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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.
blueplanet
50.0 TL3
S/Basic/M/XL

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  • Page 1 blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Storing the unit ............ 64 Connecting the PV generator ......24 Disposal ...........64 Grounding the housing ........26 Appendix ..........65 AC and DC overvoltage protection 13.1 EU Declaration of Conformity ......65 upgrade ..............26 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 3...

  • Page 4: General Information

    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 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...

  • Page 5: Target Group

    • Observe all safety instructions on the inverter and in these operating instructions. • Switch off all voltage sources and secure them against being inadvertently switched back on before performing Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL 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 50.0 TL3 M1 WM OD IIGX 1001430 Part number Serial number 50.0TL01654321 Year Q1 / 16...

  • Page 7: More Information

    The DC isolator switch is located on the front of the inverter housing. The DC isolator switch is used to disconnect the inverter from the PV generator in order to carry out service activities. Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 7...
  • 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 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...
  • 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. Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 9...

  • Page 10: Technical Data

    < 1.6 General electrical data Max. efficiency [%] 98.5 European efficiency [%] 98.1 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 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...

  • 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 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL 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 (Basic + M version) 78 (S version) Figure 6: Transportation of the inverter Table 4: Dimensions and weight Page 12 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...

  • 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 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 13...

  • Page 14: 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 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...

  • 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 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL 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 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...

  • Page 17: Electrical Connection

    Check that all AC and DC cables are completely free of current using a clip-on ammeter. › Reduce any DC voltage that is present by covering the module surface. › Connect the inverter only after the aforementioned steps have been taken. Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 17...

  • Page 18: Switching Off The Unit

    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, Basic, M or XL). Page 18 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...
  • Page 19 AC side String fuses To be provided externally on-site Recommended 1100V, gPV, max. 20A Combiner box with DC isolator To be provided externally on-site Installed internally switch Protection class Overvoltage category Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 19...

  • Page 20: Connection To The Power Grid

    Figure 22: blueplanet 50.0 TL3 - Basic Figure 23: blueplanet 50.0 TL3 -M sion version version AC connection terminals DC connection with protection against contact Base AC overvoltage protection Base DC overvoltage protection DC isolator switch Page 20 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...
  • Page 21 If there is a 5-core connection, an inserted contact bridge Cover Screws for contact will trigger any RCD that is present. bridge Contact bridge Earthing You must therefore follow the above instructions carefully. bolt Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 21...

  • 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 43). For questions regarding the appropriate type, please contact the installer or our KACO new energy customer service.
  • Page 23 3. Close the DC fuse holder after fitting. Figure 31: Insert DC fuse » Fuse holders are fitted with fuses. Proceed with testing the earth leak- age. 1 2 Fuse holder for DC fuse Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 23...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Pv Generator

    The DC connection may only be made while power is switched off. Cover solar modules if necessary. › Only touch the PV generator cables on the insulation. Do not touch the exposed ends of the cables. › Avoid short circuits. Page 24 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...
  • Page 25 50.0 TL3 - XL) 4. Put on cover to safeguard the DC connections and latch into place by pressing it. » The inverter is connected to the PV generator. Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 25...

  • Page 26: Grounding The Housing

    In this respect, please refer to the documentation “blueplanet 50.0 TL3 Application note – Installing surge protection device” on our website. Connecting the interfaces All interfaces are located on the communication circuit board on the inside of the housing door. Page 26 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...
  • Page 27 The SELV circuits (SELV: safety extra low voltage) can only be connected to other SELV circuits with protection class III. NOTE All signal cables for interfaces must be professionally encased up to the connection using the insulation tube provided before fitting the cable. Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 27...
  • Page 28 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 Attach the connection cables to the terminal clamps. 2. Tighten the cable fitting. Page 28 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...
  • Page 29 The maximum permitted length of the RS485 bus is 1200 m. This length can be bus line reached only under optimum conditions. Cable lengths exceeding 500m gener- ally require a repeater or a hub. Maximum number of con- 31 inverters + 1 data monitoring unit nected bus devices Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 29...
  • Page 30 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.

