SUNNY CENTRAL 250U/500U
With the growth of the commercial solar market, SMA has expanded its central inverter line for 2008. The new Sunny Central 250U and 500U have integrated isolation transformers and deliver the highest efficiencies available for large PV power plant inverters.
The user interface has been completely updated and now features a large LCD that provides a graphical view of the daily plant production as well as the status of the PV array, inverter, and utility grid.
The new 250U and 500U now offer optional PV string monitoring that makes the process of troubleshooting the PV array more efficient.
The new Sunny Central 250U is now compatible with industry standard building management and energy service software protocols and integrates easily into energy aware infrastructures. RS485 and Ethernet communication are available via the optional Sunny WebBox. The Sunny WebBox automatically uploads performance data to the free Sunny Portal website allowing system owners to view and track their energy production. Performance data can be further enhanced by adding the Sunny SensorBox to collect weather data. The new Sunny Centrals from SMA represent years of innovative design experience by the world's largest manufacturer of PV inverters. Designed for easy installation, operation, and performance monitoring, the new Sunny Centrals are the ideal choice for your large scale PV project.
- 97% CEC weighted efficiency
- Integrated isolation transformer
- Graphical LCD interface
- Sunny WebBox compatible
- Optional combiner boxes
- Install indoors or out
- UL 1741 / IEEE 1547 compliant
| Sunny Central 250U | Sunny Central 500U | |
| Inverter Technology | True sine wave, high frequency PWM with galvanic isolation | True sine wave, high frequency PWM with galvanic isolation |
| AC Power Output (Nominal) | 250 kW | 500 kW |
| AC Voltage (Nominal) | 480 VAC WYE / Δ* | 480 VAC WYE / Δ |
| AC Frequency (Nominal) | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Current THD | < 5% | < 5% |
| Power Factor (Nominal) | > 0.99 | > 0.99 |
| AC Output Current Limit | 300 AAC @ 480 VAC | 600 AAC (@ 480 VAC) |
| DC Input Voltage Range | 300 – 600 VDC | 300 – 600 VDC |
| MPP Tracking | 330 – 600 VDC | 330 – 600 VDC |
| PV Start Voltage (Configurable from 300 – 600 VDC) | 400 VDC | 400 VDC |
| Maximum DC Current | 800 ADC | 1600 ADC |
| Peak Efficiency | 97.5% | 97.5% (estimated) |
| CEC Weighted Efficiency | 97% | 97% (estimated) |
| Power Consumption | 69 W Standby, <1000 W with fans | 69 W Standby, <1500 W with fans |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | -13 to 113 °F at full power output | -13 to 113 °F at full power output |
| up to 122 °F at reduced power | up to 122 °F at reduced power | |
| Cooling | Variable-speed forced air | Variable-speed forced air |
| Enclosure | NEMA 3R | NEMA 3R |
| Dimensions: W x H x D in inches | 110 x 80 x 33 | 142 x 80 x 37 |
| Weight | 4200 lbs | 6725 lbs |
| Compliance | UL 1741, IEEE-1547 | UL 1741, IEEE-1547 |
| *available Q1/2010 | ||
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SUNNY CENTRAL 250U / 500U - The ideal inverter for large scale PV power systems Type: Data sheet Language: English (US) Document number: SC250SC500-DUS095022 Version number: 2.2 |
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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 |
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SUNNY CENTRAL 250U / 500U / 500HE-US - User Manual Type: User Manual Language: English (US) Document number: SCUS-BUS094812 Version number: 1.2 |
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SUNNY CENTRAL 500U - Installation Guide Type: Installation Guide Language: English (US) Document number: SC500U-IUS093411 Version number: 1.1 |
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SUNNY CENTRAL 250U - Installation Guide Type: Installation Guide Language: English (US) Document number: SC250U-IUS084912 Version number: 1.2 |
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SUNNY CENTRAL 500U - Installation Guide / Change from Negative to Positive Grounding Type: Installation Guide Language: English (US) Document number: SC500U_GFDI-IUS094510 Version number: 1.0 |
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Installation requirements for SUNNY CENTRAL 250U Type: Technical information Language: English (US) Document number: SC250U-Auf-UUS091211 Version number: 1.0 |
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Installation requirements for SUNNY CENTRAL 500U Type: Technical information Language: English (US) Document number: SC500U-Auf-UUS092911 Version number: 1.1 |
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INVERTER GUIDE Type: Promotion Material Language: English (US) Document number: INVERTER_POSTER102808 Version number: |
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