FRO­NIUS 63A-3 User manual

Operating
Instructions
Fronius Smart Meter 63A-3
42,0426,0293,EN 009-28042023
EN Operating Instructions

Contents
Safety rules 4
Explanation of safety notices 4
General 4
Environmental conditions 5
Qualified personnel 5
Copyright 5
Data protection 5
General 6
Device description 6
Symbols on the device 6
Positioning 6
Installation 8
Checklist for installation 8
Installation 8
Protective circuit 8
Cabling 9
Connecting the data communication cable to the inverter 9
Terminating resistors - Explanation of symbols 11
Terminating resistors 11
Multi-meter system - Explanation of symbols 12
Modbus participants - Fronius SnapINverter 13
Multi-meter system - Fronius SnapINverter 14
Modbus participants - Fronius GEN24 15
Multi-meter system - Fronius GEN24 inverter 16
Menu structure 17
Setting the address of the Fronius Smart Meter 17
Reading the Fronius Smart Meter operating parameters 18
Start-up 21
Fronius SnapINverter 23
General 23
Connecting to the Fronius Datamanager 23
Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter as the primary meter 23
Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter as a secondary meter 24
Fronius GEN24 inverter 25
General 25
Installation using the web browser 25
Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter as the primary meter 26
Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter as a secondary meter 26
Technical data 28
Technical data 28
Fronius manufacturer's warranty 30
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Safety rules
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.
General The device has been manufactured in line with the state of the art and according
to recognized safety standards. If used incorrectly or misused, however, it can
cause:
-Injury or death to the operator or a third party
-Damage to the device and other material assets belonging to the operating
company.
All personnel involved in commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of the
device must:
-Be suitably qualified
-Have knowledge of and experience in dealing with electrical installations and
-Have fully read and precisely followed these Operating Instructions
The Operating Instructions must always be at hand wherever the device is being
used. In addition to the Operating Instructions, attention must also be paid to
any generally applicable and local regulations regarding accident prevention and
environmental protection.
All safety and danger notices on the device:
-Must be kept in a legible state
-Must not be damaged
-Must not be removed
-Must not be covered, pasted or painted over
The terminals can reach high temperatures.
Only operate the device when all protection devices are fully functional. If the
protection devices are not fully functional, there is a danger of:
-Injury or death to the operator or a third party
-Damage to the device and other material assets belonging to the operating
company
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Any safety devices that are not fully functional must be repaired by an author-
ised specialist before the device is switched on.
Never bypass or disable protection devices.
For the location of the safety and danger notices on the device, refer to the sec-
tion headed "General remarks" in the Operating Instructions for the device.
Any equipment malfunctions which might impair safety must be remedied before
the device is turned on.
This is for your personal safety!
Environmental
conditions
Operation or storage of the device outside the stipulated area will be deemed as
not in accordance with the intended purpose. The manufacturer accepts no liab-
ility for any damage resulting from improper use.
Qualified per-
sonnel
The servicing information contained in these operating instructions is intended
only for the use of qualified service engineers. An electric shock can be fatal. Do
not carry out any actions other than those described in the documentation. This
also applies to qualified personnel.
All cables and leads must be secured, undamaged, insulated and adequately di-
mensioned. Loose connections, scorched, damaged or inadequately dimensioned
cables and leads must be immediately repaired by authorised personnel.
Maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by an authorised special-
ist.
It is impossible to guarantee that bought-in parts are designed and manufac-
tured to meet the demands made on them, or that they satisfy safety require-
ments. Use only original spare parts (also applies to standard parts).
Do not carry out any alterations, installations, or modifications to the device
without first obtaining the manufacturer's permission.
Components that are not in perfect condition must be changed immediately.
Copyright Copyright of these operating instructions remains with the manufacturer.
The text and illustrations are all technically correct at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to make changes. The contents of the operating instructions
shall not provide the basis for any claims whatsoever on the part of the pur-
chaser. If you have any suggestions for improvement, or can point out any mis-
takes that you have found in the instructions, we will be most grateful for your
comments.
Data protection The user is responsible for the safekeeping of any changes made to the factory
settings. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any deleted personal settings.
