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SMA SUNNY ISLAND 8.0H User Manual

SMA SUNNY ISLAND 8.0H
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SI80H-BE-BEN120810 | TBEN-SI80H | Version 1.0
EN
Off-grid Inverter
SUNNY ISLAND 8.0H/6.0H
SUNNY REMOTE CONTROL
Operating Manual

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SMA SUNNY ISLAND 8.0H Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelSunny Island 8.0H
AC Nominal Voltage230 V
DC Voltage Range40 - 60 V
Input Voltage Range40 - 60 V
Battery Voltage48 V
Weight45 kg
Operating Temperature Range-25 °C to +60 °C
Protection ClassI
Protection DegreeIP54
TopologyTransformerless
Rated Power8000 W
Max. Apparent AC Power8 kVA
Maximum AC Power8 kW
Nominal AC Frequency50 Hz / 60 Hz
Maximum Efficiency96 %

Summary

Off-grid Inverter

Information on this Document

Validity

Lists the device types for which this document is valid.

Target Group

Identifies the intended audience and required qualifications for operating the device.

Symbols

Explains the meaning of various symbols used throughout the document.

Typographies

Details the usage and examples of different text formatting styles.

Nomenclature

Defines how menus and parameters are presented in the document.

Abbreviations

Provides a list of abbreviations with their designations and explanations.

Safety

Intended Use

Describes the product's purpose and operational limitations to ensure safe usage.

Target Group Qualifications

Specifies the necessary qualifications for operators and skilled persons.

Safety Precautions

Lists critical safety instructions for electric shock, explosion, and crushing hazards.

Burn Hazards

Details risks associated with hot surfaces and short-circuit currents.

Product Description

Sunny Island 8.0H / 6.0H

Provides a general overview of the off-grid inverter and its function.

Type Label

Explains the information and layout of the device's type label.

Symbols on the Type Label

Details the meaning of symbols found on the inverter's type label.

Symbols

Explains various symbols related to device operation and safety.

Off-Grid Inverter Control Panel

Describes the components and functions of the inverter's control panel.

Grid LED

Explains the status indications of the Grid LED.

Battery LED

Explains the status indications of the Battery LED.

Sunny Remote Control

Describes the design and functionality of the Sunny Remote Control.

Service Interface SD Card

Details the function and data stored on the SD card.

Time-Controlled Operation

Explains the options available for timer-based operation of the inverter.

Operating the Off-Grid Inverter with Sunny Remote Control

Display Modes

Outlines the different display modes available on the Sunny Remote Control.

Standard Mode

Details the functionality and displays within the standard operating mode.

Display of Operating States

Explains the various operating states shown in standard mode.

Display Page during Operation

Describes the information displayed during normal inverter operation.

Energy Flow Diagram

Explains the energy flow diagram shown on the display.

Status of the Stand-Alone Grid

Details the indicators for the stand-alone grid status.

Status of the Off-Grid Inverter

Explains the status indicators for the off-grid inverter.

State of Charge of the Battery

Describes how the battery's state of charge is displayed.

Status of the External Energy Source

Explains the indicators for the external energy source status.

User Mode

Introduces the user mode for operating the off-grid system.

Display Pages for Operation

Explains the structure and content of display pages in user mode.

Display Pages

Details the layout and categories of display pages.

Setting Pages

Describes the layout and categories of setting pages in user mode.

Selecting Display Pages

Provides step-by-step instructions for navigating display pages.

Operating and Configuring the Off-Grid Inverter

Guides users through the process of operating and configuring the inverter.

Installer and Expert Mode

Introduces advanced modes for system configuration and diagnostics.

Switching to Installer Mode

Provides instructions and requirements for entering installer mode.

Switching to Expert Mode

Details the procedure for accessing expert mode from installer mode.

Menus in Installer and Expert Mode

Explains the menu structure within installer and expert modes.

Parameter Page in Installer and Expert Mode

Describes the layout of the parameter page in advanced modes.

Selecting Menus and Parameters

Guides users on how to navigate and select menus and parameters.

Setting the Parameters

Provides detailed steps for setting and confirming parameters.

Directly Accessing Parameters

Explains how to access parameters directly using a five-digit number.

Starting and Stopping the Off-Grid System

Switching On the Off-Grid Inverter

Outlines the requirements and steps to power on the off-grid inverter.

Starting the Off-Grid System

Describes the procedure for starting the entire off-grid system.

Stopping the Off-Grid System

Provides instructions on how to safely stop the off-grid system.

Switching the Off-Grid Inverters Off

Details the steps to completely power off the off-grid inverters.

Tripping the Emergency Disconnection of the Off-Grid System

Explains how to perform an emergency shutdown of the system.

Setting Time-Controlled Inverter Operation

Guides users on configuring scheduled start and stop times for the inverter.

