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Fronius Personal Display DL USA (Card / Box)

Fronius Fronius Personal Display DL USA (Card / Box) Operating Instruction [EN]

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Fronius Personal Display DL
Operating Instructions
System monitoring
42,0410,1818 003-17042012
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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 it 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 ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Device concept ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Information on radio certification........................................................................................................... 5
System requirements ............................................................................................................................ 5
Utilization in accordance with "intended purpose" ................................................................................ 6
Functional principle ............................................................................................................................... 6
Included system components ............................................................................................................... 7
Operating controls and connections .......................................................................................................... 8
General ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Operating controls and connections ..................................................................................................... 8
Display .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Before installation ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 11
Installation specifications ...................................................................................................................... 11
Inserting a Fronius Display Card or Fronius Com Card into the inverter .............................................. 11
Attaching the antenna to the wall and connecting to the inverter ......................................................... 12
Installing and connecting the antenna to the inverter ...........................................................................13
Integrating the Fronius Personal Display DL Box into Fronius Solar Net ............................................. 14
Installing / Setting up the Fronius Personal Display DL ........................................................................ 15
Commissioning .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Inverter configuration ............................................................................................................................ 16
Start-up operation ................................................................................................................................. 16
Establishing power supply - inserting batteries..................................................................................... 16
Establishing power supply - connecting power supply unit................................................................... 17
Start-up phase - setting the date and time............................................................................................ 17
Connecting to the Fronius Personal Display DL Box or inverter ........................................................... 19
Operating concept...................................................................................................................................... 21
General ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Display modes ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Activating display illumination ............................................................................................................... 21
Display sleep mode............................................................................................................................... 21
Automatic switching to the ‘Now’ display mode .................................................................................... 22
Operating status LED............................................................................................................................ 22
Operating scheme - the display ................................................................................................................. 23
Selecting display modes ....................................................................................................................... 23
Displaying power data for the total system (ALL) or individual inverters (IGxx).................................... 23
Display values............................................................................................................................................ 25
Display values for an individual inverter in the 'Now' display mode ...................................................... 25
Display values for a total system in the 'Now' display mode ................................................................. 26
Display values for individual inverters in the 'Day / Year / Total' display modes................................... 26
Display values for a total system in the 'Day / Year / Total' display modes .......................................... 28
The Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 29
General ................................................................................................................................................. 29
Accessing the Setup menu ................................................................................................................... 29
Setting Menu Items - General ............................................................................................................... 30
Menu Items in the Setup Menu .................................................................................................................. 31
Sequence of menu items ...................................................................................................................... 31
OFFSET................................................................................................................................................ 31
CASH .................................................................................................................................................... 31
SLEEP LCD .......................................................................................................................................... 31
CONTRAST .......................................................................................................................................... 32
LIGHT LCD ........................................................................................................................................... 32
CHECK RF............................................................................................................................................ 32
ADD IG.................................................................................................................................................. 33
DEL IG .................................................................................................................................................. 33
VERSION.............................................................................................................................................. 33
TIME ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
LOG ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
MENU MODE........................................................................................................................................ 34
Fronius Personal Display DL as a datalogger............................................................................................ 35
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General ................................................................................................................................................. 35
Memory capacity................................................................................................................................... 35
Overwriting data when memory is full ................................................................................................... 35
Processing recorded data ..................................................................................................................... 36
Charging batteries...................................................................................................................................... 37
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 37
Checking the battery charge status ...................................................................................................... 37
Charging batteries................................................................................................................................. 38
Battery disposal .................................................................................................................................... 38
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 39
General ................................................................................................................................................. 39
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 39
Resetting the Fronius Personal Display Card in the inverter ................................................................ 41
Technical data............................................................................................................................................ 42
Fronius Personal Display DL ................................................................................................................ 42
Fronius Personal Display Card ............................................................................................................. 42
Fronius Personal Display DL Box ......................................................................................................... 42
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General
Device concept The Fronius Personal Display DL can be used to display real-time power data from one or
more inverters from any location within range of the device. The Fronius Personal Display DL also functions as a datalogger. The recorded data are then analyzed using Fronius Solar.access.
The Fronius Personal Display DL can show power data from up to 15 Fronius inverters. The various display modes can show power data for the entire system or for each individual inverter.
The Fronius Personal Display DL is powered via a battery or the power supply included with the device.
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Information on ra­dio certification
System require­ments
The Fronius Personal Display DL is fitted with an radio module.
In the USA radio modules are subject to FCC requirements::
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interfer­ence that may cause undesired operation.
FCC ID: QKWFRF905
Changes or modifications of the radio module not expressly approved are not allowed and will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The Fronius Personal Display DL can be used with up to 15 of the following Fronius invert­ers:
- Fronius IG
- Fronius IG Plus / Fronius IG Plus V
- Fronius CL
Different inverter types can also be combined.
The following are required to send data to the Fronius Personal Display DL a) a Fronius Display Card with a radio antenna for each inverter,
or
b) a Fronius Personal Display DL Box
and a Fronius Com Card for each inverter.
