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KACO blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Operating Instructions █ English translation of German original Important safety instructions These instructions form part of the product and must be carefully read, observed and stored in a place which is freely accessible at all...
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You can download the current warranty conditions on the Internet at http://www.kaco-newenergy.com. Definitions on product designations In these operating instructions, the product "blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3" is referred to as the device for ease of reading. Trademarks All trademarks are recognised, even if not explicitly identified as such. A lack of identification does not mean that a prod- uct or designation/logo is free of trademarks.
3.2.2 Operation mode: Battery Charging ....................9 3.2.3 Operation mode: External presetting (External) ................9 Integration diagram ........................10 Compatible accessories ........................11 3.4.1 KACO blueplanet hy-switch ......................11 3.4.2 Released battery storage units ....................11 Technical data ........................... 12 General data ............................ 12 Detailed technical data ........................
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7.5.1 Checking the battery storage unit ....................32 7.5.2 Configuring the DC connector ..................... 33 7.5.3 Connecting the battery storage unit ................... 33 Connecting KACO blueplanet hy-switch to the device ..............34 Commissioning .......................... 35 Hardware commissioning ....................... 35 Configuration with the KACO blueplanet hy-switch software ............36 Display .............................
Certification for specific subassembly Storing the documents These instructions and other documents must be stored near the system and be available at all times. The current version of the operating Instructions can be downloaded at www.kaco-newenergy.com. English translation of German original These operating instructions have been produced in several languages.
Training in the handling of hazards and risks during the installation and operation of electrical devices and systems. Education concerning the installation and start-up of electrical devices and systems. Knowledge of applicable standards and directives. Knowledge and adherence to this document with all safety notices. blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 6...
Country Standard Harmonised document - HD 60364-7-712 (European im- plementation of the IEC standard) Examples of standards specific to business premises blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 7...
The device is intended for use in air-conditioned indoor rooms and may only be used in countries for which it has been approved or for which it has been released by KACO new energy and the grid operator. Operate the device only with a permanent connection to the public power grid. The country and grid type selection must be commensurate with the respective location and grid type.
The device has integrated energy management. It is designed for mains parallel operation with load compensation. To use load compensation, the KACO blueplanet hy-switch is required as measuring point. The settings for integrated energy management are made in the blueplanet hy-sys software.
All-pole disconnection Use the DC isolator switch to disconnect the device from the PV generator. Battery Excess power is stored in the battery storage unit until it is used again. blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 10...
KACO blueplanet hy-switch KACO blueplanet hy-switch is used to record the power at the grid connection point or the installation string to be com- pensated by the device. This measured value is transmitted to the device via data communication between the device and KACO blueplanet hy-switch.
Risk of injury caused by excessive physical strain Lifting the device, for transport, relocation and assembly, can result in injuries (e.g. back injuries). The device must be transported and installed by at least 2 persons. › CAUTION blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 14...
The codes given in the table below are used in all usage instructions for assembly/installation/maintenance and disassem- bly for the tools and tightening torques being used. Tab. 2: Key and description of tool codes Code (s) Contour of the connector External hexagon Internal hexagon Torx Fig. 5: Form pattern Slot blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 15...
Communication cable Patch cable for communication with KACO blueplanet hy-switch, the battery and the Internet. An RJ45 connector must be fitted on the device side. The cable must comply with CAT 5E S/FTP. The length depends on the installation location, but should not exceed 20m.
Requirements on the installation surface – Must have adequate load-bearing capacity – Must be accessible for installation and maintenance – Must be made of heat-resistant material (up to 90 °C) – Must be flame resistant blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 17...
If unsuitable fixing materials are used, the device could fall and persons in front of the device may be seri- ously injured. Use only fixing materials that are suitable for the mounting base. › Only install the devices upright and side by side. › blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 18...
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The appropriate screw connection (fixings and screws) is selected and provided by the installer, taking the wall thickness and material into consideration. The wall bracket must be firmly screwed to the wall with the four suitable screws. Fig. 9: Drill hole dimensions blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 19...
