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    • Safety rules
      • Explanation of Safety Instructions
      • General
      • Environmental conditions
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      • Copyright
      • Data backup
    • General
      • Device description
      • Information on the device
      • Positioning
    • Installation
      • Checklist for installation
      • Installation
      • Protective circuit
      • Cabling
      • Connecting the data communication cable to the inverter
      • Terminating resistors - explanation of symbols
      • Terminating resistors
      • Multi meter system - Explanation of symbols
      • Modbus participant - Fronius SnapINverter
      • Multi meter system - Fronius SnapINverter
      • Modbus participant - Fronius GEN24
      • Multi meter system - Fronius GEN24 inverter
      • Menu structure
      • Setting the address of the Fronius Smart Meter
      • Reading the Fronius Smart Meter operating parameters
    • Commissioning
      • Fronius SnapINverter
        • General
        • Connect to Fronius Datamanager 2.0
        • Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter as the primary meter
        • Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter as a secondary meter
      • Fronius GEN24 inverter
        • General
        • Installation using the web browser
        • Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter as the primary meter
        • Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter as a secondary meter
    • Technical data
      • Technical data
      • Fronius manufacturer's warranty

    Fronius Smart Meter 63A-3 Operating instructions

    Checklist for installation
    Cabling
    Configuring the web interface
    Technical data

    Safety rules

    Explanation of Safety Instructions

    DANGER!

    Indicates an immediate danger.

    Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.

    WARNING!

    Indicates a possibly dangerous situation.

    Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.

    CAUTION!

    Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur.

    Minor injury or damage to property may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.

    NOTE!

    Indicates the possibility of flawed results and damage to the equipment.

    1. Safety rules

    Explanation of Safety Instructions

    DANGER!

    Indicates an immediate danger.

    Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.

    WARNING!

    Indicates a possibly dangerous situation.

    Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.

    CAUTION!

    Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur.

    Minor injury or damage to property may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.

    NOTE!

    Indicates the possibility of flawed results and damage to the equipment.

    1. Safety rules

    General

    The device has been manufactured using state-of-the-art technology and according to recognized safety standards. If used incorrectly or misused, however, it can cause
    • serious or fatal injury to the operator or a third party,
    • and damage to the device and other material assets belonging to the operating company.
    All persons involved in start-up operation, maintenance and servicing of the device must
    • be suitably qualified,
    • have knowledge of and experience in dealing with electrical installations and
    • have fully read and precisely followed these Operating Instructions.

    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 device
    • must be kept in a legible state
    • must not be damaged/marked
    • must not be removed
    • must not be covered, pasted, or painted over.

    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 risk of
    • serious or fatal injury to the operator or a third party,
    • and damage to the device and other material assets belonging to the operating company.

    Any 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!

    1. Safety rules

    Environmental conditions

    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.

    1. Safety rules

    Qualified personnel

    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.

    1. Safety rules

    Copyright

    Copyright of these operating instructions remains with the manufacturer.

    Text and illustrations were accurate at the time of printing, subject to change.
    We are grateful for suggestions for improvement and information on any discrepancies in the operating instructions.

    1. Safety rules

    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

    General

    Device description

    The Fronius Smart Meter is a bidirectional electricity meter for optimizing self-consumption and recording a household's load characteristic curve. Together with a Fronius inverter or Fronius Datamanager 2.0 and a Fronius data interface, the Fronius Smart Meter allows you to view your own power consumption. The meter measures the energy flow to the loads or to the public grid and forwards the information to the Fronius inverter or Fronius Datamanager 2.0 via the Modbus RTU/RS485 interface.

    CAUTION!

    Danger due to non-compliance with the safety instructions

    Risk of injury and damage to the device as a result.

    Follow all safety instructions.

    Switch off the power supply before establishing the mains connection.

