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Kaco blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

English translation of German
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These instructions form part of the product and must be observed. They must also be stored in a place which is freely
accessible at all times.
blueplanet
20.0 TL3

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Operating Instructions English translation of German original These instructions form part of the product and must be observed. They must also be stored in a place which is freely accessible at all times.
  • Page 2 The copyright for these operating instructions is held solely by KACO new energy GmbH.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Storing the unit .............56 Preparing the DC connection ......19 Disposal ........... 56 Connecting the PV generator ......20 Appendix ..........57 Grounding the housing ........23 13.1 EU Declaration of Conformity ......57 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Page 3...

  • Page 4: General Information

    WARNING Potential risk 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. Page 4 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...

  • Page 5: Target Group

    In particular, be sure to observe the standard IEC-60364-7-712:2002 "Requirements for special installations or loca- tions – solar photovoltaic (PV) power supply systems". • Ensure operational safety by providing proper grounding, conductor dimensioning and appropriate protection against short circuiting. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 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 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...

  • Page 7: Description

    Switch the DC isolator switches from 0 (OFF) to 1 (ON). Figure 2: DC isolator switch 3.2.2 Electrical functions A potential-free relay contact is integrated in the inverter. Use this contact for one of the following functions: KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Page 7...

  • Page 8: Usb Interface

    “Inverter Off" input If Powador protect is installed as a central grid and system protection, the fail-safe disconnection of suitable KACO 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.
  • Page 9 The feed-in meter is to be specified and installed by the power supply company. Some power supply companies also allow the installation of your own calibrated meters. Selective main switch The selective main switch is to be specified by the power supply company. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Page 9...

  • Page 10: Technical Data

    Distortion factor (THD) [%] 2.22 General electrical data Max. efficiency [%] 97,9 European efficiency [%] 97.6 Self consumption: night [W] Feed-in starts at [W] Circuit design Transformerless Grid monitoring Country-specific Table 1: Electrical data Page 10 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...

  • Page 11: Mechanical Data

    Mechanical data * The DC starting voltage can be set in the menu if needed. Identification Identifying the unit KACO blueplanet 20.0 TL3 M2 WM OD IIG0 1001453 Part number Serial number 000000000xxxxxxxx Year Q3 / 16 KACO new energy You will find the name plate with product-specific data for service and Carl-Zeiss-Straße 1...

  • Page 12: Transportation And Delivery

    For safe transportation of the inverter, use the holding openings in the carton. Packaging (folding cartons) (H x W x D (mm)) 290 x 480 x 750 Total weight [kg] Figure 5: Transportation of the inverter Table 3: Dimensions and weight Page 12 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...

  • Page 13: 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 KACO’s manufacturer warranty. NOTE Power reduction due to heat accumulation.

  • Page 14: Unpacking

    Transport and install the inverter with at least 2 persons. Figure 8: Unpack inverter Figure 9: Lifting the inverter Carton Centre of gravity of the inverter Protective packaging Positions for lifting inverter Protective covers Page 14 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...

  • Page 15: Installing The Unit

    3. Hang the inverter on the wall holder using the suspension brackets on the back of the housing. 4. Fix the inverter with the enclosed screws to the detachment protector at the connection area. » The mounting of the inverter is complete. Continue with the installation. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Page 15...

  • Page 16: Electrical Connection

    Unscrew the four Torx screws on the front side of the connection cover (blue). 2. Pull down the connection cover. » Make the electrical connections. NOTE Remove only the connection cover (blue). Opening the housing cover (grey) will invalidate the warranty. Page 16 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...
  • Page 17 To be provided externally on-site Protection class Overvoltage category Fuse protection: gL safety fuses or comparable auto- 32 A for 6.0 mm² matic circuit breakers conductor cross-section Table 5: Integrated and recommended protective devices KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Page 17...

