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Selectiva 4.0
8 - 18 kW
42,0426,0358,EA 009-18012022
Fronius prints on elemental chlorine free paper (ECF) sourced from certified sustainable forests (FSC).

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  • Page 1 / Perfect Charging / Perfect Welding / Solar Energy Operating instructions Selectiva 4.0 8 - 18 kW 42,0426,0358,EA 009-18012022 Fronius prints on elemental chlorine free paper (ECF) sourced from certified sustainable forests (FSC).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Power categories General 8 kW 400 V 16 kW 220 V 16 kW 400 V 18 kW 400 V Safety Instructions General Environmental conditions Grid connection Dangers due to Grid and Charging Current Danger due to Acids, Gases, and Vapors General information on working with batteries Personal Protection and Protection of Others Safety Measures in Normal Operation...
  • Page 4 Additional functions General options Reset settings USB mode Status codes Options Safety Electrolyte circulation (not available with Selectiva 3x220 16 kW variants) External start/stop Charging lights Temperature-controlled charging Relay board Aquamatic Charging Charge 50 % Charge 80 % Charge not complete Charge Finish Main Charge Finished Cumulative Error...
  • Page 5: Power Categories

    Power categories General The kW specification for the power categories refers to the housing design and is not dir- ectly related to the actual device power. 8 kW 400 V Selectiva 2100 / 2120 / 2140 / 2160 / 2180 / 2200 / 2225 4060 / 4075 / 4090 / 4090A / 4120 / 4120A / 4140 / 4140A / 4160 / 4160A / 4185 8040 / 8060 / 8060A / 8075 / 8075A / 8090 / 8090A / 8110 16 kW 220 V...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions General The device has been manufactured using state-of-the-art technology and according to recognized safety standards. If used incorrectly or misused, however, it can cause injury or death to the operator or a third party damage to the device and other material assets belonging to the operating company inefficient operation of the equipment All persons involved in the commissioning, operation, maintenance, and servicing of the device must...
  • Page 7: Dangers Due To Grid And Charging Current

    Dangers due to Work with battery charging systems poses a number of dangers, such as: Grid and Char- electrical hazard due to grid and charging current. ging Current hazardous electromagnetic fields that may pose a risk of death for individuals with pacemakers.
  • Page 8: General Information On Working With Batteries

    General informa- Protect batteries from dirt and mechanical damage. tion on working Store charged batteries in cool rooms. The lowest self discharge occurs at approx. with batteries +2°C (35.6°F). Refer to the specifications of the battery manufacturer or conduct weekly visual in- spections to ensure that the battery is filled with acid (electrolyte) up to the maximum marking.
  • Page 9: Emc Measures

    EMC device classification as per the rating plate or technical data. EMC Measures In certain cases, even though a device complies with the standard limit values for emis- sions, it may affect the application area for which it was designed (e.g., when there is sensitive equipment at the same location, or if the site where the device is installed is close to either radio or television receivers).
  • Page 10: Markings On The Device

    Copyright Copyright of these Operating Instructions remains with the manufacturer. Text and illustrations were accurate at the time of printing. Fronius reserves the right to make changes. The contents of the Operating Instructions shall not provide the basis for any claims whatsoever on the part of the purchaser. If you have any suggestions for im- provement, or can point out any mistakes that you have found in the Operating Instruc- tions, we will be most grateful for your comments.
  • Page 11: General Information

    General information Explanation of DANGER! Safety Instruc- tions Indicates an immediate danger. ▶ Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken. 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 12: Grid Connection

    WARNING! Danger from unsuitable batteries connected to the battery charger. Serious personal injury and property damage as a result of escaping gases, ignition or explosion may result. ▶ Only connect batteries to the battery charger which are suitable for the battery char- ger in terms of their type, voltage and capacity and which correspond to the settings on the battery charger.
  • Page 13: Charging Cables

    Charging cables WARNING! Danger due to charging cables lying around. This can result in severe personal injury and damage to property. Personnel can get caught or trip on unplugged, loose cables ▶ Lay charging cables so that no one can trip over them or get caught on them. WARNING! Danger if the active charging process is interrupted by disconnecting the charging plug.
  • Page 14: Warning Notices On The Device

