Operating
instructions
Fronius Primo 208-240
3.8-1 / 5.0-1 / 6.0-1
7.6-1 / 8.2-1
10.0-1 / 11.4-1
12.5-1 / 15.0-1
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FR
Operating instructions
Manual de instrucciones
Instructions de service
42,0410,2116 024-16032022
Table of contents
Safety rules 5
Explanation of Safety Instructions 5
General 5
Environmental conditions 6
Qualified personnel 6
Data Regarding Noise Emission Values 6
EMC measures 6
Safety symbols 7
Disposal 7
Data backup 7
Copyright 7
General 8
Device concept 8
Intended Use 8
Information on ‘Field-adjustable trip points’ and ‘Advanced Grid Features’ 9
FCC / RSS Compliance 9
Insulation Monitoring 10
Arc detection/interruption 10
Warning notices on the device 10
String Fuses 11
Criteria for the Proper Selection of String Fuses 12
Data Communication and Fronius Solar Net 13
Fronius Solar Net and data interface 13
Installing Option Cards in Inverters 13
System monitoring 14
General 14
Starting for the first time via the Fronius Solar.start App 14
More Detailed Information on Fronius Datamanager 2.0 16
Keys and symbols 17
Operating elements and displays 17
Display 18
Menu level 19
Activate the display illumination 19
Automatic Deactivation of Display Illumination / Switching to the "NOW" Display Mode 19
Accessing the menu level 19
Menu items NOW, LOG, and GRAPH 20
NOW LOG GRAPH 20
Values Displayed in the Menu Items NOW and LOG 20
The SETUP menu item 22
Presetting 22
SETUP 22
Navigation in the SETUP Menu 22
General Menu Item Settings 23
Application Example: Setting the Feed-In Tariff 24
The Setup menu item 25
Standby 25
WLAN Access Point 25
DATCOM 26
USB 26
Relay (Floating Switch Contact) 28
Time/Date 29
Display Settings 30
Energy yield 31
Fan 32
Arc Detection 32
The INFO menu item 33
INFO 33
Measured values LT status Grid status 33
Device Information 34
Version 35
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Switching the key lock on and off 36
General 36
Switching the Key Lock On and Off 36
USB Stick as a Data Logger and for Updating Inverter Software 37
USB Stick as a Data Logger 37
Suitable USB Thumb Drives 37
USB Stick for Updating Inverter Software 38
Removing the USB Stick 38
The Basic menu 39
General 39
Accessing the Basic menu 39
Items in the Basic Menu 40
Status Diagnosis and Troubleshooting 42
Status codes in the eManual 42
Customer service 42
Operation in dusty environments 42
Technical data 43
Fronius Primo 208-240 3.8-1 / 5.0-1 / 6.0-1 43
Fronius Primo 208-240 7.6-1 / 8.2-1 / 10.0-1 45
Fronius Primo 208-240 11.4-1 / 12.5-1 / 15.0-1 47
Relevant standards and directives 49
Terms and conditions of warranty and disposal 50
Fronius manufacturer's warranty 50
Disclaimer 50
Disposal 50
New AppendixContainer 157
CoC 158
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Safety rules
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Explanation of
Safety Instructions
DANGER!
Indicates an immediate danger.
Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.
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WARNING!
Indicates a possibly dangerous situation.
Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.
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CAUTION!
Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur.
Minor injury or damage to property may result if appropriate precautions are
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not taken.
NOTE!
Indicates the possibility of flawed results and damage to the equipment.
General The device has been manufactured using state-of-the-art technology and ac-
cording to recognized safety standards. If used incorrectly or misused, however,
it can cause
serious or fatal injury to the operator or a third party,
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and damage to the device and other material assets belonging to the operat-
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ing company.
All persons involved in start-up operation, maintenance and servicing of the
device must
be suitably qualified,
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have knowledge of and experience in dealing with electrical installations and
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have fully read and precisely followed these Operating Instructions.
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The Operating Instructions must always be kept on hand wherever the device is
being used. In addition to the Operating Instructions, all applicable local rules
and regulations regarding accident prevention and environmental protection
must also be followed.
All safety and danger notices on the device
must be kept in a legible state
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must not be damaged/marked
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must not be removed
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must not be covered, pasted, or painted over.
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The terminals can reach high temperatures.
Only operate the device when all protection devices are fully functional. If the
protection devices are not fully functional, there is a risk of
serious or fatal injury to the operator or a third party,
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and damage to the device and other material assets belonging to the operat-
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ing company.
