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/ Perfect Charging / Perfect Welding / Solar Energy Operating Instructions Fronius Datamanager Galvo - Symo - Primo - Eco System monitoring 42,0426,0173,EA 006-01122015...
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Thank you for the trust you have placed in our company and congratulations on buying this high-quality Fronius product. These instructions will help you familiarize yourself with the product. Reading the instructions carefully will enable you to learn about the many different features it has to offer.
Connect to Fronius Datamanager Connecting to Fronius Datamanager via a Web Browser ................General ..............................Requirements............................Establishing a Connection to Fronius Datamanager via a Web Browser ..........Connecting to Fronius Datamanager via the Internet and Fronius Solar.web ........... General ..............................Function overview ..........................
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Current Data in Fronius Datamanager ....................... Current Comparison View........................System Overview ..........................Inverter/Sensors View........................... Services – System Information ........................System Information ..........................Services – Network Diagnostics ........................ Network Diagnostics ..........................Services – Firmware Update........................General ..............................Automatic Update Search ........................
When connected to Fronius Solar.web, the real-time and archived data of a photovoltaic system can be easily accessed via the Internet or the Fronius Solar.web App. No difficult configuration is required. Data is sent automatically from Fronius Datamanager to Fronius Solar.web.
Fronius recommends on-site testing to ensure that the connections meet the minimum re- quirements. Since Fronius Datamanager acts as a data logger, no other data logger may be present in the Fronius Solar Net ring. Only have one Fronius Datamanager for each Fronius Solar Net ring.
Notes regarding Fronius Datamanager plug-in cards with WLAN are equipped with a wireless module. Radio Certifica- tion Wireless modules in the USA require FCC certification: This device conforms to the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC regulations. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
LAN / WLAN NOTE! When linking an inverter with Fronius Datamanager to a PC, a terminating plug must be inserted into both of the Fronius Solar Net IN and Fronius Solar Net OUT connection sockets of the inverter. Linking inverters (Fronius Galvo, Fronius Symo, Fronius Primo, and Fronius Eco)
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NOTE! When linking several DATCOM components in connection with an invert- er with Fronius Datamanager: Connect the Fronius Solar Net IN connection socket of the inverter, for example, and the OUT connection socket of the next DATCOM component to the data ca- ble.
Capacity" on page 54 Depending on the quality of the internet connection IMPORTANT: Since the values listed in the table are "rough data" for Fronius Dataman- ager and the provider's bill may show discrepancies as a result of the various ways of cal- culating the transfer volume, the total values should be increased by 10–20%.
IMPORTANT: Fronius recommends a flat rate in order to avoid unforeseeable data vol- umes. Calculation exam- Example 1 - Home System ples 1 inverter; + 0.15 KB No Fronius Sensor Card/Box; Fronius Datamanager has a + 32 KB/h x 24 h = 768 KB 24-hour internet connection;...
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10 sensor cards/sensor boxes; Fronius Datamanager has a + 32 KB/h x 24 h = 768 KB 24-hour internet connection; Archived data is sent to Fronius So- lar.web; 120 minutes transfer time; + 0.6 KB/min x 120 min = 72 KB inverters operate 14 h/day;...
Service messages are sent via Fronius Solar.web. Configure the firewall so that the IP address of Fronius Datamanager can send data to port 49049/UDP from fdmp.solarweb.com. DSL routers mostly enable you to send data to the internet and, therefore, do not normally have to be configured.
'Fronius Solar.web' and/or sending service messages, because connec- DSL Internet con- tions from the LAN to the Internet are open. nection Using Fronius So- However, an internet connection is required to use Fronius Solar.web and send service lar.web and send- messages. ing service messages Fronius Datamanager cannot connect to the Internet spontaneously.
Controls, connections and indicators Safety WARNING! Operating the device incorrectly can cause serious injury and dam- age. Do not use the functions described until you have thoroughly read and un- derstood the following documents: these operating instructions all operating instructions for system components, especially the safety rules Controls, Con- nections and Indi- cators...
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Solar Web LED connection Lights up green: When there is an existing connection to Fronius Solar.web Lights up red: When there is no connection to Fronius Solar.web, but one is required Does not light up: When no connection to Fronius Solar.web is required...
