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Outback Power Systems GFX1312E User's Manual

1. Specification Value Nominal DC Input Voltage 48 Vdc Continuous Output Power at 25 C 1400 VA AC Output Voltage 230 Vac AC Output Frequency 50 Hz Continuous AC Output Current at 25 C 6 09 Aac Waveform True Sinewave Efficiency Typical 93 Total Harmonic Distortion Typical 2 Output Voltage Regulation 2 Maximum Output Current 1 ms peak 28 Aac Maximum Output Current 100 ms RMS 20 Aac Overload Capability 100 ms surge 4600 VA Overload Capability 5 second 2900 VA Overload Capability 30 minute 2000 VA Idle Consumption Invert mode no load 18 Watts Idle Consumption Search Mode 6 Watts AC Input Voltage Range Adjustable 140 to 280 Vac AC Input Frequency Range 45 to 55 Hz AC Input Current Maximum 30 Aac Grid Interactive Voltage Range Default 208 to 252 Vac Grid Interactive Frequency Range Default 48 to 52 Hz Battery Charger Maximum AC Input 6 Aac Battery Charger Max Continuous DC Output 20 Adc DC Input Voltage Range 42 0 to 68 0 Vdc DC Input Current at Rated Power 35 Adc Maximum DC Input Current on Surge 115 Adc Auxiliary Output 12 Vdc 0 7 Adc Table 14 Mechanical Specifications GFX1448E Specification Value Inverter Dimensions H xW x L 33 cm 137 x 21 cm 8 25 x 41 cm 16 25 Shipping Dimensions H x W x L 55 cm 21 75 x 33 cm 13 x 56 cm 22 Inverter Weight 22 5 kg 49 6
2. 24 Vdc 32 Vdc Gen Alert OFF Delay Divert DC or AC Off Delay Stack Mode Master Adjust Only 30 seconds 0 seconds 240 seconds Master OB Slave L1 3p Classic B 3p Classic C Slave Adjust Only Grid Tie Enable Sell Voltage 23 6 Vdc Grid Tie Window Input Voltage IEEE or user Output Voltage Battery Voltage 9 i K These values represent an adjustable setting with a total range of 4 Vac The default value of 1 means the calibration will subtract 1 volt from the measured value The range of settings allow up to 1 volt to be added to the measured value or up to 3 volts to be subtracted from it The result is also displayed 10 These values represent an adjustable setting with a range of 0 4 Vdc from the measured value The range of settings allow up to 0 4 volts to be either added or subtracted from the measured value in increments of 0 2 Vdc The result is also displayed 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 51 Search AC Input and Current Limit Grid AC Input Voltage Limits Gen AC Input Voltage Limits AC Output Low Battery Battery Charger Battery Equalize Auxiliary Output Inverter Stacking Power Save Grid Tie Sell Calibrate Table 22 Sensitivity see page 14 for increments 48 Volt Inverter Settings MATE3 Pulse Length Pulse Spacing Input Type 60 AC cycles 4 AC cycles 1
3. If any of the timers have accumulated time while in Silent the unit will enter the highest stage with accumulated time and proceed from that point 20 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Voltage Absorption EE hemm sde ze b S l i Absorption Set Point Float Set Point TR 4 i EE i EE e J Refloat Set Point ER we EE EE ARE eee cee Rebulk Point SE SE gt Ve ono bo SEN No m Charge EE ER Tima TREF TT i Time Se ie Figure 6 Repeated Charging Cycles New Charging Cycle If the AC source is lost or disconnected the unit will return to inverting mode if enabled The battery voltage will begin to decrease due to loads or natural loss When the AC source is restored the inverter will return to the charging cycle If the batteries drop below the Rebulk voltage see below the inverter will restart the cycle beginning at Bulk stage See the triangle symbol in Figure 6 If the batteries do not drop below Rebulk the charger will not enter the Bulk stage and will return to its previous stage New Absorption Stage When entering the second stage Absorption the charger will not necessarily run through its full duration The timer will count down whatever time remains from the previous cycle or whatever time it has accumulated since then Absorption Timer The Absorption timer does not reset to its maximum like th
4. If not present No LEDs the problem is external If present the inverter could be damaged Contact OutBack Technical Support see inside front cover of this manual Inverter LED off Jumper JP1 missing See the Installation Manual for the location of JP1 Confirm the jumper is present If missing replace the jumper Or follow the Installation Manual instructions to install an external switch Inverter LED off Unit defaulted off The inverter may have been given an OFF No system display present command in the factory With DC present initial install JP1 confirmed use narrow pliers to remove jumper JP1 present from its pins Once removed install it again No AC output This is the equivalent of jiggling the switch will not invert Inverter LED off Inverter set to OFF MATE system display only Set to ON with the INV hot key MATE3 system display only Set to ON with the INVERTER hot key Inverter LED flashes Inverter set to Search or SRCH MATE system display only If constant power Search mode is required set to ON with the INV hot key MATE3 system display only Set to ON with the INVERTER hot key If this setting was intentional then no action is required 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 31 Troubleshooting Table A Basic Troubleshooting Steps One or more inverters will not invert while others do in multi inverter system Inverting LED not illuminated on questionable unit AC IN LED off ACIN
5. LBCI adjust output voltage charger limit 5 5 Aac 0 Aac 6 Aac absorb voltage 57 6 Vdc 52 Vdc 64 Vdc absorb time limit 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours float voltage 54 4 Vdc 48 Vdc 60 Vdc float time period 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours refloat voltage 50 Vdc 48 Vdc 52 Vdc equalization voltage 58 4 Vdc 56 Vdc 68 Vdc equalization time period ac1 grid lower limit 1 0 hours 208 Vac 0 0 hours 140 Vac 24 0 hours 220 Vac ac1 grid upper limit 252 Vac 250 Vac 280 Vac ac1 grid input limit 25 Aac 2 5 Aac 30 Aac ac1 grid transfer delay gen input connect delay 6 AC cycles 0 5 minutes 0 AC cycles 0 2 minutes 240 AC cycles 15 minutes ac2 gen lower limit 208 Vac 140 Vac 220 Vac ac2 genupper limit 252 Vac 250 Vac 280 Vac ac2 gen input limit 25 Aac 2 5 Aac 30 Aac ac2 gen transfer delay 6 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles ac2 gen support aux output control ON AUTO ON or OFF ON OFF or AUTO aux output function Cool Fan Cool Fan DivertDC DivertAC AC Drop Vent Fan Fault GenAlert LoadShed or Remote genalert on voltage 44 Vdc 40 Vdc 56 Vdc genalert on delay 4 minutes 0 minutes 240 minutes genalert off set point 56 Vdc 48 Vdc 72 Vdc genalert off delay 9 minutes 0 m
6. check AC input Solid RED ERROR Unit has shut down See To see error messages see the system display Troubleshooting manual RED Flashing RED WARNING Unit detected a problem but To see warning messages see the system has not yet shut down See display manual Troubleshooting Off No problems detected 12 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Description of Functions All items identified as settable or adjustable have set points which can be accessed using the remote system display See the system display manual for instructions on locating these set points The default settings and ranges of adjustment are listed near the end of this book beginning on page 47 Each function is accompanied by a symbol representing the inverter and that function pc These items represent the input from the AC TRANSFER source the output to the AC loads DC functions inverting charging etc and the transfer relay Arrows on each symbol represent current flow AC IN CO oO E Ac OUT The symbols for each function may have other features depending on the function Inverting _ G A GFX inverter uses a transformer and a high frequency H Bridge FET design to convert DC voltage from batteries into AC voltage that is usable by AC appliances It will continue to do this as long as the batteries have sufficient energy The batteries can be supplied or recharged from other sources such as solar wind or hydroelectric power The in
7. lowest ranked unit will not go silent and will remain on unless ordered otherwise The lowest ranked unit is expected to be the master The priorities are the same across both screens thus if PO1 master is set at 0 and P02 slave is set at 1 the slave will turn on later Since the master adjust only or Master Power Save Level is the only one that goes to 0 it is easy to ensure that all other units besides the master go silent gt Itis highly recommended to rank the slave inverters in order 1 2 3 4 etc Leaving the master at 0 automatically makes the master s full wattage instantly available If a slave is prioritized higher than the master by raising the master level to 2 and the slave to 1 for example that slave will not go silent This will keep the power save mode from functioning In general if the slave settings have not been programmed correctly the master may override them and begin turning on unnecessary slaves defeating the purpose of the Power Save feature gt Itis also recommended that slaves do not share rank numbers If for example multiple slaves were all ranked at 1 they would all come on at the same time Once they came on the divided load would cause the master to detect a minimal load on its output so it would shut off all the slaves at which point the master would read a high load again This could quickly escalate into a rapid on off cycling of inverters and could cause long term system problems 900
8. If a message says no or N it is not the cause of the error Error screens can only display errors they cannot clear them It is possible to clear an error by resetting the inverter The inverter must be turned off and then on to reset it Other possible steps are shown below although it is still necessary to reset the inverter Message MATE Message MATE3 lowac output voltage Low Output Voltage stacking error detected Stacking Error Over Temperature inverter overtemp low battery voltage Low Battery V phase loss Phase Loss error high battery voltage High Battery V ac output shorted AC Output Shorted ac output backfeed AC Output Backfeed 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Table5 Error Troubleshooting Inverter s AC regulation cannot be maintained under high load conditions Programming problem among stacked units Often occurs if there is no master Can also occur when ac output backfeed occurs Inverter has exceeded its maximum allowed operating temperature DC voltage is below Low Battery Cut Out LBCO set point This error can be triggered by other causes It can appear along with low ac output voltage ac output shorted or ac output backfeed errors A slave was ordered to transfer to AC by the master but no AC is present The unit continues inverting This is the only Error that is not accompanied by a shutdown DC voltage exceeded acceptable level s
9. MATE3 OO Figure 2 MATE3 and MATE System Display and Controller 8 900 01 12 01 00 Rev B Commissioning Functional Test Pre startup Procedures Ensure all DC and AC overcurrent devices are opened or turned off Double check all wiring connections Inspect the work area to ensure tools or debris have not been left inside Verify battery voltage using a digital voltmeter DVM Confirm the voltage is correct for the inverter model Confirm the polarity 5 Connect the system display if present wn gt A CAUTION Equipment Damage Incorrect battery polarity will damage the inverter Excessive battery voltage also may damage the inverter This damage is not covered by the warranty Startup If steps are inapplicable they can be omitted However it is highly recommended that all applicable steps be performed as below If the results of a step do not match the description see the ut Back Troubleshooting section on page 31 AC HOT OUT To start the system AC NEUTRAL OUT 1 Close the main DC circuit breaker or connect the fuse from the CHASSIS GROUND PE battery bank to the inverter Repeat for every inverter present CHASSIS GROUND PE 2 Observe the LEDs in the AC wiring compartment One of the ra N three BATTERY LEDs should be illuminated green yellow or red Any of them are acceptable at this stage See page 11 for a description of the LEDs The INVERTER LED green may come on at this time The
10. Rue et ERR EE ER N N OE sundensodoaddedcadechiscdudtesdedts acuaitataiauatonscoadsdtencts 9 Pr Startup PROCCCUIPES RE EE ii RE 9 SEAN ELM EE 9 Powering DOW EE EE OE EE ER EE OR ER N TiS 10 ele Hate BERT 10 Operation RR OR OE ON ET GO 1 EDD tele de EE ER ER ER N AE OE N IE N ENE Ie 11 D SCription Of FUNCIONS AR EO EE EE 13 Ta RE OE EE N ENE EE EE OE 13 SEAE Minm EE TR EE ER ON 14 lle EE EE HR RE EE ER AR EE RE RE 14 Ee ER TE ER T aS ia 16 NI 16 Input CT ee te ad EE AA EE 17 Baten Chard le EA RE EE 18 del SS RR OO EE ER ELE 22 Battery Temperature Compensation cessescsessseessecsscsscescccsccnscssecuessesssecsecssecssecscesseeucenscssecsuecstessecsesseenecsecnsessecueecseensesses 22 IE EE N wees 24 Multiple Inverter Installations Stacking csssscssscsssecseccssecssecsssesseecsecsuecssesssscssscesscesseecseecsueesseesscesseeeseeeseseseecaeecsecsneesnsees 25 Nee ER ENER UC 28 System Display Based EE 30 Automatic Generator Start AGS esse see se se ee ee ek ee ek Ge Ge ee ee ek Ge Ge ee Re ee ek ee Ge ee ee ee ee eke ek oe oe eek Ge Ge ee ee ee ee 30 High Battery Transfer RRE es iets See Ges eie sees se Edel ee Ge Vee Ee gee Re ek ab lg 30 Grid Use rei el OE EE EE easy vtdavvdavavensivecavertats 30 Troubleshooting N AN ME ON EO OE N EN EE ED I Basie Geesse 31 ErrOr MGSSAGES OR EE EE 37 Warning MESSAGES RE EE N ER OE EE EE EE 38 Disconnect Messages EE 39 Selling r Charging Ee E A0 Specifications E E 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 3
11. Table of Contents Specifications for VEL Nel GELEI 43 Specifications for Model GFX1424E ssssssscsssssssssssscsscsssssssssessecsnscssecesscsssccssecssesesscessecsnecsnscsssccssesenscsasecssccesceesseesees 44 Specifications for MEE Nel SE 1 45 Environmental Specifications EEN 46 e UU 46 Grid Interactiv Use ie ese Dee RENE egen 46 D fanlt settings and Rate ee Eelere 47 Prod uct Registration OOOO OOOO OOOO OS OOOO OS OHHH OOOH OHHH LLE OHOHOHOOOHOHOOOOOOOOD 53 Wa rra nty COOCOCOCOCOCOOCOCOOCOCOOCOCOCOCOCOOCOCOOCOCOOCOCOOCOCOCOCOOOCOCOCOCOOCOCOOCOCOOOCOOCOCOOCOOOCOCOOCOOOCOOCOCOOOCOOCOCOOOCOOCOCOOCOOCOOOO000000000000O 55 How to Arrange for Warranty E 56 Contacting QUEBACK aerer Ee aa a anaana Re oe Nee 56 Troubleshooting OR EE a ai e ind A a E IE 56 Return Material Authorization RMA uu EEN 56 Retutning Product to OutBack eege 57 el SR EE EE ID 59 4 900 0112 01 00 Rev B List of Tables Table 1 Terms and DERNIIONS ses siese ee ads ek ie ee dees eene seke bed eke de 2 Table 2 Battery LED Va SS EE Ee Ee 11 Table 3 Status LED Quick ET 12 Table 4 Basic Troubleshooting EE 31 Table 5 Error Troubleshooting RE 37 Table 6 Warning Troubleshooting DEE 38 Table 7 Disconnect reel 39 Table 8 Stop Sell and harde RedsOPS ii eo ee RD ke ke ks ie 40 Table 9 Electrical Specifications GFX1312E eene 43 Table 10 Mechanical Specifications GFX1312E eessen 43 Table 11 Electrical Specifications GFX1424E uses seen see sen en ek Re R
12. Transfer on page 16 A CAUTION Equipment Damage Current draw in excess of the inverter s transfer relay rating can damage the transfer relay This damage is not covered by warranty 14 900 0112 01 00 Rev B AC Current Settings The AC current settings control the amount of current that the inverter draws from the source s The amount of current is controlled by the grid or generator limit settings These settings should be adjusted to match the size of the input circuit breaker or input conductor In the system display if the source is set to grid the inverter uses the grid settings If the source is set to gen the inverter uses the generator settings gt This is intended to protect a generator or source that may not be large enough to supply enough current for both charging and loads If the combined charging and loads exceed this setting the inverter will reduce its charge rate and give priority to the loads If the loads exceed this number on their own the charge rate will be reduced to zero The inverter is capable of supporting the source with power from the batteries See the section entitled Input Support on page 17 gt If multiple parallel inverters are installed with an AC source of limited amperage the total combined amperage settings for all units must be less than the AC input circuit The Configuration Wizard in the MATE3 can perform this calculation However the inverters do not perform this calcula
