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  • Page 1 PLENTICORE plus Hybrid inverter – G2 Operating manual...
  • Page 2 All names, trademarks, product names and other designations used in this manual may be legally pro- tected even if not indicated as such (e.g. as a trademark). KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH assumes no li- ability for their free usage. The illustrations and texts have been compiled with great care. However, the possibility of errors cannot be ruled out.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting battery ......................3.12 Closing the inverter......................3.13 Connecting battery's DC cables ..................3.14 Connecting solar module..................... 3.15 Initial commissioning......................3.16 Configuring settings in the Webserver.................. Operation and operating the device................. Switching on the inverter ..................... © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 4 Connecting the inverter/computer ..................125 Settings on the computer ....................126 Connecting the inverter/computer ..................127 Disconnecting the inverter from the computer ..............129 Connection via KOSTAL Solar App..................130 Webserver.......................... 131 The Webserver ........................132 Accessing the Webserver ....................135 Webserver –...
  • Page 5 Block diagram ........................226 Accessories ........................227 14.1 KOSTAL Solar Portal ......................228 14.2 KOSTAL Solar App......................229 14.3 KOSTAL Solar Plan configuration software ................230 14.4 Activating battery connection....................231 Appendix..........................232 15.1 Type plate ........................... 233 15.2 Warranty and service ......................235 15.3...

  • Page 6: General Information

    1.6 Proper use ........................12 1.7 EU Declaration of Conformity ..................13 1.8 Notes in this manual......................14 1.9 Important safety instructions ................... 16 1.10 Navigation in the document..................... 19 1.11 Labelling on the device....................20 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 7: Contact

    General information 1.1 Contact Thank you for choosing a device 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 ■ Switzerland: +41 32 5800 225 ■...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    Activities that may only be carried out by an electrician are marked separately. Pay particular attention to the information regarding safe usage. KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH assumes no liability for damages arising from the non-ob- servance of this manual.

  • Page 9: Target Group

    ■ Only carry out activities for which you have been qualified and instructed. ■ Observe the references to electricians in this manual. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 10: Exclusion Of Liability

    Factory settings may only be changed by qualified electrical installers or persons with at least comparable or higher technical qualifications, e.g. trades professionals, technicians or engineers. When doing so, all requirements are to be observed. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 11: Open Source Licence

    GPL and/or LGPL. For more details on this and a list of the Open Source software used and the associated li- cence texts, go to the Licences section on the website (Webserver) under Licences. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 12: Proper Use

    Please observe the following instructions on connecting an energy meter: Using original accessories and spare parts as well as approved energy meters is permit- ted for energy meters. KOSTAL accepts no liability and provides no support for any dam- age caused by non-certified/unapproved products.

  • Page 13: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    General information 1.7 EU Declaration of Conformity KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH hereby declares that the devices described in this document complies with the basic requirements and other relevant conditions of the directives listed below. ■ Directive 2014/30/EU (on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)) ■...

  • Page 14: Notes In This Manual

    These must be followed at all times. The information notes also point out that failure to observe instructions may result in damage to property or financial damages. Warning symbols Danger © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 15 Danger due to electrical shock and discharge Danger due to burns Symbols within the information notes The symbol indicates activities that may only be carried out by an electrician. Information or tip Important information Damage to property possible © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 16: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not touch any exposed live parts or cables. ■ Before working, de-energise the device and secure it against being switched on again. ■ Wear suitable protective equipment during all work on the product. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 17 Be absolutely sure to maintain the clearance around the inverter in order that the in- verter remains cool. ■ To mount the inverter, use the wall mount and fastening screws that are suitable for the substrate. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 18 Nature and source of hazard A type A RCD ≥300 mA can be used on the AC side as a residual current device (RCD). Set the compatibility with a type A RCD in the Webserver. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 19: Navigation In The Document

    To simplify navigation through this document, it contains clickable areas. The table of contents takes you to the specified chapter in one click. You can navigate to the referenced points in the document within the instruction text using the cross-references. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 20: Labelling On The Device

    5 min 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. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 21: Device And System Description

    Device and system description 2. Device and system description 2.1 System overview......................22 2.2 The inverter........................25 2.3 Functions ........................31 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 22: System Overview

    Device and system description 2.1 System overview PLENTICORE plus G2 with 3 PV inputs LAN / WLAN Modbus RTU / LAN Position 2 Modbus RTU / LAN Position 1 1 Inverter 2 PV generators (number depends on the type) 3 Line circuit breaker for inverter 4 Digital energy meter (Modbus RTU) Home consumption (position 1) or grid connection (position 2).
  • Page 23 Device and system description PLENTICORE plus G2 with 2 PV inputs and 1 DC battery connection LAN / WLAN Modbus RTU / LAN Position 2 Modbus RTU / LAN CAN / RS485 Position 1 1 Inverter 2 PV generators (number depends on the type)
  • Page 24 Device and system description PLENTICORE plus G2 with additional AC energy supplier LAN / WLAN Modbus RTU / LAN Position 2 CAN / RS485 BHKW 1 Inverter 2 PV generators (number depends on the type) 3 Line circuit breaker for inverter...

  • Page 25: The Inverter

    6 Plug connectors for connecting the PV generators and battery system (battery con- nection only available after activation) 7 Fan 8 Cable openings for communication 9 Cable opening for mains cable 10 Additional PE connection, outside © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 26 Device and system description DC switch on the inverter 1 Switch on inverter 2 Switch off inverter © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 27 Device and system description The terminal compartment 1 Smart Communication Board (SCB) 2 AC terminal © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 28 Battery communication terminal. X402 SPD monitor input connection (evaluating external overvoltage pro- tection). X452 Terminal for communication with the energy meter (KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter) via RS485. X171 USB connection (5 V, 500 mA). For service purposes only. X207 Ethernet connection (RJ45) LAN.
  • Page 29 2 Status line alternating (inverter status, event code, IP address, WLAN status, solar portal connection, software update available, events) 3 Control buttons 4 Red status LED for events 5 Green status LED for feed-in mode Settings can be configured and data retrieved via the control panel. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 30 There may be deviations depending on the software version. Symbol Function PV power status query AC feed-in capacity status query and public grid parameter House consumption status query Battery power status query Inverter configuration © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 31: Functions