    DC max. AC max. IP20 Protective class I Fronius International GmbH Froniusstraße 1 4643 Pettenbach Austria An electric shock can be fatal. The housing may only be opened by service technicians trained by the manufacturer. Before working with the housing open, the device must be disconnected from the grid.
  • Page 15: Warning Notices Inside The Device

    Warning notices WARNING! inside the device Danger from electrical current. This may result in serious injuries or death. ▶ The housing may only be opened by service technicians trained by the manufac- turer. ▶ Before starting work, switch off all devices and components involved, and discon- nect them from the grid.
  • Page 16 The permissible operating position of the device is horizontal. The ambient air surrounding the device must be kept free from battery acid vapors. Mounting the device directly above the battery to be charged should therefore be avoided. Cooling air The device must be set up so that cooling air can flow through the housing openings provided unhindered.
  • Page 17: Wall Bracket

    Danger from devices falling or toppling over. This can result in severe personal injury and damage to property. ▶ Check that all screw connections are tightly fastened. ▶ Only use with a Fronius Selectiva 8 - 18 kW battery charger. ▶ Mount the device horizontally.
  • Page 18 8 kW mm (in.) 193 (7.6) 633 (24.92) 180 (7.09) (.51) 595,5 (23.44) 179 (7.05) 16 kW mm (in.) 267 (10.51) 647 (25.47) 247 (9.72) (.79) 241 (9.49) 585 (23.03)
  • Page 19 8 kW / 16 kW mm (in.) 500 (19.69) 492 (19.37) 450 (17.72) 400 (15.75) 300 (11.81) 200 (7.87) (.33) 20 (.79) 7 (.28) (.24) (.79) 342 (13.46) (.24) 418 (16.46) 494 (19.45) Hole pattern 18 kW mm (in.) 267 (10.51) 247 (9.72 785 (30.91) (.79)
  • Page 20: Operating Controls And Connections

    Operating controls and connections Operating con- trols and connec- tions Function (10) USB port (12) The USB port supports a device update and the recording of the charging parameters during the charging process via USB thumb drive. A maximum supply current of 0.5 A is available.
  • Page 21 Mains cable (10) LED strip option. Lights up in the appropriate colors depending on the state of charge, according to the indicators explained in the "Control panel" section. (11) Control panel (12) Connection area for options The connection area is only accessible by removing the connection plate on the front of the device.
  • Page 22 Plug Function Plug Function code code G / 2 Ext. LED Green 13V / 13 V Ext. LED Remote Control wire 2 Power Supply Remote Control wire 1 CBG Easy VCC Y / 3 Ext. LED Yellow R / 4 External LED Red Remote Control wire 3 Remote Control wire 4...
  • Page 23: Control Panel

    Control panel Function Display Display of the current charging parameters. Display of settings. "Menu" button Select the desired menu. Return to the higher-level selection. "Up/Down" buttons Select the desired menu item. Set the desired value. "Pause/Start" button Pause and resume the charging process. Confirm a menu item or setting.
  • Page 24 Flashes briefly every 3s: The device outputs a warning. Charging parameters are unfavorable, but charging continues. The display alternately shows the cor- responding status code and the state of charge. "Charge" indicator (yellow) Lights up: during charging. Flashes: when the charge has been interrupted. "Battery is charged"...
  • Page 25: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery Starting for the When the battery charger is connected to the grid for the first time, the device is in first time SETUP mode. In this mode, the following basic settings must be made or confirmed: Language (English, German, French, ...) Date, time and time zone Charging cable length and charging cable cross-section Type of battery, curve, number of cells and charging time or battery capacity...
  • Page 26: Charging Process

    Use the "Up/Down" buttons to set the appropriate charging cable cross-sec- tion. Confirm with the "Pause/Start" button. The battery charger is configured with the correct charging cable cross-section ac- cording to the order. An incorrectly set charging cable cross- section can have a negative effect on the charging process! If the displayed charging configuration is correct, confirm the charging config-...
  • Page 27 NOTE! Danger of damage to property due to heavy contamination of the charging plug contacts. Due to the increased contact resistance, overheating and subsequent destruction of the charging plug can occur. ▶ Keep the charging plug contacts free of contamination and clean if necessary. Connect the mains plug of the battery charger to the electrical network.
  • Page 28: Interrupting The Charging Process

