Installing and securing the inverter ..... 16 Appendix ..........54 Installing the inverter ......17 Opening the connection area ......17 Making the electrical connection ....18 Connecting the interfaces.........23 Sealing the connection area ......27 Starting up the inverter........27 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN Page 3...
Failure to observe this warning may lead to serious bodily injury or death. CAUTION 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 Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
Modifications to the surroundings of the inverter must comply with the applicable national and local standards. • 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 Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN Page 5...
Operation outside of the specifications intended by the manufacturer, • Standalone operation. Protection features For your safety, the following monitoring and protective functions are integrated into Powador inverters: • Overvoltage conductors/varistors to protect the power semiconductors from high-energy transients on the grid and generator side, •...
If, as it gets dark, the voltage drops below the minimum voltage value, the feed-in operation ends and the inverter switches off. Description of the unit 3.2.1 Powador inverter as part of a PV system 3.2.1.1 System layout PV generator...
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Disconnecting the inverter from the PV generator " Switch the DC isolator switches from 1 (ON) to 0 (OFF). Connecting the inverter to the PV generator " Switch the DC isolator switches from 0 (OFF) to 1 (ON). Page 8 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
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If Powador protect is installed as a central grid and system protection, the fail-safe disconnection of suitable Powador inverters from the public grid can be initiated by a digital signal instead of tie circuit-breakers. This requires the inverters in the photovoltaic system to be connected to the Powador protect. For information on the installation and use see this manual, the Powador protect manual and the instructions for use of the Powador protect on the KACO web site.
1360 x 840 x 355 151 (30.0-48.0 TL3), 173 (60.0-72.0 TL3) Total weight [kg] Table 3: Mechanical data Software The software of the inverter uses the MD5 Message Digest algorithm of RSA Data Security, Inc. Page 12 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
Impact hazard, risk of breakage to the inverter › Pack the inverter securely for transport. › Carefully transport the inverter using the carrying handles of the pallet. Figure 3: Transportation of the inverter Eyebolts Cover Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN Page 13...
Minimum clearances to be observed during assembly: see Figure 4 on page 15 and Figure 5 on page 16. NOTE Access by maintenance personnel for service Any additional costs arising from unfavourable structural or mounting conditions shall be billed to the customer. Page 14 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
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/ vertical distance 50 cm between inverter and the ceiling Distance in front 100 cm Vertical distance to an additional inverter suitable for wall mounting 70 cm Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN Page 15...
Fitting the housing (30.0-48.0 TL3) Removing the EMC sheet metal Unscrew the 4 M4 x 10 screws from the EMC sheet metal. 2. Remove and store the EMC sheet metal. » Install the hood. Page 16 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
↻ You have mounted the inverter. Unlock the two door locks with the control cabinet key. 2. Open the doors. 3. Remove the cover of the connection area. » Make the electrical connection. Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN Page 17...
DC: II, AC: III DC connection terminals 3 (1 per MPP tracker) 30.0-48.0 TL3: 12 (4 per MPP tracker) 60.0-72.0 TL3: 15 (5 per MPP tracker) Figure 7: Connection area Powador 30.0-48.0 TL3 M/XL Page 18 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
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I n st al l i ng t he i nve r te r Authorised electrician Figure 8: Connection area Powador 60.0-72.0 TL3 M/XL AC connection terminals DC connection terminals (M: 3x1, XL: 3x5) 3a) without fuse; 3b) with fuse...
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Removing the plug connection without first disconnecting the inverter from the PV generator may lead to injuries and damage the inverter. › Disconnect the inverter from the PV generator using the integrated DC isolator switch. › Remove the plug connector. Page 20 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
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Refer to the following table for the delivery state as well as the type and number of the string fuses supplied. Equipment types Delivery state Fuses supplied Powador 30.0 - 48.0 TL3 M/XL 12 x PV fuse 10 x 38mm, 12 A, 1000 V/DC Short circuit bridge in string fuse 1 of MPP trackers 1, 2 and 3 Powador 60.0 - 72.0 TL3 M/XL...
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I n st al l i ng t he i nve r te r Authorised electrician 7.2.2.3 Recommended standard connection for Powador 39.0 TL3 XL/60.0 TL3 XL DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock (electric arc)! Wrong assignment of MPP trackers will seriously damage the inverter.
Determining the unit type When connecting, be aware that the arrangement of the interface connections may be different from one equipment to another. Check the arrangement of the interface connections with the housing door open. Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN Page 23...
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4. Insert the sealing insert into the cable fitting. 5. Connect the connection cable to Ethernet interface. 6. Attach and tighten the cover of the cable fitting. Connect the provided ferrite clip above the cable fitting to the Ethernet cable. Page 24 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
The sole purpose of these measured values is to monitor the basic operation of the system. 7.3.5.1 Wiring diagram Figure 13: RS485 interface wiring diagram Inverter, terminal unit Communication Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN Page 25...
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Variant 2: activate the terminating resistor with the switches on the circuit board Activate the terminating resistor in the inverter that represents the terminal unit within your wiring diagram. NOTE Always activate the RS485 terminating resistor in the terminal using DIP switch 2. Page 26 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
Connecting "Inverter off" digital input (optional) 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- breakers as a minimum must be used for shutting down devices from other manufacturers.
