SUNNY ISLAND 5048 / 5048US

The Island Manager

Commissioning within minutes: the Sunny Island 5048 makes it possible. All required operational settings can be made quickly and easily in just a few steps. The Sunny Island 5048 is flexible in its application, extendable and takes on all control processes. Its first-class battery management ensures maximum battery life. In addition, the device features an impressive high-efficiency, ergonomic die-cast aluminum enclosure and an 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
  • 5-year SMA 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 5000 W / 4000 W 5000 W / 4000 W
AC output power at 25 °C 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 120 A / 100 A 120 A / 100 A
Battery type / battery capacity (range) lead, NiCd / 100 – 10,000 Ah lead, NiCd / 100 – 10,000 Ah
Charge control IUoU process IUoU process
     
Efficiency / operating consumption    
Max. efficiency 95 % 95 %
Own 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 467 / 612 / 235 467 / 612 / 235
Weight 63 kg 63 kg
Operating temperature range –25 °C ... +50 °C –25 °C ... +50 °C
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.
Certificates 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:
Data sheet


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SUNNY ISLAND 5048U - Battery-based inverter for off-grid and back-up applications
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (US)
Document number: SUNNYISL5048U-DUS101215
Version number: 1.5
Technical Description


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SUNNY ISLAND 5048U - Technical Description for SUNNY ISLAND Firmware Version 5.0
Type: Technical Description
Language: English (US)
Document number: SI5048U-TUS094330
Version number: 3.0


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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


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


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SMA Factory Warranty - Sunny Boy, Windy Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tower, Sunny Boy Control (Light, Plus), Sunny Beam, Sunny WebBox, Sunny Matrix, Sunny SensorBox, SC/SB Combiner Boxes
Type: Warranty
Language: English (US)
Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZUS100816
Version number: 1.6


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EXTENDED WARRANTY REGISTRATION - SB 3000US, SB 4000US, SB 5000US, SB 6000US, SB 7000US, SB 8000US, SB 2000HFUS, SB 2500HFUS, SB 3000HFUS, Sunny Tower 36/42/48, SB 700U, SB 1100U, SWR 1800U, SWR 2100U, SWR 2500U, SB 3300U, SB 3800U, SB 6000U, SI 4248, SI 5048, Sunny Boy Control (Light, Plus), Sunny Beam, Sunny WebBox, Sunny Matrix, Sunny Sensor Box, SC/SB Combiner Boxes, WB 3000US, WB 5000US, WB 6000US, WB 7000US, WB 8000US
Type: Warranty
Language: English (US)
Document number: B-GV_ZUS100213
Version number: 1.3