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  • Page 1 Homepage_Cover PIKO 10-20 Operation manual...
  • 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

    Operational status (display) ....................... 62 Operational status (LEDs) ......................63 The menu structure of the inverter .................... 64 The service menu ........................69 The energy management system in the inverter ................ 70 4.10 Event codes ..........................71 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 4 Setting up self-consumption control in the Webserver ............120 Maintenance Maintenance and service ......................128 Housing cleaning ........................129 Fan cleaning ........................... 130 Update software (communication board) ................134 Update software (inverter firmware) ..................136 Update software (country settings) ..................138 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 5 10.1 Technical data ........................140 10.2 Block diagram ........................145 Accessories 11.1 Installation of the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter ..............147 11.2 Installation of PIKO BA Sensor ....................149 11.3 Operating the system with multiple inverters and PIKO BA Sensor .......... 155 11.4 Additional accessories ......................

  • Page 6: General Information

    1. General information Proper use ..........................8 EU declarations of conformity ....................10 About this manual ........................11 Notes in this manual ......................... 13 Symbols used ........................... 17 Labels on the inverter ....................... 18 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 7 General information Thank you for choosing a PIKO inverter from KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH! We hope you enjoy consistently high energy yields with the PIKO inverter and your photovoltaic system. If you have any technical questions, please call our service hotline: Germany and other countries...

  • Page 8: Proper Use

    The inverter may therefore only be used for its intended purpose. All components fitted on the inverter or in the PV system must satisfy the standards and guidelines that apply in the country of installation. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 9 Factory settings may only be changed by qualified electrical 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. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 10: Eu Declarations Of Conformity

    General information 1.2 EU declarations of conformity KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH hereby declares that the 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 11: About This Manual

    Read this manual carefully in its entirety. It contains important information on the installation and operation of the inverter. Pay particular attention to the instructions regarding safe usage. KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH assumes no liability for damages arising from the non-observance of this manual.
  • Page 12 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 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 13: Notes In This Manual

    Information note Other notes Notes have been incorporated into the instruction text. A differentiation is made in this manual between warnings and information notes. All notes are identified in the text line with an icon. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 14 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 electromagnetic fields Danger due to burns © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The inverter may only be installed, operated, maintained and repaired by trained and qualified staff. Fig. 5: Example of an information note © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 16 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 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 17: Symbols Used

    Final result of a handling instruction Cross-reference to other places in the document Æ or to other documents List Tab. 1: Symbols and icons used Abbreviations used Abbreviation Explanation Tab. Table Fig. Figure Item Chapter © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 18: Labels On The Inverter

    5 min shut-down Danger due to burns 5 min Danger notice Additional earth connection Observe and read operating manual Device may not be disposed of with household waste. Observe the local application of disposal requirements © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 19: Device And System Description

    Navibutton Verlinkung Kapitel 02 2. Device and system description The photovoltaic system ......................20 Inverter components ......................... 21 Inverter functions ........................29 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 20: The Photovoltaic System

    Line circuit breaker for inverter Optional accessories PIKO BA Sensor (position 1 or 2) or KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter (only position 2). Home consumption (position 1) or grid connection (position 2). Position 1 should be the preferred option because this provides more accurate home consumption values.

  • Page 21: Inverter Components

    2.2 Inverter components Exterior view of the inverter Fig. 9: PIKO inverter Cover screws Cover Display DC switch Housing Plug connector for solar modules Wall mount Cable openings for optional communication Opening for the mains cable © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 22 Device and system description DC switch on the inverter Fig. 10: DC switch ON Fig. 11: DC switch OFF © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 23 Ethernet connections LAN (RJ45) Terminal for analog interface/RS485 Cable tray with fastening openings AC terminal Terminal for sensor lines of PIKO BA Sensor Grid and system protection via KOSTAL Smart AC Switch board (only PIKO 15-20) © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 24 2 Ethernet connections LAN (RJ45) Analog interface terminal RS485 terminal The communication board is the communications centre of the inverter. The connections for communication, the display and the control buttons are located on the communication board. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 25 Here it is the menu of the 3-phase inverter) LEDs for displaying the operational status Control buttons Adjustments can be made and data retrieved via the control panel. Event messages are shown on the display. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 26 Device and system description The main menu Fig. 16: Main menu: 3-phase "DC" menu "Settings" menu "Self-consumption" menu "AC" menu © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 27 You need a service code to log in as Logout: Menu item to log out of the an installer. This can be obtained from the Service team. Ch. 12.2 Webserver. Tab. 2: Overview of the Webserver pages © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 28 PC or sent to a Saving interval Saving time solar portal. 5 minutes Max. 130 days 15 minutes Max. 400 days 60 minutes Max. 1500 days Tab. 3: Saving intervals of data logger © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 29: Inverter Functions

