FRO­NIUS Primo 3.0-1 User manual

Installation
Instructions
Fronius Primo - Installation
42,0426,0204,EN 021-16052022
EN Installation Instructions

Contents
Installation location and position 5
Explanation of safety notices 5
Safety 5
Proper use 6
Explanation of symbols and choice of location 7
Installation position 8
General comments regarding choice of location 9
Attaching the Mounting Bracket 11
Safety 11
Selecting wall plugs and screws 11
Recommended screws 11
Opening the inverter 11
Do not warp or deform the mounting bracket 12
Fitting the mounting bracket to a wall 13
Attaching the mounting bracket 13
Mounting the inverter on a mast 14
Fitting the mounting bracket to metal supports 14
Connecting the inverter to the public grid (AC side) 15
Safety 15
Monitoring the grid 15
AC terminals 16
Type of AC cable 16
Preparing the aluminium cables for connection 16
Requirements for the neutral conductor 17
Connecting the inverter to the public grid (AC) 17
Routing the AC cables 17
Maximum fuse rating on alternating current side 18
Connecting solar module strings to the inverter 20
Safety 20
General comments regarding solar modules 22
DC terminals 22
Connecting aluminium cables 23
Solar module strings - checking the polarity and voltage 23
Notes regarding dummy devices 23
Do not earth solar modules 24
Inverter DC connection 24
Cable routing in the DC area 26
Multi MPP tracker inverters - Fronius Primo 3.0 - 8.2 26
Data communication 28
Routing data communication cables 28
Installing the Datamanager in the inverter 28
Australian Conduits 31
Tightly sealing the conduits 31
Seal conduits 31
Attaching the inverter to the mounting bracket 32
Attaching the inverter to the mounting bracket 32
Starting for the first time 34
Starting the inverter for the first time 34
Notes regarding software updates 37
Notes regarding software updates 37
USB Stick as a Data Logger and for Updating Inverter Software 38
USB flash drive as a datalogger 38
Data on the USB flash drive 38
Data volume and storage capacity 39
Buffer memory 40
Suitable USB flash drives 40
USB stick for updating the inverter software 41
Removing the USB flash drive 41
Notes regarding maintenance 42
Maintenance 42
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Cleaning 42
Serial Number Sticker for Customer Use 43
Serial number sticker for customer use 43
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Installation location and position
Explanation of
safety notices DANGER!
Indicates immediate danger.
▶If not avoided, death or serious injury will result.
WARNING!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
▶If not avoided, death or serious injury may result.
CAUTION!
Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur.
▶If not avoided, minor injury and/or damage to property may result.
NOTE!
Indicates a risk of flawed results and possible damage to the equipment.
Safety WARNING!
Danger due to incorrect operation and incorrectly performed work.
This can result in serious injury and damage to property.
▶Only qualified personnel are authorised to commission your inverter and only
within the scope of the respective technical regulations.
▶Read the Installation and Operating Instructions before installing and com-
missioning the equipment.
WARNING!
Danger due to work that has been carried out incorrectly.
This may result in serious injury and damage to property.
▶Surge protective devices must only ever be installed and connected by a
qualified electrical installation engineer!
▶Follow the safety rules.
▶Ensure that both the AC side and the DC side of the inverter are de-ener-
gised before carrying out any installation and connection work.
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Fire prevention
CAUTION!
Danger due to poor or unprofessional installation.
This may result in damage to inverters and other live photovoltaic system com-
ponents.
Poor or unprofessional installation can cause overheating of cables and terminal
connections and result in arcs. These can cause heat damage, which in turn may
lead to fires.
Observe the following when connecting AC and DC cables:
▶Tighten all terminals to the torque specified in the operating instructions
▶Tighten all grounding terminals (PE / GND), including free ones, to the torque
specified in the operating instructions
▶Do not overload cables
▶Check cables for damage and verify that they are laid correctly
▶Take note of the safety instructions, Operating Instructions and any local
connection regulations
▶Using fastening screws, always screw the inverter firmly to the mounting
bracket to the torque specified in the Operating Instructions.
