Kaco blueplanet 20.0 TL3 Operating Instructions Manual

Brand: Kaco

Model: blueplanet 20.0 TL3

Type: Operating Instructions Manual

These instructions form part of the product and must be observed. They must also be stored in a place which is freely

accessible at all times.

Operating Instructions

English translation of German

original

blueplanet

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Operating Instructions

Contents

 General information ................................. 

. About this document ............................................

. Layout of Instructions ...........................................

. Target group.............................................................

 Safety ......................................................... 

. Proper use .................................................................

. Protection features ................................................

. More information ...................................................

 Description ................................................ 

. Mode of Operation ................................................ 

. Diagram ..................................................................... 

 Technical Data ......................................... 

. Electrical data ........................................................

. Mechanical data .....................................................

. Identication ...........................................................

 Transportation and Delivery ...................

. Delivery .....................................................................

. Transportation ........................................................

 Mounting ..................................................

. Unpacking ............................................................... 

. Installing the unit ................................................. 

 Electrical connection .............................. 

. Preparing the AC connection ........................... 

. Connection to the power grid ......................... 

. Preparing the DC connection .......................... 

. Connecting the PV generator ..........................

. Grounding the housing .....................................

. Connecting the interfaces.................................

. Sealing the connection area ............................

. Switching on the device ....................................

 Conguration and Operation ................. 

. Controls ....................................................................

. Initial start-up ........................................................

. Menu structure ......................................................

. Monitor inverter ....................................................

. Performing the software update ....................

 Maintenance/Troubleshooting ..............

. Visual inspection.................................................. 

. Cleaning the housing ........................................ 

. Replacing or cleaning the fans ....................... 

. Shutting down for maintenance and

troubleshooting .................................................... 

. Disconnecting connections............................. 

. Faults ........................................................................ 

. "Fault" messages on the display/LED ............ 

 Service ...................................................... 

 Shutdown/Disassembly .......................... 

. Switching o the unit .........................................

. Uninstalling the device ......................................

. Disassembling the unit ......................................

. Packaging the unit ...............................................

. Storing the unit .....................................................

 Disposal ................................................... 

 Appendix ................................................. 

. EU Declaration of Conformity ..........................

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 General information

. About this document

WARNING

Improper handling of the device can be hazardous!

›You must read and understand the operating instructions so that you can install and use the

device safely!

.. Other applicable documents

During installation, observe all assembly and installation instructions for components and other parts of the system.

These instructions also apply to the equipment, related components and other parts of the system.

Some of the documents which are required for the registration and approval of your photovoltaic (PV) system are

included with the operating instructions.

.. Storing the documents

These instructions and other documents must be stored near the system and be available at all times. The content

of these instructions is revised on a regular basis and updated if necessary. You can download the current version of

the operating instructions at www.kaco-newenergy.com.

.. English translation of German original

These operating instructions have been produced in several languages. The German-language version of the

operating instructions is the original version. All other language versions are translations of the original operating

instructions.

. Layout of Instructions

.. Symbols used

General hazard Risk of re or explosion

High voltage Risk of burns

Authorised electrician Only authorised electricians are permitted to carry out tasks indicated with this

symbol!

.. Safety warnings symbols guide

DANGER

High risk

Failure to observe this warning will lead directly to serious bodily injury or death.

WARNING

Potential risk

Failure to observe this warning may lead to serious bodily injury or death.

CAUTION

Low-risk hazard

Failure to observe this warning will lead to minor or moderate bodily injury.

Safety

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CAUTION

Risk of damage to property

Failure to observe this warning will lead to property damage.

.. Additional information symbols

NOTE

Useful information and notes

EN Country-specic function

Functions restricted to one or more countries are labelled with country codes in accordance with

ISO-.

.. Instructions symbols guide

Instructions

ඣPrerequisites before carrying out the following instructions (optional)

"Carry out step.

"(Additional steps, if applicable)

» Result of the step(s) (optional)

. Target group

All activities described in the document may only be carried out by specially trained personnel with the following

qualications:

• Knowledge about how an inverter functions and operates

• Training in the handling of hazards and risks during the installation and operation of electrical units and systems

• Education concerning the installation and startup of electrical units and systems

• Knowledge of applicable standards and directives

• Knowledge and adherence to this document with all safety notices.

 Safety

DANGER

Lethal voltages are still present in the terminals and cables of the inverter even after the

inverter has been switched o and disconnected.

Severe injuries or death will occur when touching the cables and terminals in the inverter.

