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Operating Instructions
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Fronius DATCOM Detail

System monitoring

Introduction

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Dear reader,
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.

Safety Instructions .....................................................................................................................................

Safety Rules Explanation......................................................................................................................
General .................................................................................................................................................
Utilization in Accordance with "Intended Purpose" ...............................................................................
Environmental Conditions .....................................................................................................................
Qualified Service Engineers..................................................................................................................
Safety Measures at the Installation Location ........................................................................................
Data Regarding Noise Emission Values ...............................................................................................
EMC Device Classifications ..................................................................................................................
EMC Measures .....................................................................................................................................
Grid Connection ....................................................................................................................................
Electrical Installations ...........................................................................................................................
Protective Measures against ESD ........................................................................................................
Safety Measures in Normal Operation..................................................................................................
Safety Symbols .....................................................................................................................................
Disposal ................................................................................................................................................
Backup ..................................................................................................................................................
Copyright...............................................................................................................................................
General ......................................................................................................................................................
Fronius Solar Net - Basics ....................................................................................................................
DATCOM / Plug-in card principle..........................................................................................................
DATCOM components with external housing .......................................................................................
Maximum number of DATCOM components and inverters ..................................................................
Core of Fronius Solar Net: the Datalogger............................................................................................
Fronius Com Cards for connecting inverters to Fronius Solar Net .......................................................
Example of system component networking in Fronius Solar Net..........................................................
General connections and displays .............................................................................................................
General .................................................................................................................................................
General connections and displays ........................................................................................................
Mains supply to DATCOM components .....................................................................................................
General .................................................................................................................................................
Power supply to DATCOM components via Fronius Com Card ...........................................................
Deactivating Fronius Com Cards ..........................................................................................................
Checking the power supply via Fronius Com Cards ............................................................................
Power pack ...........................................................................................................................................
Cabling.......................................................................................................................................................
Fronius Solar Net clients.......................................................................................................................
Fronius Solar Net client cabling ............................................................................................................
Requirements for the data cables .........................................................................................................
Preassembled data cables....................................................................................................................
Fronius Solar Net client cabling ............................................................................................................
Installing plug-in cards into inverters..........................................................................................................
General .................................................................................................................................................
Safety....................................................................................................................................................
Defining system components in Fronius Solar Net ....................................................................................
General .................................................................................................................................................
Setting the address on the inverter .......................................................................................................
Setting the address on DATCOM components.....................................................................................
Detailed description of DATCOM components ..........................................................................................
Available DATCOM components ..........................................................................................................
Overview ...............................................................................................................................................
Fronius Datalogger Card / Box ..................................................................................................................
General .................................................................................................................................................
Ausfhrungen........................................................................................................................................
Number of system components for Datalogger pro and Datalogger & Interface ..................................
Connections ..........................................................................................................................................
Modem ..................................................................................................................................................
SMS messages using the Datalogger...................................................................................................
Saving data ...........................................................................................................................................
Fronius Com Card......................................................................................................................................

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Contents

General .................................................................................................................................................
Connections ..........................................................................................................................................
Fronius Com Card as the power supply................................................................................................
Fronius Com Card power output...........................................................................................................
Fronius Sensor Card / Box.........................................................................................................................
General .................................................................................................................................................
Connections ..........................................................................................................................................
Overview of measurement signal inputs ...............................................................................................
Digital inputs .........................................................................................................................................
Analog input for current signal ..............................................................................................................
Temperature channels ..........................................................................................................................
Analog input for voltage signal..............................................................................................................
Fronius Public Display Card / Box .............................................................................................................
General .................................................................................................................................................
Connections ..........................................................................................................................................
Fronius Public Display Card..................................................................................................................
Fronius Public Display Box ...................................................................................................................
Configuring the Fronius Public Display Card / Box ...............................................................................
Fronius Interface Card / Box ......................................................................................................................
General .................................................................................................................................................
Interface Card .......................................................................................................................................
Interface Box.........................................................................................................................................
Overcurrent and Under-voltage Shutdown ................................................................................................
General .................................................................................................................................................
Functional principle ...............................................................................................................................
Safety....................................................................................................................................................
Restoring the energy supply automatically (factory setting) .................................................................
Restoring the energy supply manually..................................................................................................
"Fronius Solar.access" software ................................................................................................................
General .................................................................................................................................................
Properties..............................................................................................................................................
System requirements ............................................................................................................................
Installing the modem.............................................................................................................................
Installing Fronius Solar.access .............................................................................................................
Establishing datalogger / PC connection ..............................................................................................
Starting Fronius Solar.access ...............................................................................................................
Importing Data from IG.access ............................................................................................................
Setting up photovoltaic systems ...........................................................................................................
Connecting to the system .....................................................................................................................
Help.......................................................................................................................................................
Technical Data ...........................................................................................................................................
Datalogger Card / Box ..........................................................................................................................
Datalogger & Interface ..........................................................................................................................
Sensor Card / Box.................................................................................................................................
Com Card..............................................................................................................................................
Public Display Card / Box .....................................................................................................................
Interface Card / Box ..............................................................................................................................
Warranty and liability..................................................................................................................................
Warranty provisions and liability ...........................................................................................................
Scope of warranty .................................................................................................................................
Warranty period ....................................................................................................................................
Proof of warranty...................................................................................................................................

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Safety Rules Explanation

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Safety Instructions
DANGER! Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION! Indicates a potentially harmful situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor and moderate injury or property damage.
NOTE! Indicates a risk of flawed results and possible damage to the equipment.

IMPORTANT! Indicates tips for correct operation and other particularly useful information.
It does not indicate a potentially damaging or dangerous situation.
If you see any of the symbols depicted in the "Safety rules," special care is required.

General

The device is manufactured using state-of-the-art technology 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 operator,
inefficient operation of the device
All persons involved in commissioning, maintaining and servicing the device
must
be suitably qualified,
have knowledge of and experience in dealing with electrical installations
and
read and follow these operating instructions carefully
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/marked
must not be removed
must not be covered, pasted or painted over
For the location of the safety and danger notices on the device, refer to the
section headed "General" in the operating instructions for the device.
Before switching on the device, remove any faults that could compromise
safety.
Your personal safety is at stake!

Utilization in Accordance with

"Intended Purpose"

The device is to be used exclusively for its intended purpose.

Utilization for any other purpose, or in any other manner, shall be deemed to
be "not in accordance with the intended purpose." The manufacturer shall not
be liable for any damage resulting from such improper use.
Utilization in accordance with the "intended purpose" also includes
carefully reading and obeying all the instructions and all the safety and
danger notices in the operating instructions
performing all stipulated inspection and servicing work
installation as specified in the operating instructions
The following guidelines should also be applied where relevant:
Regulations of the utility regarding energy fed into the grid
Instructions from the solar module manufacturer

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 is not responsible for any damages resulting from unintended use.
For exact information on permitted environmental conditions, please refer to
the "Technical data" in the operating instructions.

