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The Operating Instructions must always be at hand wherever the device is being used. In addition to the Operating Instructions, attention must also be paid to any generally applicable and local regulations regarding accident prevention and environmental protection.
All safety and danger notices on the device:The 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 danger of:Any safety devices that are not fully functional must be repaired by an authorised 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 remarks" in the Operating Instructions for the device.
Any equipment malfunctions which might impair safety must be remedied before the device is turned on.
This is for your personal safety!
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 inadequately dimensioned cables and leads must be immediately repaired by authorised personnel.
Maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by an authorised specialist.
It is impossible to guarantee that bought-in 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.
The text and illustrations are all technically correct at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes. The contents of the operating instructions shall not provide the basis for any claims whatsoever on the part of the purchaser. If you have any suggestions for improvement, or can point out any mistakes that you have found in the instructions, we will be most grateful for your comments.
The user is responsible for the safekeeping of any changes made to the factory settings. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any deleted personal settings.
The Fronius Smart Meter is a bidirectional electricity meter which optimises self-consumption and records the household's load curve. In conjunction with the Fronius inverter, Fronius Datamanager and Fronius data interface, the Fronius Smart Meter provides a clear overview of a user's own power consumption.
The meter measures the power flow to the loads or to the grid and forwards the information via the Modbus RTU/RS485 communication to the Fronius inverter.
Observe and follow safety instructions!
Failure to observe the safety instructions will result in damage to personnel and equipment.
Switch off the power supply before establishing a mains connection.
Observe the safety instructions.
The Fronius Smart Meter is a bidirectional electricity meter which optimises self-consumption and records the household's load curve. In conjunction with the Fronius inverter, Fronius Datamanager and Fronius data interface, the Fronius Smart Meter provides a clear overview of a user's own power consumption.
The meter measures the power flow to the loads or to the grid and forwards the information via the Modbus RTU/RS485 communication to the Fronius inverter.
Observe and follow safety instructions!
Failure to observe the safety instructions will result in damage to personnel and equipment.
Switch off the power supply before establishing a mains connection.
Observe the safety instructions.
Technical data, markings and safety symbols are located on the Fronius Smart Meter. These must not be removed nor painted over. The notices and symbols warn of incorrect operation that could result in serious injury and damage to property.
Symbols on the rating plate: | |
CE mark | |
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) | |
WEEE mark |
The Fronius Smart Meter can be installed at two possible locations in the system: at the feed-in point and at the consumption point.
Placement at the feed-in point
Fronius Smart Meter located at the feed-in point.
Placement at the consumption point
Fronius Smart Meter located at the consumption load.
The Fronius Smart Meter can be mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail. The housing comprises 2 modules according to DIN 43880
The Fronius Smart Meter is a hard-wired device and requires a disconnecting device (circuit breaker, switch or disconnector) and overcurrent protection (automatic circuit breaker).
The Fronius Smart Meter consumes just 10-30 mA, so that the nominal capacity of all switches, disconnectors, fuses and/or automatic circuit breakers is determined by the wire gauge, mains voltage and required breaking capacity.
Danger from mains voltage.
An electric shock can be fatal.
Switch off the power supply before connecting the mains voltage inputs to the Fronius Smart Meter.
IMPORTANT!
Do not install more than one cable per screw terminal. If necessary, use terminal blocks.
Connect each voltage cable to the terminal strip as shown in the graphic below.
Fronius SnapINverter:
Connect the data communication connections 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 connections 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 (→).
More information on successful commissioning.
Note the following information about connecting the data communication cable to the inverter.
Use cables of type CAT5 or higher.
Use a mutual twisted cable pair for data lines that belong together (D+, D- and M1+, M1-).
If the output cables are close to the mains cabling, use wires or cables that are designed for 300 V to 600 V (never less than the operating voltage).
Use double-insulated or sheathed output cables when they are close to bare conductors.
Use shielded twisted pair cables to avoid faults.
The outputs of the Fronius Smart Meter are electrically isolated from hazardous voltages.
Inverter in the system | |
Meter - Fronius Smart Meter | |
Modbus RTU slave | |
Terminating resistor |
Due to interference, it is recommended that terminating resistors are used as illustrated below to ensure proper functioning.
* The terminating resistor on Fronius Smart Meters is installed between 33 and 34. The terminating resistor R 120 Ohm is included with the Fronius Smart Meter.
Grid | |
Inverter in the system | |
Utility meter | |
Primary meter | |
Secondary meter | |
Producer meter | |
Modbus RTU slave | |
Loads in the system | |
Additional loads in the system | |
Additional producers in the system | |
Terminating resistor |
A maximum of 4 Modbus participants can be connected to the Modbus 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 participants.
Example:
Input | Battery | Fronius | Quantity | Quantity |
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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 Setting the address of the Fronius Smart Meter on page (→)). The primary meter is always assigned address 1. All the other meters are numbered consecutively with the address range from 2 to 14. Different Fronius Smart Meter power categories can be used in combination.
IMPORTANT!
Use max. 3 secondary meters in the system. To avoid interference, it is recommended to install the terminating resistors according to chapter Terminating resistors on page (→).
