Kaco blueplanet XP10U-H4 PSD User manual

Instruction Manual
• Operator
blueplanet
XP10U-H4 / H6
XP10U-H4 / H6 PSD

Operator Instructions blueplanet XPU H / H and XPU H / H PSD Page 
 General Notes............................................ 
. About this documentation .................................
. Design features .......................................................
 Safety .........................................................
. Intended use............................................................
. Protection features ................................................ 
. Standards and regulations.................................. 
 Conguration and Operation ..................
. Controls......................................................................
. Initial start-up ......................................................... 
. Menu structure....................................................... 
. Monitoring the inverter ......................................
. Performing a software update.........................
Operating Instructions
Contents

General Notes
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 General Notes
. About this documentation
WARNING
Improper handling of the inverter can be hazardous
›IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
›You must read and understand the operating instructions before you can install and use the inverter
safely.
This manual is intended for inverter model blueplanet XPU-H and shall be followed during installation and mainte-
nance of this inverter model.
.. 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.
Some of the documents which are required for registering and approving your photovoltaic (PV) system are included
with the operating instructions.
.. Retention of documents
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. These instructions and other documents must be stored near the system and be available
whenever they are needed.
. Design features
.. Symbols used in this document
General hazard symbol Risk of re or explosion
High voltage Risk of burns
Authorised electrician The tasks indicated with this symbol may only be carried out by an authorised
electrician.
.. Description of safety instructions
DANGER
Imminent danger
Failure to observe this warning will lead directly to serious bodily injury or death.
WARNING
Potential danger
Failure to observe this warning may lead to serious bodily injury or death.

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CAUTION
Low-risk hazard
Failure to observe this warning will lead to minor or moderate bodily injury.
CAUTION
Hazard with risk of property damage
Failure to observe this warning will lead to property damage.
.. Description of additional information
NOTICE
Useful information and notes
.. Description of action instructions
a) One-step actions or actions that can be carried out in any sequence:
Action instructions
↻Prerequisite(s) for your action(s) (optional)
Carry out action.
(Additional actions, if applicable)
» Result of your action(s) (optional)
b) Multi-step action instructions that must be carried out in a xed sequence:
Action instructions
↻Prerequisite(s) for your actions (optional)
. Carry out action.
. Carry out action.
. (Additional actions, if applicable)
» Result of your actions (optional)

Safety
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 Safety
DANGER
Lethal voltages are still present in the terminals and leads of the inverter even after the inverter has
been switched o and disconnected.
Severe injuries or death if the leads and/or terminals in the inverter are touched.
Only authorised electricians who are approved by the supply grid operator may open, install and maintain
the inverter.
›Keep the inverter closed when the unit is in operation.
›Do not touch the leads 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 unauthorized persons away from the inverter and PV system.
• Be sure to observe IEC --: (“Requirements for special installations or locations – solar photovoltaic (PV)
power supply systems”) in particular.
• Ensure operational safety by providing proper grounding, conductor dimensioning and appropriate protection against
short circuiting.
• Observe the 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 while it is switched on.
• Modications to the surroundings of the inverter must comply with the applicable national and local standards.
• When working on the PV array, it is also necessary to switch o the DC voltage with the DC disconnector in addition to
disconnecting the PV array from the grid.
. Intended use
The XPU converts clean renewable DC energy into AC energy for export into the utility.
The XPU-H was designed in accordance with UL , CSA-C. No. .. and the NFPA .
The XPU-H was designed in accordance with CSA-C. No. .. and the NFPA .
Authorized personnel who are qualied for the VAC and VDC voltage ratings are the only people who should install or
maintain this equipment. Lethal hazards exist which may result in serious injury.
Operate the inverter only with a permanent connection to the public power grid.
Any other or additional use is not considered the intended use. This includes:
• Mobile use
• Use in rooms where there is a risk of explosion
• Use in rooms where the humidity is higher than %
• Operation outside of the specication intended by the manufacturer
• Standalone operation.

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. Protection features
For your safety, the following monitoring and protective functions are integrated into the XPU inverter:
• Overvoltage conductors/varistors to protect the power semiconductors from high-energy transients on the
grid and PV array 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 surge pulses
• Islanding detection according to VDE -- and IEEE 
. Standards and regulations
Electrical conformity according to U.S., Canadian and international safety operating standards and code
requirements:
XP10U-H4 XP10U-H6
UL 1741-1:1999 Rev. May 2007 X -
CSA 22.2 No. 107-1:2001 Rev 2006 X X
IEEE Std. 1547-2003 X X
IEEE Std. 1547.1-2005 X X
FCC Part 15 Class B X X
NFPA 70 X X
Directive concerning Electromagnetic
Compatibility with Class B (Council Directive
2004/108/EC)
XX
Low Voltage Directive (Council Directive
2006/95/EC)
XX
The blueplanet inverter has complete on-board overcurrent, over-temperature and anti-islanding protection.

