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Kaco Powador Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 3: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 3 operating instructions contents 1 general information .................................4 1.1 about this document ............................................4 1.2 layout of instructions ...........................................4 2 safety ........
Page 4: General Information
General information page 4 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en 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 safely. 1.1.1 othe...
Page 5: Safety
Safety operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 5 1.2.3 additional information symbols note useful information and notes 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 symbols guide...
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Safety page 6 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en 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. Nevertheless, improp...
Page 7: Description
Description operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 7 kwh kwh 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 mini...
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Description page 8 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en dc isolator switch use the dc isolator switch to disconnect the inverter from all power sources on the pv generator side. Grid fuses use only specific pv rated fuses. Feed-in meter the feed-in meter is specified and installed by the ...
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Description operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 9 3.2.4 interfaces the inverter has the following interfaces for communication and remote monitoring: • rs485 interface • ethernet interface • usb interface • s0 interface you configure the interfaces and the web server in the settings...
Page 10: Technical Data
Technical data page 10 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en 4 technical data 4.1 electrical data input levels 30.0 tl3 33.0 tl3 36.0 tl3 39.0 tl3 max. Recommended pv generator power [w] 30 000 33 000 36 000 39 000 dc mpp range from [v] to [v]* 350 ... 800 operating range from [v] to [v] 2...
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Technical data operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 11 input levels 40.0 tl3 48.0 tl3 park 60.0 tl3 72.0 tl3 park max. Recommended pv generator power [w] 40 000 48 000 60 000 72 000 dc mpp range from [v] to [v]* 350 ... 800 410 ... 800 480 ... 850 580 ... 850 operating range from [v]...
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Technical data page 12 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en 4.2 mechanical data 30.0-72.0 tl3 display graphical lcd, 3 leds controls 4-way button, 2 buttons interfaces ethernet, usb, rs485, s0, digital output "inverter off" fault signal relay potential-free no contact, max. 30 v dc/1a or ...
Page 13: Transportation and Delivery
Transpor tation and delivery operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en 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 company is re...
Page 14: Mounting The Inverter
Mounting the inver ter page 14 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en 6 mounting the inverter 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 a...
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Mounting the inver ter operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 15 authorised electrician caution property damage due to gases that have an abrasive effect on surfaces when they come into contact with ambient humidity caused by weather conditions the inverter housing can be severely dama...
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Mounting the inver ter page 16 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en authorised electrician caution use suitable mounting parts. › use only the supplied mounting parts. › only install inverter in an upright position. › for wall mounting: mount the inverter on a vertical wall only. › for up...
Page 17: Installing The Inverter
Installing the inver ter operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 17 authorised electrician installing the hood ↻ remove the emc sheet metal. 1. Place the hood on the top side of the housing. 2. Secure the hood to the inverter housing from the inside using the enclosed fastening screws. ...
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Installing the inver ter page 18 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en authorised electrician 7.2 making the electrical connection make the connection to the pv generator as well as the grid connection via the pcb terminals in the connection area of the inverter. Note the following conduct...
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Installing the inver ter operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 19 authorised electrician 1 2 1 2 3b 4 3a xl m figure 8: connection area powador 60.0-72.0 tl3 m/xl key 1 ac connection terminals 3 dc connection terminals (m: 3x1, xl: 3x5) 3a) without fuse; 3b) with fuse 2 dc isolator sw...
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Installing the inver ter page 20 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en 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. ...
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Installing the inver ter operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 21 authorised electrician note connected pv modules must be dimensioned for the dc system voltage in accordance with iec 61730 class a, but at least for the value of the ac grid voltage 7.2.2.1 before connecting ensure tha...
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Installing the inver ter page 22 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en authorised electrician 7.2.2.3 recommended standard connection for powador 39.0 tl3 xl/60.0 tl3 xl danger risk of fatal injury due to electric shock (electric arc)! Wrong assignment of mpp trackers will seriously damage...
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Installing the inver ter operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 23 authorised electrician 7.2.2.4 connecting the pv generator danger risk of fatal injury due to electric shock severe injury or death will result if the live connections are touched. When there is sunlight present, there ...
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Installing the inver ter page 24 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en authorised electrician rs485 usb rs485 usb dip evu s0 s0 err ethernet ethernet err evu b a b a b a b a gnd gnd - + - + - + - + figure 12: connection area: connecting the interfaces. Top: variant 1. Bottom: variant 2. 7....
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Installing the inver ter operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 25 authorised electrician connecting the inverter to the network ↻ connect the ethernet cable to the inverter. ↻ configure the ethernet interface in the configuration menu. " connect the ethernet cable to the network or a ...
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Installing the inver ter page 26 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en authorised electrician 2 inverters 5 230 v ac 3 powador-prolog properties of the rs485 data line maximum length of the rs485 bus line the maximum allowed length of the rs485 bus is 1200 m. This length can be reached onl...
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Installing the inver ter operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 27 authorised electrician sample connection dip switch switch 1 switch 2 the inverter is the terminal unit: " activate switch 2 b a b a , b a b a off on the inverter is not the terminal unit: " deactivate switch 2 b a b a ...
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Installing the inver ter page 28 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en authorised electrician fr attachment of safety label in accordance with ute c 15-712-1 the code of practice ute c 15-712-1 requires that, upon connection to the french low-voltage distribution network, a safety sticker ...
