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Operating instructions
Fronius Smart Meter TS 5kA-3
EN

System monitoring

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Contents

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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 5kA-3 11
Device description 11
Information on the device 12
Intended use 12
Scope of supply 13
Positioning 13
Measuring accuracy 14

Installation 15
Installation 17
Checklist for installation 17
Installation 18
Protective circuit 18
Auxiliary power supply cabling 18
Cabling 19
Selection criteria for current transformer 21
Connecting the current transformers 22
Suitable voltage transformers 22
Connecting the data communication cable to the inverter 22
Terminating resistors - Explanation of symbols 23
Connecting the terminating resistor 24
Terminating resistors 24
Mounting the connection cover 25
Multi-meter system - Explanation of symbols 26
Modbus participants - Fronius SnapInverter 27
Multi-meter system - Fronius SnapINverter 27
Modbus participants - Fronius GEN24 28
Multi-meter system - Fronius GEN24 inverter 29
Menu - Measured variables 30
Configuration menu - structure and parameters 33
Setting the transformation ratio of the current and voltage transformers 34
Setting the address on the Fronius Smart Meter TS 35

Start-up 37
Fronius SnapINverter 39
General 39
Connecting to the Fronius Datamanager 39
Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter TS as the primary meter 39
Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter TS as a secondary meter 40
Fronius GEN24 inverter 41
General 41
Installation using the web browser 41
Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter TS as the primary meter 42
Configuring the Fronius Smart Meter TS as a secondary meter 42
Technical data 43
Technical data 43

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 Fronius manufacturer's warranty 45

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Safety rules

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Safety rules

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Explanation of
DANGER!
safety notices
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 com-
pany.

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 protec-
tion.

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

Any safety devices that are not fully functional must be repaired by an authorised spe-
cialist before the device is switched on.

Never bypass or disable protection devices.

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 For the location of the safety and danger notices on the device, refer to the section
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 Operation or storage of the device outside the stipulated area will be deemed as not in
conditions accordance with the intended purpose. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any
damage resulting from improper use.

Qualified person- The servicing information contained in these operating instructions is intended only for
nel 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 quali-
fied personnel.

All cables and leads must be secured, undamaged, insulated and adequately dimen-
sioned. 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 specialist.

It is impossible to guarantee that bought-in parts are designed and manufactured to meet
the demands made on them, or that they satisfy safety requirements. 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 purchaser. If you have any sugges-
tions for improvement, or can point out any mistakes that you have found in the instruc-
tions, 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 5kA-3

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Device descrip- The Fronius Smart Meter TS is a bidirectional electricity meter which optimises self-con-
tion sumption and records the household's load curve. In conjunction with the Fronius
inverter, Fronius Datamanager and Fronius data interface, the Fronius 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 informa-
tion 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 equip-
ment.
▶ Switch off the power supply before establishing a mains connection.
▶ Observe the safety instructions.

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Information on Technical data, markings and safety symbols are located on the Fronius Smart Meter TS.
the device These must NOT be removed or painted over. They warn against incorrect 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 permit-
ted to display the CE mark.
Insulated (protection class II)

Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM)

Complies with all applicable regulatory requirements in Australia and New Zea-
land 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 Elec-
tronic Equipment and its implementation as national law, electrical equipment
that has reached the end of its life must be collected separately 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 recyc-
ling facility in your area. Ignoring this European Directive may have potentially
adverse effects on the environment and your health!
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
The limited use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment has been complied with in accordance with EU Directive
2011/65/EU.

Safety symbols:
Danger of serious injury and property damage due to incorrect operation.

Dangerous electrical voltage.

