Sunny Boy 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Inclus Smart Connected Installation Guide
- June 8, 2024
- SMA
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Sunny Boy 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 Inclus Smart Connected
Compact
- One-person installation due to low weight of 9.2 kg
- Compact design means minimum space requirements
Easy to Use
- 100% plug and play installation
- Free online monitoring via SMA Energy App
- Automated service thanks to SMA Smart Connected
- Warranty extension from 5 to 10 years – free of charge
High Yields
- Use of surplus energy through dynamic active power limitation
- Yield increase without installation effort due to integrated shade management SMA ShadeFix
Combinable
- Wide input voltage range
- Intelligent energy management and storage solutions can be added anytime
SUNNY BOY 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5
The best standard for small PV systems
The Sunny Boy 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 is the perfect inverter for customers with small PV systems. Thanks to its broad input voltage range of 80 V to 600 V, its versatility, flexibility in module compatibility and low weight for easy installation are impressive. After smooth commissioning via the integrated web interface, the Sunny Boy 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 is ideal for local monitoring via the device’s own wireless home network or for online monitoring via the SMA Energy app. Thanks to its integrated SMA Smart Connected service, this inverter offers ease and comfort for PV system operators and installers. The automatic inverter monitoring by SMA analyzes operation, reports irregularities and thus minimizes downtime.
BASIC SYSTEM functions
- Easy commissioning via integrated WLAN and Speedwire interface
- Maximum transparency thanks to visualization in Sunny Portal / SMA Energy App
- Safe investment through SMA Smart Connected
- Modbus as interface for third-party providers
Expanded SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
- Basic system functions
- Reduction in purchased electricity and increase in self-consumption through use of stored solar energy
- Maximum energy use thanks to forecast-based charging
- Increased self-consumption thanks to intelligent load control
- Maximum system yield through SMA ShadeFix
With SMA Energy Meter
- Maximum system usage through dynamic limiting of feed-in to the grid between 0% and 100%
- Visualization of energy consumption
Efficiency curve
Technical Data| Sunny Boy 1.5| Sunny Boy 2.0| Sunny Boy
2.5
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Input (DC
Max. PV array power| 3000 Wp| 4000 Wp| 5000 Wp
Max. input voltage| 600 V| 600 V| 600 V
MPP voltage range| 160 V to 500 V| 210 V to 500 V| 260 V to 500 V
Rated input voltage| 360 V
Min. input voltage / initial input voltage| 50 V / 80 V
Max. usable input current (IDC max) per string| 10 A
Max. short-circuit current per string| 18 A
Number of independent MPP inputs / strings per MPP input| 1 / 1
Output (AC)
Rated power (at 230 V, 50 Hz)| 1500 W| 2000 W| 2500 W
Rated apparent power/ max. apparent power| 1500 VA / 1500 VA| 2000 VA / 2000
VA| 2500 VA / 2500 VA
Rated voltage/ range| 220 V / 230 V / 240 V
Nominal voltage range| 180 V to 280 V
Grid frequency / range| 50 Hz, 60 Hz / −5 Hz to +5 Hz
Rated grid frequency / rated grid voltage| 50 Hz / 230 V
Rated output current / max. output current| 6.5 A / 7 A| 9 A / 9 A| 11 A / 11
A
Power factor at rated power| 1
Adjustable displacement power factor| 0.8 overexcited to 0.8 underexcited
Feed-in phases / connection phases| 1 / 1
Efficiency
| Max. efficiency / Euro-eta | 97.2 % / 96.1 % | 97.2 % / 96.4 % | 97.2 % / 96.7 % |
|---|
Protective Devices
| DC side disconnection point | ● |
|---|---|
| Ground fault monitoring / grid monitoring | ● / ● |
DC reverse polarity protection / AC short circuit current capability /
galvanically isolated| ● / ● / —
All-pole-sensitive residual-current monitoring unit| ●
Protection class (according to IEC 61140) / surge category (according to IEC
60664-1)| I / III
Reverse current protection| Not required
General Data
| Dimensions (W / H / D) | 460 / 357 / 122 mm (18.1 / 14.1 / 4.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9.2 kg (20.3 lbs) |
| Operating temperature range | −40 °C to +60 °C (−40 °F to +140 °F) |
| Noise emission, typical | < 25 dB |
| Self-consumption (at night) | 2.0 W |
| Topology | Transformerless |
| Cooling concept | Convection |
| Degree of protection (according to IEC 60529) | IP65 |
| Climatic category (as per IEC 60721-3-4) | 4K4H |
| Max. permissible value for relative humidity (non-condensing) | 100 % |
Features
| DC connection / AC connection | SUNCLIX / connector |
|---|---|
| Display via smartphone, tablet, laptop | ● |
| Interfaces: WLAN / Ethernet | ● / ● |
| Communication protocols | Modbus (SMA, Sunspec), Webconnect |
| Integrated shade management SMA ShadeFix | ● |
| Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 years | ● / ●*/ ○ |
| Certificates and permits (more available upon request) | ABNT NBR 16149, |
AS4777, C10/11, CE, CEI0-21, Dansk Energy Typ A, DIN EN 62109-1/IEC 62109-1,
DIN EN 62109-2/IEC 62109-2, EN50549-1:2019, G98/1-4, G99/1-5 Type A, IEC61727,
IEC62116, NA/EEA-NE7 – CH 2020, NRS097-2-1, RfG konform, VDE-AR-N4105, VDE
0126-1-1, VFR2014
Country availability of SMA Smart Connected| AU, AT, BE, CH, DE, ES, FR, IT,
LU, NL, UK
Type designation| SB 1.5-1VL-40| SB2.0-1VL-40| SB2.5-1VL-40
● Standard features ○ Optional features — not available Data in nominal conditions Last updated: 12/2022
- Device registration via the SMA product registration homepage (sma-service.com). The conditions of the SMA limited factory warranty apply. You can find additional information at SMA-Solar.com
SMA ShadeFix – Intelligent energy yield optimization
Established product features and integrated software solutions will provide yield optimization throughout the system’s entire service life. Even in the shade. SMA ShadeFix is a proprietary inverter software that optimizes energy yield in nearly every situation. SMA Smart Connected inverter monitoring offers enhanced safety by detecting errors at an early stage and automatically reporting them to the installer.
SMA Smart Connected – Proactive communication in the event of faults
SMA Smart Connected* allows you to monitor your inverter via the SMA Sunny Portal for free. If an inverter fails, SMA will proactively inform the system operator and the installer. This saves valuable working time and costs. With SMA Smart Connected, the installer benefits from rapid diagnostics by SMA. This allows the installer to rectify the fault quickly and offer customers a range of additional and highly attractive services.
- For details, see document “Description of Services – SMA SMART CONNECTED”
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References
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