FRO­NIUS 63A-1 User manual

(c) Fronius Australia Pty. Ltd, 01/2019 1/17
HOW TO INSTALL A FRONIUS SMART
METER 63A-1 AND 63A-3
*for 63A-1, 63A-3 whole current Fronius Smart Meters only. For the 50kA
Fronius Smart Meter and 240V/480V UL Fronius Smart Meters please refer to
their respective guides.
Quick Guide
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1. GENERAL
Fronius Smart Meters are energy meters which can be used to measure
consumption data of a site, or for export limitation of a PV system with the
Fronius SnapINverter range.
The Fronius Smart Meter measures the power flow to the loads, or grid,
and feeds the information via ModBus RTU/ RS485 communication to the
Fronius Datamanager 2.0 (comes built-in with Fronius Galvo, Primo, Symo
and Eco SnapINverters, excluding Light versions. It can also be retrofitted
to all other Fronius inverters).
This document describes how to install and set up only the 63A-1 single phase or 63A-3 3-phase
Fronius Smart Meters. Please use the below links if using a different model of Fronius Smart Meter.
Further information about the entire range of Fronius Smart Meters can be found in our Fronius Smart Meter
Application Guide:
https://www.fronius.com/~/downloads/Solar%20Energy/Whitepaper/SE_WP_Fronius_Smart_Meter_Application
_Guide_EN_AU.pdf
For installation and setup instructions of the 240V1-UL or 480V3-UL Fronius Smart Meters refer to the following
document:
https://www.fronius.com/~/downloads/Solar%20Energy/Operating%20Instructions/42%2C0410%2C2289.pdf
For installation and setup instructions of the 50kA-3 Fronius Smart Meter refer to the following document:
https://www.fronius.com/~/downloads/Solar%20Energy/Technical%20Articles/SE_TEA_Quick_Guide_How_to_i
nstall_and_commission_a_Fronius_Smart_Meter_50kA-3_EN_AU.pdf
The document for setting export limitation with the Fronius Smart Meter can be found here:
https://www.fronius.com/~/downloads/Solar%20Energy/Technical%20Articles/SE_TEA_Quick_Guide_How_to_
set_up_Export_Limiting_using_the_Fronius_Smart_Meter_EN_AU.pdf

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1.1 Location of the Fronius Smart Meter
With the Fronius Smart Meter there are two possible energy paths/ locations where it can be installed.
In almost all cases, the Fronius Smart Meter will be installed in the feed-in path. This is also the default setting
in the Datamanager’s METER section.
/ Feed-in point
In this position the Solar Supply Main Switch is on the load side of the Fronius Smart Meter
/ Consumption path
In this position the Solar Supply Main Switch is on the grid side of the Fronius Smart Meter
Fronius
Utility
meter
Fronius Smart Meter
Loads
Loads
Fronius
Utility
meter
Fronius Smart Meter
Loads
Loads

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2. INSTALLING AND ACTIVATING A FRONIUS SMART METER
2.1 Schematics and wiring requirements
/Wiring between Fronius Smart Meter and inverter should use a CAT5 or CAT6 cable.
Important: To be compliant with the AS3000 standards, it is recommended to have the CAT5/CAT6 cable
in a heat shrink tubing (probably 10mm) when it enters the switchboard part. Alternatively, use a 240V
rated CAT5/CAT6 cable (e.g. Clipsal CBUS cable).
Please note: Use a torque screw driver with a rating of 1.2 Nm –1.4 Nm for the AC cable input terminals
(Lin, Lout and Neutral) and a torque rating of 0.5 Nm –0.8 Nm for the RS485 terminals. Any torque rating
above the prescribed limits will damage the meter terminals and will not be covered under warranty.
/Connection is a data line for Modbus RTU / RS485 using screw terminals on the meter.
/Maximum distance: 300 m (980 feet)
/Use a single core per terminal connection between Fronius Smart Meter and Datamanager 2.0. For D+ and D-
use the single cores from the same colour (e.g. D+ is orange/white, D- is orange)
Meter connection on the Datamanager 2.0
The meter needs to be connected to the Datamanager’s terminal block using terminals D+, D- and -.

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2.1.1 - Wiring detail for single-phase Fronius Smart Meter 63A/1PH & Datamanager 2.0
2.1.2 - Wiring detail for three-phase Fronius Smart Meter 63A/3PH and Datamanager 2.0
Modbus termination switch on the Datamanager
The internal bus termination 120-Ohm resistance (for Modbus RTU) needs to
be switched to ON. This switch is set to ON by default.
Please Note: The termination resistance must be activated for the first and last device in
an RS485 bus.

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2.2 Activating the Fronius Smart Meter
2.2.1 Activating the Fronius Smart Meter in the PV inverter homepage
The PV Inverter homepage can be accessed in two ways:
1. Via the Wi-Fi Access Point:
- Activate the Wi-Fi Access Point on the Datamanager card (inverter screen under Setup) or
Datamanager Box 2.0
- Connect your computer/table/smart phone to the Fronius_240.XXXXXX network
- Open a web browser and go to http://192.168.250.181.
- Alternatively you can use the Fronius Solar.web App (Tablet/Smart Phone), open the Solar.web
app and select Settings. Then select “PV Inverter Homepage” or “Your System Monitoring”
depending on your device.
2. Via the LAN Port:
- Connect your computer to the Datamanager via LAN cable
- Switch the Datamanager IP Switch to Position ‘A’
- Open a web browser and go to http://169.254.0.180
Once connected follow the below steps:
It is recommended to complete the Solar.web Wizard first and get the system online. Once
completed please go to Section 2.2.1 for the Fronius Smart Meter activation.
If the system is not being set up for online monitoring, the Fronius Smart Meter can be
activated within the Technician Wizard as per Section 2.2.2.
Step 1
Select Settings

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Step 3
Set a service password.
Minimum 8 characters with
numbers and letters
Step 5
Select METER tab
111
Step 2
Select PASSWORDS
Step 4
Select the tick to save
the new password
Step 6
Login with Username: service
and the password from Step 3

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Step 7
Select Fronius Smart Meter
from the drop down menu
Step 8
Select the
Settings
button
Step 9
Leave this window open until
the State changes to OK or
Timeout
Step 10
If State is OK then set meter
location. Refer to Section 1.1
of this guide for explanation of
locations
Step 11
Select OK to go back to the
Meters Overview page
If the State is Timeout then retry
the process. If it still times out
refer to troubleshooting steps at
the end of this guide

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2.2.2 Activating the Fronius Smart Meter in the Technician Wizard
The Technician Wizard can be accessed in two ways:
1. Via the Wi-Fi Access Point:
- Activate the Wi-Fi Access Point on the Datamanager card (inverter screen under Setup) or
Datamanager Box 2.0
- Connect your computer/table/smart phone to the Fronius_240.XXXXXX network
- Open a web browser and go to http://192.168.250.181.
- Alternatively you can use the Fronius SolarWeb App (Tablet/Smart Phone), open the Solar.web app
and select Settings. Then select PV Inverter Homepage or Your System Monitoring depending on
your device.
2. Via the LAN Port:
- Connect your computer to the Datamanager via LAN cable
- Switch the Datamanager IP Switch to Position ‘A’
- Open a web browser and go to http://169.254.0.180
Once connected follow the below steps:
Step 12
Select the tick to save the
Meter Settings
Older software versions do not
have the List of Configured
Meters or Secondary Meter
Step 13
Select Current General View to
go to real-time data
Step 14
Site Consumption and grid
export/import should now be shown

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Step 1
Select Technician
Wizard to begin
Step 2
Set System Name, Yield
and Date/Time then
select Forward