Only appropriately qualied and authorised electricians may open, install or maintain the inverter.

›Keep the inverter closed when the unit is in operation.

›Do not touch the cables and/or terminals when switching the unit on and o.

›Do not make any modications to the inverter.

The electrician is responsible for observing all existing standards and regulations.

• Keep unauthorised persons away from the inverter and PV system.

• In particular, be sure to observe the standard IEC---: "Requirements for special installations or loca-

tions – solar photovoltaic (PV) power supply systems".

• Ensure operational safety by providing proper grounding, conductor dimensioning and appropriate protection

against short circuiting.

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• Observe all safety instructions on the inverter and in these operating instructions.

• Switch o all voltage sources and secure them against being inadvertently switched back on before performing

visual inspections and maintenance.

• When taking measurements while the inverter is live:

–Do not touch the electrical connections.

–Remove all jewellery from your wrists and ngers.

–Ensure that the testing equipment is in safe operating condition.

• Stand on an insulated surface when working on the inverter.

• Modications to the surroundings of the inverter must comply with the applicable national and local standards.

• When working on the PV generator, it is also necessary to switch o the DC voltage with the DC isolator switch in

addition to disconnecting the PV generator from the grid.

. 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, improper use

may cause lethal hazards for the operator or third parties, or may result in damage to the unit and other property.

Operate the inverter only with a permanent connection to the public power grid.

Any other or additional use of the device shall be regarded as improper. This includes:

• Mobile use,

• Use in rooms where there is a risk of explosion,

• Use in outdoor areas if the inverter is exposed to direct sunlight, rain or a storm

• Use in rooms where the humidity is higher than %

• Operation outside of the specications intended by the manufacturer

• Modifying the device

• Standalone operation.

. Protection features

The following monitoring and protection functions are built-in:

• Overvoltage conductors/varistors to protect the power semiconductors from high-energy transients on the grid

and generator side

• Temperature monitoring of the heat sink

• EMC lters to protect the inverter from high-frequency grid interference

• Grid-side grounded varistors to protect the inverter against burst and surge pulses

• Islanding detection according to the current standards.

. More information

NOTE

The EU Declaration of Conformity can be found in the appendix.

For information on grid coupling, grid protection and safety parameters along with more detailed

instructions see our web site at http://www.kaco-newenergy.de/.

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 Description

. Mode of Operation

The inverter converts the DC voltage generated by the PV modules into AC voltage and feeds it into the grid. The

starting procedure begins when there is sucient sunlight and a specic minimum voltage is present in the inverter.

The feed-in process begins once the PV generator has passed the insulation test and the grid parameters are within

the requirements imposed by the grid operator for a specic monitoring time. If, as it gets dark, the voltage drops

below the minimum voltage value, feed-in operation ends and the inverter switches o.

. Diagram

Figure : Inverter diagram

Key

1 Housing with control panel 4 Connection board

2 Cover for the connection area 5 USB interface

3 DC isolator switch 6 Mounting plate

.. Mechanical components

DC isolator switch

The DC isolator switch is located on the bottom side of the inverter housing. The DC isolator switch is used to dis-

connect the inverter from the PV generator in order to carry out service.

Figure : DC isolator switch

Disconnecting the inverter from the PV generator

"Switch the DC isolator switches from  (ON) to  (OFF).

Connecting the inverter to the PV generator

"Switch the DC isolator switches from  (OFF) to  (ON).

.. Electrical functions

A potential-free relay contact is integrated in the inverter. Use this contact for one of the following functions:

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Fault signal relay

The potential-free relay contact closes as soon as there is a fault during operation. You use this function, for example,

to signal a fault visually or acoustically.

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.

The potential-free contact can switch larger appliances (e.g. air conditioning units) on and o with the “priwatt”

function activated. This requires an external power supply and an external load relay.

When the function is active, either the remaining runtime (in hours and minutes) or the shutdown threshold (in kW)

is displayed on the start screen depending on the operating mode selected. The “priwatt” function is not active in

the unit’s delivery state. The option can be congured in the Settings menu.

.. Interfaces

You congure the interfaces and the web server in the Settings menu.

The inverter has the following interfaces for communication and remote monitoring:

Ethernet interface

Monitoring can occur directly on the unit using the integrated Ethernet interface. A local web server is installed in

the unit for this purpose.

For monitoring a system comprising several inverters, we recommend you use an external data logging and moni-

toring system.

