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The Next Generation of Transformerless Inverters with
Integrated DC Disconnect

Operating Instructions

Operator

Authorised electrician

Powador   3200
4400   |   5300
5500   |   6600

Summary of Contents for Powador 3200

Page 1: ...The Next Generation of Transformerless Inverters with Integrated DC Disconnect Operating Instructions Operator Authorised electrician Powador 3200 4400 5300 5500 6600...

Page 2: ...ation 5 3 1 Intended use 5 3 2 Factory warranty and liability 5 3 3 Service 6 4 Operation 6 4 1 Overview of controls and displays 6 4 2 LED indicators 7 4 3 Keys 1 and 2 7 4 4 Relay 33 8 4 5 Level 1 m...

Page 3: ...is document When operating the inverter observe the safety instructions provided in these operating instructions High voltage Read the manual 1 3 CE marking The CE marking is used to document that the...

Page 4: ...safety rules Nevertheless improper use may cause lethal hazards for the operator or third parties or may result in damage to the units and other property The inverter may be operated only with a perm...

Page 5: ...the displays after nightfall 6 Manual DC disconnect Used to disconnect the inverter from the PV generator 7 RS232 interface 8 Plug connections and cable feedthroughs for DC connection 3 3 Service We...

Page 6: ...tons Key 1 is used to switch between the various displays for measured values and data Key 2 can be used to con gure settings Here menu navigation is divided into two levels In level 1 display mode me...

Page 7: ...one hour from one hour to a maximum of 10 hours When delivered the relay switch on time is set to one hour After it has been switched on the remaining time for the relay is displayed under the menu it...

Page 8: ...ls all yields until it is reset again The cus tomer can con gure the time periods for this counter e g as a monthly counter The counter can be cleared in the Clear yield con guration mode Yield today...

Page 9: ...d Counter oper hours are always cleared together Set total yield Choose whether the total yield should be de ned yes no Set total yield Specify the counter reading for the total yield so that the coun...

Page 10: ...inverters include an internal DC disconnect which allows for the inverter to be disconnected from the photovoltaic gen erator in case of repair or fault To disconnect the inverter from the photovolta...

Page 11: ...various diagram types as a daily or monthly rep resentation The PC however must also run continuously Because of the amount of energy used this type of monitoring only makes sense over limited period...

Page 12: ...Powador proLOG then forwards the information to all connected inverters which reduce power as prescribed by the power supply com pany After a speci ed period of time without any signal from the power...

Page 13: ...ndent power reduction Frequency dependent power reduction is activated with the activation of the BDEW Medium Voltage Directive Mittelspannungsrichtlinie Power reduction starts at 50 2 Hz 64 Output cu...

Page 14: ...tage This is not an error but instead a grid related shutdown 38 Fault PV overvoltage The voltage of the PV generator is too high The PV array is incorrectly dimen sioned Notify your authorised electr...

Page 15: ...ht shutdown mode There is no grid voltage The PV array voltage is too low The inverter switches to night shutdown mode as soon as the PV array voltage is below the minimum feed in voltage for a longer...

Page 16: ...ith particular grid conditions resonances may form between the unit s input lter and the grid which may be audible even when the inverter is switched off People with very sensitive hearing particularl...

Page 17: ...f yes how Does the error occur sporadically Describe the prevailing insolation conditions when the error occurred Time Details pertaining to the photovoltaic module Module type manufacturer if availab...

Page 18: ...9 5 1 Selecting an appropriate place for installation 9 5 2 Installing the inverter 10 5 3 Electrical connection 11 5 4 Interfaces 15 A Connecting the fault signal relay relay 33 15 B Connecting the S...

Page 19: ...on with these operating and installation instructions We assume no liability for any damage caused by failure to observe these instructions Other applicable documents When installing the inverters be...

Page 20: ...injury The unit must be installed in compliance with safety regulations as well as all other relevant national or local regulations To ensure operational safety proper grounding conductor dimensionin...

Page 21: ...Grid monitoring Monitoring in accordance with VDE 0126 1 1 2006 02 conforms to VDEW can be switched between single phase and three phase Mechanical Data Display LCD 2 x 16 characters LCD 2 x 16 chara...

Page 22: ...ase Mechanical Data LCD 2 x 16 characters LCD 2 x 16 characters LCD 2 x 16 characters 2 buttons for operating display 2 buttons for operating display 2 buttons for operating display RS232 RS485 S0 Sym...

