Schüco SMA Sunny Tower ST36 / ST42
SMA String Inverter Tower
Schüco's Sunny Tower was designed with the installer in mind. We have combined ease of installation, the lowest specific cost ($/ Watt), and the highest efficiency to maximize power production while minimizing costs. Schüco's Sunny Tower combines all the advantages of string inverters with the installation advantages of central inverters.
Features
- Certified to the new UL 1741 / IEEE 1547
- 10 years standard warranty
- Pre-wired at factory
- Integrated load-break rated AC/DC disconnect switch
- Improved CEC efficiency
- Integrated fused series string combiner
- Sealed electronics enclosure & Opticool
- Ideal for commercial applications
- Rugged stainless steel outdoor-rated enclosure
Download Data Sheet:
Schüco SMA Sunny Tower ST36 / ST 42 (pdf, 107 KB)
| Schüco Inverter table | ||
| Product name | SMA Sunny Tower 36 | SMA Sunny Tower 42 |
| Schüco article number | 232 795 | 232 797 |
| Input Data | ||
| Max. recommended array input power (DC @ STC) | 45.0 kW | 52.5 kW |
| Max. DC Voltage | 600 V | 600 V |
| MPP Voltage Range | 250 - 480 V | 250 - 480 V |
| Max. DC input current | 150 A | 180 A |
Number of Fused String Inputs | 24 x 15 A | 24 x 15 A |
| DC Start Voltage | 300 V | 300 V |
| Output Data (AC) | ||
| AC maximum output power | 36.0 kW | 42.0 kW |
AC maximum output current | 174/150/132 | 204/174/150 |
| AC nominal voltage / range | 183 – 229 V @ 208 V, 211 – 264 V @ 240 V | 183 – 229 V @ 208 V, 211 – 264 V @ 240 V |
| AC frequency / range | 60 Hz (59.3 Hz – 60.5 Hz) | 60 Hz (59.3 Hz – 60.5 Hz) |
| Power factor (nominal) | > 0.99 | > 0.99 |
| Efficiency | ||
| Peak (inverter) efficiency | 97.0 % | 97,1 % |
| CEC weighted efficiency | 95.0 % @ 208 V, 240 V,, 96,0 % @ 277 V | 95.0 % @ 208 V, 240 V,, 96,0 % @ 277 V |
| Mechanical data | ||
| Dimensions | 43.3 x 70.5 x 39 | 43.3 x 70.5 x 39 |
Weight: Tower / 6 Inverters / | 330 Ibs / 846 Ibs / 1388 Ibs | 330 Ibs / 846 Ibs / 1388 Ibs |
| Ambient temperature range | –13 to +113° F | –13 to +113° F |
| Power consumption: standby / nighttime | < 42 W / 0.6 W | < 42 W / 0.6 W |
| Topology | true sinewave current source | true sinewave current source |
| Cooling concept | OptiCoolTM, forced active cooling | OptiCoolTM, forced active cooling |
| Mounting location | indoor / outdoor (NEMA 3R) | indoor / outdoor (NEMA 3R) |
| Features | ||
| LCD display | included | included |
| Communication | RS485 / wireless (optional) | RS485 / wireless (optional) |
| Standard Warranty | 10 year | 10 year |
| Compliance | IEEE-929. IEEE-1547, UL 1741, UL 1998, FCC Part 15 A & B | IEEE-929. IEEE-1547, UL 1741, UL 1998, FCC Part 15 A & B |

