Fronius Symo Hybrid 3.0-3-S User Manual

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Fronius Symo Hybrid 3.0-3-S Specifications

General

Type	Hybrid Inverter
AC Nominal Power	3.0 kW
AC Frequency Range	50 / 60 Hz
THD	<3%
Max DC Power	4.5 kW
Maximum Input Voltage	1000 V
Number of MPP Trackers	2
Max. charging / discharging power	3.0 kW
Dimensions (height x width x depth)	645 x 431 x 204 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D)	431 x 645 x 204 mm
Dimensions	645 x 431 x 204 mm
Protection Class	IP 65
Operating Temperature Range	-25°C to +60°C
Cooling	Active Cooling
Maximum AC Power	3.0 kW
Max. apparent AC power	3.0 kVA
AC Voltage Range	180-280 V
DC Input Voltage Range	150 - 800 V
MPPT Voltage Range	200 - 800 V
Battery Compatibility	Lithium-ion
Communication	Ethernet
Warranty	5 years

Summary

Safety Rules

Explanation of Safety Notices

Explains the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE symbols.

General Safety and Personnel Requirements

General safety principles for device operation and qualifications for service engineers.

Safety Rules (continued)

Environmental Conditions and Noise/EMC Measures

Guidelines for operation, noise levels, and EMC compliance.

Emergency Power Functionality

Information about the system's emergency power function.

Safety Rules (continued)

Disposal, Copyright, and Data Protection

Guidelines for disposal, copyright, and user data protection.

General Information

Fronius Symo Hybrid Overview

Device Concept and Components

Explains the design and components of the Fronius Symo Hybrid.

Fronius Symo Hybrid Usage and Safety

Proper Use Guidelines

Defines intended use and actions constituting improper use.

Device Warning Notices

Importance of safety and warning notices on the device.

Fronius Symo Hybrid: Product Registration

Product Registration Process Details

Explains the benefits and process of product registration.

Fronius Solar Battery Overview

Device Concept and Components

Explains the design and components of the Fronius Solar Battery.

Proper Use Guidelines

Defines intended use and actions constituting improper use.

Fronius Solar Battery: Capacity and Warnings

Storage Capacity Expansion and SOC Accuracy

Details on increasing storage capacity and SOC display inaccuracies.

Device Warning Notices

Importance of safety and warning notices on the device.

Fronius Solar Battery: Safety Symbols and Emergency Procedures

Safety Symbols and Emergency Procedures

Explains CAUTION notices and emergency procedures.

Operating Modes: Introduction and Inverter Functionality

Operating Modes - Symbol Explanation

Explains symbols used to represent system components and modes.

Inverter-Only Operating Mode

Describes the inverter's operation without a battery.

Operating Modes: Advanced Configurations

Inverter Plus Battery Operating Mode

Describes system operation with inverter and battery.

Operating Modes: Advanced Configurations (continued)

Multi-Meter, Emergency Power, and Ohmpilot Modes

System operation with multiple meters, emergency power, and Ohmpilot.

Operating Modes: Battery System States

Additional Inverter and Battery System Operating States

System operation with additional inverter and description of battery operating states.

Operating Modes: Battery System States (continued)

Battery System Operating States (continued)

Continues description of operating states like Energy saving mode.

Emergency Power Mode Operations

Prerequisites for Emergency Power Functionality

Lists requirements to enable the emergency power function.

Transitioning to and from Backup Power Mode

Describes the process of switching to and from backup power mode.

Emergency Power Mode: Restrictions and Saving Modes

Emergency Power Restrictions and Energy Saving Modes

Details limitations and interaction between backup/energy saving modes.

Energy Saving Mode Details

General and System-Specific Modes

Explains energy saving mode for Fronius Symo Hybrid and batteries.

Exit Conditions for Energy Saving

Conditions that trigger switch-off to energy saving mode.

Energy Saving Mode: Exit Conditions and Indicators

Exit Conditions and Device Indicators for Energy Saving

Conditions for exiting energy saving mode and device indicators.

Calibration Charging for Fronius Solar Battery

Benefits, Conditions, and Process of Calibration Charging

Explains benefits, triggers, process, duration, limitations, and display of calibration charging.

