Kaco Powador-piccoLOG User manual

Powador-piccoLOG
Operating Manual
English translation of
German original

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 General Notes............................................ 
. About this documentation .................................
. Layout of Instructions...........................................
. Safety warnings symbols guide........................
. Instructions symbols guide ................................ 
 Safety .........................................................
. Proper use.................................................................
. Protection features ................................................
 Transportation and Delivery ...................
. Delivery......................................................................
. Scope of delivery....................................................
. Disclaimer .................................................................
 Product Details........................................ 
. Functional Description....................................... 
. Device overview ................................................... 
 Installation and Start-up......................... 
. Safety instructions for Installation and
Start-Up.....................................................................
. Interface overview................................................
Operating Manual
Powador-piccoLOG
Contents

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. Wall mounting........................................................
. Connecting the inverter .................................... 
. Connect ripple control receiver (optional)...
. Power connection................................................ 
. Conguring internet connection ................... 
. Powador-web Public Portal...............................
. Powador-piccoLOG Device Manager
software....................................................................
 Technical Data ......................................... 
 Operation ................................................ 
. Overview of operating controls......................
. LED indicators........................................................
. Power control .........................................................
. Factory settings ....................................................
. PC software mode ...............................................
. Restarting the device..........................................
. Resetting the device ...........................................
 Error messages........................................ 
. Troubleshooting ...................................................
. Acknowledging errors........................................
 Environmental Protection and Waste
Disposal ................................................... 

General Notes
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 General Notes
. About this documentation
WARNING
Improper handling of the device can be hazardous
› You must read and understand the operating instructions before
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 are delivered
together with the respective components and other parts of the system.
Storing the documents
These instructions and other documents must be stored near the system and be
available at all times.
. Layout of Instructions
Symbols used
General hazard Risk of re or explosion
High voltage! Risk of burns
Only Authorised electrician authorised electricians may carry out tasks
marked with this symbol.

General Notes
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. 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.
CAUTION
Risk of damage to property
Failure to observe this warning will lead to property damage.
Additional information symbols
NOTE
Useful information and notes
DE Country-specic function
Functions restricted to one or more countries are labelled with
country codes in accordance with ISO-.

General Notes
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. Instructions symbols guide
a) Single step instructions or instructions that can be carried out in any
sequence:
Instructions
↻Prerequisite(s) for the step(s) (optional)
"Carry out the next step.
"(Additional steps, if applicable)
» Result of the step(s) (optional)
b) Multi-step instructions that must be carried out in a xed sequence:
Instructions
↻Prerequisite(s) for the steps (optional)
. Carry out the next step.
. Carry out the next step.
. (Additional steps, if applicable)
» Result of the steps (optional)

Safety
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 Safety
. Proper use
PowerControl is a control system of various operating parameters (such as idle
and active power, for instance) for use with photovoltaic plants.
The connections of this specic data logger and module should only be used
with the permitted signals and signal strengths.
Only suitable for installation indoors. For installation in outdoor areas or dusty
environments the device must be encased in a protective housing.
. Protection features
• Do not open the device.
• Do not make any modications to the device.
• Discontinue use of any damaged device and have them checked by an
electrical specialist.
• Ensure local regulations are observed when using the device.
• The safety of the device and the operator are not guaranteed if the safety
instructions are not followed.

Transportation and Delivery
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 Transportation and Delivery
. Delivery
Every product leaves our factory in perfect electrical and mechanical condition.
Unpack device and all accessories and check the contents are complete and
intact.
• A damaged device must not be used.
• The device should only be transported in its original packaging. Protect the
device against dust and moisture.
. Scope of delivery
• Powador-piccoLOG
• Power supply DC  V, . A
• Micro USB cable
• Ethernet cable
• Ready-made RS cable
• Fixing materials (Philips screws, wall plugs)
. Disclaimer
KACO new energy GmbH accepts no liability for damages that may arise from a
failure to follow the instructions in the operating manual.
This shall apply in particular to damage that arises as a result of:
• Improper use of the product
• Mishandling of the product
• Incorrectly selected materials and tools
• Poor or unperformed maintenance and repair work
KACO new energy GmbH is not liable for events or occurrences beyond their
control related to Powador-piccoLOG, such as
• the accuracy of an energy supplier's control commands,
the non-implementation of forwarded control commands,
• hardware and/or software malfunctions caused by the operator,
• switching procedures carried out by the customer.
• Liability for any damages caused by such incidents and events is explicitly
excluded.

