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1. Up to 4 strings Sunny Tripower 8000 1 10000 1 12000 or 5 strings Sunny Tripower 15000TL 17000TL can be connected at input area A One string can be connected at input area B e For input area A the PV modules must meet the following requirements same type same number of in series connected PV modules identical alignment identical tilt e For the activation of the intelligent string failure detection the PV modules at input A and B must be identically aligned connecting cables of the PV modules must be equipped with connectors The connectors required for DC connection are included in the scope of delivery 34 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection i Use of Y adaptors for the parallel connection of strings Y adaptors must not be visible or freely accessible in close proximity to the inverter DC electric circuit must not be interrupted by Y adaptors Observe the procedure for disconnecting the inverter see Section Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources page 63 following thresholds at the DC input of the inverter must not be exceeded Sunny Maximum input voltage Maximum input current Maximum short circuit Tripower DC DC current per string input DC Input area A B Al A5 B 8000TL 1 000 V 22 0A 11 0A 33 12 5 10000TL 1 000 V 220A 11 0A 33
2. 51 6 5 3 Setting the Country Standard and Language using the Rotary Switehiz Jede res Mese RE rir a 52 6 6 53 6 621 o eer RR EL UE ee 53 6 7 Retrofitting a Surge Arrester Type 55 Commissioniliga cu ccr bur ARA ERA dx Rd 58 7 Commissioning the 58 7 2 Display Messages during the Start 60 8 Configuration e rev ene ees eas 61 8 1 Changing the Plant Time and Plant 61 8 2 Activating and Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak 61 8 3 Activating the Intelligent String Failure Detection 62 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 63 Al HOGER way scuta E La E ae 63 Q2 Procedure LEAD NICK ENDE e 64 4 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents 10 Maintenance and 67 Cleaning the InveHer E PEE 67 10 2 Checking Heat Dissipation 67 10 2 1 Cleaning the Ventilation 68 10 2 2 Cleaning the Fan at the Bottom of the Inverter STP 15000 and STP 17000
3. 69 10 2 3 Cleaning the Fan on the Left hand Side of the Inverter Enclosure 70 102 4 Checking the Faris 2 2 er abs shag a 71 10 3 Checking the Electronic Solar Switch ESS for Wear 72 IT M ssages csse ax ein hele wid px RE ee 73 11 1 Event 73 11 2 Error messages 74 12 84 12 1 Sunny Tripower is Beeping 84 12 2 Checking the PV Array for Earth 5 85 12 3 Checking the Function of the 87 12 4 Replacing Surge Arresters Type 11 90 13 92 13 1 Dismantling the Inverter ect ER Ee 92 13 2 Replacing the Enclosure 92 has testa 94 13 4 Storing the Inverter ERR Dee Ed 94 13 5 Disposing or the 5 94 14 Technical s sae SPERM wees 95 14 1 Sunny Tripower 8000 1 95 14 2 Sunny Tripower 10000 1 101 14 3 Sunny Tripower 12000 1 107 14 4 Sunny Tripower 15000 1
4. 113 14 5 Sunny Tripower 17000 1 119 Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 5 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG 15 125 16 USE er bestes ew 126 6 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Information on this Manual 1 Information on this Manual 1 1 Validity This manual describes the procedure for mounting installation commissioning maintenance and troubleshooting of the following SMA inverters e Sunny Tripower 8000TL STP 8000TL 10 e Sunny Tripower 10000 STP 10000TL 10 e Sunny Tripower 12000 STP 12000TL 10 e Sunny Tripower 15000TL STP 15000TL 10 e Sunny Tripower 17000 STP 17000TL 10 Store this manual where it will be accessible at all times 1 2 Target Group This manual is for the use of electrically skilled persons The tasks described in this manual may be performed by electrically skilled persons only 1 3 Additional Information You will find further information on special topics such as the sizing of a miniature circuit breaker or the description of the parameters and measured values at www SMA de en Refer to the user manual provided for detailed information on how to operate the inverter Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 7 1 Information on this Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 1 4 Symbols Used The following types of
5. 5 Check that the country setting of the inverter is correct using the supplementary sheet provided with the default settings Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 31 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG If the inverter is not set to the desired country standard adjust the country standard by means ofthe rotary switches see Section 6 5 3 Setting the Country Standard and Language using the Rotary Switch page 52 6 Remove the adhesive tape from the AC enclosure opening 7 Insert the AC cable gland from the outside into the cable entry and tighten it from the inside with the counter nut Pull the cable through 9 Raise the terminals of the AC clamp terminal as far as they will go NOTICE Risk of fire if 2 conductors are connected If 2 conductors are connected to one terminal a poor electrical contact may present a risk of overheating or fire Never connect more than one conductor per terminal Connect 11 L2 L3 N and the protective conductor PE to the AC terminal in accordance with the LLT EH NPE labelling The PE conductor must be 5 mm longer than the L and N conductors Land N must not be swapped The direction of rotation of L1 L2 and L3 is not relevant A CAUTION Danger of crushing when terminals snap shut The terminals close by snapping down fast and hard e Press the terminals down with your thumb do not grip the sides of
6. PV Inverter SUNNY TRIPOWER 8000TL 10000TL 12000TL 15000TL 17000TL Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 31 IMEN STP10 17TL Version 3 1 Cn SMA Solar Technology AG Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Information on this 7 Validiy ids 7 1 2 Target Gupi cbe RR Oe a eR 7 1 3 Additional Information eI EROS eis 7 1 45 Symbols Ded elem mecs ead 8 Sdteby odas ed terat kt oot 9 2 1 Intended Uses ce LOS 9 2 2 Safety PresdullOns ius on xed re Ted ed reet 10 2 3 Explanation of Symbols ree t p Re 11 2 3 1 Symbols on the 11 2 3 2 Symbols on Type 12 Product Description 14 S Bluetootha leue 14 3 2 Communication 14 3 3 Multifunction Interface coke Ebr Re 15 34 SMA OptiTrac Global Peak ees 15 3 5 Surge Arrester Type 15 3 6 Intelligent String Failure 16 3 7 Electronic String 17 3 8 Ord Management m cared ers pU ORE 17 Unpackdugussx ess exea er Babe ud FACE 4 18 41 Seope ol Delivery o
7. General Data Width x height x depth with 665 mm x 690 mm x 265 mm Electronic Solar Switch Weight 59 kg Length x width x height of packaging 780 mm x 380 mm x 790 mm Transport weight 65 kg Climatic class as per IEC 60721 2 1 AKAH Operating temperature range 25 C 60 C Maximum permissible value for relative humidity 100 non condensing Maximum operating altitude above MSL 3 000 m Power loss in night operation lt 1W Topology transformerless Cooling concept OptiCool temperature controlled fan Fan connection designed for safe disconnection in accordance with DIN EN 50178 1998 04 Degree of protection according to IEC 60529 IP65 Protection class according to IEC 62103 Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 115 14 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Country standards as per 07 2012 VDE AR N4105 VDE 0126 1 1 54777 C10 11 PPDS GBT19939 2005 UTE C15 712 1 PPC NRS 97 2 1 EN50438 RD661 2007 IEC 61727 G59 2 0 21 BDEW 2008 RD1699 2011 514777 VDE AR N 4105 valid from Firmware Version 2 31 Setting in accordance with VDE ARN 4105 Germany NRS 97 2 1 This standard stipulates that a special sticker be attached to the AC distribution to draw attention to the AC side disconnection of the inverter in case of grid failure for more details see NRS 97 2 1 Sec 4 2 7 1 and 4 2 7 2 C10 11 Only possible if the 3 p
8. If you have not received an insertion tool for operating the terminals with the replacement varistors contact 5 Solar Technology AG 5 Usea multimeter to check each varistor for a conductive connection between terminals 2 and 3 SMA Solar Technology AG Result There is a conductive connection Measure Presumably there is a different error in the inverter e Proceed to step 8 Contact the SMA Service Line see Section 16 Contact page 126 There is no conductive connection The respective varistor is defective and must be replaced Varistor failure is due to influences which affect all varistors similarly temperature age induced overvoltages SMA Solar Technology AG recommends replacing all varistors The varistors are specially manufactured for use in the inverter and are not commercially available You will need to order replacement varistors directly from SMA Solar Technology AG see Section 15 Accessories page 125 Only use original varistors that are sold by SMA Solar Technology AG replace the varistors proceed to step 6 88 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting NOTICE Destruction of the inverter due to overvoltage If varistors are missing the inverter is no longer protected against overvoltages e Replacement varistors should be obt
9. 33 0A Maximum input current per string input B 12 5 A Number of independent MPP inputs 2 Strings per MPP input input A 4 Strings per MPP input input B 1 The maximum open circuit voltage which can occur at a cell temperature To be observed in the event of short circuit of the electronic string fuse Installation Manual 10 must not exceed the maximum input voltage STP8 17TLIA en 31 101 14 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG AC Output Rated power at 230 V 50 Hz 10 000W Maximum apparent AC power 10 000 VA Rated grid voltage 3 N PE 230 V 400 V AC voltage range 160 280 Nominal current at 230 V 14 5 A Maximum output current 16 0 Maximum short circuit current 0 05 kA Total harmonic factor of output current at lt 3 lt 2 and AC power gt 0 5 of nominal AC power Maximum residual output current 96 mA Rated power frequency 50 Hz AC power frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Operating range at AC power frequency 50 Hz 44 Hz 55 Hz Operating range at AC power frequency 60 Hz 54 Hz 65 Hz Displacement power factor adjustable 0 82 er xcited OS uriderexcited Feed in phases 3 Connection phases 3 Overvoltage category as per IEC 60664 1 Depending on country setting 102 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Protective Devices 14 Technical Data DC r
10. i Further information on parameter settings You will find information on making adjustments and changing parameters in the user manual for your software The last change executed via rotary switch or communication product is always verified and activated if applicable Consequently the switch position may not necessarily show the actual country setting 46 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6 5 1 Checking the Country Standard Check whether the inverter is set to the country of installation Before commissioning Check that the country standard of the inverter is correct by comparing the default settings of the inverter listed on the supplementary sheet provided After commissioning e Check that the country standard is correct by checking the display message during re commissioning see Section 7 Commissioning page 58 or e Check that the country standard is correct using the SMA grid guard measuring channel via a communication product i Display language Once have set the country standard you can always set the display language later using rotary switch B However you have to then set rotary switch A to O in order to keep the country data set The settings of each country data set are specified in the operating parameters The parameters can be read out using a communication product The description of the operating parameters is available a
11. A DANGER Danger to life due to fire When a generator inverter and a load are connected to the same miniature circuitbreaker the protective function of the miniature circuit breaker is no longer guaranteed The currents from the inverter and the electricity grid can accumulate to form overcurrents which are not detected by the miniature circuit breaker e Never connect loads between the inverter and the miniature circuit breaker without fuse protection Always protect loads separately 30 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manua SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection NOTICE Damage to the inverter by use of screw type fuses as switch disconnectors screw4ype fuse e g DIAZED fuse or NEOZED fuse is not a switch disconnector and thus may not be used as a load disconnection unit A screw type fuse only acts as cable protection If the inverter is disconnected under load using a screw type fuse the inverter may be damaged Use only a switch disconnector or a miniature circuit breaker as a load disconnection unit 6 3 2 AC Connection Procedure 1 Check the line voltage and compare it with the permissible voltage range see Section 14 Technical Data page 95 2 Disconnect the miniature circuit breaker from all three phases and secure against reconnection 3 Release all 6 captive screws of the lower enclosure lid 4 Toremove the lower enclosure lid lift it from the bottom
12. see Section 16 Contact page 126 6701 lt Comm disturbed gt If this event occurs frequently 6702 A fault has occurred in the internal e Contact the SMA Service Line communication of the inverter However see Section 16 Contact the inverter continues feeding into the grid page 126 6801 lt Self diagnosis gt or e Contact the SMA Service Line 6802 lt Input A defective gt see Section 16 Contact page 126 6901 lt Self diagnosis gt or e Contact the SMA Service Line 6902 lt Input B defective gt see Section 16 Contact page 126 7001 lt Sensor fault fan permanently on gt e Contact the SMA Service Line 7002 Overtemperature in the inverter or sensor see Section 16 Contact 7007 detective page 126 7101 lt SD card defective gt Reformat the SD card e Cancel write protection on SD card Resave the files to the SD card 7102 lt Parameter file not found or defective gt the parameter file into the SD card drive PARASET directory 7105 lt Param setting failed gt e Check whether the parameters of the SD card are valid e Ensure change rights via SMA Grid Guard code 80 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Messages lt Clean fan gt One of the internal fans is blocked Event no Display message and cause Corrective measures 7106 Update file defect gt Reformat the SD c
13. 100 V 100 V 100 100 100 v e A 4 In this case the earth fault is between the 2nd 3rd PV modules The earth fault check is now complete 86 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting 12 3 Checking the Function of the Varistors If the inverter displays event number 7401 one of the varistors is probably defective Varistors are wear parts Their functional efficiency diminishes with age or following repeated responses as a result of overvoltages It is therefore possible that one of the thermally monitored varistors has lost its protective function Check the varistors as described below l Disconnectthe inverter see Section 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources page 63 A DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter Death from electric shock There is residual voltage in the inverter The inverter takes 20 minutes to discharge Wait 20 minutes before you open the upper enclosure lid or the DC lid Risk of burns due to hot components inside the inverter Wait until the components inside the inverter have cooled down 2 Release the captive screws of the DC lid on the left hand side of the connection area 3 Lift the DC lid up and off Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 87 12 Troubleshooting 4 Remove all varistors by pulling them upwards
14. 12 5 12000TL 1 000 V 220A 11 0A 33 12 5 15000TL 1 000 V 33 0A 11 0A 40A 12 5A 17000TL 1 000 V 33 0A 11 0A 40A 12 5A WARNING Risk of fire as a result of overcurrent on the string input Destruction of the inverter Since the electronic string fuse shorts the PV array in the event of a fault the thresholds for the maximum short circuit current per string input given in the table above must not be exceeded If a string input is overloaded it can result in an electric arc and hence a risk of fire sure that the thresholds specified in the table above are not exceeded e Check whether the short circuit currents of the connected PV modules are in compliance with the thresholds given in the table above Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 35 SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection Function of the electronic string fuse The electronic string fuse prevents reverse currents in the PV array Activation of the electronic string fuse is only possible if the following conditions are met During installation the DC input voltage must be at least 188 V see Section 14 Technical Data page 95 in order to activate the protective function of the integrated electronic string fuse Otherwise a reversed polarity at the DC connection or a defective string will not be recognized by the inverter NOTICE Risk of fire in the PV array due to non recognition of reverse currents The i