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Any safety devices that are not functioning properly must be repaired by an authorized specialist before the device is switched on.
Never bypass or disable protection devices.
For the location of the safety and danger notices on the device, refer to the section headed “General” in the Operating Instructions for the device.
Any equipment malfunctions which might impair safety must be remedied immediately before the device is turned on.
Your personal safety is at stake!
Environmental
conditions
Qualified personnel
Operation or storage of the device outside the stipulated area will be deemed as
not in accordance with the intended purpose. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage resulting from improper use.
The servicing information contained in these Operating Instructions is intended
only for the use of qualified service engineers. An electric shock can be fatal. Do
not carry out any actions other than those described in the documentation. This
also applies to qualified personnel.
All cables and leads must be secured, undamaged, insulated, and adequately dimensioned. Loose connections, scorched, damaged, or under-dimensioned
cables and leads must be repaired immediately by an authorized specialist.
Maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by an authorized specialist.
It is impossible to guarantee that externally (aka, third-party) procured parts are
designed and manufactured to meet the demands made on them, or that they
satisfy safety requirements. Use only original spare parts (also applies to standard parts).
Do not carry out any alterations, installations, or modifications to the device
without first obtaining the manufacturer's permission.
Components that are not in perfect condition must be changed immediately.
Data Regarding
Noise Emission
Values
EMC measures In certain cases, even though a device complies with the standard limit values for
The inverter generates a maximum sound power level of < 65 dB(A) (ref. 1 pW)
when operating under full load in accordance with IEC 62109-1:2010.
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.
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
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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.
Safety symbols Devices marked with the CSA test mark satisfy the requirements of the relevant
standards for Canada and the USA.
Disposal Dispose of in accordance with the applicable national and local regulations.
Data backup The user is responsible for backing up any changes made to the factory settings.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for any deleted personal settings.
Copyright Copyright of these Operating Instructions remains with the manufacturer.
Text and illustrations were accurate at the time of printing. Fronius reserves the
right to make changes. The contents of the Operating Instructions shall not
provide the basis for any claims whatsoever on the part of the purchaser. If you
have any suggestions for improvement, or can point out any mistakes that you
have found in the Operating Instructions, we will be most grateful for your comments.
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General
(1) (2) (3)
(4)(5)(6)
Device concept
Device construction:
(1) Housing cover
(2) Inverter
(3) Wall bracket
(4) Connection area incl. DC main
switch
(5) Data communication area
(6) Data communication cover
The inverter transforms the direct current generated by the solar modules
into alternating AC current. This alternating current is fed into your home
system or into the public grid and synchronized with the voltage that is used
there.
The inverter has been designed exclusively for use in grid-connected photovoltaic
systems. It cannot generate electric power independently of the grid.
The design and function of the inverter provide a maximum level of safety during
both installation and operation.
The inverter automatically monitors the public grid. Whenever conditions in the
electric grid are inconsistent with standard conditions (for example, grid switchoff, interruption), the inverter will immediately stop operating and interrupt the
supply of power into the grid.
Grid monitoring is carried out using voltage monitoring, frequency monitoring
and monitoring islanding conditions.
The inverter is fully automatic. Starting at sunrise, as soon as the solar modules
generate enough energy, the inverter starts monitoring grid voltage and frequency. As soon as there is a sufficient level of irradiance, the solar inverter
starts feeding energy into the grid.
The inverter ensures that the maximum possible power output is drawn from the
solar modules at all times.
When there is no longer sufficient energy available to feed power into the grid,
the inverter shuts down the grid connection completely and stops operating. All
settings and recorded data are saved.
If the inverter temperature exceeds a certain value, the inverter automatically
derates power output for self-protection.
The cause for a too high inverter temperature can be found in a high ambient
temperature or an inadequate heat transfer away (eg for installation in control
cabinets without proper heat dissipation).
Intended Use The inverter is designed exclusively to be connected and used with nongrounded
solar modules. The solar modules cannot be grounded at either the positive or
negative pole.
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The solar inverter is designed exclusively to convert direct current from solar
modules into alternating current and feed this power into the public grid.
The following are deemed not to be in conformity with its intended purpose:
utilization for any other purpose, or in any other manner
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alterations to the inverter that are not expressly recommended by Fronius
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installation of components that are not expressly recommended or sold by
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Fronius.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage resulting from improper use.
All warranty claims are considered void in such cases.
