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Kaco blueplanet 5002xi Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual • Operator • Authorized Installer blueplanet 1502xi blueplanet 2502xi blueplanet 3502xi blueplanet 5002xi...
  • Page 3 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions I ns t r u ct i o n s b e g i n o n p ag e 1 5 blueplanet 1502xi / 2502xi / 3502xi / 5002xi General Notes About This Documentation Retention of documents...
  • Page 4 CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, will profit from KACO new energy’s many years of experience in if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate the field of current inverter technology and power electronics.
  • Page 5 Your authorized electrician undertakes the registration with your power supply company and obtains If necessary, your solar installer or KACO new energy GmbH will approval for your photovoltaic installation from the supply assist you. Damage reports must be received by the shipping grid operator on your behalf.
  • Page 6 Operation 3.2 Factory warranty and liability CAUTION KACO new energy GmbH issues a warranty of ten years or 120 months on the blueplanet inverter starting from the date of installation, but at most 130 months after shipment by KACO new energy GmbH.
  • Page 7 S ection 4 · Ope ration 4.2 LED displays 4.3 Keys “1” and “2” The inverter is equipped with three LEDs that give information about the various operating statuses as follows: Figure 4.3: blueplanet control keys Figure 4.2: LED displays Key “1”...
  • Page 8 4.5 Level 2 menu – Configuration mode Explanation of the individual menu items: A CTION Display of inverter type Inverter type - blueplanet 1502xi/2502xi/3502xi/5002xi To access configuration mode, press both keys at the same display time. The software version display appears. Pressing key “1”...
  • Page 9 The address then jumps back to 1. The RS485 interface is used to communicate with the KACO proLOG, watchDOG or Language selection other monitor. If several inverters are connected to a KACO proLOG, watchDOG or other monitor each address may only be used once. It is possible to monitor 32 blueplanet Clear the grid-feed counter inverters with one KACO proLOG.
  • Page 10 Several inverters can be monitored over this interface at the same time. Using the KACO proLOG, watchDOG or other monitoring device you can receive yield and operating data as well as error messages by SMS (text message) or e-mail.
  • Page 11 S e ction 4 · Ope ratio n Operating States Status Explanation Comment Inverter has just switched on Only for a brief period after being first switched on in the morning. Waiting to start Grid parameters and generator voltage are checked. Waiting to switch off Insufficient generator voltage and generator power.
  • Page 12 Section 4 · Operation Status Display Explanation Temperature too high inside The temperature in the unit has become too high (> 176°F). When the internal reaches 158°F, the inverter limits the power. An internal tempera- ture of 176°F is only reached if convection cooling is impeded by external factors, e.g.
  • Page 13 5 Accessories KACO-watchDOG The KACO-watchDOG card is the integrated communication option from KACO for monitoring your PV installation. Up to KACO offers its customers a comprehensive range of helpful three inverters can be monitored with one affordable card. accessories. The array of products includes monitoring, display,...
  • Page 14 Section 6 · Trou bleshooti ng 6 Troubleshooting In line with our continuously expanding quality assurance system, we endeavor to eliminate all errors and faults. You have purchased a product which left our factory in proper condition. Each individual unit has successfully passed an endurance test as well as extensive tests for the purpose of assessing the operating behavior and the protective equipment.
  • Page 15 S ection 6 · Troubleshoo ting Error Cause of error Troubleshooting/Explanation The inverter stops Faulty grid separation relay Although there is sufficient sunlight, the inverter feeds into the supplying power to in the inverter. grid only for a few seconds before switching off again. During the the grid shortly after short grid-feed period, the inverter shows that the power being being switched on, even...
  • Page 16 For the most part, both the inverter and the corresponding transport packaging are made from recyclable materials. KACO does it’s best to ensure our vendors follow a low carbon manufacturing process as we do ourselves. It is not always possible but if you have questions about our products or the components in our products don’t hesitate to call +1 (866)

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    For authorized electricians Installation Instructions About This Documentation Retention of documents Symbols used in this document Name plate Safety Instructions and Regulations Technical Data Unit Description Included in box Designing the PV array Protection concepts Dimensions and weights Inverter knockout dimensioning Installation and Start-Up Selecting an appropriate place for installation Installing the inverter...