Qualified Service
Engineers

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 perform any actions other than those described in the documentation.
This also applies to those who may be qualified.
All cables and leads must be secured, undamaged, insulated and adequately
dimensioned. Loose connections, scorched, damaged or inadequately dimensioned cables and leads must be immediately repaired by authorized personnel.
Maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by authorized personnel.
It is impossible to guarantee that externally procured parts are designed and
manufactured to meet the demands made on them, or that they satisfy safety
requirements. Use only original replacement parts (also applies to standard
parts).
Do not carry out any modifications, alterations, etc. without the manufacturer's
consent.
Components that are not in perfect condition must be changed immediately.

Safety Measures
at the Installation
Location

When installing devices with openings for cooling air, ensure that the cooling air can enter
and exit unhindered through the vents. Only operate the device in accordance with the degree of protection shown on the rating plate.

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Data Regarding
Noise Emission
Values

The inverter generates a maximum sound power level of < 80 dB(A) (ref. 1
pW) when operating under full load in accordance with IEC 62109-1.
The device is cooled as quietly as possible with the aid of an electronic temperature control system, and depends on the amount of converted power, the
ambient temperature, the level of soiling of the device, etc.
It is not possible to provide a workplace-related emission value for this device,
because the actual sound pressure level is heavily influenced by the installation situation, the power quality, the surrounding walls and the properties of
the room in general.

EMC Device Classifications

Devices in emission class A:

Are only designed for use in industrial settings
Can cause line-bound and radiated interference in other areas
Devices in emission class B:
Satisfy the emissions criteria for residential and industrial areas.
This is also true for residential areas in which the energy is supplied from the public low-voltage grid.
EMC device classification as per the rating plate or technical data.

EMC Measures

Grid Connection

In certain cases, even though a device complies with the standard limit values
for emissions, it may affect the application area for which it was designed (e.g.,
when there is sensitive equipment at the same location, or if the site where the
device is installed is close to either radio or television receivers). If this is the
case, then the operator is obliged to take appropriate action to rectify the situation.

High-performance devices (> 16 A) can affect the voltage quality of the grid
because of a high output current in the main supply.
This may affect a number of types of device in terms of:
connection restrictions
criteria with regard to maximum permissible mains impedance *)
criteria with regard to minimum short-circuit power requirement *)
*) at the interface with the public grid
see Technical Data
In this case, the operator or the person using the device should check whether
or not the device is allowed to be connected, where appropriate through discussion with the power supply company.

Electrical Installations

Protective Measures against

ESD

Safety Measures
in Normal Operation

Electrical installations must only be carried out according to relevant national

and local standards and regulations.

Danger of damage to electrical components from electrical discharge. Suitable

measures should be taken to protect against ESD when replacing and installing components.

Only operate the device when all protection devices are fully functional. If the
protection devices are not fully functional, there is a risk of
injury or death to the operator or a third party,
damage to the device and other material assets belonging to the operator,
inefficient operation of the device
Any safety devices that are not functioning properly must be repaired by authorized personnel before the device is switched on.
Never bypass or disable protection devices.

Safety Symbols

Disposal

Backup

Devices with the CE marking satisfy the essential requirements of the low-voltage and electromagnetic compatibility directives. Further details can be found
in the appendix or the chapter entitled "Technical data" in your documentation.

Do not dispose of this device with normal domestic waste! To comply with the
European Directive 2002/96/EC 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 separately and returned to an approved recycling facility. Any device that you no longer require must be returned to your dealer, or you must locate the approved collection and recycling
facilities in your area. Ignoring this European Directive may have potentially
adverse affects on the environment and your health!

The user is responsible for backing up any changes made to the factory settings. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any deleted personal settings.

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Copyright

Copyright of these operating instructions remains with the manufacturer.

Text and illustrations are technically correct at the time of going to print. The
right to make modifications is reserved. 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 suggestions for improvement, or can point out any
mistakes that you have found in the operating instructions, we will be most
grateful for your comments.

General
Fronius Solar Net
- Basics

Fronius Solar Net is the basis for unlimited, individual application of DATCOM components. Fronius Solar Net is a data network which enables several Fronius inverters to exchange data with DATCOM components.
The Fronius Solar Net data network operates as a ring-shaped bus system. A single data
link between the individual components enables communication between one or more Fronius inverters and the DATCOM components. This minimizes the cabling effort for the individual DATCOM components.

DATCOM / Plug-in
card principle

DATCOM components are available as plug-in cards (similar to the PC). Depending on the
country setup, Fronius inverters can be equipped with up to three plug-in cards within the
housing.
Plug-in cards communicate within the inverter via its internal network. External communication to Fronius Solar Net takes place via Fronius Com Cards.

DATCOM components with external housing

For increased flexibility, DATCOM components are also available in versions with an external housing (box).
DATCOM components with external housings are designed in accordance with degree of
protection IP 20. For this reason, they are suitable for interior applications only or must be
placed in an appropriately rated weather-proof housing.
If required, the base of an external housing can be clipped onto a commercially-available
DIN rail.
DATCOM components with external housings are equipped with an input IN and output
OUT for data communication within the network.

Maximum number
of DATCOM components and inverters

The following maximum number of DATCOM components and inverters can be connected
to a total system (as of May 2008):
100 Fronius inverters (Fronius IG, Fronius IG Plus, Fronius IG Plus V, Fronius IG TL,
Fronius CL or Fronius Agilo - different models can be combined)
1 Datalogger pro or easy card / box or Datalogger Web or Fronius Personal Display DL
1 Fronius Power Control Card / Box
10 sensor cards / boxes
10 public display cards / boxes
1 interface card / box
200 string controls
However, the system is designed to be easily upgradeable as new DATCOM components
are developed.

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The core of Fronius Solar Net is the Datalogger. It coordinates data transmissions and ensures that even large volumes of data are distributed and stored quickly and securely. In
addition, the Datalogger also records data for the entire system over long periods of time.
The following devices have a Datalogging function:
Fronius Datalogger pro
The Datalogger pro can record data from up to 100 inverters and 10 sensor cards/
boxes.
Fronius Datalogger easy
The Datalogger easy can only record data from the inverter and sensor card / box using Address 1.
Fronius Datalogger Web
The Datalogger Web can record data transmitted via the Internet from up to 100 inverters and 10 sensor cards/boxes.
Fronius Personal Display DL Box
The Fronius Personal Display DL Box can record data from up to 100 inverters and
one sensor card/box.
The Fronius Datalogger easy / pro has
two data interfaces for direct data transfer to the PC (RS232 and USB)
one data interface for remote PC data queries via modem and telephone line (RS232)
The Fronius Datalogger Web has a 10/100 MBit Ethernet interface.
IMPORTANT! In the rest of this manual, the Datalogger pro, Datalogger easy and Datalogger Web are only referred to specifically if the information relates solely to that version.
The term "Datalogger" is used on its own for information that relates to Datalogger pro, Datalogger easy and Datalogger Web.

