Kostal PIKO 6.0 BA How to use

Short Manual
PIKO 6.0 BA / 8.0 BA / 10 BA
with Energy Management

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The company
KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH
Hanferstraße 6
79108 Freiburg i. Br.
Germany
hereby declares that the inverter PIKO 6.0 BA / 8.0 BA / 10 BA to which this
declaration refers, conforms to the following guidelines and standards.
European Standards including relevant amendments
EN 61000-3-2:2006 / A1:2009 / A2:2009 (Harmonic currents)
EN 61000-3-3:2008 (Flicker)
EN 61000-6-2:2005 / AC:2005
(Interference resistance for industrial environments)
EN 61000-6-3:2007 / A1:2011
(Interference emission for domestic environments)
EN 62109-1: 2010 (safety of power converters Part 1)
EN 62109-2: 2011 (safety of power converters Part 2)
EU Declaration of conformity
Directive 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic compatibility
Directive 2006/95/EC Electrical Apparatus Low Voltage Directive
Application of the CE marking in accordance with Appendix III, Section B:2013
Richtlinie 2011/65/EU (RoHS) zur Beschränkung der Verwendung bestimmter
gefährlicher Stoe in Elektro- und Elektronikgeräten
KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH – 2015-06-30
Werner Palm (Managing Director) Armin von Preetzmann (Development Manager)
This declaration applies to all identical copies of this product.
This declaration loses its validity if the device is modified or incorrectly connected.
This declaration certifies compliance with the mentioned regulations but does not
ensure the properties.
The safety instructions in the product documentation provided must be observed!

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Proper use
The PIKO BA inverter converts DC current into AC current.
The current can be used for the following:
n for consumption
n to store the current in the battery of the system (PIKO BA System)
n for feeds into the public mains grid
The unit may only be used in grid-connected photovoltaic systems within the
permissible power range and under the permissible environmental conditions.
The device is not intended for mobile use.
Inappropriate use can be hazardous and lead to injury or even death of the user
or third parties. Material damage to the device and other equipment can also
occur. The inverter may therefore only be used for its intended purpose.
The PIKO BA Inverter is equipped with an energy management system. This sys-
tem controls based on technical and economic aspects of the use of electricity
generated.
Additional User Information
For additional information, please read the complete operation manual on
the CD.
Exclusion of liability
Any use that diers from or goes beyond the stated intended purpose is con-
sidered inappropriate. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage
resulting from this. Modifications to the inverter are prohibited. The inverter may
only be used if safe to operate and in technically perfect condition. Any instance
of misuse will cause the termination of the warranty, guarantee and general
liability of the manufacturer.
Only a qualified electrician may open the device. The inverter must be installed
by an electrician who is responsible for observing the applicable standards and
regulations. Work that could aect the electrical power system of the respective
utility company at the site of the solar energy feed-in may only be carried out by
qualified electricians expressly authorised (licensed) by the utility company.
This includes changes to the factory preset parameters. The installer must
always observe the regulations of the utility company. The utility company‘s
specifications must always be observed when setting the parameters.
User Manual

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Item no.: XXXXXXXX
DCinput:
ACoutput:
VMPP = XXX...XXX V
VDC_MAX = XXX V
IDC_MAX = XXX A
IPV_SC = XX.X A
XXXXX VA (cosϕ=0.9...1)
XN~, XXXV, XXHz, max. XX.X A
-20°C...60°C, OVC DC :II / AC :III
VDE V 0126 -1-1
Ser.-No.: XXXXXABCXXXXX
Serviceupdate:
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HW: YYXXXX PAR: XX.XX
FW: XX.XX UI: XX.XX
XXXXABCXXXXX
Protective Class I, IP XX
Art.-No.: NNNNNNNN
VBatt_MAX = XXX V
IBatt_MAX = XX A 21
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Hanferstraße 6 – D-79108 Freiburg
[phone]
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Type plate
1 Name and address of manufacturer
2 Device type
3 Item number
4 MPP control range
5 Maximum DC input voltage
6 Maximum DC input current
7 Maximum DC short circuit current
8 Number of feed-in phases,
Output voltage (nominal), frequency,
Maximum AC output current
9 Maximum AC power
10 Protective class to IEC 62103,
Protection type and ambient
11 Temperature range,
overvoltage category
12 Requirements conforming to those
of the built-in grid monitoring
13 Internal item number
14 Serial number
15 Version of hardware
16 Version of firmware
17 Version of parameter set
18 Version of user interface
19 Date of the last update
20 Removable guarantee label
21 Maximum input voltage battery
22 Maximum input current battery
Scope of delivery
L1 L2 L3 N PE
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4x
User Manual
Safety Notes

