FRO­NIUS Agilo TL User manual

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Fronius Agilo TL:
Explanation of symbols and choice
of location
Notes regarding installation and
connection
Operating Instructions
Grid-connected inverter
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Contents
Explanation of symbols .............................................................................................................................. 3
Explanation of safety symbols .............................................................................................................. 3
Explanation of symbols and choice of location ..................................................................................... 3
Choice of location ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Proper use ............................................................................................................................................ 5
General comments regarding choice of location...................................................................................5
Cabling and max. cable cross sections...................................................................................................... 6
Cabling and max. cable cross sections................................................................................................. 6
Notes regarding positioning the inverter .................................................................................................... 7
Positioning the inverter ......................................................................................................................... 7
Notes regarding grid connection ................................................................................................................ 8
Monitoring the Grid ............................................................................................................................... 8
AC connection area .............................................................................................................................. 8
Connecting aluminium cables ............................................................................................................... 8
Max. cross-section of AC cables........................................................................................................... 8
Fuse protection on alternating current side........................................................................................... 8
Notes regarding DC connection................................................................................................................. 9
General comments regarding solar modules ........................................................................................9
DC connection area .............................................................................................................................. 9
Connecting aluminium cables ............................................................................................................... 9
Max. cross-section of DC cables .......................................................................................................... 9
DC fuses ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Overvoltage protection............................................................................................................................... 11
Overvoltage protection.......................................................................................................................... 11
Notes on the relay contacts and on the monitoring and protection contacts ............................................. 12
Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 12
(1) Relay contacts ................................................................................................................................. 12
Possible relay contact functions............................................................................................................ 13
(2) Transformer connections IN1 / IN2.................................................................................................. 13
(3) External switches IN3 / IN4 ............................................................................................................. 14
(4) Contact monitoring IN5 / IN6 / IN7................................................................................................... 14
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Explanation of symbols
Explanation of
safety symbols
If you see any of the symbols depicted in the "Safety rules" chapter, special care is re-
quired.
Explanation of
symbols and
choice of location
DANGER! Indicates immediate and real danger. If it is not avoided, death or se-
rious injury will result.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially dangerous situation. Death or serious injury
may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.
CAUTION! Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur. If it is not
avoided, minor injury and/or damage to property may result.
NOTE! Indicates a risk of flawed results and possible damage to the equipment.
IMPORTANT! Indicates tips for correct operation and other particularly useful information.
It does not indicate a potentially damaging or dangerous situation.
The inverter is suitable for installation indoors.
Do not install the indoor device outside without an inlet air attachment or
an outlet air unit.
With an inlet air attachment and outlet air unit, the inverter is suitable for
installation outdoors.
Can be used at altitudes of up to 3000 m
IMPORTANT! The inverter must not be installed or used at altitudes
above 3000 m.
IP 44
max.
3000 m
INDOOR / OUTDOOR
> 3000 m
INDOOR
OUTDOOR

