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Kaco Powador-proLOG Operating Instructions Manual
Summary of Powador-proLOG
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Powador-prolog operating instructions.
Page 2: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 3 manual operating instructions powador-prolog 1 about this documentation ......................................5 1.1 other applicable documents ...................................5 1.2 retention of documents ..........................................5 1...
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Page 4 operating instructions powador-prolog_en 5.4.8 digital output d0 .................................................15 5.4.9 analogue/digital inputs ........................................15 5.5 kaco power control ...........................................17 5.6 pin assignment ..................
Page 4: 1 About This
Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 5 1 about this documentation the following notes guide you through all of the documenta- tion. Additional documents are applicable in conjunction with these operating instructions. 1.1 other applicable documents when installing the data logger, be sure t...
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Page 6 operating instructions powador-prolog_en 2 safety instructions and regulations standards and regulations iec 60364-7-712:2002: requirements for special installations or locations – solar photovoltaic (pv) power supply systems. Technical rules the installation must be suited to the on-site con...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 7 3 notes on installation and operation 3.1 intended use the powador-prolog is used for system monitoring of a pho- tovoltaic system. It records the currents, voltages, temperatures, power and yields of every individual inverter, as well as the values of...
Page 7: 4 Technical
Page 8 operating instructions powador-prolog_en s e c t i o n 4 · t e c h n i c a l d a t a electrical data powador-prolog s powador-prolog m powador-prolog xl input levels ac power supply [v] 230 230 230 ac voltage range [v] 85 to 240 85 to 240 85 to 240 rated frequency [hz] 50 50 50 frequency rang...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 9 s e c t i o n 4 · t e c h n i c a l d a t a connections powador-prolog s powador-prolog m powador-prolog xl analogue inputs number of 1 1 4 dc voltage measurement [v] 0 to 10 (max. 24) 0 to 10 (max. 24) 0 to 10 (max. 24) dc current measurement [ma] 0 t...
Page 9: 5 Installation
Page 10 operating instructions powador-prolog_en s e c t i o n 5 · i n s t a l l a t i o n 5 installation 5.1 determining the installation location install the powador-prolog near a telephone or ethernet connection and a 230 v grid connection. To prevent damage to the powador-prolog or the building’...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 11 s e c t i o n 5 · i n s t a l l a t i o n strain relief when connecting the 230 v ac power cable (included in the scope of delivery), we recommend that you use a cable grip to attach it to the assembly rail inside the housing. The fi gure below shows a...
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Page 12 operating instructions powador-prolog_en 5.4.4 analogue/isdn modem (xl) depending on the unit type, the powador-prolog units are equipped with either an internal analogue or an internal isdn modem. The cable connection is included in the scope of deliv- ery. – before you install the unit, us...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 13 to prevent possible communication faults caused by electromagnetic radiation, ferrite clips are included with the powador-prolog m. The instal- lation process is described in 5.4.3 powador-go (m / xl). 5.4.7 rs485 connection use a shielded twisted pai...
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Page 14 operating instructions powador-prolog_en s e c t i o n 5 · i n s t a l l a t i o n powador-prolog m / xl connect the rs485 bus to the a/b screw terminals. Powador-prolog s a special cable with 6-pin connector is included in the scope of delivery for connecting the inverters via an rs485 bus....
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 15 5.4.8 digital output d0 the digital output can be used as an alarm output to control signalling devices or as a pulse output to connect a display. Powador-prolog m/xl powador-prolog s connecting a display to d0 connecting a signalling device to d0 5.4...
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Page 16 operating instructions powador-prolog_en s e c t i o n 5 · i n s t a l l a t i o n connecting sensors and energy counters to the powador-prolog s/m/xl recommended cables cable assemblies are provided with all sensors. In the case of the pt1000 ambient temperature sensor, we recommend using c...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 17 5.5 kaco power control since 1 january 2009 when the german renewable ener- gies act (eeg) was passed, pv systems in excess of 100 kw have been subject to remote-controlled power regulation. In principle, each individual unit in a network with other u...