Connect the grid voltage using the external circuit breakers. 2. Connect the PV generator using DC isolator switch (0 → 1). » The inverter begins to operate. » During the initial start-up: Follow the instructions of the New Connection Wizard. Page 28 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
You can hear the grid relay switch on. * The waiting period ensures that the generator voltage continuously remains above the power delivery limit of 200 V. For country-specific waiting periods see our web site at http://www.kaco-newenergy.de/. Feed-in operation Power fed into the grid The green "Operating"...
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(the desktop). If you are in the menu and do not touch the control buttons for two minutes, the inverter returns to the desktop. For initial commissioning, see section 1.1 on page 4. Figure 17: Desktop Current date Status bar Current power Current time Menu indicator Feed-in indicator Daily yield Annual yield Page 30 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
Selecting an option " Use the right and left arrow buttons. Changing an option/the value of an input field " Use the up and down arrow buttons. Saving changed settings " Press the OK button. Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN Page 31...
8.3.1 Display on the LCD Figure 18: 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 Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
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Menu level (0, 1, 2, 3) Submenu available Display menu Country-specific setting Option menu DE MSp. Country and grid type-specific setting Password protected menu (password can be requested from KACO Service) Country- Menu Display/ Action in this menu/meaning spec. Setting level...
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The inverter writes the data to a connected USB storage device. "Settings" " Open the menu: Press the right arrow button or menu the OK button. Language " Select the desired language for the user interface. Page 34 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
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S0 pulse rate " Set the pulse rate of the S0 connection. Releases the use of the fault signal relay for internal consumption control of the Powador-priwatt. Enter password. Activate priwatt 2. Confirm the entry with the OK button.
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" On: The inverter attempts to connect to the Powador-web web portal. Powador-web " Off: The connection to Powador web is deactivated. Connection status Indicates the status of the network connection: " Press the right arrow button or the OK button.
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" Set period from occurrence of the fault to shutdown RD 1699, HU, of the inverter. IN, IT Overfreq. shutd. " Set limit value for overfrequency shutdown. IN, IT Underfreq. shutd. " Set limit value for the underfrequency shutdown. Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN Page 37...
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Activate password protection if necessary. 2. Specify the activation status. 3. Specify the limit value for maximum feed-in power. 4. Confirm the entry with the OK button. Page 38 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
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All countries Powador-protect protect integrated into the photovoltaic system. " On: The digital signal of the Powador protect must be present to the digital input of the inverter for the inverter to start with feed-in. " Off: The inverter does not check whether a Powador- protect is integrated into the photovoltaic system.
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Displays the serial number of the inverter. Displays the selected country setting. Display country All countries Optional: Displays the grid type if a grid type has been selected. The display shows information about the unit "Vendor" menu manufacturer. Page 40 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
8.4.2.2 Using the web server To avoid problems with incompatibility, use the most recent version of your Internet browser. JavaScript must be enabled in the browser settings to display the web server correctly. Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN Page 41...
You can update the software of the inverter to a new version using the integrated USB interface. Use a FAT32-formatted USB stick to do this. Do not use any storage media with an external power supply (for example: an external hard disk). Page 42 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
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Do not interrupt the DC and AC power supply 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 (.ZIP) completely onto the USB stick.
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 sequence be carried out in the correct order. Page 44 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
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. Fault...
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(after the start-up period is complete), hardware. the inverter’s hardware is probably damaged. " Contact KACO Service to test the hardware. The inverter Faults in the grid. The inverter continues to operate as normal without losses...
The inverter feeds back into the grid again after a country-specific time period. Details regarding the fault or operating status can be found either on the display or in the data that was recorded through the RS485 interface. Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN Page 47...
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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...
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The inverter switches off to ventilation. Control card prevent damage to the hardware. Self test error A fault occurred during a self-test. " Notify your authorised electrician. Table 6: Operating status and fault messages on the display Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN Page 49...
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An internal occurrence: overcurrent protective mechanism has Notify your L1, L2, L3 disconnected the device to protect it authorised against damage. electrician. Table 6: Operating status and fault messages on the display Page 50 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
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121 Door open The door is open. The unit has " Close door. interrupted the feed-in. " Check the contact switch for free movement. Table 6: Operating status and fault messages on the display Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN Page 51...
S er vi ce 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: •...
Only then remove the wall and floor fastenings. ↻ Shut down the inverter. ↻ Uninstall the inverter. Remove the inverter fastening. 2. Securely pack up the inverter if it is to be used later have the inverter disposed of professionally. Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN Page 53...
Unauthorised modifications to the supplied units and/or any use of the units that is contrary to their intended use render this Declaration of Conformity null and void. Neckarsulm, 13/09/2012 KACO new energy GmbH p.p. Matthias Haag Page 54 Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN...
Unauthorised modifications to the supplied units and/or any use of the units that is contrary to their intended use render this Declaration of Conformity null and void. Neckarsulm, 05/06/2013 KACO new energy GmbH p.p. Matthias Haag Operating Instructions Powador 30.0-72.0 TL3_EN Page 55...
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