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ac_coupling:fronius [2019-04-14 12:39] – external edit 127.0.0.1ac_coupling:fronius [2019-09-18 08:10] – [Fronius / Victron specifics] schwarzlmueller.martin
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 This is a very easy setup. The Fronius Setup Microgrid has been developed in close cooperation with Victron. During commissioning, set the PV Inverter to Setup MG50 (or Setup MG60 for 60 Hz systems). Everything is then pre-configured. The Setup MG settings match the default Victron Assistant settings. This is a very easy setup. The Fronius Setup Microgrid has been developed in close cooperation with Victron. During commissioning, set the PV Inverter to Setup MG50 (or Setup MG60 for 60 Hz systems). Everything is then pre-configured. The Setup MG settings match the default Victron Assistant settings.
    
-Compatible inverters are:+**Compatible ROW inverters** (for "European type AC grid") are:
   * Fronius Primo (1~, 3 kW up to 8.2 kW) -> Software //fro27140.upd// or higher (see FAQ Q5!)   * Fronius Primo (1~, 3 kW up to 8.2 kW) -> Software //fro27140.upd// or higher (see FAQ Q5!)
   * Fronius Symo (3~, 3 kW up to 20 kW) -> Software //fro27140.upd// or higher (see FAQ Q5!)   * Fronius Symo (3~, 3 kW up to 20 kW) -> Software //fro27140.upd// or higher (see FAQ Q5!)
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   * Fronius IG Plus V (1~, 2~, 3~, 2.5 kW up to 12 kW) -> from //IGF 5.0.66// on with settings according to the Victron recommendations   * Fronius IG Plus V (1~, 2~, 3~, 2.5 kW up to 12 kW) -> from //IGF 5.0.66// on with settings according to the Victron recommendations
  
-For new systems the Symo and Eco inverters are recommended for 3~ applications. The Primo inverters are recommended for 1~ applications. Please note that all these inverters are transformerless and therefore PV-Modules that require pole-grounding (on the Plus or Minus pole) cannot be connected.+For new systems the Fronius Symo and Fronius Eco inverters are recommended for 3~ applications. The Fronius Primo inverters are recommended for 1~ applications. Please note that all these inverters are transformerless and therefore PV-Modules that require pole-grounding (on the Plus or Minus pole) cannot be connected.
  
-The use of Fronius Galvo inverters is not recommended anymore for new applications - the Fronius Primo is the best substitute and offers higher efficiency, wider DC voltage range, two MPP trackers and many other features.+The use of Fronius Galvo inverters is not recommended anymore for new applications - the Fronius Primo is the best substitute and offers higher efficiency, wider DC voltage range and two MPP trackers. 
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 +**Compatible UL inverters** (for "US type AC grid") are: 
 +  * Fronius Primo UL (1~, 3.8 kW up to 15 kW) -> Software //fro27470.upd// or higher (see FAQ Q5!) 
 +  * Fronius Symo 10-24 480V (3~, 10 kW up to 24 kW) -> Software //fro27140.upd// or higher (see FAQ Q5!) 
 +  * Fronius Symo 10-15 208-240V (3~, 10 up to 15 kW) -> Software //fro27140.upd// or higher (see FAQ Q5!) 
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 +For the UL inverters, some more Microgrid Setups are available (e.g. for connection with Neutral conductor or without). Also the UL inverters can be used in 60Hz as well as in 50Hz applications. More information can be found in the user manuals.
  
 When setting up a system, always update both the Fronius and the Victron devices to their latest firmware versions. For the latest Fronius firmware and information how to update use this link: When setting up a system, always update both the Fronius and the Victron devices to their latest firmware versions. For the latest Fronius firmware and information how to update use this link:
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 ===== Zero Feed-in ===== ===== Zero Feed-in =====
  
-It is possible to make a Zero feed-in system with Victron & Fronius. The Venus device will the control the Fronius output power. See the [[ess:design-installation-manual|ESS manual]], chapter 2.1.3 Fronius Zero feed-in for details.+It is possible to make a Zero feed-in system with Victron & Fronius. The Venus device will the control the Fronius output power. See the [[ess:design-installation-manual|ESS manual]], chapter 4.3.11 Fronius Zero feed-in for details.
 ===== Frequently Asked Questions ===== ===== Frequently Asked Questions =====
  
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 ==== Q4 Can I use the Fronius Smart Meter? ==== ==== Q4 Can I use the Fronius Smart Meter? ====
  
-No, when using a Fronius PV Inverter in a Victron system it is not possible to use the Fronius Smart Meter.+That depends on the type of system and software configuration. 
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 +A Fronius Smart Meter can be used in these two situations: 
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 +  - when used only for reporting to Solarweb 
 +  - when used for limiting export, in a system where the Victron system is not configured as an ESS system. 
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 +The Fronius Smart-Meter can not be used for the Fronius built-in export limiting feature when part of a Victron ESS system. Instead, use the Victron ESS Fronius Zero-feed in feature, see chapter 4.3.11, Fronius Zero Feed-in, in the [[ess:design-installation-manual|ESS manual]].
  
-Use any of the [[energy-meters:start|Victron supplied Energy Meters]] instead. 
  
 ==== Q5 How can I get the Fronius firmware that improves flickering? ==== ==== Q5 How can I get the Fronius firmware that improves flickering? ====
ac_coupling/fronius.txt · Last modified: 2023-11-30 07:13 by guy_stewart
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