Menu – Settings/information

The inverter and additional components (e.g. energy meter) are configured under "Settings/information".

Basic setting

Setting the general parameters.

Parameter	Explanation
Language	Selection of menu language
Inverter name	Enter the inverter name. The characters a–z, A–Z, 0–9 and "-" can be used when changing the name. Spaces or special characters are not possible. The browser connection to the Webserver can be established with the new name following the name change. It is still possible to gain access with the serial number.
Date and time	Enter the time and date. Setting the time zone Activate/deactivate or automatic determination of time. The NTP server can be configured via the Webserver.

Parameter

Explanation

Language

Selection of menu language

Inverter name

Enter the inverter name. The characters a–z, A–Z, 0–9 and "-" can be used when changing the name. Spaces or special characters are not possible. The browser connection to the Webserver can be established with the new name following the name change. It is still possible to gain access with the serial number.

Date and time

Enter the time and date.

Setting the time zone

Activate/deactivate or automatic determination of time. The NTP server can be configured via the Webserver.

Communication

Set the communication parameters for the inverter's Ethernet connection.

INFO

The "Automatic" option is activated by default. This means that the inverter acquires its IP address from a DHCP server or automatically generates an IP address.

If the inverter is not allocated an automatic IP address through a DHCP server, the inverter can be configured using the item Manual.

The data necessary for configuration, such as IP addresses, router addresses etc., can be found on your router/gateway.

Parameter	Explanation
Network IPv4	Activate the network protocol and configure the network interface (Ethernet) for the inverter. The Automatic option is activated by default. If configuring manually, the corresponding parameter values should be entered.
Network IPv4	Setting the DNS server: The Automatic option is activated by default. If configuring manually, the corresponding parameter values should be entered.
WLAN settings	Setting the communication parameters for the inverter's WLAN connection. The inverter offers various options here.
	Wifi mode: Wifi off The inverter's Wifi interface is deactivated.
	Wifi mode: Access point The inverter offers a Wifi access point. This can be used, for example, to log a PC or smartphone on to the inverter to configure or monitor the inverter. SSID: Displays the inverter's SSID. The SSID consists of KOSTAL_ and the inverter's serial number, e.g. KOSTAL_91109ADE00053. SSID visible: The SSID is visible to other devices in the Wifi search. Encryption: Select Wifi encryption. Password: Enter a password. By default, this is the article number found on the type plate. Radio channel: Select the radio channel. By default, this should be set to "Auto". QR code: Displays the data as a QR code. Scan the code with a smartphone and connect to the inverter.
	Wifi mode: Client The inverter is a Wifi client and can connect to a Wifi gateway in the local home network. In that case, a LAN connection no longer needs to be set up. Find networks: Press the button to search for available networks in the vicinity of the inverter. The available networks in the vicinity of the inverter are then displayed. Select your local network to which the inverter should connect. SSID: If the network you are looking for is not displayed, this may be because the network has been configured to not be visible. If this is the case, you can enter the network name yourself.
WLAN IPv4	Configuration of the inverter's Wifi network interface. The Webserver on the inverter can be accessed via this IP address if there is a Wifi connection to the inverter. The Automatic option is activated by default. If configuring manually, the corresponding parameter values should be entered.
WLAN IPv4	Setting the DNS server: The Automatic option is activated by default. If configuring manually, the corresponding parameter values should be entered.
Modbus SunSpec (TCP)	Activate the Modbus SunSpec (TCP) protocol
EEBus configuration	Activate EEBus protocol

Solar portal

Input for the solar portal configuration. If a solar portal is to be used, the log data and events are sent to the solar portal.

Parameter	Explanation
Solar portal	Selection of solar portal.
Activate	Activate to start sending to a solar portal.

Device information

Shows information about the versions installed on the inverter.

Parameter	Explanation
Article number	Article number of the inverter
Serial number	Inverter serial number
Nominal apparent power	Maximum nominal apparent power of the inverter
Hardware	Hardware version
MC	Main controller version
IOC	Input-output controller version
SW	Software version
National guideline	Country guidelines selected for the inverter
Max. grid feed-in	The configured maximum power that can be fed into the public grid
Insulation resistance	Measured insulation resistance value
Energy in grid mode	Indicates in kWh the amount fed into the house grid in grid mode.
Run time in grid mode	Number of hours in grid mode
Energy in backup mode	Indicates in kWh the amount fed into the house grid in backup mode.
Run time in backup mode	Number of hours in backup mode. Observe the maximum operating hours in backup mode. After 5000 hours in backup mode, the warranty expires because the components in the inverter are under significantly more load in microgrid operation than in grid mode.

