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

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

Versatile performer with UL certification

The Sunny Boy 5000-US, 6000-US, 7000-US and 8000-US inverters are UL certified and feature excellent efficiency. Graduated power classes provide flexibility in system design. Automatic grid voltage detection* and an integrated DC disconnect switch simplify installation, ensuring safety as well as saving time. These models feature galvanic isolation and can be used with all types of modules-crystalline as well as thin-film.

* US Patent US7352549B1

UL Certified

  • For countries that require UL certification (UL 1741/IEEE 1547)


Efficient

  • 97% peak efficiency
  • OptiCool™ active temperature management system


Safe

  • Galvanic isolation


Simple

  • Patented automatic grid voltage detection*
  • Integrated DC disconnect switch

Assembled in the USA

  • Compliant with ARRA "Buy American" clause

 

* US Patent US7352549B1

  Sunny Boy 5000-US Sunny Boy 6000-US Sunny Boy 7000-US Sunny Boy 8000-US
  208 V AC
240 V AC
277 V AC		 208 V AC
240 V AC
277 V AC		 208 V AC
240 V AC
277 V AC		 240 V AC
277 V AC
Input (DC)        
Max. recommended PV power (@ module STC) 6250 W 7500 W 8750 W 10000 W
Max. DC power (@ cos φ = 1) 5300 W 6350 W 7400 W 8600 W
Max. DC voltage 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V
DC nominal voltage 310 V 310 V 310 V 345 V
MPP voltage range 250 V – 480 V 250 V – 480 V 250 V – 480 V 300 V – 480 V
Min. DC voltage / start voltage 250 V / 300 V 250 V / 300 V 250 V / 300 V 300 V / 365 V
Max. input current / per string (at DC disconnect) 21 A / 20 A
36 A @ combined terminal		 25 A / 20 A
36 A @ combined terminal		 30 A / 20 A
36 A @ combined terminal		 30 A / 20 A
36 A @ combined terminal
Number of MPP trackers / fused strings per MPP tracker 1 / 4 (DC disconnect) 1 / 4 (DC disconnect) 1 / 4 (DC disconnect) 1 / 4 (DC disconnect)
         
Output (AC)        
AC nominal power 5000 W 6000 W 7000 W 7680 W
8000 W
Max. AC apparent power 5000 VA 6000 VA 7000 VA 8000 VA
Nominal AC voltage / adjustable 208 V / yes
240 V / yes
277 V / yes		 208 V / yes
240 V / yes
277 V / yes		 208 V / yes
240 V / yes
277 V / yes		 240 V / yes
277 V / yes
AC voltage range 183 – 229 V
211 – 264 V
244 – 305 V		 183 – 229 V
211 – 264 V
244 – 305 V		 183 – 229 V
211 – 264 V
244 – 305 V		 211 – 264 V
244 – 305 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 24 A
21 A
18 A		 29 A
25 A
22 A		 34 A
29 A
25 A		 32 A
29 A
Power factor (cos φ) 1 1 1 1
Phase conductors / connection phases 1 / 2
1 / 2
1 / 1		 1 / 2
1 / 2
1 / 1		 1 / 2
1 / 2
1 / 1		 1 / 2
1 / 1
Harmonics < 4% < 4% < 4% < 4%
         
Efficiency        
Max. effi ciency 96.7%
96.8%
96.8%		 96.9%
96.8%
97.0%		 97.1%
96.9%
97.0%		 96.3%
96.5%
CEC effi ciency 95.5%
95.5%
95.5%		 95.5%
95.5%
96.0%		 95.5%
96.0%
96.0%		 96.0%
96.0%
         
Protection devices        
DC reverse-polarity protection yes yes yes yes
AC short circuit protection yes yes yes yes
Galvanically isolated / all-pole sensitive monitoring unit yes / — yes / — yes / — yes / —
Protection class / overvoltage category I / III I / III I / III I / III
         
General data        
Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 470 / 615 / 240 (18.5 / 24 / 9) 470 / 615 / 240 (18.5 / 24 / 9) 470 / 615 / 240 (18.5 / 24 / 9) 470 / 615 / 240 (18.5 / 24 / 9)
DC Disconnect dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 187 / 297 / 190 (7 / 12 / 7.5) 187 / 297 / 190 (7 / 12 / 7.5) 187 / 297 / 190 (7 / 12 / 7.5) 187 / 297 / 190 (7 / 12 / 7.5)
Packing dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 390 / 580 / 800 (16 / 23 / 31.5) 390 / 580 / 800 (16 / 23 / 31.5) 390 / 580 / 800 (16 / 23 / 31.5) 390 / 580 / 800 (16 / 23 / 31.5)
DC Disconnect packing dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 370 / 240 / 280 (15 / 9 / 11) 370 / 240 / 280 (15 / 9 / 11) 370 / 240 / 280 (15 / 9 / 11) 370 / 240 / 280 (15 / 9 / 11)
Weight / DC Disconnect weight 64 kg (141 lb) / 3.5 kg (8 lb) 64 kg (141 lb) / 3.5 kg (8 lb) 64 kg (141 lb) / 3.5 kg (8 lb) 66 kg (145 lb) / 3.5 kg (8 lb)
Packing weight / DC Disconnect packing weight 67 kg (147 lb) / 4 kg (9 lb) 67 kg (147 lb) / 4 kg (9 lb) 67 kg (147 lb) / 4 kg (9 lb) 69 kg (152 lb) / 4 kg (9 lb)
Operating temperature range (full power) –25 °C ... +45 °C (–13 °F ... +113 °F) –25 °C ... +45 °C (–13 °F ... +113 °F) –25 °C ... +45 °C (–13 °F ... +113 °F) –25 °C ... +45 °C (–13 °F ... +113 °F)
Noise emission (typical) 44 dB(A) 45 dB(A) 46 dB(A) 49 dB(A)
Internal consumption at night 0.1 W 0.1 W 0.1 W 0.1 W
Topology LF transformer LF transformer LF transformer LF transformer
Cooling concept OptiCool OptiCool OptiCool OptiCool
Electronics protection rating / connection area NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R
         
