KACO Blueplanet 155 + 165 TL3 Inverters Manual

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