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  • Page 1 Operating instructions PIKO 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 2 – in whole or in part – without prior written permission. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.4 PIKO Solar Portal............... 51 Self test..................... 52 Event messages................55 Maintenance and disposal..............62 8.1 Maintenance................62 8.2 Disposal..................62 Technical data................... 63 9.1 Inverter..................63 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 9.2 AC cables and line circuit breakers........... 73 Liability, commercial guarantee, legal guarantee......75 Contact....................76 Appendix................... 77 A Bore dimension drawing.............. 78 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 5: Preface

    Its innovative menu allows individual selection of the various measurements. For more information about our inverters, go to www.kostal-solar-electric.com 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 6: General Information

    DANGER! Dangerous voltages can remain present on the components up to 10minutes after switching off the DC circuit breaker the line circuit breaker. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 7: Identification

    General information 2.2 Identification Feature Description Types PIKO 1.5 MP, PIKO 2.0 MP, PIKO 2.5 MP, PIKO 3.0 MP, PIKO 3.6 MP, PIKO 4.2 MP Version status of the manual 11/2017 Manufacturer's address Ä Chapter 11 „Contact“ on page 76...

  • Page 8: Scope Of Delivery

    If the maximum AC operating voltage is higher than the maximum system voltage of the PV generator, then PV generators must be used that have a maximum system voltage that is higher than the AC grid voltage. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    The following table contains the symbols used on the device. Symbols used on the device Cover the Description Danger from electricity. Read the manual before using the product. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 10 Schutzkleinspannung (EN: Safety Extra Low Voltage; FR: Très Basse Tension de Sécurité; ES: Muy Baja Tensión de Seguridad) The PV generator voltage present at the DC connection (photovoltaic voltage) 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 11: Structure And Function

    1 x RJ45 socket (TCP/IP Ethernet) for connection to an IP grid via LAN ⑪ 1 x RJ10 socket (Modbus RTU) for connection of an energy meter The housing components are described in detail below. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 12: Operating Buttons

    The resulting waiting time is indicated by the animated sun symbol. Errors are indicated by a red flashing backlighting. An event message is also displayed at the same time. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 13 Monthly yield: last 13 months Annual yield: last 30 years A yield value of 0 is shown when the inverter was not yet installed at that time. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 14 Multiple peaks are a sign of partial shadowing (Fig. left). If the top of the curve is flat, the inverter can possibly no longer feed power into the grid. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 15 When setting the month/year, a check is performed to ensure that the selected day is valid. If not, then the day is automatically corrected. Example: 31.02.2011 is corrected to 28.02.2011. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 16 An acoustic alarm sounds (approx. 4.5 kHz) when an event message is displayed. 2 Sounds: Warning 3 Sounds: Error The acoustic alarm is switched off with the factory default settings. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 17 Risk of reduced yields. In the service menu, inverter and grid parameters can be changed. The service menu must only be operated by a specialist, who ensures that the change does not violate applicable regulations and standards! 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 18 Date and time Country setting Display language Network settings After the factory setting has been deleted, the device restarts anew and displays the guided 1st commissioning menu. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 19 P in % ② y-axis, phase shift cos φ ③ Nodes (in example: 4 nodes) ④ Overexcitation Arrow symbol ⑤ Underexcitation Arrow symbol Technical details 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 20: Cooling

    If the grid deviates from the legally prescribed specifications then the inverter automatically switches off. When the grid conforms to the legally prescribed specifications then the inverter automatically switches on again. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 21: Data Communication

    Using the TCP/IP interface, the device can transmit yield data and event www.piko-solar-portal.com messages to the PIKO Solar Portal . In the free- of-charge Solar Portal, the yield data can be displayed graphically. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 22 (e.g. http://192.168.103.168). To enable the connection, enter the IP address of the inverter (see inverter status indica‐ tion) in the browser. Fig. 2: Example 1 of an HTML page 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 23 Use an alternative data connection cable for longer con‐ Ä Chapter 3.6.4 „Alternative RS485 data connection nections; see cable“ on page 26 . slaves. The inverters connected to the RS485 bus operate as 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 24 8 in the bus termination. Contact assignment of the RJ45 plug for the RS485 bus: Fig. ⑥ and ⑦. See Ä Chapter 3.1 „Housing“ on page 11 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 25 The settings must be made on the external data loggers as specified by the manufacturer, before connecting. The wiring diagram of the RS485 bus is shown below. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 26 Use the pin assignment according to the table below if the alternative data connection cable is connected to the RJ45 socket of the first inverter or to the connector of an external data logger. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 27 Every inverter is set with an address of 1 at the factory. This means that the addresses must be adjusted in systems having more than 1 inverter. The following applies: 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 28 Fig. 6: Contact assignment (= line number) of the RJ10 plug Device Inverter Signal Connection RJ10 Contact Data A Data B Ground — 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 29 Danger of destroying the Modbus RTU input of the inverter. Contact 4 of the RJ10 socket of the inverter carries voltage <20V. Do not use this contact. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 30: Installation

