Fronius IG 300 Manuel d'utilisateur

FRONIUS IG 300 / 400 / 50042,0410,1288 012006Operating instructionsGBInverter for mains-connectedphotovoltaic systems

2Installation instructions ...

3The FRONIUS IG is constructed and operated in the safest possible way, both in termsof installation and operation. The DC and AC sides are completely

4Before you connect up the solar panels you should check that the voltage specified bythe manufacturer corresponds to the actual measured voltage.When

5Safety strategyYour FRONIUS IG meets all the relevant standards and regulations.The most important of these are:- Directive 89/336/EEC on Electromagn

6The amount of solar energy radiated worldwide amounts to approx.1,540,000,000,000,000,000 kWh per year (1,540 peta kWh / year). This is 15,000 timesm

7Voltagemodule 1The efficiency and the voltage are increa-sed by connecting solar modules together.If solar modules are connected in series toform a s

8The FRONIUS IG is designed for use with solar modules with a wide range of voltageinput. This enables the widest possible variety of types of solar m

9The FRONIUS IG is responsible for monitoring the mains. This responsibility includesimplementing measures to protect operators and equipment alike in

10The more functions (described above) the inverter handles, the more simple and effi-cient the installation will be since there will be no need for e

11The FRONIUS IGThe FRONIUS IG is designed for fully automatic operation. Basically, no manual operati-on is needed in order to feed power into the ma

12(4) Startup test- Before the FRONIUS IG feeds power into the mains network for the first time,the mains conditions are tested thoroughly in accordan

13(1) Connection area(2) Power modules(3) Status LEDs on the power modules(4) Optional modules, including fancontroller and display with LED foroperat

14The LED will change colour depending on the operating status(1) LED steady green:- Comes on after the FRONIUS IG’s automatic start-up phase and stay

15Symbols(5)(7)(9)(11)(12)(8)(6)(10)(4)(2)(1) (3)The displayKey (A) and (B)- For scrollingKey (C):- For switching to the menu level(“Menu”) or exiting

16(6) ... appears when values are displayed which are directly associated with the publicmains network(7) ... appears when values are displayed whic

17Press any key to light up the display. If no key is pressed for 30 seconds or more, thedisplay illumination will go off again. The setup menu also o

18The display modesOverview ofdisplay modesThe following display modes are available:„Now“ display mode ... Displays real-time values„Day“ display mod

19Overview ofdisplay values(continued)„Now“ display mode„Day“ / „Year“ / „Total“ display modePower fed into the mains (W)Energy fed into the mains (kW

20Overview ofdisplay values(continued)Current fed in ... Current (in am-peres) currently being fed into themains ... from the master powermodule phase

21Module current ... Current that isbeing supplied at present by the solarmodules ... (amperes)The FRONIUS IG always maintains the module voltage wit

ud_fr_st_et_00493 012004Dear ReaderThank you for choosing Fronius - and congratulations on your new, technically high-grade Fronius product! This inst

22* Power taken out of the mains ...Current consumption (in watts;optional sensor card)Example of display for positive potential(polarity sign „+“):-

23The roof fan speed and the code for thefan concerned are displayed alternately.- RPM = revolutions per minute- FL = “front left”- FR = “front right”

24„Day“ / „Year“ /„Total“ displaymode„Year“ display mode ... Displays values for power fed into the mains during the currentcalendar year - only in co

25CO2 reduction ... CO2 emissionssaved over the period of time concer-ned(kg/t)Maximum mains voltage ... largestmains voltage (V) measured duringthe t

26* Maximum module temperature ...highest temperature measured at thesolar modules during the time inquestion (°C; can be changed to °F inthe setup me

27The brief overview shows the menu items for changing the FRONIUS IG’s initial settings.StandbyContrastLightModeCurrencyEnter0 ... 7AUTO ONCashOFFCha

28(D)Open the setupmenu- Move to the menu level (see chapterentitled „Navigating around thedisplay“)- Use keys (A) or (B) to choose „Setup“mode (5)- E

29- „Standby“ ... Use the „Enter“ key (D)to switch on / switch off standbymode.(D)The „Standby“ menu item provides the facility to put the FRONIUS IG

30(D)(A)(B)(C) (D)(C) (D)...- „Menu mode“ ... cannot be selected- „Contrast“ ... Adjusts contrast on theLCD display.- To initiate contrast adjustment:

31(D)- „Light mode“ ... Initial setting fordisplay illumination.- To initiate „light mode“ adjustment:Press „Enter“ key (D)(A)(B)(C) (D)(C) (D)(C) (D)

32(B) (D)2.Enter charge rate per kWh in the chosencurrency (factory setting: 0.48 EUR/kWh)- First digit flashing- Use key (A) or (B) to select a numbe

33- „IG no.“ ... Sets the number (=address) of the FRONIUS IG in asystem with several interconnectedphotovoltaic inverters- To initiate „IG no.“ adjus

34(C) (D)If a successful data connection has beenestablished, then the status „OKCOM“ isdisplayed.- Use arrow key (B) to initiate the signalcard test(

35Important! The „Time“ menu option isonly supported when the optional data-logger is connected.- “Time” ... Setting time and date- To initiate time a

