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Operating Instructions Fronius Primo GEN24 8.0 / 8.0 Plus 10.0 / 10.0 Plus EN-US Operating instructions 42,0426,0419,EA 032-24042025...
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Qualified personnel Electromagnetic fields Data on noise emission values EMC measures Backup power Data backup Copyright Equipment grounding (GND) General information Fronius Primo GEN24 Device concept Function overview Fronius UP Scope of supply Intended use Thermal concept Fronius Solar.web Local communication Different operating modes Operating modes –...
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Safe state Operating controls and connections Connection area Connection area divider Ground electrode terminal DC disconnector Data communication area Button functions and LED status indicator Schematic internal wiring of IOs Backup power variant - PV Point (OP) General Explanatory note - PV Point/PV Point Comfort PV Point (OP) PV Point Comfort Backup power variant - Full Backup...
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Permitted cables for the data communication connection Cable diameter of the AC cable Cable diameter of the DC cable Maximum alternating current fuse protection Connecting the inverter to the public grid (AC side) Safety Connecting the inverter to the public grid (AC side) Connecting solar module strings to the inverter General information about PV modules Safety...
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Information License Manager Support Communication Network Modbus Cloud control Solar API Fronius Solar.web Internet services Safety and grid requirements Country setup Requesting inverter codes in Solar.SOS Absolute Generation Limit Feed-in limit Dynamic feed-in limit with multiple inverters I/O Power Management...
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Fronius Primo GEN24 with Fronius Reserva connected in parallel Fronius Primo GEN24 and BYD Battery-Box Premium HV Fronius Primo GEN24 with two BYD Battery-Box Premium HV connected in parallel Fronius Primo GEN24 with three BYD Battery-Box Premium HV connected in parallel Fronius Primo GEN24 and LG FLEX Emergency power terminal—PV Point (OP)
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Safety rules Explanation of WARNING! safety instruc- tions Indicates a potentially dangerous situation. ▶ Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken. CAUTION! Indicates a potentially harmful situation. ▶ Minor injury or damage to property may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.
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Safety CAUTION! Danger from crushing due to the incorrect handling of attachments and con- nection parts. Injuries to limbs may result. ▶ Use the integrated grips when lifting up, putting down, and attaching the inverter. ▶ When fitting attachments, ensure that no limbs are located between the attachment and the inverter.
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(EMF) occur in the environment around the inverter and the Fronius system components as well as in the area of the PV modules including the supply lines. In the case of exposure to humans, the required limit values are observed when the products are used in line with the intended use and the recommended dis- tance of at least 20 cm is observed.
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Where an automatic backup power supply is installed, a backup power warning notice (https://www.fronius.com/en/search-page, item number: 42,0409,0275) must be fitted on the electrical distributor. Maintenance and installation work in the home network requires both disconnec- tion on the utility side and deactivation of the replacement power mode by open- ing the integrated DC disconnector on the inverter.
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Operation outside of its technical capabilities can cause the inverter to shut down. Data backup With regard to data security, the user is responsible for: backing up any changes made to the factory settings saving and storing personal settings Copyright Copyright of these operating instructions remains with the manufacturer.
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Backup power variant - PV Point (OP) Available as an op- Battery connection* tion** Available as an op- Backup power variant - Full Backup tion** For suitable batteries, see chapter Suitable batteries. The functions are optionally available via Fronius UP (see chapter Fronius UP).
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Fronius UP With Fronius UP*, optionally available functions can be added to the inverter by the authorized specialist company (see chapter Function overview). The availability of Fronius UP is country-specific. Click here for further in- formation on availability. Scope of supply...
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These specifications do not provide an absolute guarantee of flawless op- eration. High error rates in the transmission, fluctuating receptions or mis- fires can have an adverse effect on data transfer. Fronius recommends on- site testing to ensure that the connections meet the minimum require- ments.
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The following data can be called up via mDNS: NominalPower Systemname DeviceSerialNumber SoftwareBundleVersion...
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Primary meter records the load curve of the system and makes the measured data available for energy profiling in Fronius Solar.web. The primary meter also regulates the dynamic feed-in control. Secondary meter records the load curve of individual loads (e.g., washing machine, lights, television, heat pump, etc.) in the load branch and makes the...
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Operating mode In order to be able to obtain the highest rate of self-consumption with your – Inverter with photovoltaic system, a battery can be used to store excess energy. The battery is battery coupled to the inverter on the direct current side. Multiple current conversion is therefore not required, and the efficiency is increased.
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Operating mode IMPORTANT! – Inverter with In the fully equipped hybrid PV system with a Fronius Ohmpilot, the Ohmpilot battery, Ohmpi- cannot be operated in the event of a power failure for regulatory reasons. It is lot, and backup therefore sensible to install the Ohmpilot outside of the backup power branch.
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Battery systems distinguish between different operating states. In each case, the (only for battery relevant current operating state is displayed on the user interface of the inverter systems) or in Fronius Solar.web. Operating state Description Normal operation Energy is stored or drawn, as required.
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Both the inverter and the battery automatically switch to energy sav- ing mode under certain conditions. The inverter switches to energy saving mode if the battery is flat and no PV power is available. Only the inverter's communication with the Fronius Smart Meter and Fronius Solar.web is maintained. Switch-off con-...
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Indication of en- During energy saving mode: ergy saving Operating LED for the inverter lights up orange (see Button functions and mode LED status indicator on page 35). The user interface of the inverter can be reached. All the available data are saved and transmitted to Solar.web. The real-time data can be seen on Solar.web.
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Fronius explicitly points out that the third-party batteries are not Fronius products. Fronius is not the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer of these batter- ies. Fronius accepts no liability and offers no service or guarantees for these bat- teries. Obsolete firmware/software states may lead to incompatibilities between the in- verter and the battery.
