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With power categories ranging from 3.8 kW to 15.0 kW, the transformerless Fronius Primo is the ideal compact single-phase
inverter for residential applications. The sleek design is equipped with the SnapINverter hinge mounting system, which allows
for lightweight, secure, and convenient installation. The Fronius Primo has several integrated features that set it apart from
competitors including dual power point trackers, high system voltage, a wide input voltage range, Wi-Fi* and SunSpec Modbus
interface, as well as Fronius’ online and mobile monitoring platform Fronius Solar.web.
TECHNICAL DATA FRONIUS PRIMO
GENERAL DATA FRONIUS PRIMO 3.8 - 8.2 FRONIUS PRIMO 10.0-15.0
Dimensions (width x height x depth) 16.9 x 24.7 x 8.1 in. 20.1 x 28.5 x 8.9 in.
Weight 47.29 lbs. 82.5 lbs.
Protection Class NEMA 4X
Night time consumption < 1 W
Inverter topology Transformerless
Cooling Variable speed fan
Installation Indoor and outdoor installation
Ambient operating temperature range -40 - 131°F (-40 - 55°C) -40 - 140°F (-40 - 60°C)
Permitted humidity 0 - 100 %
Elevation 4,000 m (13,123 ft)
DC connection terminals
AC connection terminals Screw terminals 12 - 6 AWG
Warranty 10 years / extensions up to 15 and 20 years available
Certificates and compliance with standards
4x DC+ and 4x DC- screw terminals for copper (solid /
stranded / fine stranded) or aluminum (solid / stranded)
UL 1741-2010 Second Edition (incl. U L1741 Supplement SA 2016-09 for California Rule 21 and Hawaiian Ele ctric Code Rule 14H),
UL1998 (for functions: AFCI, RCMU and isolation monitoring), IEEE 1547-2003, IEEE 1547.1-2003, AN SI/IEEE C62.41, FCC Part 15 A & B,
NEC 2017 Article 690, C22. 2 No. 107.1-16, UL1699B Issue 2 -2013, CSA TIL M-07 Issue 1 – 2013
4x DC+1, 2x DC+2 and 6x DC- screw terminals for copper (solid /
stranded / fine stranded) or aluminum (solid / stranded)
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PROTECTIVE DEVICES STANDARD WITH ALL PRIMO MODELS
DC reverse polarity protection Yes
Anti Islanding Internal; in accordance with UL 1741-2016-09, IEEE 1547-2003 and NEC 2017
Over temperature protection Output power derating/ Active cooling
AFCI Yes
Rapid shutdown compliant Yes
Ground Fault Protection with Isolation Monitor
Interrupter
DC disconnect Yes
Yes
INTERFACES STANDARD WITH ALL PRIMO MODELS
USB (A socket) Datalogging and inverter update possible via USB
2x RS422 (RJ45 socket) Fronius Solar Net, interface protocol
Wi-fi*/Ethernet LAN Wireless standard 802.1 1 b/g/n/Fronius Solar.web, SunSpec Modbus TCP, JSON
Datalogger and Webserver Included
Serial RS485 SunSpec Modbus RTU or meter connection
6 inputs or 4 digital inputs/outputs Load management; signaling, multipurpose I/O
* The term Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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TECHNICAL DATA FRONIUS PRIMO
INPUT DATA PRIMO 3.8-1 PRIMO 5.0-1 PRIMO 6.0-1 PRIMO 7.6-1 PRIMO 8.2-1
Recommended PV power (kWp) 3.0 - 6.0 kW 4.0 - 7.8 kW 4.8 - 9.3 kW 6.1 - 11.7 kW 6.6 - 12.7 kW
Max. usable input current (MPPT 1/MPPT 2) 18 A / 18 A
Max. usable input current (MPPT 1+MPPT 2) 36 A
Max. array short circuit current (1.5* lmax) (MPPT1/MPPT2) 27 A / 27 A
Nominal input voltage 410 V 420 V 420 V 420 V 420 V
Operating voltage range 80 V - 600 V
DC startup voltage 80 V
MPP Voltage Range 200 - 480 V 200 - 400 V 240 - 480 V 250 - 480 V 270 - 480 V
Max. input voltage 600 V (1,000 V optional
Admissible conductor size DC
