Reliable
- Complies with the German EEG* amendment on feed-in management
- Logging of all events and status changes
- Meets the requirements of the German Medium-Voltage Directive (BDEW)** for grid safety management
Flexible
- Active power limitation and reactive power setpoint
- Reliably controls up to 2500 inverters
Simple
- Straightforward integration into existing plants
- Easy installation
- Free support from the SMA Serviceline
- Integrated web server
* German Renewable Energy Sources Act
** Directive established by the German Federal Association for Energy and Water
| Power Reducer Box | |
| Communication | |
| PC communication | Ethernet |
| Communication with Sunny WebBox | Ethernet |
| Terminals | |
| Ethernet | 10 / 100 Mbit, RJ45 |
| Radio ripple control receiver (AUX-COM) | 4 digital inputs |
| Max. Number of SMA Devices | |
| Sunny WebBox (not Sunny WebBox with Bluetooth) | 50 |
| Max. communication range | |
| Ethernet | 100 m |
| Power Supply | |
| Power supply | External plug-in power supply |
| Input voltage | 100 V – 240 V AC; 50 / 60 Hz |
| Power consumption | typ. 4 W / max. 12 W |
| Environmental Conditions in Operation | |
| Ambient temperature | -20 °C ... +60 °C |
| Relative humidity | 5 % ... 95 % |
| Memory | |
| Internal | 16 MB in a ring buffer configuration |
| External | SD card 1 GB / 2 GB (optional) |
| General Data | |
| Dimensions (W / H / D) | 255 / 130 / 57 mm |
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
| Mounting location | Indoors |
| Installation options | Top-hat rail mounting, wall mounting |
| Status display | LEDs |
| Software language | German, English, Spanish, French, Czech |
| Language versions (manual) | German, English, Spanish, French, Czech |
| Features | |
| Operation | Integrated web server (Internet browser) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Certificates and approvals | www.SMA-Solar.com |
| Accessories | |
| SD card | opt. |
| Plug-in power supply with adapters | yes |
| Type designation | Power Reducer Box |
Version 1.6.0 (August 2011)
- Latest status information on Sunny Portal
Transfer of current data and events from the Power Reducer Box to Sunny Portal. Charts with grid operator specifications, event log and e-mail notification of specification changes or faults via Sunny Portal. - Operation mode in case of invalid input signals ("Fallback")
Switch to a definable operation mode if permanently invalid input signals are received, e.g., if the connection to the ripple control receiver is lost. Configuration of the operation mode via the user interface in the context menu "Status configuration". - Support in selecting safe passwords
Analysis and display of the password quality when passwords are changed via the user interface. - Additional software language: Spanish
- General improvements and error eliminations
- Important: In order to transmit data and events to the Sunny Portal, a DNS server must be entered in the network configuration. After this, the Power Reducer Box must be restarted.
- Important: After performing the firmware update to version 1.6.0, the "Fallback" mode is activated: If a permanently invalid input signal is received, the Power Reducer Box switches to the "Fallback" mode after 12 hours and active power limitation is reset to 100% (maximum feed-in capacity). Please check this setting, and change if necessary after the software update according to the technical description!
- Information: Update the Power Reducer Box using the update file in the download area and an SD card according to the technical description. Before performing the update, read also the instructions in the "Readme" file.
Version 1.5.5 (June 2011)
- New software language: Czech
- New time zone: UTC–4:30 (Caracas)
Version 1.5.4 (April 2010)
- Bug fixings of firmware version 1.5.2
Version 1.5.2
- Extended access authorisation for installers to set the reference parameter for active power reduction and reactive power setting (Status configuration | Settings).
- Per link on the Power Reducer Box’s user interface, a ‘compatibility list’ can be downloaded. This pdf document includes an up-to-date listing of the inverters supported by the Power Reducer Box and their reference parameters.
- Please do not rename the upate file ‘SMAupdate’!
