SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US

The solution for solar power plants in North America

The Sunny Central 500HE-US is the right product for industrial standard solar power stations: In combination with an external transformer, it can be connected with any imaginable grid. The outdoor enclosure with OptiCool cooling concept, the separate connection area and the integrated AC disconnector ensure simple installation and low system costs. With its leading edge efficiency of 98.6 %, it outdoes all other devices in its performance class. Flexible plant monitoring is available via various communications solutions such as Ethernet, Modbus, RS485 and OPC. SMA also supplies complete megawatt stations with two inverters, suitable AC / DC disconnectors and transformers upon request.

High Yields     

  • 98.6 % leading edge efficiency     
  • Suitable for ambient temperatures of up to 140°F / 60°C     
  • Intelligent temperature  management OptiCool


Low system costs     

  • Direct deployment outdoors due to  outdoor enclosure     
  • Easy installation through separate connection area     
  • Simple connection with all grids


Strong peripherals     

  • AC/DC disconnect unit     
  • Circuit combiner boxes      
  • Sunny Central String-Monitor US      
  • Available as integrated complete solution
  Sunny Central 500HE-US
Input data  
Max. DC power 565 kWp 1)
MPP voltage range 330 V – 600 V
Max. DC voltage 600 V
Feed starting at [U] / [P] 380 V / 5000 W
Max. DC current 1600 A
Number of DC inputs 6 – 9
   
Output data  
Nominal AC power 500 kVA @ 45 °C
Max. AC current 1470 A @ 200 V
AC grid frequency 60 Hz
AC voltage range 180 V – 220 V
AC voltage range, full active power 196 V – 210 V
power factor (cos φ) > 0.99
Max. THD < 5 %
   
Efficiency 2)  
Max. efficiency 98.6 %
CEC efficiency 98.0 %
Euro-eta 97.9 %
   
Ambient conditions  
Operating temperature range –25 °C … +60 °C / –13 °F ... +140 °F
Max. temperature for nominal conditions +45 °C / +113 °F
Protection rating NEMA 3R
Installation indoors / outdoors yes / yes
Rel. humidity 15 % … 95 %
Fresh air consumption 3000 m3/h
Internal consumption at nominal power < 1600 W
Standby consumption (Pnight) < 110 W
   
Dimensions and weight  
Height 2277 mm (90 in)
Width 2562 mm (101 in)
Depth 956 mm (38 in)
Weight < 1800 kg / 3970 lb
   
Certificates / listings  
Certificates UL 1741, UL 1998, IEEE 1547
EMC conformity FCC, Part 15, Class A
   
Interfaces  
RS485 / Ethernet / analog opt. / opt. / opt.
Display: text line / graphic —/ yes
Communication protocols Modbus / TCP
SSM-US connection RS485
Plant monitoring Sunny Portal
1) Specifications apply to irradiation values below STC
2) Measured without an internal power supply at UDC = 330 V		  
   
Type designation SC 500HE-US

Downloads

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Data sheet


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SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US - The ideal inverter for large scale PV power systems
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500HE-US-DUS101630
Version number: 3.0


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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
User Manual


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SUNNY CENTRAL 250U / 500U / 500HE-US - User Manual
Type: User Manual
Language: English (US)
Document number: SCUS-BUS094812
Version number: 1.2
Installation Guide


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SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US - Installation Guide
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500HEUS-IUS093110
Version number: 1.0
Technical information


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Installation requirements for SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US
Type: Technical information
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500HE-US-Auf-UUS093912
Version number: 1.2


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Transformer Requirements for SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US
Type: Technical information
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500HE-US-Tra-UUS100312
Version number: 1.2
Technical Description


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SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US - Unpacking / Technical Description
Type: Technical Description
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500HE-US_Aus-TUS100710
Version number: 1.0
Certificate


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Certificate of Compliance - SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE
Type: Certificate
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500HE-US-ZEN103410
Version number: 1.0