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SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling
Installation Notes
SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC
Coupling
Introduction
The SP PRO and Selectronic Certified (SCERT) Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling provides a
method of linking the single phase Fronius Primo range of grid tie inverters to the SP PRO via
the AC Load supply. Regardless of whether the grid or a generator is connected, the SP PRO
can manage and control the Fronius grid tie inverters.
Each SP PRO can manage a maximum of five Fronius Primo SCERT grid tie inverters by
commanding each one to output the required amount of power to simultaneously supply the
load, export to the grid and charge the battery bank as required at any particular point in time.
This is done via a communications link between the SP PRO and the Fronius Primo SCERT.
This document only applies to Fronius Primo SCERT inverters that have been pre-programmed
by Selectronic and details the additional steps needed to install the managed system.
The SP PRO and Fronius Primo SCERTs must be installed as per their individual installation
instructions with the additional allowance of communications cables linking all of the inverters
together.
Note: This document needs to be read in conjunction with the SP PRO Instruction Manual and
the Fronius Primo Instruction Manual.
No SP PRO Installed? Important information
If the Primo inverter is not yet connected to an SP PRO, refer to Fronius SCERT Backup
Ready Connection instructions (page 3).
• Only make adjustments to the Primo configuration as indicated in this
document.
• The SP PRO and Fronius Primo SCERT Managed AC coupling cannot be used
with a Fronius Smart Meter. See Appendix III: Disable Fronius Smart Meter
(p
age 40).
• Installer must contact Fronius for the Profile Settings access code.
• SP PRO Series 2i and Series II: Single and Advanced Multiphase compatible.
• SP PRO Series I: Single Phase only.
For Fronius Primo SCERT that need to be re-programmed, see Appendix II: Fronius Step
Through Configuration
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Selectronic web site –
IN0049 Revision 08 (005273) – 1 of 46
(page 28).
http://www.selectronic.com.au
or contact the Selectronic Sales Team.
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- Page 1 Coupling Introduction The SP PRO and Selectronic Certified (SCERT) Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling provides a method of linking the single phase Fronius Primo range of grid tie inverters to the SP PRO via the AC Load supply. Regardless of whether the grid or a generator is connected, the SP PRO can manage and control the Fronius grid tie inverters.
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Page 2: Installation Check List
Install and configure batteries Installing Fronius Primo SCERT without an SP PRO Fronius Primo must be Selectronic Certified 4,5 & 7 SP PRO Firmware Requirement - V9.09 or higher Fronius Primo AC Wiring ... - Page 3 Installation Notes Fronius SCERT “Backup Ready” Connection When Selectronic Certified Fronius Primos are installed without an SP PRO, 1. A link must be fitted to the orange “Fronius Datamanager Connector” from the “+” pin to IO “2” pin so that Fronius Primos can produce full power.
- Page 4 Output power of the Fronius Primos, check the SP LINK Wizard. • The SP PRO must have firmware version 9.09 or higher. • The Fronius Primo must be Selectronic Certified. • Maximum of five Fronius Primos per SP PRO. To configure the SP PRO - Fronius system, the Site Configuration Wizard in SP LINK’s Easy Start Guide must be used.
- Page 5 (stock code 005077) is required. • The SP PRO must have firmware version 9.09 or higher. • The Fronius Primo must be Selectronic Certified. • Maximum of five Fronius Primos per SP PRO To configure the SP PRO Fronius system, the Site Configuration Wizard in SP LINK’s Easy Start Guide must be used.
- Page 6 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes MINIMUM battery capacity for Solar Hybrid & Off Grid Systems Each application will have a minimum battery capacity and a maximum allowable PV, please refer to the battery manufacturers data sheet as well as the guidance given in the SP LINK Site Configuration Wizard.
- Page 7 SP LINK software with the SP PRO firmware included. FRONIUS PRIMO MUST BE SELECTRONIC CERTIFIED The Fronius Primo inverter must be Selectronic Certified. Other Fronius Primo inverters will not operate correctly. Note: do not update Fronius Primo firmware or Datamanager firmware IN0049 Revision 08 (005273) –...
- Page 8 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes Installation The SP PRO and Fronius Primos must be installed as per their respective installation instructions. Particular instructions directly related to Managed AC Coupling are listed below. It is good practice to number each Fronius Primo from 1 up to 5 so that each inverter can be easily referenced within SP LINK.
- Page 9 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes Fronius AC Wiring guide for Off Grid installation Note: The system will not function correctly if the Fronius Primos are installed on the AC Source side of the SP PRO. IN0049 Revision 08 (005273) – 9 of 46 POWER PERFORMANCE PASSION...
- Page 10 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes Communications Link (RS485) For Series II, see Appendix IV. The communication link always starts at the SP PRO, then connects to the first Fronius Primo (Master). The Fronius link is used to connect subsequent Fronius Primos on the same phase as the SP PRO.
