WINDY BOY 5000-US / 6000-US / 7000-US / 8000-US

WINDY BOY 5000-US / 6000-US / 7000-US / 8000-US

The customized solution for wind turbine systems

Windy Boy inverters combine the same proven technology present in all Sunny Boy inverters with special firmware that permits direct grid-tied operation with a broad range of wind turbines-without batteries. This greatly reduces the overall system cost because components such as the charge controller, batteries and associated switch gear can be eliminated. Increased total energy capture combined with a reduction of balance of system components greatly reduces the installation and operating costs of a grid-tied wind system. Contact your local wind turbine supplier for information on compatible wind turbine models and system design considerations.

* US-Patent US7352549B1

UL Certified

  • For locations requiring UL certification (UL 1741/IEEE-1547)


High Yields

  • 97% peak efficiency
  • CEC efficiency of up to 96%
  • OptiCool™ active temperature management


Easy to Use

  • Automatic grid voltage detection*
  • Programmable polynomial curve enables free selection of turbines


Reliable

  • Rugged cast aluminum outdoor rated enclosure
  • Compatible with Windy Boy Protection Box 600
  • 10-year limited standard warranty



* US-Patent US7352549B1

  Windy Boy 5000-US Windy Boy 6000-US Windy Boy 7000-US Windy Boy 8000-US
  208 V
240 V
277 V		 208 V
240 V
277 V		 208 V
240 V
277 V		 240 V
277 V
Input (DC)        
Max. DC power 5300 W 6380 W 7450 W 8600 W
Max. DC voltage 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V
DC nominal voltage 310 V 310 V 310 V 345 V
Min. open circuit voltage for activating Turbine Mode 300 V 300 V 300 V 300 V
Operating range "Turbine Mode" 250 V – 600 V 250 V – 600 V 250 V – 600 V 300 V – 600 V
Max. input current 21 A 25 A 30 A 30 A
         
Output (AC)        
AC nominal power 5000 W 6000 W 7000 W 7680 W
8000 W
Max. AC power 5100 W 6100 W 7100 W 7680 W
8100 W
Max. output current 27.9 A
24.1 A
20.9 A		 33.3 A
28.9 A
25.0 A		 34 A
34 A
32 A		 32 A
32 A
Nominal AC voltage 183–229 V
211–264 V
244–305 V		 183–229 V
211–264 V
244–305 V		 183–229 V
211–264 V
244–305 V		 211–264 V
244–305 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 60 Hz / 59.3 – 60.5 Hz
Power factor (cos φ) 1 1 1 1
Phase conductors / connection phases 1 / 1 1 / 1 1 / 1 1 / 1
         
Efficiency        
Max. efficiency 96.8 % 97 % 97.1 % 96.5 %
CEC 95.5 %
95.5 %
95.5 %		 95.5 %
95.5 %
95 %		 95.5 %
96 %
96 %		 96 %
96 %
         
Protective devices        
DC reverse-polarity protection yes yes yes yes
AC short-circuit protection yes yes yes yes
Galvanically isolated yes yes yes yes
Protection class / overvoltage category I / III I / III I / III I / III
         
General data        
Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 468 / 613 / 242
(18 / 24 / 9.5)		 468 / 613 / 242
(18 / 24 / 9.5)		 468 / 613 / 242
(18 / 24 / 9.5)		 468 / 613 / 242
(18 / 24 / 9.5)
Weight 65 kg (143 lb) 65 kg (143 lb) 65 kg (143 lb) 69 kg (143 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)		 –25 °C ... +45 °C
(–13 °F ... +113 °F)
Noise emission (typical) ≤ 44 dB ≤ 45 dB ≤ 46 dB www.SMA-Solar.com
Internal consumption in standby 0.1 W 0.1 W 0.1 W 0.1 W
Topology LF transformer LF transformer LF transformer LF transformer
Cooling concept OptiCool OptiCool OptiCool OptiCool
Mounting location: indoor / outdoor (NEMA 3R) yes / yes yes / yes yes / yes yes / yes
         
         
Features        
Display: text line / graphic yes / — yes / — yes / — yes / —
Communication: RS485 / Bluetooth opt. / opt opt. / opt opt. / opt opt. / opt
Warranty: 10 years yes yes yes yes
Certifi cates and permits FCC, Part 15, Class A & B, UL 1741, IEEE-1741 FCC, Part 15, Class A & B, UL 1741, IEEE-1741 FCC, Part 15, Class A & B, UL 1741, IEEE-1741 FCC, Part 15, Class A & B, UL 1741, IEEE-1741
         
Type designation WB 5000US WB 6000US WB 7000US WB 8000US

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


293 KB
WINDY BOY 5000-US / 6000-US / 7000-US / 8000-US - The customized solution for wind turbine systems
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (US)
Document number: WB5678000US-DUS103816
Version number: 1.6
Installation Guide


331 KB
WINDY BOY 5000-US/6000-US/7000-US/8000-US - Addendum operating requirements
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: DBWB50-80US-UUS113611
Version number: 1.1
Certificate


63 KB
UL-Notice of Authorization to apply the UL Mark - WINDY BOY 3000US/3800-US-10/4000US/5000US/6000US/7000US/8000US
Type: Certificate
Language: English (US)
Document number: UL_WBUS-ZEUS112710
Version number: 1.0
Warranty


279 KB
EXTENDED WARRANTY REGISTRATION - SUNNY BOY/SUNNY ISLAND/WINDY BOY (Sunny Boy 700-US/2000HF-US/2500HF-US/3000HF-US/8000TL-US/9000TL-US/10000TL-US/3000-US/3800-US/4000-US/5000-US/6000-US/7000-US/8000-US/Sunny Island 4248US/5048US/Windy Boy 3000-US/5000-US/6000-US/7000-US/8000-US)
Type: Warranty
Language: English (US)
Document number: B-GV-ZEUS113415
Version number: 1.5


181 KB
SMA Factory Warranty - SUNNY BOY, SUNNY TOWER, SUNNY ISLAND, WINDY BOY, SMA Bluetooth® Repeater, SUNNY BEAM with Bluetooth®, SUNNY WEBBOX, SUNNY WEBBOX with Bluetooth®, SUNNY SENSORBOX, SUNNY CENTRAL/SUNNY BOY Combiner Boxes
Type: Warranty
Language: English (US)
Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZUS111318
Version number: 1.8


178 KB
EXTENDED WARRANTY Registration
Type: Warranty
Language: English (US)
Document number: SBEXTWARRANTY_US111816
Version number: 1.6
Catalog


9.850 KB
SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - The Future of Solar Technology
Type: Catalog
Language: English (US)
Document number: SFK_KUS113710
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.