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Operating Instructions

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English translation 
of German original 

blueplanet

29.0 TL3 S/M/XL

These instructions form part of the product and must be observed. They must also be stored in a place which is freely 
accessible at all times.

Summary of Contents for blueplanet 29.0 TL3 Series

Page 1: ...uctions English translation of German original blueplanet 29 0 TL3 S M XL These instructions form part of the product and must be observed They must also be stored in a place which is freely accessibl...

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

Page 3: ...on 22 7 6 Connecting the PV generator 24 7 7 Grounding the housing 25 7 8 AC and DC overvoltage protection upgrade26 7 9 Connecting the interfaces 26 7 10 Sealing the connection area 30 7 11 Switching...

Page 4: ...t 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 us 1 1 3 English translation...

Page 5: ...its and systems Knowledge of applicable 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...

Page 6: ...C connection Modifying the unit Standalone mode 2 2 Protection features The following monitoring and protection functions are built in Overvoltage conductors varistors to protect the power semiconduct...

Page 7: ...generator has passed the insulation test and the 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...

Page 8: ...web server in the Settings menu The inverter has the following interfaces for communication and remote monitoring Ethernet interface Monitoring can occur directly on the unit using the integrated Ethe...

Page 9: ...isolator switch is required outside the inverter DANGER Lethal voltages are still present in the terminals and cables of the inverter even after the inverter has been switched off and disconnected Dis...

Page 10: ...ort circuit current ISC max A 190 max input source feedback current A 0 Polarity safeguard no Output levels Rated power VA 29 000 Grid voltage V 138 240 3 N PE 127 220 120 208 3 N PE Voltage range V 9...

Page 11: ...x 1 5 mm Temperature monitoring Yes Cooling free convection K fan L L Degree of contamination PD 2 Noise emission dB A 61 DC isolator switch Built in Housing Aluminium H x W x D mm 760 x 500 x 425 Tot...

Page 12: ...the following Damage to the packaging that indicates that the inverter may have been damaged Obvious damage to the inverter 3 Send a damage report to the shipping company immediately The damage repor...

Page 13: ...ce Must have adequate load bearing capacity Must be accessible for installation and maintenance Must be made of heat resistant material up to 90 C Must be flame resistant Minimum clearances to be obse...

Page 14: ...r the mounting material included in the deliv ery Mount the inverter upright on a vertical wall only For a free standing mounting an incline of 20 is permissible For upright installation outdoors Weat...

Page 15: ...upright 4 Remove the upper side section and base from the unit If the unit is in the correct installation position Proceed with the installation of the wall holder 6 2 Installing the wall bracket 400m...

Page 16: ...provide for sufficient heat dissipation All objects on the inverter housing must be removed during operation Ensure that foreign bodies do not get in cable residue cable ties via the heat sink guard p...

Page 17: ...er even after the inverter 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...

Page 18: ...ousing door opened 1 Swing the latch lever into the slot 2 Secure the lever so the door does not swing open unexpectedly Survey the connection area observe the cable requirements and pro ceed to conne...

Page 19: ...etrofitted on the AC side String fuses To be provided externally on site 15A fuses installed internally Combiner box To be provided externally on site Installed internally Protection class 1 Overvolta...

Page 20: ...tion from the AC cables Making the grid connection AC side DC side Figure 21 Connection terminals for M version PV PV 1 4 PV PV 4 1 3 2 5 Figure 22 blueplanet 50 0 TL3 S ver sion Figure 23 blueplanet...

Page 21: ...the labels on the PCB terminals Figure 26 6 Check for secure fit of all connected cables in accordance with the tightening torque see Table 5 on page 19 7 Tighten the cable fitting The inverter is now...

Page 22: ...is exceeds the country specific grid overvoltage limit value the inverter switches off Ensure that the cable cross sections are sufficiently large or that the cable lengths are sufficiently short 7 5...

Page 23: ...ere injury or death will result if the live connections are touched When there is solar radiation DC voltage will be present at the open ends of the DC cables Only touch the PV generator cables on the...

Page 24: ...n of the DC connector A faulty configuration of the DC connector polarity causes equipment damages in the DC connection if it is connected permanently Please check polarity of the DC connector before...

Page 25: ...he discharge time of the capacitors is up to 5 minutes Only appropriately qualified and authorised electricians may open and maintain the inverter Before opening the unit Disconnect the PV generator a...

Page 26: ...the communication circuit board this must be specially safe guarded against moisture and exposure to dust Make sure that no moisture or dust impacts on the circuit board during installation Moisture a...

Page 27: ...ert 4 Thread the connection cable through the cover of the cable fitting and the sealing insert 5 Insert the sealing insert into the cable fitting 6 Loosen the cable fitting for feeding the signal cab...

