UL Certified
- For countries that require UL certification (UL 1741/IEEE 1547)
Efficient
- 96.8% peak efficiency
- OptiCool™ active temperature management system
Safe
- Galvanic isolation
Simple
- Patented automatic grid voltage detection*
- Integrated DC disconnect switch
Assembled in the USA
- Compliant with ARRA "Buy American" clause
* US Patent US7352549B1
| Sunny Boy 3000-US | Sunny Boy 3800-US | Sunny Boy 4000-US | |
| 208 V AC 240 V AC |
240 V AC | 208 V AC 240 V AC |
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| Input (DC) | |||
| Max. recommended PV power (@ module STC) | 3750 W | 4750 W | 4375 W 5000 W |
| Max. DC power (@ cos φ = 1) | 3200 W | 4200 W | 4200 W |
| Max. DC voltage | 500 V | 600 V | 600 V |
| DC nominal voltage | 250 V | 310 V | 310 V |
| MPP voltage range | 175 – 400 V 200 – 400 V |
250 – 480 V | 220 – 480 V 250 – 480 V |
| Min. DC voltage / start voltage | 175 / 228 V 200 / 228 V |
250 / 285 V | 220 / 285 V 250 / 285 V |
| Max. input current / per string (at DC disconnect) | 17 A / 17 A 36 A @ combined terminal |
18 A / 18 A 36 A @ combined terminal |
18 A / 18 A 36 A @ combined terminal |
| Number of MPP trackers / fused strings per MPP tracker | |||
| Output (AC) | |||
| AC nominal power | 3000 W | 3800 W | 3500 W 4000 W |
| Max. AC apparent power | 3000 VA | 3800 VA | 3500 VA 4000 VA |
| Nominal AC voltage / adjustable | 208 V / yes 240 V / yes |
240 V / — | 208 V / yes 240 V / yes |
| AC voltage 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 | 60 Hz; 59.3 – 60.5 |
| Max. output current | 15 A 13 A | 16 A | 17 A |
| Power factor (cos φ) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Phase conductors / connection phases | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 |
| Harmonics | < 4% | < 4% | < 4% |
| Efficiency | |||
| Max. effi ciency | 96.0% 96.5% |
96.8% | 96.5% 96.8% |
| CEC effi ciency | 95.0% 95.5% |
96.0% | 95.5% 96.0% |
| Protection devices | |||
| DC reverse-polarity protection | yes | yes | yes |
| AC short circuit protection | yes | yes | yes |
| Galvanically isolated / all-pole sensitive monitoring unit | yes / — | yes / — | yes / — |
| Protection class / overvoltage category | I / III | I / III | I / III |
| General data | |||
| Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) | 450 / 350 / 235 (18 / 14 / 9) | 450 / 350 / 235 (18 / 14 / 9) | 450 / 350 / 235 (18 / 14 / 9) |
| DC Disconnect dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) | 187 / 297 / 190 (7 / 12 / 7.5) | 187 / 297 / 190 (7 / 12 / 7.5) | 187 / 297 / 190 (7 / 12 / 7.5) |
| Packing dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) | 390 / 580 / 470 (15 / 23 / 18.5) | 390 / 580 / 470 (15 / 23 / 18.5) | 390 / 580 / 470 (15 / 23 / 18.5) |
| DC Disconnect packing dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) | 370 / 240 / 280 (15 / 9 / 11) | 370 / 240 / 280 (15 / 9 / 11) | 370 / 240 / 280 (15 / 9 / 11) |
| Weight / DC Disconnect weight | 38 kg (84 lb) / 3.5 kg (8 lb) | 38 kg (84 lb) / 3.5 kg (8 lb) | 38 kg (84 lb) / 3.5 kg (8 lb) |
| Packing weight / DC Disconnect packing weight | 44 kg (97 lb) / 4 kg (9 lb) | 44 kg (97 lb) / 4 kg (9 lb) | 44 kg (97 lb) / 4 kg (9 lb) |
| Operating temperature range (full power) | –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(A) | www.SMA-Solar.com | 37 dB(A) |
| Internal consumption at night | 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 | NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R | NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R |
| Features | |||
| Display: text line / graphic | yes / — | yes / — | yes / — |
| Interfaces: RS485 / Bluetooth | opt. / opt. | opt. / opt. | opt. / opt. |
| Warranty: 10 / 15 / 20 years | yes / opt. / opt. | yes / opt. / opt. | yes / opt. / opt. |
| Certificates and permits (more available on request) | UL1741, UL1998, IEEE 1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B), CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-2001 | UL1741, UL1998, IEEE 1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B), CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-2001 | UL1741, UL1998, IEEE 1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B), CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-2001 |
| NOTE: US inverters ship with gray lids. | |||
| Data at nominal conditions | |||
| Type designation | SB 3000US | SB 3800-US-10 | SB 4000US |
Downloads
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Data sheet
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SUNNY BOY 3000-US / 3800-US / 4000-US - UL certified, reliable system managers Type: Data sheet Language: English (US) Document number: SUNNYBOY3384-DUS103927 Version number: 2.7 |
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Monitoring Solutions - Accurate revenue grade metering & data communication Type: Data sheet Language: English (US) Document number: POWERMEAS-HUS093016 Version number: 1.6 |
Installation Guide
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Sunny Boy 3800U - Installation Guide Type: Installation Guide Language: English (US) Document number: SB3800U-12:SE2006 |
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DC Disconnect Switch - For Sunny Boy 3300U / 3800U Inverters Type: Installation Guide Language: English (US) Document number: DC-Discon-U-11:SE4406 Version number: 1.1 |
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DC Disconnect - Accessories for PV Inverters Type: Installation Guide Language: English (US) Document number: DC_Disc-IUS082311 Version number: 1.1 |
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SUNNY BOY 3000-US / 3800-US / 4000-US - Installation Guide Type: Installation Guide Language: English (US) Document number: SB30-40US-IUS103030 Version number: 3.0 |
Technical Manual
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TECHNICAL NOTE - DC Input Current Ratings for SUNNY BOY Inverters Type: Technical Manual Language: English (US) Document number: TECHNSBDCINPU-HUS112912 Version number: 1.2 |
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TECHNICAL NOTE - DC Disconnect UL Listing Update Type: Technical Manual Language: English (US) Document number: TECHNOTE20A-HUS091712 Version number: 1.2 |
Certificate
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ARRA - SUNNY BOY 3000US/3800US/4000US/5000US/6000US/7000US/8000US and SUNNY CENTRAL 630HE-11/500HE-US Type: Certificate Language: English (US) Document number: ARRA_SB_SC-ZUS112210 Version number: 1.0 |
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UL - NOTICE OF AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY THE UL MARK - SUNNY BOY 3000US/3800US-10/4000US/5000US/6000US/7000US/8000US Type: Certificate Language: English (US) Document number: UL_SB30-80US-ZEN110810 Version number: 1.0 |
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Manufacturer's Declaration / Country of Origin Type: Certificate Language: English (US) Document number: MDCO_SBUS_ZUS090510 Version number: 1.0 |
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Report on Static Inverters and Converters for Use in Independent Power Systems Type: Certificate Language: English (US) Document number: sb3800u |
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PRODUCT GENERAL INFORMATION - Noise emission SUNNY BOY Type: Certificate Language: English (US) Document number: PGI_Gemis_SBUS-ZEN112410 Version number: 1.0 |
Warranty
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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 |
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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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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 |
Promotion Material
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6.879 KB |
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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INVERTER GUIDE Type: Promotion Material Language: English (US) Document number: INVERTER_POSTER102808 Version number: |
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