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42,0426,0202,EA 007-24082017

Fronius Symo - Installation
10.0-3 208-240 / 12.0-3 208-240
10.0-3 480 / 12.5-3 480
15.0-3 208
15.0-3 480 / 17.5-3 480
20.0-3 480 / 22.7-3 480
24.0-3 480

Installation Instructions

Inverter for grid-connected photo-
voltaic systems

EN-US

Summary of Contents for 10.0-3 480

Page 1: ...0426 0202 EA 007 24082017 Fronius Symo Installation 10 0 3 208 240 12 0 3 208 240 10 0 3 480 12 5 3 480 15 0 3 208 15 0 3 480 17 5 3 480 20 0 3 480 22 7 3 480 24 0 3 480 Installation Instructions Inverter for grid connected photo voltaic systems EN US ...

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Page 3: ...ius Symo 15 0 3 208 ferrite ring 20 Connecting the inverter to the public grid AC 20 Maximum AC Fuse Protection 22 Additional external AC and or DC disconnect 22 String Fuses 23 String Fuses 23 Notes on the Multi MPP Tracker inverter 24 Multi MPP Tracker inverter 24 Connecting solar module strings to the inverter DC 25 Safety 25 General information about solar modules 26 Connecting aluminum cables...

Page 4: ...4 Buffer Memory 47 Suitable USB Sticks 48 USB Stick for Updating Inverter Software 48 Removing the USB Stick 49 Notes on Maintenance 50 Maintenance 50 Cleaning 50 ...

Page 5: ... performed work can cause seri ous injury and damage to property Only qualified staff are authorized to commis sion your inverter and only within the scope of the respective technical regulations Do not start up or carry out maintenance work until you have read the safety rules WARNING Work performed incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage The overvoltage protection should only be installe...

Page 6: ...rating instructions When configuring the photovoltaic system make sure that all photovoltaic system compo nents are operating completely within their permitted operating range All measures recommended by the solar module manufacturer for maintaining solar mod ule properties must be followed Utility company regulations regarding grid power feed must be followed Location Selec tion Please note the f...

Page 7: ...to 2500 m 950 V 8202 to 9842 ft 2500 to 3000 m 900 V 9842 to 11154 ft 3000 to 3400 m 850 V The output power reduces when the device temperature is too high and this may occur earlier than normal at increased altitudes Do not install the inverter where it may be exposed to ammonia corrosive gases acids or salts e g fertilizer storage areas vent openings for livestock stables chemical plants tanneri...

Page 8: ...er in greenhouses storage or processing areas for fruit vegetables or viniculture prod ucts areas used in the preparation of grain green fodder or animal feeds The inverter is suitable for vertical installation on a vertical wall or column The inverter is suitable for a horizontal installation position The inverter is suitable for installation on a sloping surface Do not install the inverter on a ...

Page 9: ... upwards Do not install the inverter overhanging with the connections downwards Do not install the inverter on the ceiling Only install on a solid surface Max ambient temperatures 40 F 140 F 40 C 60 C Relative humidity 0 100 The air flow direction within the inverter is from right to top cold air intake on the right hot air outflow at the top The waste air may reach a temperature of up to 70 C 4 i...

Page 10: ...abinet or similar closed environment it is neces sary to make sure that the hot air that develops will be dissipated by forced air ventilation If you wish to install the inverter on the outer walls of cattle stables it is important to keep a minimum clearance of 2 m between all sides of the inverter and air vents and other openings The place of installation should not be exposed to ammonia corrosi...

Page 11: ...n the connection area do not become soiled or wet The wall bracket without the power stage set does not possess the same de gree of protection as the complete inverter and therefore should not be at tached without a power stage set Protect the wall bracket from soiling and moisture during installation NOTE Protection class NEMA4X is only ensured when the inverter is mounted and firmly screwed into...

Page 12: ...12 3 4 Installing the wall bracket on a wall The wall bracket must be secured in at least four places 1 2 3 3 lb 4 NO NEMA ENCLOSURE TYPE 1 2 Al St 0 2 0 3 in 6 8 mm 3 ...

Page 13: ... mount the inverter on round or rectangular masts with the follo wing diameters from 40 to 190 mm round from 50 to 150 mm rectangular Attaching the mounting brack et to a metal carri er The mounting bracket must be secured in at least four places 1 Do not warp or deform the mounting bracket 1 NOTE When attaching the mounting bracket to the wall or to a column make sure that the mounting bracket is...

Page 14: ... When installing outdoors only use waterproof conduit fittings and con duits Conduit fittings and conduits are not part of the scope of supply for the in verter CAUTION Danger of short circuit from loose metal parts from knockouts Loose metal parts in the inverter may cause short circuits when the inverter is powered up When removing knockouts make sure that no loose metal parts fall into the conn...

