Certifications
- For countries that require UL certification (UL 1741/IEEE 1547)
- Optional integrated AFCI functionality meets the requirements of NEC 2011 690.11
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 |
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| 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 | 7680 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 efficiency | 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 |
| Integrated AFCI* | opt. | opt. | opt. | opt. |
| 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 (Second edition), UL1998, UL1699B, IEEE 1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B). CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-2001 | UL1741 (Second edition), UL1998, UL1699B, IEEE 1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B). CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-2001 | UL1741 (Second edition), UL1998, UL1699B, IEEE 1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B). CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-2001 | UL1741 (Second edition), UL1998, UL1699B, IEEE 1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B). CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-2001 |
| *For AFCI functionality or overvoltage category IV, specify SBXXXXUS-12 when ordering | ||||
| **Extended operating temperature range to -40 °C available. Please specify when ordering. | ||||
| 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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SUNNY BOY 5000-US/6000-US/7000-US/8000-US - Versatile performer with UL Certification Type: Data sheet Language: English (US) Document number: SUNNYBOY5678-DUS125036 Version number: 3.6 |
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SUNNY BOY 5000-US/6000-US/7000-US/8000-US - Versatile performer certified to CSA standards Type: Data sheet Language: English (US) Document number: SUNNYBOY5678-DCA125036 Version number: 3.6 |
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 Manual Type: Installation Guide Language: English (US) Document number: SB50US-80US-IA-en-36 Version number: 3.6 |
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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PV Inverters - Use of PV inverters in off-grid systems and backup systems in North and South America Type: Technical information Language: English (US) Document number: SB-OffGrid-TI-US-en-14 Version number: 1.4 |
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Medium-Voltage Transformer - Important requirements for medium-voltage transformers for SUNNY BOY, SUNNY MINI CENTRAL and SUNNY TRIPOWER Type: Technical information Language: English (US) Document number: MV-Trafo-SB_SMC_STP-TI-US_en-10 Version number: 1.0 |
Certificate
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Production Test Report - According to UL1741 Second Edition, January 28, 2010, IEEE 1547 (2003) and IEEE 1547.1 (2005) Type: Certificate Language: English (US) Document number: SBUS-ZE-PTR-en-14 Version number: 1.4 |
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ARRA - SUNNY BOY 2000HFUS-30 / 2500HFUS-30 / 3000HFUS-30 / 3000US/(-12) / 3800-US-10/(-12) / 4000US / 5000US/(-12) / 6000US/(-12) / 7000US/(-12) / 8000US/(-12) / 8000TLUS-10/(-12) / 9000TLUS-10/(-12) / 10000TLUS-10/(-12) / 11000TLUS-10/(-12), WINDY BOY 3000US/4000US/5000US/6000US/8000US, and SUNNY CENTRAL 630HE-11 / 500HE-US / 500CP-US-10 / 630CP-US-10 / 720CP-US-10 / 750CP-US-10, and 800CP-US-10 Type: Certificate Language: English (US) Document number: SB_SC-ZE-ARRA-US_en-13 Version number: 1.3 |
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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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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE - SUNNY BOY 3000US-12/3800US-12/SB4000US-12/5000US-12/6000US-12/7000US-12/8000US-12, SUNNY BOY 6000TLUS-12/7000TLUS-12/8000TLUS-12/9000TLUS-12/10000TLUS-12/11000TLUS-12 and SUNNY BOY 2000HF-US-32/SB2500HF-US-32/SB3000HF-US-32 Type: Certificate Language: English (US) Document number: SBUS12-SBTLUS12-SBHFUS32-ZE-CoCUL-en-10 Version number: 1.0 |
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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 |
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE - SUNNY BOY (SB 5000US/6000US/7000US/8000US) / WINDY BOY (WB 5000US/6000US/ 7000US/8000US) Type: Certificate Language: English (US) Document number: SB_WB_50US-80US-ZE-CoCUL-en-11 Version number: 1.1 |
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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 |
Warranty
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SMA Warranty Extension Order Form - SUNNY BOY 2000HF-US/2500HF-US/3000HF-US, SUNNY BOY 3000-US/3800-US/4000-US/5000-US/6800-US/7000-US/8000-US, SUNNY BOY 6000TL-US/7000TL-US/8000TL-US/9000TL-US/10000TL-US/11000TL-US Type: Warranty Language: English (US) Document number: B-GV-ZE-US_en-20 Version number: 2.0 |
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SMA SERVICE CALL REBATE FORM - SUNNY BOY 2000HF-US/2500HF-US/3000HF-US, SUNNY BOY 3000-US/3800-US/4000-US/5000-US/6800-US/7000-US/8000-US, SUNNY BOY 6000TL-US/7000TL-US/8000TL-US/9000TL-US/10000TL-US/11000TL-US Type: Warranty Language: English (US) Document number: SERVICEREBATE-FUS130820 Version number: 2.0 |
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SMA America LLC Factory Warranty - SUNNY BOY, WINDY BOY, SUNNY TOWER, SMA BLUETOOTH® REPEATER, SUNNY BEAM with BLUETOOTH®, SUNNY WEBBOX, SUNNY WEBBOX with BLUETOOTH®, SUNNY SENSORBOX, SC/SB Combiner Boxes Type: Warranty Language: English (US) Document number: SBSMC_SIWB-ZE-GEBED-US_en-31 Version number: 3.1 |
White Paper
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PV Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter - Direct Current Arc-Fault Detection in PV Systems - SUNNY BOY Type: White Paper Language: English (US) Document number: AFCI_WHITEPAPER-UUS130912 Version number: 1.2 |
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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