Fronius Smart Meter 63A-1
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- Operating instructionsFronius Smart Meter 63A-1
- General information
- Installation
- Positioning
- Checklist for installation
- Mounting
- 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
- Technical data
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General information
Safety information
Explanation of warnings and safety instructions
Warnings are intended to warn people of possible injuries and to avoid personal injury and damage to the product. They relate to individual actions with and on the product.
DANGER!
Indicates an immediately dangerous situation.
Serious injury or death will result if the danger is not avoided.
Action step to escape the situation.
WARNING!
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation.
Serious injury or death may result if the danger is not avoided.
Action step to escape the situation.
CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation.
Minor or moderate injury may result if the danger is not avoided.
Action step to escape the situation.
NOTE!
Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.
If the situation is not avoided, impaired work results, material damage to the product or other property are the possible consequences.
Action step to avoid the situation.
Safety instructions are designed to ensure safe product use. They are preventive and help to inform users about the fundamental risks involved when dealing with the product. They do not refer specifically to individual actions with and on the product.
Safety information
Explanation of warnings and safety instructions
Warnings are intended to warn people of possible injuries and to avoid personal injury and damage to the product. They relate to individual actions with and on the product.
DANGER!
Indicates an immediately dangerous situation.
Serious injury or death will result if the danger is not avoided.
Action step to escape the situation.
WARNING!
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation.
Serious injury or death may result if the danger is not avoided.
Action step to escape the situation.
CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation.
Minor or moderate injury may result if the danger is not avoided.
Action step to escape the situation.
NOTE!
Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.
If the situation is not avoided, impaired work results, material damage to the product or other property are the possible consequences.
Action step to avoid the situation.
Safety instructions are designed to ensure safe product use. They are preventive and help to inform users about the fundamental risks involved when dealing with the product. They do not refer specifically to individual actions with and on the product.
Explanation of warnings and safety instructions
Warnings are intended to warn people of possible injuries and to avoid personal injury and damage to the product. They relate to individual actions with and on the product.
DANGER!
Indicates an immediately dangerous situation.
Serious injury or death will result if the danger is not avoided.
Action step to escape the situation.
WARNING!
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation.
Serious injury or death may result if the danger is not avoided.
Action step to escape the situation.
CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation.
Minor or moderate injury may result if the danger is not avoided.
Action step to escape the situation.
NOTE!
Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.
If the situation is not avoided, impaired work results, material damage to the product or other property are the possible consequences.
Action step to avoid the situation.
Safety instructions are designed to ensure safe product use. They are preventive and help to inform users about the fundamental risks involved when dealing with the product. They do not refer specifically to individual actions with and on the product.
Safety instructions and important information
The device has been manufactured in line with the state of the art and according to recognized safety standards.
WARNING!
Incorrect operation or misuse
Serious to fatal injuries to the operator or third parties as well as damage to the device and other property of the operator may result.
All persons involved in the commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of the device must be appropriately qualified and have knowledge of working with electrical installations.
Read these operating instructions in full and follow them carefully and precisely.
The operating instructions must always be kept to hand wherever the device is being used.
In addition to the operating instructions, observe the following general and local rules:
- Accident prevention
- Fire protection
- Environmental protection
IMPORTANT!
Labels, warning notices, and safety symbols are located on the device. A description can be found in these operating instructions.
- Must be kept in a legible state
- Must not be damaged/marked
- Must not be removed
- Must not be covered, have anything stuck on them, or painted over
WARNING!
Tampered-with and non-functioning protection devices
Serious to fatal injuries as well as damage to the device and other property of the operator may result.
Never bypass or disable protection devices.
Any protection devices that are not fully functional must be repaired by an authorized specialist before the device is switched on.
WARNING!
Loose, damaged, or under-dimensioned cables
An electric shock can be fatal.
Use undamaged, insulated, and adequately dimensioned cables.
Fasten the cables according to the specifications in the operating instructions.
Loose, damaged, or under-dimensioned cables must be repaired or replaced immediately by an authorized specialist.
NOTE!
Installations or modifications to the device
The device may be damaged
Do not carry out any alterations, installations, or modifications to the device without first obtaining the manufacturer's permission.
Damaged components must be replaced.
Only use original spare parts.
Environmental conditions
Operation or storage of the machine outside the stipulated area will be deemed as not in accordance with the intended purpose.
For exact information on permitted environmental conditions, please refer to the technical data.
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.
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.
Information on the device
Technical data, labels, and safety symbols are located on the Fronius Smart Meter. This information must be kept in a legible condition and must not be removed, covered, painted over, or concealed by stickers or labels. The notices and symbols warn against incorrect operation that may result in serious injury and damage.