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 Conguration and Operation
. Controls
The inverter has a backlit LCD as well as three status LEDs. The inverter is operated using six keys.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Figure 18: Control panel
Key
1 “Operating” LED 5 4-way key
2 “Feed-in” LED 6 “Enter” key
3 “Fault” LED 7 “ESC” key
4LCD
.. LED indicators
The three LEDs on the front of the inverter show the dierent operating states.
The LEDs can take on the following states:
LED illuminated LED ashing LED not illuminated
The LED indicators show the following operating states:
Operating state LEDs Display Description
Start The green “Operating” LED is illuminated
if an AC voltage is present,
independently of the DC voltage.
Feed-in start Power fed into the grid
or measured values
The green “Operating” LED is illuminated.
The green “Feed-in” LED is illuminated after the
country-specic waiting period*.
The inverter is ready to feed in, i.e. is on the grid.
You can hear the line relay switch on.
* The waiting period ensures that the PV array voltage continuously remains above the power delivery limit of V.

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Operating state LEDs Display Description
Feed-in operation Power fed into the grid
or measured values
The green “Operating” LED is illuminated.
The green “Feed-in” LED is illuminated.
The “Feed-in” icon appears on the desktop.
The inverter feeds into the grid.
Non-feed-in
operation
Status message The display shows the corresponding message.
Voltage Fault message The display shows the corresponding message.
The red “Fault” LED is illuminated.
.. Graphical display
The graphical display shows measured values and data and allows the conguration of the inverter using a graphical
menu. In normal operation, the backlighting is switched o. As soon as you press one of the control keys, the backlight is
activated. If no key is pressed for an adjustable period of time, it switches o again. You can also permanently activate or
deactivate the backlighting. In sleep mode, the inverter deactivates the display regardless of the selected setting.
NOTICE
Depending on the tolerances of the measuring elements, the measured and displayed values
are not always the actual values. However, the measuring elements ensure maximum solar yield.
Due to these tolerances, the daily yields shown on the display may deviate from the values on the grid
operator’s feed-in meter by up to %.
After being switched on and after the initial start-up is complete, the inverter displays the start screen (the desktop). If
you are in the menu and do not touch the control keys for two minutes, the inverter returns to the desktop.
For information about initial start-up, see section . on page page .
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Figure 19: Desktop
Key
1 Current date 6 Status bar
2 Current power 7 Current time
3 Menu indicator 8 Feed-in indicator
4Dailyyield
5 Annual yield

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.. Control keys
You operate the inverter using the -way key and the OK and ESC control keys.
... Desktop
Opening the menu
↻The inverter is operating.
↻The LCD is showing the desktop.
Press the right arrow key.
» The menu opens up over the desktop from left to right.
Displaying the daily output
↻The inverter is operating.
↻The LCD is showing the desktop.
Press the down arrow key.
» The LCD displays the daily yield in a diagram.
To return to the desktop, press any key.
... Inverter menu
Selecting a menu item
↻You have left the desktop. The inverter displays the menu.
Use the up and down arrow keys.
Opening a menu item or a setting
Use the right arrow key and the OK key.
Jump to the next higher menu level/discard changes
Press the left arrow key or the ESC key.
Selecting an option
Use the right and left arrow keys.
Changing an option/the value of an input eld
Use the keys with the up and down arrows.

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Saving changed settings
Press the OK key.
. Initial start-up
When started for the rst time, the inverter displays the conguration assistant. It takes you through the settings neces-
sary for the initial start-up.
NOTICE
After successful completion of the conguration, the conguration assistant does not appear again when
the inverter is restarted. You can then change the country setting only in the password-protected param-
eter menu. The other settings can still be changed in the conguration menu.
NOTICE
The sequence of the settings required for initial start-up is preset in the conguration assistant.
Initial conguration
In order to select a setting, press the up and down keys.
To select the next menu item, press the OK key.
To return to the most recently selected menu item, press the ESC key.
Carry out the required settings.
Press the OK key in the last menu item.
» You have completed the initial conguration. The inverter begins to operate.
. Menu structure
.. Display on the LCD
1
3
4
2
Figure 20: Main menu
Key
1 Display of the menu level (0, 1, 2, 3) 3 Active menu (example: main menu)
2 Designation of the active menu 4 Menu items of the next lower menu level
Settings
Information
Vendor
Main menu
Measurements Generator
Grid
Unit temperature
Yield counter
Yield today
Total yield
CO2 savings