    2.3 Functions Energy management system NOTE AC power sources can be, for example, KOSTAL solar inverters, other inverters, com- bined heat and power (CHP) units, small wind turbines or other energy sources in your own house grid. In order to store this energy in a connected battery, this function must be activated in the Webserver.
  • Page 32 The logic of the EMS then calculates and controls the optimal usage of PV energy. Priority is given to use by self-consumers of the PV energy generated. The remaining generated PV energy is fed into the grid and remuner- ated. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 33 Please observe the following instructions on connecting an energy meter: Using original accessories and spare parts as well as approved energy meters is permit- ted for energy meters. KOSTAL accepts no liability and provides no support for any dam- age caused by non-certified/unapproved products.
  • Page 34 To do this, the battery activation code can be purchased from the KOSTAL Solar online shop. ■ You will find a list of approved KOSTAL Solar Electric battery storage systems on our website in the download area for the product. ■...
  • Page 35 PV string can always deliver optimum performance in spite of partial shading. Shadow management can be activated via the Webserver for each string. Webserver menu – Service menu – General, Page 151 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 36 All the data transferred externally from the inverter is of course encrypted for this reason. ■ Security concept Encrypted transfer of data to the solar portal ■ Data encryption in line with AES and SSL standards © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 37 To do this, the inverter allows consumers to be connected to it via an external relay. The consumers can then be switched on when there is sufficient PV power and thereby access the PV energy generated at that point in time. For more information, see Switched outputs, Page 166. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 38 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. The system owner is responsible for correctly using/selecting the internal or external charge/discharge management. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 39 Displaying current version (e.g. software, firmware, hardware) ■ Configuring the device (e.g. software update, enabling options, battery configuration, network settings, activat- ing solar portal, implementing settings specified by the energy supplier, etc.) For more information, see Webserver, Page 131. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 40 Once the storage time has elapsed, the oldest data is always deleted. For long-term backup, the data must be backed up with a PC or sent to a solar portal. Saving interval Storage time 5 minutes Max. 365 days For more information, see System monitoring, Page 200. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 41 Webserver. 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. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 42 Device and system description KOSTAL Solar Portal The KOSTAL Solar Portal allows operation of the inverters to be monitored via the Internet. This protects your investment in a PV system against yield losses, e.g. through active e-mail alerts if events occur.
  • Page 43 To set up and use the app, you will need access to the KOSTAL Solar Portal and to have an inverter set up there. To log in to the app, you will need to use the same access data as for the KOSTAL Solar Portal.
  • Page 44 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. In addition, the customer's electricity consumption is considered and the possible self-consumption and potential self-sufficiency quotas are displayed using standard load profiles.

  • Page 45: Installation

    3.11 Connecting battery ......................72 3.12 Closing the inverter ......................76 3.13 Connecting battery's DC cables..................77 3.14 Connecting solar module ....................79 3.15 Initial commissioning ....................... 83 3.16 Configuring settings in the Webserver ................93 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 46: Transport And Storage

    If stored for a longer period before installation, all inverter components must be kept dry and dust-free in the original packaging. For enhanced inverter transport, use the grip strips on the left and right side of the inverter. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 47: Scope Of Delivery

    2 DC plug connector (each DC input: 1× plug, 1× socket) 3 3× screws 6×50 with screw anchor S8 and 1× washer 4 Plug seals for the cable gland of the network and signal cables 5 Short manual and drilling template 6 Wall mount © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 48: Installation

    Mount inverter on a non-flammable installation surface. WARNING! Some of the inverter components can reach temperatures of over 80 °C during operation. Select the installation site in accord- ance with the information provided in these instructions. Always keep the ventilation openings clear. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 49 The ambient temperature must be between -20 °C and +60 °C. The air humidity must be between 4% and 100% (condensing). 4...100 % Install inverters so that they are not accessible to children. Inverters must be easily accessible and the display clearly legible. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 50 Check in advance, e.g. with your mobile device, whether there is sufficient Wifi reception at the installation site. ■ Measure the field strength. This should be as high as possible. ■ If necessary, use repeaters to improve Wifi reception at the installation site. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 51 3 No other inverters may be mounted above or below the inverter. The necessary dimensions for wall mounting and distances can be found in the table be- low. Use the drilling template supplied: Dimensions in mm min. DIN571 A2-70 6×50 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 52: Electrical Connection

    NOTE! Ensure that the phases of the AC terminal and the phases in the house grid are assigned uniformly. 3 External connections: Line circuit breaker for inverter 4 External connections: Line circuit breaker for consumers 5 External connections: Energy meter 6 External connections: Public grid © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 53 Whenever working inside the inverter, only ever use insulated tools to prevent short-cir- cuits. Remove screws of terminal compartment and take off cover. Correctly lay the mains cable from the power distributor to the inverter. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 54 To connect the AC cables, the inverter is equipped with spring-loaded terminal strips. For this, the wires should be inserted into the large round openings (It. 1) of the terminal. The length of stripped insulation is 18 mm. Core end sleeves should be used with stranded cables. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 55 External hardware settings > Residual current protection equipment. (Default set- ting: type A RCD enabled.) In countries in which a second PE connection is required, connect this at the marked place on the housing (outside). ✔ The AC connection is connected. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 56: Overview Of Smart Communication Board (Scb)

    CEI for Italy commando locale connection signale esterno connection Battery communication X601 VDD (+12 to 14 V supply voltage) terminal CANopen High interface (data +) CANopen Low interface (data -) © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 57 X171 USB 2.0 max. 500 mA (for service pur- poses) Ethernet connection X207 RJ45 max. 100 Mbit (LAN connection (RJ45) for connection e.g. to a router or for X206 other devices, e.g. inverter, KSEM) © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 58: Energy Meter Connection