    1. General

    Device description

    The Fronius Smart Meter is a bidirectional electricity meter for optimizing self-consumption and recording a household's load characteristic curve. Together with a Fronius inverter or Fronius Datamanager 2.0 and a Fronius data interface, the Fronius Smart Meter allows you to view your own power consumption. The meter measures the energy flow to the loads or to the public grid and forwards the information to the Fronius inverter or Fronius Datamanager 2.0 via the Modbus RTU/RS485 interface.

    CAUTION!

    Danger due to non-compliance with the safety instructions

    Risk of injury and damage to the device as a result.

    Follow all safety instructions.

    Switch off the power supply before establishing the mains connection.

    1. General

    Information on the device

    Technical data, labels, and safety symbols are located on the Fronius Smart Meter. They must not be removed or painted over. They warn against incorrect operation, as this may result in serious injury and property damage.

    Symbols on the rating plate:

    CE label
    The equipment complies with all the requisite and relevant standards and directives that form part of the relevant EU directive, and therefore is permitted to display the CE label.

    RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark)
    All relevant regulatory requirements in Australia and New Zealand are complied with in terms of safety and electromagnetic compatibility, as well as special requirements for radio equipment.

    WEEE label
    To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation as national law, electrical equipment that has reached the end of its life must be collected separately and returned to an approved recycling facility. Any device that you no longer require must be returned to your distributor, or you must locate the approved collection and recycling facilities in your area. Ignoring this European Directive may have potentially adverse effects on the environment and your health.

    1. General

    Positioning

    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.

    Installation

    Checklist for installation

    For installation information, see the following chapters:
    1Switch off the power supply before establishing a grid connection.
    2Mount the Fronius Smart Meter (see Installation on page (→)).
    3Connect automatic circuit breakers or automatic circuit breakers and disconnectors (see Protective circuit on page (→)).
    4Connect the mains cable to the Fronius Smart Meter (see Cabling on page (→)).
    5Connect the output terminals of the Fronius Smart Meter to the Fronius inverter (see Connecting the data communication cable to the inverter on page (→)).
    6If necessary, set terminating resistors (see Terminating resistors on page (→)).
    7Tug on each wire and plug to make sure that they are securely connected to the terminal blocks.
    8Switch on the power supply to the Fronius Smart Meter.
    9Check the firmware version of the Fronius inverter. To ensure compatibility between the inverter and the Fronius Smart Meter, the software must always be kept up to date. The update can be started via the inverter web page or using Solar.web.
    10If several Fronius Smart Meters are installed in the system, set the address (see "Setting the address" under Setting the address of the Fronius Smart Meter on page (→)).
    11Configure and commission the meter (see Commissioning on page (→)).
    1. Installation

    Checklist for installation

    For installation information, see the following chapters:
    1Switch off the power supply before establishing a grid connection.
    2Mount the Fronius Smart Meter (see Installation on page (→)).
    3Connect automatic circuit breakers or automatic circuit breakers and disconnectors (see Protective circuit on page (→)).
    4Connect the mains cable to the Fronius Smart Meter (see Cabling on page (→)).
    5Connect the output terminals of the Fronius Smart Meter to the Fronius inverter (see Connecting the data communication cable to the inverter on page (→)).
    6If necessary, set terminating resistors (see Terminating resistors on page (→)).
    7Tug on each wire and plug to make sure that they are securely connected to the terminal blocks.
    8Switch on the power supply to the Fronius Smart Meter.
    9Check the firmware version of the Fronius inverter. To ensure compatibility between the inverter and the Fronius Smart Meter, the software must always be kept up to date. The update can be started via the inverter web page or using Solar.web.
    10If several Fronius Smart Meters are installed in the system, set the address (see "Setting the address" under Setting the address of the Fronius Smart Meter on page (→)).
    11Configure and commission the meter (see Commissioning on page (→)).
    1. Installation

    Installation

    The Fronius Smart Meter can be mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail. The housing comprises 4 DUs (division units, max. 72 mm).

    1. Installation

    Protective circuit

    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 10 - 30 mA. The nominal capacity of the disconnecting devices and the overcurrent protection is determined by the wire thickness, the mains voltage, and the required breaking capacity.

