SUNNY ISLAND 5048 / 5048U

The island manager

Commissioning within minutes: the Sunny Island 5048 makes it possible. All required operational settings can be made quickly and easily. The Sunny Island 5048 is flexible in its application, extendable and takes on all control processes. Its first-class battery management ensures maximum battery life. In addition, the device's features are impressive, with its high efficiency, ergonomic die-cast aluminum housing and OptiCool active cooling system. The Sunny Island is also available in a UL-compliant 5048U version with an output rating of 120 V and 60 Hz.

Flexible

  • For systems from 3 to 100 kW
  • 1- and 3-phase operation, connectable in parallel and modularly extendable
  • AC and DC coupling


Simple

  • Easy commissioning with the "Quick Configuration Guide"
  • Complete off-grid management


Efficient

  • High efficiency
  • Intelligent battery management for maximum battery life-span
  • State of charge calculation


Robust

  • Extreme overload capability
  • OptiCool
  • 5-year SMA Warranty
AC output (users) Sunny Island 5048 Sunny Island 5048U
Nominal AC voltage (adjustable) 230 V (202 V – 253 V) 120 V (105 V – 132 V)
Nominal frequency (adjustable) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 Hz – 65 Hz) 60 Hz (55 Hz – 65 Hz)
Continuous AC power at 25 °C / 45 °C 5000 W / 4000 W 5000 W / 4000 W
AC output power at 25 °C for 30 min / 1 min / 5 s 6500 W / 8400 W / 12000 W 6500 W / 8400 W / 11000 W
Nominal AC current / Max. AC current (peak) 21.7 A / 120 A for 60 ms 41.7 A /180 A for 60 ms
Total harmonic distortion / phase shift (cos φ) < 3 % / –1 to +1 < 3% / –1 to +1
AC input (generator or grid)    
Input voltage (range) 230 V (172.5 V – 264.5 V) 120 V (80 V – 150 V)
Input frequency (range) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (40 Hz – 70 Hz) 60 Hz (54 Hz – 66 Hz)
Max. input current (adjustable) / Max. input power 56 A (0 A – 56 A) / 12.8 kW 56 A (0 A – 56 A) / 6.7 kW
Battery DC input    
Battery voltage (range) 48 V (41 V – 63 V) 48 V (41 V – 63 V)
Max. battery charging current / continuous charging current at 25 °C 120 A / 100 A 120 A / 100 A
Battery type / battery capacity (range) Lead acid, NiCd / 100 – 10,000 Ah Lead acid, NiCd / 100 – 10,000 Ah
Charge control IUoU process IUoU process
Efficiency / Operating consumption    
Max. efficiency 95% 95%
Own consumption with no load / standby 25 W / 4 W 25 W / 4 W
Protection devices    
DC reverse polarity / DC fuse yes / yes yes / yes
AC short-circuit / AC overload yes / yes yes / yes
Overtemperature / excessive battery discharge yes / yes yes / yes
General Data    
Dimensions (Width / Height / Depth in mm) 467 / 612 / 235 467 / 612 / 235
Weight 63 kg 63 kg
Operating temperature range –25 °C ... +50 °C –25 °C ... +50 °C
Protection rating Indoors (IP30) Indoors (NEMA 1)
Features / Function    
Operation & display / multifunction relays Internal / 2 Internal / 2
3-phase systems / parallel connection yes / yes yes / yes
Integrated bypass / multicluster operation - / yes - / starting Oct. 2009
State of charge calculation / Full- / Equalization charge yes / yes / yes yes / yes / yes
Integrated soft start / Generator support yes / yes yes / yes
Battery temperature sensor / Communication cables yes / yes yes / yes
Warranty (5 years / 10 years) yes / opt. yes / opt.
Certificates and permits www.SMA.de www.SMA.de
Accessories    
Battery cables / battery fuses opt. / opt. opt. / opt.
Interfaces (RS485 PB / Multicluster PB) opt. / opt. opt. / opt.
GenMan extended generator start opt. opt.
Load-shedding contactor / Battery current measurement opt. / opt. opt. / opt.
     