Fronius Com
Cards for connecting inverters
to Fronius Solar
Net

Fronius Com Cards provide the data link from a Fronius inverter to Fronius Solar Net and
to the DATCOM components connected to it. In addition, Fronius Com Cards also offer galvanic isolation between the photovoltaic ystem and the inverters providing additional safety. Fronius Com Cards must be installed in each inverter connected to Fronius Solar Net.
NOTE! Every Fronius inverter to be monitored using a datalogger requires a
COM Card, even if the system only contains one Fronius inverter. In this case, the
Fronius Com Card serves as a link between the internal network of the inverter
and the Fronius Solar Net interface of the datalogger.
Each Fronius Com Card is equipped with two RS 422 interfaces - an input and an output.
The input is labeled IN and the output is labeled OUT.

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Core of Fronius
Solar Net: the Datalogger

Example of system component

networking in
Fronius Solar Net

(4)

IN OUT

IN OUT

IN OUT

IN OUT
(1)

(1)
PC
PC

RS-232

(3)

IN OUT
(2)

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

(2)

(2)

(2)

Termination plugs
Data cable
Datalogger
Sensor box in external housing
NOTE! Potential differences can lead to malfunctions or in the worst case to the
destruction of DATCOM components. DATCOM components must not be networked with one another across buildings. Photovoltaic systems with inverters
and DATCOM components in different buildings require DATCOM systems that
are installed separately.

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General

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General connections and displays

IMPORTANT! The following figure shows the connection area for DATCOM components
using the Datalogger pro box as an example. Area (5) / (6) may differ depending on the
DATCOM components.

General connections and displays

(1) (2)
(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Green status LED ... lights up when there is sufficient power supply to the components. When the green LED is not lit, sufficient power supply should be provided
(section "Mains supply").
Red status LED ... lights up continuously when there is sufficient supply, but an
error has occurred in the data communication (e.g., two sensor cards with the
same address).
Also lights up when the termination plug is not inserted correctly.
IMPORTANT! The "red status LED" may turn on briefly during operation. This does
not indicate an error. The "red status LED" is also used for additional functions for
various DATCOM components.

(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Specific connections ... depending on the functionality of the respective component.

Mains supply connection socket ... ...... used to connect the power pack to the
power supply ("Mains supply" section).
Data communication input "IN"
Data communication output "OUT"

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Mains supply to DATCOM components

General

Power is supplied to DATCOM components independently of the inverter. This ensures a

power supply when there is no power from the photovoltaic modules. Power is supplied to
DATCOM components via Fronius com cards or plug-in power packs. This is particularly
important when using a Fronius Sensor Card because this ensures that the datalogger will
be able to record all data even at night.

Power supply to
DATCOM components via Fronius
Com Card

Fronius Com Cards are responsible for powering DATCOM components. The integrated
power supply of a Fronius Com Card is implemented via special contacts in the slot, which
continue to supply power even when there is no power from the photovoltaic modules.
Fronius Com Cards version 1.7 and higher are equipped with a switchedmode power supply and can be used with several supply voltages (208 V / 220 V / 230 V / 240 V / 277 V).
WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal. Danger of an electrical shock due to
insufficient dimensioning for US-specific grid voltages. Fronius Com Cards up to
version 1.4B (item number 4,070,769) cannot be used with the Fronius IG Plus
USA.

(1)
(1)

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Up to version 1.4B:
Item number 4,070,769

Version 1.7 and higher:

Item number 4,070,913

(1)

(1)

AC fuse

Jumper

NOTE! When using more than 12 inverters in a system, the power supply can be
deactivated for individual Fronius Com Cards to decrease the power consumption
for the DATCOM.

Deactivating Fronius Com Cards

(1)
(1)

Up to version 1.4B:
Item number 4,070,769

Version 1.7 and higher:

Item number 4,070,913

(1)

(1)

Checking the
power supply via
Fronius Com
Cards

AC fuse

Jumper

This can be done by removing the AC fuse (MST 315 mA / 250 V) or the jumper for
every second Fronius Com Card.

Once cabling and installation of system components is complete, including the network
connection to all inverters, the green LED should light up on all Fronius Solar Net clients.
If this is not the case:
Check cable connections
Check that all inverters are connected to the network
IMPORTANT! Once the power has been turned on, the Fronius Com Card requires approx. 10 s until the green LED lights up.
If the green LED is not lit for individual system components:
Plug another power pack into the corresponding DATCOM component

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One Fronius Com Card can supply three additional DATCOM components, or one additional DATCOM component if it is located in a Datalogger Web. Because the power is supplied via the data cable, the DATCOM components in an external housing are also
supplied.

Power pack

Each DATCOM component with external

housing and the Fronius Com Card is
equipped with a 12 V power pack connection socket.
NOTE! If a system only has one
inverter but more than 3 DATCOM
components, the Fronius Com
Card in the inverter may not provide sufficient power for all DATCOM components. This means
that the green LED would not light
up on all DATCOM components.
In this case, the additional power
pack should be plugged into one
of the DATCOM components with
no green LED.

If there is a Fronius Datalogger Web in Solar Net, the Fronius Com Card can only supply
one additional DATCOM component, e.g., inverter + Fronius Datalogger Web + Fronius
Sensor Box. One power pack can supply up to eight DATCOM components. No additional
supply cables are needed for this. The data communication cable is used to provide power
between components.
NOTE! The power pack available from Fronius was designed specifically for
DATCOM components. Do not use any other power pack.
IMPORTANT! The scope of delivery for the power pack includes a power adapter for the
following regions:
Australia
EU
UK
USA

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Cabling
Fronius Solar Net
clients

An inverter with a Fronius Com Card or a DATCOM component with an external housing
will be referred to as a Fronius Solar Net client in the following.

Fronius Solar Net

client cabling

The data connection for the Fronius Solar Net client is a 1:1 connection using 8-pin data
cables and RJ 45 plugs.

Requirements for
the data cables

Shielded CAT5 (new) and CAT5e (old) cables compliant with ISO 11801 and EN50173
must be used for the Fronius Solar Net client cabling. Other cables are not permitted.
IMPORTANT! Do not use ISO/IEC-11801 U/UTP cables!
Permitted cables:
-

S/STP
F/STP
S/FTP

F/FTP
SF/FTP
S/UTP

F/UTP
U/FTP
U/STP

The shield for this must be crimped on to a CAT5-compatible shielded plug.

Due to the fact that the wires in Ethernet cables are twisted, you must make sure the twisted pairs of wires are assigned correctly for cabling in accordance with EIA/TIA-568A:
Fronius Solar Net contact

Pair no.

Color

+12 V

white / green line

GND

green / white line

or green

TX- IN, RX- OUT

white / orange line

RX- IN, TX- OUT

blue / white line

or blue

RX+ IN, TX+ OUT

white / blue line

TX+ IN, RX+ OUT

orange / white line

or orange

GND

white / brown line

+12 V

brown / white line

or brown

Cabling compliant with EIA/TIA-568A

Make sure that the wires are assigned correctly.

When setting up an independent ground connection (e.g., in patch panels), make sure
that the shield is grounded on one side of the cable only.

As a general rule, compliance with the following structured cabling standards must be ensured:
EN50173-1 for Europe
ISO/IEC 11801:2002 internationally
TIA/EIA 568 for North America
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Rules for use of copper cables apply.

