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2. Figure 7 Positions of rotary switch C Position Explanation 0 Communication via BLUETOOTH is deactivated 1 Communication via BLUETOOTH with a further BLUETOOTH device 2 to F NetID for communication via BLUETOOTH with multiple BLUETOOTH devices Procedure 1 7 DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages e Ensure that the inverter is disconnected from all voltage sources see Section 10 page 48 36 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Commissioning 2 To set a new NetlD set the rotary switch C to the determined NetID using a flat blade screwdriver blade width 2 5 mm 3 To deactivate communication via BLUETOOTH set the rotary switch C to position O using a flat blade screwdriver blade width 2 5 mm This will protect your PV system from unauthorized access The inverter will adopt the setting after commissioning This can take up to five minutes 7 4 Commissioning the Inverter Requirements O The inverter must be correctly mounted O The circuit breaker must be correctly rated and mounted O All cables must be completely and correctly connected O Unused DC inputs must be sealed using the corresponding DC connectors and sealing plugs O The country data set must be set correctly for the country or the purpose Procedure 1 Insert the lower enclosure lid from above and fold it down The screws must protrude from the lower enclosure lid
3. Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 15 4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG Electronic string fuse The electronic string fuse protects the PV array against potential reverse currents The electronic string fuse recognizes DC cables that were connected with reverse polarity or defective PV modules and short circuits the PV array In order for the electronic string fuse function to be reliable the connection of the PV array must be made when there is sufficient irradiation If the input voltage is less than 188 V the protective function of the electronic string fuse is not active when the connection is made Q on Demand 24 7 The inverter can supply reactive power by means of Q on Demand 24 7 covering the entire unit circle around the clock Integrated Plant Control The inverter can display the Q V characteristic curve specified by the grid operator by means of Integrated Plant Control without measuring on the grid connection point The inverter can automatically compensate equipment installed between the inverter and the grid connection point 16 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting 5 Mounting 5 1 Requirements for Mounting Requirements for the mounting location A WARNING Danger to life due to fire or explosion Despite careful construction electrical devices can cause fires e Do not mount the inverter in areas containing highly flammable materials or gases e
4. Operating Manual SUNNY TRIPOWER 15000TL 17000TL u STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Version 1 0 AMERICAN ENGLISH Legal Provisions SMA Solar Technology AG Legal Provisions The information contained in these documents is property of SMA Solar Technology AG Any publication whether in whole or in part requires prior written approval by SMA Solar Technology AG Internal reproduction used solely for the purpose of product evaluation or other proper use is allowed and does not require prior approval SMA Warranty You can download the current warranty conditions from the Internet at www SMA Solar com Trademarks All trademarks are recognized even if not explicitly identified as such A lack of identification does not mean that a product or symbol is not trademarked The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of these marks by SMA Solar Technology AG is under license Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric and is licensed by the Modbus Organization Inc QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED Phillips and Pozidriv are registered trademarks of Phillips Screw Company Torx is a registered trademark of Acument Global Technologies Inc SMA Solar Technology AG Sonnenallee 1 34266 Niestetal Germany Tel 49 561 9522 0 Fax 49 561 9522 100 www SMA de E mail info SMA de 2004 to 2014 SMA Solar Technology AG All right
5. 24 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6 2 2 Interior View A B fe D WU SS ai ai Eed l HGFE Figure 6 Connection areas in the interior of the inverter Position Designation A DC protective cover B Pin connector for connecting the multifunction relay C Pin connector for connecting the communication interface for RS485 or Speedwire Webconnect D Connecting terminal plate for connecting the AC cable Jumper slot for temporarily changing the display language to English for ser vice purposes F Rotary switch C for configuring the NetID G Screw for releasing and raising the display H Rotary switch A and B for setting the country data set and the display lan guage Slot SD memory card 6 3 AC Connection 6 3 1 Requirements for the AC Connection Cable requirements O External diameter 14 mm to 25 mm O Conductor cross section 1 5 mm to 16 mm O Maximum conductor cross section with bootlace ferrule 10 mm2 Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 25 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG O Insulation stripping length 12 mm O The cable must be dimensioned in accordance with the local and national directives for the dimensioning of cables The requirements for the minimum wire size derive from these directives Examples of factors influencing cable dimensioning are nominal AC curr
6. If you disconnect the DC connectors from the inverter under load an electric arc may occur leading fo electric shock and burns e Do not touch uninsulated cable ends e Do not touch the DC conductors e Do not touch any live components of the inverter e Have the inverter mounted installed and commissioned only by qualified persons with the appropriate skills e If an error occurs have it rectified by qualified persons only e Prior to performing any work on the inverter disconnect it from all voltage sources as described in this document see Section 10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources page 48 A DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock Touching an ungrounded PV module or array frame can cause a fatal electric shock e Connect and ground the PV modules array frame and electrically conductive surfaces so that there is continuous conduction Observe the applicable local regulations A CAUTION Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts Some parts of the enclosure can get hot during operation e Do not touch any parts other than the lower enclosure lid of the inverter during operation NOTICE Damage to the seal of the enclosure lids in subfreezing conditions If you open the upper and lower enclosure lids in subfreezing conditions the seals on the enclosure lids can be damaged This can lead to moisture entering the inverter e Do not open the inverter at ambient temperature
7. Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 37 7 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 2 N Rot o 38 Tighten all six screws with an Allen key AF 3 in the order 1 to 6 torque 2 0 Nm 0 3 Nm By tightening the screws in the prescribed order you avoid warping the enclosure lid which would keep it from sealing correctly Useful hint If the screws fall out of the lower enclosure lid insert the long screw into the lower middle hole and the five short screws into the other holes Securely plug in the ESS The ESS must be aligned parallel to and flush with the enclosure Switch on the circuit breaker of all three line conductors If the multifunction relay is used connect the supply voltage to the load All three LEDs start to glow and the start up phase begins The start up phase may take several minutes The green LED is glowing and the display alternates automatically between the device type firmware version the serial number or designation of the inverter the NetID the configured country data set and the display language The green LED is flashing Possible cause of error the DC input voltage is still too low or the inverter is monitoring the utility grid e Once the DC input voltage is sufficiently high and the grid connection conditions are met the inverter will start operation The red LED is glowing and an error message and event number appear in the display e Rectify the error see the service manual
8. Do not mount the inverter in a potentially explosive atmosphere EI Do not mount the inverter on a pillar O The mounting location must be inaccessible to children o A solid support surface must be available for mounting e g concrete or masonry When mounted on drywall or similar materials the inverter emits audible vibrations during operation which could be perceived as annoying O The mounting location must be suitable for the weight and dimensions of the inverter see Section 11 Technical Data page 50 U To ensure optimum operation the ambient temperature should be between 25 C and 40 C L The mounting location should not be exposed to direct solar irradiation Direct solar irradiation can cause the inverter to overheat As a result the inverter reduces its power output O Climatic conditions must be met see Section 11 Technical Data page 50 O The mounting location should be freely and safely accessible at all times without the need for any auxiliary equipment such as scaffolding or lifting platforms Non ulfillment of these criteria may restrict servicing Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 17 5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG Dimensions for mounting 637 6 mm _ 85 mm 11 mm 7x 440 6 mm 512 1 mm 228 6 mm d 425 mm 260 mm d 618 8 mm E E L ES S 647 7 mm Km O H K Figure 2 Posit