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General
Device descrip-
tion
The Fronius Smart Meter is a bidirectional electricity meter which optimises self-
consumption and records the household's load curve. In conjunction with the
Fronius inverter, Fronius Datamanager and Fronius data interface, the Fronius
Smart Meter provides a clear overview of a user's own power consumption.
The meter measures the power flow to the loads or to the grid and forwards the
information via the Modbus RTU/RS485 communication to the Fronius inverter.
CAUTION!
Observe and follow safety instructions!
Failure to observe the safety instructions will result in damage to personnel and
equipment.
▶Switch off the power supply before establishing a mains connection.
▶Observe the safety instructions.
Symbols on the
device
Technical data, markings and safety symbols are located on the Fronius Smart
Meter. These must not be removed nor painted over. The notices and symbols
warn of incorrect operation that could result in serious injury and damage to
property.
Symbols on the rating plate:
CE mark
The devices conform to all the requisite and relevant standards and
guidelines that form part of the relevant EU directive, and are therefore
permitted to display the CE mark.
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM)
Complies with all applicable regulatory requirements in Australia and
New Zealand regarding safety and electromagnetic compatibility, as
well as specific requirements for radio equipment.
WEEE mark
In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical
and electronic equipment and its implementation in national law, used
electrical devices must be collected separately and recycled in an envir-
onmentally responsible manner. Ensure that you return your used
device to your dealer or obtain information regarding a local, authorised
collection and disposal system. Failure to comply with this EU Directive
may result in a negative impact on the environment and your health!
Positioning The Fronius Smart Meter can be installed at two possible locations in the system:
at the feed-in point and at the consumption point.
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Placement at the feed-in point
Fronius Smart Meter located at the feed-in point.
Placement at the consumption point
Fronius Smart Meter located at the consumption load.
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Installation
Checklist for in-
stallation
For installation information, see the following chapters:
1Switch off the power supply before establishing a mains connection.
2Mount the Fronius Smart Meter (see Installation on page 8).
3Connect automatic circuit breakers or automatic circuit breakers and discon-
nectors (see Protective circuit on page 8).
4Connect the mains cable to the Fronius Smart Meter (see Cabling on page
9).
5Connect the output terminals of the Fronius Smart Meter to the Fronius in-
verter (see Connecting the data communication cable to the inverter on
page 9).
6If necessary, set terminating resistors (see Terminating resistors on page
11).
7Tug on each wire and plug to make sure that they are securely connected to
the terminal blocks.
8Switch on the power supply to the Fronius Smart Meter.
9Check the firmware version of the Fronius inverter. To ensure compatibility
between the inverter and the Fronius Smart Meter, the software must always
be kept up to date. The update can be started via the inverter web page or
using Solar.web.
10 If several Fronius Smart Meters are installed in the system, set the address
(see "Setting the address" under Setting the address of the Fronius Smart
Meter on page 17).
11 Configure and commission the meter (see Start-up on page 21).
Installation The Fronius Smart Meter can be mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail. The housing
comprises 4 DUs (division units, max. 72 mm).
Protective cir-
cuit
The Fronius Smart Meter is a hard-wired device and requires a disconnecting
device (circuit breaker, switch or disconnector) and overcurrent protection (auto-
matic circuit breaker).
The Fronius Smart Meter consumes 10 - 30 mA. The nominal capacity of the dis-
connecting devices and the overcurrent protection is determined by the wire
thickness, the mains voltage and the required breaking capacity.
-Disconnecting devices must be mounted within sight and as close as possible
to the Fronius Smart Meter; they must also be easy to use.
-The disconnecting devices must satisfy the requirements of IEC 60947-1
and IEC 60947-3, as well as all national and local regulations for electrical
systems.
-Use overcurrent protection rated for max. 63 A.
-To monitor more than one mains voltage, use connected automatic circuit
breakers.
-The overcurrent protection must protect the mains terminals marked L1, L2
and L3. In rare cases, the neutral conductor has an overcurrent protection
which must simultaneously interrupt neutral and unearthed lines.
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Cabling WARNING!
Danger from mains voltage.
An electric shock can be fatal.
▶Switch off the power supply before connecting the mains voltage inputs to
the Fronius Smart Meter.
IMPORTANT!
Do not install more than one cable per screw terminal. If necessary, use terminal
blocks. Rate fuse according to the cross-section of the line.
