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Kaco Powador 10.0 TL3 Operating Instructions Manual

Summary of Powador 10.0 TL3

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    Operating instructions  english version powador 10.0 tl3 12.0 tl3 14.0 tl3.

  • Page 3: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 3 1 general notes ............................................ 4 1.1 about this documentation .................................4 1.2 design features .......................................................4 2 safety ....................

  • Page 4: 1 General

    G e n e r a l n o t e s page 4 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en 1 general notes 1.1 about this documentation 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 ...

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    G e n e r a l n o t e s operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 5 caution hazard with risk of property damage failure to observe this warning will lead to property damage. 1.2.3 description of additional information notice useful information and notes de country-specifi c...

  • Page 6: 2 Safety

    S a f e t y page 6 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en 2 safety danger lethal voltages are still present in the terminals and leads of the inverter even after the inverter has been switched off and disconnected. Severe injuries or death if the leads and/or terminals in the...

  • Page 7

    S a f e t y operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 7 2.2 protection features for your safety, the following monitoring and protective functions are integrated into powador inverters: • overvoltage conductors/varistors to protect the power semiconductors from high-energy ...

  • Page 8: 3 Description

    D e s c r i p t i o n page 8 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en 3 description 3.1 how it works the inverter converts the dc voltage generated by the pv modules into ac voltage and leads this into the grid feed-in. The feed-in process begins when there is suffi cient irrad...

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    D e s c r i p t i o n operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 9 3.2.1.2 a summary of the components pv generator the pv generator, i.E. The pv modules, converts the radiant energy of sunlight into electrical energy. Dc terminal point variants of parallel connection of sev...

  • Page 10

    D e s c r i p t i o n page 10 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en 3.2.3 electrical functions 3.2.3.1 fault signal relay a potential-free relay contact is integrated in the inverter. The contact closes as soon as there is a fault during operation. For the connection, see se...

  • Page 11

    D e s c r i p t i o n operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 11 de msp. Country-specifi c function 3.2.3.4 frequency-dependent power reduction frequency-dependent power reduction in accordance with the bdew medium voltage directive (“mittelspannungsrichtlinie”) is activa...

  • Page 12

    D e s c r i p t i o n page 12 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en it country-specifi c function 3.2.3.5 self-test in accordance with enel grid connection guide, ed. 2.1 notice the tests should, if necessary, be conducted by the gird operator you activate the self test in t...

  • Page 13

    D e s c r i p t i o n operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 13 3.2.5 interfaces the inverter off ers the following interfaces for communication and remote monitoring: • rs485 interface • ethernet interface • usb interface • s0 interface you confi gure the interfaces and...

  • Page 14: 4 Technical

    T e c h n i c a l d a t a page 14 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en 4 technical data 4.1 electrical data input levels 10.0 tl3 12.0 tl3 14.0 tl3 max. Pv generator power [w] 10 000 12 000 14 000 dc mpp range from [v] to [v] 350 ... 800 operating range from [v] to [v] 200 ...

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    T e c h n i c a l d a t a operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 15 4.2 mechanical data 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3 display lcd graphical display, 3 leds controls 4-way key, 2 keys interfaces ethernet, usb, rs485, s0 fault signal relay potential-free no contact, 230 v/1...

  • Page 16

    T e c h n i c a l d a t a page 16 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en 4.3 country-specifi c parameter settings grid voltage range [v] grid voltage according to en 50160 [v] standard frequency range [hz] switch-on time after restart* [s] restart time after feed-in power tha...

  • Page 17

    T r a n s p o r t a t i o n a n d d e l i v e r y operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 17 5 transportation and delivery 5.1 delivery every inverter leaves our factory in proper electrical and mechanical condition. Special packaging ensures that they are transported saf...

  • Page 18: Mounting The Inverter

    M o u n t i n g t h e i n v e r t e r page 18 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en authorised electrician 6 mounting the inverter danger risk of fatal injury from fi re or explosions fire caused by fl ammable or explosive materials in the vicinity of the inverter can lead t...

  • Page 19

    M o u n t i n g t h e i n v e r t e r operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 19 authorised electrician 1386 405 260 565 1120 328 figure 5: instructions for wall mounting figure 6: drill stencil for wall mounting with minimum clearances (in mm) 1 2 3 4 5 figure 7: minimum...

  • Page 20: Installing The Inverter

    I n s t a l l i n g t h e i n v e r t e r page 20 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en authorised electrician mounting the inverter 1. Mark the positions of the drill holes using the cut-outs in the mounting plate. Notice: the minimum clearances between two inverters, or th...

