Kaco Powador 1501xi Operating Instructions Manual

Kaco Powador 1501xi Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions
Operator
Skilled and authorised electrician
available only in France
*
available only in Korea and Spain
**
Powador 1501xi
Powador 2501xi
*
Powador 3501xi
Powador 4501xi
Powador 5001xi
**

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  • Page 1 Powador 1501xi Powador 2501xi Powador 3501xi Powador 4501xi Powador 5001xi Operating instructions Operator Skilled and authorised electrician available only in France available only in Korea and Spain...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The installation instructions for authorised electricians begin after the operating instructions For the operator Operating Instructions Powador 1501xi / 2501xi* / 3501xi / 4501xi / 5001xi** * available only in France ** available only in Korea and Spain General Notes ............4 1.1 Retention of documents ..........4...
  • Page 3: General Notes

    Failure to observe a warning indicated in this man- ner may lead to minor or moderate bodily injury and will profi t from KACO new energys many years of expe- or to serious damage to property. rience in the fi eld of current inverter technology and power electronics.The Powador 1501xi, Powador 2501xi*, Powador...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions And Regulations

    KACO new energy GmbH issues a warranty of seven years on the Powador inverter starting from the date of installation, but at most 90 months after shipment by KACO new energy CAUTION GmbH.
  • Page 5: Service

    N ote s on Instal la tion a nd Op eration S e ctio n 4 · O pe rati on All warranty claims must be handled at the premises of KACO 4 Operation new energy GmbH. The unit must, where possible, be returned in its original or equivalent packaging.
  • Page 6: Keys "1" And "2

    Shutdown due to the temperature being too high – Fault in the unit Wait approx. 10 minutes to see if the fault is only temporary in nature. If this is not the case, notify your authorised electri- cian. Operating Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi** Page 7...
  • Page 7: Level 1 Menu - Display Mode

    Key “1” is used to navigate through the individual menu items. Display of inverter type Powador 1501xi / 2501xi* / 3501xi / 4501xi / 5001xi** Generator voltage and current The current voltage and current of the solar generator that is connected to the inverter.
  • Page 8: Level 2 Menu - Confi Guration Mode

    To do this, press the night start-up key “1” on the underside operating hours” are cleared. The required code is “2” and is of the unit for approx. 5 seconds until a display appears. entered using key “2”. Operating Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi** Page 9...
  • Page 9: The Serial Rs232 Interface

    Data can be received with any terminal emulator, which comes for the current day. If over one minute elapses without a key with every operating system, or with the KACO-viso visualisa- being pressed, the display automatically switches off again. tion tool.
  • Page 10: Display

    15 %. grid is shown on the display. You can use the control keys (see section 4.3) to show the values and data that are outlined in fi gure 4.4 on the display. Operating Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi** Page 11...
  • Page 11 The current and voltage measurements in the inverter are not plau- sible. DC grid feeding error The DC feed into the grid was too high. Communication error The DC feed into the grid was too high. Table 4.3: Explanation of the operating states Page 12 Operating Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**...
  • Page 12: Accessories

    Sec tio n 5 · Acce ssorie s 5 Accessories KACO new energy GmbH offers its customers a comprehensive range of helpful accessories. The array of products includes monitoring, display, visualisation and data transmission equip- ment of the highest quality.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    125 V. If both are the case and the display is still blank, the unit must be repaired by KACO new energy GmbH.
  • Page 14 Is the error or fault reproducible? If yes, how? The number of strings – – Does the error or fault occur sporadically? Generator power – Describe the prevailing insolation conditions when the fault occurred? – Time of day Operating Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi** Page 15...
  • Page 15: Recycling And Disposal

    Do not dispose of faulty inverters or accessories together with household waste. Ensure that the old unit and, where applica- ble, any accessories are disposed of in a proper manner. Packaging Ensure that the transport packaging is disposed of in a proper manner. Page 16 Operating Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**...
  • Page 16: Installation Instructions

    Device Description ........... 11 Documents .............24 5.1 Scope of delivery ............. 11 9.1 EU Declaration of Conformity ........24 5.2 Dimensioning the PV generator ........ 11 9.2 Certifi cate of compliance .........25 5.3 Protection concepts ..........12 Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN Page 3...
  • Page 17: About This Documentation

    1.4 Name plate or to serious damage to property. The name plate showing the exact designation of the unit is located on the support plate on the underside of the housing. Page 4 Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN...
  • Page 18: Safety Instructions And Regulations

    The precautions listed below must be to the inverter. followed in order to minimise the risk of death or injury. If necessary, KACO new energy GmbH will assist you. Damage – The unit must be installed in compliance with safety regula-...
  • Page 19: Notes On Installation And Operation

    S e ctio n 3 · N ote s on Instal la tion a nd Op eration All warranty claims must be handled at the premises of KACO 3 Notes on Installation and new energy GmbH. The unit must, where possible, be returned Operation in its original or equivalent packaging.
  • Page 20: Technical Data

