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  • Page 1 Homepage_Cover Operating manual PLENTICORE BI...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Switching off the battery inverter ....................66 De-energise the battery inverter ....................67 Control panel ..........................69 Operational status (display) ....................... 72 Operational status (LEDs) ......................75 The menu structure of the battery inverter ................76 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 4 Battery inverter/computer connection ..................89 Settings on the computer ......................90 Battery inverter / computer connection ..................91 Disconnecting battery inverter/computer connection ..............93 Connection via KOSTAL Solar App ................... 94 Webserver The Webserver ......................... 96 Calling up the Webserver ......................98 Menu structure of Webserver ....................
  • Page 5 Appendix 12.1 Type plate ..........................167 12.2 Warranty and service ......................168 12.3 Handover to the operator ....................... 169 12.4 Decommissioning and disposal ....................170 Index © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 6: General Information

    1. General information Proper use ..........................8 EU declarations of conformity ....................11 About this manual ........................12 Notes in this manual ......................... 14 Symbols used ........................... 18 Labels on the device ......................... 19 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 7 General information Thank you for choosing a battery inverter from KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH. If you have any technical questions, please call our service hotline: Germany and other countries Language: German, English +49 (0)761 477 44 - 222 Language: Spanish, English...

  • Page 8: Proper Use

    The battery inverter may only be used together with bat- tery systems which have been approved for this battery inverter by KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH. All components fitted on the battery inverter or in the system must satisfy the standards and guidelines that apply in the country of installation.
  • Page 9 Factory settings may only be changed by qualified elec- trical installers or persons with at least comparable or higher technical qualifications, e.g. foremen, technicians or engineers. When doing so, all requirements are to be observed. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 10 GPL and/or LGPL. For more details of this, a list of the Open Source soft- ware used and the related licence texts, go to the Licences section on the battery inverter’s website ( Webserver)  Ch. 6. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 11: Eu Declarations Of Conformity

    General information 1.2 EU declarations of conformity KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH hereby declares that the battery inverter 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...

  • Page 12: About This Manual

    Read this manual carefully in its entirety. It contains important information about the installation and operation of the battery inverter. Pay particular atten- tion to the instructions regarding safe usage. KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH assumes no liability for damages arising from the non-observance of this manual.
  • Page 13 Calling up the main table of contents Navigation bar Tables of contents You can navigate to the referenced points in the document within the instruction text using the cross-references. Ch. 1 Fig. 1, It. 2 Fig. 2: Examples of cross-references © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 14: Notes In This Manual

    Information note Other notes Notes have been incorporated into the instruction text. A differentiation is made in this manual between warn- ings and information notes. All notes are identified in the text line with an icon. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 15 Fig. 4: Structure of the warnings Warning symbol Signal word Type of danger Corrective actions Warning symbols Danger Danger due to electrical shock and discharge Danger due to burns © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The device may only be installed, operated, maintained and repaired by trained and qualified staff. Fig. 5: Example of an information note © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 17 Damage to property possible Other notes They contain additional information or tips. INFO This is additional information. Fig. 6: Example of an information note Symbols within the additional notes Information or tip Enlarged view © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 18: Symbols Used

    Final result of a handling instruction Cross-reference to other places in the document or Æ to other documents List Tab. 1: Symbols and icons used Abbreviations used Abbrevia- Explanation tion Tab. Table Fig. Figure Item Chapter © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 19: Labels On The Device

    Additional earth connection Observe and read operating manual Device may not be disposed of with household waste. Observe the local application of disposal requirements CE marking The product satisfies the applicable EU requirements © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 20: Device And System Description

    Navibutton Verlinkung Kapitel 02 2. Device and system description System overview ........................21 The battery inverter ........................22 Functions ..........................28 01 / 2020 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 21: System Overview

    Line circuit breaker for AC power source AC power source, e.g. CHP plant or other genera- tion plants, such as PV inverter (the energy from the AC power source can be temporarily stored in the battery) 01 / 2020 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 22: The Battery Inverter