- Page 11 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes RS485 Connection to First Fronius Primo (Master) – Series 2i Using the supplied ‘CAT5’ network cable connect one end to the RS485 Port 2 RJ45 connector on the SP PRO’s Advanced Communications Card. At the Fronius Primo 01 (Master), connect the CAT5 cable to the RS485 adapter cable, and connect the RS485 adapter to the Fronius Data Manager Connector.
- Page 12 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes RS485 Communication to First Fronius Primo (RS485) – Series I The communication link always starts at the SP PRO end via Coupling Adaptor (Sena LTC100) and then connects to the first Fronius Primo (Master). The Fronius link is used to connect subsequent Fronius Primos ON the same phase as the SP PRO.
- Page 13 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes Set Sena LTC100 adaptor Switch to RS485 Sena LTC100 To SP PRO Port 2 adaptor to Fronius via RJ45 to DB9 invert 01 (Fronius cable Datamanagement connector) SP PRO Port 2 RJ45 connector to Sena LTC100 and to Fronius Datamanager connector IN0049 Revision 08 (005273) –...
- Page 14 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes Fronius Connection Connect the RS485 Adapter to the Fronius Datamanager connector as illustrated. Fronius Datamanager Connector RS485 Adapter to Fronius Datamanager connector For Fronius Primo 01 only, set the Master/Slave switch (located on the left-hand side of the orange connector) to “MASTER”...
- Page 15 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes Connecting Fronius link between Inverters 02 to 05 The following configuration outlines the connection for multiple Fronius Primos to the Master Fronius Primo (Fronius Primo 01). If only a single Fronius Primo is installed, skip to the next section page 17 (CONFIGURATION –...
- Page 16 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes Fronius link - Fronius Primo 02 “IN” & Fronius Primo “OUT” (Fronius connection on intermediate inverters) Using another patch lead, connect the “OUT” from inverter 02 (above) to the “IN” of inverter 03 and so on until all inverters in the system are connected.
- Page 17 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes Configuration – Additional Settings The Site Configuration wizard (in SP LINK 9.4 or higher) must be used to configure the SP PRO settings. Using the wizard will ensure all SP PRO settings are compatible with the managed AC coupled system.
- Page 18 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes Fronius Configuration The settings listed below are required to be configured in each Fronius Primo in order for the system to operate correctly. 1. Isolate the DC solar from the Fronius Primo(s) (via the appropriate DC circuit breaker). Do not connect the PV solar until the system is configured.
- Page 19 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes Set the “Date” for the inverter and press the ENTER (↵) key. Use the ‘UP’ (+) and ‘DOWN’ (-) keys to shift the numerical values in an ascending/ descending order. Note: “Date” will flash after the first ENTER (↵) key press, a second ENTER (↵) is required to proceed to the next step.
- Page 20 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes 4. Once the display is active on the Fronius Primo, access the main menu. To enter the main menu, press the ESC (⤴) key once, then using the LEFT (←) or RIGHT (→) keys to scroll through the main menu.
- Page 21 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes 5. Scroll to DATACOM (↓) and press ENTER (↵). 6. Scroll to Inverter Number (↓) and press ENTER (↵). a. If only one Fronius Primo is installed then the address must be set to 01. i.
- Page 22 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes 7. Scroll to Display Setting (↓) and press ENTER (↵). 8. Scroll to Night Mode (↓) and press ENTER (↵). a. Set the Fronius Primo “Night Mode” to “ON”, this will allow the Fronius Primo to control the display operation during the night.
- Page 23 Default values have been entered into the Fronius, such as PV size is equal to the Primo Power rating, passwords as well. Admin password: selectronic Service password: selectronic If you want to adjust any settings, proceed to “Appendix II: Fronius SolarWeb Configuration”...
- Page 24 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes System Commissioning – Additional Tests In addition to the normal system testing that would be performed, the following additional tests must be performed as detailed below. Communications Link Verification The correct operation of the Fronius Managed AC Coupling relies on the communications link.
- Page 25 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes Appendix I: Connecting to Datamanager Card via Wi-Fi For LAN connection and No internet, please refer to Appendix II. The settings listed below are all that is required to connect the Fronius Primo to the end device (e.g.
- Page 26 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes 1. Select “Activate Wi-Fi AP?” and press ENTER (↵). Note: “Activate Wi-Fi AP?” will take a couple of seconds to appear on the screen. 2. The “WiFi Access Point” will activate automatically “active” and the Network Name “SS”...
- Page 27 Note: The image is used as an example only, settings may differ. 7. Defaults for the setting menu in the Fronius Datamanager 2.0 website Username: admin password: selectronic 8. Defaults for the setting menu in the “DNO EDITOR” Username: service password: selectronic Note: a.
- Page 28 3. Open an internet web browser and type the appropriate address for the appropriate connection: IP address for LAN connection: 169.254.0.180 Note: Make sure that the computer is NOT connected to the internet. +61 3 9727 6600 www.selectronic.com.au IN0049 Revision 08 (005273) – 28 of 46 POWER PERFORMANCE PASSION...