    • Disconnecting devices must be mounted within sight and as close as possible to the Fronius Smart Meter; they must also be easy to use.
    • The disconnecting devices must satisfy the requirements of IEC 60947-1 and IEC 60947-3, as well as all national and local regulations for electrical systems.
    • Use overcurrent protection rated for max. 63 A.
    • To monitor more than one mains voltage, use connected automatic circuit breakers.
    • The overcurrent protection must protect the grid terminals marked L1, L2, and L3. In rare cases, the neutral conductor has an overcurrent protection which must simultaneously interrupt neutral and ungrounded lines.
    1. Installation

    Cabling

    WARNING!

    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. Rate fuse according to the cross-section of the line.

    Current path connection cross-section:
    • 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
    Data communication and neutral conductor connection cross-section:
    • 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

    Connect each voltage cable to the terminal strip as shown in the graphic below.

    1. Installation

    Connecting the data communication cable to the inverter

    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 (→).

    1Connect A to D+.
    2Connect B to D-.
    3ConnectC to -.

    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 (→).

    1Connect A to M1+.
    2Connect B to M1-.
    3Connect C to GND.

    NOTE!

    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.

    The maximum cable length between the Fronius inverter and Fronius Smart Meter is 300 meters.

    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 grid 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.

    1. Installation

    Terminating resistors - explanation of symbols

    Inverter in the system
    z. e.g., Fronius Symo

    Meter - Fronius Smart Meter
    Terminating resistor R 120 Ohm is included in the scope of supply.

    Fronius or third-party device, connection via Modbus RTU
    e.g., Fronius Ohmpilot, battery, etc.

    Terminating resistor
    R 120 Ohm

    1. Installation

    Terminating resistors

    Due to interference, the use of terminating resistors according to the following overview is recommended for flawless operation.

    Option 1, inverter and Fronius Smart Meter
    Option 2, third-party device Modbus RTU, Fronius Smart Meter and inverter, terminating resistor on the Smart Meter inactive
    Option 3, third-party device Modbus RTU, inverter and Fronius Smart Meter, terminating resistor on the inverter active
    Option 4, Fronius Smart Meter, third-party device Modbus RTU and inverter, terminating resistor on the third-party device inactive

    * The terminating resistor on the Fronius Smart Meter is installed between A and B. The terminating resistor R 120 Ohm is included with the Fronius Smart Meter.

    1. Installation

    Multi meter system - Explanation of symbols

    Grid
    Supplies the loads in the system if insufficient power is being generated by the PV modules or supplied by the battery.

    Inverter in the system
    e.g. Fronius Primo, Fronius Symo, etc.

    Utility meter
    Measures the metering data relevant for the billing of electricity quantities (primarily the kilowatt hours of grid purchases and grid power feed). On the basis of the data relevant for billing, the electricity retailer invoices a grid purchase and the purchaser of the surplus pays for the grid power feed.

    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 and producers (e.g. washing machine, lights, television, heat pump, etc.) in the consumption branch and makes the measured data available for energy profiling in Fronius Solar.web.

    Modbus RTU, Third-party device
    e.g. Fronius Ohmpilot, battery, etc.

    Loads in the system
    e.g. washing machine, lamps, TV, etc.

    Additional loads in the system
    e.g. heat pump

    Additional producers in the system
    e.g. wind power plant

    Terminating resistor
    R 120 Ohm

    1. Installation

    Modbus participant - Fronius SnapINverter

    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
    Ohmpilot

    Number
    of primary meters

    Number
    of secondary meters

    Modbus

    1

    0

    1

    1

    1

    2

    1

    3

    1. Installation

    Multi meter system - Fronius SnapINverter

    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 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 (→).

