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Kaco Powador xi Series Operator Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 The new DC-isolated xi-series. f u l l o f e n e r g y...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For the Operator Operator’s Instructions Powador 1501xi / 3501xi / 4501xi 4.4 Set Mode About this document 4.5 Start key 1.1 Attachment and Maintenance of documents 4.6 The Serial RS232-Interface 1.2 Symbols used in this document 4.7 The RS485 Interface 1.3 CE Certification 4.8 Display 1.4 Type Label...

  • Page 3: About This Document

    1 Operation General Remarks Note! With the inverter manufactured by KACO Gerätetechnik Useful information and remarks! GmbH you have purchased a device that excels by highly reliable and powerful technology. You will benefit from our long-standing experience in the field of current inverter technology and power electronics.

  • Page 4: Notes Concerning Installation And Operation

    Guarantee claims shall only be compensated by KACO during the transport to our customers. Nevertheless, if the damaged device is returned to KACO together transport damage may not be ruled out completely. In with a copy of the invoice issued to the consumer by the...

  • Page 5: Operation

    Please wait for approx. 10 minutes to verify if the 8 Cable duct for DC connection malfunction only occurs temporarily. If not, please contact your authorized electrician. On elimination of the disturbance the grid-feeding process is re-started after approx. 10 seconds. KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Operator’s Instructions Powador...

  • Page 6: Display" And "Set" Buttons

    The menus are continuous, i.e. after reaching the last entry of the menu and pressing the “Display” key (1) the first entry is displayed again (s. Figure 4.4). Kaco Gerätetechnik GmbH Operator’s Instructions Powador...

  • Page 7: Set Mode

    “total yield” and “total operating hours” will be reset. The required parameter is “2” – please enter it by means of the “Adjustment” key (2). The grid-feeding meter can only be cleared – it is not possible to make any other adjustments! KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Operator’s Instructions Powador...

  • Page 8: The Serial Rs232-Interface

    Therefore, this type of monitoring should be limited to a certain period of time (e.g. troubleshooting) due to energy reasons. For continuous system monitoring we recommend the optional Powador- Display, Powador-easyLOG Powador-proLOG accessories (see page 12). KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Operator’s Instructions Powador...
  • Page 9 Self test of grid isolation relay The grid isolation relay is checked before the start of the grid-feeding process. Hardware error Self test was unsuccessful, a defect has occurred. KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Operator’s Instructions Powador...

  • Page 10: The Rs485 Interface

    Table 4-3 can be shown. inverter and proLOG by means of a wireless RF connection. Please contact your installer if you wish to integrate remote monitoring in your system. Kaco Gerätetechnik GmbH Operator’s Instructions Powador...
  • Page 11 Waiting for night shutdown. The generator capacity is no longer shutdown sufficient for grid feeding, and the device waits for the night shutdown. Status: Device The device changes over to night shutdown. switches off Kaco Gerätetechnik GmbH Operator’s Instructions Powador...
  • Page 12 Operating hours during the past calendar year (January 1 to- Total xxxxx:xx date). Table 4-3: Possible display messages Caution! If the values for date and hour are set incorrectly, this will also affect the display of operating hours and Caution yields! Kaco Gerätetechnik GmbH Operator’s Instructions Powador...

  • Page 13: Accessories

    5 Operation Accessories Powador-easyLOG KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH offers its customers a wide Powador-easyLOG is used to transmit the operating range of useful accessories. The product range includes devices of superb quality for monitoring, data of your inverter via a wireless connection and display such data either on the Powador-Display or on a display, data transfer and visualization.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    125 If this is the case but the inverter still fails to deliver power the device has to be returned to KACO for repair. Inverter does not start Device is in its night shut- The inverter shuts down over night.

  • Page 15: Recycling And Disposal

    The grid fuse acts immediately if the inverter changes over to grid feeding (i.e. on termination of the start-up period). In this case, the inverter hardware is damaged and the device has to be returned to KACO for repair. Inverter causes noise Special environmental...
  • Page 16 For skilled and authorized electricians Installation Instructions Powador 1501xi / 3501xi / 4501xi 5.7 Startup of the inverter 1. About this document 5.8 Programming the parameters 1.1 Attachment and Maintenance of documents 1.2 Symbols used in this document 6. Applications/Acceptance by Your Utility Company 1.3 CE Certification/Labeling 1.4 Type label...

  • Page 17: About This Document

    - VDE 0100 Setting-up of power installations with rated voltages of up to 1000 volts - VDE 0105 Part Operation electrical plants/installations - VDE 0185 General information concerning the setup of lightning protection installations KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Installation Instructions Powador 01xi...

  • Page 18: Notes Concerning Installation And Operation

    If necessary, your solar installation provider or KACO operational safety. Gerätetechnik GmbH will assist you. However, written All instrument covers must remain closed during damage reports must be received by the forwarding operation.

  • Page 19: Service

    Guarantee claims shall only be compensated by KACO The max. power values are indicated in the data sheet if the damaged device is returned to KACO together (Section 9). with a copy of the invoice issued to the consumer by the The inverter designation is shown on the front side specialist dealer.

