SMA SUNNY BOY 7700TL-US User Manual

SB3-5TLUS22-BA-en-14 | Version 1.4
CA
US
PV Inverter
SUNNY BOY
3000TL-US / 3800TL-US / 4000TL-US /
5000TL-US / 6000TL-US / 7000TL-US / 7700TL-US
User Manual

SMA SUNNY BOY 7700TL-US Specifications

General

Brand	SMA
Model	SUNNY BOY 7700TL-US
Category	Inverter
Language	English

Summary

Legal Provisions

Document Disclaimer

States copyright, reproduction, liability, and trademark information.

Safety Instructions

Warning Symbols Overview

Explains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE symbols used in the manual.

Product Warnings

Product Marking Symbols

Explains symbols on the product for voltage, heat, arc hazards, fire risk, and observation.

General Safety Guidelines

Installation Code Compliance

Mandates adherence to local and national electrical codes for all installations.

Document Information

Document Symbols

Defines symbols used for hazards, information, requirements, and results.

Document Nomenclature

Specifies "Sunny Boy" refers to the inverter product within this manual.

Document Information Continued

Document Abbreviations

Lists abbreviations like AC, DC, and LED with their full meanings.

Safety and Intended Use

Intended Use of Sunny Boy

Describes the Sunny Boy inverter's function and suitability for indoor/outdoor use.

Safety Precautions

Hazard Warnings

Details DANGER (shock), CAUTION (burns), and NOTICE (damage) for safe operation.

Product Overview

Sunny Boy Description

Explains the Sunny Boy inverter converts DC power from PV arrays to AC power for the grid.

Product Details

Inverter Symbols and Display

Explains symbols for inverter status (LEDs) and the inverter's display interface.

Product Interface and Symbols

Display Operation and Symbols

Details display items, operation via tapping, and symbols for faults and connections.

Product Component Symbols

System Component Symbols

Explains symbols for PV array, inverter, grid relay, and power distribution grid.

Identification Labels

Sunny Boy Type Label

Describes the inverter's type label, its location, and identification details.

Identification Labels Continued

DC Disconnect Type Label

Details the type label for the DC Disconnect, its layout, and information.

Labels and Communication

Type Label Symbols and Communication Interface

Explains symbols on labels and the inverter's communication interface options.

Product Features

Secure Power Supply, Fan Kit, and AFCI

Covers SPS, fan retrofit kit, and the Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) system.

LED Indicators

LED Status Meanings

Explains the meaning of Green, Red, and Blue LEDs for operation, errors, and communication.

Secure Power Operation

Secure Power Operation Procedure

Details steps for using the secure power socket-outlet during grid failures.

Error Message Handling

"Electr. arc detected" Procedure

Explains handling the "Electr. arc detected" message and grid re-availability.

Error Message and Status Resolution

Resetting Operation Inhibition

Describes how to reset operation inhibition via parameters or AFCI settings.

Status Indicator Troubleshooting

Addresses LED flashing/lit states and their troubleshooting steps.

Cleaning the Inverter

Inverter Cleaning Procedure

Provides instructions on how to clean the inverter safely using water and a cloth.

Glossary

Key Term Definitions

Defines "Energy" and "Power" in the context of the inverter.

Compliance Information

FCC and IC Compliance

Details FCC and Canadian IC compliance requirements and user cautions.

Customer Support

Contact and Information Needed

Lists required information for support and provides SMA contact details.