9. Outdoors Pollution degree outside the inverter 3 Pollution degree inside the inverter 2 Operating temperature range 25 C to 60 C Maximum permissible value for relative humid 100 ity non condensing Maximum operating altitude above mean sea 3 000 m level MSL Typical noise emission 51 dB A Power loss in night mode lt 1W Maximum data volume per inverter with Speed wire Webconnect 550 MB month Additional data volume when using the Sun ny Portal live interface 600 kB hour Topology transformerless Cooling method SMA OptiCool Degree of protection in accordance with IP65 IEC 60529 Protection class in accordance with IEC 61140 52 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Technical Data Grid configurations TN C TN S TN C S TT when Vy pe lt 30 V Approvals and national standards as per AS 4777 BDEW 2008 C10 11 2012 CE 10 2014 CEI 0 16 CEI 0 21 EN 50438 G59 3 IEC 60068 2 IEC 61727 MEA PEA IEC 62109 2 NEN 50438 PPC PPDS RD 1699 RD 661 2007 514777 UTE C15 712 1 VDE 0126 1 1 VDE AR N 4105 VER 2013 VFR 2014 10 11 2012 only possible if the three phase lineto line voltage is 400 V EN 50438 does not apply to all national appendices of EN 50438 IEC 62109 2 This standard requires that either the multifunction relay in the inverter is used as fault indicator or that the inverter is connected to Sunny Portal and that the fault alert i
10. Portal Multifunction relay is active Power limitation due to excessive temperature Active power limitation via PV system control E Line conductor to which the displayed values apply F Utility grid G Event number of an error on the utility grid side H Output voltage or output current of a line conductor Event number of an error in the inverter K Grid relay When the grid relay is closed the inverter feeds into the utility grid When the grid relay is open the inverter is disconnected from the utility grid L Eq Inverter M Input voltage or input current of a line conductor N Event number of an error on the PV array side O Text line to display event and error messages P PV Array 46 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Operation Position Symbol Explanation Q Diagram with the power curve of the last 16 feed in hours or energy yields of the last 16 days e In order to switch between diagrams tap once on the enclosure lid R N You can operate the display by tapping on the enclosure lid Se Ei see Section 9 3 page 47 The displayed error must be rectified on site by a qualified per son for troubleshooting see service manual at www SMA So lar com A The displayed error cannot be rectified on site N e Contact Service see Section 13 page 56 9 3 Activating and Operating the Display You can activate and operate the d
11. Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG 10 11 12 13 14 7 2 Configuring the Country Data Seins 34 73 Seting the NelD une 35 ZA Commissioning the Inverter 37 E EE 39 81 Configuration Prozeduren nn 39 8 2 Changing the Display Language s sssssssssttesesssssisstreesssssrrrrreresrsss 39 8 3 Changing Operating Porometerz 40 8 4 Activating String Failure Detection neeennenenen 41 8 5 Setting the Active Power Limitation in case of PV System Control Bedaueren eebe 41 8 6 Reducing the Attenuation of Ripple Control Signals A2 8 7 Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak sssssssssiisesssssissrreessrssrrrrreressss A2 ODS FETIO NN ses vcc cidade centanceatacesteccuacccecduaveceadesceatarsenecienvecaehueraces 44 91 ee A4 Ce 45 9 3 Activating and Operating the Display ssssssssseiesesssseresteeeesrssseeeee 47 9 4 Calling Up Display Messages of the Start Up Phase 47 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 48 Technical Data aus 50 ACCESSONIES nen een ek 55 COMO ssssnceasisssaaisisasieesnsnaatesnnvesvaasancaradenssneestenaiaesneasanavaniaveenniiaans 56 EC Declaration of Conformity sessesessssosesesesessoseseoeesoseseseseoses 59 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 1 Information on this Document 1 Information on this Document 1 1 Validity This document is valid for the following device types e STP 15000TL 10 Sunny Tripower 1 5000TL
12. cross section as the connected grounding conductor to the connecting terminal plate for the AC cable see Section 6 3 3 page 28 This prevents touch current if the grounding conductor at the connecting terminal plate for the AC cable fails 6 3 2 Connecting the Inverter to the Utility Grid O The connection requirements of the grid operator must be met O The grid voltage must be in the permissible range The exact operating range of the inverter is specified in the operating parameters Procedure 1 Disconnect the circuit breaker from all three line conductors and secure against reconnection 2 If the lower enclosure lid is mounted loosen all screws of the lower enclosure lid using an Allen key AF 3 and lift the enclosure lid from below and remove it 3 Remove the adhesive tape from the enclosure opening for the AC cable A Insert the cable gland from the outside into the enclosure opening and tighten it from the inside with the counter nut 5 Route the AC cable into the inverter through the cable gland If necessary slightly loosen the swivel nut of the cable gland Remove the sheath from the AC cable Shorten L1 L2 L3 and N by 5 mm each Strip off the insulation of L1 L2 L3 N and PE by 12 mm Push the safety levers of the AC connecting terminal plate right up to the stop Oo ON O amp O Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 27 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 10 A CAUTION Risk
13. eye bolt into the wall through the rear panel When tightened the eye of the bolt must be vertical to the enclosure e Lead the shackle of the padlock through the hole of the eye bolt e Close the padlock e Keep the key of the padlock in a safe place 22 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6 Electrical Connection 6 1 Safety during Electrical Connection A DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages of the PV array When exposed to sunlight the PV array generates dangerous DC voltage which is present in the DC conductors and the live components of the inverter Touching the DC conductors or the live components can lead to lethal electric shocks If you disconnect the DC connectors from the inverter under load an electric arc may occur leading to electric shock and burns e Do not touch uninsulated cable ends e Do not touch the DC conductors e Do not touch any live components of the inverter e Have the inverter mounted installed and commissioned only by qualified persons with the appropriate skills e If an error occurs have it rectified by qualified persons only e Prior to performing any work on the inverter disconnect it from all voltage sources as described in this document see Section 10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources page 48 NOTICE Damage to the seal of the enclosure lids in subfreezing conditions If you op
14. factor cos p ad justable O leading to O lagging O leading to O lagging Feed in phases Connection phases Overvoltage category in accordance with IEC 60664 1 depending on the configured country data set Protective Devices DC reverse polarity protection Short circuit diode electronic string fuse Protection against reverse currents Electronic string fuse Input side disconnection point Electronic Solar Switch SUNCLIX DC connector DC overvoltage protection Thermally monitored varistors or surge arresters type II optional AC short circuit current capability Current control Grid monitoring SMA Grid Guard 4 Maximum permissible fuse protection 50A Ground ault monitoring for STP 15000TL 10 Insulation monitoring R gt 366 3 kQ Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 51 11 Technical Data Ground fault monitoring for STP 17000TL 10 SMA Solar Technology AG Insulation monitoring R gt 323 4 kQ All pole sensitive residual current monitoring unit Available Electronic string current monitoring Available String failure detection Available General Data Width x height x depth with Electronic Solar Switch 665 mm x 690 mm x 265 mm Weight 59 kg Length x width x height of the packaging 780 mm x 380 mm x 790 mm Transport weight 65 kg Climatic category in accordance with AKAH IEC 6072 1 3 3 Environmental category
15. occurs during feed in operation an event mes sage will be shown on the display for event messages see the service manual at www SMA Solar com flashing Red LED glowing The conditions for feed in operation are not yet met As soon as the conditions are met the inverter will start feed in operation Error If an error occurs the error message and the correspond ing event number will be shown in the display The error must be rectified by a qualified person for troubleshoot ing see the service manual at www SMA Solar com Blue LED glowing BLUETOOTH communication is activated 44 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Operation 9 2 Display Overview The display shows the current operating data of the inverter e g current power daily energy total energy as well as events or errors Power and energy are displayed as bars in a diagram gt A 3 OOO walle Power DOOD wl Day noan S oo l Total D Figure 8 Layout of the display example Position Symbol Explanation A Current power B Energy on the current day C Total amount of energy fed in Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 45 9 Operation SMA Solar Technology AG Position Symbol Explanation D Active BLUETOOTH connection Quality of the BLUETOOTH connection Active connection to a Speedwire network Active connection to Sunny
