Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3
Official manufacturer EU verified Sept. 2, 2026
Fronius technical data page 'Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3'
Identity
| category | smart_meters |
| document_number | 42,0426,0349 (operating instructions) |
| ean | UNKNOWN |
| generation | Smart Meter TS |
| manufacturer | Fronius |
| market_version | EU (CE) |
| model | Smart Meter TS 65A-3 |
| mpn | UNKNOWN |
| product_family | Fronius Smart Meter TS (TS 65A-3 / TS 100A-1 / TS 5kA-3) |
| product_revision | UNKNOWN |
| product_status | active |
| region | EU |
| release_year | UNKNOWN |
| sku | UNKNOWN |
Electrical
| accuracy_class |
1
Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3 - Technical data — General technical data, 'Accuracy class 1'
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| ct_ratio | N/A (direct-connect meter) |
| electrical_extra | {'nominal_voltage': '208 - 400 V (L-L)', 'voltage_operating_range_v': '166.4 - 480', 'nominal_current_a': 5, 'max_current_a': 65, 'frequency_hz': '50 - 60', 'frequency_tolerance_hz': '45 - 65', 'power_consumption_voltage_path': '<= 10 VA', 'self_consumption_current_path': '<= 1 W', 'starting_current_ma': 20, 'measurement': "bidirectional; configuration mode B 'measures imported and exported energy separately'"} |
| export_limitation_support | True |
| max_current_a | 65 |
| measurement_type | direct |
| modbus_rtu | True |
| modbus_tcp | UNKNOWN (the meter itself is Modbus RTU over RS485 only; TCP is provided by the connected Fronius inverter / Datamanager, not by the meter) |
| phase_type | three-phase (2-phase variant configurations also documented) |
| rs485 | True |
| supported_inverter_brands_models | ['Fronius SnapINverter (Primo, Symo)', 'Fronius GEN24 family, via Fronius Datamanager 2.0'] |
Physical / mechanical
| depth_mm |
63
Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3 - Technical data — General technical data, 'Dimension / depth 63 mm'
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| din_rail_type | 35 mm DIN rail ('Can be snapped onto 35 mm DIN rail') |
| enclosure_material | UNKNOWN |
| height_mm |
91.5
Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3 - Technical data — General technical data, 'Dimension / height 91,5 mm'
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| housing_color | UNKNOWN |
| module_width | 3 modules according to DIN 43880 |
| mounting_type | ['DIN-rail'] |
| screw_sizes | UNKNOWN |
| shipping_weight_kg | UNKNOWN |
| terminal_locations | measuring inputs (phase/neutral) and data output (RS485) terminals; 2x protective cover and 2x connection cover with seal wires supplied |
| torque_specs |
measuring input terminals: max. 2.8 Nm; data output terminals: max. 0.4 Nm
Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3 - Operating instructions (42,0426,0349) — Technical data, terminal specifications - 'Recommended torque max. 2.8 Nm' (measuring) and 'max. 0.4 Nm' (data)
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| weight_kg | 0.24 |
| width_mm |
53.8
Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3 - Technical data — General technical data, 'Dimension / width 53,8 mm'
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Installation
| data_cable_requirement | 'Use network cables of type CAT5 or higher' |
| indoor_outdoor | indoor (distribution board; IP51 housing, IP20 connections) |
| installation_note | 'The Fronius Smart Meter TS is a fixed piece of equipment for public grids of TN/TT systems and records the self-consumption or individual loads in the system.' Not suitable for the power supply of life-sustaining medical devices or for billing costs to subtenants. |
| max_cable_length_to_inverter_m | 300 |
| mounting_orientation | DIN rail in a household/sub distribution board |
| surface_requirements | 35 mm DIN rail |
| termination | 'The terminating resistor is integrated in the Fronius Smart Meter TS and is manufactured with a bridge between the M and T connections' |
| wiring_topologies |
3 phases, 4 conductors; 3 phases, 3 conductors; 2 phases, 3 conductors
Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3 - Operating instructions (42,0426,0349) — Connection variants / configuration chapter
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Environment
| cooling_method | natural convection (passive) |
| ik_rating | UNKNOWN |
| ip_rating |
