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Kaco blueplanet 15.0 TL3 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
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  • Page 1 blueplanet 15.0 TL3 | 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

    11.5 Storing the unit .............58 Connecting the PV generator ......20 Disposal ........... 58 Grounding the housing ........23 Appendix ..........59 Upgrading the DC overvoltage protection .23 13.1 EU Declaration of Conformity ......59 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 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 15.0-20.0 TL3...

  • Page 5: Target Group

    (PV) power supply systems” in particular and all applicable regulations and specifications. • Ensure operational safety by providing proper grounding, conductor dimensioning and appropriate protection against short circuiting. • Observe all safety instructions on the inverter and in these operating instructions. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 5...

  • Page 6: Proper Use

    Grid-side grounded varistors to protect the inverter against burst and surge pulses • Standalone grid detection according to the current standards. 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 7: More Information

    NOTE 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.com/. Description Mode of Operation The inverter converts the DC voltage generated by the PV modules into AC voltage and feeds it into the grid. The starting procedure begins when there is sufficient sunlight and a specific minimum voltage is present in the inverter.
  • Page 8 Digital inputs You can extend the unit with additional digital inputs by means of an extension module (available from KACO cus- tomer service). This can be used to connect a ripple control receiver or a system protection interface as specified by Italian standard CEI 0-21.
  • 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 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 9...

  • Page 10: Technical Data

    <0,7 General electrical data Max. efficiency [%] 98.0 98.4 European efficiency [%] 97.6 98.1 Power consumption: standby [W] Feed-in starts at [W] Circuit design Transformerless Grid monitoring Country-specific Table 1: Electrical data Page 10 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...

  • Page 11: Mechanical Data

    Protection rating according to EN 60529 IP65 (tested according to DIN EN 60068-2-52) * For installation in aggressive environmental conditions (e.g. possibility of corrosion), you must contact the KACO Sales team (pv-projects@kaco-newenergy.de). KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...

  • 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 15.0-20.0 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 the KACO new energy GmbH manufacturer warranty. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 13...

  • Page 14: Unpacking

    Select suitable mounting location and mounting base. › Use mounting material corresponding to or included with the base for mounting the inverter. › Transport and install the inverter with at least 2 persons. Page 14 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...

  • Page 15: Installing The Unit

    If the recommended minimum clearances are not observed, the inverter can go into power regula- tion mode or protective shutdown due to insufficient ventilation and the resulting heat buildup. › Maintain minimum clearances. › Provide for sufficient heat dissipation. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 15...

  • Page 16: Electrical Connection

    Ensure that the AC and DC sides are completely voltage free. Preparing the AC connection 7.1.1 Open connection area Figure 12: Connection area: Open connection cover Connection cover Screws for mounting (short) Screws for mounting (long) Page 16 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...

  • Page 17: Kaco Operating Instructions Blueplanet 15.0-20.0 Tl3

    To be provided externally on-site Protection class Overvoltage category Fuse protection: gL safety fuses or comparable 32 A for 6.0 mm² conduc- automatic circuit breakers tor cross-section Table 5: Integrated and recommended protective devices KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 17...

  • Page 18: Connection To The Power Grid

    If the type A is used, the insulation threshold must be set to greater than/equal to (≥) 200kOhm in the “Parameters” menu (section 8.3 on Page 39). For questions regarding the appropriate type, please contact your installer or our KACO new energy customer service.

  • 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 15.0-20.0 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 15.0-20.0 TL3...

  • Page 21: Kaco Operating Instructions Blueplanet 15.0-20.0 Tl3

    DC paths can be different. They are tracked by separate, teed. independently operating MPP trackers (MPP trackers A The short-circuiting of an MPP tracker does not result in and B). (n the device being damaged. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 21...

  • Page 22: Kaco Operating Instructions Blueplanet 15.0-20.0 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 15.0-20.0 TL3...

  • Page 23: Grounding The Housing

    The units allow you to upgrade the DC lightning and overvoltage protection in a straightforward and cost-efficient manner. In this respect, please refer to the documentation “blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Application note – Install- ing a surge protection device” on our website. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 23...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Interfaces

    Connecting the fault signal relay The contact is designed as an N/O contact and is labelled “ERR” on the circuit board. Maximum contact load 30 V/1 A Connecting the fault signal relay Unscrew the cable fitting. Page 24 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...
  • Page 25 Note that the wire designations (DATA- and DATA+) for wires A and B may vary from one manufacturer to another. Wiring diagram KACO PW/bp Data mon- KACO PW/bp KACO PW/bp Communication itoring Inverter Inverter Inverter 230 V AC device Terminal unit Figure 23: RS485 interface wiring diagram KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 25...
  • Page 26 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, interface switches as a minimum must be used for shutting down devices from other manufacturers.

  • Page 27: Sealing The Connection Area

    Electrical connection Authorised electrician Connecting and activating “INV OFF” digital input Can only be used with suitable KACO inverters. Connect wire A (+) to the terminal marked “INV+” on the first inverter via the “DO1” terminal of the Powador-protect. 2. Connect wire B (-) to the terminal marked “INV-” on the first inverter via the “GND”...

