SMA Windy Boy 3300, Windy Boy 3800 User Manual

WB33_38-BA-BEN120930 | TBEN-WB33-38 | Version 3.0

EN

Wind Power Inverter

WINDY BOY 3300 / 3800

User Manual

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Table of Contents

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

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

1.2 Target Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

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

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

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

2.2 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4.4 DC Overvoltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5 LED Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

6 Visual Inspection, Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . 17

7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7.1 Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7.2 Measurement Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

8 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

9 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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1 Information on this Manual

1.1 Validity

This manual applies to the following device types:

• WB 3300

• WB 3300-IT

• WB 3300-11

• WB 3800

• WB 3800-IT

• WB 3800-11

1.2 Target Audience

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 particular topics (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 result in death or
serious injury.

WARNING!

WARNING indicates a safety precaution 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.

CAUTION!

NOTICE indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage.

Information

Information provides valuable hints on the optimum 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 the rectified current of a small wind turbine
system into AC current and feeds this energy into the electricity 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-electric systems, combined heat and power plants, diesel
generators, etc.). The manufacturer of the small wind turbine system or generator must have
approved his plant for operation with this Windy Boy.
For safety reasons, it is not permitted to modify the product or install components that are not
explicitly recommended or distributed by SMA Solar Technology AG.
When designing the PV plant, ensure that the permitted operating range of all components is
complied with at all times. Moreover, make sure that appropriate protective measures are in place to
ensure that the maximum permissible input voltage is not exceeded. SMA Solar Technology AG
offers you the requisite components, such as the Windy Boy Protection Box (overvoltage protection
for wind power inverters, including the rectifier).

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2.2 Safety Precautions

DANGER!

Electric shock caused by high voltage in the inverter

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

• Electrical installation

• Repairs

• Modifications

CAUTION!

Risk of burns through contact with the enclosure during operation

• Only touch the enclosure lid and the display during operation.

CAUTION!

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

• Inform your installer immediately if the
yellow LED starts to flash and the
following display message appears: