Sma SB 6000TL‑US Installation User Manual

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SMA America, LLC 1 Information on this ManualInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 111 Information on this Manual1.1 ValidityThis manual describes

2 Safety SMA America, LLC12 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual2Safety2.1 Intended UseThe Sunny Boy is a PV inverter which converts the DC curre

SMA America, LLC 2 SafetyInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 13Principle of a PV Plant with a Sunny BoyThe Sunny Boy may only be operated with P

2 Safety SMA America, LLC14 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation ManualGrounding the PV modulesThis Sunny Boy is a transformerless inverter. That is why

SMA America, LLC 2 SafetyInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 152.2 Safety PrecautionsHigh voltages in the inverterElectric shock when touching l

3 Unpacking and Inspection SMA America, LLC16 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual3 Unpacking and InspectionCheck the delivery for completeness a

SMA America, LLC 3 Unpacking and InspectionInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 173.2 Component Parts of the Sunny Boy3.3 Position of the Sticker

3 Unpacking and Inspection SMA America, LLC18 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual3.4 Identifying the Sunny BoyYou can identify the Sunny Boy by

SMA America, LLC 4 MountingInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 194Mounting4.1 SafetyDanger to life due to fire or explosionsWith electrical devi

4 Mounting SMA America, LLC20 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual4.2 Requirements for the Mounting LocationRequirements☐ The installation method

SMA America, LLC 4 MountingInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 21☐ Observe recommended clearances to walls, other inverters or other objects. As

4 Mounting SMA America, LLC22 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation ManualDimensions of the Wall Mounting Bracket

SMA America, LLC 4 MountingInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 234.2.1 Possibilities for Mounting the Wall Mounting BracketMounting on a Stone W

4 Mounting SMA America, LLC24 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual4.2.2 Mounting the Wall Mounting Bracket1. Position the wall mounting bracket a

SMA America, LLC 4 MountingInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 254.3 Mounting the DC DisconnectInserting the DC varistors1. Open the DC disconne

4 Mounting SMA America, LLC26 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation ManualDimensions of the SMA DC DisconnectMounting the SMA DC Disconnect to the WallAt

SMA America, LLC 4 MountingInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 274.3.1 Mounting the Sunny Boy on a Wall Mounting Bracket1. Remove the handle cov

5 Electrical Connection SMA America, LLC28 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual5 Electrical ConnectionHigh voltages on the AC and DC cablesRisk o

SMA America, LLC 5 Electrical ConnectionInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 29AC GroundingThe AC input and AC output circuits are isolated from

SMA America, LLC Legal RestrictionsInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 3Copyright © 2012 SMA America,LLC. All rights reserved.No part of this do

5 Electrical Connection SMA America, LLC30 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual5.1 Circuit Diagram with SMA DC Disconnect and Combiner BoxThe DC

SMA America, LLC 5 Electrical ConnectionInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 315.2 Inserting the Cables in the DC Disconnect1. Open the DC Discon

5 Electrical Connection SMA America, LLC32 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual5.3 Connection Area of the Sunny BoyPosition DescriptionA Socket f

SMA America, LLC 5 Electrical ConnectionInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 33* only SB 6000TLUS-12/SB 7000TLUS-12/SB 8000TLUS-12/SB 9000TLUS-12

5 Electrical Connection SMA America, LLC34 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation ManualSystem configurationThe following table shows the possible system

SMA America, LLC 5 Electrical ConnectionInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 35Load Disconnection UnitInstall a separate miniature circuit-breake

5 Electrical Connection SMA America, LLC36 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual12. Tighten the cables with a torque of 40 in-lb. (4.5 Nm).13. Che

SMA America, LLC 5 Electrical ConnectionInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 375.4.2 Connecting the AC Cables in the Sunny Boy1. Open the Sunny B

5 Electrical Connection SMA America, LLC38 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual8. Tighten the cables with a torque of 40 in-lb. (4.5 Nm).9. Check

SMA America, LLC 5 Electrical ConnectionInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 395.5 DC ConnectionSimplified Electrical Circuit Diagram of a PV pla

Important Safety Instructions SMA America, LLC4 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation ManualIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSThis manua

5 Electrical Connection SMA America, LLC40 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual5.5.1 DC Cable RequirementsDC cabling to the Combiner BoxUse coppe

SMA America, LLC 5 Electrical ConnectionInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 41 9. Tighten all cables in the terminal blocks in the SMA DC Discon

5 Electrical Connection SMA America, LLC42 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual7. Tighten all cables in the terminal blocks in the Sunny Boy with

SMA America, LLC 6 CommissioningInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 436CommissioningRequirements☐ The AC cable is correctly connected.☐ The DC c

6 Commissioning SMA America, LLC44 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual☑ If the AFCI self-test is successful: The Sunny Boy switches into the &qu

SMA America, LLC 6 CommissioningInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 456.2 The Sunny Boy Does Not Resume Operation• Watch the display and the LED

6 Commissioning SMA America, LLC46 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual3. After the fault is rectified, restart the Sunny Boy: Turn the DC Discon

SMA America, LLC 7 Displays and MessagesInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 477 Displays and MessagesThe Sunny Boy LED Status IndicatorsEach Sun

7 Displays and Messages SMA America, LLC48 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual7.1 Setting the Display LanguageThe LCD can display information in

SMA America, LLC 7 Displays and MessagesInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 49Feed-in operationThe following display messages will be given cons

SMA America, LLC Important Safety InstructionsInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 5Other Symbols in this documentIn addition to the safety and ha

7 Displays and Messages SMA America, LLC50 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation ManualPV overvoltage• Error message PV overvoltage.1. Check the DC volta

SMA America, LLC 7 Displays and MessagesInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 517.3 LED DisplayGreen Red Yellow Statusis permanently lit is not li

