Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3 Operating instructions

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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!

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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.

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The information contained in these operating instructions is intended only for qualified personnel. 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 must be secured, undamaged, insulated, and adequately dimensioned. Loose connections, damaged or under-dimensioned cables must be repaired immediately by an authorized specialist company.

Maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by an authorized specialist company.

It is impossible to guarantee that third-party parts are designed and manufactured to meet the demands made on them, or that they satisfy safety requirements. Only use original spare parts.

Do not carry out any alterations, installations, or modifications to the device without first obtaining the manufacturer's permission.

Replace any damaged components or have them replaced immediately.

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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.

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• backing up any changes made to the factory settings
• saving and storing personal settings

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.

1. General information

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.

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2. Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3

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.

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Technical data, markings, and safety symbols are located on the Fronius Smart Meter TS. These must NOT be removed or painted over. They warn against incorrect operation which can lead to serious injury and damage.

Markings:
	The devices conform to all the requisite and relevant standards and guidelines that form part of the relevant EU directive, and are therefore permitted to display the CE mark.
	Insulated (protection class II)
	Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) Complies with all applicable regulatory requirements in Australia and New Zealand regarding safety and electromagnetic compatibility, as well as specific requirements for radio equipment.
	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 disposed of at an approved collection and recycling facility in your area. Ignoring this European Directive may have potentially adverse effects on the environment and your health!
	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) The limited use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment has been complied with in accordance with EU Directive 2011/65/EU.

Safety symbols:
	Danger of serious injury and property damage due to incorrect operation.
	Dangerous electrical voltage.

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2. Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3

The Fronius Smart Meter TS is a fixed piece of equipment for public grids of TN/TT systems and records self-consumption and/or individual loads in the system. The Fronius Smart Meter TS is required for systems with a battery storage system and/or a Fronius Ohmpilot installed for communication between the individual components. The installation is carried out on an indoor DIN rail with corresponding back-up fuses, which are adapted to the cable cross-sections of the copper conductors and to the maximum current of the meter. The Fronius Smart Meter TS must only be operated in accordance with the specifications in the enclosed documentation and in accordance with local laws, regulations, provisions, standards, and within the limits of technical possibilities. Any use of the product other than as described in the intended use shall be deemed to be not in accordance with the intended purpose. The available documentation forms part of the product and must be read, observed, and kept in good condition. It must also be accessible at all times at the place of installation. The available documents do not replace regional, state, provincial, or national laws, or regulations, or standards that apply to the installation, electrical safety, and use of the product. Fronius International GmbH assumes no responsibility for compliance with or non-compliance with these laws or regulations in connection with the installation of the product.

Interventions on the Fronius Smart Meter TS, e.g., modifications and alterations, are not permitted. Unauthorized interventions will void the warranty and warranty claims and, as a rule, void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage resulting from such use.

Reasonably foreseeable misuse:
The Fronius Smart Meter TS is not suitable for supplying power to life-sustaining medical devices or for billing subtenants.

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2. Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3

(1)	2x protective cover
(2)	Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3
(3)	2x seal wire
(4)	2x connection cover
(5)	Quick Start Guide

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The Smart Meter can be installed in the following positions in the system:

Positioning at the feed-in point

Positioning at the consumption point

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The Fronius Smart Meter TS can be mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail. The housing comprises 3 modules according to DIN 43880.

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The Fronius Smart Meter TS 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 TS 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 TS; 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. 65 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 interrupt both neutral and non-grounded cables concurrently.

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IMPORTANT!
Always switch off the power supply before connecting the mains voltage inputs to the Fronius Smart Meter TS.

• Wire: 1 - 16 mm²
• Recommended torque: max. 2.8 Nm

• Wire: min. 0.05 mm²
• Recommended torque: max. 0.4 Nm

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

3 phases, 4 conductors

3 phases, 3 conductors

2 phases, 3 conductors

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Insert the protective covers into the guides and press firmly.

WARNING!

Danger due to electrical voltage from missing or improperly fitted protective covers.

An electric shock can be fatal and/or cause serious damage to property.

Fit the protective covers immediately after installing the live cables.

Fit the protective covers properly and check that they are secure.

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Connect the data communication connections of the Fronius Smart Meter TS to the Modbus interface of the Fronius inverter using a network cable (type CAT5 or higher).

Several Smart Meters can be installed in the system, see chapter Multi-meter system - Fronius SnapINverter on page (→).

 To avoid interference, the terminating resistor must be used (see chapter Connecting the terminating resistor on page (→)).

• Use network 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 corresponding data lines (D+/D-, M0+/M0-).
• On Fronius GEN24 inverters, the M0 and M1 inputs can be selected for this purpose.
• If the data lines are close to the mains cabling, use wires or cables that are designed for 300 to 600 V (never less than the operating voltage).
• Use double-insulated or sheathed data lines when they are close to bare conductors.
• Use shielded twisted pair cables to avoid faults.
• Two wires can be installed in each terminal; the wires are twisted first, inserted into the terminal, and tightened.
  Note: A loose wire can disable an entire area of the network.
• The data communication connections of the Fronius Smart Meter TS are electrically isolated from hazardous voltages.

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	Inverter in the system e.g., Fronius Symo
	Meter - Fronius Smart Meter TS Terminating resistor R 120 Ohm is set with a wire jumper between M- and T.
	Modbus RTU, third-party device e.g., Fronius Ohmpilot, battery, etc.
	Terminating resistor R 120 Ohm

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The terminating resistor is integrated in the Fronius Smart Meter TS and is manufactured with a bridge between the M and T connections (T = termination).

