SUNNY SENSORBOX

The Sunny SensorBox is compact in size and installs easily at the PV array. Its integrated sensors continuously monitor solar irradiation and module temperature. By using irradiation and module temperature, it is possible to calculate the expected output of the PV array for comparison to the actual power output of the inverters. This can help identify and troubleshoot reductions in energy yield.

The Sunny SensorBox sends data to the Sunny WebBox via an RS485 data link. From there, the data can be transferred to a PC for further processing or to the Sunny Portal for automatic performance analysis. The Sunny SensorBox can accommodate up to 3 additional sensors such as ambient temperature, wind speed and an additional irradiance sensor making the performance data even more accurate. Shading, dust and dirt, defects and gradual module degradation have adverse effects on the overall performance of the PV array.

The Sunny SensorBox provides data to alert the system owner of possible performance issues as they occur. This helps identify unnecessary loss in energy production had the performance issue gone unnoticed. The value that determines how well a PV array is performing, given environmental conditions, is called the Performance Ratio. The Performance Ratio represents the difference between the calculated output and the actual output of the PV array. The WebBox sends data from the SensorBox and the Sunny Boy inverters to the Sunny Portal which automatically calculates the system’s Performance Ratio. This additional insight into PV array performance is invaluable for system owners and solar technicians alike.

  • Comprehensive performance analysis of the PV array
  • Acquisition of irradiation, module temperature, ambient temperature and wind speed data
  • Easy installation at the PV array
  • Integrates easily into existing
  • Sunny Boy systems via RS485
  • For use with the Sunny WebBox
  • Data analysis on a PC or Sunny Portal
  • Automatic calculation of system performance ratios via Sunny Portal
  • Low power consumption
Interfaces Sunny SensorBox
To the Data Logger (Sunny WebBox, Sunny Boy Control) RS485
Internal sensor  
Solar Irradiation ASI solar module, amorphous Accuracy ±8 %
Range 0 to 1500 W/m2
External Sensor  
Module Temperature Platinum Sensor (Pt100) attachable
Accuracy ±0.9 °F
Range -4 to 230 °F
Possible external sensors  
Temperature module temperature sensor (Pt100) attachable, precision ±0.5 °C; ambient temperature sensor (Pt100), precision ±0.5 °C
Wind measurement external wind sensor 0.8 to 40 m/s –13 °F to +140 °F
Power Supply  
Via RS485 Line via external power supply (Power Injector)
   
Protection rating NEMA 4
   
Ambient temperature –13 °F to 140 °F
Mechanical data  
Width / Height / Depth in Inches 4.7 / 3.5 / 2.0
Weight 1.1 lbs

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Solar Monitoring Systems von SMA - Einfach sicher überwachen
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Solar Monitoring Systems from SMA - Monitor Simply and Securely
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Sistemas de monitorización solar de SMA - Monitorización sencilla y segura
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Συστήματα Επιτήρησης Φωτοβολταϊκών Συστημάτων της SMA - Η ασφαλής επιτήρηση
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FV monitorovací systémy od společnosti SMA - Jednoduše bezpečné monitorování
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SUNNY SENSORBOX - Lückenlose Performance-Überwachung
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SUNNY SENSORBOX - Perfect performance monitoring
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SUNNY SENSORBOX - Monitorización completa del rendimiento
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SUNNY SENSORBOX - Αδιάλειπτη επιτήρηση απόδοσης
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SUNNY SENSORBOX - Installationsanleitung
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RS485 - Verkabelungsprinzip / Cabling Plan / Asignación del cableado
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SUNNY SENSORBOX - Οδηγίες τοποθέτησης
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SUNNY SENSORBOX - Instrução de instalação
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SUNNY SENSORBOX - Instalační vedení
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SUNNY SENSORBOX - Installatieaanwijzing
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SUNNY SENSORBOX - 설치 가이드
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Warranty


