Introduction - SMA SUNNY TRIPOWER 60 Installationsanleitung

1 Introduction
Symbol Explanation
Danger to life due to high voltages in
the inverter; observe waiting time.
High voltages that can cause lethal
electric shocks are present in the live
components of the inverter.
Prior to performing any work on the
inverter, disconnect it from all voltage
sources as described in this document.
Risk of burns due to hot surfaces
The product can get hot during
operation. Avoid contact during
operation. Allow the product to cool
down sufficiently before carrying out
any work.
Observe the documentation
Observe all documentation supplied
with the product.
Compliance with
Further information can be found in the download area of
www.SMA-Solar.com (see also Section 5, page 36).
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1 Introduction

The STP 60 inverters are designed to act exclusively as
grid-tie inverters for PV systems. The inverters convert direct
current generated by a PV array to grid-compliant
three-phase alternating current. The device must be
connected to the utility grid and a sufficient number of PV
modules in order to operate properly. The STP 60 inverters
are not suitable for any other applications (such as
operation with battery or wind turbine systems).
The STP 60 system consists of four main components:
• Sunny Tripower 60
• PV array junction box
The PV array junction box makes it possible to combine
the needed number of PV strings for the STP 60
inverter. A PV array junction box is needed for each
STP 60 inverter.
• SMA Inverter Manager
The SMA Inverter Manager is always required for the
operation of the Sunny Tripower 60. Up to 42
Sunny Tripower 60 inverters can be connected to one
SMA Inverter Manager. The SMA Inverter Manager
handles all communication of the inverters. It serves as
central interface for data acquisition systems, upload to
cloud services and power-plant control.
• Local commissioning and service tool (LCS tool)
The LCS tool is required for commissioning and
servicing STP 60 inverters via the
SMA Inverter Manager. The LCS tool acts as the
primary user interface of the STP 60 system.
Installation Guide