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.

 

Procedure

Use a smartphone or tablet with the app installed. Proceed as follows:

  1. Enable the Bluetooth function on your tablet or smartphone.
  2. Launch the app.
  3. Download the update files from the server by clicking on the DOWNLOAD UPDATE FILES button.
  4. Select Bluetooth as the connection in the app.
  5. The list of inverters appears.
  6. If the inverter isn't yet included in the list, go to Scan for new device.
  7. For the update to be imported, the user must be changed. Go to Settings > User management > Change User.
  8. Go to Login as installer and enter the relevant password.
  9. Go to Settings > Basic settings > Update firmware.
  10. The inverter identifies the update files, starts the upload and installs the files.
  11. Check the version of the software in the app under Settings > Basic settings.
  1. The update has been installed.