KACO Blueplanet 87.0 + 92.0 TL3 Inverters Manual

By Erik Zaikin
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KACO Blueplanet 87.0 + 92.0 TL3 Inverters

Overview

The KACO Blueplanet 87.0 and 92.0 TL3 string inverters are designed for commercial and industrial PV systems. They are optimized for use with 1000 V and 1500 V PV modules, ensuring high efficiency and overload capacity through advanced silicon carbide technology. These inverters are built to handle extreme environmental conditions, offer flexible design options, and allow for easy commissioning and updates via remote services.

Key Features

  • Cost-effective Operation: Utilizes 380/400 V line voltage with integrated section switches.
  • High Efficiency: Achieves maximum efficiency through silicon carbide technology.
  • Environmental Resilience: Special properties for operation in extreme conditions.
  • Remote Management: Lean commissioning and updates via remote services.
  • Flexible Design: Supports both decentralized and "Virtual Central" system designs.
  • Comprehensive Compatibility: Optimized for 1000 V and 1500 V PV modules.

Technical Specifications

DC Input Data

Specification 87.0 TL3 92.0 TL3
Max. recommended PV generator power 130,500 W 138,000 W
MPP range 563 – 1,300 V 591 – 1,300 V
Operating range 563 – 1,450 V 591 – 1,450 V
Rated DC voltage / start voltage 600 V / 645 V 620 V / 675 V
Max. no-load voltage 1,500 V 1,500 V
Max. input current 160 A 160 A
Max. short circuit current Isc max 300 A 300 A
Number of MPP trackers 1 1
Connection per tracker 1 – 2 1 – 2

AC Output Data

Specification 87.0 TL3 92.0 TL3
Rated output 87,000 VA 92,000 VA
Max. power 87,000 VA 92,000 VA
Line voltage 380 V (3P+PE) 400 V (3P+PE)
Voltage range (Ph-Ph) 300 – 437 V 300 – 460 V
Rated frequency (range) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 – 65 Hz) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 – 65 Hz)
Rated current 3 x 132.3 A 3 x 132.3 A
Max. current 3 x 132.3 A 3 x 132.3 A
Reactive power / cos phi 0 – 100% Snom / 0.30 ind. – 0.30 cap. 0 – 100% Snom / 0.30 ind. – 0.30 cap.
Max. total harmonic distortion (THD) ≤ 3% ≤ 3%
Number of grid phases 3 3

General Data

Specification 87.0 TL3 92.0 TL3
Max. efficiency 98.9% 98.9%
European efficiency 98.6% 98.6%
CEC efficiency 98.6% 98.6%
Standby consumption < 10 W < 10 W
Circuitry topology Transformerless Transformerless

Mechanical Data

Specification 87.0 TL3 92.0 TL3
Display LEDs LEDs
Control units Webserver, supports mobile devices Webserver, supports mobile devices
Interfaces Ethernet (Modbus TCP, Sunspec), RS485 (KACO-protocol), USB, optional: 4-DI Ethernet (Modbus TCP, Sunspec), RS485 (KACO-protocol), USB, optional: 4-DI
Fault signalling relay Potential-free NOC max. 30 V / 1 A Potential-free NOC max. 30 V / 1 A
DC connection Cable lug, max. 240 mm² Cu or Al Cable lug, max. 240 mm² Cu or Al
AC connection Cable lug, max. 240 mm² Cu or Al Cable lug, max. 240 mm² Cu or Al
Ambient temperature -25 °C – +60 °C 1) -25 °C – +60 °C 1)
Humidity 0 – 100% 0 – 100%
Max. installation elevation (above MSL) 3,000 m 3,000 m
Min. distance from coast 500 m 500 m
Cooling Temperature controlled fan Temperature controlled fan
Protection class IP66 / NEMA 4X IP66 / NEMA 4X
Noise emission 59.2 dB (A) 59.2 dB (A)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 719 x 699 x 460 mm 719 x 699 x 460 mm
Weight 78.2 kg 78.2 kg

Certifications

  • Safety: IEC 62109-1/-2, EN 61000-6-1/-2/-4, EN 61000-3-11/-12, EN 55011 group 1, class A, EN 62920 Emission class A/Immunity class A
  • Grid Connection Rule Overview: Available on the homepage/download area

Versions

Feature S XL
Number of DC inputs 1 – 2 1 – 2
DC switch - ✔
DC SPD Type 1 + 2 Type 1 + 2
AC SPD ⦻ ⦻
RS485 interface SPD ⦻ ⦻
Ethernet interface SPD ⦻ ⦻
PID Set ⦻ ⦻
  • ✔ = Standard
  • ⦻ = Upgradeable