Downloads
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Commissioning report
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POWER REDUCER BOX - Checkliste zur Inbetriebnahme Type: Commissioning report Language: German Document number: PRBInbet-IDE111411 Version number: 1.1 |
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POWER REDUCER BOX - Checklist for Commissioning Type: Commissioning report Language: English (Worldwide) Document number: PRBInbet-IEN111411 Version number: 1.1 |
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POWER REDUCER BOX - Lista de comprobación para la puesta en servicio Type: Commissioning report Language: Spanish Document number: PRBInbet-IES111411 Version number: 1.1 |
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POWER REDUCER BOX - Checklist k uvedení do provozu Type: Commissioning report Language: Czech Document number: PRBInbet-ICZ111411 Version number: 1.1 |
Firmware
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POWER REDUCER BOX - Firmware-Update 1.6.0 Type: Firmware Language: International Document number: smaupdate Version number: 1.6.0 |
Brochure
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POWER REDUCER BOX - Feed-in and grid security management for large PV systems Type: Brochure Language: English (Worldwide) Document number: PRBOXWEB-AEN093720 Version number: 2.0 |
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SMA Power Plant Solutions - It’s our business. Type: Brochure Language: German Document number: KOMPETENZ_PPS-KDE114212 Version number: 1.2 |
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SMA Power Plant Solutions - It’s our business. Type: Brochure Language: English (Worldwide) Document number: KOMPETENZ_PPS-KEN115113 Version number: 1.3 |
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SMA Power Plant Solutions - It’s our business. Type: Brochure Language: Spanish Document number: KOMPETENZ_PPS-KES114510 Version number: 1.0 |
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SMA Solutions Grands Projets - C´est notre métier. Type: Brochure Language: French Document number: KOMPETENZ_PPS-KFR114710 Version number: 1.0 |
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SMA Power Plant Solutions - It’s our business. Type: Brochure Language: Italian Document number: KOMPETENZ_PPS-KIT114710 Version number: 1.0 |
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SMA Warranty Concept - Medium Power Solutions Type: Brochure Language: English (Worldwide) Document number: GARANTIE-KEN121811 Version number: 1.1 |
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Solar Monitoring Systems von SMA - Einfach sicher überwachen Type: Brochure Language: German Document number: MONITSYS-KDE110114 Version number: 1.4 |
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SMA Solar Monitoring Systems - Simple and secure monitoring Type: Brochure Language: English (Worldwide) Document number: MONITSYS-KEN110714 Version number: 1.4 |
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Sistemas de monitorización solar de SMA - Monitorización sencilla y segura Type: Brochure Language: Spanish Document number: MONITSYS-KES100212 Version number: 1.2 |
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Les systèmes de surveillance d’installation de SMA - Une surveillance fiable, tout simplement Type: Brochure Language: French Document number: MONITSYS-KFR102012 Version number: 1.2 |
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Συστήματα Επιτήρησης Φωτοβολταϊκών Συστημάτων της SMA - Η ασφαλής επιτήρηση Type: Brochure Language: Greek Document number: MONITSYS-KEL111515 Version number: 1.5 |
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Solar Monitoring Systems SMA - Monitoraggio semplice e sicuro Type: Brochure Language: Italian Document number: MONITSYS-KIT101010 Version number: 1.0 |
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FV monitorovací systémy od společnosti SMA - Jednoduše bezpečné monitorování Type: Brochure Language: Czech Document number: MONITSYS-KCZ110514 Version number: 1.4 |
Data sheet
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POWER REDUCER BOX - Einspeisemanagement für große PV-Anlagen Type: Data sheet Language: German Document number: POWERREDUCERBOX-DDE115014 Version number: 1.4 |
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POWER REDUCER BOX - Feed-in management for large-scale PV plants Type: Data sheet Language: English (Worldwide) Document number: REDUCERBOX-DEN114710 Version number: 1.0 |
User Manual
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POWER REDUCER BOX - Bedienungsanleitung Type: User Manual Language: German Document number: REDUCERBOX-BA-BDE121015 Version number: 1.5 |