    Fig. 8: Battery inverter (exterior view) Cover screws Cover (terminal compartment) Display DC switch Housing Plug connector for connecting the battery system Cable openings for communication Cable opening for mains cable Additional PE connection, outside 01 / 2020 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 23 Device and system description DC switch on battery inverter Fig. 9: DC switch ON Fig. 10: DC switch OFF 01 / 2020 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 24 Device and system description The terminal compartment Fig. 11: Battery inverter (interior view) Smart Communication Board (SCB) AC terminal 01 / 2020 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 25 USB 2.0 port Ethernet connection (RJ45) LAN The Smart Communication Board (SCB) is the battery inverter’s communication hub. All the connections for communicating with other components can be found on the SCB. 01 / 2020 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 26 Control buttons Red status LED for events Green status LED for feed-in mode Adjustments can be made and data retrieved via the control panel. 01 / 2020 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 27 Symbol Function Status query for AC feed-in power and grid parame- ters of public grid Battery power status query Battery inverter configuration Tab. 2: Battery inverter menus 01 / 2020 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 28: Functions

    EMS checks for consumption in the internal house other energy sources in your own grid. The logic of the EMS then calculates and controls house grid. the optimal usage of energy. The energy is primarily used for self-consumption. 01 / 2020 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 29 Connection and battery usage at the DC input of the battery inverter is enabled at the factory. There is a list of approved KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH battery storage systems on our homepage in the download area for the product.
  • Page 30 Security concept Encrypted transfer of data to the solar portal Data encryption in line with AES and SSL standards 01 / 2020 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 31 The system installer is responsible for the correct selection and installation of the meter structure in the house grid. The specifications of the energy supplier must be observed in this case. 01 / 2020 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 32 (e.g. UI, FW, HW) Configure the battery inverter (e.g. software update, releasing options, battery configuration, making bat- tery inverter settings which have been specified by the energy provider etc.) For more information Ch. 6 01 / 2020 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 33 PC or sent to a Saving interval Saving time solar portal. 5 minutes Max. 365 days Tab. 3: Saving intervals of data logger For more information Ch. 7. 01 / 2020 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 34 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...
  • Page 35 As the operator of the system, in the event of a service call-out, you can then read out the message and obtain assistance from your installer or service partner. For more information Ch. 7.4. 01 / 2020 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 36 Our free KOSTAL Solar Plan software simplifies the inverter layout process. Just enter the system data and individual customer data and receive a recommendation for a KOSTAL solar inverter tailored to the planned solar system. All KOSTAL solar inverters are considered for this. The customer's...

  • Page 37: Installation

    Connecting energy meter ......................48 Communication connection ..................... 50 Connecting battery ........................53 Closing battery inverter ......................56 3.10 Connecting battery’s DC cables ....................57 3.11 Initial commissioning ......................... 59 3.12 Configuring settings in the Webserver ..................63 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 38: Transport And Storage

    Fig. 14: Lateral grip for battery inverter For enhanced battery inverter transport, use the grip strips on the left and right side of the battery inverter. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 39: Scope Of Delivery

    The packaging contains: battery inverter DC plug connector (each DC input: 1× plug, 1× socket) 3 x screws 6x45 with S8 screw anchors Plug seals for screw connection of network cable Short manual Wall mount © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 40: Installation

    4...100 % The battery inverter may only be installed up to an altitude of 2000 m. 2000 m A sufficient safety distance from flamma- ble materials and potentially explosive areas in the vicinity must be ensured. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 41 Install the battery inverter in such a way that people cannot be disturbed by operation noises. Battery inverters must be easily accessi- ble and the display clearly legible. Install the battery inverter out of reach of children. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 42 You can find the distances for wall mounting in the following table: Dimensions in mm (inch) min. DIN571 (3.9) (7.9) (15.94) (22.17) (4.8) (5.55) (5.04) A2-70 6x45 Fig. 17: Wall mounting of several battery inverters © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 43: Electrical Connection

    (RCD). Compatibility with a type A RCD is set in the Webserver by going to Service menu > External hardware settings > Residual current protec- tion equipment. (Default setting: compatible with type A RCD). © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 44 Whenever working inside the bat- tery inverter, only ever use insulat- ed tools to prevent short-circuits. Fig. 19: Taking off cover Remove screws of terminal compartment and take off cover. Fig. 20: Taking off terminal compartment cover © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 45 Insert mains cable into the battery inverter and seal with sealing ring and union nut. Tighten union nut to the prescribed torque. Torque: 8 Nm (M25). When threaded connections are not used, leave the sealing ring in the threaded connections. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 46 A RCD is approved in the Fig. 23: Country-specific PE connection, outside Webserver by going to Service menu > External hardware set- tings > Residual current protection The AC connection is connected. equipment. (Default setting: type A RCD released). © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 47: Overview Of Smart Communication Board (Scb)

