FRO­NIUS AquiSuite User manual

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Fronius AquiSuite Install Guide

Configuring Fronius inverters and USB Smart
Converter with Obvius AquiSuite
Fronius IG Plus and CL inverters can be attached to
an Obvius AquiSuite using the Fronius USB Converter.
These instructions show how to install and connect the
Fronius hardware, and configure the inverter.
For technical assistance with the Obvius AcquiSuite,
please contact Obvius Technical Support.

Configuring Fronius with Obvius AquiSuite
•During planning stage, spec ½ conduit between inverters for cable if
desired, NEMA rated enclosure for AquiSuite to suit location, AC power
for Aquisuite and router.
•Install Com Card in each inverter.
•Install terminal plug in “in” port on Com Card farthest from Aquisuite.
•Daisy-chain remaining inverters with Cat-5 cable and RJ 45 plugs
wired straight through from “out” to “in” on Com Cards. Be sure to test!
•We highly recommend using prefabricates 3’ cables between inverters.
•Plug cable into Fronius USB Converter- cable can be up to 3200’
•Plug Fronius Converter into USB port on AquiSuite EMB.
•For AquiSuite A8812-1, open case and use a short USB extension
cable to plug in converter as it will extend past case.
•Secure wiring.

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Configuring Fronius with Obvius AquiSuite
Configuring Fronius Inverter ID:
•After system is turned on, press “enter” and use right or left arrow keys
(scroll) on the display to scroll to “setup” on far right and press “enter”.
•Scroll to “IG NR” and press enter.
•Use up, down and enter buttons to enter an address unique to the
inverter- the same as a modbus ID.
•Be sure not to use the same address twice, and consider the layout of
devices and how they will show up in the Obvius interface.
•Escape and restart the inverter.

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Configuring Fronius with Obvius AquiSuite
Configuring Fronius Inverter mode and baud rate:
• After system is turned on, press “enter” and use right or left arrow keys
(scroll) on the display to scroll to “setup” on far right and press “enter”.
• Press the second button from the right 5 times until a 5 digit line of 0’s
appear (00000)
• Scroll to “2”, and hit enter- the cursor will move to the next position.
Continue till you have “22742” and hit enter twice.
• Scroll to “Comm” and hit enter.
• Scroll to “mode” and hit enter.
• Change to IFP and press enter
• Press escape until you get back to the start up mode.
• Restart inverter for changes to take effect.

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Fronius converter with Obvius Aquisuite
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Fronius Converter
Parts list:
Fronius IG Plus or CL (Not for use with Fronius IG)
 1 FRONIUS Converter USB 4,240,119
 1 Fronius Com Card for each inverter
 Standard Cat-5 network cable wired straight through between each
device- for multiple inverters in close proximity, consider buying prefab
cables!
 Obvius Aquisuite Models: A8812-1, A8812-GSM, A8810-0
 Short USB extension cable- except A8810-0
 Router with internet access and an open port

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Fronius Converter
Technical data
16.3 g
85 x 24 x 20 mm
None
1x USB plug (can be inserted directly into
the PC)
1x RJ45 plug (integrated termination
plug)
0 to 95% non-condensing
0°C to +40°C
IP 20
USB Part # 4,240,119
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Dimensions
Installation
Plug
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range
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protection