Inverter SMA Sunny Tripower X 12 (12 kW)

The new Sunny Tripower X is an innovative system solution for commercial and large residential photovoltaic systems.

The integrated System Manager function with direct access to the Sunny Portal based on ennexOS controls up to five SMA inverters and one energy meter. This enables dynamic closed-loop control of active and reactive power using SMA dynamic power control. Thanks to its wide input voltage range and high input current, it is compatible with the latest generation of high-performance PV modules. The innovative housing design ensures efficient cooling of the electronic components and thus guarantees maximum service life for the Sunny Tripower X.
Commissioning can be done quickly and easily and centrally for all devices in the system. During operation, users benefit from integrated software solutions: SMA ShadeFix increases the output of photovoltaic systems even in in case of partial shading, the SMA ArcFix effectively detects electrical arcs and can reliably reduce the risk of fire.

System manager function
• Monitoring and control of up to 5 inverters
(max. 135 kVA) included
• Direct access to Sunny Portal based on ennexOS.
• Dynamic SMA power control

Security enabled
• Arc fault breaker SMA ArcFix
• DC surge protection (optional)
• Simplified protection of grid and photovoltaic systems.

Maximum profitability
• Increased yield thanks to built-in SMA ShadeFix.
• Diagnostics of current-voltage generator
• Direct sales through SMA SPOT.
• SMA Smart Connected

More flexibility
• 3 MPP trackers
• High input current for high performance PV modules.
• Modular design for future expansion of energy management functions

Technical data

Input (DC)
Max. PV power: 18000W, STC
Max. input voltage: 1000 V
MPP voltage range: 210V to 800V.
Rated input voltage: 580V
Min. input voltage/initial input voltage: 150V/188V
Max. useful input current to MPP tracker: 24 A
Max. short circuit current to MPP tracker: 37.5 A
Number of independent trackers/MPP lines per MPP tracker: 3/2

Output (AC)
Rated power (at 230 V, 50 Hz): 12000 W
Rated apparent power/max. total power: 12000 VA / 12000 VA
Rated AC voltage: 220V/380V; 230V/400V; 240V/415V
Voltage range: 176-275V / 304-477V
Mains Frequency/Range: 50Hz/44-56Hz
60 Hz / 54 Hz to 66 Hz
Nominal mains frequency/nominal mains voltage: 50 Hz/230 V
Rated output current/max. output current: 17.4A / 20A 4)
Power phases / AC connection: 3 / 3-(N)-PE
Power factor at rated power/adjustable bias power factor: 1/0 when overexcited to 0 when understimulation
Harmonics (THD): <3%

Efficiency
Max. efficiency / European efficiency: 98.2% / 97.6%

Protective devices
Inlet side cut-off point: ●
Ground fault monitoring/network monitoring: ● / ●
DC reverse polarity protection / AC short circuit current capacity: ● / ●
All-pole sensitive residual current control unit: ●
Protection class (according to IEC 62109-1)/overvoltage category (according to IEC 62109-1): I/AC: III; District of Columbia: II
Arc fault fault (AFCI) / voltage generator diagnostics: ● / ● 1)
DC Surge Arrester (Type 2, Type 1/2): ○

Total information
Dimensions (W/H/D): 728 mm/762 mm/266 mm
Weight: 35 kg
Operating temperature range: -25°C to +60°C.
Noise level, maximum (1 m): 59 dB(A)
Self-consumption (at night): < 5 W
Topology/cooling concept: non-isolated/OptiCool
Degree of protection (according to IEC 60529): IP65.
Climatic category (according to IEC 60721-3-4): 4K26
Corrosivity classification according to IEC 61701: C5 3)
Max. permissible relative humidity (non-condensing): 100%

Features/functions/accessories
DC connection / AC connection: SUNCLIX / spring terminal
LED display (Status/Fault/Communication): ●
Interface: Ethernet/local WLAN/RS485 (client): ● (2 ports) / ● / ○ 1)
Communication protocols: SMA Modbus / SunSpec Modbus / Speedwire: ● / ● 1) / ●
Multi-function relay/expansion module slot: ● / ● (1 port)
Number of digital inputs: 6
Installation type: Wall mounting.
SMA ShadeFix / Integrated plant management / Q on demand 24/7: ● / ● / ●
Ability to work offline: ●
Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 years: ● / ○ / ○ / ○
Certificates and approvals (more details available on request): CE, UKCA; EN 50549-1/-2:2018; VDE-AR-N 4105:2018 incl. Surfactant,E; VDE-AR-N 4110:2018; TOP Erzeuger Type A: 2019-12; C10/C11:2019 and V1:2020 LV and SN; VDE 0126-1-1:2013/A1:2012; PVP 2019; CEI 0-16/0-21:2019 and V1:2020; UNE 217002:2020; TED/749/2020 incl. NTS2.1; EREC G99/1-8:2021 Type A; EIFS 2018:2; PSE 2018; NRS 097-2-1:2017; NBR 16149:2013; IEC62109-1/-2; AC4777.2:2020; IEC 61727; IEC62116

System manager function
Total number of supported devices – of which: 6
Maximum number of supported SMA inverters: 5
Maximum number of supported energy meters: 1
Maximum rated power of photovoltaic inverters (rated AC power): 135 kVA.
Centralized commissioning of all system devices: ●
Remote parameterization of SMA devices using Sunny Portal based on ennexOS: ●
Direct sales through SMA SPOT (Germany): ●
Dynamic SMA power control (e.g. zero export / Q(U)): ○ 2)
Type designation: STP 12-50

● Standard functions ○ Optional — Not available “STC” Standard test conditions Data at nominal conditions Last revision: 07/2023 1) in in the near future 2) currently free software 3) at a minimum distance of 500 m from the shore 4) valid from production date: 08/2023

SMA ShadeFix – intelligent energy optimization
Established product features and integrated software solutions will ensure yield optimization throughout the life of the system. Even in the shadows. SMA ShadeFix is ​​patented inverter software that optimizes energy output in virtually any situation. SMA Smart Connected inverter monitoring provides increased safety by detecting errors at an early stage and automatically reporting them to the installer.

SMA ArcFix – effective prevention of electric arcs
An Arc Fault Interrupter (AFCI) effectively detects possible electrical arcs in a PV system and the inverter stops supplying power before a fire can occur. SMA was one of the pioneers when AFCI were introduced in the USA, and have continuously improved this solution over the past decade. In the future, we will equip all of our string inverters worldwide with our AFCI SMA ArcFix solution. In this way, we will consistently improve the already high safety standards of photovoltaic systems.
systems even further.

SMA Smart Connected – proactive communication in case of faults SMA Smart Connected allows you to monitor your inverter free of charge via the SMA Sunny portal. If the inverter fails, the SMA will inform the system operator and installer in advance. This saves valuable working time and costs.
With SMA Smart Connected, the installer benefits from fast diagnostics using SMA. This allows the installer to quickly fix the problem and offer customers a number of additional and very attractive services.