    Wait for at least 10 minutes before disconnecting the plug-in connec‐ tors of the DC cables. Disconnect the DC cable plug connectors according to the manufac‐ turer's instructions. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 31 Data transmitted over a public network is not protected from unauthorised access by third-parties. NOTICE! – Avoid exposing the inverter to direct sunlight. – The display must be readable on the installed device. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 32: Mounting The Inverter

    Position of the sticker for covering the Protection Class II symbol Protection class II Completely cover the symbol using the small sticker provided, as shown in Fig. 7. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 33: Prepare Ac Connection

    If the local installation regulations require the installation of an external residual current circuit breaker, then a Type A residual current circuit breaker as per IEC 62109-1, § 7.3.8. is sufficient. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 34 PE: ① ⑤ Top: Connection in the AC plug ④ in an external junction box ⑥) Bottom: Connection The external conductor voltages are shown in Fig. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 35 ⑤ Casing of the AC plug ⑥ Junction box Fig. 9: External conductor voltages in 2- and 3-phase grids with 100 V ... 127 V 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 36: Prepare Dc Connections

    30 . NOTICE! Between the data connection cables (RS485/Ethernet) and the DC/AC lines, maintain a distance of 200 mm, to avoid interference in the data transmission. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 37: Initial Commissioning Of The Inverter

    The country can only be set once! If you have mistakenly selected the wrong country, reset the country Ä Chapter 3.3.4 „Service setting in the Service menu ( menu“ on page 17 ). 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 38 The check list is shown. Date format Press to select a date format. Press SET. ð The date format is adopted. Press ESC. ✓ The check list is shown. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 39 ð The change is adopted. Press s. ð The minutes are selected. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the minutes. Press ESC. ✓ The check list is shown. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 40 1 and step 2, or Press for a longer period of time (> 1 s) to confirm the currently selected country. ✓ The check list is shown. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 41 ð The reactive power characteristic curve type is adopted. Press ESC. ✓ The check list is shown. Loading defaults NOTICE! If cosPhi = 1 was not selected, an additional menu item „Load defaults“ is indicated. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 42 Press SET. ð The change is adopted. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the other parameters. Press ESC. ✓ The check list is shown. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 43: Feed-In Management

    Ä Chapter 3.6.7 „Modbus RTU“ on page 28 and Ä Chapter 3.6.8 „Modbus RTU data connection cable“ on page 28 . NOTICE! The settings for feed-in management must be made in the „Energy management“ sub-menu 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 44: Switching The Inverter On

    (Fig. left). After testing via the internal MSD (approx. 2 minutes), the power fed into the grid can be shown on the display (assuming that sunlight is present). 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 45: Switching The Inverter Off

    Check that all pins of the AC plug are free of voltage: Use a suitable voltmeter for this (do not use a simple neon phase checker). 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 46 Lift the inverter with both hands until the hooks on the rear side of the inverter are free ③. Remove the inverter from the mounting surface ④. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 47: Operation

    Operation 5 Operation 5.1 Overview of operating functions Only the operating buttons are illustrated (for the sake of clarity). 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 48: General Operating Functions

    The status display is shown. Press SET. ð The main menu is displayed with selected. Yield Press SET. ð The list with yield time periods is shown. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 49 ð The selected radio button is switched on and the previously switched on radio button is switched off. Press ESC. ✓ The changes are adopted and the next higher menu level is dis‐ played. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 50 (e.g. Voltage limits). The menu items are described in Ä Chapter 3.3.4 „Service menu“ on page 17 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 51: Piko Solar Portal

    Open this email and click on the link. ✓ The website "PIKO Solar Portal | Registration" appears with the message "Registration completed". You have completed the registration with the PIKO Solar Portal. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 52: Self Test

    (relay open, no feeding) until the self test is passed successfully. To see the results of the self test saved in the inverter, press ⇒ Information Self test. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 53 ✓ The status display appears. NOTICE! is displayed, repeat the self test as Self test failed soon as possible so that the inverter can resume feeding. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 54 Repeat the self test during the Not enough sunlight was cancelled due to insufficient day when the inverter is feeding sunlight, especially in the the grid. evening / at night. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 55: Event Messages