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Protect from rain and water.
Protect from direct sunlight.
Select non-flammable installation location.
Maintain safe distance from flammable materials or
areas at risk of explosion.
90°
Select vertical installation location.
°C/°F % Ambient temperature must be between -20°C and +60°C.
Air humidity must be between 4% and 100% (condensing).
Selecting the installation side
NOTE
Observe the following instructions, or else warranty claims
will be restricted.
Select stable installation location.
No plasterboard or wooden walls.
Prevent access by children.
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Required cooling space is 200 mm vertical and
100 mm horizontal.
NH3Protect from dust, contamination and ammonia.
Ensure easy access and visible display.
Ensure that people are not disturbed by operating noise.

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Installation
200
200
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45
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74
45
max.10°
To lift the inverter
2.
3.
1.
Cooling space
Mounting
spaces
PIKO BA-Inverter
Lift here!
Lift here!

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Connecting AC and DC side
LEBENSGEFAHR DURCH STROMSCHLAG!
Wechselrichter spannungsfrei schalten.
RISK OF DEATH DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
De-energise the inverter.
DANGER DE MORT PAR ÉLECTROCUTION !
Mettre l’onduleur hors tension.
¡PELIGRO DE MUERTE DEBIDO A ELECTROCUCIÓN!
Desconectar el inversor de la tensión.
PERIGO DE MORTE DEVIDO A CHOQUE ELÉTRICO!
Desligar a tensão de corrente do inversor.
PERICOLO DI MORTE PER SCOSSA ELETTRICA!
Eliminare la tensione dall‘inverter.
LIVSFARE PGA. ELEKTRISK STØD!
Vekselstrømsomformeren skal kobles fra spændingen.
LEVENSGEVAAR DOOR ELEKTRISCHE SCHOK!
Schakel de omvormer spanningsvrij.
OHROŽENÍ ŽIVOTA ELEKTRICKÝM PROUDEM!
Odpojte střídač od napětí.
PERICOL DE ELECTROCUTARE!
Scoateţi ondulorul de sub tensiune.
SMRTNA NEVARNOST ZARADI ELEKTRIČNEGA UDARA!
Razsmernik odklopite iz električne napetosti.
NEBEZPEČENSTVO OHROZENIA ŽIVOTA ZÁSAHOM
ELEKTRICKÉHO PRÚDU!
Menič prepnite do beznapäťovej prevádzky.
ELEKTRIK ÇARPMASI NEDENIYLE HAYATI TEHLIKE!
İnvertörü gerilimsiz hale getirin.
ΚΊΝΔΥΝΟΣ ΘΑΝΑΤΟΥ ΑΠΟ ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΠΛΗΞΊΑ!
Αποσυνδέστε τον αντιστροφέα από το ρεύμα.
ОПАСНОСТ ЗА ЖИВОТА ПОРАДИ ТОКОВ УДАР.
Изключвайте инвертора от напрежението.
LIVSFARA PÅ GRUND AV ELEKTRISK STÖT!
Koppla växelriktaren spänningsfri.
ZAGROŻENIE ŻYCIA PRZEZ PORAŻENIE PRĄDEM!
Odłączyć falownik od zasilania.
ELEKTRILÖÖGI OHT!
Lahutage vaheldi vooluvõrgust.
PAVOJUS GYVYBEI DĖL ELEKTROS SROVĖS SMŪGIO!
Inverteriui nutraukite įtampos tiekimą.
ELEKTRISKĀS STRĀVAS TRIECIENA BRIESMAS!
Atslēgt invertoru no strāvas.
OPASNOST PO ŽIVOT OD STRUJNOG UDARA!
Isključiti izmjenjivač.
OPASNOST PO ŽIVOT ZBOG STRUJNOG UDARA!
Isključiti izmjenjivač.
OPASNOST PO ŽIVOT USLIJED STRUJNOG UDARA!
Izmjenjivač isključite sa naponskog napajanja.
OPASNOST PO ŽIVOT USLED STRUJNOG UDARA!
Izmenjivač isključite sa naponskog napajanja.
De-energising inverter:
OFFON
OFF
5 min
Switch o DC side
1. At Inverter
2. At Batterysystem
(when connected)
Switch o
- AC side
- S0/AL-out
- Battery
(when connected)
Safeguard Disconnect
DC side
Wait 5 minutes
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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Connecting AC, DC and battery side
Connecting control line Backup Unit
Connecting Backup Unit
Connecting ACConnecting ACConnecting sensorConnecting battery
Connecting DC side Connecting Backup Unit (optional equipment)
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-+ -
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L1.k L1.l L2.k L2.l L3.k L3.l
Sensor Battery DSL/
LAN
CAN bus
Modem
Backup
Unit
AC
Option: Connecting Backup Unit
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F900

