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- Page 1 blueplanet 29.0 TL3 S/M/XL 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
11.5 Storing the unit .............62 Connecting the PV generator ......24 Disposal ........... 62 Grounding the housing ........25 Appendix ..........63 AC and DC overvoltage protection upgrade 26 13.1 EU Declaration of Conformity ......63 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 3... -
Page 4: General Information
These instructions and other documents must be stored near the system and be available at all times. The content of these instructions is revised on a regular basis and updated if necessary. You can download the current version of the operating instructions at www.kaco-newenergy.com/us. 1.1.3 English translation of German original These operating instructions have been produced in several languages. -
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. Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 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 29.0 TL3 M1 WM OD II4X Part number 1001664 Serial number 00000000000123456 Year Q3 / 17... -
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 website at http://www.kaco-newenergy.com/us. 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 For information on the installation and use see this manual, the Powador protect operating instructions and the instructions for use of the Powador protect on the KACO new energy website. Page 8 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3...
- 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 The selective main switch is to be specified by the power supply main switch company. Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 9...
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Page 10: Technical Data
Distortion factor (THD) [%] < 1.6 General electrical data Max. efficiency [%] 97.0 European efficiency [%] 96.5 Power consumption: standby [W] Feed-in starts at [W] Circuit design Transformerless Grid monitoring Country-specific Table 1: Electrical data Page 10 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3... -
Page 11: Mechanical Data
Protection rating according to EN 60529 IP65 (tested according to DIN EN 60068-2-52) Table 3: Environmental conditions * For installation in aggressive environmental conditions (e.g. possibility of corrosion), you must contact the KACO Sales team (pv-projects@kaco-newenergy.de). Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 11... -
Page 12: Transportation And Delivery
(H x W x D (mm)) 540 x 810 x 580 Total weight [kg] 81 (XL version) 79 (M version) 78 (S version) Figure 6: Transportation of the inverter Table 4: Dimensions and weight Page 12 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3... -
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. Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 13... -
Page 14: Unpacking
Unpacking DETAIL Z4:1 Figure 9: Opening the packaging Figure 10: Raise the device Cover Base Side section - upper Side section - lower Clamp (4x) Cardboard box with wall holder and mounting kit Page 14 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3... -
Page 15: Installing The Wall Bracket
Cardboard box with wall holder and mounting kit removed from packaging and opened. Mark the suspension position with a line on the wall surface corresponding to the position of the wall holder (Figure 12) . Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 15... -
Page 16: Installing The Unit
Figure 13: Lift the unit using the opening Figure 14: Insertion aid in wall holder Opening 4 Marking for insertion into wall holder Centre of gravity 5 Outer contour of wall holder Warning sign (attachment prohibited) Page 16 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3... -
Page 17: Electrical Connection
A measurement in a live state may be required for tests. Ø5...Ø10mm Only appropriately qualified and authorised electricians may open the inverter. › Figure 15: Lock DC isolator switch to Observe all safety regulations against harmless contact prevent reconnection with live materials. Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 17... -
Page 18: Preparing The Ac Connection
The connection for the AC supply is located inside the housing. The DC input source is connected either inside or outside the housing depending on the device version (S, M or XL). Figure 18: Connection area: blueplanet 29.0 TL3 M Figure 19: Connection area: blueplanet 29.0 TL3 XL... -
Page 19: Connection Within The Distribution System
25 mm² Table 6: Recommended conductor cross-sections and fuse protection of NYM cables Connection within the distribution system NOTE KACO new energy assumes no liability for damages and consequential damages arising from other connections in the distribution system. 220V 220V PEN/N... -
Page 20: Connection To The Power Grid
4. Insert the AC cables through the cable fitting into the connection area. DC-side 5. Strip the insulation from the AC cables. » Making the grid connection. Figure 24: Connection terminals XL version Page 20 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3... - Page 21 Electrical connection Authorised electrician Figure 25: blueplanet 29.0 TL3 version XL AC connection terminals DC connection Base AC overvoltage protection DC overvoltage conductor (SPD), type 1+2 DC isolator switch DC fuses Making the grid connection (5 core connection for TN-S system, TN-C-S...
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Page 22: Preparing The Dc Connection
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 42). For questions regarding the appropriate type, please contact the installer or our KACO new energy customer service. - Page 23 Delivery state as well as the type and number of the integrated string fuses: Equipment types Recommended fuses Quantity blueplanet 29.0 TL3 (XL) PV fuse 14 x 51 mm, max. 1100 V/DC, max. 15 A 7.5.3 Checking the PV generator for a ground fault...
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Page 24: Connecting The Pv Generator
8. Check secure fit of all connected cables. 9. Remove the protection against contact from the PV+ and PV- terminal. 10. Tighten the cable fittings. » The inverter is connected to the PV generator. Page 24 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3... -
Page 25: Grounding The Housing
5. Lay the grounding cable onto grounding point and attached with a nut and lock washer. 6. Lay the grounding cable so that it is not under tension and attach with a cable fitting. » Housing is properly grounded. Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 25... -
Page 26: Ac And Dc Overvoltage Protection Upgrade
The M and XL versions of the unit series blueplanet 50.0 TL3 allows you to upgrade the AC and DC lightning and overvoltage protection in a straightforward and cost-efficient manner. In this respect, please refer to the documentation “blueplanet 29.0 TL3 Application note – Installing surge protection device” on our website. - Page 27 Fix the encased signal cable to the threaded stud bolts. 2. Lay all the interface cables so that they are not under tension and the housing door has a full range of motion. » Proceed with the connection of the cables. Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 27...