Page 15: ... Only use suitable step drills to drill out the knockouts Do not use spiral drills for drilling out Only drill out knockouts using a step drill from the outside inwards When drilling out using a step drill ensure that the DC disconnector and the AC DC connection block are not damaged When drilling out the knockouts at the back place the wall bracket on an even surface with the back upwards so that...

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Page 17: ...equired Nominal voltage 208 V 220 V 220 V 50 Hz 208 240 V 208 V 480 V 440 V 50 Hz 415 V Microgrid 208 V Microgrid 50 Hz 208 240 V Microgrid 50 Hz 480 V Microgrid 480 V 480 V 480 V Appropriate inverter Symo 10 0 3 208 240 12 0 3 208 240 15 0 3 208 Symo 10 0 3 480 12 5 3 480 15 0 3 480 17 5 3 480 20 0 3 480 22 7 3 480 24 0 3 480 Stinger Setup 240 N 50 HN MG 1N MG 2N HI1 Neutral conductor required No...

Page 18: ...AC and DC cables make sure that all terminals are tightened securely using the proper torque NOTE When connecting aluminum cables follow all national and international guidelines regarding the connection of aluminum cables follow the instructions of the cable manufacturer perform an annual check to ensure that the cables are firmly attached ac cording to the proper torque NOTE Form a min 4 in cabl...

Page 19: ...2 8 165 10 2 10 2 10 102 10 122 10 142 10 102 10 122 10 142 10 165 12 2 12 2 12 102 12 122 12 142 12 102 12 122 12 142 12 162 14 2 14 2 14 102 14 122 14 142 14 162 14 102 14 122 14 142 14 162 16 5 16 5 16 142 16 162 16 105 16 122 16 142 16 162 1 tested and inspected as per UL 2 not inspected as per UL connection possible 3 with ferrules only 4 use stranded PV ZKLA or 2 wire 5 not inspected as per ...

Page 20: ...Grid Fronius Symo 15 0 3 208 fer rite ring 1 Fronius Symo 15 0 3 208 With Fronius Symo 15 0 3 208 the three phases and neutral conductor must be fed through a ferrite ring The ferrite ring is in cluded in the scope of delivery for the inver ter The ground conductor PE must not be fed through the ferrite ring Connecting the inverter to the public grid AC IMPORTANT The ground conductor GND of the AC...

Page 21: ...bles may be damaged when the inverter is pivoted or the inverter may not be able to be pivoted IMPORTANT Do not lay AC cables over the shaft of the DC main switch or across the DC main switch connection block 0 6 in 15 mm AC PE PE PE 1 OFF 1 GND GND 16 lbf in 1 8 Nm 2 max 80 A AC RCD National Standards Type A YES IΔN 100 mA 3 ...

Page 22: ...Fronius Symo 12 0 3 M 3 12 000 W C 80 A Fronius Symo 12 5 3 M 3 12 500 W C 80 A Fronius Symo 15 0 3 M 3 15 000 W C 80 A Fronius Symo 17 5 3 M 3 17 500 W C 80 A Fronius Symo 20 0 3 M 3 20 000 W C 80 A NOTE A residual current circuit breaker for the AC connecting cable may be re quired depending on local regulations the power supply company and other con ditions A type A residual current circuit bre...

Page 23: ...can be set to greater than 15 A if required If the inverter is being operated with an external string collection box the DC connector kit item numbers 42 0201 4479 and 42 0201 4480 must be used In this case the solar mod ules are externally protected in the string collection box and the metal bolts should be used in the inverter National regulations regarding fuse protection must be observed The e...

Page 24: ... basic menu Connecting multiple combined solar module fields to a line on a Multi MPP Tracker inverter Single MPP Tracker mode on a Multi MPP Tracker inverter If the inverter is being operated with an ex ternal string collection box the DC connec tor kit item numbers 42 0201 4479 and 42 0201 4480 must be used Set MPP TRACKER 2 to OFF when star ting for the first time also subsequently possible in ...

Page 25: ...ectrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 and any other regulations applicable to the installation site Installations in Canada must be carried out in accordance with applicable Ca nadian standards Use min 194 F 90 C copper wire for all grounding wires see NEC table 250 122 Voltage drop and other considerations may mean larger cable cross sections need to be used Use only solid or stranded wire Do not use fine s...

Page 26: ...he manufacturer s specified voltage coefficients Connecting alu minum cables The DC side terminals are designed for connecting single wire round aluminum cables The following points must be taken into account when connecting aluminum cables due to the non conducting oxide layer of aluminum Reduced rated currents for aluminum cables The connection requirements listed below 15 0 3 208 50 A 15 0 3 48...

