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Outback Power Systems FX SERIES User's Manual

1. ADV choose device In the ADV menu press Co c W eOOO ADV FX PAGE 1 choose category SZ On the ADV FX PAGE 1 screen press and go to the ADV FX PAGE2 screen ADV INV CHGR PG2 ADV FX PG2 RRE Press which leads to the ADV FX PAGE3 screen PGI GRID GEN PG3 OOD OO YP y ADV FX PAGE3 SEET On the ADV FX PAGES screen press Grace PG2 AUX STACK PG4 ADV EX STACK stack 1 2ph Master phase Stacking the FX Series Inverter Chargers begins on this screen See specific stacking procedures in DOWN INC DEC PORT the next section ADV FX STACK stack 1 2ph Master phase Port 01 always takes the Master FX DOWN INC DEC PORT Pressing changes the HUB Port whose CO CD ED as value you wish to adjust t 1 Pressing Cane or Cpec changes the stacking phase 29 1 2ph Master With the Port 01 FX as the Master press the lt PORT gt soft key to change the remaining Ports and designate the remaining FXs as Slaves The MATE screen for Port 02 will look like this ADV EX STACK stack 1 2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV EX STACK stack 1 2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT lt The MATE is now ready to program the FX plugged into Port 2 of the HUB 1 2ph Master is the factory default value for each FX Pressing Cane will keep the MATE s attention on Port 2 but will change the stack phase to Classic Slave screen Port 02 will then
2. lt 4 6V 1 0 hours 0 hours N lt 0 0 hours 0 0 hours 0 0 hours 0 cycles 0 hours 60 cycles 20 for Grid Tie 108V 40V LO 80V OV 130V 5 min 2 MIN 5 min O min 6V 7V 3V 2V 4V SV 8V AV AV 6V 6V 24 0 hours on COOL FAN Ooo S ay 240 min 240 min 30 min AC1 Grid Transfer Delay 6 Cycles of AC 0 Cycles of AC 240 Cycles of AC Set AUX Control Search Pulses Search Pulse Spacing Stacking Phase InPut Select Charge Rates Vented 24 amp 48 VDC Vented 12 VDC Sealed 24 amp 48 VDC Sealed 12 VDC Grid Input Settings Set AC Input Size Mobile Non Mobile U S Grid Tie Gen Input Settings Non Mobile U S Grid Tie Set VAC AUTO 60 Cycles Ac 1 or 2 phase 4 Cycles AC Master Gen 9 AAC 6 AAC 5 AAC 5 AAC 28 Amp 48 Amp 50 Amp 28 Amp 48 Amp 50 Amp 120V 230V Export N vm lun N gt gt 3 3 e ke 110V GT 210V Export 105V Off Grid and Mobile FX Default Values subject to change with FX upgrades 120 Cycles AC 125V 240V Export 24VDC Multiply 12VDC values by 2 32VDC Multiply 12VDC values by 2 64 48VDC Multiply 12VDC values by 4 Correction Factor Ciut Back Power Systems TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION FX Series Inverter Charger Products OutBack Power Systems Inc OutBack provides a two year 2 limited warranty Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for its FX VFX Ser
3. using using Cane and Coec 3 Press to continue The ac2 gen transfer delay is the amount of time the FX remains connected to the genera tor after the AC input voltage drops below the ac2 gen lower limit setting This setting is adjusted between 0 and 240 cycles using Cine and Press the soft key to view the next GEN screen 17 18 ADV EX GEN ac2 gen support ADV FX GEN GEN programming completed TOP ADV MAIN Se a CAA This feature is not operational at this time Press to view the final GEN screen Pressing returns to the beginning of the ADV FX INVERTER menu returns to the ADVANCED screens and displays the MAIN screen FX Series Inverter Charger Programming NOTE Please see the FX and VFX Series Inverter Charger Installation Manual to install wire and connect each FX Series Inverter Charger This programming manual assumes all FXs have been installed and are ready to program according to the way they were wired Ifa different programming is desired the FXs might reguire a different wiring configuration see sample wiring diagrams in the FX and VFX Series Inverter Charger Installation Manual To familiarize yourself with the programming concepts please read through the entire manual before programming your system Up to two grid interactive FXs ten off grid FXs including export models or three FXs in a three phase system can be combined and wired or stacked for systems requiring