    Position of the primary meter in the consumption branch. *Termination resistor R 120 Ohm
    Position of the primary meter at the feed-in point. *Termination resistor R 120 Ohm
    The following must be observed in a multi meter system:
    • Each Modbus address is assigned only once.
    • Place the terminating resistors individually for each channel.
    1. Installation

    Modbus participant - Fronius GEN24

    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
    Ohmpilot

    Number
    of primary meters

    Number
    of secondary meters

    Modbus 0
    (M0)

    0

    4

    0

    2

    0

    1

    Modbus 1
    (M1)

    1

    3

    Example 2:

    Input

    Battery

    Fronius
    Ohmpilot

    Number
    of primary meters

    Number
    of secondary meters

    Modbus 0
    (M0)

    1

    3

    Modbus 1
    (M1)

    0

    4

    0

    2

    0

    1

    1. Installation

    Multi meter system - Fronius GEN24 inverter

    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 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 (→).

    Position of the primary meter in the consumption branch. *Termination resistance R 120 Ohm
    Position of the primary meter at the feed-in point. *Termination resistance R 120 Ohm
    The following must be observed in a multi meter system:
    • Connect the primary meter and the battery to different channels (recommended).
    • Distribute the remaining Modbus participants evenly.
    • Each Modbus address is assigned only once.
    • Place the terminating resistors individually for each channel.
    1. Installation

    Menu structure

    A graphic view of the menu structure can be found in the User Information that is supplied as standard.

    1. Installation

    Setting the address of the Fronius Smart Meter

    Symbol

    Name

    Event

    Function

    Prog

    1 x   

    Increases the set value

    Page

    1 x   

    Moves the cursor

    Enter

    1 x   

    Confirms the entry

    1Press "Prog" and "Page" at the same time to enter the code.
    2Enter the password "2633". Increase the value with "Prog" and change to the next digit with "Page".
    3Press "Prog" and "Page" at the same time again to switch to the menu item "Addr" (address).
    4Set the relevant address.
    • Permissible values: 1 - 14
    1. Installation

    Reading the Fronius Smart Meter operating parameters

    Symbol

    Name

    Event

    Function

    Page

    1 x   

    Continue to the next screen

    Page

    2 seconds   

    Reset value / change menu

    The following illustrations are symbolic representations. The values displayed vary for each individual unit.

    Display

    Description

    Total active energy consumed

    Total reactive energy

    Total active energy feed-in

    Maximum effective power average value

    Press arrow key for 2 seconds to reset the value

    Effective power average value

    Voltage and current menu

    Press the arrow key and wait 2 seconds until the next display (current phase L1) appears.

    Current phase L1

    Current phase L2

    Current phase L3

    Voltage phase L1

    Voltage phase L2

    Voltage phase L3

    Effective power

    Reactive power

    Apparent power

    Effective power phase L1

    Effective power phase L2

    Effective power phase L3

    Reactive power phase L1

    Reactive power phase L2

    Reactive power phase L3

    Power factor phase L1

    Power factor phase L2

    Power factor phase L3

    Frequency / power factor

    Commissioning

    Fronius SnapINverter

    General

    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.

    1. Commissioning

    Fronius SnapINverter

    General

    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.

    1. Commissioning
    2. Fronius SnapINverter

    General

    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.

    1. Commissioning
    2. Fronius SnapINverter

    Connect to Fronius Datamanager 2.0

    Access Point:

    Activate the WiFi access point of the inverter:
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    1.
    Navigate to settings (Setup).
    2.
    Navigate to WiFi Access Point.
    ✓Network and password are displayed.
    3.
    Activate WiFi access point with the Enter    key.
    1Select the Setup menu on the inverter display.
    2Navigate to WiFi Access Point.
    ✓Network (SS) and password (PW) are displayed.
    3Activate the WiFi Access Point with the Enter    key.
    Establish the connection from the inverter's WiFi access point to the PC:
    1Establish the connection to the inverter in the network settings (the inverter is displayed with the name "Fronius_240.XXXXXX").
    2Enter and confirm the password from the inverter display.
    3In the browser's address bar, enter the IP address http://192.168.250.181 and confirm.
    ✓The Fronius Datamanager 2.0 start page is displayed.