Proper use also means
carefully reading and obeying all the instructions and safety and danger no-
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tices in the operating instructions
carrying out all the specified inspection and servicing work
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installation as per operating instructions.
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When configuring the photovoltaic system, make sure that all photovoltaic system components are operating completely within their permitted operating
range.
All measures recommended by the solar module manufacturer for maintaining
solar module properties must be followed.
Utility company regulations regarding grid power feed must be followed.
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Information on
‘Field-adjustable
trip points’ and
‘Advanced Grid
Features’
FCC / RSS Compliance
The inverter is equipped with ‘Field adjustable trip points’ and ‘Advanced Grid
Features’. For further information, please contact ‘Fronius Technical Support’ at
the following email address: pv-support-usa@fronius.com.
FCC
This device corresponds to the limit values for a digital device of class B in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC regulations. The limit values should provide
adequate protection against harmful interference in homes. This device creates
and uses high frequency energy and can interfere with radio communications
when not used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee against interference occurring in a particular installation.
If this device interferes with radio or television reception when turning the device
on and off, it is recommended that the user solve this with one or more of the
following measures:
adjust or reposition the receiving antenna
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increase the distance between the device and the receiver
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connect the device to another circuit, which does not include the receiver
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for further support, please contact the retailer or an experienced radio/TV
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technician.
Industry Canada RSS
The device corresponds to the license-free Industry Canada RSS standards. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) The device may not cause harmful interference
(2) The device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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Insulation Monitoring
The inverter is fitted with the following safety function as required by UL 1741
and the National Electrical Code:
Insulation monitoring
In photovoltaic systems with ungrounded solar modules, the inverter checks the
resistance between the photovoltaic system's positive or negative pole and the
ground potential. In the case of a short circuit between the DC+ or DC- cable
and the ground (e.g., due to poorly insulated DC cables or faulty solar modules)
the inverter disconnects from the grid.
Arc detection/
interruption
The inverter is equipped with integrated arc detection/interruption, which detects and extinguishes serial arcs.
For example, a serial arc can occur after the following errors or situations:
Poorly-connected plug connections on the solar module
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Poor or defective cable connections on the solar module side, which enable a
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connection against the earth potential
Defective solar modules due to problems in the junction box or production
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errors, such as high resistance solder connections in individual solar cells
Cables incorrectly connected to an inverter’s input terminals
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If a serial arc is detected, the power is switched off and the grid power feed operation is interrupted. A state code is shown on the display. The state code on the
display must be manually reset before the grid power feed operation can be resumed.
The power shutdown also extinguishes the serial arc.
NOTE!
This product is equipped with a communication interface in line with the "Communication Signal for Rapid Shutdown - SunSpec Interoperability Specification”.
Power optimizers and other MLPE features in the photovoltaic system can impair
the correct functioning of the arc detection/interruption. When using these kinds
of components, the system installer is responsible for ensuring the correct functioning of the arc detection/interruption. Contact your Fronius Technical Support for more information.
Warning notices
on the device
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There are warning notices and safety symbols on the inside and outside of the inverter. These warnings and safety symbols must not be removed or painted over
because they are required by the standard. They warn against incorrect operation, as this may result in serious injury and property damage.
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Text of the warning notices:
Safety symbols:
Danger of serious injury and
property damage due to incorrect operation
Do not use the functions de-
scribed here until you have
fully read and understood the
following documents:
These Operating Instruc-
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tions
All Operating Instruc-
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tions for the system components of the photovoltaic system, especially
the safety rules
Dangerous electrical voltage
Wait for the capacitors to dis-
charge.
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WARNING!
Risk of electric shock
Non-insulated inverter
Do not remove the cover. The device does not contain any user-serviceable parts.
Maintenance work must be carried out by a trained service technician.
Both AC and DC voltage sources terminate inside this device. Each circuit must
be turned off before carrying out maintenance work.
If the solar module is exposed to light, it will supply a DC voltage to the device.
Risk of electric shock due to energy stored in capacitors. Do not remove the cover until all power supply sources have been switched off for at least 5 minutes.
Ungrounded system: The DC cables in this PV system are not grounded and can
be live.
String Fuses You can give solar modules extra protection by using string fuses inside the
Fronius Primo 10-15 kW.
Crucial for the fuse protection of the solar modules is the maximum short circuit
current Isc of the relevant solar module.
National regulations regarding fuse protection must be observed. The electrician
performing the installation is responsible for choosing the right string fuses.
NOTE!
To prevent a risk of fire, faulty fuses must only be replaced by new equivalent
fuses.