Last update: March 2009    
Type Designation SI 5048 SI 5048U

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Firmware


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SI5048 Firmware-Update V4.202/4.123
Type: Firmware
Language: German
Document number: SUNNY-ISLAND-5048_4202-4123D


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SI5048 Firmware-Update V4.202/4.123
Type: Firmware
Language: International
Document number: SUNNY-ISLAND-5048_4202-4123E


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SI5048 Firmware-Update V3.015/3.009
Type: Firmware
Language: International
Document number: SUNNY_ISLAND_5048-3015_3009E
Catalog


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SUNNY ISLAND System Guide - Systemlösungen für Ihre Inselstromversorgung
Type: Catalog
Language: German
Document number: SISYSGUIDE-ADE083112
Version number: 1.2


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SUNNY ISLAND System Guide - System Solutions for Your Stand-Alone Power Supply
Type: Catalog
Language: English (Worldwide)
Document number: SYSGUIDE-AEN083211
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Guía del Sistema SUNNY ISLAND - Soluciones para sistemas de red aislada
Type: Catalog
Language: Spanish
Document number: SISYSGUIDE-AES083313
Version number: 1.3
Data sheet


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MULTICLUSTER-BOXEN - Einfacher Aufbau von Insel- und Hybridsystemen
Type: Data sheet
Language: German
Document number: CLUSTBOX-DDE082612
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MULTICLUSTER-BOXES - Easy Design of Island and Hybrid Systems
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (Worldwide)
Document number: CLUSTBOX-DEN082511
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SUNNY ISLAND 5048 / 5048U - Der Inselmanager
Type: Data sheet
Language: German
Document number: SI5048_5048U-DDE100614
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SUNNY ISLAND 5048 / 5048U - Onduleur pour site isolé avec technologie novatrice
Type: Data sheet
Language: French
Document number: SI5048-DFR090212
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SUNNY ISLAND 5048 / 5048U - Potente gestor de redes aisladas de tecnología innovadora
Type: Data sheet
Language: Spanish
Document number: SI5048-DES092514
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SUNNY ISLAND 5048 / 5048U - Powerful Off-Grid Manager with Innovative Technology
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (Worldwide)
Document number: SI5048-DEN084912
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SUNNY ISLAND 5048 / 5048U - Το αυτόνομο σύστημα διαχείρισης
Type: Data sheet
Language: Greek
Document number: SI5048_5048U-DEL100813
Version number: 1.3
Technical Manual


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Fragebogen Off-grid Systemdimensionierung
Type: Technical Manual
Language: German
Document number: Fragebogen-UD083411d
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Fragebogen Off-grid Systemdimensionierung
Type: Technical Manual
Language: German
Document number: Fragebogen-UD083411
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Questionnaire on Off-grid System Dimensioning
Type: Technical Manual
Language: English (Worldwide)
Document number: QUESTIONNAIRE-UEN090512d
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Questionnaire on Off-grid System Dimensioning
Type: Technical Manual
Language: English (Worldwide)
Document number: QUESTIONNAIRE-UEN090512
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Cuestionario sobre el dimensionamiento de sistemas aisladas (Off-grid)
Type: Technical Manual
Language: Spanish
Document number: CUESTIONARIO-UES090512d
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Cuestionario sobre el dimensionamiento de sistemas aisladas (Off-grid)
Type: Technical Manual
Language: Spanish
Document number: CUESTIONARIO-UES090512
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Off-Grid Questionnaire
Type: Technical Manual
Language: French
Document number: QUESTIONNAIRE-UFR090512
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Off-Grid Questionnaire
Type: Technical Manual
Language: French
Document number: QUESTIONNAIRE-UFR090512d
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Sunny Island 5048 - Hybridsystem mit Generator / Hybridsystem with generator
Type: Technical Manual
Language: German-English
Document number: SI5048PVH_1-11:FX1107


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Questionario per dimensionamento sistema Off-Grid
Type: Technical Manual
Language: Italian
Document number: QUESTIONARIO-UIT090512d
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Questionario per dimensionamento sistema Off-Grid
Type: Technical Manual
Language: Italian
Document number: QUESTIONARIO-UIT090512
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Technical information


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PV-Wechselrichter - Einsatz und Einstellungen von PV-Wechselrichtern in Inselnetz- und Backup-Systemen
Type: Technical information
Language: German
Document number: SB-OffGrid-UDE091911
Version number: 1.1


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PV inverter - Usage and settings of PV inverters in island grids and backup systems
Type: Technical information
Language: English (Worldwide)
Document number: SB-OffGrid-UEN091911
Version number: 1.1


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Onduleur photovoltaïque - Utilisation et réglages des paramètres des onduleurs photovoltaïques dans des systèmes de réseau en site isolé et des systèmes de secours
Type: Technical information
Language: French
Document number: SB-OffGrid-UFR091911
Version number: 1.1


