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Windy Boy 5000-US / 6000-US / 7000-US / 8000-US
Wind energy
WINDY BOY - grid-coupling small wind energy plants
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.
Windy Boy 5000-US / 6000-US / 7000-US / 8000-US
Versatile performer with UL certification
The Windy Boy inverters with UL certification have a first-rate efficiency level. They are easy to combine since multiple devices can be operated on a single generator. Thus, higher power plants can be readily connected to the grid. The automatic grid voltage detection* allows for a straightforward and secure installation. The galvanic isolation also ensures safety as well as flexible connection options. The weatherproof enclosure and the wide temperature range allow for installation at almost any location. These units are the best choice for small wind plants over 5 kW.
* US patent US7352549B
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UL Certified
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Simple
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High yields
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Reliable
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Windy Boy 5000-US |
Windy Boy 6000-US |
Windy Boy 7000-US |
Windy Boy 8000-US |
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208 V 240 V 277 V |
208 V 240 V 277 V |
208 V 240 V 277 V |
240 V 277 V |
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| Input (DC) | ||||
| Max. DC power (@ cos φ=1) | 5300 W | 6350 W | 7400 W | 8600 W |
| Max. input voltage / nominal DC voltage | 600 V / 310 V | 600 V / 310 V | 600 V / 310 V | 600 V / 345 V |
| Min. open-circuit voltage for activating "Turbine Mode" | 300 V | 300 V | 300 V | 365 V |
| Voltage range in "Turbine Mode" | 250 V – 600 V | 250 V – 600 V | 250 V – 600 V | 300 V – 600 V |
| Max. input current | 21 A | 25 A | 30 A | 30 A |
| Output (AC) | ||||
| Rated output power (@ 230 V, 50 Hz) | 5000 W | 6000 W | 7000 W |
7680 W 8000 W |
| Max. apparent AC power | 5100 VA | 6100 VA | 7100 VA |
7680 VA 8100 VA |
| Nominal AC voltage / range |
208 V / 183 V – 229 V 240 V / 211 V – 264 V 277 V / 244 V – 305 V |
208 V / 183 V – 229 V 240 V / 211 V – 264 V 277 V / 244 V – 305 V |
208 V / 183 V – 229 V 240 V / 211 V – 264 V 277 V / 244 V – 305 V |
240 V / 211 V – 264 V 277 V / 244 V – 305 V |
| Power line frequency / range | 60 Hz / 59.3 Hz ... 60.5 Hz | 60 Hz / 59.3 Hz ... 60.5 Hz | 60 Hz / 59.3 Hz ... 60.5 Hz | 60 Hz / 59.3 Hz ... 60.5 Hz |
| Rated power frequency / rated power voltage |
60 Hz / 208 V 60 Hz / 240 V 60 Hz / 277 V |
60 Hz / 208 V 60 Hz / 240 V 60 Hz / 277 V |
60 Hz / 208 V 60 Hz / 240 V 60 Hz / 277 V |
60 Hz / 240 V 60 Hz / 277 V |
| Max. output current |
27.9 A 24.1 A 20.9 A |
33.3 A 28.9 A 25 A |
34 A 34 A 32 A |
32 A 32 A |
| Power factor at rated output power | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Feed-in phases / connection phases | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Efficiency | ||||
| Max. efficiency / CEC efficiency |
96.7 % / 95.5 % 96.8 % / 95.5 % 96.8 % / 95.5 % |
97 % / 95.5 % 97 % / 95.5 % 97 % / 96 % |
97.1 % / 95.5 % 96.9 % / 96 % 97.1 % / 96 % |
96.3 % / 96 % 96.5 % / 96 % |
| Protection | ||||
| DC reverse polarity protection / AC short-circuit current capability / galvanically isolated | yes / yes / yes | yes / yes / yes | yes / yes / yes | yes / yes / yes |
| Protection class (according to IEC 62103) | I | I | I | I |
| Overvoltage category (according to IEC 60664-1) | III | III | III | III |
| General data | ||||
| Dimensions (W / H / D) |
468 / 613 / 242 mm (18.5 / 24 / 9 inch) |
468 / 613 / 242 mm (18.5 / 24 / 9 inch) |
468 / 613 / 242 mm (18.5 / 24 / 9 inch) |
468 / 613 / 242 mm (18.5 / 24 / 9 inch) |
| Weight | 64 kg / 141 lb | 64 kg / 141 lb | 64 kg / 141 lb | 69 kg / 152 lb |
| Operating temperature range |
-25 °C ... +45 °C / -13 °F ... +113 °F |
-25 °C ... +45 °C / -13 °F ... +113 °F |
-25 °C ... +45 °C / -13 °F ... +113 °F |
-25 °C ... +45 °C / -13 °F ... +113 °F |
| Noise emission | 44 db(A) | 45 db(A) | 46 db(A) | 49 db(A) |
| Topology | LF transformer | LF transformer | LF transformer | LF transformer |
| Cooling concept | OptiCool | OptiCool | OptiCool | OptiCool |
| Protection class of electronics / connection area (according to IEC 60529) | NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R | NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R | NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R | NEMA 3R / NEMA 3R |
| Features | ||||
| Display | Text line | Text line | Text line | Text line |
| Interfaces: RS485 / Bluetooth | opt. / opt. | opt. / opt. | opt. / opt. | opt. / opt. |
| Warranty: 10 years | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Certifi cates and approvals (additional on request) | UL1741, UL1998, IEEE1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B) | UL1741, UL1998, IEEE1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B) | UL1741, UL1998, IEEE1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B) | UL1741, UL1998, IEEE1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B) |
| Data at nominal conditions | ||||
| Type designation | WB 5000US | WB 6000US | WB 7000US | WB 8000US |
Additional Information
- manufacturer: SMA Solar Technology / Germany /