The inverter is supplied as an option with the following fuses:
4x 15 A string fuses at DC+ input (MPPT1) and 4x metal bolts at DC- input
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8x metal bolts
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MPP1: each Terminal:
I
max
= 15 A
Criteria for the
Proper Selection
of String Fuses
In order to prevent premature tripping of the fuse during normal operation, it is
recommended that the following criteria be met per individual solar module
string when fusing-protecting the solar module strings:
IN > 1.5 x I
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VN >/= maximum open circuit voltage of pv generator
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Fuse dimensions: Diameter 10 x 38 mm
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SC
I
N
I
SC
Nominal current of the fuse
Short circuit current for standard test conditions (STC) according to solar
module data sheet
V
Nominal voltage of the fuse
N
NOTE!
The nominal current value of the fuse must not exceed the maximum fuse protection value specified in the solar module manufacturer's data sheet.
If a maximum fuse protection value is not specified, please request it from the
solar module manufacturer.
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Data Communication and Fronius Solar Net
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Fronius Solar
Net and data interface
Fronius developed Solar Net to make these system add-ons flexible and capable of being used in a wide variety of different applications. Fronius Solar Net
is a data network that enables several inverters to be linked to the system addons.
Fronius Solar Net is a bus system with ring topology. Just one suitable cable is
enough for communication between one or more inverters connected to Fronius Solar Net and a system add-on.
In order to clearly define each inverter in Fronius Solar Net, each inverter must
also be assigned an individual number.
You can assign individual numbers as per the "SETUP Menu" section.
Different system add-ons are automatically recognized by Fronius Solar Net.
In order to distinguish between several identical system add-ons, each one
must be assigned a unique number.
More detailed information on the individual system add-ons can be found in
the relevant operating instructions or on the internet at http://www.fronius.com
More detailed information on cabling Fronius DATCOM components can be
found at:
→ http://www.fronius.com/QR-link/4204101938
Installing Option
Cards in Inverters
Information on installing option cards (e.g.: Datamanager) in the inverters and for
connecting data communication cables can be found in the installation instructions.
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System monitoring
General The inverter is equipped with the Wi-Fi enabled system monitoring of the Fronius
Data Manager 2.0.
The monitoring system includes the following functions:
own website with display of actual data and a wide variety of settings
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Connection-possibility to Fronius Solar.web via WiFi or LAN
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automatic sending of service messages via SMS or e-mail in case of errors
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Possibility to control the inverter by setting of power limits, minimum or
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maximum operational times or target operational times
Controlling the inverter via Modbus (TCP / RTU)
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Allocation of control priorities
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Controlling the inverter by connected meters (Fronius Smart Meter)
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Controlling the inverter via a ripple control signal receiver (eg reactive power
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setting or power setting)
dynamic power reduction considering the self consumption
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Further information about the Fronius Data Manager 2.0 can be found online in
the Fronius Data Manager 2.0 operating instructions.
Starting for the
first time via the
Fronius Solar.start App
The Fronius Solar.start App makes starting Fronius Datamanager 2.0 for the first
time significantly easier. The Fronius Solar.start App is available from the relevant app store.
To start Fronius Datamanager 2.0 for the first time,
the Fronius Datamanager 2.0 plug-in card must be installed in the inverter,
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or
there must be a Fronius Datamanager Box 2.0 in the Fronius Solar Net ring.
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IMPORTANT! To establish a connection to Fronius Datamanager 2.0, the end
device in question (e.g., laptop, tablet) must be configured as follows:
"Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)" must be activated
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Connect the inverters with Fronius Datamanager 2.0 or Fronius Datamanager
1
Box 2.0 in Fronius Solar Net
IMPORTANT! Inverters Fronius IG, Fronius IG Plus, Fronius IG Plus V, Fronius IG Plus A, Fronius CL, Fronius CL USA, and Fronius IG 300–500 must always be located at the beginning or end of the Fronius Solar Net ring.