    PV module, the performance of every single module is optimised so that they all deliver optimum performance. The PIKO inverter allows such PV modules to be connected and adapts its own control to this. For more information  Ch. 5.6 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 30 By connecting up the optional KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter, home consumption or feed-in to the public grid can be displayed via the online interface of the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter or KOSTAL Solar Portal. This information is not shown in the Home consumption menu on the inverter.
  • Page 31 The PIKO 15-20 has a KOSTAL Smart AC Switch integrated as standard. This can take the place of the external circuit breaker and save you money.

  • Page 32: Installation

    Transport and storage ....................... 33 Scope of delivery ........................34 Installation ..........................35 Electrical connection ......................... 38 Central system protection ......................41 Connection of solar module ...................... 43 Connection of communication components ................48 Initial commissioning ......................... 52 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 33: 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. Fig. 17: Recessed grips on inverter Recessed grips have been integrated to the left and right for better transport of the inverter. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 34: Scope Of Delivery

    1 x plug seal for screw connection of network cable 2 x wire jumpers for parallel connection 1 x plug seal for screw attachment of AC cable with a max. diameter of 14.5 mm (only for PIKO 15-20) © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 35: Installation

    °80C during operation. Select the explosive areas in the vicinity must be installation site in accordance with ensured. the information provided in these instructions. Always keep the ventilation openings clear. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 36 -20 °C and +60 °C. The air humidity must be between 4 % and 100 % (condensing). Install inverters so that they are not accessible to children. Inverters must be easily accessible and the display clearly visible. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 37 (7.9) (2.6) (1.4) (0.1) (16) (4.4) (13.2) PIKO 15 - 20 M4 x 9 min. 6 (0.236 in) / 8.8) (3.9) (7.9) (2.99) (1.8) (0.1) (20) (4.2) (15.8) Fig. 20: Wall mounting of several inverters © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 38: Electrical Connection

    (RCD) or residual current monitoring devices (RCM) are used, only type B RCDs or RCMs are permitted on the AC side. Refer to the manufacturer's declaration on our website for exceptions. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 39 Tighten union nut to the in malfunctions in the inverter. prescribed torque. Torques: 10 Nm (M32) and 13 Nm (M40). When threaded connections are not used, leave the sealing ring in the threaded connections. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 40 The dimensioning of the cable cross-section to be used and the cable type must match the local requirements. See "Technical data" chapter Fig. 24: Country-specific PE connection  Ch. 10.1 The AC connection is connected. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 41: Central System Protection

    If external grid and system protection is used, the KOSTAL Smart AC Switch board in the inverter can be used as the switching element, which provides the function of a circuit breaker in conjunction with the inverter's certified grid and system protection function.
  • Page 42 Installation Connecting control cable with external sensor 5-12V DC ON √ Fig. 26: KOSTAL Smart AC Switch board KOSTAL Smart AC Switch board Terminal for control cable (5-12 V DC) ON/OFF function switch Control cable for external monitoring unit Guide control cable into inverter and connect to terminal  Fig.

  • Page 43: Connection Of Solar Module

    Properly mount plugs and sockets. should be designed within the voltage range between and U . KOSTAL Solar Plan should be MPPmin MPPmax used as a planning tool here. If the output of the solar modules is higher than that...
  • Page 44 Only the inputs DC1 and DC2 can be connected in parallel. IMPORTANT INFORMATION When more than 2 strings are connected in parallel, a string fuse may need to be installed. To this purpose, observe the information of the module manufacturer. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 45 IMPORTANT Parallel connection has been set up INFORMATION Following the initial installation, the parallel connection can still be changed in the inverter by going to Settings > Service menu > String configuration. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 46 Correctly fit the plug on the positive cable and the DAMAGE POSSIBLE If the PV generators are incorrectly connected, the inverter may be damaged. Check the connections before commissioning. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 47: Connection Of Communication Components