The Fronius Personal Display DL can be used with a Fronius IG inverter serial number 17xxxxxx and higher.
The datalogging function is not available when using a Fronius Personal Display DL Card with a Fronius IG inverter. A Fronius Personal Display DL Box must be connected to a Fronius IG inverter to enable the datalogging function.
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When the Fronius Personal Display DL is configured with the Fronius Personal Display DL
IN
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OUT
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Fronius IG Plus 1 Fronius IG Plus 2 Fronius IG Plus 15
Com Card
IN
OUT
Com Card
IN
OUT
Com Card
Fronius Personal Display DL Box
IN
Card, the Fronius Personal Display DL does not log data if another data logger is present in the system (e.g., Fronius Datalogger or Fronius Datalogger Web).
No other data logger may be present in the system when using the Fronius Personal Dis­play DL Box.
In addition to inverters, the Fronius Personal Display DL can also be operated in conjunc­tion with a Fronius Personal Display DL Box with the following DATCOM components:
- 1 x Fronius Power Control Box
- 1 or more Fronius String Control(s)
- 1 x Fronius Sensor Card / Box (assigned no. 1)
- 1 x Fronius Public Display (assigned no. 1)
Utilization in ac­cordance with "intended pur­pose"
Functional princi­ple
The Fronius Personal Display DL is designed only for use in photovoltaic systems with a Fronius inverter. Any other purpose does not constitute intended use.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage resulting from such improper use. In­tended use also includes following all information from the operating instructions.
Example: Fronius IG with Fronius Personal Display Card
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Example: Fronius IG Plus with Fronius Com Card and Fronius Personal Display DL Box (* = termination plug)
Included system
USB
2 m
components
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Fronius Personal Display DL included components Fronius Personal Display Card included components
Fronius Personal Display DL Box included componen­ts
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Operating controls and connections
General
Operating con­trols and connec­tions
NOTE! Because of firmware updates, certain functions may be available for your
device but not described in these operating instructions or vice versa. In addition, individual figures may also differ slightly from the operating elements of your de­vice. However, the function of these operating elements is identical.
The Fronius Personal Display DL can be used to display power data for the entire system as well as for each individual inverter. The menu control is mostly identical to that of the inverter.
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(2)
(3)
(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)
Item Description
(1) Display
for displaying values, settings and menus
(2) Operating status LED
for displaying the operating status
(3) 'Enter' key
for confirming a selection
(4) Battery compartment with cover
for battery insertion to supply power
(5) 'Menu/Esc' key
for switching to the menu level for exiting the Setup menu
(6) 'Down/Right' key
depending on the selection: for navigating down or to the right
(7) 'Left/Up' key
depending on the selection: for navigating left or up
(8) USB connection (Micro-USB)
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Display
(11) (10)
(3) (4) (5)
(6)
(7)
(13)
(12)
(9) (8)
(1) (2)
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Item Function
(1) Icons for the 'Now' display mode
(2) Icons for the 'Day' display mode
(3) Icons for the 'Year' display mode
(4) Icons for the 'Total' display mode
(5) Icons for the 'Setup' display mode
(6) Icons for operating conditions
The value shown represents the maximum value within the period of observation (depending on which display mode is selected).
The value shown represents the minimum value within the period of observation (depending on which display mode is selected).
IMPORTANT The min. and max. values may not correspond to the absolute extreme values, as the measured data are recorded at two second intervals.
... appears with data readings that are directly related to the solar modules
... appears with AC data readings that are directly related to the grid
... appears with data readings that are directly related to the inverter
(7) Area for display unit
for displaying the applicable measuring unit
(8) Icon for the 'Enter' key
(9) Icons for the 'Menu/Esc' key
(10) Icons for the 'Down/Right' key
(11) Icons for the 'Left/Up' key
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Item Function
(12) Area for display value
for displaying the value
(13) Segment bars
display the current charge status of the batteries (100 - 20%) The bars begin to flash when the charge status approaches 0.
IMPORTANT When the batteries discharge further, the Fronius Personal Dis­play DL switches to Sleep mode and discontinues wireless traffic. No informa­tion is shown on the display in Sleep mode. 'LOW BATT' appears on the display after any key is pressed. Recharge batteries by plugging in the power supply.
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Before installation
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Safety
Installation speci­fications
WARNING! Operating the device incorrectly can cause serious injury and dam-
age. Do not use the functions described until you have thoroughly read and un­derstood the following documents:
- these operating instructions
- all operating instructions for system components, especially the safety rules
WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal. Danger from grid voltage and DC volt­age from solar modules.
- The inverter connection area should only be opened by a licensed electrician after being disconnected from the grid power.
- Plug-in cards should only be inserted after the inverter has been disconnect­ed from the AC and DC sides.
- Please note the safety information in your inverter's operating instructions.
WARNING! Risk of injury and damage by overvoltage! The Fronius Personal Display Card is not suitable for a grid voltage of 277 V AC. Only operate the Fronius Personal Display Card with the grid voltage specified by the manufacturer.
