diff --git a/meter/rct.go b/meter/rct.go
index e7d3e39cc..88bbd69a8 100644
--- a/meter/rct.go
+++ b/meter/rct.go
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ func NewRCT(ctx context.Context, uri, usage string, batterySocLimits batterySocL
 				}
 
 				// check for normal operating mode
-				if batStatus != 1032 {
+				if batStatus != 0 && batStatus != 1032 {
 					return fmt.Errorf("invalid battery operating mode: %d", batStatus)
 				}
 			}
diff --git a/templates/definition/meter/rct-power.yaml b/templates/definition/meter/rct-power.yaml
index 05a57a7eb..4d294018c 100644
--- a/templates/definition/meter/rct-power.yaml
+++ b/templates/definition/meter/rct-power.yaml
@@ -6,9 +6,6 @@ products:
 capabilities: ["battery-control"]
 requirements:
   evcc: ["skiptest"]
-  description:
-    de: Es wird mindestens die BMS-Version 5615 benötigt.
-    en: At least BMS version 5615 is needed.
 params:
   - name: usage
     choice: ["grid", "pv", "battery"]