Cooling of the inverter through forced-air ventilation Power derating Control elements and connections Controls and displays PV connections - Tauro 50-3-D (direct) PV connections - Tauro Eco 50-3-D (direct) PV connections - Tauro Eco 99-3-D / 100-3-D (direct) PV connections - pre-combined...
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General comments regarding solar modules Permitted cables DC fuse protection - pre-combined Example of Fronius Tauro Eco 50-3-P / 99-3-P / 100-3-P combiner box Example Fronius Tauro 50-3-P combiner box Distribution of the solar module strings for the direct version...
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I/O power management settings - 1 relay Appendix Status codes and remedy Status Codes Technical data Tauro 50-3-D / 50-3-P Tauro Eco 50-3-D / 50-3-P Tauro Eco 99-3-D / 99-3-P Tauro Eco 100-3-D / 100-3-P Explanation of footnotes Integrated DC disconnector...
Safety rules Explanation of WARNING! safety notices Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. ▶ If not avoided, death or serious injury may result. CAUTION! Indicates a situation where damage could occur. ▶ If not avoided, minor injury and/or damage to property may result. NOTE! Indicates a risk of flawed results and possible damage to the equipment.
Faults that could compromise safety must be remedied before switching on the device. Environmental Operation or storage of the device outside the stipulated area will be deemed as conditions not in accordance with the intended purpose. The manufacturer accepts no liab- ility for any damage resulting from improper use.
Copyright Copyright of these operating instructions remains with the manufacturer. The text and illustrations are all technically correct at the time of printing. We reserve 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 pur- chaser.
String fuses Only applies to device types Fronius Tauro 50-3-D / Eco 50-3-D / Eco 99-3-D / Eco 100-3-D (direct): String fuses are used in the Fronius Tauro to provide additional protection for the solar modules.
Replacing the string fuses on page 53. Fronius Sol- With Fronius Solar.web or Fronius Solar.web Premium, the PV system can be ar.web easily monitored and analysed by the system owner and installer. If configured accordingly, the inverter transmits data such as power, yields, load, and energy balance to Fronius Solar.web.
Protection of people and equipment Safety WARNING! Danger due to incorrect operation and incorrectly performed work. This can result in serious injury and damage to property. ▶ All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by trained and qualified personnel.
RCM mark – tested in accordance with the requirements of Australia and New Zealand. ICASA mark – tested in accordance with the requirements of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa. CMIM mark – tested in accordance with IMANOR requirements for import regulations and compliance with Moroccan standards.
There is the option of a digital indication when an SPD has tripped. For setting this function, see PDF "Temporary SPD Triggering" in the Service & Support area at www.fronius.com IMPORTANT! After setting the function described above, the inverter will also respond if the 2-...
Utilisation for any other purpose, or in any other manner Making any modifications to the inverter that have not been expressly ap- proved by Fronius Installation of parts that are not distributed or expressly approved by Froni- The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage resulting from such use. All warranty claims will be forfeited.
Functional principle Functional prin- The inverter operates fully automatically. As soon after sunrise as there is suffi- ciple cient energy available from the solar modules, the inverter starts checking the PV system (insulation measurement), and the grid (grid voltage and grid fre- quency).
Button function For further information about the button function, see But- ton functions and LED status indicator LED status indicator For further information about the LED status indicator, see Button functions and LED status indicator PV connections - Tauro 50-3-D (direct)
Optional DC dis- With the optionally available DC dis- connector lock connector lock, the inverter can be se- cured against unintentional switching off. Mounting option Above the DC connection area there is for third-party space for mounting third-party com- components ponents.
Data communic- ation area Push-in terminal for the installation of Modbus 0, Modbus 1, 12 V and GND (ground). The data connection to the connec- Modbus terminal ted components is established via the Modbus terminal. The inputs M0 and M1 can be selected for this pur- pose.
Ethernet connection for data com- munication (e.g. WLAN router, home LAN 1 network or for commissioning with a laptop see chapter Installation us- ing the web browser on page 62). Ethernet port for internal use only LAN 2 (support). Push-in terminal for the WSD in- WSD terminal stallation.
LED status shown via the operating status indicator LED. In the event of faults, carry out the individual steps in the Fronius Solar.web live app. The optical sensor is actuated by touching with a finger. The status of the connection is shown via the communication LED.