    When the battery is fully charged, all 4 bars of the battery symbol appear in black. As soon as the battery is fully charged, the green indicator lights up. The battery is always ready for use. The battery can remain connected to the battery charger for any amount of time.
  • Page 29 WARNING! Danger if the plug connection is disconnected during the charging process This can result in severe personal injury and damage to property. ▶ Do not disconnect the plug connection while the charging process is running. ▶ Do not touch live contacts on the charging plug. NOTE! Danger of battery damage when disconnecting the battery from the battery char- ger if the charging process is not yet fully completed.
  • Page 30: Display

    Display Overview of dis- The device has the following display modes: play modes Function Standard mode In standard mode, the display shows the charging parameters. Statistics mode Visualizes the frequency of the operating states of the device and shows the total number of charges, as well as an overview of the absolute and average Ah delivered and energy consumed per charge.
  • Page 31: Menu Selection

    The battery charger parameters are individually adjustable. Detailed information can be found in the "Configuration mode" section. Menu selection Switch to the menu selection from standard mode as follows: Press and hold the "Menu" button for approx. 5 seconds. Switch to the menu selection from the other modes as follows: Press the "Menu"...
  • Page 32 Use the "Up/Down" buttons to switch between the pages for each saved charging process. Contents of the display window Start date of the charge, e.g.: Thursday, 19.06.14. Start time of the charge, e.g.: 19:29 or charging period, e.g.: 8 h 28 min. Voltage when charging starts: e.g.: 45.9 V.
  • Page 33: Configuration Mode

    Number of cells Curve Type of battery Configuration Configuration mode offers the following setting options: mode Charging settings: Settings for the battery Battery type, e.g., "Wet". Charging characteristic, e.g., "IU". Capacity (Ah) or charging time (h), depending on the charging characteristic. Cells: Voltage (V) and number of battery cells or automatic setting of the number of cells.
  • Page 34 First the screen appears in the basic set- tings with display of date and time, as well as the software version. Use the "Up/Down" buttons to call up the following information: Device serial number as well as serial number and version of the configuration memory.
  • Page 35 When selecting a menu item, you may be prompted to read the Operating Instruc- tions. Confirm this prompt by pressing the "Pause/Start" button again. Navigate through the configuration menu and its submenus as follows: Use the "Up/Down" buttons to select the desired menu item. Press the "Pause/Start"...
  • Page 36: Settings

    Use the "Up/Down" buttons to set the desired value (e.g. "24" for the number of bat- tery cells). Press the "Pause/Start" button to confirm the entry. If one or more relevant settings for the charging process are changed in configuration mode, another prompt appears when exiting configuration mode, asking whether the set- ting in question should be applied.
  • Page 37: Electrolyte Circulation

    Electrolyte circu- Electrolyte circulation "Air Pump"(not avail- lation able with the Selectiva 220 V version): The sequential control of the electrolyte circulation takes place via the battery char- ger control unit. Several selection options are available for this purpose. The following settings are available for the electrolyte circulation: Electrolyte circulation switched off.
  • Page 38: Equalizing Charge

    The following settings are available for temperature-controlled charging: automatic/OFF/required automatic ... Temperature-dependent adjustment of the charging characteristic. OFF ... The measured battery temperature is not taken into account. required ... Charging only starts when the temperature sensor is connected. Error overtemperature ON/OFF ON ...
  • Page 39: Delay

    delay If the battery remains connected to the battery charger for the duration of the set equalizing charge delay ("equalize charge delay"), a special form of charging takes place. This prevents acid stratification. The parameters for current (amperes/100 ampere hours), voltage (volts/cell) and duration of the equalizing charge can be changed.
  • Page 40: Calendar

    Calendar calendar The calendar function enables charging to be started automatically according to the fol- lowing criteria: Time window within which charging should not be started when a battery is connec- ted. Time window within which a defined curve 1 should be started when a battery is connected.
  • Page 41: Special Charges

    NOTE! Ongoing charges are not influenced by the set time windows. ▶ If a battery is connected at 05:45 in the above example, charging is stopped when necessary and is not interrupted by the specified end time (6:00 in the example) of the set time window.
  • Page 42: Special Function - Opportunity Charging

