SMA Tripower X: Designed for the future?

SMA has integrated an arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) into the Sunny Tripower X, which works as a safety component. If electric arcs occur in the PV system, the power supply will be automatically interrupted to prevent a possible fire. SMA Dynamic Power Control is able to dynamically regulate the active and reactive power, while the SMA ShadeFix intervenes against partial shading situations.

In addition, in q3 SMA will be integrating a I-V generator diagnostics function, which is already available for the SMA CORE 1. The I-V curve diagnosis can be used to measure the current/voltage characteristics of the connected PV array strings during maintenance operations. To make an example, you can detect a glass fracture of a PV module or a partial shading situation. With these results, you can then evaluate the quality and overall power of the PV system and thus increase the PV efficiency.

The Sunny Tripower X represents an important component in the SMA Energy Home & Business System, as it can act as a system manager. This allows you to integrate an energy meter and up to 5 SMA inverters, even among the CORE 1 inverters. A radio ripple control receiver can also control the system manager. For systems up to 135 kVA, direct marketing via SMA SPOT can be implemented with the System Manager without an additional Data Manager M.

The new Sunny Tripower X devices weigh 35 kg. The previous generation had a weight of 61 kg. The Sunny Tripower X devices will only be available without a display. SMA optimised the arrangement of the components to improve cooling efficiency. Digital inputs and a multifunction relay are available. By q3 2022, the new series will come with a retrofittable RS485 interface. This means you can also use the Tripower X for existing systems with RS485 communication. Here the product features compared to the TL-30 model:

The new inverter series designed by the manufacturer from Kassel will be mounted on the wall. A wall support is included in delivery. For installation, unscrew the cover of the inverter by removing 10 screws. You can then connect the AC connection, the LAN cable, the DC overvoltage protection and the radio ripple control receiver.

The SMA Sunny Tripower X series will replace the previous STP-TL 30 series by mid-2022. With new features and functionalities, the product is ready for the challenges of the future and is an interesting solution for both home and commercial applications.

A particularly interesting feature is that the Tripower X can take over system manager functions, making direct marketing via SMA Spot possible. The new inverter series is much lighter than its predecessors and offers an integrated circuit breaker, 6 digital inputs and an RS485 interface (from q3 2022).

• SMA is launching the Sunny Tripower X for large-scale home systems and small commercial projects.
• Up to 135 kVA, you do not need a Data Manager M for the direct marketing.
• An integrated circuit breaker for central grid and plant protection on the low-voltage level and 6 digital inputs, which can also be used to connect a radio ripple control receiver, are also included.