SMA SUNNY ISLAND 6.0H - Battery Replacement Procedure

10 Cleaning and Maintenance SMA Solar Technology AG
78 SI60H-80H-BE-en-20 Operating Manual
Procedure:
1. Stop the system and switch off the Sunny Island (see Section6, page32).
2. Open the load-break switch of the BatFuse and secure against reconnection.
3. Remove the battery to be replaced (see battery manufacturer's instructions).
4. Mount and connect the new battery (see manuals of the battery manufacturer). The battery must comply with the
technical requirements of the Sunny Island (refer to the Sunny Island installation manual for technical data of the DC
terminal).
5. Quickly connect the load-break switch of the BatFuse and close the BatFuse (see the installation manual of the
BatFuse).
6. Switch the Sunny Island on (see Section4.1, page17).
7. If the Sunny Remote Control displays <Init System> , press and hold the button until the Sunny Remote Control
displays the QCG.
8. Select the menu New Battery and press the button.
9. Confirm with Y.
10. Select the parameter BatTyp, set the battery type as follows and confirm with Y.
11. Make the following settings for lead-acid batteries.
• Select the parameter BatVtgLst, set the battery voltage and confirm with Y.
• Select the parameter BatCpyNom, set the C10 capacity of the battery (see the installation manual of the
Sunny Island on how to calculate the battery capacity) and confirm the battery capacity with Y.
12. Make the following settings for lithium-ion batteries.
• Select the parameter BatCpyNom, set the C10 capacity of the battery (see the installation manual of the
Sunny Island on how to calculate the battery capacity) and confirm the battery capacity with Y.
13. Select the last page and confirm the question Setup New Battery with Y.
Value Explanation
VRLA Lead-acid battery with immobilized electrolyte in AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat Separator) or gel
FLA Lead-acid battery with liquid electrolyte
LiIon_Ext-BMS Lithium-ion battery