  • Page 18: About This Documentation

    Section 1 · About T his Docum e ntat i o n 1 About This NOTICE Documentation Failure to observe a warning indicated in this manner may The following notes guide you through all of the documenta- lead to damage to property. tion.

  • Page 19: Safety Instructions And Regulations

    S ection 2 · Safety Instruc ti ons and R e g u l a ti o n s 2 Safety Instructions and Only authorized electricians who have read and fully under- stood all of the safety instructions contained in these operat- Regulations ing and installation instructions, as well as other instructions concerning assembly, operation and maintenance, may work...

  • Page 20: Technical Data

    Section 3 · Tech nical Data 3 Technical Data Input – Electrical data Model 1502xi 2502xi 3502xi 5002xi DC rated power 1600 W 2650 W 3700 W 5300 W Max. recommended 2000 W 3000 W 4000 W 6000 W PV generator power MPP range 125-400 V 200-450 V...
  • Page 21 S ection 3 · Technical Data Inverter – Electrical data Model 1502xi 2502xi 3502xi 5002xi 95.9% @ 240 V 96.0% @ 240 V 96.2% @ 240 V 96.3% @ 240 V Max. degree of efficiency 95.5% @ 208 V 95.6% @ 208 V 95.9% @ 208 V 96.0% @ 208 V 95.5% @ 240 V...
  • Page 22 Section 3 · Tech nical Data Inverter – Mechanical and technical data Model 1502xi 2502xi 3502xi 5002xi LEDs: PV generator (green) Grid-feed (green) Visual displays Fault (red) LCD (2 x 16 characters) Controls 2 keys for display operation and configuration of parameters AC/DC cut-off point Pre-installed and separable AC/DC rotary disconnect switch Screw compression terminals in the connection box...

  • Page 23: Unit Description

    For roofs with an east-west orientation, we recommend a multi-string PV installation. To achieve an optimum yield from KACO Calc PRO, a dimensioning program for the easy the installation, half of the strings must be installed on the east selection of PV modules, can be downloaded at no cost at side of the roof;...

  • Page 24: Dimensions And Weights

    Section 4 · Uni t Descri ptio n 4.4 Dimensions and weights 4.5 Inverter knockout dimensioning Figure 5.1 (A): Inverter bottom knockout dimensions Model 1502xi “ “ “ 2502xi “ “ “ 3502xi 6“ “ “ 5002xi 6“ “ “ Figure 4.1: blueplanet dimensions refer to table below for dimensions Legend...

  • Page 25: Installation And Start-Up

    S ection 4 · Uni t Descripti on S ection 5 · Install ati on an d Start-Up 5 Installation and Start-Up WARNING Risk of fatal injury from fire or explosions. The blueplanet’s housing may become hot during operation. – Do not mount the blueplanet on flammable materials.

  • Page 26: Installing The Inverter

    Section 5 · Installati on and Start-Up 5.2 Installing the inverter – The unit is designed for vertical wall installation. – Air must be allowed to circulate freely around the housing and through the heat sink on the rear side. –...
  • Page 27 S ection 5 · Install ati on and S tart-Up Figure 5.2: blueplanet 1502xi and 2502xi wall bracket dimensions Check the composition and condition of the wall before instal- lation. If necessary, use an alternate means of installing the inverter to the wall.
  • Page 28 Section 5 · Installati on and Start-u p Figure 5.3: blueplanet 3502xi and 5002xi wall bracket dimensions Page 25 blueplanet Operating and Installation Instructions 1502xi - 5002xi 31000770-02-112609...
  • Page 29 S ection 5 · Install ati on and S tart-Up ACT ION Safety of components The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) has a difficult charge and maintains ultimate authority of the solar electric system’s – Mount the inverter so that the wall bracket fits into the final inspection.
  • Page 30 AC Nominal Current: 12.5 The disconnect solution offered by KACO new energy complies with all applicable NEC, and UL1741 requirements. The use of an integrated disconnect with the inverter is potentially safer due to less electro mechanical connections. The only require- ment which would necessitate an individual disconnect would be the specific ruling of the utility requiring a UEDS.

