Kostal PIKO 36 EPC User manual

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PIKO 36 EPC

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Software version as of FW: 05.55
User Interface (UI) as of: 06.30
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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
3. Installation 29
3.1 Transport and storage .............................................................................................................. 30
3.2 Scope of delivery ...................................................................................................................... 31
3.3 Installation ................................................................................................................................ 32
3.4 Electrical connection ................................................................................................................ 35
3.5 Central system protection ......................................................................................................... 38
3.6 Installing overvoltage protection (optional) ................................................................................. 40
3.7 Connection of solar module ...................................................................................................... 44
3.8 Connection of communication components ............................................................................. 48
3.9 Initial commissioning ................................................................................................................ 52
4. Operation and operating the device 54
4.1 Switching on the inverter .......................................................................................................... 55
4.2 Switching o the inverter .......................................................................................................... 56
4.3 De-energising the inverter ......................................................................................................... 57
4.4 Control panel ............................................................................................................................ 58
4.5 Operational status (display) ....................................................................................................... 61
4.6 Operational status (LEDs) ......................................................................................................... 62
4.7 The menu structure of the inverter ............................................................................................ 63
4.8 The service menu ..................................................................................................................... 67
4.9 The energy management system in the inverter ........................................................................ 68
4.10 Event codes ............................................................................................................................. 69
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5. Webserver 76
5.1 The Webserver ......................................................................................................................... 77
5.2 Using the Webserver ................................................................................................................ 78
5.3 Connecting the inverter and computer ...................................................................................... 79
5.4 Calling up Webserver ............................................................................................................... 80
5.5 Disconnecting the inverter from the computer .......................................................................... 81
5.6 Menu structure in Webserver .................................................................................................... 82
5.7 Webserver main menu .............................................................................................................. 84
5.8 Webserver submenus ............................................................................................................... 85
6. System monitoring 93
6.1 Creating connection between computer and inverter ................................................................ 94
6.2 The log data ............................................................................................................................. 97
6.3 Retrieving, saving and graphically depicting log data .............................................................. 100
7. Active power control 103
7.1 Why active power control? ..................................................................................................... 104
7.2 Limitation of the PV feed-in capacity ....................................................................................... 105
7.3 Active power control with a ripple control receiver .................................................................. 106
7.4 Installing the ripple control receiver ......................................................................................... 107
8. Maintenance 110
8.1 Maintenance and service ........................................................................................................ 111
8.2 Fan cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 112
8.3 Update software (communication board) ................................................................................ 116
8.4 Update software (inverter firmware) ........................................................................................ 118
8.5 Update software (country settings) ......................................................................................... 120
8.6 Replacing optional overvoltage protection .............................................................................. 122
9. Technical data 126
9.1 Technical data ........................................................................................................................ 127
9.2 Block diagram ........................................................................................................................ 132
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10. Accessories 133
10.1 Additional accessories ............................................................................................................ 134
11. Appendix 137
11.1 Type plate ............................................................................................................................... 138
11.2 Warranty and service .............................................................................................................. 139
11.3 Handover to the operator ....................................................................................................... 140
11.4 Disassembly and disposal ...................................................................................................... 141
Index 142
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