Page 27: ...e into account local specifications when configuring cable cross sec tions 1 2 3 CAUTION Risk of possible damage to the inverter Check the polarity and volt age of the solar module strings before connection The voltage must not exceed the following values Symo 10 0 3 12 0 3 208 240 0 11154 ft 0 3400 m 600 V Symo 10 0 3 24 0 3 480 0 6561 ft 0 2000 m 1000 V 6531 8202 ft 2000 2500 m 950 V 8202 9842 f...

Page 28: ... block 6 21 mm 10 4 AWG Al Cu 5 5 Nm 48 6 lbf in option DC DC 42 0201 4479 42 0201 4479 42 0201 4480 42 0201 4480 10 0 3 12 0 3 208 240 10 0 3 12 5 3 480 max 41 5 A 15 0 3 17 5 3 20 0 3 22 7 3 24 0 3 480 max 51 A 12x 1 8 Nm 16 lbf in B A S I C M P P T R A C K E R 2 O F F 3 16 lbf in 1 8 Nm 4 1 2 1 DC DC 2 DC 5 10 0 3 12 0 3 208 240 UDC max 0 11154 ft 0 3400 m ft m 600 V 1000 V 0 6561 ft 0 2000 m 8...

Page 29: ... Lay data commu nication cables IMPORTANT Only one Fronius Datamanager in master mode is permitted per Fronius Solar Net Ring Switch other Fronius Datamanagers to slave mode or remove them 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 22 lbf in 2 5 Nm 6 ...

Page 30: ...rter IMPORTANT Follow general ESD guidelines when handling option cards IMPORTANT Only one Fronius Datamanager in master mode is permitted per Fronius Solar Net Ring Switch other Fronius Datamanagers to slave mode or remove them Unused option card slots can be closed by replacing the cover item number 42 0405 2094 or an inverter without Fronius Datamanager light version can be used IMPORTANT Only ...

Page 31: ...31 EN US 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 3 TX20 10 6 lbf in 1 2 Nm 1 2 4 5 ...

Page 32: ... inadequate ground conductor connection can cause serious inju ry and damage to property The housing screws provide an adequate ground con ductor connection for grounding the housing and should not be replaced under any circumstances by other screws that do not provide a reliable ground conduc tor connection NOTE The inverter is fitted with a lock for safety reasons which allows the invert er to b...

Page 33: ...33 EN US 1 2 3 4 5 4 3 in 1 ON OFF Lock 22 1 lbf in 2 5 Nm 2 3 4 22 1 lbf in 2 5 Nm 5 ...

Page 34: ...34 6 7 6 AC ON 2 ON OFF Lock 1 7 ...

Page 35: ...r circula tion and condensation in the con duits seal all conduits in use with a permanently elastic sealant seal every incoming and out going conduit seal both conduit ends Conduit Conduit AC Inside Outside DC 4 1 3 2 Permanently elastic sealant Conduit Inverter housing Conduit fitting Permanently elastic sealant 1 1 Seal all used conduits Seal every incoming and every outgoing conduit Seal both ...

Page 36: ...rk until you have read the safety rules 1 1 Setups Symo 208 240 240N with NL Mon 240 without NL Mon 208N with NL Mon 208 without NL Mon 220N with NL Mon 220 without NL Mon 50 HZ 50 HN with NL Mon BR N Brazil 220 V with NL Mon BR Brazil 220 V without NL Mon HI1 Hawaii 240 V with NL Mon HI2 Hawaii 208 V with NL Mon Symo 208 240 MG1N Microgrid 240V with NL Mon MG1P Microgrid 240 V without NL Mon MG2N...

Page 37: ...37 EN US 1 1 1 1 S E T U P A u t o D a y l i g h t s a v i n g 2 1 13 2 1 B A S I C M P P T R A C K E R 2 14 15 16 ...

Page 38: ...l devices is 4w x 4 75l x 2 75 inch es The installer takes responsibil ity for any undesired effect on the inverter by installing an electrical device in this area caution should be taken when installing a device that may output significant amounts of heat or radio interfer ence Always insure that the de vice does not inhibit the inverter from closing and sealing properly Any questions about devic...

Page 39: ...lied with a USB flash drive the inverter software must be up dated after starting up the inverter Insert the USB flash drive in the data communication area of the inverter Call up the setup menu Select the USB menu item Select Update software Install the update USB 3 5 4 4 1 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 40: ... HI1 Setup HI2 VAC V Clearing Time s Clearing Time p VAC V Clearing Time s Clearing Time p V outer limit min 69 0 5 28 60 0 16 28 V inner limit min 122 21 0 1258 106 21 0 1258 V outer limit max 152 1 58 132 1 58 V inner limit max 166 0 16 9 144 0 16 9 V outer limit MIN adjustable 60 137 0 016 21 0 1 1260 60 119 0 016 21 0 1 1260 V outer limit MAX adjustable 140 166 0 016 21 0 1 1260 121 152 0 016 ...