    If messages exist whose cause has been corrected but have not been con‐ firmed then is shown in the status display. If an already confirmed error recurs then it is displayed again. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 56 Notify your installer. Boost converter not recognised There is an inconsistency between the selected CountryCode failed country setting and the country setting stored in memory. Notify your installer. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 57 After switch-off, the inverter cannot inject again Grid frequency too high because the grid voltage exceeds the legally pre‐ for reactivation scribed switch-on value. Contact your installer if this error occurs frequently. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 58 The inverter switches off automatically as long as this fault is pending. Contact your installer if this error occurs frequently. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 59 1. Check whether the installation conditions are ful‐ filled. 2. Contact your installer if this alarm occurs fre‐ quently. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 60 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 61 Yield data cannot be stored, event messages only with incorrect date. Correct the time settings under Settings uTime/date. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 62: Maintenance And Disposal

    Inverters, packaging, and replaced parts must be disposed of pursuant to the regulations of the country in which the device has been installed. Never dispose of the inverter with the regular household garbage. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 63: Technical Data

    Grid frequency too high (in accordance with country set‐ ting) Limiting signal on external interface Output power limited (set on the inverter) AC output side (grid connection) 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 64 97.8 %, 97.7 % 97.7 %, 97.5 % MPP voltage Efficiency reduction in the case of a 0.005 %/°C rise in ambient temperature (at tem‐ peratures > 40°C) 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 65 III (AC), II (DC) DC connection Type Phoenix Contact SUNCLIX (1 pair) Connection conductor cross-section Conductor cross-section 2.5 … 6 mm² Opposing connector Opposing connector included in delivery 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 66 380 V Minimum input voltage for DC rated 225 V 270 V output (VMPPmin) Number of MPP trackers Operating input voltage range (VMPP) 125 ... 500 V 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 67 Power losses in nighttime operation < 2 W Feeding phases single-phase Distortion factor (cos φ = 1) < 2 % Power factor cos φ 0.95 capacitive ... 0.95 inductive 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 68 Insulation monitoring yes, integrated Residual current monitoring yes, integrated Overvoltage protection version Varistors Reverse polarity protection Operating conditions Area of application Indoor rooms, with or without air conditioning 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 69 Integrated DC circuit breaker yes, compliant with VDE 0100-712 Cooling principle Temperature-controlled fan, speed variable, internal (dust-pro‐ tected) Test certificate Certificates download see the product page on our home‐ page. 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 70 Grid frequency too high (in accordance with country set‐ ting) Limiting signal on external interface Output power limited (set on the inverter) AC output side (grid connection) 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 71 97.8 %, 97.5 % 97.6 %, 97.2 % maximum MPP voltage Efficiency reduction in the case of a 0.005 %/°C rise in ambient temperature (at tem‐ peratures > 40°C) 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 72 III (AC), II (DC) DC connection Type Phoenix Contact SUNCLIX (1 pair) Connection conductor cross-section Conductor cross-section 2.5 … 6 mm Opposing connector Opposing connector included in delivery 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 73: Ac Cables And Line Circuit Breakers

    2.5 mm 4.0 mm PIKO 2.0 MP 18 W 1.5 mm 11 W 2.5 mm 4.0 mm PIKO 2.5 MP 16 W 2.5 mm 11 W 4.0 mm 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 74 2.5 mm² 48 W 4.0 mm² 30 W Power loss of the AC cables at the rated power of the inverter and a cable length of 10 m 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 75: Liability, Commercial Guarantee, Legal Guarantee

    Liability, commercial guar‐ antee, legal guarantee 10 Liability, commercial guarantee, legal guarantee For warranty information, refer to the separate Service and Warranty Terms www.kostal-solar-electric.com/Download/Service under 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 76: Contact

    Italy +39 011 97 82 420 +34 961 824 927 Spain, Portugal +90 212 803 06 26 Turkey Language: German, English Language: Spain, English Language: English, Turkish 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 77: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...

  • Page 78: A Bore Dimension Drawing

    Bore dimension drawing Bore dimension drawing 11/2017 | DOC01664604 | KOSTAL operating instructions PIKO inverter 1.5 - 4.2 MP...
  • Page 79  ...
  • Page 80 79108 Freiburg i. Br. Deutschland Telefon: +49 761 47744 - 100 Fax: +49 761 47744 - 111 KOSTAL Solar Electric Ibérica S.L. Edificio abm Ronda Narciso Monturiol y Estarriol, 3 Torre B, despachos 2 y 3 Parque Tecnológico de Valencia 46980 Valencia España...

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