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Kaco Powador 10.0 TL3 User Manual

Kaco Powador 10.0 TL3
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Operating Instructions
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Kaco Powador 10.0 TL3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKaco
ModelPowador 10.0 TL3
CategoryInverter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Notes

About this documentation

Information about the document's content, related materials, and document retention.

Design features

Explanation of symbols used, safety instruction descriptions, and additional information.

Safety

Intended use

Specifies the designated purpose and disallowed uses of the inverter.

Protection features

Overview of integrated monitoring and protective functions within the inverters.

Standards and directives

Lists compliance with relevant EU directives and standards.

Description

How it works

Explains the process of converting DC voltage to AC voltage for grid feed-in.

Unit description

Details the system layout, components, design, and electrical functions.

Electrical functions

Details fault signal relay, country-specific functions, and power limitation.

Frequency-dependent power reduction

Explains frequency-based power reduction as per BDEW Medium Voltage Directive.

Self-test in accordance with ENEL grid connection guide

Describes the self-test procedure for grid connection compliance.

Mechanical components

Details the DC disconnect and its operation for service.

Interfaces

Lists available interfaces (RS485, Ethernet, USB, SO) for communication and monitoring.

Technical Data

Electrical Data

Provides detailed electrical specifications for input and output levels, and general data.

Mechanical Data

Details physical specifications including display, controls, interfaces, and housing.

Country-specific parameter settings

Table of grid voltage, frequency, and switch-on times for various countries.

Transportation and Delivery

Delivery

Information on scope of delivery and checking for transport damage.

Transportation

Safety warnings and instructions for safely transporting the inverter.

Mounting the Inverter

Installation space

Requirements for the installation location, including climate and accessibility.

Wall

Criteria for wall mounting, including load capacity and material.

Installing the Inverter

Opening the connection area

Steps to open the connection area for electrical connections.

Carrying out the electrical connection

Guidance on conductor cross-sections for AC and DC connections.

Connecting the inverter to the power grid

Details on conductor cross-sections and fuse protection for grid connection.

Making the grid connection

Step-by-step instructions for making the AC grid connection.

Connecting the PV generator

Instructions for connecting the DC positive and negative plugs.

Before the connection

Procedure for checking for ground faults before connecting the DC generator.

Maximum input power

Details on maximum input power and its relation to input voltage.

Recommended standard connection

Guidance on applying equal MPP voltages to inputs for standard connection.

Parallel input connection

Instructions for connecting DC inputs in parallel, noting string voltage requirements.

Unconnected inputs

Important notice regarding short-circuiting unused MPP trackers.

Connecting the PV generator

Steps to connect the PV generator and ensure IP54 rating.

Grounding the housing

Optional procedure for grounding the inverter housing.

Connecting the interfaces

Information on connecting interfaces located behind the connection cover.

Connecting the RS485 bus

Wiring diagram and connection details for the RS485 interface.

Connecting the remote control line for the power supply company

Information on connecting the optional remote control line for the power supply company.

Connecting the SO output

How to connect the SO pulse output for accessories like displays.

Connecting the Ethernet interface

Instructions for connecting the Ethernet interface, including cable type and length.

Connecting Inverter to Network

Steps to connect the inverter to the network and configure settings.

Connecting the fault signal relay

Instructions for connecting the fault signal relay contact.

Sealing the connection area

Procedure to seal the connection area after installation.

Starting up the inverter

Safety warnings and steps for initial start-up of the inverter.

Configuration and Operation

Controls

Overview of the inverter's control panel, LCD, and status LEDs.

LED indicators

Explanation of the different operating states indicated by the LEDs.

Operating states

Detailed table of operating states, LEDs, display, and descriptions.

Graphical display

Description of the graphical display, its functions, and data presentation.

Control keys

Instructions on how to operate the inverter using the control keys.

Initial start-up

Guide through the configuration assistant for initial inverter setup.

Menu structure

Overview of the main menu and its structure on the LCD.

Menu Navigation and Settings

Detailed table of menu items, settings, and their corresponding actions.

Day display

How to display recorded operating data graphically for a specific day.

Month display

How to display recorded operating data graphically for a specific month.

Year display

How to display recorded operating data graphically for a specific year.

Save to USB

Procedure for exporting saved operating data to a USB storage device.

Language

How to select the desired language for the user interface.

Def. total yield

Setting the total yield to a selectable value, e.g., after unit replacement.

Interface

Configuration for RS485 bus address and termination.

SO pulse rate

Setting the pulse rate for the SO connection.

