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SMA Sunny Boy 1.5-1VL-40 Inverter

SMA Sunny Boy 1.5-1VL-40 Inverter

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SUNNY BOY 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 with SMA SMART CONNECTED

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Easy to Use

  • 100% plug and play installation

  • Free online monitoring via

    SMA Energy App

  • Automated service thanks to

    SMA Smart Connected

  • Warranty extension from 5 to

    10 years – free of charge

    SUNNY BOY 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5

    The best standard for small PV systems

High Yields

• Use of surplus energy through dynamic active power limitation

• Yield increase without installation effort due to integrated shade management SMA ShadeFix

Combinable

• Wide input voltage range
• Intelligent energy management

and storage solutions can be added anytime

The Sunny Boy 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 is the perfect inverter for customers with small PV systems. Thanks to its broad input voltage range of 80 V to 600 V, its versatility, flexibility in module compatibility and low weight for easy installation are impressive. After smooth commissioning via the integrated web interface, the Sunny Boy 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 is ideal for local monitoring via the device’s own wireless home network or for online monitoring via the SMA Energy app. Thanks to its integrated SMA Smart Connected service, this inverter offers ease and comfort for PV system operators and installers. The automatic inverter monitoring by SMA analyzes operation, reports irregularities and thus minimizes downtime.

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SB1.5-1VL-40 / SB2.0-1VL-40 / SB2.5-1VL-40

Compact

• One-person installation due to low weight of 9.2 kg

• Compact design means minimum space requirements

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EXPANDED SYSTEM BASIC SYSTEM

* via SMA radio-controlled socket or standardized data communication

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BASIC SYSTEM functions

  • Easy commissioning via integrated WLAN and Speedwire interface

  • Maximum transparency thanks to visualization in Sunny Portal / SMA Energy App

  • Safe investment through SMA Smart Connected

  • Modbus as interface for third-party providers

Expanded SYSTEM FUNCTIONS

• Basic system functions
• Reduction in purchased electricity and increase in self-consumption through

use of stored solar energy
• Maximum energy use thanks to forecast-based charging
• Increased self-consumption thanks to intelligent load control • Maximum system yield through SMA ShadeFix

With SMA Energy Meter
• Maximum system usage through dynamic limiting of feed-in to the grid

between 0% and 100%
• Visualization of energy consumption

Efficiency curve

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Technical Data

Sunny Boy 1.5

Sunny Boy 2.0

Sunny Boy 2.5

Input (DC)

Output (AC)

Efficiency Protective Devices

General Data

Features

Max. PV array power

3000 Wp

4000 Wp

5000 Wp

Max. input voltage

600 V

600 V

600 V

MPP voltage range

160 V to 500 V

210 V to 500 V

260 V to 500 V

Rated input voltage

360 V

Min. input voltage / initial input voltage

50 V / 80 V

Max. usable input current (IDC max) per string 10 A

Max. short-circuit current per string

18 A

Number of independent MPP inputs / strings per MPP input 1 / 1

Rated power (at 230 V, 50 Hz)

1500 W

2000 W

2500 W

Rated apparent power/ max. apparent power

1500 VA / 1500 VA

2000 VA / 2000 VA

2500 VA / 2500 VA

Rated voltage/ range

220 V / 230 V / 240 V

Nominal voltage range

180 V to 280 V

Grid frequency / range

50 Hz, 60 Hz / ‚àí5 Hz to +5 Hz

Rated grid frequency / rated grid voltage

50 Hz / 230 V

Rated output current / max. output current

6.5 A / 7 A

9A / 9A

11 A / 11 A

Power factor at rated power

1

Adjustable displacement power factor

0.8 overexcited to 0.8 underexcited

Feed-in phases / connection phases

1/ 1

Max. efficiency / Euro-eta

97.2 % / 96.1 %

97.2 % / 96.4 %

97.2 % / 96.7 %

DC side disconnection point

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Ground fault monitoring / grid monitoring

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DC reverse polarity protection / AC short circuit current capability / galvanically isolated

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All-pole-sensitive residual-current monitoring unit

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Protection class (according to IEC 61140) / surge category (according to IEC 60664-1)

I / III

Reverse current protection

Not required

Dimensions (W / H / D) 460 / 357 / 122 mm (18.1 / 14.1 / 4.8 inches)

Weight

9.2 kg (20.3 lbs)

Operating temperature range

−40 °C to +60 °C (−40 °F to +140 °F)

Noise emission, typical

< 25 dB

Self-consumption (at night)

2.0 W

Topology

Transformerless

Cooling concept Convection

Degree of protection (according to IEC 60529)

IP65

Climatic category (as per IEC 60721-3-4)

4K4H

Max. permissible value for relative humidity (non-condensing)

100 %

DC connection / AC connection SUNCLIX / connector

Display via smartphone, tablet, laptop

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Interfaces: WLAN / Ethernet

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Communication protocols

Modbus (SMA, Sunspec), Webconnect

Integrated shade management SMA ShadeFix

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Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 years

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Certificates and permits (more available upon request)

ABNT NBR 16149, AS4777, C10/11, CE, CEI0-21, Dansk Energy Typ A, DIN EN 62109-1/IEC 62109-1, DIN EN 62109-2/IEC 62109-2, EN50549-1:2019, G98/1-4, G99/1-5 Type A, IEC61727, IEC62116, NA/EEA-NE7 – CH 2020, NRS097-2-1, RfG konform, VDE-AR-N4105, VDE 0126-1-1, VFR2014

Country availability of SMA Smart Connected

AU, AT, BE, CH, DE, ES, FR, IT, LU, NL, UK

Type designation

SB 1.5-1VL-40

SB2.0-1VL-40

SB2.5-1VL-40

● Standard features ○ Optional features — not available Data in nominal conditions Last updated: 12/2022
* Device registration via the SMA product registration homepage (sma-service.com). The conditions of the SMA limited factory warranty apply. You can find additional information at SMA-Solar.com

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SUNNY BOY 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5
SMA ShadeFix – Intelligent energy yield optimization

Established product features and integrated software solutions will provide yield optimization throughout the system’s entire service life. Even in the shade. SMA ShadeFix is a proprietary inverter software that optimizes energy yield in nearly every situation. SMA Smart Connected inverter monitoring offers enhanced safety by detecting errors at an early stage and automatically reporting them to the installer.

SMA Smart Connected – Proactive communication in the event of faults

SMA Smart Connected* allows you to monitor your inverter via the SMA Sunny Portal for free. If an inverter fails, SMA will proactively inform the system operator and the installer. This saves valuable working time and costs.

With SMA Smart Connected, the installer benefits from rapid diagnostics by SMA. This allows the installer to rectify the fault quickly and offer customers a range of additional and highly attractive services.
* For details, see document “Description of Services - SMA SMART CONNECTED”

SMA-Solar.com SMA Solar Technology AG

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SBxx-1VL-40-DS-en-52 SMA and Sunny Boy are registered trademarks of SMA Solar Technology AG. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. SUNCLIX is a registered trademark of PHOENIX CONTACT GmbH & Co. KG. Printed on FSC paper.
Changes to products and services, including those resulting from country-specific requirements, as well as deviations from technical data are subject to change. SMA assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Please visit www.SMA-Solar.com for the latest information.
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