FRONIUS Personal Display DL User manual

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42,0410,1818 003-17042012
Fronius Personal Display DL Operating Instructions
System monitoring
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Dear reader,
Introduction Thank you for the trust you have placed in our company and congratulations on buying this
high-quality Fronius product. These instructions will help you familiarize yourself with the
product. Reading the instructions carefully will enable you to learn about the many different
features it has to offer. This will allow you to make full use of its advantages.
Please also note the safety rules to ensure greater safety when using the product. Careful
handling of the product will repay you with years of safe and reliable operation. These are
essential prerequisites for excellent results.

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Contents
General ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Device concept ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Information on radio certification........................................................................................................... 5
System requirements ............................................................................................................................ 5
Utilization in accordance with "intended purpose" ................................................................................ 6
Functional principle ............................................................................................................................... 6
Included system components ............................................................................................................... 7
Operating controls and connections .......................................................................................................... 8
General ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Operating controls and connections ..................................................................................................... 8
Display .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Before installation ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 11
Installation specifications ...................................................................................................................... 11
Inserting a Fronius Display Card or Fronius Com Card into the inverter .............................................. 11
Attaching the antenna to the wall and connecting to the inverter ......................................................... 12
Installing and connecting the antenna to the inverter ...........................................................................13
Integrating the Fronius Personal Display DL Box into Fronius Solar Net ............................................. 14
Installing / Setting up the Fronius Personal Display DL ........................................................................ 15
Commissioning .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Inverter configuration ............................................................................................................................ 16
Start-up operation ................................................................................................................................. 16
Establishing power supply - inserting batteries..................................................................................... 16
Establishing power supply - connecting power supply unit................................................................... 17
Start-up phase - setting the date and time............................................................................................ 17
Connecting to the Fronius Personal Display DL Box or inverter........................................................... 19
Operating concept...................................................................................................................................... 21
General ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Display modes ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Activating display illumination ............................................................................................................... 21
Display sleep mode............................................................................................................................... 21
Automatic switching to the ‘Now’ display mode .................................................................................... 22
Operating status LED............................................................................................................................ 22
Operating scheme - the display ................................................................................................................. 23
Selecting display modes ....................................................................................................................... 23
Displaying power data for the total system (ALL) or individual inverters (IGxx).................................... 23
Display values............................................................................................................................................ 25
Display values for an individual inverter in the 'Now' display mode ...................................................... 25
Display values for a total system in the 'Now' display mode................................................................. 26
Display values for individual inverters in the 'Day / Year / Total' display modes................................... 26
Display values for a total system in the 'Day / Year / Total' display modes .......................................... 28
The Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 29
General ................................................................................................................................................. 29
Accessing the Setup menu ................................................................................................................... 29
Setting Menu Items - General ............................................................................................................... 30
Menu Items in the Setup Menu .................................................................................................................. 31
Sequence of menu items ...................................................................................................................... 31
OFFSET................................................................................................................................................ 31
CASH .................................................................................................................................................... 31
SLEEP LCD .......................................................................................................................................... 31
CONTRAST .......................................................................................................................................... 32
LIGHT LCD ........................................................................................................................................... 32
CHECK RF............................................................................................................................................ 32
ADD IG.................................................................................................................................................. 33
DEL IG .................................................................................................................................................. 33
VERSION.............................................................................................................................................. 33
TIME ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
LOG ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
MENU MODE........................................................................................................................................ 34
Fronius Personal Display DL as a datalogger............................................................................................ 35

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General ................................................................................................................................................. 35
Memory capacity................................................................................................................................... 35
Overwriting data when memory is full ................................................................................................... 35
Processing recorded data ..................................................................................................................... 36
Charging batteries...................................................................................................................................... 37
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 37
Checking the battery charge status ...................................................................................................... 37
Charging batteries................................................................................................................................. 38
Battery disposal .................................................................................................................................... 38
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 39
General ................................................................................................................................................. 39
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 39
Resetting the Fronius Personal Display Card in the inverter ................................................................ 41
Technical data............................................................................................................................................ 42
Fronius Personal Display DL ................................................................................................................ 42
Fronius Personal Display Card ............................................................................................................. 42
Fronius Personal Display DL Box ......................................................................................................... 42

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General
Device concept The Fronius Personal Display DL can be used to display real-time power data from one or
more inverters from any location within range of the device.
