Installation Note IN0049


Appendix III: Disable Fronius Smart Meter

If the Fronius SCERT has been connected to an external smart meter, the internal Fronius Smart Meter must be disabled. Follow the instructions below to disable.

The Fronius Datamanager webpage can be accessed in two ways:

  • Wi-Fi connection:
    • Activate the Wi-Fi Access Point on the Datamanager card, can be accessed via the font panel display
    • Connect the computer or smart device to the “Fronius_240.XXXXXX” Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi Password is 12345678
    • Open an internet web browser and go to http://192.168.250.181
      • Alternatively, can use Fronius SolarWeb App (Tablet/Smart Phone), go to Settings and click PV Inverter Homepage (iOS) or My System Monitoring (Android)
  • LAN connection:
    • Connect the computer to the Datamanager via a network cable
    • Set the Datamanager IP Switch to positon A
    • Open an internet web browser and go to http://192.254.0.180
NOTE: For information on how configure the Datamanager card for Wi-Fi and LAN connection, refer to Appendix I.

When the Fronius Datamanager webpage appears, select Settings.


The image is used as an example only, settings may differ.

Make sure the Service password is configured in order to access the METER and DNO EDITOR.

Select the METER tab.


A user name and password are required to access the METER tab. Enter the service username and password created and then select OK.


Set the Meter to None selected and select the tick (✓) to save all changes.


Select the DNO EDITOR tab.


Scroll down to Dynamic power reduction and set to No limit, select the tick (✓) to save all changes.


Check the Modbus settings, must be as below



The Fronius Smart Meter is now disabled and communication between the SP PRO and Fronius SCERT can be established.