    Plug the sockets and plugs of the DC cables onto the inverter.  Fig. 31 Keep the plug seals out of the plug connectors. Fig. 31: Connect the PV string The DC side is connected. 3.7 Connection of communication © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 48: Connection Of Communication Components

    The connections for communication, the display and the control buttons are located on the communication board. The communication board is covered by a protective film over the S0/AL Out terminal. This can be lifted up for installation. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 49 PIKO BA Sensor available as an option is automatically added to the option "Self-consumption control" or "Dynamic set value and taken into self-consumption control". consideration. Ch. 8.3 Click on "Accept". The "Self-consumption control" function is activated. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 50 RS485 connections A & B: Serial RS485 interfaces inputs Aln3 and Aln4 are inactive. for the connection of external data loggers, Modbus A ripple control receiver can energy meters, displays and additional inverters. nonetheless be connected. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 51 For connection with a computer or computer network (Ethernet 10BaseT, for data retrieval. 10/100 MBit/s), an Ethernet cable of category 6 (Cat 6, FTP) with a max. length of 100 m is to be used. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 52: Initial Commissioning

    The screensaver appears on the display and displays the device type. The screensaver is deactivated when any key is INFO The installation process can vary depending upon the software version of the inverter. Information on using the menu:  Ch. 4.4 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 53 Sensor and the various modes Ch. 11.2. The "Country setting" menu appears on the display. If a KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter is fitted, select “no current sensor” at Select and confirm the desired country/standard/ this point. All the settings required are configured in the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter.
  • Page 54 The settings are assumed by the inverter. It is no longer possible to change the country setting once it has been The inverter is in operation and can now be used. Initial confirmed. commissioning is completed. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 55: Operation And Operating The Device

    Operational status (display) ....................... 62 Operational status (LEDs) ......................63 The menu structure of the inverter .................... 64 The service menu ........................69 The energy management system in the inverter ................ 70 4.10 Event codes ..........................71 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 56: Switching On The Inverter

    INFO when a key is pressed twice. When no key has been pressed for The inverter is in operation. several minutes, the screensaver with the image of the inverter appears automatically on the display. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 57: Switching Off The Inverter

    Additional steps are necessary for maintenance or repair work on the inverter.  Ch. 4.3. Turn the DC switch on the inverter to OFF.  Fig. 11 If external DC voltage separators are present, switch off the DC strings consecutively. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 58: Energising The Inverter

    Wait five minutes until the capacitors of the inverter have discharged. Allow the device to cool down. Ensure that all connections are voltage-free. The inverter is de-energised. Work on the inverter or on the feed cables can now be carried out. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 59: Control Panel

    The operating values can be retrieved and settings When no key has been pressed for adjusted on the display. several minutes, the screensaver with the image of the inverter appears automatically on the display. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 60 Back: This function can be used to jump to the higher level menu. Values entered in the menu must be saved in advance, otherwise these will not be adopted. Confirm: Values are adopted or the selected function confirmed with this function. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 61 To this end, go to after the last character and press an arrow key (the character << appears in the text field). The characters can now be deleted by pressing the "ENTER" key. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 62: Operational Status (Display)

     Ch. 7, excess temperature, fault) An event is present. Remedial Event code xxxx measures can be found in the "Event codes" chapter  Ch. 4.10 Tab. 4: Operational notifications on the display of the inverter © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 63: Operational Status (Leds)

    "AC" LED lit green: The green LED signals the feed-in mode of the inverter. No LED is lit: The device is ready for operation, but the input voltage is too low  Ch. 10.1. OR: The device is switched off. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 64: The Menu Structure Of The Inverter

    4.7 The menu structure of the inverter Fig. 42: Main menu structure on the display DC menu Settings menu Self-consumption menu AC menu The menus* are listed individually on the following pages. Deviations due to software versions (UI status) possible. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 65 Operation time (h) Grid parameter Limitation on (%) Grid frequency (Hz) φ Daily yield (diagram) Monthly yield (diagram) Annual yield (diagram) Total yield (diagram) DC inputs depending on device type phases depending on device type © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 66 States the percentage of generated PV power used for self-consumption. Degree of self-sufficiency: Shows self-consumption in relation to home consumption. States the percentage of energy consumed in the building that is covered by PV energy. Values are only shown in the battery inverter. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 67 Router IP RS485 settings Bus termination Bus bias voltage RS485 address Portal configuration Portal code Data export Event messages Immediately mailing Device information SW/HW release Serial number Event list Country setting Functional test Fan test © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 68 The inverter carries out a restart when the position (mode) of the current sensor is changed in the menu. The Webserver password for the "pvserver" user is reset to the default values "pvwr" . Only visible once the service code has been entered. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 69: The Service Menu