16. of fire if two conductors are connected to one terminal If you connect two conductors to a terminal a fire can occur due to a bad electrical connection e Never connect more than one conductor per terminal 11 A CAUTION Danger of crushing when locking levers snap shut The locking levers close by snapping down fast and hard e Press the locking levers of the connecting terminal plate for the AC cable down with your thumb only e Do not grip the entire connecting terminal plate for the AC cable e Do not place your fingers under the locking levers 12 Connect PE N L1 L2 and L3 according to the labeling to the connecting terminal plate for the AC cable and push the safety levers down The direction of the rotating magnetic field of L1 L2 and L3 is not relevant 13 Make sure that all conductors are securely in place 14 Tighten the swivel nut of the cable gland 6 3 3 Connecting Additional Grounding If additional grounding or equipotential bonding is required locally you can connect additional grounding to the inverter This prevents touch current if the grounding conductor at the connecting terminal plate for the AC cable fails The required clamping bracket the screw and the conical spring washer are part of the scope of delivery of the inverter Cable requirement O Grounding cable cross section max 16 mm 28 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection Procedu
17. 3 Set the rotary switches A and B to the required position using a flatblade screwdriver blade width 2 5 mm The inverter will adopt the setting after commissioning This can take up to five minutes 73 Setting the NetID A QUALIFIED PERSON By default the NetID is set to 1 for all SMA inverters and SMA communication products with BLUETOOTH If your PV system consists of an inverter and a maximum of one further BLUETOOTH device e g computer with BLUETOOTH interface or SMA communication product you can leave the NetID set to 1 Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 35 7 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG You must change the NetID in the following cases e If your PV system consists of one inverter and two other BLUETOOTH devices e g computer with BLUETOOTH interface and SMA communication product or of multiple inverters with BLUETOOTH you must change the NetID of your PV system This will enable communication with multiple BIUETOOTH devices e If another PV system with BLUETOOTH is located within 500 m of your PV system you must change the NetID of your PV system This will help keep both PV systems separate e If you do not wish to communicate via BLUETOOTH deactivate the BLUETOOTH communication on your inverter This will protect your PV system from unauthorized access All BLUETOOTH devices in a PV system must have the same NetID You can set a new NetlD in the inverter by means of the rotary switch C
18. SMA SERVICE 800 762 7378423 58 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 14 EC Declaration of Conformity 14 EC Declaration of Conformity within the meaning of the EC directives e 2004 108 EG Electromagnetic compatibility EMC e 2006 95 EG Low voltage directive e 1999 5 EC Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R amp TTE SMA Solar Technology AG confirms herewith that the inverters described in this document are in compliance with the fundamental requirements and other relevant provisions of the above mentioned directives The entire EC Declaration of Conformity can be found at www SMA Solar com ce Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 59 SMA Solar Technology
19. arameters refer to the manual of the communication product The operating parameters of the inverter are set to certain values by default To optimize inverter operation you can change the operating parameters using a communication product Requirements O Depending on the type of communication a computer with a BLUETOOTH or Ethernet interface must be available O A communication product corresponding to the type of communication used must be available O The inverter must be registered in the communication product O The changes to the grid relevant parameters must be approved by the responsible grid operator O When changing grid relevant parameters the SMA Grid Guard code must be available see Application for SMA Grid Guard Code at www SMA Solar com Procedure 1 Call up the user interface of the communication product or software and log in as Installer or User 2 If required enter the SMA Grid Guard code 3 Select and set the required parameter 4 Save settings 40 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Configuration 8 4 Activating String Failure Detection A QUALIFIED PERSON D Identical alignment of the PV modules with activated string failure detection If you would like to activate the string failure detection the PV modules of input A and input B must be aligned identically and the input voltage must be at least 188 V Thus reversed polarity of the DC connection or a defective s
20. at www SMA Solar com STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Configuration 8 Configuration 8 1 Configuration Procedure Once you have commissioned the inverter you may have to adjust various settings via the rotary switches in the inverter or via a communication product This section describes the procedure for configuration and gives an overview of the steps you must perform in the prescribed order Procedure See 1 If the display language is not set correctly adjust the set Section 8 2 page 39 tings 2 If the inverter is equipped with a Speedwire Webconnect Manual of the communica data module integrate the inverter in a Speedwire net tion product at www SMA work and register it in Sunny Portal if necessary Solar com 3 To manage the PV system data or to set the inverter pa Manual of the communica rameters capture the inverter in a communication product tion product at www SMA Solar com 4 Change the system time and system password Manual of the communica tion product at www SMA Solar com 5 If you would like to use the self learning string failure de Section 8 4 page 41 tection activate the string failure detection 6 Set the active power limitation in case of PV system control Section 8 5 page 41 failure re Reduce the attenuation of ripple control signals Section 8 6 page 42 For partially shaded PV modules and depending on the Section 8 7 page 42 giv
21. blade screwdriver or an angled screwdriver blade width 3 5 mm into one of the side slots and pull the DC connectors straight out Do not pull on the cable A DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter The capacitors in the inverter take 20 minutes to discharge e Wait 20 minutes before opening the upper enclosure lid e Do not open the DC protective cover NOTICE Damage to the inverter due to electrostatic discharge Touching electronic components can cause damage to or destroy the inverter through electrostatic discharge e Ground yourself before touching any component Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 49 11 Technical Data 11 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG DC Input STP 15000TL 10 STP 17000TL 10 Maximum DC power at cos 1 15 340 W 17 410 W Maximum input voltage 1 000 V 1 000 V MPP voltage range 360 V to 800 V 400 V to 800 V Rated input voltage 600 V 600 V Minimum input voltage 150 V 150 V Initial input voltage 188 V 188 V Maximum input current input A 33 A 33 A Maximum input current input B 11A 11A Maximum input current per string input A 40 A 40 A Maximum input current per string input B 12 5 A 12 5 A Maximum short circuit current input A 50A 50A Maximum short circuit current input B 17 A 17 A Maximum reverse current from the inverter OA OA in the system for max 1 ms Number of independent MPP inputs Strings per MPP input in
22. cuit Breaker Technical Information Dimensioning and Selection of a Suitable AC Circuit Breaker for Inverters under PV Specific In fluences Insulation Resistance Riso of Non Galvanically Technical Information Isolated PV Systems Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 5 1 Information on this Document Document title and content Integrated Plant Control and Q on De mand 24 7 Detailed explanation of functions and descrip tion for setting the functions SMA Solar Technology AG Document type Technical Information Webconnect Systems in Sunny Portal Registration in Sunny Portal User Manual Firmware Update with SD Card Technical Description Parameter list Overview of All Inverter Operating Parameters and Their Configuration Options Technical Information 1 4 Symbols Symbol Explanation A DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided can result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided can result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates a situation which if not avoided can re sult in property damage A QUALIFIED PERSON Sections describing activities to be performed by qualified persons only D Information that is important for a specific topic or goal but is not safety