    Potential-free NO contact (make contact), max. 30 V / 1 A S0 output Open collector – output max. 30 V / 50 mA * available only in France ** available only in Korea and Spain Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN Page 7...
  • Page 21 500 mm x 500 mm x 650 mm x 650 mm Weight 14.0 kg 23.9 kg 23.9 kg 29.8 kg 29.8 kg * available only in France ** available only in Korea and Spain Page 8 Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN...
  • Page 22 49.5 – 50.5 > 180 > 30 Portugal 196..264 – 47.0 – 51.0 > 180 > 30 – 208..264 49.0 – 50.5 > 180 > 180 Australia 208..264 – 47.5 – 52.0 > 120 > 60 Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN Page 9...
  • Page 23 Scale DC link + Scale DC link - Scale DC link - S0 interface S0 interface Save parameters Save parameters Erase parameters Erase parameters Parameter menu A Parameter menu B The parameters are explained in section 6.8. Page 10 Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN...
  • Page 24: Device Description

    +70 °C should be used when calculating the voltage. The temperature coeffi cients of the solar modules should be taken into account. The following criteria must be met for calculating the voltage of the PV generator: Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN Page 11...
  • Page 25: Protection Concepts

    500 mm to cabinets, ceilings, etc. – The unit is designed for vertical wall installation – Air must be allowed to circulate freely around the housing and through the heat sink on the rear side Page 12 Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN...
  • Page 26: Installing The Inverter

    An installation kit consisting of four dowels and four 70 mm Spax screws is supplied with the inverters. Check the composi- tion and condition of the wall before installation. If necessary, use an installation kit other than the one supplied with the inverter. Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN Page 13...
  • Page 27 If the voltage at the grid terminals exceeds the line overvoltage limit, the inverter will switch off due to line overvoltage. This condition must be taken into considera- Figure 6.3: Powador 1501xi connection box tion when wiring the AC and dimensioning the AC lead. DANGER Risk of electric shock at live connections.
  • Page 28 The cable fi ttings are already installed upon delivery. As an the earth potential (PE). option, Tyco and MC plug connectors can be delivered with the inverter. ATTENTION Risk of damage. Ensure that the polarity is correct when connecting the unit. Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN Page 15...
  • Page 29 These can be used instead of the cable fi ttings that Figure 6.7: Assembly of the Tyco plug connectors were already installed upon delivery. These pre-installed cable fi ttings must fi rst be removed before installing the appropriate plug connectors. Page 16 Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN...
  • Page 30: Connecting The Fault Signal Relay

    A connection diagram is displayed in fi gure 6.12. The total length of the RS485 wiring should not exceed 250 m. Figure 6.9: Fault signal relay Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN Page 17...
  • Page 31: Starting Up The Inverter

    (see Operating Instructions). IMPORTANT Ensure that the A and B wires are properly connected. Com- munication is not possible if the wires are exchanged. Page 18 Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN...
  • Page 32: Parameter Programming

    The values here are also continuous, i.e. Figure 6.13: Jumper position to switch between after you reach the maximum value, they return to the parameter mode and the normal minimum value. menu Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN Page 19...
  • Page 33 S0 interface: A large display can be controlled over the S0 interface. The number of pulses that are to be transmit- ted per kWh can be confi gured using the “S0 interface” parameter. The possible settings are 500, 1000 and 2000 pulses per kWh. Page 20 Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN...
  • Page 34: Switching The Inverter Off

    The sequence of work must be adhered to at all times, particularly when using DC plug connectors as DC discon- nectors. Otherwise, arcing may occur when disconnecting DC plug connectors under load. This will destroy the plug connectors. Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN Page 21...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    125 V. If both are the case and the inverter still does not feed into the grid, the unit must be repaired by KACO new energy GmbH.
  • Page 36 Is the error or fault reproducible? If yes, how? The number of strings – – Does the error or fault occur sporadically? Generator power – Describe the prevailing insolation conditions when the fault occurred? – Time of day Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN Page 23...
  • Page 37: Documents

    9.1 EU Declaration of Conformity Name and adress KACO new energy GmbH Gottfried-Leibniz-Str. 1 of the manufacturer 74172 Neckarsulm, Deutschland Product description Photovoltaic grid feed inverter Type description Powador 1501xi - 5001xi Neckarsulm, 01.02.2009 KACO new energy GmbH Page 24 Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi/2501xi*/3501xi/4501xi/5001xi**_EN...
  • Page 38 Automatic disconnection device between a generator and the public low-voltage grid Model: Powador 1501xi, Powador 3501xi Use in accordance with regulations: Automatic disconnection device with single-phase mains surveillance in accordance with Engineering Recommendation G83/1 for photovoltaic systems with a single-phase parallel coupling via an inverter in the public mains supply.
  • Page 42 Gottfried-Leibniz-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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