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Inverter FV - Impiego e regolazione di inverter FV in sistemi ad isola e di backup
Type: Technical information
Language: Italian
Document number: SB-OffGrid-UIT091911
Version number: 1.1


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Inversor FV - Uso y ajustes de inversores FV en sistemas de red aislada y backup
Type: Technical information
Language: Spanish
Document number: SB-OffGrid-UES091911
Version number: 1.1


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Φωτοβολταϊκός μετατροπέας - Χρήση και ρυθμίσεις των φωτοβολταϊκών μετατροπέων σε αυτόνομα δίκτυα και εφεδρικά συστήματα Backup
Type: Technical information
Language: Greek
Document number: SB-OffGrid-UGR091911
Version number: 1.1
Technical Description


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SUNNY ISLAND Multicluster-System - Hinweise zum Multicluster-Betrieb
Type: Technical Description
Language: German
Document number: MCL-Hinweise-TDE093810
Version number: 1.0


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SUNNY ISLAND Multicluster System - Notes regarding Multicluster Operation
Type: Technical Description
Language: English (Worldwide)
Document number: MCL-Hinweise-TEN093810
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SUNNY ISLAND / SUNNY BACKUP - Multicluster Update
Type: Technical Description
Language: International
Document number: ClusterUpdate-TXX094010
Version number: 1.0


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Sistema de multicluster SUNNY ISLAND - Indicaciones para el funcionamiento en multicluster
Type: Technical Description
Language: Spanish
Document number: MCL-Hinweise-TES093810
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Système Multicluster SUNNY ISLAND - Remarques relatives au fonctionnement en Multicluster
Type: Technical Description
Language: French
Document number: MCL-Hinweise-TFR093810
Version number: 1.0


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Sistema multicluster per SUNNY ISLAND - Istruzioni per il funzionamento multicluster
Type: Technical Description
Language: Italian
Document number: MCL-Hinweise-TIT093810
Version number: 1.0


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SUNNY ISLAND Multicluster-System - Οδηγίες σχετικά με τη λειτουργία του Multicluster
Type: Technical Description
Language: Greek
Document number: MCL-Hinweise-TGR093810
Version number: 1.0


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Sunny Island 5048 - Installations- und Bedienungsanleitung
Type: Technical Description
Language: German
Document number: SI5048-12-ED1108
Version number: 2.2


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Sunny Island 5048 - Installation & Instruction Manual
Type: Technical Description
Language: English (Worldwide)
Document number: SI5048-11-EE3107
Version number: 2.1


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Sunny Island 5048 - Guide d’installation et d’utilisation
Type: Technical Description
Language: French
Document number: SI5048-12-EF0811
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Sunny Island 5048 - Istruzioni per l‘installazione e l‘uso
Type: Technical Description
Language: Italian
Document number: SI5048-12:EI1108
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Sunny Island 5048 - Manual de instalación e instrucciones
Type: Technical Description
Language: Spanish
Document number: SI5048-11-ES3107
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SUNNY ISLAND 5048 - Manual de instalação e de instruções
Type: Technical Description
Language: Portuguese
Document number: SI5048-12-EP3107
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Certificate


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EG-Konformitätserklärung - SUNNY ISLAND 2012, 2224, 3324, 4248, 5048
Type: Certificate
Language: German
Document number: CE_SI-ZDE093910
Version number: 1.0


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EC Declaration of Conformity - SUNNY ISLAND 2012, 2224, 3324, 4248, 5048
Type: Certificate
Language: English (Worldwide)
Document number: CE_SI-ZEN094811
Version number: 1.1


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Declaración de conformidad de la CE - SUNNY ISLAND 2012, 2224, 3324, 4248, 5048
Type: Certificate
Language: Spanish
Document number: CE_SI-ZES093910
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Déclaration CE de conformité - SUNNY ISLAND 2012, 2224, 3324, 4248, 5048
Type: Certificate
Language: French
Document number: CE_SI-ZFR093910
Version number: 1.0


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Δήλωση πιστότητας ΕΚ - SUNNY ISLAND 2012, 2224, 3324, 4248, 5048
Type: Certificate
Language: Greek
Document number: CE_SI-ZGR093910
Version number: 1.0


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Dichiarazione di Conformità CE - SUNNY ISLAND 2012, 2224, 3324, 4248, 5048
Type: Certificate
Language: Italian
Document number: CE_SI-ZIT100311
Version number: 1.1