Symbols on the rating plate: | |
 | CE label |
 | RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark) |
 | WEEE label |
How information is presented in the document
The conventions regarding how information is presented in the document, which are set out below, have been defined in order to increase the readability and comprehensibility of the document.
Application notes
IMPORTANT! Indicates application notes and other useful information. It does not indicate a harmful or dangerous situation.
Software
Software functions and elements of a graphical user interface (e.g., buttons, menu items) are highlighted in the text with this mark up.
Example: Click Save.
Instructions for action
1Action steps are displayed with consecutive numbering.
✓This symbol indicates the result of the action step or the entire instruction.
Target group
This document provides detailed information and instructions to ensure that people can use the machine safely and efficiently.
The information is intended for the following groups of people:- Technical specialists: People with appropriate qualifications and fundamental knowledge of electronics and mechanics. The activities of a technical specialist include installation, operation, maintenance, and service work.
- User: People that use the machine in daily operation and want to understand its basic functions.
Regardless of any qualifications, only perform the activities listed in this document.
The definition of professional qualifications and their applicability are subject to national law.
Data security
- Backing up any changes made to the factory settings
- Saving and storing personal settings
NOTE!
Data security for network and Internet connection
Unsecured networks and a lack of safeguards can result in data loss and unauthorized access. Observe the following points for safe operation:
Operate inverters and system components on a private, secure network. A WiFi network is considered secure if security standard WPA 2 is satisfied as a minimum.
Keep the network devices (e.g., WiFi routers) up to date with the latest technology.
Keep the software and/or firmware updated.
Use a wired network to ensure a stable data connection.
For security reasons, do not make inverters and system components accessible from the Internet via port forwarding or Port Address Translation (PAT).
Use the solutions provided by Fronius for monitoring and remote configuration.
The optional communication protocol Modbus TCP/IP1) is an unsecured interface. Only use Modbus TCP/IP if no other secured data communication protocol (MQTT2)) is possible (e.g., compatibility with older Smart Meters).
1) TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
2) MQTT - Message Queuing Telemetry Protocol
Privacy policy
When you connect your device (and any associated devices) to the internet, the following device and operating data (device ID/identifier, device IP address, device time, configuration settings, hardware and software information, device status log files, serial number) is sent automatically to
Fronius International GmbH, Froniusstraße 1, 4643 Pettenbach, Austria, telephone +43(0) 7242241-0, email: contact@fronius.com (controller)
and stored.
The processing of this device and operating data is carried out for the purpose of ensuring the operational safety of the device (time synchronization, provision of updates). This processing is therefore necessary for the functionality of the device and thus for the fulfillment of the contract (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR).
If you do not wish to have such data processed, you must manually disable the device's internet connection.
In addition, the device and operating data is also processed for the purpose of providing services as part of a supplementary digital service for your device (such as solar.web or similar) as soon as you have registered your device with such a digital service (identification). This data is processed to provide the requested digital services and is therefore necessary for the fulfillment of the contract (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR).
Furthermore, this data processing is also carried out for maintenance and support purposes and for handling customer concerns as well as in warranty and guarantee cases (only in individual cases and given connection between device and internet). In this context, the device and operating data may also be passed on to our cooperation partners (third-party providers and suppliers). The processing of this data is necessary for maintenance and support purposes or for processing warranty and guarantee cases and thus for the fulfillment of the contract (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR).
Device and operating data are also processed for analysis and diagnostic purposes in order to gain insights into the functionality of the devices and improve them accordingly. This data processing is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).
We store this data for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the existing contract with you. Any storage beyond this is carried out for legal reasons or if we have a legitimate interest in doing so. For more information on data processing for the solar.web-digital service, as well as our general privacy policy and your rights as a data subject, please visit https://www.fronius.com.
Copyright
Fronius International GmbH retains the copyrights of these operating instructions.
Text, illustrations, and other media correspond to the technical state of the art at the time of publication. Fronius reserves the right to make changes. If you have any suggestions for improvement or have found a mistake in this document, we would be most grateful for your comments.
Installation
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.
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.
Checklist for installation
For installation information, see the following chapters:
1Switch off the power supply before establishing a grid connection.
3Connect automatic circuit breakers or automatic circuit breakers and disconnectors (see Protective circuit 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 (→)).
Mounting
The Fronius Smart Meter can be mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail. The housing comprises two modules according to DIN 43880.
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 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.
- Switches, disconnectors, and circuit breakers must be within sight and located as close as possible to the Fronius Smart Meter; they must also be easy to use.
- Use automatic circuit breakers that are rated for max. 63 A.
- To monitor more than one mains voltage, use connected automatic circuit breakers.
- The automatic circuit breakers must protect the grid terminal, which is marked L1. In rare cases where the neutral conductor has overcurrent protection, the overcurrent protection device must interrupt both neutral and non-grounded cables concurrently.