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5. After 5 10 seconds the green INVERTER light should be bright and the ERROR and AC IN lights dark The FX is now producing AC output voltage 21 22 3 After powering up the components connect the MATE to the HUB A Plug the MATE into the 1st MATE Port on the HUB asss ees EE EE EE EE EE EE ES The MATE will power up and should recognize any component connected to the HUB The MATE can then program the FXs The fifth MATE screen Port Assignment should display all the FXs and any OutBack Charge Controllers in the system a b C d wo MATE Screens M gt gt gt C 2004 Version Searching Port Assignment OutBack Code a aa for Devices 1 gt FX 2 gt FX 3 gt CC 4 gt CC Power 5 gt 6 gt 7 gt 8 gt Systems Serial xxxxxxxx HUB Found 9 gt 10 gt 2M gt Screen EE b bb 4 To verify the MATE recognizes each HUB connected FX and OutBack Charge Controller disconnect and then either a reconnect the MATE to view its boot up and repoll sequence or 6 follow this path to manually repoll SETUP MATE PAGE1 SETUP MATE PAGE2 SETUP MATE COMM 12 15 30p choose device mate code rev 402 choose category choose produce choose category SUM STATUS SETUP ADV CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 PG SUMRY COMM MAIN BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG CC en OOOeg e OOOe ef Dao ec Co Oc The FXs are now ready to be programmed according to the stacking options described in the next section STACKING OPTIONS OutBack FXs
6. Classic Stacking The system includes only two FXs and must be set up as described here The bottom FX Series Inverter Charger is plugged into Port 01 of the HUB and the next or second FX is plugged into Port 02 Turn off all AC Output and AC Input breakers before powering up the FXs PRESS lt INC gt UNTIL 141 THEN PRESS ENTER gt gt ADV SETTINGS WARNING ADV PASSWORD 8 25 04 A changes made could adversely enter the password affect system performance 132 SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ENTER INC DEC EXIT gt ADV FX PAGE 1 choose a device choose category ADV FX PG2 choose category FX CC DC MATE ADV INV CHGR PG2 PGI GRID GEN PG3 ADV FX PAGE3 ADV FX STACK ADV FX STACK choose category stack 1 2ph Master stack Classic Slave phase phase PG2 AUX STACK PG4 DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT gt A A A A A 1 Press the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt soft keys until the i stack 1 2ph master phase screen appears sisi 2 Press the lt PORT gt soft key until P02 is displayed nu eha 3 Push the lt INC gt soft key once to set to Classic i e a T E Slave This establishes the Slave 1 FX at Port 2to be in series with the Master at Port 1 Press the lt DOWN gt soft key THES TIMES toret rn o rznmmeemassaananasse i to the MAIN screen P 37 38 OutBack Parallel Stacking Four FXs in a single system are referred to as a Quad Stack The FX installed at the bottom of the
7. DEC PORT which means a smaller load less wattage will turn the FX on Decreasing to zero disables SEARCH mode Press Gown to view the search pulse length screen ADV EX INVERTER P00 The FX produces pulses to detect AC loads The search 8 cycles search pulse length screen allows adjusting the pulse length number of pulses from 4 to 20 or cycles to more reliably detect AC loads A setting of 8 or DOWN INC DEC PORT higher adjusted using Cine and Core is recommended Press to open the search pulse spacing screen The search pulse spacing screen adjusts the ADV EX INVERTER P00 search 60 cycles pulse spacing amount of time the FX waits before producing additional AC pulses to sense a load The higher the number of cycles the lower the FX power DOWN INC DEC PORT consumption but the longer it takes before AC loads are powered The cycles range from 4 to ED CO CO CO 120 cycles two seconds Press Gown to view the ow battery cut out screen low battery cut out establishes when the FX turns ADV FX INVERTER P00 off to avoid draining the battery If an AC source low battery 10 5 vde is available and AC INPUT is set to DROP the FX EE will transfer the AC loads on the FX to the AC DOWN INC DEC PORT source A built in five minute delay reduces nuisance FX shutdowns This setting s range is Sp CO S Se between 9 0VDC and 12 0VDC Press to view the next INVERTER screen The low battery cut in