  • Page 18: Connection To The Power Grid

    If an A-type RCD is used, the insulation threshold value in the “parameter” menu must be over (>) 200kOhm. For questions regarding the appropriate type, please contact your installer or our KACO new energy customer service. Page 18...

  • Page 19: Preparing The Dc Connection

    Only touch the PV generator cables on the insulation. Do not touch the exposed ends of the cables. › Avoid short circuits. › Do not connect any strings with a ground fault to the unit. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Page 19...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Pv Generator

    A faulty configuration of the DC connector (polarity +/-) causes equipment damages in the DC connection if it is connected permanently. Please check polarity (+/-) of the DC connector before connecting the DC generator The DC voltage must not exceed 1000V at any time. Page 20 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...

  • Page 21: Kaco Operating Instructions Blueplanet 20.0 Tl3

    MPP trackers (MPP trackers A and B). teed. The short-circuiting of an MPP tracker does not result in the device being damaged. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Page 21...

  • Page 22: Kaco Operating Instructions Blueplanet 20.0 Tl3

    2. Connect PV generator to the DC plug connectors on the underside of the housing. 3. Ensure that the unused plug connectors are sealed with protective caps. » The inverter is connected to the PV generator. Page 22 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...

  • Page 23: Grounding The Housing

    Damage to the unit from electrostatic discharge Components inside the unit can be damaged beyond repair by static discharge. Note the ESD protective measures. Earth yourself before touching a component by touching a grounded object. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Page 23...
  • Page 24 Connecting the fault signal relay Unscrew the cable fitting. 2. Thread the connection cables through the cable fitting. 3. Attach the connection cables to the terminal clamps. 4. Tighten the cable fitting. Page 24 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...
  • Page 25 Different manufacturers do not always interpret the standard on which the RS485 protocol is based in the same way. Note that the wire designations (DATA- and DATA+) for wires A and B may vary from one manufacturer to another. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Page 25...

  • Page 26: Wiring Diagram

    Only activate the terminating resistor on the communication circuit board of the terminal unit using the DIP switch. (See Figure 22 on page 24) » Close the connection area or connect “inverter off”. Page 26 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...

  • Page 27: Sealing The Connection Area

    Connecting "Inverter Off" (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-break- ers as a minimum must be used for shutting down devices from other manufacturers.

  • Page 28: Switching On The Device

    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 initial start-up: Follow the instructions of the New Connection Wizard. Page 28 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...

  • Page 29: Configuration And Operation

    The green “Feed-in” LED is illuminated. The “Feed-in” icon appears on the LC display. The unit feeds into the grid. * The waiting period ensures that all network parameters are in the permissible ranges. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Page 29...
  • Page 30 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. Page 30 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...
  • Page 31 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 Enter button. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Page 31...

  • Page 32: Initial Start-Up

    Display on the LCD Figure 28: 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 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...
  • Page 33 Menu level (0, 1, 2, 3) Submenu available Display menu Country-specific setting Option menu FR-HTA Country and grid type-specific setting Password protected menu (password can be requested from KACO Service) Coun- Menu Display/settings Action in this menu/meaning try-spec. level setting Desktop Desktop Press the right arrow button.
  • Page 34 Set the total yield to any value. (If you want to con- tinue the recording from the present value on a replacement unit). Def. total yield Select the "Save" button and confirm with the Enter button. Page 34 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...
  • Page 35 Configure the contrast setting for the display. Set the length of time without user input after which Display the backlighting switches off. Alternatively: Permanently activate or deactivate the backlighting by selecting “On” or “Off”. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Page 35...
  • Page 36 Set the portal configuration Open the menu: Press the right arrow button or the Modbus TCP Enter button Operation mode Activate/deactivate function. Port Set network port. Connection status Indicates the status of the network connection: Page 36 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...
  • Page 37 2. Confirm the entry with the Enter button. Country 3. Set the desired country setting. NOTE: This option influences the country-specific oper- ating settings of the inverter. Please consult KACO service for further information. DE, CH, ES, Select the grid type for the inverter’s installation loca-...
  • Page 38 Ucon,min (minimum restart voltage) using the LC display, then the value of Ucon, min. is automatically set to the value of U<. Page 38 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...
  • Page 39 Internal: 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. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Page 39...
  • Page 40 % / Hz. This percentage relates to the P(f) Gradient nominal frequency of 50 Hz (If „mode 1“ or „mode 2“ active). Set the power reduction delay in seconds (If „mode 1“ P(f) Deliberate delay or „mode 2“ active). Page 40 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...
  • Page 41 Specify the power factor for the 1. , ... , 10. support point 1., ..., 10. Support point If a power factor not equal to 0 is selected: Select the type of phase shift (under-excited/over-excited). KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Page 41...
  • Page 42 Displays the serial number of the inverter. Displays the selected country setting. Display country Optional: Displays the grid type if a grid type has been selected. “Manufacturer” The display shows information about the unit manufac- menu turer. Page 42 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...