No. Function I/Os digital inputs and outputs Digital inputs: I/O 0 – I/O 3, I 4 – I 9 voltage level: low = min. 0 V – max. 1.8 V; high = min. 3 V – max. 30 V input currents: dependent on input voltage; input resistance = 46 kOhm Digital outputs: I/O 0 –...
Inserting Fronius Datamanager into an inverter General Provided the Fronius Datamanager plug-in card is not fitted as standard in the inverter, the plug-in card must be inserted into the inverter in accordance with the operating or installa- tion instructions of the inverter in question. Please note the safety and warning information in your inverter's operating instructions.
Terminating plug, if only one inverter with Fronius Datamanager is linked to a PC or if there is no further Solar Net subscriber on the Solar Net connection socket. Solar Net Cable, if an inverter with Fronius Datamanager is linked to a PC and oth- er DATCOM components Insert and lay the Ethernet cable in the inverter like a data communication cable in ac- cordance with the operating instructions for the inverter.
COM components with external housing or other DATCOM components will hereinafter be referred to as Fronius Solar Net clients. Fronius Solar Net The data connection for the Fronius Solar Net client is a 1:1 connection using 8-pin data Client Cabling cables and RJ-45 plugs.
ISO/IEC 11801:2002 internationally TIA/EIA 568 for North America Rules for use of copper cables apply. Preassembled The following preassembled data cables are available from Fronius: data cables CAT5 cable 1 m ... 43,0004,2435 CAT5 cable 20 m ... 43,0004,2434 CAT5 cable 60 m ... 43,0004,2436 The cables listed above are 8-pin, 1:1 LAN network cables, shielded and twisted, including RJ 45 plugs.
See section "Inserting Fronius Datamanager into an inverter" Insert blue Ethernet cable into Fronius Datamanager (LAN connection socket) Insert terminating plug into Fronius Datamanager (Solar Net IN connection socket) Insert blue Ethernet cable into the PC/laptop See section "Installing Fronius Datamanager in Fronius Solar Net"...
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The Fronius Solar.web start page appears The Fronius Datamanager website opens. IMPORTANT: To establish a connection to Fronius Datamanager, the end device in ques- tion (e.g., laptop, tablet) must be configured as follows: "Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)" must be activated...
PC/laptop in the same network segment as Fronius Datamanager Establishing a Open the web browser Connection to Enter the IP address or the host name and the domain name for Fronius Datamanager Fronius Dataman- in the address field ager via a Web Browser The Fronius Datamanager web page appears.
DSL connection to the Internet. Registration of photovoltaic system with Fronius Solar.web. In order to access real-time data in Fronius Solar.web, the "Yes" option must be acti- vated under "Send real-time data to Solar.web" in Fronius Datamanager.
The Fronius Datamanager Website Fronius Dataman- The following data is displayed on the Fronius Datamanager website: ager Website – Overview (1) Current comparison view of all inverters in the Fronius Solar Net ring (2) System overview: Current/Day/Year/Total (3) Inverter (4) Sensors (5) Services...
The Counter and UC Editor menu items are protected by the service password. Menu items in Settings menu Other setting op- Other settings options are shown in the top right corner of the Fronius Datamanager web tions interface: Display notifications System information: Datalogger ID, software version, hardware version, Solar Net connection, So- lar.web connection...
Current Data in Fronius Datamanager Current Compari- son View Several inverters in the same photovoltaic system can be compared in the current Com- parison View. The real-time inverter AC power is displayed as a percentage of the power from the solar module connected to the respective inverter (shown in a bar diagram).
System Overview The system overview contains: system overview the real-time power data of a photovol- taic system the active devices Actual the energy generated per day, per ye- ar, and in total the yield per day, per year, and in total The values for consumption and energy fed into the grid are only dis- played when a counter is configu-...
Inverter/Sensors Inverter View View The Inverter View displays all the inverters present in the system. Clicking on an inverter or the corre- sponding bar in the Comparison View displays the inverter's real- time data: 80 kWh 12 MWh 36 MWh Sensor View The Sensor View displays all the sensor cards/boxes present in the system.
Option "Settings" is used to reset Fronius Datamanager and the network settings to factory settings. All items protected by the service user (UC Editor, counter settings, and the service password) are retained.