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LED status indicator The inverter is operating correctly. Lights up green The inverter starts. Flashing green The inverter is in standby, is not operational (e.g. no feed-in at night) or is not configured. Lights up yellow The inverter indicates a non-critical status. Flashing yellow The inverter indicates a critical status and there is no grid power feed process.
Installation location and position Choosing the Please note the following criteria when choosing a location for the inverter: location of the Only install on a solid, non-flammable surface inverter 0 - 100 % -40 °C - +65 °C -30 °C - +65 °C - Option AC-Disconnect Max.
The inverter is suitable for outdoor installation. Because of its IP 65 protection class, the inverter is resistant to water jets from any direction and can also be used in damp en- vironments. The inverter is suitable for outdoor installation. To keep the heating of the inverter as low as possible, it is better not to expose the inverter to direct sunlight.
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The inverter should have a minimum inclination of 3° in a hori- zontal installation position so that water can run off. Mounting of the optional floor racks is recommended. The floor racks may only be used on an installation position of 0 - 45°. The inverter is suitable for installation on a sloping surface.
Transport Crane transport WARNING! Danger of serious injury and damage from articles being dropped or falling over. When transporting by crane: ▶ Hook chains and ropes onto the suspension points only ▶ Always hook chains and ropes onto both suspension points Transporting by WARNING! counterbalanced...
Mounting the inverter Selecting the fix- Use the corresponding fixing materials depending on the subsurface and observe ing material the screw dimension recommendations for the mounting bracket. The installer is responsible for selecting the right type of fixing. Mounting brack- Dimensions of the mounting bracket - all dimensions in mm.
Mounting the in- verter on the wall Observe the local regulations for lifting heavy loads or use a crane to lift the device (attach to crane-hoisting lugs) To attach the inverter to the mounting bracket, use only the screws included in the scope of delivery.
Mounting the in- The floor racks can be ordered as an verter on floor optional accessory. racks Mounting the inverter on a horizontal mounting surface is not mandatory, but recommended. Depending on the surface, different wall plugs and screws are required for floor mounting the floor racks.
Connecting the inverter to the public grid (AC side) Monitoring the IMPORTANT! To provide the best possible grid monitoring, the resistance in the grid leads to the mains connections should be as low as possible. AC connection IMPORTANT! Only the following cables may be connected to V-type terminals: area RE (solid round conductor) RM (stranded round conductor)
Select sufficiently high cable cross sections depending on the power category and connection option! Power category Connection option Cable cross section Singlecore / Multicore 35 - 240 mm Tauro 50-3 AC disconnector option 35 - 240 mm Tauro Eco 50-3 Daisy Chain (without AC discon- 35 - 240 mm nector)
The inverter can be used with max. an automatic circuit breaker 355 A. Inverter Phases Nominal out- Maximum output over- current protection Fronius Tauro 50-3 50 kVA 3 x 355 A Fronius Tauro Eco 50-3 50 kVA 3 x 355 A Fronius Tauro Eco 99-3 99.99 kVA...
Additional PE in- An optional hole can be made on the right side of the housing at the bottom for troduction for an additional PE introduction. earthing CAUTION! Danger from faulty or incorrect holes. This may lead to injuries to the eyes and hands as a result of flying debris and sharp edges, as well as damage to the inverter.
Safety WARNING! Danger due to grid voltage and DC voltage from solar modules. An electric shock can be fatal. ▶ Ensure that both the AC side and the DC side of the inverter are de-ener- gised before carrying out any connection work. ▶...
Switching off the AC disconnector option Connecting the Ensure that the phases are connected in the right order: PE, N, L1, L2 and L3. inverter to the public grid - Singlecore...
Connecting the When connecting, ensure that the phases are in the correct order: PE, N, L1, L2 inverter to the and L3. public grid - Mul- ticore...
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Secure to the torque specified by the manufac- turer of the strain-relief device. The strain-relief device is not part of the scope of supply. Secure to the torque specified by the manufac- turer...
Connecting Alternatively, a cable with a cable lug can be connected to the M12 threaded cables with a bolts on the grid connections in order to connect the cables to the V-type ter- cable lug minals.
Connecting the PV cable to the inverter Safety WARNING! Danger due to grid voltage and DC voltage from solar modules that are exposed to light. An electric shock can be fatal. ▶ Prior to any connection work, disconnect the inverter on the AC side and the DC side.
