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Operating Instructions
Fronius Ohmpilot
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Accessories
42,0410,2141,EN 001-14062017
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Introduction We would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in us and congratulate you on
purchasing this high-quality Fronius product. These instructions will help you to familiar-
ise yourself with the product. By reading the instructions carefully, you will learn about
the diverse possibilities offered by your Fronius product. Only by doing so will you be
able to make the best possible use of its benefits.
Please also observe the safety rules and thereby ensure a higher level of safety at the
location where the product is being used. Careful handling of your product will support its
quality and reliability over its long service life. These are key prerequisites for outstand-
ing results.
Explanation of
DANGER! Indicates an imminent danger. If not avoided, death or serious
Safety Symbols
injury will result.
NOTE! Indicates a risk of flawed results and possible damage to the equip-
ment.
IMPORTANT! Indicates usage tips and other particularly useful information. It is not a
signal word for a harmful or dangerous situation.
If you see any of the symbols depicted in the "Safety Rules" section, special care is
required.
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Contents
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Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
General Remarks......................................................................................................................................... 7
Environmental Conditions............................................................................................................................ 7
Choice of Location....................................................................................................................................... 8
Explanation of Symbols - Installation Position............................................................................................. 9
Choice of Location - General Remarks...................................................................................................... 10
Qualified Personnel.................................................................................................................................... 11
EMC Measures.......................................................................................................................................... 11
Final Disposal............................................................................................................................................. 11
Data Back-Up............................................................................................................................................. 11
Copyright.................................................................................................................................................... 11
General Remarks............................................................................................................................................ 12
Utilisation in Accordance with "Intended Purpose"..................................................................................... 12
Warning Notices on the Device ................................................................................................................. 14
Wall Mounting.................................................................................................................................................. 15
Safety......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Selecting Wall Plugs and Screws............................................................................................................... 15
Recommended Screws.............................................................................................................................. 15
Installation Instructions............................................................................................................................... 15
Fronius Smart Meter........................................................................................................................................ 16
Integrating the Fronius Smart Meter.......................................................................................................... 16
Indications/Controls on the Device.................................................................................................................. 17
Selection of Heater.......................................................................................................................................... 18
1-Phase Heater.......................................................................................................................................... 18
3-Phase Heater.......................................................................................................................................... 18
Example for Calculation of Charging Time................................................................................................. 18
Wiring Diagram................................................................................................................................................ 19
Stripping Lengths....................................................................................................................................... 20
Electrical Connection................................................................................................................................. 20
Opening the Ohmpilot................................................................................................................................ 20
Application Example 1: 1-Phase Heating Element up to 3 kW........................................................................ 21
Application Example 2: 3-Phase Heating Element 900 W up to 9 kW............................................................ 23
Application Example 3: 1-Phase Heating Element up to 3 kW with Heat Pump Control................................. 25
Application Example 4: 1-Phase Heating Element up to 3 kW and External Source (e.g. gas-fired heating).28
Application Example 5: Two Heating Elements - 3-Phase and 1-Phase......................................................... 31
Application Example 6: Two 3-Phase Heating Elements up to 9 kW.............................................................. 34
Establishing the Data Connection................................................................................................................... 37
Possible Communication Channels........................................................................................................... 37
Establishing a Connection via Modbus RTU.............................................................................................. 38
Establishing a Connection via LAN............................................................................................................ 39
Establishing a Connection via WLAN......................................................................................................... 40
Status Indication on Web Interface................................................................................................................. 42
Optional Settings............................................................................................................................................. 43
Manual Setting HEATER 1......................................................................................................................... 43
Activating Legionella Prevention................................................................................................................ 43
Adapting the Day Curve............................................................................................................................. 44
Temperature Limitation............................................................................................................................... 44
Error List.......................................................................................................................................................... 45
Technical Data................................................................................................................................................. 30
Input Data................................................................................................................................................... 47
Interfaces................................................................................................................................................... 47
Output Data................................................................................................................................................ 47
General Data.............................................................................................................................................. 47
Warranty Terms and Conditions, Disposal...................................................................................................... 48
Fronius Manufacturer's Warranty............................................................................................................... 48
Final Disposal............................................................................................................................................. 48
Applicable Standards and Guidelines........................................................................................................ 48
Fronius Worldwide
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Safety Rules
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General Remarks The device has been manufactured in accordance with the state of the art
and the recognised safety rules. However, incorrect operation or misuse may
result in:
- Injury or death to the operator or third parties
- Damage to the device and other property of the operator
- Inefficient operation of the device
All persons involved in commissioning, maintaining and servicing the device
must:
- Be suitably qualified
- Have knowledge of and experience in dealing with electrical installations
- Read and follow these operating instructions carefully
The operating instructions must be kept at the location where the device is
being used at all times. In addition to the operating instructions, the generally
applicable and local regulations on accident prevention and environmental
protection must be observed.
All safety and danger notices on the device:
- Must be in a legible state
- Must not be damaged
- Must not be removed
- Must not be covered, pasted or painted over
The heatsink can reach high temperatures.
