SUNNY BOY 3000-US / 3800-US / 4000-US

SUNNY BOY 3000-US / 3800-US / 4000-US

UL certified, reliable system managers

Specially designed for countries that require UL certification, these Sunny Boy inverters guarantee a safe installation process thanks to the automatic grid voltage detection*. The integrated DC circuit breaker simplifies the installation process and saves installation costs. Since the devices are suitable for PV array grounding, they can be combined with all module types. In addition, OptiCool guarantees the highest yields possible and a long service life, even under extreme conditions. The Sunny Boy 3800-US is designed for projects with a current limit of 16 A.

* US patent US7352549B1

UL Certified

  • For countries that require UL certification (UL 1741/IEEE 1547)


Economical

  • 96.8 % peak efficiency
  • OptiCool active temperature management system


Reliable

  • Galvanic isolation


Simple

  • Automatic grid voltage detection*
  • Integrated DC switch-disconnector



* US patent US7352549B1

  Sunny Boy
3000-US
Sunny Boy
3800-US
Sunny Boy
4000-US
  208 V
240 V
240 V 208 V
240 V
Input (DC)      
Recommended max. PV power (@ module STC) 3750 W 4750 W 4375 W
Max. DC power (@ cos φ=1) 3200 W 4200 W 4200 W
Max. input voltage 500 V 600 V 600 V
MPP voltage range / rated input voltage 200 V – 400 V / 250 V 250 V – 480 V / 310 V 250 V – 480 V / 310 V
Min. input voltage / initial input voltage 175 V / 228 V 250 V / 285 V 250 V / 285 V
Max. input current 17 A 18 A 18 A
Max. string fuse at DC switch-disconnector 20 A 20 A 20 A
Number of independent MPP inputs 1 1 1
Strings per MPP input (@ DC disconnector) 4 4 4
       
Output (AC)      
Rated output power / max. apparent AC power 3000 W / 3000 VA 3800 W / 3800 VA 4000 W / 4000 VA
nominal AC voltage / nominal AC voltage range 208 V / 183 V – 229 V
240 V / 211 V – 264 V
240 V / 211 V – 264 V 208 V / 183 V – 229 V
240 V / 211 V – 264 V
Rated power frequency / rated power voltage 60 Hz / 208 V
60 Hz / 240 V
60 Hz / 240 V 60 Hz / 208 V
60 Hz / 240 V
AC power frequency / range 60 Hz / 59.3 Hz ... 60.5 Hz 60 Hz / 59.3 Hz ... 60.5 Hz 60 Hz / 59.3 Hz ... 60.5 Hz
Max. output current 15 A
13 A
16 A 17 A
17 A
Power factor at rated output power 1 1 1
Feed-in phases / connection phases 1 / 2 1 / 2 1 / 2
       
Efficiency      
CEC efficiency / max. efficiency 95 % / 96 %
95.5 % / 96.5 %
96 % / 96.8 % 95.5 % / 96.5 %
96 % / 96.8 %
       
Protection      
DC reverse-polarity protection yes yes yes
AC short-circuit current capability yes yes yes
Galvanically isolated yes yes yes
All-pole sensitive residual current monitoring unit
Protection class (according to IEC 62103) I I I
Overvoltage category (according to IEC 60664-1) III III III
       
General Data      
Dimensions (W / H / D) 450 / 350 / 235 mm
(17.8 / 13.8 / 9.3 inch)
450 / 350 / 235 mm
(17.8 / 13.8 / 9.3 inch)
450 / 350 / 235 mm
(17.8 / 13.8 / 9.3 inch)
Dimensions of DC Disconnect (W / H / D) 187 / 297 / 190 mm
(7.3 / 11.7 / 7.5 inch)
187 / 297 / 190 mm
(7.3 / 11.7 / 7.5 inch)
187 / 297 / 190 mm
(7.3 / 11.7 / 7.5 inch)
Weight 38 kg / 84 lb 38 kg / 84 lb 38 kg / 84 lb
Weight of DC Disconnect 3.5 kg / 8 lb 3.5 kg / 8 lb 3.5 kg / 8 lb
Operating temperature range -25 °C ... +45 °C / -13 °F ... +113 °F -25 °C ... +45 °C / -13 °F ... +113 °F -25 °C ... +45 °C / -13 °F ... +113 °F
Noise emission (typical) 40 dB(A) 37 dB(A) 37 dB(A)
Internal consumption (night) 0.1 W 0.1 W 0.1 W
Topology LF transformer LF transformer LF transformer
Cooling concept OptiCool OptiCool OptiCool
Degree of protection NEMA 3R NEMA 3R NEMA 3R
Degree of protection of connection area NEMA 3R NEMA 3R NEMA 3R
Climatic category (according to IEC 60721-3-4)
Maximum permissible value for relative humidity 100 % 100 % 100 %
       
Features      
DC terminal Screw terminal Screw terminal Screw terminal
AC terminal Screw terminal Screw terminal Screw terminal
Display Text line Text line Text line
Interface: RS485 / Bluetooth opt. / opt. opt. / opt. opt. / opt.
Warranty: 10 / 15 / 20 years yes / opt. / opt. yes / opt. / opt. yes / opt. / opt.
Certificates and approvals (more available on request) UL1741, UL1998, IEEE1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B), CAN/CSA C22.2 107.1-1 UL1741, UL1998, IEEE1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B), CAN/CSA C22.2 107.1-1 UL1741, UL1998, IEEE1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B), CAN/CSA C22.2 107.1-1
       
Data at nominal conditions      
Type designation SB 3000US SB 3800-US-10 SB 4000US

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Sunny Boy 3800U - Installation Guide
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DC Disconnect Switch - For Sunny Boy 3300U / 3800U Inverters
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SUNNY BOY 3000-US / 3800-US / 4000-US - Instructions d'installation
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Technical Manual


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TECHNICAL NOTE - DC Input Current Ratings for SUNNY BOY Inverters
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TECHNICAL NOTE - DC Disconnect UL Listing Update
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Technical information


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Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter - Electric Arc Detection in PV Inverters - Sunny Boy
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PV Inverters - Use of PV inverters in off-grid systems and backup systems in the US, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean islands
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Production Test Report
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ARRA - SUNNY BOY 3000US/3800US/4000US/5000US/6000US/7000US/8000US and SUNNY CENTRAL 630HE-11/500HE-US
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Report on Static Inverters and Converters for Use in Independent Power Systems
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PRODUCT GENERAL INFORMATION - Noise emission SUNNY BOY
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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - The Future of Solar Technology
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