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Configuration and Operation

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KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3

Country-spec. 

Setting

Menu 

level

Display/setting

Action in this menu/meaning

All countries

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Interface

 

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Assign a unique RS485 bus address (“RS485 
address” menu option). 

NOTE: 

The address must not be the same as that of 

any other inverter or a monitor device.

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Priwatt

 

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Open the menu: Press the right arrow button or 
the Enter button.

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Activation mode

 

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Activate/deactivate the “Priwatt” function

 

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Select operating mode

NOTE: 

Re-activation depends on the operating mode 

selected and on the activation conditions.

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Monitoring time

 

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Set time span during which the power threshold 
must be exceeded without interruption.

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Power threshold

 

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Set power threshold from which the monitoring 
time up to activation begins.

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Operation mode

 

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Power-dependent: the function remains active 
until below the set power threshold.

 

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Time-dependent: The function is active independ-
ent of the sunlight for the set operation time.

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Operation time

NOTE: 

The menu option is only available in the 

“Time-dependent” operation mode.

 

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After connection, the function is active for the set 
operation time.

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Quick start

 

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Reduce the waiting time during the self-test by 
pressing the "Activate" key.

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Logging interval

 

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Specify the time period between 2 log data record-
ings.

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Log data backup

NOTE: 

The unit supports the backing up of all recorded 

yield data to a connected USB storage device.

 

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Activate or deactivate log data backup.

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Display

 

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Configure the contrast setting for the display. 

 

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Set the length of time without user activity after 
which the backlighting switches off.

 

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Alternatively: Permanently activate or deactivate 
the backlighting by selecting “On” or “Off”.

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Date & time

NOTE: 

For self-diagnostic purposes, the inverter carries 

out a daily restart at midnight. To avoid having a restart 
occur during feed-in operation and to always obtain 
reliable log data, ensure that the time is correctly set.

 

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Set the date and time.

Summary of Contents for blueplanet 15.0 TL3

Page 1: ...ns form part of the product and must be observed They must also be stored in a place which is freely accessible at all times Operating Instructions English translation of German original blueplanet 15...

Page 2: ...The copyright for these operating instructions is held solely by KACO new energy GmbH...

Page 3: ...PV generator 20 7 5 Grounding the housing 23 7 6 Upgrading the DC overvoltage protection 23 7 7 Connecting the interfaces 24 7 8 Sealing the connection area 27 7 9 Switching on the device 27 8 Configu...

Page 4: ...ent of these instructions is revised on a regular basis and updated if necessary You can download the current version of the operating instructions at www kaco newenergy com 1 1 3 English translation...

Page 5: ...pplicable standards and directives Knowledge and adherence to this document with all safety notices 2 Safety DANGER Lethal voltages are still present in the terminals and cables of the inverter even a...

Page 6: ...ended by the manufacturer Modifying the device Standalone operation 2 2 Protection features The following monitoring and protection functions are built in Overvoltage conductors varistors to protect t...

Page 7: ...grid parameters are within the requirements imposed by the grid operator for a specific monitoring time If as it gets dark the voltage drops below the minimum voltage value feed in operation ends and...

Page 8: ...oring a system comprising several inverters we recommend you use an external data logging and monitoring system RS485 interface In addition to the monitoring via the Ethernet interface the monitoring...

Page 9: ...verts the radiant energy of sunlight into electrical energy Inverter with DC connection The PV generator is connected directly to the inverter s DC connection Two strings can be connected to the DC co...

Page 10: ...ls Rated power VA 15 000 20 000 Grid voltage V 240 415 3 N PE 230 400 3 N PE 220 380 3 N PE Voltage range V 305 480 Ph Ph Rated current A 3x 20 9 415 V 3x 21 7 400 V 3x 22 8 380 V 3x 27 9 415 V 3x 28...

Page 11: ...ture monitoring Yes Cooling free convection K fan L L Protection rating according to EN 60529 IP65 Noise emission dB A 53 DC isolator switch Built in Housing Cast aluminium H x W x D mm 690 x 420 x 20...

Page 12: ...e following Damage to the packaging that indicates that the inverter may have been damaged Obvious damage to the inverter 5 Send a damage report to the shipping company immediately The damage report m...

Page 13: ...e level Wall surface With sufficient load bearing capacity Accessible for installation and maintenance Made from heat resistant material up to 90 C Flame resistant Minimum clearances to be observed du...