    Wiring diagram for energy meter – house connection (position 1) Wiring diagram for energy meter – grid connection (position 2) 1 Inverter 2 Inverter – AC terminal 3 Smart Communication Board 4 Terminal for energy meter 5 Digital energy meter (Modbus RTU) 6 Consumer device © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 59 Installation 7 Purchase and feed meter or smart meter 8 Line fuse for house 9 Public grid © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 60 Connecting energy meter The energy meter is installed on a top-hat rail in the meter box or the main distributor. NOTE Only energy meters which have been approved for the inverter by KOSTAL Solar Electric may be used. You will find an...
  • Page 61 3 Sealing ring 4 Union nut ✔ The energy meter is connected. The type of energy meter used is selected when the inverter is first installed or can be set using the inverter menu or Webserver. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 62: Connecting Ripple Control Receiver

    (e.g. smart meter) better suited to you. If a ripple control receiver is already connected to another KOSTAL inverter in your house network, you can use the control signals of this ripple control receiver. In order to do this, receipt of broadcast control signals must be activated in the Webserver by going to Service menu >...
  • Page 63 Installation Connecting ripple control receiver X401 100% 100% Fig. 1: Ripple control receiver electrical connection 1 Smart Communication Board 2 Terminal 3 Sealing ring 4 Union nut 5 Control line 6 Ripple control receiver © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 64 6 Ripple control receiver IMPORTANT INFORMATION For Italy (standard CEI0-21), there must be no voltage applied to terminal X403 (VDD). Connection to an external voltage source and a changeover switch to GND is mandatory here. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 65 (distribution of broadcast control signals) to other inverters in the same house network can also be activated. Activating active power con- trol, Page 189 ✔ The ripple control receiver is connected. More information about configuration Active power control, Page 185 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 66: Connecting The Signal Contact For The External Overvoltage Protection

    To protect the PV system from overvoltages, overvoltage protection (SPD type 2) should be installed on the DC side between the inverter and the PV generator and on the AC side between the inverter and the grid. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 67: Tective Device)

    Connect the communication cable in the inverter to terminal X402 for the surge pro- tection device. Once the inverter has undergone initial commissioning, the overvoltage protection must still be configured in the Webserver. Webserver menu – Service menu – General, Page 158 ✔ The overvoltage protection is connected. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 68: Connection Of Switched Outputs

    NOTE The communication cable is subject to the following requirements: Wire cross-section from 0.2 to 1.5 mm Length of stripped insulation 8 mm More information about connection and configuration Switched outputs, Page 166. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 69: Communication Connection

    RJ45 connections. If the Ethernet cable is connected to a router, the inverter is integrated into your own net- work and can be contacted by all computers or KOSTAL inverters incorporated into the same network.
  • Page 70 For connection with a computer or computer network (Ethernet 10BaseT, 10/100 Mbit/ s), an Ethernet cable of category 5 (Cat 5e, FTP) or better with a max. length of 100 m is to be used. Connect Ethernet cable to LAN interface of Smart Communication Board. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 71 To do this, the Wifi interface in the inverter must be set to Client mode via the Webserver under Settings > Network > Wifi > Wifi mode and a wireless network must be selected. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 72: Connecting Battery

    Please note the following: ■ Battery use must be released in the inverter. ■ Only battery storage systems (manufacturers) which have been approved by KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH may be connected to the inverter. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 73 After initial commissioning, the battery activation code can be entered in the inverter via the following menu item: Settings > Extra options > Activate options Enter the 10-digit battery activation code and confirm. The battery type should then be selected. ✔ Activation is complete. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 74 Insert communication cable of battery storage into the inverter and seal with sealing ring and union nut. Tighten union nut to the prescribed torque. Torque: 8 Nm (M25). © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 75 To do this, consult the operating manual provided by the battery manu- facturer. NOTE To prevent communication errors between the battery and the inverter, both devices must be connected via an earth potential. ✔ The communication cable has been connected. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 76: Closing The Inverter

    Remove any foreign objects (tools, wire cuttings, etc.) from the inverter. Install the terminal compartment cover and screw it tight (2.0 Nm). Fit cover on inverter and screw it tight (1.5Nm). 2,0 Nm 1,5 Nm © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 77: Connecting Battery's Dc Cables

    We recommend a cross-section of 6 mm². Please observe the specifications of the plug manufacturer and the technical data for the inverter. Plug the sockets and plugs of the battery's DC cables onto the inverter. Retain the plug seals from the plug connectors. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 78 Installation Configuration and selection of battery type must take place after initial installation in the Webserver. ✔ The battery’s DC cables are connected. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 79: Connecting Solar Module

    In order to ensure an optimal layout of the solar modules and the highest possible yields, the system should be designed within the voltage range between U MPPmin . KOSTAL Solar Plan should be used as a planning tool for this. MPPmax ■...
  • Page 80 DC connections. Failure to comply with this will render any manufacturer's warranty, guarantee or liability null and void unless it can be proven that the damage was not due to non-compliance. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 81 Correctly fit the plug on the positive cable and the socket on the negative cable. The inverter is equipped with plug connectors from PHOENIX CONTACT (type SUNCLIX). During installation, always observe the most recent specifications from the manufac- © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 82 Plug the sockets and plugs of the DC cables onto the inverter. Retain the plug seals from the plug connectors. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The solar module types used and the orientation in one PV string should be the same. ✔ The DC side is connected. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 83: Initial Commissioning

    LAN: The inverter is connected to the local network via a LAN connection. The Web- server can then be accessed via a LAN-enabled device. After selecting the connection method, the inverter's website is accessed and initial com- missioning can be carried out. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 84 The installation process may vary depending upon the software version of the inverter. In- formation on how to operate the menu: Control panel, Page 99 Continue with: ■ Initial commissioning via display, Page 85 ■ Initial commissioning via web browser, Page 89 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 85 ENTER . NOTE A list of approved energy meters and their purpose is available in the download area for the product on our website at www.kostal-solar-electric.com © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 86 The extra options currently released are shown under Released options. Select Release option and confirm the input with the ENTER key. Enter the code you previously purchased from the KOSTAL Solar Webshop. At the end, confirm the input with √.
  • Page 87 Reset national guideline. The settings are applied by the inverter. ✔ The inverter restarts after the installation, if necessary. Initial commissioning is com- pleted. The inverter is in operation and can now be used. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 88 You can find the latest software update in the download area for the product on our web- site at www.kostal-solar-electric.com NOTE In France, the installer is personally responsible for obtaining any additional mandatory la- bels as required and attaching them to the inverter and feed cables. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 89 If the Webserver initial setup wizard does not start in the browser, enter the Wifi IP address (192.168.67.1) shown on the inverter display into a web browser on your smartphone. Selection: LAN cable Welcome! Please connect... via LAN http://192.168.10.176 Display Setup © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 90 (e.g. PC). To do this, enter the IP address shown on the inverter display into a web browser on your input device. ✔ The Webserver connection is established and the initial setup wizard is displayed. Continue with Setup wizard, Page 91. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 91 Follow the instructions of the initial installation wizard. Information on the individual menu items can be found at Webserver  – menus, Page 141. Save each page using the Savebutton. Press the right arrow key to move to the next page. ➔ Setup completed. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 92 Network settings Smart connections. Finally, you can implement network settings, download the parameterisation report and, if necessary, start the NA protection self-test. ✔ The inverter has been set up and is ready for operation. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 93: Configuring Settings In The Webserver