RS interface

In addition to the monitoring via the Ethernet interface, the monitoring can be executed via the RS interface. For

monitoring your PV system using the RS interface, KACO new energy GmbH oers monitoring devices:

USB interface

The USB connection of the inverter is a type A socket. It is located on the connection board on the underside of the

inverter under a cover. The USB connection is specied to draw mA of power. Use the USB interface to read out

stored operating data and to load software updates using a FAT-formatted USB stick.

“Inverter Off" input

If Powador protect is installed as a central grid and system protection, the fail-safe disconnection of suitable KACO

inverters from the public grid can be initiated by a digital signal instead of tie circuit-breakers. This requires the

inverters in the photovoltaic system to be connected to the Powador protect.

If a Powador-protect is used for fast shutdown, it must be used as grid protection. The RS interface is not

required for this.

Information on installation and use can be found in this manual, in the Powador protect manual and in the instruc-

tions for use of the Powador protect on the KACO web site.

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.. Inverter as part of a PV system

KWhKWh

PV generator PV generator

Inverter with

DC isolator switch

Inverter with

DC isolator switch

Line protection Line protec-

tion

Load

Feed-in meterReference

counter

Selective

main switch

Grid connection point

Selective

main switch

Figure : Circuit diagram of a system with two inverters

Key Denition / Information about the connection

PV generator The PV generator, i.e. the PV modules, converts the radiant energy of sunlight into

electrical energy.

Inverter with:

- DC connection The PV generator is connected directly to the inverter's DC connection. Two strings

can be connected to the DC connection.

- DC isolator switch Use the DC isolator switch to disconnect the inverter from all power sources on the

PV generator side.

Circuit breaker A circuit breaker is an overcurrent protection device.

Feed-in meter The feed-in meter is to be specied and installed by the power supply company.

Some power supply companies also allow the installation of your own calibrated

meters.

Selective main switch The selective main switch is to be specied by the power supply company.

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 Technical Data

. Electrical data

Product name: KACO blueplanet 20.0 TL3

Input levels

Recommended power range of the generator [kW] 24

MPP@Pnom from [V] to [V] 550 ... 800

Operating range from [V] to [V] 200 ... 950

Starting voltage [V] * 250

No-load voltage (UOC max ) [V] 1,000 (start up to 1,000)

Max. input current [A] 2 x 18.8

Max. power per MPP tracker [W] 15,000

Number of strings 2 x 2

Number of MPP trackers 2

max. short-circuit current (ISC max ) [A] 22,4

max. input source feedback current [A] 0

Polarity safeguard Short-circuit diode

Output levels

Rated power [VA] 20000 @230 V

Grid voltage [V] 400/230 (3/N/PE)

380/220 (3/N/PE)

Rated current [A] 3 x 29

Contribution to peak short-circuit current [A] 56,76

Initial short-circuit alternating current (lk” rst

single period eective value) [A] 18.6

Start-up current [A] 4.52

Rated frequency [Hz] 50/60

cos phi 0.30 inductive ... 0.30 capacitive

Number of feed-in phases 3

Distortion factor (THD) [%] 2.22

General electrical data

Max. eciency [%] 97,9

European eciency [%] 97.6

Self consumption: night [W] 1.5

Feed-in starts at [W] 20

Circuit design Transformerless

Grid monitoring Country-specic

Table 1: Electrical data

Technical Data

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. Mechanical data

Product name: KACO blueplanet 20.0 TL3

Display Graphical LCD, 3 LEDs

Controls 4-way button, 2 buttons

Interfaces 1x Ethernet, USB, RS485, Error-Relais, 4x Digital output "Inverter o"

Fault signal relay Potential-free NO contact, 30 V / 1 A

AC connections: PCB terminal PCB terminals inside the unit (max. cross section: 16 mm²)

AC connections: Cable connection Cable connection via M40 cable tting

DC connections 8 (2 x 4) MC-4-compatible plug connections

Ethernet connection: Cable connection Cable connection via M25 cable tting

Ambient temperature range [°C] -25 ... +60, power derating from +40

Humidity range (non-condensing) [%] 0 ... 95

Maximum installation elevation

[m above sea level] 2,000

Temperature monitoring Yes

Cooling (free convection (K)/fan (L)) L

Protection rating according to EN 60529 IP65

Degree of contamination 2

Noise emission [dB(A)] <53

DC isolator switch Built-in

Housing Cast aluminium

H x W x D [mm] 690 x 420 x 200

Total weight [kg] 46.6

CE conformity Yes

Table 2: Mechanical data

* The DC starting voltage can be set in the menu if needed.