    Interface B (data -) RS485/ Modbus RTU USB 2.0 interface X171 USB 2.0 max. 500 mA (currently only for service) Ethernet connection (RJ45) X206 RJ45 max. 100 Mbit (LAN connection for linking e.g. to a router) © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 48: Connecting Energy Meter

    Webserver. The following energy meters are currently approved: n KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 49 Sealing ring Union nut The energy meter is connected. The type of energy meter used is selected when the battery inverter is first installed or can be set using the battery inverter menu or Webserver. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 50: Communication Connection

    Smart Communication Board RJ45 connection socket (Ethernet/LAN) LAN cable Router Computer / router / tablet / KOSTAL solar inverter (for configuration or data retrieval) The Smart Communication Board is the battery inverter’s communication hub. To this end, computers, routers, switches and/or hubs can be connected to the RJ45 connection.
  • Page 51 Connect Ethernet cable to LAN interface of Smart computer network (Ethernet 10BaseT, Communication Board. 10/100 MBit/s), an Ethernet cable of Fig. 28 It. 2 category 6 (Cat 6, FTP) with a max. length of 100 m is to be used. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 52 Installation Connect the Ethernet cable to the computer or router. The battery inverter is connected to your own network. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 53: Connecting Battery

    DC cables for battery storage Communication cable to battery storage The battery storage is connected to the DC input of the PLENTICORE BI battery inverter. The DC input does not INFO have to be activated here like PLENTICORE plus. A list of approved battery storage sys-...
  • Page 54 CAL SHOCK AND DISCHARGE! Disconnect the battery inverter and battery storage from the power supply. Please also observe the in- structions in the operating manual provided by the battery manufac- turer. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 55 Twisted pair (e.g. Cat.5e or better) The communication cable has been connected. INFO To prevent communication errors between the battery and the battery inverter, both devices must be con- nected via an earth potential. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 56: Closing Battery Inverter

    Remove any foreign objects (tools, wire cuttings, etc.) from the battery inverter. Install the terminal compartment cover and screw it tight (2.0 Nm). Fit cover onto battery inverter and screw it tight (1.5 Nm). 2,0 Nm 1,5 Nm Fig. 31: Closing battery inverter © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 57: Connecting Battery's Dc Cables

    6 mm². Please observe the specifications of the plug manufac- turer and the technical data for the inverter. Fig. 32: Battery's DC connection © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 58 Installation Configuration and selection of battery type must take place after initial installation in the Webserver. The battery’s DC cables are connected. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 59: Initial Commissioning

    “ENTER”. Select the energy meter fitted their purpose are available in the from the list and confirm with “ENTER”. download area for the product on our homepage at www.kostal-solar-electric.com Currently approved energy meters: n KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter (KSEM) © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 60 Press the right arrow key to go to the next installation item. The "Solar portal" menu appears on the display. Select the corresponding menu item with the arrow keys. Press “ENTER” and select the solar portal used. Confirm the entries with “ENTER”. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 61 Confirm the entries with “ENTER”. www.kostal-solar-electric.com Press the right arrow key to go to the next installation item. The "Country/guideline" menu appears on the display. Select country or guideline used. Confirm the entries with “ENTER”. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 62 INFO In France, the installer is personally responsible for obtaining any addi- tional prescribed labels that may be necessary and attaching them to the battery inverter and feed cables. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 63: Configuring Settings In The Webserver

    Ch. 12.2 Registration on the KOSTAL Solar Portal if this has not yet been done. With a battery connected, select the battery type and undertake battery configuration. Configure further settings, such as changing the password or updating the battery inverter software.

  • Page 64: Operation And Operating The Device

    Switching off the battery inverter ....................66 De-energise the battery inverter ....................67 Control panel ..........................69 Operational status (display) ....................... 72 Operational status (LEDs) ......................75 The menu structure of the battery inverter ................. 76 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 65: Switching On The Battery Inverter

    If no key is pressed for several The battery inverter is in operation. minutes, the screensaver with the image of the battery inverter appears automatically on the display. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 66: Switching Off The Battery Inverter

    A detailed description of how to The battery inverter is switched off. The battery switch off the battery storage is avail- able in the operating manual provided inverter remains energised and monitoring is still by the battery manufacturer. performed. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 67: Energise The Battery Inverter