The Fronius Personal Display DL should only be used indoors due to its NEMA 1 degree of protection. The device should be protected against direct exposure to moisture.
Inserting a Fro­nius Display Card or Fronius Com Card into the in­verter
The antenna can be set up and operated outdoors without limitation.
NOTE! Follow general ESD precautions when handling option cards.
Insert and secure a Fronius Display Card or Fronius Com Card as per the inverter's
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operating instructions.
Follow all safety information.
NOTE! When inserting the Fronius Display Card into the Fronius IG, the plug-in card
- should only be inserted into slots labeled 'Option 1' or 'Option 2'
- should not be inserted under any circumstances into the slot on the far left labeled 'ENS'
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Attaching the an-
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tenna to the wall and connecting to the inverter
The antenna included with the Fronius Personal Display Card comes with a 2 m long con­nection cable. If the inverter is located within a room shielded from radio waves, it is pos­sible to install the antenna outside of this area. A cable extension is available from Fronius for Fronius CL inverters.
Fronius Personal Display DL + Fronius Personal Display Card + Fronius IG / Fronius IG Plus / Fronius CL inverters
NOTE! For systems with several inverters, antennas must be at least 19.7 in. (0,5 m) apart so that communication with the Fronius Personal Display DL is not dis­rupted. For an optimal range, we recommend a distance of 39.4 in. (1 m).
IMPORTANT The mounting bracket is part of the antenna. Only fit the antenna to the mounting bracket supplied with the antenna.
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Attaching the antenna to the wall Connecting the antenna cable to the inverter (e.g., to
the Fronius IG)
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Installing and
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connecting the antenna to the in­verter
The following steps only apply to the following system configurations:
Fronius Personal Display DL + Fronius Personal Display Card + Fronius IG inverter
NOTE! For systems with several inverters, antennas must be at least 19.7 in. (0.5 m) apart so that communication with the Fronius Personal Display DL is not dis­rupted. For an optimal range, we recommend a distance of 39.4 in. (1 m) .
IMPORTANT The mounting bracket is part of the antenna. Only fit the antenna to the mounting bracket supplied with the antenna.
Use the previously removed original hous­ing screw to screw the antenna mounting bracket onto the housing.
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Installing and connecting the antenna to the inverter
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Integrating the
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) (7)
(4) (4)
(7)
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT OUT
Fronius Personal Display DL Box into Fronius Solar Net
The following steps only apply to the following system configurations:
- Fronius inverter with Fronius Com Card
- 1 Fronius Personal Display DL Box
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(1) Inverter 1 (e.g., Fronius IG Plus) (2) Inverter 2 (e.g., Fronius IG Plus) (3) Inverter n (max. 15, e.g., Fronius IG Plus) (4) Fronius Com Card (5) Fronius Personal Display DL Box (corresponds to the functionality of a DATCOM
'IN' connection or termination plug) (6) Termination plug (included with the Fronius Personal Display DL Box) (7) CAT-5 cable (Solar Net cable)
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Installing / Setting
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up the Fronius Personal Display DL
Using the included wall mounting device, the personal display can be
- installed on the wall in any room
or
- used as a tabletop device by turning the wall mounting device 90°
Wall installation:
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Tabletop device:
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Commissioning
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Inverter configu­ration
Start-up opera­tion
Establishing pow­er supply - insert­ing batteries
The Fronius Personal Display DL can show power data from up to 15 Fronius inverters. Therefore, each inverter must be assigned a unique address in order for the Fronius Per­sonal Display DL to be able to distinguish between individual inverters. This address must be in the form of a number from 01 - 15.
Set the inverter address as per the inverter's operating instructions, section "The setup menu," "IG-Nr." menu item.
The start-up operation for the Fronius Personal Display DL includes the following sections: a) Establishing the power supply
- Inserting the batteries or
- Connecting the power supply unit
b) Connecting to the Fronius Personal Display DL Box or inverter
CAUTION! Using the wrong battery types can cause damage. The Fronius Personal Display DL requires the following battery type for operation:
- NiMH batteries
- 1.2 V
- Size AA / LR6
CAUTION! Damaged, unequally charged or deeply discharged batteries may cause damage.
- Only insert 2 fully charged batteries of the same type
- Only insert batteries with the same state of charge
(e.g., do not insert a half charged battery with a fully charged battery)
- Check batteries for damage before insertion
(e.g., acid leaks) do not use damaged batteries.
The batteries delivered in the original packaging are already charged. Make sure that batteries are inserted correctly.
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After the batteries are inserted, the display runs through the start-up phase for setting the time and date. Afterwards, you can establish the connection to the inverters.
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Establishing pow­er supply - con­necting power supply unit
The Fronius Personal Display DL can also be operated using a regular wall socket instead of the batteries.
- Leave the battery compartment empty
- Connect the power supply unit to the Fronius Personal Display DL
Connect an appropriate power adapter to the power supply unit
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Start-up phase ­setting the date and time
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After the power supply unit is connected, the display runs through the start-up phase for setting the time and date. Afterwards, you can establish the connection to the inverters.