Page 14: ...ermissible 6 1 Unpacking 1 2 3 6 5 4 Figure 8 Unpack the inverter Figure 9 Lift the inverter Key 1 Carton 4 Centre of gravity of the inverter 2 Protective packaging 5 Positions for lifting 3 Inverter...

Page 15: ...ling the wall holder and the device 1 Mark the positions of the drill holes using the slots in the wall holder NOTE The minimum clearances between two inverters or the inverter and the ceiling floor h...

Page 16: ...y remove any moisture from the housing 7 Electrical connection DANGER Lethal voltages are still present in the terminals and cables of the inverter even after the inverter has been switched off and di...

Page 17: ...inals 2 8 2 x 4 MC4 compatible DC plug connector for PV generator 4 5 Cable fitting M40 for AC connection Cable fitting M16 for housing ground connection 7 1 3 Cable and fuse requirements Note the fol...

Page 18: ...sections are sufficiently large or that the cable lengths are sufficiently short Connect the power supply Use cables with 5 wires L1 L2 L3 N PE 1 Unscrew the cable fitting 2 Remove the outer cladding...

Page 19: ...Tighten cable fitting with the help of a 15 mm fork wrench applying a torque of 2 Nm 6 Join insert with contact plug 7 Check latch by lightly pulling on the coupling Make the electrical connection NO...

Page 20: ...gning the PV generator NOTE In accordance with IEC 61730 Class A connected PV modules must be dimensioned for the DC system voltage provided and at least for the value of the AC grid voltage Pmax Irat...

Page 21: ...exceeded 7 4 2 Connection DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock electric arc Wrong assignment of MPP trackers will seriously damage the inverter Severe injury or death will result if the...

Page 22: ...r per string 0 5 max recommended PV generator power Pmax on the MPP tracker used max power per tracker Imax Amperage per tracker max rated cur rent DC max rated current DC DANGER Risk of fatal injury...

Page 23: ...ions in this regard Ground the housing of the inverter if necessary at the grounding point provided for that purpose in the connection field of the inverter Figure 21 Grounding point in the connection...

Page 24: ...A B GND A B GND USB ERR Optional Optional Optional DIP 3 2 1 4 6 5 Figure 22 Connection area Connection and assignment of the interfaces Key 1 USB interface with cover 4 Interface connections pin ass...

Page 25: ...sealing insert 3 Thread the connection cable through the cover of the cable fitting and the sealing insert 4 Insert the sealing insert into the cable fitting 5 Connect the connection cable to Etherne...

Page 26: ...ection terminals Figure 22 2 The following must be connected to all inverters and to the data monitor unit in the same way Wire A to wire A Wire B to wire B and GND with GND see Figure 23 3 Tighten th...

Page 27: ...er has been switched off and disconnected Severe injuries or death will occur when touching the cables and terminals in the inverter Only appropriately qualified and authorised electricians may start...

Page 28: ...not illuminated The LED indicators show the following operating status Operating status LEDs Display Description Start The green Operating LED is illuminated if an AC voltage is present independently...

Page 29: ...te 5 Annual yield 2 Current power 6 Indicator for daily yield curve 3 Menu indicator 7 Current time 4 Daily yield 8 Feed in indicator After being switched on and after initial commissioning is complet...

Page 30: ...g the desktop Press the down arrow button The LCD displays the daily yield in a diagram To return to the desktop press any button Inverter menu Selecting a menu option You have left the desktop The in...

Page 31: ...s required for initial start up is preset in the configuration assistant Navigation In order to select a setting press the up and down buttons To select the next menu item press the Enter button To re...

Page 32: ...mperage and power 4 1 2 3 1 Grid Displays the AC side voltage amperage and power 4 1 2 3 1 Power control Displays the current value of the external power limita tion by the grid operator 4 1 2 3 1 cos...

Page 33: ...ically 1 Select a year 2 Press the Enter button The display shows the selected data Press any button to return to the previous menu 4 1 2 3 2 CSV log data Open the menu Press the right arrow button or...

Page 34: ...r threshold Time dependent The function is active independ ent of the sunlight for the set operation time 4 1 2 3 2 Operation time NOTE The menu option is only available in the Time dependent operatio...

Page 35: ...IPv4 address of DNS server 4 1 2 3 2 Web server Open the menu Press the right arrow button or the Enter button 4 1 2 3 2 Operation mode Activate or deactivate the integrated web server 4 1 2 3 2 Port...

