Fronius Smart Meter IP User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Fronius
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Fronius Smart Meter IP
Product Information
The Fronius Smart Meter IP is a radio equipment type device that is compliant with Directive 2014/53/EU. It is manufactured by Fronius International GmbH. The product allows for communication through WLAN and LAN, and operates at a frequency band of 2.4 GHz. It has an IP20/IP30 rating for housing and connections and has a footprint of 3 TE (3 Modules DIN 43880). The Smart Meter has LEDs to indicate connection status and a boot process. It is compatible with Fronius GEN24, Tauro, Datamanager 2.0 (SnapInverter), and Symo Hybrid.
Technical Data
- Permitted ambient temperature: 100 – 240 V
- Nominal frequency: 208 – 480 V
- Voltage phase/neutral: max. 5 W
- Voltage phase/phase: 5 kA
- Self-consumption: IP20/IP30
- Primary current: 3 TE (3 Modules DIN 43880)
Product Usage Instructions
- Mounting: Install the Fronius Smart Meter IP in the desired location.
- Power wiring: Connect the appropriate voltage phase/neutral and voltage phase/phase to the Smart Meter.
- Data wiring:
- For LAN (GEN24 & Tauro), connect the LAN cable to the Smart Meter.
- For WLAN (GEN24 & Tauro), connect to the access point using the provided SSID and password.
- For Modbus RTU (SnapInverter, GEN24 & Tauro), connect the Modbus RTU cable to the Smart Meter.
- Load/Source: Depending on your setup, connect the load/source wires to the appropriate terminals on the Smart Meter.
- CT (Current Transformer) Wiring:
- For 1 Phase, 2 Wires – CT: Connect CT1 to the appropriate terminals on the Smart Meter.
- For 3 Phases, 4 Wires – CT: Connect CT1, CT2, and CT3 to the appropriate terminals on the Smart Meter.
- For 2 Phases, 3 Wires – CT: Connect CT1 and CT2 to the appropriate terminals on the Smart Meter.
- Modbus RTU BIAS: Set the Modbus RTU BIAS to ON or OFF depending on your requirements.
- Battery: Set the Battery switch to ON or OFF depending on your setup.
- Modbus RTU Terminating Resistor: Set the Modbus RTU Terminating Resistor to ON or OFF depending on your requirements.
- Outside Setup:
- Using a mobile phone, scan the QR-Code on the Smart Meter.
- Follow the instructions provided.
- The initial password for UI is 123.
- Inside Setup:
- On a PC, connect to the access point using the provided SN and PW.
- The SSID is FroniusMeter_xxxxx (xxx = Seriennummer) and the password can be found on the Smart Meter.
Fronius International GmbH declares that the radio equipment type Fronius Smart Meter IP is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.fronius.com.
Technical Data
Technical Data
Permitted ambient temperature| from -25° to +55°C
Nominal frequency| 50- 60 Hz
Voltage phase / neutral| 100 – 240 V
Voltage phase / phase| 208 – 480 V
Self-consumption| max. 5 W
Primary current| 5 kA
IP range| IP20 / IP30 (Housing / Connections)
Footprint| 3 TE (3 Modules DIN 43880)
Communication
Communication
WLAN / LAN| Modbus TCP
WLAN frequency band| 2,4 GHz
RS 485| Modbus RTU
Terminating resistor for RS 485| Configurable 0-1
BIAS Network for RS 485| Configurable 0-1
Multimetering| Yes – up to 2 Smart meters (RTU) Modbusinterface
Addressing (Modbus RTU)| In UI
Update possibility| Yes
CTs can be sourced by Fronius| 100 A, 250 A, 400 A
LEDs
Software-Version:
- Fronius GEN24 & Tauro
- Full Compatibility (Version ≥ 1.24.1)
- Fronius Datamanager 2.0 (SnapInverter)
- Modbus RTU (Version ≥ 3.25.1)
- Fronius Symo Hybrid
- Modbus RTU (Version ≥ 1.25.1)
AC~
Mounting
Power wiring
Data wiring
Modbus RTU BIAS
Modbus RTU Terminating Resistor
AC~
Setup
Mobile phone
Warranty
Detailed, country-specific warranty terms are available on: www.fronius.com/solar/warranty.