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KACO GRID TIED LIMITER

Single Phase & 3 Phase

User Manual

Manual Version: KBPLIM-2017-5

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Summary of Contents for Kaco

Page 1: ...KACO GRID TIED LIMITER Single Phase 3 Phase User Manual Manual Version KBPLIM 2017 5 ...

Page 2: ...ring 11 5 INTERFACE CARD INSTALLATION 13 5 1 BLUEPLANET 3TL1 20TL3 13 5 2 BLUEPLANET 50 14 5 3 Comms Wiring 2 x Blueplanet 50 with Limiter 16 6 TESTING THE INSTALLED LIMITER AND ENERGY METER 18 6 1 Energy Meter 18 6 2 Grid Tied Limiter 19 7 BLUEPLANET LIMITER SCREENS EXPLAINED 21 7 1 A load of 8kW External Limitation 100 21 7 2 A load of 4kW External Limitation 50 21 7 3 A load of 1 6kW External L...

Page 3: ...8 Access the Configure Settings Page as in Section 9 2 32 9 9 Step 9 Connecting the Wi Fi module to an existing Wi Fi network 32 9 9 1 Connected to the network 33 9 10 Step 9 Confirming the data feeds from the Wi Fi module 33 10 DESTRIER ELECTRONICS LIMITED CARRY IN WARRANTY 34 11 REGISTRATION OF MY MICROCARE PRODUCT 35 ...

Page 4: ...the load is using at any given time The GTL prevents the Grid Tied Inverter from exporting power back into the Grid The GTL measures the power required by the load and notifies the grid tied inverter to limit the power generated to equal that of the AC Load Because no extra power is generated no power can be exported The Limiter module can be purchased with or without the WIFI module The limiter m...

Page 5: ... is only fitted to one Inverter The Limiter is programmed for the total installed Inverter Power The energy meter reads the load power and sets the limit for each inverter via the Limiter module Communication between the inverters is established via the Microcare Interface Card MC Comms Port Wi Fi modules are required for logging purposes ...

Page 6: ...OVERVIEW 2 1 Microcare Interface Card Top View 2 2 Interface Card Assembly Side View BLUEPLANET 3TL1 20TL3 2 3 Interface Card Assembly Side View BLUEPLANET 50 2 4 Interface Card Bottom View 2 5 Limter WIFI Module Top View ...

Page 7: ...eens In Set up Mode this is the Down button Select the Energy display screens In Set up mode this is the Enter or Right button 1 2 3 4 5 1 Pulse Output 1 2 2 Max Demand Power or Current 3 Communication Indicator 4 Import Export Information 5 Power Bar Display 6 Total Value 7 Tariff Information 8 Low Battery Warning 9 10 Measurement Units 6 7 3 8 9 10 5 3 3 3 Ph Energy Meter Setup Energy Meters sup...

Page 8: ...ion 5 MAX Demand Power or Current 6 Pulse Output 1 2 7 Measurement Units 8 Pf Power Factor Hz Frequency 9 Bar Display Of Power 10 Communications Indicator 11 Time Indicator 12 Low Battery Warning 13 Lock Symbol 1 8 7 5 7 Single Phase Energy Meter Setup Energy Meters supplied by Microcare are factory programmed for the following settings Set Address 001 Set Baud Rate 9 6k Set Parity None Set Stop B...

Page 9: ...9 4 BASIC WIRING DIAGRAMS 4 1 Basic Inline 1PH Energy Meter Wiring Diagram ...

Page 10: ...10 4 2 Basic Inline 3PH Enrgy Meter Wiring Diagram ...

Page 11: ...11 4 3 Basic CT 3PH Energy Meter Wiring Diagram Wiring ...

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Page 13: ...nnections between devices Familiarise yourself with the layout of the Microcare Interface card Limiter Card and the WIFI module Remove the bottom lid of the inverter Locate the Kaco Interface card and slot the Microcare interface card into the Kaco interface card Ensure that the USB 6 Pin and the 2 Pin connector seat firmly into the mating sockets KACO and Microcare Interface Cards A2 B2 ...

Page 14: ...rise yourself with the layout of the Microcare Interface card Limiter Card and the WIFI module Remove the bottom lid of the inverter Install the ABS insulation plate NB This insulation plate must be fitted Locate the Kaco Interface card and slot the Microcare interface card into the Kaco interface card Ensure that the USB 6 Pin and the 2 Pin connector seat firmly into the mating sockets ...

Page 15: ...e connections between devices The Kaco Interface card is located on the inside of the door panel Blueplanet 50 Interface Card Position the Microcare interface card at a slight angle and seat the USB connection first then push the Microcare interface card downwards and seat the 2 pin and 6 pin sockets towards the mating connectors till fully seated ...

Page 16: ...16 5 4 Comms Wiring 2 x Blueplanet 50 with Limiter ...

Page 17: ...17 5 5 Comms Wiring 3 x Blueplanet 50 With Limiter ...

Page 18: ...t confirms that the Energy Meter is communicating with the inverter Press to Access the Energy Meter Power Menu screen 0kW should display 6 2 Single Phase Energy Meter If the telephone Icon appears on the last line of the Energy Meter display it confirms that the Energy Meter is communicating with the inverter Press to Access the Energy Meter Active Power Menu screen 0kW should display Please Note...

