SUNNY CENTRAL 250-US / 500-US

SUNNY CENTRAL 250-US / 500-US

Perfect for commercial systems in North America

The Sunny Central 250-US and 500-US solar inverters are ideally suited for commercial projects in North America. The integrated transformer makes direct connection with the low-voltage grid possible and, thanks to the outdoor-rated enclosure and OptiCool™ temperature management system, the units can be installed practically anywhere. The CEC efficiency of 97 percent is remarkable for transformer based inverters. Monitoring and remote maintenance is performed via the integrated data logger, which is accessible through RS485, Ethernet or OPC interfaces.

Efficiency

  • 97% CEC weighted efficiency
  • Direct connection to the 480 V grid
  • Suitable for ambient temperatures of up to 60 °C (140 °F)


Reliable

  • Integrated isolation transformer
  • Suitable for indoor or outdoor use
  • Integrated data logger
  • Simple remote query and maintenance


Strong Peripherals

  • AC/DC disconnect unit
  • Optional combiner boxes
  • Sunny Central String-Monitor-US


UL Certified

  • UL 1741 / IEEE-1547 compliant
  Sunny Central 250-US Sunny Central 500-US
Input data    
Max. DC power 285 kWp 1) 570 kWp 1)
MPP voltage range 330 V – 600 V 330 V – 600 V
Max. DC voltage 600 V 600 V
Feed starting at [U] / [P] 380 V / 5000 W 380 V / 5000 W
Max. DC current 800 A 1600 A
Number of DC inputs 4 – 6 6 – 9
     
Output data    
Nominal AC power 250 kVA @ 45 °C (113 °F) 500 kVA @ 45 °C (113 °F)
Max. AC current 300 A @ 480 V 600 A @ 480 V
AC grid frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
AC voltage range 422 V – 528 V 422 V – 528 V
AC voltage range, full active power 480 V – 514 V 480 V – 514 V
Power factor (cos φ) > 0.99 > 0.99
Max. THD < 3% < 3%
     
Efficiency 2)    
Max. efficiency 97.5% 97.4%
CEC efficiency 97% 97%
Euro-eta 96.6% 96.9%
     
Ambient conditions    
Operating temperature range –25 °C ... +50 °C
(–13 °F ... +122 °F)		 –25 °C ... +50 °C
(–13 °F ... +122 °F)
Max. temperature for nominal conditions +45 °C (+113 °F) +45 °C (+113 °F)
Protection rating NEMA 3R NEMA 3R
Installation indoors / outdoors yes / yes yes / yes
Rel. humidity 15% ... 95% 15% ... 95%
Fresh air consumption 4000 m³/h 6000 m³/h
Internal consumption at nominal power < 800 W < 1500 W
Standby consumption (Pnight) < 69 W < 80 W
     
Dimensions and weight    
Height 2027 mm (80 in) 2027 mm (80 in)
Width 2786 mm (110 in) 3536 mm (140 in)
Depth 830 mm (33 in) 930 mm (37 in)
Weight < 1900 kg (4189 lb) < 3250 kg (7165 lb)
     
Certificates / listings    
Certificates UL 1741, UL 1998, IEEE 1547 UL 1741, UL 1998, IEEE 1547
EMC conformity FCC, Part 15, Class A FCC, Part 15, Class A
     
Interfaces    
RS485 / Ethernet / Analog opt. / opt. /opt. opt. / opt. /opt.
Display: text line / graphic yes / — yes / —
Communication protocols Modbus / TCP Modbus / TCP
SSM-US connection RS485 RS485
Plant monitoring Sunny Portal Sunny Portal
     
Type designation SC 250U SC 500U
     
1) Specifications apply to irradiation values below STC
2) Measured without an internal power supply at UDC = 325 V (SC 250-US) or 330 V (SC 500-US)		    

Downloads

Language:
Maintenance protocol


171 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 500U - Maintenance Report
Type: Maintenance protocol
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500U-eng-WP-IUS115210
Version number: 1.0


157 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 250U - Maintenance Report
Type: Maintenance protocol
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC250U-eng-WP-IUS115210
Version number: 1.0
Data sheet


322 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 250-US / 500-US - Perfect for commercial systems in North America
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC250SC500-DUS103824
Version number: 2.4
User Manual


898 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 250U / 500U / 500HE-US / 500HE-CA - User Manual
Type: User Manual
Language: English (US)
Document number: SCUS-BE-BUS120514
Version number: 1.4
Installation Guide


6.159 KB
Disconnect Unit for Sunny Central 250U/500U/500HE-US/CA and Sunny Central CP - Installation Guide
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: DISU_SCUS-IA-IUS111711
Version number: 1.1


9.121 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 500U - Installation Guide
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500U-IUS093411
Version number: 1.1


2.561 KB
Disconnect Unit for SUNNY CENTRAL 250U/500U/500HE‑US and SUNNY CENTRAL CP - Unpacking
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: DISU_SCUS-AP-eng-IUS110911
Version number: 1.1


3.161 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 250U - Installation Guide
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC250U-IUS093413
Version number: 1.3


801 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 250U/500U - Modified phase conductor measurement
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500U_N-P-IUS120511
Version number: 1.1


1.507 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 250U - Installation Guide / Change from negative to positive grounding
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC250U_GFDI-IUS101711
Version number: 1.1


1.213 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 500U - Installation Guide / Change from negative to positive grounding
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500U_GFDI-IUS101311
Version number: 1.1
Technical information


1.763 KB
Installation requirements for SUNNY CENTRAL 250U
Type: Technical information
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC250U-Auf-UUS091211
Version number: 1.0


1.467 KB
Installation requirements for SUNNY CENTRAL 500U
Type: Technical information
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500U-Auf-UUS092911
Version number: 1.1
Technical Description


1.891 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 500U - Technical Description (Unpacking)
Type: Technical Description
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500U_Aus-TUS101211
Version number: 1.1
Certificate


57 KB
Certificate of Compliance - SUNNY CENTRAL 250U
Type: Certificate
Language: English (US)
Document number: CoCUL_SC250U-ZUS103410
Version number: 1.0


71 KB
Certificate of Compliance - SUNNY CENTRAL 500U
Type: Certificate
Language: English (US)
Document number: CoCUL_SC500U-ZUS103410
Version number: 1.0
Warranty


198 KB
SMA America LLC Factory Warranty - 5 year Standard Factory - Sunny Central (SC 250U, SC 500U, SC 500HE-US, SC 400HE-11, SC 500HE-11, SC 630HE-11, SC 500CP, SC 630CP, SC 720CP, SC 760CP, SC 800CP, SC 850CP, SC 900CP, MV Power Platform)
Type: Warranty
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC-ZE-GEBED-US_en-10
Version number: 1.0
Maintenance Manual


1.277 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 500-US - Maintenance Manual
Type: Maintenance Manual
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500U-eng-WH-IUS115210
Version number: 1.0


962 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 250U - Maintenance Manual
Type: Maintenance Manual
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC250U-eng-WH-IUS115210
Version number: 1.0
Promotion Material


6.879 KB
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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