Features        
Display: text line / graphic yes / — yes / — yes / — yes / —
Interfaces: RS485 / Bluetooth opt. / opt. opt. / opt. opt. / opt. opt. / opt.
Warranty: 10 / 15 / 20 years yes / opt. / opt. yes / opt. / opt. yes / opt. / opt. yes / opt. / opt.
Certificates and permits (more available on request) UL1741, UL1998, IEEE 1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B). CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-2001 UL1741, UL1998, IEEE 1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B). CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-2001 UL1741, UL1998, IEEE 1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B). CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-2001 UL1741, UL1998, IEEE 1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B). CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-2001
         
NOTE: US inverters ship with gray lids.        
Data at nominal conditions        
Type designation SB 5000US SB 6000US SB 7000US SB 8000US

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Data sheet


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SUNNY BOY 5000-US/6000-US/7000-US/8000-US - Versatile performer with UL Certification
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (US)
Document number: SUNNYBOY5678-DUS120731
Version number: 3.1


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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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SMA POWER BALANCER - Installation Guide
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: SBUS-PowBal-IUS102810
Version number: 1.0


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SUNNY BOY 5000-US / 6000-US / 7000-US / 8000-US - Installation Guide
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: SB50US-80US-eng-IUS112633
Version number: 3.3
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-HUS112912
Version number: 1.2


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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
Technical information


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Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter - Electric Arc Detection in PV Inverters - Sunny Boy
Type: Technical information
Language: English (US)
Document number: Arc-SBUS-eng-UUS113210
Version number: 1.0


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PV Inverters - Use of PV inverters in off-grid systems and backup systems in the US, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean islands
Type: Technical information
Language: English (US)
Document number: SB-OffGrid-TI-eng-UUS121312
Version number: 1.2
Certificate


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Production Test Report
Type: Certificate
Language: English (US)
Document number: SBUS_PTR-ZEUS121711
Version number: 1.1


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Intertek - Authorization To Mark - SUNNY BOY 5000US-11/6000US-11/7000US-11/8000US-11
Type: Certificate
Language: English (US)
Document number: ATM_SB5-8US-ZEUS113010
Version number: 1.0


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ARRA - SUNNY BOY 3000US/3800US/4000US/5000US/6000US/7000US/8000US and SUNNY CENTRAL 630HE-11/500HE-US
Type: Certificate
Language: English (US)
Document number: ARRA_SB_SC-ZUS112210
Version number: 1.0


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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE - SUNNY BOY 5000US / 6000US / 7000US / 8000US
Type: Certificate
Language: English (US)
Document number: COCU_SB50-80US-ZEUS121010
Version number: 1.0


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UL - NOTICE OF AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY THE UL MARK - SUNNY BOY 3000US/3800US-10/4000US/5000US/6000US/7000US/8000US
Type: Certificate
Language: English (US)
Document number: UL_SB30-80US-ZEN110810
Version number: 1.0


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Manufacturer's Declaration / Country of Origin
Type: Certificate
Language: English (US)
Document number: MDCO_SBUS_ZUS090510
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PRODUCT GENERAL INFORMATION - Noise emission SUNNY BOY
Type: Certificate
Language: English (US)
Document number: PGI_Gemis_SBUS-ZEN112410
Version number: 1.0
Warranty


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EXTENDED WARRANTY REGISTRATION - SUNNY BOY/SUNNY ISLAND/WINDY BOY (Sunny Boy 700-US/2000HF-US/2500HF-US/3000HF-US/8000TL-US/9000TL-US/10000TL-US/3000-US/3800-US/4000-US/5000-US/6000-US/7000-US/8000-US/Sunny Island 4248US/5048US/Windy Boy 3000-US/5000-US/6000-US/7000-US/8000-US)
Type: Warranty
Language: English (US)
Document number: B-GV-ZEUS113415
Version number: 1.5


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SMA Factory Warranty - SUNNY BOY, SUNNY TOWER, SUNNY ISLAND, WINDY BOY, SMA Bluetooth® Repeater, SUNNY BEAM with Bluetooth®, SUNNY WEBBOX, SUNNY WEBBOX with Bluetooth®, SUNNY SENSORBOX, SUNNY CENTRAL/SUNNY BOY Combiner Boxes
Type: Warranty
Language: English (US)
Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZUS111318
Version number: 1.8


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SMA America Warranty Replacement Process
Type: Warranty
Language: English (US)
Document number: WRP_SBUS-ZUS112213
Version number: 1.3


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EXTENDED WARRANTY Registration
Type: Warranty
Language: English (US)
Document number: SBEXTWARRANTY_US111816
Version number: 1.6
Catalog


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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - The Future of Solar Technology
Type: Catalog
Language: English (US)
Document number: SFK-KUS120911
Version number: 1.1
Promotion Material


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SMA Inverters & Utility Grid Configuration - Common Ultility Grid Transformers in 60 Hz in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean
Type: Promotion Material
Language: English (US)
Document number: COMMONTXCONFI-AUS111714
Version number: 1.4


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