Installing the communication link

All devices must be connected to the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter and the Internet via LAN. In addition, a PLENTICORE plus or PLENTICORE BI that has a battery connected to them must be connected to the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter via the RS485 interface.

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For details, see the KOSTAL inverter operating manual and the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter installation instructions.

LAN connection:

• PIKO IQ / PLENTICORE plus / PLENTICORE BI
• PIKO 4.2-20 (FW >= 05.00) / PIKO EPC
• PIKO MP plus (only needed for the data transfer to the KOSTAL Solar Portal)

RS485 connection:

Communication between the hybrid/battery inverter (PLENTICORE plus or PLENTICORE BI with connected battery) and the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter must be established via an RS485 connection.

Inverter to RS485 interface (A) on the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter:

• PLENTICORE BI or PLENTICORE plus with battery

Communication between the PIKO MP plus and the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter must be established via an RS485 connection.

Inverter to RS485 interface (B) on the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter:

• PIKO MP plus