    LAN:

    1Connect the Fronius Datamanager and computer with a LAN cable.
    2Place the Fronius Datamanager 2.0 IP switch in the "A" position.
    3In the browser's address bar, enter the IP address http://169.254.0.180 and confirm.
    1. Commissioning
    2. Fronius SnapINverter

    Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter as the primary meter

    1Go to the Fronius Datamanager website.
    - Open the web browser.
    - In the address bar of the browser, enter the IP address (IP address for WLAN: 192.168.250.181, IP address for LAN: 169.254.0.180) or the host and domain name of the Fronius Datamanager and confirm.
    - The Fronius Datamanager website will be displayed.
    2Click the "Settings" button.
    3Log in to the login area with the "service" user and the service password.
    4Open the "Meter" menu area.
    5Select the primary meter from the drop-down list.
    6Click the "Settings" button.
    7In the pop-up window, set the position of the meter (feed-in point or consumption point). For more information on the position of the Fronius Smart Meter, see Positioning on page (→).
    8Click the "Ok" button when the OK status is displayed. If the Timeout status is displayed, try again.
    9Click the    button to save the settings.

    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).

    1. Commissioning
    2. Fronius SnapINverter

    Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter as a secondary meter

    1Go to the Fronius Datamanager website.
    - Open the web browser.
    - In the address bar of the browser, enter the IP address (IP address for WLAN: 192.168.250.181, IP address for LAN: 169.254.0.180) or the host and domain name of the Fronius Datamanager and confirm.
    - The Fronius Datamanager website will be displayed.
    2Click the "Settings" button.
    3Log in to the login area with the "service" user and the service password.
    4Open the "Meter" menu area.
    5Select the secondary meter from the drop-down list.
    6Click the "Add" button.
    7Enter the name of the secondary meter in the "Name" input field.
    8Enter the previously assigned address in the "Modbus address" input field.
    9Add meter description.
    10Click the    button to save the settings.

    The Fronius Smart Meter is configured as a secondary meter.

    1. Commissioning

    Fronius GEN24 inverter

    General

    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.

    1. Commissioning
    2. Fronius GEN24 inverter

    General

    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.

    1. Commissioning
    2. Fronius GEN24 inverter

    Installation using the web browser

    WLAN:

    1Open the access point by touching the sensor   
    ✓Communication LED flashes blue.
    2Establish the connection to the inverter in the network settings (the inverter is displayed with the name "FRONIUS_" and the serial number of the device).
    3Enter the password from the rating plate and confirm.
    IMPORTANT!
    To enter the password on a Windows 10 operating system, the link "Connect using a security key instead" must first be activated to establish a connection with the password.
    4In the browser address bar, enter and confirm the IP address 192.168.250.181. The installation wizard is opened.
    5Follow the installation wizard in the individual sections and complete the installation.
    6Add the system components in Fronius Solar.web and start up the PV system.

    The network wizard and the product setup can be carried out independently of each other. A network connection is required for the Fronius Solar.web installation wizard.

    Ethernet:

    1Establish a connection to the inverter (LAN1) with a network cable (CAT5 STP or higher).
    2Open the access point by touching the sensor once   
    ✓Communication LED flashes blue.
    3In the browser address bar, enter IP address 169.254.0.180 and confirm. The installation wizard is opened.
    4Follow the installation wizard in the individual sections and complete the installation.
    5Add the system components in Fronius Solar.web and start up the PV system.

    The network wizard and the product setup can be carried out independently of each other. A network connection is required for the Fronius Solar.web installation wizard.

    1. Commissioning
    2. Fronius GEN24 inverter

    Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter as the primary meter

    1Access the inverter website.
    - Open the web browser.
    - In the address bar of the browser, enter the IP address (IP address for WLAN: 192.168.250.181, IP address for LAN: 169.254.0.180) or the host and domain name of the inverter and confirm.
    - The inverter website is displayed.
    2Click the "Device configuration" button.
    3Log in to the login area with the "Technician" user and the technician password.
    4Access the "Components" menu area.
    5Click the "Add component" button.
    6In the "Position" drop-down list, set the position of the meter (feed-in point or consumption point). For more information on the position of the Fronius Smart Meter, see Positioning on page (→).
    7Click the "Add" button.
    8Click the "Save" button to save the settings.