All display elements light up for about two seconds after the power supply is established. The Operating Status LED lights up green for about one second, then red.
The code for the region is displayed for about two seconds.
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The sequence for entering the date is dis­played, the first digit of the day flashes.
Date format: DD.MM.YYYY
IMPORTANT The date and time must be set so that the Fronius Personal Display DL can operate as a datalogger.
Use the 'Up' and 'Down' keys to select
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a value for the first digit of the day
Press the 'Enter' key
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The second digit of the day flashes.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second di-
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git of the day, for the month and for the last digits of the year.
The sequence for entering the time is dis­played, the first digit of the hour flashes.
Time format: HH:MM, 24 h
Use the 'Up' and 'Down' keys to select
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a value for the first digit of the hour
Press the 'Enter' key
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The second digit of the hour flashes.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the second di-
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git of the hour and for the minutes.
The date and time are stored, 'TIME' is dis­played.
The Fronius Personal Display DL is now ready to establish the connection to the Fronius Personal Display DL Box or to the inverter.
If an entry is not made, the Fronius Perso­nal Display DL automatically switches to the menu item 'ADD IG' for establishing a connection after two minutes. This time can be shortened by selecting the menu item 'ADD IG' using the 'Down' key.
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Connecting to the Fronius Personal Display DL Box or inverter
'ADD IG' is displayed.
Press the 'Enter' key
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Depending on the system configuration, the device starts searching for an available Fronius Personal Display DL Box or any available inverters.
'WAIT' is displayed.
For a configuration with a Fronius Personal Display DL Box, the Fronius Personal Dis­play DL Box found is then displayed. No additional Fronius Personal Display DL Boxes can be entered since there is only one in the system.
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For a configuration with Fronius Personal Display Cards, the first inverter found is dis­played (e.g., IG 01).
Press the 'Enter' key to save the Froni-
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us Personal Display DL Box or inverter in the system
IMPORTANT If you do not press the 'Enter' key to confirm the Fronius Personal Display DL Box or inverter found, then they will not be saved in the system and will not transmit any power data to the Fronius Personal Display DL.
'ADD IG' is displayed.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all inverters
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have been saved in the system
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When the device cannot find any more in­verters, 'WAIT' remains on the display.
Press the 'Esc' key to stop the process.
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The Fronius Personal Display DL is now ready to show all system power data.
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Operating concept
General Four display modes are available for power data on the Fronius Personal Display DL. The
Setup menu is used to configure the various parameters.
Because the Fronius Personal Display DL has an independent power supply, you can also access power data after nightfall.
During the day, the Fronius Personal Display DL shows the 'Now' display mode by default. The inverter disconnects from the public grid at nightfall and the Fronius Personal Display DL switches to the 'Day' display mode.
Display modes The 'Now' display mode shows the total power data of all inverters in the system by default.
If the system has up to 15 inverters, then you can access the power data of each individual inverter.
If the system only has one inverter, then the Fronius Personal Display DL menu control is nearly identical to that of the inverter.
The following display modes are available for power data for a total system or for each in­dividual inverter in the system:
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Activating display illumination
'Now' display mode ...... Displays real-time values
'Day' display mode ...... Displays values for power fed into the grid during that day
'Year' display mode ...... Displays values for power fed into the grid during the
present calendar year (only available in combination with the optional Fronius Datalogger or for system configura­tions with the Fronius Personal Display DL Box)
'Total' display mode ...... Displays values for power fed into the grid since your in-
verter first started operating
Press any key.
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The display illumination is activated.
If no key is pressed for 10 seconds, the display illumination goes out (provided that the display illumination is set to automatic in the Setup menu).
The Setup menu also offers a choice between a permanently lit or permanently dark display.
Display sleep mode
To save battery power, the display switches to sleep mode and the display goes out after the time defined in the Setup menu expires.
You can also deactivate the sleep mode in the Setup menu.
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Automatic switching to the ‘Now’ display mode
If no key is pressed for 2 minutes, the Fronius Personal Display DL switches automatically to the 'Now' display mode and the real-time output power for the entire system is displayed.
The display switches to the ‘Now’ display mode from anywhere within the display modes or the Setup menu.
Operating status LED
The operating status LED on the Fronius Personal Display DL always indicates the current status of the selected inverter. During normal operation in the 'ALL' menu, the operating status LED remains dark.
When a service message is triggered for an inverter in the system, the operating status LED begins to flash.
LED Description
Lights up red Service message for an individual inverter
Flashes red In the 'ALL' menu:
a service message has been triggered for an inverter in the sys­tem
Lights up green Normal operation for the selected inverter
Off In the 'ALL' menu:
Normal system operation
For an individual inverter: The inverter is inactive (e.g., at night)
For more detailed information about statuses and the meaning of the operating status LED, please see the inverter's operating instructions.
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Operating scheme - the display
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Selecting display modes
Press the ‘Menu’ key
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'MENU ALL' is displayed.