8. INC gt soft key once to adjust the power save level master adjust only to 3 and watch the 3rd Slave s INVERTER LED turn on Ifyou have more than three Slaves keep increasing the value in the power save level master adjust only screen and verify each Slave s INVERTER LED comes on as expected This check verifies all FX Series Inverter Chargers are stacked correctly Adjust the power save level master adjust only down to 0 PRESS TWICE ADV FX STACK stacking setup ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only ADV FX STACK stack OB Slave phase completed DOWN INC DEC PORT TOP ADV MAIN DOWN INC DEC PORT OOO em F OOO BOL cCoO gt ADV EX STACK ADV EX STACK ADV EX STACK power save level power save level power save level master adjust only master adjust only master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK ADV FX STACK ADV EX STACK power save level power save level power save level master adjust only master adjust only master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT OOD O OCOO OOB OOO co 45 46 3 Phase Stacking Three FX Series Inverter Chargers Only A 3 phase stacked system with only three FXs must be set up as described here Turn off all AC output and AC input breakers before powering up FX5 Plug the top FX into Port 01 of the HUB the 2nd FX into Port 02 and the 3rd FX into Port 03 Change the H
9. Master In 3 phase stacking the Master FX is designated as 3ph Master 3ph Master and 3ph Slave designation are used in OutBack 3 phase stacking 6 3ph Slave e In 3 phase stacking each of the Slave FXs which should be plugged into HUB Ports 02 phase B and 03 phase C respectively is designated as 3ph Slave e When the HUB jumper is set between Port 02 and Port 03 the HUB identifies a phase for each Slave FX Stacking Phases Assigning FX Status in order 1 1 2ph Master 2 Classic Slave 3 OB Slave L1 4 OB Slave L 2 5 3ph Master 6 3ph Slave GTVX and GVFX models show Master on the screen PROGRAMMINGTHE FXs Once the MATE recognizes each FX and Charge Controller or CC push and hold the first two soft keys simultaneously to return to the MAIN menu To program the FXs go to the ADV FX STACK menu on the MATE navigating with the following steps Press NOTE Pressing and holding the first two soft keys at the same time will always bring up the Main Menu screen 12 12 16A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SETTINGS WARNING Push any soft key on the ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely affect screen and go to the ADV PASSWORD screen system performance ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 The screen displays 132 Press Cane until it scrolls to the password 141 ENTER INC DEC EXIT a ADV PASSWORD enter the password 141 Push Garen ENTER INC DEC EXIT 27 28
10. OOO ADV FX STACK ADV FX STACK ADV FX STACK Stack 3ph Master stack 1 2ph Master stack 3ph Slave phase phase phase DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT COOCOO OBOLO OOO g gt PRESS FIVE TIMES ADV FX STACK ADV EX STACK stack 1 2ph Master stack phase phase DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT 7 4 DO C2 2 Auxiliary AUX Functions The AUX output provides a 12VDC 0 7ADC max output at the AUX terminals to control either DC or AC external loads Typical loads include signaling a generator system to start sending a fault alarm signal or running a small fan to cool the FX Press Gov NOTE Pressing and holding the first two soft keys at the same time will always bring up the Main Menu screen 12 12 16A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SETTINGS WARNING Push any soft key on the ADV SETTINGS changes made could adversely affect system performance WARNING screen and go to the ADV PASSWORD screen 47 ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 The screen displays 132 Press the Cine button until it scrolls to the password 141 ENTER INC DEC EXIT eee ADV PASSWORD enter the password 141 Push Guren ENTER INC DEC EXIT ADV choose device In the ADV menu press Cx CC DC MATE Te ADV FX PAGE 1 choose category SC On the ADV FX PAGE 1 screen press Ps2 and go to the ADV FX PAGE2 screen ADV INV CHGR PG2 ADV FX PG2 choose category Press wh
11. Slave L2 indicating that it is in series on the opposite Leg with the Master FX Has the lower installed FX plugged into Port 01 of the HUB The second FX up is plugged into Port 02 the third FX down is plugged into Port 03 and the fourth FX down is plugged into Port 04 41 8 25 04A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely affect system performance PRESS lt INC gt UNTIL 141 THEN PRESS ENTER ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT OOO OOO OOO OO gt choose a device FX CC DC MATE ADV FX PAGE3 choose category PG2 AUX STACK PG4 ADV FX PAGE 1 choose category ADV INV CHGR PG2 ADV FX STACK stack 1 2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX PG2 choose category PGI GRID GEN PG3 ADV FX STACK stack 1 2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT COB OE E OO OOO ADV FX STACK stack 1 2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT 2 2 2 Push the lt INC gt soft key twice to set the stack phase to OB Slave L1 If you have a system with only two FX s or you wish to put the FX connected to Port 2 in series with the Master push the lt INC gt soft key one additional time three times total to set the stack phase to OB Slave L2 42 Set the stack phase of the Port 01 FX to 1 2 ph Master using the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt soft keys ADV FX STACK stack OB Slave L1 phase DOWN I
