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Fronius Galvo Operating Instructions Manual

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Fronius Galvo:
Explanation of symbols and choice
of location
Notes regarding installation and
connection
42,0426,0171,EN 004-23042015
Solar Energy
Operating Instructions
Grid-connected inverter

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  • Page 1 / Perfect Charging / Perfect Welding / Solar Energy Operating Instructions Fronius Galvo: Explanation of symbols and choice Grid-connected inverter of location Notes regarding installation and connection 42,0426,0171,EN 004-23042015...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Explanation of symbols ..........................Explanation of safety symbols ......................Explanation of symbols and choice of location ..................Explanation of symbols - installation position ..................Choice of location ............................Proper use ............................General comments regarding choice of location................... Installation notes ............................Selecting wall plugs and screws ......................

  • Page 5: Explanation Of Symbols

    Explanation of symbols Explanation of DANGER! Indicates immediate and real danger. If it is not avoided, death or se- safety symbols rious injury will result. WARNING! Indicates a potentially dangerous situation. Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken. CAUTION! Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur.
  • Page 6 Can be used at altitudes of up to 2000 m max. 2000 m IMPORTANT! The inverter must not be installed or used at altitudes above 2000 m. > 2000 m Do not install the inverter: in areas where ammonia, corrosive vapours, acids or salts are pres- (e.g.

  • Page 7: Explanation Of Symbols - Installation Position

    Explanation of symbols - instal- lation position The inverter is designed to be installed vertically on a vertical wall or pil- lar. The inverter is suitable for horizontal installation. The inverter is suitable for installation on a sloping surface. Do not install the inverter on a sloping surface with its connection sockets facing upwards.
  • Page 8 Do not install the inverter such that it overhangs with its connection sock- ets facing downwards. Do not install the inverter on the ceiling.

  • Page 9: Choice Of Location

    Fronius the installation of parts that are not distributed or expressly approved by Fronius. Fronius shall not be liable for any damage resulting from such action. No warranty claims will be entertained.

  • Page 10: Installation Notes

    Mounting the in- When mounting the inverter on a mast or a verter on a mast vertical carrier, Fronius recommends the use of a standard mast fixing kit. This kit enables the inverter to be mounted Fronius Galvo...

  • Page 11: Notes Regarding Grid Connection

    Notes regarding grid connection Monitoring the IMPORTANT! The resistance in the leads to the AC-side connection terminals must be as Grid low as possible for optimal functioning of grid monitoring. AC terminals Ground conductor / grounding min. 2,5 mm² - max. 16 mm² Phase conductor min.

  • Page 12: Connecting Aluminum Cables

    Connecting alu- The AC-side terminals are designed for connecting single-wire, round, aluminum cables. minum cables The following points must be taken into account when connecting aluminum cables due to the non-conducting oxide layer of aluminum: Reduced rated currents for aluminum cables The connection requirements listed below NOTE! Take into account local specifications when configuring cable cross sec- tions.

  • Page 13: Maximum Fuse Rating On Alternating Current Side

    AC ~ ing current side max. C 25 A Inverter Phases Max. output Max. fuse rating Fronius Galvo 1.5 1500 W 1 x C 25 A Fronius Galvo 2.0 2000 W 1 x C 25 A Fronius Galvo 2.5 2500 W 1 x C 25 A Fronius Galvo 3.0...
  • Page 14 A residual current protective device is generally adequate. In particular cases, and depending on local factors, however, the type A residual current protective device may trip at the wrong time. For this reason, Fronius recommends that an RCD suitable for frequency convert- ers be used.

  • Page 15: Notes Regarding Dc Connection

    Note the temperature coefficients in the solar module data sheet More exact data for sizing the solar array for the particular location can be obtained using calculations tools such as the Fronius Solar.configurator (available at http:// www.fronius.com). NOTE! Before connecting solar modules, make sure that the voltage specified by the manufacturer corresponds to the actual measured voltage.

  • Page 16: Connecting Aluminum Cables

    (e.g. if there are two DC cables, then break out two recesses). IMPORTANT! Check the polarity and voltage of the solar module strings: the permitted voltage is: Max. 420 V for Fronius Galvo 1.5-1 for Fronius Galvo 2.0-1 Max. 550 V for Fronius Galvo 2.5-1 for Fronius Galvo 3.0-1...
  • Page 17 If DC cables are laid over the shaft of the DC main switch or across the connection block of the DC main switch, they may be damaged when the inverter is swung in, or they may even prevent the inverter from being swung in.