The temperature coefficients on the data sheet of the solar modules must be observed. Exact values for sizing the solar modules can be obtained using suitable cal- culation tools, such as the Fronius Solar.configurator. IMPORTANT! Before connecting up the solar modules, check that the voltage for the solar modules specified by the manufacturer corresponds to the actual measured voltage.
Select sufficiently high cable cross sections depending on the device type! Power category Device type Cable cross section pre-combined 25 - 95 mm Tauro 50-3 / Eco 50-3 / 2,5 - 10 mm² (see Eco 99-3 / Eco 100-3 direct data sheet for con- nector)
Connecting PV Connect the PV cables from the solar cables - MC4 modules to the MC4 connectors as la- connector belled Unused MC4 connectors on the invert- er must be covered with the cover plates supplied with the inverter. MC4 connector To protect the MC4 connectors, a cover plate can be mounted on the inverter.
Connecting PV Solar module strings that are combined in a DC combiner box, must, according cables - Pre- to the applicable national regulations, be fused per string in the DC combiner combined box! Before working in the connection area of the inverter, the DC voltage must be switched off.
Connecting Alternatively, a cable with a cable lug can be connected to the M12 threaded cables with a bolts on the grid connections in order to connect the cables to the V-type ter- cable lug minals.
The following string fuses should be used for the -D (direct) version of the Froni- us Tauro: ▶ Max. 10 A per string → use of 15 A gPV fuse 1000 V possible (Fronius item number: 41,0007,0230 - fuse 15 1000 F PV 15A) ▶...
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Replacing fuses: Fronius Tauro Eco 99 / 100-3-D string 3.1 - 3.8 Check values! Only replace faulty fuses with new ones of the same rating.
Closing and switching on the inverter WARNING! Danger due to DC disconnectors that are not switched on properly This can result in serious injury and damage to property. ▶ Turn all existing DC disconnectors to the ON position before turning on the AC connection.
Connecting the data communication cable Modbus parti- The inputs M0 and M1 can be freely selected. A maximum of 4 Modbus parti- cipants cipants can be connected to the Modbus terminal on inputs M0 and M1.. IMPORTANT! If the function „Inverter control via Modbus“ is activated in the menu area „Com- munication“...
LAN connections Fronius recommends at least CAT 5 STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cables and a maximum distance of 100 m. Multiple invert- The network cabling of the inverters must be in a star arrangement. Observe the ers in one net-...
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Open up the sealing ring at the loca- tion where the blanking plug is to be removed. * Liberate the blanking plug by moving it sideways. Guide the data cables first through the strain-relief device cap nut and then through the housing opening. Insert the sealing ring between the cap nut and the housing opening.
Connect the data cables to the data communication area using a movement loop, and fasten the cap nut with min. 2.5 to max. 4 Nm. WSD (wired IMPORTANT! shutdown) The push-in WSD terminal in the in- verter's connection area is delivered with a bypass ex works as standard.
(LED display) is shown horizontally be- low. Installation with The "Fronius Solar.start" app is needed for this installation method. Depending the app on the end device with which the installation will be carried out, download the app for the respective platform.
The network wizard and the product setup can be carried out independently of each other. A network connection is required for the Solar.web installation wiz- ard. Installation us- WLAN: ing the web browser Open the access point by touching the sensor once →...
Switching off current supply and restarting the inverter De-energising Turn off the automatic circuit the inverter and breaker. switching it on Turn the DC disconnector to the again "Off" switch position. To start up the inverter again, follow the steps listed above in reverse order.
User settings User login Open the website of the inverter in your browser. In the “Login” menu, log in using your user name and password, or go to the “User” menu and click on the “User login” button and then log in with your user name and password.
To ensure smooth operation in conjunction with other energy producers, it is im- portant to install the Fronius Smart Meter at the feed-in point. The inverter and other producers must be connected to the public grid via the Fronius Smart Meter.
IMPORTANT! If the Demand Response Mode (DRM) function is enabled and no DRM control is connected, the inverter switches to Standby mode. "PSC editor - A value for the apparent power consumption and apparent power output can be AUS - Demand entered here for the Australia country setup.
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Nevertheless, false alarms can be triggered for the type A residual current circuit breaker in individual cases and depending on local conditions. For this reason, in accordance with national legislation, Fronius recommends that a residual current circuit breaker with a tripping current of at least 100 mA suitable for frequency converters be used.