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For Fronius Galvo/Fronius Symo/Fronius Primo only and when linking mul-
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tiple inverters in Fronius Solar Net:
set the Fronius Solar Net primary/secondary switch on the Fronius Datamanager 2.0 plug-in card as required
One inverter with Fronius Datamanager 2.0 = primary
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All other inverters with Fronius Datamanager 2.0 = secondary (the LEDs
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on the Fronius Datamanager 2.0 plug-in cards are off)
Switch the device to service mode
Stand by
WiFi Access Point
DATCOM
USB
Clock
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Inverter with Fronius Datamanager 2.0 plug-in card:
Switch the IP switch on the Fronius Datamanager 2.0 plug-in card to pos-
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ition A
or
Activate the WLAN access point via the Setup menu of the inverter
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(the performance of this function depends on the inverter software)
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Fronius Datamanager Box 2.0:
Switch the IP switch on the Fronius Datamanager Box 2.0 to position A
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The inverter/Fronius Datamanager Box 2.0 establishes the WLAN access point.
The WLAN access point stays open for one hour.
Download Fronius Solar.start App
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Run Fronius Solar.start App
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The start page of the Setup wizard appears.
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The Technician Wizard is designed for the installer and includes standard-specific settings. Running the Technician Wizard is optional.
If the Technician Wizard is run, it is essential to note down the assigned service
password. This service password is required to configure the UC Editor and Meter
menu items.
If the Technician Wizard is not run, no specifications for power reduction are set.
The Solar Web Wizard must be run.
If necessary, run the Technician Wizard and follow the instructions
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Run the Solar Web Wizard and follow the instructions
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The Fronius Solar.web start page appears.
or
The Fronius Datamanager 2.0 website opens.
More Detailed
Information on
Fronius
Datamanager 2.0
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More detailed information on Fronius Datamanager 2.0 and other start-up options can be found at:
→ http://www.fronius.com/QR-link/4204260191EA
Keys and symbols
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5) (6) (7) (8)
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Operating elements and displays
Control and status LEDs
(2) General status LED (red)
is illuminated:
If a status code is shown on the display
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With an interruption to the grid power feed operation
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During troubleshooting (the inverter is waiting to be reset or for an
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error to be corrected)
(3)
Status LED (orange)
is illuminated:
If the inverter is in the automatic startup or self test phase (as
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soon as the solar modules yield sufficient power output after sunrise)
If the inverter has been set to standby operation in the setup
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menu (= manual shutoff of grid power feed operation)
If the inverter software is being updated
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Item Description
(1) Display
for displaying values, settings, and menus
(4)
Function keys - each has a different function depending on the selection:
(5) "Left/Up" key
(6)
(7)
(8)
The keys are capacitive by design and wetting them with water may impair their
function. For optimal function, wipe the keys with a dry cloth if necessary.
Operating LED (green)
is illuminated:
If the photovoltaic system is operating without errors after the in-
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verter's automatic start-up phase
As long as grid power feed operation is taking place
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for navigating left and up
"Down/Right" key
for navigating down and right
"Menu/Esc" key
for switching to the menu level
to exit the Setup menu
"Enter" key
for confirming a selection
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Display Power for the display comes from the AC grid voltage. The display can be avail-
Function key functions
Menu item
Parameter declaration
Display of values, units and status codes
Function key functions
Next menu items
Currently selected menu item
Previous menu items
Menu item
Inv. no. | Save symbol | USB conn.(***)
(*)
1
Energy-Manager (**)
Standby
WiFi Access Point
DATCOM
USB
Relay
able all day long depending on the setting in the Setup menu.
IMPORTANT! The inverter display is not a calibrated measuring instrument.
Slight deviation from the utility company meter is intrinsic to the system. A calibrated meter is required to make calculations for the utility company.
Display area, display mode
Display area, setup mode
(*) Scroll bars
(**) The Energy Manager symbol
is displayed, if the Energy Manager function has been activated
(***) WR no. = Inverter
DATCOM number,
Store icon – appears briefly when set values are stored,
USB connection – appears if a USB flash drive has been inserted
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Menu level
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Activate the display illumination
Automatic Deactivation of Display Illumination / Switching
to the "NOW"
Display Mode
Accessing the
menu level
Press any key.
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The display illumination is activated.
The SETUP menu, under the ‘Display settings - illumination’ entry, offers a
choice between a permanently lit or permanently dark display.
If no key is pressed for 2 minutes, the display illumination turns off automatically
and the inverter switches to the ‘NOW’ display mode (if the display illumination is
set to AUTO).
The inverter can automatically be switched to the ‘NOW’ display mode from any
menu level, unless the inverter was manually switched to standby mode.
The current power feed-in is displayed after automatically switching to the ’NOW’
menu item.
1
Press the "Menu" key
The display switches to the menu level.