  • Page 43: Monitor Inverter

    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. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Page 43...
  • Page 44 4. Save the file. NOTE Regardless of the display data selected in the “Select display” area, an export file always contains all measurement data and yield data available for the selected period. Page 44 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...

  • Page 45: Performing The Software Update

    Do not remove the USB stick during a software update. Preparing for the software update Download the software update file from the KACO web site and store it on your hard disk. 2. Copy the update file (.KUF) onto the USB stick.

  • Page 46: Maintenance/Troubleshooting

    (see position 1 & 2 in figure “Figure 30: Unplugging the fan” on page 47) » Install the replacement fan. Figure 29: Removing the cover and fan from the housing Page 46 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...

  • Page 47: Shutting Down For Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Installing the replacement fan You have removed the defective fan. Replace the fan only with a fan recommended by KACO new energy. If necessary, contact KACO service. Place the new fan in the holding fixture (Figure 30 or Figure 31 on page 47).

  • Page 48: Disconnecting Connections

    3. Leave the screwdriver in place. 4. Disconnect the DC connector from the DC socket. DANGER! The DC cables are still live. Ensure that there is no voltage present on the grid connection terminals. Page 48 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...

  • Page 49: Faults

    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! 9.6.2...
  • Page 50 People with very sensitive hearing (particularly children) are able to hear the high-frequency hum caused by the inverter’s operating frequency of approximately 17 kHz. No action Page 50 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...

  • Page 51: Fault" Messages On The Display/Led

    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 52 This fault may be grid-related. ised electrician. Underfrequency Line failure Grid frequency is too high. Notify your author- This fault may be grid-related. ised electrician. Overfrequency Table 6: Operating status and fault messages on the display Page 52 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...
  • Page 53 DC link mechanism has disconnected the Notify your author- device to protect it against damage. ised electrician. Protect. shutdown overvolt. DC link Table 6: Operating status and fault messages on the display KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Page 53...
  • Page 54 The unit has shut down because of Notify KACO Service sibility error, effi- implausible internal measured values. ciency, DC link, AFI module, relay, DC/ DC converter Table 6: Operating status and fault messages on the display Page 54 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...

  • Page 55: Service

    Service 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: • Device name / serial number •...

  • Page 56: Uninstalling The Device

    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 56 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...

  • Page 57: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix 13.1 EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s name and address KACO new energy GmbH Carl-Zeiss-Strasse 1 74172 Neckarsulm, Germany Product description Photovoltaic feed-in inverter Type designation blueplanet 20.0 TL3 - INT 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 26th February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU) and the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU).
  • Page 58 Page 58 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 20.0 TL3...
  • Page 60 Carl-Zeiss-Strasse 1 · 74172 Neckarsulm · Germany · Phone +49 7132 3818-0 · Fax +49 7132 3818-703 · info@kaco-newenergy.de · www.kaco-newenergy.de...

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