23. cure the inverter against theft one padlock suitable for outdoor use Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 19 5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG A CAUTION e Carry and lift the inverter in an upright position with several people without tilting it With one hand grasp the recessed grip and with the other hand support the top part of the enclosure This will prevent the inverter tipping forward e If the inverter is to be transported and lifted with a crane remove the filler plugs on the top of the inverter and screw the eye bolts into the threads Risk of injury when lifting the inverter or if it is dropped The inverter weighs 59 kg There is risk of injury if the inverter is lifted incorrectly or dropped while being transported or when attaching it to or removing it from the wall mounting bracket A CAUTION Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts Some parts of the enclosure can get hot during operation e Mount the inverter in such a way that it cannot be touched inadvertently during operation Procedure 1 A CAUTION Risk of injury due to damaged cables There may be power lines or other supply lines e g gas or water routed in the wall e Ensure that no lines are laid in the wall which could be damaged when drilling holes 2 Align the rear panel horizontally on the wall and use it to mark the position of the drill holes for attaching the rear panel Use at least one hole on the up
24. e can be retrofitted Multifunction Relay You can configure the multifunction relay for various operating modes The multifunction relay is used for example to switch fault indicators on or off for information on installation and configuration see the installation manual of the multifunction relay The multifunction relay can be retrofitted SMA OptiTrac Global Peak SMA OptiTrac Global Peak is an advancement of SMA OptiTrac and allows the operating point of the inverter to follow the optimal operating point of the PV array MPP precisely at all times In addition with the aid of SMA OptiTrac Global Peak the inverter can detect the presence of several maximum power points in the available operating range such as may occur particularly with partially shaded strings SMA OptiTrac Global Peak is enabled by default String failure detection String failure detection recognizes the failure of an individual string or substring If an insulation error occurs stringfailure detection disconnects the defective string from the inverter This avoids having to shut down the entire PV array In order for the string failure detection to be reliable identically aligned PV modules must be connected to both inputs of the inverter String failure detection is deactivated by default and must be activated Surge Arrester Type Il The surge arresters monitor the PV modules and limit dangerous overvoltages Surge arresters of type Il can be retrofitted
25. e STP 17000TL 10 Sunny Tripower 17000TL 1 2 Target Group This document is intended for qualified persons and end users Only qualified persons are allowed to perform the activities marked in this document with a warning symbol and the caption Qualified person Tasks that do not require any particular qualification are not marked and can also be performed by end users Qualified persons must have the following skills e Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated e Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing and using electrical devices and installations e Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and installations e Knowledge of the applicable standards and directives e Knowledge of and compliance with this document and all safety information 1 3 Additional Information Links to additional information can be found at www SMA Solar com Document title and content Document type Troubleshooting Cleaning Replacement of Service Manual Varistors and Decommissioning Overview of the Rotary Switch Settings Technical Information Overview of the rotary switch settings for config uring the country data set and display language Efficiency and Derating Technical Information Efficiency and Derating Behavior of the Sun ny Boy Sunny Tripower and Sunny Mini Central Inverters Criteria for Selecting a Residual Current Device Technical Information Cir
26. e lid screws 2 Nm 0 3 Nm Screws for DC protective cover 3 5 Nm Cylindrical screws M5x10 for securing the en 3 5 Nm closure to the rear panel Additional grounding 6 0 Nm SUNCLIX swivel nut 2 0 Nm RS485 communication or Speedwire Webcon 1 5 Nm nect connection Multifunction relay connection 1 5 Nm Data Storage Capacity Energy yields in the course of the day 63 days Daily yields 30 years Event messages for users 250 events Event messages for installers 250 events Efficiency Maximum efficiency Nmax 98 2 European efficiency ney 97 8 54 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Accessories 12 Accessories You will find the accessories for your product in the following overview If required these can be ordered from SMA Solar Technology AG or your distributor Designation Brief description SMA order number RS485 data module RS458 interface as retrofit kit DM 485CB 10 Speedwire Webconnect Speedwire Webconnect data module as SWDM 10 data module retrofit kit SMA Power Control Module Multifunction interface for implementing PWCMOD 10 grid management systems for one inverter Multifunction relay Multifunction relay as retrofit kit MFRO 1 10 DC surge arrester Type Il surge arrester for input A and input DC_SPD_KIT_2 10 B Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 55 13 Contact 13 Contact If you have technical problems with our products please contact the SMA Service Line W
27. e need the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance Inverter device type Inverter serial number Inverter firmware version SMA Solar Technology AG Special country specific settings of the inverter if applicable Type and quantity of PV modules connected Mounting location and altitude of the inverter Inverter message Optional equipment e g communication products Operating mode of the multifunction relay if present Australia SMA Australia Pty Ltd Toll free for Australia 1800 SMA AUS Sydney 1800 762 287 International 61 2 9491 4200 Belgien Bel SMA Benelux BVBA SPRL 32 15 286 730 gique Belgi Mecheln Brasil Vide Espa a Espanha esko SMA Central amp Eastern Europe s r o 420 235 010 417 Praha Chile Ver Espa a Danmark Se Deutschland Tyskland Deutschland SMA Solar Technology AG Sunny Boy Sunny Mini Central Sun Niestetal ny Tripower 49 561 9522 1499 Monitoring Systems Kommunikationspro dukte 49 561 9522 2499 Fuel Save Controller PV Diesel Hybridsys teme 49 561 9522 3199 Sunny Island Sunny Backup Hydro Boy 49 561 9522 399 Sunny Central 49 561 9522 299 Online Service www SMA de Service Espana SMA Ib rica Tecnologia Solar Llamada gratuita en Espana S LU 900 14 22 22 Barcelona Internacional 34 902 14 24 24 56 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Contact
28. en shading situation you should set the interval at which the inverter optimizes the MPP of the PV system 8 2 Changing the Display Language A QUALIFIED PERSON If the language for the country data set is not the language you want to use you can change the display language as follows Procedure 1 AA DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages e Disconnect the inverter from all voltage sources and open the enclosure lid see Section 10 page 48 Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 39 8 Configuration SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Determine the rotary switch setting for the desired display language Call up the Technical Information Overview of the Rotary Switch Settings at www SMA Solar com 3 Set the rotary switch A to O using a flat blade screwdriver blade width 2 5 mm This ensures that the selected data country set remains unchanged 4 Set the rotary switch B to the required language using a flatblade screwdriver blade width 2 5 mm 5 Recommission the inverter see service manual at www SMA Solar com The inverter adopts the settings after commissioning This can take up to five minutes 8 3 Changing Operating Parameters This section describes the basic procedure for changing operating parameters Always change operating parameters as described in this section Some parameters that have sensitive functions can only be viewed and changed by qualified persons for further information on changing p
