Fronius Galvo 208-240 1.5-1 Operating Instructions Manual
Inverter for grid-connected photovoltaic systems
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- Page 1 / Perfect Charging / Perfect Welding / Solar Energy Operating Instructions Fronius Galvo 208-240: Symbol Explanations and Inverter for grid-connected photo- voltaic systems Choosing the Location Notes on Installation and Connection 42,0426,0182,EA 011-19122016...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Symbol Explanations ..........................Explanation of Safety Instructions......................Explanation of Symbols – Selecting a Location ..................Symbol Explanations – Installation Position ..................Choosing the Location ..........................Intended Use............................Choosing the Location (General) ......................Installation information ..........................Selecting dowels and screws........................ Screw Recommendation........................ -
Page 5: Symbol Explanations
Symbol Explanations Explanation of DANGER! Indicates an immediate danger. Death or serious injury may result if Safety Instruc- appropriate precautions are not taken. tions WARNING! Indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken. CAUTION! Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur. - Page 6 Altitude above sea level: up to 11,482 ft. (3500 m) max. IMPORTANT! The inverter must not be installed or operated above an 11482 ft. 3500 m altitude of 11,482 ft. (3500 m). The max. permissible DC voltage of the inverter depends on the altitude: - 6561 ft.
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Page 7: Symbol Explanations - Installation Position
Symbol Explana- tions – Installa- tion Position The inverter is suitable for vertical installation on a vertical wall or pillar. The inverter is suitable for horizontal installation. The inverter is suitable for installation on an inclined surface. Do not install the inverter on an inclined surface with the connection sockets facing upwards. - Page 8 Do not install the inverter so that it is overhanging with the connection sockets facing downwards. Do not install the inverter on the ceiling.
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Page 9: Choosing The Location
Fronius installation of components that are not expressly recommended or sold by Fronius. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage resulting from improper use. -
Page 10: Installation Information
Installation information Selecting dowels IMPORTANT! Depending on the surface, different mounting materials may be required for and screws installing the wall bracket. These mounting materials are not part of the scope of delivery for the inverter. The installer is responsible for selecting the proper mounting materials. Screw Recom- To install the inverter, the manufacturer recommends using steel or aluminum screws with mendation... -
Page 11: Installing The Inverter On A Mast
Installing the In- When installing the inverter on a mast or a verter on a Mast vertical pillar, Fronius recommends using a commercially available mast fixing set. Fronius Galvo 208-240 Installation Help The mast fixing set allows the inverter to be installed on a round or square mast with dif- ferent cross sections. -
Page 12: Notes On The Knockouts
Notes on the Knockouts General The wall bracket contains several knockouts of different sizes. When knocked out, the openings are used for the inputs of various cables: 1/2 in. for data communication cables (DATCOM) 3/4 in. for AC and DC cables Depending on the local authority, a ground stake (GET) may be required. -
Page 13: Suitable Grids
Suitable Grids Suitable Grids Inverters can be operated on the following grids: 208 V Delta, without neutral conductor 208 V Delta: 120 V WYE, with neutral conductor 220 V Delta, without neutral conductor 220 V Delta: 127 V WYE, with neutral conductor 240 V Delta, without neutral conductor 240 V: 120 V WYE, with neutral conductor 240 V: 120 V split phase, with neutral conductor... -
Page 14: Notes On Connection Area
Notes on connection area Permitted Cables Cables with the following structure can be connected to the AC and DC terminals of the inverter: Copper or aluminum: round, single-wire Cu / Al Copper: round, fine wire up to conductor class 4 max. -
Page 15: Notes On Grid Connection
Notes on grid connection Monitoring the IMPORTANT! The resistance in the leads to the AC-side connection terminals must be as Grid low as possible for optimal functioning of grid monitoring. Grid Connection NOTE! In order to ensure a proper ground connection, all three GND ground ter- minals must be tightened with the specified torque during installation. -
Page 16: Maximum Ac-Side Overcurrent Protection
AC ~ Protection max. 20 A Inverter Number of Max. output Max. protection phases Fronius Galvo 208-240 1.5-1 1 / 2 1500 W 20 A Fronius Galvo 208-240 2.0-1 1 / 2 2000 W 20 A Fronius Galvo 208-240 2.5-1... -
Page 17: Notes On Solar Module Grounding In The Inverter
Notes on Solar Module Grounding in the Inverter Notes on Solar The inverter comes with a GFDI fuse for ne- Module Ground- gatively grounded solar modules as stan- ing in the Inverter dard. CAUTION with ungrounded solar modules! For ungrounded solar modules: remove the GFDI fuse Adjust the ground settings in the BA- DC = (+) - Page 18 For solar modules ground at the positive DC = (+) pole: Remove GFDI fuse from the inverter. Mount the GFDI fuse outside of the in- verter. Adjust the ground settings in the BA- SIC menu. DC = (-) DC = (+) DC = (-) Solar module ground at positive pole Solar modules ground at the negative...
