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Kaco blueplanet 3.0 TL1 Operating Instructions Manual
Summary of blueplanet 3.0 TL1
Page 3: Operating Instructions
En operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 3 operating instructions for installation engineers and operators contents 1 general information ................................. 4 1.1 about this document ............................................4 1.2 layout of instructions ..........
Page 4: 1 General
En en general information page 4 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 1 general information 1.1 about this document warning improper handling of the inverter can be hazardous › you must read and understand the operating instructions before you can install and use the inverter safel...
Page 5: 2 Safety
En safety operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 5 1.2.3 additional information symbols note useful information and notes en country-specific function functions restricted to one or more countries are labelled with country codes in accordance with iso 3166-1. 1.2.4 instructions ...
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En en safety page 6 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 2.1 proper use the inverter converts the dc voltage generated by the pv modules into ac voltage and feeds it into the grid. The inverter is built according to the latest technological standards and safety regulations. Neverth...
Page 7: 3 Description
En description operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 7 3 description 3.1 mode of operation the inverter converts the dc voltage generated by the pv modules into ac voltage and feeds it into the grid. The feed-in process begins when there is sufficient sunlight and a specific mi...
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En en description page 8 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 priwatt the energy that is provided by the pv system can be put to use directly by the appliances that are connected in your home. In priwatt mode, the potential-free contact takes care of this function. The potential-fr...
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En description operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 9 3.2.4 kaco inverter as part of a pv system kwh kwh pv generator pv generator inverter with dc isolator switch inverter with dc isolator switch line protection line protec- tion consumer feed-in meter reference counter main ...
Page 10: 4 Technical
En en technical data page 10 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 4 technical data 4.1 electrical data product: kaco blueplanet 3.0 tl1 m1 3.0 tl1 3.5 tl1 input levels dc mpp range from [v] to [v]* 280 ... 510 150 ... 510 165 ... 510 operating range from [v] to [v] 125 ... 550 star...
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En technical data operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 11 product: kaco blueplanet 3.7 tl1 4.0 tl1 4.6 tl1 input levels dc mpp range from [v] to [v]* 170 ... 510 185 ... 510 215 ... 510 operating range from [v] to [v] 125 ... 550 starting voltage [v]** 150 open circuit voltage...
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En en technical data page 12 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 4.2 mechanical data product: kaco blueplanet 3.0 tl1 m1 3.0 tl1 3.5 tl1 - 4.6 tl1 display graphical lcd, 3 leds controls 4-way button + 2 buttons interfaces 2x ethernet, usb, rs485 optional via interface card: s0, 4-...
Page 13: Transportation and Delivery
En transportation and delivery operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 13 5 transportation and delivery 5.1 delivery every inverter leaves our factory in proper electrical and mechanical condition. Special packaging ensures that the units are transported safely. The shipping comp...
Page 14: 6 Mounting
En en mounting page 14 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 6 mounting danger risk of fatal injury from fire or explosions fire caused by flammable or explosive materials in the vicinity of the inverter can lead to serious injuries. › do not mount the inverter in an area at risk of...
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En mounting operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 15 note power reduction due to heat accumulation. If the recommended minimum clearances are not observed, the inverter may go into power regula- tion mode due to insufficient ventilation and the resulting heat build-up. › mainta...
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En en mounting page 16 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 6.1 unpacking caution the inverter is very heavy – risk of injury! › please pay attention to the weight, higher centre of gravity and areas for lifting the unit. › select suitable mounting location and mounting base. › use...
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En mounting operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 17 6.2 mounting 150mm 150mm 250mm 500 mm 700 mm 500 mm 700 mm 121 mm 497 mm 242 mm 5 6 3 mm 15 mm 1 3 2 4 figure 8: minimum distances/mounting of inverter key 1 cover for the connection area 4 nozzle (x3) 2 screws for mounting (...
Page 18: 7 Installation
En en installation page 18 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 authorised electrician 7 installation danger lethal voltages are still present in the terminals and cables of the inverter even after the inverter has been switched off and disconnected. Severe injuries or death may oc...
