Fronius Primo: The Communicative Inverter for Optimised Energy Management
An overview of the Fronius Primo series, designed for private households.
Key Features
- ? SnapInverter Technology
- ? Integrated Data Communication
- ? SuperFlex Design
- ? Dynamic Peak Manager
- ⚡ Smart Grid Ready
- ? Zero Feed-in
The Fronius Primo series offers power categories from 3.0 to 8.2 kW, completing the SnapINverter generation. This single-phase, transformerless device is ideal for private households. Its innovative SuperFlex Design ensures maximum flexibility in system design, and the SnapInverter mounting system simplifies installation and maintenance. The standard communication package includes WLAN, energy management, and multiple interfaces, making the Fronius Primo a communicative inverter for homeowners.
Technical Data: Fronius Primo (3.0-1, 3.5-1, 3.6-1, 4.0-1, 4.6-1)
Input Data
INPUT DATA | PRIMO 3.0-1 | PRIMO 3.5-1 | PRIMO 3.6-1 | PRIMO 4.0-1 | PRIMO 4.6-1 |
Number of MPP trackers | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Max. input current (Idc max 1 / Idc max 2) | 12.0 A / 12.0 A | 12.0 A / 12.0 A | 12.0 A / 12.0 A | 12.0 A / 12.0 A | 12.0 A / 12.0 A |
Max. array short circuit current (MPP1/MPP2) | 18.0 A / 18.0 A | 18.0 A / 18.0 A | 18.0 A / 18.0 A | 18.0 A / 18.0 A | 18.0 A / 18.0 A |
DC input voltage range (Udc min - Udc max) | 80-1000 V | 80-1000 V | 80-1000 V | 80-1000 V | 80-1000 V |
Feed-in start voltage (Udc start) | 80 V | 80 V | 80 V | 80 V | 80 V |
Usable MPP voltage range | 80-800 V | 80-800 V | 80-800 V | 80-800 V | 80-800 V |
Number of DC connections | 2+2 | 2+2 | 2+2 | 2+2 | 2+2 |
Max. PV generator output (Pdc max) | 4.5 kWpeak | 5.3 kWpeak | 5.5 kWpeak | 6.0 kWpeak | 6.9 kWpeak |
Output Data
OUTPUT DATA | PRIMO 3.0-1 | PRIMO 3.5-1 | PRIMO 3.6-1 | PRIMO 4.0-1 | PRIMO 4.6-1 |
AC nominal output (Pac,r) | 3,000 W | 3,500 W | 3,680 W | 4,000 W | 4,600 W |
Max. output power / rated apparent power | 3,000 VA | 3,500 VA | 3,680 VA | 4,000 VA | 4,600 VA |
AC output current (lac nom) | 13.0 A | 15.2 A | 16.0 A | 17.4 A | 20.0 A |
Grid connection (voltage range) | 1~NPE 220 V / 230 V (180 V - 270 V) | ||||
Frequency (frequency range) | 50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 - 65 Hz) | ||||
Total harmonic distortion | <5% | ||||
Power factor (cos ac,r) | 0.85 - 1 ind. / cap. |
General Data
GENERAL DATA | PRIMO 3.0-1 | PRIMO 3.5-1 | PRIMO 3.6-1 | PRIMO 4.0-1 | PRIMO 4.6-1 |
Dimensions (height x width x depth) | 645 x 431 x 204 mm | ||||
Weight | 21.5 kg | ||||
Degree of protection | IP 65 | ||||
Protection class | 1 | ||||
Overvoltage category (DC / AC) 1) | 2 / 3 | ||||
Night time consumption | < 1 W | ||||
Inverter design | Transformerless | ||||
Cooling | Regulated air cooling | ||||
Installation | Indoor and outdoor installation | ||||
Ambient temperature range | -40 - +55 °C | ||||
Permitted humidity | 0 - 100 % | ||||
Max. altitude | 4,000 m | ||||
DC connection technology | 4x DC+ and 4x DC- screw terminals 2.5 - 16 mm² | ||||
AC connection technology | 3-pole AC screw terminals 2.5 - 16 mm² | ||||
Certificates and compliance with standards | DIN V VDE 0126-1-1/A1, IEC 62109-1/-2, IEC 62116, IEC 61727, AS 4777-2, AS 4777-3, G83/2, G59/3, CEI 0-21, VDE AR N 4105 | ||||