    RISK OF DEATH DUE TO ELECTRI- CAL SHOCK AND DISCHARGE! Further steps should be taken when working on the DC feed ca- bles (battery). These steps can be found on the following page. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 68 Fig. 33: Disconnecting SUNCLIX DC plug Ensure that all connections are voltage-free. The battery inverter is now completely voltage-free. Work on the battery inverter or on the DC feed cables can now be carried out. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 69: Control Panel

    The operating values can be retrieved and settings If no key is pressed for several adjusted on the display. minutes, the screensaver with the image of the battery inverter appears automatically on the display. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 70 ENTER / Confirm: Pressing the "ENTER" key activates the selected menu element or confirms the input. Clicking in the “ENTER” input box saves the value. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 71 The display can be used to enter texts and numbers (e.g. battery inverter name). When input is required, a keypad of letters and numbers appears under the input box in order to do this. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 72: Operational Status (Display)

    "Event codes" chapter Ch. 9.5 Bell symbol The event can be queried in the battery inverter menu by going to Service > Event list or can be called up using the “Down” arrow key. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 73 Shutdown by ext. signal the energy supply company’s external signal. An event is present. Up to two active events can be displayed. Remedial Event xxxx, yyyy measures can be found in the "Event codes" chapter Ch. 9.5 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 74 Battery sleep mode This will protect the battery from total discharge. As soon as sufficient energy is available again, this mode is exited. Tab. 4: Operating messages and symbols © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 75: Operational Status (Leds)

    Green LED off: Battery inverter does not feed in. Green LED flashing: Battery inverter feeds in with limitation. Green LED lit up: The green LED signals the feed-in mode of the bat- tery inverter. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 76: The Menu Structure Of The Battery Inverter

    Battery inverter type with power class Current AC power Status line, alternates every 5 seconds with: - IP address (if configured) - Battery inverter status - Event code (if available) - Solar portal connection active (if configured) © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 77 Pressing the “OK” key exits the power flow diagram and switches to the battery inverter menu level. XXXX W XXXX W xxxxxx Fig. 40: Power flow diagram Power display for public grid Power display for battery - charging/discharging © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 78 Symbol Function Battery inverter settings Status query and information about the grid feed-in (AC side) Battery charge and discharge power status query The menus are listed individually on the following pages. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 79 Article number Article number Serial number Serial number Hardware Hardware version Main controller version Input output controller version Version of user interface National guideline Set national guideline Max. grid feed-in Display of set limitation © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 80 The code can be requested for installers from the Service team. A maximum of 10 events are displayed. Information about events can be found in the "Event codes" chapter. Only possible if the service code is entered. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 81 Grid parameter Shows the current grid frequency, set power factor (cos phi), current power. Battery menu Battery status Display of current charging status, voltage, charge or discharge current and number of battery charge cycles. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 82 Access with the serial number remains possible. Date/time Enter the time and date. Set the time zone (e.g. UTC (+1:00) for CET) Activate/deactivate or automatic determination of time. The NTP server can be configured via the Webserver. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 83 Input of solar portal configuration. If a solar portal is to be used, the log data and events are then sent to the solar portal. Parameter Explanation Solar portal Selection of solar portal. Activate Activated for starting transmission to a solar portal. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 84 KOSTAL Solar KOSTAL Solar online shop. online shop. Released options Overview of options currently released To visit the shop, go to in the battery inverter shop.kostal-solar-electric.com © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 85 Reset Reset the country setting. After the country setting reset, the commissioning wizard (only available once appears on the battery inverter service code has been following a restart entered) © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 86 Explanation Current grid frequency [Hz] Shows the grid frequency. Current cos phi Indicates the current power factor (cos phi). Current power Shows how much battery inverter power is being fed into the house grid. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 87 Charge / discharge current A charging shows that the battery is being charged. A discharge shows that the battery is being discharged. Number of cycles Indicates the number of charging cycles of the battery. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 88: Connection Types

    5. Connection types Battery inverter/computer connection ..................89 Settings on the computer ......................90 Battery inverter / computer connection ..................91 Disconnecting battery inverter/computer connection ..............93 Connection via KOSTAL Solar App ................... 94 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 89: Battery Inverter/Computer Connection

    Internet, this should network specialist. not be done using the unencrypted HTTP access (port 80). Instead, preference should be given to encrypted access via HTTPS (port 443) and a VPN connection. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 90: Settings On The Computer