The Fronius Personal Display DL also functions as a datalogger.
The recorded data are then analyzed using Fronius Solar.access.
The Fronius Personal Display DL can show power data from up to 15 Fronius inverters.
The various display modes can show power data for the entire system or for each individual
inverter.
The Fronius Personal Display DL is powered via a battery or the power supply included
with the device.
Information on ra-
dio certification
The Fronius Personal Display DL is fitted with an radio module.
In the USA radio modules are subject to FCC requirements::
Changes or modifications of the radio module not expressly approved are not allowed and
will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
System require-
ments
The Fronius Personal Display DL can be used with up to 15 of the following Fronius invert-
ers:
- Fronius IG
- Fronius IG Plus / Fronius IG Plus V
- Fronius CL
Different inverter types can also be combined.
The following are required to send data to the Fronius Personal Display DL
a) a Fronius Display Card with a radio antenna for each inverter,
or
b) a Fronius Personal Display DL Box
and
a Fronius Com Card for each inverter.
The Fronius Personal Display DL can be used with a Fronius IG inverter serial number
17xxxxxx and higher.
The datalogging function is not available when using a Fronius Personal Display DL Card
with a Fronius IG inverter.
A Fronius Personal Display DL Box must be connected to a Fronius IG inverter to enable
the datalogging function.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
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When the Fronius Personal Display DL is configured with the Fronius Personal Display DL
Card, the Fronius Personal Display DL does not log data if another data logger is present
in the system (e.g., Fronius Datalogger or Fronius Datalogger Web).
No other data logger may be present in the system when using the Fronius Personal Dis-
play DL Box.
In addition to inverters, the Fronius Personal Display DL can also be operated in conjunc-
tion with a Fronius Personal Display DL Box with the following DATCOM components:
- 1 x Fronius Power Control Box
- 1 or more Fronius String Control(s)
- 1 x Fronius Sensor Card / Box (assigned no. 1)
- 1 x Fronius Public Display (assigned no. 1)
Utilization in ac-
cordance with
"intended pur-
pose"
The Fronius Personal Display DL is designed only for use in photovoltaic systems with a
Fronius inverter.
Any other purpose does not constitute intended use.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage resulting from such improper use. In-
tended use also includes following all information from the operating instructions.
Functional princi-
ple
Example: Fronius IG with Fronius Personal Display Card
Example: Fronius IG Plus with Fronius Com Card and Fronius Personal Display DL Box (* = termination plug)
IN
*
OUT
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Fronius IG Plus 1 Fronius IG Plus 2 Fronius IG Plus 15
Com Card
IN
OUT
Com Card
IN
OUT
Com Card Fronius Personal
Display DL Box
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Included system
components
Fronius Personal Display DL included components Fronius Personal Display Card included components
Fronius Personal Display DL Box included componen-
ts
USB
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Operating controls and connections
General
The Fronius Personal Display DL can be used to display power data for the entire system
as well as for each individual inverter. The menu control is mostly identical to that of the
inverter.
Operating con-
trols and connec-
tions
NOTE! Because of firmware updates, certain functions may be available for your
device but not described in these operating instructions or vice versa. In addition,
individual figures may also differ slightly from the operating elements of your de-
vice. However, the function of these operating elements is identical.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)
Item Description
(1) Display
for displaying values, settings and menus
(2) Operating status LED
for displaying the operating status
(3) 'Enter' key
for confirming a selection
(4) Battery compartment with cover
for battery insertion to supply power
(5) 'Menu/Esc' key
for switching to the menu level
for exiting the Setup menu
(6) 'Down/Right' key
depending on the selection:
for navigating down
or to the right
(7) 'Left/Up' key
depending on the selection:
for navigating left
or up
(8) USB connection (Micro-USB)

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Display
Item Function
(1) Icons for the 'Now' display mode
(2) Icons for the 'Day' display mode
(3) Icons for the 'Year' display mode
(4) Icons for the 'Total' display mode
(5) Icons for the 'Setup' display mode
(6) Icons for operating conditions
The value shown represents the maximum value within the period of
observation (depending on which display mode is selected).
