Indicates an immediate danger.
Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.
Indicates a possibly dangerous situation.
Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.
Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur.
Minor injury or damage to property may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.
Indicates the possibility of flawed results and damage to the equipment.
Indicates an immediate danger.
Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.
Indicates a possibly dangerous situation.
Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.
Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur.
Minor injury or damage to property may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.
Indicates the possibility of flawed results and damage to the equipment.
The Operating Instructions must always be kept on hand wherever the device is being used. In addition to the Operating Instructions, all applicable local rules and regulations regarding accident prevention and environmental protection must also be followed.
All safety and danger notices on the deviceThe terminals can reach high temperatures.
Only operate the device when all protection devices are fully functional. If the protection devices are not fully functional, there is a risk ofAny safety devices that are not functioning properly must be repaired by an authorized specialist before the device is switched on.
Never bypass or disable protection devices.
For the location of the safety and danger notices on the device, refer to the section headed “General” in the Operating Instructions for the device.
Any equipment malfunctions which might impair safety must be remedied immediately before the device is turned on.
Your personal safety is at stake!
Operation or storage of the device outside the stipulated area will be deemed as not in accordance with the intended purpose. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage resulting from improper use.
The servicing information contained in these Operating Instructions is intended only for the use of qualified service engineers. An electric shock can be fatal. Do not carry out any actions other than those described in the documentation. This also applies to qualified personnel.
All cables and leads must be secured, undamaged, insulated, and adequately dimensioned. Loose connections, scorched, damaged, or under-dimensioned cables and leads must be repaired immediately by an authorized specialist.
Maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by an authorized specialist.
It is impossible to guarantee that externally (aka, third-party) procured parts are designed and manufactured to meet the demands made on them, or that they satisfy safety requirements. Use only original spare parts (also applies to standard parts).
Do not carry out any alterations, installations, or modifications to the device without first obtaining the manufacturer's permission.
Components that are not in perfect condition must be changed immediately.
Copyright of these Operating Instructions remains with the manufacturer.
Text and illustrations were accurate at the time of printing. Fronius reserves the right to make changes. The contents of the Operating Instructions shall not provide the basis for any claims whatsoever on the part of the purchaser. If you have any suggestions for improvement, or can point out any mistakes that you have found in the Operating Instructions, we will be most grateful for your comments.
The user is responsible for backing up any changes made to the factory settings. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any deleted personal settings.
FCC
This device corresponds to the limit values for a digital device of class B in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC regulations. The limit values should provide adequate protection against harmful interference in homes. This device creates and uses high frequency energy and can interfere with radio communications when not used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee against interference occurring in a particular installation.
If this device interferes with radio or television reception when turning the device on and off, it is recommended that the user solve this with one or more of the following measures:
Industry Canada RSS
The device corresponds to the license-free Industry Canada RSS standards. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) The device may not cause harmful interference
(2) The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The Fronius Smart Meter is a bidirectional electricity meter for optimizing self-consumption and recording the household's load characteristic curve. Together with the Fronius inverter, the Fronius Datamanager and the Fronius data interface, the Fronius Smart Meter provides a clear overview of your own power consumption.
The meter measures the power flow to the loads or to the grid and forwards the information to the Fronius inverter via ModBus RTU/RS485 communication.
Observe and follow the safety instructions!
Failure to observe the safety instructions will result in damage to persons and equipment.
Switch off the power supply before establishing the mains connection.
Follow all safety instructions.
The Fronius Smart Meter is a bidirectional electricity meter for optimizing self-consumption and recording the household's load characteristic curve. Together with the Fronius inverter, the Fronius Datamanager and the Fronius data interface, the Fronius Smart Meter provides a clear overview of your own power consumption.
The meter measures the power flow to the loads or to the grid and forwards the information to the Fronius inverter via ModBus RTU/RS485 communication.
Observe and follow the safety instructions!
Failure to observe the safety instructions will result in damage to persons and equipment.
Switch off the power supply before establishing the mains connection.
Follow all safety instructions.
Safety symbols: | |
To avoid electric shocks:
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RCM Symbol - The product complies with the Australian laws. |
The Fronius Smart Meter can be installed at two possible locations in the system, at the feed-in point and at the consumption point.
Positioning at the feed-in point
The positioning of the Fronius Smart Meter at the feed-in point.
Positioning at the consumption point
The positioning of the Fronius Smart Meter at the consumption point.
The Fronius Smart meter has two mounting holes spaced 5.375 in. (137 mm) apart (center-to-center). These mounting holes are normally obscured by the detachable screw terminals. Remove the screw terminals to mark the hole positions and mount the meter.
