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| Model Number | Sunny-Central-500CP |
| Peak Efficiency | 98.600 |
| CEC Weighted Efficiency | 98.500 |
| Weight (lbs) | 3968.3 |
| Height (in) | 90.0 |
| Width (in) | 101.0 |
| Depth (in) | 38.0 |
SMA Sunny Central 500CP Inverter
SKU Sunny-Central-500CPThe Sunny Central 500CP Is Economical
- Optiprotect ensures maximum plant availability
- Outdoor-rated enclosure allows for direct field deployment
Efficient
- Full nominal power at ambient temperatures up to 50° C
- 110% rated power at ambient temperatures up to 25° C
Flexible
- Configurable DC voltage range
- Optional: Extended input voltage range up to 1,100 V
Reliable
- Safe and easy installation due to separate connection area
- Powerful grid management functions (including LVRT)
The Sunny Central CP series maximizes project investment returns through innovative technology and time-saving features. Optiprotect integrates string failure detection into the inverter and centrally monitors up to 1,600 module strings without requiring conventional communication wiring in the field. The self-learning monitoring system significantly simplifies commissioning. Up to 32 motor-driven, adjustable DC inputs ensure maximum plant availability. And, thanks to its compact and weatherproof enclosure, the inverters can be loaded and transported with ease and set up almost anywhere.
| Input Data (DC) | |
|---|---|
| Max. DC power (@ cos φ =1) | 560 kW |
| Max. input voltage 1) | 1000 V / 1100 V optional |
| MPP voltage range (@ 25 °C / @ 50° C at 50 Hz) | 449 V – 820 V / 430 V – 820 V2) |
| MPP voltage range (@ 25° C / @ 50° C at 60 Hz) | 449 V – 820 V / 436 V – 820 V2) |
| Rated input voltage | 480 V |
| Max. input current | 1250 A |
| Minimum input voltage / VMPP_min at IMPP < IDCmax | 429 V / 430 V |
| Number of independent MPP inputs | 1 |
| Number of DC inputs | 9 / 32 (Optiprotect) |
| Output (AC) | |
| Rated power (@ 25 °C) / nominal AC power (@ 50 °C) | 550 kVA / 500 kVA |
| Nominal AC voltage / range | 270 V / 243 V – 297 V |
| AC frequency / range | 50 Hz, 60 Hz / 47 Hz … 63 Hz |
| Rated frequency / rated voltage | 50 Hz / 270 V |
| Max. output current | 1176 A |
| Max. THD | <3% |
| Power factor at rated power / adjustable shift factor | 1 / 0.9 leading ... 0.9 lagging |
| Feed-in phases / connection phases | 3 / 3 |
| Efficiency 7) | |
| Max. efficiency / European efficiency / CEC efficiency | 98.6 % / 98.4 % / 98.5 % |
| Protection | |
| Input side disconnection device | Motor-driven switch-disconnector / circuit breaker (Optiprotect) |
| Output side disconnection device | AC circuit breaker |
| DC overvoltage protection / AC overvoltage protection | Surge arrester type I / surge arrester type I |
| Grid monitoring | ● |
| Ground fault monitoring / Remote ground fault monitoring | ○ / ○ |
| Insulation monitoring | ○ |
| Surge arrester for auxiliary supply | ● |
| Protection class (as per IEC 62103) / overvoltage category (as per IEC 60664-1) | I / III |
| General Data | |
| Dimensions (W / H / D) | 2562 / 2279 / 956 mm (101 / 90 / 38 inch) |
| Weight | 1800 kg |
| Operating temperature range | -20 °C … +50 °C |
| Noise emission 5) | 60 db(A) |
| Max. self-consumption (in operation) / self-consumption (at night) | 1700 W 4) / < 100 |
| External auxiliary supply voltage | 230 / 400 V (3 / N / PE) |
| Cooling concept | OptiCool |
| Degree of protection: electronics / connection area (as per IEC 60529) | IP54 / IP23 |
| Application | Unprotected outdoors |
| Maximum permissible value for relative humidity (non-condensing) | 15 % … 95 % |
| Maximum operating altitude above MSL | 2000 m |
| Fresh air consumption | 3000 m³/h |
| Features | |
| DC terminal | Ring terminal lug / cage terminal (Optiprotect) |
| AC terminal | Ring terminal lug |
| Display | ○ |
| Communication protocols | Ethernet (optical fiber optional), madbus |
| Sunny String-Monitor | RS485 / is not required (Optiprotect) |
| Color of enclosure, door, base, roof | RAL 9016 / 9016 / 7005 / 7004 |
| Certificates and approvals (more upon request) | EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4, EEG conformity, Arrêté du 4/23/08, R.D. 1663 / 2000, R.D. 661 / 2007, BDEW-MSRL / FGW / TR86) |
| Classification of the ambient conditions (according to IEC 60721-3-4) | 4S2, 4C2 |
| ● Standard features ○ Optional features — Not available | |
| Type designation | SC 500CP-10 |