  • Page 18: Notes Regarding The Solar Module Ground In The Inverter

    Notes regarding the solar module ground in the in- verter General remarks Some manufacturers of solar modules sti- pulate that the modules must be grounded. Inside the inverter is a means for grounding solar modules to the negative pole via a fu- The fuse holder for grounding the solar mo- dules is located on the rear of the inverter.

  • Page 19: Configuring The Inverter For Grounded Solar Modules

    For solar module grounding at the negative pole Fronius recommends following fuse: nominal current 1A / 600 V, fuse size 10 x 38 mm IMPORTANT! Fuses for solar module grounding are not included with the inverter. If a so- lar module grounding is required by the solar module manufacturer, a suitable fuse has to be ordered separately.

  • Page 20: Notes Regarding The Laying Of Data Communication Cables

    To cater for this eventuality, a relevant blanking cover (42,0405,2020) is available from Fronius as an option. IMPORTANT! Note the following if data communication cables are being introduced into the inverter: depending on the number and cross-section of the data communication cables that are being introduced, take the relevant blanking plugs out of the sealing insert and in- sert the data communication cable.

  • Page 21: Notes Regarding Attaching The Inverter To The Wall Bracket

    Notes regarding attaching the inverter to the wall bracket Attaching the in- The side sections of the housing lid are designed to function as holding and carrying han- verter to the wall dles. bracket NOTE! For safety reasons, the inverter is fitted with a latch that prevents the in- verter from being swung into the wall bracket unless the DC main switch is switched off.

  • Page 22: Notes Regarding Software Updates

    Notes regarding software updates Notes regarding If the inverter is supplied with a USB stick, software updates the inverter software must be updated as soon as the inverter has been commissi- oned: Plug the USB stick into the data com- munication area of the inverter Open the Setup menu Select the "USB"...

  • Page 23: Usb Stick As A Data Logger And For Updating Inverter Software

    Only delete all of the files (sys, fld, csv) at one time. DALO.fld log file: A log file for reading the data in the Fronius Solar.access software. Further details on the Fronius Solar.access software can be found in the "DATCOM Details" operating instructions at http://www.fronius.com DATA.csv log file: A log file for reading the data in a spreadsheet program (e.g.: Microsoft®...

  • Page 24: Data Volume And Storage Capacity

    Inverter no. Inverter type (DATCOM code) Logging interval in seconds Energy in watts per second, relative to the logging interval Inductive reactive power Capacitive reactive power Average values during the logging interval (AC voltage, AC current, DC voltage, DC current) Additional information Data volume and A USB stick with a storage capacity of 1 GB can record logging data for roughly seven...

  • Page 25: Suitable Usb Flash Drives

    USB flash drive will be detected by the inverter. Fronius recommends that only certified USB flash drives suitable for building sites are used (look out for the USB-IF logo). The inverter supports USB flash drives with the following file systems:...

  • Page 26: Remove Usb Stick

    Remove USB Security note concerning the removal of a USB stick: stick IMPORTANT! To avoid any loss of data, a USB stick may only be removed if the fol- Do not disconnect lowing conditions are met: USB-Stick only remove a USB stick via the 'Safely remove USB / HW' item on the while LED is flashing! SETUP menu...

  • Page 27: Notes Regarding Maintenance

    Notes regarding maintenance Maintenance NOTE! When installed outdoors in a horizontal position: once a year, check that all screw joints are tight! Cleaning Clean the inverter and the display as required with a damp cloth. Do not use cleaning agents, abrasives or solvents to clean the inverter.

  • Page 28: Serial Number Sticker For Customer Use

    Two serial number stickers are enclosed with the inverter's installation instructions: 57 x 20 mm 67 x 20 mm Fronius Inverter These can be affixed by the customer in a Installation visible location of his choosing, e.g. on the front of the inverter or on the operating ins- tructions.
  • Page 30 Fronius International GmbH Fronius USA LLC Solar Electronics Division 4600 Wels, Froniusplatz 1, Austria 6797 Fronius Drive, Portage, IN 46368 E-Mail: pv-sales@fronius.com E-Mail: pv-us@fronius.com http://www.fronius.com http://www.fronius-usa.com Under http://www.fronius.com/addresses you will find all addresses of our sales branches and partner firms!

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