  • Page 31: Grounding The Inverter

    S ect ion 5 · I n stal l ati on and Start-Up 5.4 Grounding the inverter (B) Grounding multiple inverters: Grounding must be done according to the NEC (National Use a DC GE (Grounding Electrode – ground rod) and run an Electric Code) and any applicable local electric codes! The appropriately sized conductor from the DC GE to the AC GE.
  • Page 32 Section 5 · Installati on and Start-Up Negative Grounded System (Factory Default) Positive Grounded System – Connect the negative generator connection to Hot in the – Connect the positive PV generator connection to Hot in the connection box. connection box. –...

  • Page 33: Connecting To The Public Grid

    S ection 5 · Install ati on and S tart-Up ACTION NOTE The ground for the DC input is provided by the integral A screwdriver (slotted, 3.5 mm) is to be used for the terminals GFDI circuit. DC input should not be grounded external in the inverter.

  • Page 34: Electrical Connection

    240V 240V Section 5 · Installati on and Start-Up 120° 120° 240V 240V 180° 120V 120V Figure 5.12: 240/120 V Split Phase Country setting on the display: USA 240 V Figure 5.15: 208V Delta Country setting on the display: USA 208V no neut 120°...

  • Page 35: (A) Grid Connection

    AC Connection Area WARNING Figure 5.17: Connection of the connection box To connect the inverter, the AC and DC sides must blueplanet 1502xi und 2502xi be disconnected from all power sources and secured against being inadvertently energized. DC Grounding Configuration...

  • Page 36: Interfaces

    When the line impedance is high, i.e. long AC-side leads, the voltage at the line terminals of the inverter will increase – blueplanet 1502xi: AWG 12 up to AWG 4 as power is being fed in to the grid. The inverter measures 75°C Copper Wire...

  • Page 37: (A) Connecting The Fault Signal Relay

    A of the other blueplanet. Terminal B is connected in the same manner. A twisted, shielded data cable is required for this. The connection to the KACO proLOG is established similarly to the interconnection of inverters. A connection diagram is displayed in figure 5.21.

  • Page 38: Starting Up The Inverter

    Section 5 · Installati on and Start-Up 5.8 Starting up the inverter After completing the mechanical and electrical installation, the inverter is put into operation as follows: NOT E The inverter can be put into operation only under daylight conditions (i.e. at a solar generator voltage of > 100 V). If no daylight or solar generator voltage is present, the inverter can be activated by pressing the night start key if there is AC voltage present (see section 4.4 in the Operating...

  • Page 39: Parameter Programming

    KACO support. Please have return to the minimum value. the inverter serial number available when calling to obtain the pass code.

  • Page 40: Two-Stage Shutdown In Accordance With Ieee(Standard Values For < 30 Kw)

    Section 6 · Two-Stage S hutdow n 6 Two-Stage Shutdown in Accordance with IEEE (standard values for < 30 kW) The shutdown times and the shutdown values for the line voltage and frequency can be narrowed to within a specified range for the blueplanet 02xi series inverters.

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    S ection 7 · Mai ntenance 7 Maintenance DANGER – Risk of fatal injury by electric shock at live connections. Lethal voltages are still present in the inverter and the connection box even after the electrical connections have been disconnected. –...
  • Page 42 Section 7 · Mai nte nan ce Remove the fours screws from the mounting bracket. The fan can be removed along with the mounting bracket. After cleaning or replacing the fan, perform this sequence in reverse to reinstall the fan. Page 39 blueplanet Operating and Installation Instructions 1502xi - 5002xi 31000770-02-112609...