12. can be stacked in one of five different configurations 1 OutBack Parallel Classic Series OutBack Series OutBack Series Parallel 3 Phase n E Ww ND Note Although stacking 10 FXs is possible OutBack s AC hardware only accommodates configurations of two four or eight FXs A system with eight FXs would require two AC Input Output Bypass IOB Assembly Kits or installing an external manual bypass ten FXs would require three IOB kits or an external manual bypass 1 Outback Parallel e 2 10 FXs are wired to the same 120VAC output leg or phase The Slave FXs can be programmed to remain at different power levels Silent or On depending on the need to save energy the Slaves will come on when the power demand requires them e This power saving system is fully automatic and works with or without a MATE connected to the system although a MATE is required to program the components Without a MATE the user cannot reprogram The AC input generator or grid must be 120VAC R Gs LOAD 3 kW 120 VAC 3 kW 120 VAC 3 kW 120 VAC 2 Classic Series LOAD e Two FXs are wired to two 120VAC output legs producing 240VAC between them Each FX powers one leg and acts independently of the other but both combine when 240VAC is required for a load The AC input generator or grid must be 240 split phase VAC 3 kW 120 VAC 23 24 3 OutBack Series e 2 10 FXs are wired to two 120VAC output l
13. cannot bear any responsibility for consequential losses expenses or damage to other components Please read the full warranty at the end of this manual for more information About Outback Power Systems OutBack Power Systems is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology Our products include true sine wave inverter chargers maximum power point charge controllers system communication components as well as breaker panels breakers accessories and assembled systems Notice of Copyright FX Series Inverter Charger Programming Manual 2007 All rights reserved Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS 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 Contact Information OutBack Power Systems 19009 62nd Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 Phone 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 www outbackpower com Date and Revision July 2008 REV B TABLE OF CONTENTS INPUT MENU ADVANCED Screens EE 10 EE EE 13 GENERATOR Eelere 1 FX Series Inverter Charger Programming 1 ENE E 1 OPON EE 19 Componenta AG CONNECTION EMMA ERN Eni 20 SA
14. each Port These status and value assignments can be Master on the MATE changed at any time as long as the Master FX is plugged into i screen HUB Port 01 NOTE Pay attention to the Port number on the screen Be sure the FX whose status and stacking value you re changing is the one you mean to change 2 With the FXs connected to the HUB turn only the DC breakers ON and power up the components All AC breakers should be OFF NOTE For 3 phase stacking the jumper in the HUB must be set to the 3ph position See the HUB Communications Manager User Guide for poo BYPASS Dm 1 d AC Breakers Off Cut Back eut yatnms AC HOT OUT AC NEUTRAL OUT CHASSIS GROUND PE CHASSIS GROUND PE AC NEUTRAL IN AC HOT IN INVERTER ON OFF s S z 5 BATTERY TEMP MATE HUB LED Color urther information DC Breakers On LED Action LED Indicates Solid GREEN Inverter ON Flashing GREEN gt Search Mode Slave Power Off Inverter OFF Solid YELLOW gt gt AC Source is Connecteced Flashing YELLOW AC Input Live Waiting to Connect to the FX Off No AC Input Present Solid RED Error Error Message displays on the MATE Flashing RED Warning Non critical FX fault the MATE can access this information NOTE Powering up the FXs can cause the red ERROR STATUS light to blink