The inputs M0 and M1 can be selected for this purpose. A maximum of 4 Modbus participants can be connected to the Modbus terminal on 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 participants.
Example 1:
Input | Battery | Fronius | Quantity | Quantity |
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Modbus 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
0 | 2 | |||
0 | 1 | |||
Modbus 1 | 1 | 3 |
Example 2:
Input | Battery | Fronius | Quantity | Quantity |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 Setting the address of the Fronius Smart Meter on page (→)). The primary meter is always assigned address 1. All the other meters are numbered consecutively with the address range from 2 to 14. Different Fronius Smart Meter power categories can be used in combination.
IMPORTANT!
Use max. 7 secondary meters in the system. To avoid interference, it is recommended to install the terminating resistors according to chapter Terminating resistors on page (→).
A graphic view of the menu structure can be found in the User Information that is supplied as standard.
Symbol | Name | Event | Function |
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Prog | 1 x | Increases the set value | |
Prog | 2 seconds | Proceeds to the next menu item |
IMPORTANT!
Skip all other settings and leave them unchanged.
Symbol | Name | Event | Function |
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Prog | 1 x | Continue to the next screen | |
Prog | 2 seconds | Reset value / switch to basic settings |
The following illustrations are symbolic representations. The values displayed vary for each individual unit.
Display | Description |
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Total active energy consumed | |
Total active energy produced Press for 2 seconds to reset the value | |
Total reactive energy | |
Partial reactive energy | |
Current Press for 2 seconds to reset the value | |
Voltage | |
Effective power | |
Reactive power | |
Apparent power | |
Frequency | |
Power factor | |
Operating hours Press for 2 seconds to reset the value |
Display | Description |
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Internal operating data Press to return to the "Total active energy consumed" display. Press for 2 seconds to go to the basic settings | |
Protocol communication | |
Address RS485 | |
Speed RS485 | |
Parity bit | |
Version |
IMPORTANT! Settings under the "Meter" menu item are only to be made by trained and qualified personnel!
The service password must be entered in order to access the "Meter" menu item.
Three-phase or single-phase Fronius Smart Meters can be used. In both cases, the selection is made under the "Fronius Smart Meter" item. The Fronius Datamanager automatically identifies the meter type.
A primary meter and several secondary meters can be selected. The primary meter needs to be configured first before a secondary meter can be selected.
IMPORTANT! Settings under the "Meter" menu item are only to be made by trained and qualified personnel!
The service password must be entered in order to access the "Meter" menu item.
Three-phase or single-phase Fronius Smart Meters can be used. In both cases, the selection is made under the "Fronius Smart Meter" item. The Fronius Datamanager automatically identifies the meter type.
A primary meter and several secondary meters can be selected. The primary meter needs to be configured first before a secondary meter can be selected.
IMPORTANT! Settings under the "Meter" menu item are only to be made by trained and qualified personnel!
The service password must be entered in order to access the "Meter" menu item.
Three-phase or single-phase Fronius Smart Meters can be used. In both cases, the selection is made under the "Fronius Smart Meter" item. The Fronius Datamanager automatically identifies the meter type.
A primary meter and several secondary meters can be selected. The primary meter needs to be configured first before a secondary meter can be selected.
Access point:
The Fronius Datamanager start page is displayed.
LAN:
The Fronius Smart Meter is configured as a primary meter.
The "Current general view" menu area displays the power of the PV modules, self-consumption, the energy fed into the grid and the battery charge (if available).
The Fronius Smart Meter is configured as a secondary meter.
IMPORTANT! Settings under the "Device configuration" menu item are only to be made by trained and qualified personnel!
The technician password must be entered in order to access the "Device configuration" menu item.
Three-phase or single-phase Fronius Smart Meters can be used. In both cases, the selection is made under the "Components" menu area. The meter type is determined automatically.
A primary meter and several secondary meters can be selected. The primary meter needs to be configured first before a secondary meter can be selected.
IMPORTANT! Settings under the "Device configuration" menu item are only to be made by trained and qualified personnel!
The technician password must be entered in order to access the "Device configuration" menu item.
Three-phase or single-phase Fronius Smart Meters can be used. In both cases, the selection is made under the "Components" menu area. The meter type is determined automatically.
A primary meter and several secondary meters can be selected. The primary meter needs to be configured first before a secondary meter can be selected.
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.