    In the LAN settings of the computer, the option "Use proxy server for LAN" must be deactivated. You can reach the "LAN settings" via the control panel: Control Panel >> Internet options >> Tab: "Connec- tions" >> LAN settings. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 91: Battery Inverter / Computer Connection

    Ethernet cable (LAN) Computer (for configuration or data retrieval) Router Insert Ethernet cable into battery inverter and seal with sealing ring and union nut. Tighten union nut to the prescribed torque. Torque: 8 Nm (M25). © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 92 PC to access the Webserver. Connecting the Ethernet cable to a router integrates the battery inverter into your own network and the battery inverter can then be communicated with by all computers incorporated in the same network. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 93: Disconnecting Battery Inverter/Computer Connection

    Leave the Ethernet cable connected to the battery inverter. This facilitates fur- ther queries or settings on the battery inverter. If connecting through a router, for example, there is no need to remove the connection. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 94: Connection Via Kostal Solar App

    5.5 Connection via KOSTAL Solar App The free KOSTAL Solar App provides you with a way of professionally monitoring your photovoltaic system. You can use the KOSTAL Solar App to simply and easily access all functions on your smartphone or tablet at any time.

  • Page 95: Webserver

    Navibutton Verlinkung Kapitel 6 6. Webserver The Webserver ......................... 96 Calling up the Webserver ......................98 Menu structure of Webserver ....................100 Webserver menus ........................105 The battery use strategy ......................130 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 96: The Webserver

    This includes, service team. Ch. 12.2 for example, the device information and the current status of the battery inverter. Go to Login to log in as plant owner or installer. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 97 More information about the battery inverter can be found under Log data. On the next few pages, you will find details of how to log into the Webserver and explanations of individual menu items. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 98: Calling Up The Webserver

    After logging in, the installer can access advance setting options, which are not available to the normal plant owner. These settings require specialist knowledge. Use Logout to log out of the Webserver. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 99 After logging in, the settings required via the Webserver Should you forget your password, it can be made on the battery inverter, or the battery invert- can be re-assigned in the same way. er’s values can be queried. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 100: Menu Structure Of Webserver

    Monthly yield Shows yield for current month Annual yield Display of yield for current year Total yield Display of total yield Log data menu Log data Log data Download log data from the battery inverter © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 101 Activate Modbus / SunSpec (TCP) protocol (TCP) of battery inverter. Solar portal Selection of solar portal. Activate/deactivate the transfer of data to the portal and connection test. Reset system Reset battery inverter to factory settings owner settings © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 102 Set compatibility with type A RCD settings Set function of digital inputs Digital inputs (e.g. for external battery control) Extra option Release extra option using activation code Can only be changed with a service code © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 103 Grid and system Self-test for grid and system protection protection self-test Runs a self-test and gives the result of this Can only be changed with a service code. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 104 System monitoring Update menu Update Update Perform a software update of the battery inverter. Info menu Info Device information Displays device and network information as well as events that are pending in the battery inverter. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 105: Webserver Menus