Intended use The Fronius Smart Meter TS is a fixed piece of equipment for public grids of TN/TT sys-
tems and records self-consumption and/or individual loads in the system. The Fronius
Smart Meter TS is required for systems with a battery storage system and/or a Fronius
Ohmpilot installed for communication between the individual components. The installa-

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 tion is carried out on an indoor DIN rail with corresponding back-up fuses, which are
adapted to the cable cross-sections of the copper conductors and to the maximum cur-

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rent of the meter. The Fronius Smart Meter TS must only be operated in accordance with
the specifications in the enclosed documentation and in accordance with local laws, reg-
ulations, 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
accordance 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 access-
ible at all times at the place of installation. The available documents do not replace
regional, state, provincial or national laws, or regulations or standards that apply to the
installation, electrical safety and use of the product. Fronius International GmbH
assumes no responsibility for compliance with or non-compliance with these laws or reg-
ulations 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 warranty 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 medical
devices or for the billing of subtenants.

Scope of supply (1) 2x seal wire

(2) 2x connection cover
(3) Fronius Smart Meter TS 5kA-3
(4) Quick Start guide

Positioning The Fronius Smart Meter TS can be installed in the following positions in the system:

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 27.

Measuring accur- The Fronius Smart Meter TS has accuracy class 1 when measuring active energy (EN
acy IEC 62053-21) in the voltage ranges 400 - 480 VLL or 230 -277 VLN. Within the voltage
ranges 173 - 400 VLL or 100 - 230 VLN the accuracy class is 2 (active energy according
to EN IEC 62053-21, reactive energy according to EN IEC 62053-23). For further details
see Technical data on page 43.

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Installation

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Installation

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Checklist for For installation information, see the following chapters:
installation 1 Switch off the power supply before establishing a mains connection.
2 Mount the Fronius Smart Meter TS (see Installation on page 18).
3 Connect automatic circuit breakers or automatic circuit breakers and disconnectors
(see Protective circuit on page 18).
4 Connect the mains cable to the Fronius Smart Meter TS (see Cabling on page 19).
5 Mount the current transformers on the conductors. Make sure that the current trans-
formers are pointing in the correct direction. An arrow either points to the load or the
source (public grid) (see Connecting the current transformers on page 22).
6 Connect the current transformer and Fronius Smart Meter TS (see Connecting the
current transformers on page 22).
7 Make sure that the current transformer phases match the mains voltage phases (see
Connecting the current transformers on page 22).
8 Note down the nominal current of the current transformer for each meter. These val-
ues will be required during setup.
9 Connect the data communication connections of the Fronius Smart Meter TS to the
Fronius system monitoring (see Connecting the data communication cable to
the inverter on page 22).
10 If necessary, set terminating resistors (see Connecting the terminating resistor on
page 24).
11 Tug on each wire and plug to make sure that they are securely connected to the ter-
minal blocks.
12 Switch on the power supply to the Fronius Smart Meter TS.
13 Check the firmware version of the Fronius system monitoring. To ensure compatibil-
ity between the inverter and the Fronius Smart Meter TS, the software must always
be kept up to date. The update can be started via the inverter web page or using
Solar.web.
14 Set the transformation ratio of the current and voltage transformers (see Setting the
transformation ratio of the current and voltage transformers on page 34).
15 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 35).
16 Configure and commission the meter (see Start-up on page 37).

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Installation The Fronius Smart Meter TS can be
mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail. The hous-
ing comprises 3 modules according to DIN
43880.

Protective circuit The Fronius Smart Meter TS is a hard-wired device and requires a disconnecting device
(circuit breaker, switch or disconnector) and overcurrent‑protection (automatic‑circuit
breaker).

The Fronius Smart Meter TS consumes 10 - 30 mA, the nominal capacity of the discon-
necting 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.
- To monitor more than one mains voltage, use connected‑automatic circuit breakers.
- The overcurrent‑protection must protect the mains terminals with the designations
L1, L2 and L3. In rare cases, the neutral conductor has an overcurrent‑protection,
which must interrupt both neutral and non-earthed cables concurrently.

Auxiliary power IMPORTANT!

supply cabling An auxiliary power supply is required to operate the Fronius Smart Meter TS. The fuse
(F) must comply with the national standards and guidelines as well as the dimensions of
the conductors.

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Cabling IMPORTANT!

