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. Page 4 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
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Maximum power point (point of the current-voltage diagram of a PV generator at which the maximum amount of power can be drawn) Colour codes (in accordance with IEC 60757) Black Brown Blue GNYE Yellow-green Grey Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 5...
Use in rooms where there is a risk of explosion • Use in rooms where the humidity is higher than 95% • Operation outside of the specifi cation intended by the manufacturer • Standalone operation. Page 6 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
4. edition 2001 parallel operation of in-system generation on the low-voltage grid Grid monitoring DIN V VDE V 0126-1-1:2006-02 NOTICE The declaration of conformity can be found in the appendix. Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 7...
DC disconnect DC disconnect Fuse Fuse Apartment Reference Feed-in meter meter Main switch Selective main switch Building connection Figure 1: Overview circuit diagram for a system with two inverters Page 8 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
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If you have questions about the selective main switch, contact your power supply company. 3.2.2 Design of the inverter Figure 2: Design of the inverter Operator panel Connection board Cover for the connection area USB interface DC disconnect Mounting plate Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 9...
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100 kW. In KACO new energy GmbH inverters, this power reduction is achieved using a ripple control receiver. The power supply company can reduce the power of the system remotely, if necessary, using an additional device from the Powador proLOG family.
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After the reduction of power by the grid operator, the inverter is in the power reduction operating state (status 11). The display shows no other values. The active power must not be increased again until a frequency of f ≤ 50.05 Hz is reached again. Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 11...
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The test can subsequently be repeated. KACO recommends the Tera Term terminal program This software, off ered as freeware, is able to output the results of the shutdown test in a text fi le. A PDF fi le that also contains a date and time stamp can then be created from this text fi le.
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To connect the RS485 interface, contact your authorised electrician. For monitoring your PV system using the RS485 interface, KACO new energy GmbH off ers the following units: Powador-proLOG S to XL (optional) Powador-proLOG allows you to monitor up to 31 inverters simultaneously.
Noise emission [dB(A)] Built-in DC disconnect Cast aluminium Housing Approx. 690 x 420 x 200 H x W x D [mm] < 40 Total weight [kg] Table 2: Mechanical Data Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 15...
Carefully transport the inverter using the the carrying handles of the pallet. › Do not subject the inverter to shocks. For safe transportation of the inverter, use the holding openings in the carton. Figure 4: Transportation of the inverter Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 17...
If the recommended minimum clearances are not observed, the inverter can have power regulation and a protective shutdown due to insuffi cient ventilation and the associated heat › Maintain minimum clearances. › Provide for suffi cient heat dissipation. Page 18 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
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Figure 6: Drill stencil for wall mounting with minimum clearances (in mm) Figure 7: Minimum clearances/mounting plate Fixings for mounting Detachment protector Mounting plate Suspension brackets (back of housing) Screws for mounting Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 19...
Max. conductor cross-section without wire sleeves 16 mm² dependent on the plug that Max. conductor cross-section with wire sleeves 10 mm² is used Length of insulation to be stripped off 10 mm Page 20 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
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. › Ensure that the lead cross-sections are suffi ciently large or that the lead lengths are suffi ciently short. Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 21...
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› Disconnect the inverter from the PV generator by actuating the integrated DC disconnector. › Remove the plug connector. Figure 10: Connections for DC positive and DC negative Page 22 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
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The overall power of the unit continues to be limited. If one input is connected to more than P(DCmax)/2, the maximum input power of the second input decreases accordingly. Take care that the maximum input power is not exceeded. Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 23...
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18.6 A. Parallel operation is automatically recognized by the inverter. Electrical data for parallel connection Connection of the DC inputs Number of modules per string n =n=n < 14 kW < 37.2 A Page 24 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
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Severe injuries or death will result if the live connections are touched. When there is irradiance, DC voltage is present on the open ends of the DC leads. › Do not touch the open ends of the leads. › Avoid short circuits. Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 25...
Severe injury or death from improper use of the interface connections and non-observance of protection class III. › The SELV circuits (SELV: safety extra low voltage) can only be connected to other SELV circuits with protection class III. Page 26 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
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Calculating effi ciency by measuring the current and voltage values leads to unusable results due to the tolerances of the measurement devices. The sole purpose of these measured values is to monitor the basic operation of the system. Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 27...
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2. Remove the sealing insert. Thread the connection cable through the cover of the cable fi tting and the sealing insert. 4. Insert the sealing insert into the cable fi tting. Page 28 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
2. Connect the PV generator using the DC disconnector (0 → 1). » The inverter begins to operate. » During the initial start-up: Follow the instructions of the New Connection Wizard (see section 8.2 on page 33). Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 29...