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POWER REDUCER BOX - User Manual Type: User Manual Language: English (Worldwide) Document number: REDUCERBOX-BA-BEN110813 Version number: 1.3 |
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POWER REDUCER BOX - Instrucciones de uso Type: User Manual Language: Spanish Document number: REDUCERBOX-BA-BES110813 Version number: 1.3 |
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POWER REDUCER BOX - Návod k obsluze Type: User Manual Language: Czech Document number: REDUCERBOX-BA-BCZ110813 Version number: 1.3 |
Technical information
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SMA SYSTEMLÖSUNGEN zur neuen VDE-Anwendungsregel und dem EEG 2012 Type: Technical information Language: German Document number: SYSTEMPOSTER-ADE120813 Version number: 1.3 |
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SMA SYSTEM SOLUTIONS for the VDE code of practice and the German Renewable Energy Act (EEG 2012) Type: Technical information Language: English (Worldwide) Document number: SYSTEMPOSTER-AEN120712 Version number: 1.2 |
Technical Description
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POWER REDUCER BOX - Kompatibilitätsliste Type: Technical Description Language: German Document number: PRB_Komp-TB-TDE121414 Version number: 1.4 |
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POWER REDUCER BOX - Compatibility List Type: Technical Description Language: English (Worldwide) Document number: PRB_Komp-TB-TEN121414 Version number: 1.4 |
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POWER REDUCER BOX - Lista de compatibilidad Type: Technical Description Language: Spanish Document number: PRB_Komp-TB-TES121414 Version number: 1.4 |
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POWER REDUCER BOX - Přehled kompatibility Type: Technical Description Language: Czech Document number: PRB_Komp-TB-TCZ121414 Version number: 1.4 |
Certificate
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Factory inspection Certificate - For Italian Market Type: Certificate Language: English (Worldwide) Document number: FiC_IT-ZEEN113410 Version number: 1.0 |
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Certificat d’inspection d’usine - Fabriqué en Europe Type: Certificate Language: French Document number: FiC_IT-ZEFR113410 Version number: 1.0 |
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Herstellererklärung - Made in Germany / Manufacturer‘s Declaration - Made in Germany Type: Certificate Language: International Document number: HK_MiG-ZXX112110 Version number: 1.0 |
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EG-Konformitätserklärung - POWER REDUCER BOX Type: Certificate Language: German Document number: CE_PRBOX-ZEDE113712 Version number: 1.2 |
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EC Declaration of Conformity - POWER REDUCER BOX Type: Certificate Language: English (Worldwide) Document number: CE_PRBOX-ZEEN113712 Version number: 1.2 |
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Declaración de conformidad de la CE - POWER REDUCER BOX Type: Certificate Language: Spanish Document number: CE_PRBOX-ZEES113712 Version number: 1.2 |
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Déclaration CE de conformité - POWER REDUCER BOX Type: Certificate Language: French Document number: CE_PRBOX-ZEFR113712 Version number: 1.2 |
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Dichiarazione di Conformità CE - POWER REDUCER BOX Type: Certificate Language: Italian Document number: CE_PRBOX-ZEIT113712 Version number: 1.2 |
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Δήλωση πιστότητας ΕΚ - POWER REDUCER BOX Type: Certificate Language: Greek Document number: CE_PRBOX-ZEGR113712 Version number: 1.2 |
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EG-conformiteitsverklaring - POWER REDUCER BOX Type: Certificate Language: Dutch Document number: CE_PRBOX-ZENL113712 Version number: 1.2 |
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Declaração de conformidade da CE - POWER REDUCER BOX Type: Certificate Language: Portuguese Document number: CE_PRBOX-ZEPT113712 Version number: 1.2 |
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Prohlášení o shodě (ES) - POWER REDUCER BOX Type: Certificate Language: Czech Document number: CE_PRBOX-ZECZ113712 Version number: 1.2 |
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EC 적합성 선언서 - POWER REDUCER BOX Type: Certificate Language: Korean Document number: CE_PRBOX-ZKR104711 Version number: 1.1 |
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Exchange Inverter Declaration Form Type: Certificate Language: English (AU) Document number: GeräteanforderungEN11_AUT |
Warranty