Country of manufacture | Austria |
Efficiency
EFFICIENCY | PRIMO 3.0-1 | PRIMO 3.5-1 | PRIMO 3.6-1 | PRIMO 4.0-1 | PRIMO 4.6-1 |
Max. efficiency | 98.0 % | 98.0 % | 98.0 % | 98.1 % | 98.1 % |
European efficiency (nEU) | 96.1 % | 96.8 % | 96.8 % | 97.0 % | 97.0 % |
MPP adaptation efficiency | > 99.9 % |
Protective Devices
PROTECTIVE DEVICES | PRIMO 3.0-1 | PRIMO 3.5-1 | PRIMO 3.6-1 | PRIMO 4.0-1 | PRIMO 4.6-1 |
DC insulation measurement | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Overload behaviour | Operating point shift. Power limitation | ||||
DC disconnector | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Reverse polarity protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
RCMU | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Interfaces
INTERFACES | PRIMO 3.0-1 | PRIMO 3.5-1 | PRIMO 3.6-1 | PRIMO 4.0-1 | PRIMO 4.6-1 |
WLAN / Ethernet LAN | Fronius Solar.web, Modbus TCP SunSpec, Fronius Solar API (JSON) | ||||
6 inputs and 4 digital in/out | Interface to ripple control receiver | ||||
USB (A socket) 2) | Datalogging, inverter update via USB flash drive | ||||
2x RS422 (RJ45 socket) 2) | Fronius Solar Net | ||||
Signalling output 2) | Energy management (potential-free relay output) | ||||
Datalogger and Webserver | Included | ||||
External input 2) | S0-Meter Interface / Input for overvoltage protection | ||||
RS485 | Modbus RTU SunSpec or meter connection |
Technical Data: Fronius Primo (5.0-1, 5.0-1 AUS, 6.0-1, 8.2-1)
Efficiency Curves and Derating
The document includes graphical representations of performance:
- FRONIUS PRIMO 8.2-1 EFFICIENCY CURVE: A plot showing efficiency percentage against standardised output power (PAC/PAC,R) for different DC input voltages (270 VDC, 710 VDC, 800 VDC).
- FRONIUS PRIMO 8.2-1 TEMPERATURE DERATING: A plot showing output power in Watts against ambient temperature in degrees Celsius, indicating performance at different DC input voltages.
Input Data
INPUT DATA | PRIMO 5.0-1 | PRIMO 5.0-1 AUS | PRIMO 6.0-1 | PRIMO 8.2-1 |
Number of MPP trackers | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Max. input current (Idc max 1 / Idc max 2) | 12.0 A / 12.0 A | 12.0 A / 12.0 A | 18.0 A / 18.0 A | 18.0 A / 18.0 A |
Max. array short circuit current (MPP1/MPP2) | 18.0 A / 18.0 A | 18.0 A / 18.0 A | 27.0 A / 27.0 A | 27.0 A / 27.0 A |
DC input voltage range (Udc min - Udc max) | 80-1,000 V | 80-1,000 V | 80-1,000 V | 80-1,000 V |
Feed-in start voltage (Udc start) | 80 V | 80 V | 80 V | 80 V |
Usable MPP voltage range | 80-800 V | 80-800 V | 80-800 V | 80-800 V |
Number of DC connections | 2+2 | 2+2 | 2+2 | 2+2 |
Max. PV generator output (Pdc max) | 7.5 kWpeak | 7.5 kWpeak | 9.0 kWpeak | 12.3 kWpeak |
Output Data
OUTPUT DATA | PRIMO 5.0-1 | PRIMO 5.0-1 AUS | PRIMO 6.0-1 | PRIMO 8.2-1 |
AC nominal output (Pac,r) | 5,000 W | 4,600 W | 6,000 W | 8,200 W |
Max. output power / rated apparent power | 5,000 VA | 5,000 VA / 4,600 VA | 6,000 VA | 8,200 VA |
AC output current (lac nom) | 21.7 A | 21.7 A | 26.1 A | 35.7 A |
Grid connection (voltage range) | 1~NPE 220 V / 230 V (180 V - 270 V) | |||
Frequency (frequency range) | 50 Hz / 60 Hz (45 - 65 Hz) | |||
Total harmonic distortion | <5% | |||
Power factor (cos ac,r) | 0.85 - 1 ind. / cap. |
General Data