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En installation operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 19 authorised electrician 7.1.1 configuring the ac connector 3 1 2 4 0,47 in (12mm) 1,97 in (50mm) 0,31 in (8mm) 5 4 3-phase connection single-phase connection figure 12: ac connector figure 13: remove cable insulation figur...
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En en installation page 20 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 authorised electrician 6. Flexible wires must be fitted with wire sleeves in accordance with din 46228. 7. Insert wires into the contacts in accordance with the markings on the contact carrier. 8. Tighten the screws on...
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En installation operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 21 authorised electrician note when the line resistance is high (i.E. Long grid-side cables), the voltage at the grid terminals of the inverter will increase during feed-in to the grid. The inverter monitors this voltage. If...
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En en installation page 22 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 authorised electrician disconnecting the ac connection ඣ ensure there is no ac/dc voltage present. 1. Use a screwdriver (blade with 3.5mm) to press the tab on the housing downwards. 2. Unlock the plug connection. 3. Un...
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En installation operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 23 authorised electrician 7.3.1 before connecting ensure that there is no ground fault 1. Determine the dc voltage and resistance on the pv generator for: – protective earth (pe) and positive cable – protective earth (pe) an...
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En en installation page 24 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 authorised electrician electrical data for standard connection non-use of an mpp tracker b connecting the dc inputs number of modules per string: n 1 =n 2 number of modules per string: n 1 =n 2 =n m p max per string pe...
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En installation operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 25 authorised electrician rs485 ethernet a b gnd a b gnd h l h l usb err optional inv off optional optional 1 2 3 4 figure 26: connection area: connection and assignment of the interfaces key 1 interface connections / pin as...
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En en installation page 26 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 authorised electrician connecting the rs485 bus " to prevent interference during data transmission: • when connecting wire a (-) and wire b (+), observe the wire pairing (see figure 28) • do not install rs485 bus lines...
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En installation operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 27 authorised electrician 7.4.4 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 inverte...
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En en installation page 28 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 authorised electrician 7.6 starting up the inverter danger lethal voltages are still present in the terminals and cables of the inverter even after the inverter has been switched off and disconnected. Severe injuries o...
Page 29: Configuration and Operation
En configuration and operation operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 29 authorised electrician 8 configuration and operation 8.1 controls the inverter has a backlit lcd as well as three status leds. The inverter is operated using six buttons. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 figure 30: control pa...
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En en configuration and operation page 30 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 authorised electrician operating status leds display description feed-in operation power fed into the grid or measured values the green "operating" led is lit. The green “feed-in” led is illuminated. The...
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En configuration and operation operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 31 8.1.3 control buttons the inverter is operated using the 4-way button and the ok and esc buttons. Desktop opening the menu ඣ the inverter is operating. ඣ the lcd is showing the desktop. " press the right ar...
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En en configuration and operation page 32 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 8.2 initial start-up when started for the first time, the inverter displays the configuration assistant. It takes you through the settings necessary for the initial start-up. Note after configuration is ...
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En configuration and operation operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 33 8.3.2 menu structure note the menu items displayed on screen are dependent on the country and network settings, and may vary according to the type of device. Icons used: 4 1 2 3 menu level (0, 1, 2, 3) subm...
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En en configuration and operation page 34 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 country -spec. Setting menu level display/ setting action in this menu/meaning 4 1 2 3 2 day display displays the recorded operating data graphically. 1. Select the measured value to be displayed. Suppor...
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En configuration and operation operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 35 country -spec. Setting menu level display/ setting action in this menu/meaning 4 1 2 3 1 s0 pulse rate " set the pulse rate of the s0 connection. 4 1 2 3 1 priwatt " open the menu: press the right arrow but...
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En en configuration and operation page 36 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 country -spec. Setting menu level display/ setting action in this menu/meaning 4 1 2 3 2 note: the "ip address", "subnet masks", "gateway" and "dns server" menu options are only displayed with the dhcp d...
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En configuration and operation operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 37 country -spec. Setting menu level display/ setting action in this menu/meaning au, gr, nl 4 1 2 3 1 switch-off volt. The inverter is equipped with redundant 3-phase moni- toring. If the grid frequency excee...