  • Page 21

    I n s t a l l i n g t h e i n v e r t e r operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 21 authorised electrician 3 2 1 5 4 figure 8: connection area: electrical connection key 1 dc disconnect 3 ac connection terminals 2 8 (2 x 4) mc4-compatible dc plug connector for pv generat...

  • Page 22

    I n s t a l l i n g t h e i n v e r t e r page 22 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en authorised electrician making the grid connection ↻ use leads with fi ve wires (l1, l2, l3, n, pe). 1. Unscrew the cable fi tting. 2. Remove the outer cladding of the ac leads. 3. Insert ...

  • Page 23

    I n s t a l l i n g t h e i n v e r t e r operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 23 authorised electrician 7.2.2.1 before the connection ensure that there is no ground fault 1. Determine the dc voltage between the – protective earth (pe) and the positive lead of the pv g...

  • Page 24

    I n s t a l l i n g t h e i n v e r t e r page 24 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en authorised electrician 7.2.2.3 recommended standard connection equal mpp voltages must be applied to input 1 and 2, as well as inputs 3 and 4. The mpp voltages of the two dc paths can be ...

  • Page 25

    I n s t a l l i n g t h e i n v e r t e r operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 25 authorised electrician figure 13: parallel input connection in the generator junction box figure 14: parallel input connection with y adapter, short circuit of mpp tracker b 7.2.2.5 uncon...

  • Page 26

    I n s t a l l i n g t h e i n v e r t e r page 26 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en authorised electrician connecting the pv generator 1. Remove protective caps from the dc connection plugs. 2. Connect pv generator to the dc plug connectors on the underside of the housin...

  • Page 27

    I n s t a l l i n g t h e i n v e r t e r operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 27 authorised electrician notice when laying the interface connection cable, note that too little clearance to the dc or ac leads can cause interference during data transfer. Rs485 s0 err b ...

  • Page 28

    I n s t a l l i n g t h e i n v e r t e r page 28 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en authorised electrician connecting the rs485 bus  maximum length of the rs485 wiring: 1,200 m under optimal conditions.  maximum number of connected bus devices: 31 inverters + 1 data mo...

  • Page 29

    I n s t a l l i n g t h e i n v e r t e r operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 29 authorised electrician 5. Connect the connection cable to the ethernet interface see fi gure 16 on page 27). 6. Attach and tighten the cover of the cable fi tting. Connecting the inverter...

  • Page 30

    C o n f i g u r a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n page 30 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en 8 confi guration and operation 8.1 controls the inverter has a backlit lcd as well as three status leds. The inverter is operated using six keys. Made in germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 fig...

  • Page 31

    C o n f i g u r a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 31 operating state leds display description feed-in operation power fed into the grid or measured values the green “operating” led is illuminated. The green “feed-in” led is illumina...

  • Page 32

    C o n f i g u r a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n page 32 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en 8.1.3 control keys you operate the inverter using the 4-way key and the ok and esc control keys. 8.1.3.1 desktop opening the menu ↻ the inverter is operating. ↻ the lcd is showing...

  • Page 33

    C o n f i g u r a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 33 8.2 initial start-up when started for the fi rst time, the inverter displays the confi guration assistant. It takes you through the settings necessary for the initial start-up. No...

  • Page 34

    C o n f i g u r a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n page 34 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en 8.3.2 menu structure icons used: 0 1 2 3 menu level (0, 1, 2, 3) submenu available display menu de country-specifi c setting option menu de msp. Country and grid type-specifi c se...

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    C o n f i g u r a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 35 country- spec. Setting menu level display/settings action in this menu/meaning all countries 0 1 2 3 1 day display displays the recorded operating data graphically. 1. Select the ...

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    C o n f i g u r a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n page 36 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en country- spec. Setting menu level display/settings action in this menu/meaning all countries 0 1 2 3 1 interface  if the inverter is a terminal unit: activate termination (“bus t...

  • Page 37

    C o n f i g u r a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 37 country- spec. Setting menu level display/settings action in this menu/meaning all countries 0 1 2 3 1 ethernet  assign a unique ip address.  assign a subnet mask.  assign a ga...

  • Page 38

    C o n f i g u r a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n page 38 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en country- spec. Setting menu level display/settings action in this menu/meaning all countries 0 1 2 3 1 const. Volt. Ctrl off ers the possibility of deactivating the mpp seek mode ...

  • Page 39

    C o n f i g u r a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 39 country- spec. Setting menu level display/settings action in this menu/meaning all countries 0 1 2 3 0 “information” menu  open the menu: press the right arrow key or the ok key....

