insulated tools.
• Do not place tools or metal parts on the battery.
Risk of burns due to hot battery components
Improper battery connection may result in excessively high transition resistances. Excessive transition resistances give
rise to localized heat build-up.
• Ensure that all pole connectors are connected with the connecting torque specified by the battery manufacturer.
• Ensure that all DC cables are connected with the connecting torque specified by the battery manufacturer.
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Damage to the battery due to incorrect settings
Incorrect settings lead to premature aging of the battery. Settings of the parameters in the menu 220# Battery
influence the charging behavior of the Sunny Island.
• Check whether initial battery charging with special settings is required.
If initial charging is required, adjust the charging behavior of the Sunny Island for one-off initial charging.
• Ensure that the values for the battery as recommended by the battery manufacturer are set in the menus
222# Chargemode and 223# Protection (for the technical data of the battery, see the documentation provided
by the battery manufacturer). Note that the charging behavior names used by SMA Solar Technology AG and
the battery manufacturer may, in some cases, differ in meaning (for the charging behavior of the Sunny Island
inverter, see technical information "Battery Management"). Tip: For questions relating to the settings of the
Sunny Island, please contact the SMA Service Line.
Permanent damage to the battery due to improper handling
Improper set-up and maintenance of the battery can cause it to become permanently damaged. Logs can help to
determine the cause.
• Comply with all requirements of the battery manufacturer with regard to mounting location.
• Check and log the status of the battery before performing maintenance work:
• Check the battery for visible damage and log.
• Measure and log the fill level and acid density of FLA batteries.
• In the case of lead-acid batteries, measure and log the voltages of the individual cells.
• Perform and log the test routines required by the battery manufacturer.
Tip: Many battery manufacturers provide suitable logs.
Prior damage to batteries
Batteries may already have suffered damage due to production defects. Logs can help to determine the cause.
• Check and log the status of the battery before performing maintenance work.
Performance impairment of batteries
Transition resistances can impair the performance of the batteries.
• Ensure that the torques at the battery connections are correct each time that maintenance is performed.
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3.1 Sunny Island
The Sunny Island is a battery inverter and controls the electrical energy balance in off-grid systems, in battery backup
systems, or in systems for increased self-consumption. In a battery backup system, you can also use the Sunny Island for
increased self-consumption.
Figure1: Design of the Sunny Island inverter
Position Designation
A Ventilation grid
BType label
C Control panel
DEnclosure lid
The Sunny Island supplies AC loads in the system from a battery or charges the battery with the energy provided by AC
sources (e.g., PV inverter). AC sources supply loads and are used by the Sunny Island to recharge the battery.
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3.2 Control Panel of the Sunny Island Inverter
Figure2: Layout of the control panel
Position Symbol Designation Status Explanation
A Start-stop button
TSS
‒ By pressing the start-stop button, you can start or stop
the system. In display messages on the
Sunny Remote Control, the start-stop button is
referred to as TSS.
B "On" button ‒ Pressing the "On" button will switch the Sunny Island
on. The Sunny Island is in standby mode after being
switched on.
C "Off" button ‒ Pressing the "Off" button will switch the Sunny Island
off.
D Inverter LED not glowing The Sunny Island is switched off.
glowing green The Sunny Island is in operation.
glowing orange The Sunny Island is in standby mode.
glowing red The Sunny Island switched off due to an error.
flashing quickly*
flashing
The Sunny Island is not configured.
The Sunny Island is in overnight shutdown.
slowly**
E Grid LED not glowing There is no voltage present from the generator or the
utility grid.
glowing green Generator or utility grid is connected.
glowing orange The Sunny Island is synchronizing the stand-alone
grid with the generator or the utility grid.
glowing red Error at the connection of the generator or the utility
grid.
F Battery LED glowing green The state of charge is more than 50%.
glowing orange The state of charge is between 50% and 20%.
glowing red The state of charge is less than 20%.
G Standby ‒ Position of the buttons for switching on and off
H AC operation ‒ Position of the button for starting and stopping
operation
* Flashing at intervals of 0.5 s to 1 s
** Flashing at intervals of 1.5 s to 2 s
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D
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3.3 Type Label
The type label clearly identifies the product. The type label is located on the right-hand side of the enclosure. You will find
the following information on the type label:
• Address of SMA Solar Technology AG
• Device type (Model)
• Serial number (Serial No.)