Calibration Charging for Fronius Solar Battery (continued)

Calibration Process, Duration, and Limitations

Details calibration process, duration, limitations, and display.

Suitable Third-Party Batteries for Fronius Symo Hybrid

Compatibility with LG Chem ResuH and BYD Battery-Box

Information on using LG Chem and BYD batteries with the inverter.

Operation Overview

Data Communication Interfaces

Data Communication Area and Interfaces

Details on the data communication interface and ports.

System Monitoring Unit: Controls and Indicators

Unit Controls, Indicators, and Network Settings

Identifies controls, indicators, and network settings on the monitoring unit.

System Monitoring Unit: Interfaces and Connections

Unit Interfaces, LEDs, and I/O Connections

Continues description of LEDs, LAN connection, and I/O connections.

System Monitoring Unit: Modbus and Power Supply

Unit Modbus, Power Supply, and I/O Details

Details Modbus RTU, power supply, digital I/O, antenna, and termination switch.

Fronius Hybrid Inverter: Controls and Display

Inverter Controls, Status LEDs, and Function Keys

Identifies controls, LEDs, and function keys on the inverter.

Fronius Hybrid Inverter: Display Features

Inverter Display Features and Measurement Limitations

Explains the inverter display and its measurement limitations.

Fronius Solar Battery: Components and Indicators

Battery Management Module Components and Indicators

Details the components and indicators of the battery management module.

Battery Module Indicator and Display Usage

Details the battery module indicator and how to display information.

Fronius Solar Battery: Display Types

Overall and Connection Display Modes

Explains the "Overall" and "Connection" display types.

Fronius Solar Battery: Display Types (continued)

Status and Mode/Current/SOC/Voltage Displays

Explains the "Status" and "Mode, Current, SOC, Voltage" displays.

Fronius Solar Battery: Display Types (continued)

Cell Temp, Alarm Bits, and Heatsink Temp Displays

Explains "Cell Temp., Cycle Count", "Alarm bits", and "Heatsink Temp" displays.

Data Converter: Connections and Indicators

Data Converter Connections and Factory Settings

Shows connection diagrams and factory settings for the data converter.

Data Converter LED Status Indicators

Explains the meaning of data converter LEDs.

Data Converter: LED Status Indicators (continued)

LED Error Codes and Status Descriptions

Details LED error codes and status descriptions for batteries and inverters.

Menu Navigation at the Inverter

Display Backlighting and Menu Access

Activating backlighting, auto-deactivation, and opening the menu.

Menu Item Overview

Lists and briefly describes the main menu items (NOW, LOG, SETUP, INFO).

Menu Navigation at the Inverter (continued)

NOW and LOG Menu Item Values

Lists real-time and historical data displayed in NOW and LOG menus.

Set-up Menu Items: Standby and WiFi Access Point

Standby Mode Configuration

How to manually activate/deactivate Standby mode.

WiFi Access Point Configuration

How to activate/deactivate the WiFi Access Point.

Set-up Menu Items: Relay and Energy Manager

Relay Function Configuration and Testing

Configures relay functions, performs tests, and activates Energy Manager.

Set-up Menu Items: Energy Manager and Relay Test

Energy Manager Activation via Relay

Activates the Energy Manager function via the relay.

Set-up Menu Items: Time, Date, and Display Settings

Time, Date, and Display Settings Configuration

Settings for time, date, daylight saving, language, contrast, illumination.

Set-up Menu Items: Display Settings and Energy Yield

Display Settings and Energy Yield Configuration

Continues display settings and configures currency, feed-in tariff, CO2 factor.

Set-up Menu Items: Energy Yield and Fan Testing

Energy Yield and Fan Testing Procedures

CO2 factor setting and how to test the fan's operation.

SETUP Menu Item Navigation

Initial Setup and Software Updates

Initial configuration and notes on software updates.

Navigating the SETUP Menu

Steps for entering, scrolling, and exiting the SETUP menu.

SETUP Menu Item Navigation (continued)

General Menu Entry Settings

General procedure for setting menu entries.

Setting the Inverter Time

Walkthrough for setting the inverter's time.

INFO Menu: Measured Values and Status Information

Measured Values, PSS, Grid Status, and Device Info

Lists measured values, fault status, grid faults, and device details.