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SMA Werksgarantie - Sunny Boy, Windy Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tripower, Sunny Boy Control (Light, Plus), Sunny Beam, Sunny WebBox, Sunny Matrix, Sunny Sensor Box, Power Reducer Box, PV Offset Box
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Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZDE094617
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SMA Factory Warranty - Sunny Boy, Windy Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tripower, Sunny Boy Control (Light, Plus), Sunny Beam, Sunny WebBox, Sunny Matrix, Sunny Sensor Box, Power Reducer Box, PV Offset Box
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Garantía de fábrica de SMA - Sunny Boy, Windy Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tripower, Sunny Boy Control (Light, Plus), Sunny Beam, Sunny WebBox, Sunny Matrix, Sunny Sensor Box, Power Reducer Box, PV Offset Box
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Document number: GEBED-_SBSMC-ZES094616
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Garantie usine SMA - Sunny Boy, Windy Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tripower, Sunny Boy Control (Light, Plus), Sunny Beam, Sunny WebBox, Sunny Matrix, Sunny Sensor Box, Power Reducer Box, PV Offset Box
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Εργοστασιακή εγγύηση SMA - Sunny Boy, Windy Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tripower, Sunny Boy Control (Light, Plus), Sunny Beam, Sunny WebBox, Sunny Matrix, Sunny SensorBox, Power Reducer Box, PV Offset Box
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Garanzia di fabbrica SMA - Sunny Boy, Windy Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tripower, Sunny Boy Control (Light, Plus), Sunny Beam, Sunny WebBox, Sunny Matrix, Sunny Sensor Box, Power Reducer Box, PV Offset Box
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Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZIT094616
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SMA 하자보증 - Sunny Boy, Windy Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tripower, Sunny Boy Control (Light, Plus), Sunny Beam, Sunny WebBox, Sunny Matrix, Sunny Sensor Box, Power Reducer Box, PV Offset Box
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Language: Korean
Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZKR094611
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SMA-fabrieksgarantie - Sunny Boy, Windy Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tripower, Sunny Boy Control (Light, Plus), Sunny Beam, Sunny WebBox, Sunny Matrix, Sunny Sensor Box, Power Reducer Box, PV Offset Box
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Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZNL094613
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Garantia do fabricante SMA - Sunny Boy, Windy Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tripower, Sunny Boy Control (Light, Plus), Sunny Beam, Sunny WebBox, Sunny Matrix, Sunny Sensor Box, Power Reducer Box, PV Offset Box
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Záruka výrobce SMA - Sunny Boy, Windy Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tripower, Sunny Boy Control (Light, Plus), Sunny Beam, Sunny WebBox, Sunny Matrix, Sunny Sensor Box, Power Reducer Box, PV Offset Box
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Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZCZ094613
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SMA 厂家保修 - Sunny Boy, Windy Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tripower, Sunny Boy Control (Light, Plus), Sunny Beam, Sunny WebBox, Sunny Matrix, Sunny Sensor Box, Power Reducer Box, PV Offset Box
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Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZZH094611
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Bestellung einer SMA Werksgarantieverlängerung
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Commande de prolongation de garantie usine SMA
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Pedido de una ampliación de la garantía de fábrica SMA
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Παραγγελία προγράμματος επέκτασης της εργοστασιακής εγγύησης της SMA
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Document number: B-GV_ZGR100114
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Bestelling van een SMA fabrieksgarantieverlenging
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Document number: B-GV_ZNL095111
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Pedido de prolongamento da garantia do fabricante da SMA
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Document number: B-GV_ZPT095113
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Objednávka proudloužené záruky výrobce SMA
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Document number: B-GV_ZCZ095213
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SMA 하자 보증 연장 주문
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订购 SMA 厂家保修延期
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SMA Monitoring Systems – von Kilowatt bis Megawatt
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Document number: MONSYSPOSTER1-ADE093710
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Monitoring Systems – Produktübersicht
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Monitoring Systems – Product Overview
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