13. all be the same DC voltage wattage and model Do not stack inverters of different wattages 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 25 Parallel Stacking Dual Stack and Larger In parallel stacking two or more inverters are stacked to create a single common 230 Vac output gt The master provides the primary output The slaves are connected to the same output and assist the master gt The slave inverters can be programmed to activate on demand reducing idle power consumption They will remain off until the loads exceed a certain threshold gt Atwo inverter system can continuously power 2 6 to 2 8 kVA of loads depending on the inverter model gt Upto ten inverters may be installed in a parallel arrangement The example on this page shows three inverters LOAD PANEL 3 9 kVA 1 3 KVA 230 Vac 1 3 kVA 230 Vac 1 3 KVA 230 Vac 230 Vac Figure 8 Example of Parallel Stacking Arrangement Three Inverters Three Phase Stacking In three phase stacking three inverters are stacked to create three separate 230 Vac output legs These outputs are 120 out of phase Any two outputs produce 400 Vac between them The three outputs can be used to power three phase loads when all inverters work together gt Athree phase system can continuously power 3 9 kVA to 4 2 kVA of loads depending on the inverter model gt Only three inverters one per phase may be installed in a three phase arrangement LOAD PANEL 1 3kVA 230Vac gt 1
14. as a system display A system of four or fewer units may use the HUB4 Systems of up to ten units require the HUB10 All interconnections are made using CAT5 non crossover cable See the International Series GFX Installation Manual for more stacking instructions Each inverter needs to be assigned a status master or slave The master is the primary and most heavily used unit Slave inverters provide assistance when the loads are more than the master can handle alone Programming involves using the system display to assign a status and stacking value to the inverter on each port See the system display and HUB manuals for programming instructions HUB4 o MATE Additional Ports Port 1 MATE Port Figure 7 OutBack HUB4 and MATE LE IMPORTANT gt The master inverter must always be connected to port 1 on the HUB Connecting it elsewhere or connecting a slave to port 1 will result in backfeed or output voltage errors which will shut the system down immediately gt Installing multiple inverters without stacking them or stacking them incorrectly will result in similar errors and shutdown gt Although stacking allows greater capacity the loads wiring and overcurrent devices must still be sized appropriately Additional terminations and bus bars may be required Overloading may cause circuit breakers to open or the inverters to shut down AN CAUTION Equipment Damage The inverters in a stacked system should
15. cause of the disconnection Disconnect screens only display the reason for the disconnection they cannot correct it It is usually the result of external conditions not an inverter fault A few settings can be changed to accommodate problems with the AC source Disconnect messages are not the same as the Stop Sell Reasons see next page although they may be caused by the same circumstances A grid interactive unit can stop selling and still remain connected to the utility grid Table 7 Disconnect Troubleshooting Message Definition Possible Remedy acin freq too high The unit disconnects if the AC source Check AC source If it is a generator exceeds 55 Hz reduce speed acin freq too low The unit disconnects if the AC source Check AC source If it is a generator drops below 45 Hz increase speed acin voltage gt max The unit disconnects if the AC source Check AC source The inverter s exceeds 252 Vac default value acceptance range is adjustable However this will accommodate an AC problem not fix it acin voltage lt min The unit disconnects if the AC source Check AC source The inverter s drops below 208 Vac default value acceptance range is adjustable However this will accommodate an AC problem not fix it 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 39 Selling or Charging Stopped This screen displays a code number that identifies the status of the inverter s charging or selling functions In the MATE this screen is titled Sto
16. hot key MATE3 system display only Change the AC Input Mode setting from DROP to USE with the AC INPUT hot key If this setting was intentional then no action is required 33 Troubleshooting Table A Basic Troubleshooting Steps Continued Will not connect to the AC source Inverter clicks repeatedly AC output voltage rises or drops to unusual levels with every click 34 AC IN LED flashes AC IN LED flashes AC IN LED flashes AC IN LED switches between continuous and flashing Inverter LED remains illuminated AC IN LED switches between continuous and flashing Inverter LED turns on and off with each cycle AC IN LED switches between continuous and flashing Inverter LED turns on and off with each cycle Generator only HBX mode has disconnected from AC Grid use function has disconnected from AC AC source does not meet requirements Inverter s output has been connected to its input Voltage shifts are the result of trying to match its own voltage Low AC input voltage Can be caused by weak AC source or by faulty input connection Inverter has been set to sell to utility grid but has been connected to a generator MATE system display only Check the AC IN hot key screen to see if HBX mode is in use MATE3 system display only Check the AC Input Mode setting with the AC INPUT hot key In either case if activated prematurely check the HBX settings If thi
17. loads and maintains them at 100 of capacity Target point float setpoint or Float Voltage setting The default setting is 13 6 Vdc in a 12 volt system Time limit float time period or Float Time setting If the voltage exceeds the Float voltage setting usually due to another charging source the inverter can sell current to the loads or the source in an effort to bring the voltage down to the set point This will reduce the inverter s draw from the AC source Float Timer This is part of Float stage and is not a separate stage of charging On the chart it is marked as a separate step to note that the timer only begins running upon reaching the Float set point It does not begin running at the beginning of Float stage The Float timer is reset to its maximum amount whenever the batteries drop to the Refloat voltage Repeated Silent The unit re enters the Silent mode as it did on page 20 The unit remains on the AC source but the charger is inactive Target point refloat setpoint or Re Float Voltage setting which activates the charger again The default setting is 12 5 Vdc in a 12 volt system The unit will continue cycling between Float and Silent for as long as the AC source is present However if excess DC power is available and the batteries rise above the Sell RE set point the unit can re enter Sell and begin selling the excess as described above The unit can only re enter Sell when none of the timers are active
18. loads or the source in an effort to bring the voltage down to the set point This will reduce the inverter s draw from the AC source Sell This is not a charging stage and is only used once the batteries are recharged Sell is a constant voltage mode of operation The inverter cannot import current to charge the batteries to this value but it can export any excess current to hold them at a constant voltage Usually excess current comes into the batteries from a PV array wind turbine or similar renewable source Target point sell re volts or Sell Voltage setting The default setting is 13 0 Vdc in a 12 volt system This setting is typically lower than the Float voltage setting Although the batteries are not discharged they are maintained at a somewhat lower voltage so that the maximum amount of power can be exported Excess power is sent first to any loads on the inverter s output in what is known as zeroing If the exported power exceeds the loads the remainder is sold back to the utility grid using the inverter s AC input terminals The unit will maintain this activity for as long as excess power is available If excess power is not available the battery voltage will drop below the Sell voltage and the unit will leave this stage See page 24 for more notes on the Sell function 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 19 Operation Silent This is not a charging stage but a quiescent period between stages The inverter remains on
19. usable by systems with inverters that have been programmed as OB Slave L1 However many other system types have internal priorities that are controlled by the power save level settings Failing to set these correctly may cause erratic or unusual behavior In the MATE system display the power save level menus contain two screens These are master adjust only and slave adjust only Both screens have a settable range of values In the MATE3 these items are located in the Inverter Stacking menu and are named Master Power Save Level and Slave Power Save Level See the system display manual for more information gt The first screen master adjust only or Master Power Save Level must only be used when port P01 is selected with the lt PORT gt soft key This should be the master inverter Although the screen is still visible when other slave ports are available it should not be programmed when other ports are selected The range of rank numbers is 0 to 7 The default value is 0 The master is normally left at this value gt The second screen slave adjust only or Slave Power Save Level must only be used when ports other than PO1 are selected Although the screen is still visible when the P01 master port is selected it should not be programmed for PO1 The range of rank numbers is 1 to 15 The default value for all ports is 1 gt The ranks are prioritized so that lower numbered ranks turn on sooner and higher ranks turn on later The
20. 0112 01 00 Rev B 27 Operation Auxiliary Terminals The inverter s AUX terminals provide a 12 Vdc output that can deliver up to 0 7 Adc to control external loads The AUX LED see page 11 illuminates when this output is present Typical loads include signaling a generator to start sending a fault alarm signal or running a small fan to cool the inverter See the International Series GFX Installation Manual for more information on hooking up the AUX terminals See the system display manual for instructions on programming this feature The inverter has a series of automatic AUX functions built into it which are accessed using the system display The system display and other devices also have programming such as AGS that can control the AUX output To avoid conflicts this menu should be turned off when the AGS function is active See page 30 There are nine functions each geared toward a different application They may not appear in the same order as shown here gt Cool Fan activates the AUX output when the inverter reaches a high internal temperature It is intended to operate a small external fan for additional cooling This is the default setting See the Warning Troubleshooting table on page 37 for a description of the fan criteria This function does not have settable parameters gt DivertDC activates the AUX output to divert excess renewable energy to a DC load such as a resistor a heater or a fuel cell When battery outp
21. 18 gt Two sets of input criteria are available one for the utility grid and one for a generator Only one source can be selected at a time In the MATE system display the source is selected using the ac transfer control menu In the MATE3 system display it is selected using either the Inverter Input Select or the AC Input and Current Limit menus See the system display manual for more information For other aspects of input selection see the items below Also see AC Current Settings on page 15 Both grid and generator criteria are adjustable gt The grid interactive function can sell power using the input connection See the section entitled Selling on page 24 In the MATE this function only operates if grid is selected in the ac transfer control menu It does not function if gen is selected gt The Input Support feature can use battery power to assist a smaller AC source See the section entitled Input Support on page 17 gt There are a number of considerations when selecting the type and size of an AC generator See the section entitled Generators on page 16 gt The AC input current is used to power both loads and battery charging The total should not exceed the size of the AC overcurrent device or AC source These devices should be sized appropriately during planning gt The loads powered by the inverter must not exceed the size of the inverter s transfer relay See the section entitled
22. 20 AC cycles Grid or Gen Input Support Y orN Grid Input AC Limit Gen Input AC Limit Charger AC Limit AC1 Grid Lower Limit 208 Vac 140 Vac 220 Vac AC1 Grid Upper Limit 252 Vac 250 Vac 280 Vac AC1 Grid Transfer Delay LowerVoltage Limit 6 AC cycles 208 Vac 0 AC cycles 140 Vac 240 AC cycles 220 Vac Upper Voltage Limit 252 Vac 250 Vac 280 Vac Transfer Delay 60 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles Connect Delay AC Output Cut Out Voltage 0 5 minutes 230 Vac 42 Vdc 0 2 minutes 210 Vac 36 Vdc 15 minutes 250 Vac 48 Vdc Cut In Voltage Absorb Voltage 50 Vdc 57 6 Vdc 40 Vdc 52 Vdc 56 Vdc 64 Vdc Absorb Time 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours Float Voltage 54 4 Vdc 48 Vdc 60 Vdc Float Time 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours Re Float Voltage Equalize Voltage 50 Vdc 58 4 Vdc 48 Vdc 56 Vdc 26 Vdc 68 Vdc Equalize Time Aux Mode 1 0 hours Cool Fan 0 0 hours Remote Load Shed G 24 0 hours en Alert Fault Vent Fan Cool Fan Divert DC Divert AC or AC Drop Load Shed Enable Voltage 44 Vdc 40 Vdc 56 Vdc Gen Alert ON Voltage 44 Vdc 40 Vdc 56 Vdc Gen Alert ON Delay 4 minutes 0 minutes 240 minutes Gen Alert OFF Voltage 56 Vdc 48 Vdc 72 Vdc 9 minutes 0 minutes 240 minutes Vent Fan En
23. 3 KVA 3 9 kVA 230Vac Le 00Vac OR 1 3 KVA 230 Vac 1 3 kVA 230 Vac _y Figure 9 Example of Three Phase Stacking Arrangement Three Inverters 26 900 01 12 01 00 Rev B Power Save Levels Depending on the model each inverter consumes approximately 20 watts of idle power while it remains on even if it is not actively inverting or charging The Power Save function allows the option to put some or all slave inverters into a quiescent state known as Silent mode This mode minimizes the inverter s idle consumption The inverters will come on again when the loads require power The term Silent is also used in the context of battery charging See page 20 gt The master inverter remains active unless specifically ordered to turn off It does not enter Silent mode gt When the majority of the inverter s wattage is consumed by loads the master turns on one or more slaves for assistance When the load drops back to a lesser wattage as detected by the master the slaves return to Silent mode gt The order in which slaves turn on or return to Silent mode is controlled by programming in the system display The slaves are given a rank or level number The lower the number the sooner a slave will be turned on LE IMPORTANT It is important to use the system display to set up the Power Save menus for any system with multiple inverters regardless of system type The Power Save feature itself is only
24. 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 5 Introduction Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies Thank you for purchasing the OutBack International Series GFX Inverter Charger This product offers a complete power conversion system between batteries and AC power It can provide backup power or complete off grid service VV VV VV V WV WV WM 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Battery to AC inverting which delivers 230 Vac at 50 Hz AC to battery charging Rapid transfer between AC source and inverter output with minimal delay time Inverter load support for a small AC source 12 24 and 48 volt inverters Wattages from 1 3 kVA to 1 4 kVA Stackable in parallel and three phase configurations Uses energy from PV wind and other renewable resources Use of OutBack FLEXmax charge controllers will optimize power production from PV sources Grid interactive capable CE compliant for off grid use Figure 1 International Series GFX Inverter Charger Introduction System Display and Controller The GFX inverters have no external controls They can operate normally without an external control or interface Basic modes and settings are pre programmed at the factory See page 47 for default settings The MATE and MATE2 System Display and Controller sold separately are OutBack products designed to accommodate programming and monitoring of an OutBack power system The MATE3 System Display and Controller also sold separately is an advanced system display that can
25. Conflicts between the charger and HBX mode may also keep it from charging effectively Because this is a system wide function and not a function of individual inverters the control logic for HBX is based in the system display See the system display manual for more information Grid Use Programming The inverter system is capable of connecting to or disconnecting from the utility grid based on time of day It can also be programmed to connect at different times on weekdays and on weekends Because this is a system wide function and not a function of individual inverters the control logic for Grid Use is based in the system display See the system display manual for more information 30 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting This list is organized in order of common symptoms with a series of possible causes Each possible cause also has inverter LEDs which may be unusual for that mode of operation LEDs which are normal and LEDs on the system display are not shown Each possible cause also shows possible troubleshooting remedies including system display checks where appropriate NOTE The phrase MATE system display only also includes the MATE2 system display This item is intended to differentiate it from the MATE3 which has different content Table A Basic Troubleshooting Steps All LEDs off including No DC voltage Use a DC voltmeter to check the voltage battery LEDs directly on the DC terminals
