Fronius Fronius Smart Meter IP 5kA-3
Official manufacturer EU verified Sept. 23, 2026
Identity
| brand | Fronius |
| category | smart_meters |
| manufacturer | Fronius |
| manufacturer_key | fronius |
| model | Fronius Smart Meter IP 5kA-3 |
| model_key | froniussmartmeterip5ka3 |
| product_family | Fronius Smart Meter |
| product_status | active |
| region | EU |
| series | Fronius Smart Meter IP |
Electrical
| accuracy_class |
Class 1 (EN 62053-21) / Class B (EN 50470-3) active energy; Class 2 (EN 62053-23) reactive energy
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| bidirectional_metering | True |
| ct_secondary_output |
333 mV
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| ethernet_port_count |
1
Fronius Smart Meter IP 5kA-3 Operating Instructions (digital eManual)
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| grid_frequency_hz |
[50, 60]
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| local_modbus_available |
True
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| measurement_directions |
bidirectional - meter position configurable as feed-in point or consumption point
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| measurement_type | Current Transformer (CT) |
| meter_type |
CT-operated three-phase DIN-rail energy meter with 333 mV current-transformer inputs
Fronius Smart Meter IP 5kA-3 Operating Instructions (digital eManual)
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| official_product_url |
https://www.fronius.com/en/solar-energy/installers-partners/products/all-products/system-monitoring/hardware/fronius-smart-meter/fronius-smart-meter-ip
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| overload_short_term |
3x Imax / 20 sec
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| phase_count |
3
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| physical_interfaces |
['RS485', 'Ethernet (LAN)', 'Wi-Fi']
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| rated_voltage_v |
100-240 V (3x 208-480 V)
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| self_consumption_w |
5
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| starting_current_ma |
20
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| supported_ct_ratios |
CT primary 1 - 5000 A, secondary 333 mV output only
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| terminal_cross_section_mm2 |
1.5 - 4 mm2 phase and neutral; 0.25 - 2.5 mm2 CT and communication cables
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Physical / mechanical
| dimensions_mm |
58 x 53 x 90 (length x width x height), depth 58
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| weight_kg |
0.13
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Installation
| mounting |
Indoors (DIN rail), 3 modules DIN 43880
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Environment
| operating_temperature_c |
-25 to +55
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Interfaces & connectors
| documented_ports | [{'port_role': 'RS485', 'port_label_from_manual': 'Modbus RTU connection area', 'port_type': 'screw terminals', 'direction': 'bidirectional', 'electrical_domain': 'communication', 'quantity': 1, 'document': 1, 'page': 'Commissioning / Connecting to the inverter', 'quote': 'Connect the data communication connections of the Fronius Smart Meter IP to the Modbus interface of the Fronius inverter using a CAT 5 STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) or higher data cable.'}, {'port_role': 'ETHERNET', 'port_label_from_manual': 'LAN port', 'port_type': 'RJ45', 'direction': 'bidirectional', 'electrical_domain': 'communication', 'quantity': 1, 'document': 1, 'page': 'Commissioning / Connecting to the inverter', 'quote': 'One LAN port is present. Use a shielded data cable of type CAT 5 STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) or higher.'}, {'port_role': 'WIFI', 'port_label_from_manual': 'WiFi', 'port_type': 'integrated radio', 'direction': 'bidirectional', 'electrical_domain': 'communication', 'quantity': 1, 'document': 1, 'page': 'Status LED description', 'quote': 'Flashing green: WiFi connection is being established / Illuminated green: WiFi connection is active'}, {'port_role': 'CT', 'port_label_from_manual': 'Current transformer connection', 'port_type': 'screw terminals', 'direction': 'input', 'electrical_domain': 'communication', 'quantity': 3, 'document': 1, 'page': 'Technical data / current transformers', 'quote': 'The current transformer must generate 333 mV at nominal current.'}] |
| local_web_ui |
True
Fronius Smart Meter IP 5kA-3 Operating Instructions (digital eManual)
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| protocols |
['Modbus RTU', 'Modbus TCP', 'MQTT (secured)']
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| rs485 | True |
| wifi |
True
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Protection
| ingress_protection |
IP20 (front frame), IP30 (terminals)
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Documents
product_page
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Additional documented parameters
Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.
| builder_completeness | complete |
| region_notes | Documented from Fronius' English (EU) product page and the English digital operating instructions. Nominal voltage row reads '100 - 240 (3x 208-480)', so the hardware covers several grid configurations, but only the EU-language documentation was opened this session. |
| withheld:ct_secondary_current_a | "not applicable - 333 mV voltage-output CTs only" |
| withheld:rs485_port_count | 1 |