    Use these menu items to configure the basic settings of the battery inverter (e.g. battery inverter name, network settings). Service menu These menu items allow the installer to configure the hardware of the battery inverter (e.g. battery settings and grid parameters). © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 106 On the Info page, the user can view events pend- ing in the inverter or the battery inverter's installed versions (e.g. UI, MC, IOC, HW). This information can also be viewed without logging into the Webserver. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 107 Green: Energy is emitted from the house grid into the public grid. Orange: Energy is taken from the public grid and consumed in the house grid or, if necessary, stored in the battery. Grey: Energy flow not measurable © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 108 Shows the current performance data of the grid side (AC). Parameter Explanation Grid Feed-in: Energy is fed into the house grid. Purchase: Energy is stored in the battery from AC energy sources located in the house grid. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 109 Shows the battery's charge/dis- charge voltage. Current Shows the battery's charge/dis- charge current. Power Shows the battery's charge/dis- charge power. Charging status Shows the battery's charging status (SOC) in %. Charging cycles Shows the battery's charging cycles. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 110 Month Shows the yield/consumption values for the current month. Year Shows the yield/consumption values for the current year. Total Shows all yield/consumption values that have accumulated in the battery inverter. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 111 The data is saved on your hard drive. After saving, this INFO data can be displayed and further processed. If the battery inverter is not connected to a solar portal, regular backup cop- ies of the log data should be created. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 112 "-”. Spaces or special characters are not possible. The browser connec- tion to the Webserver can be estab- lished with the new name following the name change or can continue using the IP address. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 113 Change Webserver password. Menu item Function Change password Change Webserver password. The password must comprise at least 8 characters and include the following combination of characters: lower-case letters (a-z), upper-case letters (A-Z) and numbers (0-9). © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 114 Output of port (1502) and ID (71) parameters for Modbus / SunSpec. Activate the protocol on the LAN TCP/IP interface. Used for an exter- nal data logger, for example. No further settings are needed. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 115 Reset system owner settings Reset system owner settings to factory settings. Menu item Function Reset system owner The values for the basic settings, settings network, Modbus/SunSpec and solar portal are reset to the factory settings. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 116 Selection of connected energy meter. download area for the product on our Sensor position The energy meter must be installed homepage at at the grid connection point www.kostal-solar-electric.com (position 2). Position 1 (home consumption path) is not possible. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 117 AC energy in the house grid of more than 200 W. The battery is blocked again for storage when the value falls below 50 W of the set value (here in the example 150 W). © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 118 INFO battery charge automatically, but switches the battery off if there is not This setting is recommended for enough energy available to charge regions with a lot of snowfall. the battery for long periods. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 119 AC energy Min. charge status Set the minimum depth of discharge sources, for example. (SOC) [%] of the battery. A value of 100 % is the equivalent of a fully charged battery. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 120 (sleep mode 1 or 2) until INFO service code) the next inspection. This function is needed if e.g. a bat- tery module is being exchanged in the winter in order to charge and check the function of this module. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 121 Please note for Italy that the connec- purpose under Grid and system tion with an external voltage source protection. and a changeover switch to GND is mandatory. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 122 If you have activated external control via the digital I/O ports in the "Battery settings" menu, you can define the functions of the inputs here. Assign the desired charge or discharge power to the inputs. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 123 KOSTAL Solar KOSTAL Solar online shop. online shop. Released options Overview of the currently enabled To visit the shop, go to options in the battery inverter (e.g. shop.kostal-solar-electric.com battery function) © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 124 Reactive power / The grid operator specifies a charac- voltage characteristic teristic curve Q(U). curve Q(U) Displacement factor / The grid operator specifies a charac- power curve cos φ teristic curve for cos φ (P). © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 125 100 % change in rated output. Conditions for returning Input of frequency range and waiting to normal mode time in seconds © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 126 Standard: no further details needed (default) PT1: Selection of the settling time in seconds. Power gradient: Input of maximum power limit gradient. Enter the specifications of the grid operator (energy supply company) here. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 127 Use switchable shut- Enter the specified values in the down limits corresponding fields. Start-up conditions Self-test for grid and system protection Runs a self-test with the set values and produces the result of this. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 128 User interface version MC version Main controller software version IOC version I/O controller software version HW version Hardware version Guideline Shows the set battery inverter's country setting Battery input Status DC input battery (default: enabled) © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 129 Last transfer in minutes or time solar portal Device information - events Up to 10 events can be displayed. Additional infor- mation about the event can be displayed via Info (i) next to the event. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 130: The Battery Use Strategy

    When the mini- mum SOC of the battery is reached, it receives trickle charges via the battery inverter. The energy produced daily by local generators falls below level 1 for two more days in a row. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 131 1 limit for two consecutive days. Fig. 47, It. 5 The “Battery sleep mode 2” message is given on the battery inverter. Before the battery is switched off, it is charged. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 132: System Monitoring

    Navibutton Verlinkung Kapitel 7 7. System monitoring The log data ........................... 133 Retrieving, saving and graphically depicting log data ............... 137 The KOSTAL Solar Portal ......................139 Remote service ........................140 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 133: The Log Data

    The log data can be used for the following purposes: Check operating characteristics of the system Determine and analyse errors Download and graphically depict yield data Fig. 48: Example screen "The log file" File header Physical variables Entries in the log file © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 134 Counting unit in points [digits] Aln T Counting unit in points [digits] Time Time in seconds [sec] since the battery inverter was commissioned Temperature in Celsius [°C] No function [%] Tab. 6: Physical variables in the log file © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 135 Total energy in kWh, which has been generated by the battery inverter and is being transferred to the AC Total E grid in the house. Self-consumption: Energy in kWh currently being consumed in the house, which is covered by the battery OWN E inverter. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 136 AC grid. Iso R Insulation resistance in kOhm when switching to AC grid Event POR event, "power on reset": Renewed start-up of communication after a loss of AC voltage. Tab. 7: Log data © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 137: Retrieving, Saving And Graphically Depicting Log Data

