RS485 + LAN
Power reduction
cos phi
RS485
Connect the inverters to each other.
e.manager terminal A <=> Kostal terminal 10 A
e.manager terminal B <=> Kostal terminal 9 B
1. Web page
Each inverter has an internal web page for configuring the RS485 address.
- Connect the inverter to the laptop.
- Configure your laptop to obtain its network settings automatically.
- Enter the following in your browser's address bar: http://Sxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
replacing the “x” characters with the inverter's serial number. - When prompted for a password, enter the following:
User name: pvserver
Password: pvwr
2. Settings
On the overview page, you will find the “Settings” link at the bottom right
On the “Settings” page, enter a unique address between 1 and 99 in the “Inverter bus (RS485) address” field.
Click “Apply”
LAN
Connect each inverter to the switch or router using a LAN cable.
1. Web page
Each inverter has an internal web page for configuring the RS485 address.
- Connect the inverter to the laptop using a crossover cable.
- Configure your laptop to obtain its network settings automatically.
- Enter the following in your browser's address bar: http://Sxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx replacing the “x” characters with the inverter's serial number.
- When prompted for a password, enter the following:
User name: pvserver
Password: pvwr
2. Settings
On the overview page, you will find the “Settings” link at the bottom right
On the “Settings” page, enter a unique address between 1 and 99 in the “Inverter bus (RS485) address” field.
Click “Apply”
3. Protocol
Kostal inverters support various protocols.
- Kostal protocol (on older inverters)
- Modbus TCP
- SunSpec (select SunSpec in the search)