SwitchDin Residential Droplet User manual

Quick Reference Guide
Droplet + Fronius Installation
For SA Power Networks
Flexible Exports
Prepared by:
SwitchDin Pty Ltd
91 Parry Street
Newcastle West 2302

1. Required Hardware & Software Checklist
❑FroniusSnapINverterPrimo 3-8.2kW
❑Fronius Smart Meter 63A-1
❑SwitchDin Residential Droplet
❑GPO for SwitchDin Droplet
❑Sets of cables (ethernet & ethernet to
USB adaptor)
❑SwitchDin App: www.switchdin.com/app
Software Version: The Droplet needs to be on the latest Firmware version. This can be done prior
to install or after install.
To update prior to install, do one of the following:
1. Plug the Droplet to internet via ethernet cable and leave it overnight prior to installation day.
The update will occur automatically at ~10:30 PM AEST
OR
2. Plug the Droplet to internet and contact SwitchDin support at suppor[email protected] with
Droplet ID.
To update after install (Note: even the 'beta' version of software should be able to support Flexible
Exports and enable the installer to enrol the unit in the program, then contact SwitchDin to update):
1. Contact SwitchDin support at suppor[email protected] with Droplet ID.
Once a Droplet is 'claimed' by an installer and associated with a unit, then the software information
should be available in the "Endpoint attributes" on the "Equipment" page of the unit:
2. Reconfiguring the Fronius exports - password access request
Accessing the Fronius Inverter service area without the password will require a “Day Pass” to be
issued by Fronius.
●The installer needs to contact Fronius support while on site. The installer will be asked to
generate a key on the WebUI which Fronius will then create a code for.
●This code will be emailed to the installer for ease of use.
●To contact Fronius, please call [phone] and specify that this is required for the
“Flexible Exports Trial”
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3. Wire up Smart Meter on grid or load configuration. Refer OTR Wiring Information and Diagram
4. Enable Modbus TCP and port 502 as follows:
1. Install Fronius Datamanager
2. Open an internet browser
3. Enter one of the following into the address field of the internet browser
• The IP address of the Fronius Datamanager (can be accessed via System Information)
• Or host name and domain name of the Fronius Datamanager
4. The app will open. Click “Settings” on the right-hand side
5. Select “MODBUS” in the left-hand menu
6. Enter “502” in the Modbus port field
7. Select “tcp” as the data export via Modbus option
8. Click the tick to complete
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5. Set the controlling priorities as follows:
1. Select “DNO Editor” in the
side menu
2. In the IO Controls table
toggle the box in the
cross section of I4
column and the 4th row so
that it shows as white
instead of blue
3. Untick the 4th checkbox in
IO Controls table
4. Set the control priorities
using the arrows
5. Click the tick once the
priorities have been set
6. Wiring the Droplet to the inverter
Follow one of the processes below
Using a
screw-driver,
open the
inverter cover
Plug ethernet cable into
the inverter port
Plug the other
end of the
ethernet cable
into an adapter
Connect the
adapter to any
USB port on
the Droplet
Plug the
Droplet to a
GPO . Connect
it to the
internet
through
ethernet cable
or Wi-Fi to
router
OR
Using a
screw-driver,
open the
inverter cover
Plug ethernet cable into
the inverter port
Plug the other end
of the ethernet
cable into the router
Connect
the Router
to Droplet
Plug the
Droplet to a
GPO
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7. Commissioning the Droplet
1. In the Installer app, select installer from the side menu, the scanner will start
2. Scan the QR code on the side of the Droplet, follow the prompts and select to connect via
ethernet or Wi-Fi
3. Add a device by clicking the “+” icon on the bottom right of the screen
4. Select the discovery option
5. Select meter role of “Grid meter” or “Load meter” (see x) from the dropdown box
6. Click the configuration button for the smart meter, the message “Configured” appears
7. Click the configuration button for the inverter, the message “Configured” appears
8. Close the “Add device” window, click Next
9. Select the option “Flexible Export program – SAPN”
10. Enter NMI, click next
11. The screen indicates if the connection and registration is successful. Click done
8. Add/Invite End Customers
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9. Troubleshooting
1. Droplet status indicator meanings

Indication
Red
Green
Blue
PWR
Power
N/A
Power
N/A
WIFI
WiFi
No Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi connected
Weak Wi-Fi signal
iNet
Internet
No Internet
Internet
connected
Configure via
SwitchDin app
SDin
SwitchDin
comms
Cannot see
SwitchDin
Connected to
SwitchDin
N/A
Devs
Devices attached
No devices
Devices detected
N/A
2. Smart Meter Installation Guide
3. SwitchDin Installation video: SwitchDin Fronius Install & Commissioning
Warranty claims & support: suppor[email protected]
General enquiries: [email protected]
Support : [phone]
Document Number: QRG-Fronius Quick Reference Guide
Revision: Issue 1.0