INFO Menu: Device Information Categories

Device Information Categories

Continues device information like MPP Tracker, Grid monitoring, etc.

INFO Menu: Fault Ride Through and Version Information

Fault Ride Through and Version Information

Continues device information like Fault Ride Through, Version.

Key Lock Functionality and Basic Menu Access

Activating and Deactivating the Key Lock

Step-by-step guide to activate/deactivate the key lock.

Accessing and Items within the Basic Menu

Steps to access the Basic menu and lists configurable parameters.

The Basic Menu: Access and Configuration Items

Accessing and Items within the Basic Menu

Steps to access the Basic menu and lists configurable parameters.

The Basic Menu: Parameters and Reset Function

Basic Menu Parameters and Reset Function

Continues listing Basic menu parameters and the TOTAL Reset function.

Fronius System Monitoring Overview

Fronius System Monitoring: General Information and Setup

System Monitoring Overview and Network Prerequisites

Overview of system monitoring and requirements for operation.

Calculating Data Volumes for System Monitoring

Data Volume Calculation Overview

Importance of data volume calculation and tables for daily usage.

Calculating Data Volumes for System Monitoring (continued)

Data Volume Calculation Overview (continued)

Tables for monthly data usage and notes on data volume.

Network Administrator Information for System Monitoring

Network Requirements and Firewall Settings

Networking knowledge, IP/subnet requirements, and firewall rules.

Network Administrator Information: Solar.web and Service Messages

Solar.web and Service Message Connectivity Requirements

Requirement of internet connection for Solar.web and service messages.

Installing Fronius System Monitoring

Safety, First-Time Startup, and Installation Methods

Safety warnings, initial setup steps, and installation via app or web browser.

Installing Fronius System Monitoring (continued)

Technician Wizard Guidance and Backup Power Testing

Technician wizard steps and procedures for testing backup power mode.

Installing Fronius System Monitoring: Backup Power Testing

Testing Backup Power Mode Procedures

How to test backup power mode and related dangers.

Connecting to System Monitoring via Web Browser

Web Browser Connection Procedures

Advantages, requirements, and steps to establish a web browser connection.

Connecting to System Monitoring via Internet and Solar.web

Internet and Solar.web Connection Procedures

Benefits, requirements, and steps to access data via Solar.web.

System Monitoring: Data, Services, and Settings Overview

Fronius System Monitoring Web Page Interface

Web Page Overview and Settings Menu Navigation

Overview of data displayed and how to navigate the Settings menu.

Fronius System Monitoring Web Page: Additional Options

Additional Web Page Setting Options

Options like System information, Help, and Language settings.

Services: System Information and Reset Options

System Information and Reset Options

Buttons for Datalogger restart and factory resets.

Services: Network Diagnostics Tools

Network Diagnostics Tools (Ping and Traceroute)

Tools for diagnosing network problems (ping, traceroute).

Services: Firmware Update Methods

Firmware Update Methods and Searching for Updates

How to update firmware and search for updates.

Services: Firmware Update via LAN

Firmware Update via LAN Connection Steps

Steps to update firmware using a LAN connection.

Services: Starting the Setup Wizard

Setup Wizard Options (Solar Web, Technician)

Accessing and running setup wizards (Solar Web, Technician).

Settings: General Configuration

General Settings for Yield, Time, and Time Zone

Settings for yield, system time, and time zone.

Settings: Password Management

Password Types and Access Control

Details on Administrator, Service, and User passwords.

Settings: Network Configuration

Internet Connectivity via WLAN, LAN, and Access Point

Connecting to the internet via WLAN, LAN, and using the device as an access point.

Settings: Fronius Solar.web Connection

Establishing a Direct Fronius Solar.web Connection

Establishing a direct connection to Fronius Solar.web.

Settings: IO Mapping and Control

General IO Configuration, Emergency Power, and Load Management

Configuring I/O, emergency power, and load management.

IO Control, DRM, and Energy Storage Device Settings

Setting IO control, DRM, and energy storage device pins.

Settings: IO Mapping and Control (continued)

DRM Modes and Dynamic Power Regulation

Details DRM modes and dynamic power regulation examples.

Settings: IO Mapping and Control (continued)

Energy Storage Device Pin Configuration

Selecting pins for activating energy storage devices.

