Kostal PIKO 10-20 User manual

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PIKO 10-20

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Software version as of FW: 05.60
User Interface (UI) as of: 06.41
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1. General information 6
1.1 Proper use ................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2 EU declarations of conformity ................................................................................................... 10
1.3 About this manual .................................................................................................................... 11
1.4 Notes in this manual ................................................................................................................. 13
1.5 Symbols used .......................................................................................................................... 17
1.6 Labels on the inverter ............................................................................................................... 18
2. Device and system description 19
2.1 The photovoltaic system ........................................................................................................... 20
2.2 Inverter components ................................................................................................................ 21
2.3 Inverter functions ..................................................................................................................... 29
3. Installation 32
3.1 Transport and storage .............................................................................................................. 33
3.2 Scope of delivery ...................................................................................................................... 34
3.3 Installation ................................................................................................................................ 35
3.4 Electrical connection ................................................................................................................ 38
3.5 Central system protection ......................................................................................................... 41
3.6 Connection of solar module ...................................................................................................... 43
3.7 Connection of communication components ............................................................................. 47
3.8 Initial commissioning ................................................................................................................ 52
4. Operation and operating the device 55
4.1 Switching on the inverter .......................................................................................................... 56
4.2 Switching o the inverter .......................................................................................................... 57
4.3 De-energising the inverter ......................................................................................................... 58
4.4 Control panel ............................................................................................................................ 59
4.5 Operational status (display) ....................................................................................................... 62
4.6 Operational status (LEDs) ......................................................................................................... 63
4.7 The menu structure of the inverter ............................................................................................ 64
4.8 The service menu ..................................................................................................................... 69
4.9 The energy management system in the inverter ........................................................................ 70
4.10 Event codes ............................................................................................................................. 71
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5. Webserver 79
5.1 The Webserver ......................................................................................................................... 80
5.2 Using the Webserver ................................................................................................................ 81
5.3 Connecting the inverter and computer ...................................................................................... 82
5.4 Calling up Webserver ............................................................................................................... 83
5.5 Disconnecting the inverter from the computer .......................................................................... 84
5.6 Menu structure in Webserver .................................................................................................... 85
5.7 Webserver main menu .............................................................................................................. 87
5.8 Webserver submenus ............................................................................................................... 88
6. System monitoring 100
6.1 Creating connection between computer and inverter .............................................................. 101
6.2 The log data ........................................................................................................................... 104
6.3 Retrieving, saving and graphically depicting log data .............................................................. 107
7. Active power control 110
7.1 Why active power control? ..................................................................................................... 111
7.2 Limitation of the PV feed-in capacity ....................................................................................... 112
7.3 Active power control with a ripple control receiver .................................................................. 113
7.4 Installing the ripple control receiver ......................................................................................... 114
8. Self-consumption 117
8.1 Self-consumption overview .................................................................................................... 118
8.2 Electrical connection for self-consumption .............................................................................. 119
8.3 Setting up self-consumption control in the Webserver ............................................................ 120
9. Maintenance 127
9.1 Maintenance and service ........................................................................................................ 128
9.2 Housing cleaning .................................................................................................................... 129
9.3 Fan cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 130
9.4 Update software (communication board) ................................................................................ 134
9.5 Update software (inverter firmware) ........................................................................................ 136
9.6 Update software (country settings) ......................................................................................... 138
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10. Technical data 139
10.1 Technical data ........................................................................................................................ 140
10.2 Block diagram ........................................................................................................................ 145
11. Accessories 146
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 ............................................................................................................ 158
12. Appendix 160
12.1 Type plate ............................................................................................................................... 161
12.2 Warranty and service .............................................................................................................. 162
12.3 Handover to the operator ....................................................................................................... 163
12.4 Disassembly and disposal ...................................................................................................... 164
Index 165
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