Activating Modbus protocol

Hybrid/battery inverter (PLENTICORE with battery/PLENTICORE BI)

In the Webserver, go to Service menu > Energy management and activate Storage of excess AC energy from local generation.

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More information can be found in the inverter's operating manual.

Settings on the inverter are only possible after logging in as an installer.

PIKO IQ/PLENTICORE/PLENTICORE BI

To enable communication between the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter and the inverter, the Modbus protocol must be activated.

Activate the Modbus (TCP) protocol by going to the following menu item in the Webserver:

Settings > Modbus / SunSpec (TCP) > Activate Modbus.

More information can be found in the inverter's operating manual.

The byte order is to be left as standard Modbus (little-endian).

PIKO MP plus/PIKO 4.2-20/PIKO EPC

No further settings are required for the inverters.