  • Page 40

    C o n f i g u r a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n page 40 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en 8.4.2.1 setting up the web server confi guring the ethernet interface ↻ you have connected the inverter to your network. 1. Open the settings/ethernet menu. 2. Assign a unique ip ...

  • Page 41

    C o n f i g u r a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 41 exporting data 1. Filter the display data if necessary. 2. Select the display period if applicable (day, month, year or overall view). 3. Click the “export data” key. 4. Save the ...

  • Page 42

    M a i n t e n a n c e / t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g page 42 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en 9 maintenance/troubleshooting 9.1 visual inspection inspect the inverter and the leads for visible damage and pay attention to the operating status display of the inverter. In...

  • Page 43

    M a i n t e n a n c e / t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 43 caution destruction of the dc connection the connection terminals can be destroyed by arcing if disconnected under load. › it is absolutely necessary that the shutdown sequenc...

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    M a i n t e n a n c e / t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g page 44 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en fault cause of fault explanation/remedy by the inverter stops feeding into the grid shortly after being switched on, even though there is irradi- ance. Faulty grid separation ...

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    M a i n t e n a n c e / t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 45 fault cause of fault explanation/remedy by the inverter is active but does not feed into the grid. Display: “waiting for feed-in” • generator voltage too low • grid voltage or...

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    M a i n t e n a n c e / t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g page 46 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en 9.5 messages on the display and the “fault” led many fault signals indicate a fault in the grid. They are not operational faults of the inverter. The minimum triggering levels...

  • Page 47

    M a i n t e n a n c e / t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 47 status display explanation action by os 11 measured values power limitation: if the generator power is too high, the inverter limits itself to the maximum power (e.G. In the m...

  • Page 48

    M a i n t e n a n c e / t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g page 48 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en status display explanation action by fs 43 line failure: undervolt. L2 the voltage of a grid phase is too low; the grid cannot be fed into. The phase experiencing failure is d...

  • Page 49

    M a i n t e n a n c e / t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 49 status display explanation action by os 63 measured values p(f)/frequency-dependent power reduction: frequency-dependent power reduction is activated with the activation of th...

  • Page 50: 10 Service

    S e r v i c e page 50 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en 10 service we place special emphasis on the quality and longevity of our inverters, starting even in the product development phase. More than 60 years of experience in the fi eld of power converters support us in th...

  • Page 51: 11 Shutdown/disassembly

    S h u t d o w n / d i s a s s e m b l y operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 51 authorised electrician 11 shutdown/disassembly 11.1 shutting down the inverter danger lethal voltages are still present in the terminals and leads of the inverter even after the inverter ha...

  • Page 52: Disposal

    D i s p o s a l page 52 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en 12 disposal for the most part, both the inverter and the corresponding transport packaging are made from recyclable raw materials. 12.1 unit do not dispose of faulty inverters or accessories together with househol...

  • Page 53: 13 Documents

    D o c u m e n t s operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 53 13 documents 13.1 eu declaration of conformity manufacturer’s name and address kaco new energy gmbh carl-zeiss-strasse 1 74172 neckarsulm, germany product description photovoltaic feed-in inverter type descripti...

  • Page 54

    D o c u m e n t s page 54 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en 13.2 vdew declaration of conformity name and address of the manufacturer: kaco new energy gmbh carl-zeiss-str. 1 74172 neckarsulm, germany product description photovoltaic feed-in inverter type description 10.0 ...

  • Page 55

    D o c u m e n t s operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 55 13.3 safety certifi cate (german: “unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung”).

  • Page 56: 14 Appendix

    A p p e n d i x page 56 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en 14 appendix input power per input (in w max. Current: 18.6 a.) dc voltages (in v) 10.0 tl3 12.0 tl3 14.0 tl3 350 6510 6510 6510 360 6696 6696 6696 370 6882 6882 6882 380 7068 7068 7068 390 7254 7254 7254 400 7440 ...

  • Page 57

    A p p e n d i x operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en page 57 connection examples input 1 input 2 input 3 input 4 voltage power voltage power voltage power voltage power 400 v 3500 w 400 v 3500 w 700 v 3500 w 700 v 3500 w 600 v 7000 w unconnected 500 v 7000 w unconnected 500...

  • Page 58: Notes

    A p p e n d i x page 58 operating instructions powador 10.0 tl3, 12.0 tl3, 14.0 tl3_en notes.

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    Carl-zeiss-strasse 1 · 74172 neckarsulm · germany · tel. +49 7132 3818-0 · fax +49 7132 3818-703 · info@kaco-newenergy.De · www.Kaco-newenergy.Com t he t e x t and fi gur es re fl ec t the curr e nt t echnical stat e at the time of printing . Subjec t t o t echnical changes . Err ors and omissions e...