Modbus transmission speed: 9600 baud
Parity bit: None
Software version: Datamanager 3.7.2 / Energypackage 1.3.3
Input | |
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Nominal voltage (1-phase) | 230 V |
Self-consumption - voltage path (max. voltage) | 4 VA (1.9 W) for 264 V |
Nominal frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Nominal current, lb | 10 A |
Maximum current, Imax | 63 A |
Starting current | 40 mA |
Short-time overload (EN/IEC 62053-21, EN/IEC 62053-23) | 30 lmax / 0.5 s |
Self-consumption - current path (max. current) | 1.5 W |
Power factor | cosφ 0.5 ind to 0.8 cap |
Current distortion factor | In acc. with EN 62053-21 |
Output | |
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Pulse output | |
Contact load | 110 V DC/AC - 50 mA |
Pulse value (programmable) | 1 imp/Wh - 10 Wh - 100 Wh - 1 kWh |
Pulse duration (programmable) | 50 - 100 - 150 - 200 - 300 - 400 - 500 ms |
RS485 communication | |
Standard | RS485 - 3 conductors |
Transmission | Serial, asynchronous |
Protocol | Compatible with Modbus RTU |
Addresses | 1 to 255 |
Number of bits | 8 |
Stop bit | 1 |
Parity bit | None - odd - even |
Baud rate | 2400 - 4800 - 9600 - 19200 bit/s |
Response time | ≤ 200 ms |
Insulation (EN/IEC 62052-11, 62053-21) | |
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Installation category | III |
Pollution level | 2 |
Insulation voltage | 300 V |
Electromagnetic compatibility | |
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Emission test | In acc. with EN/IEC 62052-11, EN 50470 |
Immunity test | In acc. with EN/IEC 62052-11, EN 50470 |
Operating conditions | |
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Reference temperature | 23°C (±2°C) |
Operating range | -25 to 55°C |
Temperature limit for storage and transport | -40 to 70°C |
Tropical model |
|
Max. power loss (for thermal dimensioning of the switch cabinet) | ≤ 4 W |
Mechanical environment | M1 |
Housing | |
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Housing | 2 modules according to DIN 43880 |
Sealable front and terminal cover |
|
Connection | Screw connection |
Mounting | Can be snapped onto 35 mm DIN rail |
Housing material | Polycarbonate, self-extinguishing |
Degree of protection (EN 60529) | IP51 front, IP20 connections |
Weight | 250 grams |
Screw terminals | |
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Measuring input | |
Wire (rigid) | Min. 1 mm² / max. 16 mm² |
Wire (flexible) | Min. 1 mm² / max. 10 mm² |
Recommended torque | 1.2 Nm / max. 1.4 Nm |
Output | |
Wire (rigid) | Min. 0.05 mm² / max. 4 mm² |
Wire (flexible) | Min. 0.05 mm² / max. 2.5 mm² |
Recommended torque | 0.5 Nm / max. 0.8 Nm |
Modbus transmission speed: 9600 baud
Parity bit: None
Software version: Datamanager 3.7.2 / Energypackage 1.3.3
Input | |
---|---|
Nominal voltage (1-phase) | 230 V |
Self-consumption - voltage path (max. voltage) | 4 VA (1.9 W) for 264 V |
Nominal frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Nominal current, lb | 10 A |
Maximum current, Imax | 63 A |
Starting current | 40 mA |
Short-time overload (EN/IEC 62053-21, EN/IEC 62053-23) | 30 lmax / 0.5 s |
Self-consumption - current path (max. current) | 1.5 W |
Power factor | cosφ 0.5 ind to 0.8 cap |
Current distortion factor | In acc. with EN 62053-21 |
Output | |
---|---|
Pulse output | |
Contact load | 110 V DC/AC - 50 mA |
Pulse value (programmable) | 1 imp/Wh - 10 Wh - 100 Wh - 1 kWh |
Pulse duration (programmable) | 50 - 100 - 150 - 200 - 300 - 400 - 500 ms |
RS485 communication | |
Standard | RS485 - 3 conductors |
Transmission | Serial, asynchronous |
Protocol | Compatible with Modbus RTU |
Addresses | 1 to 255 |
Number of bits | 8 |
Stop bit | 1 |
Parity bit | None - odd - even |
Baud rate | 2400 - 4800 - 9600 - 19200 bit/s |
Response time | ≤ 200 ms |
Insulation (EN/IEC 62052-11, 62053-21) | |
---|---|
Installation category | III |
Pollution level | 2 |
Insulation voltage | 300 V |
Electromagnetic compatibility | |
---|---|
Emission test | In acc. with EN/IEC 62052-11, EN 50470 |
Immunity test | In acc. with EN/IEC 62052-11, EN 50470 |
Operating conditions | |
---|---|
Reference temperature | 23°C (±2°C) |
Operating range | -25 to 55°C |
Temperature limit for storage and transport | -40 to 70°C |
Tropical model |
|
Max. power loss (for thermal dimensioning of the switch cabinet) | ≤ 4 W |
Mechanical environment | M1 |
Housing | |
---|---|
Housing | 2 modules according to DIN 43880 |
Sealable front and terminal cover |
|
Connection | Screw connection |
Mounting | Can be snapped onto 35 mm DIN rail |
Housing material | Polycarbonate, self-extinguishing |
Degree of protection (EN 60529) | IP51 front, IP20 connections |
Weight | 250 grams |
Screw terminals | |
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Measuring input | |
Wire (rigid) | Min. 1 mm² / max. 16 mm² |
Wire (flexible) | Min. 1 mm² / max. 10 mm² |
Recommended torque | 1.2 Nm / max. 1.4 Nm |
Output | |
Wire (rigid) | Min. 0.05 mm² / max. 4 mm² |
Wire (flexible) | Min. 0.05 mm² / max. 2.5 mm² |
Recommended torque | 0.5 Nm / max. 0.8 Nm |
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