Only operate the device when all protection devices are fully functional. If the
protection devices are not fully functional, this may result in:
- Injury or death to the operator or third parties
- Damage to the device and other property of the operator
- Inefficient operation of the device
Any safety devices that are not functioning properly must be repaired by a
suitably qualified technician before the device is switched on.
Never bypass or disable protection devices.
For the location of the safety and danger notices on the device, refer to the
"General Remarks" section in the operating instructions for the device.
Before switching on the device, rectify any faults that could compromise
safety.
This is for your personal safety!
Environmental Operating or storing the device outside the specified area is regarded as not
Conditions complying with the intended purpose. The manufacturer shall not be liable for
any damage or loss resulting from this.
For exact information on permitted environmental conditions, please refer to
the "Technical Data" in the operating instructions.
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Choice of The Ohmpilot is suitable for installation indoors.
Location
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Explanation of The Ohmpilot is designed to be installed vertically on a vertical wall.
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Symbols -
Installation
Position
Do not install the Ohmpilot such its connection sockets are facing
upwards.
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Do not install the Ohmpilot such that it overhangs with its connection
sockets facing upwards.
Do not install the Ohmpilot such that it overhangs with its connection
sockets facing downwards.
Choice of The following criteria should be taken into account when choosing a location for the
Location - Ohmpilot:
General Remarks Install only on a solid surface.
If the Ohmpilot is installed in an enclosed space, then forced-air ventilation must be pro-
vided to ensure adequate heat dissipation.
IMPORTANT! The maximum cable length from the output of the Ohmpilot to the load
(heating element) must not exceed 5 m.
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Qualified The information on servicing contained in these operating instructions is
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Personnel only intended for qualified personnel. An electric shock can be fatal. Do not
carry out any activities other than those listed in the documentation. This also
applies even if you are qualified to do so.
All cables and leads must be secure, undamaged, insulated and adequately
dimensioned. Arrange for loose connections, burnt, damaged or undersized
cables and leads to be repaired by an authorised specialist company imme-
diately.
Maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by an authorised spe-
cialist company.
With parts sourced from third parties, it is not guaranteed that they have
been constructed and manufactured in accordance with the specifications
and so as to comply with the safety requirements. Only use original spare
parts (also applies to standard parts).
Do not carry out any modifications, alterations, etc. to the device without the
manufacturer's consent.
Components that are not in perfect condition must be replaced immediately.
EMC Measures In certain cases, even though a device complies with the standard limit val-
ues for emissions, it may affect the application area for which it was designed
(e.g. when there is sensitive equipment at the same location, or if the site
where the device is installed is close to either radio or television receivers).
If this is the case, then the operator is obliged to take appropriate action to
rectify the situation.
Data Back-Up The user is responsible for the data back-up of any changes made from the
factory settings. The manufacturer shall not be liable in the event that per-
sonal settings are deleted.
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General Remarks
Proper Use / With its "24 hours of sun" vision, Fronius is aiming to offer its customers solutions for
Intended Purpose generating, storing, distributing and using energy in an intelligent and cost efficient man-
ner. The use of surplus energy for hot water preparation constitutes a simple option, with
low investment costs, for storing electricity in the form of heat and using it at a time of the
customer’s choosing.
The Fronius Ohmpilot, which carries out precisely this task, is therefore an ideal addition
to the Fronius product portfolio in the area of energy management and a further step
towards "24 hours of sun".
• Fronius Symo / Galvo / Eco or Primo inverter (from Fronius Datamanager 2.0
software version 3.8.1-x onwards)
• Fronius Smart Meter
• Fronius Ohmpilot
• Resistive loads (e.g. boiler with heating element)
NOTE! With the Fronius Datamanager Box 2.0, it is also possible to use any
other generation source (CHP unit, non-Fronius inverter, etc.). However, as the
figures for power produced and consumption are not available for these
options, they cannot be displayed in Solarweb.
The Ohmpilot is a separate device that can control the surplus power from the photovol-
taic system in a continuously variable manner, using pulse width modulation, for a phase
between 0 and 100% (or 0 and 3 kW). Moreover, the Ohmpilot has two additional outputs
for switching further phases. As a result, heating elements with an output of between 300
W and 9 kW can be controlled in a continuously variable manner:
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Power range Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
0 - 3 kW 0 - 3 kW contin- - -
uously variable
3 - 6 kW 0 - 3 kW contin- 3 kW fixed -
uously variable
0 - 3 kW contin-
6 - 9 kW 3 kW fixed 3 kW fixed
uously variable
Other resistive loads such as infrared heaters, towel dryers, etc. can also be controlled.
WARNING! Only purely resistive loads may be connected. Connecting an
incorrect load (e.g. fan heater) will lead to destruction of the load.
WARNING! No electronic thermostats may be used in the loads. The use of
electronic thermostats will lead to destruction of the Ohmpilot and/or the load.
Mechanical temperature switches must be used.
IMPORTANT! In hard water areas, calcification of the heating element may occur, par-
ticularly if the target temperatures are set to over 60 °C. We recommend a yearly inspec-
tion. To execute this, dismantle the heating element from the storage tank and remove
the limescale. Do not scratch the surface of the heating element (formation of corrosion).
