Kostal PLENTICORE plus User manual

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Operating manual
PLENTICORE plus

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Hanferstraße 6
79108 Freiburg i. Br.
Germany
Phone [phone] - 100
Fax [phone] - 111
www.kostal-solar-electric.com
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Solar Electric GmbH assumes no liability or warranty for
their free usage. The illustrations and texts have been
compiled with great care. However, the possibility of
errors cannot be ruled out. The compilation is made
without any guarantee.
General note on gender equality
KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH is aware of the impor-
tance of language with regard to the equality of women
and men and always makes an eort to reflect this in
the documentation. Nevertheless, for the sake of read-
ability we are unable to use non-gender-specific terms
throughout and use the masculine form instead.
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User Interface (UI) as of: 01.00.0000
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1. General information 6
1.1 Proper use ................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2 EU declarations of conformity ................................................................................................... 11
1.3 About this manual .................................................................................................................... 12
1.4 Notes in this manual ................................................................................................................. 14
1.5 Symbols used .......................................................................................................................... 18
1.6 Labels on the inverter ............................................................................................................... 19
2. Device and system description 20
2.1 The photovoltaic system ........................................................................................................... 21
2.2 The inverter .............................................................................................................................. 24
2.3 Functions ................................................................................................................................. 31
3. Installation 40
3.1 Transport and storage .............................................................................................................. 41
3.2 Scope of delivery ...................................................................................................................... 42
3.3 Installation ................................................................................................................................ 43
3.4 Electrical connection ................................................................................................................ 46
3.5 Overview of Smart Communication Board (SCB) ...................................................................... 50
3.6 Connecting energy meter ......................................................................................................... 51
3.7 Connecting the ripple control receiver ....................................................................................... 54
3.8 Connection for self-consumers ................................................................................................. 57
3.9 Communication connection ..................................................................................................... 58
3.10 Connecting battery ................................................................................................................... 60
3.11 Closing the inverter ................................................................................................................... 65
3.12 Connecting battery’s DC cables ............................................................................................... 66
3.13 Connection of solar module ...................................................................................................... 68
3.14 Initial commissioning ................................................................................................................ 71
3.15 Making settings in the Webserver ............................................................................................. 75
4. Operation and operating the device 76
4.1 Switching on the inverter .......................................................................................................... 77
4.2 Switching o the inverter .......................................................................................................... 78
4.3 De-energising the inverter ......................................................................................................... 79
4.4 Control panel ............................................................................................................................ 81
4.5 Operational status (display) ....................................................................................................... 84
4.6 Operational status (LEDs) ......................................................................................................... 87
4.7 The menu structure of the inverter ............................................................................................ 88
Contents
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5. Connection types 104
5.1 Connecting the inverter and computer .................................................................................... 105
5.2 Settings on the computer ....................................................................................................... 106
5.3 Connecting the inverter and computer .................................................................................... 107
5.4 Disconnecting the inverter from the computer ........................................................................ 109
5.5 Connection via KOSTAL (PIKO) Solar App .............................................................................. 110
6. Webserver 111
6.1 The Webserver ....................................................................................................................... 112
6.2 Calling up the Webserver ........................................................................................................ 114
6.3 Menu structure of Webserver ................................................................................................. 116
6.4 Webserver menus .................................................................................................................. 120
6.5 The battery use strategy ......................................................................................................... 140
6.6 Smart battery control .............................................................................................................. 142
7. System monitoring 146
7.1 The log data ........................................................................................................................... 147
7.2 Retrieving, saving and graphically depicting log data .............................................................. 151
7.3 The KOSTAL (PIKO) Solar Portal ............................................................................................. 153
7.4 Remote service ...................................................................................................................... 154
8. Active power control 155
8.1 Why active power control? ..................................................................................................... 156
8.2 Limitation of the PV feed-in capacity ....................................................................................... 157
8.3 Active power control with a ripple control receiver .................................................................. 158
8.4 Active power control using smart measuring systems ............................................................. 160
9. Self-consumption 163
9.1 Self-consumption overview .................................................................................................... 164
9.2 Electrical connection for self-consumption .............................................................................. 165
9.3 Setting up self-consumption control ....................................................................................... 167
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10. Maintenance 174
10.1 Maintenance and cleaning ...................................................................................................... 175
10.2 Housing cleaning .................................................................................................................... 176
10.3 Fan cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 177
10.4 Updating software .................................................................................................................. 181
10.5 Event codes ........................................................................................................................... 183
11. Technical data 189
11.1 Technical data ........................................................................................................................ 190
11.2 Block diagram ........................................................................................................................ 195
12. Accessories 196
12.1 KOSTAL (PIKO) Solar Portal .................................................................................................... 197
12.2 KOSTAL (PIKO) Solar App ...................................................................................................... 198
12.3 PIKO M2M Service ................................................................................................................. 199
12.4 Activating battery connection ................................................................................................. 200
13. Appendix 201
13.1 Type plate ............................................................................................................................... 202
13.2 Warranty and service .............................................................................................................. 203
13.3 Handover to the operator ....................................................................................................... 204
13.4 Decommissioning and disposal .............................................................................................. 205
Index 206
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1. General information
1.1 Proper use .................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2 EU declarations of conformity ................................................................................................... 11
1.3 About this manual ..................................................................................................................... 12
1.4 Notes in this manual ................................................................................................................. 14
1.5 Symbols used ........................................................................................................................... 18
1.6 Labels on the inverter ............................................................................................................... 19
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General information
Thank you for choosing an inverter from KOSTAL Solar
Electric GmbH! We hope you enjoy consistently high
energy yields with the inverter and your photovoltaic
system.