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Due to interference, it is recommended that terminating resistors are used as illustrated below to ensure proper functioning.

* The terminating resistor is integrated in the Fronius Smart Meter TS and is manufactured with a bridge between the M and T connections (T = termination).

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Insert the connection covers into the guides and press firmly.

IMPORTANT!
When fitting the connection covers, ensure that the cables are not kinked, pinched, crushed, or otherwise damaged.

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	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

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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

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If several Fronius Smart Meter TS are installed, a separate address must be set for each (see Setting the address on the Fronius Smart Meter TS 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!
Max. Use 3 secondary meters in the system. To avoid interference, it is recommended to install the terminating resistors according to chapter Connecting the terminating resistor on page (→).

Location of the primary meter in the consumption branch. *Terminating resistor R 120 Ohm

Location of the primary meter at the feed-in point. *Terminating resistor R 120 Ohm

• Only assign each Modbus address once.
• Terminating resistors must be positioned individually for each channel.

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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

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If several Fronius Smart Meter TS are installed, a separate address must be set for each one (see Setting the address on the Fronius Smart Meter TS 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 7 secondary meters in the system. To avoid interference, it is recommended to install the terminating resistors according to the chapter Connecting the terminating resistor on page (→).

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

• 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.

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Image	Screen	Description
	00	Total active energy drawn* Total efficiency
	01	Total active energy supplied** Total efficiency
	02	Total active energy drawn* Average conductor voltage in the system
	03	Total active energy drawn* Average phase voltage in the system
	04	Total active energy drawn* Power factor (L = inductive, C = capacitive)
	05	Total active energy drawn* Frequency
	06	Total active energy drawn* Total reactive power
	07	Total reactive energy supplied** Total reactive power
	08	Total active energy drawn** Total apparent power
	09	Total active energy drawn* Maximum demanded power (P = Peak demand) that has been reached since the last reset. Average demanded power (dMd = demand), calculated for the set interval. The value remains unchanged for the entire interval. It is "0" in the first interval after the start.
	10	Not used
	11	Not used
	12	Active energy drawn*
	13	Apparent power
	14	Reactive energy drawn
	15	Power factor (L = inductive, C = capacitive)
	16	Phase voltage
	17	Conductor voltage
	18	Current
	19	Effective power

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Symbol	Name	Event	Function
	Up	1 x	Scroll one screen forward, increase the value by 1
	Down	1 x	Scroll one screen back, decrease the value by 1
	Enter	2 seconds	Call up settings, confirm value

1Press and hold "Enter" for 2 seconds.

2Use "Up" or "Down" to access the P1 screen.

3Set password "2633" with "Up" and "Down" and confirm each individual value with "Enter".

4Note down the password.

IMPORTANT!
The password cannot be reset.

1Use "Up" or "Down" to access the P14 screen.

2Press and hold "Enter" for 2 seconds.

3Set the address with "Up" and "Down" and confirm each individual value with "Enter".

4Press "Up" to access screen P18 and press and hold "Enter" for 2 seconds to exit the settings.

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If the measured signal exceeds the permissible limit values of the meter, a corresponding message or symbol appears on the display:

• EEE flashes: the measured signal value is outside the limit values.
• EEE on: the measurement depends on a value that is outside the limit values.
•   Direction of rotation of the power supply is incorrect
•   Current direction of a phase (here phase 1) is incorrect

Note: Active and reactive energy measurements are displayed but do not change.

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 Meter TS 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.

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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 Meter TS 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.

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2. Fronius SnapINverter

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 Meter TS 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.

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2. Fronius SnapINverter

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.

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.

LAN:

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2. Fronius SnapINverter

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 TS, 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 TS 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).

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2. Fronius SnapINverter

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 TS is configured as a secondary meter.

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IMPORTANT! Settings under the "Device configuration" menu item are only to be made by trained and qualified personnel!

The service password must be entered in order to access the "Device configuration" menu item.

Three-phase or single-phase Fronius Smart Meter TS 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.

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2. Fronius GEN24 inverter

IMPORTANT! Settings under the "Device configuration" menu item are only to be made by trained and qualified personnel!

The service password must be entered in order to access the "Device configuration" menu item.

Three-phase or single-phase Fronius Smart Meter TS 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.

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2. Fronius GEN24 inverter

WLAN:

1Open the access point by touching the sensor   

✓Communications 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 in Windows 10, first select the Connect using a security key instead link to be able 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.

The network wizard and product setup can be performed independently. A network connection is required for the Fronius Solar.web installation wizard.

Ethernet:

1Establish a connection to the inverter (LAN1) using a network cable (min. CAT5 STP).

2Open the access point by touching the sensor once   

✓Communications 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.

The network wizard and product setup can be performed independently. A network connection is required for the Fronius Solar.web installation wizard.

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The Fronius Smart Meter TS is configured as a primary meter.

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The Fronius Smart Meter TS is configured as a secondary meter.

Modbus transmission speed: 9600 baud
Parity bit:none

• Fronius Datamanager 2.0 (from version 3.16.1 onwards)
• Fronius Symo Hybrid (from version 1.16.1 onwards)

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Modbus transmission speed: 9600 baud
Parity bit:none

• Fronius Datamanager 2.0 (from version 3.16.1 onwards)
• Fronius Symo Hybrid (from version 1.16.1 onwards)

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

To obtain the full warranty period for your newly installed Fronius product, please register at www.solarweb.com.