2
Use the "left" or "right" key to select
the desired menu item
Access the desired menu item by press-
3
ing the "Enter" key
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Menu items NOW, LOG, and GRAPH
GRAPH
GRAPH
NOW
LOG
GRAPH
NOW
(shows current data)
LOG
(shows data recorded from today, from the
current calendar year and since the inverter
was started for the first time)
GRAPH
daily characteristic curve
graphically represents the course of the output power during the day. The time axis is
automatically scaled.
Press the "Back" key to close the display
Values Displayed
in the Menu
Items NOW and
LOG
Data displayed in menu item NOW:
AC Output Power (W)
AC Reactive Power (VAr)
AC Voltage (V)
AC Output Current (A)
AC Frequency (Hz)
PV Array Voltage (V)
PV Array Current (A)
Time / Date
Time and date on the inverter or Fronius Solar Net ring
Data displayed in menu item LOG:
(for the current day, the current calendar year, and since using the inverter for
the first time)
AC Energy Yield (kWh / MWh)
energy fed into the grid during the monitored period
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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.
AC Maximum output power (W)
highest power feeding in during the monitored period
Earnings
amount of money earned during the monitored period (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
energy supplied.
The factory setting depends on the respective country-specific setup.
CO2 savings (g / kg)
CO2 emissions saved during the period in question
The value for CO2 savings depends on the power station facilities and corresponds to the CO2 emissions that would be released when generating the same
amount of energy. The factory setting is 0.53 kg / kWh (source: DGS –
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sonnenenergie e.V. (German Society for Solar Energy).
AC Max. Voltage L-N (V)
highest reading of voltage between the conductor and neutral conductor during monitored period
PV Array Max. Voltage (V)
highest reading of solar module voltage during monitored period
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Operating Hours
indicates how long the inverter has been operating (HH:MM)
IMPORTANT! The time must be set correctly for day and year values to be displayed properly.
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The SETUP menu item
GRAPH
GRAPH
Standby
WiFi Access Point
DATCOM
USB
Relay
Presetting After completing the entire start-up process (for example, using the Installation
Wizard), the inverter is preconfigured depending on the country setup.
The SETUP menu lets you easily customize the inverter’s preset parameters to
your needs.
SETUP
Navigation in the
SETUP Menu
SETUP
(setup menu)
NOTE!
Because of software 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. These operating elements function in exactly the same way,
however.
Accessing the SETUP menu
In the menu level, use the "left" or "right"
1
keys to select the "SETUP" menu
item
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"SETUP" mode selected at the menu
level
"Standby" entry
Scrolling between entries
2
Press the "Enter" key
The first entry in the SETUP menu is displayed:
"Standby"
3
GRAPH
Use the "up" or "down" keys to scroll
between the available entries
Example: "WiFi Access Point" menu item
Exiting an entry
4
To exit an entry, press the "Back" key
The menu level is displayed
If no key is pressed for 2 minutes,
the inverter switches from any item within the menu level to the "NOW"
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menu item (exception: Setup menu item "Standby").
The display illumination turns off.
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The current power of feeding in is displayed.
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General Menu
Item Settings
Access the desired menu
1
2
Use the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ keys to select the desired entry
3
Press the "Enter" key
The available settings are displayed: The first digit of a value to be set
flashes:
Use the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ keys to
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select the desired setting
Press the ‘Enter’ key to save and
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apply the selection.
Press the ‘Esc’ key to exit without
saving.
Use the "Up" and "Down" keys to
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select a value for the first digit
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Press the "Enter" key
The second digit of the value flashes.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 until...
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the entire value flashes.
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Press the "Enter" key
Repeat steps 4 - 6 for units or
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other values to be set until the
unit or value flashes.
Press the ‘Enter’ key to save and
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apply the changes.
Press the ‘Esc’ key to exit without
saving.
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The currently selected entry is displayed.
The currently selected entry is dis-
played.
Application Example: Setting
the Feed-In Tariff
Select the ‘Energy yield’ setup menu
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entry
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Press the ‘Enter’ key
The overview of adjustable values is displayed.
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Use the ‘up’ or ‘down’ keys to select
the ‘Feed-in tariff’
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Press the ‘Enter’ key
The feed-in tariff is displayed
The tens digits flashes.
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Use the ‘plus’ or ‘minus’ keys to select a value for the tens digit
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Press the ‘Enter’ key
The units position flashes.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the units posi-
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tion and the 3 decimal places until ...
The set feed-in tariff flashes.
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Press the ‘Enter’ key
The feed-in tariff is applied and the overview of adjustable values is displayed.
