KACO Blueplanet 3.0-5.0 NX1 M2 Manual

By Erik Zaikin
3 min read

blueplanet 3.0 - 5.0 NX1 M2 Series

Overview

The blueplanet NX1 M2 series by KACO new energy consists of transformerless, single-phase string inverters designed for small PV systems. These inverters are lightweight, quiet, and suitable for outdoor installation. They offer quick WiFi setup with a user-friendly app for smart monitoring.

Key Features

  • Simple Installation: Suitable for outdoor use, easy to install.
  • Smart Monitoring: WiFi setup with a user-friendly app.
  • Lightweight: Only 11 kg.
  • Quiet Performance: Noise emission < 25 dB.
  • High Efficiency: Up to 97.5% maximum efficiency.
  • Robust Design: IP65 protection class, convection cooling, and suitable for various environmental conditions.

Technical Specifications

Specification 3.0 NX1 M2 3.7 NX1 M2 4.0 NX1 M2 5.0 NX1 M2
DC Input Data
Max. recommended PV generator power 4500 W 5520 W 6000 W 7500 W
MPP range @ rated power 140 – 480 V 165 – 480 V 180 – 480 V 220 – 480 V
Operating range 80 – 550 V 80 – 550 V 80 – 550 V 80 – 550 V
Rated DC voltage / start voltage 360 V / 100 V 360 V / 100 V 360 V / 100 V 360 V / 100 V
Max. no-load voltage 580 V 580 V 580 V 580 V
Max. input current 2 x 12 A 2 x 12 A 2 x 12 A 2 x 12 A
Max. short circuit current Isc max 2 x 18 A 2 x 18 A 2 x 18 A 2 x 18 A
Number of MPP tracker 2 2 2 2
Connection per tracker 1 1 1 1
Max. input power per tracker 3500 W 3500 W 3500 W 3500 W
AC Output Data
Rated active power 3 000 VA 3 680 VA 4 000 VA 5 000 VA
Max. apparent power 3 000 VA 3 680 VA 4 000 VA 5 000 VA
Line voltage 230 V (1 / N / PE) 230 V (1 / N / PE) 230 V (1 / N / PE) 230 V (1 / N / PE)
Voltage range (Ph-N) 180 – 290 V 180 – 290 V 180 – 290 V 180 – 290 V
Rated frequency (range) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 – 65 Hz) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 – 65 Hz) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 – 65 Hz) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 – 65 Hz)
Rated current 13.0 A 16.0 A 17.4 A 21.7 A
Max. current 15.0 A 16.0 A 20.0 A 22.7 A
Reactive power / cos phi 0.8 overexcited - 0.8 underexcited 0.8 overexcited - 0.8 underexcited 0.8 overexcited - 0.8 underexcited 0.8 overexcited - 0.8 underexcited
Max. total harmonic distortion (THD) <3 % <3 % <3 % <3 %
Number of grid phases 1 1 1 1
General Data
Max. efficiency 97.5 % 97.5 % 97.5 % 97.5 %
European efficiency 96.9 % 97.0 % 97.0 % 97.0 %
Standby consumption <5 W <5 W <5 W <5 W
Circuitry topology transformerless transformerless transformerless transformerless
Mechanical Data
Display LEDs + APP LEDs + APP LEDs + APP LEDs + APP
Communication Interface WiFi WiFi WiFi WiFi
DC connection DC plugs (SUNCLIX) DC plugs (SUNCLIX) DC plugs (SUNCLIX) DC plugs (SUNCLIX)
AC connection plug-in connector plug-in connector plug-in connector plug-in connector
Ambient temperature -25 °C – +60 °C -25 °C – +60 °C -25 °C – +60 °C -25 °C – +60 °C
Humidity 0 – 100 % 0 – 100 % 0 – 100 % 0 – 100 %
Max. installation elevation (above) 3 000 m 3 000 m 3 000 m 3 000 m
Min. distance from coast 2 000 m 2 000 m 2 000 m 2 000 m
Cooling convection cooling convection cooling convection cooling convection cooling
Protection class IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65
Noise emission < 25 db (A) < 25 db (A) < 25 db (A) < 25 db (A)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 376 x 355 x 145 mm 376 x 355 x 145 mm 376 x 355 x 145 mm 376 x 355 x 145 mm
Weight 11 kg 11 kg 11 kg 11 kg

Certifications

  • IEC 62109-1 / -2
  • EN 61000-6-1 / -2 / -3 / -4
  • EN 61000-3-2 / -3 / -11 / -12
  • EN 50549-1
  • VFR 2019 & UTE C15-712-1
  • CEI 0-21
  • C10/C11
  • IEC 61727
  • IEC 62116
  • IEC 61683

For more details and grid connection rules, visit the KACO new energy homepage.