SMA WINDY BOY 6000A User manual

WB5A-6A-BA-BEN114530 | TBEN-WB50-60A | Version 3.0

Wind Power Inverter

WINDY BOY 5000A/6000A

User Manual

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Table of Contents

1 Information on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.1 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.2 Target Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.3 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.4 Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.1 Intended Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.3 Explanation of Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.3.1 Symbols on the Inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2.3.2 Symbols on the Type Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.1 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.2 Display Messages during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.3 Display Messages during a Disturbance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4.4 DC Overvoltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5 LED Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

6 Visual Inspection, Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . 16

7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

7.1 Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

7.2 Measurement Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

8 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

9 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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1 Information on this Manual

1.1 Validity

This manual applies to the following device types:

• WB 5000A

• WB 5000A-11

• WB 5000A-IT

• WB 6000A

• WB 6000A-11

• WB 6000A-IT

1.2 Target Group

This manual is intended for the operator.

1.3 Additional Information

You will find additional information on the device-specific technical data in the installation manual

provided.

You will find additional information on special subjects (e.g. description of the operating parameters)

in the download area at www.SMA.de/en.

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1.4 Symbols Used

The following types of safety precautions and general information are used in this manual:

DANGER!

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will directly result in death

or serious injury.

WARNING!

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.

CAUTION!

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or

moderate injury.

NOTICE!

NOTICE indicates a situation that can result in property damage if not avoided.

Information

Information provides tips that are valuable for the optimal installation and operation of the

product.

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2 Safety

2.1 Intended Use

The Windy Boy is a wind energy inverter, which converts rectified current of a small wind turbine

system into AC current and feeds this energy into the power distribution grid, domestic grid or the

Sunny Island system.

Principle of a small wind turbine system with a Windy Boy

Furthermore, the Windy Boy can be used as an inverter for power conversion units based on

permanent magnet generators (hydro power system, combined heat and power plant, diesel

generator, etc.). The manufacturer of the small wind turbine system or generator should have

approved his plant for operation with this Windy Boy (also see the Windy Boy planning guidelines in

the download area at www.SMA.de/en).

When designing the PV plant, ensure that the permitted operating range of all components is

maintained at all times. In addition ensure that through the use of appropriate protective measures the

maximum permissible input voltage of the inverter is not exceeded. SMA Solar Technology AG offers

you the corresponding components, such as the Windy Boy Protection Box (overvoltage protection

for wind power inverters including the rectifier).

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2.2 Safety Instructions

DANGER!

Electric shock caused by high voltage in the inverter

Even when no external voltage is present, there can still be high voltages in the inverter.

The following work should be carried out by electrically qualified personnel only.

• Electrical installation

• Repairs

• Modifications

CAUTION!

Risk of burns through contact with the enclosure during operation

• Only touch the enclosure lid and display during operation.

NOTICE!

Damage to the inverter through overvoltage, if the yellow LED flashes 4 times.

• Inform your installer immediately if the yellow LED

should start flashing and the following display

message appears.

!PV-Overvoltage!

!DISCONNECT DC!

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2.3 Explanation of Symbols

2.3.1 Symbols on the Inverter

* This function is valid from firmware version 2.18.

** QR-Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Symbol Explanation

Operation display.

Ground fault or varistor defective. Inform your installer.

An error has occurred. Inform your installer immediately.

You can operate the display by tapping the enclosure lid:

• Single tap: The backlight switches on or the display scrolls one

message further.

• Two taps in quick succession*: The inverter displays the device type,

the firmware version and the configured country setting

(see Section 4.2"Display Messages during Operation" (page12)).

QR-Code®** for SMA bonus program

You will find information on the SMA bonus program at

www.SMA-Bonus.com.

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2.3.2 Symbols on the Type Label

Symbol Explanation

Beware of hazardous voltage.

The inverter operates at high voltages. All work on the inverter must be

carried out by electrically qualified personnel only.

Beware of hot surface.

The inverter can become hot during operation. Avoid contact during

operation.

Observe all documentation that accompanies the inverter.

The inverter must not be disposed of together with the household waste.

Further information on disposal can be found in the enclosed installation

manual.

CE mark.

The inverter complies with the requirements of the applicable

EC guidelines.

The inverter has a transformer.

Direct current (DC).

Alternating current (AC).

Degree of protection IP65.

The inverter is protected against dust intrusion and water jets from any

angle.

RAL quality mark for solar products.

The inverter complies with the requirements of the German Institute for

Quality Assurance and Labeling.

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