SMA STP 8000TL-10 - Manual (Page 34)

6 Electrical Connection SMA Solar Technology AG
34 STP8-17TL-IA-en-31 Installation Manual
6.4 Connecting the PV Array (DC)
6.4.1 Conditions for DC Connection
The inverter has two input areas "A" and "B", each with its own MPP tracker.
Up to 4 strings (Sunny Tripower 8000TL/10000TL/12000TL) or 5 strings (Sunny Tripower 15000TL/
17000TL) can be connected at input area A. One string can be connected at input area B.
• For input area A, the PV modules must meet the following requirements:
– same type
– same number of in-series-connected PV modules
– identical alignment
– identical tilt
• For the activation of the intelligent string failure detection, the PV modules at input A and B must
be identically aligned.
• The connecting cables of the PV modules must be equipped with connectors. The connectors
required for DC connection are included in the scope of delivery.