    DC2 in the inverter. A detailed description of parallel connection can be found in the chapter  Ch. 3.6 Current sensor position Mode: Set the mode of the optional current sensor PIKO BA Sensor.  Ch. 11.2 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 70: The Energy Management System In The Inverter

    PV energy. The generated PV energy is primarily used for consumers (such as light, washing machine or television). The remaining generated PV energy is fed into the grid and remunerated. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 71: Event Codes

    The type of event can be determined on the basis of the message in the display "Event code: xxxx" and the following table. In the case of events not listed in the table, please contact the Service team. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 72 Support 3025 External generator fault Overvoltage on PV generator Check generator installation/ layout 3026 External generator fault Overcurrent on the PV generator Check generator installation/ layout 3027 Internal temperature Internal system fault Support fault © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 73 Check the internal communication communication fault cables between the individual PCBs 3051 Internal system fault Internal system fault Support 3052 Internal system fault Internal system fault Support 3053 Internal system fault Internal system fault Support © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 74 Internal system fault Internal AC system fault The AC voltage may be too low. 3079 Internal system fault Internal system fault Restart the device 3080 Internal system fault Internal system fault Restart the device © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 75 Internal system fault No action necessary 3104 Internal system fault Internal AC system fault Device carries out a test several times and generally overrides 3105 Internal system fault Internal system fault No action necessary © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 76 Grid frequency too low Check the installation 4170 Information One phase is not connected. A Check the installation miniature circuit breaker was not switched on. 4180 External grid fault PE cable not connected Check the installation © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 77 Residual current Check generator installation - 4354 current 4360 Internal system fault Internal system fault Support - 4421 4422 Internal system fault Internal system fault Contact support. 4424 Internal system fault Internal system fault Support © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 78 7503 Information Internal system fault No action necessary Tab. 5: Event codes If the error occurs several times/permanently, please contact Support. Legend for the "Event codes" table LEDs flashing LEDs lit up LEDs off © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 79: Webserver

    Connecting the inverter and computer ..................82 Calling up Webserver ........................ 83 Disconnecting the inverter from the computer ................84 Menu structure in Webserver ....................85 Webserver main menu ......................87 Webserver submenus ....................... 88 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 80: The Webserver

    The statistics provide a summary of the yield and operating duration and also provide the log data, which supplies other information. The inverter can also be quickly and easily configured in the Settings. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 81: Using The Webserver

    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: "Connections" >> LAN settings. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 82: Connecting The Inverter And Computer

    Ethernet Connect the Ethernet cable to the computer. cable, the adjacent work sequence must be followed! Close the inverter cover. Activate fuses and DC switch. The inverter is connected to the computer. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 83: Calling Up Webserver

    This can be requested from the Service team. Ch. 12.2 Should you forget the password, this can be reset to the default values on the inverter by going to Service menu > "Reset web login". Ch. 4.8 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 84: Disconnecting The Inverter From The Computer

    The inverter is once again in operation. DANGER RISK OF DEATH DUE TO ELECTRI- CAL SHOCK AND DISCHARGE! De-energise the device, secure it against being restarted and wait five minutes so that the capacitors can discharge. Ch. 4.3 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 85: Menu Structure In Webserver

    Total Displays total yield, home consumption, self- consumption, self-consumption rate and degree of self-sufficiency Log data Displays the history/log data stored in the inverter © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 86 Displays the events in the inverter Versions Displays the serial number, article number, country setting and user interface/firmware/hardware/PAR version of the inverter Logout menu Logout Logging out of the inverter These settings are only possible with a service code © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 87: Webserver Main Menu

    Login: Log into the Webserver. You can log in as a plant owner or as an installer. As an installer you require a service code, which gives you additional setting options on the inverter. Logout: Menu item to log out of the Webserver. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 88: Webserver Submenus

