beautypg.com

2 connecting the inverter to the utility grid – SMA SB 3000TL-US Installation User Manual

Page 37

background image

SMA America, LLC

6  Electrical Connection

Installation Manual

SB3-5TLUS22-IA-en-16

37

6.3.2 Connecting the Inverter to the Utility Grid

Requirements:

☐ The country data set and the display language must be correctly set (see Section 7.1 "Making

Settings via the Rotary Switches", page 47).

☐ The connection requirements of the grid operator must be met.
☐ The line voltage must be within the permissible range. The exact operating range of the inverter

is specified in the operating parameters.

1. Switch off or open all AC disconnecting switches and circuit breakers in the output circuit of the

inverter and secure against reconnection.

2. Ensure that no voltage is present between the AC cables to be connected.
3. Remove all six screws of the lower enclosure lid using an Allen key (AF 3) and remove the

enclosure lid.

4. Loosen the screw on the display and flip the display

up until it clicks into place.



5. Lead the conduit with the AC cables through the enclosure opening into the inverter and screw

the conduit fitting tight.

6. Strip the insulation of L1, L2, N and the equipment grounding conductor each by

1

/

2

in. (12 mm).

7. Connect L1, L2 and N to the AC terminals labelled for this purpose:

• Raise the safety levers on the terminals as far as

possible.

• Lead the conductors fully into the terminals.