SUNNY BOY 5000US / 6000US / 7000US / 8000US

The best in their class

Our US series inverters utilize our proven technology and are designed specifically to meet IEEE-1547 requirements. Sunny Boy 6000US, Sunny Boy 7000US and Sunny Boy 8000US are also compatible with the Sunny Tower. Increased efficiency means better performance and shorter payback periods. All four models are field-configurable for positive ground systems making them more versatile than ever. Throughout the world, Sunny Boy is the benchmark for PV inverter performance and reliability.

  • Highest CEC efficiency in its class
  • Integrated load-break rated lockable DC disconnect switch
  • Integrated fused series string combiner
  • Sealed electronics enclosure & Opticool™
  • Comprehensive SMA communications and data collection options
  • Ideal for residential or commercial applications
  • Sunny Tower compatible
  • 10 year standard warranty
  • UL 1741/IEEE-1547 compliant
  SB 5000US SB 6000US SB 7000US SB 8000US
Recommended Maximum PV Power (Module STC) 6250 W 7500 W 8750 W 10000 W
DC Maximum Voltage 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V
Peak Power Tracking Voltage 250–480 V 250–480 V 250–480 V 300–480 V
DC Maximum Input Current 21 A 25 A 30 A 30 A
Number of Fused String Inputs 3 (inverter), 4 x 20 A (DC disconnect) 3 (inverter), 4 x 20 A (DC disconnect) 3 (inverter), 4 x 20 A (DC disconnect) 3 (inverter), 4 x 20 A (DC disconnect)
PV Start Voltage 300 V 300 V 300 V 365 V
         
AC Nominal Power 5000 W 6000 W 7000 W 8000W @ 277V
7700W @ 240V
AC Maximum Output Power 5000 W 6000 W 7000 W 8000 W
AC Maximum Output Current (@ 208, 240, 277 V) 24 A, 21 A, 18 A 29 A, 25 A, 22 A 34 A, 29 A, 25 A N/A, 32 A, 29 A
AC Nominal Voltage Range 183 – 229 V @ 208 V
211 – 264 V @ 240 V
244 – 305 V @ 277 V		 183 – 229 V @ 208 V
211 – 264 V @ 240 V
244 – 305 V @ 277 V		 183 – 229 V @ 208 V
211 – 264 V @ 240 V
244 – 305 V @ 277 V		 N/A @ 208 V
211 – 264 V @ 240 V
244 – 305 V @ 277 V
AC Frequency: nominal / 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
Power Factor (Nominal) 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99
         
Peak Inverter Efficiency 96.8% 97.0% 97.1% 96.5%
CEC Weighted Efficiency 95.5% @ 208 V
95.5% @ 240 V
95.5% @ 277 V		 95.5% @ 208 V
95.5% @ 240 V
96.0% @ 277 V		 95.5% @ 208 V
96.0% @ 240 V
96.0% @ 277 V		 N/A @ 208 V
96.0% @ 240 V
96.0% @ 277 V
         
Dimensions: W x H x D in inches 18.4 x 24.1 x 9.5 18.4 x 24.1 x 9.5 18.4 x 24.1 x 9.5 18.4 x 24.1 x 9.5
Weight / Shipping Weight 141 lbs / 148 lbs 141 lbs / 148 lbs 141 lbs / 148 lbs 148 lbs / 152 lbs
Ambient Temperature Range −13 to 113 °F −13 to 113 °F −13 to 113 °F −13 to 113 °F
Power consumption at night 0.1 W 0.1 W 0.1 W 0.1 W
Topology Low frequency transformer, true sinewave Low frequency transformer, true sinewave Low frequency transformer, true sinewave Low frequency transformer, true sinewave
Cooling Concept OptiCool™, forced active cooling OptiCool™, forced active cooling OptiCool™, forced active cooling OptiCool™, forced active cooling
Mounting Location: indoor / outdoor (NEMA 3R) yes / yes yes / yes yes / yes yes / yes
         
LCD Display yes yes yes yes
Communication: RS485 / wireless opt. / opt. opt. / opt. opt. / opt. opt. / opt.
Warranty: 10 years / 15 years / 20 years yes / opt. / opt. yes / opt. / opt. yes / opt. / opt. yes / opt. / opt.
Compliance: IEEE-929, IEEE-1547, UL 1741, UL 1998, FCC Part 15 A & B yes yes yes yes
NOTE: US inverters ship with gray lids.        

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Data sheet


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SUNNY BOY 5000US / 6000US / 7000US / 8000US - The best in their class
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (US)
Document number: SUNNYBOY5678-DUS100723
Version number: 2.3


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Monitoring Solutions - Accurate revenue grade metering & data communication
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (US)
Document number: POWERMEAS-HUS093016
Version number: 1.6
Installation Guide


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SUNNY BOY 5000US / 6000US / 7000US / 8000US - Installation Guide
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: SB50US-80US-IUS094030
Version number: 3.0
Technical Manual


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TECHNICAL NOTE - DC Input Current Ratings for Sunny Boy Inverters
Type: Technical Manual
Language: English (US)
Document number: TechNSBDCINPU-HUS094011
Version number: 1.1


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TECHNICAL NOTE - DC Disconnect UL Listing Update
Type: Technical Manual
Language: English (US)
Document number: TECHNOTE20A-HUS091712
Version number: 1.2
Certificate


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Manufacturer‘s Declaration / Country of Origin
Type: Certificate
Language: English (US)
Document number: MDCO_SBUS_ZUS090510
Version number: 1.0
Warranty


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SMA Factory Warranty - Sunny Boy, Windy Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tower, Sunny Boy Control (Light, Plus), Sunny Beam, Sunny WebBox, Sunny Matrix, Sunny SensorBox, SC/SB Combiner Boxes
Type: Warranty
Language: English (US)
Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZUS100816
Version number: 1.6


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SMA America Warranty Replacement Process
Type: Warranty
Language: English (US)
Document number: WRP_SBUS-ZUS094411
Version number: 1.1


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EXTENDED WARRANTY REGISTRATION - SB 3000US, SB 4000US, SB 5000US, SB 6000US, SB 7000US, SB 8000US, SB 2000HFUS, SB 2500HFUS, SB 3000HFUS, Sunny Tower 36/42/48, SB 700U, SB 1100U, SWR 1800U, SWR 2100U, SWR 2500U, SB 3300U, SB 3800U, SB 6000U, SI 4248, SI 5048, Sunny Boy Control (Light, Plus), Sunny Beam, Sunny WebBox, Sunny Matrix, Sunny Sensor Box, SC/SB Combiner Boxes, WB 3000US, WB 5000US, WB 6000US, WB 7000US, WB 8000US
Type: Warranty
Language: English (US)
Document number: B-GV_ZUS100213
Version number: 1.3
Promotion Material


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INVERTER GUIDE
Type: Promotion Material
Language: English (US)
Document number: INVERTER_POSTER102808
Version number:
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