29. en the upper and lower enclosure lids in subfreezing conditions the seals on the enclosure lids can be damaged This can lead to moisture entering the inverter e Do not open the inverter at ambient temperatures lower than 5 C e Ifa layer of ice has formed on the seal of the lid in subfreezing conditions remove it prior to opening the enclosure lids of the inverter e g by melting the ice with warm air Observe the applicable safety regulations NOTICE Damage to the inverter due to electrostatic discharge Touching electronic components can cause damage to or destroy the inverter through electrostatic discharge e Ground yourself before touching any component Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 23 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 6 2 Overview of the Connection Area 6 2 1 View from Below gem x Figure 5 Connection areas and enclosure openings at the bottom of the inverter Position Designation A Pin connector for the ESS B Cable gland M20x1 5 for the connection cable of the multifunction relay G Enclosure opening with filler plug for the data cables and network cables D Enclosure opening with filler plug for the data cables and network cables E Enclosure opening for the AC cable F Positive and negative DC connectors input B G Positive and negative DC connectors input A
30. ent type of cable routing method cable bundling ambient temperature and maximum desired line losses for calculation of line losses see the design software Sunny Design from software version 2 0 at www SMA Solar com Load break switch and cable protection NOTICE Damage to the inverter due to the use of screw type fuses as load break switches Screw type fuses e g DIAZED fuse or NEOZED fuse are not load break switches e Do not use screw type fuses as load break switches e Use a load break switch or circuit breaker as a load disconnection unit for information and design examples see the Technical Information Circuit Breaker at www SMA Solar com O In PV systems with multiple inverters protect each inverter with a separate three phase circuit breaker Make sure to observe the maximum permissible fuse protection see Section 11 Technical Data page 50 This will prevent residual voltage being present at the corresponding cable after disconnection O Loads installed between the inverter and the circuit breaker must be fused separately Residual current monitoring unit DO If an external residual current device is required install a residual current device which trips at a residual current of 100 mA or higher for details on selecting a residual current device see the Technical Information Criteria for Selecting a Residual Current Device at www SMA Solar com Overvoltage category The inverte
31. entary sheet with the default settings type la bel or display 2 If the country data set is not set correctly for your country Section 7 2 page 34 or your purpose adjust to the required country data set and the corresponding display language within the first ten feed in hours via the rotary switches in the inverter 3 If the inverter is to communicate with several BLUETOOTH Section 7 3 page 35 devices or if BLUETOOTH is not to be used as a type of communication set the NetID 4 Commission the inverter Section 7 4 page 37 7 2 Configuring the Country Data Set A display language is assigned to every country data set Set the country data set appropriate for your country or purpose with the corresponding display language within the first ten feed in hours via the rotary switches in the inverter After the first ten feed in hours the country data set can only be changed by means of a communication product If the display language of the country data set does not match the required language you can change it after commissioning see Section 8 2 Changing the Display Language page 39 D The country data set must be set correctly If you select a country data set which is not valid for your country and purpose it can cause a disturbance in the PV system and lead to problems with the grid operator When selecting the country data set you must always observe the locally applicable standards and directives as well as the pr
32. er Parameter name for Unit Range Value to be set name for BLUETOOTH or Speedwire We RS485 bconnect RpIDet NBS Gain Ripple control signal detection am V A Oto 10 9 plification of narrow band backup RpIDet NBS Ripple control signal detection ot Du 0 1 Damp tenuation of narrow band backup RpIDetNBS Hz Ripple control signal detection fre Hz 1 000 Must be specified quency of the narrow band backup to by the grid oper 1 100 ator 8 7 Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak For partially shaded PV modules you should set the interval at which the inverter is to optimize the MPP of the PV system The basic procedure for changing operating parameters is explained in another section see Section 8 3 Changing Operating Parameters page 40 42 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Configuration Procedure e Select the parameter Cycle time of the OptiTrac Global Peak algorithm or MPPShdw CycTms and set the required time interval The ideal time interval is usually six minutes This value should only be increased if the shading situation changes extremely slowly The inverter optimizes the MPP of the PV system at the predetermined time interval Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 43 9 Operation 9 Operation 9 1 LED Signals SMA Solar Technology AG The LEDs indicate the operating state of the inverter LED Status Green LED glowing Explanation Feed in operation If an event
33. glowing no acoustic signal sounds and no error message is displayed The string fuse is activated and all remaining DC connectors can be connected The display does not show any data after a waiting period of at least 60 seconds and no acoustic signal sounds The inverter is probably defective e Ensure that the DC input voltage is at least 188 V e Ensure that the DC connectors are not connected with reverse polarity e If the DC input voltage is sufficient and the DC connectors are connected correctly contact Service see Section 13 page 56 An acoustic signal sounds and an error message with the event number 4001 appears in the display The inverter shortcircuits the PV array to avoid reverse currents through individual strings The PV array and the inverter are in a safe state e Do not remove the ESS and or the DC connector under any circumstances This prevents an electric arc from forming which can cause injuries and a fire e Stop working on the inverter and wait until dark and until the acoustic signal no longer sounds e If you would like to leave the PV system to continue work when it is dark set up protection against contact e g a fence and protect the inverter against penetrating moisture e g with tarp e Only remove the ESS and all DC connectors and correct the connection once it is dark An acoustic signal sounds and an error message with the event number 6313 or 8201 appears in the display e Contact Se
34. hat prohibits removing the ESS wait until dark The ESS can only be removed once it is dark Ifno acoustic signal sounds and the display does not show an error message the DC electric circuit may be interrupted To interrupt the DC electric circuit you must perform the following steps in the given order Remove the ESS Unlock and remove all DC connectors N CC Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter observe the waiting S 20 min time of 20 minutes High voltages that can cause lethal electric shocks are present in the live components of the inverter Prior to performing any work on the inverter disconnect it from all voltage sources as described in this document see Section 10 page 48 Danger to life due to electric shock 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 opera tion Allow the product to cool down sufficiently before carrying out any work Observe the documentation Observe all documentation supplied with the product Direct current The product does not have a transformer Three phase alternating current with neutral conductor dar hl WEEE designation Do not dispose of the product together with the household waste but in accordance with the locally applicable disposal regulations for elect
35. hat the circuit breaker is switched off from all three line conductors and that it cannot be reconnected 2 Ensure that there is no ground fault in the PV array see service manual at www SMA Solar com 3 Securely plug in the ESS The ESS must be aligned parallel to and flush with the enclosure If the ESS is plugged in when connecting the DC connectors the protective function of the electronic string fuse can be activated 30 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 4 A WARNING Risk of fire due to reverse currents not being detected The electronic string fuse monitors the PV array and protects it against dangerous reverse currents which can cause a fire In order to activate the electronic string fuse you must observe the following during DC connection e When connecting more than two strings the first string must be connected to input B of the inverter This activates the string fuse e All strings must be clearly assigned to the correct DC input Do not cross wire or combine the strings 5 Check whether the DC connectors have the correct polarity If the DC connector is equipped with a DC cable of the wrong polarity the DC connector must be assembled again The DC cable must always have the same polarity as the DC connector 6 If there are more than two strings connect the first assembled DC connector to input B This activates the string fuse Wl The green LED is flashing or