    Inverter settings made by the installer ■ Mandatory settings for grid feed-in defined by energy supply company. ■ Registration for KOSTAL Solar Portal, if not already done. ■ With a battery connected, select the battery type and configure the battery. ■...

  • Page 94: Operation And Operating The Device

    4.4 When working on the DC feed cables ................98 4.5 Control panel ........................99 4.6 Operational status (display) ..................... 101 4.7 Operational status (LEDs)....................105 4.8 Inverter menu structure ....................106 4.9 Description of inverter menus..................114 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 95: Switching On The Inverter

    NOTE When no key has been pressed for several minutes, the screensaver with the image of the inverter appears automatically on the display. ✔ The inverter is in operation. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 96: Switching Off The Inverter

    A detailed description of how to switch off the battery storage is available in the operating manual provided by the battery manufacturer. ✔ The inverter no longer feeds into the public grid. The inverter remains energised and monitoring is still performed. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 97: Energising The Inverter

    DANGER Risk of death due to electrical shock and discharge! Further steps should be taken when working on the DC feed cables (PV or battery). These steps can be found on the following page. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 98: When Working On The Dc Feed Cables

    Information on the SUNCLIX mounting instructions can be found at: www.phoenixcontact.com. Ensure that all connections are voltage-free. ✔ The inverter is now completely voltage-free. Work on the inverter or on the DC feed cables can now be carried out. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 99: Control Panel

    When no key has been pressed for several minutes, the screensaver with the image of the inverter appears automatically on the display. The operating values can be retrieved and settings adjusted on the display. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 100 The display can be used to enter texts and numbers (e.g. inverter name). When input is re- quired, a keypad of letters and numbers appears under the input box in order to do this. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 101: Operational Status (Display)

    An event is present. Remedial measures can be found in the Event codes chapter Event codes, Page 218. The event can be queried in the inverter menu by going to Service > Event list or can be viewed using the Down arrow key. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 102 The feed-in is shut down as a result of an external signal from the energy supply company. Event xxxx, yyyy An event is present. Up to two active events can be displayed. Remedial measures can be found in the Event codes, Page 218 "Event codes" chapter © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 103 The battery which is connected to the inverter is charged from the public grid using an equalisation (only with battery connected) charge. It must be activated via the service menu. It can only be activated with installer access via the service menu. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 104 10% trickle charge the second time the SoC falls be- low the permitted value. 15% trickle charge the third time the SoC falls below the permitted value. Once sleep mode has been exited, the next trickle charge starts again with +5 %. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 105: Operational Status (Leds)

    A fault has occurred. Remedial measures can be found in the "Event codes" chapter Event codes, Page 218. 2 Green LED off: Inverter not feeding in. Green LED flashing: Inverter feeding in with limitation. Green LED lit up: The green LED signals the feed-in mode of the inverter. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 106: Inverter Menu Structure

    2 Current AC power 3 Status line, alternates every 5 seconds with: ■ IP address (if configured) ■ Wifi status (if active) ■ Inverter status ■ Event code (if available) ■ Solar portal connection active (if configured) © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 107 NOTE In order for the home consumption to be displayed, a compatible energy meter must be installed in the house network. NOTE The battery must be activated and connected before it can be displayed. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 108 The inverter provides the following menu items for querying statuses and configuring the in- verter: Symbol Function Inverter settings Status query and information about the grid feed-in (AC side) House consumption status query Battery charge and discharge power status query PV generators status query (DC side) © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 109 Operation and operating the device The menus are listed individually on the following pages. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 110 Set national guideline Max. grid feed-in Display of set limita- tion Extra options Release options Inputting an activa- tion code, e.g. to connect a battery. Released options Displays released op- tions, which can be deactivated © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 111 After entering the service code, additional menu items appear for configuring the inverter. 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 with service code entry. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 112 Daily consumption Shows the daily consumption in the house and the source that has covered it. Monthly consumption Shows the monthly con- sumption in the house and the source that has covered © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 113 This is displayed depending on the model or use of the 3rd DC input. If there is a battery connected to DC3, no values are displayed for this. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 114: Description Of Inverter Menus

    If the inverter is not allocated an automatic IP address through a DHCP server, the in- verter can be configured using the item Manual. The data necessary for configuration, such as IP, router addresses etc., can be found on your router/gateway. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 115 Radio channel: Select the radio channel. By default, this should be set to "Auto". QR code: Displays the data as a QR code. Scan the code with a smartphone and connect to the inverter. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 116 Parameter Explanation Solar portal Selection of solar portal. Activate Activate to start sending to a solar portal. ■ Device information Shows information about the versions installed on the inverter. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 117 Webshop . Released options Overview of options currently released in the inverter NOTE The activation code can be purchased from the KOSTAL Solar Webshop . The following link will take you to the shop: shop.kostal-solar-electric.com ■ Service menu The installer or an experienced user can use the inverter's service menu to implement set- tings on the inverter.
  • Page 118 DC switch and also the AC line circuit breaker. Wait 10 seconds and then restart in re- verse order. ■ Update menu The update menu can be used to set the software update method or to install updates manually. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 119 Phase 1 Shows the voltage, current and power that is being fed into or taken from the public grid. Phase 2 Phase 3 ■ Yield overview Indicates the energy generated by the PV generators. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 120 NOTE A list of approved energy meters and their purpose is available in the download area for the product on our website at www.kostal-solar-electric.com ■ Current home consump. Parameter Explanation Consumption Current home consump. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 121 PV energy. The higher the value, the less energy has had to be purchased from the energy supplier. Parameter Explanation Display for current day (from 00 to 24 hours) Month Display for current month (from day 1 to day 31) © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 122 The values are only displayed if the inverter has a DC input 3 and if this has been configured as a PV input. If there is a battery connected to DC input 3, this is not shown. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 123 Operation and operating the device Menu – Battery Displays the current battery values. ■ Battery status If a battery is connected to the PLENTICORE plus G2, the current battery values are dis- played here. Parameter Explanation Charging status Shows the battery's charging status (only when battery is connected).

