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Fronius Datalogger Web

Operating Instructions

System monitoring

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Dear reader,

Introduction Thank you for the trust you have placed in our company and congratulations on buying this

high-quality Fronius product. These instructions will help you familiarize yourself with the
product. Reading the instructions carefully will enable you to learn about the many different
features your Fronius product has to offer. This will allow you to make full use of its advan­tages.

Please also note the safety rules to ensure greater safety when using the product. Careful
handling of the product will repay you with years of safe and reliable operation. These are
essential prerequisites for excellent results.

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Contents

General ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

General ................................................................................................................................................. 7

Applicable DATCOM components ........................................................................................................ 7

Prerequisites for operation.................................................................................................................... 7

Required Inverter Software ................................................................................................................... 7

Scope of supply .................................................................................................................................... 8

Controls, connections and indicators ......................................................................................................... 9

Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 9

Controls, Connections, and Indicators .................................................................................................. 9

Installing Fronius Datalogger Web............................................................................................................. 11

Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 11

Configuration Examples........................................................................................................................ 11

Preparation ........................................................................................................................................... 12

Installing 'Fronius Datalogger Web' ...................................................................................................... 12

Fronius Datalogger Web network configuration......................................................................................... 14

General ................................................................................................................................................. 14

Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 14

'Fronius Datalogger Web' network configuration .................................................................................. 14

Installing ‘Fronius Datalogger Web’ and going to the ‘Fronius Datalogger Web’ homepage................ 14

Enter the network data.......................................................................................................................... 15

Setting 'Fronius Datalogger Web' for the WLAN connection ................................................................ 18

Setting the IP address and connecting 'Fronius Datalogger Web' to the network ................................ 20

Network settings for PC/laptop .................................................................................................................. 22

General ................................................................................................................................................. 22

Network settings for PC/laptop ............................................................................................................. 22

Internet options for PC/laptop ............................................................................................................... 24

Connecting to 'Fronius Datalogger Web' via Internet browser................................................................... 26

General ................................................................................................................................................. 26

Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 26

Connecting to 'Fronius Datalogger Web' via Internet browser.............................................................. 26

For the network administrator ............................................................................................................... 26

Connecting to 'Fronius Datalogger Web' via 'Fronius Solar.access' .......................................................... 27

General ................................................................................................................................................. 27

Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 27

Connecting to 'Fronius Datalogger Web' via 'Fronius Solar.access'..................................................... 27

For the network administrator ............................................................................................................... 28

Connecting to 'Fronius Datalogger Web' via the Internet and 'Fronius Solar.web' .................................... 29

General ................................................................................................................................................. 29

Function overview ................................................................................................................................. 29

Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 29

Accessing data from 'Fronius Datalogger Web' via the Internet and 'Fronius Solar.web'..................... 30

For the network administrator ............................................................................................................... 30

Calculating the data volume....................................................................................................................... 31

General ................................................................................................................................................. 31

Firmware versions for calculating the data volume............................................................................... 31

Calculating the data volume.................................................................................................................. 31

Calculation examples............................................................................................................................ 32

General information for the network administrator..................................................................................... 34

General Firewall Settings...................................................................................................................... 34

Sending service messages via a DSL Internet connection................................................................... 34

Using 'Fronius Solar.web' and sending service messages ................................................................... 34

'Fronius Datalogger Web' views................................................................................................................. 35

Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 35

Current total view .................................................................................................................................. 35

Current comparison view ...................................................................................................................... 35

'Fronius Datalogger Web' settings ............................................................................................................. 37

Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 37

Accessing and editing selection options ............................................................................................... 37

Passwords ................................................................................................................................................. 38

General ................................................................................................................................................. 38

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Passwords ............................................................................................................................................ 38

User password ...................................................................................................................................... 38

Administrator Password ........................................................................................................................ 39

Forgot Your Password? ........................................................................................................................ 39

Time/Date .................................................................................................................................................. 40

General ................................................................................................................................................. 40

Time/Date ............................................................................................................................................. 40

Views ......................................................................................................................................................... 42

General ................................................................................................................................................. 42

Views .................................................................................................................................................... 42