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Page 18 operating instructions powador-prolog_en opto beeper you can set the jumper to opto or beeper. Opto: only the d0 output is activated. Beeper: the d0 output and the internal horn are activated. Powador powador+powador-go you can set the jumper to powador or powador+powador- go.Powador: the rs...
Page 18: 6 Start-Up
Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 19 6 start-up 6.1 procedure 1. Switch on the powador-prolog connect the supply voltage to switch on the unit. After the supply voltage has beenconnected, the “power” led must remain lit. 2. Check the status leds the status led provides information about ...
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Page 20 operating instructions powador-prolog_en 6.4.2 display menu the integrated display allows you to make settings (e.G. Ip address for the powador-prolog) or search for inverters during installation. You can also query current measured values and stored energy yields while the unit is operating...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 21 6.4.3 display menu structure: description of the menu items rechte passwort 0 3 0 0 t s a g installateur 0020 administrator 0010 overview ethernet current ip address gsm/gprs field strength settings communication ethernet dhcp static ip address subnet...
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Page 22 operating instructions powador-prolog_en description of the menu items: overview you can see the current tcp/ip settings for your ethernet con- nection here. For gsm/gprs units, you can also query the fi eld strength. ▲ ethernet current ip address: shows the current ip address that is used in...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 23 ▲ alarms/faults → communication - modem fault a fault occurred while establishing the modem connection → system error: - system fi le is missing a fi le that is needed by the system is missing. → system alarms -alarm list a list of the system alarms tha...
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Page 24 operating instructions powador-prolog_en 1. Open the housing to insert the sim card, fi rst open the housing. To do so, remove the two housing screws on the front of the unit. The sim card slot is located at the rear of the connection box on the top part of the modem. 2. Insert the sim card w...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 25 7 establishing a connection 7.1 hardware and software requirements if the powador-prolog has an internal analogue modem, you have to use an analogue modem for communication. If the powador-prolog has an internal isdn modem, the pc also has to have an ...
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Page 26 operating instructions powador-prolog_en s e c t i o n 7 · e s t a b l i s h i n g a c o n n e c t i o n example: ip address of the powador-prolog: 192.168.100.50 ip address of the network card (computer): 192.168.100.55 you can change the powador-prolog’s settings for ip address, netmask an...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 27 3. Step press the “next” button to begin setting up your connection. First enter a name (of your choosing) which will be used later on to call up the connection. In the next window, enter the phone number for the powador-prolog. In the window that fol...
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Page 28 operating instructions powador-prolog_en 4. Step after you have fi nished setting up the connection, the “con- nect to …” window appears. First press the “properties” button and then access the “networking” tab in the following window. Place a check next to “internet protocol (tcp/ip)” and th...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 29 7.4 powador-web powador-web is an internet portal that allows for a compre- hensive evaluation and visualisation of photovoltaic systems together with the powador-prolog. The password-protected portal provides you with secure and worldwide access to y...
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Page 30 operating instructions powador-prolog_en s e c t i o n 8 · m e n u d e s c r i p t i o n 8 menu description once you have established a dial-up or network con- nection, you can access the menu structure for the powador-prolog in your browser. The powador-prolog’s start center is divided into...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 31 html menu general informa- tion online values status confi guration admin monitoring admin measure- ment logout analogue/digital system messages system data network » analogue channels start page current sensors inverters standard con- tact contact add...
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Page 32 operating instructions powador-prolog_en 8.2 online values this section shows various measured values from the sensors and counters that are connected to the analogue and digital inputs. If inverters are connected to the rs485 interface, you can also query the inverter values. 8.2.1 analogue...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 33 s e c t i o n 8 · m e n u d e s c r i p t i o n 8.2.2 current sensors if current sensors (powador-go) are connected, the current measured values of the current sensors are shown here. 8.2.3 inverter overview if inverters are connected and properly add...