15. etai p Yd E RA RR 18 4 2 Identifying the Inverter wc oven el ioe NE eb aver tye Gives 19 Mountings usce ue tate AC te aad io vota ca 20 o hb ette oot t ua MT 20 5 2 Selecting the Mounting 21 5 3 Mounting the Inverter with Rear 22 Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 3 Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 27 nee neh Mews camer 27 6 2 Overview of the Connection 27 6 3 Connecting the Electricity Grid 29 6 3 1 Conditions for the AC 29 6 3 2 AC Connection 31 6 3 3 Connecting the Second Protective 33 6 4 Connecting the PV Array 34 6 4 1 Conditions for DC 34 6 4 2 Assembling the DC 37 6 4 3 Opening the DC 39 6 4 4 Connecting the PV Array 40 6 5 Setting the Country Standard and Display Language 45 6 5 1 Checking the Country 47 6 5 2 Extension of the Deactivation
16. induced overvoltages You will find the order numbers for both retrofit kits one for input and one for input B see Section 15 Accessories page 125 Replace the surge arresters as described below l Disconnectthe inverter see Section 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources page 63 DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter Death from electric shock There is residual voltage in the inverter The inverter takes 20 minutes to discharge Wait 20 minutes before you open the upper enclosure lid or the DC lid 2 Release the captive screws of the DC lid on the left hand side of the connection area 3 Lift the DC lid up and off 90 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting 4 Remove all surge arresters from the slots To do this compress the grooved areas on either side If a green strip is visible in the window the surge arrester is in perfect working order If a red strip is visible in the window the surge arrester is defective 5 Install new surge arresters see Section 6 7 Retrofitting a Surge Arrester Type page 55 Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 91 SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Decommissioning 13 Decommissioning 13 1 Dismantling the Inverter 1 Disconnect the inverter see Section 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources page 63 2 Remove any conn
17. 0A Maximum switching voltage 1 000 V Maximum PV power 20 kw Degree of protection when plugged in 65 Degree of protection when not plugged IP21 Torques Upper enclosure lid screws 6 0 Nm Lower enclosure lid screws 2 0 Nm DC lid screws 3 5 Nm Additional earth terminal 6 0 Nm Cheese head screws 5 10 for securing the 3 5 Nm enclosure to the rear panel SUNCLIX swivel nut 2 0 Nm RS485 communication connection 1 5 Nm Terminal for multi function relay 0 5 Nm Installation Manual 5 8 17 31 99 14 Technical Data Earthing systems SMA Solar Technology AG TN C network suitable TN S network suitable TN C S network suitable TT grid suitable Data Storage Capacity Daily energy yield performance 63 days Daily yields 30 years Event messages for users 250 events Event messages for installers 250 events Efficiency Maximum efficiency Nmax 98 1 European weighted efficiency ney 97 5 100 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 14 2 Sunny Tripower 10000TL 14 Technical Data DC Input Maximum DC power at cos o 1 10 200 W Maximum input voltage 1 000 V MPP voltage range 320 V 800 V Rated input voltage 600 V Minimum input voltage 150 V Initial input voltage 188V Maximum input current input 22 0A Maximum input current input B 11 0A Maximum input current per string input A
18. 2 8 AS4777 3 English no Australia 2 CEIO 21Ext Italian no Italy 4 0 RD1663 A Spanish yes Spain 4 1 RD1663 661 Spanish yes Spain 4 8 PPC not assigned no Greece 4 9 PPC English no Greece 5 1 KEMCO 501 2009 English no South Korea 5 8 G83 English no England 5 659 2 English no England 6 0 50438 German yes various EU 6 1 EN50438 English yes counties 6 2 EN50438 French yes 6 3 EN50438 Italian yes 6 4 EN50438 Spanish yes 6 5 EN50438 not assigned yes 6 6 EN50438 not assigned yes 7 4 PPDS not assigned yes Czech Republic 7 5 PPDS English yes Czech Republic 48 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection B Country data set Display language Grid Guard Country protection 7 6 PPDS German yes Czech Republic 7 8 C10 11 French yes Belgium 7 9 10 11 English yes Belgium 7 10 11 German yes Belgium 0 MVtg Directive German yes Germany A 1 MVtg Directive English yes flexible 2 MVtg Directive French yes France 3 MVtg Directive Spanish yes Spain 4 MVtgDirective not assigned yes Czech Republic A 8 CN CGC English no China GF001 2009 A SI 4777 English yes Israel B 0 MVtg Directive int German yes Germany B 1 MVig Directive int English yes flexible B 2 MVig Directive int French yes France B 3 MVig Directive in
19. See Section 11 for event messages which may be displayed in the text line and their meaning Showing display messages again valid from Firmware Version 2 33 If you want to view the display messages of the start up phase again during normal operation tap the enclosure lid twice in quick succession STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 8 Configuration 8 Configuration 8 1 Changing the Plant Time and Plant Password Requirements A computer with Bluetooth interface must be available Sunny Explorer with software version 1 04 or higher must be installed on the computer plant must be logged in Sunny Explorer 1 Change the standard plant password see Sunny Explorer help This will protect your plant from unauthorized access 2 Change the plant time see Sunny Explorer help 8 2 Activating and Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak With partially shaded PV modules you should activate SMA OptiTrac Global Peak and set the time interval in which the inverter will optimise the MPP of the PV plant Requirements Acommunication product that is appropriate for the type of communication used must be available 1 Access the user interface of the communication product and log in as an installer 2 Select the parameter Power limit of the OptiTrac Global Peak and set to On Select the parameter Cycle time of the OptiTrac Global Peak algorithm and set the desired time interval Hint The ideal t
20. Technology AG 14 3 Sunny Tripower 12000TL 14 Technical Data DC Input Maximum DC power at cos o 1 12 250 W Maximum input voltage 1 000 V MPP voltage range 380 V 800 V Rated input voltage 600 V Minimum input voltage 150 V Initial input voltage 188V Maximum input current input 22 0A Maximum input current input B 11 0A Maximum input current per string input A 33 0A Maximum input current per string input B 12 5 A Number of independent MPP inputs 2 Strings per MPP input input A 4 Strings per MPP input input B 1 The maximum open circuit voltage which can occur at a cell temperature To be observed in the event of short circuit of the electronic string fuse Installation Manual 10 must not exceed the maximum input voltage STP8 17TLIA en 31 107 14 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG AC Output Rated power at 230 V 50 Hz 12 000W Maximum apparent AC power 12 000 VA Rated grid voltage 3 N PE 230 V 400 V AC voltage range 160 V 280 V Nominal AC current at 230 V 17 4 A Maximum output current 19 2 A Maximum short circuit current 0 05 kA Total harmonic factor of output current at lt 3 6 AC voltage lt 2 and AC power gt 0 5 of nominal AC power Maximum residual output current 96 mA Rated power frequency 50 Hz AC power frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Operating range at AC power freque
21. a fault or disturbance Read the manual to remedy the fault or disturbance Bluetooth This symbol defines the function of the blue LED The blue LED indicates that communication via Bluetooth is activated GR Code for SMA Bonus Program For information on the SMA bonus programme see www SMA Bonus com Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter The capacitors in the inverter may be charged with very high voltages Disconnect the inverter from all voltage sources see Section 9 and wait 20 minutes before opening the upper enclosure lid in order to allow the capacitors to discharge Stickers on the ESS Q When the Electronic Solar Switch is plugged in the DC circuit is closed To interrupt the DC circuit and safely disconnect the inverter when under load you must first remove the Electronic Solar Switch and then all DC connectors see Section 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources page 63 Only unplug the Electronic Solar Switch If the inverter is not displaying any error message prohibiting the removal of the ESS and the inverter is not beeping Installation Manual 5 8 17 31 11 2 Safety 2 3 2 Symbols on the Type Label SMA Solar Technology AG Symbol Description Danger to life due to high voltages Explanation The product operates at high voltages All work on the inverter must be carried out b
22. anything is damaged or missing A H K M o o co 40 o o 54 02 o o o o o N Q R Object Quantity Description A 1 Sunny Tripower B 1 Electronic Solar Switch 55 C 1 Rear panel wall mounting bracket D 1 Set of documents with explanations and certificates E 1 Installation manual including user manual F 1 Supplementary sheet with inverter default settings 1 Installation manual for RS485 communication module optional 18 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Unpacking Object G Quantity 10 12 Description DC connector Sunny Tripower 8000TL 10000TL 12000TL 10 units 5 x positive 5 x negative Sunny Tripower 15000TL 17000TL 12 each 6 x positive 6 x negative 10 12 Sealing plug Sunny Tripower 8000TL 10000TL 12000TL 10 each Sunny Tripower 15000 1 17000 12 each Eye bolt M8 for fastening the Sunny Tripower to the rear panel Cylinder screws 5 10 for fastening the enclosure to the rear panel Cable gland for AC connection Counter nut for cable gland at AC connection Clamping bracket 6 for additional earthing Cheese head screw M6 for earth terminal Conical spring washer 6 for earth terminal Cheese head screws 5 20 for upper enclosure lid spares IOIZx i i Conical spring washers M5 for enclosure
23. changed after these 10 feed in hours the inverter will not accept the changes and display the error message Grid parameter locked If however a later change to the country data set only relates to a change of the display language via the rotary switches in the inverter this change is immediately applied Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 45 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG It is also possible to configure country data sets parameter CntrySet or Set country standard and to lock or unlock these manually via a communication product To lock a data set enter the digit sequence 54321 instead of the password in the SMA Grid Guard code field The data set can only be unlocked by entering a personal 10 digit SMA Grid Guard code which is valid for a maximum of 10 feed in hours The application form for the personal access code is available at www SMA de en in the Certificate category of the respective inverter The language can be configured without a password regardless of the country data set i Changing parameters in SMA Grid Guard protected country data sets If the parameters within protected country data sets are changed these are no longer protected and instead of the standard ADJ or Special setting is displayed In this case a change to parameters is not locked automatically after 10 feed in hours but has to be locked manually To manually lock the parameters set the SMA Grid Guard Code to 54321
24. condensing Maximum operating altitude above MSL 3 000 m Power loss in night operation lt 1W Topology transformerless Cooling concept OptiCool temperature controlled fan Fan connection designed for safe disconnection in accordance with DIN EN 50178 1998 04 Degree of protection according to IEC 60529 IP65 Protection class according to IEC 62103 Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 109 14 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Country standards as per 07 2012 VDE AR N4105 VDE 0126 1 1 54777 C10 11 PPDS GBT19939 2005 UTE C15 712 1 PPC NRS 97 2 1 EN50438 RD661 2007 IEC 61727 G59 2 0 21 BDEW 2008 RD1699 2011 514777 VDE AR N 4105 valid from Firmware Version 2 31 Setting in accordance with VDE ARN 4105 Germany NRS 97 2 1 This standard stipulates that a special sticker be attached to the AC distribution to draw attention to the AC side disconnection of the inverter in case of grid failure for more details see NRS 97 2 1 Sec 4 2 7 1 and 4 2 7 2 C10 11 Only possible if the 3 phase nominal voltage of the phase conductor is 400 V EN 50438 Does not apply to all country standard deviations of EN 50438 Climatic conditions in accordance with IEC 60721 3 4 Installation Type C Class Extended temperature range 259 60 C Extended humidity range 0 100 Extended air pressure range 79 5 kPa 10
25. display messages whenever an error occurs Two digit event numbers corresponding to the displayed messages are shown above the text line and three digit or four digit event numbers in the text line directly in front of the display message You can scroll down multi line messages by tapping on the lower enclosure lid If the error exists over a long period of time the red LED lights up and the multi function relay is activated In addition depending on the severity of the disturbance the spanner or telephone receiver symbol on the display will light up e Spanner signifies a disturbance which can be remedied on site see table below Telephone receiver signifies device disturbance P g Contact SMA Service Line Event no Display message and cause Corrective measures lt Grid fault gt e Check the line voltage and grid 103 connection on the inverter The line voltage has exceeded the permissible range This error can have the If the line voltage is outside the permissible following causes range due to local grid conditions ask your network operator if the voltage can be adjusted at the feed in point or if it would be acceptable to change the monitored operating limits line voltage at the termination point of the inverter is too high The grid impedance at the termination point of the inverter is too high IF the line voltage is within the tolerance range yet this error is still
26. displayed The inverter di ts from the electrici e Inverter disconnects rom tne elec ricity contact the SMA Service Line grid for safety reasons 202 lt Grid fault gt e Check the tripping of the miniature 203 The line voltage has fallen below the circuit breaker permissible range This error can have the Check the line voltage and grid following causes connection on the inverter Electricity grid disconnected If the line voltage is outside the permissible AC cable damaged range due to local grid conditions ask your network operator if the voltage can Theli It t the terminati PINNAS e ne voltage are terminahon be adjusted at the feed in point or if it int of the inverter is too low Poe M would be acceptable to change the The inverter disconnects from the electricity monitored operating limits id for saf n IF the line voltage is within the tolerance range yet this error is still displayed contact the SMA Service Line 74 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manua SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Messages The internal monitoring function of the inverter has detected an excessively high proportion of direct current in the line Event no Display message and cause Corrective measures 301 Grid fault gt e Check the line voltage at the The 10 minute average line voltage is no termination point of the inverter longer within the permiss
27. lid screws spares 4 2 Identifying the Inverter You can identify the inverter by the type label The type label is located on the right hand side of the enclosure The inverter serial number Serial the type Type Model and other device specific characteristics are specified on the type label Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 31 19 5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting 5 1 Safety A DANGER Danger to life due to fire or explosion Despite careful construction electrical devices can cause fires Do not mount the inverter on flammable construction materials Do not mount the inverter in areas where highly flammable materials are stored Do not mount the inverter in a potentially explosive atmosphere A CAUTION Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the inverter approx 65 kg Take the weight of the inverter into account during transport Select a suitable mounting location and mounting surface When mounting the rear panel use fastening material suitable for the mounting surface e Two people are needed to mount the inverter CAUTION Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts e Mount the inverter in such a way that it cannot be touched inadvertently 20 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting 5 2 Selecting the Mounting Location Take the following requirements into consideration when selecting the mount
