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/ Battery Charging Systems / Welding Technology / Solar Electronics Operating instructions Fronius Power Control Box Data communication 42,0426,0081,EN 002-15012013...
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Read the manual carefully and you will soon be familiar with all the many great features of your new Fronius product. This really is the best way to get the most out of all the advantages that your machine has to offer.
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Safety rules DANGER! “DANGER!” indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word must be limited to the most extreme situations. This signal word is not used for hazards relating to property damage unless there is also a risk of personal injury appropriate to this level.
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General Remarks For information about where the safety instructions and warning signs are (continued) located on the machine, please refer to the section of your machine’s in- struction manual headed “General Remarks”. Any malfunctions which might impair machine safety must be remedied immediately before the machine is switched on.
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Safety Precauti- Ensure when installing machines with cooling-air vents that the cooling air can flow freely ons at the Machi- through the air vents without obstruction. Only operate the machine with the degree of ne Location protection specified on the rating plate. Information on The inverter generates a maximum sound power level of <80 dB(A) (ref.
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Electrical Installa- Electrical installations may only be executed in accordance with the relevant tions national and regional standards and specifications. ESD Protective Danger of damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge. Measures Take appropriate protective measures when replacing and installing the components.
Fixing the wall bracket to the wall .................. 6 Attaching the Fronius Power Control Box to the wall bracket ........7 Connecting the Fronius Power Control Box to a ripple control signal receiver ....8 Safety ..........................8 Maximum cable cross-section ..................8 Connecting the Fronius Power Control Box to a ripple control signal receiver ....
General General The Fronius Power Control Box limits the maximum output power of a photovoltaic system in accordance with power supply company stipulati- ons. As and when required, the power supply company can use a ripple control signal receiver to set 4 different limit levels.
Fronius Agilo since the beginning Scope of sup- 1 Fronius Power Control Box 1 wall bracket 1 operating instructions 2 dowels 2 screws Option Fronius 12 V DC mains adapter for external power supply 15 VA / 1.25 A output power...
An exact description of the LED status indicator is provided in the „Troubleshooting“ section. Operating mode adjusting dial for setting the operating mode of the Fronius Power Control Box Terminals for connecting to a ripple control signal receiver...
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(continued) power in the Fronius Solar Net (e.g. if there are too many DATCOM components in the Fronius Solar Net). Important! Only use the original Fronius mains adapter to provide an external power supply to the Fronius Power Control Box.
Only install on a firm surface The ambient temperature must not fall below 0 °C or exceed +55 °C The IP 20 degree of protection of the Fronius Power Control Box dictates that it be installed exclusively in enclosed spaces, switch cabinets or containers.
Connecting 1. Connect the ripple control signal receiver and Fronius Power Control the Fronius Box using a 7-pin cable in accordance with the connection diagram Power Control Box to a ripple The cable length must not exceed 10 m. control signal...
2 relays (continued) Connecting 1. Connect the ripple control signal receiver and Fronius Power Control the Fronius Box using a 5-pin cable in accordance with the connection diagram Power Control Box to a ripple The cable length must not exceed 10 m.
Integrating the Fronius Power Control Box in the Fronius Solar Net General If several DATCOM components are connected in the Fronius Solar Net, a terminating plug must be connected to any free IN or OUT connection on a DATCOM component.
Setting the operating mode of the Fronius Power Control Box The operating The operating mode adjusting dial mode adjus- is used to control the inverter func- ting dial tion. 12VDC Class Mode 2 Input only 9 10 11 12 Mode...
1. Use a screwdriver on the operating mode adjusting dial to set the operating required mode for the Fronius Power Control Box mode of the Fronius Power Important! A value between 1 and 9 must be set for the Fronius Po- Control Box wer Control Box to work properly.
Inverter display General If the power supply company has issued a power reduction, then this is indicated on the inverter in display mode ‘Now’, which shows the energy currently being fed into the grid. The ‘Enter’ key is enabled. Display mode ‘Now’, energy currently fed into the grid with ‘Enter’...
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Inverter dis- The length of time that the play power reduction has been in (continued) effect is displayed in H:MM. In the area for the display unit, ‘H’ and ‘LIM’ are displayed alternately 4. Press the ‘Menu’ key to switch back to the current power value...
The LED status indicator lights up and flashes to indicate errors. Troubleshoo- The LED status indicator lights up red ting Cause: A Fronius Power Control Box is already in the Fronius Solar Net. Remedy: Check Fronius Solar Net, remove Fronius Power Control Box Cause: An error has occurred in the Fronius Solar Net (e.g.
Technical data Fronius Power Supply voltage 12 V DC Control Box Energy consumption 1.3 W Degree of protection IP 20 Dimensions (l x w x h) 197 x 110 x 57 mm Interfaces RS 485: RJ 45 „IN“ RS 485: RJ 45 „OUT“...
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Fronius International GmbH Fronius USA LLC Solar Electronics Division 4600 Wels, Froniusplatz 1, Austria 6797 Fronius Drive, Portage, IN 46368 E-Mail: pv@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! ud_fr_se_so_00913 012013...
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