    Power values - self- Shows the home consumption consumption covered by self-produced energy (this is not shown for 1-phase devices). Status - operating Operational status of inverter. For status more information, see Ch. 4.5. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 89 Indicates the current reactive power (cos phi). Limitation on Shows the current power curtailment setting. Phase x Indicates the power by phase (1, 2 or 3) that is covered by the PV modules and grid. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 90 The "Number of energy pulses" shows the number of energy pulses per time unit on the S0 interface. If an external energy meter is connected at the S0 input, for example, the energy counted by the meter can be queried. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 91 Indicates the rate of energy consumed in the house that is covered by PV energy. Self-consumption rate The self-consumption rate shows the ratio between self-consumption and the total energy generated by the PV generators. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 92 If the inverter is not connected to a The data (LogDaten.dat) are saved on your hard solar portal, regular backup copies of drive. After saving, this data can be displayed and the log data should be created. further processed. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 93 Access with the serial number remains possible. Date/time Enter the time and date. It is possible to adopt the PC time using the button "Set to PC time". Login Change current password © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 94 DNS server is issued Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 through the "Manually" setting, the Router/Gateway: 168.192.2.1 IP address for this is displayed under DNS Server 2. DNS Server 1: 168.192.2.1 DNS Server 2: 0.0.0.0 MAC address: 00:80:41:ae:fd:7e © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 95 Activation means that the inverter supplies the bus bias voltage. Protocol: Selection of protocol used on the bus. KOSTAL: Is used to make more INFO PIKO inverters or an external data logger/energy manager accessible A precise description of the protocol via the interface.
  • Page 96 Menu item Function Portal code Input box for the portal code of a solar portal (e.g. KOSTAL Solar Portal - P3421). Active portal Display of the active portal. Last portal connection Displays how many minutes ago the...
  • Page 97 INFO tracker optimisation are connected to A list of approved optimisers and the inverter, the assistance of this external module controls can be external module control can hereby found on our homepage. be activated. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 98 Active power control For the connection of a ripple control receiver. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Detailed description in chapter Self- consumption.  Ch. 7.1 The ripple control receiver may only be connected to the master inverter. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 99 Webserver. Function Meaning User interface version Firmware version Hardware version Version of set of parameters Serial number Inverter serial number Article number Article number of the inverter Country setting Shows the inverter's country setting © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 100: System Monitoring

    Navibutton Verlinkung Kapitel 6 6. System monitoring Creating connection between computer and inverter .............. 101 The log data ........................... 104 Retrieving, saving and graphically depicting log data ............... 107 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 101: Creating Connection Between Computer And Inverter

    Inverter and computer can be connected with the following variants: Variant 1 Page 102 Connect the inverter and computer directly Variant 2 Page 102 Connect inverter and computer by way of a switch/ hub/router © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 102 Fig. 47: Connect inverter and computer by way of a router Inverter Ethernet cable Switch/hub/router with or without WLAN Computer via LAN or WLAN (for configuration or data retrieval) © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 103 IP addresses and the network configuration in a network. If the IP address has to be set manually, this can be done in the inverter menu below or above the Webserver under "Communication". © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 104: 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 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 105 Counting unit in points [digits] Counting unit in points [digits] Time Time in seconds [sec] since the inverter was put into operation Temperature in Celsius [°C] Without function Tab. 7: Physical variables in the log file © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 106 Home consumption: Energy currently used in the household in kWh 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. 8: Log data © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 107: Retrieving, Saving And Graphically Depicting Log Data

    A solar portal has the following functions, which, however, 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 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 108 System monitoring Prerequisites for data transfer to a solar portal: Inverter has an Internet connection Logged onto a solar portal (e.g. KOSTAL Solar Portal) Portal code of solar portal (e.g. P3421) Activation of data transfer in the inverter Activating data transfer to a solar portal via the...
  • Page 109 The data transfer to the solar portal is active (recognisable from the X in front of "Data export"). The name of the solar portal is displayed. The data export to the solar portal is being executed. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 110: Active Power Control

    7. Active power control Why active power control? ...................... 111 Limitation of the PV feed-in capacity ..................112 Active power control with a ripple control receiver ..............113 Installing the ripple control receiver ..................114 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 111: Why Active Power Control