Self-tapping sheet metal screws are included. Do not over-tighten the screws, as long-term stress on the case can cause cracking.
The Fronius Smart Meter is considered “permanently connected equipment“ and requires a disconnect means (circuit breaker, switch or disconnect) and overcurrent protection (fuse or circuit breaker).
The Fronius Smart Meter only draws 10-30 mA, so the rating of any switches, disconnects, fuses and / or circuit breakers is determined by the wire gauge, the mains voltage and the current interrupting rating required.
Connect each conductor to the appropriate phase; also connect ground and neutral (if applicable). The neutral connection “N“ is not required on delta models but we recommend connecting it to ground if neutral is not present.
The screw terminal can handle wire up to 12 AWG. Connect each voltage line to the green terminal block as shown in the following figures. After the voltage lines have been connected, make sure both terminal blocks are fully seated in the Fronius Smart Meter.
When power is first applied, check that the LEDs behave normally. If you see LEDs flashing red-green-red-green, the voltage is too high for this model, so disconnect the power switch immediately!
Single-Phase Three-Wire (Mid-Point Neutral) (only 240 V-3)
Two-Phase (Australia) (only 480 V-3)
Single-Phase Two-Wire without Neutral (only 240 V-3 and 480 V-3)
Single-Phase Two-Wire with Neutral (only 240 V-3)
Three-Phase Four-Wire Wye
Three-Phase Three-Wire Delta without Neutral (only 240 V-3 and 480 V-3)
Three-Phase Four-Wire Stinger
Three-Phase Two-Wire Corner Grounded Delta (only 240 V-3 and 480 V-3)
The current transformer must generate 333.33 millivolts AC at rated current. See the current transformer data sheets for CT ratings (Fronius CT, 41,0010,0104 / 41,0010,0105 / 41,0010,0232 / 41,0010,0233).
Install the CTs around the conductor to be measured and connect the CT leads to the Fronius Smart Meter. Always turn off power before disconnecting any live conductors. Put the line conductors through the CTs as shown in the previous section.
CTs are directional. If they are mounted backwards or with their white and black wires swapped the measured power will be negative. The status LEDs indicate negative measured power by flashing red.
Split-core CTs can be opened for installation around the conductor. A nylon cable tie may be secured around the CT to prevent inadvertent opening.
The current transformers connect to the six position black screw terminal block. Connect the white and black CT wires to the Fronius Smart Meter terminals marked CT L1, CT L2 and CT L3. Excess length may be trimmed from the wires if desired. Connect each CT with the white wire aligned with the white dot on the label and the black wire aligned with the black dot. Note the order in which the phases are connected, as the line voltage phases must match the current phases for accurate power measurement.
Fronius SnapINveter:
Connect the data communication ports of the Fronius Smart Meter to the Fronius system monitoring in the inverter. Several Smart Meters can be installed in the system, see chapter Multi meter system - Fronius SnapINverter on page (→)
Fronius GEN24 inverter:
Connect the data communication ports of the Fronius Smart Meter to the Modbus interface of the Fronius GEN24 inverter. Several Smart Meters can be installed in the system, see chapter Multi meter system - Fronius GEN24 inverter on page (→)
The Fronius Smart Meter must be connected to the Fronius Datamanager. If only one Fronius Smart Meter is installed, the Modbus Address is 1.
DIP Switch | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Up (1) value | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 32 | R 120 Ohm | Baud Rate |
Examples
Modbus Adress 1 | ||||||
DIP Switch | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Position | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modbus Adress 2 | ||||||
DIP Switch | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Position | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modbus Adress 3 (value 1 + 2 = 3) | ||||||
DIP Switch | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Position | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modbus Adress 4 | ||||||
DIP Switch | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Position | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modbus Adress 7 (value 1 + 2 + 4 = 7) | ||||||
DIP Switch | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Position | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modbus Adress 20 (value 4 + 16 = 20) | ||||||
DIP Switch | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Position | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Inverter in the system | |
Meter - Fronius Smart Meter | |
Modbus RTU slave | |
Termination resistance |
The system might work without terminating resistors. Due to interferences, the use of terminating resistors according to the following schemes are recommended.
Activate the Fronius Smart Meter terminating resistor (R 120 Ohm) by switching pin 7 to ON (1).
Select the baud rate by setting DIP switch position 8 (see below). The change will take effect immediately.