15. stack is plugged into Port 1 of the HUB The second third and fourth FXs are plugged into Ports 2 3 and 4 respectively PRESS lt INC gt UNTIL 141 gt gt THEN PRESS ENTER ADV SETTINGS WARNING ADV PASSWORD 8 25 04A changes made could adversely enter the password affect system performance 132 SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ENTER INC DEC EXIT gt gt ADV FX PG2 choose category ADV EX PAGE 1 choose a device choose category FX CC DC MATE ADV INV CHGR PG2 PGI GRID GEN PG3 cr ADV FX PAGE3 ADV FX STACK ADV FX STACK choose category stack 1 2ph Master stack 1 2ph Master phase phase PG2 AUX STACK PG4 DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT Push the lt PORT gt soft key until Press the lt PORT gt soft key until Port 01 appears Port 02 appears Press the lt INC gt soft key twice until the stack phase ob slave L1 screen appears ADV FX STACK ADV FX STACK stack OB Slave L1 stack OB Slave L1 phase phase DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT Press the lt PORT gt soft key until Press the lt PORT gt soft key until Port 03 appears Press the lt INC gt Port 04 appears Press the lt INC gt soft key twice until the stack phase soft key twice until the stack ob slave L1 screen appears phase ob slave L1 screen At completion each Slave FX in Ports 2 3 and 4 will be in parallel with the Master in Port 01 Addi tional Slaves can also be programmed as OB Slave L1 following the instructions above All th
16. user comes in contact with electricity 2 Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the FX the batteries and all appropriate sections of this manual as well as other component manuals before using the system 3 Be sure each FX is securely installed according to the FX and VEX Series Inverter Charger Installation Manual 4 Follow all local and national electrical codes when installing OutBack equipment and components FX MODES AND PROPERTIES Each OutBack FX Inverter Charger comes with various default values set at the factory Typically a single FX installation will retain these values but multiple FXs will reguire programming using the OutBack MATE Viewing the status of an FX and adjusting its functions also reguires a MATE SETUP SCREENS From the MAIN screen press NOTE Pressing and holding the first two soft keys SUM STATUS SETUP ADV at the same time will always bring up the MAIN Menu screen 12 12 16A choose product Press Co SETUP FX choose category Two choices are available in the choose category screen e Search SRCH which adjusts the search mode settings INPUT which for selecting the AC INPUT and current limit adjustment Press to open the search screens SRCH INPUT SEARCH MODE An FX consumes a small amount of power when it is not actively supplying power to loads or for battery recharging During this SEARCH MODE the FX sends out AC pulses to sense load demands Once a large enou
17. 223 NOTE Please submit a copy not the original of the Product purchase invoice which confirms the date and location of purchase the price paid and the Product Model and Serial Number System Owner Name Country Address Telephone Number City State Zip Code E mail Product Product s Model Numbet s Sold by Product s Serial Number s Purchase Date Please circle the three most important factors affecting your purchase decision e Price e Product Reputation e Product Features e Reputation of OutBack Power Systems e Value System System Install Commission Date Total Nominal System AC Output in KW Nominal System AC Voltage System Battery Bank Size Amp Hours Type of Batteries Are you using a generator with this system Circle One Yes No If yes please list the make and model If yes is the generator s output is Circle One AC DC Installer Name If Applicable Address City State Zip E mail Contractor Number Extended Warranty OutBack Power Systems offers an optional three 3 year extension to the standard two 2 year Limited Warranty for the FX VFX Series Inverter Charger product To reguest a 3 year Limited Warranty extension for a total effective warranty coverage period of five 5 years include a check or money order in the amount of 300USD payable to OutBack Power Systems Inc along with your Warranty Registration Revision 2008 04 01 57 OJutJSack Power Systems 19009
