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Homepage_Cover Operating instructions KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter...
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General note on gender equality KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH is aware of the importance of language with regard to the equality of women and men and always makes an effort to reflect this in the documentation.
The KSEM with the PIKO IQ ....................36 The KSEM with the PIKO MP plus ................... 39 The KSEM with the PIKO 4.2-20 / PIKO EPC ................46 Multiple-inverter connection of KOSTAL solar inverters ............. 49 Configuring settings in the Webserver ..................54 Operation The Webserver .........................
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General information Thank you for choosing our KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter (KSEM) from KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH! We hope you enjoy consistently high energy yields with your photovoltaic system. If you have any technical questions, please call our service hotline:...
The KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter is approved for use in EU member states. Only use the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter in accordance with the details provided in the enclosed documentation.
General information 1.2 EU declarations of conformity KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH hereby declares that the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter described in this document complies with the basic requirements and other relevant conditions of the directives listed below. Directive 2014/30/EU (on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility...
1.3 About this manual Read this manual carefully in its entirety. It contains important information on the installation and operation of the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter. Pay particular attention to the instructions regarding safe usage. KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH assumes no liability for damages arising from the non-observance of this manual.
Device and system description 2.1 Using the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter The KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter (KSEM) is a measuring device, which determines electrical measuring values at the grid connection point and is available via LAN or RS485. It can be used in combination with various KOSTAL solar inverters and batteries.
Device and system description 2.3 LED statuses The LEDs inform the user of the status of the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter. The following statuses are indicated: Col- State Description Orange On (<10 s) Device starts Green Flashes slowly Green Device ready...
24-hour measurement Multiple-inverter connection With a multiple-inverter connection, there are several KOSTAL solar inverters in the same home network. By installing the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter at the grid connection point, the flow of energy from all KOSTAL solar inverters present in the home network can be measured and regulated by the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter using control information, e.g.
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The PIKO MP plus is not able to control a connected battery itself. In order to do this, the PIKO MP plus also needs the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter and a battery activation code, both of which can be obtained from our KOSTAL Solar online shop.
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The KOSTAL Solar Portal protects your investment in a PV system against yield loss, e.g. through active e-mail alerts of events. You can log into the KOSTAL Solar Portal for free at www.kostal-solar-portal.com. Functions include: Worldwide online access to the portal...
The KSEM with the PIKO IQ ..................... 36 The KSEM with the PIKO MP plus ................... 39 The KSEM with the PIKO 4.2-20 / PIKO EPC ................46 Multiple-inverter connection of KOSTAL solar inverters .............. 49 Configuring settings in the Webserver ..................54...
Installation 3.1 The KSEM with the PLENTICORE plus The KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter (KSEM) can be used in conjunction with the PLENTICORE plus in the following variants. 24-hour load / generation measurement (measuring the current home consumption and out- put power) DC energy storage (from your own PV system) Scope for storing from AC energy sources (e.g.
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In this variant, the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter runs as tions. a slave and transmits data to the inverter. The inverter does not have to be set up in the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter because it is pre-configured to the Modbus RTU RS485 interface (A) as standard.
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In this variant, the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter runs as tions. a slave and transmits data to the inverter. The inverter does not have to be set up in the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter because it is pre-configured to the Modbus RTU RS485 interface (A) as standard.
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If changes are to be made to the settings, perform the operating manual. Setting on inverter only possible after logging in as an following steps: installer. Call up online interface of KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter Ch. 4.3 Call up Modbus configuration under Modbus settings.
Installation 3.2 The KSEM with the PLENTICORE BI The KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter (KSEM) can be used in conjunction with the PLENTICORE BI in the following variants. Scope for storing from AC energy sources (e.g. from PV systems, wind turbines, combined heat and...
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In this variant, the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter runs as tions. a slave and transmits data to the inverter. The inverter does not have to be set up in the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter because it is pre-configured to the Modbus RTU RS485 interface (A) as standard.
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Installation If changes are to be made to the settings, perform the following steps: Call up online interface of KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter Ch. 4.3 Call up Modbus configuration under Modbus settings. Select PIKO IQ/ PLENTICORE from drop-down list. INFO...
Installation 3.3 The KSEM with the PIKO IQ The KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter (KSEM) can be used in conjunction with the PIKO IQ in the following variants. 24-hour load / generation measurement (measuring the current home consumption and out- put power)
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In this variant, the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter runs as tions. a slave and transmits data to the inverter. The inverter does not have to be set up in the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter because it is pre-configured to the Modbus RTU RS485 interface (A) as standard.