'General' view........................................................................................................................................ 42

Inverter views........................................................................................................................................ 43

Sensor Card views................................................................................................................................ 43

Logging ...................................................................................................................................................... 45

General ................................................................................................................................................. 45

Logging ................................................................................................................................................. 45

Memory capacity................................................................................................................................... 45

Calculating memory capacity ................................................................................................................ 45

Calculation example.............................................................................................................................. 46

Overwriting data when memory is full ................................................................................................... 46

‘Delete Data’ button .............................................................................................................................. 46

Network...................................................................................................................................................... 48

General ................................................................................................................................................. 48

Network................................................................................................................................................. 48

Network diagnostics.............................................................................................................................. 48

Solar.web ................................................................................................................................................... 50

General ................................................................................................................................................. 50

Solar.web .............................................................................................................................................. 50

Daily data transmission to Solar.web.................................................................................................... 50

Hourly data transmission to Solar.web ................................................................................................. 50

Service messages...................................................................................................................................... 51

General ................................................................................................................................................. 51

Service messages................................................................................................................................. 51

System information .................................................................................................................................... 54

General ................................................................................................................................................ 54

System information ............................................................................................................................... 54

Firmware update ........................................................................................................................................ 55

General ................................................................................................................................................. 55

Automatic update search ...................................................................................................................... 55

Manual update search .......................................................................................................................... 55

Firmware Update via Web .................................................................................................................... 56

Firmware Update via LAN..................................................................................................................... 57

Technical Data ........................................................................................................................................... 58

Technical data....................................................................................................................................... 58

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General

General The 'Fronius Datalogger Web' is a network-compatible Datalogger. The 'Fronius Datalog-

ger Web' website provides a quick overview of the PV system.
The website can be accessed via a direct connection from the Intranet or with the proper
configuration via the Internet.
The 'Fronius Datalogger Web' is equipped with an easy-to-configure system monitoring
feature with an automatic alarm. The alarm can be signaled via SMS, e-mail, fax, relay con­tact or buzzer.

When connected to 'Fronius Solar.access,' realtime PV system data as well as archived
data can be saved to a PC and analyzed. You can also make settings to all devices in 'Fro­nius Solar Net.'

When connected to 'Fronius Solar.web,' realtime PV system data as well as archived data
can be easily accessed via the Internet - no difficult configuration required. Data is sent au­tomatically from 'Fronius Datalogger Web' to 'Fronius Solar.web.'

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Applicable DAT­COM components

Prerequisites for
operation

'Fronius Datalogger Web' can be used with the following DATCOM components:

- Up to 100 x ‘Fronius IG Plus,’ ‘Fronius IG’ or ‘Fronius CL’ inverters

- Up to 10 x 'Fronius Sensor Cards' or 'Fronius Sensor Boxes'

- Up to 10 x 'Fronius Public Display Cards' or 'Fronius Public Display Boxes'

- Up to 1 x 'Fronius Interface Card' or 'Fronius Interface Box'

- Up to 200 x 'Fronius String Controls'

The inverter requires a 'Fronius Com Card' in order to operate 'Fronius Datalogger Web.'

For a proper function of the ‘Fronius Datalogger Web‘ an appropriate Internet connection
is required:

- For cable-bound internet solutions Fronius recommends a download speed. of
min. 512 kBit/s and an upload speed of min. 256 kBit/s.

- For solutions with mobile internet services Fronius recommends min. 3G transmission
standard with a reliable signal strength.

This information does not constitute an absolute guarantee of proper operation.
High error rates in the transmission, reception fluctuations or transmission interruptions
can affect the online operation of the 'Fronius Datalogger Web' in a negative way.
Fronius recommends testing connections with minimum requirements on site.

Required Inverter
Software

The correct display of daily energy using Fronius Datalogger Web requires the following
inverter software versions:

Inverter Required software version according to display

(MainControl)

Fronius IG 15 - 60 V2.9.4 or higher

Fronius IG 2000 - 5100 starting from series no. 19153444

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Inverter Required software version according to display

(MainControl)

Fronius IG 300 - 500 V3.6.4.0 or higher

Fronius IG Plus 35 - 150 V4.22.00 or higher

The respective inverter software version can be downloaded for free from our homepage
(http://www.fronius.com).