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BYD Battery- BYD Battery-Box Premium HVS 10.2 12.8 Box Premium Number of battery modules Fronius Primo GEN24 Fronius Primo GEN24 Plus Battery parallel operation BYD Battery-Box Premium HVM 11.0 13.8 16.6 19.3 22.1 Number of battery modules Fronius Primo GEN24...
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LG FLEX 12.9 17.2 Number of battery modules Fronius Primo GEN24* Fronius Primo GEN24 Plus Battery support optionally available. IMPORTANT! According to the manufacturer, the max. DC cable length is 30 m. Refer to the manufacturer's documents for more detailed information.
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Pull off the cover of the DC discon- nector to the front. Set the DC discon- nector to the "on" switch position. To assemble the battery, perform the steps listed above in reverse order.
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Notification of Status codes about the inactive state of the battery are displayed on the user in- system shut- terface of the inverter. A notification via e-mail can be activated in Fronius Sol- down ar.web. Manual battery As soon as energy is available again, the inverter starts operation automatically;...
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Repair faulty insulation correctly. ▶ Perform connection work in line with the instructions. IMPORTANT! Fronius will not bear any costs that may arise due to a detected electric arc and its consequences. Fronius accepts no liability for damage which may occur des-...
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IMPORTANT! Active PV module electronics (e.g., power optimizers) can impair the function of the Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter. Fronius cannot guarantee the correct function of the Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter in combination with active PV module elec- tronics.
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Operating controls and connections Connection area 2x 5-pin DC push-in terminal Push-in WSD (wired shutdown) terminal Push-in terminals in the data communication area (Modbus, digital inputs and outputs) 3-pin push-in terminal for PV Point (OP) 3-pin AC push-in terminal Cable bushing/cable gland AC 6-pin ground electrode terminal Cable bushing/cable gland in the data communication area...
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Connection area divider (10) 10x DC cable bushings (11) Optional cable bushing (M16) (12) Optional cable bushing (M16 - M20) (13) Optional cable bushing (M16 - M32) (14) Optional cable bushing (M16 - M25) Connection area The connection area divider separates the high-voltage conductors (DC and AC) divider from the signal lines.
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DC disconnector The DC disconnector has three switch settings: Locked/off (turned to the left) IMPORTANT! In switch settings (1) and (3), the in- verter can be secured to prevent it from being switched on/off using a standard padlock. The national guidelines must be complied with in this respect.
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The operating status LED dis- and LED status plays the status of the inverter. indicator In case of faults, follow the in- dividual steps in the Fronius Solar.start app. The optical sensor is actuated WLAN access point by touching it with a finger.
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Sensor functions = WLAN access point (AP) is opened. Flashes blue = WLAN protected setup (WPS) is activated. Flashes green 3 seconds (max. 6 seconds) = The service message dis- appears. Flashes white (quickly) LED status indicator The inverter is operating correctly. Lights up green The inverter is performing the grid checks required by the applicable standards for grid power feed operation.
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LED status indicator A network error is displayed, the inverter is operating correctly. Lights up red The network connection is active. Lights up blue The inverter is performing an update. Flash blue There is a service message. Lights up white Schematic in- The V+/GND pin provides the possibility of feeding in a voltage in the range of ternal wiring of...
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General Explanatory note IMPORTANT! - PV Point/PV If several backup power variants are available, please note that only one backup Point Comfort power variant may be installed and configured. The inverter can provide 220‑240 V at the PV Point/PV Point Comfort. A corres- ponding configuration must be set up during commissioning.
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Installation instructions, see chapter Connecting backup power - PV Point (OP) on page 85. PV Point Com- With PV Point Comfort, 1-phase elec- fort trical devices are continuously sup- plied up to a maximum power of 3 kW. Switching between grid-connected and backup power mode takes place auto- matically.
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The inverter is operating in backup power mode. from backup The public grid is functioning correctly again. power mode to The Fronius Smart Meter monitors the grid parameters on the public grid grid power feed and passes this information to the inverter. operation The stability of the restored public grid is determined by checking the meas- ured values of the Fronius Smart Meter.
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If the battery and inverter are in energy saving mode, the system is reactivated by the following: Enough energy is available from the PV modules. The public grid is functioning again. The battery is switched off and on.
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Public grid available again. grid power feed The Fronius Smart Meter monitors the grid parameters on the public grid operation and passes this information to the inverter. The stability of the restored public grid is determined by checking the meas- ured values of the Fronius Smart Meter.
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Transitioning The public grid is monitored by the inverter's internal grid and system pro- from grid power tection unit and by the Fronius Smart Meter connected to it. feed operation to Failure of the public grid. backup power The inverter carries out the necessary measures according to the country mode standard and then switches off.
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Public grid available again. grid power feed The Fronius Smart Meter monitors the grid parameters on the public grid operation and passes this information to the inverter. The stability of the restored public grid is determined by checking the meas- ured values of the Fronius Smart Meter.
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Italy Functions Measuring and transferring the required parameters for energy management and Solar.web by the Fronius Smart Meter. Monitoring of the voltage and frequency grid parameters by the inverter. Disconnecting from the public grid to enable operation in backup power mode if the grid parameters are outside the country-specific standards.
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Public grid available again. grid power feed The Fronius Smart Meter monitors the grid parameters on the public grid operation and passes this information to the inverter. The stability of the restored public grid is determined by checking the meas- ured values of the Fronius Smart Meter.
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This causes the inverter to switch off immediately. This behavior is ensured via 2 contacts. The communication between the inverter and the Fronius Smart Meter is optionally interrupted via a contact. The suspended communication prevents automatic termination of backup power mode when power returns to the public grid.
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The inverter is again connected to the entire home network and to the public grid. Communication between the inverter and Fronius Smart Meter is re-estab- lished. The inverter can start grid power feed operation again after performing the...