Specifics for Fronius String Controls cabling as described in the respective Fronius String
Control operating instructions

Preassembled
data cables

The following preassembled data cables are available from Fronius:

CAT5 cable 1 m ... 43,0004,2435
CAT5 cable 20 m ... 43,0004,2434
CAT5 cable 60 m ... 43,0004,2436
The cables listed above are 8-pin, 1:1 LAN network cables, shielded and twisted, including
RJ 45 plugs.
IMPORTANT! Data cables are not UV resistant. They should be protected from sunlight
when laid outdoors.

Fronius Solar Net

client cabling

Two termination plugs are included in the

scope of delivery of the Fronius Datalogger,
and of each DATCOM component that has
a Datalogger function.

Termination plugs

Fronius Solar Net client cabling:

1

Following the cable connections described below, connect each "OUT" socket of the
previous Fronius Solar Net client to the "IN" socket of the next client.

Connect a termination plug at the "IN" input of the first Solar Net client

Connect a termination plug at the "OUT" output of the last Solar Net client

IMPORTANT! When using the termination plugs, the total individual lengths of all connection cables must not exceed 1000 m.
NOTE! All "IN" inputs and "OUT" outputs of Fronius Solar Net clients must be
filled either with cable connections or termination plugs.

1
IN
(1)

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OUT

IN

OUT

...
...
...
...

n
IN

OUT
(1)

Termination plugs

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(1)

Cabling with termination plugs

Cabling without termination plugs

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Installing plug-in cards into inverters

General

Safety

Please see the operating instructions for the respective inverter for information regarding
plug-in card installation.
Please note the safety and warning information in your inverters operating instructions.

WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal. Danger from grid voltage and DC voltage from solar modules.
The connection area should only be opened by a licensed electrician.
The separate power stage set area should only be disconnected from the
connection area after first being disconnected from the grid power.
The separate power stage set area should only be opened by Fronius-trained
service personnel.
Before making any connections, make sure that the AC and DC sides are disconnected from the inverter, e.g.:
Switch off the AC automatic circuit breaker for the inverter
Cover solar modules
Please observe the 5 safety rules.
WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal. Danger from residual voltage from capacitors.
You must wait until the capacitors have discharged.
NOTE! Follow general ESD precautions when handling plug-in cards.

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Defining system components in Fronius Solar Net

Fronius Solar Net will recognize different DATCOM components automatically (datalogger,
sensor card, etc.). However, there is no automatic distinction between several identical
DATCOM components. For this reason, each system component must have an individual
number (address) to uniquely identify each system component in Fronius Solar Net (inverter or DATCOM component).
Fronius inverters give you the option to set the address directly on the display. However,
some versions of Fronius IG are not equipped with a display. In this case, the address can
be set via two keys.
DATCOM components are equipped with a special setting wheel for addresses. A small
screwdriver is required for this.

Setting the address on the inverter

Please see the inverter operating instructions for setting the inverter address.

Setting the address on DATCOM components

Proceed as follows for all DATCOM components (whether card or box):

1

Turn the setting wheel (1) to the desired address using a screwdriver
IMPORTANT! You do not have to set the
address for the datalogger because there is
always only one datalogger per system.

(1)
NOTE! Two identical devices should never have the same address in a network.
Example:
Permitted:
Fronius IG Adress 1, Sensor Card Adress 1
Not permitted:
Fronius IG 20 Adress 1, Fronius IG 30 Adress 1

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Detailed description of DATCOM components

Available DATCOM components

The following DATCOM components are currently available (as of July 2012):
Fronius Datalogger *
Fronius Com Card *
Fronius Sensor Card / Box *
Fronius Public Display Card / Box *
Fronius Interface Card / Box *
Fronius Datalogger Web **
Fronius String Control **
Fronius Power Control Box **
Fronius Power Control Card **
Fronius Personal Display DL Box
*

is described in these operation instructions

**

is described in the device's operating instructions

Software
Fronius Solar.access
Fronius Solar.web
IMPORTANT! "Fronius Solar.access" is only dealt with briefly in these operating instructions. For a more detailed explanation of the functions of "Fronius Solar.access" and "Fronius Solar.web," please see the respective help files.

Overview

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Detailed description of DATCOM components is composed of the following sections:

Fronius Datalogger Card / Box
Fronius Com Card
Fronius Sensor Card / Box
Fronius Public Display Card / Box
Fronius Interface Card / Box
Over-current and under-voltage shutdown
Fronius Solar.access software
Technical Data

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Fronius Datalogger Card / Box

The Datalogger is available as a card or box. It is required for networking several DATCOM
components and inverters.
NOTE! The entire network may not contain more than one Datalogger.
As the system component with a real-time clock, the Datalogger is responsible for system
management. It continuously identifies which devices are in the system and regulates the
data traffic between the individual system components.
The Datalogger also establishes PC connections for external data processing.

Ausfhrungen

Datalogger Card

Datalogger Box

Datalogger & Interface

The datalogger is available in the following versions

Datalogger pro as card or box
Datalogger easy as card or box
Datalogger & Interface as box
Datalogger Web
NOTE! Datalogger easy can only record data from the inverter and sensor card /
box using Address 1.
The data from the remaining components are saved unrestricted. In addition, Datalogger pro and Datalogger & Interface record data from all inverters and sensor
cards / boxes in the system.

Number of system components

for Datalogger
pro and Datalogger & Interface

Datalogger Pro and Datalogger & Interface can manage and store operating data for the
following max. number of system components:
100 Fronius solar inverters (different models can be combined)
10 Fronius Sensor Cards / Boxes
10 Fronius Public Display Cards / Boxes
1 Fronius Interface Card / Box
200 Fronius String Controls
1 Fronius Power Control Card / Box

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Connections

The datalogger is equipped with the following connections:

two RS232 interfaces with 9-pin submin connections
a USB port
The connections are used for data transfers
one directly to the PC
one for remote PC data queries via modem and telephone line
The Datalogger & Interface is equipped with an additional RS 232 interface that is used to
transmit operating data in another format. For more information, please see section Fronius Interface Card/Box.
Terminal assignment of connection cable between Datalogger Card and PC:
NOTE! The 9-pin cable may not
exceed 20 m in length.

(2)

IMPORTANT! The interface cable is not included with the datalogger. A 1.8 m interface cable can be purchased from Fronius
(43,0004,1692).

(1)
(1)
(2)

Computer interface on Datalogger

Serial interface on PC

Please use a USB A/B cable to connect the Datalogger Box to the PC.
Please use the cable that comes with the modem to connect the modem to the datalogger.
For cable connection instructions, please see your modems operating instructions.

Modem

Different modems can be connected to the Datalogger for reading system data via modem.
All modems described in the following have been tested by Fronius. The "Fronius Solar.access" software enables easy configuration.
US Robotics (or 3COM Courier) "V.Everything 56 K"
NOTE! Automatic call acceptance must be activated on the modem in order to
function correctly with the Datalogger.
To activate automatic call acceptance:

ON
Before

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ON
After

Set DIP switches (5) and (9) underneath the modem to the "OFF" position
The "AA" LED on the modem must light up

SMS messages
using the Datalogger

The Datalogger has SMS capability when connected to a modem. In this configuration, the
Datalogger can send an SMS to up to 3 mobile phones. The Datalogger automatically logs
in to the Fronius SMS center (SMSC). The Fronius SMS center then generates an SMS
from the data.
The telephone number of the Fronius SMS center is 0043 7242 241 8120.
IMPORTANT! Always remember to enter the country code when entering a mobile number
to ensure the Datalogger can send an SMS to that number.

