SMA Windy Boy - Solenttech

SMA Windy Boy Inverters

The grid-coupling of small wind energy plants is simpler than ever with the Windy Boy from SMA. It converts the variable frequency voltage from wind generators into grid conforming AC voltage. Thus the energy can be used privately, excess energy fed into the mains grid and respectively remunerated. The Windy Boy works perfectly together with the Sunny Island in stand-alone grids for the electrification of remote areas.

The Windy Boys are suitable for wind generators from a wide variety of manufacturers and power classes. They guarantee an optimal power adjustment and very high energy yields.

They are also best suited for flexible and worldwide use - ensured by the robust housing, the SMA Grid Guard disconnection device, the electric separation to the grid along with an automatic 50 or 60 Hz recognition.

Windy Boy 1100LV

The Windy Boy 1100LV is the perfect solution for small wind power plants with low generator voltage: Turbines with 24 or 48 V nominal voltage can be connected without an additional voltage transformer. The programmable MPP characteristic curve offers the greatest possible freedom for choosing the turbine, while the weather-proof casing and the wide temperature range allow for installation at almost any location. As an inverter for wind power plants, the Windy Boy is optimally adjusted to the frequent load changes. Its minimal internal consumption during still air increases yield even more, which can be monitored at any time on the display or any of several communication interfaces

Specially designed for small wind energy plants
Excellent performance with weak wind
Free choice of turbines thanks to programmable characteristic curve
Free choice of installation site
Galvanic isolation
In accordance with almost all European grid connection guidelines
Worldwide SMA Service including Serviceline
Comprehensive SMA warranty program

Input (DC)	WB1100LV
Max. DC power	1210 W
Recommended generator power at 2500 full-load hours per year	1000 W
Recommended generator power at 5000 full-load hours per year	900 W
Max. DC voltage	60 V
Min. open circuit voltage for activating "turbine mode"	25 V
Operating range "turbine mode"	21 V – 60 V
Max. input current	62 A

Output (AC)
Nominal AC power	1000 W
Max. AC power	1100 W
Max. output current	5 A
Nominal AC voltage / AC operating range	220 V – 240 V / 180 V – 260 V
AC grid frequency (self-adjusting) / range	50 Hz / 60 Hz / ± 4.5 Hz
Phase shift (cos φ)	1
AC connection	single-phase

Data Sheet

Windy Boy 1100 / 1200 / 1700

The Windy Boys 1100, 1200 and 1700 are perfectly suitable for small wind energy plants. The programmable power curve enables optimal adaptation to the characteristics of the wind turbine and therefore increases the yield. Its weatherproof housing and the wide temperature range allow the installation in almost every location. The devices are optimally adjusted to fast and frequent load changes and, with the optimal Windy Boy Protection Box, provide the perfect interface for any turbine. Using the integrated display and different communication interfaces you can monitor all plant values at any time. And should there still be any problems: The worldwide SMA service and the comprehensive warranty program ensure maximum security.

Specially designed for small wind energy plants
Freely configurable power curve
Free choice of mounting location
Certified for the most important countries of installation (SMA grid guard)
Electric separation
Compatible with Windy Boy Protection Box 400
Worldwide SMA service and SMA Service Line
Comprehensive SMA warranty program

Input (DC)	WB1100	WB1200	WB1700
Max. DC power	1210 W	1320 W	1850 W
Recommended generator power at 2500 full-load hours per year	1000 W	1050 W
Recommended generator power at 5000 full-load hours per year	900 W	1000 W	1300 W
Max. DC voltage	400 V	400 V	400 V
Min. open circuit voltage for activating "turbine mode"	150 V	120 V	150 V
Operating range "turbine mode"	139 V – 400 V	100 V - 400 V	139 V – 400 V
Max. input current	10 A	12,6 A	12.6 A