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DC1 DC2 Battery
NOTE
When using the parallel connection this feature must be acti-
vated under the menue Settings >> Hardware settings >> String
connection >> Parallel connection.
Connecting main cable with sealing cap
Second ground connection
Country-specific installation
L1 L2 L3 N PE
3 Nm
Option: Connecting DC1 & DC2 in parallel

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Data transfer Communicationboard II
DSL or LAN and CAN bus
DSL /LAN
CAN bus
Commissioning the inverter
OFFON
1.
2. 3.
ON
5 Nm

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Language
German
Select
Enter
*Deviations due to software versions (UI level) is possible.
Installation Wizard*
Country setting
Do you really want to apply
this country?
No Yes
Language
>
German
1. Select language
2. HEnter
3. Enter Date / time
4. HEnter
5. Select string connection
6. HEnter
7. Select modus of the
current sensor
8. HEnter
9. Select country
10. HEnter
11. Confirm Country settings
with YES
12. HEnter

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Menu DC and ACMenu overview*
DC menu Settings menu AC menu
Battery menu Own consumption menu
DC menu
AC menu
DC input 1 (U,I,P)
DC input 2 (U,I,P)
Phase 1 (U,I,P)
Phase 2 (U,I,P)
Phase 3 (U,I,P)
Total yield Yield (MWh)
Operation time (h)
Grid parameters Limitation on (%)
Grid frequency (Hz)
cos φ
Daily yield (diagram)
Monthly yield (diagram)
Annual yield (diagram)
Total yield (diagram)
*Deviations due to software versions (UI level) is possible.

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Settings menu1
1Deviations due to software versions (UI level) is possible.
2After entering the code, additional menu items appear to configure the inverter.
The code can be obtained by electricians from our customer service.
Basic settings Language Select language
Inverter name Entering the name
Date/time Set date / Set time of day
Hardware settings String connection Paralell connection
Currentsensor Position Modus
Battery settings Battery charge time Start time / End time
Communication Network settings 1 Auto IP
Network settings 2 IP address / Subnet mask
Router settings External router / Router IP
RS485 settings Bus termination / Bus bias voltage / RS485 address
Portal configuration Portal code / Data export
Event messages Immediately mailing On/O
Device information SW/HW version FW / HW / UI / PAR
Serial number Serial number
Country setting Country setting
Function test Fan test
Service menu Service code2
Factory settings