Use the ‘left’ or ‘right’ keys to select your preferred display mode: Now - Day - Year - Total
Press the 'Enter' key
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The selected display mode is shown, e.g., 'Day' display mode.
Displaying power data for the total system (ALL) or individual invert­ers (IGxx)
Pressing 'Enter' changes the navigation arrows:
Use the 'left' or 'right' keys to select an individual inverter in the system: ALL - IG01 - IG02 - ... - IG15
Use the 'Up' and 'Down' keys to display the power data for an individual inverter: [W] - [V] - [A] - ... - [A]
dc
ALL Total system IGxx Individual inverter
(e.g., IG 01)
Press the 'Enter' key
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'ALL' is displayed, the navigation arrows
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4
6
switch to 'left' and 'right.'
Use the ‘Left’ or ‘Right’ keys to select the desired system inverter
Release the 'Left' or 'Right' keys
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The display switches to the display of pow­er data for the inverter currently selected.
Press the 'Enter' key to access additio­nal power data for this inverter.
The navigation arrows switch to 'up' and 'down.'
Use the 'Up' and 'Down' keys to display
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additional power data for the selected inverter.
Press the 'Enter' key to access power data for additional inverters.
The navigation arrows switch to 'left' and 'right.'
Use the ‘Left’ or ‘Right’ keys to select
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additional system inverters
Press the 'Enter' key to access additio-
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nal power data for this inverter.
Press both navigation keys simultane­ously to switch back to the 'Now' dis­play mode showing the power data for the total system.
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Display values
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Display values for an individual in­verter in the 'Now' display mode
The Fronius Personal Display DL can show the following power data in the 'Now' display mode for an individual inverter in the system:
Output power
Power (in Watts) currently being fed into the grid
Grid voltage
External conductor voltage (Volts)
Output current
Current supplied to the grid at the particu­lar moment (Amperes)
Grid frequency
(Hertz)
Solar module voltage
Voltage of the solar modules at the mo­ment of data display (Volts)
Solar module current
Current supplied by solar modules at the moment of data display (Amperes)
Date
When the date on the inverter or a data communication component is changed, this changes the date on all devices con­nected via Solar Net.
Time
When the time on the inverter or a data communication component is changed, this changes the time on all devices con­nected via Solar Net.
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Display values for a total system in the 'Now' display mode
The Fronius Personal Display DL can show the following power data in the 'Now' display mode for a total system:
Output power
Power (in Watts) currently being fed into the grid
Date
When the date on the inverter or a data communication component is changed, this changes the date on all devices con­nected via Solar Net.
Time
When the time on the inverter or a data communication component is changed, this changes the time on all devices con­nected via Solar Net.
Display values for individual invert­ers in the 'Day / Year / Total' dis­play modes
The Fronius Personal Display DL can show the following power data in the 'Day,' 'Year' and 'Total' display modes for an individual inverter in the system:
Output energy
Energy fed into the grid over the period of time in question (kWh / MWh)
Due to the variety of different monitoring systems, there can be deviations between the readings of other metering instruments and the readings from the inverter. For determin­ing the energy supplied to the grid, only the readings of the calibrated meter supplied by the electric utility company are relevant.
Yield
Amount of money earned during the peri­od of time in question (currency can be se­lected in the Setup menu)
As was the case for the output energy, readings may differ from those of other instru­ments.
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'The Setup menu' section describes how to set the currency and rate for the output ener­gy. The factory setting depends on the respective country-specific setting.
CO2 reduction
CO
emissions saved during the monitored period
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(LB / T; T = tons) The area for unit display switches between ‘LB’ or ‘T’ and ‘CO2.’
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The CO
meter gives an indication of CO2 emissions that would be released during the
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generation of the same amount of electricity in a combustion power plant. The factory setting is 1.3 lb / kWh.
Maximum output power
Highest output power of the inverter dur­ing observation period (Watts)
Maximum grid voltage
Highest reading of grid voltage (V) during observation period
Minimum grid voltage
Lowest reading of grid voltage (V) during observation period
Maximum solar module voltage
Highest reading of solar module voltage (V) during observation period
Operating hours
Indicates how long the inverter has been operating (HH:MM)
Duration of operation is shown in hours and minutes up to 999 h and 59 min (display: ‘999:59’). After that only full hours are displayed.
Although the inverter does not operate during the night, all sensor data are recorded around the clock.
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Display values for a total system in the 'Day / Year / Total' display modes
The Fronius Personal Display DL can show the following power data in the 'Day,' 'Year' and 'Total' display modes for a total system:
Output energy
Energy fed into the grid over the period of time in question (kWh / MWh)
Due to the variety of different monitoring systems, there can be deviations between the readings of other metering instruments and the readings from the inverter. For determin­ing the energy supplied to the grid, only the readings of the calibrated meter supplied by the electric utility company are relevant.
Yield
Amount of money earned during the peri­od of time in question (currency can be se­lected in the Setup menu)
As was the case for the output energy, readings may differ from those of other instru­ments.
