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- Page 1 KOSTAL PIKO CI Conf Tool PC configuration tool for PIKO CI inverter Operating manual...
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Page 2: Legal Notice
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
About this manual ......................Safety ..........................Proper use .......................... Obligations as the commissioner ..................Qualification......................... Disclaimer..........................About KOSTAL PIKO CI Conf Tool ................... System requirements ......................Installation ......................... Launching the app ......................User interface ........................The interface ........................Log in to the inverter...................... -
Page 4: About This Manual
1. About this manual 1. About this manual Read this manual carefully in its entirety. It forms part of the KOSTAL PIKO CI Conf Tool ap- plication of KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH and contains important information. KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH assumes no liability for damages arising from non-observ- ance of this manual. -
Page 5: Safety
2. Safety 2. Safety This chapter provides you with important information on handling your product safely. © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH... -
Page 6: Proper Use
2. Safety 2.1 Proper use KOSTAL PIKO CI Conf Tool is a free configuration tool for the PIKO CI inverter series. The configuration software enables one or more inverters to be configured and put into op- eration via an existing LAN connection to the inverter. This means that the inverter no longer has to be commissioned on site with a smartphone. -
Page 7: Obligations As The Commissioner
This includes the following obligations: ■ ensuring that all settings are configured correctly and in agreement with the energy pro- vider. ■ ensuring that the manual is accessible to all users. ■ instructing other users in the product. © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH... -
Page 8: Qualification
2.3 Qualification These instructions are intended for the electrical specialist who configures the PV system and puts it into operation. Specialist knowledge is required to use the KOSTAL PIKO CI Conf Tool. You must have the following knowledge/qualifications: ■ Knowledge of how an inverter works and operates. -
Page 9: Disclaimer
2. Safety 2.4 Disclaimer The KOSTAL PIKO CI Conf Tool may only be used for its intended purpose. Any use that differs from or goes beyond the stated intended purpose is considered inappropriate. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage resulting from this. -
Page 10: About Kostal Piko Ci Conf Tool
3. About KOSTAL PIKO CI Conf Tool The KOSTAL PIKO CI Conf Tool is a configuration tool used to configure the PIKO CI in- verter using a direct LAN connection. This means that you no longer need to stand in front of the inverter with a smartphone in order to configure the inverter. -
Page 11: System Requirements
■ The computer must be connected to the same LAN network as the inverters. ■ The computer must have an Internet connection. ■ An up-to-date Windows operating system must be installed on the computer. © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH... -
Page 12: Installation
KOSTAL PIKO CI Conf Tool. Installing the app Start the installation by executing the KOSTAL PIKO CI Conf.exe file. Once it has been successfully installed, the PIKO CI Conf app will appear on the desktop. KOSTAL © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH... -
Page 13: Launching The App
The start screen appears with the log-in window. The update button enables you to search the local LAN network for inverters and then to log in as an installer, for example. ✔ The app has been launched. © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH... -
Page 14: User Interface
7. User interface 7. User interface The free KOSTAL PIKO CI Conf Tool provides you with a graphical user interface with which you can monitor, configure and update PIKO CI inverters in the same LAN network. The tool provides the following functions: ■... -
Page 15: The Interface
Current connection status. Green: Connection to inverter active. Red: Connection interrupted. Pull-down menu with all of the PIKO CI inverters found in the local LAN network Update the connection and start the search in the LAN network again Rename the inverter Logout © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH... -
Page 16: Log In To The Inverter
Home ■ Present values ■ Statistics ■ Log data ■ Info Log in as installer As an installer, you must log in with the installer password. The default password for the installer is superadmin. © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH... - Page 17 The password should be changed after initial commissioning. This can only be done in the KOSTAL Solar App. If you forget your password, it can be reset for you by the Service team. After logging in, you will see the same menu items as the system operator plus the follow- ing: ■...
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Page 18: Home Menu
The directions of flow for the energy to and from the inverter are shown. The values indicate the power currently present. Colour Meaning Green Energy is being supplied Orange Energy is being purchased/consumed Grey No energy flow © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH... -
Page 19: Current Values Menu
INFO 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 20 Displays the current status of the inverter, the current performance data on the grid side (AC) and how the energy is distributed to the phases. Grid Shows the current performance data of the grid side (AC). © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
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Page 21: Statistics Menu
The Statistics page provides information about the inverter's yield data per day, month or year. Parameters Explanation Displays the yield data for the current day. Month Displays the yield data for the current month. Year Displays the yield data for the current year. © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH... -
Page 22: Log Data/Events Menu
If an event persists or recurs frequently, the cause must be determined and rectified. You can find a list of the current event codes and actions in the inverter documentation. © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH... -
Page 23: Settings Menu
Parameters may only be changed on the inverter by qualified electricians who are familiar with the system and at the request of the grid operator 7.7.1 Basic settings Basic information Explanation Type Inverter model. Serial number Inverter serial number. © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH... -
Page 24: Communication Settings
The Auto DNS option is activated by default. This means that inverters can also be addressed using a name instead of an IP address. For this purpose, the IP addresses of the DNS servers must be entered. © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH... - Page 25 Master/slave settings Select whether the inverter should act as a master (LAN or RS485) or slave. If set as master inverter, information or setting parameters (e.g. during power reduction) are sent to the slave inverters. © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
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Page 26: Inverter Settings
Power gradient after grid error of the inverter error (%/min) Overfrequency limit value x Set overfrequency limit threshold value (Hz) Underfrequency limit value x Set underfrequency protection threshold value (Hz) Overvoltage limit value x (V) Set overvoltage protection limit value © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH... - Page 27 Moving average Set 10 minutes of average overvoltage value © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
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Page 28: Update Menu
Master Master Control m_9511-302000.b m_9511-600900.b m_G9512- Board Firmware A10400-00.bin Slave CB Slave Master Con- s_G9512- trol Board Firm- A10401-00.bin ware Communication G711-0002200.bin G711-0002200.bin G9512- Service Board A10404-00.bin Firmware AFCI arc detection G711-0011200-00 .bin © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH... - Page 29 After a successful update, the inverter usually needs to be restarted. Confirm the update by clicking OK. ✔ The update has been carried out. If you want to update other system components, proceed with the next system. © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
- Page 30 After a successful update, the inverter usually needs to be restarted. Confirm the update by clicking OK. ✔ The update has been carried out. If you want to update other system components, proceed with the next system. © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
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Page 31: Info Menu
DHCP server, the inverter can be con- figured manually. The data necessary for configuration, such as IP, subnet mask, router and DNS addresses, can be found on your router/gateway. Subnet mask Enter the subnet mask e.g. 255.255.255.0 © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH... - Page 32 Last status of communication Shows the status of communication with the grid. Solar portal parameters Explanation Last connection to the solar Last transfer, shown in minutes or as a time portal Last communication status Indicates whether the transfer was successful. © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH...
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Page 33: Service And Support
France, Belgium, Luxembourg: +33 16138 4117 ■ Greece: +30 2310 477 555 ■ Italy: +39 011 97 82 420 ■ Poland: +48 22 153 14 98 ■ Spain, Portugal (language: Spanish, English): +34 961 824 927 © 2024 KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH... - Page 34 www.kostal-solar-electric.com...
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