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- Page 1 KACO GRID TIED LIMITER Single Phase & 3 Phase User Manual Manual Version: KBPLIM-2017-5...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Basic Multiple Inverter Block Diagram ................5 INTERFACE CARD OVERVIEW ..................6 Microcare Interface Card Top View ................6 Interface Card Assembly - Side View - BLUEPLANET 3TL1 – 20TL3 ......6 Interface Card Assembly - Side View - BLUEPLANET 50 ..........6 Interface Card Bottom View .................. - Page 3 Step 9: Connecting the Wi-Fi module to an existing Wi-Fi network ......32 9.9.1 Connected to the network ..................33 9.10 Step 9: Confirming the data feeds from the Wi-Fi module ......... 33 10. DESTRIER ELECTRONICS LIMITED CARRY- IN WARRANTY ........34 11. REGISTRATION OF MY MICROCARE PRODUCT ............35...
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Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The KACO inverter if purchased with Interface card, Limiter module and WIFI module will be installed and configured by MICROCARE. The Energy Meter parameters are also configured by Microcare. The Microcare “KACO ” Grid Tied Limiter (GTL) is ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH THE KACO Grid Tied Inverters. -
Page 5: Basic Multiple Inverter Block Diagram
The energy meter reads the load power and sets the limit for each inverter via the Limiter module. Communication between the inverters is established via the Microcare Interface Card MC Comms Port. Wi-Fi modules are required for logging purposes. -
Page 6: Interface Card Overview
INTERFACE CARD OVERVIEW Microcare Interface Card Top View Interface Card Assembly - Side View - BLUEPLANET 3TL1 – 20TL3 Interface Card Assembly - Side View - BLUEPLANET 50 Interface Card Bottom View Limter & WIFI Module Top View... -
Page 7: Energy Meter Overview
In Set-up mode, this is the “Enter” or “Right” button 3ph CT Energy meter 3 Ph Energy Meter Setup: Energy Meters supplied by Microcare are factory programmed for the following settings. Set Address = 001 Set Baud Rate = 9.6k ... - Page 8 Single Phase Energy Meter Scroll Button - “Up and Down” Enter Button Single Phase Energy Meter Setup: Energy Meters supplied by Microcare are factory programmed for the following settings. Set Address = 001 Set Baud Rate = 9.6k ...
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Page 9: Basic Wiring Diagrams
BASIC WIRING DIAGRAMS Basic Inline 1PH Energy Meter Wiring Diagram... -
Page 10: Basic Inline 3Ph Enrgy Meter Wiring Diagram
Basic Inline 3PH Enrgy Meter Wiring Diagram... -
Page 11: Basic Ct 3Ph Energy Meter Wiring Diagram Wiring
Basic CT 3PH Energy Meter Wiring Diagram Wiring... -
Page 13: Interface Card Installation
Remove the bottom lid of the inverter. Locate the Kaco Interface card and slot the Microcare interface card into the Kaco interface card. Ensure that the USB, 6 Pin and the 2 Pin connector seat firmly into the mating sockets. - Page 14 Remove the bottom lid of the inverter. Install the ABS insulation plate. NB: This insulation plate must be fitted. Locate the Kaco Interface card and slot the Microcare interface card into the Kaco interface card. Ensure that the USB, 6 Pin and the 2 Pin connector seat firmly into the mating sockets.
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Page 15: Blueplanet 50
BLUEPLANET 50 Shut down the Kaco Grid Tied Inverter as per the Kaco manual before installing the Microcare interface card or making any cable connections between devices. The Kaco Interface card is located on the inside of the door panel. -
Page 16: Comms Wiring 2 X Blueplanet 50 With Limiter
Comms Wiring 2 x Blueplanet 50 with Limiter... - Page 17 Comms Wiring 3 x Blueplanet 50 With Limiter...
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Page 18: Testing The Installed Limiter And Energy Meter
TESTING THE INSTALLED LIMITER AND ENERGY METER Ensure that all the AC load circuit breakers are switched off. DC diconnect switch in the OFF position. Connect the grid supply to the inverter using the external AC circuit breaker/s. ... -
Page 19: Grid Tied Limiter
Grid Tied Limiter From the inverter start-up screen The start-up screen should display 0kW Push - The main Menu Screen appears, Push - The Measurement /Generator screen appears. Push - The Measurements/Grid Menu appears,. Push - The Power Control Menu Appears. - Page 20 The 3PH Energy Meter should display 2kW A single phase meter should dsiplay 2000W Switch the inverter DC connect switch to the on position. Wait until the Dc start up procedure is complete. The Inverter should display the following information assuming a 2kW load.