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Menu Battery*
Battery status 1 Charging status (%)
Voltage (V)
Charging (A) (Charge/Discharge)
Battery status 2 Temperature (C°)
Charge cycles
Menu Consumption*
Daily own consumption Own consumption (Wh)
Own consumptions rate (%)
Autonomy degree (%)
Total own consumption Own consumption (Wh)
Own consumptions rate (%)
Autonomy degree (%)
Current build. consump Battery (W)
Solar generator (W)
Grid (W)
Phase-sel. Consumption Phase 1 (W)
Phase 2 (W)
Phase 3 (W)
*Deviations due to software versions (UI level) is possible.

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Technical data
Inverter PIKO Unit 6.0 BA 8.0 BA 10 BA
Input side (DC)
Inverter type PIKO
Max. PV power kWp 6.6 8.8 11
Recommended PV power kWp
MPP range with rated DC power V 260-850 350-850 440-850
Max. input voltage (Udcmax ) V 950
Min. input voltage (Udcmin ) V 180
Rated input current A 11.5
Max. input current (Idcmax ) A 12
Max. input current with parallel connection A 24
Number of DC inputs 2
Number of independent MPP trackers 2
Battery input side (DC)
Max. battery input voltage V 420
Min. battery input voltage V 153
Max. charge current A 12
Max. discharge current A 12
Inverter PIKO Unit 6.0 BA 8.0 BA 10 BA
Output side (AC)
Rated output, cos j = 1 (Pac,r ) kW 6 8 10
Max. output apparent power, cos φ, adj kVA 6 8 10
Rated output current A 8.7 11.6 14.5
Max. output current (Iacmax ) A 9.7 12.9 17.5
short circuit current (Peak / RMS) A 19 / 12,2
Number of feed-in phases 3
Grid connection 3N~, AC, 400V
Rated frequency (fr ) Hz 50
Ext. current sensor
Rated current primary (Peak/RMS) A 50/35
Precision method 1
Dimensions (H x W x D) mm
(inch) 90 x 105 x 54 (3.54 x 4.13 x 2.13)
Max. cable diameter mm
(inch) 13.5 (0.53)
Mounting on top hat rail to DIN EN 60715 H
Eciencies
Max. eciency % 96.1 96.3 96.5
Max. European eciency rate % 94.8 95.0 95.3

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Inverter PIKO Unit 6.0 BA 8.0 BA 10 BA
System data
Electronic disconnection device integrated H
Height mm
(inch) 450 (17.72)
Width mm
(inch) 520 (20.47)
Depth mm
(inch) 230 (9.06)
Weight kg (lb) 33 (72.75)
Max. air throughput m³/h 188
Max. noise emission dBA 46
Ambient temperature °C (°F) -20...60 (-4...160)
Max. installation altitude
m abo-
ve sea
level
2000
Relative humidity (condensing) % 4…100
Connection technology at input side – MC 4 H
Connection technology at output side –
spring-loaded terminal strip H
Various
Warranty Years 5
Warranty extension optional Years 10/20
Inverter PIKO Unit 6.0 BA 8.0 BA 10 BA
System data
Topology: without galvanic separation -
transformerless H
Internal protection according to IEC 60529 IP 55
Protection class according to IEC 62103 I
Overvoltage category according to
IEC 60664-1 Input side (PV-generator) II
Overvoltage category according to
IEC 60664-1 Output side (grid connection) III
Degree of contamination 3
Enviromental category (outdoor installation) H
Enviromental category (interior installation) H
UV-resistance H
Minimum cable cross-section of
AC-connect-inline mm² 2.5
Minimum cable cross-section of
DC-connect-inline mm² 4
Max. fusing on output side B25, C25
Tightening torque of PE connection, outer Nm 3
Tightening torque of lid screws Nm 5
Operation protection (EN62109-2) RCCB Typ B

Germany
and other countries
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[phone]
Service Hotline
1 Language: German, English
12/2015 edition, subject to technical changes and printing errors.