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General Quick-fastener A quick-fastener system (3) is used to system mount the connection area cover and front cover. The system is opened and closed with a half-rotation (180°) of the captive screw (1) into the quick- fastener spring (2). The system is independent of torque. NOTE! Danger when using a drill driver.
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A 4-digit number (coded production date) is printed on the rating plate at the very bottom, from which the production date can be calculated. If you subtract the value 11 from the first two digits, you get the year of produc- tion.
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Do not use the functions described here until you have fully read and understood the following documents: These operating instructions. All operating instructions for the system components of the photo- voltaic system, especially the safety rules. Dangerous electrical voltage. Allow the capacitors of the inverter to discharge (2 minutes). Warning notice text: WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal.
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Installation location and position Choosing the Please observe the following criteria when choosing a location for the inverter: location of the inverter Only install on a solid, non-flam- mable surface. ≥ 200 mm ≥ 275 mm ≥ 150 mm (≥ 7.87 inch) (≥...
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The inverter should be installed in a protected location, e.g., near the PV modules or under an overhanging roof. The inverter must not be installed or operated at more than 4,000 m above sea level. 4001 m Do not install the inverter: Where it may be exposed to ammonia, corrosive gases, acids, or salts (e.g., fertilizer storage areas, vent openings for livestock stables, chemical plants, tanneries)
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Installation posi- The inverter is suitable for vertical installation on a vertical wall tion of the in- or column. verter The inverter is suitable for installation on a sloping surface (min. slope of underside 10°). Do not install the inverter on a sloping surface with the connec- tions upwards.
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Do not install the inverter on the ceiling.
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Installing the mounting bracket and attaching the inverter Selecting the Use the corresponding fixing materials depending on the subsurface and observe mounting mater- the screw dimension recommendations for the mounting bracket. The installer is responsible for selecting the right type of fixing. Properties of the The mounting bracket (illustration) can mounting brack-...
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Installing the When installing the inverter on a mast mounting brack- or beam, Fronius recommends using et on a mast or the "Pole clamp" (order no. SZ beam 2584.000) mounting kit from Rittal GmbH. The "Pole clamp" kit covers the follow-...
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Attaching the IMPORTANT! mounting brack- The mounting bracket must be affixed et to mounting at a minimum of four points. rails Attaching the in- There are integrated grips on the side verter to the of the inverter which facilitate lifting/ mounting brack- attaching.
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Requirements for connecting the inverter Different cable Fine-stran- Fine-stran- types ded with fer- ded with fer- rule and col- rule without Multi-stran- Fine-stran- Single-core collar Permissible Round copper conductors can be connected to the terminals of the inverter as cables for the described below.
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Ground electrode terminal (6-pin) Select a sufficiently large cable cross-section based on the actual device output. 2.5-16 mm 2.5-16 mm 2.5-16 mm 2.5-16 mm 2.5-16 mm AWG 14-6 AWG 14-6 AWG 14-6 AWG 14-6 AWG 14-6 2.5-10 mm 2.5-10 mm 2.5-10 mm 2.5-10 mm 2.5-10 mm...
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LAN connections Fronius recommends using at least CAT 5 STP (shielded twisted pair) cables and a maximum dis- tance of 100 m (109 yd). Cable diameter For a standard M32 cable gland with a reducer: of the AC cable 7-15 mm...
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The inverter can be fused with an auto- matic circuit breaker of max. 63 A. Recom- Phase AC out- Maximum mended Inverter fuse rating fuse rating Fronius Primo GEN24 8.0 8,000 W 63 A 50 A Fronius Primo GEN24 10,000 W 63 A 63 A 10.0 kW...
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Connecting the inverter to the public grid (AC side) Safety WARNING! Danger due to incorrect operation and incorrectly performed work. This can result in serious injury and damage to property. ▶ Read the installation and operating instructions before installing and com- missioning the equipment.
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Turn off the automatic circuit breaker. Set the DC disconnector to the "Off" switch position. Loosen the five screws of the connec- tion area cover by rotating them 180° to the left using a screwdriver (TX20). Remove the connection area cover from the device.
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Strip the insulation of the single con- ductors by 19 mm. Select the cable cross-section in ac- cordance with the instructions in Per- missible cables for the electrical con- nection from page 67. Lift to open the terminal's operating lever and insert the stripped single conductor into the slot provided as far as it will go.
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This can result in severe personal injury and damage to property. ▶ The commissioning, maintenance, and service work in the inverter's power stage set may only be carried out by Fronius-trained service personnel in accordance with the technical specifications. ▶...
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WARNING! Danger from mains voltage and DC voltage from PV modules that are exposed to light. This can result in severe personal injury and damage to property. ▶ All connection, maintenance, and service work should only be carried out when the AC and DC sides have been disconnected from the inverter and are de-energized.
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PV generator settings: PV 1: ON PV 2: OFF PV 1 + PV 2 (connected in parallel): IMPORTANT! The maximum current load of a single terminal is 22 A. PV‑connection strings with a total current of more than 22 A must be split between both PV inputs upstream of the terminals (I SC max...
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Push the DC cables through the DC bushings by hand. IMPORTANT! Push the cables through the DC bush- ing before stripping them in order to avoid twisting/bending single wires.
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Select the cable cross-section in ac- cordance with the instructions in Per- missible cables for the electrical con- nection from page 67. Strip the insulation of the single con- ductors by 12 mm. Lift to open the ter- minal's operating lever and insert the stripped single conductor into the slot provided, in each case as far as it will go.
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Use a suitable measuring instrument to check the voltage and polarity of the DC cabling. Remove both DC ter- minals from the slots. CAUTION! Danger due to polarity reversal at the terminals. This may result in severe damage to the inverter. ▶...
