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Fronius Power Control Box
Operating instructions
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Dear Reader
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Fronius - and congratulations on your new, technically highgrade Fronius product! This instruction manual will help you get to know your new
machine. Read the manual carefully and you will soon be familiar with all the many
great features of your new Fronius product. This really is the best way to get the most
out of all the advantages that your machine has to offer.
Please also take special note of the safety rules - and observe them! In this way, you
will help to ensure more safety at your product location. And of course, if you treat your
product carefully, this definitely helps to prolong its enduring quality and reliability - things
which are both essential prerequisites for getting outstanding results.
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Safety rules
DANGER!
WARNING!
CAUTION!
NOTE!
“DANGER!” indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word must be
limited to the most extreme situations. This signal word is not used for
hazards relating to property damage unless there is also a risk of personal
injury appropriate to this level.
“WARNING!” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury. This signal word is not used
for hazards relating to property damage unless there is also a risk of personal injury appropriate to this level.
“CAUTION!” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to draw
attention to unsafe practices that may cause damage to property.
“NOTE!” indicates a situation which implies a risk of impaired results and
damage to the equipment.
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Important!
General Remarks
“Important!” indicates practical hints and other particularly useful informati-
on. It is not a signal word for a harmful or dangerous situation.
Whenever you see any of the symbols shown above, pay close attention to
the contents of the manual!
This equipment has been manufactured in accordance with the state of the
art and general safety-engineering principles. Nevertheless, incorrect operation or misuse may still endanger
- the life and well-being of the operator or of third parties,
- the equipment and other tangible assets belonging to the owner/operator,
- working efficiently with the equipment.
All persons involved in any way with starting up, servicing and maintaining
the equipment must
- be suitably qualified
- have good knowledge of dealing with electrical installations and
- read this instruction manual thoroughly and follow the instructions to the
letter.
The instruction manual must be kept at the machine location at all times. In
addition to the instruction manual, it is important to comply with both the
generally applicable and local accident prevention and environmental protection regulations.
All the safety instructions and warning signs on the machine itself:
- must be kept in a legible condition
- must not be damaged, must not be removed
- must not be covered, pasted or painted over
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General Remarks
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For information about where the safety instructions and warning signs are
located on the machine, please refer to the section of your machine’s instruction manual headed “General Remarks”.
Any malfunctions which might impair machine safety must be remedied
immediately before the machine is switched on.
Your safety is at stake!
Utilisation for
Intended Purpose
Only
Ambient
Conditions
The machine may only be used for jobs as defined by the “intended purpose”.
Utilisation for any other purpose, or in any other manner, shall be deemed "not
in accordance with the intended purpose". The manufacturer shall not be
liable for any damage resulting from such improper use.
Utilisation in accordance with the “intended purpose” also comprises
- thorough reading of and compliance with all the instructions, safety instructions and warnings given in this manual
- performing all stipulated inspection and servicing work
- installation in accordance with the instruction manual
Where appropriate, the following guidelines should also be applied:
- regulations of the power supply company for input to the grid
- information provided by the manufacturer of the solar modules
Operation or storage of the machine outside the stipulated range is deemed
“not in accordance with the intended use”. The manufacturer shall not be
liable for any damage resulting therefrom.
Please refer to the technical data in your instruction manual for accurate
information about the permissible ambient conditions.
Qualified Staff The servicing information provided in this instruction manual is only intended
for qualified staff. An electric shock can be fatal. Please do not carry out any
activities other than those referred to in the documentation. This also applies
even if you are suitably qualified.
All cables and other leads must be firmly attached, undamaged, properly
insulated and adequately dimensioned. Have loose connections, scorched,
damaged or under-dimensioned cables and wires repaired immediately by
an authorised specialist company.
Maintenance and repair may only be carried out by an authorised specialist
company.
There is no guarantee in the case of parts sourced from other suppliers that
these parts have been designed and manufactured to cope with the stresses
and safety requirements that will be placed on them. Use only original spare
parts (this also applies to standard parts).
Do not carry out any alterations, installations or modifications to the machine
without first getting the manufacturer’s permission.
Replace immediately any components that are not in perfect condition.
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Safety Precautions at the Machine Location
Ensure when installing machines with cooling-air vents that the cooling air can flow freely
through the air vents without obstruction. Only operate the machine with the degree of
protection specified on the rating plate.
Information on
noise emission
values
EMC device
classifications
The inverter generates a maximum sound power level of <80 dB(A) (ref. 1pW)
when operating under full load in accordance with IEC 62109-1.
The device is cooled as quietly as possible with the aid of an electronic temperature control system, and depends on the amount of converted power, the
ambient temperature, the level of soiling of the device, etc.
It is not possible to provide a workplace-related emission value for this device
because the actual sound pressure level is heavily influenced by the installation situation, the power quality, the surrounding walls and the properties of the
room in general.