Saving data

The datalogger saves the current data of all inverters and sensor cards / boxes integrated
into the system at regular intervals. This interval can be set using the Fronius Solar.access software (range of 5 to 30 minutes).
The saved data can be downloaded for further processing using a PC.
The Fronius Solar.access software enables efficient and organized editing, archiving and
display of data.
If the system only has one inverter, the datalogger can store data for a duration of up to 3
years (approx. 1000 days). However, the memory capacity is reduced accordingly depending on the number of inverters and/or sensor cards / boxes that are integrated into the system. If the Fronius Solar Net has 10 inverters and/or sensor cards / boxes, this duration is
reduced to a tenth (=100 days).
IMPORTANT! Even when the maximum number of 100 inverters and 10 sensor cards is
used, the storage duration of the datalogger is still 1000/ 110 = approximately 9 days (for
a storage interval of 30 minutes).
Please note the following when decreasing the storage interval using the Fronius Solar.access software: If the interval is decreased from 30 to 15 minutes, for example, the
data storage duration will be reduced by half (e.g., from 1000 days to 500 days).
IMPORTANT! When the datalogger memory is full, all data is not immediately deleted. The
oldest data will be continually overwritten by the newest data. The latest data at the last PC
download will therefore remain in the datalogger over the entire storage time.

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Other 56K modems

You can also use other 56K modems that support the V.90 standard. However, please note
the following:
Only the modems listed below are guaranteed to work correctly with the Datalogger
When using other modems, you may be required to modify the initialization string (see
section "Fronius Solar.access software")

Fronius Com Card

General

Fronius Com Cards provide the data link

from an inverter to Fronius Solar Net and to
the DATCOM components connected to it.
For this reason, Fronius Com Cards are
only available as plug-in cards.
One Fronius Com Card is required or each
inverter.

Connections

The Fronius Com Card is equipped with two RS 422 interfaces for data transfer
Data communication input IN
Data communication output OUT

Fronius Com
Card as the power
supply

Fronius Com Cards are responsible for powering DATCOM components. Therefore, Fronius Com Cards are equipped with an integrated power supply. The integrated power supply of Fronius Com Cards is implemented via special contacts in the slot. These contacts
continue to supply power even when there is no power from the photovoltaic modules. One
Fronius Com Card with an integrated power supply can supply three additional DATCOM
components, or one additional DATCOM component if it is located in a Datalogger Web.
IMPORTANT! Additional DATCOM components can be supplied even if they are located
in a different inverter or in an external housing.
Each DATCOM component has an LED that lights up green when there is sufficient power.
The green light for the Fronius Com Cards described here indicates that the integrated
power supply is functioning.
NOTE! When a Fronius Com Card is inserted and the inverter is connected to the
AC side, the green LED must light up after a max. of 10 s.
If this is not the case, please check for the following errors:
The Fronius Com Card is not inserted correctly.
The inverter is not correctly connected to the AC side.
There is a short circuit in the connection cables to the other system components.
The Fronius Com Card has to supply more than three DATCOM components.
If too many DATCOM components are being supplied by one Fronius Com Card, proceed
as follows:
Plug a power pack into the DATCOM component lacking the green LED.
NOTE! If a system only has one inverter but more than 3 DATCOM components,
the Fronius Com Card in the inverter may not provide sufficient power for all DATCOM components. This means that the green LED would not light up on all DATCOM components. In this case, the additional power pack should be plugged into
one of the DATCOM components with no green LED.

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See also section Power supply to DATCOM components.

Fronius Com
Card power output

The output of a Fronius Com Card with an integrated power supply for additional DATCOM
components is approx. a max. of 3 W (depending on the grid voltage).
NOTE! At particularly weak points in the grid (where the AC voltage is less than
200 V), one Fronius Com Card may only be able to supply two additional DATCOM components, or only one additional DATCOM component if it is located in
a Datalogger Web.

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Fronius Sensor Card / Box

General

The Fronius Sensor Card is available as a card or box. The Fronius Sensor Card / Box is
equipped with inputs for a total of six measurement signals:
Two analog inputs for two Pt1000 temperature sensors
One analog input for analyzing a voltage signal from an irradiance sensor
Two digital inputs, e.g., for a power consumption sensor and a wind speed sensor
One analog input for analyzing a current signal (0 to 20 mA, 4 to 20 mA)

Connections

(1)
Fronius Sensor Card

(1)
Fronius Sensor Box

(1)

Connection area for measurement signal inputs

Screw-type terminals are used to connect the sensor wires
NOTE! The maximum cross section of the sensor wires at the screw terminals
should not exceed 1.5 mm (AWG 17).

Overview of measurement signal

inputs

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Fronius also offers ready-made sensors for measuring ambient temperature, module temperature, irradiance, wind speed and energy.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

Digital inputs
(1)

Power supply +5 V for digital channel

(2)

Digital input channel D1

(3)

Digital input channel D2

(4)

GND for digital channel

(5)

Analog input for current signal

Temperature channels

Digital inputs

(6)

Temperature measurement T1

(7)

Temperature measurement T2

(8)

Analog input for voltage signal

Digital inputs (2) and (3) are used to analyze voltage pulses (e.g., from an electricity meter).
Sensor data is analyzed using the Fronius Solar.access software.
When a sensor is connected to one of the digital channels (2) or (3), the signal can also be
analyzed on the inverter display.
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NOTE! Each measurement signal input must be activated and configured before
use via the Fronius Solar.access software.
Always connect an appropriate sensor to activated inputs. Otherwise, free inputs
will also be recorded by the datalogger. The result is a misleading value for the
parameter that is not based on a measurement signal.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Channel assignment example:

Channel D1 (2) for electricity meter
Channel D2 (3) for wind speed sensor
Connect sensors without their own power
supply to:
D1 (2) or D2 (3)
+5 V (1)
Connect sensors with their own power supply to:
D1 (2) or D2 (3)
GND (4)
Functional principle using electricity
meter as an example:
The Fronius Sensor Card / Box counts
the pulses of the electricity meter
The Fronius Sensor Card calculates
the kWh being used from the number
of pulses
You need to set the conversion factor
using the Fronius Solar.access software (e.g., 10,240 pulses = one kWh)

Functional principle using wind speed sensor as an example:

The Fronius Sensor Card counts the pulses of the wind speed sensor
The Fronius Sensor Card calculates the wind speed from the number of pulses per
second
You need to set the conversion factor using the Fronius Solar.access software (e.g.,
7 pulses/second = one km/h)
Setup and installation first example:
Measuring the energy used via the electricity meter at channel D1 (2)
1

Install electricity meter on the corresponding AC lines

Connect the pulse output of the electricity meter to channel D1 (2) and +5 V (1)

Activate channel D1 (2) via the Fronius Solar.access software

Assign desired channel name (e.g., Power Consumption)
Select unit (e.g., kWh)
Enter conversion factor

Setup and istallation second example:

Measuring wind speed using wind speed sensor at channel D2 (3)

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Install wind speed sensor in the proper position

Connect the wind speed sensor to channel D2 (3) and +5 V (1) or GND (4)

Activate channel D2 (3) via the Fronius Solar.access software

Assign desired channel name (e.g., Wind Speed)
Select unit (e.g., km/h)
Enter conversion factor

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NOTE! The length of the sensor cable should not exceed 30 m so that measurement results are not distorted.