Baud Rate | DIP Switch 8 |
9600 (default) | 0 (OFF) |
38400 | 1 (ON) |
Grid | |
Inverter in the system | |
Fronius Smart Meter | |
Primary meter | |
Secondary meter | |
Generator meter | |
Modbus RTU slave | |
Loads in the system | |
Additional loads in the system | |
Additional producers in the system | |
Termination resistance |
A maximum of 4 Modbus stations can be connected to the Modbus connection terminal.
IMPORTANT!
Only one primary meter, one battery and one Ohmpilot can be connected per inverter. Due to the high data transfer of the battery, the battery occupies 2 subscribers.
Example:
Input | Battery | Fronius | Number | Number |
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Modbus | 1 | 0 | ||
1 | 1 | |||
1 | 2 | |||
1 | 3 |
If several Fronius Smart Meters are installed, a separate address must be set for each one (see Set the address of the Fronius Smart Meter on page (→)). The primary meter always receives the address 1. All other meters are numbered consecutively in the address range from 2 to 14. Different Fronius Smart Meter power categories can be used together.
IMPORTANT!
Use no more than 3 secondary meters in the system. To avoid interference, it is recommended to install the terminating resistors according to the chapter Terminating Resistors on page (→).
The inputs M0 and M1 can be freely selected. A maximum of 4 Modbus participants can be connected to the Modbus terminal on the inputs M0 and M1.
IMPORTANT!
Only one primary meter, one battery and one Ohmpilot can be connected per inverter. Due to the high data transfer of the battery, the battery occupies 2 subscribers.
Example 1:
Input | Battery | Fronius | Number | Number |
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Modbus 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
0 | 2 | |||
0 | 1 | |||
Modbus 1 | 1 | 3 |
Example 2:
Input | Battery | Fronius | Number | Number |
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Modbus 0 | 1 | 3 | ||
Modbus 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
0 | 2 | |||
0 | 1 |
If several Fronius Smart Meters are installed, a separate address must be set for each one (see Set the address of the Fronius Smart Meter on page (→)). The primary meter always receives the address 1. All other meters are numbered consecutively in the address range from 2 to 14. Different Fronius Smart Meter power categories can be used together.
IMPORTANT!
Use no more than Use 7 secondary meters in the system. To avoid interference, it is recommended to install the terminating resistors according to the chapter Terminating Resistors on page (→).
IMPORTANT! Settings in the "Meter" menu item may only be entered by staff trained to do so!
The service password must be entered for the "Meter" menu item.
Three-phase or one-phase Fronius Smart Meters may be used. In both cases, selection is made via the "Fronius Smart Meter" item. The Fronius Datamanager automatically detects the meter type.
One primary meter and several secondary meters can be selected. The primary meter must be configured before a secondary meter can be chosen.
IMPORTANT! Settings in the "Meter" menu item may only be entered by staff trained to do so!
The service password must be entered for the "Meter" menu item.
Three-phase or one-phase Fronius Smart Meters may be used. In both cases, selection is made via the "Fronius Smart Meter" item. The Fronius Datamanager automatically detects the meter type.
One primary meter and several secondary meters can be selected. The primary meter must be configured before a secondary meter can be chosen.
IMPORTANT! Settings in the "Meter" menu item may only be entered by staff trained to do so!
The service password must be entered for the "Meter" menu item.
Three-phase or one-phase Fronius Smart Meters may be used. In both cases, selection is made via the "Fronius Smart Meter" item. The Fronius Datamanager automatically detects the meter type.
One primary meter and several secondary meters can be selected. The primary meter must be configured before a secondary meter can be chosen.
Access Point:
The Fronius Datamanager start page appears.
LAN:
The Fronius Smart Meter is configured as a primary meter.
In the menu area "Current Total View", the power of the PV modules, the self-consumption, the grid power feed and battery charging (if available) are displayed.
The Fronius Smart Meter is configured as a secondary meter.
IMPORTANT! Settings in the "Device configuration" menu item may only be entered by staff trained to do so!
The service password must be entered for the "Device configuration" menu item.
Three-phase or one-phase Fronius Smart Meters may be used. In both cases, selection is made via the "Components" menu area. The meter type is determined automatically.
One primary meter and several secondary meters can be selected. The primary meter must be configured before a secondary meter can be chosen.
IMPORTANT! Settings in the "Device configuration" menu item may only be entered by staff trained to do so!
The service password must be entered for the "Device configuration" menu item.
Three-phase or one-phase Fronius Smart Meters may be used. In both cases, selection is made via the "Components" menu area. The meter type is determined automatically.
One primary meter and several secondary meters can be selected. The primary meter must be configured before a secondary meter can be chosen.
WLAN:
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 wizard.
