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AC/DC Disconnect Unit
Disconnect Unit for Sunny Central 250U/500U/
500HEUS and Sunny Central CP
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SMAAmerica,LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. reserve the right to make changes
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Denver, CO 80239 U.S.A.
SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc.
2425 Matheson Blvd. E, 8th Floor
Mississauga, ON L4W 5K5, Canada
Important Safety Instructions SMA America, LLC
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions for the DisconnectUnit for Sunny Central 250U/500U/
500HE-US and Sunny Central CP, that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the
pv inverter.
The DisconnectUnit for Sunny Central 250U/500U/500HE-US and Sunny Central CP is designed
and tested according to international safety requirements, but as with all electrical and electronic
equipment, certain precautions must be observed when installing and/or operating the Disconnect
Unit for DisconnectUnit for Sunny Central 250U/500U/500HE-US and Sunny Central CP. To
reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the Disconnect
Unit for SunnyCentral 250U/500U/500HE-US and Sunny Central CP, you must carefully read and
follow all instructions, cautions and warnings in this technical description.
Warnings in this document
A warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel. It calls attention to a procedure or practice,
which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all
of the SMA equipment and/or other equipment connected to the SMA equipment or personal injury.
DANGk
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
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CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
CSA
C22.1 and IEEE9292000. IEEE 929-2000 provides recommendations regarding the
proper equipment and functionality necessary to ensure compatible operation when
power generation is connected to the utility grid.
General Warnings SMA America, LLC
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General warnings
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All electrical installations must be done in accordance with the local and NationalElectrical Code
ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code
CSAC22.1.
Before installing or using the Disconnect Unit for Sunny Central 250U/500U/500HE-US and
Sunny Central CP, read all of the instructions, cautions, and warnings on the Disconnect Unit for
Sunny Central 250U/500U/500HE-US and Sunny Central CP in this technical description.
Before connecting the Disconnect Unit for Sunny Central 250U/500U/500HE-US and Sunny
Central CP to the power distribution grid, contact the local power distribution grid company. This
connection must be made only by qualified personnel.
Wiring of the Disconnect Unit for Sunny Central 250U/500U/500HE-US and Sunny Central CP
must be made by qualified personnel only.
SMA America, LLC Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1 Information on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Scope of Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Transport Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.1 Transport Packaging and Center of Gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Symbols on the Transport Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.3 Technical Data for the Transport Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5 Transporting the Packaged Disconnect Unit . . . . . . . . . . 15
6 Unpacking the Disconnect Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1 Removing the Film. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.2 Removing the Lashing Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.3 Removing the Clamping Bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.4 Removing the Box Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7 Transporting the Disconnect Unit Without Packaging . . 21
7.1 Transporting the Disconnect Unit Using a Crane . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.2 Transporting the Disconnect Unit Using a Forklift Truck . . . . . . 22
8 Preparing the Disconnect Unit for Installation. . . . . . . . . 25
8.1 Opening the Disconnect Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.2 Mounting the Lid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8.3 Closing the Disconnect Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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1 Information on this Manual
Validity
This manual applies to the Disconnect Unit of the following device types:
Sunny Central 250U
Sunny Central 500U
Sunny Central 500HE-US
Sunny Central 500HE-CA
Sunny Central CP
Target Group
This manual is intended for skilled workers. Only qualified personnel are allowed to perform the tasks
set forth in this manual.
Definition of the Target Group
Skilled workers have been trained and briefed adequately and have the capability and knowledge
to install and operate the equipment. Skilled workers are trained to deal with the dangers and
hazards involved in transporting and assembling the equipment.
Additional Information
Keep all manuals for the Disconnect Unit and for the installed components together with the system
documentation. All documents must be available at all times. The documents listed below are included
in the scope of delivery for your Disconnect Unit.
The following information is contained in these documents:
Additional information is available at www.SMA-America.com.
Nomenclature
In this document, the Disconnect Unit for Sunny Central 250U/500U/500HE-US/CA and Sunny
Central CP are hereinafter referred to as the Disconnect Unit.
In this document, SMA America Production, LLC, and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc. are
hereinafter referred to as SMA.
Information Document Type
Setup and installation of the Disconnect Unit Installation Guide
Unpacking, transporting and preparing the Disconnect Unit Unpacking manual
Disconnect Unit circuit diagram Circuit diagrams
Scope of Supply SMA America, LLC
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2 Scope of Supply
The Disconnect Unit is supplied in a box. This box contains the Disconnect Unit, the lid for the
Disconnect Unit and an accessories kit.
Check the scope of supply for completeness and for any external damage. Please contact your dealer
if the scope of supply is not complete or you find any damage.
The scope of supply is listed in this chapter.
Accessories Kit
The accessories kit is packed in a box. The box is called Accessories.
Supplied Components
Number Description
1 TX screwdriver T25
1 TX screwdriver T30
1 Warning sticker SC-US positive/negative grounding
1 Disconnect Unit Sunny Central US Installation Guide
1 Circuit diagram for DU-SC-US, EN
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3 Storage
16
ft. (1 013 mm)
Vertical (A) 3
3
16
ft. (971 mm)
Depth (C) 1
7
8
ft. (570 mm)
A
B C
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Center of Gravity of the Disconnect Unit for Sunny Central CP/500HE-US without
AC Switch:
All dimensions for the center of gravity indication relate to the bottom left corner of the back wall.
