KACO Blueplanet 155 + 165 TL3 Inverters Manual

By Erik Zaikin
3 min read

KACO Blueplanet 155 + 165 TL3 Inverters

Overview

The KACO Blueplanet 155 and 165 TL3 string inverters are tailored for utility-scale solar power plants, including multi-megawatt solar parks. These inverters boast superior efficiencies and overload capacities due to silicon carbide technology, facilitating easy logistics and installation. They also support both decentralized designs and the "Virtual Central" concept, with robust overvoltage protection for AC, DC, and communication interfaces.

Key Features

  • Superior Efficiency: Enhanced efficiencies and overload capacity with silicon carbide technology.
  • High Power Density: Facilitates easy logistics and installation.
  • Flexible Design: Supports decentralized and "Virtual Central" system concepts.
  • Overvoltage Protection: AC/DC and communication interface protection available.
  • Remote Management: Lean commissioning and updates via remote services.

Technical Specifications

DC Input Data

Specification 155 TL3 165 TL3
Max. recommended PV generator power 232,500 W 247,500 W
MPP range 875 – 1,300 V 960 – 1,300 V
Operating range 875 – 1,450 V 960 – 1,450 V
Rated DC voltage / start voltage 900 V / 1,000 V 1,000 V / 1,100 V
Max. no-load voltage 1,500 V 1,500 V
Max. input current 183 A 183 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 155 TL3 165 TL3
Rated output 155,000 VA 165,000 VA
Max. power 155,000 VA 165,000 VA
Line voltage 600 V (3P+PE) 660 V (3P+PE)
Voltage range (Ph-Ph) 480 – 690 V 480 – 760 V
Rated frequency (range) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 – 65 Hz) 50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 – 65 Hz)
Rated current 3 x 149.5 A 3 x 144.5 A
Max. current 3 x 152.0 A 3 x 152.0 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 155 TL3 165 TL3
Max. efficiency 99.1% 99.1%
European efficiency 98.9% 99.0%
CEC efficiency 98.9% 99.0%
Standby consumption < 10 W < 10 W
Circuitry topology Transformerless Transformerless

Mechanical Data

Specification 155 TL3 165 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 (0.372 in²) Cu or Al Cable lug, max. 240 mm² (0.372 in²) Cu or Al
AC connection Cable lug, max. 240 mm² (0.372 in²) Cu or Al Cable lug, max. 240 mm² (0.372 in²) 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, UL62109-1, UL1741, CSA-C22.2 No.107.1, CSA-C22.2 No.62109-1, CSA-C22.2 No.62109-2
  • 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