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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 - 4 mm²
- Recommended torque: max. 0.6 Nm

The measuring inputs of the current transformers must be earthed on one side as shown
in the circuit diagram.

Connect each voltage cable to the terminal strip as shown in the graphics below.

1 phase, 2 conductors (CT connection)

1 phase, 2 conductors (VT/CT connection)

2 phases, 3 conductors (CT connection)

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 2 phases, 3 conductors (VT/CT connection)

3 phases, 3 conductors (CT connection)

3 phases, 3 conductors (VT/CT connection)

3 phases, 4 conductors (Aron CT connection)

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3 phases, 4 conductors (CT connection)

3 phases, 4 conductors (VT/CT connection)

Selection criteria General

for current trans- Do not use current transformers with a voltage output.
former Current transformers are directional. If they are mounted backwards or with swapped
wires, the measured power will be negative.

Primary current
Maximum current per phase. A current converter with a primary current greater than the
maximum expected current per phase should be selected. The closer the expected cur-
rent is to this value, the more precise the measurement will be.

Secondary current
The current transformer must supply alternating current at a nominal current of 1 or 5 A.
The nominal values for the current transformer are listed in the current transformer data
sheet.

Power
The Fronius Smart Meter TS needs 0.5 VA to carry out its measurements. Losses also
occur on the outgoing and return leads. The power of the current converter must be
greater than the sum total of the power of the Fronius Smart Meter TS and the leads.
The higher the power, the better.

Line resistances at different cross-sections (copper wires)

Secondary cur- Line resistances at different lead lengths

Cross-section (outgoing and return lead)
rent
[mm²]
[A] 0.5 m 1.0 m 2.5 m 5m 10 m
5 1.5 0.3 VA 0.6 VA 1.5 VA 2.9 VA 5.8 VA
5 2.5 0.2 VA 0.4 VA 0.9 VA 1.8 VA 3.6 VA

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 Line resistances at different cross-sections (copper wires)

Secondary cur- Line resistances at different lead lengths

Cross-section (outgoing and return lead)
rent
[mm²]
[A] 0.5 m 1.0 m 2.5 m 5m 10 m
5 4 - - 0.6 VA 1.1 VA 2.2 VA

Example
The length of the outgoing and return lead (0.5 m each) between the Fronius Smart
Meter TS and the current transformer is a total of 1 m and has a copper cable cross-sec-
tion of 1.5 mm²; the line resistance is therefore 0.6 VA according to the table above. The
self-consumption of the Fronius Smart Meter TS is 0.5 VA.
Line resistance 0.6 VA + self-consumption 0.5 VA = 1.1 VA
→ A current transformer with a rating of 1.5 VA, 5 VA or higher is suitable here.

Accuracy class
Use Class 1 or better (Class 0.5 / 0.2, etc.). Class 1 is equivalent to a deviation of ± 1%
of the secondary current at maximum power.

Mounting
Rigid or hinged
"Rigid" is usually cheaper with better power and accuracy values. Hinged current trans-
formers can be opened for attachment to the conductor. To prevent it being opened inad-
vertently, a plastic cable tie can be secured to the current transformer. Hinged current
transformers can be installed in a system without interrupting the voltage.

Connecting the 1 Make sure that the current transformers match the voltage phases. Make sure that
current trans- current transformer L1 measures the current on the same phase that is monitored by
formers voltage input L1. The same applies for phases L2 and L3.
2 Make sure that the current transformers are pointing in the correct direction. Observe
the data sheet for the current transformer.
3 Note down the nominal current of the current transformer for each meter. These val-
ues will be required for setup.
4 Attach the current transformers to the conductor to be measured and connect the
cables of the current transformer to the Fronius Smart Meter TS.

IMPORTANT!

Always switch off the power supply before disconnecting live conductors.
5 The current transformers are connected to connections 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9. If
necessary, excessively long cables can be shortened accordingly. Observe the
sequence in which the phases are connected. Accurate power measurement is only
ensured if the mains voltage phases match the current phases.