Please use a Fronius Update Card to update inverter software.

If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail].

Scope of supply - 1 x 'Fronius Datalogger Web' Datalogger with wall mounting device

- 1 x 'Safety' leaflet

- 1 x 'Quick Installation' leaflet

- 1 x Ethernet cable 5 m, blue

- 1 x Solar Net cable 2 m, red

- 2 x Terminating plugs

- 2 x Installation anchors + screws

- 1 x 'Fronius Solar.access' CD

- 1 x Relay plug

- 1 x Relay connector housing

- 1 x Sticker set

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Controls, connections and indicators

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Safety

Controls, Con­nections, and In­dicators

WARNING!

Operating the device incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage.

Do not use the functions described until you
► have completely read and understood these Operating Instructions,
► have completely read and understood all system component Operating Instructions,

especially the safety rules.

(1)

(2)

12VDC 1A

max. 42V AC/6A
US: Class 2 only

Class 2
Output

12VDC
Class 2
Input only

(9) (10)

(13)(12)(11)(8)(7)(6)(5)(4)(3)

No. Function

(1) Solar Web LED connection

- Lights up green: There is an existing connection to 'Fronius Solar.web'

- Lights up red: There is no connection to 'Fronius Solar.web', but one is re­quired

- Does not light up: No connection to 'Fronius Solar.web' is required

(2) Supply LED

- Lights up green: Sufficient power is coming from 'Fronius Solar Net'; 'Fro­nius Datalogger Web' is operational

- Does not light up: No power or not enough power coming from 'Fronius So­lar Net' - an external power source for 'Fronius Datalogger Web' is required

- Flashes red: During an update process

IMPORTANT! Do not interrupt the power supply during an update process.

- Lights up red: Update process failed

(3) Relay connection

Equipped as an NCC (normally closed contact) and NOC (normally open con­tact), switches when there is an error

(4) Connection LED

- Lights up green: There is an active connection within 'Fronius Solar Net'

- Lights up red: There is an interrupted connection within 'Fronius Solar Net'

(5) WLAN LED

- Lights up green: There is an existing network connection

- Lights up red: There is no existing network connection

- Does not light up: The 'WLAN stick' is not inserted

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No. Function

(6) Alarm switch

to switch the alarm function on/off

Alarm off:
Alarm function, relay and buzzer deactivated

Alarm on:
Alarm function, relay and buzzer activated, when 'Alarm on' is selected, the
buzzer and relay are briefly activated as a test

(7) IP address switch

used to switch from an assigned IP address to a default IP address
'169.254.0.180' (only relevant to LAN)

Assigned IP:
'Fronius Datalogger Web' operates using an assigned IP address (factory set­ting 192.168.1.180). The IP address can be set on the 'Fronius Datalogger
Web' website

169.254.0.180:

'Fronius Datalogger Web' uses the fixed IP address 169.254.0.180;
the fixed IP address is to connect directly to a PC without having to configure
the PC first

(8) LAN Connection

Blue Ethernet interface, used to connect the Ethernet cable

(9) USB connection

USB interface for connecting the 'WLAN stick' or 'WLAN stick outdoor' options

(10) Power supply connection 12 V DC / 1 A, electronic fuse protection

for supplying power to external components (e.g., external routers)

(11) External power supply connection

for connecting an external power supply when the power supply within 'Fronius
Solar Net' is insufficient (e.g., if too many DATCOM components are installed
on 'Fronius Solar Net').

Important! The external power supply unit for the Fronius Datalogger Web
must be securely disconnected from components supplying grid voltage (SELV
or Class 2 for USA/Canada).
The output power of the power supply unit may not exceed max. 15 VA/1.25 A.
If the power supply is sufficient, the Supply LED (2) lights up green.

(12) Solar Net IN connection socket

Red 'Fronius Solar Net' input for connecting other DATCOM components (e.g.,
inverters, sensor cards, etc.)

