SMA Sunny Boy
Grid-tie, Batteryless Inverters

The Sunny Boy 3000TL-US/3800TL-US/4000TL-US/5000TL-US represents the next step in performance for UL certified inverters. Its transformerless design means high efficiency and reduced weight. Maximum power production is derived from wide input voltage and operating temperature ranges. Multiple MPP trackers and OptiTrac™ Global Peak mitigate the effect of shade and allow for installation at challenging sites. A unique Secure Power Supply feature provides daytime power even in the event of a grid outage. High performance, flexible design, and an innovative feature set make the Sunny Boy TL-US series the first choice among professionals.

This new grid-tie inverter is smart enough to provide daytime power in the event of a power outage. Unlike most grid-tie, batteryless inverters, which shut down in the absence of power, SMA's new Sunny BoyTL-US SPS models offer up to 1500W of power during daylight hours, while the sun in shining--enough to power any loads that do not exceed 1500 watts total.

These new SMA inverters are transformerless, making them lighter and higher efficiency; the wider input voltage range also means the inverters produce larger amounts of power under a variety of conditions. Also, transformerless inverters are among the safest string inverters available. An operating temperature of -40°F to +140°F ensures power production in all climates for longer periods of time than most string inverters.

Technical Data

Data	Sunny Boy 3000TL-US 208 V AC 240 V AC		Sunny Boy 3800TL-US 208 V AC 240 V AC		Sunny Boy 5000TL-US 208 V AC 240 V AC		Sunny Boy 5000TL-US 208 V AC 240 V AC
Input (DC)
Max. DC power (@ cos φ = 1)	3200 W		4200 W		4200 W		5300 W
Max. DC voltage	600 V		600 V		600 V		600 V
Rated MPPT voltage range	175 - 480 V		175 - 480 V		175 - 480 V		175 - 480 V
MPPT operating voltage range	125 V - 500 V		125 V - 500 V		125 V - 500 V		125 V - 500 V
Min. DC voltage / start voltage	125 V - 150 V		125 V - 150 V		125 V - 150 V		125 V - 150 V
Max. input current / per MPP tracker	18 A - 15 A		24 A / 15 A		24 A / 15 A		30 A / 15 A
Number of MPP trackers / strings per MPP tracker	2/2
Output (AC)
AC nominal power	3000 W		3330 W	3840 W	4000 W		4550 W	5000 W
Max. AC apparent power	3000 VA		3330 VA	3840 VA	4000 VA		4550 VA	5000 VA
Nominal AC voltage / adjustable	208 V / ● 240 V / ●		208 V / ● 240 V / ●		208 V / ● 240 V / ●		208 V / ● 240 V / ●
AC voltage range	183 - 229 V 211 - 264 V		183 - 229 V 211 - 264 V		183 - 229 V 211 - 264 V		183 - 229 V 211 - 264 V
AC grid frequency; range	60 Hz / 59.3 - 60.5 Hz		60 Hz / 59.3 - 60.5 Hz		60 Hz / 59.3 - 60.5 Hz		60 Hz / 59.3 - 60.5 Hz
Max. output current	15 A		16 A		20 A		22 A
Power factor (cos φ)	1		1		1		1
Output phases / line connections	1 / 2		1 / 2		1 / 2		1 / 2
Harmonics	< 4%		< 4%		< 4%		< 4%
Efficiency
Max. efficiency	96.8%	97.1%	96.8%	97.2%	96.8%	97.2%	96.8%	97.1%
CEC efficiency	96%	96.5%	96%	96.5%	96%	96.5%	96%	96.5%
Protection devices
DC disconnection device	●
DC reverse-polarity protection	●
Ground fault monitoring / Grid monitoring	● / ●
AC short circuit protection	●
All-pole sensitive residual current monitoring unit	●
Arc fault circuit interrupter (AFC) UL 1699B compliant	●
Protection Class / overvoltage catetory	I / IV
General Data
Dimensions (W/H/D) mm (in)	490 / 519 / 185 (19.3 / 20.5 / 7.3)
DC disconnect dimensions (W/H/D) mm (in)	187 / 297 / 190 (7.4 / 11.7 / 7.5)
Packing dimensions (W/H/D) mm (in)	617 / 597 / 266 (24.3 / 23.5 / 10.5)
DC disconnect packing dim. (W/H/D) mm (in)	370 / 240 / 280 (14.6 / 9.4 / 11.0)
Weight / DC disconnect wt.	24 kg (53 lb) / 3.5 kg (8 lb)
Packing weight / DC disconnect packing weight	27 kg (60 lb) / 3.5 kg (8lb)
Operating temp. range	-40°C...+60°C (-40 °F...+140°F)
Noise emission (typical)	< 25 dB(A)		< 25 dB(A)		< 25 dB(A)		< 29 dB(A)
Internal consumption at night	< 1 W		< 1 W		< 1 W		< 1 W
Topology	Transformerless		Transformerless		Transformerless		Transformerless
Cooling concept	Convection		Convection		Convection		Convection
Electronics protection rating	NEMA 3R		NEMA 3R		NEMA 3R		NEMA 3R
Features
Secure power supply	●		●		●		●
Display: graphic	●		●		●		●
Interfaces: RS485 / Webconnect	○ / ○		○ / ○		○ / ○		○ / ○
Interface: ZigBee	○		○		○		○
Warranty: 10 /15 /10 years	● /○ / ○		● /○ / ○		● /○ / ○		● /○ / ○
Certificates & Permits (more available on request)	UL 1741, UL 1998, UL 1699B, IEEE 1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B), CAN/CSA C22.2 107.1-1
NOTE: US inverters ship with gray lids
Type designation	SB 3000TL-US-22		SB 3800TL-US-22		SB 4000TL-US-22		SB 5000TL-US-22
Price	$2105*		$2588*		$2590*		$3145*

Accessories for the above inverters include the following:
Speedwire/Webconnect Interface (Communication Module)			Model No. SWDM-US-10			$230
Fan Kit (Sunny Boy SB3-5000TLUS)			Model No. FANKIT02-10			$140
RS485 Interface			Model No. DM-485CG-US-10			$150

*Freight not included in pricing. Call us for a freight quote.

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Here’s an example system utilizing the new SMA 4000TL-US inverter; example components could be:
16 - 260W solar modules Combiner enclosure and breakers Webconnect Communications module	Flush mount racking system Module cabling and wire runs	AC & DC disconnects SMA 4000TL-US inverter
Cost before freight, installation & labor, permitting fees, miscellaneous electrical widgets: $9249. Call for more information on this exciting new inverter. Here’s a basic block diagram of what this system entails:

A ten-year warranty is available, as well as a warranty extendable for a maximum of 20 years. Even service rebates are available with SMA's Extended Warranty Plus, insuring years of reliable service and expert support.

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SMA Sunny Boy Grid-tie, Batteryless Inverters

Technical Data

SMA Sunny Boy
Grid-tie, Batteryless Inverters