28. range 160 V 280V Nominal AC current at 230 V 21 7 Maximum output current 24 0A Maximum short circuit current 0 05 kA Total harmonic factor of output current at lt 3 0 AC voltage lt 2 and AC power gt 0 5 of nominal AC power Maximum residual output current 96 mA Rated power frequency 50 Hz AC power frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Operating range at AC power frequency 50 Hz 44 Hz 55 Hz Operating range at AC power frequency 60 Hz 54 Hz 65 Hz Displacement power factor adjustable 0 82 er xcited OS uriderexcited Feed in phases 3 Connection phases 3 Overvoltage category as per IEC 60664 1 Depending on country setting 114 5 8 17 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Protective Devices 14 Technical Data DC reverse polarity protection Shortcircuit diode electronic string fuse Protection against module reverse currents Electronic string fuse Input side disconnection device Electronic Solar Switch SUNCLIX DC connector DC overvoltage protection Thermally monitored varistors optional surge arrester type Il AC short circuit current capability Current control Grid monitoring SMA Grid Guard 4 Maximum permissible fuse protection 50 0A Earth fault monitoring Insulation monitoring Riso gt 366 3 All pole sensitive residual current monitoring unit available String failure detection available
29. rotary switches or via a communication product the default grid parameters are overwritten They cannot be restored and must be re entered via a communication product The display language can be changed at any time using the rotary switches independent of the grid parameters This means that the default grid parameters remain unchanged but the display messages are shown in the set language For devices ordered without any specified country of installation the standard setting is 0126 1 1 and the language is German Changes will be accepted immediately after switching the miniature circuitbreaker on If a non programmed switch setting is selected the inverter issues an error message on the display and the last valid setting is retained Gs p power 1 Day Total At D 4 A SMA Grid Guard Protected Country Data Sets In some countries the local connection conditions demand a mechanism which prevents the feed in parameters from being changed Therefore some country data sets are protected and can only be unlocked with a personal access code the SMA Grid Guard code SMA Grid Guard protected country data sets are automatically blocked for 10 feed in hours after commissioning or after the last alteration If the country data set is
30. the SD card or the present update has already been executed lt Grid param unchanged gt The selected switch setting is not programmed or there is no country data set available on the SD card lt Parameters set successfully gt All parameters of the SD card e g country data set have been successfully adopted lt SD card is read gt The inverter is currently reading the SD card lt Set parameter gt The inverter is configuring the parameters from the SD card settings lt Selftest gt The inverter is carrying out the self test lt Update completed gt The inverter has successfully completed the update lt Update Bluetooth gt Update of the Bluetooth component successful lt Update display gt Update of the display successful lt Update main CPU gt Update of the inverter component successful lt Update communication gt Update of communication component successful lt Update string prot gt Update of electronic string fuse successful lt Update 5485 module gt Update of communication interface successful lt Upd language table gt Update of language table successful lt Update file OK gt The update file found is valid Installation Manual 5 8 17 31 73 11 Messages SMA Solar Technology AG 11 2 Error messages The text line on the display shows the relevant
31. the SMA Grid Guard code programmed The parameters to be changed are protected 9007 lt Abort self test gt Check AC installation There is either an error in the AC installation or the configured voltage and frequency limits do not comply with the requirements of the Italian electricity grids Eliminate connection error see Section 6 3 Connecting the Electricity Grid AC page 29 e Check that the country setting is correct see Section 6 5 Setting the Country Standard and Display Language page 45 The is only required for installations in Italy Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 83 12 Troubleshooting 12 Troubleshooting 12 1 Sunny Tripower is Beeping SMA Solar Technology AG A DANGER Electric shock due to electric arc when pulling out the DC connectors Death or serious burns The Sunny Tripower has short circuited the PV array to avoid reverse currents Strictly adhere to the procedure as described in the following table Cause Installation fault reverse polarity of a string or connection of strings with different numbers of modules OR Reverse current in the PV plant defective string The Sunny Tripower short circuits the PV array to avoid reverse currents through individual strings Depending on the level of irradiation this could trigger high current flows However the PV array and the Sunny Tripower are in a safe st
32. the terminal between fingers and thumb Keep fingers away from the terminals 11 Close all terminals of the AC terminal until they snap into place 32 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 12 Screw the cap nut of the cable gland down tightly on the cable entry A DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter e not switch on the miniature circuit breaker until the PV array has been connected and the inverter is securely closed 6 3 3 Connecting the Second Protective Conductor If required by the installation the earth terminal can be used to connect a second protective conductor or as equipotential bonding Procedure 1 Take the clamping bracket cheese head screw M6 and conical spring washer out of the accessory kit 2 Insert the stripped earthing cable D under the clamping bracket C cross section max 16 mm 3 Screw the terminal tight with the screw The toothing of the conical spring washer B must face toward the clamping bracket Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 33 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 6 4 Connecting the PV Array DC 6 4 1 Conditions for DC Connection The inverter has two input areas A and B each with its own MPP tracker A B A2 A5 B A LII 4 4 i
33. 001 lt Self diagnosis gt or e Contact the SMA Service Line 6009 lt Interference device gt see Section 16 Contact 6101 page 126 6112 6201 6203 6301 6304 6306 6401 6411 6415 6416 6422 6433 6437 6438 6429 lt ESS Relay fault Input X gt Contact the SMA Service Line X stands for the affected input The ESS relay or ESS IGBT cannot be switched on or off see Section 16 Contact page 126 Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 79 11 Messages SMA Solar Technology AG Event no Display message and cause Corrective measures 6430 lt Relay control defective input X gt Contact the SMA Service Line X stands for the affected input The relay see Section 16 Contact page 126 control at the affected input is defective 6432 lt HSS IGBT defective input X gt Contact the SMA Service Line HSS IGBT cannot be switched on or off see Section 16 Contact page 126 6439 lt Varistor monitoring defective gt Contact the SMA Service Line The varistor monitoring is defective see Section 16 Contact page 126 6501 lt Self diagnosis gt or Ensure sufficient ventilation 6502 lt Overtemperature gt e Check heat dissipation 9509 The inverter switches off due to excessive see Section 10 2 Checking Heat temperature Dissipation page 67 6603 Self diagnosis gt or e Contact the SMA Service Line 6604 lt Overload gt
34. 1727 G59 2 0 21 BDEW 2008 RD1699 2011 514777 VDE AR N 4105 valid from Firmware Version 2 31 Setting in accordance with VDE ARN 4105 Germany NRS 97 2 1 This standard stipulates that a special sticker be attached to the AC distribution to draw attention to the ACsside disconnection of the inverter in case of grid failure for more details see NRS 97 2 1 Sec 4 2 7 1 and 4 2 7 2 C10 11 Only possible if the 3 phase nominal voltage of the phase conductor is 400 V EN 50438 Does not apply to all country standard deviations of EN 50438 CEI 0 21 In planning stage Climatic conditions in accordance with IEC 60721 3 4 Installation Type C Class Extended temperature range 259 60 C Extended humidity range 0 100 Extended air pressure range 79 5 kPa 106 kPa Climatic conditions in accordance with IEC 60721 3 4 Transport Type E Class 2K3 Temperature range 25 C 70 122 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Features 14 Technical Data DC connection SUNCLIX DC connector AC connection spring clamp terminal Display LC graphic display Bluetooth as standard RS485 galvanically isolated optional Speedwire optional Speedwire with Webconnect function optional Multifunction relay optional Power Control Module optional Electronic Solar Switch Electri
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36. 6 kPa Climatic conditions in accordance with IEC 60721 3 4 Transport Type E Class 2K3 Temperature range 25 C 70 C 110 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 14 Technical Data Features DC connection SUNCLIX DC connector AC connection spring clamp terminal Display LC graphic display Bluetooth as standard RS485 galvanically isolated optional Speedwire optional Speedwire with Webconnect function optional Multifunction relay optional Power Control Module optional Electronic Solar Switch Electrical endurance in the event of a short at least 50 switching processes circuit at nominal current of 33 A Maximum switching current 33 0A Maximum switching voltage 1 000 V Maximum PV power 20 kw Degree of protection when plugged in 65 Degree of protection when not plugged IP21 Torques Upper enclosure lid screws 6 0 Nm Lower enclosure lid screws 2 0 Nm DC lid screws 3 5 Nm Additional earth terminal 6 0 Nm Cheese head screws 5 10 for securing the 3 5 Nm enclosure to the rear panel SUNCLIX swivel nut 2 0 Nm RS485 communication connection 1 5 Nm Terminal for multi function relay 0 5 Nm Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 111 14 Technical Data Earthing Systems SMA Solar Technology AG TN C network suitable
37. 7TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Maintenance and Cleaning 7 Release and remove the plug The fan cables are long enough to let yov lift the fan out sufficiently to disconnect the plugs inside the inverter 8 Remove the fan and clean it with a soft brush a paint brush or a cloth and water NOTICE Damage to the fan through use of compressed air Do not use compressed air to clean the fan This could damage it 9 After cleaning reassemble everything in reverse order 10 Checkthat the fans are functional see Section 10 2 4 Checking the Fans page 71 10 2 4 Checking the Fans i Checking the fans To test the fans you will need a special data capture device e g Sunny WebBox or a PC with appropriate software e g Sunny Explorer so that you can change the parameters of the inverter You will also need the installer password to access the installer mode 1 Enter the installer password 2 Set the parameters CoolSys FanTst or Fan test to On in the installer mode Check the air flow in both fans The inverter takes cooling air in from underneath on the left side and blows it out again through the ventilation grids at the top Listen for any unusual noise which could indicate incorrect installation or a fault in the fans 4 After the test set the parameter CoolSys FanTst or Fan test back to the Off position The fan test is now complete Installation Ma
38. DE ARN 4105 Germany for PV plants gt 13 8 kVA d Special setting Bluetooth transmission power reduced in accordance with French standards e Configurable from Firmware Version 2 50 Setting according to CEI 0 21 for PV plants with external grid and plant protection gt 6 kVA Italy Currently not assigned The previously configured display language is maintained Planned If the inverter is not set to the country of installation there are several ways of configuring the required country standard 50 Setting via the two rotary switches see Section 6 5 3 Setting the Country Standard and Language using the Rotary Switch page 52 Alternatively you can carry out the settings via the CntrySet or Set country standard parameters using a communication product once you have commissioned the inverter If you require adjusted parameter settings for your installation site you can change these with the help of a communication product STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6 5 2 Extension of the Deactivation Limits The deactivation criteria voltage frequency are specified by the country parameters Sunny Tripower inverters have the additional country data set MVtgDirective This parameter expands the deactivation limits of the inverter for voltage and frequency to a maximum minimum This country setting may only be selected if the pla
39. Germany NRS 97 2 1 This standard stipulates that a special sticker be attached to the AC distribution to draw attention to the AC side disconnection of the inverter in case of grid failure for more details see NRS 97 2 1 Sec 4 2 7 1 and 4 2 7 2 C10 11 Only possible if the 3 phase nominal voltage of the phase conductor is 400 V EN 50438 Does not apply to all country standard deviations of EN 50438 Climatic conditions in accordance with IEC 60721 3 4 Installation Type C Class Extended temperature range 259 60 C Extended humidity range 0 100 Extended air pressure range 79 5 kPa 106 kPa Climatic conditions in accordance with IEC 60721 3 4 Transport Type E Class 2K3 Temperature range 98 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Features 14 Technical Data DC connection SUNCLIX DC connector AC connection spring clamp terminal Display LC graphic display Bluetooth as standard RS485 galvanically isolated optional Speedwire optional Speedwire with Webconnect function optional Multifunction relay optional Power Control Module optional Electronic Solar Switch Electrical endurance in the event of a short circuit at nominal current of 33 A at least 50 switching processes Maximum switching current 33
40. STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 103 14 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Country standards as per 07 2012 VDE AR N4105 VDE 0126 1 1 54777 C10 11 PPDS GBT19939 2005 UTE C15 712 1 PPC NRS 97 2 1 EN50438 RD661 2007 IEC 61727 G59 2 0 21 BDEW 2008 RD1699 2011 514777 VDE AR N 4105 valid from Firmware Version 2 31 Setting in accordance with VDE ARN 4105 Germany NRS 97 2 1 This standard stipulates that a special sticker be attached to the AC distribution to draw attention to the AC side disconnection of the inverter in case of grid failure for more details see NRS 97 2 1 Sec 4 2 7 1 and 4 2 7 2 10 11 Only possible if the 3 phase nominal voltage of the phase conductor is 400 V EN 50438 Does not apply to all country standard deviations of EN 50438 Climatic conditions in accordance with IEC 60721 3 4 Installation Type C Class Extended temperature range 259 60 C Extended humidity range 0 100 Extended air pressure range 79 5 kPa 106 kPa Climatic conditions in accordance with IEC 60721 3 4 Transport Type E Class 2K3 Temperature range 25 C 70 C 104 5 8 17 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Features 14 Technical Data DC connection SUNCLIX DC connector AC connection spring clamp terminal Display LC graphic display Bluetooth
41. TN S network suitable TN C S network suitable TT grid suitable Data Storage Capacity Daily energy yield performance 63 days Daily yields 30 years Event messages for users 250 events Event messages for installers 250 events Efficiency Maximum efficiency Nmax 98 1 European weighted efficiency ney 97 7 112 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 14 4 Sunny Tripower 15000TL 14 Technical Data DC Input Maximum DC power at cos o 1 15 340 W Maximum input voltage 1 000 V MPP voltage range 360 V 800 V Rated input voltage 600 V Minimum input voltage 150 V Initial input voltage 188V Maximum input current input 33 0A Maximum input current input B 11 0A Maximum input current per string input A 40 0A Maximum input current per string input B 12 5 A Number of independent MPP inputs 2 Strings per MPP input input A 5 Strings per MPP input input B 1 The maximum open circuit voltage which can occur at a cell temperature To be observed in the event of short circuit of the electronic string fuse Installation Manual 10 must not exceed the maximum input voltage STP8 17TLIA en 31 113 14 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG AC Output Rated power at 230 V 50 Hz 15 000W Maximum apparent AC power 15 000 VA Rated grid voltage 3 N PE 230 V 400 V AC voltage
42. ained as soon as possible n PV plants with a high risk of overvoltages never operate the inverter without varistors 6 Insert an insertion tool into the openings of the terminal contacts 7 Insert new varistors into the slots by pushing them down into the slots as shown in the adjacent diagram Make sure that the labelling is pointing to the front i e towards the insertion tool 8 Dockthe DC lid an at angle and then push on The captive screws must protrude 9 Pre screw all 4 screws of the DC lid and then tighten them torque 3 5 Nm 10 Restart the inverter see Section 7 Commissioning page 58 The varistors have now been replaced and the inverter is back in operation Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 89 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG 12 4 Replacing Surge Arresters II IF the inverter is displaying event number 8301 or 8302 presumably at least one surge arrester is defective Surge arresters are wear parts Their functional efficiency diminishes with age or following repeated responses as a result of overvoltages It is therefore possible that one of the surge arresters has lost its protective function SMA Solar Technology AG therefore recommends replacing all surge arresters since the failure of one surge arrester is usually due to influences which affect all surge arresters in the same manner temperature age