• Device-specific characteristics
You will require the information on the type label to use the product safely and when seeking customer support from the
SMA Service Line.
Symbols on the type label
Symbol Explanation
Danger to life due to high voltages
The product operates at high voltages. All work on the product must be carried out by qualified
persons only.
Risk of burns due to hot surfaces
The product can get hot during operation. Avoid contact during operation. Allow the product to cool
down sufficiently before carrying out any work. Wear personal protective equipment such as safety
gloves.
Observe the documentation.
Observe all documentation supplied with the product.
AC
Alternating current
DC
Direct current
Transformer
The product has a transformer.
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.
CE marking
The product complies with the requirements of the applicable EU directives.
Protection class I
All electrical equipment is connected to the grounding conductor system of the product.
Degree of protection
The product is protected against interior dust deposits and splashing water from all angles.
Certified safety
The product is VDE-tested and complies with the requirements of the German Equipment and Product
Safety Act.
RCM tick
The product complies with the requirements of the applicable Australian EMC standards.
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3.4 Sunny Remote Control
You can configure and control the system from a central location using the Sunny Remote Control display.
Figure3: Layout of the Sunny Remote Control
Position Designation Explanation
A Display Four-line display displays operating data (e.g., operating state, display values) and
events, warnings, or errors on the Sunny Island inverter.
The display backlight is automatically deactivated after a short period of inactivity.
B Button Pressing the button will turn on the backlight, confirm parameters, or switch the level
within a menu. The return symbol " " in the display indicates when you can perform
an action by pressing the button.
Turning the button will switch on the backlight, change parameters, or navigate within a
menu level.
C Slot for the SD
memory card
‒
Service interface, SD memory card
The Sunny Remote Control has a slot for SD memory cards. The SD memory card stores data for system control and
facilitates service work. The SD memory card also allows you to update the firmware on the Sunny Island inverter.
The following data is stored on the SD memory card:
• Parameter settings
• Every minute, measurement data from the areas:
– Battery
– Sunny Island
– Generator
– Utility grid
–Stand-alone grid
• Events and errors
• Statistical values of the battery
The SD memory card must be formatted as FAT-16 or FAT-32.
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4 Starting and Stopping the System
4.1 Switching on the Sunny Island
Requirements:
☐ The load-break switch in the DC cable must be closed.
☐ The Sunny Island must not have switched itself off (see Section9.6 "Charging the Battery After Automatic Shutdown
in Off-Grid Systems", page72).
Procedure:
• For systems with one Sunny Island, press the "On" button on the
Sunny Island.
• For systems with up to three Sunny Island inverters, press and hold
the "On" button on the master until an acoustic signal sounds.
• For multicluster systems, press and hold the "On" button on each
master until an acoustic signal sounds.
☑ The inverter LED on each Sunny Island inverter is glowing orange and the Sunny Island inverters are in standby.
4.2 Starting the System
Requirement:
☐ All Sunny Island inverters must be switched on.
Procedure:
• Press the start-stop button on the Sunny Island and hold it until an
acoustic signal sounds.
or
Press and hold the button on the Sunny Remote Control until an acoustic signal sounds.
☑The inverter LED on each Sunny Island is glowing green.
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4.3 Stopping the System
If you stop the system, the Sunny Island switches from operation into standby mode. In standby mode, the Sunny Island
discharges the battery due to its standby consumption. Tip: For longer shut-down periods, switch off the Sunny Island
(see Section4.4, page19).
Procedure
• Press and hold the start-stop button on the Sunny Island until the
inverter LED is glowing orange.
or
Press and hold the button on the Sunny Remote Control until the progress bar has run down.
☑ The inverter LED on each Sunny Island is glowing orange. The Sunny Island inverters are in standby.
4.4 Switching off the Sunny Island
Requirement:
☐ The system is stopped.
Procedure:
• Press and hold the "Off" button on the Sunny Island until an
acoustic signal sounds.
☑ The inverter LED is off on all Sunny Island inverters.
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4.5 Tripping the Emergency Disconnection of the System
Effects of an emergency disconnection
Emergency disconnection triggers the uncontrolled shutdown of the system and unsaved data is lost.
• Only use emergency disconnection to avoid danger or consequential damages.
Procedure:
• Press and hold the "Off" button on the Sunny Island until an
acoustic signal sounds.