18. CKING ET OutBack Parallel AT A MA a i SULA SET Aaa OutBack Series Parallel SE Stacking and Assigning FX ZESEE eege Area 25 ES le 26 Ee 26 HB S AVS ee tant 26 El EE 26 BO SUS EEIT OEO OE EEE ac 26 DPM INE E EEEE AAE EA E I EEEE 26 Pror aminino NE EA MAMM A EEEE 27 DD JAA AA ARAA EAA m E 30 OutBack OB Glawe 30 OutBack OB Slave 3 31 SE 91811141 ISET EEEE EEUE 31 leet ER Introduction to Power Save Level 33 Stacking Ee 37 Seda kes KI aa a E 38 RANKING the SlaVES rcsssssssssssscsssssessssssesssssssssssssseessssssssssssssessssssssssssvssssssnssssessessssessausesssssessssssusesssssnsesens 39 O tBack sefies ParallGl SEAEKIA Le NARAR NNNN NANN ERAR 41 Ka EE EE 44 E E D 46 EE EE EE E 47 Listo AUX FUN ee 50 Adj stable AUX Q tpu t 21 475 1151155 scence eceecessnsewvnzpenrnnnnnnnnnnnntanpttiantbebeeescenceeeeneeceecbeccseceenontnsnmionss 50 Battery Charging Function AEAEE A TE FX Default Values WWaTESDN N eer bees Product Registration Welcome to the OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter Charger System The FX Series Inverter Charger offers a complete power conversion system DC to AC battery charging and an AC Transfer Relay and can be used for stand alone or back up applications OutBack Power Systems does everything possible to assure the components you purchase will function properly and safely when installed as instructed according to local and national electrical codes Please
19. NC DEC PORT Press the lt PORT gt soft key and verify PO2 displays on the screen ADV FX STACK stack 1 2ph master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT CJ 1416 oOo Press the lt PORT gt soft key until Port 03 appears on the screen Push the lt INC gt soft key three times to set the stack phase to OB Slave L2 To put the FX connected to Port 03 in parallel with the Master push the lt INC gt soft key two times to set the stack phase to OB Slave L1 ADV EX STACK ADV FX STACK ADV FX STACK stack OB Slave L2 stack OB Slave L2 stack OB Slave L2 phase phase phase DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT gt gt Press the lt PORT gt soft key again Push the lt INC gt soft key three until Port 04 appears on the times to setthe stack phase to screen OB Slave L2 NOTE Any additional FXs in the system can be programmed by pressing the lt PORT gt soft key to get to the next FX and then press lt INC gt twice OB Slave L1 for parallel stacking or three times for series stacking In this example one FX P02 is set to be in parallel with the Master P01 and two FXs P03 8 P04 to be in series with the Master 43 44 de the Slaves From the last screen ADV FX STACK P04 press the lt DOWN gt soft key twice to get into the power save level slave adjust only menu This menu allows you to set the order in which the Slave FXs come ON Press the lt PORT gt soft key until P03 is display
20. NC DEC PORT pikaks The absorb time limit must be long enough for the batteries to regain 95 100 of their charge This time limit can be set between 0 hours and 24 hours using Caine and Cec The FX auto matically reduces this limit when it s connected to a partially charged battery Press to continue in the CHARGER Menu The float set point is the batteries finishing charge which completes the recharging process This setting ranges from 12 0VDC to 15 0VDC Press to continue The float time period is the amount of time from 0 to 24 hours the recharging process maintains the float set point Larger batteries will probably require more time than smaller batteries The recharging stops when the float time period is satisfied Press to view the next screen When the battery voltage falls below the refloat set point a float cycle recharging starts This can act as a maintenance recharging or a recharging when intermittent DC loads are running and an AC source is available for recharging This setting ranges between 12 0VDC and 13 0VDC Press Gown to view the next CHARGER screen ADV FX CHARGER egualize 14 6 vdc set point DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX CHARGER egualize 01 0 hrs time period DOWN INC DEC PORT T ADV FX CHARGER charger programming competed TOP ADV MAIN ki a Co id An occasional egualize charge helps destratify the batteries for a longer working life Pressing the
21. NVERTER Pressing returns to the beginning of the inverter programming ADV FX INVERTER menu completed TOP ADV MAIN returns to the ADVANCED screens and displays the MAIN screen SETE Ee ee 12 CHARGER MENU Each battery manufacturer has specific recharging directions and guidelines OutBack s default values work for many batteries but might not be the ideal settings The CHARGER Menu allows these settings to be adjusted to the manufacturer s recommendations ADV From the ADVANCED menu press CFx choose device Oe oO ADV EX PAGE 1 Press Her choose category ADV INV CHGR PG2 ADV FX CHARGER The charger limit is the maximum AC current the charger 18 0 aac FX uses to charge the batteries Depending on the FX model the setting range is as low as 0 0 AAC to between 12 0AAC and 20 0AAC DOWN INC DEC PORT using Cane and Press Gown to continue in the CHARGER Menu limit ADV FX CHARGER The absorb set pointis the first stage BULK AUE 14 4 vde recharging voltage for the batteries This set point setpoint ranges from 13 0VDC to 16 0VDC as determined DOWN INC DEC PORT using Cane and Ce Press Cown to view the absorb time limit screen 13 14 ADV FX CHARGER absorb time limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX CHARGER float 13 6 vdc setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX CHARGER float 01 0 hrs time period DOWN INC DEC PORT bebe ADV FX CHARGER P00 refloat 12 2vdc set point DOWN I
