FRO­NIUS TS 65A-3 User manual

Operating
Instructions
Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3
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EN Operating Instructions

Contents
Safety rules 5
Safety rules 7
Explanation of safety notices 7
General 7
Environmental conditions 8
Qualified personnel 8
Copyright 8
Data protection 8
General information 9
Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3 11
Device description 11
Information on the device 12
Intended use 12
Scope of supply 13
Positioning 13
Installation 15
Installation 17
Checklist for installation 17
Installation 17
Protective circuit 17
Cabling 18
Fitting the protective cover for the terminals 19
Connecting the data communication cable to the inverter 19
Terminating resistors - Explanation of symbols 20
Connecting the terminating resistor 21
Terminating resistors 21
Mounting the connection cover 22
Multi-meter system - Explanation of symbols 23
Modbus participants - Fronius SnapInverter 24
Multi-meter system - Fronius SnapINverter 24
Modbus participants - Fronius GEN24 25
Multi-meter system - Fronius GEN24 inverter 26
Menu - Measured variables 27
Configuration menu - structure and parameters 30
Setting the address on the Fronius Smart Meter TS 31
Start-up 33
Fronius SnapINverter 35
General 35
Connecting to the Fronius Datamanager 35
Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter TS as the primary meter 35
Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter TS as a secondary meter 36
Fronius GEN24 inverter 37
General 37
Installation using the web browser 37
Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter TS as the primary meter 38
Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter TS as a secondary meter 38
Technical data 40
Technical data 40
Fronius manufacturer's warranty 41
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Safety rules
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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 information
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Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3
Device descrip-
tion
The Fronius Smart Meter TS 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 Froni-
us Smart Meter TS 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
and the Fronius Datamanager.
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.
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Information on
the device
Technical data, markings and safety symbols are located on the Fronius Smart
Meter TS. These must NOT be removed or painted over. They warn against incor-
rect operation which can lead to serious injury and damage.
Markings:
The devices comply with 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.
Insulated (protection class II)
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.
To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment and its implementation as national law, electrical
equipment that has reached the end of its life must be collected separ-
ately and returned to an approved recycling facility. Any device that you
no longer require must be returned to your distributor or disposed of at
an approved collection and recycling facility in your area. Ignoring this
European Directive may have potentially adverse effects on the environ-
ment and your health!
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
The limited use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and elec-
tronic equipment has been complied with in accordance with EU Direct-
ive 2011/65/EU.
Safety symbols:
Danger of serious injury and property damage due to incorrect opera-
tion.
Dangerous electrical voltage.
Intended use The Fronius Smart Meter TS is a fixed piece of equipment for public grids of
TN/TT systems and records self-consumption and/or individual loads in the sys-
tem. The Fronius Smart Meter TS is required for systems with a battery storage
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system and/or a Fronius Ohmpilot installed for communication between the indi-
vidual components. The installation is carried out on an indoor DIN rail with cor-
responding back-up fuses, which are adapted to the cable cross-sections of the
copper conductors and to the maximum current of the meter. The Fronius Smart
Meter TS must only be operated in accordance with the specifications in the en-
closed documentation and in accordance with local laws, regulations, provisions,
standards and within the limits of technical possibilities. Any use of the product
other than as described in the intended use shall be deemed to be not in accord-
ance with the intended purpose. The available documentation forms part of the
product and must be read, observed and kept in good condition. It must also be
accessible at all times at the place of installation. The available documents do
not replace regional, state, provincial or national laws, or regulations or stand-
ards that apply to the installation, electrical safety and use of the product. Froni-
us International GmbH assumes no responsibility for compliance with or non-
compliance with these laws or regulations in connection with the installation of
the product.
Interventions on the Fronius Smart Meter TS, e.g. modifications and alterations,
are not permitted. Unauthorised interventions will void the warranty and war-
ranty claims and, as a rule, void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage resulting from such use.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse:
The Fronius Smart Meter TS is not suitable for the supply of life-sustaining med-
ical devices or for the billing of subtenants.
Scope of supply (1) 2x protective cover
(2) Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3
(3) 2x seal wire
(4) 2x connection cover
(5) Quick Start guide
Positioning The Fronius Smart Meter TS can be installed in the following positions in the sys-
tem:
Positioning at the feed-in point:
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Positioning at consumption point:
For use as a secondary meter to measure individual loads and producers, see
chapter Multi-meter system - Fronius SnapINverter on page 24.
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Installation
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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 TS (see "Installation" on page 17).
3Connect automatic circuit breakers or automatic circuit breakers and discon-
nectors (see"Protective circuit" on page 17).
