SMA SB 3800TLUS-22 Sunny Boy 3800W Grid Tie Inverter

SMA SB 3800TLUS-22 Summary

Installation: Grid-Tied

SMA SB 3800TLUS-22 Sunny Boy 3800W Grid Tie Inverter

Sunny Boy 3800TL-US 1-Ph Grid Tied Inverter, 3800W, 208/240VAC, 60Hz, DC Discon, 2 Unfused Input, 2 MPPT, 10 Yr Warr, Ungrounded, Arc-Fault Protection

The Sunny Boy 3800TL-US represents the next step in performance for UL certified inverters. Its transformerless design means high efficiency and reduced weight. Maximum power production is derived from wide input voltage and operating temperature ranges. Multiple MPP trackers and OptiTrac™ Global Peak mitigate the effect of shade and allow for installation at challenging sites. The unique Emergency Power Supply feature provides daytime power in the event of a grid outage. High performance, flexible design and innovative features make the Sunny Boy TL-US series the first choice among solar professionals.

Features of the SMA SB 3800TLUS-22 Sunny Boy 3800W Grid Tie Inverter

Maximum Power Production

Shade management with OptiTrac Global Peak MPP tracking
Broad voltage range enables production under a variety of conditions
Extended operating temperature range allows for extended daily production

Groundbreaking New Features

Industry’s only Secure Power Supply provides daytime power in case of grid outage
Optional ZigBee connectivity lays the groundwork for integration with future home energy management systems

Flexible Design and Simple Installation

Simplified DC wiring concept saves labor and materials
Two MPP trackers provide numerous design options for complex roofs
Transformerless topology results in lighter weight and higher efficiency

Leading Monitoring and Communications

Free Sunny Portal monitoring with global access
Large, informative graphic display for easy viewing
Available with plug-and-play Webconnect, eliminating the need for a WebBox or datalogger

A Certified and Safe Solution

UL 1741 and 1699B compliant
>Integrated AFCI meets the requirements of NEC 2011 690.11

Also Known As:
SB.3800TLUS-22
SB-3800TLUS-22
SB_3800TLUS-22
SB3800TLUS-22

Technical Data	Sunny Boy 3000TL-US		Sunny Boy 3800TL-US		Sunny Boy 4000TL-US		Sunny Boy 5000TL-US
	208 V AC	240 V AC	208 V AC	240 V AC	208 V AC	240 V AC	208 V AC	240 V AC
Input (DC)
Max. DC power	3200 W		4200 W		4200 W		5300 W
Max. DC voltage	600 V
MPP voltage range	175 - 480 V
Min. DC voltage / start voltage	125 V / 150 V
Max. input current / per MPP tracker	18 A / 15 A		24 A / 15 A		24 A / 15 A		125 A / 150 A
Number of MPP trackers / strings per MPP tracker	2 / 2
Output (AC)
AC nominal power	3000 W		3330W	3840 W	4000 W		4550 W	5000 W
Max. AC apparent power	3000 VA		3330 VA	3840 VA	4000 VA		4550 W	5000 W
Nominal AC voltage / adjustable	208 V / •	240 V / •	183 – 229 V	211 – 264 V	208 V / •	240 V / •	208 V / •	240 V / •
AC voltage range	183 V - 229 V	211 - 264 V	183 V - 229 V	211 - 264 V	183 V - 229 V	211 - 264 V	183 V - 229 V	211 - 264 V
AC grid frequency; range	60 Hz / 59.3 - 60.5 Hz
Max. output current	15 A		16 A		20 A		22 A
Power factor	1
Phase conductors / connection phases	1/2
Harmonics	< 4 %
Efficiency
Max. efficiency	96.8 %	97.1 %	96.8 %	97.2 %	96.8 %	97.2 %	96.8 %	97.1 %
CEC efficiency	96%	96.5%	96%	96.5%	96%	96.5%	96%	96.5%
Protection devices
DC reverse-polarity protection	yes
AC short circuit protection	yes
Galvanically isolated / all-pole sensitive monitoring unit	yes / yes
Protection class / overvoltage category	I / IV
General data
Dimensions (W x H x D)	490 x 519 x 185 mm (19.3 x 20.5 x 7.3 in)
DC Disconnect dimensions (W x H xD)	187 x 297 x 190 mm (7.4 x 11.7 x 7.5 in)
Packing dimensions (W x H x D)	617 x 597 x 800 mm (24.3 x 23 x 31,5)
DC Disconnect packing dimensions (W x H x D)	370 x 240 x 280mm (14.6 x 9.4 x 11in)
Weight / DC Disconnect weight	approx.24 kg (53 lb) / 3.5 kg (8 lb)
Packing weight / DC Disconnect packing weight	approx. 27 kg (60 lb) / 3.5 kg (8 lb)
Operating temperature range (full power)	-40 °C ... +60 °C / -40°F ... +140°F
Noise emission (typical)	≤ 25 dB(A)		≤ 25 dB(A)		< 25 db(A)		< 29 db(A)
Internal consumption: (night))	< 1 W
Topology	Transformerless
Cooling concept	Convection
Electronics protection rating / connection area	NEMA 3R
Features
Secure Power Supply	yes		yes		yes		yes
Display: graphic	yes		yes		yes		yes
Interfaces: RS485 / Webconnect	opt. / opt.		opt. / opt.		opt. / opt.		opt. / opt.
Interface: ZigBee	opt.		opt.		opt.		opt.
Warranty: 10 / 15 / 20 years	yes / opt. / opt.		yes / opt. / opt.		yes / opt. / opt.		yes / opt. / opt.
Certificates and permits (more available on request)	UL1741, UL1998, IEEE 1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B), CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-2001
Type designation	SB 3000TLUS-22		SB 3800TLUS-22		SB 4000TLUS-22		SB 5000TLUS-22

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