'The Setup menu' section describes how to set the currency and rate for the output ener­gy. The factory setting depends on the respective country-specific setting.
CO
reduction
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CO
emissions saved during the monitored period
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(LB / T; T = tons) The area for unit display switches between ‘LB’ or ‘T’ and ‘CO2.’
The CO
meter gives an indication of CO2 emissions that would be released during the
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generation of the same amount of electricity in a combustion power plant. The factory setting is 1.3 lb / kWh.
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The Setup Menu
General The Setup menu is used to configure the personal display for operation.
IMPORTANT It does not give you access to inverter settings.
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Accessing the Setup menu
Press the ‘Menu’ key
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'MENU ALL' is displayed.
Use the ‘Left’ or ‘Right’ keys to select
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'Setup'
Press the 'Enter' key
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The Setup menu’s first menu item is shown.
Scroll through the individual menu
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items using the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ keys.
Press the 'Menu' key to exit the Setup menu.
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Setting Menu
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Items - General
Access the Setup menu
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Use the "Up" or "Down" keys to select the desired menu item
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Press the "Enter" key
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The first digit of a value to be set flash­es:
Use the "Up" and "Down" keys to se­lect a value for the first digit
Press the "Enter" key
The second digit of the value flashes.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 until ...
the entire value flashes.
Press the "Enter" key
Repeat steps 4 - 6 for units or other values to be set until the unit or value flashes.
Press the "Enter" key to save and ap­ply the changes.
Press the "Esc" key to not save the changes.
The available settings are displayed:
Use the "Up" and "Down" keys to se-
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lect the desired setting
Press the "Enter" key to save and ap-
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ply the selection.
Press the "Esc" key to not save the selection.
The currently selected menu item is dis­played.
The currently selected menu item is dis­played.
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Menu Items in the Setup Menu
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Sequence of menu items
OFFSET
The menu items of the Setup menu are described in ascending order. You can scroll through menu items by pressing the 'Up' key.
Correction value setting for the Total ener­gy display
The correction value defined is added to the power data sent by the inverters in the 'ALL TOTAL' display mode.
Unit MWh
Setting range + or - (sign) / 4-digit (correction value) / decimal point*
Factory setting 0
* Once you have entered the 4-digit correction value, the navigation arrows switch
from 'up' and 'down' to 'left' and 'right.' Use the 'Left' and 'Right' keys to move the decimal point to the desired location and press the 'Enter' key.
CASH
SLEEP LCD
Currency setting and rate for invoicing the energy supplied
Unit -
Display range Currency / Charge rate/kWh
Factory setting EUR
Time value setting for the sleep mode
The display turns off after the time has ex­pired to save battery power.
Unit Minutes
Setting range 1 / 5 / 10 / NEVER
Factory setting 1
1 / 5 / 10 If no key is pressed, the display turns off after 1, 5 or 10 minutes.
The display is re-activated by pressing any key.
NEVER The display does not turn off in sleep mode.
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CONTRAST
Contrast setting on LCD display
Unit -
Setting range 0 - 7
Factory setting 7
Since contrast depends on temperature, it may be necessary to adjust the "CONTRAST" menu item when ambient conditions change.
LIGHT LCD
CHECK RF
Initial setting for display illumination.
Unit -
Setting range AUTO / ON / OFF
Factory setting AUTO
AUTO: The display illumination will stop 10 seconds after the last time
a key has been pressed.
ON: The display illumination will be permanently on.
OFF: The display illumination will be permanently off.
The 'ON' setting is identical to the 'AUTO' for battery operation to prevent premature battery discharge.
Tests the wireless connection to the inver­ters.
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Scroll through the available inverters using the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ keys.
Display range IG01, IG02 - max. IG15;
RF OK IGxx or NO RF IGxx
RF OK IGxx The wireless connection is functioning properly for the selected
inverter.
NO RF IGxx The wireless connection with the selected inverter has been in-
terrupted or the selected inverter is out of range. See also "Troubleshooting."
ADD IG
Add a new inverter to the system.
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See also "Start-up operation" - "Connecting to the inverter."
DEL IG
VERSION
Deleting inverters from the system
You can delete an inverter from the system so that its data are not displayed by the Fronius Personal Display DL:
- Select the desired inverter using the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ keys.
- Press the 'Enter' key to confirm the inverter to be deleted The display flashes.
- Press the 'Esc' key to cancel the process or press the 'Enter' key to delete the inverter from the system
Accesses and updates information about the Fronius Personal Display DL and asso­ciated plug-in card in the inverter.
Unit -
Display range DISPLAY / SW UPDATE / CARD IGxx
Factory setting -
DISPLAY Accesses the software version of the Fronius Personal Display
DL
SW UPDATE The personal display software can be updated if required.
CARD IGxx Accesses the software version of the Fronius Personal Display
Card in the inverter.
When you press the 'Enter' key, the Fronius Personal Display DL connects to the selected inverter. You can press the 'Esc' key to cancel the process.