Ethernet:
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 wizard.
The Fronius Smart Meter is configured as a primary meter.
The Fronius Smart Meter is configured as a secondary meter.
The three status LEDs on the front of the Fronius Smart Meter can help indicate correct measurements and operation. The “L1”, “L2”, and “L3” on the diagrams indicate the three phases:
Normal Startup
The Fronius Smart Meter displays the following startup sequence whenever power is first applied.
Consuming Power
Any phase with the LEDs flashing green is indicating normal positive power (Import of energy from public grid).
If the inverter or any other power source is not producing power and some minimal power is being used, the LEDs should be flashing green. This is normal, when the inverter is in its 5 minute startup cycle.
No Power
Any phase with a solid green LED indicates no power, but line voltage is present.
No Voltage
Any phase LED that is off indicates no voltage on that phase.
Generating Power
Red flashing indicates negative power for that phase. This is a normal behavior if more power is produced (by the inverter or any other power source) than consumed (Export of energy to the public grid). If no power is produced at all, this might indicate either reversed CT's, swapped CT wires or CT's are not matched with the correct line voltage phase.
Overvoltage Warning
The following indicates that the line voltage is too high for this model. Disconnect power immediately! Check the line voltages and the meter ratings (in the white box on the label).
Meter Not Operating
If none of the LEDs are illuminated, check that the correct line voltages are applied to the meter. If the voltages are correct, call customer service for assistance.
Error
If the meter experiences an internal error, all LEDs will light up red for 3 or more seconds. If you see this happen repeatedly, call customer service for assistance.
The three status LEDs on the front of the Fronius Smart Meter can help indicate correct measurements and operation. The “L1”, “L2”, and “L3” on the diagrams indicate the three phases:
Normal Startup
The Fronius Smart Meter displays the following startup sequence whenever power is first applied.
Consuming Power
Any phase with the LEDs flashing green is indicating normal positive power (Import of energy from public grid).
If the inverter or any other power source is not producing power and some minimal power is being used, the LEDs should be flashing green. This is normal, when the inverter is in its 5 minute startup cycle.
No Power
Any phase with a solid green LED indicates no power, but line voltage is present.
No Voltage
Any phase LED that is off indicates no voltage on that phase.
Generating Power
Red flashing indicates negative power for that phase. This is a normal behavior if more power is produced (by the inverter or any other power source) than consumed (Export of energy to the public grid). If no power is produced at all, this might indicate either reversed CT's, swapped CT wires or CT's are not matched with the correct line voltage phase.
Overvoltage Warning
The following indicates that the line voltage is too high for this model. Disconnect power immediately! Check the line voltages and the meter ratings (in the white box on the label).
Meter Not Operating
If none of the LEDs are illuminated, check that the correct line voltages are applied to the meter. If the voltages are correct, call customer service for assistance.
Error
If the meter experiences an internal error, all LEDs will light up red for 3 or more seconds. If you see this happen repeatedly, call customer service for assistance.
Near the upper left corner, there is a diagnostic Com (communication) LED that can indicate the following:
A short green flash indicates a valid packet addressed to this device. | |
Short yellow flashes or rapid flashing indicate valid packets addressed to different devices. | |
A one-second red flash indicates an invalid packet: bad baud rate, bad CRC, noise, bad parity, etc. | |
Rapid red/yellow flashing indicates a possible address conflict (two devices with the same DIP switch address). | |
Solid red indicates the address is set to zero: an invalid choice. |
Normal Operation
Line voltage: -20% to +15% of nominal
Power factor: 1.0
Frequency: 48 - 62 Hz
Ambient Temperature: 23° C ± 5° C
CT Current: 5% - 100% of rated current
Accuracy: ± 0.5% of reading
Normal Operation
Line voltage: -20% to +15% of nominal
Power factor: 1.0
Frequency: 48 - 62 Hz
Ambient Temperature: 23° C ± 5° C
CT Current: 5% - 100% of rated current
Accuracy: ± 0.5% of reading
Update Rate: 0.1 second. Internally, all measurements are performed at this rate.
Startup Time: ~1.0 second. The Fronius Smart Meter starts communicating this long after AC voltage is applied. Energy measurement starts 50-100 milliseconds after AC is applied.
Default CT Phase Angle Correction: 0.0 degrees.