Current path connection cross-section:
-Wire (rigid): min. 1 mm² / max. 16 mm²
-Wire (flexible): min. 1 mm² / max. 10 mm²
-Recommended torque: 1.2 Nm / max. 1.4 Nm
Data communication and neutral conductor connection cross-section:
-Wire (rigid): min. 0.05 mm² / max. 4 mm²
-Wire (flexible): min. 0.05 mm² / max. 2.5 mm²
-Recommended torque: 0.5 Nm / max. 0.8 Nm
Connect each voltage cable to the terminal strip as shown in the graphic below.
Connecting the
data communic-
ation cable to
the inverter
Fronius SnapINverter:
Connect the data communication connections of the Fronius Smart Meter to the
Fronius system monitoring in the inverter. Several Smart Meters can be installed
in the system, see chapter Multi-meter system - Fronius SnapINverter on page
14.
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1Connect Ato D+.
2Connect Bto D-.
3ConnectCto -.
Fronius GEN24 inverter:
Connect the data communication connections of the Fronius Smart Meter to the
Modbus interface of the Fronius GEN24 inverter. Several Smart Meters can be
installed in the system, see chapter Multi-meter system - Fronius GEN24 invert-
er on page 16.
1Connect Ato M1+.
2Connect Bto M1-.
3Connect Cto GND.
IMPORTANT!
More information on successful commissioning.
Note the following information about connecting the data communication cable
to the inverter.
▶Use cables of type CAT5 or higher.
▶Use a mutual twisted cable pair for data lines that belong together (D+, D-
and M1+, M1-).
▶If the output cables are close to the mains cabling, use wires or cables that
are designed for 300 V to 600 V (never less than the operating voltage).
▶Use double-insulated or sheathed output cables when they are close to bare
conductors.
▶Use shielded twisted pair cables to avoid faults.
▶The outputs of the Fronius Smart Meter are electrically isolated from haz-
ardous voltages.
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Terminating res-
istors - Explana-
tion of symbols
Inverter in the system
e. g. Fronius Symo
Meter - Fronius Smart Meter
Terminating resistor R 120 Ohm is included in the scope of supply.
Modbus RTU slave
e. g. Fronius Ohmpilot, Fronius Solar Battery, etc.
Terminating resistor
R 120 Ohm
Terminating res-
istors
Due to interference, it is recommended that terminating resistors are used as il-
lustrated below to ensure proper functioning.
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* The terminating resistor on Fronius Smart Meters is installed between Aand B.
The terminating resistor R 120 Ohm is included with the Fronius Smart Meter.
Multi-meter sys-
tem - Explana-
tion of symbols
Grid
supplies the loads in the system if insufficient power is being gen-
erated by the PV modules or supplied by the battery.
Inverter in the system
e. g. Fronius Primo, Fronius Symo, etc.
Utility meter
Measures the measurement data relevant for billing amounts of
energy (in particular kilowatt hours of energy sourced from the
grid and energy fed into the grid). Based on the relevant billing
data, the electricity retailer will invoice the energy sourced from
the grid and the purchaser of the surplus energy will reimburse
the energy fed into the grid.
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Primary meter
Records the system's load curve and provides measurement data
for energy profiling in Fronius Solar.web. The primary meter also
controls the dynamic feed-in control.
Secondary meter
Records the load curve of individual loads (e.g. washing machine,
lamps, TV, heat pump, etc.) in the consumption branch and
provides measurement data for energy profiling in Fronius Sol-
ar.web.
Producer meter
Records the load curve of individual producers (e.g. wind power
plant) in the consumption branch and provides measurement data
for energy profiling in Fronius Solar.web.
Modbus RTU slave
e. g. Fronius Ohmpilot, Fronius Solar Battery, etc.
Loads in the system
e. g. washing machine, lamps, TV, etc.
Additional loads in the system
e. g. heat pump
Additional producers in the system
e. g. wind power plant
Terminating resistor
R 120 Ohm
Modbus parti-
cipants - Fronius
SnapINverter
A maximum of 4 Modbus participants can be connected to the Modbus terminal.
IMPORTANT!
Only one primary meter, one battery and one Ohmpilot can be connected per in-
verter. Due to the high data transfer of the battery, the battery occupies 2 parti-
cipants.