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Press the ‘Esc’
The ‘Energy yield’ setup menu entry is displayed.
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The Setup menu item
Standby Manual activation/deactivation of the standby mode
No energy is fed into the grid.
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The Startup LED lights up orange.
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The display switches between STANDBY/ENTER
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In standby mode, no other menu item can be accessed or set in the menu
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level.
The automatic switching to the ‘NOW’ menu item after 2 minutes if no key is
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pressed is not activated.
The standby mode can only be deactivated manually by pressing the ‘Enter’
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key.
The grid power feed operation can be resumed at any time by pressing the
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‘Enter’ key, if no error (state code) is displayed
Setting the standby mode (manual shutoff for feeding energy into the grid):
Select the ‘Standby’ entry
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2
Press the ‘Enter’ function key
The display alternates between ‘STANDBY’ and ‘ENTER.’
The Standby mode is now activated.
The Startup LED lights up orange.
EN-US
WLAN Access
Point
Restoring the grid power feed operation:
In Standby mode, the display alternates between ‘STANDBY’ and ‘ENTER’.
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Press the ‘Enter’ function key to restore the grid power feed operation
The ‘Standby’ entry is displayed.
The inverter also switches to the Startup phase.
After the grid power feed operation is restored, the Operation Status LED lights
up green.
To activate/deactivate the WLAN Access Point. For example, this is required to
set up or adjust the system monitoring using the Datamanager web interface. If
no Datamanager is detected by the inverter, [not available] is displayed
Setting range WLAN Access Point
[stopped]
Activate WLAN AP?
To activate the WLAN Access Point Press the Enter
key
WLAN Access Point
[active]
The SS-ID (SS) and the password (PW) are displayed.
Deactiv. WLAN AP?
To deactivate the WLAN Access Point Press the
Enter key
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DATCOM Check the data communication, entry of the inverter number, protocol settings
Setting range Status/inverter number/protocol type
Status
Displays data communication available via Fronius Solar Net or an error that
occurred in data communication
Inverter Number
Number setting (address) of the inverter in a setup with multiple inverters
Setting range 00 - 99 (00 = inverter address 100)
Factory setting 01
WLAN Access Point
[not available]
Is displayed if no system monitoring is available on the
inverter.
IMPORTANT! Each inverter must be assigned its own address when using multiple inverters in a data communications system.
Protocol Type
Defines the communication protocol used to transmit data:
Setting range Fronius Solar Net / Interface *
Factory setting Fronius Solar Net
* The interface protocol type only functions without a Fronius Datamanager
card. Existing Fronius Datamanager cards must be removed from the inverter.
USB Value settings when using a USB stick
Setting range Safely remove hardware / software update / logging in-
terval
IMPORTANT! The time must be set correctly in order for the logging function to
work properly.
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Safely remove hardware
To remove a USB stick from the USB A socket on the data communication rack
without losing data.
The USB stick can be removed:
when OK is displayed
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when the "Data Transfer" LED is no longer flashing or illuminated
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Software update
For updating inverter software using a USB stick.
Procedure:
Download the "froxxxxx.upd" update file
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(e.g., at http://www.fronius-usa.com; xxxxx stands for the respective version
number)
IMPORTANT! To ensure problem-free updates of inverter software, the USB
stick should have no hidden partitions and no encryption (see section "Suitable
USB Sticks).
Save the update file to the highest data level of the USB stick
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Open the data communication area
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Insert the USB stick with the update file into the USB socket in the data
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communication area
In the Setup menu, select the menu item "USB" and then "Update Software"
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Press the "Enter" key
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Wait until a comparison of the current software version on the inverter and
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the new software version is displayed:
Page 1: Recerbo software (LCD), key controller software (KEY), country-
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setup version (SET)
Page 2: Power stage set software
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Press the "Enter" key after every page
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EN-US
The inverter begins copying the data.
"UPDATE" and the saving progress of the individual tests is displayed in % until
the data for all electronic assemblies is copied.
After the copying is complete the inverter updates the required electronic assemblies one after the other.
"UPDATE", the relevant assembly, and the update progress are displayed in %.
The inverter updates the display in the last step.
The display remains dark for approx. 1 minute, the control and status LEDs
flash.
When the software update is complete, the inverter switches to the startup
phase and then to grid power feed operation. The USB stick can be removed..
Individual settings in the Setup menu are retained when the inverter software
is updated.
Logging Interval
Activating / deactivating the logging function, as well as setting the logging interval
Unit Minutes
Setting range 30 Min. / 20 Min. / 15 Min. / 10 Min. / 5 Min. / No Log
Factory setting 30 Min.