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TIME
For setting the date and time
Date format DD.MM.YYYY
Time format HH:MM, 24 h
See also "Start-up operation" - "Start-up phase - setting the date and time."
LOG
MENU MODE
Resetting all saved data that have not yet been transferred to the PC or laptop (e.g., test data, set-up data, data without date and time)
- For Fronius Personal Display DL Box: use menu item 'CHECK RF' to check if there is a wireless connection to the box.
- Press the 'Enter' key 'DEL LOG' is displayed.
- Press the 'Enter' key The display 'DEL LOG' flashes.
- Press the 'Esc' key: cancels the process or press the 'Enter' key: resets saved data 'WAIT' is displayed, the data are deleted. The Fronius Personal Display DL switches to the start-up phase.
User-specific display data settings in the Now, Day, Year and Total display modes
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Unit -
Setting range PRO MODE / EASY MODE
Factory setting EASY MODE
PRO MODE Displays all available system data
EASY MODE Only displays the following data:
- Output power
- Yield
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reduction
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- Operating hours
- Date and time
Fronius Personal Display DL as a datalogger
General At 15 minute intervals, the Fronius Personal Display DL saves the real-time data from all
inverters integrated into the system, as well as the real-time data from a Fronius Sensor Card or a Fronius Sensor Box.
The data can be easily edited, archived, and viewed with a PC or laptop using the "Fronius Solar.access" software.
The datalogging function is not available when using a Fronius Personal Display DL Card with a Fronius IG inverter.
When the Fronius Personal Display DL is configured with the Fronius Personal Display DL Card, the Fronius Personal Display DL does not log data if another data logger is present in the system (e.g., Fronius Datalogger or Fronius Datalogger Web).
No other data logger may be present in the system when using the Fronius Personal Dis­play DL Box.
Memory capacity The Fronius Personal Display DL has a memory capacity of up to 500 days for a photovol-
taic system with one inverter. However, the memory capacity of the Fronius Personal Display DL is reduced accordingly depending on the number of inverters that are integrated into the system.
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Overwriting data when memory is full
When the Fronius Personal Display DL memory is full, the oldest data will be overwritten by the newest data.
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Processing re­corded data
Recorded data can be processed further using a PC/laptop and the Fronius Solar.access software.
Installing Fronius Solar.access to a PC/laptop from the CD:
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- Close all programs and applications on the PC/laptop.
- Insert the CD-ROM
- Select the Fronius Solar.access folder
- Run the setup.exe file
- Follow the instructions of the installation wizard
Install the USB driver (... / Solar.access / Driver / USB)
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Only using the power supply:
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Processing recorded data using Fronius Solar.access
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For a more detailed explanation of the functions of Solar.access, please see the re­spective help in the software.
Charging batteries
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Safety
Checking the bat­tery charge status
CAUTION! Using the wrong battery types can cause damage.
The Fronius Personal Display DL requires the following battery type for operation:
- NiMH batteries
- 1.2 V
- Size AA / LR6
CAUTION! Damaged, unequally charged or deeply discharged batteries may cause damage.
- Only insert 2 fully charged batteries of the same type
- Only insert batteries with the same charge level (e.g., do not insert a half charged battery with a fully charged battery)
- Check batteries for damage before insertion (e.g., acid leaks) do not use damaged batteries.
CAUTION! Batteries may be destroyed if an unsuitable charger is used. The in­cluded batteries should only be charged in the Fronius Personal Display DL.
New, fully charged batteries can power the Fronius Personal Display DL for approx. 3-4 weeks depending on the system configuration. The segment bars on the display show the current battery charge (100 - 20%).
Check the battery charge status via the
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segment bars on the display
NOTE! The batteries may be de­stroyed if they are allowed to dis­charge too deeply. Ensure that the batteries do not discharge below 20% (see segment bars on dis­play).
The batteries should be recharged
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when the charge level reaches 20%
Segment bars on display, batteries approx. 60% char­ged
When the battery charge starts to fall toward 0, the segment bars begin flashing.
IMPORTANT When the batteries discharge further, the Fronius Personal Display DL switches to Sleep mode and discontinues wireless traffic. No information is shown on the display in Sleep mode. 'LOW BATT' appears on the display after any key is pressed. Recharge batteries by plugging in the power supply.
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Charging batter­ies
Connect an appropriate power adapter to the power supply unit
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2
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Charge the batteries until the segment bars on the display show a state of charge of
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3
2
100%:
4
2
1
3
Battery disposal Defective batteries should only be disposed of in accordance with national and local regu-
lations.
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Troubleshooting
General The Fronius Personal Display DL shows error messages for
- Disruptions or errors for an inverter in the system
- Disruptions or errors for the Fronius Personal Display DL
When an inverter in the system sends a service message, the Fronius Personal Display DL signals this via a red-flashing operating status LED.
To identify the associated inverter:
Press the ‘Enter’ key
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Use the ‘Left’ or ‘Right’ keys to scroll through the available system inverters.
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The operating status LED will light up red when a service message is triggered in an inverter. The inverter service code is also displayed. Please see the inverter's operating instructions for information about displayed service codes.