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"Backup Power" Parameter Range of val- Description "Backup Nomin- 220 ‑ 240 V Is the nominal phase voltage output in al Voltage" backup power mode. "Backup Under- 0 ‑ 2%V The setting value is used to set the limit voltage Protec- value for switching off backup power tion Limit U<...
Click on the "Save" button. Update All available updates are made available on the product page and in the "Down- load search" area under www.fronius.com Firmware update Drag the firmware file into the "Drag&Drop file here" field or select it using "Select file".
Save as PDF Click on the "Save as PDF" button. Individually select information with the "tick" next to the information or tick to "Select all". Enter the file name in the input field and click on the "Save" button. The PDF is created and displayed. Licence manager The licence file contains the performance data and the scope of functions of the inverter.
Click the "Activate support user" button. The support user is activated. IMPORTANT! The support user only allows Fronius Technical Support to implement settings on the inverter via a secure connection. The button "End support user access" deac- tivates the access.
If a firewall is used for outgoing connections, the following protocols, server ad- dresses and ports must be allowed for successful data transfer: Tcp fronius-se-iot.azure-devices.net:8883 Tcp fronius-se-iot-telemetry.azure-devices.net:8883 Tcp fronius-se-iot-telemetry.azure-devices.net:443 Udp sera-gen24.fronius.com:1194 (213.33.117.120:1194) Tcp froniusseiot.blob.core.windows.net:443 Tcp provisioning.solarweb.com:443 Tcp cure-se.fronius.com:443 LAN: Enter host name.
It is possible to operate a connection via WLAN and via access point simultan- eously. Modbus To use the Modbus TCP or the connection to Fronius Solar.web, each Tauro must be connected directly to the network via LAN. Modbus RTU interface 0 / 1...
Specification of a constant reactive power value Fronius Solar The Fronius Solar API is an Ethernet-based, open JSON interface. When en- abled, IOT devices on the local network can access inverter information without authentication. For security reasons, the interface is deactivated at the factory and should not be activated if it is not required for a third-party application (e.g.
≥ 0%. Example: there are 3 inverters in a system: 1x Fronius Tauro 100 kW, 2x Fronius Tauro 50 kW. The specified feed-in limit at the transfer point must not exceed 100 kW.
I/O power man- I/O Power Management agement set- V+/GND None tings - 4 relays None None None None DNO Feedback None not used None None DNO Rules IO control IO control Rule 1 IO control IO control Active Power Power Factor (cos φ) DNO Feedback Rule 2 Active Power...
Connection dia- The ripple control signal receiver and the I/Os terminal of the inverter can be gram - 3 relays connected to one another in accordance with the connection diagram. If the distance between the inverter and the ripple control signal receiver ex- ceeds 10 m, at least a CAT 5 cable is recommended and the shield must be con- nected at one end to the push-in terminal of the data communication area (SHIELD).
I/O power man- I/O Power Management agement set- V+/GND None tings - 3 relays None None None None DNO Feedback None not used None None DNO Rules IO control IO control Rule 1 IO control None Active Power Power Factor (cos φ) DNO Feedback Rule 2 Active Power...
Connection dia- The ripple control signal receiver and the I/Os terminal of the inverter can be gram - 2 relays connected to one another in accordance with the connection diagram. If the distance between the inverter and the ripple control signal receiver ex- ceeds 10 m, at least a CAT 5 cable is recommended and the shield must be con- nected at one end to the push-in terminal of the data communication area (SHIELD).
I/O power man- I/O Power Management agement set- V+/GND None tings - 2 relays None None None None DNO Feedback None not used None None DNO Rules IO control IO control Rule 1 None None Active Power Power Factor (cos φ) DNO Feedback Rule 2 Active Power...
Connection dia- The ripple control signal receiver and the I/Os terminal of the inverter can be gram - 1 relay connected to one another in accordance with the connection diagram. If the distance between the inverter and the ripple control signal receiver ex- ceeds 10 m, at least a CAT 5 cable is recommended and the shield must be con- nected at one end to the push-in terminal of the data communication area (SHIELD).
This can result in serious injury and damage to property. ▶ Installing and connecting a surge protective device (SPD) must only be car- ried out by service personnel trained by Fronius and only within the scope of the respective technical regulations. ▶...