- Page 28 Note that the wire designations (DATA- and DATA+) for wires A and B may vary from one manufacturer to another. Wiring diagram Data mon- blueplanet blueplanet blueplanet Communication itoring Inverter Inverter Inverter 230 V AC device Terminal unit Figure 37: RS485 interface wiring diagram Page 28 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3...
- Page 29 Connecting “Inverter Off” 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, external bus coupler circuit-breakers as a minimum must be used for shutting down devices from other manufacturers.
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Page 30: 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 31: 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. Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 31... - Page 32 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. Page 32 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3...
- Page 33 Press the left arrow button or the ESC button. 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. Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 33...
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Page 34: Initial Start-Up
8.3.1 Display on the LCD Figure 42: 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 Page 34 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3... - Page 35 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/ Action in this menu/meaning Setting level setting...
- Page 36 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. Page 36 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3...
- Page 37 Configuration and Operation Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 37...
- Page 38 NOTE: The menu options “Write access” and “Port” are only displayed with TCP activated. Write access Allow Modbus TCP write access. Port Set network port. Connection status Indicates the status of the network connection. Page 38 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3...
- Page 39 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 40 BE, CH-NS, CY, Frequency DE-NS, DK, Set limit values for underfrequency and shutdown LU-NS overfrequency in 0.1 Hz increments. Set period from occurrence of the fault to shut- down of the inverter. Page 40 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3...
- Page 41 On: The digital signal of the Powador-protect must be present at the digital input of the inverter for the inverter to begin feed-in. Off: The inverter does not check whether a Pow- ador-protect is integrated into the PV system. Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 41...
- Page 42 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!). Page 42 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3...
- Page 43 Dead band mode amount of voltage change. In mode 2, the value of the dead band is subtracted from the amount of voltage change. Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 43...
- Page 44 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. Page 44 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3...
- Page 45 Activate passive grid influence by application of a ROCOF frequency. Activate active grid influence by additional reactive Extended ROCOF power feed-in. Frequency shift Activate frequency shift. Specify threshold value for ROCOF (if ROCOF or ROCOF threshold Extended ROCOF is active). Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 45...
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Page 46: Inverter Monitoring
3. Select the “Save to USB” item. 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. Page 46 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3... - Page 47 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. Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 47...
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Page 48: 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 49: Maintenance/Troubleshooting
In case of damage, notify your installer. Repairs may only be carried out by authorised electricians. NOTE There are components in the housing of the inverter which may only be repaired by our KACO customer service team. The inverter should be checked for proper operation by a qualified electrician at regular intervals and if you experience problems, you should always contact our customer service team.. -
Page 50: Replacing The Fan
Figure 44: Dismount the fan 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. Note: Make sure that the fan is positioned correctly when installing! 6. -
Page 51: Replacing The String Fuse (Xl Version)
Replacing the string fuses 6. Remove defective DC fuse from the fuse holder. Note: DC fuses can be ordered from the KACO customer service team (dimensioning: see section “Dimensioning the string fuse (XL version)” on page 23). -
Page 52: Checking Or Replacing Surge Protection Device
Surge protection device is fully equipped. Close the housing door and switch on the inverter as described in section 7.10 on page 30 onwards. Figure 48: DC overvoltage protection Lock SPD modules Status display Base Page 52 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3... -
Page 53: Disconnecting Connections
Check that there is no current using a clip-on ammeter. Use a screwdriver (blade width 3 mm) to push down the latch on the coupling. 2. Leave the screwdriver in place. 3. Disconnect the DC connector from the DC socket. Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 53... -
Page 54: Faults
Rectifying a fault B = Operator’s responsibility ; 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 55 (after the start-up period is complete), the inverter’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 56: 9.10 "Fault" Messages On The Display/Led
FS (fault status) • Feed-in was ended due to a fault. • The fault signal relay releases again. OS (operating status) • The inverter feeds back into the grid again after a country-specific time period. Page 56 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3... - Page 57 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 58 The inverter does not begin feed- voltage too high ing into the grid until the PV volt- age falls below a specified value. Table 8: Operating status and fault messages on the display Page 58 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3...
- Page 59 Self test error Buffer 1, The control board is defective. Notify authorised Buffer 2 electrician / KACO Service! Table 8: Operating status and fault messages on the display Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 59...
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Page 60: Service
Operating status and fault messages on the display 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 61: Shutdown/Disassembly
M version: detach from the connection terminals and furnish with protective caps. – XL version: detach from the DC plug connectors and furnish with protective caps. » The inverter is uninstalled. Proceed with disassembly. Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3 Page 61... -
Page 62: Disassembling 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 62 Operating Instructions KACO blueplanet 29.0TL3... -
Page 63: 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, 16/11/2017 KACO new energy GmbH p.p. - Page 64 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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