Analog input for

current signal

The analog input (5) is used to connect a sensor using a standard 20 mA current interface.
Analysis can only take place using the Fronius Solar.access software.

(5)

Channel assignment example:

Connecting a humidity sensor with a
current signal to the analog input (5)
Functional principle:
A humidity sensor with a current signal
is an active sensor that sends out current that rises as the humidity increases.
The Fronius Sensor Card measures
the current between both connections
of the analog input (5).
The humidity level is derived from the
measured current

Specific values:
The Fronius Sensor Card / Box has two measuring ranges at the analog input (5).
Select the measuring range using the Fronius Solar.access software:
Measuring range 1 ... 0 to 20 mA
Measuring range 2 ... 4 to 20 mA
IMPORTANT! Enter the conversion factor using the Fronius Solar.access software so
that the Fronius Sensor Card / Box can convert from mA to the desired unit.
The conversion factor depends on the sensor and can be obtained from the respective
sensor datasheet.
Setup and installation example:
Measuring the humidity using a humidity sensor at the analog input (5)
1

Install the humidity sensor at the proper position

Connect humidity sensor to the analog input (5)

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Temperature
channels

Activate the analog input (5) via the Fronius Solar.access software
Assign desired channel name (e.g., Humidity)
Select unit (e.g., %)
Set measuring range
Enter conversion factor

Channels T1 (6) and T2 (7) are used for temperature measurements using Pt1000 temperature sensors.
NOTE! Pt100 temperature sensors are not permitted.
The analysis can take place on the inverter display as well as via the Fronius Solar.access software. Channel T1 is used for the solar module temperature and channel T2 is
used for the ambient temperature.

(6)

(7)

Channel assignment example:

Channel T1 (6) for solar module temperature
Channel T2 (7) for outside temperature
Functional principle:
Temperature sensors consist of resistors that change their resistance value
in response to changes in temperature
The Fronius Sensor Card / Box measures the voltage drop at the resistor
when a constant current is flowing through the resistor
The Fronius Sensor Card calculates
the temperature from this voltage drop

Setup and installation example:

Temperature measurement at solar modules using Pt1000 temperature sensor at connection T1 (15)
1

Attach Pt1000 temperature sensor to solar module

Connect Pt1000 temperature sensor to channel T1 (6)

Activate channel T1 (6) via the Fronius Solar.access software

Assign desired channel name (e.g., Module Temperature)
Select unit (C / F)
NOTE! The length of the sensor cable should not exceed 20 m so that measurement results are not distorted.

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The analog input (8) is used to analyze a voltage signal from an irradiance sensor. The
analysis can take place on the inverter display as well as via the Fronius Solar.access
software.
Channel assignment example:
Irradiance sensor at solar module level

(8)

Functional principle:
An irradiance sensor with a voltage signal is an active sensor that sends out
voltage that rises as the irradiance increases.
The Fronius Sensor Card / Box measures the voltage between both connections of the analog input (8).
The irradiance level is derived from the
measured voltage.

Specific values:
The Fronius Sensor Card has three measuring ranges at the analog input (8).
Select the measuring range using the Fronius Solar.access software:
Measuring range 1 ... 0 to 100 mV
Measuring range 2 ... 0 to 200 mV
Measuring range 3 ... 0 to 1000 mV
IMPORTANT! Enter the conversion factor using the Fronius Solar.access software so
that the Fronius Sensor Card can convert from mV to the desired unit. The conversion factor depends on the irradiance sensor and is specified in the sensor datasheet (e.g., 70 mV
corresponds to 1000 W/ m2).
Setup and installation example:
Measurement of solar irradiation at the solar modules using an irradiance sensor at the analog input (8)
1

Attach irradiance sensor parallel to the solar modules

Connect irradiance sensor to the analog input (8)

Activate the analog input (8) via the Fronius Solar.access software
Assign desired channel name (e.g., Solar Irradiation)
Set measuring range
Enter conversion factor
NOTE! The length of the sensor cable should not exceed 30 m so that measurement results are not distorted.

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Analog input for

voltage signal

Fronius Public Display Card / Box

General

The Fronius Public Display Card is available as a card or box. The Fronius Public Display
Card / Box is used to connect different large displays. The general connections have the
same function as the other DATCOM components (setting wheel for the address, socket
for power supply, LEDs).
Up to 10 Fronius Public Display Cards / Boxes can be integrated into one photovoltaic system. This means that one system can have up to 10 different large displays.

Connections

The Fronius Public Display Card / Box is equipped with an RS 232 interface for a 9-pin submin plug. The 9-pin submin plug is used to connect a large display.

Fronius Public
Display Card

Fronius Public
Display Box

Configuring the
Fronius Public
Display Card /
Box

The Fronius Public Display Card / Box can be configured for two different display types using the Fronius Solar.access software.
Display type A:
The Display type A setting is used for alphanumeric Fronius displays or Rico displays
connected to the Fronius Display Card / Box.
The Fronius Public Display Card / Box is programmed to recognize the display type automatically. No other settings are required.
IMPORTANT! If the display is to show the irradiance, solar module temperature or outside
temperature values, the corresponding sensors must be connected to the Fronius Sensor
Card / Box with address 1.

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IMPORTANT! The Fronius Public Display Card is already integrated into the Fronius Public Display, which reduces the cabling effort considerably.
Display type B:
When the Display type B setting is selected, the Fronius Public Display Card / Box sends
a defined data record via the serial interface.
Interface parameters:
2400 baud
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No parity
Handshake off
The data record contains the following values:
Total energy (kWh)
Daily energy (kWh)
Present output (kW)
Irradiation (W/m) .... only available when a corresponding sensor is connected to the
Fronius Sensor Card / Box with address 1.
The data record output corresponds to the following format:
Total energy: 6-digit, no decimal places, in kWh
Daily Energy: 4-digit, no decimal places, in kWh
Present output: 4-digit, two before and two after the decimal point, in kW (the decimal
point is not transferred since it is always in the same place)
Irradiation: 4-digit, no decimal places, in W/m
The data record is made up of ASCII characters (97 bytes) and is structured as follows:
- Start:

- Total Energy:

6 bytes

- Daily Energy:

4 bytes

- Output:

4 bytes

- Empty field:

16 bytes, 20 hex

- Empty field:

2 bytes, 30 hex

- Irradiation:

4 bytes

- Empty field:

2 bytes, 30 hex

- Empty field:

56 bytes, 20 hex

- End:

CR LF

Leading zeros are not suppressed.

IMPORTANT! For Irradiation: If no corresponding sensor is available, then this value will
be treated as a 0 W / m measured valued.