When inserting, make sure that the hooks are not bent. When the bolts are hooked into the wall bracket, the device is carefully tilted down until it is parallel to the wall. Fig. 10: Installation blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 20...
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» The device is successfully installed. CAUTION Safety catch The safety screws are used to prevent the device from being accidentally unhooked. This screw connection may only be removed for disassembly! › blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 21...
› Terminate DC circuits. › Simply switching off the inverter does not protect against electric shock. › Check that all AC and DC cables are completely free of current using a clip-on ammeter. › blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 22...
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Opening of the device No opening is required for installation, maintenance or deinstallation. Opening the housing cover will invalidate your warranty. Required tools: – Screwdriver [ S_3.5] – Open-end spanner [ W_30] – Open-end spanner [ W_15] blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 23...
If the voltage exceeds the country-specific grid overvoltage limit value, the device switches off. Ensure that the cable cross-sections are sufficiently large or that the cable lengths are sufficiently › short. Ensure proper strain relief of the connecting cables. › blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 24...
...6 mm². The cable diameter must lie between 12 and 16 mm. Ensure that the cable cross-sections are sufficiently large or that the cable lengths are sufficiently › short. Ensure proper strain relief of the connecting cables. › blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 25...
Connect the screws on the contact carrier with 1 Nm (: Placing the wires Fig. 16). Push the contact carrier into the housing until it audibly engages (Fig. 17). Tighten the cable fitting with an open-ended spanner [ W_30/ 6.5 Nm] (: Interconnection Fig. 18). blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 26...
Fig. 19: Connecting the connector Fig. 20 Minimum bending radius 7.3.4 Technical data Protection rating IP65/IP68 (2m, 24h) Nominal current 35 A (observe the derating and the cable cross-section) Nominal voltage 690 V blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 27...
It is a transformerless inverter. It can be operated with mono- or polycrystalline PV modules. If you wish to operate thin-film modules together with the hybrid inverter, please contact the module manufacturer be- forehand to ensure the compatibility of the entire system. Recommended standard connection blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 28...
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Amperage per tracker < max. input Amperage per tracker < max. input Amperage < the double max. input max: max: max: current per MPP tracker (see 4.2). current per MPP tracker (see 4.2). current per MPP tracker (see 4.2). blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 29...
The permissible bending radius of at least 4x the cable diameter should be observed during installation. Excessive bending forces endanger the protection rating. All mechanical loads must be absorbed in front of the plug connection. › Rigid adaptations are not permitted on DC plug connectors. › blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 30...
Do not confuse the inputs for the PV generator with the battery input. Incorrect connection can damage the PV input or even the battery input. The battery input can be damaged by the high PV voltage. › The PV input can be damaged by the high battery current. › blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 31...
Check the grounding of the battery storage unit! Check that the battery storage unit is properly grounded according to the manufacturer's instructions. It must be connected to the same ground potential as the device itself. blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 32...
The battery input can be damaged by the high PV voltage. › The PV input can be damaged by the high battery current. › The connectors of the battery storage unit are configured. Device is switched off blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 33...
Connecting KACO blueplanet hy-switch to the device Authorised elec- KACO blueplanet hy-switch is required for the adjustment and disconnection of the grid connection or the installation string to be compensated. This component is not required for installations without access to the public power grid.
The communication cable must comply with the requirements described in 6.1, Especially in the case of longer cable lengths, high-quality communication cables and connectors must be used to ensure that the signal quality is adequate. KACO blueplanet hy-switch is also powered by the device via the communication cable. › 8 Commissioning...
Configuration with the KACO blueplanet hy-switch software Authorised elec- NOTE Configuration of the device The device is configured using the blueplanet hy-sys software. This software is available in the download area of www.kaco-newenergy.de. Download the latest version of the blueplanet hy-sys software.
– UL1, UL2, UL3 - Grid voltage at device connection terminals – PL1, PL2, PL3 - Device output power per phase An active Ethernet connection is indicated by the "e" symbol. Ethernet Fig. 34: Ethernet symbol "e" blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 37...