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Warning Notices Warning notices and safety symbols are located on the left-hand side of the Ohmpilot.
on the Device These warning notices and safety symbols must not be removed or painted over. The
notices and symbols warn of incorrect operation that could result in serious injury and
damage to property.
Safety symbols:
Do not use the functions described here until you have fully read and under-
stood the following documents:
- These operating instructions
- All the operating instructions for the system components of the photo-
voltaic system, especially the safety rules
Hot surface
WARNING!
An electric shock can be fatal. Before opening the device, ensure that the input and out-
put sides are de-energised. Wait for the capacitors to discharge (15 seconds).
WARNING!
The device must not be covered and nothing may be hung over the device or the cables.
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Wall Mounting
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Safety NOTE! The IP 54 protection class only applies if the cover is firmly screwed to
the back.
Selecting Wall IMPORTANT! Depending on the surface, different types of fixings are required for
Plugs and mounting the Ohmpilot. The fixings are therefore not included in the scope of supply for
Screws the Ohmpilot. The fitter is personally responsible for selecting the correct fixings. The
Ohmpilot must be mounted with four screws. Ensure that the screws are tight and that
the wall is stable. .
Recommended To install the Ohmpilot, the manufacturer recommends the use of steel screws with a
Screws diameter of 4 - 6 mm.
CAUTION! Risk of damage to the Ohmpilot due to dirt or water on the termi-
nals and in the electronics. When drilling, ensure that the terminals and elec-
tronics do not become dirty or wet.
Installation 1 2
Instructions
3 4
max. 3Nm
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Fronius Smart Meter
Integrating the A Fronius Smart Meter is required for operation of the Ohmpilot, so that the surplus
Fronius Smart energy can be measured. For integration of the Fronius Smart Meter, an inverter with
Meter Datamanager 2.0 and software version V3.8.1-x or higher and/or a Datamanager Box
(from software version 3.8.1-x) is necessary. It must be configured on the Datamanager
whether the Fronius Smart Meter is installed at the feed-in point or in the consumption
branch. The setting must be implemented on the webpage under the "Meter" tab for the
Datamanager.
Further information on the Datamanager can be found in the "Fronius Datamanager 2.0"
Operating Instructions
(1)
(1a) (1b)
(1a) Meter position at feed-in point
The power and energy fed in are measured. Consumption is determined based on
these values and the system data.
(1a)
(1b)
How to connect the Fronius Smart Meter to the Fronius Datamanager 2.0:
120 Ω
L1
X
L2 X LOAD
X
L3
X X X
N
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Indications/Controls on the Device
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1x WPS
2x ACCESS POINT
3x BOOST
Unlit No connection
Connection indica- Flashing blue 1x WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) open
tion LAN / WLAN Flashing blue 2x WLAN access point open
Blue LED Steady blue Connection with network
Unlit No error
Flashing red 1x No connection to the inverter
Flashing red 2x Temperature measurement faulty
Red LED Flashing red 3x Heating element faulty
Error indication Flashing red 4x Ohmpilot faulty
Flashing red 5x Target temperature not reached
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Selection of Heater
1-Phase - 0.3 to 3 kW
Heater: - Purely resistive load (no electronic temperature limiters, fans, etc.)
3-Phase - 0.9 to 9 kW
Heater: - Equal load distribution on all 3 phases (e.g. 3 x 3 kW)
- If a mechanical temperature switch is being used, it must switch all 3 phases
simultaneously.
- Purely resistive load (no electronic temperature limiters, fans, etc.)
- Neutral conductor must be implemented (this can generally also be retrofitted)
Example for 500-litre boiler, heater can be fitted at the very bottom of the boiler, temperature spread
Calculation of 45 - 60 °C = 15 °C; 4.5 kW heater
Charging Time:
Possible stored energy = 0.5 m³ x 1.16 kWh x 15 °C = 8.7 kWh
If the heater is fully activated, heating up takes approximately 2 hours (8.7 kWh / 4.5 kW)
NOTE! So that optimal use can be made of the surplus power and the hot wa-
ter is reheated quickly, the heater output should be adapted to the output of the
photovoltaic system, e.g. 5 kWp => 4.5 kW heater.
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Wiring Diagram
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G B R
1 2 3
PT1000
RS485
5 LAN 6 7
D+ D- -
R2 R3
L1 L2 L3 N L2 N L3 N NC W NO OUT N
8 9 10 11 12
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Stripping
Lengths
Stripping length of terminals on power
stage set (L1, L2, etc.)
10 mm
8 mm
Electrical IMPORTANT! Electrical connection work may only be carried out by a specialist.
Connection
IMPORTANT! The ground conductor connection must be perfectly installed and reliably
connected.
IMPORTANT! On the output side, it must be ensured that only purely resistive loads are
connected.
IMPORTANT! The maximum cable length from the output of the Ohmpilot to the load
(heating element) must not exceed 5 m on EMC grounds.
IMPORTANT! The Ohmpilot must be protected against overvoltage from the grid.
