Using the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter
The KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter (KSEM) is a measuring device, which determines electrical measuring values at the grid connection point and is available via LAN or RS485. It can be used in combination with various KOSTAL solar inverters and the KOSTAL wallbox.
This includes the following inverters:
- PLENTICORE plus
- PLENTICORE BI
- PIKO IQ
- PIKO MP plus
- PIKO 4.2-20
- PIKO CI
- PIKO EPC
The inverters can be used in combination with the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter for the following applications:
- Reading the current home consumption and output power
- Power curtailment of inverters down to 0 W
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If a battery storage system and other KOSTAL inverters are used in the system, the maximum possible curtailment is to 50 % of the generator output (kWp).
- With a multiple-inverter connection with several PV inverters in the same house grid, only one KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter is required at the grid connection point.
- If using PIKO MP plus with a battery, battery management, which controls the battery’s charging / discharging, is handled by the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter.
- Sending consumption data to the KOSTAL Solar Portal.
This includes the following wallbox:
- ENECTOR AC 3.7/11
The wallbox can be used in combination with the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter and KOSTAL inverters for the following applications:
- Blackout protection (house connection monitoring)
Here, the house connection is monitored when charging the electric vehicle. If the maximum connected load (e.g. 63 A) is exceeded, the charging power is reduced or charging is interrupted. - ENECTOR with convenience function
These include advanced ENECTOR charging modes (e.g. Lock Mode, Power Mode, Solar Pure Mode, Solar Plus Mode). Some modes only work in combination with a KOSTAL inverter.