Activating data transfer to the KOSTAL Solar Portal

Activate data transfer to the KOSTAL Solar Portal.

This requires the following steps:

For the PIKO IQ, PLENTICORE plus or PLENTICORE BI:

Calling up Webserver

  1. Launch an Internet browser.
  2. Enter the inverter's IP address in the browser's address bar and confirm with Return. The IP address can be queried in the inverter menu.
  3. The Webserver is called up.
  4. To log in, click on Login and log in as plant owner.
  1. The Webserver's menu opens.

 

Configuring settings in the Webserver

After logging in, the settings required can be configured on the inverter via the Webserver.

  1. Go to the Settings > Solar Portal page.
  2. Enable Use portal.
  3. Under Portal, select the KOSTAL Solar Portal.
  4. Click on Save.
  1. Data transfer to the KOSTAL Solar Portal is now enabled.

It may take up to 20 minutes to register on the portal.

For the PIKO 4.2-20 (FW >= 05.00) and PIKO EPC:

Calling up the inverter menu

  1. Select the Settings menu on the inverter.
  2. Confirm with the ENTER key.
  3. Go to Settings > Communication
  4. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the Portal configuration menu.
  5. In the Code: field, enter the code P3421.
  6. Press and hold the ENTER key for approximately 3 seconds.
  7. Select the Accept field.
  1. You have now entered the portal code. Data transfer to the KOSTAL Solar Portal is now enabled.

For the PIKO MP plus:

Data transfer is automatically activated on the PIKO MP plus.

Once the network connection has been established, the inverter automatically begins transferring data to the KOSTAL Solar Portal.

If you do not want data to be transferred automatically, you can remove the network cable or deactivate data transfer under Settings > Network.

For the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter:

  1. Launch an Internet browser.
  2. Enter IP address.
  3. Alternatively, http://ksem-seriennummer or http://ksem-g2-seriennummer can be used.
  4. Log in with device password. You will find the password on the type plate or on the extra sticker from the package in the packaging.
  5. Open the Solar Portal menu.
  6. Enable and save transfer to the Solar Portal.
  1. Data transfer to the KOSTAL Solar Portal is now enabled.