IMPORTANT! When connecting a heating element, check the grounding of the boiler/
buffer and/or the heating system and, when setting the temperature on the heating ele-
ment, observe the maximum permitted inlet water and hot water temperature.
Opening the
WARNING! An inadequate ground conductor connection can cause serious
Ohmpilot
injury or property damage.
WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal. Danger from residual voltage in
capacitors. Wait for the capacitors to discharge. The discharge time is 15
seconds.
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1-Phase Heating Element up to 3 kW
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Application
Example 1
G B R
PT1000
RS485
LAN
D+D- -
R2 R3
L1 L2 L3 N L2 N L3 N NC W NO OUT N
1 2
7 8
1 3 5 7 1
9 9
2 4 6 8 2
IMPORTANT! Plug & Play - With this application, no further settings are necessary fol-
lowing successful connection to the inverter.
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1 INPUT - grid supply 1x 230 V 5 External source (e.g. gas-fired
Spring balancer 1.5 - 2.5 mm2 heating)
Functional The Fronius Smart Meter records the current power at the feed-in point and transfers the
Description data to the Datamanager. By controlling the Ohmpilot, the Datamanager adjusts any sur-
plus energy that is available to zero. In detail, this takes place by continuously adjusting
the heating element connected to the Ohmpilot.
This means that the surplus energy is used up by the heating element in a continuously
variable manner.
As an alternative, the Ohmpilot can also ensure the minimum temperature. For this, a
temperature sensor must be connected so that the Ohmpilot can measure the tempera-
ture. This may result in electricity being sourced from the grid.
If the heating element does not have a thermostat, the Ohmpilot can also carry out this
task as an alternative (see "Optional Settings" section).
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3-Phase Heating Element 900 W up to 9 kW
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Application
Example 2
G B R
PT1000
RS485
LAN
D+D- -
R2 R3
L1 L2 L3 N L2 N L3 N NC W NO OUT N
1 2 3 4
9 10 11
11
1 3 5 7 1 3 5
2 4 6 8 2 4 6
IMPORTANT! Plug & Play - With this application, no further settings are necessary fol-
lowing successful connection to the inverter.
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1 INPUT - grid supply 3x 230 V 6 PT1000 temperature sensor
Spring balancer 1.5 - 2.5 mm2
NOTE! Phase and neutral con-
ductors must not be mixed up. 7 External source (e.g. gas-fired
Residual current-operated circuit heating)
breaker is triggered.
2 OUTPUT - L2 heating element 8 Heating element (max. 9 kW)
Functional The Fronius Smart Meter records the current power at the feed-in point and transfers the
Description data to the Datamanager. By controlling the Ohmpilot, the Datamanager adjusts any sur-
plus energy that is available to zero. In detail, this takes place by continuously adjusting
the heating element connected to the Ohmpilot.
This means that the surplus energy is consumed in a continuously variable manner
with the heating element. Depending on the surplus power, the individual phases are
switched on or off and the remaining power is consumed at L1. As a result, the heating
element output is divided by three.
As an alternative, the Ohmpilot can also ensure the minimum temperature. For this, a
temperature sensor must be connected so that the Ohmpilot can measure the tempera-
ture. This may result in electricity being sourced from the grid.
If the heating element does not have a thermostat, the Ohmpilot can also carry out this
task as an alternative (see "Optional Settings" section).
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1-Phase Heating Element up to 3kW with
Heat Pump Control
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Application
Example 3
G B R
PT1000
RS485
LAN
D+D- -
R2 R3
L1 L2 L3 N L2 N L3 N NC W NO OUT N
1 2 3
8 9
1 3 5 7 1
10
10
2 4 6 8 2
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1 INPUT - grid supply 1x 230 V 5 PT1000 temperature sensor
Spring balancer 1.5 - 2.5 mm2
NOTE! Phase and neutral con-
ductors must not be mixed up. 6 Heat pump with SG Ready
Residual current-operated circuit control input
breaker is triggered. NOTE! The voltage must be at
2 Multifunctional relay output least 15 V and the current at least
2 mA, so that the relay contacts
WARNING! If signal cables are
do not oxidise.
connected, the individual wires
must be bound together with a 7 Heating element (max. 3 kW)
cable tie directly upstream of the
terminal. This prevents any wire
making contact with dangerous 8 Residual-current circuit breaker
voltages if it works loose.
Functional The Fronius Smart Meter records the current power at the feed-in point and transfers the
Description data to the Datamanager. By controlling the Ohmpilot, the Datamanager adjusts any sur-
plus energy that is available to zero. In detail, this takes place by continuously adjusting
the heating element connected to the Ohmpilot and by targeted switching on of the heat
pump.
For activation, the heat pump must have a control input (e.g. SG Ready or DSO release).
The heat pump can, for example, be switched from operating status 2 (normal operation)
to operating status 3 (increased operation) as a result of activation of heat pump input 2
by the relay. However, the heat pump can also be switched from operating status 1 (DSO
block) to operating status 2 (normal operation) as a result of activation of heat pump
input 1 by the relay.
Relatively small surpluses are consumed with the heating element in a continuously vari-
able manner. From a certain surplus power, it makes sense to activate the heat pump, as
it is more efficient (e.g. COP for hot water preparation up to 53 °C = 2.5).