36. in another section see Section 8 3 Changing Operating Parameters page 40 Requirements O The parameter Operating mode Active power must be set to the value Act power lim via PV system ctrl O The firmware version of the inverter must be at least 2 62 04 R DI The total installed PV power must be known O The active power feed in specified by the grid operator must be known Default setting e STP 15000TL 10 100 e STP 17000TL 10 100 Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 41 8 Configuration SMA Solar Technology AG Procedure 1 Ensure that the firmware version of the inverter is at least 2 62 04 R If necessary carry out a firmware update 2 Select the parameter Fallback act power Imt P in of WMax for absent act power Imt and set the required percentage 3 Select the parameter Operating mode for absent plant control and set to Use fallback setting 8 6 Reducing the Attenuation of Ripple Control Signals By setting certain parameters the attenuation of three phase parallel ripple control frequencies ranging from 1 000 Hz to 1 100 Hz can be avoided The parameters must only be set in consultation with the responsible grid operator The basic procedure for changing operating parameters is explained in another section see Section 8 3 Changing Operating Parameters page 40 Requirement O The firmware version of the inverter must be at least 2 62 04 R Procedure e Set the following parameters Paramet
37. ion manual Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 29 SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection D Use of Y adapters for parallel connection of strings The Y adapters must not be used to interrupt the DC circuit e Do not use the Y adapters in the immediate vicinity of the inverter The adapters must not be visible or freely accessible e In order to interrupt the DC circuit always disconnect the inverter as described in this document see Section 10 page 48 6 4 2 Connecting the PV Array A QUALIFIED PERSON A WARNING Risk of fire due to electric arc when thresholds on the DC input are exceeded The electronic string fuse recognizes when the maximum short circuit current is exceeded and shortcircuits the PV array This can cause an electric arc and thus a risk of fire e Ensure that the thresholds for the input voltage the input current and the short circuit current of the inverter are adhered to NOTICE Damage to the DC connectors due the use of contact cleaner of other cleaning agents Some contact cleaners or other cleaning agents may contain substances that decompose the plastic of the DC connectors e Do not use contact cleaners or other cleaning agents for cleaning the DC connectors D Limitation of the electronic string fuse by using string connection boxes When using string connection boxes the functionality of the electronic string fuse may be limited Procedure 1 Ensure t
38. ion of the anchoring points Recommended clearances If you maintain the recommended clearances adequate heat dissipation will be ensured Thus you will prevent power reduction due to excessive temperature O Maintain the recommended clearances to walls as well as to other inverters or objects O If multiple inverters are mounted in areas with high ambient temperatures increase the clearances between the inverters and ensure sufficient fresh air supply 18 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting 2230 mm 1480 mm Figure 3 Recommended clearances Permitted and prohibited mounting positions DI The inverter must be mounted in one of the permitted positions This will ensure that no moisture can penetrate the inverter DI The inverter should be mounted in such way that display messages and LED signals can be ead wi hou di icul Y BR f 15 Figure 4 Permitted and prohibited mounting positions 5 2 Mounting the Inverter Additionally required mounting material not included in the scope of delivery O Three screws suitable for the support surface size M10 at maximum O Three washers suitable for the screws diameter 30 mm at maximum O If necessary three screw anchors suitable for the support surface and the screws O For transporting the inverter with a crane two eye bolts suitable for the weight of the inverter size M10 O To se
39. isplay by tapping on the enclosure lid Procedure 1 Activate the display Tap on the enclosure lid once Wl The backlight is switched on 2 To move to the next line tap on the enclosure lid once 3 In order to switch between the power curve of the last 16 feed in hours and the energy yields of the last 16 days in the diagram tap on the enclosure lid once 9 4 Calling Up Display Messages of the Start Up Phase Various inverter information is displayed during the start up phase that can be called up whenever required during operation Procedure e Tap on the enclosure lid twice The display shows all messages of the startup phase in sequence Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 47 10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources Prior to performing any work on the inverter always disconnect it from all voltage sources as described in this section Always adhere to the prescribed sequence NOTICE Destruction of the measuring device due to overvoltage e Only use measuring devices with a DC input voltage range of 1 000 V or higher Procedure L 2 3 48 Remove all six screws from the lower enclosure Flip the lower enclosure lid up and remove it Disconnect the circuit breaker from all three line conductors and secure against reconnection If the multifunction relay is used switch off any supply voltage t
40. ithout any additional communication device and for a maximum of four inverters per Sunny Portal system In large scale PV power plants data transmission to the Internet portal Sunny Portal is carried out via the SMA Cluster Controller You can access your Sunny Portal system from any computer with an Internet connection 14 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product Description SMA Speedwire Webconnect enables for PV systems operated in Italy the connection to or disconnection of the inverter from the utility grid and definition of the frequency limits to be used with IEC6 1 850 GOOSE messages SMA Speedwire Webconnect can be retrofitted RS485 interface The inverter can communicate via cables with special SMA communication products via the RS485 interface information on supported SMA products at www SMA Solar com The RS4835 interface can be retrofitted Grid Management Services The inverter is equipped with service functions for grid management Depending on the requirements of the grid operator you can activate and configure the functions e g active power limitation via operating parameters SMA Power Control Module The SMA Power Control Module enables the inverter to implement grid management services and is equipped with an additional multifunction relay for information on installation and configuration see the installation manual of the SMA Power Control Module The SMA Power Control Modul
41. ndards and directives Any other application may cause personal injury or property damage Alterations to the product e g changes or modifications 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 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 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 Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 7 2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG A DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages of the PV array When exposed to sunlight the PV array generates dangerous DC voltage which is present in the DC conductors and the live components of the inverter Touching the DC conductors or the live components can lead to lethal electric shocks
42. o the load Test whether there is an acoustic signal If an acoustic signals sounds and the display shows an error message that prohibits disconnecting the ESS wait until dark The ESS can only be disconnected once it is dark If no acoustic signal sounds and the display does not show an error message remove the ESS Wait until the LEDs and the display have gone out lid using an Allen key AF 3 A CAUTION Risk of burns when touching the DC protective cover The DC protective cover can get hot during operation e Do not touch the DC protective cover Use an appropriate measuring device to ensure that no voltage is present at the AC connecting terminal plate between L1 and N L2 and N and L3 and N Insert the test probe into each round opening of the terminal STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 9 11 12 Use an appropriate measuring device to ensure that no voltage is present at the AC connecting terminal plate between L1 and PE L2 and PE and L3 and PE Insert the test probe into each round opening of the terminal If you are using the multifunction relay ensure that no voltage is present between any of the terminals on the multifunction relay and PE on the AC connecting terminal plate Use a current clamp to ensure that no current is present in the DC cables Release and remove all DC connectors To do this insert a flat