Devices with emission class A:
- are only designed for use in an industrial setting
- can cause conducted and emitted interference in other areas.
Devices with emission class B:
- satisfy the emissions criteria for residential and industrial areas. This
also applies to residential areas in which power is supplied from the
public low-voltage grid.
EMC device classification as per the rating plate or technical specifications
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EMC measures In certain cases, even though a device complies with the standard limit
values for emissions, it may affect the application area for which it was
designed (e.g. when there is sensitive equipment at the same location, or if
the site where the device is installed is close to either radio or television
receivers).
If this is the case, then the operator is obliged to take appropriate action to
rectify the situation.
Mains connection
High-performance devices (> 16 A) can affect the voltage quality on the mains
network because they can feed powerful current into the main supply.
This may affect a number of types of device in terms of:
- connection restrictions
- criteria with regard to maximum permissible mains impedance
- criteria with regard to minimum short-circuit power requirement
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at the interface with the public mains network
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see Technical Data
In this case, the plant operator or the person using the device should check
whether or not the device is allowed to be connected, where appropriate
through discussion with the power supply company.
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Electrical Installations
Electrical installations may only be executed in accordance with the relevant
national and regional standards and specifications.
ESD Protective
Measures
Safety Precautions in Normal
Operation
Safety markings
Danger of damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge.
Take appropriate protective measures when replacing and installing the
components.
Only operate the machine if all its protective features are fully functional. If
any of the protective features are not fully functional, there is a danger to:
- the life and well-being of the operator or other persons
- the equipment and other tangible assets belonging to the owner/operator
- working efficiently with the equipment.
Have any safety features that are not fully functional repaired by an authorised specialist company before switching the machine on again.
Never bypass or disable safety features.
Equipment with the CE mark fulfils the basic requirements of the Guideline
Governing Low-Voltage and Electromagnetic Compatibility. (More detailed
information about this may be found in the Annex or in the section of your
documentation headed “Technical Data”.)
Disposal
Data security
Copyright
Do not dispose of this device with normal domestic waste!
To comply with the European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment and its implementation as national law, electrical
equipment that has reached the end of its life must be collected separately
and returned to an approved recycling facility Any device that you no longer
require must be returned to our agent, or find out about the approved collection and recycling facilities in your area.
Ignoring this European Directive may have potentially adverse affects on the
environment and your health!
The user is responsible for backing up data relating to changes made to
factory settings. The manufacturer will not accept liability if personal settings
are deleted.
Copyright to this instruction manual remains the property of the
manufacturer.
The text and illustrations are all technically correct at the time of going to
print. The right to make modifications is reserved. The contents of the
instruction manual shall not provide the basis for any claims whatever on the
part of the purchaser. We should be most grateful for your comments if you
have any suggestions for improvement, or can point out to us any mistakes
which you may have found in the manual.
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Contents
General .............................................................................................................................. 2
General .......................................................................................................................... 2
Maximum output power limitation................................................................................... 2
Prerequisites for operation ............................................................................................. 2
Scope of supply ............................................................................................................. 3
Option ............................................................................................................................ 3
Controls, connections and displays .................................................................................... 4
Safety............................................................................................................................. 4
Controls, connections and displays ............................................................................... 4
Installing the Fronius Power Control Box ........................................................................... 6
Choice of location .......................................................................................................... 6
Installation position ........................................................................................................ 6
Fixing the wall bracket to the wall .................................................................................. 6
Attaching the Fronius Power Control Box to the wall bracket ........................................ 7
Connecting the Fronius Power Control Box to a ripple control signal receiver ................... 8
Safety............................................................................................................................. 8
Maximum cable cross-section ........................................................................................ 8
Connecting the Fronius Power Control Box to a ripple control signal receiver ................
with 4 relays ...................................................................................................................9
Connecting the Fronius Power Control Box to a ripple control signal receiver ................
with 2 relays ...................................................................................................................9
Connecting the Fronius Power Control Box to a ripple control signal receiver ................
with 3 relays ................................................................................................................. 10
Integrating the Fronius Power Control Box in the Fronius Solar Net ................................. 11
General .........................................................................................................................11
Integrating the Fronius Power Control Box in the Fronius Solar Net............................. 11
Connecting the external power supply to the Fronius Power Control Box .................... 11
Setting the operating mode on the Fronius Power Control Box ....................................... 12
The operating mode adjusting dial ............................................................................... 12
Operating modes and settings ..................................................................................... 12
Setting the operating mode on the Fronius Power Control Box ................................... 13
Inverter display ................................................................................................................. 14
General ........................................................................................................................ 14
Inverter display ............................................................................................................ 14
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 16
General ........................................................................................................................ 16
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 16
A power limitation is in effect ........................................................................................ 16
Technical data ..................................................................................................................17
Fronius Power Control Box .......................................................................................... 17
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