7 Displays and Messages SMA America, LLC52 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation ManualFeed-in OperationThe green LED indicates error-free operation of t

SMA America, LLC 7 Displays and MessagesInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 53PV OvervoltageThe yellow LED is on for 5 seconds, goes out for 3 s

7 Displays and Messages SMA America, LLC54 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation ManualIf the red LED is permanently lit, there is a ground fault in the

SMA America, LLC 8 Opening and ClosingInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 558 Opening and Closing8.1 Opening the Sunny Boy1. Switch off all AC a

8 Opening and Closing SMA America, LLC56 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual8.2 Closing the Sunny Boy☐ Cables must not obstruct the seal of the

SMA America, LLC 8 Opening and ClosingInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 572. Hold the enclosure lid. Tighten the 6 screws with the conical spr

8 Opening and Closing SMA America, LLC58 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual8.3 Opening the DC Disconnect1. Switch the DC Disconnect to "0&

SMA America, LLC 8 Opening and ClosingInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 598.4 Closing the DC Disconnect1. Place the cover onto the DC Disconne

General Warnings SMA America, LLC6 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation ManualGeneral WarningsGeneral WarningsAll electrical installations must be made i

9 Maintenance SMA America, LLC60 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual9MaintenanceRegular maintenance ensures a long operating life and optimum ef

SMA America, LLC 9 MaintenanceInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 61Cleaning the Fans5. Press the front latches to the rear and the rear latches

9 Maintenance SMA America, LLC62 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual9.2 Cleaning the Handle CoversFor optimal heat dissipation of the device, th

SMA America, LLC 9 MaintenanceInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 639.4 Checking the FansYou can check the operation of the fans in 2 ways:• Set

9 Maintenance SMA America, LLC64 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation ManualFitting the Jumpers1. Disconnect the Sunny Boy on the AC and DC sides. Wait

SMA America, LLC 9 MaintenanceInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 659.5 Testing and Replacing the VaristorsIn regions where storms or other DC o

9 Maintenance SMA America, LLC66 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual4. Check the DC varistors for discoloration and visible damage. ✖ If one of

SMA America, LLC 9 MaintenanceInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 679.5.2 AC Varistors1. Disconnect the Sunny Boy on the AC and DC sides.2. Wait

10 Decommissioning SMA America, LLC68 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual10 Decommissioning10.1 Dismantling the Sunny Boy and the DC Disconnect1

SMA America, LLC 10 DecommissioningInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 6910. Remove both screws on the left and right side of the DC Disconnect

SMA America, LLC Table of ContentsInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 7Table of Contents1 Information on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11 Technical Data SMA America, LLC70 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual11 Technical Data11.1 Sunny Boy 6000TL-USPV Array ConnectionGrid Connect

SMA America, LLC 11 Technical DataInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 71Protection DevicesGeneral DataEfficiencyDC reverse polarity protection S

11 Technical Data SMA America, LLC72 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation ManualAmbient ConditionsMechanical Data11.2 Sunny Boy 7000TL-USPV Array Connec

SMA America, LLC 11 Technical DataInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 73Grid ConnectionProtection DevicesGeneral DataAC nominal power 7,000 WMax

11 Technical Data SMA America, LLC74 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation ManualEfficiencyAmbient ConditionsMechanical DataInverter peak efficiency 98.3

SMA America, LLC 11 Technical DataInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 7511.3 Sunny Boy 8000TL-USPV Array ConnectionGrid ConnectionMaximum DC pow

11 Technical Data SMA America, LLC76 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation ManualProtection DevicesGeneral DataEfficiencyDC reverse polarity protection S

SMA America, LLC 11 Technical DataInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 77Ambient ConditionsMechanical Data11.4 Sunny Boy 9000TL-USPV Array Connec

11 Technical Data SMA America, LLC78 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation ManualGrid ConnectionProtection DevicesGeneral DataAC nominal power 9,000 WMax

SMA America, LLC 11 Technical DataInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 79EfficiencyAmbient ConditionsMechanical DataInverter peak efficiency 98.3

Table of Contents SMA America, LLC8 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual5.4.1 Connecting the AC Cables in the DC Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . .

11 Technical Data SMA America, LLC80 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual11.5 Sunny Boy 10000TL-USPV Array ConnectionGrid ConnectionMaximum DC po

SMA America, LLC 11 Technical DataInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 81Protection DevicesGeneral DataEfficiencyDC reverse polarity protection S

11 Technical Data SMA America, LLC82 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation ManualAmbient ConditionsMechanical Data11.6 Sunny Boy 11000TL-USPV Array Conne

SMA America, LLC 11 Technical DataInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 83Grid ConnectionProtection DevicesGeneral DataAC nominal power 11,000 WMa

11 Technical Data SMA America, LLC84 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation ManualEfficiencyAmbient ConditionsMechanical DataInverter peak efficiency 98.3

SMA America, LLC 11 Technical DataInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 8511.7 DC DisconnectPV Array ConnectionAC ConnectionGeneral DataMaximum DC

11 Technical Data SMA America, LLC86 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual11.8 Tripping Limits and Tripping TimesMeasurement accuracy• Tripping li

SMA America, LLC 11 Technical DataInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 8711.9 Torque Values and Cable Sizes*see National Electrical Code®, 310.16

12 Spare Parts and Accessories SMA America, LLC88 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual12 Spare Parts and AccessoriesIf needed, you can order thes

SMA America, LLC 13 Compliance InformationInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 8913 Compliance InformationFCC ComplianceThis device complies with

SMA America, LLC Table of ContentsInstallation Manual SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 910 Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14 Contact SMA America, LLC90 SB6-11TL-US-IA-en-13 Installation Manual14 ContactIf you have technical problems concerning our products, contact the S

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