Page 36: ...ntries 4 1 2 3 1 Grid parameters Open the menu Press the right arrow button or the Enter button AT BG CZ FR OLD FR VFR13 FR VFR14 IE JP NL PL PT TR TW UD 4 1 2 3 1 Overvoltage shut down 10 min aver ag...

Page 37: ...s smaller than the value of fcon max maximum restart frequency using the LC display then the value of fcon max is automati cally set to the value of f BE CH NS CY DE NS DK LU NS 4 1 2 3 1 Switch off v...

Page 38: ...limitation NOTE The output power of the inverter can be set per manently to a lower value than the maximum output power by the internal power limitation This may be necessary in order to limit the ma...

Page 39: ...2 3 2 Activation threshold Specify activation threshold if mode 1 or mode 2 is active this menu item is displayed permanently for IT and IL 4 1 2 3 2 Deactivation thresh old Specify deactivation thre...

Page 40: ...feed in During a voltage incident the current in the inverter is reduced to zero 4 1 2 3 2 Reference voltage Set reference voltage for active control process nominal value of phase neutral conductor v...

Page 41: ...nodes NOTE The maximum number of configurable nodes depends on the selected grid type Specify the number of nodes for the reactive power characteristic curve 4 1 2 3 3 1st 10th node Specify the power...

Page 42: ...ault setting 4 1 2 3 3 Number of nodes NOTE The maximum number of configurable nodes depends on the selected grid type Specify the number of nodes for the reactive power characteristic curve 4 1 2 3 3...

Page 43: ...ur website for more information about individual menu functions 8 4 Inverter monitoring The inverter has an integrated web server This makes it possible to monitor and record the operating state and y...

Page 44: ...et browser JavaScript must be enabled in the browser settings to display the web server correctly NOTE You can also access the web server of the inverter via the Internet To do this additional setting...

Page 45: ...wer supply for example an external hard disk NOTE Ensure that the AC and DC inverter power supply is active It is only possible to update all of the inverter s components to the most current software...

Page 46: ...rently loaded 9 Maintenance Troubleshooting 9 1 Visual inspection Inspect the inverter and the cables for exterior visible damage and note the operating status display of the inverter In case of damag...

Page 47: ...figure Figure 30 Unplugging the fan on page 47 Install the replacement fan Figure 29 Remove the cover Installing the replacement fan You have removed the defective fan Replace the fan only with a fan...

Page 48: ...it at least five minutes before working on the inverter CAUTION Destruction of the DC connection The connection terminals can be destroyed by arcing if disconnected while still live It is absolutely e...

Page 49: ...Surge protection device is fully equipped Close the housing door and switch on the inverter as described in section 7 9 on page 27 4 2 Figure 32 Install surge protection device modules 1 4 2 3 Figure...

Page 50: ...he inverter has been switched off and disconnected Severe injuries or death will occur when touching the cables and terminals in the inverter When a fault occurs notify an appropriately authorised and...

Page 51: ...trips Damage to the inverter s hard ware If the grid fuse trips immediately when the inverter goes into feed in mode after the start up period is complete the inverter s hardware is probably damaged C...

Page 52: ...due to the increased power Under particular grid conditions resonances may form between the unit s input filter and the grid these may be audible even when the inverter is switched off These noise emi...

Page 53: ...lowing table lists the possible status and fault signals that the inverter shows on the LCD and the LEDs BS operating status FS fault status B Action of the operator E The indicated work may only be c...

Page 54: ...EN EN Maintenance Troubleshooting Page 54 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15 0 20 0 TL3...

Page 55: ...EN Maintenance Troubleshooting KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15 0 20 0 TL3 Page 55...

Page 56: ...ccessibility of the installation site Any additional costs arising from unfavourable struc tural or mounting conditions shall be billed to the customer You can find the following items and other infor...

Page 57: ...inverter is uninstalled 1 If possible always pack the inverter in the original packaging If this is no longer available an alternative is to use equivalent packaging 2 You must be able to close the bo...

Page 58: ...brief change of location from a cold to a warm environment Storage according to technical data Environmental data Before electrical installation check the interior for possible condensation and allow...

Page 59: ...e within certain voltage limits Safety of the unit EN 62109 1 2010 EN 62109 2 2011 2014 30 EU Directive relating to electromagnetic compati bility Interference immunity EN 61000 6 1 2007 EN 61000 6 2...

Page 60: ...ne 49 7132 3818 0 Fax 49 7132 3818 703 info kaco newenergy de www kaco newenergy de The text and figures reflect the current technical state at the time of printing Subject to technical changes No lia...

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