SUNNY CENTRAL STORAGE UP

SCS 3450 UP / SCS 3600 UP / SCS 3800 UP / SCS 3950 UP

Efficient Robust Flexible Versatile

• Up to 4 inverters can be transported • Intelligent air cooling system • One device for all applications • Integrated battery communication
in one standard shipping container OptiCool for efficient cooling • Stand-alone device or turnkey • Customized monitoring and control
• Higher power density • Suitable for outdoor use in all solution with SMA medium-voltage of inverters
climatic ambient conditions system • Grid management functions for
worldwide dynamic grid support
• Integrated voltage supply for internal
consumption and external loads

SUNNY CENTRAL STORAGE UP

Battery inverter for large-scale storage systems
With an output of up to 3960 kVA and system voltages up to 1500 V DC, the SMA Sunny Central Storage allows for more
efficient and flexible system design for battery power plants. A separate voltage supply and additional space are available
for the installation of customer equipment. The intelligent cooling system OptiCool ensure smooth operation even in extreme
ambient temperature.
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Technical Data SCS 3450 UP SCS 3600 UP

Battery side (DC)

Operating DC voltage range VDC 880 V to 1500 V 921 V to 1500 V
Max. DC current IDC, max 4750 A
Fuse characteristic for battery connection - pre-arcing integral limit single DC busbar /
split DC busbar 12) 14) 10.75 MA²s / 8.0 MA²s
Single DC busbar 36 connections per pole / split DC busbar 12/12/12 connections per ●/○/○
pole / fused single DC busbar 22 connections per pole 15)
DC connection with terminal lug
Grid side (AC)
Nominal AC power at 1200 Vdc and cos φ =1.0 (at 25°C) 3450 kW 3620 kW
AC apparent power at 1200 Vdc (at 25°C / at 40°C / at 50°C)3) 13) 3450 kVA / 3140 kVA / 2930 kVA 3620 kVA / 3290 kVA / 3075 kVA
Max. AC current IAC, max (at 25°C / at 40°C / at 50°C) 3320 A / 3020 A / 2820 A 3320 A / 3020 A / 2820 A
Max. total harmonic distortion < 3% at nominal power
Nominal AC voltage / AC voltage range1) 8) 600 V / 480 V to 720 V 630 V / 504 V to 756 V
AC power frequency / range 50 Hz / 47 Hz to 53 Hz
60 Hz / 57 Hz to 63 Hz
Min. short-circuit ratio at the AC terminals9) >2
Cos Phi at rated power / displacement Cos Phi adjustable8) 10) 1 / 0.0 overexcited to 0.0 underexcited
AC connection with busbar system (three busbars, one per line conductor)
Efficiency
Max. efficiency2) 98.8%
Protective Devices
Input-side disconnection point DC load break switch
Output-side disconnection point AC circuit breaker
DC overvoltage protection Surge arrester, type I
AC overvoltage protection (optional) Surge arrester, class I
Lightning protection (according to IEC 62305-1) Lightning Protection Level III
Insulation monitoring ●
Degree of protection: electronics / air duct / connection area (as per IEC 60529) IP54 / IP34 / IP34
General Data
Dimensions (W / H / D) 2780 / 2318 / 1588 mm (109.4 / 91.3 / 62.5 inch)
Weight < 3700 kg / < 8200 lb
Self-consumption (max.4) / partial load5) / average6)) < 8100 W / < 1800 W / < 2000 W
Self-consumption (standby) < 370 W
Internal (8.4 kVA transformer) / external auxiliary power supply ●/○
Noise emission7) 65.0 dB(A)
Operating temperature range (optional)8) (−40°C) −25°C to 60°C / (−40°F) −13°F to 140°F
Temperature range (standby) −40°C to 60°C / −40°F to 140°F
Temperature range (storage) −40°C to 70°C / −40°F to 158°F
Max. permissible value for relative humidity (condensing / non-condensing) 95% to 100% (2 month/year) / 0% to 95%
Maximum operating altitude above MSL8) 1000 m / 2000 m11) ●/○
Fresh air consumption 6500 m³/h
Features
Grid forming / black start ready ○/○
Communication Ethernet, Modbus Master, Modbus Slave
Communication with SMA string monitor (transmission medium) Modbus TCP / Ethernet (FO MM, Cat-5)
Enclosure / roof color RAL 9016 / RAL 7004
Supply transformer for external loads ○ (2.5 kVA)
Standards and directives complied with CE, IEC / EN 62109-1 / -2, AR-N 4110 / 4120, Arrêté du 23/04/08
EMC standards IEC 61000-6-2, EN 55011, CISPR11, FCC Part 15 Class A
Quality standards and directives complied with VDI/VDE 2862 page 2, DIN EN ISO 9001