    A solar portal has the following functions, which, how- ever, may differ depending upon the portal: Graphic depiction of performance data Worldwide online access to the portal Email notification of errors Data export (e.g. Excel file) Long-term storage of log data © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 138 General information Prerequisites for data transfer to a solar portal: Battery inverter has Internet connection Registration on a solar portal (e.g. KOSTAL Solar Portal) Selection of a solar portal Activation of data transfer in the battery inverter Activating data transfer to a solar portal via the...

  • Page 139: The Kostal Solar Portal

    General information 7.3 The KOSTAL Solar Portal The solar portal, manufactured by KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH, is a free internet platform for monitoring PV systems. The inverter sends the PV system's yield data and event messages to the solar portal via the internet.

  • Page 140: Remote Service

    By updating the software at a later date, the service team is able to directly access the battery inverter (if you enable this option) in order to analyse the error and immediately rectify it if possible. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 141: External Battery Control

    Navigation button, link to chapter 8 8. External battery control External battery control ......................142 External battery control via Modbus (TCP) ................143 External battery control via digital inputs ................. 145 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 142: External Battery Control

    ( KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter) External battery control can also be carried out without a separate energy meter ( KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter). In this case, the energy flow in the house cannot be meas- ured and control of the battery is completely taken over by the external energy management.

  • Page 143: External Battery Control Via Modbus (Tcp)

    If external control signals are not received for a long time, the battery inverter returns to internal battery control. The time for this is set in the Webserver. The specifications of the external provider must be observed. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 144 Select the "Service menu > Battery settings" menu item. The "Battery settings" page opens. Select the "External via protocol (Modbus TCP)" func- tion under "Battery control". Click on the "Save" button. The function is active. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 145: External Battery Control Via Digital Inputs

    The internal energy management remains active, but is overridden by the external specifications for charging and discharging capacity. The following commands are possible: Charging/discharging of battery via output specified as a percentage The specifications of the external provider must be observed. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 146 Configuration of digital inputs Go to “Service menu > Digital inputs”. The "Digital Inputs" page opens. Select the "External battery management" function under "Operating mode”. Click on the "Save" button. The function is active. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 147: Maintenance

    Navibutton Verlinkung Kapitel 9 9. Maintenance Maintenance and cleaning ...................... 148 Housing cleaning ........................149 Fan cleaning ........................... 150 Updating software ........................154 Event codes ..........................156 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 148: Maintenance And Cleaning

    (see 'Exclusion of warranty' in Always mount battery inverters in our Service and warranty conditions). such a way that falling parts cannot fall into the battery inverter through the ventilation grill. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 149: Housing Cleaning

    Maintenance 9.2 Housing cleaning The housing may only be wiped down with a damp cloth. Abrasive cleaners are not permitted. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 150: Fan Cleaning

    Maintenance 9.3 Fan cleaning Fig. 51: Fan disassembly overview Fan cable Fan grill Fastening straps © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 151 Fig. 52 Fig. 52: Loosen fan grill Press the fastening straps toward the centre of the fan with a second screwdriver. Pull the fan unit slightly forward. Fig. 53 Fig. 53: Loosen fastening straps © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 152 The fan can also be pulled off the fan grill. To do this, press the fastening straps slightly outward and pull off the fan. Fig. 55 Fig. 55: Disassembly of the fan grill Clean fan and housing opening with a soft brush. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 153 Reconnect the fan cable and insert the fan into the housing. When switching on for the first time, check whether the air from the fan is drawn inwards. Start up the battery inverter Ch. 4.1 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 154: Updating Software

    (UI) of the Smart Communication Board fully up-to-date. If an update is available, you will find this on the manufacturer's web- site, in the download area for the product. Procedure Updating using Webserverr © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 155 Webserver. This is done in the battery inverter's menu by going to: Settings/information > Device information or in the Webserver by going to Info. The update has been installed. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 156: Event Codes

    A list of the current event codes and measures can be Ereignisliste / Event list found in the document " ", which can be found in the download area for your product. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 157: Technical Data

