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Operation and operating the device
Settings for Modbus RTU via RS485
Parameter
Explanation
Interface
RS485 (A)
Pre-configured for PIKO IQ/
PLENTICORE
RS485 (B)
Pre-configured for PIKO MP plus
Enable interface
Activated
The Modbus slave functionality on the
respective RS485 interface is acti-
vated. Data can only be retrieved from
the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter via
the interface once the interface has
been activated and the settings have
been saved.
Deactivated
The Modbus interface is deactivated.
Presetting
Selection of connected device. When
a device is selected, all fields are filled
with predefined values. These can be
adapted if necessary.
Mode
Slave (default value) / master
The interface operates either as a
Modbus master (data is sent and
written to slave devices) or as a Mod-
bus slave (only data which can be
accessed from other devices is made
available).
Slave address
Sets the address of the Energy
Manager in the Modbus.
The value may be between 1 and
247.
Baud rate
Sets the connection’s baud rate.
Data bits
Sets the number of data bits.
Parity
Sets the connection’s parity.
Stop bits
Sets the number of stop bits.
INFO
If using a PIKO MP plus with con-
nected battery, the interface has to
be deactivated here. You are asked
whether you want to do this when
setting up the battery via devices.
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