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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 familiarise yourself with the product. Reading the instructions carefully will enable you to learn about the many different features it has to offer.
Installing option cards in the inverter ....................System monitoring ............................. General ..............................Fronius Datamanager during the night or when the available DC voltage is insufficient ...... Using for the first time ........................... Further information on Fronius Datamanager 2.0................. Controls and indicators ..........................
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Status codes – Class 5 ......................... Class 7 status codes..........................Customer service ..........................Operation in dusty environments ......................Technical data............................Fronius Primo dummy........................... Explanation of footnotes ........................Applicable standards and guidelines ....................Warranty terms and conditions, and disposal .................... Fronius manufacturer's warranty ......................Disposal ..............................
Safety rules Environmental Operation or storage of the device outside the prescribed area will be deemed as "not in conditions accordance with the intended purpose". The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage arising from such usage. Qualified service The servicing information contained in these Operating Instructions is intended only for engineers the use of qualified service engineers.
Data protection The user is responsible for the safekeeping of any changes made to the factory settings. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any deleted personal settings. 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.
Utilisation not in accordance with the intended purpose comprises: Any use above and beyond this purpose Making any modifications to the inverter that have not been expressly approved by Fronius the installation of components that are not distributed or expressly approved by Froni-...
Fronius shall not be liable for any damage resulting from such action. No warranty claims will be entertained. Proper use also includes: Carefully reading and obeying all the instructions and all the safety and danger notices in the Operating Instructions and Installation Instructions...
Installation is described in the installation instructions for the Fronius DRM interface. The Modes (DRM) installation instructions for the Fronius DRM interface are available at the following link on the Fronius homepage: Example: Device rating plate of a dummy device http://www.fronius.com/QR-link/4204102292...
Data communication and Fronius Solar Net Fronius Solar Net Fronius Solar Net was developed to make system add-ons flexible to use in a variety of and data interface different applications. Fronius Solar Net is a data network that enables multiple inverters to be linked up using system add-ons.
Fronius Solar Net connection / interface protocol IN Fronius Solar Net connection / interface protocol OUT 'Fronius Solar Net' / interface protocol input and output for connecting to other DATCOM components (e.g. inverter, sensor box, etc.) If several DATCOM components are linked together, a terminating plug must be connected to every free IN or OUT connection on a DATCOM component.
Overcurrent (current flow > 3 A, e.g. resulting from a short circuit in the Fronius Solar Net ring) Undervoltage (not a short circuit, voltage in Fronius Solar Net < 6.5 V, e.g. if there are too many DATCOM components on the Fronius Solar Net and not enough electrical...
After cutting out because of overcurrent or undervoltage, the inverter attempts to restore the power supply in the Fronius Solar Net every 5 seconds while the fault is still present. Once the fault is rectified, power to the Fronius Solar Net will be restored within 5 seconds.
The Night Mode parameter under "Display Settings" in the Setup menu is preset to OFF in ager during the the factory. night or when the For this reason the Fronius Datamanager cannot be accessed during the night or when the available DC volt- available DC voltage is insufficient. age is insufficient To nevertheless activate the Fronius Datamanager, switch the inverter off and on again at the mains and press any key on the inverter display within 90 seconds.
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Connect inverter with Fronius Datamanager 2.0 or Fronius Datamanager Box 2.0 to the Fronius Solar Net When networking several inverters together in Fronius Solar Net: Set the Fronius Solar Net master / slave switch on the Fronius Datamanager 2.0 plug- in card correctly One inverter with Fronius Datamanager 2.0 = master All other inverters with Fronius Datamanager 2.0 = slave (the LEDs on the Fronius...
Fronius Datamanager 2.0 web page is displayed. Where necessary, run the technician wizard and follow the instructions Further informa- Further information on the Fronius Datamanager 2.0 and other start-up options can be tion on Fronius found at: Datamanager 2.0...
Controls and indicators Controls and indi- cators Item Description Display showing values, settings and menus Monitoring and status LEDs General status LED (red) on steady, if a status message is being displayed on the monitor if the process of feeding energy into the grid is interrupted while error handling (the inverter waits for an acknowledgement or for an error to be rectified) Startup LED (orange)
Display areas in Display mode The keys are capacitive, and any exposure to water can impair their function. Wipe the keys dry with a cloth if necessary to ensure optimum functionality. Display Power for the display comes from the mains voltage. Depending on the setting selected in the Setup menu, the display can be kept on all day.