* The waiting period ensures that the generator voltage continuously remains above the power delivery limit of 200 V. For the country-specifi c waiting times, see section 4.3 on page 16). Page 30 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
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For information about initial start-up, see section 8.2 on page 33. Figure 19: Desktop Current date Status bar Current power Current time Menu indicator Feed-in indicator Daily yield Annual yield Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 31...
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Use the right and left arrow keys. Changing an option/the value of an input fi eld Use the keys with the up and down arrows. Saving changed settings Press the OK key. Page 32 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
Figure 20: Main menu Display of the menu level (0, 1, 2, 3) Active menu (example: main menu) Designation of the active menu Menu items of the next lower menu level Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 33...
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Displays the duration of operation on the current day. Total oper. time Displays the total operating time. Open the menu: Press the right arrow key or Log data display the OK key. Page 34 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
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Def. total yield value. Select the “Save” button and confi rm with the OK button. Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 35...
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To avoid having Date & time a restart occur during feed-in operation and to always obtain reliable log data, ensure that the time is correctly set. Page 36 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
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Set limit values for underfrequency and overfre- All countries quency in 0.1 Hz steps. The inverter begins feed-in as soon as this PV voltage is present. DC starting volt. Set the starting voltage. Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 37...
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Specify slope curve Specify change time. Enables manual execution of the self test. Activ. self test To manually start the self test, select the “Activate” key. Page 38 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
Internet browser. If your Internet browser requests a language that is unknown to the inverter, the web server uses the menu language set in the inverter. Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 39...
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Filtering display data (day view only) Call up the web server. 2. Select the day view. To show or hide measured values, select or deselect the corresponding checkboxes in the “Select display” area. Page 40 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
Do not interrupt the DC and AC power supply during the update process. Preparing for the software update Download the software update fi le from the KACO web site and store it on your hard disk. 2. Extract the update fi le (.ZIP) completely onto the USB stick.
Do not touch the open ends of the leads. › Avoid short circuits. › Open the inverter only after these two steps are complete. › After shutdown, wait at least 30 minutes before working on the inverter. Page 42 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
E = The indicated work must only be carried out by an authorised electrician. K = The indicated work must only be carried out by a service employee of KACO new energy GmbH. Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
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B = Action of the operator E = The indicated work must only be carried out by an authorised electrician. K = The indicated work must only be carried out by a service employee of KACO new energy GmbH. Page 44...
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E = The indicated work must only be carried out by an authorised electrician. K = The indicated work must only be carried out by a service employee of KACO new energy GmbH. Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
B = Action of the operator E = The indicated work must only be carried out by an authorised electrician. K = The indicated work must only be carried out by a service employee of KACO new energy GmbH. Page 46...
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E = The indicated work must only be carried out by an authorised electrician. K = The indicated work must only be carried out by a service employee of KACO new energy GmbH. Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
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B = Action of the operator E = The indicated work must only be carried out by an authorised electrician. K = The indicated work must only be carried out by a service employee of KACO new energy GmbH. Page 48...
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E = The indicated work must only be carried out by an authorised electrician. K = The indicated work must only be carried out by a service employee of KACO new energy GmbH. Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
More than 60 years of experience in the fi eld of power converters support us in this philosophy. However, in spite of all quality assurance measures, faults may occur in rare cases. In such cases, KACO new energy GmbH will provide you with the maximum possible support. KACO new energy GmbH will make every eff ort to remedy such faults in an expeditious manner and without a great deal of bureaucracy.
2. Take the inverter down from the mounting plate. Securely pack the inverter if it is to be further used, have the inverter professionally disposed of (see chapter 12 on page 52). Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 51...
Do not dispose of faulty inverters or accessories together with household waste. Ensure that the old unit and any accessories are disposed of in a proper manner. 12.2 Packaging Ensure that the transport packaging is disposed of properly. Page 52 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
Any unauthorised modifi cations to the supplied units and/or any use of the units that is contrary to their proper use shall render this Declaration of Conformity null and void. Neckarsulm, 23 November 2010 KACO new energy GmbH Matthias Haag Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 53...
Any unauthorised modifi cations to the supplied units and/or any use of the units that is contrary to their proper use shall render this Declaration of Conformity null and void. Neckarsulm, 23 November 2010 KACO new energy GmbH Matthias Haag Page 54 Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN...
3500 W 400 V 3500 W 700 V 3500 W 600 V 7000 W 600 V 7000 W Unconnected Unconnected 500 V 12800 W Bridged to 1 Unconnected Unconnected 600 V 6000 W Short-circuited Short-circuited Unconnected Operating Instructions Powador 10.0 TL3, 12.0 TL3, 14.0 TL3_EN Page 57...
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