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.. Menu structure
Icons used:
0 1 23Menu level (0, 1, 2, 3) Password-protected menu
Display menu Submenu available
Option menu
Menu
level
Display/settings Action in this menu/meaning
Desktop Desktop Press the right arrow key.
0 1 23
0“Measurements” menu Open the menu: Press the right arrow key or the OK key.
0 1 23
1Generator Displays the DC-side voltage, amperage and power.
0 1 23
1Grid Displays the AC-side voltage, amperage and power.
0 1 23
1Unit temperature Displays the temperature in the inverter housing.
0 1 23
1Yield counter Displays the yield in kWh.
Reset the counter using the “Reset” key.
0 1 23
1Yield today Displays the yield of the current day up to now.
0 1 23
1Total yield Displays the total yield up to now.
0 1 23
1CO2 savings Displays the calculated CO2savings (in kg).
0 1 23
1Oper. hours counter Displays the duration of operation in hours.
Reset the counter using the “Reset” key.
0 1 23
1Oper. time today Displays the duration of operation on the current day.
0 1 23
1Total op. time Displays the total operating time.
0 1 23
1Log data view Open the menu: Press the right arrow key or
the OK key.
0 1 23
2Daily view
Displays the recorded operating data graphically.
. Select the measured value to be displayed.
Supported measured values:
• Grid power P(grid)
• DC power per string P(PV) -
• DC voltage per string U(PV) -
• Unit temperature
. Select a date.
. Press the OK key.
» The display shows the selected data.
Press any key to return to the previous menu.

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Menu
level
Display/settings Action in this menu/meaning
0 1 23
2Monthly view
Displays the recorded operating data graphically.
. Select a date.
. Press the OK key.
» The display shows the selected data.
Press any key to return to the previous menu.
0 1 23
2Yearly view
Displays the recorded operating data graphically.
. Select a date.
. Press the OK key.
» The display shows the selected data.
Press any key to return to the previous menu.
0 1 23
2Save to USB
In this menu, you can export the saved operating data to a
connected USB storage device.
↻You have connected a USB storage device to the inverter.
. Select the data to be exported (year, month or day) with the -way
key.
. Press the OK key.
» The inverter writes the data to the USB storage device.
0 1 23
0“Settings” menu Open the menu: Press the right arrow key or
the OK key.
0 1 23
1Language Select the desired language for the user interface.
0 1 23
1Dene total yield
You set the total yield to a freely selectable value, for example, when you
have received a replacement unit and want to continue the recording
from the present value.
Select the “Save” button and conrm with the
OK button.
0 1 23
1Interface
If the inverter is a terminal unit: Activate termination (“Bus termina-
tion” menu item)
Assign a unique RS bus address to the inverter
(“proLOG address” menu item). The address must not coincide with
that of another inverter or a proLOG unit.
0 1 23
1S0 pulse rate Set the pulse rate of the S connection.
0 1 23
1Logging interval Set the time between two log data recordings.
0 1 23
1Log data backup
The inverter supports the backing up of all recorded yield data to a
connected USB storage device.
Activate or deactivate log data backup.
0 1 23
1Display
Congure the contrast setting for the display.
Set the length of time without user input after which the backlight-
ing of the LCD switches o.
Alternatively: Permanently activate or deactivate backlighting by
selecting “On” or “O”.

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Menu
level
Display/settings Action in this menu/meaning
0 1 23
1Date & time
Set the time and date.
NOTICE: For self-diagnostic purposes, the inverter carries out a daily
restart at midnight. To avoid having a restart occur during feed-in
operation and to always obtain reliable log data, ensure that the time is
correctly set.
0 1 23
1Ethernet
Assign a unique IP address.
Assign a subnet mask.
Assign a gateway.
0 1 23
1Webserver Activate or deactivate the integrated webserver.
0 1 23
0“Parameters” menu
Press the right arrow key or the OK key.
NOTICE: The inverter does not display the “Parameters” menu in the
standard conguration. To display the menu:
. Open the menu.
. Simultaneously hold down the up and down keys for several
seconds.
0 1 23
1Country
. Input the four-character password via the -way key. The password
is unit-specic.
. Conrm the entry with the OK key.
. Set the desired country setting.
NOTICE: This option inuences the country-specic operating settings of
the inverter. Please consult KACO service for further information.
0 1 23
1Grid type/
guideline
If available, select the type of grid applicable to the use of the
inverter.
0 1 23
1DC starting volt. The inverter begins feed-in as soon as this PV voltage is present.
Set the starting voltage.
0 1 23
1Const. volt. ctrl
Oers the possibility of deactivating the MPP seek mode in order to
operate the inverter with a constant DC voltage.
Activate or deactivate MPP seek mode.
Set value for constant voltage control ( -  V).
NOTICE: The possible input power is reduced at voltages lower than
350voltage. The input current is limited to 18.6 A per input.
0 1 23
0“Information” menu Open the menu: Press the right arrow key or
the OK key.
0 1 23
1Inverter type Displays the type designation of the inverter.
0 1 23
1SW version Displays the installed software version.
0 1 23
1Serial number Displays the serial number of the inverter.
0 1 23
1Display country Displays the selected country setting.
Optional: Displays the grid type if a grid type has been selected.
0 1 23
0“Vendor” menu » The display shows information about the unit manufacturer.