The menu level Activate display Press any key backlighting The display backlighting is activated. There is an option under 'Display Settings' in the SETUP menu to set the display back- lighting so that it is on all the time or off all the time. Automatic deacti- If no key is pressed for 2 minutes, vation of display...
AC Output power (W) AC Reactive power (V Ar) AC Voltage (V) AC Output current (A) AC Frequency (Hz) PV Array Voltage (V) PV Array Current (A) Time / date Time and date on the inverter or in the Fronius Solar Net ring...
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Values displayed in the LOG menu item: (for today, during the current calendar year and since the inverter was started for the first time) AC Energy Yield (kWh / MWh) Energy fed into the grid during the period in question There may be discrepancies with values displayed on other measuring instruments be- cause of differences in measuring methods.
SETUP menu item Initial setting The inverter is pre-configured and ready to use. There is no need to enter any initial set- tings before using it to feed energy into the grid, as this is a fully-automated process. The SETUP menu item allows the initial settings of the inverter to be changed easily to bring it in line, as closely as possible, with the preferences and requirements of the user.
To exit a menu entry, press the 'Back' G R A P H The menu level appears If no key is pressed for 2 minutes, The inverter switches from wherever it is on the menu level back to the 'NOW' display mode (exception: 'Standby' Setup menu entry), the display backlighting goes out.
Application ex- Select 'Time / Date' from the Setup ample: Setting menu the time Press the 'Enter' key An overview of the values that can be changed is displayed. Use the 'Up' or 'Down' keys to select 'Set time' Press the 'Enter' key The current time appears.
The Setup menu items Standby Manual activation / deactivation of Standby mode No energy is fed into the grid. The Startup LED will show steady orange. In Standby mode, no other menu item at menu level can be accessed or adjusted. The automatic switchover into the 'NOW' display mode after 2 minutes of keyboard in- activity does not occur.
Setting range Status / inverter number / protocol type Status Indicates data communication is taking place via Fronius Solar Net or that a data commu- nications error has occurred Inverter number Sets the number (= address) of the inverter in a system with several solar inverters...
Press the 'Enter' key Wait until the version currently installed on the inverter and the new software version are displayed for comparison: 1st page: Recerbo software (LCD), key controller software (KEY), country setup version (Set) 2nd page: Power stage set software Press the 'Enter' key after each page The inverter starts copying the data.
Relay mode for selecting the different functions of the floating switch contact in the data communica- tion area: Alarm function Active output Energy Manager Setting range ALL / Permanent / OFF / ON / E-Manager Factory setting Alarm function: Permanent / Switch the floating switch contact for permanent and temporary ser- ALL: vice codes (e.g.
Activate/deactivate automatic changeover between summer and winter time IMPORTANT! Only use the automatic summer/winter time changeover function if the Fronius Solar Net ring does not include any LAN- or WLAN-compatible system compo- nents (e.g. Fronius Datalogger Web, Fronius Datamanager or Fronius Hybridmanager).
DATCOM will not run at night, the inverter will not need any AC current in order to supply power to the Fronius Solar Net. The display is switched off during the night and the Fronius Datamanager is not available. Contrast...
AUTO: The display backlighting is activated by pressing any key. If no key is pressed for 2 minutes, the display backlighting will go off again. The display backlighting remains permanently on when the inverter is active. OFF: The display backlighting is permanently switched off. Energy yield Setting of the currency...
The INFO menu item INFO INFO (Information about the device and the soft- ware) Measured values Measured values Display range: PV ins. / Ext. lim. / U PV1 / U PV2 / GVDPR PSS status / Fan #1 Grid status PV ins.
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GVDPRv - reduction gradient used to reduce the power, e.g. 10% per volt above the GVDPRe threshold. Message - activates the sending of an info message via Fronius Solar Net Fault Ride Through: Status – Default setting: OFF...
Version Displays the version and serial numbers of the PC boards in the inverter (e.g. for service purposes) Display area Display / Display Software / Integrity Checksum / Memory Card / Memory Card #1 / Power Stage / Power Stage Software / EMI Filter / Power Stage #3 / Power Stage #4...
Switching the key lock on and off General The inverter has a key lock function. When the key lock is active, the Setup menu is not accessible, i.e. the setup data cannot be changed accidentally (or maliciously). The code 12321 has to be entered in order to activate / deactivate the key lock. Switching the key Press the 'Menu' key lock on and off...