Output (AC)
Nominal AC power	1000 W	1200 W	1550 W
Max. AC power	1100 W	1200 W	1700 W
Max. output current	5.6 A	6,1 A	8.6 A
Nominal AC voltage / AC operating range	220 V – 240 V / 180 V – 260 V	220 V – 240 V / 180 V – 260 V	220 V – 240 V / 180 V – 260 V
AC grid frequency (self-adjusting) / range	50 Hz / 60 Hz / ± 4.5 Hz	50 Hz / 60 Hz / ± 4.5 Hz	50 Hz / 60 Hz / ± 4.5 Hz
Phase shift (cos φ)	1	1	1
AC connection	single-phase	single-phase	single-phase

Data Sheet

Wind Boy 2500 / 3000

The Windy Boy 2500 and 3000 are ideal for small wind energy plants: with more than 10,000 units, they are successfully in use worldwide. They feature a maximum efficiency of 95 %. The programmable MPP characteristic curve enables an optimal adjustment to the characteristic curve of the turbine, which is also protected by a special smooth start device. The worldwide serviceable SMA Grid Guard interface is also used with this Windy Boy. It ensures maximum reliability for the operation of the wind energy plant and allows for the feeding-in to almost any public grid.

Control optimized for wind energy plants
Up to 95 % efficiency
Protection of the turbine through smooth start
Freely configurable MPP characteristic curve
Free choice of installation site
Certified for the most important countries of Installation (SMA Grid Guard)
Galvanic isolation
Compatible with the Windy Boy Protection Box 600
Proven technology, 10,000 times tried and tested
Worldwide SMA Service including Serviceline
Comprehensive SMA warranty program

Input (DC)	WB2500	WB3000
Max. DC power	2700 W	3200 W
Recommended generator power at 2500 full hours per year	2100 W	2500 W
Recommended generator power at 5000 full hours per year	1900 W	2200 W
Max. DC voltage	600 V	600 V
Min. open circuit voltage for activating "turbine mode"	250 V	290 V
Operating range "turbine mode"	224 V – 600 V	268 V – 600 V
Max. input current	12 A	12 A

Output (AC)
Nominal AC power	2300 W	2750 W
Max. AC power	2500 W	3000 W
Max. output current	12.5 A	15 A
Nominal AC voltage / AC operating range	220 V – 240 V / 180 V – 260 V	220 V – 240 V / 180 V – 260 V
AC grid frequency (self-adjusting) / range	50 Hz / 60 Hz / ±4.5 Hz	50 Hz / 60 Hz / ±4.5 Hz
Phase shift (cos φ)	1	1
AC connection	single-phase	single-phase

Data Sheet

WINDY BOY 3300 / 3800

With a maximum efficiency of 95.6 %, the Windy Boy 3300 and 3800 rank among the most profitable inverters for small wind energy plants. The weather-proof casing and the wide temperature range enable installation at almost any location, and thanks to the OptiCool cooling system, the equipment works at outdoor temperatures of up to 45 °C with maximum output. The programmable MPP characteristic curve enables an optimal adjustment to the characteristic curve of the turbine and thus increases the yield. And should a problem arise: the worldwide SMA Service and comprehensive warranty program provide maximum security.

Up to 95.6 % efficiency
OptiCool: continuous operation even at high temperatures
Freely configurable MPP characteristic curve
Free choice of installation site
Free choice of turbines thanks to programmable characteristic curve
Certified for the most important countries of installation (SMA Grid Guard)
Galvanic isolation
Compatible with the Windy Boy Protection Box 500
Protection of the turbine through smooth start
Worldwide SMA Service including Serviceline
Comprehensive SMA warranty program

Input (DC)	WB3300	WB3800
Max. DC power	3820 W	4040 W
Recommended generator power at 2500 full-load hours per year	3100 W	3600 W
Recommended generator power at 5000 full-load hours per year	2800 W	3300 W
Max. DC voltage	500 V	500 V
Min. open circuit voltage for activating "turbine mode"	200 V	200 V
Operating range "turbine mode"	200 V – 500 V	200 V – 500 V
Max. input current	20 A	20 A

Output (AC)
Nominal AC power	3300 W	3800 W
Max. AC power	3600 W	3800 W
Max. output current	18 A	18 A
Nominal AC voltage / AC operating range	220 V – 240 V / 180 V – 260 V	220 V – 240 V / 180 V – 260 V
AC grid frequency (self-adjusting) / range	50 Hz / 60 Hz / ± 4.5 Hz	50 Hz / 60 Hz / ± 4.5 Hz
Phase shift (cos φ)	1	1
AC connection	single-phase	single-phase

