The grid code setting, also called the country data set, country code or grid profile, tells the inverter which country's or region's grid rules to follow. It sets up the inverter's control system to match the local grid voltage, frequency and basic grid configuration. Choose it based on the grid code of the installation country or region and on how the inverter is used. If you are unsure which one applies, ask the local utility. The selection loads protection limits and other settings that depend on it, such as the reactive power reference, frequency derating and ride-through options. In North America, the grid code is usually an IEEE 1547 profile, for example IEEE 1547 480V or IEEE1547-2018. On SMA inverters you set it with the Set country standard parameter under Grid monitoring. This parameter can be protected by SMA Grid Guard. Choosing the wrong grid type can disturb the PV system and cause problems with the grid operator, so check this setting at commissioning.
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related_toThe setting loads the requirements of the local grid code into the inverter.
sec=4.3.7.3 h=3ec1db3a8475tbl=24.r1 h=08b17e435759sec=h1 h=ad52628e7cf6c2 drafted · lead IEEE 1547 proposed
SolarEdge: choosing the general USA country code for the grid configuration sets typical IEEE 1547 settings.
sec=h6 h=a5ac09456acasec=h6 h=a5ac09456acac3 drafted · lead IEEE 1547 proposed
Scope: products Delta M60U/M80U three-phase string inverter proposed, Delta M36U/M42U three-phase string inverter proposed
Delta string inverters in North America use the IEEE 1547 480V grid code setting.
sec=4.3.7.3 h=3ec1db3a8475sec=4.3.7.3 h=3ec1db3a8475review note: support check: partial - Passage says in NA the setting is IEEE 1547 480V, but doesn't name Delta products or M60U/M36U models in the text.
c4 drafted · lead IEEE 1547-2018 proposed
Scope: products Solis S6-GU(250-350)K-EHV-US; regions United States proposed, Canada proposed
For US and Canadian installations, select the IEEE1547-2018 grid code.
sec=6.1.2 h=7bf6824cc25fc5 drafted · lead VDE-AR-N 4105:2018 proposed
Scope: regions Germany proposed
Example grid code entry for Germany, which must be entered and then confirmed.
sec=3.7 h=3563c0b8e775c6 drafted · lead Set country standard proposed
SMA parameter under Grid monitoring that selects the country data set.
sec=h323 h=d68178149130sec=h1 h=89ecd79fa258tbl=34.r1 h=d40467c5bf86tbl=3.r1 h=d352f96fc19cc7 drafted · lead Grid Guard code holder
Scope: products Sunny Island 4.4M / 6.0H / 8.0H
The country standard parameter is protected by SMA Grid Guard.
tbl=145.r11 h=1f5ff7bc17afreview note: support check: partial - Row says Country/Set country standard is protected by SMA Grid Guard, but doesn't mention Sunny Island product scope.
c8 drafted · lead SMA LCS-Tool
The LCS-Tool is used to select the country and grid code.
review note: support check: partial - Figure caption shows LCS-Tool for selecting country and grid code, but only as a figure caption.
c9 drafted · lead Incorrect or unset grid code
Scope: products Sunny Boy Smart Energy US-50
A wrong grid type selection can disturb the PV system and cause problems with the grid operator.
sec=h234 h=8871fd16517dc10 drafted · lead Reactive power
The reference size for the reactive power setting is normally already set by the country data set.
tbl=45 h=8276ef84ccadtbl=45.r1 h=38f20b788a52c11 drafted · lead Low-voltage ride-through
Scope: products Sungrow SG60KU-M proposed
Choosing a medium-voltage grid code lets you enable or disable LVRT.
sec=10.11.1 h=fabfc24d6ed3review note: support check: partial - Passage supports MV grid code enabling/disabling LVRT, but doesn't name the SG60KU-M product.
c12 drafted · lead Frequency-Watt
The advanced grid code settings include frequency derating, which reduces output during over-frequency.
sec=h1 h=ad52628e7cf6c13 drafted · lead Export limitation
Scope: products Enphase IQ8 Commercial Microinverters proposed
The grid profile carries an export limit setting.
fig=9 h=3e8a06bd3bd2review note: support check: partial - Only a figure caption mentions a grid profile export limit setting; no product scope or detail.