  • Page 124: Connection Types

    5. Connection types 5.1 Connecting the inverter/computer................... 125 5.2 Settings on the computer....................126 5.3 Connecting the inverter/computer................... 127 5.4 Disconnecting the inverter from the computer ..............129 5.5 Connection via KOSTAL Solar App ................. 130 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 125: Connecting The Inverter/Computer

    Instead, preference should be given to encrypted access via HTTPS (port 443) and a VPN connection. For settings relating to the router or Internet, please contact the provider of the router, your provider or a network specialist. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 126: Settings On The Computer

    In the computer's LAN settings, the option "Use proxy server for LAN" must be deactiv- ated. You can reach the LAN settings via the control panel: Control Panel > Internet options > Tab: Connections > LAN settings. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 127: Connecting The Inverter/Computer

    Insert Ethernet cable into the inverter and seal with sealing ring and union nut. Tighten union nut to the prescribed torque. Torque: 8 Nm (M25). Connect Ethernet cable to LAN interface of Smart Communication Board. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 128 Connect Ethernet cable to a router or computer. Close cover of terminal compartment and inverter (2.0 Nm). Activate fuses and DC switch. ✔ The inverter is connected to the computer. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 129: Disconnecting The Inverter From The Computer

    If connecting through a router, for example, there is no need to remove the connection. Close the inverter cover. Activate fuses and DC switch. ✔ The inverter is once again in operation. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 130: Connection Via Kostal Solar App

    To set up and use the app, you will need access to the KOSTAL Solar Portal and to have an inverter set up there. To log in to the app, you will need to use the same access data as for the KOSTAL Solar Portal.

  • Page 131: Webserver

    Webserver 6. Webserver 6.1 The Webserver........................ 132 6.2 Accessing the Webserver....................135 6.3 Webserver – menu structure ................... 137 6.4 Webserver  – menus......................141 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 132: The Webserver

    PV system here, including, for example, device information and the current status of the inverter. Go to Login to log in as Plant owner or Installer. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 133 Depending on user role (installer or plant owner), different menu items can be accessed. Due to different software versions, the Webserver may display different menu items to those described here. The Webserver allows the user to view key information, current values, events and inverter versions. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 134 More information about the inverter can be found under Log data. On the next few pages, you will find details of how to log in to the Webserver and explana- tions of individual menu items. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 135: Accessing The Webserver

    These settings require specialist knowledge. NOTE You can request a service code from our service team. Warranty and ser- vice, Page 235 Use Logout to log out of the Webserver. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 136 Should you forget your password, it can be re-assigned in the same way. ✔ The Webserver's menu opens. Configuring settings in the Webserver After logging in, the required settings can be implemented on the inverter via the Webserver or the inverter's values can be queried. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 137: Webserver - Menu Structure

    "Statistics" menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Statistics Daily yield Shows yield for current day Monthly yield Shows yield for current month Annual yield Shows yield for current year Total yield Shows total yield © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 138 Receive control signals from a ripple control receiver. Generator settings Activate shadow management per MPP input or use of external module controls. Can only be changed with service code © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 139 LVRT/HVRT LVRT/HVRT P(f) Configuration of power reduction in the case of overfrequency P(f) P(U) Configuration of power reduction in the case of overvoltage P(U)1 Can only be changed with service code © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 140 (automatic, manual, find out about updates). "Info" menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Info Device information Shows device and network information as well as events that are pending in the inverter. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 141: Webserver - Menus