Data Sheet

WINDY BOY 5000A / 6000A

The Windy Boy 5000A and 6000A not only feature a maximum efficiency of 96.1% but are also suited for the development of three-phase grid-feeding wind energy plants. The integrated SMA Power Balancer prevents undue load unbalance, and, in addition, the plant is able to feed-in even if individual phases fail. The weather-proof casing and the wide temperature range allow for installation at almost any location, and thanks to the OptiCool cooling system, the equipment works at outdoor temperatures of up to 45°C with maximum output. And in case of a problem: The worldwide SMA Service and the comprehensive warranty program provide maximum security.

Up to 96.1% efficiency
Can be combined to form three-phase units with up to 18 kW output
Integrated SMA Power Balancer
OptiCool: continuous operation even at high temperatures
Choice of installation site
Free choice of turbines thanks to programmable characteristic curve
Certified for the most important countries of installation (SMA Grid Guard)
Galvanic isolation
Compatible with the Windy Boy Protection Box 600
Worldwide SMA Service including Serviceline
Comprehensive SMA warranty program

Input (DC)	WB5000A	WB6000A
Max. DC power	5750 W	6300 W
Recommended generator power at 2500 full-load hours per year	4600 W	5500 W
Recommended generator power at 5000 full-load hours per year	4200 W	5100 W
Max. DC voltage	600 V	600 V
Operating range "turbine mode"	246 V – 600 V	246 V – 600 V
Min. open circuit voltage for activating "turbine mode"	250 V	250 V
Max. input current	26 A	26 A

Output (AC)
Nominal AC power	5000 W	6000 W
Max. AC power	5500 W	6000 W
Max. output current	26 A	26 A
Nominal AC voltage / AC operating range	220 V – 240 V / 180 V – 260 V	220 V – 240 V / 180 V – 260 V
AC grid frequency (self-adjusting) / range	50 Hz / 60 Hz / ± 4.5 Hz	50 Hz / 60 Hz / ± 4.5 Hz
Phase shift (cos φ)	1	1
AC connection	single-phase	single-phase

Data Sheet

Windy Boy Protection Box

Rectifier and overvoltage protection – the Windy Boy Protection Box from SMA is multitalented: it protects the inverter from excessive generator voltage, while at the same time, it diverts excess power into a load resistor. In addition, the Windy Boy Protection Box features a 3-phase rectifier. It is delivered as a turnkey unit and can be used with nearly all types of generators from various manufacturers and with different power classes. This makes the Windy Boy Protection Box the optimal solution for wind power plants, but it also provides the perfect link between permanent magnet generators and the inverter.

Highly dynamic overvoltage protection
Optimal start-up performance of the wind turbine
High efficiency of the integrated rectifier
Feed-in even at excessive generator voltage
Easy installation
3-phase generator connection
Available in three voltage classes: 400, 500 and 600 V

General	Windy Boy Protection Box 400	Windy Boy Protection Box 500	Windy Boy Protection Box 600
Suitable for	WB 1100, WB 1700	WB 3300, WB 3800	WB 2500, WB 2800i, WB 3000, WB 5000A, WB 6000A
Rectifier	integrated	integrated	integrated
Size (W x H x D) in mm	280 x 220 x 130	280 x 220 x 130	280 x 220 x 130
Weight	5 kg	5 kg	5 kg

Generator connection
Quantity	1 x 3-phase	1 x 3-phase	1 x 3-phase
AC voltage	3 x 0 to 500 V	3 x 0 to 500 V	3 x 0 to 500 V
AC current	3 x 0 to 11.5 A	3 x 0 to 11.5 A	3 x 0 to 11.5 A
Generator frequency	0 to 400 Hz	0 to 400 Hz	0 to 400 Hz
Nominal power	1 to 2 kW	3 to 4 kW	2 to 6 kW

Data Sheet

Windy Boy Planning Guide

Complete Windy Boy Data Sheet

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