362. Fan controller ready for operation- Press „Enter“ key (D)3. Start fan controller test- Press „Enter“ key (D)4a. The fan controller is tested.- Th

37- The display for the first power module(PS00) appears again- Use the arrow key (B) to switch to thedesired power module PS00 to PS14- In this case,

38(C) (D)DisplayModel numberDisplayVersion number(B)(A)(C)(D)- „Version“ ... Shows the versionnumber and serial number of the IGcontrol unit and the p

39The string control system, which is available as an optional extra, combines 5 strings ofsolar modules to form a single measuring channel. The strin

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41Installation instructions

ud_fr_se_sv_00923 022005ISafety rulesDANGER!WARNING!CAUTION!“NOTE!” indicates a situation which implies a risk of impaired results anddamage to th

42WARNING! Danger due to mains voltage and DC voltage from solar modules.The connection area should only ever be opened by an authorised electricaleng

43Fitting the baseImportant! The optional base must be used if the surface on which the FRONIUS IG isto be installed does not allow cables to be route

44Figure 2 shows an exhaust air guide with pipe bent downwards. We recommend thisversion where the air exits in the following situations:- On the west

45The housing and power modules are equipped with temperature-controlled, speed-regulated fans. This has a number of benefits:- Heat sinks can be smal

46The frequency with which the air filter must be cleaned depends on the air quality at theinstallation site.Important! If cooling air has to be drawn

47Your FRONIUS IG is connected to the mains network as follows:- 3 phases (L1, L2, L3)- Neutral conductor (N)- Earth (PE)Make sure that the phases are

48AC leads and apair of DC leads3L1L2L3NPEPE12AC leads and atwo pairs of DCleads- AC cable cross section: 35 mm²The copper brackets on the DC sideprov

49External powersupply to rackAn additional connection terminal allowsan external power supply to be provided tothe following components:- Roof fan- O

50Configuring the inverterYour FRONIUS IG has been pre-configured in the factory, and is ready for use.Once the FRONIUS IG has been connected to the s

51NOTE! Be sure to follow the general ESD regulations when fitting plug-in cards.When installing add-on system components in the form of plug-in cards

ud_fr_se_sv_00923 022005IIThe machine may only be used for jobs as defined by the “intended purpo-se”.Utilisation for any other purpose, or in any

52Installing plug-incards(continued)Important! Route the cable for the plug-in card up as far as the option rack. There is apassage in the cable chann

53ExampleExample: Logging and archiving data from the inverter and sensor using a dataloggercard and sensor box.Within the FRONIUS IG, the plug-in car

54Replacing fusesCriteria for selecting fuses:1. IN = 20 A2. UN = 600 V DC and AC3. Fuse dimensions: 10.3 x 35 - 38 mmExplanation:IN: Nominal current

55If the display fails to come on even some time after sunrise, check the open-circuitvoltage of the solar modules.If the open-circuit voltage of the

56Display during normal operation(D)Fault on one of the two power modules:- Service code display (e.g. „Status515“)Alternate(D)Important! The service

57Following careful testingand when the mains fre-quency passes into the per-missible range, the FRONI-US IG will resume feedingpower into the mains.1

58Following careful testingand when the mains fre-quency passes into the per-missible range, the FRONI-US IG will resume feedingpower into the mains.1

59Short-term interruption tofeed-in of power into mainsdue to excess temperatureCooling-air slots relocated304 * Excess temperature onDC sideAfter a 2

60The power module will au-tomatically attempt to con-nect again and, if possible,will resume feeding powerinto the mains401 Communication withpower m

61LED is steady orange, po-wer module then attempts arestart425 Communication withthe power module is notpossibleIf a service code appearsfrequently:

ud_fr_se_sv_00923 022005IIIMaintenance and repair may only be carried out by an authorised specialistcompany.There is no guarantee in the case of

62Power module is restartedafter a cooling-down period441 Failure of a power-mo-dule fanIf a service code appearsfrequently: Notify FRO-NIUS-trained s

63Warning message issued byone of the power modules,while the other power mo-dules are operating normal-ly514 No communication withone of the power mo

64Code Designation Description RemedyClass 5(continued)Target speed of one or moreroof fans has not beenachievedRoof fans not working, pos-sible power

65Technical dataFRONIUS IG 300 /400 / 500Input data FRONIUS IG 300 FRONIUS IG 400 FRONIUS IG 500Recommended power supply 20-34 kWp 28-42 kWp 40-52 k

66The FRONIUS IG complies with the „Guidelines for connection and parallel operation ofin-plant generation systems with the low-voltage grid“ publishe

67Scope of warran-tyThe statutory warranty applies only to the FRONIUS IG and the optional add-on systemcomponents included in the scope of supply. Ot

68If you decide in the future to replace your inverter, FRONIUS will take back the old unitand arrange for it to be recycled in an appropriate way.Dis

EU-KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG 2005 EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 2005 DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE DE LA CE, 2005 Wels-Thalheim, 2005-11-14 Die Firma Manu

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ud_fr_se_sv_00923 022005IVEquipment with the CE mark fulfils the basic requirements of the GuidelineGoverning Low-Voltage and Electromagnetic Comp

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