Number of MPPT 2
AWG 14 - AWG 6 copper (solid / stranded / fine stranded) (AWG 10 copper or AWG 8 aluminium for overcurrent protective
devices up to 60 A, from 61 to 100 A minimum AWG 8 for copper or AWG 6 aluminium has to be used), AWG 6 - AWG 2 copper
(solid / stranded) Multi Contact Wiring able with AWG 12
OUTPUT DATA PRIMO 3.8-1 PRIMO 5.0-1 PRIMO 6.0-1 PRIMO 7.6-1 PRIMO 8.2-1
Max. output power 208 V/240 V 3,800 VA/3,800 VA 5,000 VA/5,000 VA 6,000 VA/6,000 VA 7,600 VA/7,600 VA 7,900 VA/8,200 VA
Output configuration 208/240 V
Frequency range (adjustable) 45.0 - 55.0 Hz / 50 - 66 Hz
Operating frequency range default for CAL setups --/ 58.5 - 60.5 Hz
Operating frequency range default for HI setups --/ 57.0 - 63.0 Hz
Nominal operating frequency 60 Hz
Admissable conductor size AC AWG 14 - AWG 6
Total harmonic distortion < 5.0 %
Power factor range 0.85 - 1 ind./cap
Max. continuous output current 208 V 18.3 A 24.0 A 28.8 A 36.5 A 38.0 A
240 V 15.8 A 20.8 A 25.0 A 31.7 A 34.2 A
OCPD/AC breaker size 208 V 25 A 30 A 40 A 50 A 50 A
240 V 20 A 30 A 35 A 40 A 45 A
Max. Eciency 96.7 % 96.9 % 96.9 % 96.9 % 97.0 %
CEC Eciency 95.0 % 95.5 % 96.0 % 96.0 % 96.5 %
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INPUT DATA PRIMO 10.0-1 PRIMO 11.4-1 PRIMO 12.5-1 PRIMO 15.0-1
Recommended PV power (kWp) 8.0 - 12.0 kW 9.1 - 13.7 kW 10.0 - 15.0 kW 12.0 - 18.0 kW
Max. usable input current (MPPT 1/MPPT 2) 33.0 / 18.0 A
Max. usable input current (MPPT 1+MPPT 2) 51 A
Max. array short circuit current (1.5 * Imax) 49.5 A / 27.0
Nominal input voltage 655 V 660 V 665 V 680 V
Operating voltage range 80 V - 1,000 V
DC startup voltage 80 V
MPP Voltage Range 220 - 800 V 240 - 800 V 260 - 800 V 320 - 800 V
Max. input voltage 1,000 V
Admissible conductor size DC
Number of MPPT 2
Integrated DC string fuse holders 4- and 4+ for MPPT 1 / no fusing required on MPPT 2
AWG 14 - AWG 6 copper direct, AWG 6 aluminum direct (AWG 10 copper or AWG 8 aluminium for overcurrent protective
devices up to 60 A, from 61 to 100 A minimum AWG 8 for copper or AWG 6 aluminium has to be used), AWG 4 - AWG 2 copper
or aluminum with optional input combiner
OUTPUT DATA PRIMO 10.0-1 PRIMO 11.4-1 PRIMO 12.5-1 PRIMO 15.0-1
Max. output power 208 V/240 V 9,995 VA/9,995 VA 11,400 VA/11,400 VA 12,500 VA/12,500 VA 13,750 VA/15,000 VA
Output configuration 1~NPE 208/240 V
Frequency range (adjustable) 45-55 Hz / 50 - 66 Hz
Operating frequency range default for CAL setups --/ 58.5 - 60.5 Hz
Operating frequency range default for HI setups --/ 57.0 - 63.0 Hz
Nominal operating frequency 60 Hz
Admissible conductor size AC
Total harmonic distortion < 2.5 %
Power factor range 0-1 ind./cap.
Max. continuous output current 208 V 48.1 A 54.8 A 60.1 A 66.1 A
240 V 41.6 A 47.5 A 52.1 A 62.5 A
OCPD/AC breaker size 208 V 70 A 70 A 80 A 90 A
240 V 60 A 60 A 70 A 80 A
Max. Eciency 96.7 %
CEC Eciency 600 V/1,000 V 240 V 96.0 % / 96.5 % 96.5 % / 97.0 %
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inverter rated for up to 1,000 V open-circuit. Nominal, Operating, and MPP voltages based on 600 V system design. Actual DC system voltage is dependent on PV string-sizing, not inverter input capacity.
AWG 10- AWG 2 copper (solid/stranded/fine stranded) (AWG 10 copper or AWG 8 aluminum for overcurrent protective devices up to 60 A,
from 61 to 100 A minimum AWG 6 aluminum has to be used), AWG 6-AWG 2 copper (solid/stranded) Multi Contact Wiring able with AWG 12
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