SUNNY ISLAND 5048 / 5048-US

SUNNY ISLAND 5048 / 5048-US

The Island Manager

The Sunny Island 5048 makes commissioning within minutes possible. All required operational settings can be made quickly and easily in just a few steps. The Sunny Island 5048 is versatile, extendable and takes on all control processes. Its first-class battery management ensures maximum battery life. It also features impressive efficiency, a rugged die-cast aluminum enclosure and the OptiCool active cooling system. The Sunny Island is also available in a UL-compliant 5048-US version with an output rating of 120 V and 60 Hz for the North American market.

Flexible

  • For systems from 3 to 300 kW
  • 1- and 3-phase operation, connectable in parallel and modularly extendable
  • AC and DC coupling


Simple

  • Easy commissioning with the "Quick Configuration Guide"
  • Complete off-grid management


Efficient

  • High efficiency
  • Intelligent battery management for maximum battery life
  • Charge level calculation


Robust

  • Extreme overload capability
  • OptiCool™ active temperature management system
  • 5-year warranty
  Sunny Island 5048 Sunny Island 5048-US
AC output (loads)    
Nominal AC voltage (adjustable) 230 V (202 V – 253 V) 120 V (105 V – 132 V)
Nominal frequency (adjustable) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 Hz – 65 Hz) 60 Hz (55 Hz – 65 Hz)
Continuous AC power at 25 °C / 45 °C (77 °F / 113 °F) 5000 W / 4000 W 5000 W / 4000 W
AC output power at 25 °C (77 °F) for 30 min / 1 min / 3 s 6500 W / 8400 W / 12000 W 6500 W / 8400 W / 11000 W
Nominal AC current / max. AC current (peak) 21.7 A / 120 A for 60 ms 41.7 A / 180 A for 60 ms
THD output voltage / power factor (cos φ) < 3% / –1 to +1 < 3% / –1 to +1
     
AC input (generator or grid)    
AC input voltage (range) 230 V (172.5 V – 264.5 V) 120 V (80 V – 150 V)
AC input frequency (range) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (40 Hz – 70 Hz) 60 Hz (54 Hz – 66 Hz)
Max. input current (adjustable) / max. input power 56 A (0 A – 56 A) / 12.8 kW 56 A (0 A – 56 A) / 6.7 kW
     
Battery DC input    
Battery voltage (range) 48 V (41 V – 63 V) 48 V (41 V – 63 V)
Max. battery charging current / continuous charging current at 25 °C (77 °F) 120 A / 100 A 120 A / 100 A
Battery type / battery capacity (range) lead, NiCd / 100 – 10000 Ah lead, NiCd / 100 – 10000 Ah
Charge control IUoU process IUoU process
     
Efficiency / operating consumption    
Max. efficiency 95% 95%
Internal consumption with no load / standby 25 W / 4 W 25 W / 4 W
     
Protection devices    
DC reverse polarity protection / DC fuse yes / yes yes / yes
AC short-circuit / AC overload yes / yes yes / yes
Overtemperature / excessive battery discharge yes / yes yes / yes
     
General data    
Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 467 / 612 / 235 (18 / 24 / 9) 467 / 612 / 235 (18 / 24 / 9)
Weight 63 kg (139 lb) 63 kg (139 lb)
Operating temperature range –25 °C ... +50 °C
(–13 ° F ... +122 °F)
–25 °C ... +50 °C
(–13 ° F ... +122 °F)
Protection rating (as per IEC 60529) indoors (IP30) indoors (NEMA 1)
     
Features / function    
Operation & display / multifunction relays internal / 2 internal / 2
3-phase systems / parallel connection yes / yes yes / yes
Integrated bypass / multicluster operation — / yes — / yes
Charge level calculation / full- / equalization charge yes / yes / yes yes / yes / yes
Integrated soft start / generator support yes / yes yes / yes
Battery temperature sensor / communication cables yes / yes yes / yes
Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years yes / opt. / opt. / opt. / opt. yes / opt. / opt. / opt. / opt.
Certifi cates and permits www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.com
     
Accessories    
Battery cables / battery fuses opt. / opt. opt. / opt.
Interfaces (RS485 / Multicluster PB) opt. / opt. opt. / opt.
GenMan extended generator start opt. opt.
Load-shedding contactor / battery current measurement opt. / opt. opt. / opt.
     
Last revision: May 2010    
Type designation SI 5048 SI 5048U

Downloads

Language:
Firmware


272 KB

SI5048-US Firmware-Update - V6.002/6.000
Type: Firmware
Language: International
Document number: SI5048U-V6002-6000_E
Version number: 6.002/6.000


271 KB

SI5048-US Firmware Update V5.155/5.106
Type: Firmware
Language: International
Document number: SI5048US Firmware-Update V5.155_ 5.106
Version number:
Data sheet


129 KB

SMA OFF-GRID CONFIGURATOR - Design and simulation program for off-grid systems
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (US)
Document number: OFFGRIDCON-DUS113911
Version number: 1.1


874 KB

SUNNY ISLAND 5048-US - The Island Manager
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (US)
Document number: SUNNYIS5048US-DUS103816
Version number: 1.6


1.112 KB

MULTICLUSTER BOX for SUNNY ISLAND 4548-US, 5048-US and 6048-US - Simple design of large off-grid systems
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (US)
Document number: CLUSTBOX-DUS120724
Version number: 2.4
Installation Guide


1.820 KB

MULTICLUSTER BOX FOR SUNNY ISLAND 4548‑US/5048‑US/6048‑US - Installation Manual
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: MCB12-IA-eng-IUS120811
Version number: 1.1
Technical information


356 KB

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
Technical Description


5.567 KB

SUNNY ISLAND 5048-US - Technical Description
Type: Technical Description
Language: English (US)
Document number: SI5048U-TUS121440
Version number: 4.0


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SUNNY ISLAND 5048U - Installation & Instruction Manual for SUNNY ISLAND Firmware Version 2.0
Type: Technical Description
Language: English (US)
Document number: SI5048U-TUS091012
Version number: 1.2
Certificate


237 KB

Herstellererklärung - Made in Germany / Manufacturer‘s Declaration - Made in Germany
Type: Certificate
Language: International
Document number: HK_MiG_OGS-ZEXX113410
Version number: 1.0


68 KB

UL-Notice of Authorization to apply the UL Mark - Sunny Island 5048U
Type: Certificate
Language: English (US)
Document number: UL_SI5048U
Catalog


9.886 KB

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
Practical Example