    The "Special Charges" selection allows you to temporarily carry out one or more charges that differ from the usual type of charge. The "Repeat" setting defines how often the special charge is to be carried out until char- ging is permanently resumed with the original charge parameters: Setting range 1 to 99 repetitions Disable Start Button...
  • Page 43: Dc Connection

    Display when RI curve is selected Display for other curves (e.g. IUI) Start opportunity charge: Select the "Runner symbol" (1) with the "Up" button. Runner symbol (1) Display at start of opportunity charge DC connection DC-Connection: The Check DC-Connection setting is loc- ated in the DC Connection menu.
  • Page 44 The individual selection options are explained in detail below: Blue LED Setting for the time (minutes) after which the blue "Battery Cold" indicator should light up to indicate that the battery is sufficiently cooled down. The set value is the time from the end of charging.
  • Page 45 Contact detection If a battery is connected when "Start ON" is set and the external start/stop contact is not closed, the status code (16) "External start/stop is not closed" appears. If charging has been started when "Stop ON" is set, the external start/stop contact is opened and the battery is not fully charged, and the status code (16) "External start/ stop is not closed"...
  • Page 46 Cumulative Error Signal in the event of an error A power failure can be displayed as an error ("ON" setting). If the device is in an error state, a freely defined text can be displayed, which can contain the contact details of the dealer, for example. Detailed information can be found in the "USB mode"...
  • Page 47: General Options

    General options Detailed explanation of the "General options" menu item in configuration mode. Select the "General options" menu item. A list appears with the following selection options: Language Display Contrast LED brightness Show Ah at charge end ON/OFF Time and Date Daylight saving time/standard time Predefined time zones...
  • Page 48: Reset Settings

    USB thumb drive is plugged in. The USB thumb drive must meet the fol- lowing specifications: Formatting: FAT32 32 Gigabyte maximum No multiple partitioning I-SPoT-VIEWER software (www.fronius.com/i-spot) supports the visualization and evaluation of the data on the USB thumb drive.
  • Page 49 Do not rename the automatically assigned file name of the update file! The latest firmware is available in the download area of the Fronius website. Firmware installation instructions are included in the zip file of the download. Download The data of the logged charging parameters stored in the data logger of the device is saved for the I-SPoT VIEWER on the USB thumb drive.
  • Page 50: Status Codes

    Load dealer text Here a text file can be loaded from the USB thumb drive, which is displayed as soon as the device is in an error state. The text file can contain the contact details of the dealer, for example. The file must be saved on the USB thumb drive in the ".txt"...
  • Page 51 (16) External start/stop is not closed. (17) Open circuit detection triggered several times during a charge (e.g.: worn char- ging contacts) Status codes in the event of a battery fault Cause / Remedy (22) Battery undervoltage (23) Battery overvoltage (24) Battery too hot (only with external temperature sensor) (25) Battery undertemperature (only with external temperature sensor)
  • Page 52 Status codes in the event of a charging error Cause / Remedy (31) Time exceeded in the I1 phase (32) Time exceeded in the U1 phase (33) Battery overvoltage in the I2 phase (34) Ah exceeded (35) Time exceeded in the I2 phase (36) Target voltage in the I2 phase not reached (only with format characteristic) (37)
  • Page 53 Status codes in the event of an error in the secondary circuit Cause / Remedy (520) Secondary temperature sensor defective (521) Secondary overtemperature (522) Output fuse defective (523) Secondary supply voltage out of tolerance (524) Secondary reference voltage out of tolerance (525) Current offset (526)
  • Page 54 (557) Interruption of the InterLock communication (558) The second device, which is connected via the InterLock, has an error (559) The second InterLock device is incompatible with this device...
  • Page 55: Options

    Options Safety In order to connect optional components, it may be necessary to open the housing. Ob- serve the following warnings: WARNING! Danger of electric shock. This may result in serious injuries or death. ▶ The housing must never be opened by anyone other than a service technician trained by the manufacturer.
  • Page 56 NOTE! Danger due to non-compliance with the permissible mains voltage tolerance. Malfunctions and damage to property may result. ▶ For the electrolyte circulation option, a limited mains voltage tolerance of 207 V to 250 V, phase-phase, applies compared to the battery charger: 360 V to 433 V. The electrolyte circulation option has an air pump integrated into the battery charger.
  • Page 57: External Start/Stop