. Identication

Identifying the unit

ඣYou will nd the name plate with product-specic data for service and

other requirements specic to installation on the right side panel of

the inverter. This data includes:

• Product name

• Part no.

• Serial no.

• Date of manufacture

• Technical Data

• Disposal information

• Certication marking, CE marking.

KACO new energy

Carl-Zeiss-Straße 1

74172 Neckarsulm

Made in Germany

KACO blueplanet 20.0 TL3 M2 WM OD IIG0

Part number 1001453

Serial number 000000000xxxxxxxx Year Q3 / 16

Input Vmax PV / lsc PV (max) / Inom PV 1000 Vdc/ 2x 22,4 A/ 2x18,8 A

V-MPP at Pnom / V- range 550V-800V/200V-950V

Output

Nominal voltage

220 V / 380 V (3/N/PE)

230 V / 400 V (3/N/PE)

Voltage range continuous operation 184 - 264 V (Ph-N)

Current (maximum continuous) 3 x 29 A

Frequency range 42 Hz - 68 Hz

Output

Power

Snom at 220 V Unom 20000 VA

Snom at 230 V Unom 20000 VA

Reactive power cos phi 0-100 % Snom 1 - 0,3 ind/cap

Environ-

ment Temperature range - 25°C...+60°C

Protection class / Ingress protection I/IP65

ARC fault circuit protection none

Interface protection according to country

specific requirements, details see manual

No galvanic separation

Figure : Name plate

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. 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 responsible for any transport damage that occurs.

Scope of delivery

•  inverter

•  wall bracket

•  installation kit

•  set of documentation (DE, EN, quick start guide in other languages)

Checking your delivery

. Inspect your inverter thoroughly.

. Immediately notify the shipping company in case of the following:

–Damage to the packaging that indicates that the inverter may have been damaged

–Obvious damage to the inverter

. Send a damage report to the shipping company immediately.

The damage report must be received by the shipping company in writing within six days following receipt of the

inverter. We will be glad to help you if necessary.

. Transportation

CAUTION

Impact hazard, risk of breakage to the inverter

›Pack the inverter securely for transport.

›Carefully transport the inverter using the carrying handles of the packaging box.

›Do not subject the inverter to shocks.

For safe transportation of the inverter, use the holding openings in the carton.

Packaging

(folding cartons)

(H x W x D (mm))

Total weight [kg]

 x  x 



Figure : Transportation of the inverter Table 3: Dimensions and weight

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 Mounting

DANGER

Risk of fatal injury from re or explosions

Fire caused by ammable 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 explosion or in the vicinity of highly ammable mate-

rials.

Installation location

• As dry as possible, climate-controlled, the waste heat must be dissipated away from the inverter

• Unobstructed air circulation

• When installing the unit in a control cabinet, provide forced ventilation for sucient heat dissipation

• Access to the inverter must also be possible without additional tools

• For outdoor installation, t the inverters in such a way to ensure that they are protected against direct sunlight,

moisture - and dust penetration

• For easy operation, ensure during installation that the display is slightly below eye level.

Wall surface

• With sucient load-bearing capacity

• Accessible for installation and maintenance

• Made from heat-resistant material (up to  °C),

• Flame resistant

• Minimum clearances to be observed during assembly: see Figure  on page .

NOTE

Access by maintenance personnel for service

Any additional costs arising from unfavourable structural or mounting conditions shall be billed to

the customer.

CAUTION

Property damage due to gases that have an abrasive eect on surfaces when they come into

contact with ambient humidity caused by weather conditions.

The inverter housing can be severely damaged by gases (ammonia, sulphur, etc.) if it comes

into contact with ambient humidity caused by weather conditions.

If the inverter is exposed to gases, it must be mounted so that it can be seen at all times.

›Perform regular visual inspections.

›Immediately remove any moisture from the housing.

›Take care to ensure sucient ventilation of the inverter.

›Immediately remove dirt, especially on vents.

›Failure to observe these warnings may lead to inverter damage which is not covered by KACO’s

manufacturer warranty.

NOTE

Power reduction due to heat accumulation.

If the recommended minimum clearances are not observed, the inverter can go into power regula-

tion mode or protective shutdown due to insucient ventilation and the resulting heat buildup.

›Maintain minimum clearances.

›Provide for sucient heat dissipation.

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Figure : Instructions for wall mounting Figure : Inverter for outdoor installation

CAUTION

Use suitable mounting parts.

›Use only the supplied mounting parts.

›Mount the inverter upright on a vertical wall only.