43. alist dealer Speedwire Description Brief description SMA order number Replacement varistors Set of thermally monitored STP TV9 varistors 3 units ESS handle Electronic Solar Switch handle ESS HANDLE 06 as spare part RS485 retrofit kit RS485 interface DM 485CB 10 Speedwire Data Module Interface for communication via SPWDM 10 Webconnect Data Module Interface for communication via Speedwire incl Webconnect for data exchange with WEBCONDM 10 management services Sunny Portal Multifunction relay retrofit kit Multifunction relay MFROT 10 Power Control Module Module for implementing grid PWCMOD 10 Surge arrester type II Surge arrester type for input A DC_SPD_KIT_1 10 Surge arrester type II Surge arrester type II for inputs A and B DC SPD KIT 2 10 Ventilation grid 1 ventilation grid as spare part 45 10899080 SUNCLIX DC connector Field plug for conductor SUNCLIX FC6 SET cross sections of 2 5 mm 6 mm Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 125 16 Contact SMA Solar Technology AG 16 Contact If you have technical problems concerning our products contact the SMA Service Line We will need the following data in order to provide you with the necessary assistance Inverter device type Inverter serial number Type and number of connected PV modules Three or four digit event number and display message on the inverter Mounting location Opt
44. approx 1 A monitoring of up to six partial strings per string input is possible The prerequisite for the reliable functioning of the intelligent string failure detection is an identical alignment of the connected PV array at input A and input B For the learning phase the Sunny Tripower needs approximately 14 days at moderate irradiation after successful activation One advantage of this system is that its auto adaptive function completely eliminates the necessity of any configuration In the event of a string failure a warning message is issued on the display or via external communication e g Sunny WebBox or Sunny Explorer Note that extreme shading and snow covered PV modules trip warning messages Partial string String 6 A1 oT A1T Mm PH 1 ej 1 String input String input 16 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 3 Product Description 3 7 Electronic String Fuse The Sunny Tripower is equipped with an electronic string fuse This prevents dangerous reverse currents in the PV array and thus plays a key role in fire prevention Reverse currents can occur as a result of reverse poling during installation or module defects during operation The electronic string fuse recognizes these defects and shorts the PV array This prevents the occurrence of reverse currents and
45. ard Resave the files to the SD card 7110 lt No update file found gt Copy the update file into the SD card drive UPDATE directory 7201 lt Data stor not poss gt fthis error occurs frequently contact 7202 An internal device fault that does not the SMA Service Line prevent the inverter from feeding power to see Section 16 Contact the grid page 126 7303 lt Update main CPU failed gt e Contact the SMA Service Line Internal device fault see Section 16 Contact page 126 7305 lt Update RS485i module failed gt e Retry update An internal device fault that does not Ifthis error occurs again contact the prevent the inverter from feeding power to SMA Service Line see Section 16 the grid Contact page 126 7307 lt Update BT failed gt An internal device fault that does not prevent the inverter from feeding power to the grid 7309 lt Upd display failed gt An internal device fault that does not prevent the inverter from feeding power to the grid 7311 lt Update language table failed gt An internal device fault that does not prevent the inverter from feeding power to the grid 7324 Wait for update conditions gt e Ensure that there is DC supply to the inverter and that it feeds more than 1 000 W into the electricity grid for over minute 7401 Varistor defective gt e Check varistors see Section 12 3 At least one of the thermally monitored Checking the Function of the varistors is defe
46. as standard RS485 galvanically isolated optional Speedwire optional Speedwire with Webconnect function optional Multifunction relay optional Power Control Module optional Electronic Solar Switch Electrical endurance in the event of a short circuit at nominal current of 33 A at least 50 switching processes Maximum switching current 33 0A Maximum switching voltage 1 000 V Maximum PV power 20 kw Degree of protection when plugged in 65 Degree of protection when not plugged IP21 Torques Upper enclosure lid screws 6 0 Nm Lower enclosure lid screws 2 0 Nm DC lid screws 3 5 Nm Additional earth terminal 6 0 Nm Cheese head screws 5 10 for securing the 3 5 Nm enclosure to the rear panel SUNCLIX swivel nut 2 0 Nm RS485 communication connection 1 5 Nm Terminal for multi function relay 0 5 Nm Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 31 105 14 Technical Data Earthing systems SMA Solar Technology AG TN C network suitable TN S network suitable TN C S network suitable TT grid suitable Data Storage Capacity Daily energy yield performance 63 days Daily yields 30 years Event messages for users 250 events Event messages for installers 250 events Efficiency Maximum efficiency Nmax 98 1 European weighted efficiency ney 97 7 106 5 8 17 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar
47. ate Event number on the display 4001 4003 or 4005 Measure Onno account pull the Electronic Solar Switch or DC connectors out Wait until the Sunny Tripower stops beeping after dark If you pull the DC connectors there is a risk of electric arcing e With an open Sunny Tripower Prior to leaving the Sunny Tripower install contact protection e g fence and moisture protection e g tarpaulin e Wait until dark before pulling out the Electronic Solar Switch and all DC connectors and only then eliminate any errors reversed pole or defective string Sunny Tripower is defective 64xx or 8201 8203 e Contact the SMA Service Line see Section 16 Contact page 126 84 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 12 Troubleshooting 12 2 Checking the PV Array for Earth Faults If the inverter displays event numbers 3501 3601 or 3701 there is a high probability of an earth fault in the PV array Check the strings for earth faults as described below l Disconnectthe inverter see Section 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources page 63 A DANGER Danger to life due to live PV array Only touch the cables of the PV array by their insulation Do not connect strings with earth faults to the inverter NOTICE Excessive voltages can destroy the multimeter e Only use multimeters with a DC input voltage range u
48. cal endurance in the event of a short circuit at nominal current of 33 A at least 50 switching processes Maximum switching current 33 0A Maximum switching voltage 1 000 V Maximum PV power 20 kw Degree of protection when plugged in 65 Degree of protection when not plugged IP21 Torques Upper enclosure lid screws 6 0 Nm Lower enclosure lid screws 2 0 Nm DC lid screws 3 5 Nm Additional earth terminal 6 0 Nm Cheese head screws 5 10 for securing the 3 5 Nm enclosure to the rear panel SUNCLIX swivel nut 2 0 Nm RS485 communication connection 1 5 Nm Terminal for multi function relay 0 5 Nm Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 31 123 14 Technical Data Earthing Systems SMA Solar Technology AG TN C network suitable TN S network suitable TN C S network suitable TT grid suitable Data Storage Capacity Daily energy yield performance 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 weighted efficiency ney 97 8 124 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 15 Accessories 15 Accessories You will find the corresponding accessories and spare parts for your product in the following overview If required you can order these from SMA Solar Technology AG or your speci
49. ck with the network operator whether it is current possible to raise the threshold for monitoring Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 31 75 11 Messages SMA Solar Technology AG Event no Display message and cause Corrective measures 701 lt Frq not permitted gt As far as possible check the power lt Check parameter gt frequency and observe how often The power frequency is outside the major fluctuations occur permissible range The inverter If there are frequent fluctuations and this disconnects from the electricity grid for error occurs as a result ask your network safety reasons operator if it would be acceptable to change the operating parameters Discuss the proposed parameters with the SMA Service Line 1302 lt Waiting for grid voltage gt or e Check AC installation lt Installation failure grid connection gt 5 Eliminiate connection error lt Check grid and fuses gt see Section 6 3 Connecting the The inverter has detected an error in the Electricity Grid AC page 29 AC cabling and cannot connect to the Check that the country setting is electricity grid The reason for this could be correct an incorrect country setting y 9 Via rotary switch see Section 6 5 1 Checking the Country Standard page 47 Via communication set the parameter CntrySet or Set country standard 1501 lt Reconnection fault grid gt e Checkthat the country setting is The measured voltage or freque
50. ctive Varistors page 87 7501 lt Fan fault gt e Check heat dissipation see Section 10 2 Checking Heat Dissipation page 67 Installation Manual 5 8 17 31 81 11 Messages SMA Solar Technology AG Event no Display message and cause Corrective measures 7508 Fan fault gt e Check heat dissipation Clean fan gt see Section 10 2 Checking Heat One of the external fans is blocked Dissipation page 67 7701 lt Self diagnosis gt or Contact the SMA Service Line see 7703 lt Interference device gt Section 16 Contact page 126 8001 lt Derating occurred gt If this event occurs frequently The power supplied by the inverter has Ensure sufficient ventilation been reduced to below the nominal power e Check heat dissipation for more than 10 minutes due to excessive see Section 10 2 Checking Heat temperature Dissipation page 67 8201 lt Interference device gt Disconnect the inverter after dark 8203 Do not pull 55 gt see Section 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources page 63 e Contact the SMA Service Line see Section 16 Contact page 126 8202 lt Connect ESS do not open cover gt e Plug the Electronic Solar Switch on Device disturbance or reverse current in right up to the stop the PV array Disconnect the inverter after dark Wait until dark before disconnecting the see Section 9 Disconnecting the PV array from th
51. d Check that the DC voltage of the strings adheres to the maximum input voltage of the inverter before reconnecting the inverter to the PV array 3501 lt Earth fault gt Check strings for earth faults see lt Check generator gt Section 12 2 Checking the PV The inverter has detected an earth fault in Array for Earth Faults page 85 the PV array installer of the PV array must remedy any earth faults before the affected string is reconnected 3601 High discharge gt Check strings for earth faults Check generator gt see Section 12 2 Checking the PV The leakage current from the inverter and Array for Earth Faults page 85 the PV array is too high installer of the PV array must This may be caused by a sudden earth remedy earth faults before the fault a residual current or malfunction or affected string is reconnected the earth capacitance of the PV plant is too Check whether the leakage current high from the PV modules is too high The inverter interrupts feed in operation immediately after exceeding a threshold and then automatically reconnects to the electricity grid 3701 lt Resid curr too high gt Check strings for earth faults lt Check generator gt The inverter has detected a residual current through brief earthing of the PV array see Section 12 2 Checking the PV Array for Earth Faults page 85 installer of the PV array m
52. e inverter in order to Inverter from Voltage Sources prevent the risk of an electric arc occurring page 63 when the DC connectors are pulled out 8301 lt Lightn prot inactive gt e Replace surge arrester 8302 Chk lightn prot A PE gt see Section 12 4 Replacing Surge Chk lightn prot B PE gt Arresters Type II page 90 At least one surge arrester is defective 8401 lt Overheating gt e Contact the SMA Service Line Disconn device from generator and grid gt see Section 16 Contact Device disturbance due to overheating in page 126 the inverter The inverter disconnects on the AC and DC sides 9002 lt Inst code invalid gt e Enter a valid SMA Grid Guard The SMA Grid Guard code entered personal installer password is not valid code 82 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Messages Event no Display message and cause Corrective measures 9003 lt Grid param locked gt e Enter a valid SMA Grid Guard code The current country data set is locked for changing the country data set 9005 lt Changing grid param not possible gt Ensure that sufficient DC voltage is lt Ensure DC supply gt available green LED glowing or DC voltage at the DC input is not flashing sufficient to run the main CPU Check the setting of the rotary selected rotary switch setting for switches see Section 5 4 2 the language settings is not e Enter
53. echnology AG 8 In order to seal the inverter all DC inputs that are not required have to be closed as follows Insert the sealing plugs provided into the DC connectors that are not required Do not insert sealing plugs into the DC inputs on the inverter Insert the DC connectors with sealing plugs into the corresponding DC inputs on the inverter 9 If the Sunny Tripower does not beep or display an error message disconnect the Electronic Solar Switch The display switches off You can now commission the inverter see Section 7 Commissioning page 58 The following connections and settings are optional 44 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6 5 Setting the Country Standard and Display Language The inverter can be configured for various countries This is carried out via the two rotary switches in the inverter prior to commissioning or by configuring the CntrySet or Set country standard parameter via a communication product z B Sunny WebBox or Sunny Explorer once you have commissioned the inverter The switch position 0 0 indicates the state upon delivery If you have ordered the inverter with specific country settings they will have already been preset at the factory via a communication product In this case you will not be able to recognise the current setting by the switch position If changes are made via the
54. ected communication cables from the inverter CAUTION Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts e Wait 30 minutes for the enclosure to cool down before disassembling 3 Screw off all projecting cable glands 4 lf necessary open the anti theft lock 5 liftthe inverter off the rear panel and unscrew and remove rear panel as necessary 13 2 Replacing the Enclosure Lid In the event of a fault your inverter may need to be replaced If this is the case you will receive a replacement device fitted with transport lids A DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock During operation there are high voltages present in the inverter Do not operate the inverter without the upper and lower enclosure lid in place i Dismantling Surge Arresters Type II If you have retrofitted your inverters with surge arresters Il they must be dismantled before returning the inverter to SMA Solar Technology AG see Section 12 4 Replacing Surge Arresters Type Il page 90 Prior to returning your inverter to SMA Solar Technology AG you will need to replace the upper and lower enclosure lids with the corresponding transport lids Installation Manual 92 STP8 17TLIA en 31 SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Decommissioning A DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter Death from electric shock After disconnecting the inverter there is residual voltage in the inverter The inverter take
55. ed see Section 7 Commissioning page 58 Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 57 7 Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Commissioning 7 1 Commissioning the Inverter 1 2 8 58 Check that the device is fixed securely to the wall see Section 5 Mounting page 20 Check that the country configuration is correct see Section 6 5 Setting the Country Standard and Display Language page 45 Check that the AC grid cable is connected correctly see Section 6 3 Connecting the Electricity Grid AC page 29 Check that the DC cables PV strings are connected correctly see Section 6 4 Connecting the PV Array DC page 34 Close unused DC inputs with the appropriate DC connectors and sealing plugs see Section 6 4 4 Connecting the PV Array DC page 40 Close all enclosure entries Dock the lower enclosure lid at an angle and attach The captive screws must protrude Pre screw all six screws and then tighten them in the sequence shown on the right torque 2 0 Nm STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 7 Commissioning 9 Plug the Electronic Solar Switch in firmly right up to the stop 10 Switch on the miniature circuit breaker 11 Ifa multifunction relay is connected switch on the supply voltage 12 Check whether the display and LEDs are indicating a normal operating state LED Colour Meaning A Green Glowing operation Flashing waiti