26. Ib Shipping Weight 25 6 kg 56 4 Ib Accessory Ports RJ11 and RJ45 Non volatile Memory Yes Neutral Ground Bond Switching No Turbo Fan No Chassis Type Sealed 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 45 Environmental Specifications Table 15 Environmental Specifications for All Models Specification Value Rated Temperature Range meets all specifications 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Operational Temperature Range functions but does not necessarily meet all specifications 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F Storage Temperature Range AOPC to 60 C 40 F to 140 F Regulatory Specifications The International Series GFX inverters are CE compliant for off grid use Grid Interactive Use Inverters intended for grid interactive use must comply with established local standards which provide regulation for acceptable output voltage ranges acceptable output frequency total harmonic distortion THD and anti islanding performance when the inverter is exporting power to a utility source The OutBack grid interactive models are validated through compliance testing The following specifications refer to exporting power to a simulated utility source of less than 1 voltage total harmonic distortion THD gt The THD of the root mean square RMS current is less than 5 gt The output of the GFX inverter exceeds the minimum power factor of 0 85 with a typical power factor of 0 96 or better g
27. LED normal Will not charge AC IN LED normal AC IN LED normal AC IN LED normal Low charge rate AC IN LED normal Reduced power sold to the utility grid 32 Unit is slave and is in Power Save No AC input Charger set to OFF Charge complete or nearly complete System display s DC meter reads significantly higher than actual battery voltage Generator type does not work well in conjunction with Input Support feature see page 16 High output loads If total loads and charge exceed input setting charge will decrease to give priority to loads AC source voltage is driven high when the inverter sells large amounts of power MATE system display only Check Power Save levels in the ADV FX STACK menu and test with loads Determine if the inverter comes on at the appropriate levels MATE3 system display only Check Power Save levels in the Inverter Stacking menu and test with loads Determine if the inverter comes on at the appropriate levels If this setting was intentional then no action is required See Will not connect to AC category below MATE system display only Check the Charger Control screen with the AC IN hot key and set to ON or AUTO MATE3 system display only Check the Charger Mode screen with the CHARGER hot key and set to On or Auto If this setting was intentional then no action is required Check the DC voltage and charging stage using the system displa
28. Out Back POWER member of The akin Group International Series GFX Inverter Charger GFX1312E GFX1424E GFX1448E Operator s Manual Cut Back POWER member of The aim Group About OutBack Power Technologies OutBack Power Technologies is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology Our products include true sine wave inverter chargers maximum power point tracking charge controllers and system communication components as well as circuit breakers batteries accessories and assembled systems Contact Information Telephone 1 360 435 6030 1 360 618 4363 Technical Support 1 360 435 6019 Fax Address North America Address Sales Marketing amp Warranty 5917 195 Street N E 7 6115 192nd Street NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Arlington WA 98223 USA E mail Support outbackpower com Web Site www outbackpower com Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING OUTBACK POWER TECHNOLOGIES a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION b ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE WHETHER DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK Warranty Summary OutBack Power Technologies warrants that the products it manufactures will be f
29. Output Voltage The inverter s AC output can be turned up or down by a certain amount to adjust for conditions This item is adjustable gt The inverter is also controlled by a high battery cut out function If the DC voltage rises above a certain level the inverter will immediately stop functioning The system display will give a High Battery Voltage or High Battery V error This is one of the Error messages displayed on page 37 If the voltage drops below this point the inverter automatically recovers Fora 12 volt inverter this voltage is 17 volts This E Is ee aoe the Fora 24 volt inverter the voltage is 34 volts Inverter s output ang oes Continuing to invert on a high DC voltage may produce a For a 48 volt inverter the voltage is 68 volts distorted waveform Note that the high battery The high battery cut out voltages cannot be changed cut out does not alleviate the high battery condition itself it is an external condition 900 01 12 01 00 Rev B 13 Operation 1 Search Cu eon An automated search circuit is available to minimize the power draw when no loads are present When enabled the inverter does not always deliver full output The output is reduced to brief pulses with a delay between them These pulses are sent down the output lines to see if a resistance is present In effect the pulses search for a load If one is detected the inverter s output increases to
30. R Table2 Battery LED Values Color 12 Vdc Unit 24 Vdc Unit 0 2 Vdc 48 Vdc Unit 0 4 Vdc Battery Status GREEN 12 5 Vdc or higher 25 0 Vdc or higher 50 0 Vdc or higher ACCEPTABLE YELLOW 11 5 to 12 4 Vdc 23 0 to 24 8 Vdc 46 0 to 49 6 Vdc MARGINAL RED 11 4 Vdc or lower 22 8 Vdc or lower 45 6 Vdc or lower LOW NOTES gt Gaps in the table higher voltage units are due to the resolution of the inverter s DC meter gt These voltage settings are not the same as the Low Battery Cut Out LBCO set point See pages 13 and 37 The Battery LED settings cannot be changed gt Voltages higher than shown in the GREEN row usually means that the batteries are charging LE IMPORTANT Battery voltage does not always indicate an accurate state of charge It is accurate if batteries have been at rest for several hours at room temperature 25 C or 77 F or as specified by the battery manufacturer If they have any loads a charging source or are at another temperature their voltage may not reflect their true state The OutBack FLEXnet DC is a battery monitor which can provide accurate measurements 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 11 Operation STATUS LEDS GREEN gt Solid The inverter is ON and providing power If accompanied by solid yellow LED unit is selling power to the utility grid See page 24 for a description of the Sell function gt Flashing The inverter has been turned ON but is id
31. Vac although individually they should still read 230 Vac Three phase inverters should collectively read 400 Vac 2 Close the AC output circuit breakers If AC Bypass circuit breakers are present place them in the normal non Bypass position Do not connect an AC input source or close any AC input circuits Use a DVM to verify correct voltage at the AC load panel Connect a small AC load and test for proper functionality Close the AC input circuit breakers and connect an AC source Check the STATUS LEDs The AC IN LED yellow should flash The INVERTER LED will remain illuminated for a short time When the AC IN LED stays illuminated the INVERTER LED should go dark This means the inverter is no longer drawing on batteries but is using the AC source NS E HD 7 Ifthe battery charger has been enabled confirm that it is charging by using the system display The inverter will perform a full battery charge when first powered up This may take several hours If restarted after a temporary shutdown the inverter may skip most or all of the charging cycle 8 Test any other functions which have been enabled such as generator start selling or search mode International Series GFX inverters have a minimum one minute delay before selling will begin 9 Compare the DVM s readings with the system display meter readings If necessary the system display s readings can be calibrated to match the DVM more accurately AC input voltage AC output
32. a qualified installer in accordance with the International Series GFX Installation Manual Symbols Used AN WARNING Hazard to Human Life This type of notation indicates that the hazard could be harmful to human life A CAUTION Hazard to Equipment This type of notation indicates that the hazard may cause damage to the equipment BA IMPORTANT This type of notation indicates that the information provided is important to the installation operation and or maintenance of the equipment Failure to follow the recommendations in such a notation could result in voiding the equipment warranty General Safety AN WARNING Limitations on Use This equipment is NOT intended for use with life support equipment or other medical equipment or devices A CAUTION Equipment Damage Only use components or accessories recommended or sold by OutBack Power Technologies or its authorized agents 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 1 Important Safety Instructions Definitions The following is a list of initials terms and definitions used in conjunction with this product Table 1 Terms and Definitions Definition Conformit Europ enne French for European Conformity a marking on OutBack products indicating that they meet certain European Union requirements DVM Digital Voltmeter Grid interactive Utility grid power is available for use and the inverter is a model capable of returning grid intertie grid
33. able Voltage 52 Vdc 40 Vdc 64 Vdc Vent Fan Off Period 5 minutes 0 minutes 30 minutes Divert DC or AC Enable Voltage 58 4 Vdc 48 Vdc 64 Vdc Gen Alert OFF Delay Divert DC or AC Off Delay Stack Mode Master Adjust Only 30 seconds 0 seconds 240 seconds Master OB Slave L1 3p Classic B 3p Classic C Slave Adjust Only Grid Tie Enable Sell Voltage 47 2 Vdc Grid Tie Window Input Voltage IEEE or user Output Voltage Battery Voltage 11 y e 7 d These values represent an adjustable setting with a total range of 4 Vac The default value of 1 means the calibration will subtract 1 volt from the measured value The range of settings allow up to 1 volt to be added to the measured value or up to 3 volts to be subtracted from it The result is also displayed 12 These values represent an adjustable setting with a range of 0 8 Vdc from the measured value The range of settings allow up to 0 8 volts to be either added or subtracted from the measured value in increments of 0 4 Vdc The result is also displayed 52 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Product Registration The purchase of an OutBack Power Technologies product is an important investment Registering the products will help us maintain the standard of excellence expected in terms of performance quality and reliability Please take a moment to register and pr
34. according to battery voltage inverter load time of day and other criteria It has a quiet time feature which restricts the generator from starting at inconvenient times Additional features are also available Because this is an advanced function with capabilities beyond the inverter s Gen Alert the control logic for AGS is based in the system display not the inverter See the system display manual for more information on programming and using the AGS mode High Battery Transfer HBX In HBX mode the system is connected to an AC source such as the utility grid however it will use battery power as the first priority The AC source is locked out until needed In this mode the system runs on battery supplied power for as long as the batteries can be sustained It is expected that the system will be supplied by renewable sources such as PV power When the batteries become depleted the system reconnects to the AC source to operate the loads The batteries may be recharged using the renewable source When the batteries are recharged to a high voltage the system transfers back to the batteries as the primary source hence the name High Battery Transfer NOTE It is recommended to turn the inverter s charger off The intent of HBX mode is to use only the renewable source for charging batteries Renewable charging is the motivator for returning to battery and renewable operation Any use of the inverter s charger interferes with this priority
35. age Limit 208 Vac 140 Vac 220 Vac Upper Voltage Limit 252 Vac 250 Vac 280 Vac Transfer Delay LowerVoltage Limit 6 AC cycles 208 Vac 0 AC cycles 140 Vac 240 AC cycles 220 Vac Upper Voltage Limit 252 Vac 250 Vac 280 Vac Transfer Delay 6 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles Connect Delay AC Output Cut Out Voltage 0 5 minutes 230 Vac 21 Vdc 0 2 minutes 210 Vac 18 Vdc 15 minutes 250 Vac 24 Vdc Cut In Voltage Absorb Voltage 25 Vdc 28 8 Vdc 20 Vdc 26 Vdc 28 Vdc 32 Vdc Absorb Time 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours Float Voltage 27 2 Vdc 24 Vdc 30 Vdc Float Time 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours Re Float Voltage Equalize Voltage 25 Vdc 29 2 Vdc 24 Vdc 28 Vdc 26 Vdc 34 Vdc Equalize Time Aux Mode 1 0 hours Cool Fan 0 0 hours 24 0 hours Remote Load Shed Gen Alert Fault Vent Fan Cool Fan Divert DC Divert AC or AC Drop Load Shed Enable Voltage 22 Vdc 20 Vdc 28 Vdc Gen Alert ON Voltage 22 Vdc 20 Vdc 28 Vdc Gen Alert ON Delay 4 minutes 0 minutes 240 minutes Gen Alert OFF Voltage 28 Vdc 24 Vdc 36 Vdc 9 minutes 0 minutes 240 minutes Vent Fan Enable Voltage 26 Vdc 20 Vdc 32 Vdc Vent Fan Off Period 5 minutes 0 minutes 30 minutes Divert DC or AC Enable Voltage 29 2 Vdc
36. age Limit 252 Vac 250 Vac 280 Vac Transfer Delay 6 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles LowerVoltage Limit 208 Vac 140 Vac 220 Vac Gen AC Input Upper Voltage Limit 252 Vac 250 Vac 280 Vac Voltage Limits Transfer Delay 6 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles Connect Delay 0 5 minutes 0 2 minutes 15 minutes Cut Out Voltage 10 5 Vdc 9Vdc 12 Vdc Cut In Voltage 12 5 Vdc 10 Vdc 14 Vdc Absorb Voltage 14 4 Vdc 13 Vdc 16 Vdc Absorb Time 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours Battery Charger Float Voltage 13 6 Vdc 12 Vdc 15 Vdc Float Time 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours Re Float Voltage 12 5 Vdc 12 Vdc 13 Vdc Equalize Voltage 14 6 Vdc 14 Vdc 17 Vdc Equalize Time 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours Remote Load Shed Gen Alert Fault Vent Fan Cool Fan Divert DC Divert AC or AC Drop Load Shed Enable Voltage 11 Vdc 10 Vdc 14 Vdc Gen Alert ON Voltage 11 Vdc 10 Vdc 14 Vdc AC Input and Current Limit Grid AC Input Voltage Limits Low Battery Battery Egualize Aux Mode Cool Fan Gen Alert ON Delay 4 minutes 0 minutes 240 minutes Gen Alert OFF Voltage 14 Vdc 12 Vdc 18 Vdc Auxiliary Output Vent Fan Enable Voltage 13 Vdc 10 Vdc 16 Vdc Vent Fan Off Period 5 minutes 0 minutes 30 minutes Divert DC or AC Enable Voltage 14 6 Vdc 12 Vdc 16 Vdc Divert DC or AC Off Delay 30 seconds 0 seconds 240 seconds Gen Alert OFF Delay 9 minutes 0 minutes 240 minu
37. alue CT Outdoor Installation Option CT Looks O Other 54 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Warranty 5 Year Limited Warranty for GFX Products OutBack Power Technologies Inc OutBack provides a five year 5 limited warranty Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for its GFX Series inverter products Product if installed in fixed location applications The term of this Warranty begins on the Product s initial purchase date or the date of receipt of the Product s by the end user whichever is later This must be indicated on the invoice bill of sale and or warranty registration submitted to OutBack This Warranty applies to the original OutBack Product purchaser and is transferable only if the Product remains installed in the original use location The warranty does not apply to any Product or Product part that has been modified or damaged by the following Installation or Removal Alteration or Disassembly Normal Wear and Tear Accident or Abuse Corrosion Lightning Repair or service provided by an unauthorized repair facility Operation or installation contrary to manufacturer product instructions Fire Floods or Acts of God Shipping or Transportation Incidental or consequential damage caused by other components of the power system Any product whose serial number has been altered defaced or removed Any other event not foreseeable by OutBack VVVVVVVVVVV VV OutBack s liabi