›For a free-standing mounting an incline of ° is allowed.

. Unpacking

CAUTION

The inverter is very heavy – risk of injury!

› Observe the weight of the inverter during transport.

› Select suitable mounting location and mounting base.

› Use mounting material corresponding to or included with the base for mounting the inverter.

› Transport and install the inverter with at least  persons.











Figure : Unpack inverter Figure : Lifting the inverter

Key

1 Carton 4 Centre of gravity of the inverter

2 Protective packaging 5 Positions for lifting

3 inverter 6 Protective covers

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Unpack inverter

. Open carton at the front.

. Remove installation material and documentation.

. Slide the unit aside the housing out of the carton.

. Remove upper and lower protective packaging from housing.

. Place the protective packaging back into the carton.

. Lift the inverters to the intended positions (see Figure ).

» Continue mounting the inverter.

. Installing the unit

250mm

500 mm 500 mm

700 mm

1386

405

260

565

1120

328

Figure : Minimum clearances/mounting plate Figure : Drilling separation (in mm)

Key

1 Fixings for mounting 4 Detachment protector

2 Wall bracket 5 Suspension brackets (back of housing)

3 Screws for mounting

Installing the mounting plate and the unit

. Mark the positions of the drill holes using the slots in the wall holder.

NOTE: The minimum clearances between two inverters, or the inverter and the ceiling/oor have already been

taken into account in the diagram.

. Fix mounting plate to the wall with the supplied mounting xtures.

Make sure that the mounting plate is oriented correctly.

. Hang the inverter on the wall holder using the suspension brackets on the back of the housing.

. Fix the inverter with the enclosed screws to the detachment protector at the connection area.

» The mounting of the inverter is complete. Continue with the installation.

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Authorised electrician

 Electrical connection

DANGER

Lethal voltages are still present in the terminals and cables of the inverter even after the

inverter has been switched o and disconnected!

Severe injuries or death will occur when touching the cables and terminals in the inverter.

›Only appropriately qualied and authorised electricians may open and install the inverter.

›Observe all safety regulations and the current technical connection specications from the relevant

power supply company.

›The inverter must be mounted in a xed position before being connected electrically.

›Disconnect the AC and DC side.

›Secure the inverter against reconnection.

›Ensure that the AC and DC sides are completely voltage free.

. Preparing the AC connection

.. Open connection area

3



Figure : Connection area: Open connection cover

Key

1 Connection cover 3 Screws for mounting (short)

2 Screws for mounting (long)

Open connection area

ඣYou have mounted the inverter on the wall.

. Unscrew the four Torx screws on the front side of the connection cover (blue).

. Pull down the connection cover.

» Make the electrical connections.

NOTE

Remove only the connection cover (blue). Opening the housing cover (grey) will invalidate the

warranty.

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.. Surveying the connection area

Make the connection to the PV generator via the plug connectors and the grid connection via the PCB terminals in

the connection area of the inverter.

Figure : Connection area: Electrical connection

Key

1 DC isolator switch 3 AC connection terminals

2 8 (2 x 4) MC4-compatible DC plug connector for

PV generator

Cable tting (M40) for AC connection

Cable ttings (M16) for housing ground connection

.. Cable and fuse requirements

NOTE

Select the following specications in accordance with the following master conditions:

- Country specic installation standards

- Line length

- Type of line installation

- Local temperatures

AC connection DC connection

Max. conductor cross-section without wire sleeves 16 mm² dependent on the plug

that is used

Max. conductor cross-section with wire sleeves 10 mm²

Length of insulation to be stripped o 18 mm

Table 4: Recommended conductor cross-section

AC connection DC connection

Overvoltage protection no

Overvoltage conductor (SPD) -

String fuses - To be provided externally

on-site

Combiner box - To be provided externally

on-site

Protection class 3 3

Overvoltage category III II

Fuse protection: gL safety fuses or comparable auto-

matic circuit breakers

- 32 A for 6.0 mm²

conductor cross-section

Table 5: Integrated and recommended protective devices

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. Connection to the power grid

The power connection wires are connected on the right of the connection area (see Figure  on page ),

DANGER

Danger to life from electric shock!

Severe injury or death will result if the live connections are touched.

›Switch o all power sources to the inverter before you insert the grid power cable into the unit.

›Make sure that the device is isolated from the public power supply and the system power supply

before starting work.

NOTE

If the cable impedance 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 it exceeds the

country-specic grid overvoltage limit value, the inverter switches o.

