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- Page 1 Instruction Manual • Authorized Electricians KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 KACO blueplanet 40.0 TL3 KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Drilling holes for electrical and interface connections ..........17 Making the electrical connection ....18 Connecting the interfaces........21 Sealing the connection area ......25 Starting up the inverter........26 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3 Page 3... -
Page 4: General Information
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 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3... -
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 addi- tion to disconnecting the PV generator from the grid. Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3... -
Page 6: Intended Use
The inverter has no internal overcurrent protection for AC circuit. The overcurrent protection for AC circuit must be installed by authorized electricians. • The Inverter has a over-temperature and anti-islanding protection. Page 6 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3... -
Page 7: Description
DC/AC isolator switches Fuse Fuse Load Reference Feed-in meter counter Main switch Selective main switch Grid connection point Figure 1: Circuit diagram of a system with two inverters Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3 Page 7... - Page 8 Figure 2: Inverter diagram Upper housing cover Control panel Doors Fan cover Cover for the connection area Side housing cover AC isolator switch Door locks DC isolator switch Page 8 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3...
- Page 9 To connect the RS485 and modbus interface, contact your authorised electrician. For monitoring your PV system using the RS485 interface, KACO new energy GmbH off ers monitoring devices: 3.2.4.2 Ethernet interface Monitoring can occur directly on the unit using the integrated Ethernet interface.
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Page 10: Technical Data
625 A (P-P), 18.25 A (RMS ), 36.5ms and duration ms Utility Connection H4 -Wye 4 wire (A,B,C,N) Utility monitoring Country specifi c options Table 1: Electrical data Page 10 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3... -
Page 11: Mechanical
GFDI compliant with NEC 690.35 for use with UL1741 listed for residual ground fault current isolation monitor ungrounded PV system arrays. and interrupter function. Table 2: Mechanical data Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3 Page 11... -
Page 12: Transportation And Delivery
Impact hazard, risk of breakage to the inverter › Pack the inverter securely for transport. › Carefully transport the inverter using the built-in eyebolts. Figure 4: Transportation of the inverter Eyebolts Cover Page 12 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3... -
Page 13: Mounting The Inverter
Take care to ensure suffi cient 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. Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3... - Page 14 Use only the supplied mounting parts. › Only install inverter in an upright position. › If you mount the inverter to a wall, only mount it to a vertical wall. Page 14 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3...
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Page 15: Installing And Securing The Inverter
2. Use the four anchoring bolts to secure the inverter to the fl oor. 3. For additional wall mounting: use the 2 screws to secure the inverter to the wall. » Install the housing. Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3 Page 15... -
Page 16: Installing The Dc And Ac Isolator Switches
10. Close doors slowly so that the switching bar is inserted directly in both isolator switch. 11. Secure the door locks on the housing. » Install the inverter. Page 16 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3... -
Page 17: Installing The Inverter
To avoid interference between current-carrying leads and interface cables, adhere to the following drawings: Figure 9: Connection board Connection area for AC leads Connection area for DC leads Connection area for interface and grounding leads Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3 Page 17... -
Page 18: Making The Electrical Connection
Switch off all power sources to the inverter before you insert the grid power cable into the unit. › Make sure that the device is isolated from the public power supply and the system power supply before starting work. Page 18 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3... - Page 19 4. Check that all connected cables are securely fi tted. Y3~+N 277/480V 60Hz 5. Tighten the cable fi tting. » The inverter is now connected to the power grid. Figure 12: Connection Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3 Page 19...
- Page 20 Severe injury or death will result if the live connections are touched. When there is sunlight present, there is DC voltage on the open ends of the DC cables. › Do not touch the exposed ends of the cables. › Avoid short circuits. Page 20 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3...
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Page 21: Connecting The Interfaces
All interfaces are located on the connection circuit board in the upper area of the inverter door. Use the cable fi ttings pro- vided and connect the connection cables to the circuit board. Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3... - Page 22 The contact is designed as an N/O contact and is labelled “ERR” on the circuit board. Maximum contact load 30 V / 1 A 277 V / 1 A Page 22 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3...
- Page 23 7.4.5 Connecting the RS485 bus (Modbus) NOTE Ensure that the DATA+ and DATA- wires are properly connected. Communication is not possible if the wires are reversed. Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3 Page 23...
- Page 24 LI2YCYv (twisted pair) black for laying cable outside and in the ground, 2 x 2 x 0.5 LI2YCY (twisted pair) grey for dry and moist indoor spaces, 2 x 2 x 0.5 Page 24 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3...
