SMA WB 5000A-11 User Manual

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Wind Power Inverter

WINDY BOY 5000A/6000A

User Manual

WB5A-6A-BA-BEN114530 | TBEN-WB50-60A | Version 3.0

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Table of Contents

1 Information on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

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

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

1.4 Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

2.1 Intended Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.3 Explanation of Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.3.1 Symbols on the Inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2.3.2 Symbols on the Type Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.1 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.2 Display Messages during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.3 Display Messages during a Disturbance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4.4 DC Overvoltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5 LED Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

6 Visual Inspection, Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . 16

7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

7.1 Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

7.2 Measurement Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

8 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

9 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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1 Information on this Manual

1.1 Validity

This manual applies to the following device types:

• WB 5000A

• WB 5000A-11

• WB 5000A-IT

• WB 6000A

• WB 6000A-11

• WB 6000A-IT

1.2 Target Group

This manual is intended for the operator.

1.3 Additional Information

You will find additional information on the device-specific technical data in the installation manual
provided.

You will find additional information on special subjects (e.g. description of the operating parameters)
in the download area at www.SMA.de/en.

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1.4 Symbols Used

The following types of safety precautions and general information are used in this manual:

DANGER!

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

WARNING!

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

CAUTION!

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

NOTICE!

NOTICE indicates a situation that can result in property damage if not avoided.

Information

Information provides tips that are valuable for the optimal installation and operation of the
product.

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2 Safety

2.1 Intended Use

The Windy Boy is a wind energy inverter, which converts rectified current of a small wind turbine
system into AC current and feeds this energy into the power distribution grid, domestic grid or the
Sunny Island system.

Principle of a small wind turbine system with a Windy Boy

Furthermore, the Windy Boy can be used as an inverter for power conversion units based on
permanent magnet generators (hydro power system, combined heat and power plant, diesel
generator, etc.). The manufacturer of the small wind turbine system or generator should have
approved his plant for operation with this Windy Boy (also see the Windy Boy planning guidelines in
the download area at www.SMA.de/en).

When designing the PV plant, ensure that the permitted operating range of all components is
maintained at all times. In addition ensure that through the use of appropriate protective measures the
maximum permissible input voltage of the inverter is not exceeded. SMA Solar Technology AG offers
you the corresponding components, such as the Windy Boy Protection Box (overvoltage protection
for wind power inverters including the rectifier).

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!PV-Overvoltage!

!DISCONNECT DC!

2.2 Safety Instructions

DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltage in the inverter

Even when no external voltage is present, there can still be high voltages in the inverter.
The following work should be carried out by electrically qualified personnel only.

• Electrical installation

• Repairs

• Modifications

CAUTION!

Risk of burns through contact with the enclosure during operation

• Only touch the enclosure lid and display during operation.

NOTICE!

Damage to the inverter through overvoltage, if the yellow LED flashes 4 times.

• Inform your installer immediately if the yellow LED
should start flashing and the following display
message appears.

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