    External start/ The external start/stop option prevents spark formation at the charging plug if it is discon- stop nected during charging. Special contacts inside the charging plug register a disconnec- tion from the charging socket. These contacts are leading in comparison to the main con- tacts.
  • Page 58: Temperature-Controlled Charging

    the "External lamp" function is explained in the "Additional functions" section of the "Dis- play" chapter. Temperature-con- The temperature-controlled charging option continuously regulates the charging voltage trolled charging according to the current battery temperature. This significantly extends the battery-life, especially when used in cold rooms. Relay board WARNING! Danger when using the relay board for safety-critical functions.
  • Page 59: Aquamatic

    Aquamatic Charging Charge 50 % Charge 80 % Charge Finish Main Charge Finished Charge OK Charge not complete Signal if the battery is prematurely disconnected from the battery charger Cumulative Error Cumulative error + warning Signal Lamp Immobiliser Refill Indicator Battery Cold External air pump (electrolyte circulation) Aquamatic...
  • Page 60: Main Charge Finished

    Main Charge Fin- The "Main Charge Finished" option is suitable for controlling a signal lamp, for example. ished At the end of the main charging phase, the corresponding relay automatically picks up. Cumulative Error The "Cumulative Error" option is suitable for controlling a signal lamp, for example. Every time an error is detected, the corresponding relay automatically picks up.
  • Page 61: Air Filter

    IP 23 The IP 23 option increases the IP protection of the device from IP 20 to IP 23. Detailed information can be found in the corresponding User Information. Air filter In dusty environments, the air filter prevents contamination of the inside of the device. This prevents any reduction in performance or other impairment of the device.
  • Page 62: Technical Data

    Technical data Selectiva 8 kW WARNING! 400 V An electric shock due to a residual current can be fatal. Only use a type B residual current circuit breaker for the grid connection of the device. 3~ NPE 400 V / 50/60 Hz Mains voltage (-10% / +30%) 3~ PE 400 V / 50/60 Hz Optional:...
  • Page 63 For indoor use only, must not be exposed to rain or snow. At a high ambient temperature, a power reduction may occur (derating). Device-specific data Device Max. AC cur- Max. AC Nominal Max. charging rent power voltage current 2100 8 kW 6.7 A 3860 W 24 V...
  • Page 64: Selectiva 16 Kw 220 V

    Selectiva 16 kW WARNING! 220 V An electric shock due to a residual current can be fatal. Only use a type B residual current circuit breaker for the grid connection of the device. 3~ NPE 220 V / 50/60 Hz Mains voltage (-10% / +30%) 3~ PE 220 V / 50/60 Hz Optional:...
  • Page 65 Device-specific data Device Max. AC Max. AC Nominal Max. char- current power voltage ging cur- rent 4120 3x220 28.5 A 9070 W 48 V 120 A 16kW mOhm 4140 3x220 29.6 A 9390 W 48 V 140 A 16kW mOhm 4160 3x220 29.9 A 9490 W...
  • Page 66: Selectiva 16 Kw 400 V

    Selectiva 16 kW WARNING! 400 V An electric shock due to a residual current can be fatal. Only use a type B residual current circuit breaker for the grid connection of the device. 3~ NPE 400 V / 50/60 Hz Mains voltage (-10% / +30%) 3~ PE 400 V / 50/60 Hz Optional:...
  • Page 67 Device-specific data Device Max. AC Max. AC Nominal Max. char- current power voltage ging cur- rent 4210 16kW 27.6 A 15,860 W 48 V 210 A 8120 16kW 23.8 A 14,830 W 80 V 120 A 96 mOhm 8140 16kW 27.5 A 17,270 W 80 V...
  • Page 68: Selectiva 18 Kw 400 V

    Selectiva 18 kW WARNING! 400 V An electric shock due to a residual current can be fatal. Only use a type B residual current circuit breaker for the grid connection of the device. 3~ NPE 400 V / 50/60 Hz Mains voltage (-10% / +30%) 3~ PE 400 V / 50/60 Hz Optional:...
  • Page 69 For indoor use only, must not be exposed to rain or snow. At a high ambient temperature, a power reduction may occur (derating). Device-specific data Device Max. AC Max. AC Nominal Max. char- current power voltage ging cur- rent 2250 18kW 15.3 A 9690 W 24 V...

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