Communication connection

The following devices must be connected to the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter and the Internet via a LAN connection.

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

LAN interface connection:

• PIKO IQ/PLENTICORE plus/PLENTICORE BI
• PIKO 4.2-20 and PIKO EPC
• PIKO MP plus (the inverter does not have to be configured on the KSEM via LAN, but the inverter must transmit its data to the Solar Portal).
• (only for data transfer to the KOSTAL Solar Portal)

The communication cable between the hybrid/battery inverter and the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter must be established via the RS485 connection interface (A).

RS485 interface connection (A):

• PLENTICORE BI or PLENTICORE plus with battery

The communication cable between the PIKO MP plus and the KOSTAL Smart Energy Meter must be established via the RS485 connection interface.

Connection for RS485 interface (B) standard or (A):

• PIKO MP plus