Meter Service Type | Nominal Vac | Nominal Vac | Phases | Wires |
---|---|---|---|---|
240V-3 UL | 120 | 208-240 | 1 - 3 | 2 - 4 |
480V-3 UL | 277 | 480 | 1 - 3 | 2 - 4 |
600V-3 UL | 347 | 600 | 1 - 3 | 2 - 4 |
The Fronius Smart Meter has an optional neutral connection that may be used for measuring wye circuits. In the absence of neutral, voltages are measured with respect to ground. The Fronius Smart Meter uses the phase L1 (øA) and phase L2 (øB) connections for power.
Over-Voltage Limit: 125% of nominal Vac. Extended over-voltage operation can damage the Fronius Smart Meter and void the warranty.
Over-Current Limit: 120% of rated current. Exceeding 120% of rated current will not harm the Fronius Smart Meter but the current and power will not be measured accurately.
Maximum Surge: 4 kV according to EN 61000-4-5
Power Consumption: The following table shows maximum volt-amperes, the power supply ranges, typical power consumption, and typical power factors with all three phases powered at nominal line voltages. The power supply consumes most of the total power, while the measurement circuitry draws 1-10% of the total (6-96 milliwatts per phase, depending on the model). Due to the design of the power supply, the Fronius Smart Meter draws slightly more power at 50 Hz.
Meter Service Type | Real Power (60 Hz) | Real Power (50 Hz) | Power Factor (50 Hz) | Rated VA *) | Power Supply Range (Vac) | Power Supply Terminals |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
240V-3 UL | 1.2 W | 1.5 W | 0.70 | 4 VA | 166 - 276 | L1 and L2 |
480V-3 UL | 1.2 W | 1.6 W | 0.70 | 3 VA | 384 - 552 | L1 and L2 |
600V-3 UL | 1.0 W | 1.3 W | 0.76 | 3 VA | 278 - 399 | N and L1 |
*) The Rated VA is the maximum at 115% of nominal Vac at 50 Hz. This is the same as the value that appears on the front label of the Fronius Smart Meter.
Maximum Power Supply Voltage Range: -20% to +15% of nominal (see table above). For the 3D-240 service, this is -20% of 208 Vac (166 Vac) to +15% of 240 Vac (276 Vac).
Operating Frequencies: 50 / 60 Hz
Measurement Category: CAT III
Measurement category III is for measurements performed in the building installation. Examples are measurements on distribution boards, circuit breakers, wiring, including cables, bus bars, junction boxes, switches, socket outlets in the fixed installation, and equipment for industrial use and some other equipment, for example, stationary motors with permanent connection to the fixed installation.
The line voltage measurement terminals on the meter are rated for the following CAT III voltages (these ratings appear on the front label):
Meter Service Type | CAT III Voltage Rating | |
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240V-3 UL | 120 |
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480V-3 UL | 277 |
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600V-3 UL | 600 |
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Current Transformer Inputs:
Nominal Input Voltage (At CT Rated Current): 0.33333 Vac RMS
Absolute Maximum Input Voltage: 5.0 Vac RMS
Input Impedance at 50/60 Hz: 23 k Ohm
Safety: UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04, IEC 61010-1
Immunity: EN 61326: 2002 (Industrial Locations)
Electrostatic Discharge: EN 61000-4-2
Radiated RF Immunity: EN 61000-4-3
Electrical Fast Transient / Burst: EN 61000-4-4
Surge Immunity: EN 61000-4-5
Conducted RF Immunity: EN 61000-4-6
Voltage Dips, Interrupts: EN 61000-4-11
Emissions: FCC Part 15, Class B, EN 55022: 1994, Class B
Operating Temperature: -30° C to +75° C (-22° F to 167° F)
Altitude: Up to 2000 m (6560 ft)
Operating Humidity: non-condensing, 5 to 90% relative humidity (RH) up to 40°C, decreasing linearly to 50% RH at 55°C
Pollution: POLLUTION DEGREE 2 - Normally only non-conductive pollution; occasionally, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected.
Indoor Use: Suitable for indoor use
Outdoor Use: Suitable for outdoor use if mounted inside an electrical enclosure (Hammond Mfg., Type EJ Series) rated NEMA 3R or 4 (IP 66).
Enclosure: High impact, ABS/PC plastic
Flame Resistance Rating: UL 94V-0, IEC FV-0
Size: 6.02 in. × 3.35 in. × 1.50 in. (153 mm × 85 mm × 38 mm)
Connectors: Euroblock pluggable terminal blocks
Green: up to 12 AWG (2.5 mm²), 600 V
Black: up to 12 AWG (2.5 mm²), 300 V
Detailed warranty conditions specific to your country can be found online:
www.fronius.com/solar/garantie
To take advantage of the full warranty duration for your newly installed Fronius inverter or storage system, register your product at: www.solarweb.com.