    On the Info page the user can view events pending in the inverter and the inverter's in- stalled versions (e.g. software, MC, IOC, hardware). This information can also be viewed without logging into the Webserver. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 142 Shows the power flow diagram. The directions of flow for the energy to and from the in- verter are shown. The values indicate the power currently present. 1 Green: Energy is being supplied 2 Orange: Energy is being purchased/consumed 3 Grey: No energy flow © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 143 Indicates the current power factor (cos phi) Limitation on Shows the current power curtailment setting. If an energy meter (e.g. a KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter) is fitted in the house grid and power limitation is set, the active power is dynamically limited taking home consumption into consideration.
  • Page 144 NOTE In a device network comprising multiple KOSTAL inverters, the data is merged in the portal. Correct and complete visualisation takes place exclusively in the KOSTAL Solar Portal and in the KOSTAL Solar App and not in the individual inverter.
  • Page 145 Shows the yield/consumption values for the current day. 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 inverter. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 146 CSV format and can be viewed with any spreadsheet programme (e.g. Excel). For more information, see The log data, Page 201. The data is saved on your hard drive. After saving, this data can be displayed and further processed. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 147 Input for IP address or name of NTP server (Network Time Protocol). Other, alternative NTP servers can be added via Plus (+). There are numerous free NTP servers on the network which can be used here. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 148 Router/gateway Enter the IP address of the router (only with manual configura- tion) DNS server 1 Enter the IP address of the DNS server (Domain Name Sys- tem) (only with manual configura- tion) © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 149 Radio channel: Select the radio channel. By default, this should be set to "Auto". QR code: Displays the data as a QR code. Scan the code with a smartphone and connect to the inverter. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 150 Little-endian and big-endian can be chosen for the byte or- der. NOTE! KOSTAL devices and most partner applications use the default setting "little-endian". In some cases it may be necessary to change the byte order to "big-en- dian".
  • Page 151 The settings in this menu require special knowledge of the grid configuration. ■ Energy management (only configurable with service code) Select the connected energy meter on the inverter and the restriction for feeding into the public grid. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 152 (Smart AC Link function) has been activated, the "Smart Battery Control" function is not available. Activated: The AC energy generated can be stored in the battery. Deactivated (default): Extra generated AC energy is not stored in the battery. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 153 If a battery is set up at a later date via the Webserver or inverter, use the DC switch to switch the inverter off and on again after configuration so that the settings are adopted. Parameter Explanation Battery type Select the battery connected to the inverter. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 154 Set the minimum depth of discharge of the battery. If the smart battery control is also activated, the depth of discharge is automatically adjusted depending on the weather conditions and forecast to make optimum use of the battery. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 155 100% once. This is done with solar power or, if there is not enough solar energy available, with energy from the public grid. In this case, "Service charging" is displayed on the in- verter. ■ External hardware settings (only configurable with service code) Setting hardware settings. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 156 LAN network by means of UDP. Other inverters can therefore also be controlled using the connected ripple control receiver. Deactivated: The control signals are not distributed in the local LAN net- work by means of UDP. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 157 Set the function of the switched outputs (terminal X1401 and X1402) on the Smart Commu- nication Board. The 2-pin terminal can be assigned various functions. Parameter Explanation Output Shows outputs 1-2 on terminal X1401 and outputs 3-4 on terminal X1402. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 158 Connecting the signal contact for the external overvoltage protection (SPD – Surge Protective Device), Page 66. NOTE The setting can only be carried out by an installer with a service code. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 159 Release new option Enter an activation code, e.g. to connect a battery. This first has to be purchased from the KOSTAL Solar online shop. NOTE! The activation code can be purchased from the KOSTAL Solar online shop. The following link will take you to the shop: shop.kostal-solar-electric.com...
  • Page 160 The ramp time is also used for P(f) and P(U). ■ Configuration of LVRT/HVRT (only configurable with service code) Parameter Explanation LVRT Configuration of Low-Voltage-Ride-Through LVRT is the electrical ability to provide dynamic grid support through electrical generation units. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 161 Modbus. Parameter Explanation Settling time [s] When externally controlling the reactive power (Q, cos φ), the settling time can be set in seconds. Select the specifications of the grid operator (energy supply company) here. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 162 Performs a self-test with the set values and outputs the result. Webserver menu – Update A software update can be imported into the inverter using this menu. Various update methods are available to the user for this purpose. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 163 Inverter serial number Article number Article number of the inverter Software version (SW) MC version Main controller software version IOC version I/O controller software version HW version Hardware version Country setting Shows the inverter's country setting © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 164 The network settings have been assigned manually. DHCP The network settings have been obtained automatically. IPv4 address Shows the specified IP address of the inverter Subnet mask Shows the specified subnet address Gateway Shows the router/gateway address © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 165 Last transfer in minutes or time portal ■ Device information – Events Up to 10 events can be displayed. Additional information about the event can be displayed via Info (i) next to the event. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 166: Switched Outputs

    7.4 Set up self-consumption control for heat pumps (SG Ready) .......... 175 7.5 Set up self-consumption control for wallbox..............177 7.6 Set up switched output for reporting events..............179 7.7 Switched output via external control................181 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 167: Switched Outputs At A Glance

    Allow battery discharge only if SoC [%] >= If the output has been activated, the battery can be used. It is discharged down to the SoC entered here. If the battery should not be used, set the value to 100%. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 168 2 Set up self-consumption control for heat pumps (SG Ready) [} 175] 2 Set up self-consumption control for wallbox [} 177] 2 Set up switched output for reporting events [} 179] 2 Switched output via external control [} 181] © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 169: Connection For Self-Consumption Control

    PV energy is transferred directly to the heat pump's digital input. ■ Wallbox operating mode: The charging process is started as soon as the contact is closed. The wallbox offers a digital/signal input for this purpose. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 170 (e.g. SG-ready heat pump control or smart home systems), these consumers can be connected directly to the switched output. Switched output load, potential-free: Max. load: 100 mA Max. voltage: 24 V (DC) De-energise the house grid. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 171 Conductor cross-section from 0.2 to 1.5 mm Length of stripped insulation 8 mm Properly install and connect the other components of self-consumption control. ✔ The electrical connection for self-consumption control has been made. Switch on the inverter. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 172: Set Up Self-Consumption Control For Load Control

    Optionally activate the value for Leave switched output activated in event of power loss or fault using the checkbox and enter the time period. Optionally select Battery use for switching based on PV power. Click on "Save". ✔ The "Self-consumption control" function is active. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 173 When a certain output P1 has been generated (e.g. 1000 W), the switching contact is closed. When the output P2 is not reached (e.g. 700 W), the inverter ends self-consumption and re- sumes feeding current into the grid. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 174 If the fault period or the period of power loss is shorter than the set delay time, self-con- sumption remains activated. P[w] P1: Power limit T1: Delay time in the event of power loss/fault Tx: Fault, power loss or failure of the inverter Dashed area: Self-consumption active © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 175: Set Up Self-Consumption Control For Heat Pumps (Sg Ready)

    10 minutes. The grid excess drops below the de- activation limit to approx. 0 W as soon as the heat pump switches to enhanced operation. After the minimum duty cycle has elapsed, the switched output becomes inactive again. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 176 10 minutes. Therefore, it is not possible to set a lower value. Frequency of activation Indicates the maximum number of activations per day. [number/day] For heat pumps, it is recommended to enter a maximum of 10 activations per day. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 177: Set Up Self-Consumption Control For Wallbox

    The time peri- ods can be set via mouse click/tap. The first click sets the start time and the second the end time. Then select the function (active/inactive). © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 178 Wallbox enable if power [W] Activated when the power is greater than the set value. >= Minimum run time [min] The switched output remains active at most until the set time has been reached. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 179: Set Up Switched Output For Reporting Events

    If there is an active signal at There is no longer an active defective the SPD monitor input. signal at the SPD monitor in- put. External insulation fault An insulation fault is active. An insulation fault is no longer active. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 180 Residual current is no longer active. Internal parameterisation fault A parameterisation fault is A parameterisation fault is no active. longer active. Internal communication fault A communication fault is act- A communication fault is no ive. longer active. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 181: Switched Output Via External Control