Page 41: ...ble 60 132 0 02 21 0 1 1050 V outer limit MAX adjustable 128 166 0 02 21 0 1 1050 400 480 setups Setup 440N Setup 480N VAC V Clearing Time s Clearing Time p VAC V Clearing Time s Clearing Time p V outer limit min 127 0 16 9 139 0 16 9 V inner limit min 225 2 118 244 2 118 V outer limit max 280 1 58 305 1 58 V inner limit max 305 0 16 9 332 0 16 9 V outer limit MIN adjustable 120 252 0 016 21 0 1 1...

Page 42: ...7 0 0 16 9 FOmin 5 0 45 0 0 16 8 FImin adjustable FOmin adjustable 55 0 65 0 0 016 600 1 36 000 45 0 55 0 0 020 600 1 30 000 FImax adjustable FOmax 55 0 65 0 0 016 600 1 36 000 45 0 55 0 0 020 600 1 30 000 Accuracy 60 Hz 50 Hz Voltage trip limit accuracy 1 0 of Unom 1 0 of Unom Frequency trip limit accuracy 0 05 Hz 0 05 Hz Trip time accuracy 16 7 ms 1 cycle 20 ms 1 cycle Detection time 25 ms 1 5 c...

Page 43: ... frequency FOmax F Outer Limit max max outer limit frequency Default set values U 50 50 U 88 110 U 120 U 120 60 Hz FImax 0 5 FOmax 2 0 FImin 0 7 FOmin 3 0 50 Hz FImax 0 5 FOmax 5 0 FImin 2 0 FOmin 5 0 reconnection time The field adjustable trip points can be set in the PROFI Service Menu The access code will be provided by Fro nius upon request For detailed information ask your national technical ...

Page 44: ...he phase with the highest voltage The field adjustable trip points can be set in the PROFI Service Menu The access code will be provided by Fro nius upon request For detailed information ask your national technical support team TSN Setup MG3P Setup MG3N Setup MG2N VAC V Clearing Time s Clearing Time p VAC V Clearing Time s Clearing Time p V outer limit min 58 0 5 28 61 0 5 28 V inner limit min 92 ...

Page 45: ...16 21 0 1 1050 279 332 0 016 21 0 1 1260 V VDPR 305 V 9 V 132 V 9 V Frequency 60 Hz for all MG setups Frequency 50 Hz for all MG setups F Hz Clearing Time s Clearing Time p F Hz Clearing Time s Clearing Time p FImax 2 8 62 8 0 5 28 FImax 2 8 52 8 0 56 28 FOmax 2 8 62 8 0 5 28 FOmax 2 8 52 8 0 56 28 FImin 4 0 56 0 0 5 28 FImin 4 0 46 0 0 56 28 FOmin 4 0 56 0 0 5 28 FOmin 4 0 46 0 0 56 28 FImin adju...

Page 46: ...le must not be deleted individually Only delete all files together sys fld csv DALO fld log file Log file for reading out data in Fronius Solar access You can find additional information on the Fronius Solar access Software in the DAT COM Detail operating instructions at http www fronius com DATA csv log file A log file for reading out data in a spreadsheet program e g Microsoft Excel Data structu...

Page 47: ... than 16 MB At a logging interval of 5 minutes this cor responds to a storage duration of approx 6 years If the file exceeds this 16 MB limit it should be backed up to a PC and all data should be deleted from the USB stick After you have backed up the data and removed it from the USB stick the stick should be immediately reinserted so that it can record logging data no further steps are required B...

Page 48: ... recommends that the USB stick only be used for recording logging data or for up dating the inverter software USB sticks should not contain any other data USB Stick for Up dating Inverter Software The USB stick can be used to help end customers update inverter software via the USB menu item in the SETUP menu item the update file is first saved on the USB stick and then transferred to the inverter ...

Page 49: ...RTANT To prevent a loss of data the connected USB stick should only be removed under the following conditions via the SETUP and Safely remove USB hardware menu items when the Data Transfer LED is no longer flashing or illuminated Do not disconnect USB Stick while LED is flashing X ...

Page 50: ... personnel Cleaning The inverter and the display can be cleaned with a damp cloth if necessary Do not use any cleaning agents abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the inverter NOTE For horizontal installation positions and when installing outside check once per year that all screws are secured tightly ...

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Page 52: ...nd all addresses of our sales branches and partner firms Fronius International GmbH 4600 Wels Froniusplatz 1 Austria E Mail pv sales fronius com http www fronius com Fronius USA LLC Solar Electronics Division 6797 Fronius Drive Portage IN 46368 E Mail pv us fronius com http www fronius usa com ...

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