56. er The inverter is completely disconnected from the PV array A DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter There is residual voltage in the inverter The inverter takes 20 minutes to discharge Wait 20 minutes before you open the upper enclosure lid or the DC lid The inverter is now dead and work be carried out 66 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Maintenance and Cleaning 10 Maintenance and Cleaning 10 1 Cleaning the Inverter NOTICE Damage to the display by use of cleaning agents If the inverter is dirty clean the enclosure lid the display and the LEDs using only clear water and a cloth 10 2 Checking Heat Dissipation If the inverter regularly goes into derating due to excessive heat temperature symbol on the display illuminates this may be due to one of the following reasons The ventilation grids on the sides are clogged with dirt Clean the ventilation grids as described in the following One of the fans is clogged The inverter has 2 integrated fans for cooling One of these is located at the bottom of the inverter next to the connection area and the other on the left hand side of the enclosure under the ventilation grid If the fan enclosure is just covered in loose dust you can clean it with a vacuum cleaner If you do not achieve satisfactory results with a vacuum cleaner you can dismantle the fan for clean
57. ervoltage protection Thermally monitored varistors optional surge arrester type Il AC short circuit current capability Current control Grid monitoring SMA Grid Guard 4 Maximum permissible fuse protection 50 0A Earth fault monitoring Insulation monitoring Riso gt 323 4 k O All pole sensitive residual current monitoring unit available String failure detection available General Data Width x height x depth with 665 mm x 690 mm x 265 mm Electronic Solar Switch Weight 59 kg Length x width x height of packaging 780 mm x 380 mm x 790 mm Transport weight 65 kg Climatic class as per IEC 60721 2 1 AKAH Operating temperature range 25 C 60 C Maximum permissible value for relative humidity 100 non condensing Maximum operating altitude above MSL 3 000 m Power loss in night operation lt 1W Topology transformerless Cooling concept OptiCool temperature controlled fan Fan connection designed for safe disconnection in accordance with DIN EN 50178 1998 04 Degree of protection according to IEC 60529 IP65 Protection class according to IEC 62103 Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 121 14 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Country standards as per 07 2012 VDE AR N4105 VDE 0126 1 1 54777 C10 11 PPDS GBT19939 2005 UTE C15 712 1 PPC NRS 97 2 1 EN50438 RD661 2007 IEC 6
58. everse polarity protection Shortcircuit diode electronic string fuse Protection against module reverse currents Electronic string fuse Input side disconnection device Electronic Solar Switch SUNCLIX DC connector DC overvoltage protection Thermally monitored varistors optional surge arrester type Il AC short circuit current capability Current control Grid monitoring SMA Grid Guard 4 Maximum permissible fuse protection 50 0A Earth fault monitoring insulation monitoring Ris gt 550 All pole sensitive residual current monitoring unit available String failure detection available General Data Width x height x depth with 665 mm x 690 mm x 265 mm Electronic Solar Switch Weight 59 kg Length x width x height of packaging 780 mm x 380 mm x 790 mm Transport weight 65 kg Climatic class as per IEC 60721 2 1 AKAH Operating temperature range 25 C 60 C Maximum permissible value for relative humidity 100 non condensing Maximum operating altitude above MSL 3 000 m Power loss in night operation lt 1W Topology transformerless Cooling concept OptiCool temperature controlled fan Fan connection designed for safe disconnection in accordance with DIN EN 50178 1998 04 Degree of protection according to IEC 60529 IP65 Protection class according to IEC 62103 Installation Manual
59. g cables See the diagram in Section 6 4 1 for the correct assignment of the strings Installation Manual STP8 17TL IA en 3 1 41 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 1 Use of external string collection boxes If string collection boxes are used the functionality of the electronic string fuse may be limited 4 lf more than 2 strings are to be connected check the first assembled DC connector to ensure correct polarity and connect to input B of the inverter DC connector clicks audibly into place To release the DC connector see Section 6 4 3 Opening the DC Connector page 39 5 After connecting the string watch out for messages in the display and any acoustic signals Only continue if the following conditions are fulfilled The green LED is glowing or flashing There is NO acoustic signal after 30 seconds NONE of the error messages 40 64 or 82 are shown in the display Otherwise follow the relevant instructions in the following table Event Measure After 60 seconds the There is a fault in the Sunny Tripower display is blank and the Sunny Tripower is not beeping although the DC Ensure that DC input voltage of over 188 V is present input voltage is over 188 V Contact the SMA Service Line see Section 16 Contact page 126 Ensure that the DC cables have not been reverse poled 42 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA S
60. hase nominal voltage of the phase conductor is 400 V EN 50438 Does not apply to all country standard deviations of EN 50438 0 21 In planning stage Climatic Conditions in accordance with IEC 60721 3 4 Installation Type C Class Extended temperature range 259 60 C Extended humidity range 0 100 Extended air pressure range 79 5 kPa 106 kPa Climatic conditions in accordance with IEC 60721 3 4 Transport Type E Class 2K3 Temperature range 25 70 116 5 8 17 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Features 14 Technical Data DC connection SUNCLIX DC connector AC connection spring clamp terminal Display LC graphic display Bluetooth as standard RS485 galvanically isolated optional Speedwire optional Speedwire with Webconnect function optional Multifunction relay optional Power Control Module optional Electronic Solar Switch Electrical endurance in the event of a short circuit at nominal current of 33 A at least 50 switching processes Maximum switching current 33 0A Maximum switching voltage 1 000 V Maximum PV power 20 kw Degree of protection when plugged in 65 Degree of protection when not plugged IP21 Torques Upper enclosure lid screws 6 0 Nm Lower enclosure lid screws 2 0 N
61. his will protect your plant from unauthorized access i Changing the plant time If communication is effected via Bluetooth and Sunny Explorer you must change the plant time date and time via a communication product after commissioning This will prevent disturbances when retrieving saved events Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 53 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG To do this proceed as follows l Disconnectthe inverter see Section 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources page 63 2 Set the arrow the rotary switch to the required position with a screwdriver Use a screwdriver with blade width 2 5 mm 3 Restart the inverter see Section 7 Commissioning page 58 i Activation of settings The Bluetooth settings will only be activated after the miniature circuit breaker has been switched on the PV array connected and the Electronic Solar Switch plugged in 54 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6 7 Retrofitting a Surge Arrester Type II The inverter can be equipped ex works with surge arresters or they can be retrofitted at a later time The order numbers for both retrofit kits 1 for input A only 1 for input A and B can be found in Section 15 To carry out retrofitting proceed as follows l Disconnectthe inverter see Section 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources page 63 A DANGER Danger
62. ible range If due to local grid conditions the line This can be caused by one of the voltage exceeds the configured treshold following ask the network operator whether the TP voltage can be adjusted at the feed in e line voltage at the termination 4 2 point or whether it would be acceptable point of the inverter is too high to modify the treshold for power quality The grid impedance at the monitoring terminati int of the inverter i f E ermination voltage is continually within the too high P tolerance range and this error is still The inverter disconnects from the grid to displayed contact the SMA Service Line maintain power quality 401 404 lt Grid fault gt e Check the grid connection for The inverter is no longer in grid parallel strong shorHerm frequency operation and has stopped feed in for variations safety reasons 501 lt Grid fault gt If possible check the power The power frequency is not within the frequency and observe how often permissible range The inverter major fluctuations occur disconnects from the electricity grid for If there are frequent fluctuations and this safety reasons error occurs as a result ask your network operator if it would be acceptable to change the operating parameters Discuss the proposed parameters with the SMA Service Line 601 lt Grid fault gt e Check the grid connection for direct current Ifthis event occurs often che
63. ime interval is normally six minutes This value should only be increased if the shading situation changes extremely slowly The inverter optimises the MPP of the PV plant at the specified time interval Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 61 8 Configuration SMA Solar Technology AG 8 3 Activating the Intelligent String Failure Detection The intelligent string failure detection process is deactivated by default You can activate the string failure detection by setting a parameter via communication e g Sunny WebBox or Sunny Explorer To do this you will need the installer password Activating or deactivating string failure detection Parameter Setting Description Op PvProMod Stop String failure detection deactivated Operating mode of StrgFltDet String failure detection activated string failure detection Detect string failures PaStrgFltDet String and sub string failure detection Detect sub string failures activated Resetting the operating data for string failure detection Parameter Description Op PvValRslstl Restart of learning phase Reset operating data for Operating data for string failure detection are reset string failure detection 62 STP8 17TL IA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 9 1 Safety A DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages i
64. ing as described in the following sections Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 67 10 Maintenance and Cleaning SMA Solar Technology AG 10 2 1 Cleaning the Ventilation Grids The inverter takes cooling air in from underneath on the left side and blows it out again through the ventilation grids at the top Clean the ventilation grids if they are dirty Procedure 1 Turnthe rotary fastener of the ventilation grid in the direction of the arrow until the notch is in a vertical position 2 Remove the ventilation grid MHIL I 3 Clean the ventilation grid with a soft brush a paint brush or compressed air 4 Reattach the ventilation grid to the inverter 5 Turnthe notch of the rotary fastener back 90 to a horizontal position NOTICE Risk of damage to the inverter through intrusion of insects ventilation grids must not be removed permanently because otherwise the device will not be protected against the intrusion of insects 68 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Maintenance and Cleaning 10 2 2 Cleaning the Fan at the Bottom of the Inverter 5 15000TL and STP 17000 only l Disconnectthe inverter see Section 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources page 63 2 Wait for the fan to stop rotating Cleaning the fan guards 3 To dismantle the fan guard Use a screwdriver to press both latches at the right edge of the fan guard
65. ing location mounting method and location must be suitable for the weight and size of the inverter see Section 14 Technical Data page 95 e Mount on a solid surface mounting location must be clear and safely accessible at all times without the use of additional aids such as scaffolding or lifting platforms If this is not the case service work may be restricted e Mount vertically or tilted backwards by max 15 e connection area must point downwards e Never mount the device with a forward tilt e Never mount the device with a sideways tilt Do not mount horizontally Install the inverter at eye level Given the weight of the device this will facilitate disassembly for service work e ambient temperature should be below 40 C to ensure optimum operation Do not expose the inverter to direct solar irradiation as this could cause power derating due to overheating e In order to avoid audible vibrations in living areas do not mount the unit on plasterboard walls or similar When in operation the inverter emits noise which may be perceived as annoying in living areas Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 21 5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG Observe the recommended clearances to walls other inverters or other objects as shown in the diagram That ensures sufficient heat dissipation and gives you enough space to unplug the Electronic Solar Switch If mul
66. ion SMA Solar Technology AG Result Measure Ifthe stranded wire is visible in Proceed to step 4 chamber of the clamping bracket the cable is correctly positioned M If the stranded wire is not visible in the Release the clamping bracket To do so chamber the cable is not correctly insert 3 5 mm screwdriver into the positioned clamping bracket and lever it open e Remove the cable and go back to step 1 4 Push the swivel nut up to the thread and tighten torque 2 0 Nm c M The DC connectors are assembled and ready for connection to the inverter see Section 6 4 4 Connecting the PV Array DC page 40 38 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6 4 3 Opening the DC Connector 1 Unscrew the swivel nut 2 Torelease the DC connector Insert a 3 5 mm screwdriver into the snap slot on the side and lever it open m 3 Carefully pull the DC connector apart 4 Release the clamping bracket To do this use a 3 5 mm screwdriver 5 Remove the cable The cable is now detached from the DC connector Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 39 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 6 4 4 Connecting the PV Array DC A DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter Before connecting the PV array ensure that the AC miniature circuit breaker is switched off for all 3 pha
67. ional equipment e g communication products If applicable type of external wiring of the multi function relay SMA Solar Technology AG Sonnenallee 1 34266 Niestetal Germany www SMA de en SMA Serviceline Inverters 49 561 9522 1499 Communication 49 561 9522 2499 Fax 49 561 9522 4699 E Mail Serviceline SMA de 126 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Legal Provisions Legal Provisions The information contained in this document is the property of SMA Solar Technology AG Publishing its content either partially or in full requires the written permission of SMA Solar Technology AG Any internal company copying of the document for the purposes of evaluating the product or its correct implementation is allowed and does not require permission SMA Factory Warranty The current warranty conditions come enclosed with your device These are also available online at www SMA Solar com and can be downloaded and are available on paper from the usual sales channels if required Trademarks All trademarks are recognized even if these are not marked separately Missing designations do not mean that a product or brand is not a registered trademark The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by SMA Solar Technology AG is under licence QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED SMA Solar Technology AG Sonnenallee 1
68. l leading leakage currents If an external RCD or residual current device is strictly required you must use a switch that trips at a residual current of 100 mA or higher You will find further information on using an RCD in the Technical Information Criteria for Selecting a Residual Current Device at www SMA de en Cable Dimensioning The cable must be dimensioned in accordance with any local and national directives on cable dimensions which specify requirements for the minimum conductor cross section Cable dimensioning factors are e g nominal AC current type of cable type of routing cable bundling ambient temperature and maximum specified line losses for calculation of line losses see design software Sunny Design with software version 2 0 or higher at www SMA Solar com Cable Requirements A B PE mE K 2 L3 Re Nnn C N Position Description Value A Cable diameter 14 mm 25 mm B Conductor 1 5 mm 16 mm2 with bootlace ferrule maximum 10 mm cross section C Stripping length approx 12 mm The PE wire must be 5 mm longer than the L and N wires Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 29 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Connection of a second protective conductor In some installation countries a second protective conductor is required in order to prevent a contact current in the event of failure of the original protective conductor For installation coun