The displayed service code can be confirmed and removed from the display by press-
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ing the 'Esc' key.
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Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT The display can save up to 8 inverter errors. Confirming the service code by
pressing the 'Esc' key will display the next service code, if any.
IGxx MISS / NO RF IGxx
(after Check RF prompt)
Cause: Connection to inverter has been disrupted
or the inverter is out of range
Remedy: Check antenna connection, check communication
Cause: No power to the Fronius Personal Display Card in the inverter
Remedy: Check AC connection to inverter.
IGxx MISS / RF OK
(after Check RF prompt)
Cause: Connection to inverter is OK, no DC-side power to inverter (the
inverter disconnects from the grid after sundown).
Remedy: Wait for sunrise
Cause: The connection between the inverters and solar modules has
been interrupted
Remedy: Check the connection between the inverters and solar modules
The Fronius Personal Display DL does not find all inverters in 'ADD IG' search mode
Cause: Inverters were not assigned different numbers.
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Remedy: Check inverter numbers and correct if necessary according to
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the inverter operating instructions.
Cause: The inverter is not in range of the wireless connection.
Remedy: Check the wireless connection range
Cause: There is a one-sided wireless pairing between a Fronius Per-
sonal Display Card and the Fronius Personal Display DL
Remedy: Reset the Fronius Personal Display Card in the inverter
The Fronius Personal Display DL does not find a Fronius Personal Display DL Box in 'ADD IG' search mode
Cause: There is a one-sided wireless pairing between a Fronius Per-
sonal Display DL Box and the Fronius Personal Display DL (e.g., after replacing the Fronius Personal Display)
Remedy: Select the 'ADD IG' menu item in the Setup menu of the
ADD IG --
(for 'ADD IG' search mode)
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Fronius Personal Display DL
Disconnect and then reinsert the Solar Net cable at the Fro­nius Personal Display DL Box
Press the 'Enter' key within 10 seconds on the Fronius Per-
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sonal Display DL
Cause: DC power to the inverter has been interrupted.
Remedy: Check the DC-side inverter power supply.
Cause: Old firmware version for inverter
Remedy: Update the firmware
ERROR IGxx
(for 'ADD IG' search mode)
Cause: The address number assigned to the inverter is higher than 15.
Remedy: Check inverter number and correct if necessary according to
the inverter operating instructions.
ERROR BATT
Power supply unit plugged in, battery charging operation
Cause: Incorrect or faulty batteries were inserted.
Remedy: Check batteries
FULL LIST
(for 'ADD IG' search mode)
Cause: 15 Fronius inverters are already integrated into the system.
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No communication possible between the Fronius Personal Display DL and invert-
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ers
Resetting the Fro­nius Personal Display Card in the inverter
Cause: Only one Fronius Personal Display DL can communicate with
the available system inverters.
Remedy: When the Fronius Personal Display DL is replaced by a new
one, delete all system inverters from the configuration of the Fronius Personal Display DL (see "The Setup menu," "DEL IG").
NOTE! If the available inverters are not deleted from the configuration of the Fronius Personal Display DL and the previous Fronius Personal Display DL is no longer available, e.g., due to damage, reset the Fronius Personal Display
Card in the inverter.
Access the 'DATCOM' menu item in the Setup menu
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Scroll to the 'PDCD RST' menu item using the arrow keys
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Press the 'Enter' key to reset the Fronius Personal Display Card
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Technical data
Fronius Personal Display DL
Fronius Personal Display Card
Energy supply Battery Power supply unit
Memory capacity 540 KB
Memory duration (1 inverter)
Degree of protection IP 20
Operating temperature 32 - 104 °F
Frequency range USA Europe Australia
Wireless connection range Up to 328 yards (300 m) outdoors
Dimensions 7.5 x 4.5 x 2.1 in.
Nominal voltage 208 / 230 / 240 V AC
Degree of protection (integrated into the inverter)
Operating temperature -4 to 122 °F
Frequency range USA Europe Australia
Wireless connection range Up to 328 yards (300 m) outdoors
Dimensions 5.5 x 3.9 x 1.0 in.
2 x 1.2 V NiMH batteries, size AA / LR6
5 V DC; 0.5 A (class 2)
500 days
(is equivalent to NEMA 1)
0 - 40 °C
902 - 928 MHz
868 MHz
915 - 928 MHz
190 x 114 x 53 mm
as per the inverter's operating instructions
-20 to +50 °C
902 - 928 MHz
868 MHz
915 - 928 MHz
140 x 100 x 26 mm
Fronius Personal Display DL Box
Energy supply via Solar Net
Degree of protection IP 20
(is equivalent to NEMA 1)
Operating temperature -4 - +122 °F
-20 - +50 °C
Frequency range USA Europe Australia
Wireless connection range Up to 218 yards 2 ft. (200 m) outdoors
Dimensions 3.1 x 2.8 x 0.9 in.
902 - 928 MHz
868 MHz
915 - 928 MHz
78 x 70 x 24 mm
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