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Additional, optional settings may also be made using Fronius Solar.access. Detailed information on settings options can be found in the section Fronius Solar.access software.

Fronius Interface Card / Box

General

The Fronius Interface Card / Box is available as a card or box and is used to transmit various system data in a freely accessible format. The communication interface is RS 232 for
a 9-pin submin plug.
The following can be integrated into one system:
One Fronius Interface Card / Box or
One Datalogger & Interface
Transferable data (serial interface)
Inverter:

Pac, Uac, Iac, fac, Udc, Idc, Eac

Sensors:

The values from temperature, irradiance and digital channels of all

sensor cards / boxes in the system

For a detailed protocol description, please go to www.fronius.com.

The baud rate can be set via the Baud adjuster on the device:
Adjuster setting

Speed (baud)

2400

4800

9600

14400

19200

IMPORTANT! A setting of 5 - 9 on the Baud adjuster means a speed of 2400 baud.

RS 232 pin assignment
2: RxD
3: TxD
5: GND

Interface Card

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Interface Box

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Overcurrent and Under-voltage Shutdown

General

The Fronius Com Card, Fronius Sensor Box, Fronius Public Display Box and Fronius Interface Box have a shutdown function that interrupts the energy supply in Fronius Solar
Net:
in the event of over-current, e.g., in case of a short circuit
in the event of under-voltage

Functional principle

The over-current and under-voltage shutdown function does not depend on the direction
of the current flow. If one of the DATCOM components previously mentioned measures a
current flow > 3 A or a voltage < 7 V in Fronius Solar Net, the energy supply in the Solar
Net is interrupted.
The energy supply can be restored automatically or manually.

Safety

Restoring the energy supply automatically (factory

setting)

WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal. Danger from DC voltage from solar
modules.
Make sure that the input and output sides in front of the device are not
charged before making any connections or settings to the inverter.
Any and all connections and settings should only be carried out by qualified
electricians.
Follow the safety rules in the inverter operating instructions.

The Fronius Com Card, Fronius Sensor Box, Fronius Public Display Box and Fronius Interface Box are set at the factory to automatically restore the power supply. The jumper is
set to the Auto position.
-

After a shutdown due to over-current or under-voltage, the DATCOM component tries

to restore the energy supply in the Fronius Solar Net every 5 seconds so long as there
is a short circuit, for example.
The Power OK LED flashes briefly every 5 seconds.
When the power supply is reestablished the Power OK LED lights up green.

If there is no short circuit and the Power OK LED does not light, then the shutdown is due
to under-voltage. In this case, the DATCOM components require an external energy supply
via an external power supply unit.

Restoring the energy supply manually

The manual restoration option for the energy supply helps the installer during Fronius Solar
Net troubleshooting.
Jumper positions:

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Auto

Automatic restoration of the energy supply (factory setting)

Man

Manual restoration of the energy supply

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(1)

(1)

(2)

(2)

Jumper at Man pos. and Power OK

LED on Fronius Com Card

Jumper at Man pos. and Power OK

LED on Fronius Sensor Box PC board

(1)

(2)

Jumper at Man pos. and Power OK

LED on Fronius Public Display Box /
Fronius Interface Box PC board

Open the external housing of the DATCOM component to set the jumper for the Fronius
Sensor Box, Fronius Public Display Box and Fronius Interface Box.
The jumper (2) must be set to the Man position for manual restoration of the energy supply.

After a shutdown due to over-current or under-voltage, there are 2 options available to restore the energy supply manually:
a)

Unplug and then plug in data communication cables from the RJ 45 IN and
OUT connections; if available, unplug the cable for an external power supply

b)

Cover the Power OK LED (1) for 0.5 - max. 2 seconds (e.g., with your finger)

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In order for the Power OK LED (1) to detect the darkness, certain ambient
lighting conditions are required. If the lighting conditions on site are insufficient, the LED will not react. In this case, shine a flashlight into the LED and
then cover it to darken it, for example.
-

When the power supply is reestablished the Power OK LED (1) lights up green.

If there is no short circuit and the Power OK LED (1) does not light, then the shutdown is
due to under-voltage. In this case, the DATCOM components require an external energy
supply via an external power supply unit.

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"Fronius Solar.access" software

The Fronius Solar.access software is the user interface to your photovoltaic system. Fronius Solar.access communicates as follows with your photovoltaic system
via Ethernet through Datalogger Web
via USB, RS 232 or an analog modem through Datalogger easy / pro
Fronius Solar.access can be used for the following for your photovoltaic system
It can change parameters for all inverters and DATCOM components
It can display present data for all inverters, sensors and string controls
It can download saved archived data from the datalogger and display it graphically

Properties

System requirements

Graphical analysis of archived data

Graphical display of present data
Total view
Comparison view
Detailed view of inverters
String control
Sensor view
Component view
Total view of all systems / system comparison
Automatic download
Export function of archived data to Excel files
It can send an energy report automatically as an Excel file via e-mail
It can send an energy comparison / service messages via e-mail
Inverter configuration
DATCOM component

Min. requirements:
600 MB free hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
Datalogger Web: Ethernet connection
Datalogger easy/pro: USB, RS 232 or analog modem
MS Windows compatible mouse
The following operating systems are suitable:
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Internet Explorer 6 or higher
Recommended requirements:
PC with Pentium 4 (1.3 GHz)
1024 MB RAM

Installing the modem

An analog modem must be installed in the PC in order to be able to access your datalogger
remotely. If you already have an analog modem installed in your PC, you can skip this step.

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NOTE! If Fronius Solar.access is

already installed, proceed as follows:
1

Close Fronius Solar.access

Click on the the Solar Net Server icon

(1) using the right mouse button and
close the Solar Net server

(1)
IMPORTANT! Once you have installed a modem, you will be able to use all Fronius Solar.access functions - even from a remote location.

Installing Fronius
Solar.access

Fronius Solar.access installation is mostly automatic and requires no previous knowledge.

1

Close all applications and programs on your PC

Insert the CD-ROM that came with the datalogger into the drive

Select the Fronius Solar.access folder

Start the setup.exe file contained therein

Follow the instructions of the installation software (wizard)

The selection window for the required database appears

Establishing datalogger / PC connection

Select the recommended database from the selection menu

Connect the datalogger to a serial or USB interface on your PC

IMPORTANT! Connecting the datalogger via the USB interface requires the installation of the USB driver.
When the datalogger is connected via the USB interface, New Hardware
Found appears in the display window.
Follow the wizard instructions to search for the new hardware.
The USB driver for the datalogger is included in the scope of delivery for Fronius Solar.access.

If you installed Fronius Solar.access in the predefined folder, the USB driver is located at C:\ Program Files \ Fronius Austria \ Solar.access \ Driver \ USB.
Enter the path for driver installation and follow the wizard instructions.

The USB interface is setup and Fronius Solar.access is ready for use.

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Starting Fronius
Solar.access

Fronius Solar.access is started as follows:

Start \ All Programs \ Fronius Product Group \ Fronius Solar.access
You can also start Fronius Solar.access from the desktop.

