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Fronius — Primo / Symo / Eco

Solar Inverter  ·  Tap each step to mark complete

Pre-Energisation Checks
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Verify DC string fuses and DC isolator installed — confirm rating matches string short-circuit current
Check polarity on each string with clamp meter before connecting — confirm positive/negative correct
Verify DC cable sizing — minimum 4mm² for string currents up to 15A
Confirm AC isolator installed within 3m of inverter (AS/NZS 5033 cl. 4.3.4)
Verify MCB and RCD protection at switchboard — MCB rated correctly for inverter AC output
Check inverter mounting clearances — 300mm top, 200mm sides, 100mm bottom
Confirm frame earth connected — green/yellow conductor to earth bar at switchboard
Check all DC terminal torques to Fronius spec — Primo: DC 1.8 Nm, AC 2.2 Nm
Inspect AC and DC wiring for damage, chafing, or unsupported runs
First Power-Up
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Enable AC isolator at switchboard
Enable DC isolator on inverter — left-side rotary switch, turn clockwise to ON
Wait 60–90 seconds for inverter to initialise — do not touch controls during startup
Confirm status: green LED = starting, flashing green = checking grid, solid green = generating
If fault code appears on display, note the code and check error code table below before proceeding
Inverter Configuration
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Connect phone/tablet to inverter WiFi — SSID 'FRONIUS_XXXXXXXX' (label on inverter side panel)
Open browser → navigate to 192.168.250.181
Run Setup Wizard: Settings → Setup Wizard
Set country/grid standard: Australia → AS4777.2 — do not select any other standard
Set export limit if required — confirm DNSP requirements before setting (options: 0W, 1.5kW, 5kW, unlimited)
Set correct timezone: Australia/Melbourne, Australia/Brisbane, Australia/Adelaide, etc.
Connect to customer's home/business WiFi: Settings → WLAN → scan and connect
Create or link Solar.web account: Settings → Solar.web → Activate
Change installer password from default 1234 — record new password in commissioning notes
Confirm inverter shows 'Feed-in' or 'Throttled' status on display before leaving
Testing & Sign-Off
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Verify generation visible on Solar.web or local display — confirm DC voltage and power output reading
Test AC isolator: turn off, confirm inverter shuts down cleanly, re-enable, confirm restart
Record all system details: serial number, string config, array size (kWp), panel tilt and azimuth
Photograph inverter display showing operating mode and generation output
Photograph DC and AC isolators in installed position with labels visible
Photograph meter box showing meter type and DNSP labels
Complete commissioning certificate with all system details and sign
Show customer the Solar.web app and confirm they can see live generation
DNSP Notification
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Identify customer's DNSP — check meter box for distributor label, or search by postcode on AEMO website
VIC — AusNet: B2B notification required before energisation for systems >5kW. Submit via AusNet portal
VIC — Jemena: submit DNES form or B2B notification via Jemena Connect portal
VIC — United Energy: complete notification form at unitedenergy.com.au/connections
NSW — Ausgrid / Endeavour / Essential Energy: complete connection agreement online at respective portal
QLD — Energex / Ergon: submit B2B service order — small systems (<10kW) auto-approved
SA — SA Power Networks: online notification required for all systems, submit before energisation
WA — Western Power: notification required, submit via Western Power's approved contractor portal
Confirm customer has bi-directional smart meter installed — if not, advise retailer to arrange meter upgrade
Provide customer with copy of commissioning certificate and Solar.web login details
⚠ Error Codes & Fault Fixes
102 DC input voltage too high — string voltage exceeds inverter maximum
→ Check Voc calculations at low temperature, reduce string length if required
103 Not enough DC voltage — shading, soiling, or low irradiance
→ Check each string with clamp meter; clean panels; wait for better sun angle if early morning
302 AC voltage out of range — grid voltage deviation at inverter terminals
→ Measure grid voltage at AC terminals, contact DNSP if persistent and out of AS4777 range
306 AC frequency fault — grid frequency out of tolerance
→ Usually transient grid instability — monitor for 15 minutes. If persistent, contact DNSP
401 AC fault — islanding detection triggered or anti-islanding test failed
→ Check grid connection quality, ensure AC isolator fully closed and making good contact
416 No AC grid detected — inverter cannot see the grid
→ Check AC isolator is fully ON, check MCB at switchboard, check AC cable connections at inverter
501 Inverter overtemperature — insufficient ventilation or ambient too high
→ Check mounting clearances are met; ensure inverter not in direct sun with no airflow; check fins are clear
509 Hardware fault — internal component failure
→ Contact Fronius technical support: 1800 FRONIUS (1800 376 468)
560 Insulation fault — low DC isolation resistance detected
→ Isolate DC strings one at a time to find the faulty string; inspect panels and DC cables for damage
567 Neutral fault — neutral connection issue detected
→ Check neutral connection at AC terminal block and confirm neutral at switchboard is correctly terminated
✓ All steps complete — ready for sign-off