GENERAL DATA | PRIMO 5.0-1 | PRIMO 5.0-1 AUS | PRIMO 6.0-1 | PRIMO 8.2-1 |
Dimensions (height x width x depth) | 645 x 431 x 204 mm | |||
Weight | 21.5 kg | |||
Degree of protection | IP 65 | |||
Protection class | 1 | |||
Overvoltage category (DC / AC) 1) | 2 / 3 | |||
Night time consumption | < 1 W | |||
Inverter design | Transformerless | |||
Cooling | Regulated air cooling | |||
Installation | Indoor and outdoor installation | |||
Ambient temperature range | -40 - +55 °C | |||
Permitted humidity | 0 - 100 % | |||
Max. altitude | 4,000 m | |||
DC connection technology | 4x DC+ and 4x DC- screw terminals 2.5 - 16 mm² | |||
AC connection technology | 3-pole AC screw terminals 2.5 - 16 mm² | |||
Certificates and compliance with standards | DIN V VDE 0126-1-1/A1, IEC 62109-1/-2, IEC 62116, IEC 61727, AS 4777-2, AS 4777-3, G83/2, G59/3, CEI 0-21, VDE AR N 4105 2) | |||
Country of manufacture | Austria |
Efficiency
EFFICIENCY | PRIMO 5.0-1 | PRIMO 5.0-1 AUS | PRIMO 6.0-1 | PRIMO 8.2-1 |
Max. efficiency | 98.1 % | 98.1 % | 98.1 % | 98.1 % |
European efficiency (nEU) | 97.1 % | 97.1 % | 97.3 % | 97.5 % |
MPP adaptation efficiency | > 99.9 % |
Protective Devices
PROTECTIVE DEVICES | PRIMO 5.0-1 | PRIMO 5.0-1 AUS | PRIMO 6.0-1 | PRIMO 8.2-1 |
DC insulation measurement | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Overload behaviour | Operating point shift. power limitation | |||
DC disconnector | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Reverse polarity protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
RCMU | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Interfaces
INTERFACES | PRIMO 5.0-1 | PRIMO 5.0-1 AUS | PRIMO 6.0-1 | PRIMO 8.2-1 |
WLAN / Ethernet LAN | Fronius Solar.web, Modbus TCP SunSpec, Fronius Solar API (JSON) | |||
6 inputs and 4 digital in/out | Interface to ripple control receiver | |||
USB (A socket) 1) | Datalogging, inverter update via USB flash drive | |||
2x RS422 (RJ45 socket) 1) | Fronius Solar Net | |||
Signalling output 1) | Energy management (potential-free relay output) | |||
Datalogger and Webserver | Included | |||
External input 1) | S0-Meter Interface / Input for overvoltage protection | |||
RS485 | Modbus RTU SunSpec or meter connection |
About Fronius
Fronius, established in 1945, is a leader in welding technology, photovoltaics, and battery charging. With approximately 5,660 employees worldwide and 1,321 patents, the company demonstrates a strong spirit of innovation. Fronius is committed to sustainable development, balancing environmental and social aspects with economic factors, aiming to remain an innovation leader.
Further information about Fronius products and global sales partners can be found at www.fronius.com.
Contact Information
Fronius India Private Limited
Plot no BG-71/2/B, Pimpri Industrial Area, MIDC- Bhosari, Pune- 411026, India
pv-sales-india@fronius.com
www.fronius.in
Fronius Australia Pty Ltd.
90-92 Lambeck Drive, Tullamarine VIC 3043, Australia
pv-sales-australia@fronius.com
www.fronius.com.au
Fronius UK Limited
Maidstone Road, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD, United Kingdom
pv-sales-uk@fronius.com
www.fronius.co.uk
Fronius International GmbH
Froniusplatz 1, 4600 Wels, Austria
pv-sales@fronius.com
www.fronius.com