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Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet  3.0-4.6 TL1

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3 Description

3.1 

Mode of Operation

The inverter converts the DC voltage generated by the PV modules into AC voltage and feeds it into the grid. The 
feed-in process begins when there is sufficient sunlight and a specific minimum voltage is present in the inverter. 
If, as it gets dark, the voltage drops below the minimum voltage value, the feed-in mode ends and the inverter 
switches off. 

3.2 Diagram

1

2

3

4

5

Figure 1:  Inverter diagram 

Key

1

Control panel

4

DC connection (DC connector)

2

Cover for the connection area

5

AC connection (5-pole connector)

3

DC isolator switch

3.2.1 Mechanical 

components

DC isolator switch

The DC isolator switch is located on the underside of the inverter. The DC isolator switch is used to disconnect the 
inverter from the PV generator in order to carry out service.

Disconnecting the inverter from the PV generator

 

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Switch the DC isolator switches from 1 (ON) to 0 (OFF).

Connecting the inverter to the PV generator

 

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Switch the DC isolator switches from 0 (OFF) to 1 (ON).

3.2.2 Electrical 

functions

Fault signal relay/Priwatt

A potential-free relay contact is integrated in the inverter. Use this contact for one of the following functions:

Fault signal relay

The potential-free relay contact closes as soon as there is a fault during operation. You use this function, for example, 
to signal a fault visually or acoustically. 

Summary of Contents for blueplanet 3.0 TL1

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions English translation of German original blueplanet 3 0 TL1 3 5 TL1 3 7 TL1 4 0 TL1 4 6 TL1...

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Page 3: ...Mounting 17 7 Installation 18 7 1 Opening the connection area 18 7 2 Making the electrical connection 20 7 3 Connecting the PV generator 22 7 4 Connecting the interfaces 24 7 5 Sealing the connection...

Page 4: ...PV system are included with the operating instructions 1 1 2 Storing the documents These instructions and other documents must be stored near the system and be available at all times 1 2 Layout of Ins...

Page 5: ...and regulations Keep unauthorised persons away from the inverter and PV system In particular be sure to observe IEC 60364 7 712 2002 Requirements for special types of business premises rooms and insta...

Page 6: ...ufacturer Islanding operation 2 2 Protection features For your safety the following monitoring and protective functions are integrated into inverters Overvoltage conductors varistors to protect the po...

Page 7: ...5 pole connector 3 DC isolator switch 3 2 1 Mechanical components DC isolator switch The DC isolator switch is located on the underside of the inverter The DC isolator switch is used to disconnect th...

Page 8: ...residence is located a great distance from the system To connect the RS485 interface contact your author ised electrician For monitoring your PV system using the RS485 interface KACO new energy GmbH o...

Page 9: ...he PV modules converts the radiant energy of sunlight into electrical energy DC connection The PV generator is connected directly to the inverter s DC connection The DC connection can be used to conne...

Page 10: ...lass category III II At DC voltages below the MPP range the maximum rated current reduces the maximum DC rated power For PV generators with MPP voltages below the MPP range of the inverter the start v...

Page 11: ...ages below the MPP range the maximum rated current reduces the maximum DC rated power For PV generators with MPP voltages below the MPP range of the inverter the start voltage can be set in the menu O...

Page 12: ...AC connection 5 pole connector DC connections SUNCLIX connector Ambient temperature range C 25 60 derating from 40 Humidity range non condensing 0 95 Maximum installation elevation m above sea level...

Page 13: ...pping company in case of 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 imme...

Page 14: ...n For easy operation ensure during installation that the display is slightly below eye level Wall With sufficient load bearing capacity Accessible for installation and maintenance Made from heat resis...

Page 15: ...gula tion mode due to insufficient ventilation and the resulting heat build up Maintain minimum clearances Ensure sufficient heat dissipation 20 Figure 4 Instructions for wall mounting Figure 5 Invert...

Page 16: ...le 2 3 1 4 5 Figure 6 Unpacking the inverter Figure 7 Lifting the inverter Key 1 Carton 4 Centre of gravity of the inverter 2 Protective packaging 5 Areas for lifting the unit 3 Inverter Unpacking the...

Page 17: ...500 mm as well as the side clearances 150 mm and 250 mm 3 Fit wall plugs 4 Screw in the top screws for assembly in accordance at the specified distance 3 mm from the wall 5 Suspend the inverters on t...

Page 18: ...company Disconnect the AC and DC sides Secure both sides against being inadvertently switched back on Ensure that the AC and DC sides are completely isolated and voltage free Connect the inverter onl...

Page 19: ...pany requests 3 phase power monitoring a 3 phase five pin power supply is required The 3 phase monitoring must be also activated in the Parame ters menu see Chapter 8 3 on page 32 Before installation...

Page 20: ...rator 7 2 1 Connecting the inverter to the power grid The power connection wires are connected on the right of the connection area see Figure 18 on page 20 DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to electric...

Page 21: ...ely impact the protection rating Lay the lead with a bending radius of at least 4 times the cable diameter The inverter is now connected to the power grid Figure 19 Engage the AC connector with the de...

Page 22: ...Figure 23 DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to the grounding of the connected PV modules For the connection from this transformerless TL1 inverter grounding on the PV modules or strings is prohibited in...

Page 23: ...generator 7 3 2 Maximum input power The input power of the inverter is limited only by the maximum rated current per input This causes the maximum input power per path to increase with the input volta...