Suitable voltage Only voltage transformers with a voltage range from 220 to 480 V (phase - phase) and
transformers from 100 to 277 V (phase - neutral conductor) may be used. The voltage transformers
must be connected to terminals 1, 2, 3 and N at the point of direct voltage measurement.

Connecting the Connect the data communication connections of the Fronius Smart Meter TS to the Mod-
data communica- bus interface of the Fronius inverter using a network cable (type CAT5 or higher).
tion cable to the
inverter Several Smart Meters can be installed in the system, see chapter Multi-meter system -
Fronius SnapINverter on page 27.

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 To avoid interference, the terminating res-
istor must be used (see chapter Connect-

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ing the terminating resistor on page
24).

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 conduct-
ors.
- Use shielded twisted pair cables to avoid faults.
- Two wires can be installed in each terminal; the wires are twisted first, inserted 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- Inverter in the system

istors - Explana- e. g. Fronius Symo
tion of symbols

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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Connecting the The terminating resistor is integrated in the
terminating res- Fronius Smart Meter TS and is manufac-
istor tured with a bridge between the M and T
connections (T = termination).

Terminating res- Due to interference, it is recommended that terminating resistors are used as illustrated
istors below to ensure proper functioning.

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* The terminating resistor is integrated in the Fronius Smart Meter TS and is manufac-
tured with a bridge between the M and T connections (T = termination).

Mounting the 1 Insert the connection covers into the

connection cover guides and press firmly.

IMPORTANT!
When fitting the connection covers, ensure
that the cables are not kinked, pinched,
crushed or otherwise damaged.

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Multi-meter sys- Grid
tem - Explanation supplies the loads in the system if insufficient power is being generated
of symbols 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.
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 Solar.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 pro-
filing 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

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Modbus parti- A maximum of 4 Modbus participants can be connected to the Modbus terminal.

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cipants - Fronius
SnapInverter IMPORTANT!
Only one primary meter, one battery and one Ohmpilot can be connected per inverter.
Due to the high data transfer of the battery, the battery occupies 2 participants.

Example:

Quantity Quantity
Fronius
Input Battery Primary Secondary
Ohmpilot
meter meter

1 0

1 1
Modbus

1 2

1 3

Multi-meter sys- If several Fronius Smart Meter TS are installed, a separate address must be set for each
tem - Fronius (see Setting the address on the Fronius Smart Meter TS on page 35). The primary
SnapINverter 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!
Max. Use 3 secondary meters in the system. To avoid interference, it is recommended to
install the terminating resistors according to chapter Connecting the terminating res-
istor on page 24.

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- The inputs M0 and M1 can be selected for this purpose. A maximum of 4 Modbus parti-
cipants - Fronius cipants can be connected to the Modbus terminal on inputs M0 and M1.
GEN24
IMPORTANT!
Only one primary meter, one battery and one Ohmpilot can be connected per inverter.
Due to the high data transfer of the battery, the battery occupies 2 participants.

Example 1:

Quantity Quantity
Fronius
Input Battery Primary Secondary
Ohmpilot
meter meter
Modbus 1 (M1) Modbus 0 (M0)

0 4

0 2

0 1

1 3

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Quantity Quantity
Fronius
Input Battery Primary Secondary
Ohmpilot
meter meter

Modbus 1 (M1) Modbus 0 (M0)

1 3

0 4

0 2

0 1

Multi-meter sys- If several Fronius Smart Meter TS are installed, a separate address must be set for each
tem - Fronius (see Setting the address on the Fronius Smart Meter TS on page 35). The primary
GEN24 inverter 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!
Max. Use 7 secondary meters in the system. To avoid interference, it is recommended to
install the terminating resistors according to chapter Connecting the terminating res-
istor on page 24.

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 (recommended).
- The remaining Modbus participants must be distributed equally.
- Only assign each Modbus address once.
- Terminating resistors must be positioned individually for each channel.