(13) Fronius Solar Net OUT connection socket

Red 'Fronius Solar Net' output for connecting other DATCOM components
(e.g., inverters, sensor cards)

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Installing Fronius Datalogger Web

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Safety

Configuration Ex­amples

WARNING!

Operating the device incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage.

Do not use the functions described until you
► have completely read and understood these Operating Instructions,
► have completely read and understood all system component Operating Instructions,

especially the safety rules.

Installing the 'Fronius Datalogger Web' Datalogger requires knowledge of network technol­ogy.

'Fronius Datalogger Web' networks with an inverter and a PC:

CPInverter / LaptopFronius Datalogger Web

12VDC 1A
Class 2

12VDC

Output

Class 2

Input only
max. 42V AC/6A
US: Class 2 only

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

= terminating plug

= Fronius Com Card

'Fronius Datalogger Web' networks with several inverters, a 'Fronius Sensor Box' and a
PC:

3 retrevnI2 retrevnI1 retrevnI

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

PC / Laptop

Fronius
Datalogger Web

IN OUT

IN

Fronius
Sensor Box

IN

OUT

OUT

= terminating plug

= Fronius Com Card

When networking several DATCOM components, a terminating plug must be placed on
each free IN or OUT connection of a DATCOM component.

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Preparation IMPORTANT Please follow the operating instructions for the inverter as well as the 'Fro-

nius IG DATCOM Detail' operating instructions.

Install 'Fronius Datalogger Web' in the

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proper position using the screws and
installation anchors provided in the
scope of supply

Fronius
Com Card

Insert the red Solar Net cable into the

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Solar Net output (OUT) of the 'Fronius
Com Card'

If the 'Fronius Com Card' is the last

IN

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DATCOM component in the network:
Insert a terminating plug into the Solar

OUT

Net OUT connection

Installing 'Fronius
Datalogger Web'

CAUTION!

DATCOM components and/or the PC/laptop will be damaged if the Ethernet or Solar
Net cables are connected incorrectly.

► The Ethernet cable should only be inserted into the LAN connection (colored blue)
► The Solar Net cable should only be inserted into the Solar Net IN or Solar Net OUT

connections (colored red)

12VDC 1A
Class 2

12VDC

Output

Class 2
max. 42V AC/6A
US: Class 2 only

Input only

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Fronius Com Card

Insert the red Solar Net cable into the Solar Net output (OUT) of the 'Fronius Com

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Card'

If the 'Fronius Com Card' is the last DATCOM component in the network:

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Insert a terminating plug into the Solar Net OUT connection

If there are additional DATCOM components in the network after the 'Fronius Datalog­ger Web':
Insert an additional Solar Net cable into the Solar Net OUT connection

Insert the blue Ethernet cable into the LAN connection

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Insert the blue Ethernet cable into the PC/laptop or into a corresponding network con-

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nection

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Fronius Datalogger Web network configuration

General The network configuration function patented by Fronius enables the 'Fronius Datalogger

Web' to:

- establish an easy connection between 'Fronius Datalogger Web' and the PC/laptop

- make settings

- display important system data

Requirements The network configuration of the 'Fronius Datalogger Web' Datalogger requires knowledge

of network technology.

If the 'Fronius Datalogger Web' is being integrated into an existing network, the 'Fronius
Datalogger Web' address must be adapted to the network.

Example: Network address range = 192.168.1.x, subnet mask = 255.255.255.0

- An IP address between 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.254 must be assigned to the 'Fro­nius Datalogger Web'.

- The IP address selected may not be already assigned in the network.

- The subnet mask must correspond to the existing network (e.g., 255.255.255.0).

'Fronius Datalog­ger Web' network
configuration

If the 'Fronius Datalogger Web' will be sending service messages and/or data to 'Fronius
Solar.web,' then a gateway address and a DNS server address must also be entered. 'Fro­nius Datalogger Web' uses the gateway address to access the Internet. The IP address of
the DSL router can be used as a gateway address, for example.

IMPORTANT!

- 'Fronius Datalogger Web' may not have the same IP address as the PC/laptop.

- 'Fronius Datalogger Web' cannot connect to the Internet by itself. A router must be
used for a DSL connection to the internet.

