Closure; Initial Setup And Start; User Interface; Operating Modes - SMA SUNNY TRIPOWER 60 Instructions D'installation

SMA Solar Technology AG / SMA Solar Technology America LLC
Protection class of PV modules
The inverter must only be operated with PV modules of
protection class II, compliant with IEC 61730, application
class A.
Only connect PV modules to the inverter. Other energy
sources are not allowed.
PV modules generate a voltage when exposed to light.

2.10 Closure

1. Close the cover of the inverter installation area. Fasten
the three front screws. See Section 5.5, page 41.
2. Turn on AC power.

3 Initial Setup and Start

3.1 User Interface

The user interface comprises:
• Local display, for all inverter variants. The local display
shows status information of the inverter. It is not
possible to configure or set up the STP 60 inverter via
the display. The "#" in the display explains the
operation modes.
• Local commissioning and service tool (LCS tool).
The LCS tool enables configuration of one or multiple
STP 60 inverters.

3.1.1 Operating Modes

The inverter has five operation modes, indicated by LEDs.
Status
Off grid
Connecting (connection
mode)
On grid
Internal inverter event
Fail safe
Table 3.1 Operating modes
Installation Guide
LEDs LEDs
Green
Red
Green
red
green
red
green
red
green
red
Off grid (LEDs off)
#0-51
If no electric current has been fed into the AC grid for more
than approx. ten minutes, the inverter disconnects itself from
the grid and shuts down. User and communication
interfaces remain powered for communication purposes.
Connecting (green LED flashing)
#52-53
Once the PV input voltage reaches the DC initial voltage,
the inverter goes into operation. The inverter performs a
series of internal self-tests, including measurement of the
resistance between the PV array and ground. Meanwhile, it
also monitors the grid parameters. If the grid parameters are
within the specifications during the required period
(depending on the grid code), the inverter starts feeding into
the utility grid.
On grid (green LED glowing)
#60
The inverter is connected to the AC grid and feeds into it.
The inverter disconnects from the utility grid in the following
cases:
• The inverter recognizes abnormal grid conditions
(depending on the grid code).
• An internal event occurs.
• PV power is insufficient (no electric current has been
fed in for approx. ten minutes).
Internal inverter event (green LED flashing)
#54
The inverter waits for an internal state within the thresholds
(e.g. due to too high a temperature) before reconnecting to
the utility grid.
Fail safe (red LED flashing)
#70
If the inverter detects an error in its circuits during the self-test
(in the "Connecting" operating mode) or during operation,
it switches over to the "Fail safe" operating mode and is
disconnected from the utility grid. The inverter remains in the
"Fail safe" operating mode until the PV power has been
absent for ten minutes or the inverter has been shut down
completely (AC+PV).
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