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Example:
Input Battery Fronius
Ohmpilot
Quantity
Primary meter
Quantity
Secondary meter
Modbus
1 0
1 1
1 2
1 3
Multi-meter sys-
tem - Fronius
SnapINverter
If several Fronius Smart Meters are installed, a separate address must be set for
each one (see Setting the address of the Fronius Smart Meter on page 17). The
primary meter is always assigned address 1. All the other meters are numbered
consecutively with the address range from 2 to 14. Different Fronius Smart
Meter power categories can be used in combination.
IMPORTANT!
Use max. 3 secondary meters in the system. To avoid interference, it is recom-
mended to install the terminating resistors according to chapter Terminating
resistors on page 11.
Location of the primary meter in the consumption branch. *Terminating resistor R 120 Ohm
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Location of the primary meter at the feed-in point. *Terminating resistor R 120 Ohm
The following must be observed in a multi-meter system:
-Only assign each Modbus address once.
-Terminating resistors must be positioned individually for each channel.
Modbus parti-
cipants - Fronius
GEN24
The inputs M0 and M1 can be selected for this purpose. A maximum of 4 Modbus
participants can be connected to the Modbus terminal on inputs M0 and M1.
IMPORTANT!
Only one primary meter, one battery and one Ohmpilot can be connected per in-
verter. Due to the high data transfer of the battery, the battery occupies 2 parti-
cipants.
Example 1:
Input Battery Fronius
Ohmpilot
Quantity
Primary meter
Quantity
Secondary meter
Modbus 0 (M0)
0 4
0 2
0 1
Modbus 1 (M1)
1 3
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Example 2:
Input Battery Fronius
Ohmpilot
Quantity
Primary meter
Quantity
Secondary meter
Modbus 0 (M0)
1 3
Modbus 1 (M1)
0 4
0 2
0 1
Multi-meter sys-
tem - Fronius
GEN24 inverter
If several Fronius Smart Meters are installed, a separate address must be set for
each one (see Setting the address of the Fronius Smart Meter on page 17). The
primary meter is always assigned address 1. All the other meters are numbered
consecutively with the address range from 2 to 14. Different Fronius Smart
Meter power categories can be used in combination.
IMPORTANT!
Use max. 7 secondary meters in the system. To avoid interference, it is recom-
mended to install the terminating resistors according to chapter Terminating
resistors on page 11.
Location of the primary meter in the consumption branch. *Terminating resistor R 120 Ohm
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Location of the primary meter at the feed-in point. *Terminating resistor R 120 Ohm
The following must be observed in a multi-meter system:
-Connect the primary meter and the battery to different channels (recom-
mended).
-The remaining Modbus participants must be distributed equally.
-Only assign each Modbus address once.
-Terminating resistors must be positioned individually for each channel.
Menu structure A graphic view of the menu structure can be found in the User Information that
is supplied as standard.
Setting the ad-
dress of the
Fronius Smart
Meter
Symbol Name Event Function
Prog 1 x Increases the set value
Page 1 x Moves the cursor
+
Enter 1 x Confirms the entry
1Press "Prog" and "Page" at the
same time to enter the code.
2Enter the password "2633". In-
crease the value with "Prog" and
change to the next digit with
"Page".
3Press "Prog" and "Page" at the
same time again to switch to the
menu item "Addr" (address).
4Set the relevant address.
-Permissible values: 1 - 14
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Reading the
Fronius Smart
Meter operating
parameters
Symbol Name Event Function
Page 1 x Continue to the next screen
Page 2 seconds Reset value / change menu
The following illustrations are symbolic representations. The values displayed
vary for each individual unit.
Display Description
Total active energy consumed
Total reactive energy
MT
Total active energy feed-in
Maximum effective power av-
erage value
Press arrow key for 2 seconds
to reset the value
Effective power average value
Voltage and current menu
Press the arrow key and wait 2
seconds until the next display
(current phase L1) appears.
Current phase L1
Current phase L2
Current phase L3
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Display Description
Voltage phase L1
Voltage phase L2
Voltage phase L3
Effective power
Reactive power
Apparent power
Effective power phase L1
Effective power phase L2
Effective power phase L3
Reactive power phase L1
Reactive power phase L2
Reactive power phase L3
Power factor phase L1
Power factor phase L2
Power factor phase L3
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Display Description
Frequency / power factor
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