Product Details
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 Product Details
. Functional Description
The Powador-piccoLOG is a data logger for small scale photovoltaic plants. It
is also possible to send data to the Powador-web Public Portal. The data logger
enables the implementation of simplied energy management.
. Device overview
SCAN
-QUIT-
COM
10
9
8
6
7
2
1
3
4
5
11
1 2 3
POWADOR piccoLOG
MADE IN GERMANY
Figure : Device overview
1LED indicators 7 RS485/422 for inverters (RJ12 jack)
2Micro USB 8Ethernet connection
3"Reset" button 9Port for ripple control receiver
(RJ45 jack)
4 "COM" button 10 Power control switch
5"SCAN" button 11 Protective cover
6Power connection

Installation and Start-up
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 Installation and Start-up
. Safety instructions for Installation and
Start-Up
DANGER
Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock
Coming into contact with live components can result in electrical
shock, burns or death.
• Installation should only be carried out by an electrician.
• Check the cable installation points.
• Do not drill into cables.
CAUTION
Overvoltage or incorrectly connected cables may cause
property damage.
Overvoltage and voltage spikes may damage or destroy the device.
• Protect the power supply to prevent overvoltage.
• Only connect cables to the designated connection points.

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. Interface overview
1
2
3
4
5
Figure : Interface overview
1Micro-USB
2Power connection
3 RS485/422 for inverters (RJ12 jack)
4Ethernet port
5Port for ripple control receiver (RJ45 jack)

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. Wall mounting
80 mm
1
I23
MENU ACTION
X > 500 mm
Ø 6 mm x 20 mm
Figure : Wall mounting
Mounting the device on the wall:
"Drill holes.
"Insert wall plugs
"Screw the screws mm into the wall
"Slide device onto screws and ensure it is secure

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. Connecting the inverter
654321
RS485 B
RS485 A
1
2
3
4
5
6
GND
+24V
A
B
RJ12
A
B
1 2
34
5
6
Figure : Connecting the inverter
1 RJ12 plug/ RS485 4 RS485 B / RS485- / -TR / T-
2Signal name 5RS485 A / RS485 + / +TR /
T+
3Bus cable (twisted and shielded wire
pair) for the Powador-piccoLOG 6Inverter
NOTE
See the inverter manual for details on bus conguration.
• To connect, use a ready-made connection cable or manufacture
one according to the above pin conguration.
• We recommend the use of UNITRONIC® LiYCYv (TP) cables,
produced by "LappKabel", or equivalent. This cable is suitable for
installation directly into the earth.
Bus conguration
"Remove protective cover.
"Connect inverter with an RJ connection jack (see . "Interface
overview").
» If there is no inverter already installed, the device will automatically search
for an inverter once switched on.
» Perform a manual search with the software
(see . "Powador-piccoLOG Device Manager").

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. Connect ripple control receiver (optional)
87654321
1 + 2 Reduction stage 0ex works:
100 % power supply
3 + 4 Reduction stage 1ex works:
60 % power supply
5 + 6 Reduction stage 2ex works:
30 % power supply
7 + 8 Reduction stage 3ex works:
0 % power supply
No signal ex works: 70 % power supply
Invalid signal ex works: 70 % power supply
Figure : Connect ripple control receiver
NOTE
To connect use a ready-made connection cable or a standard
Ethernet cable.
• When using an Ethernet cable, cut o the connector at one
end and manufacture the cable according to the above pin
conguration.
Connect ripple control receiver
"Connect ripple control receiver with digital port (see. “Interface
overview").
"Activate PowerControl by turning the PowerControl switch (see .
“Device overview") to the "ON" position (see also . "PowerControl").
Limited conguration options: Inverter scan not possible!
"Make adjustments using the software, if necessary.