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FORMULARIO DE SOLICITUD AMPLIACIÓN DE LA GARANTÍA DE SMA ACTIVE - Ampliación de garantía para Sunny Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tripower, Sunny Island, Sunny Backup (SBU 2200, SBU 5000) y Windy Boy Type: Warranty Language: Spanish Document number: BGVACTIVE-ZES120610 Version number: 1.0 |
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MODULO D'ORDINE ESTENSIONE DI GARANZIA SMA ACTIVE - Estensione di garanzia per Sunny Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tripower, Sunny Island, Sunny Backup (SBU 2200, SBU 5000) e Windy Boy Type: Warranty Language: Italian Document number: BGVACTIVE-ZIT121312 Version number: 1.2 |
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FORMULÁRIO DE PEDIDO PROLONGAMENTO DE GARANTIA SMA ACTIVE - Prolongamento da garantia para Sunny Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tripower, Sunny Island, Sunny Backup (SBU 2200, SBU 5000) e Windy Boy Type: Warranty Language: Portuguese Document number: BGVACTIVE-ZPT120610 Version number: 1.0 |
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SMA Werksgarantie - SUNNY BOY/WINDY BOY/WINDY BOY PROTECTION BOX/SUNNY MINI CENTRAL/SUNNY TRIPOWER/SUNNY BEAM/SUNNY WEBBOX/SUNNY MATRIX/SUNNY SENSORBOX/POWER REDUCER BOX/PV OFFSET BOX Type: Warranty Language: German Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZEDE120822 Version number: 2.2 |
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SMA Factory Warranty - SUNNY BOY/WINDY BOY/WINDY BOY PROTECTION BOX/SUNNY MINI CENTRAL/SUNNY TRIPOWER/SUNNY BEAM/SUNNY WEBBOX/SUNNY MATRIX/SUNNY SENSORBOX/POWER REDUCER BOX/PV OFFSET BOX Type: Warranty Language: English (Worldwide) Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZEEN120822 Version number: 2.2 |
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Garantía de fábrica de SMA - SUNNY BOY/WINDY BOY/WINDY BOY PROTECTION BOX/SUNNY MINI CENTRAL/SUNNY TRIPOWER/SUNNY BEAM/SUNNY WEBBOX/SUNNY MATRIX/SUNNY SENSORBOX/POWER REDUCER BOX/PV OFFSET BOX Type: Warranty Language: Spanish Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZEES120822 Version number: 2.2 |
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Garantie usine SMA - SUNNY BOY/WINDY BOY/WINDY BOY PROTECTION BOX/SUNNY MINI CENTRAL/SUNNY TRIPOWER/SUNNY BEAM/SUNNY WEBBOX/SUNNY MATRIX/SUNNY SENSORBOX/POWER REDUCER BOX/PV OFFSET BOX Type: Warranty Language: French Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZEFR120822 Version number: 2.2 |
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Garanzia di fabbrica SMA - SUNNY BOY/WINDY BOY/WINDY BOY PROTECTION BOX/SUNNY MINI CENTRAL/SUNNY TRIPOWER/SUNNY BEAM/SUNNY WEBBOX/SUNNY MATRIX/SUNNY SENSORBOX/POWER REDUCER BOX/PV OFFSET BOX Type: Warranty Language: Italian Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZEIT120822 Version number: 2.2 |
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Εργοστασιακή εγγύηση SMA - SUNNY BOY/WINDY BOY/WINDY BOY PROTECTION BOX/SUNNY MINI CENTRAL/SUNNY TRIPOWER/SUNNY BEAM/SUNNY WEBBOX/SUNNY MATRIX/SUNNY SENSORBOX/POWER REDUCER BOX/PV OFFSET BOX Type: Warranty Language: Greek Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZEGR120822 Version number: 2.2 |
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SMA-fabrieksgarantie - SUNNY BOY/WINDY BOY/WINDY BOY PROTECTION BOX/SUNNY MINI CENTRAL/SUNNY TRIPOWER/SUNNY BEAM/SUNNY WEBBOX/SUNNY MATRIX/SUNNY SENSORBOX/POWER REDUCER BOX/PV OFFSET BOX Type: Warranty Language: Dutch Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZENL120822 Version number: 2.2 |
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Garantia do fabricante SMA - SUNNY BOY/WINDY BOY/WINDY BOY PROTECTION BOX/SUNNY MINI CENTRAL/SUNNY TRIPOWER/SUNNY BEAM/SUNNY WEBBOX/SUNNY MATRIX/SUNNY SENSORBOX/POWER REDUCER BOX/PV OFFSET BOX Type: Warranty Language: Portuguese Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZEPT120822 Version number: 2.2 |
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Фабрична гаранция на SMA - SUNNY BOY/WINDY BOY/WINDY BOY PROTECTION BOX/SUNNY MINI CENTRAL/SUNNY TRIPOWER/SUNNY BEAM/SUNNY WEBBOX/SUNNY MATRIX/SUNNY SENSORBOX/POWER REDUCER BOX/PV OFFSET BOX Type: Warranty Language: Bulgarian Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZEBG120822 Version number: 2.2 |
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Záruka výrobce SMA - SUNNY BOY/WINDY BOY/WINDY BOY PROTECTION BOX/SUNNY MINI CENTRAL/SUNNY TRIPOWER/SUNNY BEAM/SUNNY WEBBOX/SUNNY MATRIX/SUNNY SENSORBOX/POWER REDUCER BOX/PV OFFSET BOX Type: Warranty Language: Czech Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZECZ120822 Version number: 2.2 |
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SMA 하자보증 - SUNNY BOY/WINDY BOY/WINDY BOY PROTECTION BOX/SUNNY MINI CENTRAL/SUNNY TRIPOWER/SUNNY BEAM/SUNNY WEBBOX/SUNNY MATRIX/SUNNY SENSORBOX/POWER REDUCER BOX/PV OFFSET BOX Type: Warranty Language: Korean Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZEKR120822 Version number: 2.2 |