Center of Gravity of the Disconnect Unit for Sunny Central CP/500HE-US with AC
Switch:
All dimensions for the center of gravity indication relate to the bottom left corner of the back wall.
Horizontal (B) 3
5
16
ft. (1 010 mm)
Vertical (A) 3
3
4
ft. (1 151 mm)
Depth (C) 1
5
8
ft. (494 mm)
Horizontal (B) 3
23
64
ft. (1 023 mm)
Vertical (A) 3
43
64
ft. (1 119mm)
Depth (C) 1 ft. 9
1
2
in. (544 mm)
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4.2Symbols on the Transport Packaging
The following symbols are applied to the transport packaging:
4.3Technical Data for the Transport Packaging
Technical Data for the Disconnect Unit for Sunny Central 250U/500U
Technical Data for the Disconnect Unit for Sunny Central CP/500HE-US
Symbol Explanation
Transport the transport packaging with this side up.
The contents of the transport packaging are fragile.
Do not use sharp tools when opening the transport packaging.
Do not place anything on top of the transport packaging.
Center of gravity of the transport packaging.
Weight (approximate) 1 150 lbs. (522 kg)
Width x height x depth 6 ft. x 6
1
2
ft. x 3 ft. 8
21
64
in. (1 829 mm x 1 981 mm x 1 130 mm)
Weight (approximate) 1 510 lbs. (685 kg)
Width x height x depth 6 ft. x 7 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. x 8
21
64
in. (1 829 mm x 2 235 mm x 1 130 mm)
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5 Transporting the Packaged Disconnect Unit
You can transport the packaged Disconnect Unit using a forklift truck.
1. Drive forklift truck under the transport packaging at the center of gravity marking.
2. Secure the package against tipping, for example using lashing straps.
3. Raise the package slightly.
4. Transport the package.
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Danger of crushing caused by tipping package!
If insufficiently secured, the package can fall off the pallet.
Only transport the package as described in this manual.
Take note of the centre of gravity marking on the transport packaging.
Means of transport must be designed for the weight of the package.
Do not tip package over during transport.
Transport the package only if sufficiently secured.
Keep a safe distance from the package at all times during transport.
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6 Unpacking the Disconnect Unit
6.1Removing the Film
The Disconnect Unit is packed using a protective film. This film is affixed to the pallet. Remove this film
as described in this section.
1. Cut through film close to the pallet.
2. Pull film off the Disconnect Unit upward.
4
in. 1 ft. 3
3
4
in.
(300 mm 400 mm) from the sides.
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1. Screw the grounding strap in the bottom left corner
of the Disconnect Unit to the front plate of the
enclosure. Tighten screw with a torque of 71 in-lbs.
(8 Nm).
2. Tip the front plate over with two persons so that the
upper edge is pointing towards the Disconnect Unit.
Hook the front plate of the enclosure onto the two
hooks on the front of the Disconnect Unit.
3. Press the lower edge of the front plate of the
enclosure onto the Disconnect Unit.
4. For each of the switch handles on the front of the front plate: Shake the handles gently a few
times so that the switch shaft engages with the handle.
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Danger of crushing caused by heavy front plate!
Note the weight of the front plate 110 lbs. (50 kg).
Move the front plate of the Disconnect Unit with at least two persons.
Ensure that one person is holding the front plate of the enclosure at all times when the other
person is working on it.
DISCONNECT UNIT
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5. Fit the front plate of the enclosure to the Disconnect
Unit with four screws and four sealing washers at its
four corners. Tighten the screws so that they are hand-
tight (the front plate of the enclosure can still be
moved).
6. 11 accessible holes are left without screws on the
front plate. The three holes behind the left handles
are not reachable yet. Insert one screw with sealing
washer in each of the 11 holes. Fasten the screws
hand-tight.
7. Ensure that the front plate of the enclosure is aligned at the edges of the Disconnect Unit. Tighten
all screws with a torque of 44 in-lbs. (5 Nm).
8. Ensure that all switches are functioning correctly. Switch all switches into the "On" position and
then back into the "Off" position.
The switches function properly if there is no clearance of the shafts and the switches make a
clear switching noise. Readjust if necessary.
9. When all switches are functioning correctly: Switch
all switches into the "On" position and insert three
screws with sealing washers into the holes on the
handles on the left-hand side. Tighten screws with a
torque of 44 in-lbs. (5 Nm).
10. Switch all switches into the "Off" position.
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11. For the Disconnect Unit for Sunny Central 500HE-
US/CA/CP: Make sure that the grounding strap at
the clamp of the AC switch is correctly connected to
the flap and that it is not jammed between enclosure
and flap. Close the flap after check.
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9 Contact
If you have technical problems concerning our products, please contact our Serviceline. We require
the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance:
Device type
Serial number
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SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc.
2425 Matheson Blvd. E
8th Floor
Mississauga, ON L4W 5K5
Canada
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