    The Fronius Smart Meter is configured as a primary meter.

    1. Commissioning
    2. Fronius GEN24 inverter

    Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter as a secondary meter

    1Access the inverter website.
    - Open the web browser.
    - In the address bar of the browser, enter the IP address (IP address for WLAN: 192.168.250.181, IP address for LAN: 169.254.0.180) or the host and domain name of the inverter and confirm.
    - The inverter website is displayed.
    2Click the "Device configuration" button.
    3Log in to the login area with the "Technician" user and the technician password.
    4Access the "Components" menu area.
    5Click the "Add component" button.
    6In the "Position" drop-down list, select the meter type (producer/load meter).
    7Enter the previously assigned address in the "Modbus address" input field.
    8Enter the name of the meter in the "Name" input field.
    9In the "Category" drop-down list, select the category (producer or load).
    10Click the "Add" button.
    11Click the "Save" button to save the settings.

    The Fronius Smart Meter is configured as a secondary meter.

    Technical data

    Technical data

    Modbus transmission speed: 9600 baud
    Parity bit: none
    Software version: Datamanager 3.7.2 / Energypackage 1.3.3

    Input

    Nominal voltage (4-conductor)
    Operating range

    230 - 400 V
    ±15%

    Power consumption in the voltage path (max. voltage)

    2.2 VA (1.5 W) three-phase

    Nominal frequency
    Tolerance

    50 - 60 Hz
    49 to 61 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)

    20 lmax / 0.5 s

    Self-consumption - current path (max. current)

    1.5 W for phase

    Power factor
    Operating range (EN/IEC 62053-21, EN/IEC 62053-23)

    Active cosφ 0.5 ind to 0.8 cap,
    Reactive senφ 0.5 ind to 0.5 cap

    Current total harmonic distortion

    In acc. with EN 50470

    Output

    RS485 communication
    Electrically isolated from measuring input

    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

    4800 - 9600 - 19200 bit/s

    Response time

    ≤ 200 ms

    Insulation (EN/IEC 62052-11, 62053-21)

    Installation category

    III

    Degree of pollution

    2

    Insulation voltage

    300 V phase-neutral

    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)

    ≤ 6 W

    Mechanical environment
    Electromechanical environment

    M1
    E2

    Housing

    Housing

    4 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

    260 grams

    Screw terminals

    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

    1. Technical data

    Technical data

    Modbus transmission speed: 9600 baud
    Parity bit: none
    Software version: Datamanager 3.7.2 / Energypackage 1.3.3

    Input

    Nominal voltage (4-conductor)
    Operating range

    230 - 400 V
    ±15%

    Power consumption in the voltage path (max. voltage)

    2.2 VA (1.5 W) three-phase

    Nominal frequency
    Tolerance

    50 - 60 Hz
    49 to 61 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)

    20 lmax / 0.5 s

    Self-consumption - current path (max. current)

    1.5 W for phase

    Power factor
    Operating range (EN/IEC 62053-21, EN/IEC 62053-23)

    Active cosφ 0.5 ind to 0.8 cap,
    Reactive senφ 0.5 ind to 0.5 cap

    Current total harmonic distortion

    In acc. with EN 50470

    Output

    RS485 communication
    Electrically isolated from measuring input

    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

    4800 - 9600 - 19200 bit/s

    Response time

    ≤ 200 ms

    Insulation (EN/IEC 62052-11, 62053-21)

    Installation category

    III

    Degree of pollution

    2

    Insulation voltage

    300 V phase-neutral

    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)

    ≤ 6 W

    Mechanical environment
    Electromechanical environment

    M1
    E2

    Housing

    Housing

    4 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

    260 grams

    Screw terminals

    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

    1. Technical data

    Fronius manufacturer's warranty

    Detailed, country-specific warranty conditions are available at www.fronius.com/solar/warranty.

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