Page 24: ...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 leads Do not touch the exposed ends of the cables Avoid sh...

Page 25: ...ting the RS485 bus A B GND A B GND A B GND A B GND A B GND A B GND blueplanet Inverter Terminal unit blueplanet Inverter blueplanet Inverter Data logger Communication 230 V AC Figure 27 RS485 interfac...

Page 26: ...on of the inverter supports auto sensing You can use both crossed and 1 1 protectively wired Ethernet connection cables Connecting an Ethernet cable to the inverter 1 Place the line over a notch on th...

Page 27: ...line and notch and tighten gently 3 Connect wire A to the terminal marked INV OFF on the first inverter via the DO1 terminal of the Powador protect 4 Connect wire B to the terminal marked INV OFF on t...

Page 28: ...ing surface FR Attachment of safety label in accordance with UTE C 15 712 1 The code of practice UTE C 15 712 1 requires that upon connec tion to the French low voltage distribution network a safety s...

Page 29: ...owing states LED illuminated LED flashing LED not illuminated The LED indicators show the following operating status Operating status LEDs Display Description Start The green Operating LED is illumina...

Page 30: ...uttons the backlighting is activated If no button is pressed for an adjustable period of time it switches off again You can also activate or deactivate the backlighting permanently In sleep mode the i...

Page 31: ...the down arrow button The LCD displays the daily yield in a diagram To return to the desktop press any button Inverter menu Navigating through the menu You have left the desktop The inverter displays...

Page 32: ...ssis tant Navigation In order to select a setting press the up and down buttons To select the next menu item press the OK button To return to the most recently selected menu item press the ESC button...

Page 33: ...Displays the current value of the external power limitation by the grid operator 4 1 2 3 1 cos phi Indicates the status of the idle power control 4 1 2 3 1 Unit temperature Displays the temperature i...

Page 34: ...utton to return to the previous menu 4 1 2 3 2 CSV log data Open the menu Press the right arrow button or the OK button 4 1 2 3 3 Decimal separator Select decimal sign for export of saved operating da...

Page 35: ...set operating time 4 1 2 3 1 Quick start Reduce the waiting times during the self test by pressing the Activate key 4 1 2 3 1 Logging interval Set the time between two log data recordings 4 1 2 3 1 L...

Page 36: ...twork connection 4 1 2 3 4 Parameters menu Press the right arrow button or the OK button NOTE The inverter does not display the Parameters menu in the standard configuration To display the Parameters...

Page 37: ...down threshold for overvoltage shutdown The 10 minute average for the measured voltage as per EN50160 is used Set period from occurrence of the fault to shutdown of the inverter GB IL IT AT UD 4 1 2 3...

Page 38: ...The output power of the inverter can be set perma nently to a lower value than the maximum output power by the internal power limiting This may be nec essary in order to limit the maximum power rating...

Page 39: ...r excited GB IT JO CY 4 1 2 3 3 Lock in voltage Voltage range set as of rated voltage where the network support process is active 4 1 2 3 3 Lock out voltage DE BE GB IL IT JO AT CY UD 4 1 2 3 3 Number...

Page 40: ...uring the specific System Protection Interface for Italian Additional PCB required 4 1 2 3 4 Information menu Open the menu Press the right arrow button or the OK button 4 1 2 3 1 Inv type Displays th...

Page 41: ...erver in the Set tings menu you can open the web server from an Internet browser The language version of the website delivered by the web server is adapted dynamically to the pre set language preferen...

Page 42: ...iew monthly view yearly view or overview Filtering display data daily view only 1 Open the web server 2 Select daily view 3 To show or hide measured values select or deselect the corresponding checkbo...

Page 43: ...The Operating LED flashes during the update process The inverter may restart several times The update has been imported in full once the Software update successful message appears Confirm using the E...

Page 44: ...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 essential that the shutdown seque...

Page 45: ...Start Up section E The grid fuse trips The grid fuse capacity is too low In cases of high solar radiation the inverter exceeds its rated current for a short period depending on the PV generator Select...

Page 46: ...conditions or strong solar radiation a light hum may be audible due to the increased power Under certain grid conditions resonances may form between the unit s input filter and the grid which may be...

Page 47: ...ked OS 2 Generator voltage too low Insufficient generator voltage and power status before the transition to night shutdown OS 8 Self test Checks the shutdown of the power electronics as well as the gr...

Page 48: ...on hardware Additional hardware faulty or not original KACO accessories B FS 38 Generator overvolt age error The voltage of the DC generator is too high The PV generator is configured incorrectly Noti...

Page 49: ...e fan is malfunctioning Replace defective fan E OS 74 External idle power requirement The grid operator limits the feed in power of the inverter FS 78 Resid current shut down AFI The integrated AC DC...

Page 50: ...our KACO products please contact our service hotline Please have the following information ready so that we can help you quickly and efficiently Device name serial number Date of installation Start u...

Page 51: ...nnect the DC main switch on the generator junction box at all poles or the DC plug connectors Disconnecting the grid voltage is not enough CAUTION Risk of burns from hot housing components The housing...

Page 52: ...the inverter if it is to be used later or have the inverter disposed of professionally 12 Disposal For the most part both the inverter and the corresponding transport packaging are made from recyclabl...

Page 53: ...C The units conform to the following standards 2006 95 EC Directive relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Safety of the unit IEC 62109 1 2010 IEC 62109 2 2011...

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Page 56: ...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 liabi...

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