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Do not open the inverter in wet, humid or rain conditions.
Do not install the inverter:
- in areas where ammonia, corrosive vapours, acids or salts are pres-
ent
(e.g. fertiliser stores, ventilation openings from cattle sheds, chemi-
cal plants, tanneries, etc.)
As the inverter generates low levels of noise at certain times, it should
not be installed close to living areas.
Do not install the inverter:
- in places where there is an increased risk of damage from farm ani-
mals (horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, etc.)
- in stables or adjoining areas
- in storage areas for hay, straw, chaff, animal feed, fertilisers, etc.
Do not install the inverter:
- in places and environments subject to heavy build-up of dust
- in places and environments in which a heavy build-up of dust con-
taining conductive particles (e.g. iron chips) is likely
Do not install the inverter:
- in greenhouses
- in storage or processing areas for fruit, vegetables or winegrowing
products
- in places used to prepare grain, green fodder or animal feeds
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Choice of location
Proper use The solar inverter is intended exclusively to convert direct current from solar modules into
alternating current and to feed this into the public grid.
The inverter is only designed to be used with non-grounded solar modules.
Improper use comprises:
- utilisation for any other purpose or in any other manner
- making any modifications to the inverter that have not been expressly approved by
Fronius
- the installation of components that are not distributed or expressly approved by Froni-
us.
Fronius shall not be liable for any damage resulting from such action.
No warranty claims will be entertained.
Proper use also includes:
- carefully reading and obeying all the instructions and all the safety and danger notices
in the operating instructions
- performing all stipulated inspection and maintenance work
- installation as specified in the operating instructions.
When designing the photovoltaic system, ensure that all of its components are operated
within their permitted operating ranges at all times.
Observe all the measures recommended by the solar module manufacturer to ensure long-
term retention of the solar module's properties.
Obey the regulations of the energy supply company regarding feeding energy into the grid.
General com-
ments regarding
choice of location
The following criteria should be taken into account when choosing a location for the invert-
er:
Install only on a solid surface
Max. ambient temperatures:
-25°C/+45°C
Relative humidity:
0 - 100%
The airflow within the inverter is
from the top to the rear (cold air
taken in from above, hot air dissi-
pated out of the rear).
If the inverter is installed in a switch cabinet or a similar sealed area, then forced-air ven-
tilation must be provided to ensure adequate heat dissipation.
If the inverter is to be installed on the outer wall of a cattle shed, maintain a minimum all-
round clearance of 2 m between the inverter and all ventilation and other openings in the
building.
The installation location must not be exposed to ammonia, corrosive vapours, salts or ac-
ids.
1,2 m
(47.2 in.)
0,3 m
(11.8 in.)
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1,2 m
(47.2 in.)
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-25 °C - +50 °C
(-13 °F - +122 °F)
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Cabling and max. cable cross sections
Cabling and max.
cable cross sec-
tions
AC cables, DC cables, cables for the exter-
nal supply of the inverter and, where appli-
cable, data communication cables, must be
fed in from below the inverter (e.g. via a ca-
ble duct or a false floor).
IMPORTANT! If AC cables, DC cables and
data communication cables are fed to-
gether into the inverter, ensure adequate
insulation is provided between the AC/DC
cables and the data communication cables.
The maximum cable cross section for AC and DC cables is 240 mm².
In total, 6 DC+ cables, 6 DC- cables and 6 AC cables (2x L1, 2x L2, 2x L3) can be fed into
the inverter.
If it is not possible to feed the cables into the inverter after it has been positioned, then -
before positioning the inverter - all AC, DC and data communication cables to be connect-
ed must
- be dimensioned accordingly,
- protrude far enough away out of the ground:
AC cable... 0.75 m
DC cable... 0.60 m
External supply... 0.40 m
Data communication cable... 2.50 m
max. 240 mm²
max. 6x DC= +
max. 6x DC= -
max. 6x AC~
AC~
DC=
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Notes regarding positioning the inverter
Positioning the
inverter
IMPORTANT! Ensure that any covers which were removed previously are refitted before
the inverter is moved to its final position (e.g. fit the side cover before positioning the invert-
er up against a wall).
IMPORTANT! To prevent the inverter from toppling over, the inverter must be securely
fixed to the base after placing it in the final position.
Fix the inverter in place on the base, using at least 4 screws.
The fixing materials needed for this, such as screws or wall plugs, are not included in the
inverter's scope of supply. The installer is responsible for selecting the right type of fixing.
Air supply and connecting an exhaust duct
The air supply to the inverter must be at least 1200 m³/h (approx. 20 m³/min).
When connecting an exhaust duct, the back pressure it generates must not exceed 150
Pa.
This results in a volumetric flow of about 15 m³/min.

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Notes regarding grid connection
Monitoring the
Grid
AC connection
area
The AC connection area is located on the
rear of the inverter.
The AC cable is connected via an M12 ca-
ble lug.
Connecting alu-
minium cables
Aluminium cables can be connected to the mains connections.
Max. cross-sec-
tion of AC cables
The max. cable cross-section of AC cables when feeding them in from below is 240 mm².
Fuse protection
on alternating
current side
The fuse protection of the alternating current on the medium-voltage side depends on the
transformer available and is to be designed accordingly by the installation engineer.
IMPORTANT! The resistance in the leads to the AC-side connection terminals must be as
low as possible for optimal functioning of grid monitoring.
NOTE! After removing the rear
cover, unplug the grounding cable
from the cover.
NOTE! When connecting aluminium cables:
- observe national and international guidelines regarding the connection of al-
uminium cables
- follow the instructions of the cable manufacturer
- check every year that the cables are securely attached in accordance with
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Notes regarding DC connection
General com-
ments regarding
solar modules
To enable suitable solar modules to be chosen and to use the inverter as efficiently as pos-
sible, it is important to bear the following points in mind:
- If insolation is constant and the temperature is falling, the open circuit voltage of the
solar modules will increase. The open circuit voltage must not exceed 950 V.
If the open circuit voltage exceeds 950 V, the inverter will be destroyed and no war-
ranty claims will be entertained.
- More exact values for dimensioning the solar modules can be provided by suitable cal-
culation programs, like the Fronius Solar.configurator (which can be downloaded from
www.fronius.com).
DC connection
area
The DC connection area is located on the
lower area at the front of the inverter.
The DC cable is connected via a V-type ter-
minal or alternatively using an M12 cable
lug.
IMPORTANT! Only the following cables
may be connected to V-type terminals:
- RE (round single-wire)
- RM (round multi-strand)
- SE (sector-shaped single-wire)
- SM (sector-shaped multi-strand)
- Fine-core cables, in conjunction with
ferrules only
When connecting the DC cable using an
M12 cable lug, fine-core cables are permit-
ted.
Connecting alu-
minium cables
Aluminium cables can also be connected to the DC connections.
Max. cross-sec-
tion of DC cables
When cabling from below, the max. cable cross-section of DC cables is 240 mm².
NOTE! Before connecting up the solar modules, check that the voltage for the so-
lar modules specified by the manufacturer corresponds to the actual measured
voltage.
NOTE! After removing the lower
cover, unplug the grounding cable
from the cover.
NOTE! When connecting aluminium cables:
- observe national and international guidelines regarding the connection of al-
uminium cables
- follow the instructions of the cable manufacturer
- Once a year, make sure that the cables are securely connected according to
the specified torque.