Type designation SCS 3450 UP SCS 3600 UP

● Standard features ○ Optional — Not available

1) At nominal AC voltage, nominal AC power decreases in the same proportion 9) A short-circuit ratio of < 2 requires a special approval from SMA
2) Efficiency measured without internal power supply 10) Max. power values (S/P/Q) can be requested based on project specific design
3) AC apparent power at higher dc voltages on request 11) Earlier temperature-dependent de-rating and reduction of DC open-circuit voltage
4) Self-consumption at rated operation 12) Battery short circuit disconnection has to be done on the battery side with ultra rapid battery
5) Self-consumption at < 75% Pn at 25°C string or group fuses, e.g. fuse type aR/aBat & DC time constant Tau (L/R) <=1ms
6) Self-consumption averaged out from 5% to 100% Pn at 25°C 13) Depending on the ratio of reactive power (cos φ), an extended power derating may occur
7) Sound pressure level at a distance of 10 m 14) Please check the manual for further information
8) Values apply only to inverters. Permissible values for SMA MV solutions from 15) fused DC input equipped with optional 750 A, 900 A or 1250 A fuses
SMA can be found in the corresponding data sheets

Technical Data SCS 3800 UP SCS 3950 UP

Battery side (DC)

Operating DC voltage range VDC 962 V to 1500 V 1003 V to 1500 V
Max. DC current IDC, max 4750 A
Fuse characteristic for battery connection - pre-arcing integral limit single DC busbar /
10.75 MA²s / 8.0 MA²s
split DC busbar 12) 14)
Single DC busbar 36 connections per pole / split DC busbar 12/12/12 connections per
●/○/○
pole / fused single DC busbar 22 connections per pole 15)
DC connection with terminal lug
Grid side (AC)
Nominal AC power at 1200 Vdc and cos φ =1.0 (at 25°C) 3800 kW 3960 kW
AC apparent power at 1200 Vdc (at 25°C / at 40°C / at 50°C)3) 13) 3800 kVA / 3455 kVA / 3230 kVA 3960 kVA / 3610 kVA / 3365 kVA
Max. AC current IAC, max (at 25°C / at 40°C / at 50°C) 3320 A / 3020 A / 2820 A 3320 A / 3020 A / 2820 A
Max. total harmonic distortion < 3% at nominal power
Nominal AC voltage / AC voltage range1) 8) 660 V / 528 V to 759 V 690 V / 552 V to 759 V
AC power frequency / range 50 Hz / 47 Hz to 53 Hz
60 Hz / 57 Hz to 63 Hz
Min. short-circuit ratio at the AC terminals9) >2
Cos Phi at rated power / displacement Cos Phi adjustable8) 10) 1 / 0.0 overexcited to 0.0 underexcited
AC connection with busbar system (three busbars, one per line conductor)
Efficiency
Max. efficiency2) 98.8%
Protective Devices
Input-side disconnection point DC load break switch
Output-side disconnection point AC circuit breaker
DC overvoltage protection Surge arrester, type I
AC overvoltage protection (optional) Surge arrester, class I
Lightning protection (according to IEC 62305-1) Lightning Protection Level III
Insulation monitoring ●
Degree of protection: electronics / air duct / connection area (as per IEC 60529) IP54 / IP34 / IP34
General Data
Dimensions (W / H / D) 2780 / 2318 / 1588 mm (109.4 / 91.3 / 62.5 inch)
Weight < 3700 kg / < 8200 lb
Self-consumption (max.4) / partial load5) / average6)) < 8100 W / < 1800 W / < 2000 W
Self-consumption (standby) < 370 W
Internal (8.4 kVA transformer) / external auxiliary power supply ●/○
Noise emission7) 65.0 dB(A)
Operating temperature range (optional)8) (−40°C) −25°C to 60°C / (−40°F) −13°F to 140°F
Temperature range (standby) −40°C to 60°C / −40°F to 140°F
Temperature range (storage) −40°C to 70°C / −40°F to 158°F
Max. permissible value for relative humidity (condensing / non-condensing) 95% to 100% (2 month/year) / 0% to 95%
Maximum operating altitude above MSL8) 1000 m / 2000 m11) ●/○
Fresh air consumption 6500 m³/h
Features
Grid forming / black start ready ○/○
Communication Ethernet, Modbus Master, Modbus Slave
Communication with SMA string monitor (transmission medium) Modbus TCP / Ethernet (FO MM, Cat-5)
Enclosure / roof color RAL 9016 / RAL 7004
Supply transformer for external loads ○ (2.5 kVA)
Standards and directives complied with CE, IEC / EN 62109-1 / -2, AR-N 4110 / 4120, Arrêté du 23/04/08
EMC standards IEC 61000-6-2, EN 55011, CISPR11, FCC Part 15 Class A
Quality standards and directives complied with VDI/VDE 2862 page 2, DIN EN ISO 9001

Type designation SCS 3800 UP SCS 3950 UP

● Standard features ○ Optional — Not available

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Grid-connected functions Compatible with energy management system functionalities

• Setpoints for active and reactive power • External static grid supporting functions
• Static grid support Q(U), P(f) • Ramp-rate control of PV power
• Dynamic grid support (FRT) • Peak shaving
• Active islanding detection (AID) • Energy shifting
• High compatibility with different battery types • Genset optimization control
• Reducing necessary spinning reserve of gensets
• Battery start-up and stop sequence
• Operates the battery within optimal operation window
• Grid Forming
• Black Start

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