Extra options

This function can be used to release additional options/functions for the inverter.

Parameter	Explanation
Release option	Enter an activation code, e.g. to connect a battery. This must be purchased in advance from the KOSTAL Solar Webshop.
Released options	Overview of options currently released in the inverter

INFO

The activation code can be purchased from the KOSTAL Solar Webshop.

You can access the shop via the KOSTAL Solar Terminal or by using this link: shop.kostal-solar-electric.com

Service menu

The installer or an experienced user can use the inverter's service menu to implement settings on the inverter.

INFO

The service menu items depend on the inverter software installed and may differ from the description here.

Some menu items can also be run without a service password. However, these items should only be run by experienced users because otherwise under certain circumstances the inverter may no longer function perfectly.

For the complete service menu to be displayed, the installer must request a code from the inverter manufacturer's service team.

The code is entered by going to the Service code input menu item.

Once the service code has been entered and confirmed, additional service menu entries appear.

Parameter	Explanation
Service code entries	Service code entered by an installer, and additional menu items released. Installers can obtain the service code from our service team.
Fan test	Start fan test
Reset settings	Reset inverter to factory settings. This resets the following settings: Language, inverter name, date/time, network settings, protocol, log data and solar portal.
Event list	Shows the last 10 events with date. Selecting an event and pressing the "OK" key displays a detailed view of the event.
Device restart	Restart the inverter.

Additional menu items after entering the service code

Parameter	Explanation
Energy management	Maximum grid feed-in Set the maximum feed-in capacity. Requirements relating to this are generally specified by the energy supply company (e.g. a limitation to 70%). The inverter's max. power serves as the default. NOTE! Incorrect settings due to lack of expertise. The system operator is responsible for correctly setting the active power limitation. Your grid operator will provide details of the permissible active power for your system. We recommend that the installer configures all the settings. Energy meter Select the energy meter fitted in the building services. Sensor position Select the position of the energy meter in the building services (grid connection or house consumption).
Reset national guidelines	Reset the country setting. After resetting, the inverter starts the commissioning wizard after a restart. NOTE! Should the inverter not restart automatically, switch it off using the DC switch and also the AC line circuit breaker. Wait 10 seconds and then restart in reverse order.
Change operating mode	Displays the selected system components. If Change operating mode is selected, the commissioning wizard restarts. New system components can then be added, e.g. a battery or backup unit.

Parameter

Explanation

Energy management

Maximum grid feed-in
Set the maximum feed-in capacity. Requirements relating to this are generally specified by the energy supply company (e.g. a limitation to 70%). The inverter's max. power serves as the default.

NOTE! Incorrect settings due to lack of expertise. The system operator is responsible for correctly setting the active power limitation. Your grid operator will provide details of the permissible active power for your system. We recommend that the installer configures all the settings.
Energy meter
Select the energy meter fitted in the building services.
Sensor position
Select the position of the energy meter in the building services (grid connection or house consumption).

Reset national guidelines

Reset the country setting. After resetting, the inverter starts the commissioning wizard after a restart.

NOTE! Should the inverter not restart automatically, switch it off using the DC switch and also the AC line circuit breaker. Wait 10 seconds and then restart in reverse order.

Change operating mode

Displays the selected system components.

If Change operating mode is selected, the commissioning wizard restarts. New system components can then be added, e.g. a battery or backup unit.

Update menu

The update menu can be used to set the software update method or to install updates manually.

INFO

You can find the latest update in the download area for the product on our website at www.kostal-solar-electric.com

Parameter	Explanation
System update	Select the inverter's system update method (software update). Manual updates The update must be carried out manually. Find out about updates The inverter checks at regular intervals whether new software is available. A software update symbol appears on the inverter or in the Webserver if there is an update. The installation must then be started manually. Automatic updates The inverter checks at regular intervals whether new software is available and then installs it automatically. This setting is recommended.
Look for updates	The system looks for current updates from the manufacturer. If a new update is available, it is displayed and can then be installed.

Parameter

Explanation

System update

Select the inverter's system update method (software update).

Manual updates
The update must be carried out manually.
Find out about updates
The inverter checks at regular intervals whether new software is available. A software update symbol appears on the inverter or in the Webserver if there is an update. The installation must then be started manually.
Automatic updates
The inverter checks at regular intervals whether new software is available and then installs it automatically. This setting is recommended.

Look for updates

The system looks for current updates from the manufacturer. If a new update is available, it is displayed and can then be installed.