    PV power at the grid connection check to determine which of the two point possibilities offers the better energy yield. Active power control with a ripple control receiver by the energy supply company © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 112: Limitation Of The Pv Feed-In Capacity

    Again, the power fed into the grid remains limited to the power limitation set in the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter (e.g. 70%). © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 113: Active Power Control With A Ripple Control Receiver

    However, the provisions of the energy supply company must be observed. 100 % 60 % 30 % Fig. 50: Active power control with a ripple control receiver Ripple control receiver Control electronics of the inverter © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 114: Installing The Ripple Control Receiver

    7.4 Installing the ripple control receiver Fig. 51: Configuration of the ripple control receiver with several inverters (Ethernet networking) Master inverter Additional inverters (slaves) Ethernet or RS485 cable 5-conductor connection Ripple control receiver Energy supply company © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 115 The ripple control receiver may only be connected to the master inverter.  Fig. 51 100% Fig. 52: Connection of ripple control receiver Analog interface terminal (10-pin) Ripple control receiver Cable The ripple control receiver is connected. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 116 The active power control for the ripple control “Settings/Communication/Network receiver is active. settings 2". Additional entry options in the address line of the browser: S and the serial number of the inverter on the type plate (example: http:// S12345FD323456) © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 117: Self-Consumption

    Navibutton Verlinkung Kapitel 8 8. Self-consumption Self-consumption overview ..................... 118 Electrical connection for self-consumption ................119 Setting up self-consumption control in the Webserver ............. 120 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 118: Self-Consumption Overview

    Grid Control signal from communication board (S0/AL-Out terminal ) External load relay with jumper switch Consumer device All inverters are designed in such a way that the generated current can be used for self-consumption. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 119: Electrical Connection For Self-Consumption

    An external load relay must be Max. load 100 mA installed between inverters and Max. voltage 250 V (AC or DC) devices. No consumers may be connected directly to the inverter! Tab. 9: Technical data for S0/AL-Out switched output © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 120: Setting Up Self-Consumption Control In The Webserver

    Fig. 55: Self-consumption control functions for Webserver The following settings are required in the Webserver at "Settings" > "Switched output function": Switched output function Self-consumption control function 1 or 2 Delay in drop in output/fault © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 121 Start up the inverter. function 1 or 2 in the course of the chapter. The self-consumption control function is active. n The command "Delay in drop in output/fault" can be used for function 1 and 2. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 122 "Activation" option. contact only closes at 1700 W. P[w] 1000W Fig. 56: Self-consumption graph (Function 1) without current sensor P[w] 1000W 700W Fig. 57: Dynamic self-consumption graph (Function 1) with current sensor © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 123 Grey area: Self-consumption in home network This is taken into account in the dynamic self- consumption control. Means the contact is only closed when power limit P1 less the self-consumption reaches the set value. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 124 1500 W and opens again at 1200 W. Fig. 58: Self-consumption graph (Function 2) without sensor P[w] 700W (1200W) Fig. 59: Dynamic self-consumption graph (Function 2) with sensor © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 125 Means the contact is only closed when activation limit P1 less the self-consumption reaches the set value P1. The contact is opened when deactivation limit P2 less the self-consumption reaches the set value P2. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 126 P[w] Fig. 60: Brief delay in drop in output/fault 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 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 127: Maintenance

    Navibutton Verlinkung Kapitel 9 9. Maintenance Maintenance and service ......................128 Housing cleaning ........................129 Fan cleaning ........................... 130 Update software (communication board) ................. 134 Update software (inverter firmware) ..................136 Update software (country settings) ..................138 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 128: Maintenance And Service

    (see 'Exclusion of warranty' in the failure of the system. our Service and warranty conditions). Always mount inverters in such a way that falling parts cannot fall into the inverter through the ventilation grille. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 129: Housing Cleaning

    Maintenance 9.2 Housing cleaning The housing may only be wiped down with a damp cloth. Abrasive cleaners are not permitted. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 130: Fan Cleaning

    Maintenance 9.3 Fan cleaning Fig. 61: Fan disassembly overview Fan cable Fan grill Fastening straps © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 131 Fig. 62: Loosen fan grill Press the fastening straps toward the centre of the fan with a second screwdriver. Pull the fan unit slightly forward.  Fig. 63 Fig. 63: Loosen fastening straps © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 132 Fig. 64: Pull out fan cable 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. 65 Fig. 65: Disassembly of the fan grill © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 133 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  Ch. 4.1 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 134: Update Software (Communication Board)

