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
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Firmware
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SI5048-US Firmware-Update - V6.002/6.000 Type: Firmware Language: International Document number: SI5048U-V6002-6000_E Version number: 6.002/6.000 |
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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
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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 |
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SUNNY ISLAND 5048-US - The Island Manager Type: Data sheet Language: English (US) Document number: SUNNYIS5048US-DUS103816 Version number: 1.6 |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Herstellererklärung - Made in Germany / Manufacturer‘s Declaration - Made in Germany Type: Certificate Language: International Document number: HK_MiG_OGS-ZEXX113410 Version number: 1.0 |
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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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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 |
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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 |
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EXTENDED WARRANTY Registration Type: Warranty Language: English (US) Document number: SBEXTWARRANTY_US111816 Version number: 1.6 |
Catalog
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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 |
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