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Request for exchange device
Type: Certificate
Language: English (AU)
Document number: EDF-EN11_ZAU093210
Version number: 1.0


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Exchange Inverter Declaration Form
Type: Certificate
Language: English (AU)
Document number: GeraeteanforderungEN11_AUT


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Certificate of Suitability AS3000 / AS4777 - SUNNY ISLAND 5048
Type: Certificate
Language: English (AU)
Document number: CoS_SI5048_ZAU092010
Version number: 1.0
Warranty


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SMA Werksgarantie - Sunny Island/Sunny Backup
Type: Warranty
Language: German
Document number: GEBED_SI-ZDE095215
Version number: 1.5


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SMA Factory Warranty - Sunny Island/Sunny Backup
Type: Warranty
Language: English (Worldwide)
Document number: GEBED_SI-ZEN095215
Version number: 1.5


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Garantie usine SMA - Sunny Island/Sunny Backup
Type: Warranty
Language: French
Document number: GEBED_SI-ZFR095215
Version number: 1.5


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Εργοστασιακή εγγύηση SMA - Sunny Island/Sunny Backup
Type: Warranty
Language: Greek
Document number: GEBED_SI-ZGR095214
Version number: 1.4


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Garanzia di fabbrica SMA - Sunny Island/Sunny Backup
Type: Warranty
Language: Italian
Document number: GEBED_SI-ZIT095215
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Garantía de fábrica de SMA - Sunny Island/Sunny Backup
Type: Warranty
Language: Spanish
Document number: GEBED_SI-ZES095215
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SMA 厂家保修 - Sunny Island/Sunny Backup
Type: Warranty
Language: Chinese
Document number: GEBED_SI-ZZH095214
Version number: 1.4


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SMA 하자보증 - Sunny Island/Sunny Backup
Type: Warranty
Language: Korean
Document number: GEBED_SI-ZKR095214
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Bestellung einer SMA Werksgarantieverlängerung
Type: Warranty
Language: German
Document number: B-GV_ZDE095115
Version number: 1.5


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Order of an Extension of the SMA Factory Warranty
Type: Warranty
Language: English (Worldwide)
Document number: B-GV_ZEN095114
Version number: 1.4


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Commande de prolongation de garantie usine SMA
Type: Warranty
Language: French
Document number: B-GV_ZFR095114
Version number: 1.4


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Pedido de una ampliación de la garantía de fábrica SMA
Type: Warranty
Language: Spanish
Document number: B-GV_ZES095114
Version number: 1.4


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Παραγγελία προγράμματος επέκτασης της εργοστασιακής εγγύησης της SMA
Type: Warranty
Language: Greek
Document number: B-GV_ZGR100114
Version number: 1.4


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Bestelling van een SMA fabrieksgarantieverlenging
Type: Warranty
Language: Dutch
Document number: B-GV_ZNL095111
Version number: 1.1


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Pedido de prolongamento da garantia do fabricante da SMA
Type: Warranty
Language: Portuguese
Document number: B-GV_ZPT095113
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Objednávka proudloužené záruky výrobce SMA
Type: Warranty
Language: Czech
Document number: B-GV_ZCZ095213
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SMA 하자 보증 연장 주문
Type: Warranty
Language: Korean
Document number: B-GV_ZKR095211
Version number: 1.1


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订购 SMA 厂家保修延期
Type: Warranty
Language: Chinese
Document number: B-GV_ZZH095211
Version number: 1.1
Promotion Material


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SUNNY ISLAND - Batteriewechselrichter
Type: Promotion Material
Language: German
Document number: SIPOSTER-ADE082622
Version number: 2.2


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SUNNY ISLAND - Battery inverters
Type: Promotion Material
Language: English (EU)
Document number: SIPOSTER-AEN083422
Version number: 2.2


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SUNNY ISLAND - Onduleurs à batterie
Type: Promotion Material
Language: French
Document number: SIPOSTER-AFR082622
Version number: 2.2


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SUNNY ISLAND - Inversores de batería
Type: Promotion Material
Language: Spanish
Document number: SIPOSTER-AES082622
Version number: 2.2


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SUNNY ISLAND - Inverter per batterie
Type: Promotion Material
Language: Italian
Document number: SIPOSTER-AIT082622
Version number: 2.2


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SUNNY ISLAND - Μετατροπέας συσσωρευτή
Type: Promotion Material
Language: Greek
Document number: SIPOSTER-AEL082622
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