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Connecting the battery to the inverter Safety WARNING! Danger due to incorrect operation and incorrectly performed work. This can result in serious injury and damage to property. ▶ Commissioning as well as maintenance and service work on the inverter and battery must only be carried out by service personnel trained by the respective inverter or battery manufacturer and only within the scope of the respective technical regulations.
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Push the battery cables through the DC bushings by hand. * The battery ground conductor must be connected externally (e.g., switch BAT+ cabinet). When connecting an LG FLEX BAT- battery, the battery ground conductor BAT PE can be connected in the inverter (see chapter Connecting the LG FLEX ground conductor...
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Select the cable cross-section in ac- cordance with the instructions in Per- missible cables for the electrical con- nection from page 67. Strip the insulation of the single con- ductors by 12 mm. Lift to open the ter- minal's operating lever and insert the stripped single conductor into the slot provided, in each case as far as it will go.
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CAUTION! Danger due to overvoltage when us- ing other slots on the terminal. This may result in damage to the battery and/or the PV modules due to discharge. ▶ Only use the slots labelled 'BAT' for connecting the battery. BAT+ BAT- CAUTION! Danger due to polarity reversal at...
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Fasten the screws of the cable guide to the housing using a screwdriver (TX20) and a torque of 1.3 - 1.5 Nm. NOTE! Risk due to overtorque at the strain- relief device. Damage to the strain-relief device may result. ▶ Do not use a drill driver.
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This can result in serious injury and damage to property. ▶ Installing and connecting an option must only be carried out by service personnel trained by Fronius and only within the scope of the respective technical regulations. ▶ Follow the safety rules.
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Switch off the automatic circuit break- er and DC disconnector. Turn the DC disconnector to the "Off" switch posi- tion. Loosen the five screws of the connec- tion area cover by rotating them 180° to the left using a screwdriver (TX20). Remove the connection area cover from the device.
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Drill out the optional cable guide with a step drill. Insert the cable gland into the hole and secure to the torque specified by the manufacturer. Guide the mains cable through the cable gland from below. Pull off the OP terminal.
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Strip the insulation of the single con- ductors by 12 mm. The cable cross-section must be between 1.5 mm and 10 mm . Lift to open the terminal's operating lever and insert the stripped single conductor in- to the slot provided, all the way up to the stop.
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During ongoing operation (recommendation: at least once a year) For test mode, a battery charge of min. 30% is recommended. A description on how to run test mode can be found in the backup power check- list (https://www.fronius.com/en/search-page, item number: 42,0426,0365).
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Connecting backup power - Full Backup Safety WARNING! Danger from incorrect installation, commissioning, operation, or incorrect use. This can result in severe personal injury/damage to property. ▶ Only trained and qualified personnel are authorized to install and commis- sion the system, and only within the scope of the technical regulations. ▶...
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The supply voltage for contactor K1 is provided by the public grid and must be connected to phase 1 (L1) downstream of the Fronius Smart Meter and fused accordingly. An NC contact for relay K3 interrupts the supply voltage to contactor K1.
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The supply voltage for contactor K1 is provided by the public grid and must be connected to phase 1 (L1) downstream of the Fronius Smart Meter and fused accordingly. To ensure residual current circuit breakers function in backup power mode,...
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The supply voltage for contactors K1 and K2 is provided by the public grid and must be connected to phase 1 (L1) downstream of the Fronius Smart Meter and fused accordingly.
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The protective measure must be tested regularly; if this is not regulated by law, it must be performed annually. Data transfer between the Fronius Smart Meter and the inverter may be in- terrupted in backup power mode (switch position 2). This is optionally en- sured via a contact of the changeover switch.
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A description on how to run test mode can be found in the backup power check- list (https://www.fronius.com/en/search-page, item number: 42,0426,0365).
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If the Inverter Control via Modbus function is activated in the Commu- nication > Modbus menu area, no Modbus participants are possible. It is not pos- sible to send and receive data at the same time. Example 1: Fronius Number of Number of sec- Input...
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IMPORTANT! Should the blanking plugs be missing or improperly fitted, then safety class IP66 cannot be guaranteed. Undo the cable gland union nut and push out the sealing ring and the blanking plug from the inside of the device. Open up the sealing ring at the loca- tion where the blanking plug is to be removed.
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Insert the sealing ring between the union nut and the housing opening. Press the data cables into the seal's cable guide. Then press in the seal un- til it reaches the underside of the cable gland. Tighten the union nut for the cable gland to a torque of min.
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"SHIELD" slot. IMPORTANT! Improperly fitted shielding can cause data communication problems. For the wiring proposal recommended by Fronius, see page 200. Terminating res- It may be possible for the system to function without terminating resistors. istors However, owing to interference, the use of terminating resistors according to the following overview is recommended for trouble-free operation.
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IN (+) OUT (+) IN (+) OUT (+) IN (+) OUT (+) IN (-) OUT (-) IN (-) OUT (-) IN (-) OUT (-) CAT 5/6/7 * Floating contact of the trigger device (e.g., central grid and system protection). If several floating contacts are used in a WSD chain, these must be connected in series.
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Closing and commissioning the inverter Closing the in- NOTE! verter's connec- tion area/hous- The housing cover is fitted with a lock for safety reasons, which allows the ing cover, and housing cover on the inverter to be pivoted only when the DC disconnector is commissioning switched off.
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Installation with The Fronius Solar.start app is required for installation. Depending on the mobile the app device used to perform the installation, the app is available on the relevant plat- form.
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Follow the installation wizard and complete the installation in the individual areas. Add the system components in Fronius Solar.web and commission the PV system. The network wizard and product setup can be performed independently. A net- work connection is required for the Fronius Solar.web installation wizard.