Page 23: ...olt age section 4 Technical Data Even at very high module temperatures 60 C the MPP voltage of the connected string should lie within the permitted input voltage range If the temperature increases fro...

Page 24: ...as which contain highly flammable materials Do not install the Powador in areas where there is a risk of explosion CAUTION Risk of burns from hot housing components Install the Powador so that uninten...

Page 25: ...ng the inverter Notches for mounting the Powador M5 screw Fixing Figure 5 1 Powador wall bracket An installation kit consisting of four xings and four 70 mm Spax screws is supplied with the inverters...

Page 26: ...ides from all power sources and secure them against being inadvertently switched back on The connection of the PV generator and the grid connection are established via PCB terminals in the connection...

Page 27: ...ow the applicable regulations regarding the cross section and the manner of laying the cable Figure 5 5 AC connection NOTICE Be sure to use cables with a suf ciently large cross sections to avoid exce...

Page 28: ...s must be strictly isolated electrically from the pro tective earth PE CAUTION Risk of damage Be sure that the polarity is correct when you make the connection Connecting it incorrectly will dam age t...

Page 29: ...d PV and PV When doing this ensure that the polarity is correct Tighten the cap of the cable tting Connecting the PV generator using MC or Tyco plug connectors optional As an option MC or Tyco plug co...

Page 30: ...the same time In either case the connection to the Powador proLOG is established using terminals RS485 A and B of the inverter in the same manner as the inverters are connected to each other Figure 5...

Page 31: ...h Term CAN must be set to OFF on the other inverters This termination does not depend on the manner of cabling that is used When a patch cable with an RJ45 plug is used an RS485 connection which is re...

Page 32: ...ready to be put into operation The display now indicates the current generator voltages Start from xxx V meas xxx V If the measured voltage is greater than the starting voltage the unit will start th...

Page 33: ...ion Max line voltage EN 50160 The line voltage is averaged over 10 minutes If the value that has been set is exceeded the inverter is disconnected from the grid This voltage threshold can be set under...

Page 34: ...ge Directive Mittelspannungsrichtlinie Once the BDEW Medium Voltage Directive Mittelspan nungsrichtlinie is activated VDEW 0126 1 1 4 3 is no longer complied with ACTION To leave the parameter menu pr...

Page 35: ...addition to disconnecting from the grid the DC main switch on the generator junction box or the DC plug con nectors must always be disconnected at all poles Disconnecting the grid voltage is not enou...

Page 36: ...ircuit diagram for a system with two inverters Netzeinspeise Wechselrichter Hauptschalter Bezugsz hler NEOZED selektiver Hauptschalter R cklieferz hler HSA KWh KWh Wohnung PV Generator Powador PV Gene...

Page 37: ...ger fusing 5 3 Electrical connection grid connection We recommend the following conductor cross sections for cable lengths up to 20 m Powador 3200 4400 2 5 mm2 Powador 5300 4 0 mm2 Powador 5500 6600 6...

Page 38: ...ble over the three phases In Germany the asymmetry between the phases may be a maximum of 4 6 kW according to the VDEW guidelines concerning the connection and parallel operation of independent power...

Page 39: ...inverters feed into the grid in differing phases The inverter feeds into the phase that is labelled L1 on the inverter s terminals If you have multiple inverters connect phase L1 to terminal L1 on th...

Page 40: ...grid shortly after being switched on even though there is suf cient sunlight Faulty grid separation relay in the inverter Although there is suf cient sunlight the inverter feeds into the grid only fo...

Page 41: ...itious manner some details are necessary Inverter details Unit serial number Model A short description of the error Is the error reproducible If yes how Does the error occur sporadically Describe the...

Page 42: ...Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Low Voltage Directive The units are compliant with the following standards 2006 95 EC Directive relating t...

Page 43: ...allel coupling via an inverter in the public mains supply The automatic disconnection device is an integral part of the aforementioned inverter This serves as a replacement for the disconnection devic...

Page 44: ...for photovoltaic systems with a single phase parallel coupling via an inverter in the public mains supply The automatic disconnection device is an integral part of the aforementioned inverter This ser...

Page 45: ...Page 30 Installation instructions Powador 3200 4400 5300 5500 6600_EN Notes...

Page 46: ...72 Neckarsulm Germany Tel 49 7132 3818 0 Fax 49 7132 3818 703 info kaco newenergy de www kaco newenergy de The text and gures re ect the current technical state at the time of printing Subject to tech...

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