If you have any technical questions, please call our
service hotline:
n Germany and other countries
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[phone] - 222
n Switzerland
[phone]
n France, Belgium, Luxembourg
[phone]
n Greece
[phone]
n Italy
[phone]
n Spain, Portugal
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[phone]
n Turkey
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[phone]
1Language: German, English
2Language: Spanish, English
3Language: English, Turkish
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1.1 Proper use
The inverter converts direct current into alternating
current. This can be used as follows:
n For self-consumption
n For feed-in into the public grid
n For temporary storage in a battery storage system
The device may only be used in grid-connected photo-
voltaic systems within the permissible power range and
under the permissible ambient conditions. The device is
not intended for mobile use.
Inappropriate use may lead to injury or even death for
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.
All components fitted on the inverter or in the PV system
must satisfy the standards and guidelines that apply in
the country of installation.
The PLENTICORE plus battery inverter may only be used
in conjunction with battery systems, which have been
approved by KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH for this type
of inverter.
INFO
For battery storage to be connected
to the inverter, DC input 3 must be
released for battery use. To do this,
an activation code must be entered in
the inverter. The activation code can
be purchased from the KOSTAL Solar
online shop. Ch. 12.4
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Exclusion of liability
Any use that diers from that described in Ch. 1.1 or
goes beyond the stated intended purpose, is consid-
ered 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
it is safe to operate and is in a technically perfect condi-
tion. Any instance of misuse will result in 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 a trained electrician (accord-
ing to DIN VDE 1000-10 or BGV A3 accident prevention
regulations or an internationally comparable standard)
who is responsible for observing the applicable stand-
ards and regulations.
Work that could aect the electrical power system of
the relevant energy supply company at the site of the
solar power feed-in, may only be carried out by qualified
electricians expressly authorised (licensed) by the energy
supply company. This includes changes to the facto-
ry-preset parameters. The installer must always observe
the regulations of the energy supply company.
Factory settings may only be changed by qualified elec-
trical installers or persons with at least comparable or
higher technical qualifications, e.g. foremen, technicians
or engineers. When doing so, all requirements are to be
observed.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
The inverter may only be installed,
maintained and repaired by a
trained and qualified electrician.
The electrician is responsible for
ensuring that the applicable stand-
ards and regulations are observed
and implemented. Work that could
aect the electrical power system
of the relevant energy supply com-
pany at the site of the solar power
feed-in, may only be carried out
by qualified electricians expressly
authorised (licensed) by the energy
supply company.
This includes changes to the facto-
ry-preset parameters.
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Open Source licence
This product contains Open Source software, developed
by third parties and licensed using vehicles including
GPL and/or LGPL.
For more details of this, a list of the Open Source soft-
ware used and the related licence texts, go to the
Licences section on the inverter’s website (Webserver)
Ch. 6.
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1.2 EU declarations of conformity
KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH hereby declares that the inverter described in this document complies
with the basic requirements and other relevant conditions of the directives listed below.
n Directive 2014/30/EU
(on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC))
n Directive 2014/35/EU
(on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the
market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits – in short: Low Voltage
Directive)
n Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)
on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
You will find a detailed EU Declaration of Conformity in the download area at:
www.kostal-solar-electric.com
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1.3 About this manual
Read this manual carefully in its entirety.
It contains important information on the installation and
operation of the inverter. Pay particular attention to the
instructions regarding safe usage. KOSTAL Solar Electric
GmbH assumes no liability for damages arising from the
non-observance of this manual.
This manual is an integral part of the product. It applies
exclusively to the inverters from KOSTAL Solar Electric
GmbH. Keep this manual and give it to the new owner
should you pass it onto a new operator.