43. operties of the PV system e g PV system size grid connection point e If you are not sure which country data set is valid for your country or purpose contact your grid operator for information on which country data set is to be configured 34 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Commissioning D Country data set for operation with external decoupling protection When operating the PV system with external decoupling protection the inverter has the additional country data set Medium Voltage Directive Germany or MVtgDirective This country data set allows you to extend the operating range of the inverter for voltage and frequency This country data set should only be selected if the PV system is disconnected via external decoupling e If the country data set for operation is set with external decoupling protection only operate the inverter with an external three phase decoupling protection Without external three phase decoupling protection the inverter will not disconnect from the utility grid when the country specific standard requirement is exceeded Procedure 1 Determine the rotary switch position for your country and purpose Call up the Technical Information Overview of the Rotary Switch Settings at www SMA Solar com 2 A DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages e Ensure that the inverter is disconnected from all voltage sources and that the enclosure lid is removed see Section 10 page 48
44. per right and the upper left and the hole in the middle of the rear panel 20 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting 3 If the inverter is to be secured against theft mark the drill hole for the attachment of the eye bolt 4 Set the rear panel aside and drill the marked holes 5 Depending on the support surface insert the screw anchors into the drill holes for attaching the rear panel 6 Secure the rear panel using screws and washers 7 Hook the inverter into the rear panel The enclosure has to be flush with the rear panel on the righthand and on the left hand side 8 If the inverter has been transported with a crane remove the eye bolts from the threads on the top of the inverter and reinsert the filler plugs 9 Remove alll six screws from the lower enclosure lid using an Allen key AF 3 Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 21 5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Flip the lower enclosure lid up and remove it 11 Fasten the inverter to the rear panel Tighten the two cylindrical screws M5x10 in the threads on the left hand and right hand side of the rear panel torque 6 Nm 0 3 Nm using an Allen key AF 4 12 Ensure that the inverter is securely in place 13 If the inverter is to be protected against theft attach the eye bolt and install the padlock e Screw the M8
45. put A 5 5 Strings per MPP input input B Overvoltage category in accordance with IEC 60664 1 To be observed in the event of a short circuit of the electronic string fuse In accordance with IEC 62109 2 Isc py AC Output STP 15000TL 10 STP 17000TL 10 Rated power at 230 V 50 Hz 15 000 W 17 000 W Maximum apparent AC power 15 000 VA 17 000 VA Rated grid voltage 3 N PE 230 V 3 N PE 230 V 400 V 400 V Nominal AC voltage 220 V 230 V 240 V 220 V 230 V 240 V AC voltage range 160 V to 280 V 160 V to 280 V Nominal AC current at 230 V 21 7A 24 6A 50 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Maximum output current 11 Technical Data STP 15000TL 10 24A STP 17000TL 10 24 6 A Total harmonic distortion of the output cur rent with total harmonic distortion of the AC voltage lt 2 and AC power gt 50 of the rated power lt 3 lt 2 6 Inrush current lt 20 of the nominal AC lt 20 of the nominal AC current for a maximum of current for a maximum of 10 ms 10 ms Maximum output current under fault condi 0 05 kA 0 05 kA tions Rated power frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz AC power frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz Operating range at AC power frequency 50 Hz 44 Hz to 55 Hz 44 Hz to 55 Hz Operating range at AC power frequency 60 Hz 54 Hz to 65 Hz 54 Hz to 65 Hz Power factor at rated power Displacement power
46. r can be used in grids of overvoltage category Ill or lower in accordance with IEC 60664 1 That means that the inverter can be permanently connected to the grid connection point of a building In case of installations with long outdoor cabling routes additional measures to reduce overvoltage category IV to overvoltage category Ill are required see the Technical Information Overvoltage Protection at www SMA Solar com Additional grounding D Safety in accordance with IEC 62109 The inverter is not equipped with a grounding conductor monitoring device In order to guarantee safety in accordance with IEC 62109 you must take one of the following measures e Connect a grounding conductor made of copper wire with a cross section of at least 10 mm to the connecting terminal plate for the AC cable e Connect additional grounding with the same cross section as the connected grounding conductor to the connecting terminal plate for the AC cable see Section 6 3 3 Connecting Additional Grounding page 28 This prevents touch current if the grounding conductor at the connecting terminal plate for the AC cable fails 26 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection D Connection of additional grounding In some countries additional grounding is generally required In each case observe the locally applicable regulations e If additional grounding is required connect an additional grounding with the same
47. re 1 Strip the grounding cable insulation 2 Lead the clamping bracket over the grounding cable Arrange the grounding cable on the left hand side 3 Screw the clamping bracket tight using the M6x16 cylindrical screw and the conical spring washer M6 torque 6 Nm The teeth of the conical spring washer must face the clamping bracket 6 4 DC Connection 6 4 1 Requirements for the DC Connection Requirements for the PV modules per input O All PV modules must be of the same type EI All PV modules must be aligned and tilted identically O On the coldest day based on statistical records the open circuit voltage of the PV array must never exceed the maximum input voltage of the inverter UI The same number of series connected PV modules must be connected to each string O The maximum input current per string must be maintained and must not exceed the through fault current of the DC connectors see Section 11 Technical Data page 50 DI The thresholds for the input voltage and the input current of the inverter must be adhered to see Section 11 Technical Data page 50 O The positive connection cables of the PV modules must be fitted with the positive DC connectors for information on assembling DC connectors see the DC connector installation manual DI The negative connection cables of the PV modules must be fitted with the negative DC connectors for information on assembling DC connectors see the DC connector installat
48. relevant Indicates a requirement for meeting a specific goal H x Desired result A problem that might occur 1 5 Nomenclature Complete designation Sunny Tripower Designation in this document Inverter product Electronic Solar Switch ESS SMA BLUETOOTH Wireless Technology BLUETOOTH 6 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety 2 Safety 2 1 Intended Use The Sunny Tripower is a transformerless PV inverter with two MPP trackers which converts the direct current of the PV array to grid compliant three phase current and feeds it into the utility grid The product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use The product must only be operated with PV arrays of protection class Il in accordance with IEC 61730 application class A The PV modules must be compatible with this product PV modules with a high capacity to ground must only be used if their coupling capacity does not exceed 2 55 uF for information on how to calculate the coupling capacity see the Technical Information Leading Leakage Currents at www SMA Solar com All components must remain within their permitted operating ranges at all times The product must only be used in countries for which it is approved or released by SMA Solar Technology AG and the grid operator Use this product only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation and with the locally applicable sta
49. ring washer M6 Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 9 3 Scope of Delivery SMA Solar Technology AG Position Quantity Designation P 2 Cylindrical screw M5 x 20 Q 2 Conical spring washer M5 Spare part for the enclosure lid 10 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product Description 4 Product Description 4 1 Sunny Tripower The Sunny Tripower is a transformerless PV inverter with two MPP trackers which converts the direct current of the PV array to grid compliant three phase current and feeds it into the utility grid A Ba NS F D E Position Explanation A Thread for screwing in the two eye bolts for transporting the inverter with a crane B Type label The type label uniquely identifies the inverter You will require the information on the type label to use the product safely and when seeking customer support from Service You will find the following information on the type label e Device type Model e Serial number Serial No e Date of manufacture e Device specific characteristics Ventilation grid D Recessed grip LEDs The LEDs indicate the operating state of the inverter see Section 9 1 LED Signals page 44 F Display The display shows the current operating data and events or errors see Section 9 2 Display Overview page 45 Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 11 4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG Po