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En en configuration and operation page 38 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 country -spec. Setting menu level display/ setting action in this menu/meaning de, be, gb, il, it, jo, at, cy, ud 4 1 2 3 1 connect time " set period for grid observation (in seconds) when switching on a...
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En configuration and operation operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 39 country -spec. Setting menu level display/ setting action in this menu/meaning at, ud 4 1 2 3 1 frt the inverter supports dynamic grid stabilisation (fault ride-through). The following parameters can be set...
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En en configuration and operation page 40 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 country -spec. Setting menu level display/ setting action in this menu/meaning gb, it, jo, ud 4 1 2 3 2 q(u) 2-point " open the menu: press the right arrow button or the ok button. 4 1 2 3 3 lock-in powe...
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En configuration and operation operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 41 8.4.1 usb interface use an external usb storage device to read operating data saved in the inverter. Reading log data note the usb interface is approved solely for use with usb flash storage devices (“usb s...
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En en configuration and operation page 42 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 calling up the web server ඣ configure the ethernet interface. ඣ connect the ethernet interface. 1. Open an internet browser. 2. In the address field of the internet browser, enter the ip address of the i...
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En maintenance/troubleshooting operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 43 caution damage to the inverter the update can fail if the power supply is interrupted during the update process. Parts of the software or of the inverter itself can then be damaged. » do not interrupt the d...
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En en maintenance/troubleshooting page 44 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 authorised electrician 9.3 shutting down for maintenance and troubleshooting danger lethal voltages are still present in the terminals and cables of the inverter even after the inverter has been switched...
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En maintenance/troubleshooting operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 45 9.4.2 troubleshooting fault cause of fault explanation/remedy by the display is blank and the leds do not light up. Grid voltage not available " check whether the dc and ac voltages are within the permitted...
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En en maintenance/troubleshooting page 46 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 fault cause of fault explanation/remedy by the inverter is active but is not feeding into the grid. Display: “wait- ing for feed-in” • generator volt- age too low • grid voltage or pv generator voltage u...
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En maintenance/troubleshooting operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 47 9.5.1 display of status and fault messages display fault led (red) fs (fault status) on • fault signal relay has switched. • feed-in was ended due to a fault. Os (operating status) off • the fault signal re...
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En en maintenance/troubleshooting page 48 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 status display explanation action fs 21 protective shut- down pv current 1 dc current has exceeded the permis- sible maximum value on pv1 or pv2. A shutdown is carried out to protect the device. " pv gen...
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En maintenance/troubleshooting operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 49 status display explanation action fs 52 54 grid failure: mid-undervoltage l1 / l2 string voltage l1 / l2 is below the set maximum permissible string voltage " notify your author- ised electrician. E fs 57 w...
Page 50: 10 Service
En en service page 50 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 status display explanation action fs 100 protect. Shutdown hw overheating the device has been switched off because the temperatures in the hous- ing were too high. " check to make sure that the fans are working. " replace f...
Page 51: 11 Shutdown/disassembly
En shutdown/disassembly operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 51 11 shutdown/disassembly 11.1 shutdown danger lethal voltages are still present in the terminals and cables of the inverter even after the inverter has been switched off and disconnected. Severe injuries or death m...
Page 52: 12 Disposal
En en disposal page 52 operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 11.3 disassembly ඣ shut down the inverter. ඣ uninstall the inverter. 1. Unfasten the screw securing the inverter. 2. Remove the inverter from the mounting screws. 3. Securely pack up the inverter if it is to be used later ...
Page 53: Eu Declaration of Conformity
En eu declaration of conformity operating instructions for kaco blueplanet 3.0-4.6 tl1 page 53 13 eu declaration of conformity manufactorer’s name and address kaco new energy gmbh carl-zeiss-straße 1 74172 neckarsulm, germany product description photovoltaic feed-in inverter type designation kaco bl...
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Carl-zeiss-straße 1 · 74172 neckarsulm · germany · fon +49 7132 3818-0 · fax +49 7132 3818-703 · info@kaco-newenergy.De · www.Kaco-newenergy.De t he t e x t and figur es r eflec t the curr ent t echnical stat e at the time of printing . Subjec t t o t echnical changes . No liabilit y f or printing e...