The value shown represents the minimum value within the period of
observation (depending on which display mode is selected).
IMPORTANT The min. and max. values may not correspond to the
absolute extreme values, as the measured data are recorded at two
second intervals.
... appears with data readings that are directly related to the solar
modules
... appears with AC data readings that are directly related to the grid
... appears with data readings that are directly related to the inverter
(7) Area for display unit
for displaying the applicable measuring unit
(8) Icon for the 'Enter' key
(9) Icons for the 'Menu/Esc' key
(10) Icons for the 'Down/Right' key
(11) Icons for the 'Left/Up' key
(11) (10)
(3) (4) (5)
(6)
(7)
(13)
(12)
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(12) Area for display value
for displaying the value
(13) Segment bars
display the current charge status of the batteries (100 - 20%)
The bars begin to flash when the charge status approaches 0.
IMPORTANT When the batteries discharge further, the Fronius Personal Dis-
play DL switches to Sleep mode and discontinues wireless traffic. No informa-
tion is shown on the display in Sleep mode.
'LOW BATT' appears on the display after any key is pressed.
Recharge batteries by plugging in the power supply.
Item Function

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Before installation
Safety
Installation speci-
fications
The Fronius Personal Display DL should only be used indoors due to its NEMA 1 degree
of protection.
The device should be protected against direct exposure to moisture.
The antenna can be set up and operated outdoors without limitation.
Inserting a Fro-
nius Display Card
or Fronius Com
Card into the in-
verter
Insert and secure a Fronius Display Card or Fronius Com Card as per the inverter's
operating instructions.
Follow all safety information.
WARNING! Operating the device incorrectly can cause serious injury and dam-
age. Do not use the functions described until you have thoroughly read and un-
derstood the following documents:
- these operating instructions
- all operating instructions for system components, especially the safety rules
WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal. Danger from grid voltage and DC volt-
age from solar modules.
- The inverter connection area should only be opened by a licensed electrician
after being disconnected from the grid power.
- Plug-in cards should only be inserted after the inverter has been disconnect-
ed from the AC and DC sides.
- Please note the safety information in your inverter's operating instructions.
WARNING! Risk of injury and damage by overvoltage!
The Fronius Personal Display Card is not suitable for a grid voltage of 277 V AC.
Only operate the Fronius Personal Display Card with the grid voltage specified by
the manufacturer.
NOTE! Follow general ESD precautions when handling option cards.
NOTE! When inserting the Fronius Display Card into the Fronius IG, the plug-in
card
- should only be inserted into slots labeled 'Option 1' or 'Option 2'
- should not be inserted under any circumstances into the slot on the far left
labeled 'ENS'
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Attaching the an-
tenna to the wall
and connecting to
the inverter
The antenna included with the Fronius Personal Display Card comes with a 2 m long con-
nection cable. If the inverter is located within a room shielded from radio waves, it is pos-
sible to install the antenna outside of this area.
A cable extension is available from Fronius for Fronius CL inverters.
Fronius Personal Display DL
+
Fronius Personal Display Card
+
Fronius IG / Fronius IG Plus / Fronius CL inverters
IMPORTANT The mounting bracket is part of the antenna. Only fit the antenna to the
mounting bracket supplied with the antenna.
Attaching the antenna to the wall Connecting the antenna cable to the inverter (e.g., to
the Fronius IG)
NOTE! For systems with several inverters, antennas must be at least 19.7 in. (0,5
m) apart so that communication with the Fronius Personal Display DL is not dis-
rupted. For an optimal range, we recommend a distance of 39.4 in. (1 m).
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Installing and
connecting the
antenna to the in-
verter
The following steps only apply to the following system configurations:
Fronius Personal Display DL
+
Fronius Personal Display Card
+
Fronius IG inverter
IMPORTANT The mounting bracket is part of the antenna. Only fit the antenna to the
mounting bracket supplied with the antenna.
NOTE! For systems with several inverters, antennas must be at least 19.7 in. (0.5
m) apart so that communication with the Fronius Personal Display DL is not dis-
rupted. For an optimal range, we recommend a distance of 39.4 in. (1 m) .
Installing and connecting the antenna to the inverter
Use the previously removed original hous-
ing screw to screw the antenna mounting
bracket onto the housing.
