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SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 | IMEN-SB25_30 | Version 5.0ENPV InverterSUNNY BOY 2500/3000Installation Manual

Safety SMA Solar Technology AG10 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual2.2 Safety PrecautionsDANGER!Danger to life due to high voltages in the inver

SMA Solar Technology AG SafetyInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 11PV array earthingComply with local regulations when earthing the modules and

Safety SMA Solar Technology AG12 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual2.3 Explanation of SymbolsThis section gives an explanation of all the symbol

SMA Solar Technology AG SafetyInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 132.3.2 Symbols on the Type LabelSymbol ExplanationBeware of hazardous voltage.

Unpacking SMA Solar Technology AG14 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual3 Unpacking3.1 Scope of DeliveryCheck the delivery for completeness and fo

SMA Solar Technology AG UnpackingInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 153.2 Identifying the InverterYou can identify the inverter using the type l

Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG16 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual4 Mounting4.1 Safety4.2 Selecting the Mounting LocationConsider the followi

SMA Solar Technology AG MountingInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 17• The connection area must point downward.• Never mount the device with a f

Mounting SMA Solar Technology AG18 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual4.3 Mounting the Inverter with the Wall Mounting Bracket1. Use the wall mou

SMA Solar Technology AG MountingInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 193. Mount the inverter with its upper anchorage bracket on the wall mounting

Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG20 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual5 Electrical Connection5.1 Overview of the Connection Area5.1.

SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical ConnectionInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 215.1.2 Interior ViewThe following figure shows the various comp

Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG22 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual5.2 Connection to the Power Distribution Mains (AC)5.2.1 Condi

SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical ConnectionInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 23Load Disconnection UnitYou must install a separate miniature c

Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG24 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual5.2.2 Connecting the Inverter to the Power Distribution Mains

SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical ConnectionInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 258. Insert the protective conductor PE (green-yellow) into the

Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG26 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual12. Make sure the insulated conductors are securely connected.

SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical ConnectionInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 2716. Insert the AC connection socket into the AC jack on the in

Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG28 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation ManualProcedure1. Align washer, terminal lug with protective conduct

SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical ConnectionInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 295.4 PV Array Connection (DC)5.4.1 Conditions for the DC Connec

SMA Solar Technology AG Table of ContentsInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 3Table of Contents1 Information on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . .

Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG30 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual5.4.2 Assembling the DC ConnectorsFor connection to the invert

SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical ConnectionInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 314. Push the cable gland toward the thread and fasten to a torq

Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG32 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual5.4.3 Opening the DC Connector1. Unscrew the cable gland.2. To

SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical ConnectionInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 335.4.4 Connecting the PV Array (DC)1. Disconnect the miniature

Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG34 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual5. Check the strings for ground faults as described in Section

SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical ConnectionInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 357. In order to seal the inverter, all the DC inputs that are n

Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG36 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual9. If an Electronic Solar Switch is installed, check the Elect

SMA Solar Technology AG Electrical ConnectionInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 375.6 Setting the Mains and Country ParametersA detailed descrip

Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG38 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual6 Commissioning6.1 Commissioning the Inverter1. Check the following re

SMA Solar Technology AG CommissioningInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 396.2 Display Messages during the Startup Phase• After commissioning, th

Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG4 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual5.3 Setting the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG40 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual6.3 Self-test in Accordance with DK 5940, Ed. 2.2 (Applies to Italy On

SMA Solar Technology AG CommissioningInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 41Overvoltage TestThe inverter begins with the overvoltage test. During

Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG42 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation ManualUndervoltage TestAfter the overvoltage test, the inverter performs the

SMA Solar Technology AG CommissioningInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 43Maximum FrequencyIn a third step, the inverter tests the maximum frequ

Commissioning SMA Solar Technology AG44 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation ManualMinimum FrequencyIn the last step, the inverter tests the minimum freq

