WINDY BOY 3000-US

WINDY BOY 3000-US / 3800-US / 4000-US

A reliable option with UL certification

User-friendly, safe and reliable, the Windy Boy is specially certified for locations requiring UL certification. The automatic grid voltage detection* allows for straightforward and secure installation. The aluminum die-cast enclosure and the OptiCool active cooling system ensure optimal yield as well as a long lifespan, even under adverse operating conditions.

* US-Patent US7352549B1

UL Certified

  • For the North American small wind market (UL 1741/IEEE-1547)


Efficient

  • Peak efficiency of 96.5%
  • OptiCool™ active temperature management

 
Easy to Use

  • Programmable polynomial curve enables free selection of turbines


Reliable

  • Galvanic isolation due to integrated transformer
      

Assembled in the USA

  • Compliant with ARRA "Buy American" clause
  Windy Boy 3000-US Windy Boy 3800-US Windy Boy 4000-US
  208 V
240 V
240 V 208 V
240 V
Input (DC)      
Max. DC power 3200 W 4200 W 4200 W
Max. DC voltage 500 V 600 V 600 V
DC nominal voltage 250 V 310 V 310 V
Min. open circuit voltage for activating "Turbine Mode" 228 V 285 V 285 V
Operating range "Turbine Mode" 175 V – 500 V
200 V – 500 V
250 V - 600 V 250 V - 600 V
Max. input current 17 A 18 A 18 A
       
Output (AC)      
AC nominal power 3000 W 3800 W 3500 W
4000 W
Max. AC power 3000 W 3800 W 3500 W
4000 W
Max. output current 15 A 16 A 17 A
Nominal AC voltage / AC operating range 183 – 229 V
211 – 264 V
211 - 264 V 183 – 229 V
211 – 264 V
AC grid frequency / range 60 Hz / 59.3 – 60.5 Hz 60 Hz / 59.3 – 60.5 Hz 60 Hz / 59.3 – 60.5 Hz
Power factor (cos φ) 1 1 1
Phase conductors / connection phases 1 / 2 1 / 2 1 / 2
       
Efficiency      
Max. efficiency 96% 96.5% 96.5%
96.8%
CEC 95.0%
95.5%
96% 95.5%
96%
       
Protective devices      
DC reverse-polarity protection yes yes yes
AC short-circuit protection yes yes yes
Galvanically isolated yes yes yes
Protection class / overvoltage category I / III I / III I / III
       
General data      
Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 450 / 352 / 236 (18 / 14 / 9) 450 / 352 / 236 (18 / 14 / 9) 450 / 352 / 236 (18 / 14 / 9)
Weight 40 kg (88 lb) 40 kg (88 lb) 40 kg (88 lb)
Operation temperature range –25 °C ... +45 °C (–13 °F ... +113 °F) –25 °C ... +45 °C (–13 °F ... +113 °F) –25 °C ... +45 °C (–13 °F ... +113 °F)
Noise emission (typical) ≤ 40 dB ≤ 40 dB ≤ 40 dB
Internal consumption in standby 0.1 W 0.1 W 0.1 W
Topology LF transformer LF transformer LF transformer
Cooling concept OptiCool OptiCool OptiCool
Electronics protection rating / connection area NEMA 3R NEMA 3R NEMZ 3R
       
Features      
Display: text line / graphic yes / — yes / — yes / —
Communication: RS485 / Bluetooth opt. / opt. opt. / opt. opt. / opt.
Warranty: 5 years yes yes yes
Certifi cates and permits FCC, Part 15, Class A & B, UL 1741, IEEE-1741, UL 1998 FCC, Part 15, Class A & B, UL 1741, IEEE-1741, UL 1998 FCC, Part 15, Class A & B, UL 1741, IEEE-1741, UL 1998
       
NOTE: US inverters ship with gray lids.      
Data at nominal conditions      
Type designation WB 3000US WB 3800-US WB 4000-US

Downloads

Language:
PC Software


7.944 KB

WINDY BOY Setup Tool
Type: PC Software
Language: International
Document number: WindyBoy-SetupTool1.0.6
Version number: 1.0.6
Data sheet


581 KB

WINDY BOY 3000-US/3800-US/4000-US - A reliable option with UL certification
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (US)
Document number: WB3384000US-DUS112318
Version number: 1.8
Installation Guide


332 KB

WINDY BOY 3000-US/3800-US/4000-US - Addendum operating requirements
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: DBWB30-40US-UUS113610
Version number: 1.0
NEW Streamlined Ordering Process

In order to better serve our customers and provide a simplified ordering process, Windy Boy inverters will now ship with a standard set of turbine parameters. This new process will result in:

  • Faster installation
  • Decreased lead times
  • Greater flexibility
  • Products optimized for site location

 

Questions? Please contact your sales representative or call the SMA Service Line at +1 877-697-6283.