IP51 housing, IP20 connections
Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3 - Operating instructions (42,0426,0349) — Technical data, 'Degree of Protection IP51 housing, IP20 connections'
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| max_altitude_m | UNKNOWN |
| nema_rating | UNKNOWN |
| noise_level_db | none |
| operating_temperature_c | -25 to +55 (operating instructions); fronius.com technical data page states '-25 degC - +65 degC' operating range - see data_conflicts |
| overvoltage_installation_category | III |
| pollution_degree | 2 |
| relative_humidity | UNKNOWN |
| storage_temperature_c | -30 to +80 |
Interfaces & connectors
| bluetooth | False |
| can | False |
| cellular | False |
| data_output_terminals | min. 0.05 mm2, recommended torque max. 0.4 Nm |
| ethernet | False |
| measuring_input_terminals | min. 1 mm2 / max. 16 mm2, recommended torque max. 2.8 Nm |
| modbus_rtu | True |
| modbus_tcp | False |
| protocol_notes | Connects to Fronius SnapINverter systems via a Fronius inverter or Fronius Datamanager 2.0 plus a Fronius data interface; on GEN24 inverters it is configured on the M0 / M1 Modbus inputs. Max. 3 secondary meters on SnapINverter systems; 'Use no more than 7 secondary meters in the system' on GEN24. |
| rs485 |
RS485 / Modbus RTU. Baud rate 300, 2400, 9600 bit/s (default 9600); data bits 8; stop bit 1; parity none / odd / even; Modbus addresses 1 - 255; response time <= 200 ms; integrated terminating resistor (bridge M-T)
Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3 - Operating instructions (42,0426,0349) — Technical data, RS485 interface parameters
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| usb | False |
| wifi | False |
| zigbee | False |
Controls & display
| buttons | Up, Down, Enter - 'Up' and 'Down' scroll screens and adjust values; 'Enter' confirms selections and accesses settings menus |
| display_type | LCD display with menu navigation |
| leds | UNKNOWN |
| local_display | True |
| mobile_app | Fronius Solar.web (via the inverter) |
| touchscreen | False |
| web_interface | via the inverter user interface |
Protection
| overload_short_term | 1950 A @ 10 ms |
| overvoltage_category | III (installation category) |
| protection_class | UNKNOWN |
Certifications
| emc | [] |
| grid_codes | [] |
| metering | ['EN IEC 62053-21', 'EN IEC 62053-23', 'EN 50470'] |
| other | ['EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)', 'EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)'] |
| regional | ['CE'] |
| safety | ['EN IEC 62052-11', 'EN 60529', 'IEC 60947-1', 'IEC 60947-3'] |
Warranty & service
| conditions | UNKNOWN |
| design_life_years | UNKNOWN |
| standard_years | UNKNOWN |
Documents
Recorded conflicts
environment.operating_temperature_c Review required
-25 to +55 degC — Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3 operating instructions 42,0426,0349, Technical data ('Operating Temperature -25 bis +55 degC'), fetched 2026-09-02
-25 degC - +65 degC — fronius.com technical data page 'Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3', General technical data, 'Operating range', fetched 2026-09-02
the technical-data page's 'Operating range' may cover a wider limiting range than the manual's operating temperature, or the documents are of different revisions
environment.operating_temperature_c Review required
-25 to +55 degC — Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3 operating instructions 42,0426,0349, Technical data ('Operating Temperature -25 bis +55 degC'), fetched 2026-09-02
-25 degC - +65 degC — fronius.com technical data page 'Fronius Smart Meter TS 65A-3', General technical data, 'Operating range', fetched 2026-09-02
the technical-data page's 'Operating range' may cover a wider limiting range than the manual's operating temperature, or the documents are of different revisions
Additional documented parameters
Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.
| Housing | 3 modules according to DIN 43880 |
| Installation category | III |
| Maximum cable length between the Fronius inverter and Smart Meter | 300 meters |
| Overload (short-term) | 1950A@10ms |
| Pollution degree | 2 |
| Response time | <= 200 ms |
| Secondary meter limit (GEN24) | Use no more than 7 secondary meters in the system |
| Secondary meter limit (SnapINverter) | Up to 3 secondary meters maximum |
| Starting current | 20 mA |