38. anual for a description of these modes and AC NEUTRAL IN terminals RED No AC source is detected If a source is supposed to be present confirm the voltage between AC HOT IN gt Solid ERROR Unit has shut down due to a critical problem which may be internal or external to the inverter This LED is accompanied by an error message in the system display See page 37 for a description of error messages gt Flashing WARNING Unit has detected a non critical problem but has not yet shut down A warning does not always lead to a shutdown if it does it becomes an error This LED is accompanied by a warning message in the system display See page 37 for a description of warning messages gt Off No problems are detected Table3 Status LED Quick Reference Color State Inverter State Notes Solid GREEN Inverter is ON and providing power If accompanied by YELLOW LED unit is selling GREEN Flashing GREEN Inverter is ON but standing by Unit may be in Search mode Off Inverter is not providing power Unit is either OFF or has been replaced by an AC source see next item Solid YELLOW AC source connected and providing Unit may or may not be charging batteries power depending on settings YELLOW Flashing YELLOW AC source present but not yet accepted Unit may be programmed not to accept the source or the source may have quality issues Off No AC source is detected If source is present
39. as this will also cause the charger to re enter the Bulk stage The timer will stop incrementing when it reaches the absorb time limit or Absorb Time setting This is the maximum duration of the Absorption stage This means that regardless of the voltage the timer 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 21 Operation will always run for the full Absorption period if the batteries dropped below the appropriate voltage for that amount of time If significant battery drain caused them to drop below the set points for doubling or quadrupling the rate it may run for the full Absorption period even after a lesser amount of time The rest of the charging stages will proceed as described on the previous few pages Equalization Equalization is a controlled overcharge that is part of regular battery maintenance Equalization brings the batteries to a much higher voltage than usual and maintains this high voltage for a period of time This has the result of removing inert compounds from the battery plates and reducing Stratification in the electrolyte This process must be started manually using the system display The inverter cannot be programmed for automatic battery equalization This is a safety measure Equalization follows the same pattern as standard three stage charging as shown in Figure 5 However instead of the Absorption voltage set points it is controlled by the equalize set point or Equalize Voltage settings in the system display The time is contr
40. c default setting and prevents adjustable However this will accommodate connection an AC problem not fix it acin voltage too low The AC source is below the lower acceptable Check the AC source Check the AC wiring voltage limit 208 Vac default setting and prevents The inverter s acceptance range is connection adjustable However this will accommodate an AC problem not fix it acin input current AC loads are drawing more current from the AC Check the loads Oversized loads can open exceeds max source than allowed by the input setting circuit breakers If they exceed the inverter s transfer relay size the relay can be damaged temperature sensor An internal inverter temperature sensor may be Check sensor readings see below The fault malfunctioning This is indicated by an unusual numeric values represent electronic counts airtemp fettemp or captemp reading between 0 and 255 internalcommerror Probable failure on inverter s control board Unit may require repair Contact OutBack detected Despite the name this is not an inverter defined Technical Support see inside front cover of error and is not accompanied by a shutdown this manual internal fan failure The inverter s internal cooling fan is not operating Turn the battery disconnect off and then on detected properly Lack of cooling may result in derated to determine if the fan self tests then inverter output wattage contact OutBack Technical Support for the nex
41. ces it could send an alarm signal through a radio pager or telephone dialer This function does not have settable parameters This function is not triggered by Phase Loss Error as Phase Loss Error does not shut down the inverter gt Gen Alert is used as a controller for an AC generator with a remote start feature although it has limited functionality The generator recharges batteries using the inverter s battery charger When the battery voltage falls to a low set point for a settable delay the AUX output is activated The AUX output is used to energize a relay The relay contacts then operate the remote start stop circuit on the generator This is illustrated in the International Series GFX Installation Manual The AUX output will be deactivated once the battery voltage rises to a high voltage setting for a settable delay period This function has settable voltage and time parameters Gen Alert control logic is located in the inverter It has the advantage of functioning when the system display is removed However it may not completely charge the batteries and does not have all the advantages of the Advanced Generator Start AGS feature that is found in the system display For many users the AGS function may prove more useful than Gen Alert Gen Alert however could be used as a literal Generator Alert a signal to the user to manually start a generator gt Load Shed activates the AUX function to perform load manageme
42. e 22 Vdc 20 Vdc 28 Vdc vent fan on set point 26 Vdc 20 Vdc 32 Vdc vent fan off period 5 minutes 0 minutes 30 minutes diversion on voltage 29 2 Vdc 24 Vdc 32 Vdc diversion off delay stack phase master adjust only 30 seconds Master 0 seconds Master OB Slave L1 3p Classic B 3p Classic C 240 seconds 7 slave adjust only sell re volts 26 Vdc 15 30 Vdc grid tie window User IEEE or User grid tie authority vac input adjustment GridTie GridTie or NoSell vac output adjustment battery vdc adjustment 3 These values are in digital counts not volts Lower counts stand for higher voltages and higher counts mean lower voltages One count equals approximately 1 Vac The range of adjustment is 15 Vac above nominal and 17 Vac below nominal 4 These values are in digital counts not volts One count equals 0 2 Vdc The range of adjustment is 0 4 Vdc above or below nominal 48 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Inverter Charger Generator Gen Auxiliary AUX Stacking Power Save Calibration Cal Table 19 48 Volt Inverter Settings MATE search sensitivity see page 14 for increments search pulse length search pulse spacing ac transfer control 60 AC cycles 4 AC cycles 120 AC cycles Grid or Gen ac1 grid limit ac2 gen limit low battery cut out LBCO low battery cut in
43. e Float timer does Instead the timer counts upward gaining time whenever the battery voltage drops below the Rebulk point This means that the Absorption period may not always be the same depending on how much time it has acquired In a 12 volt system the Rebulk voltage is 12 2 Vdc All voltages in this section are given for a 12 volt system This is a fixed setting and cannot be changed For as long as the inverter remains below this voltage the Absorption timer will gain an equal amount of time This dictates the duration of the Absorption stage Note that in Figure 6 the duration of time spent below the Rebulk voltage is the same as the subsequent Absorption period as shown by the small arrows If the battery voltage drops below 12 0 Vdc in a 12 volt system the timer increments counts upward at double the normal rate For example if the batteries spent 8 minutes below this voltage 16 minutes would be added to the Absorption timer Similarly if the battery voltage drops below 11 8 Vdc in a 12 volt system the timer increments at quadruple the normal rate The Absorption timer continues this behavior even if the charger is still on For example if the charger is in Float stage and there is a significant battery drain the charger may not be able to maintain the batteries at the Float voltage Once the batteries fall below the Rebulk point the Absorption timer will begin accumulating time However the accumulation will be minor
44. e ee ee ee eek Gee oek ee Re AR Re 44 Table 12 Mechanical Specifications GFX1424E seen 44 Table 13 Electrical Specifications GFX1448E een 45 Table 14 Mechanical Specifications GFX1448E uie see sense en ee Re ee ee eek Gee eek Gee oek oe Rek RR Re 45 Table 15 Environmental Specifications for All Models seen sense sen seek RR Re Re ee ee Gee 46 Table 16 Interconnection Response to Voltage and Frequency ENEE 46 Table 17 12 Volt Inverter Settings MATENEEN 47 Table 18 24 Volt Inverter Settings MATE ssssssssssssssescssssncssessncssessnssssssnscsscssscsseessceecsasceacesncesecaneess 48 Table 19 48 Volt Inverter Settings MATE cscssssssssssssssssssssncssessnsssessssssssssscsscssscsscssssesccsscenceancencsncess 49 Table 20 12 Volt Inverter Settings MATENEEN 50 Table 21 24 Volt Inverter Settings MATENEEN 51 Table 22 48 Volt Inverter Settings MATE3 cccsssssssssssscssssncssessnsssessnsssssnecsscssscescssscescsascenccsncenecsneess 52 L L List of Figures Figure 1 International Series GFX Inverter Charger een 7 Figure2 MATE3 and MATE System Display and Controller EEN 8 Figure3 AC Wiring Compartment seks Res ee dicted CES 9 Eiaur 4 Eelere 11 Figure Charging Stages Over Time EENEG 18 Figure6 Repeated Charging Cell Seeerei 21 Figure7 OutBackHUB4and MATES SG AS N De ee 25 Figure8 Example of Parallel Stacking Arrangement Three Inverters ENEE 26 Figure 9 Example of Three Phase Stacking Arrangement Three Inverters EE 26
45. e site and the Product is found to have no problems upon return OutBack may choose to charge additional labor and handling fees up to 180 00 U S Return Material Authorization RMA A request for an RMA number requires all of the following information 1 Product model and serial number 2 Proof of purchase in the form of a copy of the original Product purchase invoice or receipt confirming the Product model number and serial number 3 Description of the problem and 4 Shipping address for the repaired or replacement equipment Upon receiving this information the OutBack representative can issue an RMA number 56 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Returning Product to OutBack After receiving the RMA number the customer must pack the Product s authorized for return along with a copy of the original purchase invoice and product registration in the original Product shipping container s or packaging providing equivalent or reasonable protection The RMA number must be written on the outside of the packaging where it is clearly visible If Product is within the warranty period OutBack will cover prepaid shipping with prior arrangement The Product s must be shipped back to OutBack Power Technologies in their original or equivalent packaging to the following address OutBack Power Technologies RMA 6115 192nd Street NE Arlington WA 98223 USA The customer must insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shi
46. eet requirements High output loads will consume power before it is returned to the utility grid Inverter has been set to accept a generator Sell function has been disabled No AC input Inverter set to disconnect from AC MATE system display only Check Stop Sell Reasons screen STATUS FX SELL The inverter may be behaving correctly MATE3 system display only Check Sell Status screen with Grid Status soft key The inverter may be behaving correctly Verify grid voltage and frequency Determine if they are within the inverter s approved limits If not the inverter is behaving correctly Contact the utility company if necessary MATE and MATE3 system display The program selections for limits are IEEE or USER Turn off some output loads and observe the sell function Inverter will not intentionally sell to a generator MATE system display only Set ac transfer control to grid MATE3 system display only Set Input Type to Grid in the AC Input and Current Limit menu MATE system display only Set grid tie authority to GridTied ADV FX SELL MATE3 system display only Set Grid Tie Enable to Y Check the AC voltage on the inverter s input terminals If not present the problem is external If present the inverter could be damaged Contact OutBack Technical Support see inside front cover of this manual MATE system display only Change the AC Input Control setting from DROP to USE with the AC IN
47. erminals with a DC voltmeter If voltage is present with the AUX LED on then there is an external connection problem If voltage is not present with the AUX LED on the AUX circuit may be damaged Contact OutBack Technical Support see inside front cover of this manual Disconnect AC input wires and turn inverter on Test the AC HOT IN and NEUTRAL IN connections with an AC voltmeter If voltage appears there the transfer relay may be jammed Contact OutBack Technical Support see inside front cover of this manual Disconnect AC output wires Turn the inverter off and then on If the problem clears reconnect the AC output wires If the problem recurs when reconnected an external AC source is connected to the output Check HUB ports and make certain the master inverter is plugged into port 1 MATE system display only Check stacking settings in the ADV FX STACK menu Only one master is allowed per system on a single output MATE3 system display only Check stacking settings in the Inverter Stacking menu Only one master is allowed per system ona single output 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Troubleshooting Error Messages An error message is caused by a critical fault In most cases when this occurs the unit will shut down and the inverter s ERROR LED see page 11 will illuminate See the system display manual for instructions on viewing errors One or more messages will display yes in the MATE system display Y in the MATES
48. ernately if applicable OutBack will advance ship replacement parts for a fee upon request If a shipping box is needed for return of out of warranty Product OutBack will send a shipping box upon request The customer is responsible for paying shipping to OutBack The warranty period of any repaired or replacement Product or Product part is ninety 90 days from the date of shipment from OutBack or the remainder of the initial warranty term whichever is greater This Warranty is void for any Product that has been modified by the customer without authorization by OutBack A Product with a voided warranty will be treated the same as one with an expired warranty 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 57 This page intentionally left blank 58 900 0112 01 00 Rev B A Absorption Stage AC Current Settings ts PG IOUT RE OE ei n AC Source Acceptan ce sees sesse ee ee eek eek eek ee es Adding New DeViceS ENEE EE EE N Audience EE Automatic Generator Start vei AUX Control RR Se ie eek Re one sege AUX Functions COOMA ER Er ei ste 28 RI 28 Fat tee tees ee ee EE her eegend 29 eri N EE EE 29 30 NET Kl E 29 Remote 129 Auxiliary Terminals 28 B Battery Charging ENEE 18 Battery Charging Graphie 18 20 Battery LED Sirris insin 11 Bulk Stach EE 18 C Charging Absorption Stage seer esse ee see esse eek ee ee 19 Bulk Stage Float Stage sh Float TimMer uses sesse sen gee ee ee Geek gee ee ee ee Roe ee 20 D Definitions Di
49. essages A warning message is caused by a non critical fault When this occurs the unit will not shut down but the ERROR LED see page 11 will flash See the system display manual for instructions on viewing warnings One or more messages will display yes in the MATE system display Y in the MATE3 Ifa message says no or N it is not the cause of the inverter s warning Some warnings can become errors if left unattended Frequency and voltage warnings are meant to warn of a problematic AC source Often the inverter will disconnect from the source This will occur if the condition lasts longer than the inverter s transfer delay settings If the inverter disconnects the warning will display as long as the source is present accompanied by a Disconnect message See next page Warning screens can only display warnings they cannot clear them The way to correct the fault may be obvious from the message Table6 Warning Troubleshooting Message Definition Possible Remedy acin freq too high The AC source is above the upper acceptable Check the AC source If it is a generator frequency limit 55 Hz and prevents connection reduce its speed acin freq too low The AC source is below the lower acceptable Check the AC source If it is a generator frequency limit 45 Hz and prevents connection increase its speed acin voltage too high The AC source is above the upper acceptable Check the AC source The inverter s range is voltage limit 252 Va
