Updating software using PIKO CI App

If you want to update just one or two inverters, you can use the PIKO CI Conf App for this purpose. The following section describes how to proceed.

INFO

Info

The default password for the installer/administrator is superadmin.

With this user, a variety of settings can be configured vis-à-vis the system operator, such as network settings, power limitations or grid guidelines.

This password should be changed after the initial commissioning. If you forget your password, it can be reset via the service.

 

Updating software using KOSTAL PIKO CI Conf App

Use a smartphone or tablet with the installed KOSTAL PIKO CI Conf App. Proceed as follows:

  1. Launch the KOSTAL PIKO CI Conf App on the smartphone/tablet that you are using for commissioning.
  2. Download the update files from the server by clicking on the DOWNLOAD UPDATE FILES button.
  3. Connect to the inverter's WLAN.
  4. Make a note of the type and serial number of the inverter on which the update is going to be installed. This information can be found on the type plate.
  5. Activate the WiFi/WLAN function on your smartphone/tablet by opening the WiFi/WLAN settings.
  6. On your tablet or smartphone, find and select the WLAN network of your inverter.
    The inverter's SSID is composed of the type and serial number of the inverter.
    Example: PIKO_CI_50_12345678
  7. Enter the inverter's password and confirm your entry.

  8. INFO

    Info

    The default password is: 12345678. This should be changed after the initial commissioning.

    If you have forgotten the WLAN password, you can reset it to the default value using the reset button under the cover for COM2.

  9. Answer yes when asked if you want to remain permanently connected to the network.

  10. INFO

    Info

    The question does not always appear and depends on the smartphone/tablet's operating system.

  11. Switch back to the KOSTAL PIKO CI Conf App and connect the smartphone/tablet and inverter by tapping on START and selecting the inverter.
  12. The user must be changed to import the update. Go to Settings > User management > Change User.
  13. Enter the password and select Login .
  14. Go to Settings > Basic settings > Update CSB firmware.
  15. The inverter automatically finds the update file (G711-xxxxxxx.bin) and starts the installation.
  16. After the installation, wait approx. 2 minutes before installing the control board update.
  17. Go to Settings > Basic settings > Update CB firmware.
  18. The inverter automatically finds the update file (m_G9511-xxxxxxx.bin) and starts the installation.
  19. Check the version of the software in the app under Settings > Basic settings.
  1. The update has been installed.