  • Page 31: Sealing The Connection Area

    Connect the grid voltage using the external circuit breakers. 2. Connect the PV generator using DC isolator switch (0 » The inverter begins to operate. » During initial start-up: Follow the instructions of the New Connection Wizard. Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 31...

  • Page 32: 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 32 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...
  • Page 33 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. Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 33...
  • Page 34 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 34 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...

  • Page 35: Initial Start-Up

    Display on the LCD Figure 44: 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 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 35...
  • Page 36 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 37 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. Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 37...
  • Page 38 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 38 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...
  • Page 39 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. Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 39...
  • Page 40 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 41 GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IL, IN, IT, JO, JP, KR, Set limit value for the slow and fast underfre- NL, PL, PT, RO, Underfreq. shutd. quency shutdown. TH, TR, TW, UD, ZA Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 41...
  • Page 42 1. Activate or deactivate password protection 2. Specify activation status (on/off ) 3. Specify limit value for maximum feed-in power 4. Confirm the entry with the Enter button. Page 42 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...
  • Page 43 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!). Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 43...
  • Page 44 Dead band mode amount of voltage change. In mode 2, the value of the dead band is subtracted from the amount of voltage change. Page 44 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...
  • Page 45 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. Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 45...
  • Page 46 Extended ROCOF is active). Display of grid faults. BE, CH-NS, CY, DE-NS, DK, JP, Line error To show the last 5 grid fault messages, select the LU-NS, TW, UD “Show” key. Page 46 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...

  • Page 47: Inverter Monitoring

    The inverter has an integrated web server. After configuring the network and activating the web server in the Set- tings menu, you can open the web server from an Internet browser. The language version of the website delivered Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 47...
  • Page 48 Filtering display data (daily view only) Open the web server. 2. Select daily view. 3. To show or hide measurements, select or deselect the corresponding checkboxes in the “Choose view” area. Page 48 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...

  • Page 49: 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 50: Maintenance/Troubleshooting

    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 51: Replacing The Fan

    Figure 46: Removing 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 52: 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 7.4.2 on page 23). Insert DC fuse of the same type into the fuse holder.

  • Page 53: 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 31 onwards. Figure 50: DC overvoltage protection Lock SPD modules Status display Base Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 53...

  • Page 54: Disconnecting Connections

    Use a screwdriver (blade width 3 mm) to push down the latch on the coupling. Figure 51: Unplug the plug connector 2. Leave the screwdriver in place. 3. Disconnect the DC connector from the DC socket. Screwdriver Latch Page 54 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...

  • Page 55: 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 56 • The starting voltage may have been set incorrectly. Adjust starting voltage in the Parameter menu if required. Table 7: Troubleshooting Page 56 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...
  • Page 57 Check the no-load voltage and dimensioning of the PV generator. Replace any damaged modules. Replace the PV fuse with a fuse of the same size and type (see section 9.5 on page 52). Table 7: Troubleshooting Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 57...

  • Page 58: 9.10 "Fault" Messages On The Display/Led

    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 59 EN 50160 has ised electrician! Average voltage exceeded the maximum permit- ted limit value. This fault may be grid-related. Table 8: Operating status and fault messages on the display Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 59...
  • Page 60 An internal protec- occurrence: Notify tive mechanism has disconnected your authorised the device to protect it against electrician! damage. Table 8: Operating status and fault messages on the display Page 60 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...
  • Page 61 Observe applica- tion note on the KACO website: Installing a surge protection device. Table 8: Operating status and fault messages on the display Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 61...

  • Page 62: Service

    Service 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: • Device name / serial number •...

  • Page 63: Shutdown/Disassembly

    Basic + 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 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL Page 63...

  • Page 64: 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 64 Operating instructions KACO blueplanet 50.0 TL3 S/Basic/M/XL...

  • Page 65: 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 68 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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