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De-energizing the inverter and switching it back De-energizing Turn off the automatic circuit the inverter and breaker. switching it back Turn the DC disconnector to the "Off" switch setting. To start up the inverter again, follow the steps listed above in reverse order. IMPORTANT! Wait for the capacitors of the inverter to discharge!
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Settings – User interface of the in- verter...
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User settings User login Open the user interface of the inverter in the browser. In the Login menu area, log in with username and password, or, in the User > User Login menu area, log in with username and password. IMPORTANT! Depending on the authorization of the user, settings can be made in the individu- al menu areas.
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Primary meter For problem-free operation with further energy generators and in Full Backup power mode, it is important to install the Fronius Smart Meter at the feed-in point. The inverter and further producers must be connected to the public grid via the Fronius Smart Meter.
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(e.g., forced re-charging to protect against deep dis- charge). IMPORTANT! Fronius accepts no liability for damage to third-party batteries. Ohmpilot All the Ohmpilots available in the system are displayed. Select the desired Ohm- pilot and add to the system via Add.
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Australia - Demand Response Modes (DRM) The pins for control via DRM can be set here: Mode Description Information DRM Pin DRM0 Inverter disconnects DRM0 occurs in the REF GEN from the grid event of an interruption or short circuit on the LOAD REF GEN or COM LOAD lines, or in the event of...
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Nevertheless, false alarms can be triggered for the type A residual current cir- cuit breaker in individual cases and depending on local conditions. For this reason, Fronius recommends using a residual current circuit breaker suitable for frequency inverters with a release current of least 100 mA, taking into ac-...
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Parameter Value range Description Leakage cur- 0 ‑ 0.25 By reducing the set value, the leakage cur- rent factor for (default: 0.16) rent is reduced and the intermediate cir- reducing cuit voltage is increased, which slightly RCMU/RCD lowers the efficiency. false trips A setting value of 0.16 ensures optim- um efficiency.
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(see Technical data) by the offset value. The default value is +3 Hz. Connec- ted loads (e.g., Fronius Ohmpilot) detect active backup power mode based on the changed frequency and react accordingly (e.g., activation of energy-saving mode). IMPORTANT!
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Fronius inverter (battery support required). You can restrict how much power is consumed by the Fronius inverter by specifying the maximum AC power (AC max.). As a maximum, a power consumption equal to the AC rated power of the Fronius inverter is possible.
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The following values can be selected for the Time-dependent battery control regulations: Max. charging power The max. charging power of the battery is the value set in the Power input field. If no feed into the public grid and/or direct consumption in the home is pos- sible, the set value Max.
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Battery system without photovoltaics, including second generator in the house 2000 W 1500 W TARGET: 0 W 1500 W 500 W Power into the battery 1500 W Power consumption (AC) of the inverter 1500 W Second generator in home network 2000 W Set target value at feed-in point Infeed into the public grid...
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Battery system including second generator in the house (with AC max. limitation) 1000 W 2000 W AC max: 1000 W 500 W 1000 W TARGET: 0 W 2000 W 500 W PV system to inverter 1000 W Power into the battery 2000 W Power consumption AC max.
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Specify charging range It is possible to define a charging range using a min. and max. charging limit. In this case, it is not possible to discharge the battery. Limit Min. charging Max. charging Limit discharge power power 500 W power 3800 W charging power Min.
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IMPORTANT! If there is a Fronius Wattpilot in the photovoltaic system, it is considered to be a load. The priority for the load management of the Fronius Wattpilot must be configured in the Fronius Solar.wattpilot app.
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I/Os controlled by the produced power are always prioritized over a battery and Fronius Ohmpilot. That is to say that an I/O can switch on and result in the bat- tery no longer being charged or the Fronius Ohmpilot no longer being activated.
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Click Save. ü System name, time zone, and time zone location are saved. Update All available updates for inverters and other Fronius devices are provided on the product pages and in the "Fronius Download Search" area at www.fronius.com Update Drag the firmware file into the Drag & drop file here field, or select via Browse file.
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If the inverter, power stage set, or data communication area is replaced, the li- cense file must also be replaced. Licensing - online (recommended) This requires an Internet connection and a completed Fronius Solar.web config- uration. Finish all installation work (refer to the chapter headed...
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Remote access is activated for Fronius Support. IMPORTANT! The remote access exclusively enables Fronius Technical Support to access the inverter via a secure connection. In this case, diagnostics data are transmitted, which are used for troubleshooting. The remote access can be activated only...
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Activate WPS on the WLAN router (see WLAN router documentation). Click on the Start button. The connection is established automatically. Log in to the user interface of the inverter. Check the network details and connection to Fronius Solar.web.
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It is possible to operate a connection via WLAN and via the access point at the same time. Modbus The inverter communicates with system components (e.g., Fronius Smart Meter) and other inverters via Modbus. The primary device (Modbus Client) sends con- trol commands to the secondary device (Modbus Server). The control commands are executed by the secondary device.
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SunSpec Model Type There are two different settings, depending on the SunSpec model. float: SunSpec Inverter Model 111, 112, 113 or 211, 212, 213. int + SF: SunSpec Inverter Model 101, 102, 103 or 201, 202, 203. Meter Address The value entered is the identification number (unit ID) assigned to the meter, which can be found on the user interface of the inverter in the Com- munication >...
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Activate communication via Solar API. Fronius Sol- In this menu, you can agree to the technically necessary data processing or re- ar.web ject it. In addition, the transfer of analysis data and remote configuration via Fronius Solar.web can be enabled or disabled.
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Internet services Information regarding connections and the current connection status is dis- played in this menu. If there are problems with the connection, a short descrip- tion of the error is displayed.