Page 28: ...ou can use both crossed and 1 1 protectively wired Ethernet connection cables Connecting an Ethernet cable to the inverter 1 Connect the connection cable to Ethernet interface 2 Attach and tighten the...

Page 29: ...on page 26 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 37 on page 28 Wire A Wire B Wir...

Page 30: ...device DANGER Lethal voltages are still present in the terminals and cables of the inverter even after the inverter has been switched off and disconnected Severe injuries or death will occur when touc...

Page 31: ...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 of t...

Page 32: ...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 complete...

Page 33: ...ess 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 inverter displays...

Page 34: ...quired for initial start up is present 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 retur...

Page 35: ...easurements menu Open the menu Press the right arrow button or the Enter button 4 1 2 3 1 Generator Displays the DC side voltage amperage and power 4 1 2 3 1 Grid Displays the AC side voltage amperage...

Page 36: ...data graphically 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 arro...

Page 37: ...Configuration and Operation Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29 0TL3 Page 37 EN...

Page 38: ...ter 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 P...

Page 39: ...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 minute average Activ...

Page 40: ...is 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...

Page 41: ...nt voltage controller Set value for constant voltage control 4 1 2 3 1 Power limitation NOTE The output power of the inverter can be set per manently to a lower value than the maximum output power by...

Page 42: ...s not for IL IT 4 1 2 3 2 Deactivation time Specify time for power reduction if mode 1 is active All countries 4 1 2 3 2 Gradient Set gradient of power limitation function with increasing frequency in...

Page 43: ...nt 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 conducto...

Page 44: ...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 1st 10th node Specify the po...

Page 45: ...mber 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 1st 10th node Specify th...

Page 46: ...or 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 yield of your...

Page 47: ...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 settings o...

Page 48: ...pply is active It is only possible to update all of the inverter s components to the most current software version in this operating state CAUTION Damage to the inverter The update can fail if the pow...

Page 49: ...the inverter In case of damage notify your installer Repairs may only be carried out by authorised electricians NOTE There are components in the housing of the inverter which may only be repaired by o...

Page 50: ...otective grating with a T20 screw driver and an SW7 spanner 3 Dismount the fastening for the fan with a T20 screwdriver and take the fan down carefully 4 Carefully disconnect the plug connector for th...

Page 51: ...tring fault on cable module s DC plugs XL version polarity and design Replacing the string fuses 6 Remove defective DC fuse from the fuse holder Note DC fuses can be ordered from the KACO customer ser...

Page 52: ...f retrofitted The shutdown sequence in the preceding warning has been carried out Open the housing and secure the door with the latch lever Note Base monitoring must be activated via the menu SPD moni...

Page 53: ...bles out through the cable fitting 9 8 2 DC connection DANGER Destruction of the DC plug connectors XL device version DC plug connectors can be destroyed by arcing if disconnected while still live It...

Page 54: ...wer failure 9 9 2 Rectifying a fault B Operator s responsibility E The indicated work may only be carried out by an authorised electrician K The indicated work may only be carried out by a service emp...

Page 55: ...peak value is dis played The value is reset overnight To reset the value immediately switch the inverter off by disconnecting it from the grid and switching off the DC then switch it back on E Daily y...

Page 56: ...device is too hot and the system limits the power Because the temperatures inside the unit are too high the inverter reduces its power to prevent damage to the unit Note the technical data Ensure tha...

Page 57: ...rheating the inverter switches off Possible causes Excessively high ambient tem perature Fan covered Inverter defective Cool off the area around the inverter Uncover the fans Notify your author ised e...

Page 58: ...oo low the grid cannot be fed into The phase experiencing failure is displayed Notify your author ised electrician E FS 47 Grid failure phase to phase voltage The measured phase to phase voltage is ou...

Page 59: ...oltage is too volatile FS 81 82 83 Protection shutdown line volt L1 L2 L3 Overvoltage has been detected on a conductor An internal protec tive mechanism has disconnected the device to protect it again...

Page 60: ...protection device Observe applica tion note on the KACO website Installing a surge protection device K Table 8 Operating status and fault messages on the display 10 Service If you need help solving a...

Page 61: ...Secure the inverter against reconnection DANGER Destruction of the DC plug connectors DC plug connectors can be destroyed by arcing if disconnected while still live It is absolutely essential that th...

Page 62: ...valent packaging 2 You must be able to close the box completely and it must be able to accommodate the weight and size of the inverter 11 5 Storing the unit The inverter is packed Store the inverter i...

Page 63: ...form to the following standards 2014 35 EU Directive relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Safety of the unit EN 62109 1 2010 EN 62109 2 2011 2014 30 EU Direc...

Page 64: ...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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