Menu – Settings/information

Language

Selection of menu language

Inverter name

Enter the inverter name. The characters a–z, A–Z, 0–9 and "-" are permitted for the name change. 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/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.

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.

Setting the DNS server:

The Automatic option is activated by default.

If configuring manually, the corresponding parameter values should be entered.

Wifi settings

Setting the communication parameters for the inverter's Wifi 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 is KOSTAL_<serial number>.

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 it has been configured to not be visible. You can then enter the network name yourself here.

Wifi 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.

Setting the DNS server:

The Automatic option is activated by default.

If configuring manually, the corresponding parameter values should be entered.

Modbus/SunSpec (TCP)

Activates the SunSpec (TCP) protocol

Solar portal

Selection of solar portal.

Activate

Activate to start sending to a solar portal.

Article number

Article number of the inverter

Serial number

Inverter serial number

Hardware

Hardware version

MC

Main controller version

IOC

Input-output controller version

SW

Software version

National guideline

Shows the national guideline selected for the inverter.

Max. output power

Shows the inverter's maximum output power.

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

Service code input

Input of service code and enabling of additional menu items.

Fan test

Starting the 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.

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 (only available once a service code has been entered)
  Select the installed energy meter in the building services.
• Sensor position
  Select the position of the energy meter in the building services (grid connection or house consumption).

Reset national guideline
(only available once a service code has been entered)

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.

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.