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Page 34 operating instructions powador-prolog_en s e c t i o n 8 · m e n u d e s c r i p t i o n 8.3.2 inverters the “fault messages” section shows when the last alarm message occurred, including alarm destination and mode of communication). The ”brief information” section lists all con- nected inve...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 35 s e c t i o n 8 · m e n u d e s c r i p t i o n additional settings when call acceptance = “off” – start time for call acceptance: time that the unit begins answering – stop time for call acceptance: time that the unit stops answering – bell signals (...
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Page 36 operating instructions powador-prolog_en s e c t i o n 8 · m e n u d e s c r i p t i o n static ip address indicates the desired ip address when no boot protocol is used. Netmask the subnet mask that is used if one has not been assigned by the bootp/dhcp server. Gateway the gateway that is u...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 37 s e c t i o n 8 · m e n u d e s c r i p t i o n synchronisation with database server: yes/no when you use the “powador-web” service, you have the option of having all alarm messages sent to both the receiving address and the portal. This means that th...
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Page 38 operating instructions powador-prolog_en s e c t i o n 8 · m e n u d e s c r i p t i o n 8.5.4 system messages system messages only pertain to information or faults in the monitoring system itself. You can make the following settings: – status set this criterion to inactive or active. – alar...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 39 s e c t i o n 8 · m e n u d e s c r i p t i o n 8.5.7 status alarms this section is used to evaluate analogue and digital inputs and send alarms accordingly. There are 15 status alarms. You can defi ne the following parameters in the settings sec- tion...
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Page 40 operating instructions powador-prolog_en s e c t i o n 8 · m e n u d e s c r i p t i o n 8.6.2 digital channels – status: set the channel to inactive or active. Measured values are logged in data fi les according to status. – channel/measured value designation): indicates the name of the chan...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 41 s e c t i o n 8 · m e n u d e s c r i p t i o n 8.6.7 energy of inverters if inverters are connected, you can use this section to cor- rect the energy values displayed in “online values -> inverter overview”. The total will then automatically take all...
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Page 42 operating instructions powador-prolog_en s e c t i o n 9 · c o n f i g u r a t i o n e x a m p l e 9 confi guration example 9.1 analogue channels 9.1.1 voltage input the rule for converting the measured computation value to a physical value is as follows: legend: [mw]: current measured value ...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 43 9.3.1 basic principle of monitoring a relationship between irradiance and generated energy is used for the physical basis. Ideally, this means that: [generated power] = [irradiance * area of module * eta module * eta inverter] for pv modules with a de...
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Page 44 operating instructions powador-prolog_en s e c t i o n 9 · c o n f i g u r a t i o n e x a m p l e 9.4 programming criteria using the example of an inverter comparison in this comparison, the daily energy of inverter 4 is compared with that of inverter 5, and an alarm is triggered if there i...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 45 9.5 list of code designations measured values powador-prolog unit feed-in meter e_z_evu kwh counter for sub-system 1 e_z_pv1 kwh counter for sub-system 2 e_z_pv2 kwh counter for sub-system 3 e_z_pv3 kwh irradiance in module level 0 g_m0 w/m 2 irradian...
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Page 46 operating instructions powador-prolog_en 10 update kaco new energy cannot assume any liability or repair costs for damage resulting from a failure to observe these instruc- tions. Please do not make changes to any directories or fi les other than the ones described. 10.1 update with card read...
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Operating instructions powador-prolog_en page 47 action – copy the unzipped fi les to the cf card. It is recommen- ded that you save the “data” folder from your backup copy onto the cf card. This will ensure that you have all the daily fi les on the powador-prolog. – open the fi le “anlage.Ini” (which ...
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Page 48 operating instructions powador-prolog_en 10.2 update via ftp 10.2.1 general information these instructions are based on the example of total com- mander software. Total commander is a shareware fi le man- ager. However, you can also apply the information in these instructions to other ftp pro...
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