50. fan will run briefly and the relay will click as a self test 3 The ERROR LED may flash briefly If it remains illuminated or EE continues to flash during any step proceed immediately to MATE HUB page 31 for troubleshooting 4 Confirm that the system display is operational See the system display manual for a description of the menu items that appear on a correctly functioning display AC HOT IN ODSO DEs Ke S 5 4 S Si Z INVERTER Continued on the next page Figure 3 AC Wiring Compartment 900 01 12 01 00 Rev B 9 Commissioning continued from previous page 5 If the INVERTER LED green is not illuminated turn on the inverter using the system display or external switch 6 Check the STATUS LEDs Confirm that the INVERTER LED green is illuminated 7 Using a DVM verify 230 Vac between the AC HOT OUT and AC NEUTRAL OUT terminals Do not turn on any AC circuit breakers at this time 8 Using the system display perform all programming for stacking battery charging AC current generator starting and any other functions Refer to the Description of Functions section beginning on page 13 Also refer to the system display manual and any other literature as needed After programming is completed perform the following steps 1 If other inverters are on the system use a DVM to verify correct voltage from AC HOT OUT on one inverter to the next Parallel stacked inverters should collectively read 0
51. full voltage so that it can power the load When the load is turned off the inverter goes to sleep and begins searching again The sensitivity of Search mode is in increments of approximately 0 1 Aac The default is 6 increments or 0 6 Aac A load which draws this amount or greater will wake up the inverter NOTE Due to changing load characteristics these increments are only approximate and may not function exactly as listed The pulse duration and the delay both have a time period that is measured in AC cycles These two items and the load detection threshold are adjustable gt Search mode can save a considerable amount of power particularly in smaller systems with intermittent use gt Search mode may not be useful in larger systems with loads that require continuous power e g clocks answering machines fax machines Search mode may cause nuisance shutdowns or it may sleep so rarely that there is no benefit gt Some devices may not be easily detectable by Search mode Input 7 When the GFX inverter input terminals are connected to a stable AC source the inverter will synchronize itself with that source and use it as the primary source of AC power See AC Source Acceptance on page 15 In this situation the transfer relay will engage linking the AC source directly with the inverter s output It can also use the source to charge batteries See Transfer on page 16 and Battery Charging on page
52. hot key If this setting was intentional then no action is required This product is not an uninterruptible power supply Certain loads such as highly sensitive computers may not respond well to the inverter s 12 ms transfer time It may be necessary to put a true UPS on the inverter s output The unit can transfer more power than it can invert If loads are oversized the unit will falter or crash when switching to batteries Reduce the size of the loads Battery cables that are smaller than recommended will cause a significant voltage drop when switching to batteries acting like either an overload or a low battery condition Size all cables correctly 35 Troubleshooting Table A Basic Troubleshooting Steps Generator external fan etc fails to start when triggered by AUX output Unit reads AC input even though no source is present AC IN LED flashes Inverter hums loudly System display may show messages for high battery voltage low battery voltage or backfeed error Error LED 36 Amber AUX LED is on AUX output is not connected or is not delivering 12 volt output Internal transfer relay may be damaged Inverter output is being fed with an external AC source that is out of phase Inverter has been incorrectly stacked with another unit on the same output All units come defaulted as master Test the generator or device to confirm functionality Test the AUX and AUX t
53. imit low battery cut out LBCO 10 5 Vdc 9 Vdc Inverter low battery cut in LBCI 12 5 Vdc 10 Vdc adjust output voltage 230 Vac 210 Vac charger limit 5 Aac 0 Aac 6 Aac absorb voltage 14 4 Vdc 13 Vdc 16 Vdc absorb time limit 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours float voltage 13 6 Vdc 12 Vdc 15 Vdc float time period 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours refloat voltage 12 5 Vdc 12 Vdc 13 Vdc equalization voltage 14 6 Vdc 14 Vdc 17 Vdc equalization time period 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours ac1 grid lower limit 208 Vac 140 Vac 220 Vac ac1 grid upper limit 252 Vac 250 Vac 280 Vac ac1 grid input limit 25 Aac 2 5 Aac 30 Aac ac1 grid transfer delay 6 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles gen input connect delay 0 5 minutes 0 2 minutes 15 minutes ac2 gen lower limit 208 Vac 140 Vac 220 Vac Generator ac2 gen upper limit 252 Vac 250 Vac 280 Vac Gen ac2 gen input limit 25 Aac 2 5 Aac 30 Aac ac2 gen transfer delay 6 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles ac2 gen support ON ON or OFF aux output control AUTO ON OFF or AUTO Cool Fan Cool Fan DivertDC DivertAC AC Drop Vent Fan Fault GenAlert LoadShed or Remote genalert on voltage 11 Vdc 10 Vdc 14 Vdc genalert on delay 4 minutes 0 minutes 240 minutes Auxiliary genalert off set point 14 Vdc 12 Vdc 18 Vdc AUX genalert off delay 9 minutes 0 minutes 240 minutes load shed off voltage 11 Vdc 10 Vdc 14 Vdc vent fan on set point 13 Vdc 10 Vdc 16 Vdc vent fan off period 5 minutes 0 minutes 30 minutes diversion on vol
54. interface with the GFX inverter It has a simpler user interface and more options than the MATE or MATE2 It also has data logging and Web interface functions Each system display provides the means to adjust the factory default settings to correctly match the installation where needed It also provides the means to monitor system performance and troubleshoot fault or shutdown conditions Once settings are modified the system display can be removed from the installation The settings are stored in the nonvolatile memory of the GFX inverter However it is highly recommended to include a system display as part of the system This provides the means to monitor system performance and respond quickly should it be necessary to correct a fault or shutdown condition The MATE3 s Configuration Wizard is capable of automatically configuring inverters to a series of preset values This is often more efficient than attempting to manually program each setting in each inverter Affected fields include system type battery charging and AC source configuration For more information see the MATE3 Owner s Manual LE IMPORTANT Some functions are not based in the inverter but are part of the system display s firmware They will not function if the system display is removed These functions are listed on page 30 For a detailed description of functions and programming please see the manual for the system display e ad aa Wa ere E
55. inuously Even though it may be able to do so this may leave it too hot to perform other functions such as starting heavy loads if they are needed during a utility outage A good guideline is that the renewable source should be sized to continuously deliver no more than 85 of the inverter s specified wattage per inverter in a multi inverter system This recommendation is specifically for the inverter s Sell feature In some cases the source may be sized larger to account for environmental conditions or the presence of DC loads This depends on individual site requirements 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Multiple Inverter Installations Stacking Multiple inverters in a single system can support larger loads than a single inverter can handle Installing inverters in this configuration is called stacking Stacking inverters does not refer to physically placing one on top of another It refers to how they are wired within the system and then programmed to coordinate activity Stacking allows all units to work together as one system Each inverter is programmed to power an individual phase of the system and to operate at certain times This order is assigned using a system display such as the OutBack MATE or MATE3 Stacking the GFX inverters requires a MATE with firmware revision 4 1 6 or above Examples of stacking configurations include parallel and three phase configurations Stacking requires an OutBack HUB product as well
56. inutes 240 minutes load shed off voltage 44 Vdc 40 Vdc 56 Vdc vent fan on set point 52 Vdc 40 Vdc 64 Vdc vent fan off period 5 minutes 0 minutes 30 minutes diversion on voltage 58 4 Vdc 48 Vdc 64 Vdc diversion off delay stack phase master adjust only 30 seconds Master 0 seconds Master OB Slave L1 3p Classic B 3p Classic C 240 seconds 7 slave adjust only sell re volts 52 Vdc 15 60 Vdc grid tie window User IEEE or User grid tie authority vac input adjustment GridTie GridTie or No Sell vac output adjustment battery vdc adjustment 5 These values are in digital counts not volts Lower counts stand for higher voltages and higher counts mean lower voltages One count equals approximately 1 Vac The range of adjustment is 15 Vac above nominal and 17 Vac below nominal S These values are in digital counts not volts One count equals 0 4 Vdc The range of adjustment is 0 8 Vdc above or below nominal 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Default Settings and Ranges viewed in MATES Table 20 12 Volt Inverter Settings MATE3 Sensitivity see page 14 for increments Search Pulse Length Pulse Spacing 60 AC cycles 4 AC cycles 120 AC cycles Input Type Grid or Gen Input Support YorN Grid Input AC Limit Gen Input AC Limit Charger AC Limit LowerVoltage Limit 208 Vac 140 Vac 220 Vac Upper Volt
57. is the same as that of the source If the voltage or quality do not meet the inverter s input limits see page 15 it will disconnect and return to the inverting mode gt Ifthe AC source meets the inverter s requirements but is irregular any fluctuations will be transferred to the loads If the loads are sensitive it may be necessary to improve the quality of the AC source gt Forasmoother transition it may be useful to raise the inverter s lower acceptance limit The default setting is 208 Vac A higher setting will cause the inverter to transfer sooner in the event of a quality problem In a stacked system slaves are ordered to transfer at the same time as the master If a slave does not sense an AC source it will suffer a Phase Loss Error see page 37 The slave will continue inverting 16 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Input Support z A system display is required to control this function When this function is enabled the inverter limits the current draw from an AC source augmenting it with additional current from the batteries when necessary This helps prevent overloading a small AC circuit or generator during short term use Initially the AC source current is used for both loads and battery charging In the MATE system display the ac1 grid limit or ac2 gen limit settings control the maximum AC draw In the MATE3 system display these settings are made by the Grid Input AC Limit and Gen Input AC Limit menu items If the AC dra
58. it 5 5 Aac 0 Aac 6 Aac absorb voltage 28 8 Vdc 26 Vdc 32 Vdc absorb time limit 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours float voltage 27 2 Vdc 24 Vdc 30 Vdc float time period 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours refloat voltage 25 Vdc 24 Vdc 26 Vdc equalization voltage 29 2 Vdc 28 Vdc 34 Vdc equalization time period ac1 grid lower limit 1 0 hours 208 Vac 0 0 hours 140 Vac 24 0 hours 220 Vac ac1 grid upper limit 252 Vac 250 Vac 280 Vac ac1 grid input limit 25 Aac 2 5 Aac 30 Aac ac1 grid transfer delay gen input connect delay 6 AC cycles 0 5 minutes 0 AC cycles 0 2 minutes 240 AC cycles 15 minutes ac2 gen lower limit 208 Vac 140 Vac 220 Vac ac2 genupper limit 252 Vac 250 Vac 280 Vac ac2 gen input limit 25 Aac 2 5 Aac 30 Aac ac2 gen transfer delay 6 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles ac2 gen support aux output control ON AUTO ON or OFF ON OFF or AUTO aux output function Cool Fan Cool Fan DivertDC DivertAC AC Drop Vent Fan Fault GenAlert LoadShed or Remote genalert on voltage 22 Vdc 20 Vdc 28 Vdc genalert on delay 4 minutes 0 minutes 240 minutes genalert off set point 28 Vdc 24 Vdc 36 Vdc genalert off delay 9 minutes 0 minutes 240 minutes load shed off voltag
59. l ese ee ee ee ee 43 44 45 Environmental sesse ses sek sek see ek ek eek ek ek Ee 46 Grid Interactive 46 Mechanical 43 44 45 REGULATORY oe 46 60 SACK IMG iste ees Reie 25 Parallels ie Ee Ee Ge Ese ke ee 26 TT EE 26 Status FEDSAS ee atas 9 10 12 Support Input 17 nle EE n EE N N 1 System Display 2 8 25 27 30 31 37 38 39 40 System Display Functions EE i e ae 30 Grid Use ProgramMIiNg EE 30 nl oiee ai 30 Temperature Compensaton EE 22 Terms and Definitions uses seek eek ee Ge ee AR 2 HK 9 Three Phase Stacking 26 Three Stage Charging ENEE 18 Timers delta ele on AR ee 19 21 Re EI 22 FlO at Ed og kee 20 Transfer Relay sesse seen seek ese Ge GER RR aak RR ee GER eek 16 Troubleshooting 31 56 Charging Stoppe 40 Disconnect Messages esse sek Se ee ek Ge ee 39 Error Messages esse sesse ese see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ees 37 Selling Stoppe EEN A0 Symptoms and Remecdles EEN 31 Warning Message ee sesse eek ee ee ee Gee eek ee Gee 38 U Utility Grid sesse 2 15 17 24 30 32 34 39 46 W Warranty ER EE rnin ai 55 How to Arrange for Service 56 RM 56 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 61 Out Back POWER member of The Elri Group Les North America 5917 195 Street N E 7 Arlington WA 98223 USA 1 360 435 6030 900 0112 01 00 Rev B
60. le May be accompanied by the yellow LED If not accompanied by the yellow LED the unit is in inverting mode and is idle due to lack of demand This can be because the unit is in Search mode See page 14 for a description of Search gt Off Unit is OFF It is not waiting to provide power Any power present is from another source such as the utility grid or generator See Startup on page 9 or the system display manual to turn the unit ON The unit may also be a slave that is in Power Save mode If so the master inverter may still be providing power to the system See page 27 for a description of Power Save YELLOW gt Solid The AC source is connected and providing power Unit may or may not be charging the batteries depending on settings May be accompanied by green LED gt Flashing The AC source is present but has not been accepted If flashing continues the unit is refusing the source This can occur for the following reasons 2 gt Off The AC source may have quality issues External diagnosis may be required See page 15 fora description of input criteria See the system display manual for diagnosis using the meter displays In the system display the AC Input menu is set to DROP See the system display manual for a description of the ACIN or AC INPUIT hot key In the system display the High Battery Transfer HBX feature or the Grid Use feature intentionally disconnected the inverter See the system display m
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62. n be side effects while using the Input Support feature see page 17 These generators do not always deliver full output when operating in parallel with another source of power such as the Input Support feature The inverter s battery charger may work erratically or at alow charge rate It may be necessary to disable the Input Support feature Consult the generator manufacturer if necessary Transfer __ 1 7 The inverter uses a transfer relay to alternate between the states of inverting and of accepting an AC source Until the relay energizes the AC HOT IN and AC HOT OUT terminals are electrically isolated from each other when it closes they become electrically common When the relay changes states the physical transfer delay is approximately 12 milliseconds gt The AC NEUTRAL IN and AC NEUTRAL OUT terminals are electrically common regardless of the state of the relay gt The relay contacts are limited to 30 amps per phase or leg The continuous loads on that output should never exceed this number When connected to an AC source the inverter cannot limit the load current An overload condition is possible A CAUTION Equipment Damage Current draw in excess of the inverter s transfer relay rating can damage the transfer relay This damage is not covered by warranty The inverter does not filter or clean up the power from the AC source The voltage and power quality received by the output loads
