Configure CSIP Australia Feature

For systems with the CSIP / Backstop application, configure the CSIP Australia feature.

Overview

The Common Smart Inverter Profile - Australia (CSIP-Aus) is a standard that enables solar and battery inverters to communicate with Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs). It allows DNSPs to dynamically adjust export limits based on real-time network conditions. This replaces static export limits, optimizing grid capacity while enabling customers to export more energy when the grid can handle it.

Pre-Testing Conditions

Minimum Firmware Versions

  • Powerwall software version 25.10.4
  • Tesla One version 12.34
  • Tesla app version 4.44.5

Configuration Conditions and Settings

  • Internet Connection: A stable internet connection without firewall restrictions is required.
  • Enable Service Mode : Service mode must be enabled via the customer’s Tesla app if running the test remotely using the Powerhub Setup App.
  • Export Limits and System Export Permissions:
    • No export limit, or
    • Export limit of 5 kW or more with both Solar and Battery selected.
  • Permission to Export Setting: Must be set to Yes in the customer’s Tesla app (displayed as Export Enabled in the Tesla One app).
  • Third-Party AC-Coupled Solar: Must be turned off if present on site while running the test.

Configure CSIP Australia Feature

  1. Select CSIP Australia from the Advanced Settings page.

    NOTE: The feature is only visible if one of the specified utilities is selected during Grid Code selection, and the Powerwall has been updated to version 25.10.4 or later.

  2. Enter the National Metering ID (NMI):
    • For SAPN:
      • Enter the 10-digit NMI, start the test, and wait for the Registered Device status.
      • If the status does not change to Yes within 2 minutes, cancel the test and retry with the 11-digit NMI.
    • For VIC DNSPs:
      • Enter the 11-digit NMI and start the test.
      • The LFDI will automatically be generated. Copy the LFDI into the DNSP portal and start the capability test.
      • If the Registered Device status does not change to Yes after running the test on the DNSP portal, return to the Tesla Device Setup interface, cancel the test, and retry using the 10-digit NMI.
  3. Wait for the device to finish authenticating, which can be confirmed with a Registered Device value of Yes:
    • For SAPN, the LFDI is not required; the test is completed in the Tesla Device Setup interface.
    • For VIC DNSPs:
      1. The test is completed on the DNSP portal. Once the test passes in the portal, cancel the test in Tesla One.
      2. In the Tesla One Device Setup interface, if the status changes to Yes, the DNSP test should at least pass the first step.

Troubleshooting Checklist

Checklist Item Result if Item Not Complete
1 Confirm the site has a stable internet connection. Inability to connect to Powerwall 3
2 Confirm Powerwall 3 has been updated to software version 25.10.4 or greater CSIP-Aus menu not available
3 Confirm the customer has enabled Service Mode in their Tesla app (if using Powerhub) Authentication failure
4 Confirm the 11-digit NMI has been entered correctly
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Note
If the 11-digit NMI fails, retry with a 10-digit NMI.
 Step 1 on the DNSP portal fails
5 Confirm the system has no Export Limit set, or the Export Limit is set to 5 kW or greater Step 3 on the DNSP portal fails
6 Confirm the Export Permissions are set to Solar and Battery (not just Solar)
7 Confirm the customer has enabled export in their Tesla app
8 If the site includes third party AC-coupled solar, confirm it has been turned off
Additional Tips:
  • For VIC testing, when the LFDI is generated (even though the Device Registration Status = No), use that LFDI to run the test on the DNSP portal anyway.
  • Be mindful that there is no space before or after NMI or LFDI; ensure the information entered is correct.