Menu - Measured Image Scree Description

variables n
00 1. Total active energy drawn*
2. Total efficiency

01 1. Total active energy supplied**

2. Total efficiency

02 1. Total active energy drawn*

2. Average conductor voltage in the system

03 1. Total active energy drawn*

2. Average phase voltage in the system

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Image Scree Description
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04 1. Total active energy drawn*
2. Power factor (L = inductive, C = capacitive)

05 1. Total active energy drawn*

2. Frequency

06 1. Total active energy drawn*

2. Total reactive power

07 1. Total reactive energy supplied**

2. Total reactive power

08 1. Total active energy drawn**

2. Total apparent power

09 1. Total active energy drawn*

2. Average demanded power (P = demand),
calculated for the set interval. The value
remains unchanged for the entire interval. It
is "0" in the first interval after the start.
3. Maximum demanded power (dMd = Peak
demand) that has been reached since the
last reset.
10 - Not used

11 - Not used

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 Image Scree Description
n
12 1. Active energy drawn*

13 1. Apparent power

14 1. Reactive energy drawn

15 1. Power factor (L = inductive, C = capacitive)

16 1. Phase voltage

18 1. Operating hours counter

2. Neutral current

19 1. Current

20 1. Effective power

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 * Displayed when easy connection mode is activated (measurement = A). This
value indicates the total energy without considering the direction.

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** Factory setting - displayed when drawn and delivered energy are measured sep-
arately (measurement = b).

Configuration Screen Code Description Values

menu - structure
and parameters PASS*** P1 Enter the current password 2633*
nPASS P2 Password change ** Four digits (0000-9999)
SYStEM P3 Type of system 3Pn*: three-phase system, 4-
core
3P: three-phase system, 3-
core
2P: two-phase system, 3-core
Ct rAtIo P4 Current transformer ratio from 1* to 1000
Ut rAtIo P5 Voltage transformer ratio from 1* to 1000
MEASurE P6 Measurement mode ** A: easy connection, measures
all energy without taking the
direction into account.
B*: measures imported and
exported energy separately.
InStALL P7 Connection check On: activated
Off*: deactivated
P int P8 Average power calculation 1* - 30
interval (minutes)
MOdE P9 Display mode ** Full*: full display
Easy: reduced display. The
values that are not displayed
are still transmitted via the
serial interface.
tArIFF P10 Tariff management ** On: activated
Off*: deactivated
HoME P11 Screen showing measured For full display (Mode = Full):
variables displayed at startup 0* - 19
and after 120 seconds of
inactivity **
AddrESS** P14 Modbus address 1* - 247
*
bAUd P15 Baud rate (kBit/s) ** 9.6* / 19.2 / 38.4 / 57.6 / 115.2
PArITY P16 Parity ** Even/No*
STOP bit P16-2 Only if parity = No. Stop bit. ** 1* / 2
rESET P17 Activation of the reset function No*: reset function deactiv-
for energy tariffs, maximum ated.
requested power and part val- Yes: reset function activated.
ues of active and reactive
energy (the latter are only
transmitted via the serial inter-
face) **

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 Screen Code Description Values
End P18 Returns to the measured vari- None
ables start screen

* Factory settings
** The settings can be protected by changing the default password (password can-
not be reset).
*** Settings that need to be configured.

Setting the trans- Only the transformation ratio of the current and voltage transformers must be set. All
formation ratio of other parameters are preset at the factory.
the current and
voltage trans- Symbol Name Event Function
formers
Up 1x Scroll one screen forward, increase the value
by 1
Down 1x Scroll one screen back, decrease the value by
1
Enter 2 seconds Call up settings, confirm value

1 Press and hold "Enter" for 2 seconds.

2 Use "Up" or "Down" to access the P1
screen.
3 Set password "2633" with "Up" and
"Down" and confirm each individual
value with "Enter".
4 Note down the password.

IMPORTANT!
The password cannot be reset.

1 Use "Up" or "Down" to access the P4

screen.
2 Press and hold "Enter" for 2 seconds.
3 Set the address with "Up" and "Down"
and confirm each individual value with
"Enter".
4 Press "Up" to access screen P18 and
press and hold "Enter" for 2 seconds
to exit the settings.