63. n commanded to disconnect from the AC source by the user or by a programmed setting It cannot charge or sell The inverter has detected an island condition The AC source frequency is unstable The inverter cannot sell The inverter has lost synchronization with the AC source This is usually the result of a rapidly changing frequency The inverter cannot sell The inverter went into an overcurrent condition while attempting to sell This is usually caused by incorrect wiring incorrect programming or an unstable AC source The inverter s battery voltage sensor has detected an inappropriate voltage gt 17 or lt 2 Vdcina 12 volt system and the inverter cannot sell This is an internal voltage measurement which may indicate a failure The inverter may require service N The AC2 generator input has been selected The battery voltage is above the target point see page 24 but the inverter cannot sell to the AC2 input LA The sell function has been manually turned off The battery voltage is above the target point see page 24 but the inverter is prevented from selling The inverter has been designated as OB Slave L1 and is under direct control of the master inverter It will display this code regardless of conditions To determine its status check the Stop Sell Reason on the master UI The inverter s Input Support feature is operating see page 17 It cannot charge or sell while su
64. nally undersized wires or bad connections can result in local voltage problems If code 5 is accompanied by voltage changes that do not appear at the main utility connection check the wiring Table8 Stop Sell and Charge Reasons The inverter is selling power to the grid The inverter is charging batteries The inverter is designated as 3p Classic B or 3p Classic C It has been commanded to stop charging or selling usually because the master has gone silent To find the exact cause check the Stop Sell Reason on the master A 1 minute reconnect timer is in effect for selling This timer takes effect as soon as the AC source becomes acceptable change to code 3 and start the 1 minute timer This code will also appear if the AC source fails or is completely disconnected The AC source voltage is above the acceptable limit for selling Once it is restored the display will change to code 3 and start the 1 minute timer The AC source frequency is below the acceptable limit for selling Once it is restored the display will change to code 3 and start the 1 minute timer The AC source frequency is above the acceptable limit for selling Once it is restored the display will change to code 3 and start the 1 minute timer D The AC source voltage is below the acceptable limit for selling Once it is restored the display will 4 40 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Troubleshooting Table8 Stop Sell and Charge Reasons The inverter has bee
65. ng conditions Divert AC should not be used as the sole source of battery regulation If the inverter shuts down or fails the batteries could suffer severe damage This function should be supported by an external regulator Ifthe inverter shuts down due to overload the AUX output will also deactivate If the inverter load exceeds 12 5 Aac the AUX output will deactivate to prevent an overload condition If either the FETs or the capacitors see page 37 become too hot the AUX will deactivate due to diminished inverter wattage capacity gt AC Drop activates the AUX output whenever the inverter disconnects from an AC source It can activate a light or alarm to show that the utility grid has failed or that a generator has shut off Alternately it could be used to show that the source is operating This function does not have settable parameters gt Vent Fan activates the AUX output in response to high battery voltage It can run a small fan to ventilate the battery compartment to eliminate gases that result from battery charging Vent Fan runs for one minute It then stops for a delay period before running again for another minute This function has settable DC voltage and settable time delay parameters 28 900 0112 01 00 Rev B gt Fault activates the AUX output when the inverter shuts down due to an error condition see page 37 It can activate a light or alarm to show that the inverter has failed With the appropriate devi
66. nt When battery voltage drops below a certain level the AUX output is activated The AUX output energizes a normally closed NC relay which is connected to non vital loads When the relay is energized the loads are disengaged to conserve battery power Load Shed will also occur when the inverter enters a high temperature condition or when the AC output voltage drops below 210 Vac for more than three seconds After these conditions have cleared there is a three minute fixed delay before the AUX output is deactivated This function has a settable DC voltage parameter gt Remote allows the AUX output to be activated in response to manual or automatic commands external to the inverter such as the system display s AGS function It is strongly recommended to select Remote when the AUX output is controlled by AGS or similar functions This will prevent software conflicts Note that even if this menu is set to off the AUX output may still be triggered by an external function such as AGS see page 30 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 29 Operation System Display Based Functions Advanced Generator Start AGS As noted under the Gen Alert feature see page 28 the system is capable of starting a generator Gen Alert simply starts and stops the generator based on battery voltage For more advanced control the inverter system can use the Advanced Generator Start AGS feature which runs through the entire three stage charging cycle It can start
67. olled by the equalize time period or Equalize Time setting Equalization is normally performed only on flooded lead acid batteries The schedule for equalization varies with battery use and type but it is usually performed every few months If performed correctly this process can extend battery life by a considerable amount Equalization is not normally performed on nickel technology batteries or any sort of sealed battery A CAUTION Battery Damage gt Do not equalize any sealed battery types VRLA AGM Gel or other unless approved by the manufacturer Some batteries may suffer severe damage from equalization gt Contact the battery manufacturer for recommendations on equalization voltage duration schedule and or advisability Always follow manufacturer recommendations for equalization Battery Temperature Compensation Battery performance will change when the temperature varies above or below room temperature 77 F or 25 C Temperature compensation is a process that adjusts battery charging to correct for these changes When a battery is cooler than room temperature its internal resistance goes up and the voltage changes more quickly This makes it easier for the charger to reach its voltage set points However while accomplishing this process it will not deliver all the current that the battery requires As a result the battery will tend to be undercharged Conversely when a battery is warmer than room tempe
68. onic Distortion typical 2 Output Voltage Regulation 2 Maximum Output Current 1 ms peak 28 Aac Maximum Output Current 100 ms RMS 20 Aac Overload Capability 100 ms surge 4600 VA Overload Capability 5 second 2900 VA Overload Capability 30 minute 2000 VA Idle Consumption Invert mode no load 18 Watts Idle Consumption Search Mode 6 Watts AC Input Voltage Range Adjustable 140 to 280 Vac AC Input Frequency Range 45 to 55 Hz AC Input Current Maximum 30 Aac Grid Interactive Voltage Range Default 208 to 252 Vac Grid Interactive Frequency Range Default 48 to 52 Hz Battery Charger Maximum AC Input 6 Aac Battery Charger Max Continuous DC Output 40 Adc DC Input Voltage Range 21 0 to 34 0 Vdc DC Input Current at Rated Power 70 Adc Maximum DC Input Current on Surge 230 Adc Auxiliary Output 12 Vdc 0 7 Adc Table 12 Mechanical Specifications GFX1424E Specification Value Inverter Dimensions H x W x L 33 cm 13 x 21 cm 8 25 x 41 cm 16 25 Shipping Dimensions H x W x L 55 cm 21 75 x 33 cm 13 x 56 cm 22 Inverter Weight 22 5 kg 49 6 Ib Shipping Weight 25 6 kg 56 4 Ib Accessory Ports RJ11 and RJ45 Non volatile Memory Yes Neutral Ground Bond Switching No Turbo Fan No Chassis Type Sealed A4 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Specifications for Model GFX1448E Table 13 Electrical Specifications GFX1448E
69. ove or below 25 C Maximum compensation is 1 2 Vdc gt In a48 Vdc system 24 cells 2 volts each this means 0 12 volts per degree Celsius above or below 25 C Maximum compensation is 2 4 Vdc Examples gt A12Vdc system with batteries at 10 C will compensate its charging to 0 45 Vdc higher than the set points gt A24Vdc system with batteries at 35 C will compensate its charging to 0 6 Vdc lower than the set points gt A48Vdc system with batteries at 15 C will compensate its charging to 1 2 Vdc higher than the set points 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 23 Selling S Th IMPORTANT Selling power to the utility company requires the authorization of the local electric jurisdiction How the local utility company handles this will depend on their policies on this issue Some may pay for power sold others may issue credit Some policies may prohibit the use of this mode Please check with the utility company and obtain their permission before using this mode The GFX inverters are grid interactive This means that in addition to using power from the utility grid for charging and loads these models can also convert excess battery power and sell it to the utility grid This is known as the grid tie or Sell feature Excess battery power usually comes from renewable energy sources such as PV arrays hydroelectric turbines and wind turbines gt 24 The operation of the Sell feature is refe
70. ovide us with some important information Registration can be done as follows gt Go to the following website http www outbackpower com resources warranty or gt Fill out the information on this form pages 53 and 54 and return a paper copy using a postal service to the following address OutBack Power Technologies Attn Warranty Registration 5917 195 Street N E 7 Arlington WA 98223 USA Be sure to keep a copy for your records SYSTEM OWNER Name Address City State Postal Code or Zip Code Country Telephone Number E mail SYSTEM PURCHASE Product Model Number Product Serial Number Sold by Purchase Date 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 53 Product Registration INSTALLATION INFORMATION System Install Commission Date System Array Size System Array Nominal Voltage Type of PV Modules System Battery Bank Size Amp Hours Brand and Model of Batteries Does this system include an auxiliary AC generator If yes please specify brand and model of generator INSTALLER INFORMATION Contractor Number Installer Name Installer Address Installer City State Postal or Zip Code Country Installer Telephone E mail Please check ALL factors affecting purchase decision CT Grid Interactive Capability O Product Reputation CT Back up Capability O Reputation of OutBack Power Technologies OO V
71. p Sell Reasons even though it also refers to charging If the inverter has stopped selling or charging unexpectedly this screen may help identify the reason The code numbers do not usually identify inverter failures More often they are used by a normally functioning inverter to identify external conditions that are preventing selling or charging If nothing has stopped the code will indicate that as well See the system display manual for instructions on viewing these messages The acceptable limits for AC source voltage and frequency are displayed on page 46 If the AC source exceeds these limits the inverter will stop selling and display the appropriate code After the source returns to the acceptable range the system display will begin a 1 minute timer When the timer expires the inverter will begin selling power again If the AC source is unstable it may become unacceptable before the timer expires This may cause the timer to continually reset It is possible for brief fluctuations to occur that are too fast to be seen ona DVM If this happens the appropriate code will still appear on the system display for a short time to help troubleshoot the problem Selling current tends to raise the AC voltage by a few volts If the utility grid has a higher voltage than nominal selling may raise the voltage to an unacceptable level The inverter will compensate for this effect by automatically reducing the amount of current it sells Additio
72. pecified on page 13 Inverter exceeded its maximum surge current due to severe overload Usually indicates another AC power source out of phase with the inverter was connected to the unit s AC output Possible Remedy Check loads and measure current draw Remove loads as necessary Check stacking programming and designation of master See page 25 Check for output backfeed from external source Disconnect output if necessary Shut off the inverter to reduce the temperature or add external cooling If this error accompanies other errors treat those conditions as appropriate If it occurs by itself Recharge the batteries The error will clear automatically if an external AC source is connected and the inverter s charger comes on Check the AC voltage on the inverter input terminals If AC voltage is not present problem is external If AC voltage is present the unit may be damaged Contact OutBack Technical Support see inside front cover of this manual Check the charging source This problem is usually the result of external charging This error will clear automatically if conditions are removed Check the loads and wiring This issue is usually the result of a wiring problem a short as opposed to a poorly sized load Disconnect the AC OUT wires from the inverter Check the wires not the inverter with an AC voltmeter If an AC source is present shut it off 37 Troubleshooting Warning M
73. placed with solid Inverter LED Inverter LED flashes Loads drop out or crash during transfer None Solid AC IN LED is replaced with solid Inverter LED Inverter LED flickers Error LED Inverter LED flickers Error LED 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Erratic AC source voltage Inverter set to SRCH Search mode Loads sensitive to inverter s minimal transfer time Loads too large Undersized battery cables Check AC voltage on the inverter s input terminals If not consistent the problem is external AC source voltage may have dipped or hovered at a low enough point to crash a sensitive load before the inverter could take over MATE system display only This can happen if ac1 grid lower limit or ac2 gen lower limit were turned down to accommodate a problematic AC source MATE3 system display only This can happen if Lower Voltage Limit setting were turned down to accommodate a problematic AC source in either the Grid AC Input Voltage Limits or Gen AC Input Voltage Limits menus In either case to make the inverter respond sooner raise the lower limit setting If this setting was intentional then no action is required The unit will take a moment to come out of Search mode after transferring MATE system display only If constant power is required set to ON with the INV hot key If this setting was intentional then no action is required MATE3 system display only Set to ON with the INVERTER
74. pment Ifa shipping box is needed for return of a Product OutBack will upon request send a shipping box IMPORTANT OutBack is not responsible for shipping damage caused by improperly packaged Products the repairs this damage might require or the costs of these repairs If upon receipt of the Product OutBack determines the Product or Product part is defective and that the defect is covered under the terms of this Warranty OutBack will then and only then ship a repaired or replacement Product or Product part to the purchaser freight prepaid non expedited using a carrier of OutBack s choice where applicable If Product fails in ninety 90 or fewer days from original purchase date OutBack will replace with a new Product If Product fails after ninety 90 days and up to expiration of warranty OutBack will at its discretion either repair and return a Product or ship a replacement Product OutBack will determine whether a Product is to be repaired or replaced in accordance with Product age and model OutBack will authorize advance shipment of a replacement based on Product age and model In cases where an OutBack dealer or distributor replaces a Product more than ninety 90 days old with a new Product OutBack will NOT compensate that dealer or distributor with new stock unless the exchange was authorized in advance by OutBack Out of Warranty If Product is out of warranty OutBack will repair and return Product for a fee Alt
75. pporting Oo The charger has been turned off The battery voltage is below the inverter s target voltage for the current stage of operation absorption float etc The charger programming recognizes the need to finish the cycle but is disabled N The battery voltage is below all the inverter s target voltages for charging stages but has not fallen to the Refloat or Rebulk voltages The battery voltage is exactly equal to the inverter s target voltage for the current stage of operation absorption float sell etc When the inverter achieves its target voltage no more work charging or selling is required The inverter has gone silent Ke 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 41 Specifications Specifications for Model GFX1312E Table9 Electrical Specifications GFX1312E Specification Value Nominal DC Input Voltage 12 Vdc Continuous Output Power at 25 C 1300 VA AC Output Voltage 230 Vac AC Output Frequency 50 Hz Continuous AC Output Current at 25 C 5 65 Aac Waveform True Sinewave Efficiency Typical 90 Total Harmonic Distortion Typical 2 Output Voltage Regulation 2 Maximum Output Current 1 ms peak 28 Aac Maximum Output Current 100 ms RMS 20 Aac Overload Capability 100 ms surge 4600 VA Overload Capability 5 second 2900 VA Overload Capability 30 minute 1800 VA Idle Consumption Invert mode no load 18 Watts Idle Con