69. l temperature To be observed in the event of short circuit of the electronic string fuse Installation Manual 10 must not exceed the maximum input voltage STP8 17TLIA en 31 119 14 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG AC Output Rated power at 230 V 50 Hz 17 000 W Maximum apparent AC power 17 000 VA Rated grid voltage 3 N PE 230 V 400 V AC voltage range 160 V 280 V Nominal AC current at 230 V 24 6 A Maximum output current 24 6A Maximum short circuit current 0 05 kA Total harmonic factor of output current at lt 2 6 AC voltage lt 2 and AC power gt 0 5 of nominal AC power Maximum residual output current 96 mA Rated power frequency 50 Hz AC power frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Operating range at AC power frequency 50 Hz 44 Hz 55 Hz Operating range at AC power frequency 60 Hz 54 Hz 65 Hz Displacement power factor adjustable 0 82 er xcited OS uriderexcited Feed in phases 3 Connection phases 3 Overvoltage category as per IEC 60664 1 Depending on country setting 120 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Protective Devices 14 Technical Data DC reverse polarity protection Shortcircuit diode electronic string fuse Protection against module reverse currents Electronic string fuse Input side disconnection device Electronic Solar Switch SUNCLIX DC connector DC ov
70. lways coincides exactly with the MPP 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 PV strings By this means almost the entire available power of partially shaded PV strings can be fed into the electricity grid SMA OptiTrac Global Peak is deactivated by default In the case of partially shaded PV modules it should be activated and set via a communication product see Section 8 2 Activating and Setting SMA OptiTrac Global Peak page 61 3 5 Surge Arrester Type ll Along with the standardly integrated thermally monitored varistors the Sunny Tripower is equipped with module slots for the additional installation of surge arresters Type II If the modules are connected they will be monitored If a module has tripped a warning is issued via the display or external communication e g Sunny WebBox or Sunny Explorer This makes it easy to integrate the Sunny Tripower into a lightning protection concept The required modules are available as retrofit kits for input A or input A B Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 15 3 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG 3 6 Intelligent String Failure Detection The Sunny Tripower is equipped with a system that recognizes the total failure of individual strings or partial strings see the diagram below With a PV module current of
71. m DC lid screws 3 5 Nm Additional earth terminal 6 0 Nm Cheese head screws 5 10 for securing the 3 5 Nm enclosure to the rear panel SUNCLIX swivel nut 2 0 Nm RS485 communication connection 1 5 Nm Terminal for multi function relay 0 5 Nm Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 31 117 14 Technical Data Earthing Systems SMA Solar Technology AG TN C network suitable TN S network suitable TN C S network suitable TT grid suitable Data Storage Capacity Daily energy yield performance 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 weighted efficiency ney 97 8 118 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 14 5 Sunny Tripower 17000TL 14 Technical Data DC Input Maximum DC power at cos 1 17 410 W Maximum input voltage 1 000 V MPP voltage range 400 V 800V Rated input voltage 600 V Minimum input voltage 150 V Initial input voltage 188V Maximum input current input 33 0A Maximum input current input B 11 0A Maximum input current per string input A 40 0A Maximum input current per string input B 12 5 A Number of independent MPP inputs 2 Strings per MPP input input A 5 Strings per MPP input input B 1 The maximum open circuit voltage which can occur at a cel
72. n the inverter Death from electric shock The inverter operates at high voltages and must be disconnected prior to carrying out work on the device Furthermore if the DC connectors are pulled out without first unplugging the Electronic Solar Switch a dangerous electric arc can occur e Disconnect the inverter as described in the following section CAUTION Risk of burns due to hot DC lid During operation the DC lid on the left hand side of the connection area can get hot Take care not to touch the DC lid when working in the connection area NOTICE Electrostatic discharge can damage the inverter Internal components of the inverter can be irreparably damaged by electrostatic discharge e Earth yourself before touching any components Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 63 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources SMA Solar Technology AG 9 2 Procedure 1 Disconnect the miniature circuit breaker from all three phases and secure against reconnection 2 1 multi function relay is connected disconnect its supply voltage and ensure that it cannot be reconnected 3 Check the status of the Sunny Tripower Event Measure The Sunny Tripower is beeping or there is Wait until the Sunny Tripower stops an error message on the display prohibiting beeping after dark and only then the removal of the Electronic Solar Switch disconnect the Electronic Solar Switch and the DC con
73. ncy 50 Hz 44 Hz 55 Hz Operating range at AC power frequency 60 Hz 54 Hz 65 Hz Displacement power factor adjustable 0 82 er xcited OS uriderexcited Feed in phases 3 Connection phases 3 Overvoltage category as per IEC 60664 1 Depending on country setting 108 5 8 17 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Protective Devices 14 Technical Data DC reverse polarity protection Shortcircuit diode electronic string fuse Protection against module reverse currents Electronic string fuse Input side disconnection device Electronic Solar Switch SUNCLIX DC connector DC overvoltage protection Thermally monitored varistors optional surge arrester type Il AC short circuit current capability Current control Grid monitoring SMA Grid Guard 4 Maximum permissible fuse protection 50 0A Earth fault monitoring Insulation monitoring Riso gt 458 7 All pole sensitive residual current monitoring unit available String failure detection available General Data Width x height x depth with 665 mm x 690 mm x 265 mm Electronic Solar Switch Weight 59 kg Length x width x height of packaging 780 mm x 380 mm x 790 mm Transport weight 65 kg Climatic class as per IEC 60721 2 1 AKAH Operating temperature range 25 C 60 C Maximum permissible value for relative humidity 100 non
74. ncy is too high or too low for connection to the electricity grid Possibly a changed country data set or changed parameters do not correspond to the local requirements for connecting to the electricity grid correct Via rotary switch see Section 6 5 1 Checking the Country Standard page 47 Via communication set the parameter CntrySet or Set country standard e Check whether the voltage and frequency of the electricity grid are within the limits of the configured country data set If individual parameters within a country data set have been changed re select the original country data set for the country of installation 76 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Messages Event no Display message and cause Corrective measures 3301 lt Unstable operation gt e Wait until irradiation is higher 3303 There is not enough power atthe DC input this event recurs at medium of the inverter for stable operation This irradiation levels check the PV plant may be caused by snow on the PV design and the correct circuitry of modules the PV array 3401 lt DC overvoltage gt Immediately disconnect the 3402 lt Disconnect generator gt inverter from the PV array The DC input voltage connected to the see Section 9 Disconnecting inverter is too high the Inverter from Voltage Sources page 63 The inverter may otherwise be destroye
75. nditions for DC Connection In exceptional circumstances this error page 34 message may be triggered by soiling or If irradiation is sufficient check shading of the modules e g by leaves or whether the same voltage is present snow at the string inputs Al to A5 If not one of the PV modules is possibly defective 4002 lt String X low power e Checkthe string indicated lt Check generator gt The X stands for the affected string The string monitoring has either failed or detected a weak string 78 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Messages Event no Display message and cause Corrective measures 4003 String X defect gt e Disconnect the inverter Check generator gt see Section 9 Disconnecting the The X stands for the affected string This Inverter from Voltage Sources string polarity is either reversed or the page 63 string has failed Further strings may also e Check the design and the circuitry of be affected The PV array is not short the PV array see Section 6 4 1 circuited Conditions for DC Connection page 34 e Check whether the same voltage is present at the strings inputs to AS e f not one of the PV modules is possibly defective 4005 lt Part str X low p gt e Check the part string indicated lt Check generator gt The X stands for the affected substring The string monitoring has either failed or detected a weak substring 6
76. nectors Rectify the fault see Section 12 1 Sunny Tripower is Beeping page 84 or see Section 11 2 Error messages page 74 The Sunny Tripower is not beeping and Remove the Electronic Solar Switch there is no error message on the display Proceed to step 4 4 Wait until the LEDs display and fault indicator have gone out 5 Release all six captive lid screws 6 Toremove the lower enclosure lid lift it up from the bottom 64 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources 7 Usea suitable multimeter to verify the absence of voltage for L1 L2 and L3 to N at the AC terminal The maximum diameter of the test probe is 2 mm If voltage is present check the installation 8 Verify the absence of voltage in L1 L2 and L3 against PE at the AC terminal If voltage is present check the installation 9 Verify the absence of voltage in the multifunction relay against PE at all terminals If voltage is present check the installation Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 65 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources SMA Solar Technology AG 10 Release and disconnect all DC connectors To do this insert a flat blade screwdriver blade width 3 5 into one of the side slots and pull the DC connectors out straight Do NOT PULL ON THE CABLE All DC connectors are disconnected from the invert
77. ng for sufficient irradiation B Red Disturbance C Blue Bluetooth communication is active M If the inverter has been commissioned successfully the green LED should be on or flashing provided there is sufficient solar irradiation The significance of a glowing red LED and of the event numbers on the display is described in Section 11 2 Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 59 7 Commissioning 7 2 Display Messages during the Start Phase i Illustrated display messages 60 The display messages illustrated in this section serve as examples and depending on the country setting may differ from the actual display messages on yovr inverter SMA Solar Technology AG The firmware version of the internal processors Ep a appears first the text line After an interval of 5 seconds or after tapping on SN 21100908550 the enclosure lid the serial number or designation of the inverter and the NetID for communication via Bluetooth will appear The designation of the inverter can be changed with a communication product After a further 5 seconds or a further tap the configured country standard is displayed 12 1 1 example 0126 1 1 After a further 5 seconds or another tap the configured language is displayed example Language English During normal operation the text line of the display will subsequently be blank
78. nt or the inverter is operated with external three phase decoupling protection which will automatically disconnect the inverter from the electricity grid if non permissible voltage and frequency values occur Device protection is still guaranteed A DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock if external decoupling protection is missing With the country setting MVtgDirective the inverter may only be operated with an external three phase decoupling protection device which complies with the country specific requirements Without such external decoupling protection the inverter will not disconnect from the electricity grid when the standard requirement is exceeded e Install external three phase decoupling protection Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 51 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 6 5 3 Setting the Country Standard and Language using the Rotary Switch l Disconnectthe inverter see Section 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources page 63 2 Setthe arrows on the rotary switches A and B to the required position using a screwdriver see Section 6 5 1 Checking the Country Standard page 47 Use a screwdriver with blade width 2 5 mm 1 Jumper for English language You can also adjust the language to English by means of a jumper e g for service purposes e Todo so plug the jumper onto the upper two pins as shown on the right 3 Restart the inverter see Secti
79. ntegrated electronic string fuse monitors the PV array and protects it against dangerous reverse currents In order to activate the electronic string fuse you must observe the following during connection of the strings f more than 2 strings are connected to the inverter ALWAYS connect the first string to input B If no string is connected at input B the string fuse will not be active Each string must be clearly assigned to the correct string input Do not cross wire or bundle the string cables See the diagram in Section 6 4 1 for the correct assignment of the strings i Use of external string collection boxes If string collection boxes are used the functionality of the electronic string fuse may be limited 36 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6 4 2 Assembling the DC Connectors For connection to the inverter all connection cables of the PV modules must be equipped with the DC connectors provided Assemble the DC connectors as follows Be sure to observe the correct polarity The DC connectors are marked with the symbols and Cable Requirements Use PV1 F cable Procedure 1 Lead the stripped cable all the way into the plug 2 Push the clamping bracket down The clamping bracket clicks audibly into place 3 Ensure that the cable is correctly positioned Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 37 6 Electrical Connect
80. nts not expressly recommended or sold by SMA Solar Technology AG void the warranty claims and operation permission 2 2 Safety Precautions A DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter All work on the inverter must be carried out by skilled persons only A CAUTION Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts During operation the upper enclosure lid and the enclosure body may get hot Only touch the lower enclosure lid during operation CAUTION Possible damage to health due to radiation effects Maintain a distance of at least 20 cm from the inverter whenever possible 1 Earthing of the PV array Comply with the local regulations for earthing the modules and the PV array SMA Solar Technology AG recommends the continuously conductive connection and earthing of the array frame and other electrically conductive surfaces in order to ensure maximum protection for property and persons 10 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 2 3 Explanation of Symbols 2 Safety This section gives an explanation of all the symbols found on the inverter and on the type label 2 3 1 Symbols on the Inverter Symbol Description Explanation Inverter This symbol defines the function of the green LED The green LED indicates operating state of the inverter Observe the This symbol defines the function of the red LED documentation which indicates
81. nual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 71 10 Maintenance and Cleaning SMA Solar Technology AG 10 3 Checking the Electronic Solar Switch ESS for Wear Check the Electronic Solar Switch for wear before plugging it in To do this check whether the metal tongues A inside the plug display any brown discolouration IF the metal tongues are discoloured or burnt right through the Electronic Solar Switch can no longer perform reliable disconnection of the DC side You must replace the handle of the Electronic Solar Switch before restarting the inverter You can obtain replacement handles for the Electronic Solar Switch from your specialist dealer see Section 15 Accessories page 125 72 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 11 Messages 11 Messages i No display messages if no DC voltage present Measurements and the display of messages are only possible when there is sufficient DC voltage green LED flashing or glowing 11 1 Event Messages During an update the relevant display message is shown in the text line of the display Message Inst code valid gt Description The SMA Grid Guard code entered is valid The configured country data set is now unlocked and can be changed IF the configured country data set is protected the unlocking is valid for a maximum of 10 feed in hours lt No new update SDcard gt There is no relevant update file for this Sunny Tripower on
