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- Page 1 blueplanet 3.0 TL1 | 3.5 TL1 3.7 TL1 | 4.0 TL1 4.6 TL1 Operating Instructions English translation of German original...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation ..........18 Opening the connection area ......18 Making the electrical connection ....20 Connecting the PV generator ......22 Connecting the interfaces.........24 Sealing the connection area ......27 Starting up the inverter........28 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 3... -
Page 4: General Information
Low-risk hazard Failure to observe this warning will lead to minor or moderate bodily injury. CAUTION Risk of damage to property Failure to observe this warning will lead to property damage. Page 4 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1... -
Page 5: Safety
When working on the PV generator, it is also necessary to switch off the DC voltage with the DC isolator switch in addition to disconnecting the PV generator from the grid. Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 5... -
Page 6: Proper Use
The EU Declaration of Conformity can be found in the appendix. For information on grid coupling, grid protection and safety parameters along with more detailed instructions see our web site at http://www.kaco-newenergy.de/. Page 6 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1... -
Page 7: Description
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. Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 7... -
Page 8: Usb Interface
To connect the RS485 interface, contact your author- ised electrician. For monitoring your PV system using the RS485 interface, KACO new energy GmbH offers monitoring devices: Only the RS485 interface continues to transmit data if the inverter in an inverter group fails. - Page 9 Description 3.2.4 KACO inverter as part of a PV system PV generator PV generator Inverter with Inverter with DC isolator switch DC isolator switch Line protection Line protec- tion Consumer Reference counter Feed-in meter Main switch Selective main switch Grid connection point...
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Page 10: Technical Data
European efficiency [%] 96.5 96.6 96.7 Make current [A] and ON duration [ms] 1.82 Internal consumption: night [W] <4 Feed-in starts at [W] Circuit design Transformerless Grid monitoring Country-specific Ground fault monitoring Page 10 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1... - Page 11 European efficiency [%] 96.7 96.7 96.8 Make current [A] and ON duration [ms] 1.82 Internal consumption: night [W] <4 Feed-in starts at [W] Circuit design Transformerless Grid monitoring Country-specific Ground fault monitoring Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 11...
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Page 12: Mechanical Data
< 35 Noise emission [dB(A)] Built-in DC isolator switch Plastic (ASA/PC), aluminium Housing 560 x 367 x 225 H x W x D [mm] 16.5 Total weight [kg] Table 1: Mechanical data Page 12 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1... -
Page 13: Transportation And Delivery
Carefully transport the inverter using the the carrying handles of the boxes. › Do not subject the inverter to shocks. For safe transportation of the inverter, use the holding openings in the carton. Figure 3: Transportation of the inverter Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 13... -
Page 14: Mounting
Take care to ensure sufficient ventilation of the inverter. › Immediately remove dirt, especially on vents. › Failure to observe these warnings may lead to inverter damage which is not covered by the KACO new energy GmbH manufacturer warranty. Page 14 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1... - Page 15 Use suitable mounting parts. › Use only the supplied mounting parts. › Mount the inverter upright on a vertical wall only. › For a free-standing mounting an incline of 20° is allowed. Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 15...
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Page 16: Unpacking
4. Take out the Inverter together with the bottom protective packaging of the carton. 5. Remove the protective packaging from the unit and place back into the carton. 6. Lift the inverter from the provided areas (see Figure 7). » Continue mounting the inverter. Page 16 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1... -
Page 17: Mounting
13. Insert slider. 14. Fit the cover onto the housing. 15. Screw in the screws to fasten the cover. 16. The mounting of the inverter is complete. Continue with the installation. Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 17... -
Page 18: Installation
2. Unscrew and remove the screws for fixing on the cover for the connection area. 3. Pull the cover downwards. 4. Pull the slider out and upwards. » Configure AC connector for connection. Page 18 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1... - Page 19 5. Strip the wires N, L1 by 12 mm if a single-phase connection is present or shorten the wires N, L1, L2, L3 by the same length in case of a 3-phase connection. Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 19...