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The Country Setup menu area is intended exclusively for installers/service tech- verter codes in nicians from authorized specialist companies. The inverter access code required Solar.SOS for this menu area can be requested in the Fronius Solar.SOS portal. Requesting inverter codes in Fronius Solar.SOS: Open solar-sos.fronius.com...
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The PV power that cannot be fed into the public grid is used to charge the bat- tery by the inverter and/or used by the Fronius Ohmpilot so that it does not go to waste. The feed-in limit only becomes active if the power of feeding in is higher than the set power reduction.
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The inverter can be used as a primary device to control dynamic feed-in limits for additional Fronius inverters (secondary devices) so that feed-in limits prescribed by energy companies or utilities can be centrally managed. This control refers to...
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Fronius Tauro Fronius GEN24, Fronius Verto, Fronius Tauro, Fronius SnapINverter with Fronius Datamanager 2.0* * Up to four additional Fronius SnapINverters can be connected to each Fronius SnapINverter with Fronius Datamanager 2.0. Primary meter The Fronius Smart Meter acts as the only primary meter and is connected dir- ectly to the primary device.
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The primary device automatically scans the network for available secondary devices. A list of the inverters found is displayed. Click the refresh button perform the search again. DETECTED INVERTERS ADDITIONAL INVERTERS 26 Inverters were found Use all Inverters Status Name Device Type Serial Number Hostname...
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User interface secondary device Fronius Datamanager 2.0 Select the user Admin and enter the password for the user Admin. In the Settings – Modbus menu area, activate the Exporting data via Modbus and Inverter control via Modbus functions. In the DNO Editor > Control priorities menu area, set the control priorities...
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If there is an active rule for the control of the inverter, this is shown in the over- view of the user interface under Device State. Controlling Priorities Used to set controlling priorities for I/O power management (DRM or ripple con- trol receiver), the export limitation, and control via Modbus.
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Use pre-configured file for 4-relay operation: Download the file (.fpc) under 4-relay operation to the mobile device. Upload the file (.fpc) in the I/O Power Management menu area by clicking the Import button. Click Save. ü The settings for 4-relay operation are saved.
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I/O power man- I/O Power Management agement set- V+/GND tings - 4 relays None 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...
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Connection dia- The ripple control signal receivers and the I/O terminals of the inverter can be gram - 3 relays connected to one another as shown in the connection diagram. For distances of over 10 m between the inverter and the ripple control signal re- ceiver, a CAT 5 STP cable is recommended as a minimum and the shielding must be connected on one side at the push-in terminal of the data communication area (SHIELD).
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I/O power man- I/O Power Management agement set- V+/GND tings - 3 relays None 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...
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Connection dia- The ripple control signal receivers and the I/O terminals of the inverter can be gram - 2 relays connected to one another as shown in the connection diagram. For distances of over 10 m between the inverter and the ripple control signal re- ceiver, a CAT 5 STP cable is recommended as a minimum and the shielding must be connected on one side at the push-in terminal of the data communication area (SHIELD).
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I/O power man- I/O Power Management agement set- V+/GND tings - 2 relays None 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...
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Connection dia- The ripple control signal receivers and the I/O terminals of the inverter can be gram - 1 relay connected to one another as shown in the connection diagram. For distances of over 10 m between the inverter and the ripple control signal re- ceiver, a CAT 5 STP cable is recommended as a minimum and the shielding must be connected on one side at the push-in terminal of the data communication area (SHIELD).
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I/O power man- I/O Power Management agement set- V+/GND tings - 1 relay None None None None None DNO Feedback None not used None None DNO Rules IO control None Rule 1 None None Active Power Power Factor (cos φ) DNO Feedback Rule 2 Active Power...
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The Country Setup menu area is intended exclusively for installers/service tech- nicians from authorized specialist companies. The inverter access code required for this menu area can be requested in the Fronius Solar.SOS portal (see chapter Requesting inverter codes in Solar.SOS...
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35). The error code 1030 WSD Open is displayed on the user interface of the inverter in the System > Event Log menu area or in the user menu under No- tifications and in Fronius Solar.web. In this case, the inverter must be repaired by an authorized specialist company.
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PC board 4 pcs TX20 screws Ground conductor 2-pin signal cable PV- cable PV+ cable User information De-energizing Turn off the automatic circuit breaker. the inverter Set the DC disconnector to the "off" switch position. Disconnect connections from the solar module strings (+/-).
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Installation CAUTION! Danger due to insufficiently dimensioned ground conductor. Damage to the inverter due to thermal overload can result. ▶ The national standards and guidelines must be observed for dimensioning the ground conductor. Loosen the two screws on the under- side of the housing cover by rotating them 180°...
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Remove the DC push-in terminals from the slots and disconnect them from the cables (only necessary if the in- stallation already exists). DC Voltage PUSH PV+ / PV- Connect the supplied PV+/PV- cables to the respective connections. IMPORTANT! Note the labeling of the cables when connecting.
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Insert the PC board into the inverter and secure with the four screws (TX20) supplied at a torque of 1.0 ‑ 1.2 Nm. IMPORTANT! max. Depending on national standards and Ø10mm guidelines, a larger cross-section of the ground conductor may be required. 1,5 Nm TX 20 Dimension the cable cross-section of...
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Strip the insulation on the single con- ductors by 12 mm and secure to the corresponding slot of the terminal on the PC board with a torque of 1.2-1.5 IMPORTANT! The cable cross-section must be selec- ted according to the specifications for the respective inverter power category (see chapter Permissible cables for...
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Remove the factory installed bypass on the push-in WSD terminal. Connect the signal cable to the push- in WSD terminal on the IN- and IN+ slots, observing the labeling. IN- & IN+ Check whether the WSD switch is in position 1, adjust if necessary (factory setting: position 1).