If no temperature sensor is installed, the heat pump must ensure the minimum tempera-
ture is maintained. Alternatively, the Ohmpilot can also ensure the minimum temperature
through activation of the heat pump. This may result in electricity being sourced from the
grid.
The maximum temperature must be set on the heating element thermostat and on the
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heat pump. If the heating element does not have a thermostat, the Ohmpilot can also
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carry out this task as an alternative (see "Optional Settings" section).
NOTE! This function can also be combined with a 3-phase heating element.
1. The section "Establishing the Data Connection" describes how you can access the
Ohmpilot website.
2. Under HEATER 2, select "SG Ready heat pump" as the load
3. Under the switch-on threshold, select "Feed-in" and enter the required power in Watts
from which the heat pump should be switched on.
4. Under the switch-off threshold, select "Purchase" and "Feed-in" and enter the
required power in Watts from which the heat pump should be switched off.
Example 1:
If you have selected "Purchase" under the switch-off threshold and entered a power of
500 W, the heat pump will be switched off as soon as the power being drawn from the
grid exceeds 500 W.
Example 2:
If you have selected "Feed-in" under the switch-off threshold and entered a power of 500
W, the heat pump will be switched off as soon as the power being fed in is less than 500
W.
NOTE! The heat pump must be connected to the same DSO meter.
Between the switch-on and switch-off thresholds, the self-consumption of the
heat pump must also be taken into consideration. For example, if the heat pump con-
sumes 3000 Watts of electricity and a hysteresis of 500 Watt must be taken into account,
the switch-on threshold can be set to feed-in 3000 Watts and the switch-off threshold to
purchase 500 Watts.
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1-Phase Heating Element up to 3 kW and External
source
Application
Example 4
G B R
PT1000
RS485
LAN
D+D- -
R2 R3
L1 L2 L3 N L2 N L3 N NC W NO OUT N
1 2 3
8 9
1 3 5 7 1
10
10
2 4 6 8 2
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1 INPUT - grid supply 1x 230 V 5 PT1000 temperature sensor
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Spring balancer 1.5 - 2.5 mm2
NOTE! Phase and neutral con-
ductors must not be mixed up. 6 External source (e.g. gas-fired
Residual current-operated circuit heating)
breaker is triggered.
NOTE! The voltage must be at
2 Multifunctional relay output least 15 V and the current at least
2 mA, so that the relay contacts
WARNING! If signal cables are
do not oxidise.
connected, the individual wires
must be bound together with a 7 Heating element (max. 9 kW)
cable tie directly upstream of the
terminal. This prevents any wire
making contact with dangerous 8 Residual-current circuit breaker
voltages if it works loose.
Functional The Fronius Smart Meter records the current power at the feed-in point and transfers the
Description data to the Datamanager. By controlling the Ohmpilot, the Datamanager adjusts any sur-
plus energy that is available to zero. In detail, this takes place by continuously adjusting
the heating element connected to the Ohmpilot.
This means that the surplus energy is used up by the heating element in a continuously
variable manner.
The temperature is measured by the Ohmpilot. If the temperature falls below the mini-
mum, then an external source (e.g. gas-fired heating) will be activated until the minimum
temperature is reached again, so that the Ohmpilot only uses surplus energy and does
not draw any energy from the grid.
If the heating element does not have a thermostat, the Ohmpilot can also carry out this
task as an alternative (see "Optional Settings" section).
NOTE! The heating element is used for switching on and off the legionella
prevention.
NOTE! This function can also be combined with a 3-phase heating element.
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1. The section "Establishing the Data Connection" describes how you can access the
Ohmpilot website.
2. Highlight the field "Temperature sensor present"
3. Highlight the field "Adapt day curve"
4. Under "Time from", enter the time from which the minimum temperature should be
adjusted, and the specific minimum temperature.
5. Under "Target temperature", enter the required temperature.
6. Under HEATER 2, select "Activate external source"
Example 1:
If you enter 6.00 am under "Time from" and select 45 °C as the temperature, the heat-
ing will operate from 6.00 am until such time as a temperature of 45 °C is reached. The
external source (e.g. gas-fired heating) will only be activated if the temperature is below
the set value.
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Two Heating Elements - 3-Phase and 1-Phase
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Application
Example 5
G B R
PT1000
RS485
LAN
D+D- -
R2 R3
L1 L2 L3 N L2 N L3 N NC W NO OUT N
1 2 3 4 5
12 13 14
1 3 5 7 1 3 5
14
2 4 6 8 2 4 6
10
11
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1 INPUT - grid supply 3x 230 V 8 External source (e.g. gas-fired
Spring balancer 1.5 - 2.5 mm2 heating)
NOTE! Phase and neutral con-
ductors must not be mixed up. 9 Heating element 1 (max. 3 kW)
Residual current-operated circuit
breaker is triggered.