22. OJut Back Power Systems FX AND VFX SERIES INVERTER CHARGER Programming Manual Warranty Summary Dear OutBack Customer Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products We make every effort to assure our power conversion products will give you long and reliable service for your renewable energy system As with any manufactured device repairs might be needed due to damage inappropriate use or unintentional defect Please note the following guidelines regarding warranty service of OutBack products Any and all warranty repairs must conform to the terms of the warranty A with specified over current protection in order to maintain their warranties OutBack equipment must be installed according to their accompanying instructions and manuals The customer must return the component s to OutBack securely packaged properly addressed and shipping paid We recommend insuring your package when shipping Packages that are not securely packaged can sustain additional damage not covered by the warranty or can void warranty repairs There is no allowance or reimbursement for an installer s or user s labor or travel time required to disconnect service or reinstall the damaged component s OutBack will ship the repaired or replacement component s prepaid to addresses in the continental United States where applicable Shipments outside the U S will be sent freight collect In the event of a product malfunction OutBack
23. RTER LED is on solid this means that the inverter is on When the INVERTER LED on the Slave is blinking this means the FX is asleep ADV EX STACK power save level master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT OO OOO OOO Press the lt INC gt soft key once to adjust the power save level master adjust only to 3 and watch the 3rd Slave s INVERTER LED turn on If the system has more than three Slaves keep increasing the value in the power save level master adjust only screen and verify that each Slave s INVERTER LED comes on as expected This check verifies all FXs are stacked correctly Adjust the power save level master adjust only to 0 by pressing the lt DEC gt soft key ADV EX STACK power save level master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT OC B O O Press the lt INC gt soft key once to adjust the power save level master adjust only to 2 and watch the 2nd Slave s INVERTER LED turn on OutBack Series Parallel Stacking OutBack Series Parallel Stacking is a versatile configuration for a system using between two and ten FXs with AC outputs connected to one ofthe two 120 VAC legs Although it s acceptable to divide the FXs unevenly between the two 120 VAC legs at least one FX must be on each leg This example Uses a quad stacked system with two FXs on each leg Sets an FX as OB Slave L1 indicating that it is in parallel on the same Leg with the Master FX Sets an FX as OB
24. UB jumper for 3 phase stacking refer to the HUB manual Go to the first MATE stacking menu stack phase press the lt PORT gt soft key until Port 01 appears Set the stack phase of the Port 01 FX to 3ph Master by pressing the lt INC gt soft key The Master FX is considered phase A Press the lt PORT gt soft key and verify P02 2nd FX displays Press the lt INC gt soft key five times to set the stack phase to 3ph Slave The P02 FX is now set as phase B producing 208VAC between itself and the Master P01 e Press the lt PORT gt soft key again and verify P03 3rd FX is displayed Push the lt INC gt soft key five times to set the stack phase to 3ph Slave This FX P03 is now set as phase C producing 208VAC between itself and the Master P01 and also 208VAC between itself and the FX on phase B NOTE The AC input to a 3 phase system must be a 3 phase source generator or grid PRESS lt INC gt UNTIL 141 KK ai gt THEN PRESS ENTER ADV SETTINGS WARNING ADV PASSWORD 8 25 04A changes made could adversely enter the password affect system performance 132 SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ENTER INC DEC EXIT cf cf ADV FX PAGE 1 ADV FX PG2 choose a device choose category choose category EX CC DC MATE ADV INV CHGR PG2 PGI GRID GEN PG3 ADV FX PAGE3 ADV FX STACK ADV EX STACK choose category stack 1 2ph Master stack 1 2ph Master phase phase PG2 AUX STACK PG4 DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT COBO COOO OBO
