Installation Guide

4 Product Overview
SMA Solar Technology AG
Installation Manual SBxx-1SP-US-41-IA-xx-10 21
String-failure detection
The self-learning string failure detection identifies to which of the three inverter DC inputs the strings
are connected. The self-learning string failure detection identifies if the connected string is
inoperable and is no longer contributing to the energy yield (e.g. due to damages such as a cable
break) and monitors the input to which the defective string is connected. If the error persists, an
event will be reported at the latest one day after the detection of the defective string. This prevents
partial failures of the PV array from being undetected for a long time and which will result in yield
losses. The self-learning string failure detections automatically identifies if a string has been repaired
and resets the event. If the defective string should no longer be connected, the event must be reset
manually.
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)
In accordance with the National Electrical Code
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, the inverter has a system for DC arc fault
detection and interruption. The arc-fault circuit interrupter is listed in accordance with UL 1699B
Ed.1. A detected electric arc causes the inverter to interrupt feed-in operation for a short time and
to resume the feed-in operation automatically. If the installation conditions allow it, you can
deactivate the arc-fault circuit interrupter.
SMA Smart Connected
SMA Smart Connected is the free monitoring of the inverter via the SMA SunnyPortal. Thanks to
SMA Smart Connected, the PV system operator and qualified person will be informed automatically
and proactively about inverter events that occur.
SMA Smart Connected is activated during registration in SunnyPortal. In order to use SMA Smart
Connected, it is necessary that the inverter is permanently connected to SunnyPortal and the data
of the PV system operator and qualified person is stored in SunnyPortal and up-to-date.
4.4 LED Signals
The LEDs indicate the operating state of the inverter.
LED signal Explanation
The green LED is flashing
(twoseconds on and
twoseconds off)
Waiting for feed-in conditions
The conditions for feed-in operation are not yet met. As soon as the
conditions are met, the inverter will start feed-in operation.
The green LED is flashing
(1.5s on and 0.5s off)
Secure power supply operation
The secure power supply operation is activated and the inverter sup-
plies the outlet with current from the PV system.
The green LED flashes
quickly
Update of central processing unit
The central processing unit of the inverter is being updated.
The green LED is glowing Feed-in operation
The inverter feeds in with a power of at least 90%.
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