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Place the cover on the connection area. Tighten the five screws by rotat- ing them 180° to the right in the indic- ated order using a screwdriver (TX20). Clip the housing cover onto the invert- er from above. Press on the lower part of the housing cover and tighten the two screws by rotating them 180°...
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Set the DC disconnector to the "on" switch position. Turn on the automatic circuit breaker.
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This can result in severe personal injury and damage to property. ▶ The commissioning, maintenance, and service work in the inverter's power stage set may only be carried out by Fronius-trained service personnel in accordance with the technical specifications. ▶...
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WARNING! Danger from mains voltage and DC voltage from PV modules that are exposed to light. This can result in severe personal injury and damage to property. ▶ All connection, maintenance, and service work should only be carried out when the AC and DC sides have been disconnected from the inverter and are de-energized.
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De-energizing Turn off the automatic circuit breaker. the inverter Set the DC disconnector to the "off" switch position. Disconnect connections from the solar module strings (+/-). Switch off the battery connected to the inverter. Wait for the capacitors of the inverter to discharge (2 minutes).
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Loosen the two screws on the under- side of the housing cover by rotating them 180° to the left using a screw- driver (TX20). Then lift the housing cover away from the inverter at the bottom and detach from above. Loosen the five screws of the connec- tion area cover by rotating them 180°...
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Manually push the DC cables through the DC bushings. Press the lock on the back of the ter- minal and pull off the DC terminals. Strip the insulation of the single con- ductors by 18-20 mm. Select the cable cross-section in ac- cordance with the instructions in Per- missible cables for the electrical con-...
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Connect the solar module strings (+/-). Use a suitable measuring instrument to check the voltage and polarity of the DC cabling. CAUTION! Danger due to polarity reversal at the terminals. This may result in severe damage to the inverter. ▶ Check the voltage (max.
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Place the cover on the connection area. Tighten the five screws by rotat- ing them 180° to the right in the indic- ated order using a screwdriver (TX20). Clip the housing cover onto the invert- er from above. Press on the lower part of the housing cover and tighten the two screws by rotating them 180°...
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Set the DC disconnector to the "on" switch position. Turn on the automatic circuit breaker.
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This can result in serious injury and damage to property. ▶ Installing and connecting an option must only be carried out by service personnel trained by Fronius and only within the scope of the respective technical regulations. ▶ Follow the safety rules.
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Scope of supply The PV Point Comfort is available as an option and can be retrofitted to the in- verter. For technical data, see chapter Technical data on page 187. Insulation film PV Point Comfort PEN connection Phase/neutral conductors 4 pcs TX20 screws Cable gland User information De-energizing...
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Installation CAUTION! Danger due to insufficiently dimensioned ground conductor. Damage to the inverter due to thermal overload can result. ▶ The national standards and guidelines must be observed for dimensioning the ground conductor. Loosen the two screws on the under- side of the housing cover by rotating them 180°...
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Disconnect the single conductors from the AC terminal (only necessary if the installation already exists). Remove the mains cable from the in- verter. Drill out the optional cable bushing with a step drill.
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Insert the cable gland into the hole and tighten to a torque of 6 Nm. Insert the insulating film on the right side of the ground electrode terminal. Insert the PC board into the inverter.
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Fasten the PC board with the four screws (TX20) supplied and tighten to a torque of 1.2 Nm. Strip the single conductors (Primo 3 ‑ 6 kW = 12 mm, Primo 8 ‑ 10 kW = 19 mm). Lift to open the AC terminal's operating lever and insert the stripped single con- ductor into the slot provided, all the way up to the stop.
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Strip the single conductors according to the specifications based on the power category of the inverter. The cable cross-section must be selec- ted according to the specifications for the respective power category of the inverter (see chapter Permissible cables for the electrical connection page 67).
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Insert the terminals into the respect- ive slot until they engage. Fasten the union nuts of the cable glands to a torque of 4 Nm. Place the cover on the connection area. Tighten the five screws by rotat- ing them 180° to the right in the indic- ated order using a screwdriver (TX20).
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Starting up the Connect the solar module strings (+/-). inverter Switch on the battery connected to the inverter. Set the DC disconnector to the "on" switch position. Turn on the automatic circuit breaker. Configuring the Firmware version 1.25.2 or higher is required to commission the PV Point Com- PV Point Com- fort.
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During ongoing operation (recommendation: at least once a year) For test mode, a battery charge of min. 30% is recommended. A description on how to run test mode can be found in the backup power check- list (https://www.fronius.com/en/search-page, item number: 42,0426,0365).
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Do not use cleaning agents, scouring agents, solvents, or similar products to clean the inverter. Maintenance Maintenance and service work may only be carried out by Fronius-trained service technicians. Safety The DC disconnector is used only to switch off power to the power stage set.
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Switch off power to the inverter and wait for the specified time until the ca- pacitors have discharged and the fan has shut down. Turn the DC disconnector to the "Off" switch setting. Loosen the screws on the underside of the housing cover by rotating them 180°...
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used device promotes sustainable recycling of resources and prevents negative effects on health and the environment. Packaging materials Collect separately Observe local regulations Crush cardboard boxes...
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Warranty provisions Fronius manu- Detailed, country-specific warranty conditions are available at www.fronius.com/ facturer's war- solar/warranty. ranty To obtain the full warranty period for your newly installed Fronius product, please register at www.solarweb.com.
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Item number changeover to Fronius Smart Meter 63A-1 43,0001,1477 Full Backup Fronius Smart Meter 50kA-3 43,0001,1478 Fronius Smart Meter TS 100A-1 43,0001,0045 Fronius Smart Meter TS 5kA-3 43,0001,0046 Fronius Smart Meter WR 43,0001,3591 Third-party components Manufacturers/types other than the product examples listed are permissible, provided that they meet the same technical and functional requirements.