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Page 20: Making The Electrical Connection
Fuse protection: gL safety fuses cross-section or comparable automatic circuit breakers KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 6.0 mm² 25 A for 4.0 mm² conductor cross-section Table 2: Recommended conductor cross-sections and fuse protection of NYM cables Page 20 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1... - Page 21 Make sure that the device is isolated from the public power supply and the system power supply before starting work. Figure 20: Disconnect the AC connec- Figure 21: Disconnect the Figure 22: Unfasten the cable tor from the device connec- AC connection Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 21...
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Page 22: Connecting The Pv Generator
Disconnect the inverter from the PV generator using the integrated DC isolator switch. › Remove the plug connector. Figure 23: Connections for DC positive and DC negative MPP tracker A MPP tracker B DC plus/DC minus connection DC plus/DC minus connection Page 22 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1... - Page 23 Make sure that each MPP tracker can be disconnected from all poles. › Observe recommended standard connection. Tracker A Tracker A Figure 24: Recommended standard connection Figure 25: Connection with unused MPP tracker B Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 23...
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Page 24: Connecting The Interfaces
The SELV circuits (SELV: safety extra low voltage) can only be connected to other SELV circuits with protection class III. NOTE When routing the interface connection cable, note that too little clearance to the DC or AC cables can cause interference during data transfer. Page 24 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1... - Page 25 Calculating efficiency by measuring the current and voltage values can lead to misleading results due to the tolerances of the measurement devices. The sole purpose of these measured values is to monitor the basic operation of the system. Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 25...
- Page 26 2. Attach cable ties around the line and notch and tighten gently. 3. Attach the connection cables to the connection terminals. 4. Relieve the stress on the line by pressing inwards and tighten the cable tie. Page 26 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1...
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Page 27: Sealing The Connection Area
Connecting "Inverter Off" NOTE The Powador-protect digital output can only be used with suitable KACO inverters. When using devices from other manufacturers or in combination with KACO inverters, bus coupler circuit-break- ers as a minimum must be used for shutting down devices from other manufacturers. -
Page 28: Starting Up The Inverter
Connect the grid voltage using the external circuit breakers. 2. Connect the PV generator using the DC isolator switch (0 » The inverter begins to operate. » During the initial start-up: Follow the instructions of the New Connection Wizard. Page 28 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1... -
Page 29: Configuration And Operation
You can hear the grid relay switch on. * The waiting period ensures that the generator voltage continuously remains above the power delivery limit of 150 V. For country-specific waiting periods see our web site at http://www.kaco-newenergy.de/. Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 29... - Page 30 If you are in the menu and do not touch the control buttons for two minutes, the inverter returns to the desktop. Figure 31: Desktop Current date Status bar Current power Current time Menu indicator Feed-in indicator Daily yield Annual yield Page 30 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1...
- Page 31 Press the right arrow key and left arrow key simultaneously for 5 seconds. Changing a parameter/the value of an input field Use the up and down arrow buttons. Saving changed settings Press the OK button. Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 31...
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Page 32: Initial Start-Up
Display on the LCD Figure 32: Main menu Selected menu item Menu items of the active menu level Name of the active menu level Menu items of the next lower menu level Page 32 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1... - Page 33 Displays the total operating time. Open the menu: Press the right arrow button or the OK button. Log data display Measurement data can be transferred to a USB stick by selecting it and moving it. Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 33...
- Page 34 Assign a unique RS485 bus address to the inverter (“RS485 address” menu item). The address must Interface not be the same as that of any other inverter or a proLOG unit. Page 34 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1...
- Page 35 On: Activate DHCP. Once the DHCP server becomes available, the IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DHCP DNS server are automatically applied and the afore- mentioned menu items are hidden. Off: DHCP deactivated, make settings manually. Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 35...
- Page 36 2. Confirm the entry with the OK button. Country 3. Set the desired country setting. NOTE: This option influences the country-specific operating settings of the inverter. Please consult KACO service for further information. DE, FR, GB Grid type/guide- Select the grid type for the inverter’s installation...