Installation 3.4 The KSEM with the PIKO MP plus The KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter (KSEM) can be used in conjunction with the PIKO MP plus in the following variants. 24-hour load / generation measurement (measuring the current home consumption and out-...
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In this variant, the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter runs as tions. a slave and transmits data to the inverter. The inverter does not have to be set up in the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter because it is pre-configured to the Modbus RTU RS485 interface (B) as standard.
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Smart Energy Meter STATUS NETWORK SERIAL BUS REST Install KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter as shown at the grid connection point in the home network. INFO Set up RS485 communication cable between inverter The installation position of the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter can no...
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PIKO MP plus by going to Settings > Service > Inputs > DCx > Switch on battery using main switch Battery. Set up inverter and battery in KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter INFO Switch on inverter by pressing DC switch...
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Press “OK” button to accept settings. The battery has been set up in the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter and linked to a PIKO MP plus. Finally, the battery still needs to be assigned to the correct DC input in the PIKO MP plus.
Installation 3.5 The KSEM with the PIKO 4.2-20 / PIKO EPC The KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter (KSEM) can be used in conjunction with the PIKO 4.2-20 or PIKO EPC in the INFO following variants. It is possible to use the KOSTAL...
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Smart Energy Meter STATUS NETWORK SERIAL BUS REST Install KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter as shown at the grid connection point in the home network. Set up LAN communication cable between inverter and KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter and connect. As an option, INFO...
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Installation Set up inverter in KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter. Do this by performing the following steps: Call up online interface of KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter Ch. 4.3 Go to Inverter > Devices and use Plus (+) to add the PIKO 4.2-20 or PIKO EPC.
With a multiple-inverter connection, there are several KOSTAL solar inverters in the same home network. INFO Only one KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter is required to In this variant, the KOSTAL Smart monitor power and limit feed-in at the grid connection Energy Meter runs as a master and point.
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KOSTAL Smart function). Energy Meter's installation instruc- tions. All KOSTAL solar inverters to be measured and con- trolled using the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter must be set up in the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter. Do this by performing the following steps:...
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Unit ID or RS485 address is different for each inverter. Press “OK” button to accept settings. The inverters have been set up in the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter. For PIKO IQ/PLENTICORE, the Modbus protocol must be activated to enable communication between the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter and KOSTAL solar inverter.
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Setting up feed-in limitation To set up a feed-in limitation (power limitation) at the grid connection point for the public grid, this function has to be set up in the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter. More information can be found in Ch. 4.8...
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Installation Configuring settling time for KOSTAL solar inverters For the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter to achieve a rapid INFO type of control with a set feed-in limitation (power limita- The setting is only needed when tion) or zero feed-in, the settling time must be configured using two or more KOSTAL solar in- in the KOSTAL solar inverters.
KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter’s online interface. IMPORTANT INFORMATION To do this, use your PC or tablet to log into the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter. You will find a detailed description To log in, you will need the password from the energy meter’s type plate,...
Navibutton Verlinkung Kapitel 4 4. Operation The Webserver ......................... 56 Preparing KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter ..................57 Calling up user interface ......................58 Configuring settings ........................59 The dashboard ......................... 60 Menu - smart meter ........................61 Menu - tariff ..........................63 Inverter menu ..........................
The Webserver forms the graphic interface between the work can be recorded. KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter and user. Go to Login to log in to the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter. IMPORTANT INFORMATION To log in, you will need the password from the energy meter’s type plate,...
Operation and operating the device 4.2 Preparing KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter The KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter has to be connected to an existing local network in order for you to access it. This requires the following steps: Install the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter in a distribu- tor box on the top-hat rail according to the installation instructions provided and connect by cable.
The user interface is called up using a standard browser on a PC, tablet or mobile phone. To do this, enter host INFO name or IP address of the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter This function depends on the router in your browser’s address line. The factory-set host...
If you want to make changes to the settings on the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter interfaces, you can select an inverter for the interface under the Modbus settings. The appropriate values are stored as standard. You can also adapt the values if necessary.
The dashboard provides the user with an overview of the feed-in or purchase. The values on the lines with arrows show the energy current most important KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter in kWh (active energy), which was data. fed in or purchased over the entire operating period.