50. ronic waste gt Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 13 4 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG Symbol Explanation CE marking The product complies with the requirements of the applicable EU direc tives IP65 Degree of protection IP65 The product is protected against dust intrusion and water jets from any angle u The product is suitable for outdoor installation Certified safety DE The product is VDE tested and complies with the requirements of the Ger N man Equipment and Product Safety Act h RCM Regulatory Compliance Mark The product complies with the requirements of the applicable Australian standards u Korean mark of conformity The product complies with the requirements of the applicable Korean di ar rectives 4 2 Interfaces and Functions The inverter can be equipped or retrofitted with the following interfaces and functions BLUETOOTH Via BLUETOOTH the inverter can communicate with various BLUETOOTH devices for information on supported SMA products see www SMA Solar com Speedwire Webconnect SMA Speedwire Webconnect is a type of communication based on the Ethernet standard This enables inverter optimized 10 100 Mbit data transmission between Speedwire devices in PV systems and the software Sunny Explorer The Webconnect function enables direct data transmission between the inverters of a small scale system and the Internet portal Sunny Portal w
51. rvice see Section 13 page 56 Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 31 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Connect the remaining assembled DC connectors fo input A 8 Ensure that all DC connectors are securely in place 32 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 9 NOTICE Damage to the inverter due to moisture ingress The inverter is only properly sealed when all unused DC inputs are closed with DC connectors and sealing plugs e Do not insert the sealing plugs directly into the DC inputs on the inverter e Insert the sealing plug into the DC connector ap e For unused DC connectors push down the clamping bracket and push the swivel nut up to the thread e Tighten the DC connector torque 2 Nm e Insert the DC connectors with sealing plugs into the corresponding DC inputs on the inverter M The DC connectors snap into place 10 Remove the ESS The display switches off Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 33 7 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Commissioning 7 1 Commissioning Procedure Before you can commission the inverter you must check various settings and make changes if necessary This section describes the procedure and gives an overview of the steps which must always be performed in the prescribed sequence Procedure See 1 Check which country data set the inverter is set to Supplem
52. s activated in Sunny Portal NRS 97 2 1 This standard requires a separate label be attached to the AC distribution board to indicate the AC side disconnection of the inverter in case of a grid failure for further details see NRS 97 2 1 Sect 4 2 7 1 and 4 2 7 2 MEA PEA only applicable to STP 17000TL 10 Climatic Conditions Installation in accordance with IEC 60721 3 3 Class 4K4H Extended temperature range 25 C to 60 C Extended humidity range 0 to 100 Extended air pressure range 79 5 kPa to 106 kPa Transport in accordance with IEC 6072 1 3 2 Class 2K3 Temperature range Electronic Solar Switch Electrical endurance in the event of short circuit at nominal current of 33 A 25 C to 70 C At least 50 switching operations Maximum switching current 33 A Maximum switching voltage 1 000 V Maximum power 20 kw Degree of protection when plugged in IP65 Degree of protection when unplugged IP21 Features DC Connection SUNCLIX DC connector AC connection Spring cage terminal Display LC graphic display Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 53 11 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG BLUETOOTH As standard RS485 galvanically isolated Optional Speedwire Webconnect Optional Multifunction Relay Optional SMA Power Control Module Optional Torques Upper enclosure lid screws 6 Nm 0 3 Nm Lower enclosur
53. s lower than 5 C e Ifa layer of ice has formed on the seal of the lid in subfreezing conditions remove it prior to opening the enclosure lids of the inverter e g by melting the ice with warm air Observe the applicable safety regulations NOTICE Damage to the display or the type label due to the use of cleaning agents e If the inverter is dirty clean the enclosure the enclosure lid the type label the display and the LEDs with a damp cloth only 8 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 3 Scope of Delivery 3 Scope of Delivery Check the scope of delivery for completeness and any externally visible damage Contact your distributor if the scope of delivery is incomplete or damaged A g P lt ee 2 e al ee H I K L M N O S Q Figure 1 Components included in the scope of delivery Position A Quantity Designation Inverter Electronic Solar Switch ESS Rear panel B C D 1 Operating manual document set with declarations and certificates supplementary sheet with default settings in stallation manual of the DC connectors 12 Negative DC connector 12 Positive DC connector 12 Sealing plug x o m m Eye bolt M8 Cylindrical screw M5 x 10 AC cable gland Counter nut Clamping bracket o0 Z z 7 rR Cylindrical screw M x 16 Conical sp
54. s reserved 2 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Information on this Document s s ssessessesessossesessosessesesseseesesses 5 1 5 Validiy een 5 UE Ree EE 5 13 EE 5 LA ebe ai ae ne 6 15 Nomenclature seein E E E 6 SU Nasen een 7 KAN 7 22 Satety Normah oN a Arachne seen 2 Scope of Delivery users 9 Product Description ssesessesesesesessosescocososesesesessoscscososesesesessosee 11 Al Sunny Tripower ENEE 11 4 2 Interfaces and Functions nenne 14 MOning asec estes ns atead enacts an cacantosrasavesedeiaitadeaesshanmaceesnamaveastacnns 17 5 Requirements for Mounting ne ee 17 52 leger Meer Ierger sans 19 Electrical Connectian eee einen 23 6 1 Safety during Electrical Connechon 23 6 2 Overview of the Connection Area sss ssssss11sssss111rrss11tsesntessreeeee 24 6 2 View trom Below cece see 24 O22 interior Views sic cadre este nu 25 6 3 AC Connecli n iesieeestuiniikonknkibankbnehkeBsukbassn 25 6 3 1 Requirements for the AC Conpechon 25 6 3 2 Connecting the Inverter to the Utility Gnd 27 6 3 3 Connecting Additional Grounding s ssssssssssissrsserrrrrerssssrerireress 28 6 4 DO CONN SGhOns 0 65 s 00sssbeessssssendaeen sts ieieed anne eats tute seii 29 6 4 1 Requirements for the DC Connecon 29 6 4 2 Connecting the PV Array siisii 30 VIE nn ana 34 Fol Commissioning Breechen 34 Operating Manual STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 3
55. sition Explanation G Electronic Solar Switch ESS The ESS and the DC connectors together form a DC load break switch When plugged in the ESS forms a conductive path between the PV array and the inverter Removing the ESS interrupts the DC electric circuit and removing all DC connectors disconnects the PV array completely from the inverter H Lower enclosure lid Upper enclosure lid Symbols on the inverter the ESS and the type label Symbol Explanation Inverter Together with the green LED this symbol indicates the operating state of the inverter Observe the documentation Together with the red LED this symbol indicates an error for trou bleshooting see the service manual at www SMA Solar com BLUETOOTH Together with the blue LED the symbol indicates active communication via BLUETOOTH Danger This symbol indicates that the inverter must be additionally grounded if additional grounding or equipotential bonding is required at the installa tion site see Section 6 3 3 Connecting Additional Grounding page 28 QR Code Links to additional information on the inverter can be found at www SMA Solar com 12 STP15 17TL 10 BE en 10 Operating Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Product Description Symbol Explanation Operating principle of the ESS e Of the ESS is plugged in the DC electric circuit is closed e If an acoustic signals sounds and the display shows an error message t
56. tring will be recognized by the inverter e Ensure that all PV modules are aligned identically e Ensure that the input voltage is at least 188 V If identically aligned PV modules are connected to input A and input B of the inverter you can activate the self learning string failure detection and or the substring failure detection The basic procedure for changing operating parameters is explained in another section see Section 8 3 Changing Operating Parameters page 40 Procedure e To activate string failure detection select the parameter Operating mode of string failure detection or Op PvProMod and set to Detect string failures or StrgFltDet e To activate string failure detection and substring failure detection select the parameter Operating mode of string failure detection or Op PvProMod and set to Detect partial string failures or PaStrgFltDet 8 5 Setting the Active Power Limitation in case of PV System Control Failure A QUALIFIED PERSON You will need to set the active power limitation in case of PV system control failure if the active power limitation of the inverter is controlled by a communication product By setting the active power limitation in case of PV system control failure you ensure that the inverter will still feed the maximum permissible PV power into the utility grid even if communication between inverter and communication product has failed The basic procedure for changing operating parameters is explained

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