    "Update successful" appears capacitors to discharge. on the display of the inverter. If the update was successful, confirm this on the inverter with the "ENTER" key. If the update was unsuccessful, carry it out again or © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 135 Settings > Device information > SW/HW release Check the time on the inverter and correct this if necessary. Do this by going to: Settings > Basic settings > Date/time. The software has been updated © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 136: Update Software (Inverter Firmware)

    Important! After de-energising the device, wait five minutes for the If the update was successful, confirm this on the capacitors to discharge. inverter with the "ENTER" key. If the update was unsuccessful, carry it out again or © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 137 Following successful installation of the firmware (FW), you can retrieve the current version on the inverter. Do this by going to: Settings > Device information > SW/HW release. The software has been updated © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 138: Update Software (Country Settings)

    The inverter will restart when the update has been successful. If the update was unsuccessful, carry it out again or contact the Service team. The software has been updated © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 139 Navibutton Verlinkung Kapitel 10 10. Technical data 10.1 Technical data ......................... 140 10.2 Block diagram ........................145 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 140 Technical data 10.1 Technical data Subject to technical changes. Errors excepted. You can find current information at www.kostal-solar-electric.com. PIKO inverter Unit Input side Inverter type PIKO Max. PV power (cos φ = 1) 10.8 12.9 16.9 19.2 22.6 Rated input voltage (U DC,r Max.
  • Page 141 Min./max. grid frequency (f 47 / 52 Setting range of the 0.8...1...0.8 power factor cos φ AC,r Device properties Stand-by consumption 2.15 Efficiency Max. efficiency 97.7 97.7 98.0 98.0 98.0 European efficiency 97.1 97.1 97.2 97.3 97.3 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 142 Tightening torque of PE connection, outer Tightening torque of cover screws Reverse polarity protection, DC-side, – with short-circuit diodes Internal operator protection according to RCMU / RCCB type B EN 62109-2 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 143 Connection technology PHOENIX CONTACT (SUNCLIX type) on input side Connection technology on output side - spring-loaded terminal strip Interfaces Ethernet RJ45 RS485 S0-Bus Analog inputs PIKO BA Sensor interface PIKO BA Sensor Primary rated current (peak/RMS) 50/35 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 144 It is essential to ensure that with parallel connection the maximum current load of the DC plugs is not exceeded (max. 30 A). This could result in damage to the device. If the DC string input current is higher than the maximum plug load (see manufacturer's information), both DC inputs should be used. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 145: Block Diagram

    Grid monitoring and shut-down system control Grid monitoring and shut-down 3-phase AC output Display and communication PIKO BA Sensor interface Inverter bridge Intermediate circuit System control with MPP trackers Central grid and system protection interface (circuit breaker) only with PIKO 15-20 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 146: Accessories

    Navibutton Verlinkung Kapitel 11 11. Accessories 11.1 Installation of the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter ............... 147 11.2 Installation of PIKO BA Sensor ....................150 11.3 Operating the system with multiple inverters and PIKO BA Sensor .......... 155 11.4 Additional accessories ......................158...

  • Page 147: Installation Of The Kostal Smart Energy Meter

    Accessories 11.1 Installation of the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter In conjunction with the PIKO inverter, the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter is used to record and control the energy flow in the house in an optimum manner. The control INFO and distribution of energy between the DC side (solar...
  • Page 148 PV meter (as of PV systems with >10 kWp total output) Line circuit breaker for inverter Energy consumers KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter (position 2 - grid connection) Line circuit breaker for house Feed-in procurement meter Public grid © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 149: Installation Of Piko Ba Sensor