2 OUTPUT - L2 heating element 10 Buffer
Functional Many heating systems consist of a boiler and a buffer, with the central heating supplying
Description the buffer and a control system charging the hot water boiler via a pump. As with thermal
photovoltaic systems, the Ohmpilot is also capable of heating the hot water boiler first
and then the buffer, so that the maximum amount of photovoltaic surplus energy can be
stored.
The Fronius Smart Meter records the current power at the feed-in point and transfers the
data to the Datamanager. By controlling the Ohmpilot, the Datamanager adjusts any sur-
plus energy that is available to zero. In detail, this takes place by continuously adjusting
the heating element connected to the Ohmpilot.
For this application, two heating elements are installed, with preference being given to
activation of the first heating element (9). Only once the maximum temperature in the
boiler (6) has been reached is the second heating element activated in a continuously
variable manner, so that the remaining energy can, for example, be stored in a buffer.
This switching can also be used for layering in a boiler/buffer, so that the maximum tem-
perature is reached in the top part of the boiler using minimal energy and the remaining
energy is stored in the lower part of the boiler. By using layering in a storage tank, it is
also possible to store significantly more energy, as a minimum temperature is normally
maintained in the top part of the boiler. This means that the temperature difference and
therefore the amount of energy is rather small. In the lower part of the boiler, a high tem-
perature difference of, for example, 50 °C can be used.
Both the first and the second heating element can be 1-phase or 3-phase. For two
3-phase heating elements please refer to application example 6. If no temperature
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sensor is installed, an external source (e.g. gas-fired heating) must ensure the minimum
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temperature.
As an alternative, the Ohmpilot can also ensure the minimum temperature. This may re-
sult in electricity being sourced from the grid. The maximum temperature must be set on
the heating element thermostat. If heating element 1 (9) does not have a thermostat, the
Ohmpilot can also carry out this task as an alternative (see "Optional settings" section).
However, it is imperative that heating element 2 (11) has a thermostat.
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OTE! At no point can both heating elements be heated simultaneously.
1. The section "Establishing the Data Connection" describes how you can access the
Ohmpilot website.
2. Under heater 1, select "manual" and "1 or 3-phase", as well as the power of the load.
3. Under HEATER 2, select "1 or 3-phase" as the load and the power of the load.
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Two 3-Phase Heating Elements up to 9 kW
Application
Example 6
G B R
PT1000
RS485
LAN
D+D- -
R2 R3
L1 L2 L3 N L2 N L3 N NC W NO OUT N
1 2 3 4 5
13 14 15
1 3 5 7 1 3 5 15
6
2 4 6 8 2 4 6
10
11
12
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1 INPUT - grid supply 3x 230 V 8 PT1000 temperature sensor
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Spring balancer 1.5 - 2.5 mm2
NOTE! Phase and neutral con-
ductors must not be mixed up. 9 External source (e.g. gas-fired
Residual current-operated circuit heating)
breaker is triggered.
2 OUTPUT - L2 heating element 10 Heating element 1 (max. 9 kW)
Functional Many heating systems consist of a boiler and a buffer, with the central heating supplying
Description the buffer and a control system charging the hot water boiler via a pump. As with thermal
photovoltaic systems, the Ohmpilot is also capable of heating the hot water boiler first
and then the buffer, so that the maximum amount of photovoltaic surplus energy can be
stored.
The Fronius Smart Meter records the current power at the feed-in point and transfers the
data to the Datamanager. By controlling the Ohmpilot, the Datamanager adjusts any sur-
plus energy that is available to zero. In detail, this takes place by continuously adjusting
the heating element connected to the Ohmpilot.
For this application, two heating elements are installed, with preference being given to
activation of the first heating element (10). Only once the maximum temperature in the
boiler (7) has been reached is the second heating element (12) activated in a contin-
uously variable manner, so that the remaining energy can, for example, be stored in a
buffer.
This switching can also be used for layering in a boiler/buffer, so that the maximum tem-
perature is reached in the top part of the boiler using minimal energy and the remaining
energy is stored in the lower part of the boiler. By using layering in a storage tank, it is
also possible to store significantly more energy, as a minimum temperature is normally
maintained in the top part of the boiler. This means that the temperature difference and
therefore the amount of energy is rather small. In the lower part of the boiler, a high tem-
perature difference of, for example, 50 °C can be used.
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installed, an external source (e.g. gas-fired heating) must ensure the minimum tempera-
ture.
As an alternative, the Ohmpilot can also ensure the minimum temperature. This may
result in electricity being sourced from the grid.
The maximum temperature must be set on the heating element thermostat. If heating
element 1 (10) does not have a thermostat, the Ohmpilot can also carry out this task as
an alternative (see "Optional settings" section). However, it is imperative that heating
element 2 (12) has a thermostat.
1. The section "Establishing the Data Connection" describes how you can access the
Ohmpilot website.
2. Under HEATER 2, select "3-phase" as the load and the power of the load.
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Establishing the Data Connection
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Possible The data connection is primarily required so that the inverter or Datamanager can share
Communication default values with the Ohmpilot. For some applications, however, it is also necessary to
Channels implement settings via the Ohmpilot website.
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OTE! The Datamanager 2.0 must have software version 3.8.1-x or a later ver-
sion installed.