    The switched output can be switched by an external energy management system via the Modbus/TCP protocol. NOTE Activate Modbus/TCP in the inverter. The Modbus/TCP protocol must be activated in the inverter under Settings > Modbus / SunSpec (TCP). © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 182: Overvoltage Protection

    Overvoltage protection 8. Overvoltage protection 8.1 Configure evaluation of external overvoltage protection in the Webserver ......183 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 183: Configure Evaluation Of External Overvoltage Protection In The Webserver

    X402 of the inverter and monitor the correct function of the module. If an error occurs, the inverter outputs an event code and reports this to the KOSTAL Solar Portal. In addition, you can set up a switched output for event messages Set up switched out- put for reporting events, Page 179.
  • Page 184 Activate Evaluation of the external message signal (terminal X402). Under Signal is wired as, select the function normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC). Click on the Save button. ✔ The function is active. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 185: Active Power Control

    9.1 Why active power control?....................186 9.2 Limitation of the PV feed-in capacity ................187 9.3 Active power control with a ripple control receiver............188 9.4 Active power control using smart measuring systems ............. 191 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 186: Why Active Power Control

    Limitation of the feed-in capacity to a defined percentage of the PV power at the grid connection point Limitation of the PV feed-in capacity, Page 187 ■ Active power control with a ripple control receiver Active power control with a ripple control receiver, Page 188 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 187: Limitation Of The Pv Feed-In Capacity

    Dynamic active power control can be activated in the inverter to this end. Active power control, Page 185 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 188: Active Power Control With A Ripple Control Receiver

    The four standard specifications for power limitation can be changed using the Web- server. However, the provisions of the energy supply company must be observed. ■ 100% ■ ■ ■ 100 % 60 % 30 % 1 Ripple control receiver 2 Control electronics of the inverter © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 189 Active power control is enabled. Activate receipt of control signals for active power control If a ripple control receiver is already connected to another KOSTAL solar inverter in your home network, you can use the control signals of this ripple control receiver.
  • Page 190 Go to Service menu > Energy management. ➔ The Energy management page opens. Select the Receipt of broadcast control signals activated function. Click on the Save button. ✔ The receipt of broadcast control signals is active. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 191: Active Power Control Using Smart Measuring Systems

    PV system's feed-in. These smart measuring systems are already mandatory in some countries. Ask your energy supply company what applies to you. Connecting control box De-energise the inverter's terminal compartment. De-energising the in- verter, Page 97 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 192 In the browser's address bar, enter the IP address of the inverter to which the control box is connected and confirm with Return. NOTE The IP address can be read on the inverter's display. ➔ The Webserver page is opened. Log into the Webserver as an installer. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 193 (home network) by means of UDP, select Activate the distribution of ripple control signals. Other inverters can therefore also be controlled using the connected ripple control receiver in the local LAN network. Click on the Save button. ✔ Active power control is enabled. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 194: External Battery Control

    External battery control 10. External battery control 10.1 External battery control ....................195 10.2 External battery control via Modbus (TCP)............... 196 10.3 External battery control via digital inputs................198 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 195: External Battery Control

    "Battery settings". The following control interfaces are available: ■ External battery control via Modbus (TCP) External battery control via Modbus (TCP), Page 196 ■ External battery control via digital inputs External battery control via digital in- puts, Page 198 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 196: External Battery Control Via Modbus (Tcp)

    The time for this is set in the Webserver. The specifications of the external provider must be observed. Activate external battery control via Modbus (TCP) Connect inverter and computer. Connecting the inverter/computer, Page 125 Launch an Internet browser. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 197 Select the Service menu > Battery settings menu item. ➔ The Battery settings page opens. Under Battery control select the External via protocol (Modbus TCP) function. Click on the Save button. ✔ The function is active. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 198: External Battery Control Via Digital Inputs

    Launch an Internet browser. Call up the Webserver. To do this, enter the IP address of the inverter to which the control box is connected in the browser's address bar and confirm with ENTER. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 199 Configuration of digital inputs Go to Service menu > Digital inputs. The Digital inputs page opens. Under Operating mode select the External battery management function. Click on the Save button. ✔ The function is active. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 200: System Monitoring

    System monitoring 11. System monitoring 11.1 The log data........................201 11.2 Retrieving, storing and graphically depicting log data ............205 11.3 The KOSTAL Solar Portal....................207 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 201: 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 1 File header 2 Physical variables 3 Log file entries © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 202 Frequency in Hertz [Hz] Resistance in kiloohms [kOhm] Counting unit in points [digits] Aln T Counting unit in points [digits] Time Time in seconds [sec] since commissioning Temperature in degrees Celsius [°C] No function [%] © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 203 HC3 P SOC H not used BAT Te Home consumption in W from the PV modules BAT Cy Home consumption in W from the grid KB S Battery charging status (SoC = State of charge) © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 204 Total energy in kWh which has been generated by the inverter and is being transferred to the AC grid in the house. Event Self-consumption: Energy in kWh currently being consumed in the house, which is covered by the inverter. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 205: Retrieving, Storing And Graphically Depicting Log Data

    Long-term storage of log data Prerequisites for data transfer to a solar portal: ■ Device has Internet connection ■ Registration with a solar portal (e.g. KOSTAL Solar Portal) ■ Selection of a solar portal ■ Activation of data transfer in the inverter...
  • Page 206 It may take as much as 20 minutes following activation (dependent upon the portal) until the data export is visible on the solar portal KOSTAL Solar Portal. The KOSTAL Solar Portal (www.kostal-solar-portal.com) is preset as the standard solar portal.

  • Page 207: The Kostal Solar Portal

    Webserver or the inverter menu. NOTE If there are multiple inverters in a system, data transfer to the KOSTAL Solar Portal must be set up separately for each inverter and, if necessary, for the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter.