  • Page 43: Blueplanet As Part Of A Pv Installation

    S ection 8 · bl uepl anet as Part o f a PV In sta l l a t i o n 8 blueplanet as Part of a PV Installation 8.1 Design of installation A sample design of a grid-connected PV installation using a blueplanet is shown below in the overview circuit diagram.
  • Page 44 Section 8 · bl ue pl an et as Part of a P V In st a l l a t i o n A summary of the components: DC terminal point: Two PV strings can be connected in parallel either at a DC terminal point between the solar generator and the inverter or directly on the inverter (terminals for three strings are provided on the inverter).

  • Page 45: Installation With Multiple Inverters On A Three Phase System

    S ection 8 · bl uepl anet as Part o f a PV In sta l l a t i o n 8.2 Installation with multiple inverters on a three phase system Observe the following regarding installations with multiple inverters on a three phase system: Asymmetric grid-feed: The power should be distributed as equally as possible over the three phases.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Please contact KACO new energy service. If the measures described in this guide do not assist in clearing the fault, please notify KACO technical support at +1 (866) 522-6765. In order for our factory customer service department to respond in an appropriate and expeditious manner, some details are imperative: Details pertaining to the inverter –...

  • Page 47: Efficiency Curves

    S ection 10 · Effi cienc y curve s 10 Efficiency curves 125 Vdc 195 Vdc 400 Vdc 100% % of Rated Output Power Figure 10.1: Efficiency curve 1502xi / 240 V 125 Vdc 195 Vdc 400 Vdc 100% % of Rated Output Power Figure 10.2: Efficiency curve 1502xi / 208 V Page 44 31000770-02-112609...
  • Page 48 Section 10 · Effic iency curve s 200 Vdc 265 Vdc 450 Vdc 100% % of Rated Output Power Figure 10.3: Efficiency curve 2502xi / 240 V 200 Vdc 265 Vdc 450 Vdc 100% % of Rated Output Power Figure 10.4: Efficiency curve 2502xi / 208 V Page 45 blueplanet Operating and Installation Instructions 1502xi - 5002xi 31000770-02-112609...
  • Page 49 S ection 10 · Effi cienc y curve s 200 Vdc 280 Vdc 510 Vdc 100% % of Rated Output Power Figure 10.5: Efficiency curve 3502xi / 240 V 200 Vdc 280 Vdc 510 Vdc 100% % of Rated Output Power Figure 10.6: Efficiency curve 3502xi / 208 V Page 46 31000770-02-112609...
  • Page 50 Section 10 · Effic iency curve s 200 Vdc 280 Vdc 510 Vdc 100% % of Rated Output Power Figure 10.8: Efficiency curve 5002xi / 240 V 200 Vdc 280 Vdc 510 Vdc 100% % of Rated Output Power Figure 10.7: Efficiency curve 5002xi / 208 V Page 47 blueplanet Operating and Installation Instructions 1502xi - 5002xi 31000770-02-112609...

  • Page 51: Compliance Certificates

    S ection 11 · C omp liance Ce rtificates 11 Compliance Certificates Page 48 31000770-02-112609 blueplanet Operating and Installation Instructions 1502xi - 5002xi...
  • Page 52 Section 11 · C ompl iance Ce rtifi cates Page 49 blueplanet Operating and Installation Instructions 1502xi - 5002xi 31000770-02-112609...
  • Page 53 S ection 11 · C omp liance Ce rtificates Page 50 31000770-02-112609 blueplanet Operating and Installation Instructions 1502xi - 5002xi...
  • Page 54 Section 11 · C ompl iance Ce rtifi cates Page 51 blueplanet Operating and Installation Instructions 1502xi - 5002xi 31000770-02-112609...
  • Page 55 Notes · K eep re cord s of your instal lati o n a n d p e r f o r m a n ce Page 52 31000770-02-112609 blueplanet Operating and Installation Instructions 1502xi - 5002xi...
  • Page 56 KACO new energy (866) 522 6765 kacoinfo@kaco-newenergy.com www.kaco-newenergy.com...

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