SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US

SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US / 500HE-CA

The ideal solution for large-scale North American solar power plants

The Sunny Central 500HE-US couples to an external medium-voltage transformer to accommodate long distance power feeds to distribution substations and delivers the highest efficiency available for large PV inverters. An updated user interface features a large LCD that provides a graphical view of the daily plant production as well as the status of the inverter and the utility grid. Flexible plant monitoring is available through various communications solutions such as Ethernet, Modbus, RS485 and OPC. Designed for easy installation, operation and performance monitoring, the UL-certified Sunny Central 500HE-US is the ideal choice for large-scale PV projects.

High Yields

  • 98% CEC efficiency
  • Suitable for ambient temperatures of up to 60 °C (140 °F)
  • OptiCool™ intelligent temperature management


Low System Costs

  • Outdoor-rated enclosure
  • Couples to medium-voltage external transformer
  • Available as integrated solution


Strong Peripherals

  • Optional DC & AC disconnects
  • Optional combiner boxes with string monitoring
  • Sunny WebBox, Modbus® & OPC compatible


UL Certified

  • UL 1741 / IEEE-1547 compliant

 

Assembled in the USA

  • Compliant with ARRA "Buy American" clause
  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 (113 °F)
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
   
Type designation SC 500HE-US
   
1) Specifications apply to irradiation values below STC
2) Measured without an internal power supply at UDC = 330 V		  

Downloads

Language:
Maintenance protocol


158 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US/CA - Maintenance Report
Type: Maintenance protocol
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500HEUS-eng-WP-IUS120411
Version number: 1.1
Data sheet


312 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US - The ideal solution for large-scale North American solar power plants
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500HE-US-DUS103831
Version number: 3.1
Operating Instructions


1.144 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US / 500HE-CA - Operating Manual
Type: Operating Instructions
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500HEUS-eng-BE-BUS120320
Version number: 2.0
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


2.788 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US/CA - Installation Manual
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500HEUS-IA-US_en-14
Version number: 1.4


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
Technical information


439 KB
Transformer Requirements - Important requirements of medium-voltage and auxiliary transformers for SC 500HE-US ⁄ SC 500HE-CA ⁄ SC XXXCP ⁄ SC XXXCP-US ⁄ SC XXXHE
Type: Technical information
Language: English (US)
Document number: SCUS-Tra-TI-UUS121120
Version number: 2.0


624 KB
Installation requirements for SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US/SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE‑CA
Type: Technical information
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500HE-US-Auf-TI-UUS110613
Version number: 1.3
Certificate


140 KB
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


104 KB
Certificate of Compliance - SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US
Type: Certificate
Language: English (US)
Document number: CoCUL_SC50HEUS-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


1.076 KB
SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US/CA - Maintenance Manual
Type: Maintenance Manual
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500HEUS-eng-WH-IUS120411
Version number: 1.1
SMA America Sales

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Rocklin, CA 95765

Phone +1 916 625-0870
Fax +1 916 625-0871
Sales@SMA-America.com

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Phone +1 877 506-1756
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