Page 29: Configuration and Operation
Configuration and operation operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 29 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 16: control panel key 1 "operating" led 5 4-way...
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Configuration and operation page 30 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en operating status leds display description non-feed-in operation status message the display shows the corresponding message. Fault fault message the display shows the corresponding message. The red "fault" led is illu...
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Configuration and operation operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 31 8.1.3 control buttons the inverter is operated using the 4-way button and the ok and esc buttons. 8.1.3.1 desktop opening the menu ↻ the inverter is operating. ↻ the lcd is showing the desktop. " press the right arro...
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Configuration and operation page 32 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en 8.2 starting up for the first time 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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Operating instructions english translation of german original powador 30.0 tl3 m/xl
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Configuration and operation page 34 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en country- spec. Setting menu level display/ setting action in this menu/meaning all countries 0 1 2 3 1 total oper. Time displays the total operating time. 0 1 2 3 1 log data display " open the menu: press the right a...
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Configuration and operation operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 35 country- spec. Setting menu level display/ setting action in this menu/meaning all countries 0 1 2 3 1 def. Total yield you can set the total yield to any value, for example, when you have received a replacement unit...
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Configuration and operation page 36 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en country- spec. Setting menu level display/ setting action in this menu/meaning all countries 0 1 2 3 1 date & time " set the date and time. Note: for self-diagnostic purposes, the inverter carries out a daily restart...
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Configuration and operation operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 37 country- spec. Setting menu level display/ setting action in this menu/meaning de, es, gr, it 0 1 2 3 1 grid type/ guideline " select the grid type for the inverter’s installation location. Au, es rd 1663, gb, gr, il...
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Configuration and operation page 38 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en country- spec. Setting menu level display/ setting action in this menu/meaning it 0 1 2 3 1 activation condition the inverter checks mains voltage and frequency. The grid feed operation begins if the measured values ...
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Configuration and operation operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 39 country- spec. Setting menu level display/ setting action in this menu/meaning all countries 0 1 2 3 1 powador-protect configures the support for grid shutdown by a powador protect connected to the digital input of t...
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Configuration and operation page 40 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en country- spec. Setting menu level display/ setting action in this menu/meaning de msp, es p.O. 12.3 0 1 2 3 2 q(u) characteristic " specify the target voltage. " specify slope. " specify change time. It 0 1 2 3 2 q(u...
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Configuration and operation operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 41 8.4 monitor inverter the inverter has an integrated web server. This makes it possible to monitor and record the operating state and yield of your pv system. You can display the recorded data using: • the integrated ...
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Configuration and operation page 42 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en note you can also access the web server of the inverter via the internet. To do this, additional settings of your network configuration, particularly your internet router, are required. Note that communication with t...
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Configuration and operation operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 43 note ensure that the power supply of the ac and dc sides is active. It is only possible to update all components of the inverter to the most current software version in this operating state. Caution damage to the inv...
Page 44: Maintenance/troubleshooting
Maintenance/troubleshooting page 44 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en 9 maintenance/troubleshooting 9.1 visual inspection inspect the inverter and the cables for visible damage and note the operating status display of the inverter. In case of damage, notify your installer. Repairs may ...
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Maintenance/troubleshooting operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 45 shutting down the inverter 5. Switch off the grid voltage by turning off the external circuit breakers. 6. Disconnect the pv generator using the dc isolator switch. Danger! The dc cables are still live. " ensure that...
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Maintenance/troubleshooting page 46 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en fault cause of fault explanation/remedy by the grid fuse trips. The grid fuse capacity is too low. In cases of high solar radiation, the inverter exceeds its rated current for a short period, depending on the pv gene...
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Maintenance/troubleshooting operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 47 fault cause of fault explanation/remedy by noise emission from the inverter. Particular ambient conditions. When there are certain ambient conditions, the units may emit audible noises. • grid interference or grid fa...
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Maintenance/troubleshooting page 48 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en 9.5.2 status and fault signals the following table lists the possible status and fault signals that the inverter shows on the lcd and the leds. Bs = operating status, fs = fault status; b = action of the operator e =...
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Maintenance/troubleshooting operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 49 status display explanation action fs 33 fault dc feed-in the dc feed-in has exceeded the permitted value. This dc feed-in can be caused by grid conditions and may not necessarily indicate a fault. " notify your autho...
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Maintenance/troubleshooting page 50 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en status display explanation action os 60 generator voltage too high the inverter does not begin feeding into the grid until the pv voltage falls below a specified value. - - os 61 external limit (%) the external limit...
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Maintenance/troubleshooting operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 51 status display explanation action fs 93, 94 self test error buffer 1, buffer 2 the control board is defective. " notify authorised electrician / kaco service e/k fs 95, 96 self test error relay 1, relay 2 the power s...
Page 52: Service
Service page 52 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en 10 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 / seri...
Page 53: Shutdown/disassembly
Shutdown/disassembly operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en page 53 11 shutdown/disassembly 11.1 shutting down 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 or...
Page 54: Disposal
Disposal page 54 operating instructions powador 30.0-72.0 tl3_en 12 disposal for the most part, both the inverter and the corresponding transport packaging are made from recyclable raw materials. Unit: do not dispose of faulty inverters or accessories together with household waste. Ensure that the o...
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