☑ The inverter LED is off on all Sunny Island inverters.
4.6 Setting Time-Controlled Inverter Operation in Off-Grid Systems
Example: Parameter settings for time-controlled inverter operation
You want to operate the Sunny Island in inverter operation every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., starting on
Sunday, January 8, 2012. To do this, set the Sunny Island as follows:
• Str.Date: 08.01.2012
• Start Time: 10:00:00
• Run Time: 08:00:00
• Repetition: Weekly
Requirement:
☐ The Sunny Remote Control must be in user mode (see Section5.3, page27).
Procedure:
1. Select the Inverter display page on the Sunny Remote Control and press the
button.
☑ The Sunny Remote Control switches to the Inverter setting page.
2. Set the time-controlled inverter operation:
• Select the Start Date parameter and set it to the desired start date.
• Select the Start Time parameter and set it to the desired start time.
• Select the Run Time parameter and set it to the desired run time.
• Select the Repetition parameter and set it to the desired repetition cycle.
3. To activate time-controlled inverter operation, select the Timed Start parameter and set it to Enable.
☑ Time-controlled inverter operation is activated. If the Sunny Island has started automatically under time-control and
you stop the Sunny Island, time-controlled inverter operation is deactivated automatically.
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5.1 Display Modes
The Sunny Remote Control uses four display modes for the display. The Sunny Remote Control will switch to standard
mode if the button has not been used for over five minutes.
Mode Page content
Standard mode
<home>
User mode
User
Installer mode
Installer
Expert mode
Expert
The parameters for devices that are not configured are hidden, e.g., the generator parameters are hidden for systems
without a generator. The parameters for multicluster systems are only available in expert mode.
• Message regarding operating states
• Display of energy flows
• Display of key parameters
In display messages on the Sunny Remote Control, <home> refers to the standard mode.
• Display of and access to key operating parameters
In display messages on the Sunny Remote Control, User refers to the user mode.
• Display of and access to configuration and operation parameters
The installer mode is protected with an installer password. In display messages on the
Sunny Remote Control, Installer refers to the installer mode.
• Display of and access to all parameters for the system configuration set in QCG
The expert mode can only be accessed via installer mode (see Section5.4.1, page29). In display
messages on the Sunny Remote Control, Expert refers to the expert mode.
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5.2 Standard Mode
5.2.1 Display of Operating States
The Sunny Remote Control displays the following operating states until the Sunny Island is started.
Figure4: Display of operating states (example Standby)
Position Designation Explanation
A Boot The Sunny Island is initializing.
Error The Sunny Island is in error status.
LBM 1 The Sunny Island is in battery protection mode 1.
LBM 2 The Sunny Island is in battery protection mode 2.
LBM 3 The Sunny Island is in battery protection mode 3.
Restart The Sunny Island is performing a restart.
Shutdown The Sunny Island is stopped.
Silent The Sunny Island is in energy saving mode.
Standby The Sunny Island is in standby mode or in time-controlled operation.
Startup The Sunny Island is starting up.
5.2.2 Information Page in Systems for Increased Self-Consumption and Battery Backup Systems
When the Sunny Island is started, the Sunny Remote Control provides information on the status of the system for increased
self-consumption.
Figure5: Energy flows and status messages of the Sunny Island
Position Symbol Designation Explanation
A Warning symbol Symbol for warnings and errors that do not affect the Sunny Island
operation.
If this symbol is flashing, acknowledge the error or warning
(see Section9.2, page42).
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Position Symbol Designation Explanation
B Device assignment The Sunny Island connected to the Sunny Remote Control is the
master.
The Sunny Island connected to the Sunny Remote Control is slave 1.
The Sunny Island connected to the Sunny Remote Control is slave 2.
C SD memory card SD memory card inserted.
Symbol
flashing
No
symbol
D Multifunction relay 1 Multifunction relay 1 is deactivated.
E Multifunction relay 2 Multifunction relay 2 is deactivated.
F Battery power and
state of charge
G hh:mm:ss Time System time
H Power and status of
the utility grid
The Sunny Island is accessing the SD memory card.
SD memory card not inserted.
Multifunction relay 1 is activated.
Multifunction relay 2 is activated.
The battery is being charged.
The battery is being discharged.
Battery power in kW, state of charge (SOC) in %
Power in kW
The utility grid voltage and frequency are within the configured limits.