If the network connection uses WLAN, then one of the following options is required:

- 'WLAN stick' (41,0018,0070)

- 'WLAN stick outdoor' (41,0018,0071)

The Fronius Datalogger Web network configuration comprises the following steps:

- Installing ‘Fronius Datalogger Web’ and going to the ‘Fronius Datalogger Web’ home­page

- Entering network data

- Setting 'Fronius Datalogger Web' for the WLAN connection

- Setting the IP address and connecting 'Fronius Datalogger Web' to the network

Installing ‘Fro­nius Datalogger
Web’ and going to
the ‘Fronius Data­logger Web’
homepage

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Only if you are using the WLAN network connection:

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connect the ‘WLAN stick’ or ‘WLAN stick outdoor’ option to the USB port

Install 'Fronius Datalogger Web'

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12VDC 1A
Class 2

12VDC

Output

Class 2
max. 42V AC/6A
US: Class 2 only

Set the IP address switch on the 'Fronius Datalogger Web' to '169.254.0.180'

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Input only

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Enter the network
data

Wait approx. 1 minute until the 'Connectivity' icon appears in the PC/laptop taskbar.

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Open the PC's/laptop's Internet browser (e.g., Microsoft Internet Explorer)

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Enter 'http://169.254.0.180' in the address field

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The 'Fronius Datalogger Web' website will appear.

The 'Fronius Datalogger Web' website will appear.

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http://169.254.0.180

Click the 'Settings' menu item

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The 'Settings' submenu is displayed.

Click 'Network'

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The 'Network' submenu is displayed.

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To determine whether a connection to the internet (e.g. to 'Fronius Solar.web') is re-

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quired:
Click 'Internet connection'

The internet connection settings are displayed.

(1)

(2)

*)

*) WLAN can only be used when one of the two options 'WLAN stick' or 'WLAN stick

outdoor' is inserted in the 'Fronius Datalogger Web'.

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Select the type of internet connection (LAN or WLAN) (1)

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Click on 'Save' (2)

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After the changes have been loaded, the message 'Changes have been applied' ap­pears.

Click on "OK"

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The internet connection data is displayed

IMPORTANT! Depending on which internet connection you have selected, a gateway
and a DNS server must be entered for the relevant interface.
If, for example, a LAN internet connection was selected, a gateway and a DNS server
must be entered for the LAN interface.

Click on 'LAN' or 'WLAN' in the 'Network' submenu depending on the network connec-

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tion interface you are using.

The settings for the LAN or WLAN interfaces are displayed.

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(3)

(4)

Select either a static or dynamic IP address (3)

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Obtain IP address statically (factory setting):

- The user enters a fixed (static) IP address for the 'Fronius Datalogger Web' and
also manually sets the subnet mask, gateway address and the DNS server ad­dress (from provider). Obtain IP address dynamically:

Obtain IP address dynamically:

- The 'Fronius Datalogger Web' obtains its IP address from a DHCP server (DHCP
= dynamic host configuration protocol).

- The DHCP server must be configured so that the 'Fronius Datalogger Web' is al­ways assigned the same IP address. This means that the user always knows
which IP address can be used to access the 'Fronius Datalogger Web'.

- If the DHCP server supports the 'DNS dynamic updates' function, a name can be
entered for the 'Fronius Datalogger Web' in the 'Hostname' field. The connection
to the 'Fronius Datalogger Web' can then take place via the name instead of the
IP address.
Example: Hostname = sample system, Domain name = fronius.com
The 'Fronius Datalogger Web' can be accessed via the 'samplesystem.fro­nius.com' address

Click on 'Save' (4)

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After the changes have been loaded, the message 'Changes have been applied' is
displayed

Click on 'OK'

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The interface settings are displayed (LAN or WLAN).

Setting 'Fronius
Datalogger Web'
for the WLAN
connection

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The following steps are only required if you decide to use the WLAN network connection
at a later date.

Click on 'WLAN' in the 'Network' submenu.

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Enter the settings for the WLAN interface

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Click on 'WLAN management' in the 'Network' submenu.

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‘WLAN management’ is displayed with the available networks (1).