Importing Data
from IG.access

If data is available from Fronius IG.access, you can import it to Fronius Solar.access.
Both archived data and settings are imported.
IMPORTANT! Check the settings after import.

Setting up photovoltaic systems

To create a new photovoltaic system, open the Administration \ PV Systems \ Create

PV System menu

Fill out all fields marked with a * Datalogger

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Datalogger Web:
3

Set connection type as Ethernet

The following settings should be made for Datalogger Web in the Network Address
field:
IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.180)
or host name + domain name (e.g., samplesystem.fronius.com)

Datalogger easy / pro - USB:

3

Connect datalogger

Install USB driver software

Set connection type as USB

Select the Datalogger in the USB Connections field

Datalogger easy / pro - RS232:

3

Insert the Datalogger into the serial interface

Select the right COM port (e.g., COM1, COM2, COM3, )

Datalogger easy / pro - Modem:

Connecting to the
system

Enter the phone number of the photovoltaic system

Select modem - must be installed on PC

Open the PV Systems menu and select one of the photovoltaic systems

Click on the corresponding photovoltaic system, the connection to the PV system will
take place automatically

Exception: When using a modem, the PV system connection must take place manually.

Help

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For a more detailed explanation of the functions of Fronius Solar.access, please see the
respective help in the software.

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Technical Data
Datalogger Card / Box
Memory capacity

540 kByte

Memory duration

approx. 1000 days

(1 Fronius IG or Fronius IG Plus, memory cycle 30 minutes)

Supply voltage

12 V DC

Power consumption

0,4 W

- With wireless transceiver box:

max. 0,6 W

Box degree of protection

IP 20

Dimensions (l x w x h)
- Datalogger Card:

140 x 100 x 26 mm

- Datalogger Box:

190 x 115 x 53 mm

Datalogger Card interfaces

Socket:

Description:

USB

USB

- RS 232:

9-pin submin

PC

- RS 232:

9-pin submin

Modem

USB

USB

- RS 232:

9-pin submin

PC

- RS 232:

9-pin submin

Modem

- RS 422:

RJ 45

IN

- RS 422:

RJ 45

OUT

- USB:

Datalogger Box interfaces

- USB:

Datalogger & Interface

Datalogger & Interface (Box)

Memory capacity

540 kByte

Memory duration

approx. 1000 days

(1 Fronius IG or Fronius IG Plus, memory cycle 30 minutes)

Supply voltage

12 V DC

Power consumption

2.8 W

Box degree of protection

IP 20

Dimensions (l x w x h)
Interfaces

210 x 110 x 72 mm
Socket:

Description:

USB

USB

- RS 232:

9-pin submin

PC

- RS 232:

9-pin submin

Modem

- RS 232:

9-pin submin

Data

- RS 422:

RJ 45

IN

- RS 422:

RJ 45

OUT

- USB:

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Sensor Card / Box

Supply voltage

12 V DC

Power consumption
- Sensor card:
- Sensor box:

1.1 W
1.3 W

Box degree of protection

IP 20

Dimensions (l x w x h)
- Sensor card:
- Sensor box:

140 x 100 x 26 mm
197 x 110 x 57 mm

Interfaces
(only sensor box)

Socket:

Description:

- RS 422:

RJ 45

IN

- RS 422:

RJ 45

OUT

Channels T1, T2
- Sensors:

PT1000

- Measuring range:

-25C...75C; -13F...167F

- Accuracy:

0,5C; 0,8F

- Resolution:

1 C; 1 F

Irradiance channel
- Measuring range:

0...100 mV
0...200 mV
0...1 V

- Accuracy:

3%

Channels D1, D2
- Max. voltage level

5.5 V

- Max. frequency

2500 Hz

- Min. pulse duration

250 us

- Switching threshold OFF (LOW):

0...0.5 V

- Switching threshold ON (HIGH):

3...5.5 V

Current input channel

- Measuring range:

0...20 mA
4...20 mA

- Accuracy:

Com Card

5%

Com card up to version 1.4B (4,070,769)

Supply voltage

230 V (+10% / -15%)

Dimensions (l x w x h)
- Plug-in card only:

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140 x 100 x 33 mm

Interfaces

Socket:

Description:

- RS 422:

RJ 45

IN

- RS 422:

RJ 45

OUT

Supply voltage

208 V / 220 V / 230 V / 240 V / 277 V (+10% / -15%)

Dimensions (l x w x h)
- Plug-in card only:

Public Display
Card / Box

140 x 100 x 28 mm

Interfaces

Socket:

Description:

- RS 422:

RJ 45

IN

- RS 422:

RJ 45

OUT

Public Display Card / Box

Supply voltage

12 V DC

Power consumption
- Public display card:

1.2 W

- Public display box:

1.6 W

Box degree of protection

IP 20

Dimensions (l x w x h)
- Public display card:

140 x 100 x 26 mm

- Public display box:

197 x 110 x 57 mm

Interfaces

Socket:

Description:

- RS 232

9-pin submin

Display

RS 422:

RJ 45

IN

RS 422:

RJ 45

OUT

- Public display Box additional:

Interface Card /
Box

Interface Card / Box

Supply voltage

12 V DC

Power consumption
- Interface card:

1.2 W

- Interface box:

1.6 W

Box degree of protection

IP 20

Interface box ambient conditions

0C - +50C
+32F - +122F

Dimensions (l x w x h)
- Interface card:

140 x 100 x 26 mm

- Interface box:

197 x 110 x 57 mm

Interfaces

Socket:

Description:

- RS 232

9-pin submin

Data

RS 422

RJ 45

IN

RS 422

RJ 45

OUT

- Interface box additional:

The baud rate can be set via the Baud adjuster:

- 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200

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Com card version 1.7 and higher (4,070,913)

Warranty and liability

Warranty provisions and liability

A warranty based on the general terms and conditions applies to Fronius DATCOM components. During this period, Fronius guarantees that your DATCOM component will work
correctly. If a defect should occur for which Fronius is responsible, Fronius will repair the
defect at the factory free of charge within the warranty period.
Please see your Fronius dealer for warranty claims.
Warranty claims will not be accepted as a result of:
Non-intended use of your DATCOM components
Installation has been carried out improperly or not in accordance with standards and,
in particular, by unlicensed electricians
The system has been operated improperly
Unauthorized changes to DATCOM components
Damage by foreign objects and acts of God
Warranty claims will be repaired either by Fronius directly or locally by Fronius trained service partners. For return transportation, components must be in their original or equivalent
packaging.
These services will be charged to the dealer or his fitter, as will the reinstallation of the repaired device.

Scope of warranty

This warranty only covers DATCOM components. Other photovoltaic system components
are not covered by the warranty.

Warranty period

24 months from date of installation.

Proof of warranty

Purchase date on the invoice, transfer date / commissioning date and power company report.

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Fronius International GmbH

4600 Wels, Froniusplatz 1, Austria
E-Mail: [email protected]
http://www.fronius.com

Fronius USA LLC Solar Electronics Division

6797 Fronius Drive, Portage, IN 46368
E-Mail: [email protected]
http://www.fronius-usa.com

Under http://www.fronius.com/addresses you will find all addresses of our sales branches and partner firms!