- The circuit protection/disconnecting device must satisfy the requirements of IEC 60947-1 and IEC 60947-3, as well as all national and local regulations for electrical systems.
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.
- 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
- 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.
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 35 to -.
2Connect 34 to D-.
3Connect 33 to D+.
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 35 to GND.
2Connect 34 to M1-.
3Connect 33 to M1+.
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.
Terminating resistors - explanation of symbols
 | Inverter in the system |
 | Meter - Fronius Smart Meter |
 | Fronius or third-party device, connection via Modbus RTU |
 | Terminating resistor |
Terminating resistors
Due to interference, the use of terminating resistors according to the following overview is recommended for flawless operation.
* The terminating resistor on the Fronius Smart Meter is installed between 33 and 34. The terminating resistor R 120 Ohm is included with the Fronius Smart Meter.
Multi meter system - Explanation of symbols
 | Grid |
| Inverter in the system |
 | Fronius Smart Meter |
 | Primary meter |
 | Secondary meter |
| Modbus RTU, third-party device |
 | Loads in the system |
 | Additional loads in the system |
 | Additional producers in the system |
| Terminating resistor |
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 | Number | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Modbus |  | | 1 | 0 |
|  | 1 | 1 | |
| | 1 | 2 | |
| | 1 | 3 |
Multi meter system—Fronius SnapINverter
If several Fronius Smart Meters are installed, set a separate address for each Smart Meter. The primary meter always receives the address 1. Number all other meters consecutively in the address range from 2 to 14. Different Fronius Smart Meter power categories can be used together.
Multi meter system—Modbus RTU cabling
To avoid interference, install the terminating resistors as described in chapter Terminating resistors.
Position of the primary meter in the consumption branch. *Terminating resistor R 120 Ohm
Position of the primary meter at the feed-in point. *Terminating resistor R 120 Ohm
- Each Modbus address is assigned only once.
- Place the terminating resistors individually for each channel.
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 | Number | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Modbus 0 | | | 0 | 4 |
| | 0 | 2 | |
| | 0 | 1 | |
Modbus 1 | | | 1 | 3 |
Example 2:
Input | Battery | Fronius | Number | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Modbus 0 | | | 1 | 3 |
Modbus 1 | | | 0 | 4 |
| | 0 | 2 | |
| | 0 | 1 |
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
- 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.
Menu structure
A graphic view of the menu structure can be found in the User Information that is supplied as standard.
Setting the address of the Fronius Smart Meter
Symbol | Name | Event | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Prog | 1 x | Increases the set value |
| Prog | 2 seconds | Proceeds to the next menu item |
1Press "Prog" for 2 seconds to call up code entry.
2Enter the password "2633". Increase the value with "Prog".
3Press "Prog" for 2 seconds to change to the menu item "Ad" (address).
4Set the relevant address.
- Permissible values: 1 - 14
IMPORTANT!
Skip all other settings and leave them unchanged.
Reading the Fronius Smart Meter operating parameters
Symbol | Name | Event | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
 | 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 |
|---|---|
 | 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 |
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.
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.
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.
Connect to Fronius Datamanager 2.0
Access Point:
Activate the WiFi access point of the inverter:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
button to save the settings.The Fronius Smart Meter is configured as a secondary meter.
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.
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.
Installation with the browser
The network wizard and product setup can be performed independently. A network connection is required for the Fronius Solar.web installation wizard.
WiFi:
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, first select the Connect using a security key instead link in order to establish the connection with the password.
IMPORTANT!
To enter the password, first select the Connect using a security key instead link in order to establish the connection with the password.
4Enter the IP address 192.168.250.181 in the address bar of the browser and confirm. The installation wizard opens.
5Follow the installation wizard and complete the installation in the individual areas.
6Add the system components in Fronius Solar.web and commission the PV system.
Ethernet:
1Establish a connection to the inverter (LAN1) using a network cable (min. CAT5 STP).
2Open the access point by touching the sensor once .
.✓Communication LED flashes blue.
3Enter the IP address 169.254.0.180 in the address bar of the browser and confirm. The installation wizard opens.
4Follow the installation wizard and complete the installation in the individual areas.
5Add the system components in Fronius Solar.web and commission the PV system.
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.
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 (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 total harmonic distortion | 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 degree | 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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
|---|---|
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 |
Technical data
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 total harmonic distortion | 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 degree | 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 | |
|---|---|
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 |
Warranty
Detailed warranty conditions specific to your country can be found at https://www.fronius.com/en/download-center?searchword=Warranty+conditions .
If there is a warranty for the relevant product, register the product at https://warranty.fronius.com/ and activate or extend the warranty.