Ratio of current transformers1) (0001 - 10002)).

Ratio of voltage transformers1), 3) (001.0 - 10002)).

1)Important!Changing the transformation ratios will reset the counters in the Fronius
Smart Meter TS to 0.

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transformers = max. 1000

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3)Changeover only when using voltage transformers (direct voltage measurement VT =
1)

Setting the Symbol Name Event Function

address on the
Fronius Smart Up 1x Scroll one screen forward, increase the value
Meter TS by 1
Down 1x Scroll one screen back, decrease the value by
1
Enter 2 seconds Call up settings, confirm value

1 Press and hold "Enter" for 2 seconds.

2 Use "Up" or "Down" to access the P1
screen.
3 Set password "2633" with "Up" and
"Down" and confirm each individual
value with "Enter".

1 Use "Up" or "Down" to access the P14

screen.
2 Press and hold "Enter" for 2 seconds.
3 Set the address with "Up" and "Down"
and confirm each individual value with
"Enter".
4 Press "Up" to access screen P18 and
press and hold "Enter" for 2 seconds
to exit the settings.

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General IMPORTANT! Settings under the "Meter" menu item are only to be made by trained and
qualified personnel!

The service password must be entered in order to access the "Meter" menu item.

Three-phase or single-phase Fronius Smart Meter TS can be used. In both cases, the
selection is made under the "Fronius Smart Meter" item. The Fronius Datamanager auto-
matically identifies the meter type.

A primary meter and several secondary meters can be selected. The primary meter
needs to be configured first before a secondary meter can be selected.

Connecting to the Access point:

Fronius Dataman-
ager
1 Select the "Setup" menu on the inverter display and enable the "Wi-Fi Access Point".
2 Establish the connection to the inverter in the network settings (the inverter is dis-
played with the name "Fronius_240.XXXXXX").
3 Password: Enter 12345678 and confirm.
4 In the browser address bar, enter and confirm the IP address http://192.168.250.181
and confirm.

The Fronius Datamanager start page is displayed.

LAN:

1 Connect the Fronius Datamanager and computer to a LAN cable.

2 Place the Fronius Datamanager IP switch in the 'A' position.
3 In the browser address bar, enter and confirm the IP address http://169.254.0.180
and confirm.

Configuring the 1 Go to the Fronius Datamanager website.

Fronius Smart - Open the web browser.
Meter TS as the - In the address bar of the browser, enter the IP address (IP address for WLAN:
primary meter 192.168.250.181, IP address for LAN: 169.254.0.180) or the host and domain
name of the Fronius Datamanager and confirm.
- The Fronius Datamanager website will be displayed.
2 Click the "Settings" button.
3 Log in to the login area with the "service" user and the service password.
4 Call up the "Meter" menu area.
5 Select the primary meter from the drop-down list.
6 Click the "Settings" button.
7 In the pop-up window, set the position of the meter (feed-in point or consumption
point). For more information on the position of the Fronius Smart Meter TS, see Pos-
itioning on page 13.
8 Click the "Ok" button when the OK status is displayed. If the Timeout status is dis-
played, try again.
9 Click the button to save the settings.

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 The Fronius Smart Meter TS is configured as a primary meter.

The "Current general view" menu area displays the power of the PV modules, self-con-
sumption, the energy fed into the grid and the battery charge (if available).

Configuring the 1 Go to the Fronius Datamanager website.

Fronius Smart - Open the web browser.
Meter TS as a - In the address bar of the browser, enter the IP address (IP address for WLAN:
secondary meter 192.168.250.181, IP address for LAN: 169.254.0.180) or the host and domain
name of the Fronius Datamanager and confirm.
- The Fronius Datamanager website will be displayed.
2 Click the "Settings" button.
3 Log in to the login area with the "service" user and the service password.
4 Call up the "Meter" menu area.
5 Select the secondary meter from the drop-down list.
6 Click the "Add" button.
7 Enter the name of the secondary meter in the "Name" input field.
8 Enter the previously assigned address in the “Modbus address” input field.
9 Add meter description.
10 Click the button to save the settings.