30 Min. The logging interval is 30 minutes; new logging data are
saved to the USB stick every 30 minutes.
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20 Min.
15 Min.
10 Min.
5 Min. The logging interval is 5 minutes; new logging data are
saved to the USB stick every 5 minutes.
No Log No data are saved
IMPORTANT! The time must be set correctly in order for the logging function
to work properly.
Relay (Floating
Switch Contact)
A floating switch contact (relay) on the inverter can be used to display status
codes, the inverter status (e.g. the grid power feed operation) or the Energy Manager functions.
Setting range Relay Mode / Relay Test / Switch-on Point* / Switch-off
Point*
* is only shown if the “E-Manager” function has been activated under “Relay
Mode.”
Relay Mode
The following functions can be displayed via the relay mode:
Alarm function (Permanent / ALL / GAF)
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Active output (ON / OFF)
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Energy Manager (E-Manager)
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Setting range ALL / Permanent / GAF / OFF / ON / E-manager
Factory setting ALL
Alarm function:
ALL / Permanent:
Switches the floating switch contact for continual and temporary service codes (e.g. brief interruption of grid power feed
operation, a service code occurs a certain number of times
per day – can be set in the “BASIC” menu)
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GAF As soon as “GAF” mode is selected, the relay will be switched
on. As soon as the power module reports an error and
switches from regular grid power feed operation to an error
state, the relay is opened. This way, the relay can be used for
fail safe functions.
Application example
When using single-phase inverters at a multi-phase location a
phase equalization might be necessary. If an error occurs with
one or more inverters and the connection to the grid is disconnected, the other inverters must also be disconnected in
order to maintain phase equilibrium. The “GAF” relay function
can be used with the datamanager or an external protective
device to detect or signal that an inverter is not being supplied or is disconnected from the grid, and that the remaining
inverters should also be disconnected from the grid via remote control.
Active output:
ON: The floating NO switch contact is constantly switched on
while the inverter is operating (as long as the display lights up
or displays).
OFF: The floating NO switch contact is switched off.
Energy Manager:
EN-US
E-Manager: You can find additional information on the “Energy Manager”
function in the following “Energy Manager” section.
Relay test
Function test to confirm whether the floating switch contact switches
Switch-on point (only if the “Energy Manager” function is activated)
to set the effective power limit from which the floating switch contact is
switched on
Factory setting 1000 W
Setting range set switch-off point up to the inverter’s nominal output
(W or kW)
Switch-off point (only if the “Energy Manager” function is activated)
to set the effective power limit from which the floating switch contact is
switched off
Factory setting 500
Setting range 0 up to the inverter’s set switch-on point (W or kW)
Time/Date Setting the time, date, display format, and automatic adjustment for daylight
saving time
Setting range Set time / Set date / Time display format / Date display
format / Daylight saving time
Set time
Setting the time (hh:mm:ss or hh:mm am/pm, depending on the setting under
Time display format)
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Set date
Setting the date (dd.mm.yyyy or mm/dd/yyyy, depending on the setting under
Date display format)
Time display format
For specifying the format in which the time is displayed
Setting range 12hrs/24hrs
Factory setting depends on the country setup
Date display format
For specifying the format in which the date is displayed
Setting range mm/dd/yyyy or dd.mm.yy
Factory setting depends on the country setup
Daylight saving time
Activating/deactivating the automatic adjustment for daylight saving time
IMPORTANT! Only use the automatic daylight savings changeover function
when there are no LAN or WLAN-compatible system components in a Fronius
Solar Net ring (e.g. Fronius Datalogger Web, Fronius Datamanager or Fronius
Hybridmanager).
Display Settings
Setting range on/off
Factory setting on
IMPORTANT! The time and date must be set correctly for day and year values
to be displayed properly.
Setting range Language / Night Mode / Contrast / Illumination
Language
Setting the display language
Setting range English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch,
Czech, Slovakian, Hungarian, Polish, Turkish, Portuguese, Romanian
Night mode
Night mode controls the Fronius DATCOM and the inverter’s display operation
at night or when insufficient DC voltage is available
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Setting range AUTO / ON / OFF
Factory setting OFF
AUTO: The Fronius DATCOM operation is maintained as long as a Fronius
Datamanager is connected to an active, uninterrupted Fronius Solar Net.
The inverter display is dark during the night and can be activated by
pressing any function key.
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