The installer and the operator must have unrestricted
access to these instructions at all times. The installer
must be familiar with this manual and follow all
instructions.
The most recent version of the operating manual for
your product is available in the download area at www.
kostal-solar-electric.com.
Target group
This manual is intended for trained and qualified electrical
technicians who install, maintain and repair the inverters.
The inverters described in this manual dier from one
another in terms of particular technical details. Informa-
tion and handling instructions that only apply to certain
device types, are to be identified accordingly.
Information concerning your safety or that of the unit is
specifically noted.
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Navigation through the document
In order to enable navigation through this document, it
contains clickable areas.
One of these is the navigation bar in the header of each
page. Here you can go to the overview pages of the
individual chapters with one click.
The table of contents can also be used in this way: From
the index at the beginning of each chapter you can go to
the indicated sub-chapter in one click.
Fig. 1: Navigation through the document
1 Calling up the main table of contents
2 Navigation bar
3 Tables of contents
You can navigate to the referenced points in the
document within the instruction text using the
cross-references.
Ch. 1
Fig. 1, It. 2
Fig. 2: Examples of cross-references
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1.4 Notes in this manual
Installation
Install a line circuit breaker into the mains cable
between the inverter and the feed meter to
secure it against overcurrent.
In countries in which a second PE connection
is prescribed, connect this at the marked place
on the housing.
Connecting AC-side
Connect the wires of the mains cable to the
AC terminal in accordance with the labelling.
For connection with a computer or with a
computer network. Connect several inverters
to a network for data retrieval.
DANGER
De-energise the device,
secure it against being
restarted and wait five
minutes so that the capaci-
tors can discharge.
Risk of death due to electrical
shock and discharge!
IMPORTANT NOTE
To connect the AC cables,
the inverter is equipped with
spring-loaded terminal strips.
INFO
For connection with a
computer, an Ethernet cable
of category 6 is to be used.
Fig. 3: Safety instructions in this manual
1 Reference icon within the instruction text
2 Warning
3 Information note
4 Other notes
Notes have been incorporated into the instruction text. A
dierentiation is made in this manual between warnings
and information notes. All notes are identified in the text
line with an icon.
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Warnings
The warnings refer to life-threatening dangers. Serious
injuries possibly resulting in death may occur.
Each warning consists of the following elements:
DANGER
De-energise the device, secure it
against being restarted and wait five
minutes so that the capacitors can
discharge.
Risk of death due to electrical shock
and discharge!
Fig. 4: Structure of the warnings
1 Warning symbol
2 Signal word
3 Type of danger
4 Corrective actions
Warning symbols
Danger
Danger due to electrical shock and discharge
Danger due to burns
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Signal words
Signal words are used to identify the severity of the
danger.
DANGER
Indicates a direct hazard with a high level of risk, which,
when it is not avoided, may result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazard with a moderate level of risk, which,
when it is not avoided, may result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazard with a low level of risk, which, when
it is not avoided, may result in minor or slight injury or
property damage.
Information notes
Information notes contain important instructions for the
installation and problem-free operation of the inverter.
These must be followed at all times. The information
notes also point out that failure to observe can result in
damage to property or financial damages.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
The inverter may only be installed,
operated, maintained and repaired
by trained and qualified sta.
Fig. 5: Example of an information note
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Symbols within the information notes
Important information
Damage to property possible
Other notes
They contain additional information or tips.
INFO
This is additional information.
Fig. 6: Example of an information note
Symbols within the additional notes
Information or tip
Enlarged view
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1.5 Symbols used
Symbol Meaning
1., 2., 3. ... Sequential steps of an instruction
PEect of a handling instruction
HFinal result of a handling instruction
ÆCross-reference to other places in the document or
to other documents
nList
Tab. 1: Symbols and icons used
Abbreviations used
Abbrevia-
tion Explanation
Tab. Table
Fig. Figure
It. Item
Ch. Chapter
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1.6 Labels on the inverter
Signs and labels are applied to the housing of the
inverter. These signs and labels may not be altered or
removed.
Symbol Explanation
Danger due to electrical shock and discharge
5 min
Danger due to burns
Danger notice
5 min
Danger due to electrical shock and discharge. Wait
five minutes (discharge time of the capacitors) after
shut-down
Additional earth connection
Observe and read operating manual
Device may not be disposed of with household waste.
Observe the local application of disposal requirements
CE marking
The product satisfies the applicable EU requirements
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2. Device and system description
2.1 The photovoltaic system ........................................................................................................... 21
2.2 The inverter ............................................................................................................................... 23
2.3 Functions .................................................................................................................................. 29
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