4Connect the mains cable to the Fronius Smart Meter TS (see "Cabling" on
page 18).
5Fit the protective cover for the terminals (see "Fitting the protective cover
for the terminals" on page 19).
6Connect the data communication connections of the Fronius Smart Meter
TS to the Fronius system monitoring using a suitable cable (see "Connecting
the data communication cable to the inverter" on page 19).
7If necessary, set terminating resistors (see "Connecting the terminating res-
istor" on page 21).
8Tug on each wire and plug to make sure that they are securely connected to
the terminal blocks.
9Switch on the power supply to the Fronius Smart Meter TS.
10 Check the firmware version of the Fronius system monitoring. To ensure
compatibility between the inverter and the Fronius Smart Meter TS, the soft-
ware must always be kept up to date. The update can be started via the in-
verter web page or using Solar.web.
11 If several Fronius Smart Meter TS are installed in the system, set the address
(see "Setting the address" under "Setting the address on the Fronius Smart
Meter TS" on page 31).
12 Configure and commission the meter (see Start-up on page 33).
Installation The Fronius Smart Meter TS can be
mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail. The
housing comprises 3 modules accord-
ing to DIN 43880.
Protective cir-
cuit
The Fronius Smart Meter TS is a hard-wired device and requires a disconnecting
device (circuit breaker, switch or disconnector) and overcurrent‑protection (auto-
matic‑circuit breaker).
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The Fronius Smart Meter TS consumes 10 - 30 mA, the nominal capacity of the
disconnecting 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 TS; 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. 65 A.
-To monitor more than one mains voltage, use connected‑automatic circuit
breakers.
-The overcurrent‑protection must protect the mains terminals with the desig-
nations L1, L2 and L3. In rare cases, the neutral conductor has an overcur-
rent‑protection, which must interrupt both neutral and non-earthed cables
concurrently.
Cabling IMPORTANT!
Always switch off the power supply before connecting the mains voltage inputs
to the Fronius Smart Meter TS.
Recommended thickness of stranded mains voltage cables for the terminals of
the measuring input and measuring output:
-Wire: 1 - 16 mm²
-Recommended torque: max. 2.8 Nm
Recommended thickness of stranded wires for data communication terminals:
-Wire: min. 0.05 mm²
-Recommended torque: max. 0.4 Nm
Connect each voltage cable to the terminal strip as shown in the graphics below.
3 phases, 4 conductors
3 phases, 3 conductors
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2 phases, 3 conductors
WARNING!
Danger from mains voltage.
An electric shock can be fatal.
▶Always switch off the power supply before connecting the mains voltage in-
puts to the Fronius Smart Meter TS.
Fitting the pro-
tective cover for
the terminals
1Insert the protective covers into the
guides and press firmly.
WARNING!
Danger due to electrical voltage from
missing or improperly fitted protect-
ive covers.
An electric shock can be fatal and/or
cause serious damage to property.
▶Fit the protective covers immedi-
ately after installing the live
cables.
▶Fit the protective covers properly
and check that they are secure.
Connecting the
data communic-
ation cable to
the inverter
Connect the data communication connections of the Fronius Smart Meter TS to
the Modbus interface of the Fronius inverter using a network cable (type CAT5
or higher).
Several Smart Meters can be installed in the system, see chapter Multi-meter
system - Fronius SnapINverter on page 24.
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To avoid interference, the terminating
resistor must be used (see chapter
Connecting the terminating resistor
on page 21).
IMPORTANT!
More information on successful commissioning.
Note the following information about connecting the data communication cable
to the inverter.
-Use network cables of type CAT5 or higher.
-Use a mutual twisted cable pair for corresponding data lines (D+/D-, M1+/
M1-).
-If the data lines are close to the mains cabling, use wires or cables that are
designed for 300 to 600 V (never less than the operating voltage).
-Use double-insulated or sheathed data lines when they are close to bare con-
ductors.
-Use shielded twisted pair cables to avoid faults.
-Two wires can be installed in each terminal; the wires are twisted first, inser-
ted into the terminal and tightened.
Note: A loose wire can disable an entire area of the network.
-The data communication connections of the Fronius Smart Meter TS are
electrically isolated from hazardous voltages.
Terminating res-
istors - Explana-
tion of symbols
Inverter in the system
e. g. Fronius Symo
Meter - Fronius Smart Meter TS
Terminating resistor R 120 Ohm is set with a wire jumper between
M- and T.
Modbus RTU slave
e. g. Fronius Ohmpilot, Fronius Solar Battery, etc.
Terminating resistor
R 120 Ohm
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