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Page 21: Blueplanet Limiter Screens Explained
BLUEPLANET LIMITER SCREENS EXPLAINED EXAMPLE: 2 X Blueplanet Inverters in Parallel - 1 x BP5TL1 and 1 x BP3TL1 A load of 8kW – External Limitation = 100% 5kW Inverter 3kW Inverter A load of 4kW – External Limitation = 50% 5kW Inverter 3kW Inverter A load of 1.6kW –... -
Page 22: Connecting Your Phone/Tablet Or Computer And Wi-Fi Module
CONNECTING YOUR PHONE/TABLET OR COMPUTER AND WI-FI MODULE A WiFi module is installed, ensure that the Grid Tied Inverter is switched on. The last 6 six digits are used as a MC_Smartcom ID for every Wi-Fi module. For the above the Smartcom Wi-Fi id is MC-Smartcom-XXXXXX... -
Page 23: How To Connect To The Smartcom Wifi Hotspot
NB!!!! Unselect Connect Manually and Select Connect. Once communication between the device and the Wi-Fi module is established you will be prompted for a password/network security key Microcare Type in the default security key/password “ ” (without the quotes). ... -
Page 24: Device Information Page -192.168.123.1/ Gti.html Page
Type 192.168.123.1 into the address bar. The device information page will be displayed. Device Information page -192.168.123.1/ gti.html Page... -
Page 25: Performance Graphs
The following historical data can be displayed. The Device Information page shows the real-time information gather from your Microcare device as in the above example Last page update Device Type AC Voltage Panel Power, Panel Voltage ... -
Page 26: Power Monitor Data Logging
POWER MONITOR DATA LOGGING (Requires Internet connection and Power Monitor account): Step1: Setting up the WIFI to log information to the Powermonitor website Follow the procedure in section 8.1 and From the Device information page “192.168.123.1/gti.html” select “Index”. The following page is displayed “192.168.123.1/index.html”... -
Page 27: Step 2: Index.html Page
Step 2: Index.html Page Select Configure Settings When accessing the Settings page, you’ll be prompted for a username and password. admin admin The default username is and the password is Select “Log In” The user screen on the following page will be displayed Step 3: Configuring the Wifi Module Settings ... -
Page 28: Step 4: Login To The Powermonitor Website
Step 4: Login to the Powermonitor Website The data logging features enables the logging of the Microcare device data onto the Microcare Power Monitor website using the Wi-Fi module. By default, the data logging is disabled. In order to enable the data logging feature, sign up for an account on the Powermonitor website (https://www.powermonitor.co.za). -
Page 29: Step 5: Powermonitor Account Page
Step 5: Powermonitor Account Page From your account page, write down or copy the Write API Key Step 6: Manage your WIFI/Weblogger Select “Click Here To Manage Your Weblogger/s” The following screen is displayed. Weblogger(s) The WebLoggers page reflects a list of registered WebLoggers on your account. You can have multiple loggers registered across various installations, monitoring a variety of devices. -
Page 30: Step 7: Adding Your Wifi/Weblogger To The Powermonitor Database
Select Add Weblogger The following screen is displayed. Step 7: Adding your WIFI/Weblogger to the powermonitor database Enter your WIFI/Weblogger Device ID Refer to section Error! Reference source not found. to obtain the Device ID Enter a Friendly name eg: “Grid Tied Inverter” ... - Page 31 If the following message appears when you add a Weblogger You either typed in the incorrect Device Id or the number is not registered in our database: Please send an e-mail to support@microcare.co.za, worded as follow. Please register the following Wi-Fi module: Device ID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Proceed to Step 7 when registered, support will confirm the registration by e-mail.
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Page 32: Step 8: Access The Configure Settings Page As In Section 9:2
Step 8: Access the Configure Settings Page as in Section 9:2 Select log data online Type in or paste the API Key Select Apply Step 9: Connecting the Wi-Fi module to an existing Wi-Fi network The Wi-Fi module can connect to an existing Wi-Fi network that is in range. In order to connect to an existing network navigate to the “Connect this device to your WIFI network”. -
Page 33: 9.9.1 Connected To The Network
Log into the Powermonitor website. From the top Menu bar select Inputs. The following screen is displayed. The data confirms that the Powermonitor is receiving data from the Wi-Fi module. Please contact Microcare Support for setting up the Log Feeds and Dashboards. -
Page 34: Destrier Electronics Limited Carry- In Warranty
DESTRIER ELECTRONICS LIMITED CARRY- IN WARRANTY Destrier Electronics warrants the Microcare Interface Card against defects in workmanship and materials, fair wear and tear accepted, for a period of 3 (three) years from the date of delivery/collection for all equipment and is based on a carry-in basis. Where the installation of the product makes it impractical to carry-in to our workshops, Destrier Electronics reserves the right to charge for travel time and kilometres travelled to and from the site where the product is installed. -
Page 35: Registration Of My Microcare Product
REGISTRATION OF MY MICROCARE PRODUCT Product Serial Number: Product Description: Date Purchased Where was the Product Purchased? Company Name Contact Person Contact Number E-mail Address Installation Company Information: Company Name Contact Person Contact Number E-mail Address Details of Product Owner Name &...
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