82. o English F Rotary switch for setting the Bluetooth NetlD G Screw for releasing and raising the display H Rotary switches for setting the country standard and display language Cable entry for the multifunction relay M20 5 13 mm K Slot for SD card for service purposes only Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 27 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG Object Description Electronic Solar Switch ESS socket Cable entry for the multifunction relay M20 5 13 mm Cable entries for communication via R 485 M32 optional Additional cable entry M20 Cable entry for grid connection M32 14 25 DC connectors for connecting the strings input area gt DC connectors for connecting the strings input area for Sunny Tripower 8000TL 10000TL 12000TL only 4 each 28 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6 3 Connecting the Electricity Grid AC 6 3 1 Conditions for the AC Connection You must comply with the connection requirements of your network operator Residual current device The inverter is equipped with an integrated all pole sensitive residual current monitoring unit The inverter can automatically differentiate between residual currents and norma
83. olar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection Event The Sunny Tripower starts beeping Measure The Sunny Tripower short circuits the PV array On no account disconnect the Electronic Solar Switch or the DC connectors Wait until the Sunny Tripower stops beeping after dark Pulling the DC connectors causes a risk of arcing since the Sunny Tripower short circuits the PV array in order to prevent reverse currents through individual strings Depending on the level of irradiation this could trigger current flows However the PV array and the Sunny Tripower are in a safe state Before leaving the Sunny Tripower install a contact barrier e g fence and moisture protection e g tarpaulin Wait until dark before pulling out the Electronic Solar Switch and all DC connectors and only then eliminate any errors reversed pole or defective string The display is showing the error message 40 64 or 82 Follow the instructions on the display see Section 11 2 Error messages page 74 6 Follow the same procedure to connect all further strings It is no longer necessary to wait 60 seconds 7 Ensure that all DC connectors are securely in place 1 Number of Strings Sunny Tripower 8000TL 1000TL 12000TL The Sunny Tripower 8000TL 10000TL 12000 have only 4 strings at input Installation Manual 5 8 17 31 43 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar T
84. on 7 Commissioning page 58 52 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6 6 Communication 6 6 1 Bluetooth Communication via Bluetooth with a communication product is activated by default Networking with other inverters via Bluetooth is deactivated by default The following setting options are possible via a rotary switch Switch position Setting NetID 0 Off 1 Communication via Bluetooth with communication product possible no networking with other inverters default setting 2 F Networking with other inverters In order to restrict communication via Bluetooth between the inverters of your plant and those of neighbouring plants you can assign an individual NetID to the inverters of your plant switch position 2 However this is only necessary if neighbouring plants are situated within a radius of 500 m So that all inverters in your plant are detected by your communication product all inverters must have the same i Plant password for user and installer If you are using Bluetooth communication you can protect the inverter with a plant password for the user and a plant password for the installer All inverters are delivered with the same default plant password To protect the plant from unauthorized access you must change plant passwords using a communication product If you are not using Bluetooth communication deactivate it T
85. ontrol Grid monitoring SMA Grid Guard 4 Maximum permissible fuse protection 50 0A Earth fault monitoring Insulation monitoring Riso gt 687 5 All pole sensitive residual current monitoring unit available String failure detection available General Data Width x height x depth with 665 mm x 690 mm x 265 mm Electronic Solar Switch Weight 59 kg Length x width x height of packaging 780 mm x 380 mm x 790 mm Transport weight 65 kg Climatic class as per IEC 60721 2 1 AKAH Operating temperature range 25 C 60 C Maximum permissible value for relative humidity 100 non condensing Maximum operating altitude above MSL 3 000 m Power loss in night operation lt 1W Topology transformerless Cooling concept OptiCool temperature controlled fan Fan connection designed for safe disconnection according to DIN EN 50178 1998 04 Degree of protection according to IEC 60529 IP65 Protection class according to IEC 62103 Installation Manual 5 8 17 31 97 14 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG Country standards as per 07 2012 VDE AR N4105 VDE 0126 1 1 54777 C10 11 PPDS GBT19939 2005 UTE C15 712 1 PPC NRS 97 2 1 EN50438 RD661 2007 IEC 61727 G59 2 0 21 RD1699 2011 514777 VDE AR N 4105 valid from Firmware Version 2 31 Setting in accordance with VDE ARN 4105
86. p to at least 1 000 V 2 Measure the voltages between the positive pole of each string and the earth potential 3 Measurethe voltages between the negative pole of each string and the earth potential 4 Measure the voltages between the positive and negative poles of each string Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 85 12 Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG An earth fault is present if the measured voltages are stable and the sum of the voltages of the positive pole against earth potential and the negative pole against earth potential of a string is approximately equal to the voltage between the positive and negative poles Result Measure M You have detected an earth fault installer of the PV array must remedy the earth fault in the affected string You can determine the location of the earth fault as described below Do not reconnect the faulty string Restart the inverter see Section 7 Commissioning page 58 You have not detected any earth fault It is likely that one of the thermally monitored varistors is defective e Check varistors see Section 12 3 Checking the Function of the Varistors page 87 Location of the Earth Fault The approximate location of the earth fault can be calculated from the ratio of the voltages measured between plus and earth potential and minus and earth potential Example V 200 V V 300 V gt
87. perature over 10 the opencircuit voltage of the PV modules should not exceed 90 of the maximum input voltage of the inverter If this is not the case review the plant design and the PV module circuitry Otherwise the maximum inverter input voltage may be exceeded at low ambient temperatures Check strings for earth faults see Section 12 2 Checking the PV Array for Earth Faults page 85 Check the Electronic Solar Switch for wear as described in Section 10 3 Providing it is in perfect condition plug the Electronic Solar Switch in right up to the stop The Electronic Solar Switch must be aligned parallel to and flush with the enclosure Only plug the Electronic Solar Switch during installation when the enclosure lid is open This is necessary in order to activate the protective function of the integrated electronic string fuse S t NOTICE Risk of fire in the PV array due to non recognition of reverse currents The integrated electronic string fuse monitors the PV array and protects it against dangerous reverse currents In order to activate the electronic string fuse you must observe the following during connection of the strings If more than 2 strings are connected to the inverter ALWAYS connect the first string to input B If no string is connected at input B the string fuse will not be active Each string must be clearly assigned to the correct string input Do not cross wire or bundle the strin
88. product complies with the requirements of products the German Institute for Quality Assurance Solar and Certification 4 Certified safety The product is VDE tested and complies with D E the requirements of the German Equipment and Product Safety Act Qs CTick The product complies with the requirements of the applicable Australian EMC standards 1 v Korean mark of conformity The product complies with the requirements of the applicable Korean directives Installation Manual 5 8 17 31 13 3 Product Description SMA Solar Technology AG 3 Product Description The Sunny Tripower is a multi string inverter which converts the direct current of a PV array into alternating current To do this the Sunny Tripower is equipped with two separate MPP trackers which be connected to the different PV modules The inverter performs three phase feed in of electricity into the electricity grid Cooling is effected via the OptiCool active cooling system In addition Sunny Tripower is equipped with the features described below 3 1 Bluetooth The inverter is equipped with a serial Bluetooth interface and can communicate with special SMA communication products and other inverters for information on supported products see www SMA Solar com If you would like to communicate via Bluetooth you can protect the inverter with one plant password for the user and one plan
89. rane you can attach 2 ring bolts to the top of the inverter see A M10 diameter 10 mm To do this remove the filler plugs and screw in the ring bolts as far as they will go Remove the ring bolts after transport and re attach the filler plugs Release all 6 captive screws of the lower enclosure lid 6 To remove the lower enclosure lid lift it from the 24 bottom STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 SMA Solar Technology AG Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Mounting 7 Screw supplied eye bolt into the hole provided in order to secure the enclosure from being dislodged The eye bolt only needs to be fastened hand tight 8 In order to secure the enclosure on the rear panel fasten it at the bottom with the two M5x10 cheese head screws supplied torque max 3 5 Nm 9 Check to ensure that the inverter is securely in place The inverter is now securely mounted to the wall If the inverter is not to be connected immediately re attach the lower enclosure lid Dock the lower enclosure lid at an angle and attach The captive screws must protrude Pre fasten all six screws and then tighten them in the sequence shown on the right torque 2 0 Nm Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 25 5 Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG Optional Anti Theft Protection To protect the inverter from theft yo
90. rents PV modules with large capacities relative to earth such as thin film PV modules with cells on a metal substrate may only be used if their coupling capacity does not exceed 2 55 pF During feed in operation a leakage current flows from the cells to earth the size of which depends on the manner in which the PV modules are installed e g foil on metal roof and on the weather rain snow This normal leakage current must not exceed 90 mA as otherwise the inverter would automatically disconnect from the electricity grid as a protective measure For further information on this subject see the Technical Information Capacitive Leakage Currents at www SMA de en Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 9 2 Safety SMA Solar Technology AG When designing the PV plant ensure that the permitted operating range of all components is complied with at all times The free design program Sunny Design version 2 0 or higher see www SMA de en SunnyDesign will assist you in this The manufacturer of the PV modules must have approved the PV modules for use with the Sunny Tripower You must also ensure that all measures recommended by the module manufacturer for the long term maintenance of the module properties are taken see also Technical Information Module Technology at www SMA de en Do not use the Sunny Tripower for purposes other than those described here Alternative uses modifications to the Sunny Tripower or the installation of compone
91. s 20 minutes to discharge Wait 20 minutes before you open the upper enclosure lid or the DC lid 1 Dismantle the inverter see Section 13 1 Dismantling the Inverter page 92 2 Release all the screws on the upper enclosure lid and remove it by pulling it towards you 3 Dothe same with the transport lid of the replacement device 4 Prescrew the transport lid of the replacement device with the 6 enclosure lid screws and corresponding conical spring washers to your original inverter and then screw down tight in the sequence shown on the right torque 6 0 Nm The toothing of the conical spring washers must point towards the enclosure lid This ensures proper earthing of the enclosure lid The scope of delivery of the inverter includes a spare screw and conical spring washer 5 Screw the lower enclosure lid down tight The original inverter is now ready for return shipment to SMA Solar Technology 6 Now mountthe upper enclosure lid from the original inverter onto the replacement device in the same manner 7 Mountthe replacement device see Section 5 3 Mounting the Inverter with Rear Panel page 22 and connect it see Section 6 Electrical Connection page 27 Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 93 SMA Solar Technology AG 13 Decommissioning 13 3 Packing the Inverter f the original packaging is available the inverter should be packed in its original packaging and secured with ten
92. safety precautions and general information appear in this document A DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE NOTICE indicates a situation which if not avoided could result in property damage i Information An Information block provides valuable hints for the efficient installation and operation of your product This symbol indicates the result of an action 8 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety 2 Safety 2 1 Intended Use The Sunny Tripower is a PV inverter which converts the direct current of a PV array into alternating current and feeds this into the electricity grid Principle of a PV plant with the Sunny Tripower Sunny Tripower PV Modules Distribution Public grid 1 String connections Sunny Tripower 8000TL 10000TL and 12000TL The Sunny Tripower 8000TL 10000TL and 12000TL only have 4 string connections at input A The Sunny Tripower may only be operated with PV arrays PV modules and cabling of protection class II Do not connect any energy sources other than PV modules to the Sunny Tripower 1 Capacitive leakage cur
93. ses A WARNING Risk of electric arc if the DC connectors are pulled out while the Sunny Tripower is beeping The integrated electronic string fuse monitors the PV array In case of incorrect installation e g reverse polarity or a faulty string the electronic string fuse shortcircuits the PV array and the Sunny Tripower starts to beep Do NOT pull the DC connector out as this could trip an electric arc Do NOT pull out the Electronic Solar Switch as otherwise the entire reverse current will flow through the defective string which could result in a fire e Further procedure see Section 12 1 Sunny Tripower is Beeping page 84 NOTICE Destruction of the inverter due to overvoltage If the voltage of the PV modules exceeds the maximum input voltage of the inverter it could be destroyed by overvoltage This will void all warranty claims Do not connect any strings to the inverter which have an open circuit voltage greater than the maximum input voltage of the inverter e Check the plant design NOTICE Excessive voltages can destroy the multimeter e Only use multimeters with a DC input voltage range up to at least 1 000 V 40 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection Check the connection cables of the PV modules for correct polarity and make sure that the maximum input voltage of the inverter is not exceeded At an ambient tem
94. sion straps original packaging is not available use a cardboard box suitable for the weight and size of the inverter 13 4 Storing the Inverter Store the inverter in a dry place where the ambient temperature is always between 25 C and 60 C 13 5 Disposing of the Inverter At the end of its service life dispose of the inverter according to the current locally applicable disposal regulations for electronic waste Alternatively send it back to SMA Solar Technology AG with shipping paid by sender and labelled ZUR ENTSORGUNG FOR DISPOSAL contact see page 126 94 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 14 Technical Data 14 1 Sunny Tripower 8000TL 14 Technical Data DC Input Maximum DC power at cos o 1 8 200 W Maximum input voltage 1 000 V MPP voltage range 320 V 800 V Rated input voltage 600 V Minimum input voltage 150 V Initial input voltage 188V Maximum input current input A 220A Maximum input current input B 11 0A Maximum input current per string input A 33 0A Maximum input current per string input B 12 5 A Number of independent MPP inputs 2 Strings per input input 4 Strings per MPP input input B 1 The maximum open circuit voltage which can occur at a cell temperature To be observed in the event of short circuit of the electronic string fuse Installation Manual 10 m