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Page 25: Sealing The Connection Area
Close doors slowly so that the switching bar is inserted directly in both isolator switch. 8. Secure the door with both door locks. » Start up the inverter. Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3 Page 25... -
Page 26: Starting Up The Inverter
2. Connect the PV generator using DC isolator switch (OFF → ON). » The inverter begins to operate. » During the initial start-up: Follow the instructions of the New Connection Wizard. Page 26 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3... -
Page 27: Confi Guration And Operation
2. The inverter is operating in standalone mode * The waiting period ensures that the PV array voltage continuously remains above the power delivery limit of 200 V. Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3... - Page 28 Current time Menu indicator Feed-in indicator Daily yield Annual yield 8.1.3 Control buttons The inverter is operated using the 4-way button and the OK and ESC buttons. Page 28 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3...
- Page 29 Use the right and left arrow buttons. Changing an option/the value of an input fi eld Use the up and down arrow buttons. Saving changed settings Press the OK button. Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3 Page 29...
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Page 30: Initial Commissioning
Menu items of the active menu level Name of the active menu level Menu items of the next lower menu level 8.3.2 Menu structure Icons used: Page 30 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3... - Page 31 2. Select a date. 3. Press the OK key. » The display shows the selected data. Press any key to return to the previous menu. Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3 Page 31...
- Page 32 The inverter supports the backing up of all recorded yield data to a connected USB storage device. Log data backup Activate or deactivate log data backup. Page 32 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3...
- Page 33 NOTICE: The inverter does not display the “Parameters” menu in the standard confi guration. To display the menu: “Parameters” menu Open the menu. 2. Simultaneously hold down the up and down keys for several seconds. Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3 Page 33...
- Page 34 3. Set the desired country setting. NOTICE: This option infl uences the country-specifi c operating settings of the inverter. Please consult KACO service for further information. If available, select the type of grid applicable to the use of the...
- Page 35 Displays the selected country setting. Display country Optional: Displays the grid type if a grid type has been selected. “Vendor” menu » The display shows information about the unit manufacturer. Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3 Page 35...
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Page 36: Monitoring The Inverter
4. Assign a gateway. 5. Save your settings. 8.4.2.2 Using the web server To avoid problems with incompatibility, use the most recent version of your Internet browser. Page 36 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3... - Page 37 Regardless of the display data selected in the “Select display” area, an export fi le always contains all measurement data and yield data available for the selected period. Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3...
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Page 38: Performing A Software Update
Do not interrupt the DC and AC power supply during the update process. Preparing for the software update Download the software update fi le from the KACO web site and store it on your hard disk. 2. Extract the update fi le (.ZIP) completely onto the USB stick. -
Page 39: Maintenance/Troubleshooting
The connection terminals can be destroyed by arcing if disconnected while still live. › It is absolutely necessary that the shutdown sequence be carried out in the correct order. Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3... -
Page 40: 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. Fault... - Page 41 (after the start-up period is complete), the invert- er’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 to...
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Page 42: Fault" Messages On The Display/Led
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. Page 42 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3... - Page 43 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 44 PV voltage falls below a specifi ed value. Table 5: Operating status and fault messages on the display Page 44 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3...
- Page 45 Notify authorised Resid. current shut- Measured AFI fault current was > 180 down mA. Fault results in immediate shut- electrician / KACO down of the device. Service OS 79 Insulation measure- PV generator’s insulation is being...
- Page 46 Maintenance/Troubleshooting Status Display Explanation Action Notify KACO Service Self test error Relay The power section is defective. 1, Relay 2 Notify authorised Protection shutdown Too much power has been fed into the overcurrent HW grid. Complete disconnection of the electrician / KACO device.
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Page 47: 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 effi ciently: • Inverter type / serial number •... -
Page 48: Uninstalling The Inverter
For the most part, both the inverter and the corresponding transport packaging are made from recyclable materials. KACO does its best to ensure our vendors follow a low carbon manufacturing process as we do ourselves. It is not always possible but if you have questions about our products or the components in our products don’t hesitate to call +1 866 KACOSOL and ask. -
Page 49: Appendix
Type designation KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 – M1/M3 KACO blueplanet 40.0 TL3 – M1/M3 KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 – M1/M3 This is to confi rm 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 50 Appendix Page 50 Installation Instructions KACO blueplanet 32.0 TL3 / 40.0 TL3 / 50.0 TL3...
- Page 52 KACO new energy (866) 522 6765 kacoinfo@kaco-newenergy.com www.kaco-newenergy.com...
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