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. Power connection
"Connect the accompanying power supply to the power socket (see .
“Interface overview").
"Connect the power supply to the mains.
"Attach protective cover.
. Conguring internet connection
.. Automatic conguration in networks with DHCP
NOTE
The router automatically assigns client's IP addresses when DHCP is
activated on the network.
Automatic conguration
"Connect the device to the network via the Ethernet port using an Ethernet
cable.
» The device is allocated an IP address and is now congured.
» The data logger does not have a web server and is not available via HTTP.
.. Manual conguration to the network without DHCP
Manual conguration
"Connect the device to the network via the Ethernet port using an Ethernet
cable.
"Enter the network settings (IP address etc.) into the software.

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. Powador-web Public Portal
"Scan QR code onto the device using a smartphone and follow the
instructions or:
"visit www.powador.net/registration and complete the registration form.
"Start the portal.
. Powador-piccoLOG Device Manager
software
NOTE
The installation sequence must be followed. Otherwise the device
will not be properly recognised by the system.
• First install the software and the drivers, then connect to the PC.
• Following incorrect installation, install the device on the system
afterwards (see .. "PC does not recognise the device").
.. Install software
"Download software "Powador-piccoLOG Devicemanager" at "www.kaco-
newenergy.de/monitoring/piccolog".
"Install software.
.. Connect the device to a PC
↻Software is installed.
↻Device is connected to the power supply.
"Connect the device to a PC using a USB cable.
"Device is recognised by PC.
"Start software.

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Figure : USB port ()
.. PC does not recognise the device
The device has been connected to the PC before the software and drivers have
been installed, and is not recognised by the PC. To x this problem follow these
steps.
Open Device Manager
. Control Panel
. System
. Hardware
. Device Manager
Installing/Reinstalling device drivers
. Right-click on piccoLOG under "Other devices" (yellow question mark) .
. Update drivers
» Hardware update wizard will open
. Choose "No, not this time"
. Choose "Automatically install software"
. If an error message occurs, click on "Continue installation"
» Device should no longer appear under "Other devices"

Technical Data
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 Technical Data
General Information
Power supply DC  V
Power consumption . W (typical)
Bus connection integrated (cannot be switched o)
Network Ethernet connection (/Mbit)
Communication  x RS/RS
 x RS
 x pulse input according to DIN  (ISO)
 x digital input for ripple control receiver
Frame size (W x H x D) in mm  x  x 
Protection class IP
Weight  g
Ambient conditions
Operating temperature  to  °C
Storage temperature - to  °C
Cables and wires
Cable types
Bus cable RS/, twisted and shielded
LiYCYv (TP)  x  x . mm)
Ethernet cable Cat e / Cat  / Cat 
RS J-Y(ST)Y  x x. mm²
Power control Cat e / Cat  / Cat 
Maximum cable length permitted
Bus cable  m))
Ethernet cable  m)
) We recommend the use of UNITRONIC® Li2YCYv (TP) cables, produced by
"Lapp Kabel" or equivalent. This cable is suitable for installation directly into
the earth.
) The use of repeaters is required for longer cables.
) Multiple cables of this length will require a hub.

Operation
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 Operation
. Overview of operating controls
1 "Operating" LED
2 "Info Inverter 1" LED
3 "Info Inverter 2" LED
4 "Info Inverter 3" LED
5 "COM" LED
6 "SCAN" button
7 "COM" button
Figure : Operation
.  LED indicators
LEDs O Flashing Illuminated
Data logger out of
service
Data logger is
currently in booting
process
Data logger is ready
for use
No
inverter
connected/
recognised
Inverter error
discovered
Inverter recognised
and no error
Last data packet has
been successfully
sent to the portal
Data packet is
being sent to the
Powador-web
Portal
Data packet could
not send to the
Powador-web Portal
Example of LED display on device
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