Saving Data and Updating Firmware

Inserting the SD Card

Provides instructions on how to insert the SD card into the device.

Saving and Loading Parameters

Explains how to save and load device parameter sets.

Saving the Event History and Error History

Details the procedure for saving event and error logs to the SD card.

Updating the Firmware

Provides steps for updating the device's firmware.

Displaying the Status of the SD Card

Explains how to check the current status of the SD card.

Removing the SD Card

Outlines the safe procedure for removing the SD card.

Displaying the Content of the Files

Describes the types of files saved to the SD card.

Structure of the files

Explains the file structure and format of saved data.

Manually Controlling the Generator

Starting the Generator with Sunny Remote Control

Provides instructions for manually starting the generator via the remote control.

Stopping the Generator with Sunny Remote Control

Provides instructions for manually stopping the generator via the remote control.

Starting the Generator without Autostart Function

Details manual generator start procedures when autostart is disabled.

Stopping the Generator without Autostart Function

Details manual generator stop procedures when autostart is disabled.

Disconnecting the Off-Grid Inverter from Voltage Sources

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning the Enclosure of the Off-Grid Inverter

Instructions for cleaning the exterior of the off-grid inverter.

Cleaning the Sunny Remote Control

Guidance on cleaning the Sunny Remote Control unit.

Performing a Manual Equalisation Charge

Procedure for conducting a manual battery equalisation charge.

Checking the Function

Describes how to check the system's functionality and registered errors.

Checking the Connections

Safety instructions for checking electrical connections.

Checking and Maintaining the Battery

Details on how to check and maintain the battery system.

Cleaning the Fans

Instructions for cleaning the internal fans of the inverter.

Replacing the Battery

Step-by-step guide for replacing the battery.

Installation work on the battery

Specific steps for performing installation work on the battery.

Troubleshooting

What to Do if an Error Occurs

General guidance on handling errors, warnings, and events.

Display of Errors, Warnings and Events

Explains how errors, warnings, and events are displayed on the remote.

Error Levels

Defines the different error levels and their impact on the inverter.

Treatment of Pending Errors upon Activation

Describes how pending errors are handled during device activation.

Autostart

Explains the automatic restart function and its limitations.

Master-Slave Treatment

Details how master and slave units handle errors in a cluster.

Acknowledging a Generator Error

Procedure for acknowledging and clearing generator-related errors.

Acknowledging Level 3 and 4 Errors

Steps to acknowledge and clear severe error levels (3 and 4).

Changing Slave Addresses in a Cluster

Guides on reconfiguring slave addresses within a cluster.

Changing Slave Addresses with a Sunny Remote Control

Procedure for changing slave addresses using the remote control.

Changing the Slave Addresses Without a Sunny Remote Control

Procedure for changing slave addresses without the remote control.

Frequently Asked Questions

A collection of common questions and answers regarding the system.

Questions on the Off-Grid Inverter

FAQs specifically addressing issues with the off-grid inverter.

Questions on the Sunny Remote Control

FAQs related to the operation and display of the Sunny Remote Control.

Questions on the External Energy Source

FAQs concerning the connection and operation of external energy sources.

Questions on the Battery

FAQs related to battery performance, maintenance, and issues.

Questions on Cluster Systems and Multicluster Systems

FAQs addressing issues with cluster and multicluster configurations.

Charging the Battery after Automatic Shutdown

Procedure for charging the battery after an automatic system shutdown.

Charging the Battery

Detailed steps for charging the battery, likely related to emergency mode.

Interrupting emergency charge mode

Instructions on how to stop or interrupt the emergency charging process.

Disconnecting the Generator from Terminal AC1

Procedure for safely disconnecting the generator from the AC1 terminal.

Glossary

Absorption phase

Definition of the absorption phase in battery charging.

AC coupling

Definition of the connection between loads, generators, and storage in a stand-alone grid.

AGM battery

Definition of Absorbent Glass Mat separator batteries.

Anti-islanding

Definition of the process protecting against unintentional grid formation.

Battery

Definition of an electrochemical energy storage device.

Battery charge mode

Definition of the operating mode for controlled battery recharging.

Cluster

Definition of multiple off-grid inverters connected in parallel.

Constant voltage phase

Definition of a charging phase with constant voltage.

Equalisation charge

Definition of a charge process to equalize battery cell states.

Firmware

Definition of embedded software in electronic devices.

Generator

Definition of an electrical machine converting kinetic energy to electrical energy.

Off-grid inverter

Definition of a bidirectional converter for stand-alone grids.

Off-grid system

Definition of the entire system required for a stand-alone grid.

Stand-alone grid

Definition of an electricity grid independent of public supply.

State of charge

Describes the available charge in a battery as a percentage.

Contact

SMA Solar Technology AG

Provides the company's contact address and website.

SMA Serviceline

Lists contact details for technical support and service.

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