- Page 29 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes 4. Complete the “General” section with the appropriate information, then select “Forward”. 5. In the “Inverter” section, Device name and PV[Wp] are required. Select “Forward”. IN0049 Revision 08 (005273) – 29 of 46 POWER PERFORMANCE PASSION...
- Page 30 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes 6. A notification will appear before the next section. You must click “Accept” to proceed. 7. Select “Solar web via LAN” and then select “Connect”. IN0049 Revision 08 (005273) – 30 of 46 POWER PERFORMANCE PASSION...
- Page 31 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes 8. When “Connect” is selected, “Connection buildup” will be displayed. Set the IP Switch to position B and then refresh the webpage. Wait for one second. Then set the IP Switch back to position A and then refresh the webpage. Note: When the Fronius Primo is reconnected to the end device (e.g.
- Page 32 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes 9. The “Network status” outlines the network detail. Select “Forward”. 10. A password is required to be setup. Create a password that is easy to remember and contains both letters and numbers and select “Finish”. IN0049 Revision 08 (005273) –...
- Page 33 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes 11. The Commissioning Wizard is complete. Select “To Homepage”. 12. When “To Homepage” is selected, the Fronius Datamanager 2.0 website start page appears. Note: The image is used as an example only, settings may differ. IN0049 Revision 08 (005273) –...
- Page 34 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes 13. On the Datamanager 2.0 website, select “Settings”. Note: The image is used as an example only, settings may differ. 14. Select the “PASSWORDS” tab. 15. Under “User name service”, create a password that is easy to remember and contains both letters and numbers.
- Page 35 Installation Notes Note: The image is used as an example only, settings may differ. Default login: Username service: password selectronic 16. Save the changes made in “PASSWORDS” by selecting the tick (✓) in the top right-hand corner of the page. A popup message will appear to indicate the changes made were saved.
- Page 36 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes 17. Select the “DNO EDITOR” tab. 18. A user name and password are required to access the “DNO EDITOR” tab. Enter the service username and password created in step “15”, select “OK”. IN0049 Revision 08 (005273) –...
- Page 37 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes 19. In the “IO Control” table, toggle the boxes in “I4” column and the fourth row to white. 20. Make sure that the “Active power” for the fourth row is 0%. IN0049 Revision 08 (005273) –...
- Page 38 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes 21. Save the changes made in “DNO EDITOR” by selecting the tick (✓) in the top right-hand corner of the page. A popup message will appear to indicate the changes made were saved “The settings were saved successfully”.
- Page 39 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes 23. Save the changes made in “DNO EDITOR” by selecting the tick (✓) in the top right-hand corner of the page. A popup message will appear to indicate the changes made were saved “The settings were saved successfully”.
- Page 40 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes Appendix III: Disable Fronius Smart Meter If the Fronius Primo has been connected to an external smart meter, the internal Fronius Smart Meter must be disabled. Follow the instructions below to disable. The Fronius Datamanager webpage can be accessed in two ways: 1.
- Page 41 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes Make sure the Service password is configured in order to access the “METER” and “DNO EDITOR”. Select the “METER” tab. A user name and password are required to access the “METER” tab. Enter the service username and password created and then select “OK”.
- Page 42 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes Set the “Meter” to “None selected” and select the tick (✓) to save all changes. Select the “DNO EDITOR” tab. IN0049 Revision 08 (005273) – 42 of 46 POWER PERFORMANCE PASSION...
- Page 43 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes Scroll down to “Dynamic power reduction” and set to “No limit”, select the tick (✓) to save all changes. Check the Modbus settings – settings must be as below - The Fronius Smart Meter is now disabled and communication between the SP PRO and Fronius Primo can be established.
- Page 44 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes Appendix IV: Communications Link Configuration with “AC Coupled Interface PCA” The communication link always starts at the SP PRO and links to the “AC Coupled Interface PCA”, then connects to the first Fronius Primo (Master). The Fronius link is used to connect subsequent Fronius Primos on the same phase as the SP PRO.
- Page 45 Installation Notes Fronius Communication link to SP PRO Communication Card SP PRO Inverter Expansion Card AC Coupled Interface PCA supplied with 12V DC Power Selectronic Certified To Other AC To RS485 Grid Inverters Coupled Inverters Port 2 Sync 1 Sync 2...
- Page 46 SP PRO Fronius Primo Managed AC Coupling Installation Notes RS485 Connection to First Fronius Primo (Master) – Series 2i and Series II Using the supplied CAT5 network cable, connect one end to the AC Coupled Interface PCA “To Other AC Coupled Inverters” on the SP PRO. At Fronius Primo 01 (Master), cut off the non-connected RJ45 connector, expose and crimp the wires using wire crimps, or alternatively use a longer cable as required (not supplied) as outlined in the table below.
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