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Page 19: Notes On Dc Connection
Note the temperature coefficients in the solar module data sheet. More exact data for sizing the solar modules can be obtained using calculation tools such as the Fronius Configuration Tool (available at http://www.solarweb.com). See NEC table 690.7 for the appropriate code-related voltage adjustment factor for crystalline silicon modules, or use the manufacturer’s specified voltage coefficient. -
Page 20: Notes On Laying Data Communication Cables
In this case, a corresponding blanking cover (42,0405,2020) is optionally available from Fronius. IMPORTANT! If data communication cables are to be used in the inverter, please note the following points: provide your own conduits for the data communication cables... -
Page 21: Notes On Clipping The Inverter Into The Wall Bracket
Notes on Clipping the Inverter into the Wall Bracket Clipping the In- The side areas of the housing lid are desi- verter into the gned to function as carrying grips and/or Wall Bracket handles. NOTE! For safety reasons, the in- verter is fitted with a locking mech- Lock anism, which only allows the... -
Page 22: Notes On Anti-Theft Device
Notes on Anti-theft device Anti-Theft Device An optional anti-theft device is included in the scope of delivery. If required, the anti-theft device is installed before the inverter is screwed to the wall brack- To ensure that the fixing screws cannot fall out in the inverter's data communications area, these are fitted with a screw release. - Page 23 Fit the padlock to the anti-theft device max 0.28 in. (7 mm)
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Page 24: Notes On Software Updates
Notes on Software Updates Notes on Soft- Insert the USB stick in the inverter data ware Updates communication area Access the Setup menu Select the "USB" menu item Select "Update Software" Install the update... -
Page 25: Usb Stick As A Data Logger And For Updating Inverter Software
Only delete all files together (sys, fld, csv). DALO.fld log file: Log file for reading out data in Fronius Solar.access. You can find additional information on the Fronius Solar.access Software in the "DAT- COM Detail" operating instructions at http://www.fronius.com DATA.csv log file: A log file for reading out data in a spreadsheet program (e.g., Microsoft®... -
Page 26: Data Quantity And Memory Capacity
Structure of the CSV file: Inverter no. Inverter type (DATCOM code) Logging interval in seconds Energy in watt-seconds with reference to the logging interval Inductive reactive power Capacitive reactive power Averages over the logging interval (AC voltage, AC current, DC voltage, DC cur- rent) Additional information Data Quantity and... -
Page 27: Buffer Memory
FAT16 FAT32 Fronius recommends that the USB stick only be used for recording logging data or for up- dating the inverter software. USB sticks should not contain any other data. USB symbol on the inverter display, e.g., in the "NOW" display mode:... -
Page 28: Usb Stick For Updating Inverter Software
USB Stick for Up- The USB stick can be used to help end customers update inverter software via the USB dating Inverter menu item in the SETUP menu item: the update file is first saved on the USB stick and then Software transferred to the inverter. -
Page 29: Notes On Maintenance
Notes on Maintenance Maintenance NOTE! For horizontal installation positions and when installing outside: check once per year that all screws are secured tightly. Maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by authorised personnel. Cleaning The inverter and the display can be cleaned with a damp cloth if necessary. Do not use any cleaning agents, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the inverter. -
Page 30: Serial Number Sticker For Customer Use
57 x 20 mm 67 x 20 mm Fronius Inverter Installation The customer can attach these stickers themselves in a clearly visible place, e.g. on the front of the inverter or on the operating instructions. - Page 32 Fronius International GmbH Fronius USA LLC Solar Electronics Division 4600 Wels, Froniusplatz 1, Austria 6797 Fronius Drive, Portage, IN 46368 E-Mail: pv-sales@fronius.com E-Mail: pv-us@fronius.com http://www.fronius.com http://www.fronius-usa.com Under http://www.fronius.com/addresses you will find all addresses of our sales branches and partner firms!
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