76. rature its internal resistance goes down and the voltage changes more slowly This makes it harder for the charger to reach its voltage set points It will continue to deliver energy as time passes until the charging set points are reached However this tends to be far more than the battery requires meaning it will tend to be overcharged 22 900 0112 01 00 Rev B The inverter when equipped with the Remote Temperature Sensor RTS will compensate for changes in temperature The RTS is attached to a single battery near the center of the bank to achieve a representative temperature If installed in a multiple inverter system only a single RTS is necessary It must plug into the master inverter and will control the charging of all slaves and all charge controllers See the International Series GFX Installation Manual to locate the RTS port This process is automatic When charging an inverter system with an RTS will increase or decrease the charge voltage by 5 mV per degree Celsius per battery cell This setting affects the Absorption Float and Equalization set points The Sell RE and Refloat set points are not temperature compensated The Equalization set points are not compensated in OutBack charge controllers gt Ina12Vdc system 6 cells 2 volts each this means 0 03 volts per degree Celsius above or below 25 C Maximum compensation is 0 6 Vdc gt Ina 24 Vdc system 12 cells 2 volts each this means 0 06 volts per degree Celsius ab
77. ree from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five 5 years subject to the conditions set forth in the warranty detail found on page 55 of this manual OutBack Power Technologies cannot be responsible for system failure damages or injury resulting from improper installation of their products Notice of Copyright International Series GFX Operator s Manual February 2012 by OutBack Power Technologies All Rights Reserved Trademarks OutBack Power is a registered trademark of OutBack Power Technologies Date and Revision February 2012 Revision B Part Number 900 0112 01 00 Rev B for firmware revision 002 094 xxx Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety instructions for the International Series GFX inverters Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the inverter and on any accessories or additional equipment included in the installation Failure to follow these instructions could result in severe shock or possible electrocution Use extreme caution at all times to prevent accidents Audience This manual is intended for anyone required to operate the GFX inverter Operators must be familiar with all the safety regulations pertaining to operating this kind of equipment as dictated by local code Operators must also have a complete understanding of this equipment s features and functions Do not use this product unless it has been installed by
78. renced heavily in the Battery Charging section as it is integrally tied with the battery charger In fact selling is occasionally referred to as charging in reverse Where the charger draws power from the AC input and puts it into the batteries the Sell feature removes power from the batteries or the DC system and returns it to the AC input The Sell feature can only operate while the utility grid power is stable and within certain limits If the AC voltage or frequency vary outside these limits the inverter will stop selling It may not disconnect from the utility grid If the inverter stops selling the system display will show the reason page 40 has a list of reasons The inverter s grid interactive limits are specified on page 46 The AC source acceptance limits are specified on page 15 These numbers are often not the same Once the AC voltage and frequency become acceptable the inverter has a minimum one minute delay before selling will begin Upon initial connection to the utility grid the inverter may be required to perform a full battery charge This may delay the operation of the sell feature In the MATE system display the key set point is sell re volts In the MATE3 it is Sell Voltage See the system display manual to change this set point When the charger enters the Sell stage see pages 18 and 19 it uses sell re volts or Sell Voltage as a reference point When a renewable source of energy raises the voltage above thi
79. s point the inverter exports power to bring the voltage back down or prevent it from rising further The Sell feature only functions when excess DC renewable power is available The inverter cannot import AC power to raise the voltage to the sell re volts or Sell Voltage set point The Sell feature can use other set points than sell re volts or Sell Voltage If the charger is in a different stage such as Absorption or Float it uses the Absorption or Float voltage as reference points As long as the renewable energy exceeds the voltage for that stage it sells exactly the same as noted above When power is returned to the utility grid it is possible to completely reverse the utility meter The net result would be to sell power to the utility company However this depends on whether there are other loads in the system Loads on the main panel not on the inverter s output may consume this power as fast as it is generated preventing the meter from running backwards In this case the result of selling would be to reduce the consumption of AC power not reverse it The maximum amount of power an inverter can sell is not equal to its specified output wattage It can exceed the specified wattage under some conditions usually temporarily Its maximum output is 30 amps However output will vary with inverter temperature battery type and other conditions The inverter should not be expected to sell 100 of its specified output wattage cont
80. s setting was intentional then no action is required If activated prematurely MATE system display only Check both ADV MATE GRIDUSE menu settings and clock settings MATE3 system display only Check both Grid Use Time menu settings and clock settings If this setting was intentional then no action is required MATE system display only Check STATUS FX DISCON for the reason for disconnection MATE3 system display only Check the Last AC Disconnect screen with the AC INPUT hot key for the reason for disconnection In either case if the unit never originally connected check the Warning menu Confirm the source voltage and frequency Disconnect the wires from the inverter s AC input terminals or AC output terminals or both If the problem immediately disappears it is an external wiring issue The inverter s AC HOT IN and AC HOT OUT must remain isolated from each other Test AC HOT IN and NEUTRAL IN connections with AC voltmeter If low or fluctuating this is an external problem Unit will drive the generator voltage up to disconnection then reconnect to the generator and try again MATE system display only Set ac transfer control menu to gen This will keep it from selling MATE3 system display only Set Input Type to Gen in the AC Input and Current Limit menu This will keep it from selling 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Troubleshooting Table A Basic Troubleshooting Steps None Solid AC IN LED is re
81. sells power The inverter may accept AC power but refuse to sell if the acceptance criteria are met but the grid interactive criteria are not See the section entitled Selling on page 24 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 15 Operation T H Generators A generator should be sized to provide enough power for both loads and battery charging gt The generator needs a single circuit which is sized to provide current to all inverters on a given phase or leg gt Itis usually recommended that the generator be sized at twice the wattage of the inverter system Many generators may not be able to maintain AC voltage or frequency for long periods of time if they are loaded more than 80 of rated capacity gt Using the MATE system display it is recommended to set the AC source to gen when connecting a generator If the setting is left on grid the inverter s internal settings will still be set for utility grade power Unless the generator delivers extremely high quality power it might not be accepted Alternately the inverter might accept the generator and attempt to sell power back to it Changing to gen will remove the requirements for high grade power and will prevent selling The generator is required to have a stable output before its power is accepted by the inverter Some generators with less stable or uneven outputs may not be accepted When using capacitor excited generators or self excited induction generators there ca
82. sing the lt OFF gt soft key The MATE s ac transfer control menu must be selected to gen in order to do this In current models if ac transfer control is set to grid the support feature cannot be disabled 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 17 Battery Charging ll 8 Th IMPORTANT Battery charger settings need to be correct for a given battery type Always follow battery manufacturer recommendations Making incorrect settings or leaving them at factory default settings may cause the batteries to be undercharged or overcharged Voltage Absorption Set Point i DN EER EE See EE EE Float Set Point Sell RE Set Point f See p 5 Float Timer _ 5 a Sell RE vy Sell RE Refloat Set Point EE dee EE Eet Time i Figure 5 Charging Stages Over Time All voltages in this section are given for a 12 volt system For higher voltage systems the voltage can be multiplied by the appropriate amount Factory defaults for each voltage are shown beginning on page 47 Set points can be adjusted using the system display see the appropriate manual The inverter uses a three stage battery charging process The three stages are Bulk Absorption and Float These stages follow a series of steps which are marked on the chart above The points where the dark line intersects the vertical dotted line indicate a change from one step to the next A circle indicates that the in
83. sumption Search Mode 6 Watts AC Input Voltage Range Adjustable 140 to 280 Vac AC Input Frequency Range 45 to 55 Hz AC Input Current Maximum 30 Aac Grid Interactive Voltage Range Default 208 to 252 Vac Grid Interactive Frequency Range Default 48 to 52 Hz Battery Charger Maximum AC Input 6 Aac Battery Charger Max Continuous DC Output 70 Adc DC Input Voltage Range 10 5 to 17 Vdc DC Input Current at Rated Power 130 Adc Maximum DC Input Current on Surge 460 Adc Auxiliary Output 12 Vdc 0 7 Adc Table 10 Mechanical Specifications GFX1312E Specification Value Inverter Dimensions H x W x L 33 cm 137 x 21 cm 8 25 x 41 cm 16 25 Shipping Dimensions H x W x L 55 cm 21 75 x 33 cm 13 x 56 cm 22 Inverter Weight 22 5 kg 49 6 Ib Shipping Weight 25 6 kg 56 4 b Accessory Ports RJ11 and RJ45 Non volatile Memory Yes Neutral Ground Bond Switching No Turbo Fan No Chassis Type Sealed 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 43 Specifications for Model GFX1424E Table 11 Electrical Specifications GFX1424E Specification Value Nominal DC Input Voltage 24 Vdc Continuous Output Power at 25 C 1400 VA AC Output Voltage 230 Vac AC Output Frequency 50 Hz Continuous AC Output Current at 25 C 6 09 Aac Waveform True Sinewave Efficiency typical 92 Total Harm
84. t All International Series GFX inverters are tested to comply with Table 16 Table 16 Interconnection Response to Voltage and Frequency Voltage Range Allowed Time Measured Time AC Volts Frequency Hz Seconds Seconds V lt 115 50 0 16 0 020 115 lt V lt 202 4 50 2 00 0 155 202 4 to 253 50 No interruption No interruption 253 lt V lt 276 50 1 00 0 157 Instantaneous but 0 137 seconds V2 276 50 0 16 to zero current IEEE setting gt 51 0 16 0 098 IEEE setting lt 49 0 16 0 102 User setting gt 52 1 00 0 605 User setting lt 48 1 00 0 656 The acceptance ranges are selected using the system display The options are IEEE and USER The default setting is USER gt The IEEE option allows a range of 206 to 250 Vac at 49 to 51 Hz gt The USER option is not a fixed setting It follows the ac1 grid lower limit and ac1 grid upper limit settings as shown on the tables beginning on page 47 The default is a range of 208 to 252 Vac at 48 to 52 Hz Reconnection delay is 12 seconds after restoration of acceptable conditions Sell delay is one minute These settings are not adjustable 46 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Default Settings and Ranges viewed in MATE Table 17 12 Volt Inverter Settings MATE search sensitivity see page 14 for increments Search search pulse length search pulse spacing 60 AC cycles 4 AC cycles 120 AC cycles ac transfer control Grid or Gen ac1 grid limit ac2 gen l
85. t step Meanwhile run the inverter at reasonable levels or apply external cooling airtemp Displays a code representing the air temperature Lower counts stand for higher temperatures within the inverter and higher counts mean lower temperatures Room temperature is 210 220 The internal fettemp Displays a code representing the temperature of fan runs at 142 and stops at 164 A count of the FETs Field Effect Transistors and heat sink either 0 or 255 is a defective sensor Contact captemp Displays a code representing the temperature of OutBack Technical Support if necessary see the inverter s ripple capacitors inside front cover of this manual These values are in digital counts not degrees The values are used for troubleshooting purposes 38 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Troubleshooting Disconnect Messages Disconnect screens explain the reason that the inverter rejected an AC source The unit returns to inverting mode if turned on The ERROR LED see page 11 will not illuminate for a disconnect message although it may flash for a concurrent warning following the disconnect See previous section If the AC source is removed the warning and the LED will be blank but the cause of the last disconnect will remain See the system display manual for instructions on viewing disconnect messages One or more messages in this menu will display yes in the MATE system display Yin the MATE3 If a message says no or N it is not the
86. tage 14 6 Vdc 12 Vdc 16 Vdc diversion off delay 30 seconds 0 seconds 240 seconds Stacking stack phase Master Master OB Slave L1 3p Classic B 3p Classic C Charger aux output function master adjust only 0 7 slave adjust only 1 15 sell re volts 13 Vdc 15 Vdc grid tie window User IEEE or User grid tie authority GridTie GridTie or No Sell vac input adjustment vac output adjustment battery vdc adjustment Power Save Calibration Cal 1 These values are in digital counts not volts Lower counts stand for higher voltages and higher counts mean lower voltages One count equals approximately 1 Vac The range of adjustment is 15 Vac above nominal and 17 Vac below nominal 2 These values are in digital counts not volts One count equals 0 1 Vdc The range of adjustment is 0 2 Vdc above or below nominal 900 0112 01 00 Rev B 47 Inverter Charger Generator Gen Auxiliary AUX Stacking Power Save Calibration Cal Table 18 search sensitivity see page 14 for increments 24 Volt Inverter Settings MATE search pulse length search pulse spacing ac transfer control 60 AC cycles 4 AC cycles 120 AC cycles Grid or Gen ac1 grid limit ac2 gen limit low battery cut out LBCO low battery cut in LBCI adjust output voltage charger lim
87. tes Inverter Stacking Stack Mode Master Master OB Slave L1 3p Classic B 3p Classic C Master Adjust Only Slave Adjust Only 15 Grid Tie Enable or N Grid Tie Sell Sell Voltage Grid Tie Window or user Power Save Input Voltage Calibrate Output Voltage Battery Voltage These values represent an adjustable setting with a total range of 4 Vac The default value of 1 means the calibration will subtract 1 volt from the measured value The range of settings allow up to 1 volt to be added to the measured value or up to 3 volts to be subtracted from it The result is also displayed These values represent an adjustable setting with a range of 0 2 Vdc from the measured value The range of settings allow up to 0 2 volts to be either added or subtracted from the measured value The result is also displayed 50 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Search AC Input and Current Limit Grid AC Input Voltage Limits Gen AC Input Voltage Limits AC Output Low Battery Battery Charger Battery Equalize Auxiliary Output Inverter Stacking Power Save Grid Tie Sell Calibrate Table 21 Sensitivity see page 14 for increments 24 Volt Inverter Settings MATE3 Pulse Length Pulse Spacing Input Type 60 AC cycles 4 AC cycles 120 AC cycles Grid or Gen Input Support YorN Grid Input AC Limit Gen Input AC Limit Charger AC Limit LowerVolt