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. Monitoring the inverter
The inverter has an integrated web server. This makes it possible to monitor and record the operating state and yield of
your PV system.
You can display the recorded data via:
• The integrated LCD
• The integrated web server using an Internet-capable device connected to the Ethernet interface of the inverter
You can read the recorded data using a storage medium connected to the USB interface of the inverter, e.g. a USB stick.
.. USB interface
Use an external USB storage device to read operating data saved in the inverter.
... Reading log data
NOTICE
The USB interface is approved solely for usage with USB ash memories (“USB sticks”). The maximum
available current is  mA. If a device with a higher power requirement is used, the power supply for the
USB interface automatically shuts down to protect the inverter from damage.
Reading log data
. Connect a suitable USB storage device to the USB interface on the underside of the inverter.
. Open the “Log data view” menu.
. Select the “Save to USB” item.
. Select the desired log data using the -way key.
. Press the OK key.
» The inverter saves the selected log data to the USB storage device.
.. Web server
The inverter has an integrated web server. After conguration of the network and activation of the web server in
the conguration menu, you can open the web server from an Internet browser. The language version of the web site
delivered by the browser is dynamically adapted, based on the pre-set language preferences in your 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.
... Setting up the web server
Conguring the Ethernet interface
↻You have connected the inverter to your network.
. Open the Settings/Ethernet menu.
. Assign a unique IP address.
. Assign a subnet mask.
. Assign a gateway.
. Save your settings.

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... Using the web server
To avoid problems with incompatibility, use the most recent version of your Internet browser.
NOTICE
You can also access the web server of the inverter via the Internet. To do this, additional settings of your
network conguration, particularly your Internet router, are required.
Note that communication with the inverter is carried out over an unsecured connection, particularly in the
case of a connection over the Internet.
Calling up the web server
↻Congure the Ethernet interface.
↻Connect the Ethernet interface.
. Open an Internet browser.
. In the address eld of the Internet browser, enter the IP address of the inverter and call up the site.
» The Internet browser displays the start screen of the web server.
After it has been called up, the web server displays information about the inverter as well as the current yield data. The
web server supports the display of the following measurement data and yield data:
• Feed-in power • Generator power
• Status • Generator voltage
• Grid power • Unit temperature
• Grid voltage
In order to display and export yield data, proceed as follows:
Select the display period
. Call up the web server.
. Select the display period by choosing one of the keys: day view, month view, year view or overall view.
Filtering display data (day view only)
. Call up the web server.
. Select the day view.
. To show or hide measured values, select or deselect the corresponding checkboxes in the “Select display” area.
Exporting data
. Filter the display data if necessary.
. Select the display period if applicable (day, month, year or overall view).
. Click the “Export data” key.
. Save the le.
NOTICE
Regardless of the display data selected in the “Select display” area, an export le always contains all
measurement data and yield data available for the selected period.

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. Performing a software update
You can update the software of the inverter to a new version via the integrated USB interface. Us a FAT-formatted USB
stick to do this. Do not use any storage media, such as an external hard disk, with an external power supply.
NOTICE
Ensure that the power supply of the AC and DC sides is active. It is only possible to update all components
of the inverter to the most current software version in this operating state.
CAUTION
Damage to the inverter
The update can fail if the power supply is interrupted during the update process.
Parts of the software or of the inverter itself can then be damaged.
» Do not interrupt the DC and AC power supply during the update process.
Preparing for the software update
. Download the software update le from the KACO web site and store it on your hard disk.
. Extract the update le (.ZIP) completely onto the USB stick.
» Perform software update.
Perform software update.
↻Prepare for the software update.
↻Ensure supply of DC and AC power.
. Connect USB stick to the inverter.
» The message “Conguration found. Would you like to load it?” appears on the display.
. If you would like to perform the update, select the “Yes” button.
» The inverter begins the update.
The update can take several minutes. The “Operating” LED ashes during the update process. The inverter may restart
several times. The update is completely loaded when the display screen shows the desktop.
The inverter then returns to feed-in mode. You can check the success of the update in the menu:
Display software version
Open the Information/SW version menu
» The inverter will display the versions and checksums of the currently loaded software.

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