- Page 37 The inverter checks mains voltage and frequency. The grid feed operation begins if the measured values are Activation within the set ranges. IL, IT, AT, UD condition Set minimum and maximum values for the switch- ing on. Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 37...
- Page 38 PV system. DE, AU, BE, FR, GB, GR, Set threshold value (in 1 kOhm steps) at which the Iso.resistor IL, IT, JO, NL, insulation monitor reports a fault. AT, CY, UD Page 38 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1...
- Page 39 Specify the number of support points for the idle points power characteristic curve. GB, IT, JO, AT, 1., 2..Support Specify the support points for voltage, power and point nature of the phase shift Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 39...
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Page 40: Monitor Inverter
The integrated web server using an Internet-capable device connected to the Ethernet interface of the inverter You can read the recorded data using a storage medium connected to the USB interface of the inverter, e.g. a USB stick. Page 40 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1... -
Page 41: Web Server
Internet router, are required. Note that communication with the inverter is carried out over an unsecured connection, particularly in the case of a connection over the Internet. Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 41... -
Page 42: Performing The Software Update
Ensure that the power supply of the AC and DC sides is active. It is only possible to update all compo- nents of the inverter to the most current software version in this operating state. Page 42 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1... -
Page 43: Maintenance/Troubleshooting
Do not remove the USB stick during the update process. Preparing for the software update Download the software update file from the KACO web site and store it on your hard disk. 2. Extract the update file (.KUF) completely onto the USB stick. -
Page 44: Shutting Down For Maintenance And Troubleshooting
B = Action of the operator 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 employee of KACO new energy GmbH. Page 44... - Page 45 (after the start-up period is complete), the ware. inverter’s hardware is probably damaged. Contact KACO Service to test the hardware. The inverter dis- Faults in the grid. The inverter continues to operate as normal without losses...
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Page 46: Messages On The Display And The "Fault" Led
Many fault signals indicate a fault in the grid. They are not operational faults of the inverter. The triggering levels are defined in standards, e.g. VDE0126-1-1. The inverter shuts down if the values exceed or fall below the approved levels. Page 46 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1... - Page 47 B = Action of the operator 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 employee of KACO new energy GmbH. Status...
- Page 48 String voltage L1 / L2 is above the set Notify your author- average voltage L1 maximum permissible string voltage ised electrician. / L2 Table 3: Operating status and fault messages on the display Page 48 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1...
- Page 49 Too much power has been fed into the Notify authorised down overcurrent grid. Complete disconnection of the electrician / KACO device. Service Table 3: Operating status and fault messages on the display Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 49...
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Page 50: Service
Operating status and fault messages on the display Service If you need help solving a technical problem with one of our KACO products, please contact our service hotline. Please have the following information ready so that we can help you quickly and efficiently: •... -
Page 51: Shutdown/Disassembly
3. Detach DC connection plug. 4. Detach AC connection plug. 5. Unfasten cable ties. 6. Pull out the cables. » The uninstallation of the inverter is complete. Continue with the disassembly. Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1 Page 51... -
Page 52: Disassembly
Unit: Do not dispose of faulty inverters or accessories together with household waste. Ensure that the old unit and any accessories are disposed of in a proper manner. Packaging: Ensure that the transport packaging is disposed of properly. Page 52 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1... -
Page 53: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
Product description Photovoltaic feed-in inverter Type designation KACO blueplanet 3.0 TL1 / KACO blueplanet 3.5 TL1 KACO blueplanet 3.7 TL1 / KACO blueplanet 4.0 TL1 KACO blueplanet 4.6 TL1 This is to confirm that the units listed above comply with the protection requirements set forth in the Directive of the Council of the European Union of 15th December 2004 on the harmonisation of the laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). - Page 54 Page 54 Operating Instructions for KACO blueplanet 3.0-4.6 TL1...
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