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Test standard IEC 60947-4-1 Manufacturer/type ISKRA IKA225-02 Components for Product Item number manual backup Fronius Smart Meter 63A-1 43,0001,1477 power changeover to Fronius Smart Meter TS 100A-1 43,0001,0045 Full Backup Fronius Backup Switch 1P/3P-63A 4,050,221 Fronius Backup Switch 1PN/3PN-63A 4,050,220...
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Status codes and remedy Display Status codes are displayed on the user interface of the inverter in the System > Event Log menu area or in the user menu under Notifications and in Fronius Sol- ar.web*. If configured accordingly, see chapter Fronius Solar.web...
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1191 – AfciDataTransfer (operating LED: flashes yellow) Cause: An electric arc has been identified on the PV system. Remedy: No action required.
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Technical data Fronius Primo DC input data GEN24 8.0 / 8.0 MPP voltage range 260 - 480 V Plus (at rated power) Max. input voltage 600 V at 1000 W/m²/-10 °C in an open cir- cuit Min. input voltage 65 V...
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DC input data battery Max. voltage 455 V Min. voltage 150 V Max. current 22 A Max. output 8,000 W DC inputs AC input/output data Rated power (P 8,000 W Max. output power 8,000 W Rated apparent power 8,000 VA Nominal mains voltage 1 ~ NPE 220V / 230V / 240 V Min.
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AC output data Full Backup Nominal mains voltage 1 ~ NPE 220 V 1 ~ NPE 230 V 1 ~ NPE 240 V Nominal frequency for Full Backup 53 / 63 Hz Switching time ~ 10 s 0 - 1 Power factor cos phi General data Max.
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Power per digital output 1 A at >12.5 V - 24 V (external supply) (max. 3 A in total) Datalogger/web server Integrated Fronius Primo DC input data GEN24 10.0 / MPP voltage range 260 - 480 V 10.0 Plus (at rated power) Max.
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DC input data Max. total short circuit current for module array 82.5 A SC PV1 SC PV2 SC max Max. inverter backfeed current to the array 41.25 A PV 1 PV 2 41.25 A Number of inputs - PV 1 Number of inputs - PV 2 Max.
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AC input/output data Max. output current 45.45 A 20 A / 1.3 ms Current (inrush) Nominal frequency 50 / 60 Hz Nominal frequency for Full Backup 53 / 63 Hz Initial short-circuit alternating cur- 45.5 A rent/phase I " Total harmonic distortion <...
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General data Dimensions H × W × D 595 × 529 × 180 mm Weight 21 kg Inverter topology Non-insulated, no transformer Permitted ambient temperature -40 °C - +60 °C Permissible humidity 0 - 100% (incl. condensation) EMC emission class (in accordance with IEC 61000‑6‑2, IEC 61000‑6‑3) DC/AC overvoltage category...
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Data communication Voltage level of digital inputs low: min. 0 V - max. 1.8 V high: min. 4.5 V - max. 28.8 V Input currents of digital inputs depending on the input voltage; input resistance = 70 kOhm Total power for digital output 6 W at 12 V (USB not connected) (internal supply) Power per digital output...
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The total nominal output power per phase must not exceed the nominal output power of the inverter. Valid for Fronius Primo GEN24 with battery connection and Fronius Primo GEN24 Plus. The values provided are standard values. These values must be adjusted according to requirements and PV output.
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Rated operating current and rated breaking capacity 500 V 14 A 56 A 38 A 152 A 600 V 11.5 A 46 A 33 A 132 A 700 V 7.5 A 30 A 28 A 112 A 800 V 5.75 A 23 A 23 A 92 A...
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Fronius Primo GEN24 and Fronius Reserva DC= IN PV-GENERATOR & BATTERY PRIMO GEN24 =A1+A2 PILOT / PILOT2 ModBus 0 ( PILOT2 4,071,817 ONLY ) STEUERLEITUNGEN SMART CONTROL LINES METER AC OUT 230V AC RJ45 RJ45 SYMBOL DEFINITION: TERMINATOR TERMINATOR verdrillte Leitung twisted pair GESCHIRMTE KOMMUNIKATIONSLEITUNG (CAT5 STP OD.
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Fronius Primo GEN24 with Fronius Reserva con- nected in parallel DC= IN PV-GENERATOR & BATTERY PRIMO GEN24 =A1+A2 PILOT / PILOT2 ModBus 0 ( PILOT2 4,071,817 ONLY ) STEUERLEITUNGEN SMART CONTROL LINES METER AC OUT 230V AC RJ45 RJ45 TERMINATOR...
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Fronius Primo GEN24 and BYD Battery-Box Premium HV...
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Fronius Primo GEN24 with two BYD Battery-Box Premium HV connected in parallel...
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Fronius Primo GEN24 with three BYD Battery- Box Premium HV connected in parallel...
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PRIMO GEN24 =A1+A2 PILOT / PILOT2 ModBus 0 ( PILOT2 4,071,817 ONLY ) WIRED SHUT DOWN (WSD) ANSCHLUSS FÜR VON FRONIUS FREIGEGEBENEN BATTERIEN (SIEHE BATTERIE-SCHALTPLAN) CONNECT TO FRONIUS APPROVED BATTERIES (REFER TO BATTERY SCHEMATIC) Fronius Smart Meter IN6/IN7 CAT5 STP...
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PRIMO GEN24 =A1+A2 PILOT / PILOT2 ModBus 0 ( PILOT2 4,071,817 ONLY ) WIRED SHUT DOWN (WSD) ANSCHLUSS FÜR VON FRONIUS FREIGEGEBENEN BATTERIEN (SIEHE BATTERIE-SCHALTPLAN) CONNECT TO FRONIUS APPROVED BATTERIES (REFER TO BATTERY SCHEMATIC) Fronius Smart Meter IN6/IN7 CAT5 STP...
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