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SMA 厂家保修 - SUNNY BOY/WINDY BOY/WINDY BOY PROTECTION BOX/SUNNY MINI CENTRAL/SUNNY TRIPOWER/SUNNY BEAM/SUNNY WEBBOX/SUNNY MATRIX/SUNNY SENSORBOX/POWER REDUCER BOX/PV OFFSET BOX Type: Warranty Language: Chinese Document number: GEBED_SBSMC-ZEZH120822 Version number: 2.2 |
Catalog
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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - Medium Power Solutions - The Future of Solar Technology Type: Catalog Language: German Document number: SFK_MPS-KDE111911 Version number: 1.1 |
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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - Medium Power Solutions - The Future of Solar Technology Type: Catalog Language: English (Worldwide) Document number: SFK_MPS-KEN111911 Version number: 1.1 |
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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - Medium Power Solutions - The Future of Solar Technology Type: Catalog Language: Spanish Document number: SFK_MPS-KES113911 Version number: 1.1 |
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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - Medium Power Solutions - The Future of Solar Technology Type: Catalog Language: French Document number: SFK_MPS-KFR114511 Version number: 1.1 |
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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - Medium Power Solutions - The Future of Solar Technology Type: Catalog Language: Italian Document number: SFK_MPS-KIT111711 Version number: 1.1 |
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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - Medium Power Solutions - The Future of Solar Technology Type: Catalog Language: Greek Document number: SFK_MPS-KEL113512 Version number: 1.2 |
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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - Medium Power Solutions - The Future of Solar Technology Type: Catalog Language: Dutch Document number: SFK_MPS-KNL114711 Version number: 1.1 |
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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - Medium Power Solutions - The Future of Solar Technology Type: Catalog Language: Czech Document number: SFK_MPS-KCZ115011 Version number: 1.1 |
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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - Power Plant Solutions - The Future of Solar Technology Type: Catalog Language: German Document number: SFK_PPS-KDE112011 Version number: 1.1 |
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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - Power Plant Solutions - The Future of Solar Technology Type: Catalog Language: English (Worldwide) Document number: SFK_PPS-KEN112011 Version number: 1.1 |
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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - Power Plant Solutions - The Future of Solar Technology Type: Catalog Language: Spanish Document number: SFK_PPS-KES113211 Version number: 1.1 |
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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - Power Plant Solutions - The Future of Solar Technology Type: Catalog Language: French Document number: SFK_PPS-KFR114511 Version number: 1.1 |
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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - Power Plant Solutions - The Future of Solar Technology Type: Catalog Language: Italian Document number: SFK_PPS-KIT120711 Version number: 1.1 |
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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - Power Plant Solutions - The Future of Solar Technology Type: Catalog Language: Dutch Document number: SFK_PPS-KNL114711 Version number: 1.1 |
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SUNNY FAMILY 2011/2012 - Power Plant Solutions - The Future of Solar Technology Type: Catalog Language: Greek Document number: SFK_PPS-KEL113811 Version number: 1.1 |
Promotion Material
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SMA Monitoring Systems – von Kilowatt bis Megawatt Type: Promotion Material Language: German Document number: MONSYSPOSTER1-ADE093710 Version number: 1.0 |
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Monitoring Systems – Produktübersicht Type: Promotion Material Language: German Document number: MONSYSPOSTER2-ADE094111 Version number: 1.1 |
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Monitoring Systems – Product Overview Type: Promotion Material Language: English (Worldwide) Document number: MONSYSPOSTER2-AEN100110 Version number: 1.0 |
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