Kaco Blueplanet Series User Manual

TRACKSO INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR KACO INVERTERS
Brand: KACO
Type: Solar On Grid String Inverter
Models: KACO Blueplanet Series with Modbus TCP Communication (Sunspec)
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Locate communication terminals (Ethernet Port) as shown in the picture below.
Figure K1: Kaco String Inverter Communication Circuit Board
Connection steps
• Locate the communication card as shown in Figure S1
• Guide the network cable (LAN) through the cable glands and Connect the Ethernet cable to the inverter.
• Configure the Ethernet interface in the configuration menu.
• Connect the Ethernet cable to the Data Logger
• Configure the Ethernet settings in the settings menu
• Provide 12V DC external supply to Data Logger
•
Provide Internet to Data Logger
DEFAULT CONFIGURATION IN DATA LOGGER
Inv-1 -> ID-1, IP-192.168.0.10, Port-502
Inv-2 -> ID-2, IP-192.168.0.11, Port-502
Inv-3 -> ID-3, IP-192.168.0.12, Port-502
continuous to the max no. inverters allowed.
CONFIGURATION AT THE INVERTER END

Kaco Blueplanet Series Specifications

General

Model	Blueplanet Series
Category	Inverter
Topology	Transformerless
Communication Interfaces	Wi-Fi
Protection Rating	IP65
Nominal Output Voltage	230 V
Output Frequency	50 Hz / 60 Hz
Operating Temperature Range	-25°C to +60°C

Summary

Connection and Network Setup

Connection Diagram and Steps

Illustrates the physical connection of the inverter and outlines the steps for establishing network connectivity.

Inverter Configuration

Data Logger Default Configuration

Specifies default IDs, IP addresses, and ports for data loggers connected to inverters.

Inverter End Configuration

Details the on-inverter settings and button functions for device configuration.

Network and Communication Settings

Setting IP Address and DHCP

Guides on configuring inverter IP addresses, subnet masks, gateway, and DNS, including DHCP settings.

Communication Protocol Setup

Instructions for activating Modbus TCP and setting the communication port for data transfer.

Date and Time Configuration

Explains how to set the inverter's date and time for accurate data logging and diagnostics.

Communication Card Setup

Single and Multiple Inverter Connections

Describes how to connect single and multiple inverters using communication cards in a chain.

TrackSo Device Operation and Status

Device Working and LED Status

Outlines the steps for device operation, including SIM card insertion and understanding LED status indicators.

Network Status Check

Details how to check the network status via SMS command and interpret the response.

Troubleshooting and Log Analysis

Event Ingestion Log Check

Guidance on checking event ingestion logs if the unit status remains 'Not Receiving'.

Log Generation Check

Instruction to check for generated logs at the time of installation for troubleshooting.