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DC fuses Depending on the model, the inverter may be equipped with DC fuses:
Fronius uses the following DC fuses:
Littelfuse SPFJ 125 / 160 / 200 A, 1000 V
According to national guidelines and standards, the DC fuses can only be fitted in the DC-
string.
Tightening torque of the DC fuses:
7 Nm
DC fuses in the DC+ string DC fuses in the DC+ string and in the DC- string
DC + DC -
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Overvoltage protection
Overvoltage pro-
tection
The inverter is equipped with an overvoltage protection for the DC side and the DC side as
standard.
AC side
3 x Raycap Strikesorb®40-C + 1 x Raycap
Strikesorb®40-F in a Y-circuit
SPD Class I according to IEC 61643-1
SPD Type 2 according to UL 1449 3rd Edi-
tion
DC side
1 x Dehn DCB YPV SCI 1500 FM
SPD Type 1 + Type 2 according to EN
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Notes on the relay contacts and on the monitoring
and protection contacts
Overview Relay Contacts, Monitoring & Protection
Cable cross-section: 0.14 - 4 mm²
Tightening torque of terminals: 0.5 Nm
Max. continuous current: 16 A
Min. switching load: 500 mW (10 V / 5 mA)
Switching capacity: 16 A / 250 V (AC1) and 16 A / 30 V (DC1)
(1)
Relay contacts
NC1 NC for relay contact 1
SC1 Relay contact 1
NO1 NO for relay contact 1
NC2 NC for relay contact 2
SC2 Relay contact 2
NO2 NO for relay contact 2
The relay outputs are not fuse-protected.
Relay contacts can be assigned different functions in the Basic service menu.
The access code 22742 must be entered to access the Basic service menu:
- Press the 'Menu' key
- Select 'Setup' mode
- Press the unassigned 'Esc' button five times
- Enter the access code 22742
- Select the 'Switch contact 1' or 'Switch contact 2' parameter
- Set the desired relay contact function
(1)
(2)
(3) (4)
(1) - (4) ... 0,5 Nm
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Possible relay
contact functions
(2)
Transformer con-
nections IN1 / IN2
The temperature of the external medium-voltage transformer can be monitored and eval-
uated via the IN1 and IN2 connections. The inverter then adjusts the power of feeding in
according to the temperature of the medium-voltage transformer.
If a specific temperature is exceeded, the
inverter reduces the power of feeding in
and a warning message is shown on the
display.
The grid power feed operation is not inter-
rupted.
Function Switch contact ac-
tivation criterion1)
Switch contact de-
activation criteri-
on2)
Description
Off - Permanently OFF Function switched
off
On Permanently ON - Test function for NO/
alarm contact
AC Open AC contactor is open AC contactor is
closed
No contactor error
signal or AC grid
Fan On Cabinet fan in opera-
tion
Cabinet fan not
working
External ventilation /
air conditioning can
be activated
> 40 °C max. internal tem-
perature >/= 40 °C
max. internal tem-
perature </= 30 °C
> 50 °C max. internal tem-
perature >/= 50 °C
max. internal tem-
perature </= 40 °C
Sig. Rel. NO/alarm contact
trips
Error confirmation at
the touch of a button
/ by Solar Net com-
mand
Status indicator / re-
lay contact switches
Running Inverter feeding en-
ergy into the grid
Inverter not feeding
energy into the grid
Control of powered
non-return valve
Warning Defined warning sta-
tus codes
Error confirmation at
the touch of a button
/ by Solar Net com-
mand
NO/alarm contact
activation, when cer-
tain warning status
codes occur at a
specific frequency
according to the 'Er-
ror-Counter' Service
menu
Error Defined error status
codes
Error confirmation at
the touch of a button
/ by Solar Net com-
mand
NO/alarm contact
activation, when cer-
tain error status
codes occur at a
specific frequency
according to the 'Er-
ror-Counter' Service
menu
1) Activation = the NC for the relay contact opens, the NO closes
2) Deactivation = the NC for the relay contact closes, the NO opens
Warning
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If a specific temperature is exceeded, the
inverter interrupts the grid power feed ope-
ration.
(3)
External switches
IN3 / IN4
24 V / 10 mA
IN3 ... STANDBY (AC contactor is activated)
IN4 ... TOTAL SHUT DOWN (AC- and DC-side shut down)
(4)
Contact monitor-
ing IN5 / IN6 / IN7
External auxiliary contacts, 24 V / 10 mA
IN5 Pre-wired (for DC overvoltage protection)
IN6 External auxiliary contact, for evaluating a floating alarm contact
IN7 External auxiliary contact, for evaluating a floating alarm contact
IN2 STOP

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