PIKO 3.0 starting from FW 5.0 to which this declara tion refers, conforms to the following guidelines and standards. KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH – 2015-01-01 European Standards including relevant amendments EN 61000-3-2:2006 / A1:2009 / A2:2009 (Harmonic currents) Werner Palm (Managing Director)
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Application of the CE marking in accordance with Appendix III, Section B:2013 Germany hereby declares that the inverter PIKO 4.2, 4.6, 5.5, 7.0, 8.5 starting from FW 5.0 to which this declara tion refers, conforms to the following KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH – 2015-06-30 guide lines and standards.
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PIKO 10, 12 starting from FW 5.0 to which this declara tion refers, conforms to the following guide lines and standards. KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH – 2015-01-01 European Standards including relevant amendments EN 61000-3-2:2006 / A1:2009 / A2:2009 (Harmonic currents)
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PIKO 15, 17, 20 starting from FW 5.0 to which this declara tion refers, conforms to the following guide lines and standards. KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH – 2015-01-01 European Standards including relevant amendments EN 61000-3-2:2006 / A1:2009 / A2:2009 (Harmonic currents)
Proper use The PIKO Inverter converts DC current into AC current. Exclusion of liability The current can be used for the following: Any use that differs from or goes beyond the stated intended purpose is con- for consumption sidered inappropriate. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage resulting from this.
Device type Item number MPP control range Maximum DC input voltage Hanferstraße 6 – D-79108 Freiburg Maximum DC input current +49 (0) 761-47744-100 www.kostal-solar-electric.com Maximum DC short circuit current XXXXXXX Number of feed-in phases, Item no.: XXXXXXXX Output voltage (nominal), DCinput: = XXX...XXX V...
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Selecting the installation side NOTE Maintain safe distance from flammable materials or Observe the following instructions, or else warranty claims areas at risk of explosion. will be restricted. Select vertical installation location. Protect from rain and water. Use the included wall bracket. 90°...
Cooling space Lift here! Mounting spaces Lift here! To install several inverters Inverter Type Measures in mm (inch) PIKO 3.0, 4.2 - 8.5 100 (3.9) 200 (7.9) 60 (2.4) 70 (2.8) 2 (0.1) PIKO 10 - 12 100 (3.9) 200 (7.9) 66 (2.6)
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Connecting AC and DC side LEBENSGEFAHR DURCH STROMSCHLAG! ОПАСНОСТ ЗА ЖИВОТА ПОРАДИ ТОКОВ УДАР. Wechselrichter spannungsfrei schalten. Изключвайте инвертора от напрежението. RISK OF DEATH DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHOCK! LIVSFARA PÅ GRUND AV ELEKTRISK STÖT! De-energise the inverter. Koppla växelriktaren spänningsfri. DANGER DE MORT PAR ÉLECTROCUTION ! ZAGROŻENIE ŻYCIA PRZEZ PORAŻENIE PRĄDEM! Mettre l’onduleur hors tension.
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Connecting AC and DC side Connecting AC side and current sensor Connecting DC side Second ground connection inside or outside is mandatory for PIKO 3.0 4.2-20 L1.k L1.l L2.k L2.l L3.k L3.l L/P1 L/P2 L/P3 DSL / Sensor...
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Country-specific installation Connecting main cable with sealing cap Second ground connection 3 Nm NOTE For PIKO 3.0 the second ground connection inside or outside is mandatory.
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Data transfer communication board II DSL or LAN NOTE For PIKO 3.0 and 4.2 the parallel connection is not possible. NOTE When using the parallel connection this feature must be acti- vated under the menue Settings >> Hardware settings >> String...
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Installation Assistent* Select language Language Enter English Enter Date / time > Enter Select Select string connection Language Enter English Select modus of the current sensor Enter > Enter Select country Country setting Do you really want to apply Enter this country? Confirm Country settings with YES...
Menu overview* DC and AC DC menu DC menu DC input 1 (V, I, P) DC input 2 (V, I, P) DC input 3 (V, I, P) AC menu AC menu Settings menu Phase 1 (V, I, P) Phase 2 (V, I, P) Phase 3 (V, I, P) Self consumption menu Yield...
Settings menu Basic settings Language Select language Inverter name Entering the name Date / time Set date / Set time Hardware settings String connection Parallel connection Currentsensor Position Select Mode Communication Network settings 1 Auto IP / DHCP Network settings 2 IP address / Subnet mask Router setting External router / IP address...
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Own consumption menu Daily self-consumption Self-consumption (Wh) Self-consumptions rate (%) Autonomy degree (%) Self-consumption (Wh) Total self-consumption Self-consumptions rate (%) Autonomy degree (%) Current build. consump. Solar generator (W) Battery (W) Grid (W) Phase-sel. consumption Phase 1 (W) Phase 2 (W) Phase 3 (W)
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Technical data PIKO 3.0 -8.5* *This manual is subject to technical changes and printing errors. You can find current informa tion on our website www.kostal-solar-electric.com. PIKO Inverter Inverter Unit Input side (DC) Inverter type PIKO PIKO PIKO PIKO PIKO PIKO Max.
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PIKO Inverter Inverter Unit Output side (AC) Number of feed-in phases Grid connection 1N~, AC, 230 V 3N~, AC, 400 V Rated frequency (f Efficiencies Max. efficiency 96.2 97.5 97.7 97.7 97.6 97.6 Max. European efficiency rate 95.5 96.1 96.3 96.3...
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PIKO Inverter Inverter Unit System data Minimum cable cross-section of AC connecting line mm² Minimum cable cross-section of DC connecting line mm² Max. fusing on output side B16, C16 B16, C16 B16, C16 B16, C16 B16, C16 B16, C16 Tightening torque of PE connection, outer...
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PIKO Inverter Inverter Unit Various Warranty Years Warranty extension optional Years 10 / 20 Ext. current sensor (MBS ASRD 14) Rated current primary (Peak/RMS) – 50/35 Precision method – Connected power PIKO Dimensions (H x W x D) mm (in) –...
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Technical data PIKO 10-20* *This manual is subject to technical changes and printing errors. You can find current informa tion on our website www.kostal-solar-electric.com. PIKO Inverter Inverter Unit Input side (DC) Inverter type PIKO PIKO PIKO PIKO PIKO Max. PV power (cos φ = 1) 10.8...
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PIKO Inverter Inverter Unit Output side (AC) Rated output current 14.6 17.4 21.7 24.6 Max. output current (I 16.2 19.3 24.2 27.4 32.2 ACmax Short circuit current / peak 25/16.6 27.4/16.7 42/28.5 41.3/29 51/36.5 Number of feed-in phases Grid connection...
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PIKO Inverter Inverter Unit System data Enviromental category (outdoor installation) Enviromental category (interior installation) UV resistance Minimum cable cross-section of AC connecting line mm² Minimum cable cross-section of DC connecting line mm² Max. fusing on output side B25, C25 B25, C25...
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PIKO Inverter Inverter Unit System data Connection technology at input side – MC 4 Connection technology at output side – spring-loaded terminal strip Various Warranty Years Warranty extension optional Years 10 / 20 Ext. current sensor (MBS ASRD 14) Rated current primary (Peak/RMS)
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