88. the AC source but the charger is inactive It enters this condition upon completing the Absorption stage or when there is not enough energy to sustain selling The term Silent is also used in the context of stacking inverters and Power Save levels See page 27 In Silent the batteries are not in significant use by the inverter but they are also not being charged The battery voltage will naturally decrease when not maintained by another means such as a renewable source Target point refloat setpoint or Re Float Voltage setting which activates the charger again The default setting is 12 5 Vdc in a 12 volt system NOTE If the MATE s ac transfer control menu is set to gen the charger skips both Sell and Silent and proceeds directly to Float stage The same is true if the MATE3 s charger control menu is set to on It will remain in Float until a new charge cycle is required possibly through loss of AC power If ac transfer control is set to grid or if charger control is set to off the charger goes through Silent as noted and proceeds to Float only when the batteries drop to the Refloat voltage level See pages 14 and 15 for more information on this function Float Stage This is the third stage of charging It is a constant voltage stage Current varies as needed to maintain the voltage but typically drops to a low number This stage offsets the batteries tendency to self discharge as well as the draw of any other DC
89. tie selling electricity back to the utility grid High Battery Transfer a function of the remote system display IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers refers to a series of standards and practices for the testing of electrical products LBCO Low Battery Cut Out set point at which the inverter shuts down due to low voltage Light Emitting Diode refers to indicators used by the inverter and the system display Off grid Utility grid power is not available for use Utility grid power is available for use does not imply grid interactive capability RTS Remote Temperature Sensor accessory that measures battery temperature for charging System display Remote interface device such as the MATE used for monitoring programming and communicating with the inverter also called remote system display Utility grid The electrical service and infrastructure supported by the electrical or utility company also called mains utility service or grid 2 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions OOOO OOOO OOOH OS OOOO OH OHHH LLE LILLLOILLLLDIIDI LLE LI 1 LTE 1 Symbols Usd EE 1 Kult el 2 General EE E 1 Introd uction SOOO OOOO OS OS OS SOSH OOOH OSHSSHSH OH OHOHOSHHSH OHHH OS OSSHSSHSHOHOHOSHSHSHOSSHSHOHOHHSHOSSHSHHHOHOSOESOSOES 7 Welcome to Outback Power Technologies siese ie eiers se ige ch 7 System Display and Controller asses dese GE ee 8 Commissioning ER EE N AE EN ER N E
90. tion If the MATE3 or the Configuration Wizard are not used it may be necessary to divide the input size by the number of inverters and assign an equal part of the amperage to each port AC Source Acceptance The input source must meet the following specifications to be accepted gt 230 Vac 22 Vac default setting and gt 50Hz 5Hz When these conditions are met the inverter will close its transfer relay and accept the input source This occurs after a delay which is specified below If the conditions are not met the inverter will not accept the source If it was previously accepted and then rejected the inverter will open the relay and return to inverting power from the batteries gt Ifthe source is set to grid there is a connection delay of approximately 15 seconds This time is not adjustable gt If the source is set to gen there is a connection delay with a default setting of 0 5 minutes This is intended as a generator warmup period This item is adjustable NOTES Several items external to the inverter may prevent the inverter from accepting AC power even if electrical conditions are met One is the high battery transfer HBX mode which is operated by the system display See page 30 and the system display manual Another is the system display s AC IN or AC INPUT hot key which can turn off the input to all inverters See the system display manual The inverter has additional criteria that control whether it
91. tradeoff in wattage and is normal for the charger Absorption Stage This is the second stage of charging It is a constant voltage stage Current varies as needed to maintain the voltage but will typically decrease to a very low number over time This tops off the tank leaving the batteries at essentially 100 of capacity Target point absorb setpoint or Absorb Voltage setting Time limit absorb time limit or Absorb Time setting This timer counts down from the inception of the Absorption stage until it reaches zero The timer can be viewed See the system display manual For multiple inverters only The charging of multiple stacked inverters is synchronized and is governed by the master When the master inverter reaches the end of Absorption and other stages the slaves will exit Absorption as well even if their timers have not expired The remaining time for the slaves will be retained in the timer for each inverter The Absorption timer does not reset to zero when AC power is disconnected or reconnected It only resets to zero if it runs out or if an external STOP BULK command is sent The rest of the time it retains any remaining time It adds more time to the Absorption period whenever the batteries fall below a certain voltage See page 21 for more information on how the timer works If the voltage exceeds the Absorption voltage setting usually due to another charging source the inverter s can sell current to the
92. ut rises above a settable high voltage level the AUX output is activated after a settable delay The AUX output operates a larger relay which allows current to flow from the batteries to a dedicated DC load when energized This is illustrated in the International Series GFX Installation Manual Diversion is usually used to regulate battery charging The resistor must be sized to dissipate all of the energy from the renewable source if necessary DivertDC and DivertAC use the same settable DC voltage and time parameters gt DivertAC activates the AUX output to divert excess renewable energy to an AC load usually an AC device powered by the inverter itself When battery voltage rises above a settable high voltage level the AUX output is activated after a settable delay The AUX output operates a larger relay which allows current to flow from the batteries to a dedicated AC load when energized Diversion is usually used to regulate battery charging The AC device is usually wired to the output or load panel and must be left on It must be sized to dissipate all of the energy from the renewable source if necessary Diversion will deactivate following a delay when a low DC voltage setting is reached Divert AC and Divert DC use the same settable DC voltage and time parameters During variable conditions the AUX output is activated no more than once per minute This prevents rapid nuisance cycling of the AC load in the event of rapidly changi
93. version Control 900 0112 01 00 Rev B E Equalization ees sesse sense ee ER ee eek ee Rek RR RR Ge ee ER EE 22 F Factory Default Settings 47 50 RI H Float Stage sass es iss esse ee de se sege Re ed 20 Functional Test sesse sesde eke Redes Ee AE Ge eN 9 Functions AC Input Limited 14 AC Transfer 16 Battery Charging 18 Jnverting en 13 Heese EE a 13 Saath DA ER EA 14 AR NE DR 19 24 SUP POM d eigeeutegiee EE EEEEeEEeeEgEEEE 17 Functions Description of sesse sense en ee ER Ee 13 G T AVN dE 29 30 Generators 15 16 17 30 32 34 36 38 39 Grid Use ProgramMINg ENEE 30 Grid InteractiVe EEN 2 24 46 H nl EE a 2 High Battery Transfer HBX ee 30 ole EE EE EE 25 Input AC Current Setting sesse see seke eek eek ee ge ee ie 15 AC Source Acceptance IN Input Support e DK VAVGRELING EE onssas sia 13 59 Bee E 2 13 LED Indicators RAA 2 9 10 11 Battery LEDS oi iiinis iai 11 Status LEDE Ses ER ee Eeer 12 Levels Power Save 27 Beie EA e RE 29 Parallel Stacking essssssssecsssesssecstecssecssecesscesscesscesseeeseeess 26 Power SAVG kke Re EE gee eke Ge eg aii Ee 27 Powering Down sesse esse sek Ge ee gek Gee ee ee ee ee 10 R Registration Re ke EE ge eege 53 Regulatory iss ese SR ee See ee sede SKREE seed 46 Remote System Display sees sesse sesse eek ee ee 8 25 Remote Temperature Sensor RTS eneen 2 22 Seling RE EE EE EE 19 24 40 Glen Eege 20 Specifications Electrica
94. verter has switched to a new target voltage A square L indicates that the inverter has reached the target voltage a horizontal dotted line A triangle indicates that the inverter has acquired a new target voltage but is still inactive See Figure 6 on page 21 The process shown here also includes the step of selling power to the utility as this is integrally tied with the battery charger The Target Points and Time Limits cited under various steps are settable using the system display No Charging If the inverter is not charging any of the following conditions may apply gt The unit is inverting or not connected to a qualified AC source gt The unit is connected to an AC source but is in a mode or stage that does not use the charger Silent mode is one example gt The unit is connected to an AC source but the charger has been turned off Bulk Stage This stage activates the charger This is the first stage in the three stage charge cycle Itisa constant current stage which drives the battery voltage up This stage typically leaves the batteries at 75 to 90 of their capacity depending on conditions Target point absorb setpoint or Absorb Voltage setting The default is 14 4 Vdc in a 12 volt system 18 900 0112 01 00 Rev B The initial DC current is the maximum current the charger can deliver It will begin at the charger s specified maximum but will gradually decrease as the voltage increases This is a
95. verter requires batteries to operate Other sources may not maintain DC voltages that are consistent enough for the inverter to operate reliably A CAUTION Equipment Damage Do not substitute other DC sources in place of the batteries High or irregular voltages may damage the inverter It is normal to use other DC sources in conjunction with the batteries and the inverter but not in place of the batteries Certain features will affect the inverter s operation These features only operate when the inverter is generating AC power on its own They do not function when the inverter is supplied by an AC source gt Low Battery Cut Out LBCO This function prevents the inverter from draining the batteries completely When the DC voltage drops below a specified level for 5 minutes the inverter will stop functioning The system display will give a Low Battery Voltage or Low Battery V error This is one of the Error messages described on page 37 This function is intended to protect both the batteries and the inverter s output Continuing to invert on a low DC voltage may produce a distorted waveform This item is adjustable gt Low Battery Cut In LBCI The recovery point from Low Battery Cut Out When the voltage rises above this point for 10 minutes the Low Battery error will clear and the inverter will function again This is adjustable Connecting an AC source to charge the batteries will also clear a Low Battery error gt AC
96. voltage and battery voltage can be calibrated Powering Down If steps are inapplicable they can be omitted However it is highly recommended that all applicable steps be performed in the following order To Power Down the System 1 Turn off all load circuits and AC input sources 2 Turn off all renewable energy circuits 3 Turn each inverter OFF using the system display or external switch 4 Turn off the main DC overcurrent device for each inverter Adding New Devices When adding new devices to the system first power down the system according to the preceding instructions After adding new devices perform another functional test including programming 10 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Operation LED Indicators AUX LED see page 27 BATTERY LEDs STATUS LEDs Figure 4 LED Indicators BATTERY LEDS The battery LEDs show the approximate battery state See IMPORTANT note below The BATTERY LEDs are independent of STATUS LEDs Any STATUS LED could accompany any BATTERY LED based on certain conditions Common combinations are noted gt AGREEN LED means the batteries have an adequate charge at that time It does not always mean they are full May be accompanied by a YELLOW STATUS LED when an AC source is charging gt AYELLOW LED means the batteries are somewhat discharged gt ARED LED means the batteries are greatly discharged and may require attention May be accompanied by a RED STATUS LED to indicate a Low Battery ERRO
97. w exceeds the setting the inverter reduces its charge rate to give priority to the loads gt The charge rate will be reduced as much as necessary to support the loads If the loads equal the amperage setting the charge rate will be zero gt Ifthe AC loads exceed the amperage setting the charger will begin operating in reverse It will take power from the batteries and use it to support the incoming AC current LE IMPORTANT If the AC loads exceed the amperage limit setting the inverter will drain the batteries If the loads are sustained the batteries may discharge to the point of Low Battery Cut Out and the inverter may shut down with a Low Battery error See pages 13 and 37 To prevent the loss of backup power load use should be planned accordingly In the MATE system display this feature is activated by the ac2 gen support menu item located in the ADVANCED menus In the MATE3 system display it is activated by the Input Support menu item located in the AC Input and Current Limit menu See the system display manual gt Although the menu is titled ac2 gen support in the MATE it functions equally well whether the AC source is a generator or the utility grid gt Choose between generator or grid criteria using the MATE s ac transfer control menu The default is grid The lt GRID gt and GEN soft keys will toggle between these respective options gt The default selection is on It can be switched off u
98. w to Arrange for Warranty Service During the warranty period beginning on the invoice date OutBack Power Technologies will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to OutBack Power Technologies facility or to an OutBack Power Technologies authorized repair facility or that are repaired on site by an OutBack Power Technologies authorized repair person IMPORTANT For full Warranty description see previous page Contacting OutBack To request warranty service contact OutBack Technical Support at 1 360 435 6030 or direct at 1 360 618 4363 or support outbackpower com To ensure warranty coverage this contact must be within the effective warranty period If service is required the OutBack Technical Support representative will issue a Return Material Authorization RMA number Troubleshooting In the event of a Product failure the customer will need to work with an OutBack Technical Support representative to perform the necessary troubleshooting This is a required step before a return can be performed Troubleshooting requires a qualified technician to be present at the site of the Product with a quality voltmeter that measures both DC and AC The OutBack representative will request voltmeter readings Product error messages and other information Many many problems can be resolved on site If the customer is not willing or able to provide these readings or is not willing or able to visit th
99. y if present Confirm with DC voltmeter Check the DC voltage on the inverter s DC terminals If different from the system display reading the inverter could be damaged Otherwise check the DC voltage on batteries with a voltmeter If different from the reading on the inverter this could be a DC connection problem MATE system display only Turn off the ac2 gen support function in the ADV FX GEN menu The ac transfer control must be set to gen in order to do this In current models if ac transfer control is set to grid the support function cannot be disabled MATE3 system display only Turn off the Input Support function in the AC Input and Current Limit menu Turn off some of the output loads and test the charge rate again When the inverter senses a rise in grid voltage while selling it reduces the sell current to avoid forcing the voltage to unacceptable levels Check AC input voltage while selling The inverter may be behaving correctly 900 0112 01 00 Rev B Troubleshooting Table A Basic Troubleshooting Steps Will not sell power to the utility grid Will not connect to the AC source Continued on next page 900 0112 01 00 Rev B None AC IN LED is illuminated None AC IN LED is illuminated None AC IN LED and Inverter are illuminated None AC IN LED is illuminated None AC IN LED is illuminated AC IN LED off AC IN LED flashes Inverter priority AC source does not m

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