  • Page 208: Maintenance

    Maintenance 12. Maintenance 12.1 Maintenance and cleaning ....................209 12.2 Housing cleaning ......................210 12.3 Fan cleaning ........................211 12.4 Updating software......................215 12.5 Event codes........................218 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 209: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Always mount inverters in such a way that falling parts cannot fall into the inverter through the ventilation grille. If no maintenance work is carried out, this will result in an exclusion of warranty (see 'Exclu- sion of warranty' in our service and warranty conditions). © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 210: Housing Cleaning

    Maintenance 12.2 Housing cleaning The housing may only be wiped down with a damp cloth. Abrasive cleaners are not permit- ted. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 211: Fan Cleaning

    Turn the DC switch on the inverter to OFF. DC switch on the inverter, Page 26 Remove the fan. To do this, place a screwdriver at the edge of the fan grille and apply a little pressure to the fan grille. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 212 Completely remove the fan unit from the housing. To do this, disconnect the plug of the fan cable. NOTE Note how the cable is routed inside the housing. When installing the fan, the fan cable must be relaid in exactly the same way. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 213 Note the following when installing the fan: - The fan has been correctly installed in the fan frame (air flow direction). - The cable points into the housing. - The cable of the fan is not pinched. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 214 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 inverter. Switching on the inverter, Page 95. ✔ Fan cleaning carried out. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 215: Updating Software

    If new software is available for the inverter, it can be updated via the "Update" menu item on the inverter. In the process, the software and the user interface of the Smart Communic- ation Board are brought completely up to date. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 216 The update of the inverter can be started in the Update menu via the Execute button. Automatic updates (recommended) (Inverter must be connected to the Internet.) If this is selected, a new software update is installed on the inverter as soon as it is avail- able. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 217 Webserver. This is done in the inverter's menu by going to: Settings/information > Device in- formation or in the Webserver by going to Info. ✔ The update has been installed. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 218: Event Codes

    A list of the current event codes and measures can be found in the document Ereignisliste/Event list, which can be found in the download area for your product. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 219: Technical Data

    Technical data 13. Technical data 13.1 Technical data ........................ 220 13.2 Block diagram......................... 226 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 220: Technical Data

    Number of independent MPP trackers MPP range 120 V to 180 V (with limited current of 9.5-13 A) to 680 V to 720 V (with limited current of 11 A). A detailed layout should be produced using the KOSTAL Solar Plan user software. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 221 Rated frequency (fr) Grid frequency (fmin/fmax) 47/53 47/53 47/53 47/53 47/53 47/53 Power factor setting range 0.8…1 0.8…1 0.8…1 0.8…1 0.8…1 0.8…1 (cos[φ,adj]) Power factor at rated power (cos[φac,r]) Max. THD Device properties Unit Standby © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 222 If the connection cable travels outdoors over long distances, overvoltage protection devices may be necessary. Degree of contamination 4: Contamination results in continuous conductivity, e.g. due to conductive dust, rain or snow; indoors or outdoors. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 223 "with automatic disconnection device in accordance with ÖVE/ÖNORM E 8001-4-712". Measured under rated output at an ambient temperature of 23 °C. If a string connection is unfavour- able or there is a higher ambient temperature, the noise emission may be up to 48 dB(A). © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 224 Digital outputs (e.g. for self- 4 (24 4 (24 4 (24 4 (24 4 (24 4 (24 consumption control) V, 100 V, 100 V, 100 V, 100 V, 100 V, 100 Webserver (user interface) © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 225 CE, GS, CEI 0-21, C10/11, EN 62109-1, EN 62109-2, EN 60529, EN 50438*, EN 50549-1*, NA/EEA, G98, G99, EIFS2018, IEC 61727, IEC 62116, RD 1699, RD 647, RFG, TF3.3.1, TOR generators, UNE 206006, UNE 206007-1, VDE 0126-1-1, VDE-AR-N 4105, VJV2018 (* does not apply to all national appendices) © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 226: Block Diagram

    Intermediate circuit 10 Inverter bridge 11 Grid monitoring and shutdown 12 3-phase AC output 13 System control with MPP trackers 14 Display 15 Smart Communication Board (SCB) 16 Interfaces (e.g. Ethernet, USB, energy meter) © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 227: Accessories

    Accessories 14. Accessories 14.1 KOSTAL Solar Portal....................... 228 14.2 KOSTAL Solar App ......................229 14.3 KOSTAL Solar Plan configuration software..............230 14.4 Activating battery connection ..................231 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 228: Kostal Solar Portal

    Accessories 14.1 KOSTAL Solar Portal The KOSTAL Solar Portal allows operation of the inverters to be monitored via the Internet. This protects your investment in a PV system against yield losses, e.g. through active e-mail alerts if events occur. Registering for the KOSTAL Solar Portal is free of charge at www.kostal-solar-portal.com.

  • Page 229: Kostal Solar App

    To set up and use the app, you will need access to the KOSTAL Solar Portal and to have an inverter set up there. To log in to the app, you will need to use the same access data as for the KOSTAL Solar Portal.

  • Page 230: Kostal Solar Plan Configuration Software

    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. In addition, the customer's electricity consumption is considered and the possible self-consumption and potential self-sufficiency quotas are displayed using standard load profiles.

  • Page 231: Activating Battery Connection

    For the inverter, it is possible to release the third PV input (DC3) as a connection for battery storage. To do this, you can purchase a battery activation code from our KOSTAL Solar Webshop and enter this in the inverter. You can then use the third PV input to connect a battery.

  • Page 232: Appendix

    Appendix 15. Appendix 15.1 Type plate........................233 15.2 Warranty and service ...................... 235 15.3 Handover to the operator....................236 15.4 Decommissioning and disposal..................237 © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 233: Type Plate

    - max. AC power - setting range of power factor 7 Protective class in accordance with IEC 62103, protection class, ambient temperat- ure range, overvoltage category, requirements with which the integrated grid monit- oring complies © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 234 10 Version number of the hardware 11 Version number of the software 12 Date of the last update (for service devices only) 13 Master key password for installer's Webserver login 14 Removable warranty label © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 235: Warranty And Service

    ■ Spain, Portugal (language: Spanish, English): +34 961 824 927 Spare parts If spare parts or accessories are required for troubleshooting, use only original spare parts and accessories manufactured and/or approved by the manufacturer. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 236: Handover To The Operator

    As the installer and commissioning engineer, have the operator confirm the proper han- dover with their signature. As the operator, have the installer and commissioning engineer confirm that the installation of the inverter and the PV system is safe and complies with standards with their signature. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 237: 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. © 2023 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
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