›Ensure that the conductor cross-sections are suciently large or that the cable lengths are su-

ciently short.

Making the grid connection

ඣUse cables with ve wires (L, L, L, N, PE).

. Unscrew the cable tting.

. Remove the outer cladding of the AC cables.

. Insert the AC cables through the cable tting into the connection area.

. Strip the insulation from the AC cables.

. Open the locks for the PCB terminals.

. Connect the cables in accordance with the label on the PCB terminals

(Figure  on page ).

. Close the locks for the PCB terminals.

. Check secure t of all connected cables.

. Tighten the cable tting.

BN GNYE

» The inverter is now connected to the power grid. Figure : AC connection terminals

NOTE

An AC-side disconnection unit must be provided during the nal installation stage. This cut-o

mechanism must be installed so that it can be accessed at any time without obstruction.

NOTE

If a residual current circuit breaker is necessary due to the installation specication, a type A residual

current circuit breaker must be used.

If an A-type RCD is used, the insulation threshold value in the “parameter” menu must be over (>)

kOhm.

For questions regarding the appropriate type, please contact your installer or our KACO new energy

customer service.

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. Preparing the DC connection

.. Conguring the DC plug connector

Figure : Insert wires Figure : Slide insert into sleeve Figure : Check fastening

Key

1 Wire for DC connection 5 cable tting

2 Spring 6 Contact plug

3 Insert 7 Coupling

4 Sleeve

Conguring the DC plug connector

NOTE: Before proceeding with the isolation ensure that you don't cut any individual wires.

. Isolate wire for DC connection by  mm.

. Insert isolated wire with twisted ends carefully up to the end stop.

NOTE: Wire ends must be visible in the spring.

. Close the spring so that the spring latches.

. Slide insert into sleeve.

. Tighten cable tting with the help of a  mm fork wrench applying a torque of  Nm.

. Join insert with contact plug.

. Check latch by lightly pulling on the coupling.

» Make the electrical connection.

NOTE

The permissible bending radius of at least x the cable diameter should be observed during installa-

tion. Excessive bending force may negatively impact the protection rating.

›All mechanical loads must be absorbed in front of the plug connection.

›Rigid adaptations are not permitted on DC plug connectors.

.. Checking the PV generator for a ground fault

DANGER

Danger to life from electric shock!

Severe injury or death will result if the live connections are touched. When there is solar radiation, DC

voltage will be present at the open ends of the DC cables.

›Only touch the PV generator cables on the insulation. Do not touch the exposed ends of the cables.

›Avoid short circuits.

›Do not connect any strings with a ground fault to the unit.

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Checking the PV generator for a ground fault

. Determine the DC voltage between:

–protective earth (PE) and the positive cable of the PV generator

–protective earth (PE) and the negative cable of the PV generator

If stable voltages can be measured, there is a ground fault in the DC generator or its wiring. The ratio between the

measured voltages gives an indication as to the location of this fault.

. Rectify any faults before taking further measurements.

. Determine the electrical resistance between:

–protective earth (PE) and the positive cable of the PV generator

–protective earth (PE) and the negative cable of the PV generator

In addition, ensure that the PV generator has a total insulation resistance of more than . MOhm, since the

inverter will not feed in if the insulation resistance is too low.

. Rectify any faults before connecting the DC generator.

NOTE

The threshold value from which the insulation monitor reports a fault can be set in the "Parameter"

menu.

.. Designing the PV generator

NOTE

Connected PV modules must be dimensioned for the DC system voltage in accordance with IEC 

Class A, but at least for the value of the AC grid voltage

Pmax Irated max. MPP tracker ISC max. MPP tracker

MPP tracker < kW <18.8 A <22.4 A

. Connecting the PV generator

Connect the PV generator to the  DC positive and the  DC negative connection plugs on the underside of the

housing (see Figure  on page ). Note the wiring examples given below. The inverter detects these typical

congurations automatically. In individual cases, you need to set the selected DC connection after installation in the

menu.

DANGER

Risk of fatal injury due to contact voltages.

Removing the plug connection before disconnecting the inverter from the PV generator may lead to

injuries and damage the unit.

›During installation: Electrically disconnect the DC positive and DC negative from the protective

earth (PE).

›Remove the plug connector.

CAUTION

Damage to the device in case of faulty conguration of the DC connector.

A faulty conguration of the DC connector (polarity +/-) causes equipment damages in the DC

connection if it is connected permanently.

"Please check polarity (+/-) of the DC connector before connecting the DC generator

"The DC voltage must not exceed V at any time.

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