Activ. Relay 33

Enabling the fault signal relay for home feed-in function.

Relay 33 set.

Defining switch-on power and operating time for Relay 33.

Quick start

Reducing waiting times during self-test by pressing the 'Activate' key.

Logging interval

Setting the time between two log data recordings.

Log data backup

Activating or deactivating log data backup to a USB storage device.

Display

Configuring display contrast and backlight timeout.

Date & time

Setting the correct time and date for accurate logging.

Ethernet

Assigning IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for the Ethernet interface.

Web server

Activating or deactivating the integrated web server for monitoring.

"Parameters" menu

Instructions to display the hidden 'Parameters' menu.

Country

Setting the country for country-specific operating parameters.

Grid type/guideline

Selecting the applicable grid type and guideline for the inverter.

Switch-off volt.

Configuring voltage thresholds for inverter shutdown.

Grid shutd. EN 50160

Setting voltage thresholds for grid shutdown based on EN 50160.

Voltage drop

Specifying the voltage drop threshold for grid shutdown.

Switch-off freq.

Setting frequency limits for inverter shutdown.

DC starting volt.

Setting the starting voltage for feed-in.

Const. volt. ctrl

Deactivating MPP seek mode for constant DC voltage operation.

Overvoltage shutd.

Setting the switch-off threshold for overvoltage shutdown.

Undervoltage shutd.

Setting switch-off thresholds for fast and slow undervoltage shutdown.

Activate FRT

Activating or deactivating dynamic grid stabilization (Fault Ride-Through).

Idle power

Configuring power factor and idle power settings.

cos-phi specification

Selecting the type of phase shift for power factor settings.

Q specification

Setting the idle power Q (in%) to a fixed value.

cos-phi(P/Pn)

Defining support points for the idle power characteristic curve.

Number of support points

Defining how many support points can be set in the characteristic curve menu.

1. Support point

Setting the power factor for the first support point.

2. Support point

Setting the power factor for the second support point.

Q(U) characteristic curve

Specifying the target voltage and slope for the Q(U) curve.

Activ. self test

Manually starting the self-test procedure.

Monitor inverter

Methods for monitoring inverter operating state and yield data.

USB interface

Instructions for using the USB interface to read saved operating data.

Reading log data

Steps to connect a USB device and read log data from the inverter.

Web Server Functionality

Information about the integrated web server for remote monitoring.

Setting up the web server

Steps to configure Ethernet interface for web server access.

Using the web server

How to call up and use the web server for monitoring data.

Select the display period

Choosing the time frame (day, month, year, overall) for displaying yield data.

Filtering display data (day view only)

How to show or hide specific measured values in the day view.

Performing a software update

Guide for updating the inverter's software using a USB stick.

Maintenance/Troubleshooting

Visual inspection

Instructions for inspecting the inverter and leads for visible damage.

Cleaning the inverter externally

Safety warnings and procedures for cleaning the inverter's exterior.

Shutting down for maintenance and troubleshooting

Safety precautions and steps for shutting down the inverter for maintenance.

Shutting down the inverter

Sequence for safely shutting down the inverter before maintenance.

Faults

General procedure for handling faults and notifying authorities.

Procedure

Safety warnings and general steps when a fault occurs.

Rectifying faults

Table listing faults, causes, explanations, and remedies.

Messages on the display and the “Fault” LED

Overview of display messages and the function of the 'Fault' LED.

Display of status and fault messages

Shows how fault and status messages are displayed on the inverter.

Status and fault signals

Table detailing operating states, display messages, explanations, and actions.

Service

Hotlines

Contact information for technical problem resolution and consultation.

Shutdown/Disassembly

Shutting down the inverter

Safety warnings and sequence for shutting down the inverter.

Deinstalling the inverter

Steps for removing the inverter from its installation.

Dismantling the inverter

Procedure for dismantling the inverter for further use or disposal.

Disposal

Unit

Instructions for proper disposal of the inverter unit.

Packaging

Guidance on proper disposal of the transport packaging.

Documents

EU Declaration of Conformity

Confirms compliance with EU directives and standards, includes CE marking.

VDEW Declaration of Conformity

Confirms compliance with low-voltage grid connection guidelines and standards.

Safety Certificate (German: “Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung”)

Safety certificate details and testing bases for the inverter.

Appendix

Input power per input (in W Max. current: 18.6 A.)

Table of input power values based on DC voltage for different models.

Connection examples

Examples of valid and invalid DC input connections.

Invalid connections

Table illustrating invalid switching states for DC input connections.

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