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Establishing a 1. Connect the bus cabling (B) to the Ohmpilot. (The bus cabling is carried out in parallel
Connection via via the TX+, TX- and GND cables with the Fronius Smart Meter and the Fronius
Modbus RTU inverter or Datamanager 2.0).
2. Terminate the RS485 bus with a resistance at the first and last device. The resistance
can be activated on the Ohmpilot using DIP switch number 5. See (A).
OFF
120Ω
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In order to implement various settings, the WLAN connection must briefly be
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opened as follows
1. Press the button on the Ohmpilot 2x. The blue LED flashes (twice) for as long as the
WLAN access point is active (30 minutes). Before the access point is opened, a search
for available WLAN networks is carried out.
2. Activate the "Ohmpilot" WLAN network on your smart device or PC.
3. Enter the website http://192.168.250.181 or http://ohmpilotW.local in the browser.
Alternatively, the Fronius Solar.web app can also be used to search for the Ohmpilot in
the network.
NOTE! In networks with a DNS suffix, the Ohmpilot can be reached at http://
ohmpilotW.<DNS- Suffix>. E.g. http://ohmpilotW.fronius.com
Establishing a As standard, the Ohmpilot obtains its IP address automatically from the DHCP server,
Connection via meaning that no settings are generally necessary.
LAN
The inverter automatically searches for the Ohmpilot, with the search process taking up
to 5 minutes. If the red LED is unlit and the green LED is flashing, the Ohmpilot is work-
ing correctly.
A static IP address can be assigned to the Ohmpilot via the web interface.
NOTE! In networks with a DNS suffix, the Ohmpilot can be reached at http://
ohmpilotL.<DNS suffix>. E.g. http://ohmpilotL.fronius.com
In order to configure the IP address manually, the "static" option must be selected. Then
enter the IP address required.
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Establishing a There are two options for connecting the Ohmpilot to an existing WLAN network:
Connection via
WLAN Connecting via WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
1. Press the button on the Ohmpilot 1x. The blue LED flashes (once) for as long as the
WPS is active.
2. Press the WPS button on the router within 2 minutes.
3. If the blue LED on the Ohmpilot is now lit steadily, the connection to the network was
successful.
4. The inverter automatically searches for the Ohmpilot, with the search process taking
up to 5 minutes. If the red LED is unlit and the green LED is flashing, the Ohmpilot is
working correctly.
NOTE! If the required WLAN network is not listed, end access point mode by
pressing the button again and repeat the process.
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IMPORTANT! When the access point is opened, it is not possible to scan the WLAN
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networks.
A static IP address can be assigned to the Ohmpilot via the web interface.
NOTE! In networks with a DNS suffix, the Ohmpilot can be reached at http://
ohmpilotW.<DNS- Suffix>. E.g. http://ohmpilotW.fronius.com
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Status Indication on Web Interface
Status
OK Ohmpilot is operating in normal mode.
TARGET Temperature has fallen below the minimum. Heater 1 is heating at 100%.
TEMPERATURE
BOOST The Ohmpilot has been switched to boost mode manually. Heater 1 is
heating at 100%.
An error has been detected. More information should be read off from
ERROR Solar Web.
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Optional Settings
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IMPORTANT! The settings described here can be implemented for all of the application
examples detailed above. If they are not described for the relevant example, they are not
vital.
Activating When the legionella prevention system is activated, the hot water is heated to 60 °C at a
Legionella set interval.
Prevention 1. Highlight the field "Temperature sensor present"
2. Highlight the field "Legionella prevention (h)"
3. Enter the cycle for the legionella prevention.
NOTE! If the boiler is operated at a temperature <60 °C for a relatively long
period of time and no hygienic storage tank is being used, measures must be
taken to kill the legionella bacteria. For private use, it is recommended to im-
plement legionella prevention at least once a week (168 hours). In the case of
a large hot water storage tank and/or a comparatively low consumption of hot
water, legionella prevention should be carried out regularly. A PT1000 tempera-
ture sensor is required for this function and can be sourced from Fronius under
item number 43,0001,1188.
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WARNING! No guaranteed legionella prevention.
Adapting the Day This function ensures that a required temperature is not undercut. If there is not sufficient
Curve surplus power available, the external source will be started up, if activated, or otherwise
electricity will be drawn from the grid in order to ensure a minimum temperature.
Up to four time periods can be defined so that, for example, higher hot water temper-
atures are only certain to be available at night, but more potential is possible for the
surplus during the day due to the fact that a lower target temperature is selected.
NOTE! If heater 1 is the primary heat source, the day curve must in all cases be
adapted to ensure the required minimum temperature. A PT1000 temperature
sensor is required for this function and can be sourced from Fronius under item
number 43,0001,1188. The position of the temperature sensor in the boiler
should be chosen so that sufficient hot water is available. However, it must in all
cases be installed above the heating element/external source.
Example:
05:00 10°C=> After showers, the hot water will only be produced with surplus energy
16:00 45°C=> If there was not sufficient excess energy, the water will be heated
18:00 10°C=> After showers, no more heating should occur, thus minimizing heating
losses
03:00 45°C=> Water will be warmed so that it is ready for showers at 6am
Temperature If heater 1 does not have a configurable thermostat, this function can be used to limit the
Limitation temperature.