  • Page 28: Configuration And Operation

    The green “Feed-in” LED is lit. The “Feed-in” icon appears on the LC display. The unit feeds into the grid. * The waiting period ensures that all grid parameters are in the permissible ranges. Page 28 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...
  • Page 29 Calculating efficiency using the measured 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. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 29...
  • Page 30 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. Page 30 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...

  • Page 31: 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 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 31...
  • Page 32 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) Country-spec. Menu Display/setting Action in this menu/meaning Setting level Desktop Desktop Press the right arrow button.
  • Page 33 Set the total yield to any value. (If you want to continue the recording from the present value on a replacement unit). Def. total yield Select the “Save” button and confirm with the Enter button. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 33...
  • Page 34 To avoid having a restart occur during feed-in operation and to always obtain Date & time reliable log data, ensure that the time is correctly set. Set the date and time. Page 34 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...
  • Page 35 Activate Modbus TCP. Write access NOTE: The menu options “Write access” and “Port” are only displayed with TCP activated. Port Set network port. Connection status Indicates the status of the network connection. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 35...
  • Page 36 2. Simultaneously hold down the up and down but- tons for several seconds. All countries NOTE: This option influences the country-specific operating settings of the inverter. Please consult KACO service for further information. Enter the four-digit password using the 4-way Country button.
  • Page 37 BE, CH-NS, CY, Frequency shut- DE-NS, DK, Set limit values for underfrequency and overfre- down LU-NS quency in 0.1 Hz increments. Set period from occurrence of the fault to shut- down of the inverter. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 37...
  • Page 38 3. Specify the power limitation stages (only if activation status = on) a.) Specify stage 0-3 b.) Specify stage 4-7 c.) Specify stage 8-11 d.) Specify stage 12-15 Gridsave ECO: a.) Set fallback power b.) Set timeout Page 38 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...
  • Page 39 IT and IL!). Specify deactivation gradient in 0/00 - (per thou- Deactivation gradi- sand) / minute (if mode 1 or mode 2 is active; this menu item is displayed permanently for IT and IL!). KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 39...
  • Page 40 In mode 2, the value of the dead band is subtracted from the amount of voltage change. Page 40 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...
  • Page 41 Set the response speed of the control. Set the intentional delay for the start of the Q(U) Downtime function Limitation of output Specify output gradient increase and decrease in gradient 0/00 - (per thousand) / minute. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 41...
  • Page 42 Activate active grid influence by additional reac- Extended ROCOF tive power feed-in. Frequency shift Activate frequency shift. Specify threshold value for ROCOF (if ROCOF or ROCOF threshold Extended ROCOF is active). Page 42 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...

  • Page 43: Inverter Monitoring

    3. Select "Save to USB". 4. Select the desired log data using the 4-way button. 5. Press the Enter button. » The inverter saves the selected log data to the USB storage device. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 43...
  • Page 44 In order to display and export yield data, proceed as follows: Select the display period Open the web server. 2. Select the display period by choosing either daily view, monthly view, yearly view or overview. Page 44 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 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

    The unit is equipped with an axial fan. This is located in the upper area of the housing. Replace the fan: – In case of heavy soiling – If it is defective Page 46 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...
  • Page 47 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: Shutting Down For Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    4. Only open the fuse holder once you have established that there is no current in the DC cables. 5. Ensure that there is no voltage present on the grid connection terminals. Page 48 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...

  • Page 49: Disconnecting Connections

    3. Detach cables (L1/L2/L3/N/PEN) from the AC connection terminal. 4. Detach the PE line from the earthing bolt. 5. Loosen the cable fitting and pull the cables out through the cable fitting. KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 49...

  • Page 50: 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! 9.7.2...
  • Page 51 The grid fuse trips. inverter’s hard- ware. Contact KACO Service to test the hardware. The inverter continues to operate as normal without losses to the yield, even when an erroneous daily peak value is dis- The inverter displays played.

  • Page 52: Fault" Messages On The Display/Led

    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. Page 52 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...
  • Page 53 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! KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...
  • Page 54 Maintenance/Troubleshooting Page 54 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...
  • Page 55 Maintenance/Troubleshooting KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 55...

  • Page 56: Service

    2. You must be able to close the box completely and it must be able to accommodate the weight and size of the inverter. 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 57: Shutdown/Disassembly

    2. You must be able to close the box completely and it must be able to accommodate the weight and size of the inverter. inverter. inverter. inverter. inverter. 11.2 Uninstalling the device 11.3 Disassembling the unit KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3 Page 57...

  • Page 58: Packaging The Unit

    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 58 KACO Operating Instructions blueplanet 15.0-20.0 TL3...

  • Page 59: Appendix

    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. This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of KACO new energy GmbH. Neckarsulm, 08/09/2017 KACO new energy GmbH p.p.
  • 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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