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Integrating the
Fronius Personal
Display DL Box
into Fronius Solar
Net
The following steps only apply to the following system configurations:
- Fronius inverter with Fronius Com Card
- 1 Fronius Personal Display DL Box
(1) Inverter 1 (e.g., Fronius IG Plus)
(2) Inverter 2 (e.g., Fronius IG Plus)
(3) Inverter n (max. 15, e.g., Fronius IG Plus)
(4) Fronius Com Card
(5) Fronius Personal Display DL Box (corresponds to the functionality of a DATCOM
'IN' connection or termination plug)
(6) Termination plug (included with the Fronius Personal Display DL Box)
(7) CAT-5 cable (Solar Net cable)
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(1) (2) (3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) (7)
(4) (4)
(7)
IN IN IN
IN
OUT OUT OUT
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Installing / Setting
up the Fronius
Personal Display
DL
Using the included wall mounting device, the personal display can be
- installed on the wall in any room
or
- used as a tabletop device by turning the wall mounting device 90°
Wall installation:
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Commissioning
Inverter configu-
ration
The Fronius Personal Display DL can show power data from up to 15 Fronius inverters.
Therefore, each inverter must be assigned a unique address in order for the Fronius Per-
sonal Display DL to be able to distinguish between individual inverters. This address must
be in the form of a number from 01 - 15.
Set the inverter address as per the inverter's operating instructions, section "The setup
menu," "IG-Nr." menu item.
Start-up opera-
tion
The start-up operation for the Fronius Personal Display DL includes the following sections:
a) Establishing the power supply
- Inserting the batteries
or
- Connecting the power supply unit
b) Connecting to the Fronius Personal Display DL Box or inverter
Establishing pow-
er supply - insert-
ing batteries
The batteries delivered in the original packaging are already charged.
Make sure that batteries are inserted correctly.
After the batteries are inserted, the display runs through the start-up phase for setting the
time and date.
Afterwards, you can establish the connection to the inverters.
CAUTION! Using the wrong battery types can cause damage.
The Fronius Personal Display DL requires the following battery type for operation:
- NiMH batteries
- 1.2 V
- Size AA / LR6
CAUTION! Damaged, unequally charged or deeply discharged batteries may
cause damage.
- Only insert 2 fully charged batteries of the same type
- Only insert batteries with the same state of charge
(e.g., do not insert a half charged battery with a fully charged battery)
- Check batteries for damage before insertion
(e.g., acid leaks)
do not use damaged batteries.
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Establishing pow-
er supply - con-
necting power
supply unit
The Fronius Personal Display DL can also be operated using a regular wall socket instead
of the batteries.
- Leave the battery compartment empty
- Connect the power supply unit to the Fronius Personal Display DL
Connect an appropriate power adapter to the power supply unit
After the power supply unit is connected, the display runs through the start-up phase for
setting the time and date.
Afterwards, you can establish the connection to the inverters.
Start-up phase -
setting the date
and time
All display elements light up for about two seconds after the power supply is established.
The Operating Status LED lights up green for about one second, then red.
The code for the region is displayed for
about two seconds.
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The sequence for entering the date is dis-
played, the first digit of the day flashes.
Date format: DD.MM.YYYY
IMPORTANT The date and time must be
set so that the Fronius Personal Display DL
can operate as a datalogger.
Use the 'Up' and 'Down' keys to select
a value for the first digit of the day
Press the 'Enter' key
The second digit of the day flashes.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second di-
git of the day, for the month and for the
last digits of the year.
The sequence for entering the time is dis-
played, the first digit of the hour flashes.
Time format: HH:MM, 24 h
Use the 'Up' and 'Down' keys to select
a value for the first digit of the hour
Press the 'Enter' key
The second digit of the hour flashes.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the second di-
git of the hour and for the minutes.
The date and time are stored, 'TIME' is dis-
played.
The Fronius Personal Display DL is now
ready to establish the connection to the
Fronius Personal Display DL Box or to the
inverter.
If an entry is not made, the Fronius Perso-
nal Display DL automatically switches to
the menu item 'ADD IG' for establishing a
connection after two minutes.
This time can be shortened by selecting the
menu item 'ADD IG' using the 'Down' key.
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