    Configure the energy meter. Energy Meter’s operating manual. No settings are required on the In the inverter menu, select the “Current sensor inverter. position” “Without sensor”.  Ch. 4.7 The energy meter is connected. 11.2 Installation © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 150 Easy installation due to assembly on top-hat rail according to EN 60715 Control of inverter output according to the principle of dynamic active power control. You can find additional information about this product on our website www.kostal-solar-electric.com under Products > Accessories. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 151 If the PV energy generated is lower The sensor is installed on a top-hat rail in the meter box than V , home consumption can DCstart no longer be recorded. or the main distributor. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 152 Terminal for current sensor in the inverter Energy consumers Line circuit breaker for energy consumers PIKO BA Sensor Line circuit breaker for house Feed-in procurement meter Public grid PV meter (as of PV systems with >10 kWp total output) © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 153 The position (mode) of the PIKO BA Sensor can be set via the menu in the inverter. Depending on the version of the inverter's software and hardware this may differ and © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH not all positions may always be...
  • Page 154 "Current sensor position" menu. Mode: without sensor No current sensor installed Mode: 1 Current sensor position for measuring home consumption (standard setting) Mode: 2 Current sensor position for measuring grid feed-in The PIKO BA Sensor is connected. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 155: Operating The System With Multiple Inverters And Piko Ba Sensor

    L1 L2 L3 Fig. 73: Connection of several inverters - current sensor position mode 1 - home consumption data Fig. 74: Connection of several inverters - current sensor position mode 2 - grid consumption data © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 156 Ensure that no cross-connection occurs when the PV generators are connected. DAMAGE POSSIBLE If the PV generators are incorrectly connected, the inverters may be damaged. Check the connections before commissioning. Fig. 75: Incorrect connection of PV generators © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 157 PIKO inverter can be displayed in a system with several inverters. IMPORTANT INFORMATION It must be ensured that the assignment of the phases of the AC terminal (L1, L2, L3) of the additional inverter harmonises with the phases of the PIKO BA sensor. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 158: Additional Accessories

    11.4 Additional accessories PIKO M2M Service The PIKO M2M Service allows KOSTAL customers to monitor a PV system using a mobile link to the KOSTAL Solar Portal. for continuous system monitoring. A secure and encrypted VPN connection which only allows communication between PIKO inverters and the KOSTAL Solar Portal, protects the user against misuse and excessive costs.
  • Page 159 The following values are measured with the PIKO Sensor: Irradiation Ambient temperature Module temperature A special feature: The measuring values can be visualised via a solar portal (e.g. KOSTAL Solar Portal). You can find additional information about this product on our website www.kostal-solar-electric.com under Products > Accessories.

  • Page 160: Appendix

    Navibutton Verlinkung Kapitel 12 12. Appendix 12.1 Type plate ..........................161 12.2 Warranty and service ......................162 12.3 Handover to the operator ......................163 12.4 Disassembly and disposal ....................... 164 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 161: Type Plate

    The type plate is located on the right hand side of the Date of last update inverter. You will find the device type and the most (only for service devices) important technical data listed on the type plate. Removable warranty label © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 162: Warranty And Service

    Language: English, Turkish +41 32 5800 225 France, Belgium, Luxembourg +33 16138 4117 Greece +30 2310 477 555 Italy +39 011 97 82 420 Spain, Portugal +34 961 824 927 Turkey +90 212 803 06 26 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 163: Handover To The Operator

    Position and function of the AC line circuit breaker Safety when handling the device Appropriate procedure when checking and servicing the unit Meaning of the LEDs and the display messages Contact person in the event of a fault © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 164: Disassembly 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. © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...

  • Page 165: Index

    DC connections ............................38, 47, 58 DC switch ..........................22, 52, 56, 57, 58, 145 DHCP server ............................... 94, 103 Display ........................36, 52, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 71 Disposal ................................164 Dynamic self-consumption control ........................121 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 166 Inputs ............................44, 45, 50, 140, 143 Interfaces............................... 50, 51, 143 IP address ......................... 67, 81, 83, 94, 103, 116, 121 KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter ..........................147 KOSTAL Solar App ............................159 KOSTAL Solar Portal ............................158 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 167 Recording home consumption ......................30, 147, 149 Reset web login ..............................69 Ripple control receiver ......................50, 93, 114, 115, 116 RJ45 ............................24, 51, 82, 115, 143 Router ................................51, 67 RS485 ............................. 50, 67, 94, 114, 143 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 168 Type plate ..........................71, 83, 116, 161, 162 User name ..............................83, 116 Wall mount ............................34, 37, 164 Warnings ................................14 Warranty ..............................9, 43, 162 Webserver ..................27, 49, 80, 81, 83, 93, 101, 102, 116, 120, 121 © 2022 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
  • Page 169 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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