The Fronius Smart Meter TS is configured as a secondary meter.

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Fronius GEN24 inverter

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General IMPORTANT! Settings under the "Device configuration" menu item are only to be made
by trained and qualified personnel!

The service password must be entered in order to access the "Device configuration"
menu item.

Three-phase or single-phase Fronius Smart Meter TS can be used. In both cases, the
selection is made under the "Components" menu area. The meter type is determined
automatically.

A primary meter and several secondary meters can be selected. The primary meter
needs to be configured first before a secondary meter can be selected.

Installation using WLAN:

the web browser

1 Open the access point by touching the sensor once → Communication LED:
flashes blue.
2 Establish the connection to the inverter in the network settings (the inverter is dis-
played with the name "FRONIUS_PILOT" and the serial number of the device).
3 Password: enter 12345678 and confirm.
IMPORTANT!
To enter the password on a Windows 10 operating system, the link "Connect using a
security key instead" must first be activated to establish a connection with the pass-
word: 12345678.
4 In the browser address bar, enter and confirm the IP address 192.168.250.181. The
installation wizard is opened.
5 Follow the installation wizard in the individual sections and complete the installation.
6 Add system components in Solar.web and start up the PV system.

The network wizard and the product setup can be carried out independently of each
other. A network connection is required for the Solar.web installation wizard.

Ethernet:

1 Establish a connection to the inverter (LAN1) with a network cable (CAT5 STP or
higher).

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 2 Open the access point by touching the sensor once → Communication LED:
flashes blue.
3 In the browser address bar, enter and confirm IP address 169.254.0.180. The install-
ation wizard is opened.
4 Follow the installation wizard in the individual sections and complete the installation.
5 Add system components in Solar.web and start up the PV system.

The network wizard and the product setup can be carried out independently of each
other. A network connection is required for the Solar.web installation wizard.

Configuring the 1 Access the inverter website.

Fronius Smart - Open the web browser.
Meter TS as the - In the address bar of the browser, enter the IP address (IP address for WLAN:
primary meter 192.168.250.181, IP address for LAN: 169.254.0.180) or the host and domain
name of the inverter and confirm.
- The inverter website is displayed.
2 Click the "Device configuration" button.
3 Log in to the login area with the "Technician" user and the technician password.
4 Access the "Components“ menu area.
5 Click the "Add component" button.
6 In the "Position" drop-down list, set the position of the meter (feed-in point or con-
sumption point). For more information on the position of the Fronius Smart Meter TS,
see Positioning on page 13.
7 Click the "Add" button.
8 Click the "Save" button to save the settings.

The Fronius Smart Meter TS is configured as a primary meter.

Configuring the 1 Access the inverter website.

Fronius Smart - Open the web browser.
Meter TS as a - In the address bar of the browser, enter the IP address (IP address for WLAN:
secondary meter 192.168.250.181, IP address for LAN: 169.254.0.180) or the host and domain
name of the inverter and confirm.
- The inverter website is displayed.
2 Click the "Device configuration" button.
3 Log in to the login area with the "Technician" user and the technician password.
4 Access the "Components“ menu area.
5 Click the "Add component" button.
6 In the "Position" drop-down list, select the meter type (producer/load meter).
7 Enter the previously assigned address in the “Modbus address” input field.
8 Enter the name of the meter in the "Name" input field.
9 In the "Category" drop-down list, select the category (producer or load).
10 Click the "Add" button.
11 Click the "Save" button to save the settings.

The Fronius Smart Meter TS is configured as a secondary meter.