The maximum reverse power in the utility grid has been exceeded.
5.2.3 Information Page in Off-Grid Systems
Figure6: Energy flows and status of the Sunny Island inverter (example)
Position Designation
A Graphical representation of the energy flows
B Status of the stand-alone grid
C Status of the Sunny Island inverter
D State of charge of the battery
E Status of the generator
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Graphical representation of the energy flows
Figure7: Energy flow diagram in standard mode (example)
Position Symbol Designation Explanation
A Battery Battery symbol
B Direction of energy flow The battery is supplying the loads.
The battery is being charged.
C Generator Generator symbol
D Internal transfer relay The generator is disconnected from the stand-alone grid.
The stand-alone grid is synchronized with the generator.
The generator is supplying the loads and charging the battery.
E Direction of energy flow Loads are being supplied.
AC sources in the stand-alone grid are supplying more energy than
is being consumed by the stand-alone grid.
F Loads in the stand-alone
Symbol for loads in the stand-alone grid
grid
Status of the stand-alone grid
Figure8: Status of the stand-alone grid (example)
Position Designation Explanation
A Output power Output power of the Sunny Island inverter in kW
B Loads in the stand-alone
Symbol for loads in the stand-alone grid
grid
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Status of the Sunny Island inverter
Figure9: Status of the Sunny Island inverter (example)
Position Symbol Designation Explanation
A Warning symbol Symbol for warnings and errors that do not affect the Sunny Island
operation.
If this symbol is flashing, acknowledge the error or warning
(see Section9.2, page42).
B Device assignment The Sunny Island connected to the Sunny Remote Control is the
master.
The Sunny Island connected to the Sunny Remote Control is
slave 1.
The Sunny Island connected to the Sunny Remote Control is
slave 2.
C SD memory card SD memory card inserted.
Symbol
The Sunny Island is accessing the SD memory card.
flashing
No
SD memory card not inserted.
symbol
D Multifunction relay 1 Multifunction relay 1 is deactivated.
Multifunction relay 1 is activated.
E Multifunction relay 2 Multifunction relay 2 is deactivated.
Multifunction relay 2 is activated.
F hh:mm:ss Time Off-grid system time
State of charge of the battery
Figure10: State of charge of the battery in standard mode (example)
Position Designation Explanation
A Battery Battery symbol
B State of charge State of charge of the battery in percent
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Status of the external energy source
Figure11: Status of the external energy source in standard mode (example)
Position Symbol Designation Explanation
A Status of the generator Voltage and frequency of the generator are within the thresholds
set.
The maximum reverse power in the generator has been exceeded.
Battery
Electricity generator was requested due to state of charge.
Cycle
Generator was requested via time control.
External
Generator was requested by an extension cluster.
Load
Generator was requested due to load.
Start
You have manually started the generator via
Sunny Remote Control or a generator was requested via the DigIn
input.
Time
You have started the generator for one hour via
Sunny Remote Control.
B ‒ Power of the generator or
Power in kW
the utility grid
C Generator Generator symbol
D Internal transfer relay The generator is disconnected from the stand-alone grid.
The stand-alone grid is synchronized with the generator.
The generator is supplying the loads and charging the battery.
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5.3 User Mode
5.3.1 Displaying Parameters and Operating and Setting the System
User mode displays all important information for the system sorted by category. User mode enables manual control of
the Sunny Island inverter or system devices, e.g., generator start.
User mode distinguishes between display pages and setting pages. Display pages show the parameters of a category.
Setting pages enable the operation and setting of the system.
Figure12: Layout of a page in user mode (example)
Position Designation Symbol or
message
A Page type Information
B Category − Category name (see Section12 "Directory of the Parameters in User
C Page and number
of pages
D Return symbol On display pages, this symbol means that setting pages are
E Parameters ‒ Parameters with the current values
Procedure
1. Press the button to activate the display illumination of the Sunny Remote Control.
2. Turn the button to the right.
☑ The Sunny Remote Control switches from standard mode to
user mode.
‒ Page and number of pages of the selected category
No symbol No setting pages are available for this category.
Explanation
This symbol indicates display pages.
Set
This symbol indicates setting pages.
Mode", page83)
available for this category.
On setting pages, this symbol points to the selected parameter.
3. To scroll through the display pages, continue to turn the button to the right.
4. To go back to a previous page, turn the button to the left.
5. To select a setting page, scroll to the display page for the category of the desired setting (see Section12 "Directory
of the Parameters in User Mode", page83).