95. t Spanish yes Spain 4 MVtgbDirective int not assigned yes Czech Republic C 0 Customer English no flexible C 1 Customer German no flexible C 12 Customer French no flexible C 3 Customer Spanish no flexible C 4 Customer Italian no flexible 5 Customer not assigned no flexible C 6 Customer not assigned no flexible D 0 Off Grid60 English no flexible D 1 Off Grid60 German no flexible D 2 OffGrid60 French no flexible D 3 Off Grid60 Spanish no flexible D 4 OffGrid60 Italian no flexible Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 49 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG B Country data set Display language Grid Guard Country protection D 5 OffGrid60 not assigned no flexible D 6 OffGrid60 not assigned no flexible E 0 Off Grid50 English no flexible E 1 Off Grid50 German no flexible E 2 OffGrid50 French no flexible E 3 OffGrid50 Spanish no flexible E 4 OffGrid50 Italian no flexible E 5 OffGrid50 not assigned no flexible E 6 OffGrid50 not assigned no flexible F O SD Card SD Card no flexible a Configurable from Firmware Version 2 31 Setting in accordance with VDE ARN 4105 Germany for PV plants lt 3 68 kVA b Configurable from Firmware Version 2 31 Setting in accordance with VDE ARN 4105 Germany for PV plants gt 3 68 kVA and lt 13 8 kVA c Configurable from Firmware Version 2 31 Setting in accordance with V
96. t password for the installer All inverters are delivered with a standard plant password for the user 0000 and a standard plant password for the installer 1111 To protect the plant from unauthorized access you must change the plant passwords using Sunny Explorer for information on changing the plant password refer to the Sunny Explorer help If you do not want to communicate via Bluetooth deactivate Bluetooth communication see Section 6 6 1 Bluetooth page 53 3 2 Communication Interface The inverter can optionally be fitted with an extra communication interface e g RS485 This communication interface enables the inverter to communicate with special SMA communication products or other inverters for information on supported products see www SMA Solar com The interface can either be retrofitted or installed at the factory according to a specific order You can only set the operating parameters of the inverter via SMA communication products You can set the country data set of the inverter via the two rotary switches in the inverter only prior to commissioning or within the first ten operating hours Depending on the type of communication RS485 or Bluetooth or Speedwire the parameters and messages are displayed differently in the communication products Example How the country data set parameter is displayed e For communication with RS485 parameter CntrySet If you are using Bluetooth or Speedwire parameter Set co
97. t www SMA de en in the category Technical Description of the respective inverter A B Country data set Display language Grid Guard Country protection O O default settings default settings dependent on dependent on parameter set parameter set 0 1 retained English dependenton dependent on parameter set parameter set 0 2 retained German dependenton dependent on parameter set parameter set 0 3 retained French dependenton dependent on parameter set parameter set O 4 retained Spanish dependenton dependent on parameter set parameter set 0 5 retained Italian dependenton dependent on parameter set parameter set 0 6 retained not assigned dependenton dependent on parameter set parameter set Installation Manual 5 8 17 31 47 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG A B Country data set Display language Grid Guard Country protection O 7 retained not assigned dependent on dependent on parameter set parameter set 2 VDE AR N4105 German yes Germany 4 VDE AR N4105 MP German yes Germany 6 VDE AR N4105 HP German yes Germany 1 0 VDEO126 1 1 German yes Germany Switzerland 1 8 VDEO126 1 1 French yes Switzerland France 1 9 WDEO126 1 1 UTE French yes France 2 0 VDEOI26 1 1 Italian yes Switzerland
98. thus safeguards both the PV plant and the Sunny Tripower An advantage of this method is that conventional fuses at the DC inputs are not necessary The electronic solution is entirely maintenance free and does not require any dimensioning In order to make optimum use of this function particular care must be taken during commissioning see Section 6 4 Connecting the PV Array DC page 34 The Sunny Tripower signals dangerous conditions by beeping and issuing warnings in the display or external communication see Section 12 1 Sunny Tripower is Beeping page 84 If electrical installation takes place under conditions of insufficient irradiation PV voltage less than 188 V the Sunny Tripower will not have power supply which means that the protective functions described above will not be active during installation 3 8 Grid Management The inverter is equipped with grid management functions Depending on the requirements of the network operator you can activate and configure the functions e g provision of reactive power active power limitation via operating parameters for information on the functions and operating parameters see the Technical Description Measured Values and Parameters at www SMA Solar com Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 17 4 Unpacking SMA Solar Technology AG 4 Unpacking 4 1 Scope of Delivery Check the delivery for completeness and for any visible external damage Contact your specialist dealer if
99. tiple inverters are mounted in areas with high ambient temperatures allow more than the recommended clearances between the inverters and ensure an adequate fresh air supply This will prevent the inverter from reducing its power as a result of high temperatures details on temperature derating can be found in the Technical Information Temperature Derating at www SMA de en 5 3 Mounting the Inverter with Rear Panel 1 22 Use the rear panel as a drilling template and mark the positions of drill holes STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual 5 Mounting uw SMA Solar Technology AG 637 6 i i i T E 20 mm 7x T co SN L i S E E 9 3 203 2 mm 8 in 1 203 2 mm 8 in E O n DAMS RS E ive 260 J 260 mm 2S8 la D Display O O O 647 7 mm 2 Mount the rear panel To do this use one upper hole on the right and one on the left plus the hole in the middle Installation Manual 5 8 17 31 23 5 Mounting Hook the inverter into the rear panel ensuring that the inverter enclosure is positioned flush against the rear panel Fortwo people to transport the inverter hold the inverter by the recessed grips at the bottom and the top edge of the enclosure lid Fortransport by c
100. to life due to high voltages in the inverter Death from electric shock There is residual voltage in the inverter The inverter takes 20 minutes to discharge Wait 20 minutes before you open the upper enclosure lid or the DC lid 2 Unscrew the captive screws of the DC lid on the left hand side of the connection area 3 Lift the DC lid up from bottom to remove it 4 Plug all surge arresters into the slots provided until they snap into place with the side latches Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 55 6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG 5 Dock the DC lid at an angle and attach The 56 The surge arrester marked PE 500 must be inserted in the bottom slot If surge arresters are only required for input A the two surge arresters must be mounted on the two upper slots Ifinput B is also to be protected surge arresters must be plugged into all slots A green strip in the window indicates that the surge arrester is fully functional A red strip in the window indicates that the surge arrester is faulty In this case a warning also appears in the display with the event number 83 captive screws must protrude STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6 Prescrew all 4 screws of the DC lid and then tighten them torque 3 5 The surge arresters are now installed and the inverter can be re commission
101. to the right and dislodge it from the retainer Carefully remove the fan guard 4 Clean the fan guard with a soft brush a paint brush cloth or compressed oir Cleaning the Fans 5 Press the latches in towards the centre 6 Remove the fan by pulling it slowly and carefully downwards 7 Release and remove the plug The fan cables are long enough to let you lift the fan out sufficiently to disconnect the plugs inside the inverter 8 Remove the fan and clean it with a soft brush a paint brush or a cloth and water Installation Manual STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 69 10 Maintenance and Cleaning SMA Solar Technology AG NOTICE Damage to the fan through use of compressed air Do not use compressed air to clean the fan This could damage it 9 After cleaning reassemble everything in reverse order 10 Check that the fan is functional see Section 10 2 4 Checking the Fans page 71 10 2 3 Cleaning the Fan on the Left hand Side of the Inverter Enclosure l Disconnectthe inverter see Section 9 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources page 63 2 Turnthe rotary fastener of the ventilation grid in the direction of the arrow until the notch is in a vertical position 3 Remove the ventilation grid 4 Wait for the fan to stop rotating 5 Press the latches in towards the centre 6 Remove the fan by pulling it slowly and carefully out sideways 70 STP8 1
102. tries falling within the scope of validity of the IEC standard 62109 the following requirements are applicable Installation of protective conductor at the AC terminal with a conductor cross section of at least 10 mm Cu or e Installation of a second protective conductor at the earth terminal with the same cross section as the original protective conductor at the AC terminal see Section 6 3 3 Connecting the Second Protective Conductor page 33 You must always observe the applicable regulations in the country of installation Load disconnection unit You must install a separate miniature circuit breaker for each inverter in order to ensure that the inverter can be securely disconnected under load You should use a 3 pole miniature circuit breaker If you are using a 1 pole miniature circuit breaker a residual voltage from the inverter may be present on the relevant cable after disconnection maximum permissible fuse protection see Section 14 Technical Data page 95 A DANGER Danger to life due to fire When more than 1 inverter is connected in parallel to the same miniature circuitbreaker the protective function of the miniature circuitbreaker is no longer guaranteed This could result in a cable fire or destruction of the inverter e Never connect several inverters to a single miniature circuit breaker Observe the maximum permissible fuse protection of the inverter when selecting the miniature circuit breaker
103. u can secure it to the rear panel with a padlock The padlock must meet the following requirements AG Size A 6 8 mm diameter TC EN B 23 mm 29 mm c C 23 mm 28 mm D 39 50 mm D E 13 mm 18 mm Stainless 2 y e Hardened shackle A m v e Protected lock cylinder i Storage of the key Keep the key in a safe place in case it is needed for service purposes 1 Putthe shackle of the padlock through the eye of the previously mounted eye bolt and close the padlock The inverter is now protected against theft 26 STP8 17TLIA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 6 Electrical Connection 6 Electrical Connection 6 1 Safety NOTICE Electrostatic discharge can damage the inverter Internal components of the inverter can be irreparably damaged by electrostatic discharge Earth yourself before touching any components 6 2 Overview of the Connection Area M Bib L2L3N PE Object Description A DC lid slots for surge arresters and varistors are located here B Plug for connecting the multifunction relay Plug for connecting the RS485 communication module optional D Terminal for grid connection E Jumper for setting the language t
104. untry standard 14 STP8 17TL IA en 3 1 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 3 Product Description 3 3 Multi Function Interface The inverter is equipped with a slot for multifunction interfaces This slot is designed to connect a simple multi function relay or an SMA Power Control Module The interface can either be retrofitted or installed at the factory according to a specific order Multi function relay You can configure the multifunction relay for various operating modes The multi function relay is used for example to switch fault indicators on or off for information on installation and configuration see installation manual of the multi function relay 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 installation manual of the SMA Power Control Module 3 4 SMA OptiTrac Global Peak SMA OptiTrac Global Peak is a more advanced form of the MPP tracking tool SMA OptiTrac MPP tracking is a feature that determines the highest usable power in the PV plant at any given time The power generated by the PV array depends on the level of solar irradiation and the temperature of the PV modules As a result the optimum operating point for maximum power MPP changes constantly throughout the day SMA OptiTrac ensures that the operating point of the inverter a
105. ust remedy any earth faults before the affected string is reconnected Installation Manual 5 8 17 31 77 11 Messages SMA Solar Technology AG Event no Display message and cause Corrective measures 3801 lt DC overcurrent gt If this event occurs frequently 3802 lt Check generator gt Checkthe design and the circuitry of On the DC side of the inverter an the PV array overcurrent has been detected and the inverter has briefly interrupted feed in 3901 lt Waiting for DC start conditions gt Wait until irradiation is higher 3902 lt Start cond not met gt If necessary increase the voltage The input power or input voltage of the PV limit for the start of feed in if the event modules is insufficient for feeding into the occurs frequently in the morning electricity grid parameter setting via communication If this event recurs at medium irradiation levels check the PV plant design and the correct circuitry of the PV array 4001 lt String X defect gt Disconnect the inverter after dark lt Do not disconn ESS gt see Section 9 Disconnecting the The X stands for the affected string There Inverter from Voltage Sources are either reverse currents in the string or page 63 the string polarity is reversed Further Checkthe design and the circuitry of strings may also be affected The PV array the PV array see Section 6 4 1 is short circuited Co
106. ust not exceed the maximum input voltage STP8 17TLIA en 31 95 14 Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG AC Output Rated power at 230 V 50 Hz 8 000W Maximum apparent AC power 8 000 VA Rated grid voltage 3 N PE 230 V 400 V AC voltage range 160 280 Nominal current at 230 V 11 6A Maximum output current 16 0A Maximum short circuit current 0 05 kA Total harmonic factor of output current at lt 3 lt 2 and AC power gt 0 5 of nominal AC power Maximum residual output current 96 mA Rated power frequency 50 Hz AC power frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Operating range at AC power frequency 50 Hz 44 Hz 55 Hz Operating range at AC power frequency 60 Hz 54 Hz 65 Hz Displacement power factor adjustable 0 82 er xcited OS uriderexcited Feed in phases 3 Connection phases 3 Overvoltage category as per IEC 60664 1 Depending on country setting 96 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG Protective Devices 14 Technical Data DC reverse polarity protection Shortcircuit diode electronic string fuse Protection against module reverse currents Electronic string fuse Input side disconnection device Electronic Solar Switch SUNCLIX DC connector DC overvoltage protection Thermally monitored varistors optional surge arrester type Il AC short circuit current capability Current c
107. y skilled persons only Risk of burns from hot surfaces The product can get hot during operation Avoid contact during operation Allow the product to cool down sufficiently before carrying out any work Wear personal protective equipment such as safety gloves Observe the documentation Observe all documentation that is supplied with the product Danger Observe the connection requirements for the second protective conductor see Section 6 3 3 Connecting the Second Protective Conductor page 33 Without transformer The product does not have a transformer DC DC Direct current AC AC Three phase alternating current with neutral 3aN U conductor Degree of protection The product is protected against dust intrusion and water jets from any angle e Outdoor The product is suitable for outdoor installation WEEE designation Do not dispose of the product together with the household waste but only accordance with the locally applicable regulations for disposal of electronic waste CE marking The product complies with the requirements of the applicable EC directives Device class ID The product is equipped with a wireless component and complies with device class 2 12 STP8 17TLIA en 31 Installation Manual SMA Solar Technology AG 2 Safety 2 Symbol Description Explanation RAL quality mark for solar The

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