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Renewable Energy System Installation Guide
INVERTER DIRECT—FRONIUS
COM CARD WITH DATA LOGGER AND INTERFACE BOX OR DATA LOGGER BOX AND INTERFACE BOX
This installa This installation guide provides procedures for installing Engenuity Systems eBOXX and Fat Spaniel monitoring service to a Fronius Data Logger
box, or to individual Data interface box, or to individual Data Logger and Interface boxes.
GET READY
Applicable Products Engenuity Systems
eBOXX Contents:
• Communications
Gateway
• Power supply
• RJ45/DB9 Adapter cards (x2)
• 7-ft. CAT5 cable
• Fat Spaniel cgConfig
Diagnostic Tool
Required Fronius
Hardware
Maximum Fronius
Inverters Allowable
Maximum Distances
Documentation
Internet Connectivity
You supply:
• Fronius inverter (Fronius
Data Logger and Interface
box, or both a Fronius
Interface box and a Fronius
Data Logger (see below)
• COM cards in each inverter
For details, refer to the
Local Net section of your
inverter manual.
• Network cable to LAN port
• Monitoring hardware
• Cable ties
• 120V/230V wall outlet
Fronius 1G COM Card (Qty: 1 per inverter, p/n: 4.240.013)
and
• Fronius Data Logger and Interface Box (Qty: 1, p/n
4.240.105)
or
• Fronius Interface Box (Qty: 1, p/n: 4.240.109)
• Fronius Data Logger Box (Qty: 1, p/n: 4.240.102)
15 per Communications Gateway
Not to exceed 300 ft. between Communications Gateway and the
network port
Adhere to all cautions and safety instructions in the Fronius
manual.
• Fronius Network Connectivity. Use wiring guidelines
provided in the inverter documentation.
• Verify the Internet connection. Because most installation
issues relate to network connectivity, be sure to verify that
Internet connectivity is available at the installation site before
you begin this installation. If possible, verify that the Internet
connection works with a laptop.
INSTALL ENGENUITY SYSTEMS eBOXX SOLUTION
1. Mount the Communications Gateway enclosure
Engenuity recommends that a certified electrician be assigned to install the eBOXX enclosure.
NOTE: To preserve the NEMA rating and your warranty, always use appropriate conduit
fittings.
2. Connect the network cable to the Fronius Data Logger
Refer to the section entitled Connecting the Data Cable to the Fronius Interface Box.
Fronius Interface Box.
3. Set up the Internet Connection
Limit network (CAT5) cable length—between the eBOXX enclosure
and the network connection—to 300-ft. or less.
• Plug one end of the ethernet cable into the Communications Gateway
LAN1 port.
• Plug the other end into the LAN port at the Internet network port.
4. Set up the Power Source
Connect the power supply to 120, 208, or 240VAC.
5. Set Inverter IDs
The inverters and optimal weather system must have unique and sequential IDs. For
details about setting IG-NR, refer to the Setup Menu section of the Operating Scheme
chapter of your Fronius documentation.
6. Power Up the Communications Gateway and Check LEDs.
Condition LED Location Indication Description
Power Up READY Gateway front
panel
LAN1
activity
Serial
activity
LINK
TX/RX
Gateway LAN1
port
Gateway front
panel
Green flicker
Green steady
Flicker
Flicker
System is booting up.
System is ready.
LAN traffic transmission
occurring to inverter.
Transmit (TX) and Receive
(RX) activity to inverter.
7. Log into Solar Plant Vision (SPV) under Assets tab to confirm installation of
Logger(s) and Device(s).
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Renewable Energy System Installation Guide
INVERTER DIRECT—FRONIUS
COM CARD WITH DATA LOGGER AND INTERFACE BOX OR DATA LOGGER BOX
CONNECTING THE DATA CABLE TO THE FRONIUS INTERFACE
BOX
1. At the Fronius
interface device,
plug one adapter
card into the data
port.
2. Insert the RJ45
connector of the
data cable into the
RJ45 port of the
adapter.
3. At the
Communications
Gateway, plug the
second adapter card
into the DB9 port
(labelled P1) on the
gateway.
4. Insert the RJ45
connector of the
data cable into the
RJ45 port of the
adapter.
5. Set the baud rate
on the Fronius box.
SFS
Adapter
SFS
Adapter
straight-thru cat 5
straight-thru cat 5
Using a small screwdriver, turn the Baud rate dial until it points
to 4.
6. Return to the procedure entitled Install Engenuity Systems eBOXX Solution.
RFN
Adapter
RFN
Adapter
WIRING GUIDELINES
Recommended straight-through CAT5 wire order EIA/TIA 568B:
Troubleshooting Tips
• Refer to the appropriate Fronius documentation to ensure the Fronius communications
are correct.
• Make sure the RS232 data cable between the Fronius box and the Communications
Gateway does not exceed 50 ft. (18 m.).
• Verify that all connections are solidly seated.
• Verify that the Internet cabling does not exceed 300 ft. (100 m.)
• Test for Internet connectivity with a laptop and the Fat Spaniel cgConfig Diagnostic Tool.
• Make sure the Communications Gateway ethernet cable is connected before
connecting the monitoring device to AC power.
Engenuity Systems Technical Support
Phone:
Pin #
1-480-782-5600 or 1-800-375-3363 / tech@engenuity.com
Color
1 Orange/white
2 Orange
3 Green/white
4 Blue
5 Blue/white
6 Green
7 Brown/white
8 Brown
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