    Navigation button, link to chapter 10 10. Technical data 10.1 Technical data ......................... 158 10.2 Block diagram ........................162 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 158 Technical data 10.1 Technical data Subject to technical changes. Errors excepted. You can find current information at www.kostal-solar-electric.com. PLENTICORE BI battery inverter Unit 5.5/13 5.5/26 10/26 Input side (DC) Battery inverter type PLENTICORE BI Operating voltage range for battery input 120...650...
  • Page 159 (compatible with type A RCB as of FW 01.14) Independent disconnection device according to VDE V 0126-1-1 Electronic DC disconnection device integrated Reverse polarity protection, DC-side Height/width/depth mm (in) 563 / 405 / 233 ( 22.17 / 15.94 / 9.17) © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 160 Years 5/10/15 Directives / Certification CE, GS, IEC62109-1, IEC62109-2, EN60529, DIN VDE 0126-1-1:2013-08, VDE AR-N4105:2018, VDE AR-N4100:2018, TOR producers, ÖNORM E8001-4-712/A2:2016, NA/EEA-CH 2014, IEC62116:2014 (*Does not apply to all national annexes to EN 50438) © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 161 ÖVE/ÖNORM E 8001-4-712". Measured under rated output at an ambient temperature of 23 °C. In the case of an unfavourable string connection or higher ambient temperature, the noise emission may be up to 48 dB(A). © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 162: Block Diagram

    Voltage measuring point Electronic DC disconnection device DC regulator Insulation monitoring Intermediate circuit Inverter bridge Grid monitoring and shut-down 3-phase AC output System control Display Smart Communication Board (SCB) Interfaces (e.g. Ethernet, USB, energy meter) © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 163: Accessories

    Navibutton Verlinkung Kapitel 11 11. Accessories 11.1 KOSTAL Solar Portal ....................... 164 11.2 KOSTAL Solar App ......................... 165 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 164: Kostal Solar Portal

    The KOSTAL Solar Portal allows operation of the invert- ers to be monitored via the Internet. You can register for the KOSTAL Solar Portal for no charge on our website. The portal code for the KOSTAL Solar Portal (www.kostal-solar-portal.com) is P3421.

  • Page 165: Kostal Solar App

    11.2 KOSTAL Solar App The free KOSTAL Solar App provides you with a way of professionally monitoring your photovoltaic system. You can use the KOSTAL Solar App to simply and easily access all functions on your smartphone or tablet at any time.

  • Page 166: Appendix

    Navibutton Verlinkung Kapitel 12 12. Appendix 12.1 Type plate ..........................167 12.2 Warranty and service ......................168 12.3 Handover to the operator ......................169 12.4 Decommissioning and disposal ....................170 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 167: Type Plate

    Version number of the firmware, version number of the user interface of the device Date of last update (only for service devices) Master key password for install- er’s Webserver login Removable warranty label © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 168: Warranty And Service

    If you register the battery inverter with the KOSTAL Solar online shop within the first 6 months of the date of purchase, you can extend this free of charge to our KOSTAL 5 year Smart Warranty. More information about the service and warranty conditions for your battery inverter is available from the download area for the product on our website at...

  • Page 169: Handover To The Operator

    Meaning of the LEDs and the display messages Contact person in the event of a fault The provision of system and inspection documenta- tion in accordance with DIN EN 62446 (VDE 0126- 23) (optional). © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 170: Decommissioning And Disposal

    This equipment can be handed in to waste collection points free of charge. Find out about the local requirements for the separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment in your country. © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 171: Index

    EMS ..................................28 Ethernet ............................51, 52, 91, 92, 93 Ethernet cable ..............................93 EU declarations of conformity ..........................11 Faults ................................135 Firmware ................................167 Grid monitoring ............................135, 167 Hotline ................................7, 168 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 172 Menu ................................70, 81 Notes ..............................12, 14, 17 Open the inverter cover ......................... 91, 93, 170 Operation ................................70 Operational statuses ............................72 Proper use ................................8 Proxy server ................................ 90 Ripple control receiver ............................112 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 173 Technical data ..............................158 Terminal ................................45 Transport ................................38 Type plate ..............................167, 168 Wall mount ................................42 Warnings ................................15 Warranty ................................ 9, 168 Webserver ........................... 32, 91, 96, 97, 98, 112 © 2020 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 174 79108 Freiburg i. Br. Germany Telephone: +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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