SMA 17000TL User Manual

STP8-17TL-BEN105020 | IMEN-STP10-17TL | Version 2.0 EN
PV Inverter
SUNNY TRIPOWER
User Manual
8000TL / 10000TL / 12000TL / 15000TL / 17000TL
Symbols on the Inverter
Operation Display.
An error has occurred. Please inform your installer immediately.
Bluetooth
®
. Bluetooth communication active.*
Symbols on the Type Label
Beware of dangerous electrical voltage.
The inverter operates at high voltages. All electrical work on the inverter must be
carried out by quali󹻭ed personnel only.
Beware of hot surface.
The inverter can become hot during operation. Avoid contact during operation.
Observe enclosed documentation.
The inverter must not be disposed of together with the household waste.
Further disposal information can be found in the enclosed installation guide.
CE mark. The inverter complies with the requirements of the applicable EC
guidelines.
RAL quality mark for solar products. The inverter complies with the requirements of
the German Institute for Quality Assurance and Labeling.
Certi󹻭ed safety. The inverter complies with the requirements of the Equipment and
Product Safety Act in Europe.
Australian mark of conformity
Korean mark of conformity
Direct Current (DC)
Alternating Current (AC)
The inverter is protected against penetration by dust particles and water jets from
any angle.
The inverter is transformerless.
* The Bluetooth
®
word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use
of these marks by SMA Solar Technology AG is under license.
Visual inspection
Check the inverter and the cables for visible external damage. Contact your installer if you 󹻭nd any
defects. Do not perform any repair work yourself.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Ask your installer to check for correct inverter operation at regular intervals.
AC
Abbreviation for "alternating current".
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a radio technology that allows the inverter and other communication devices to
communicate with each other. Bluetooth communication does not require visual contact between the
devices.
DC
Abbreviation for "direct current".
Electronic Solar Switch (ESS)
The Electronic Solar Switch is part of the inverter's DC disconnection unit. The Electronic Solar Switch
must be securely inserted into the bottom of the inverter and must
only be removed by quali󹻭ed personnel.
Energy
Energy is measured in Wh (watt hours), kWh (kilowatt hours) or MWh (megawatt hours). The energy
is the power calculated over time. If, for example, your inverter operates at a constant output of
3,000 W for half an hour and then at a constant output of 2,000 W for another half hour, it has fed
2,500 Wh of energy into the grid within that hour.
Power
Power is measured in W (watts), kW (kilowatts) or MW (megawatts). Power is a momentary value. It
displays the power your Sunny Boy is currently feeding into the grid.
PV
Abbreviation for photovoltaics.
VISUAL INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
GLOSSARY
If you have technical problems, 󹻭rst contact your installer. The following information is required in
order to provide you with the necessary assistance:
• Inverter device type
• Inverter serial number
• Type and number of PV modules connected
• Event number or display message of the inverter
• Optional equipment (e.g. communication devices)
SMA Solar Technology AG
Sonnenallee 1
34266 Niestetal, Germany
www.SMA.de
SMA Serviceline
Inverters: +49 561 9522 1499
Communication: +49 561 9522 2499
Fax: +49 561 9522 4699
E-Mail: Serviceline@SMA.de
CONTACT
Installer contact
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

SMA 17000TL Specifications

General

Max. input voltage	1000 V
Nominal AC power	17000 W
Number of MPP Trackers	2
Topology	Transformerless
Protection class	IP65
MPP voltage range	320 V - 800 V
Frequency Range	50 Hz / 60 Hz

Summary

Contact and Support Information

Explanation of Symbols

Inverter Display Symbols

Explains symbols on the inverter display, including operation, errors, and Bluetooth status.

Type Label Safety and Compliance

Details safety warnings (voltage, heat), disposal, and certifications (CE, RAL) found on the inverter's type label.

Electrical and Protection Symbols

Explains symbols for DC, AC, IP rating (dust/water protection), and transformerless design.

Visual Inspection, Maintenance, and Cleaning

Visual Inspection

Guidance on checking the inverter and cables for external damage and reporting defects to the installer.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Advice to consult the installer for checking correct inverter operation at regular intervals.

Glossary of Terms

AC

Abbreviation for 'alternating current'.

Bluetooth

Radio technology for inverter communication without visual contact.

DC

Abbreviation for 'direct current'.

Electronic Solar Switch (ESS)

Part of the DC disconnection unit, must be securely inserted by qualified personnel.

Energy

Measured in Wh, kWh, or MWh; represents power calculated over time.

Power

Measured in W, kW, or MW; a momentary value of current output.

PV

Abbreviation for photovoltaics.

Safety Precautions

Product Overview and Diagrams

Product Overview

Identifies key components of the inverter, including labels, enclosure, display, and switches.

Graphic Display Explanation

Details how the display updates values and how to interact with it for different information views.

System Overview Diagram

Illustrates system connections, including PV inputs, Bluetooth, and output phases with event indicators.

Diagram Explanation

Explains the graphical representation of inverter energy and power, including daily graphs and updates.

Power Display Fields

Describes the three fields on the display: Power, Day energy, and Total energy generated.

LED Indicators

Explains the meaning of different LED states (green, red, blue) for operation, errors, and network status.