Services – Network Diagnostics Network Diagnos- The Services / Network diagnostics option contains functions that are useful for diagnosing tics and correcting network problems. Ping and traceroute commands can be executed. The ping command is used to determine whether or not a host is available and how much time a data transfer will take.
Services – Firmware Update General You can update the Fronius Datamanager firmware under Services / Firmware Update. A firmware update can be performed via LAN or web. Automatic update search "Check now" button (to search for updates manually) Use proxy server for Web update...
IMPORTANT: An internet connection is required for the automatic update search. Search When the "Automatic update search" option (1) is activated, Fronius Datamanager will au- tomatically search for updates once a day. If new updates are available, a message is dis- played under the other setting options for the Fronius Datamanager website.
Download the current firmware from the Fronius homepage Run the downloaded update file on the PC/laptop This will start a web server from which Fronius Datamanager will download the re- quired files. Open the Fronius Datamanager web page via a web browser Open settings/firmware update Select "Update via LAN"...
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If the connection to the server fails: Deactivate the firewall for the duration of the update Retry the update...
The date (4), hour (5), and minutes (6) can be entered under "System time." Click "Synchronize" (7) to adapt the displayed time in the entry fields of the Fronius Data- manager web page to the time set on the computer operating system.
Administrator password, user name = admin The administrator password set during commissioning assigns the user read and write (configuration) access to Fronius Datamanager. The user can then open the "Settings" menu item and define any settings as desired, with the exception of the UC Editor and counter settings.
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An assigned user password only gives the user read access to Fronius Dataman- ager. The user cannot open the "Settings" menu item. When assigning a user password, users must enter their username and password every time they connect to Fronius Datamanager.
The data for the Comparison View is defined in "Inverter." Field for assigning a system name * Number of the inverter in Fronius Solar Net If the selection field is chosen, the inverter is displayed in the Comparison View Display of device type...
Settings – Fronius Sensor Cards Sensor Cards A specific channel name can be assigned to each sensor value of a Fronius Sensor Card/ Box in "Sensor Cards" (e.g., wind speed). Sensor Card selection Displayed measuring channel Fields for assigning the channel name "Apply/Save"...
Settings – Fronius Solar.web Solar.web The Solar.web menu item can be used to make a direct connection between Fronius Data- manager and Fronius Solar.web. (10) Datalogging settings Selection of query cycle for the inverter: Data queries every 5/10/15/20/30 minutes Selection of query cycle for Fronius Sensor Cards: Data queries every 5/10/15/20/30 minutes "Delete log data"...
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(7a) (7a) Fields for selecting the time (hour) "Register Solar.web" button Clicking this link opens the Fronius Solar.web start page; data relevant for Fronius Solar.web is automatically sent as well. "Apply/Save" button (10) "Cancel/Discard entries" button...
Calculating memory capacity Memory capacity The Fronius Datamanager has a memory capacity of up to 5 years and 7 months for a PV system with one inverter and a save interval of 15 minutes. However, the memory capacity is reduced accordingly depending on the number of invert- ers and/or Fronius sensor cards/boxes that are integrated into the system.
Settings – Service Messages General Service messages, inverter errors, the Fronius String Control, etc., are sent to Fronius Datamanager and saved. The "Service messages" selection option is used to define how service messages are communicated. They can be communicated via: E-mail Service messages can be analyzed further using Fronius Solar.web.
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(11) "Send test SMS" button Sending a test SMS may take several minutes. (12) Selection field for the language in which the service message will be sent (13) "Apply/Save" button (14) "Cancel/Discard entries" button...
Settings – Network General The "Network" menu item is used to determine the type of internet connection (LAN or WLAN). IMPORTANT! If the IP address is obtained statically, a gateway and a DNS server must be entered for the selected network interface. Network (21) (22)
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Obtain IP address statically The user enters a fixed IP address for Fronius Datamanager and also manually sets the subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS server address (from the pro- vider). Obtain IP address dynamically Fronius Datamanager obtains its IP address from a DHCP server (DHCP = dynam- ic host configuration protocol).
