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Operation and operating the device
Parameter
Explanation
Automatic selection
Allows the KOSTAL solar inverter to
be automatically detected via the IP
address entered. The IP address can
be read off the inverter or retrieved via
the inverter menu.
PIKO 4.2-20 /
PIKO EPC
A PIKO 4.2-20 / EPC inverter is to be
set up.
This type of inverter communicates
using TCP (LAN).
The IP address has to be stated for
the connection.
If there are several inverters, different
RS485 addresses should be used.
PIKO MP plus
A PIKO MP plus inverter is to be set
up.
This type of inverter communicates
using the RS485 interface.
To connect the inverter, you will need
to state the RS485 interface of the
KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter to which
the inverter was connected.
If there are several inverters, different
RS485 addresses should be used.
Battery management:
If a battery is to be set up for the PIKO
MP plus, you can activate battery
support for this here.
You should then select the communi-
cation interface (RS485) of the KSEM
to which the battery’s communication
cable is connected.
Max. depth of discharge
The maximum depth of discharge for
the battery should be set here. Note
the details provided by the battery
manufacturer.
INFO
Here the PIKO MP plus must only be
set up with a multiple-inverter con-
nection or using a battery system.
INFO
Battery management is only dis-
played if the additional battery option
has been activated for the PIKO MP
plus using an activation code.
If a battery is set up using this item,
it is automatically connected to the
inverter once confirmed.
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