▶Ensure that the fastening screws are tight before starting the inverter!
Note! Fronius will not accept any costs associated with production downtimes,
installer costs, etc., that may arise as the result of a detected arc and its con-
sequences. Fronius accepts no liability for fires that can occur despite the pres-
ence of the integrated arc detection/extinguishing system (e.g. fires caused by a
parallel arc).
Note! After an arc has been detected, the entire photovoltaic system must be
checked for possible damage before resetting the inverter.
Observe the manufacturer's connection, installation and operating instructions
at all times. To reduce the hazard potential to a minimum, perform all installation
and connection work carefully according to the instructions and regulations.
Refer to the device Installation Instructions for the tightening torques to be used
at the relevant terminal connections.
Proper use The inverter is designed to be connected and used exclusively in conjunction with
ungrounded solar modules. The solar modules must not be grounded at either
the positive or negative pole.
The solar inverter is intended exclusively to convert direct current from solar
modules into alternating current and to feed this into the public grid.
Utilisation not in accordance with the intended purpose comprises:
-any use above and beyond this purpose
-making any modifications to the inverter that have not been expressly ap-
proved by Fronius
-the installation of components that are not distributed or expressly ap-
proved by Fronius.
Fronius shall not be liable for any damage resulting from such action.
No warranty claims will be entertained.
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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 the lasting maintenance of the properties of the solar module.
Obey the regulations of the power supply company regarding energy fed into the
grid.
Explanation of
symbols and
choice of loca-
tion
The inverter is suitable for indoor installation.
The inverter is suitable for outdoor installation.
Because of its IP 65 protection class, the inverter is resistant to
water jets from any direction and can also be used in damp en-
vironments.
In order to minimise the heating up of the inverter, do not ex-
pose it to direct insolation. Install the inverter in a protected
location, e.g. in the vicinity of the solar modules or beneath the
eaves.
Can be used at altitudes of up to 4000 m
IMPORTANT! The inverter must not be installed or used at alti-
tudes above 4000 m.
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NH3
Do not install the inverter in:
-Areas where ammonia, corrosive vapours, acids or salts are
present
(e.g. fertiliser stores, ventilation openings from cattle sheds,
chemical plants, tanneries, etc.)
During certain operating phases the inverter may produce a
slight noise. For this reason 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
animals (horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, etc.)
-Stables or adjoining areas
-Storage areas for hay, straw, chaff, animal feed, fertilisers,
etc.
Do not install the inverter in:
-Places and environments subject to a heavy build-up of dust
-Places and environments in which a heavy build-up of dust
containing conductive particles (e.g. iron chips) is likely
Do not install the inverter in:
-Greenhouses
-Storage or processing areas for fruit, vegetables or viticul-
ture products
-Areas used in the preparation of grain, green fodder or an-
imal feeds
Installation posi-
tion
The inverter is suitable for vertical installation on a vertical wall or
column.
The inverter is suitable for a horizontal installation position.
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The inverter is suitable for installation on a sloping surface.
Do not install the inverter on a sloping surface with its connection
sockets at the top.
Do not install the inverter at an angle on a vertical wall or column.
Do not install the inverter horizontally on a vertical wall or pillar.
Do not install the inverter on a vertical wall or pillar with its con-
nection sockets facing upwards.
Do not install the inverter overhanging with the connection sock-
ets at the top.
Do not install the inverter overhanging with the connection sock-
ets at the bottom.
Do not install the inverter on the ceiling.
General com-
ments regarding
choice of loca-
tion
Please note the following criteria when choosing a location for the inverter:
Only install on a solid, non-flammable surface
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Max. ambient temperatures:
-40 °C / +55 °C
Relative humidity:
0-100%
The airflow within the invert-
er is from the left and right
to the top (cold air taken in
from the left and right, hot
air dissipated out of the top).
The exhaust air can reach a
temperature of 70 °C.
If the inverter is installed in a switch cabinet or a similar sealed area, then
forced-air ventilation 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 acids.
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