Example: Selecting the display page.
You want to restart the Sunny Island. This setting is in the Inverter category.
• Select display page Inverter (1/1).
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6. Press the button. The Sunny Remote Control displays the setting pages belonging to the display page.
Example: Selecting the setting page
You have selected the display page Inverter (1/1).
• Press the button.
☑ The setting page Inverter (1/2) appears.
7. To select the desired parameter, turn the button to the right until the return symbol appears to the right of the desired
parameter.
☑ You have selected the parameter.
8. To set the parameter, press the button and then turn it to the left or right.
9. Once you have set the required parameter, press the button. This saves the setting.
Example: The Sunny Island is to start in time-controlled operation weekly. For this, the repetition type
(Repetition) must be set to "Weekly".
• Access the setting page Inverter (1/2).
☑ The setting page Inverter (1/2) appears.
• Turn the button until the return symbol appears next to the parameter Repetition.
The Sunny Remote Control switches from setting page Inverter (1/2) to setting page Inverter (2/2).
• Press the button.
• Turn the button to the right until Weekly appears.
• Press the button. This saves the parameter.
☑ You have set the repetition type to Weekly in
time-controlled operation.
10. To exit the setting page, switch to the display page or the standard mode:
• Turn the button to the left until the return symbol appears in the first line.
• To return to the display page, turn the button to the left until <back> appears.
• To switch to standard mode, turn the button to the left until <home> appears.
• Press the button.
Tip: <back> and <home> also appear at the end of the list if the button is turned to the right.
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5.4 Installer Mode and Expert Mode
5.4.1 Switching to Installer Mode or Expert Mode
The installer mode is protected with an installer password. The installer password changes constantly and must be
recalculated every time. Expert mode can only be accessed via installer mode.
System failures due to entering incorrect parameter values
The system can become unstable and fail due to entering incorrect parameter values. All parameters which could affect
the operating safety of the system are protected by the installer password.
• Only a qualified person is permitted to set and adjust system parameters.
• Only give the installer password to qualified persons and operators.
Procedure
1. On the Sunny Remote Control, select the setting page Password (1/1) in user mode.
2. Calculate the checksum of the operating hours Runtime. This determines the installer password.
Example: Calculating the checksum
The operating hours Runtime is 1234 h. The checksum is the sum of all digits:
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 10
The checksum is 10.
3. Select the parameter Set and set the installer password calculated.
☑ The Sunny Remote Control is in installer mode.
4. To switch to expert mode, select the parameter 700.01 ActLev and set to Expert (see Section5.4.6 "Setting the
Parameters", page31).
5.4.2 Exiting Installer Mode or Expert Mode
If you do not press or turn the button on the Sunny Remote Control for five minutes, the Sunny Remote Control will switch
from installer or expert mode to standard mode automatically.
• Select the parameter 700.01 ActLev on the Sunny Remote Control and set to User (see Section5.4.6 "Setting the
Parameters", page31).
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5.4.3 Menus in Installer and Expert Mode
Figure13: Layout of the menu page in installer mode (example)
Position Designation Explanation
A Menu path The two previously selected menu levels
If you are in the top menu level, the display will show Installer in installer mode
and Expert in expert mode.
B Return symbol Return symbol for selecting a menu
CMenu ‒
5.4.4 Parameter Page in Installer and Expert Mode
Figure14: Layout of the parameter page in installer mode (example)
Position Designation Explanation
A Menu number and parameter number ‒
B Menu path The two previously selected menu levels
C Return symbol Return symbol for setting the parameter
If no return symbol is displayed, the parameter cannot be set.
D Name of the parameter ‒
E Value and unit of the parameter ‒
5.4.5 Selecting Menus and Parameters
1. Switch to installer mode on the Sunny Remote Control (see Section5.4.1, page29).
2. Turn the button to the right until the return symbol appears to the right of the desired menu. The Sunny Remote Control
scrolls through the menu items on the display line by line.
3. Press the button. This accesses the sub-menu level.
☑ The Sunny Remote Control displays the sub-menu level. The selected menu level is shown in the first line.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the Sunny Remote Control displays the first parameter page.
5. Turn the button to the right until the Sunny Remote Control displays the desired parameter.
6. Set the parameter (see Section5.4.6, page31).
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