At any time, the logging data stored on the USB flash drive can be imported into the Fronius Solar.access software using the FLD file that was logged at the same time, viewed directly in third-party programs (e.g. Microsoft® Excel) using the CSV file logged at the same time.
USB symbol on the inverter display, e.g. in display mode 'NOW': If the inverter detects a USB flash drive, the USB symbol will appear in the top right corner of the display. When inserting a USB flash drive, check whether the USB symbol is displayed (it may also flash).
The Basic menu General The Basic menu is used to set the following parameters, which are important for installing and operating the inverter: DC operating mode Grounding mode / grounding monitor- Fixed voltage MPPT1 / MPPT2 start voltage Insulation settings USB logbook TOTAL reset Event counter...
Items on the Ba- The Basic menu is used to set the following parameters, which are important for installing sic menu and operating the inverter: MPP Tracker 1 / MPP Tracker 2 MPP Tracker 2: ON / OFF (only for devices with multiple MPP trackers) DC operating mode: MPP AUTO / FIX / MPP USER MPP AUTO: normal operating status;...
Status diagnostics and troubleshooting Displaying status The inverter performs a system self diagnosis that automatically detects many faults that codes may occur and shows them on the display. This means you are promptly made aware of malfunctions in the inverter and the photovoltaic system, or of any installation or operating faults.
The inverter resumes with its start-up routine. DC input voltage MPPT 2 too high Status codes – Some of the class 4 status codes necessitate intervention by a Fronius-trained service Class 4 technician. Code Description Behaviour Remedy...
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If the status code is displayed Hardware ID problem The inverter will automatically all the time: Notify a Fronius- Unique ID conflict attempt to connect again and, trained service technician. if possible, will resume feeding HID range error energy into the grid.
The inverter will automatically If the status code is displayed lay is switched off attempt to connect again and, all the time: Notify a Fronius- if possible, will resume feeding trained service technician. energy into the grid. Functional incompatibility (one Update inverter firmware;...
Unable to communicate with Warning message on the dis- If the status code is displayed filter play all the time: Notify a Fronius- trained service technician. No communication possible Storage unit warning message with the storage unit Purge openings for cooling air and heat sink if necessary;...
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Warning message is shown on USB stick the display If the status code is displayed Overcurrent on USB stick all the time: notify a Fronius- trained service engineer Connect or check USB stick Warning message is shown on If the status code is displayed No USB stick connected the display.
Error message is shown on the has been activated (max. 750 display Customer service IMPORTANT! Contact your Fronius dealer or a Fronius-trained service technician if an error appears frequently or all the time an error appears that is not listed in the tables Operation in...
Technical data FRONIUS PRIMO 3.0-1 3.5-1 3.6-1 Input data MPP voltage range 200 - 800 V Max. input voltage 1000 V at 1,000 W/m²/ 14 °C in an open circuit Max. input current (MPPT 1 / MPPT 2) 12.0 A Max.
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FRONIUS PRIMO 4.0-1 4.6-1 5.0-1 Input data MPP voltage range 210 - 800 V 240 - 800 V 240 - 800 V Max. input voltage 1000 V at 1,000 W/m²/ 14 °C in an open circuit Max. input current (MPPT 1 / MPPT 2) 12.0 A...
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FRONIUS PRIMO 5.0-1 AUS 6.0-1 8.2-1 Input data MPP voltage range 240 - 800 V 240 - 800 V 270 - 800 V Max. input voltage 1000 V at 1,000 W/m²/ 14 °C in an open circuit Max. input current (MPPT 1 / MPPT 2) 18.0 A...
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FRONIUS PRIMO 5.0-1 SC Input data MPP voltage range 240 - 800 V Max. input voltage 1000 V at 1,000 W/m²/ 14 °C in an open circuit Max. input current (MPPT 1 / MPPT 2) 18.0 A Max. short circuit current of the solar modules 27.0 A...
Fronius Primo Nominal grid voltage 1 ~ NPE 230 V dummy Mains voltage tolerance +10 / -5 % Nominal frequency 50 - 60 Hz Protection class IP 65 Dimensions h x w x d 645 x 431 x 204 mm Weight 16.75 kg...
To obtain the full warranty period for your newly installed Fronius inverter or storage sys- tem, please register at: www.solarweb.com. Disposal If you decide in the future to replace your inverter, Fronius will take back the old device and arrange for it to be recycled in an appropriate manner.
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