SMA Solar Technology AG Opening and ClosingInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 457 Opening and Closing7.1 Safety7.2 Opening the Inverter1. Discon

Opening and Closing SMA Solar Technology AG46 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual5. Unlock and disconnect all DC connectors. To do this, insert t

SMA Solar Technology AG Opening and ClosingInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 478. Ensure that no voltage is present at the DC plugs on the inve

Opening and Closing SMA Solar Technology AG48 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual7.3 Closing the Inverter1. Establish the protective conductor (P

SMA Solar Technology AG Opening and ClosingInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 497. If an Electronic Solar Switch is installed, check the Electro

SMA Solar Technology AG Table of ContentsInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 59.3 Red LED is Permanently Lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance and Cleaning SMA Solar Technology AG50 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual8 Maintenance and CleaningImpurities such as dust or airbor

SMA Solar Technology AG Maintenance and CleaningInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 51☑ The metal tongues in the Electronic Solar Switch have a b

Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG52 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual9 TroubleshootingIf the inverter displays other blink codes or error

SMA Solar Technology AG TroubleshootingInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 539.2 Error MessagesWhen a fault occurs, the inverter generates a mess

Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG54 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation ManualEEPROM Transition fault while data is being written or read from EEP

SMA Solar Technology AG TroubleshootingInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 55Earthfault The electrical insulation between the PV plant and earth

Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG56 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual9.3 Red LED is Permanently LitIf the red status display LED is perma

SMA Solar Technology AG TroubleshootingInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 579.3.1 Checking the PV Array for Earth Faults1. Disconnect the invert

Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG58 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation ManualLocation of the Earth FaultThe approximate position of the earth fau

SMA Solar Technology AG TroubleshootingInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 599.3.2 Checking the Function of the VaristorsVaristors are wear parts

Table of Contents SMA Solar Technology AG6 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual

Troubleshooting SMA Solar Technology AG60 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual3. Insert an insertion tool into the openings of the terminal contac

SMA Solar Technology AG DecommissioningInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 6110 Decommissioning10.1 Unmounting the Inverter1. Open the inverter a

Decommissioning SMA Solar Technology AG62 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual10.2 Packing the InverterIf possible, always pack the inverter in it

SMA Solar Technology AG Technical DataInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 6311 Technical Data11.1 Sunny Boy 2500DC Input* The maximum open-circui

Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG64 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation ManualProtective DevicesGeneral DataOvervoltage category according to IEC 6

SMA Solar Technology AG Technical DataInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 65* EN 50438: does not apply to all country standard deviations of EN 5

Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG66 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation ManualElectronic Solar Switch (Optional)TorqueGrounding SystemsEfficiencyEl

SMA Solar Technology AG Technical DataInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 6711.2 Sunny Boy 3000DC Input* The maximum open-circuit voltage which c

Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG68 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation ManualProtective DevicesGeneral DataOvervoltage category according to IEC 6

SMA Solar Technology AG Technical DataInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 69* EN 50438: does not apply to all country standard deviations of EN 5

SMA Solar Technology AG Information on this ManualInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 71 Information on this Manual1.1 ValidityThis manual descri

Technical Data SMA Solar Technology AG70 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation ManualElectronic Solar Switch (Optional)TorqueGrounding SystemsEfficiencyEl

SMA Solar Technology AG AccessoriesInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 7112 AccessoriesYou will find the corresponding accessories and spare part

Contact SMA Solar Technology AG72 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual13 ContactIf you have technical problems concerning our products, contact th

SMA Solar Technology AG Legal RestrictionsInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 75The information contained in this document is the property of SMA

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Information on this Manual SMA Solar Technology AG8 SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 Installation Manual1.4 Symbols UsedThe following types of safety precautions

SMA Solar Technology AG SafetyInstallation Manual SB25_30-IA-IEN115050 92 Safety2.1 Intended UseThe Sunny Boy is a PV inverter which converts the DC c