PIKO CI

Solar Inverter 30/50/60 kW

Data sheet
PIKO CI: Smart Power – Optimised costs
and high levels of safety

Smart Project Design

Optimised
„ generator design
with system voltage of up to
1100 V
Integrated
„ KOSTAL Smart AC
Switch takes the place of the
external circuit breaker
Simple
„ DC installation at an
attractive cost without any
string distribution boxes
Generator
„ is disconnected on
site by integrated DC voltage
separator
Over-assignment
„ of up to 50%
(DC to AC) permits flexible
generator design

Smart Performance Smart Connected Smart Installation

Maximum
„ energy yield thanks Simple
„ communication (daisy Optimum
„ protection from dust
to high certified efficiency chain) via dual LAN interface and water for tough outdoor
(>98%) (RJ45) with integrated switch use (protection class IP65)
In
„ the event of an error, Tried
„ and tested Low
„ weight for simple
individual strings are shut down communication via RS485 bus transport and installation
to maintain high availability integrated as standard Quick,
„ uncomplicated, and
The
„ connected PV strings are Compatible
„ with many plant tool‑free AC and DC installation
monitored in pairs for optimum controllers and data loggers, Protection
„ against overvoltage
monitoring and service so you can use the monitoring on the AC and DC side
Integrated,
„ certified grid service system you prefer
Cost-optimised
„ 4-wire AC
functions ensure reliable Trouble-free
„ use in direct connection, no neutral wire
operation marketing thanks integrated
feed management
Integrated
„ data loggers back
system information up at all
times
Technical data PIKO CI

PIKO CI 30 50 60

Max. PV power (cos φ = 1) kWp 45 75 90

Nominal DC power kW 30 50 60

Rated input voltage (UDC,r) V 620 620 620

Start-up input voltage (UDCstart) V 250 250 250

Input voltage range (UDCmin - UDCmax) V 180...1000 200...1100 200...1100

MPP range at rated output (UMPPmin - UMPPmax) V 480...800 540...800 540...800

MPP working voltage range (UMPPworkmin - UMPPworkmax) V 180...960 200...960 200...960

Input side (DC)

Max. working voltage (UDCworkmax) V 960 960 960

DC 2-4: 39 DC 2-4: 39
DC1-3: 40.5 DC 6-8: 39 DC 6-8: 39
Max. input current (IDCmax) per MPPT  3)
A
DC 4-6: 40.5 DC 10-11: 26 DC 9-11: 39
DC 13-14: 26 DC 12-14: 39

Max. DC short-circuit current (ISC_PV) A 90 (45/45) 150 (45/45/30/30) 180 (45/45/45/45)

Max. DC current per DC terminal (IStringmax) 3) A 14 18 18

20 20 20
Internal DC string fuses A
(10 x 38 mm, gPV) (10 x 38 mm, gPV) (10 x 38 mm, gPV)

Number of DC inputs 6 10 12

Number of independent MPP trackers 2 4 4

Rated power, cos φ = 1 (PAC,r) kW 30 50 60

Nominal apparent power (SACnom) kW 30 50 60

Max. apparent output power (SACmax) kVA 33 55 66

Min. output voltage (UACmin) V 277 277 277

Max. output voltage (UACmax) V 520 520 520

Rated current (Inom) A 43.3 72.2 86.6

Output side (AC)

Max. output current (IACmax) A 48 83 92

Short-circuit current (RMS) A 48 83 92

Grid connection 3N~, 230/400 V, 50 Hz

Rated frequency (fr) Hz 50

Grid frequency (fmin/fmax) Hz 47/53

Setting range of the power factor (cos φAC,r) 0.8…1…0.8

Power factor for rated power (cos φAC,r) 1

Max. THD % <3

Standby (night-time consumption) W <1

Max. efficiency % 98.2 98.3 98.3

European efficiency % 97.9 98.1 98.1

η

MPP adjustment efficiency % 99.9 99.9 99.9

 PIKO CI 30 50 60

Topology: Without galvanic isolation – transformerless 

Protection class in accordance with EN 60529 IP 65

Protective class in accordance with EN 62109-1 I

Overvoltage category in accordance with IEC 60664-1, input side

II
(PV generator)
Overvoltage category in accordance with IEC 60664-1, output side
III
(grid connection)
DC/AC overvoltage protection Typ 2

Degree of contamination 4

Environmental category (outdoor installation) 

Environmental category (indoor installation) 

UV resistance 

AC cable diameter (min-max) mm 22...32 35...50

AC cable cross-section (min-max) mm² 10...25 35...50 35...50

System data

DC cable cross-section (min-max) mm² 4...6

Max. fuse protection on output side B63 / C63 B125 / C125 B125 / C125

Internal operator protection in accordance with EN 62109-2 RCMU/RCCB type B

Automatic switching device integrated in accordance with


VDE V 0126‑1‑1

Height/width/depth mm 470/555/270 710/885/285 710/855/285

Weight kg 41 83 83

Cooling principle – regulated fans 

Max. air throughput m³/h 185 411

Typical noise emission dB(A) 50 <63

Ambient temperature °C -25…60

Max. installation altitude above sea level m 4000

Relative humidity % 0…100

Connection technology, DC side Amphenol plug H4

Connection technology, AC side (bolt) M5 M8

Ethernet LAN TCP/IP (RJ45) 2

Interfaces

W-LAN 

RS485 1

Digital inputs 4

Warranty (Smart Warranty1) ) Years 5

Warranty extension 2) Years 5

EN62109-1, EN62109-2, VDE-AR-N 4105:2018, VDE-AR-N 4110:2018,

Directives/Certification PO12.2, RD 244:2019, UNE 217001, EN 50549-1 -2,
(*does not apply to all national annexes to EN 50438 CEI0-16 2019, CEI0-21 2019 >11,08kW, UK G99/1-4 LV,
IRR-DCC MV 2015, IEC61727/62116
1)
Activate your free warranty (Smart Warranty) now in the KOSTAL Solar online shop (shop.kostal-solar-electric.com). This does not affect your statutory warranty. You will find more information about the service and warranty
conditions in the download area for your product.
2)
Available subject to a charge from the KOSTAL Solar online shop (shop.kostal-solar-electric.com)
3)
Valid from item nummer: PIKO CI 30 - 10534223, PIKO CI 50 - 10534084, PIKO CI 60 - 10534085
Subject to technical changes. Errors excepted. You can find current information at www.kostal-solar-electric.com. Manufacturer: KOSTAL Industrie Elektrik GmbH, Hagen, Germany
PIKO CI - The best choice for your project

PIKO CI 30 PIKO CI 50/ 60

Efficiency characteristic PIKO CI 30 Efficiency characteristic PIKO CI 50 / 60

η [%] η [%]
99 99
98,2 % ηmax 98,3 % ηmax
98 UMPPmin 480 V 98 UMPPmin 540 V
97 97
UMPP 620 V UMPP 620 V
96 96
UMPPmax 800 V UMPPmax 800 V
95 95

94 94

93 93
Pac Pac
92 92
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Pac,r 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Pac,r

270 mm 285 mm

710 mm
470 mm

555 mm
855 mm

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05 / 2023 - DN - 12107735 - DOC02536313 - TSubject to technical changes, errors excepted.
You can find current information at www.kostal-solar-electric.com. Manufacturer: KOSTAL Industrie Elektrik GmbH, Hagen, Germany