NOTE! This function is only possible for heater 1. If a second heating element is
in use as heater 2, this must have a thermostat. A PT1000 temperature sensor
is required for this function and can be sourced from Fronius under item number
43,0001,1188. The temperature sensor should be installed just above the
heating element, so that the cold water flowing in is immediately heated up
again and the maximum storage amount is therefore used.
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Error List:
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Sending of Errors
• Errors are saved in the Datamanager 2.0 and can be sent via Solar Web.
• Possible error outputs (as of 07/12/2015):
906 Heating element 1 faulty - The load on L1 is higher than 3 Check heating element 1.
short circuit L1 kW. Short circuit on L1. Check wiring.
909 HE 1 faulty - L1 highly resistive No current flowing through L1/L2/ Check L1/L2/L3. Check L1/
910 HE 1 faulty - L2 highly resistive L3. L1/L2/L3 of HE 1 faulty. Phase L2/L3 connections.
911 HE 1 faulty - L3 highly resistive L1/L2/L3 interrupted.
915 HE 2 faulty - L1 highly resistive No current flowing through L1/L2/ Check L1/L2/L3. Check L1/
916 HE 2 faulty - L2 highly resistive L3. L1/L2/L3 of HE 2 faulty. Phase L2/L3 connections.
917 HE 2 faulty - L3 highly resistive L1/L2/L3 interrupted.
920 TS short circuit TS input resistance less than 200 Check cable and connections
Ohm. No PT1000 TS connected. on TS cable. Replace TS.
TS faulty.
922 60 °C for legionella prevention ES is switched off/faulty. (922 Switch on ES (922 only).
could not be achieved within 24 only). TS was incorrectly installed. Install TS above the HE (in
hours. Heating system is incorrectly protective tube). Deactivate
923 Target temperature could not dimensioned (excessive hot water legionella prevention via the
be achieved within 5 hours consumption, etc.) HE/TS faulty. website. Replace HE/TS.
924 ES could not achieve target ES switched off/faulty. ES not con- Switch on ES. Connect ES
temperature within 5 hours. nected to Ohmpilot. TS incorrectly to relay 1. Install TS above
installed. Heating system incor- the heat battery of the ES.
rectly dimensioned (excessive hot Check the target temperature
water consumption, etc.) TS faulty. setting. Replace TS.
HE=Heating element TS=Temperature sensor I=Inverter ES=External source (e.g. gas-fired heating)
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Code Description Cause Solution
925 Time not synchronised Time not synchronised in the Check connection between
last 24 hours. Router has been Ohmpilot and inverter. Switch
switched off/reconfigured. on router. Check network
settings.
927 Ohmpilot overtemperature Ambient temperature too high Install Ohmpilot in a cooler
(>40 °C). Heating element has too location. Use heating element
much power. Ventilation slots with more reliable power.
covered. Uncover ventilation slots.
928 Ohmpilot undertemperature Ambient temperature too low (<0 Install Ohmpilot in a warmer
°C). location. Installation outdoors
is not permitted!
Ohmpilot is not using any Thermostat on the heating element Wait until the thermostat
surplus has switched off. Safety thermo- switches on again. Reset the
stat (STC) on the heating element safety thermostat.
has been triggered.
Ohmpilot is using only part of Heating element power is lower Select a larger heating ele-
the surplus power than surplus power. ment where necessary.
After switch-on, the green LED Thermostat on heating element Briefly turn up the thermostat
makes 2 long flashes has switched off. Heating element for the power measurement.
is not connected Connect the heating element.
HE=Heating element TS=Temperature sensor I=Inverter ES=External source (e.g. gas-fired heating)
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Warranty Terms and Conditions, and Disposal
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Fronius Manufac- Detailed, country-specific warranty terms are available on the internet:
turer's Warranty www.fronius.com/solar/warranty
Disposal If you decide in the future to replace your Ohmpilot, Fronius will take back the old device
and arrange for it to be recycled in an appropriate manner.
Applicable CE mark
Standards and The devices comply with all the requisite and relevant standards and guidelines that form
Guidelines part of the relevant EU Directive, and are therefore permitted to display the CE mark.
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Technical Data
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Inspection / Specifications
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Inspection / Specifications according to EN60730 Section 1 Table 7.2
31a Protective Earth Connection Type N according to 7.4.3, earth connection according to
9.1.1
51 Heat Filament Test Temperatures (Sec- Casing 550°C, the cable bushing / strain relief 650°C;
tions 21.2.1, 21.2.2, 21.2.3 and 21.2.4) Category B according to EN 60730-1:2000/A1:2004;
77 Ball Pressure Test Temperature According to 21.2.1, 21.2.2, 21.2.3 and 21.2.4,
Casing:
Ball pressure test 1: 102 °C
Cable bushing:
Ball pressure test 2: 125 °C
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Fronius Worldwide - www.fronius.com/addresses
The addresses of all our sales branches and partner companies can be found at http://www.fronius.com/addresses.
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