SUNNY BOY 2500 / 3000 - Installation Guide - Sinetech

SMA SOLAR TECHNOLOGYSU NY BOYSMA Solar Technology AGForeword2.3 Appropriate usageThe Sunny Boy is a PV inverter, which converts the DC current of a PV generator to AC current andfeeds it into the public grid.Principle of a PV system with this Sunny BoyThe Sunny Boy may only be operated with PV generators (modules and cabling) of protection classII. Do not connect any sources of energy other than PV modules to the Sunny Boy.When planning the PV system, ensure that the values comply with the permitted operating range ofall components at all times. The free design program "Sunny Design" (www.SMA.de/SunnyDesign)will assist you. The manufacturer of the PV modules must have approved the modules for use with thisSunny Boy unit. You must also ensure that all measures recommended by the module manufacturerfor long-term maintenance of the module properties are taken (see also Technical Information"Module Technology", in the download area of www.SMA.de).Do not use the Sunny Boy for purposes other than those described here. Alternative uses,modifications to the Sunny Boy or the installation of components not expressly recommended or soldby the manufacturer void the warranty claims and operating license.2.4 Purpose of DocumentationThe Sunny Boy 2500 and Sunny Boy 3000 are identical in construction and only differ in theirtechnical data. This documentation uses the terms Sunny Boy or inverter when referring to both devicetypes. The device will be specified with its full name if the information only refers to that particulardevice.Installation Guide SB25_30-IEN083212 7