  • Page 20: Protective Concepts

    - Temperature monitoring of the heat sink - EMC filters to protect the inverter against high- frequency grid interference - Grid-side varistors to earth/ground, to protect the inverter against burst and surge pulses. KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Installation Instructions Powador 01xi...

  • Page 21: Installation And Startup

    AC voltage side than on the DC voltage side. For this reason and for thermal reasons, inverter should therefore be placed in the vicinity of a metering station. KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Installation Instructions Powador 01xi...

  • Page 22: Electrical Connections

    The max. cross section of the AC and the inverter will switch off due to grid DC terminals is 10 mm². overvoltage. This condition must by all means be taken into consideration for dimensioning the AC lead. KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Installation Instructions Powador 01xi...
  • Page 23 Screwed cable gland fittings are provided as a strictly isolated from earth standard. Tyco and MC plug-type connectors may be potential (PE). provided as options. KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Installation Instructions Powador 01xi...
  • Page 24 Tyco- or MC connector from outside into the apertures and fasten them inside by means of the black plastic nuts (see Figure 5.5). Figure 5.5: Assembly of Tyco connectors. KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Installation Instructions Powador 01xi...

  • Page 25: Connecting The Fault-Signal Relay

    A and B wires. If these wires are confused, no correct communication will be possible! Startup of the inverter After completing mechanical electrical installation you may now put the inverter into operation as follows: KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Installation Instructions Powador 01xi...

  • Page 26: Programming The Parameters

    The “Display“ key can be used to indicate the various measurement values (see Operator’s Manual). It may be necessary to reset the date and hour (please refer to the Operator’s Manual). KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Installation Instructions Powador 01xi...
  • Page 27 Scaling of grid current - Scaling of intermediate circuit + Scaling of intermediate circuit - S0 Interface Set parameters Delete parameters Figure 5.13: Jumper position in the programming mode Display setings Figure 5.14: Set Parameters Menu KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Installation Instructions Powador 01xi...

  • Page 28: Applications/Acceptance By Your Utility Company

    "SCALING xxx -" to reduce this value. This scaling is available for adjusting the solar voltage, generator current, grid voltage and grid current. - Scaling of intermediate circuit voltage: This parameter must only be changed by a service technician! KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Installation Instructions Powador 01xi...
  • Page 29 DC main switch generator connection box (or DC connector). It is not sufficient to switch off the grid voltage in this case! KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Installation Instructions Powador 01xi...
  • Page 30 125 If this is the case but the inverter still fails to deliver power the device will have to be returned to KACO for repair. Inverter does not start - Device is in its night The inverter shuts down over night.
  • Page 31 - Hour of the day Photovoltaic module data: - Module type, manufacturer (if available, send data sheet) - Number of modules connected in series - Number of strings - Generator power KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Installation Instructions Powador 01xi...

  • Page 32: Technical Data

    9. Technical Data Input – Electrical data Type 1501xi 3501xi 4501xi DC rated power 1580 W 3490 W 4880 W Max. PV generator power 2000 W 4000 W 6000 W MPP range 125 – 400 V No-load voltage Up to 500 V Monitoring - input voltage Stand-by from U >125V...

  • Page 33: Appendix

    10 Appendix 10. Appendix 10.1 EU Declaration of Conformity Name and address of manufacturer: KACO GERÄTETECHNIK GmbH Gottfried-Leibniz-Str. 1 D- 74172 Neckarsulm Product description: Photovoltaic grid-tied inverter Powador Type descriptions: Powador 1501xi Powador 3501xi Powador 4501xi This is to confirm that the devices stated above are compliant with the protection requirements set forth in The EU Council Directive as of May 3 1998 for the Harmonization of Legal Stipulations of the Member States concerning Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EWG) and the Low Voltage Regulations (72/23 EWG).

  • Page 34: Declaration Of Conformity Concerning The Rated Power And Max. Output Of Photovoltaic Inverters

    The AC peak power has been indicated as a mean value measured over a period of 10 minutes. The cosφ of the inverters is 0.999 at rated load. Therefore, the AC power in W is equivalent to the apparent power in VA. This declaration of conformity has been given by KACO GERÄTETECHNIK GmbH Gottfried-Leibniz-Str. 1 D-74172 Neckarsulm...

  • Page 35: Certificate Of Conformity/Non-Objection

    10 Appendix 10.3 Certificate of Conformity/Non-Objection KACO Gerätetechnik GmbH Installation Instructions Powador 01xi...
  • Page 36 Your solar installation provider. Diese Seite bitte wie die deutschen Our product portfolio. Handbücher gestalten. Ohne product portfolio INVERTERS Adresse nicht fett. FREQUENCY CONVERTERS DC / DC - CONVERTERS CHARGING RECTIFIERS POWER SUPPLIES FUSED DC VOLTAGE SUPPLIES EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLIES 31000117-02-051205...

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