Settings: Load Management Configuration

Load Management Rules, Thresholds, and Duration

Defining load management rules, thresholds, and duration.

Settings: Push Service for Data Export

Push Service Functionality

Function to export data to an external server.

Settings: Modbus Communication

Modbus Settings and Data Export Options

Making Modbus settings and exporting data via Modbus.

Settings: Modbus Communication (continued)

Modbus Inverter Control and Access Restriction

Controlling the inverter via Modbus and restricting access by IP.

Settings: Energy Manager Configuration

Energy Management Options and Examples

Energy management options, emergency power, and system examples.

Battery Management and Control

Battery Charging/Discharging Limits and Calibration

Setting battery limits and information on calibration charging.

Battery Management and Control (continued)

Permitted Battery Control Parameters

Lists possible battery control parameters and limits.

Battery Management and Control (continued)

Defining Charging and Discharging Ranges

Defining charging/discharging ranges and specific power values.

Battery Management and Control (continued)

PV Power Reduction Strategies

How PV power is managed when battery control parameters are active.

Settings: System Overview Configuration

System Overview Settings (PV, Battery, DNO, Meter)

Settings for PV generator, Battery, DNO grid charging, Checkbox, Emergency power, External producer, Meter.

Settings: Meter Configuration

Meter Settings and Connections

General meter settings, selecting and configuring Smart Meters.

Settings: DNO Editor Configuration

General DNO Editor Settings and IO Control

Settings relevant to electricity traders and IO configuration.

Excluded Inverters and Connection Examples

Excluding inverters and examples of ripple control signal connections.

Settings: DNO Editor Configuration (continued)

DNO Editor IO Control Details and Dynamic Power Reduction

DNO Editor settings table and dynamic power reduction configuration.

Settings: DNO Editor Configuration (continued)

Dynamic Power Reduction and Control Priorities

Dynamic power reduction details and setting control priorities.

Settings: DNO Editor Configuration (continued)

Battery Charge from Grid and Multi-Inverter Regulation

Activating battery charging from grid and examples of dynamic power regulation.

Settings: Battery Service Mode

Battery Module Replacement and Test Mode

Service mode for battery module replacement and test purposes.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Overview

Fronius Symo Hybrid: Status Code Troubleshooting

Status Code Display and Total Display Failure Troubleshooting

How the inverter displays status codes and troubleshooting a dark display.

Status Codes - Class 1 (Grid-Related)

Status codes related to public grid issues.

Fronius Symo Hybrid: Status Codes - Classes 3 and 4

Status Codes - Class 3 (Grid Feed-in)

Class 3 codes occurring during grid feed-in.

Status Codes - Class 4 (Service Intervention Required)

Class 4 codes requiring service intervention.

Fronius Symo Hybrid: Status Codes - Classes 5 and 6

Status Codes - Class 5 (Restrictions)

Status codes causing restrictions but not stopping grid feed-in.

Status Codes - Class 6 (Service Intervention Required)

Class 6 codes requiring service intervention.

Fronius Symo Hybrid: Status Codes - Classes 7 and 9

Status Codes - Class 7 (Control System Issues)

Class 7 codes related to control system and data.

Status Codes - Class 9 (Battery Related)

Class 9 codes affecting the Fronius Solar Battery.

Fronius Symo Hybrid: Status Codes - Remaining Classes

Status Codes - Class 9 & Class 10-12

Continues Class 9 codes and lists Class 10-12 codes for internal processor status.

Customer Service and Dusty Environment Operation

When to contact customer service and maintenance for dusty environments.

Fronius Solar Battery: Error Message Handling

Status Code Display and Battery Management Errors

How the storage system displays status codes and battery management errors.

Data Converter Error Messages

Error messages from the data converter.

Fronius Solar Battery: Data Converter Errors and Undefined Statuses

Data Converter Error Codes and Undefined Statuses

Details data converter error codes and handling undefined statuses.

Appendix

Technical Data

Applicable Standards and Guidelines

Hybrid Inverter and Solar Battery Standards

Lists CE mark, emergency power details, and battery standards.

Warranty, Terms, and Disposal Information

Warranty Information and Product Disposal

Information on obtaining warranty and product disposal procedures.