– ">>>" – Energy surplus, energy is fed into the public grid – "<<<" – Energy shortage, energy is taken from the public grid – "=" – No energy exchange takes place, self-consumption is fully compensated. blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 38...
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– The values P and P depend on the current household consumption and the power currently provided by House Grid the device: P . The P battery power is not directly shown on the display. House Grid blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 39...
IP address, the serial number of the device and its MAC address The information field closes when the "Set" button is pressed briefly. blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 40...
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Exit returns you to the higher-level menu. Back Fig. 45: Exit 8.3.3.1 hy-switch The hy-switch determines the power consumption of the house. Before use, hy-switch must be configured. Selection of hy-switch. hy-switch Fig. 46: hy-switch symbol blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 41...
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All changes must be confirmed and enabled with the password. Password assignment can be used to protect against access by unauthorised persons. The password is activated in hy-sys. The activation is described in the hy-sys manual. Password entry blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 42...
After the device has been shut down, the PV switch must be set to the "0” position, in order to shut down the device completely. Turn the PV switch to the "0" position. Fig. 52: Turning off the PV switch blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 43...
The warning messages / fault messages are listed in chapter 9.3. If the battery is in a warning or fault condition, a cross is displayed on the battery. Battery warning/fault Fig. 54: Battery warning/fault blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 44...
: Symbol when up- dating the COM When updating the con- trol Control update Fig. 57 : Symbol when up- dating the control When updating hy- switch hy-switch update Fig. 58 : Symbol when up- dating hy-switch blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 45...
3. Pay attention to the operating displays and messages on the display. 4. Inspect the device from the outside to see if it is infested with vermin. In the event of damage, notify your installation engineer. Repairs may only be carried out by authorised electricians. blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 46...
3. Clean the space between the cooling ribs with a suitable brush. Fig. 59: Radiator fins and top air outlet 4. If necessary, remove coarse dust from the ventilation inlets on the bottom of the device. blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 47...
OK, the device switches on again. A022 Leakage current: The device monitors the leakage current to earth. If a high leakage current is detected, the device Fire protection 300mA switches off and repeats the insulation blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 48...
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10.0TL3 do not match. A110 blueplanet hy-switch: PE connec- Problems with the earth potential of hy-switch. A111 tion blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 49...
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BCU (Battery Control Unit). A260 Battery not found The device cannot communicate with the battery. Check the communication connection to the bat- tery, including the pertinent software settings. blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 50...
9.3.2 List of fault messages Faults indicate states of the device where a defect may exist or which may cause a defect. If faults occur repeatedly or regularly, KACO Service must be informed and the device decommissioned. Code Meaning Explanation / recommendation...
The connected batteries have very different states of charge. Charge balancing of the battery is recom- mended. I121 Supply settings The setting of Pav,e is lower than P_feed_in_limit. Check the settings in the device. blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 52...
DC disconnector and the fuse protection of the supply line. Contact your installer. – The device has a power supply fault. Check the power supply and functioning of the battery. Contact your in- staller. blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 53...
3. Set the DC isolator switch to "0" to prevent unintentional starting. NOTE If the display is dark, the device does not necessarily have to be switched off permanently. To prevent the device from starting, the DC switch must be set to "0". › blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 54...
1. Disconnect the DC connections of the battery; see 10.2.1. 2. Disconnect the DC connections of the PV generators; see 10.2.1. 3. Disconnect the three communication cables BAT, hy-switch and LAN; see 10.2.2. 4. Disconnect the AC connector; see 10.2.3. blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 55...
Never connect or disconnect the connectors under load. The connectors are not suitable for disconnecting the power. › 1. Disengage the two connectors by pressing down the retaining lug with a screwdriver. 2. Remove the DC connector. blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 56...
Store it according to the environmental data (see chapter 4.3) › Device packaged. 1. Store the device in a dry place according to the environmental data (see 4.3). blueplanet hybrid 10.0 TL3 Page 57...
The KACO new energy brand is registered in Germany under WEEE reg. no: DE 57110363. 12 Service and warranty 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: –...
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