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Connection (15a) Network: (15b) Security: (15c) Enter password: (15d) Show password: (15e) Save Cancel (15f) (15a) Name of hidden WLAN network (15b) Selection field for encrypting the hidden WLAN network (15c) Field for entering the password for the hidden WLAN network (15d) Selection field for whether the password is displayed (15e)
Settings – Energy Manager General The output I/O 1 can be used to control an actuator (e.g., relay, contactor) via the "Energy Manager" function. A load connected to I/O 1 can thus be controlled by assigning a power feed-dependent switch-on or switch-off point. Energy Manager (14) (15)
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Field for entering a minimum time for which the output I/O 1 is to be activated for each switch-on process Field for activating the maximum runtime per day Field for entering a maximum time for which the output I/O 1 is to be activated in total per day (several switch-on processes are included).
Settings – Push Service Push Service This function can be used to export current and log data in different formats or with different protocols to an external server. "Apply/Save" button "Cancel/Discard entries" button "Add" button Clicking this button adds a new push service job. The new job is saved by clicking the "Apply/Save"...
Password "Delete" button Clicking this button deletes the selected push service job Further Informa- Further information about the push service function can be found in the following operating tion about the instructions: Push Service Function http://www.fronius.com/QR-link/4204102152 42.0410.2152 Fronius Push Service...
Modbus Settings General From your web browser, you can use the Fronius Datamanager web page to apply the Modbus connection settings which cannot be accessed via the Modbus protocol. Additional Infor- For additional information on the Modbus function, please see the following operating in-...
(2b) String Control address offset Offset value used to assign addresses to Fronius String Controls via Modbus. For further details, see the section entitled "Modbus Device ID for Fronius String Controls." Sunspec model type Used to select the data type of data models for inverters.
IP address To limit inverter control to one or more devices, enter the IP addresses of the de- vices which are permitted to send commands to Fronius Datamanager in this field. Multiple entries are separated by commas. Examples: one IP address: 98.7.65.4 Control only permitted by IP address 98.7.65.4...
The service password must be entered for the "Counter" menu item. Three-phase or one-phase Fronius Smart Meters may be used. In both cases, selection is made via the "Fronius Smart Meter" item. Fronius Datamanager automatically detects the counter type.
An S0 counter must be configured at this position in order to count the fed-in ener- IMPORTANT! If you are using an S0 counter at the feed-in point, the counter data will not be displayed on Fronius Solar.web. This option is only provided for dynamic power reduction.
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Pin 2 Pin 1 Pin 2 S0 + S0 - Pin 1 Requirements for the S0 counter: Must meet standard IEC 62053-31 Class B Max. voltage: 15 V DC Max. current when ON: 15 mA Min. current when ON: 2 mA Max.
Settings – UC Editor General In the "UC Editor" menu item, settings relevant to a utility company are made. An effective power limit in % and/or a power factor limit can be set. IMPORTANT! Settings in the "UC Editor" menu item may only be made by staff trained to do so! The service password must be entered for the "UC Editor"...
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First activate power factor cos phi, then enter the desired power factor and select "ind" or "cap" ind = inductive cap = capacitive UC Output (feedback output) When the rule is activated, the I/O 0 output will be activated (e.g., for operating a signal device) Excluded inverters Enter the numbers of inverters here that are to be excluded from control.
0,90 0,85 The ripple control signal receiver and the Fronius Datamanager plug are connected to one another using a 4-pin cable in accordance with the connection diagram. For distances of greater than 10 m between Fronius Datamanager and the ripple control signal receiver, a shielded cable is recommended.
An individual limit can be set. A counter for determining self-consumption per S0 can be connected directly to the inverter (for Fronius Galvo, Fronius Symo, Fronius Primo, and Fronius Eco only). Power limit Option to define the maximum output power of the photovoltaic system.
UC Editor – Con- trol Priorities 1 = highest priority, 3 = lowest priority Used to set control priorities for the ripple control signal receiver Used to set control priorities for dynamic power reduction Used to set control priorities for control via Modbus "Apply/Save"...
When sufficient power is coming from Fronius Solar Net, the green LED lights up on every DATCOM component. If the green LED does not light up, the power pack available from Fronius should be inserted into the 12 V power pack connection socket of the DATCOM compo- nent.
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