Page 19: ...e Power Control Menu Appears Start up Screen Main Menu Measurements Menu Measuremenst Generator Menu Measurements Grid Menu Measurements Power Control Menu Note that the Power Control should now read 0 Turn on the load circuit breakers and turn on a constant load For explanation purposes if the installed inverter is a 5kW inverter an the load is 2kW 2kw 5kw x 100 40 The inverter Power Control Menu...

Page 20: ...display 2kW A single phase meter should dsiplay 2000W Switch the inverter DC connect switch to the on position Wait until the Dc start up procedure is complete The Inverter should display the following information assuming a 2kW load ...

Page 21: ...eplanet Inverters in Parallel 1 x BP5TL1 and 1 x BP3TL1 7 1 A load of 8kW External Limitation 100 5kW Inverter 3kW Inverter 7 2 A load of 4kW External Limitation 50 5kW Inverter 3kW Inverter 7 3 A load of 1 6kW External Limitation 20 5kW Inverter 3kW Inverter ...

Page 22: ...R COMPUTER AND WI FI MODULE A WiFi module is installed ensure that the Grid Tied Inverter is switched on The last 6 six digits are used as a MC_Smartcom ID for every Wi Fi module For the above the Smartcom Wi Fi id is MC Smartcom XXXXXX ...

Page 23: ... should now see a list of available networks Select MC Smartcom SSID MC Smartcom xxxxxxx NB Unselect Connect Manually and Select Connect Once communication between the device and the Wi Fi module is established you will be prompted for a password network security key Type in the default security key password Microcare without the quotes Once you are connected to the Wi Fi hotspot launch your web b...

Page 24: ...24 Type 192 168 123 1 into the address bar The device information page will be displayed 8 2 Device Information page 192 168 123 1 gti html Page ...

Page 25: ...device performance over a period of time Real time Information is displayed by default and shows the data for the last 3 minutes Historical information can be selected from the Show dropdown The historical data shows the device performance over the last 24hours averaged in 15 minute intervals The historical data will be lost in the event of Wi Fi connections loss or by switching off the Grid Tied ...

Page 26: ... Power Monitor account 9 1 Step1 Setting up the WIFI to log information to the Powermonitor website Follow the procedure in section 8 1 and From the Device information page 192 168 123 1 gti html select Index The following page is displayed 192 168 123 1 index html ...

Page 27: ... Settings page you ll be prompted for a username and password The default username is admin and the password is admin Select Log In The user screen on the following page will be displayed 9 3 Step 3 Configuring the Wifi Module Settings Copy or Write Down this Device Id number ...

Page 28: ... feature sign up for an account on the Powermonitor website https www powermonitor co za Once logged into the Powermonitor website the following screen appears If registered enter your username and password Select Login to access your Powermonitor Account Page If not registered Select register Select a username Enter your e mail address and password Confirm your password Make note of your username...

Page 29: ...ous installations monitoring a variety of devices Click on Add new monitor below to register a new WebLogger or click on the Pencil icon to modify an already registered WebLogger or on you can delete a logger from the list below No Weblogger s registered You need to register your Weblogger you have purchased here Once the Weblogger is registered you need to connect it to the internet for it to sen...

Page 30: ...Step 7 Adding your WIFI Weblogger to the powermonitor database Enter your WIFI Weblogger Device ID Refer to section Error Reference source not found to obtain the Device ID Enter a Friendly name eg Grid Tied Inverter Select Save Select the required Upload Interval ...

Page 31: ...s when you add a Weblogger You either typed in the incorrect Device Id or the number is not registered in our database Please send an e mail to support microcare co za worded as follow Please register the following Wi Fi module Device ID xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Proceed to Step 7 when registered support will confirm the registration by e mail ...

Page 32: ... connect to an existing Wi Fi network that is in range In order to connect to an existing network navigate to the Connect this device to your WIFI network The Wi Fi connector page displays a listing of all Wi Fi networks that could be detected by the Wi Fi module Select the network that you would like to connect to Enter your Network key password Click the Connect button A progress page is display...

Page 33: ...nfigured by selecting static from the IP address mode dropdown Enter the IP address details and click Apply The WIFI module should now be sending data to the Powermonitor website 9 10 Step 9 Confirming the data feeds from the Wi Fi module Log into the Powermonitor website From the top Menu bar select Inputs The following screen is displayed The data confirms that the Powermonitor is receiving data...

Page 34: ... sole remedies Destrier Electronics shall not be liable for damages whether direct incidental special or consequential even caused by negligence or fault Destrier Electronics owns all parts removed from repaired products Destrier Electronics uses new or re conditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products If Destrier Electronics repair...

Page 35: ... E mail Address Details of Product Owner Name Surname Address City Province Contact Number E mail Address Date Installed Microcare 1st Floor Neave Industrial Park Korsten Port Elizabeth P O Box 7227 Newton Park 6055 Tel 041 453 5761 Fax 041 453 5763 Technical Support e mail support microcare co za Website www microcare co za Registration by fax 041 453 5763 Registration by e mail support microcare...

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