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Technical data

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Technical data Modbus transmission speed: 9600 baud
Parity bit:none

Software version:
- Fronius Datamanager 2.0 (from version 3.16.1 onwards)
- Fronius Symo Hybrid (from version 1.16.1 onwards)

Measuring input
Nominal voltage (3-phase) 400 - 480 V
Operating range (class 1) 320 - 552 V
Operating range (class 2) 173 - 400 VLL ± (2 % RDG/accuracy)
Nominal voltage (1-phase) 230 - 277 V
Operating range (class 1) 184 - 318.55 V
Operating range (class 2) 100 - 230 VLN ± (1 % RDG/accuracy)
Voltage transformer ratio (kVT) 1 - 1000
e. g. VT 20000/400V kVT = 50
for direct connection: kVT = 1
Self-consumption - voltage path 10 VA
(max. voltage)
Nominal frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Tolerance 45 - 65 Hz
Nominal current, lb 1A+5A
Maximum current, Imax 6A
Starting current 10 mA
Current transformer ratio (kCT) 1 - 1000
e. g. TC 800/5A kCT = 160
for direct connection: kCT = 1
Short-time overload 5 lmax / 0.5 s
(EN IEC 62053-21, EN IEC 62053-23)
Self-consumption - current path (max. cur- 0.3 W per phase
rent)
Maximum value kVT x kCT 1000 (CT/5A)
Current distortion factor in acc. with EN IEC 62053-21
Power factor active cosφ 0.5 ind - 0.8 cap,
Operating range reactive sinφ 0.5 ind - 0.5 cap
(EN IEC 62053-21, EN IEC 62053-23)

Energy
Max. display As per table
Resolution As per table
LED indicator 1 pulse / 0.1 Wh
Active energy accuracy Class 1
(EN IEC 62053-21) Class 2: 100 - 230 VLN (173 - 400 VLL)
Reactive energy accuracy Class 2
(EN IEC 62053-23)

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Response time after switch-on <5s
(EN IEC 62053-21, EN IEC 62053-23)

kCT x kVT Maximum display Resolution

1 - 9.9 999999.99 kWh / kvarh 10 Wh / varh
10 - 99.9 9999999.9 kWh / kvarh 100 Wh / varh
100 - 999.9 99999999 kWh / kvarh 1 kWh / varh
≥ 1000 999999.99 MWh / kvarh 10 kWh / varh

Average power
Measured variable Effective power
Calculation Average value over set period of time
Integration time 5 / 8 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 30 / 60 minutes

Output
RS485 communication
Electrically isolated from input and auxiliary voltage
Standard RS485 - 3 conductors
Transmission Serial, asynchronous
Protocol Modbus RTU
Addresses 1 - 255
Number of bits 8
Stop bit 1
Parity bit None - even - odd
Baud rate 9600, 19200, 38400 bit/s
Response time ≤ 200 ms

Insulation (EN IEC 62052-11, EN IEC 62053-21)

Installation category III
Pollution degree 2
Insulation voltage 4 kV RMS
Impulse withstand voltage 4 kV 1.2/60 µs
Test circuit Voltage input, current input, pulse output,
communication
Test voltage 2.75 kV RMS. 50 Hz/1 min
Test circuit Voltage input, current input, pulse output,
communication
Test voltage 4 kV RMS. 50 Hz/1 min
Test circuit All circuits and earth

Electromagnetic compatibility
Test in acc. with EN IEC 62052-11

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Reference temperature 25 °C (± 5 °C)
Operating range -25 to +65 °C
Temperature limit for storage and trans- -30 to +80 °C
port
Max. power loss (for thermal dimensioning ≤ 2.8 W
of the switch cabinet)

Housing
Housing 3 modules according to DIN 43880
Sealable housing/terminal cover
Connection Screw connection
Mounting Can be snapped onto 35 mm DIN rail
Housing material Noryl, self-extinguishing
Degree of protection (EN 60529) IP54 housing, IP20 connections
Weight 240 grams

Terminals
Measuring input
Wire min. 1 mm² / max. 4 mm²
Recommended torque max. 0.6 Nm

Data output
Wire min 0.05 mm²
Recommended torque max. 0.4 Nm

Fronius manufac- Detailed, country-specific warranty terms are available on the internet:
turer's warranty www.fronius.com/solar/warranty

To obtain the full warranty period for your newly installed Fronius inverter or storage sys-
tem, please register at: www.solarweb.com.

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