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Network and inverter configuration

Gateway network settings and the Fronius configuration needed to establish Modbus communication.

elausys · 12 September 2026
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Gateway web configuration

The factory gateway IP address is 192.168.1.51. Connect a laptop that can reach this address and open it in a browser. Assign a free fixed IP address suitable for the installation and reconnect at the new address after applying the change.

SettingValue
ModeConnect
Server IPIP address of the inverter
Server Port502
Unit ID1

Connection check

After setting the application model and communication parameters, check that the Connected LED is on. The Network LED confirms only the physical Ethernet link; it does not confirm valid inverter data on KNX.

Configure Fronius

MODBUS over TCP Support

MODBUS TCP function– is disabled by default.

  • Install Fronius Datamanager (=> see the Fronius Datamanager operating instructions.)
  • Open Internet browser
  • Enter the following in the address field of the Internet browser:
  • the IP address of the Fronius Datamanager (can be accessed via System Information)
  • or host name and domain name of the Fronius Datamanager.

The web interface's start page is displayed.

  • Select the "Settings" section (1).
  • Open the "Modbus" section (2).
  • Select data export : tcp
  • Set modbus port : 502
  • Set Sunspec model type: int+SF

Fronius Modbus configuration reference

Use the Fronius Datamanager or GEN24 Modbus instructions for the installed inverter interface. Select TCP data output, port 502 and SunSpec model type int+SF.

Fronius documentation: manuals.fronius.com/html/4204102649/en-US.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gateway factory IP address?

The factory address is 192.168.1.51. Use a laptop that can reach this address, assign a suitable free fixed IP address and reconnect at the new address.

Which Modbus connection settings should I use?

Use Connect mode, the inverter IP address, port 502 and Unit ID 1. Enable TCP data export with the int+SF SunSpec format on the Fronius inverter.

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