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PIKO MP plus. In addition to this, the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter can be connected to the KOSTAL Solar Portal to transfer data from the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter and inverter to the portal.
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Battery management is only dis- played if the additional battery option You should then select the communi- has been activated for the PIKO MP cation interface (RS485) of the KSEM plus using an activation code. to which the battery’s communication cable is connected.
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The battery communicates using the RS485 interface. To connect the battery, you will need to specify which RS485 interface of the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter the battery’s communication cable was connected to. If there are several devices, different RS485 addresses should be used.
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Operation and operating the device Explanation of device overview Parameter Explanation Name Indication of name which the user has given to the KOSTAL solar inverter. The name is assigned via the inverter menu interface. Type Shows the type designation of the inverter/battery.
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The connection to the solar portal can be activated or deactivated in the “Configuration of KOSTAL Solar Portal” menu. Information about the connection status is also displayed. The connection to the KOSTAL Solar Portal is only made or broken after clicking on the “Save” button. Parameter Explanation...
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INFO system. If the value set for the feed-in limit is exceeded, Note regarding power limitation the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter calculates the amount with several inverters by which each connected inverter needs to reduce its When limiting power, every connect- output to avoid exceeding the feed-in limit.
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KOSTAL solar inverters, but also other devices, can be connected to the Modbus RTU RS485 interface. In the “ Modbus RTU slave” mode, the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter provides the measurement data via the RS485 interface. In the “ Modbus RTU Master” mode on the other hand, measurement data is sent and written to other slave devices in order to control them.
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The Modbus slave functionality on the respective RS485 interface is acti- vated. Data can only be retrieved from INFO the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter via the interface once the interface has If using a PIKO MP plus with con- been activated and the settings have nected battery, the interface has to be deactivated here.
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Operation and operating the device Modbus TCP KOSTAL solar inverters can be connected to the Modbus TCP (LAN) interface, e.g. for a multiple-inverter connec- tion, but so too can other devices, which evaluate the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter’s data or are controlled by the meter.
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Transmit interval Here, you can set an interval, at which the measure- ment data is to be transmitted from the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter. The Energy Manager usually transmits its measurement data via the Modbus master as soon as it is available.
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KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter can therefore be reduced if all of the registers are not required. This may be nec- essary if lots of devices are connected to the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter. The arrow on the right can be used to drop down a detailed list of registers, which are contained in the respective groups.
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Current CPU load RAM usage Current RAM usage Host name Device name in network. Ex factory, this is set as KSEM-serial number designation. The name can be modified under the network settings. IP address IP address of the KOSTAL Smart...
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Operation and operating the device Internal power meter INFO The KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter can directly measure You will find a description of the up to 63 A per external wire. External transformers are electrical connection for transformers with an indirect measurement in the used for higher currents.
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Operation and operating the device Backup Produce a password-protected backup to save the data and settings of the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter. Parameter Explanation Create This function can be used to save the system settings and data captured. As an option, the Password field can be used to issue a password to pro- tect the data backup.
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Operation and operating the device Device Configure general settings on the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter. Parameter Explanation Date and time Set date and time of device. Your time zone Set the time zone so that calen- dar-based adjustments, such as...
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Update device firmware This menu item can be used to load new device firmware for the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter Ch. 5.4. System logs This menu item can be used to...
The network cable is not correctly connected to the grid connection. Ensure that the network cable is correctly connected to the grid connection. The KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter is not in the same local network. Connect KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter with the same router / switch.
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Webserver KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter is providing unrealistic measuring values The KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter has been installed the wrong way round. Recheck how L1 to L3 are connected. The transformers are not configured. Go to Device settings > Transformer ratio, activate transformer and set the correct transformer ratio.
Webserver 5.3 Exporting log data For service purposes, the log files can be downloaded from the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter. The log data is then used by the service team for error rectification. Do this by performing the following steps:...
Use the “Browse” button to select the file on your Press "Update" to start the update. Once a prompt has been accepted, the new firm- ware is uploaded and installed on the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter. Finally the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter is restarted.
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Power limitation ............................. 52, 53 Proper use ................................7 Recording home consumption ..........................23 Resetting KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter to state in which it was delivered ............90 Resetting the network settings ..........................90 Resetting the online interface password ....................... 90 Restarting KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter ......................
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