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SMA SC 500CP-US-10 600V User Manual

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3  Product Description

Operating Manual

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Sunny Central Inverter with Integrated AC Disconnect and external DC Disconnect

Figure 4: Principle of a grid-connected PV plant with an external DC Disconnect and a Sunny Central inverter with integrated AC Disconnect

Sunny Central Inverter with External AC Disconnect and External DC Switch

As an option, the AC circuit breaker can be mounted externally.

Figure 5: Principle of a grid-connected PV plant with a Sunny Central inverter and external AC / DC Disconnect Unit

Position

Description

A

PV array

B

String-Combiner Box

C

Inverter with integrated AC Disconnect

D

DC Disconnect Unit

E

External transformer

F

Utility grid

Circuit breaker
The unit is provided with a UL listed circuit breaker on the output rated 1,600 A for branch circuit protection. If the

circuit breaker shall be located externally to secure the AC path, you have to use the same type of circuit breaker

(ABB Emax E2B-A with 42 kA rated short-circuit current, ABB Emax E2N-A with 65 kA rated short-circuit current or

ABB Emax E2H-A with 85 kA rated short-circuit current and 1,600 A continuous current rating each).

Position

Description

A

PV array