Technical data Tauro 50-3-D / Input data 50-3-P Maximum input voltage 1000 V (at 1000 W/m²/ -10 °C in an open circuit) Start-up input voltage 200 V MPP voltage range 400 - 870 V Number MPP-controller Maximum input current (I...
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Rated power 50 kW Nominal output current / phase 75.8 A / 72.5 A Total harmonic distortion < 3% AC overvoltage category 228 A peak / Current (inrush) 26.6 A rms over 3.2 ms Maximum output fault current / duration 44.7 A / 16.24 ms General data Night-time power loss = standby consumption...
Modulation 802.11b: DSSS (1Mbps DBPSK, 2Mbps DQPSK, 5.5/11Mbps CCK) 802.11g: OFDM (6/9Mbps BPSK, 12/18Mbps QPSK, 24/36Mbps 16-QAM, 48/54Mbps 64-QAM) 802.11n: OFDM (6.5 BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM) Tauro Eco 50-3- Input data D / 50-3-P Maximum input voltage 1000 V (at 1000 W/m²/ -10 °C in an open circuit) Start-up input voltage 650 V MPP voltage range...
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Rated frequency 50 / 60 Hz Power factor cos phi 0 - 1 ind./cap. Grid connection 3~ NPE 380 / 220 V 3~ NPE 400 / 230 V Maximum output power 50 kW Rated power 50 kW Nominal output current / phase 75.8 A / 72.5 A Total harmonic distortion <...
Channels / power used Channel: 1-11 b,g,n HT20 Channel: 3-9 HT40 <18 dBm Modulation 802.11b: DSSS (1Mbps DBPSK, 2Mbps DQPSK, 5.5/11Mbps CCK) 802.11g: OFDM (6/9Mbps BPSK, 12/18Mbps QPSK, 24/36Mbps 16-QAM, 48/54Mbps 64-QAM) 802.11n: OFDM (6.5 BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM) Tauro Eco 99-3- Input data D / 99-3-P Maximum input voltage...
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PV array insulation test timer adjustable range Output data Grid voltage range 180 - 270 V Rated grid voltage 220 V | 230 V Rated power 99.99 kW Rated apparent power 99.99 kVA Rated frequency 50 / 60 Hz Power factor cos phi 0 - 1 ind./cap.
DC isolation measurement Integrated Overload performance Operating point shift power limitation Active anti-islanding method Frequency shift method WLAN Frequency range 2412 - 2462 MHz Channels / power used Channel: 1-11 b,g,n HT20 Channel: 3-9 HT40 <18 dBm Modulation 802.11b: DSSS (1Mbps DBPSK, 2Mbps DQPSK, 5.5/11Mbps CCK) 802.11g: OFDM (6/9Mbps...
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PV array to earth insulation resistance adjustable 10 - 10000 kΩ range Sudden change residual current limits and re- 30 / 300 mA / ms sponse times 60 / 150 mA / ms 90 / 40 mA / ms Continuous current limits and response times 900 / 300 mA / ms Continuous current limits adjustable range 30 - 1000 mA...
Weight 109 kg Inverter Topology Non-isolated transformer- less Protection devices DC disconnector Integrated Cooling principle Controlled forced-air ventilation RCMU Integrated DC isolation measurement Integrated Overload performance Operating point shift power limitation Active anti-islanding method Frequency shift method WLAN Frequency range 2412 - 2462 MHz Channels / power used Channel: 1-11 b,g,n HT20...
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Settings Suitability for insu- Yes, DC only lation Rated operating current Ie ≤ 100 A: DC-PV2 utilisation category (as per IEC/EN 60947-3) Rated operating cur- rent Rated operating current Ie ≤ 125 A: DC-PV1 utilisation category (as per IEC/EN 60947-3) Utilisation category As per IEC/EN 60947-3 utilisation category DC-PV2 or and / or PV utilisa-...
Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) The above table of technical data lists the frequency ranges and maximum HF transmission power used by Fronius wireless products available for sale in the EU in accordance with Article 10.8 (a) and 10.8 (b) of the RED.
Service, warranty terms and conditions and dis- posal Fronius SOS At sos.fronius.com you can call up warranty and device information at any time, start troubleshooting on your own and request replacement components. For more information on spare parts, contact your installer or PV system contact person.
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