25. V EX STACK stack OB Slave L2 phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV EX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV EX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV EX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC POR With OutBack Series Parallel Stacking and the Master and Slave order established check the system gt From the ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only screen press the lt DOWN gt soft key the lt TOP gt soft key and then the lt DOWN gt soft key Verify the next screen is the power save level master adjust only screen Press the lt PORT gt soft key until PO1 appears Turn on all FX output breakers The Master FX s INVERTER LED should be solid and all the Slaves INVERTER LEDs should be blinking Adjust the power save level master adjust only from 0 to 1 by pressing the lt INC gt soft key and watch the Ist Slave s INVERTER LED go solid When the INVERTER LED is on solid the inverter is on When the INVERTER LED on the Slave is blinking the FX is asleep Press the lt INC gt soft key once to adjust the power save level master adjust only to 2 and watch the 2nd Slave s INVERTER LED turn on Press the lt
26. be assigned as a Classic Slave You can change the stacking phase by pressing Cane or and change to a different Port by continuously pushing Cort NOTE There are no lt OK gt or lt DONE gt commands in the stacking menu Whichever value Master or Slave shows up on the MATE screen will be assigned to the chosen Port and FX upon leaving that screen It s important to watch the Port number in the top right corner of each screen to be sure you ve assigned it the desired status OutBack OB Slave ADV FX STACK stack Classic phase DOWN INC DEC PORT 30 Systems with two to ten FXs call for OutBack Slave Stacking Press Cane in the ADV FX STACK screen to change the stack phase from Classic Slave to OB Slave L1 ADV FX STACK stack OB Slave phase OB Slave 1 stacking phase DOWN INC DEC PORT CJ E OutBack OB SLAVE L2 Set the FX s you want as series Slaves Leg 2 to OB Slave L2 This FX is considered the L2 phase ADV FX STACK tack OB i i de To use OutBack Slave L2 stacking press Cane in the ADV FX STACK OB screen to change the stack DOWN INC DEC PORT phase from OB Slave L1 to OB Slave L2 ADV FX STACK stack OB Slave 12 The FX assigned to Port 02 now has OB Slave L2 Gasen status DOWN INC DEC PORT 3 Phase 3ph Master ADV FX STACK stack pet 1 2 ph Master A 3 phase system with only three FXs requires phase one of two different stacking procedures Starting from the first
27. choose device 141 ENTER INC DEC EXIT ADV INV CHGR PG2 OOO eO O O O O ADV FX PG2 ADV FX PAGE3 choose category choose category ADV FX PAGE4 choose category PGI GRID GEN PG2 AUX STACK PG4 PG3 SELL CAL OOO O OCO O COCO gp Pressing the lt MAIN gt soft key will display the MAIN screen The FX settings and their adjustments include e INV INVERTER CHGR CHARGER GRID AC input if the FX input is set to GRID e GEN AC input if the FX input is set to GEN e AUX AUX OUTPUT STACK Master and Slave designations when multiple FXs are in use SELL Grid Interactive FX operations CAl Adjusts voltage calibration measurements for improved operation 10 INVERTER MENU The INVERTER screens allow adjusting the inverter s operations to match the AC load and battery recharging requirements including the search functions low battery cut out the FX s output voltage and resetting the FX to its factory default values After entering the ADVANCED screens press Cr on the choose device screen ADV choose device OOC O Press A ADV FX PAGE 1 Cw choose category ADV INV CHGR PG2 Use the search sensitivity screen to determine the size of an AC load needed for the FX to turn ON and leave SEARCH mode ADV FX INVERTER search 6 Pressing Canc decreases sensitivity a bigger sensitivity load is needed to turn the FX on Pressing increases the sensitivity DOWN INC
28. cycles range from 4 to 120 cycles two seconds Press to complete the SEARCH menu DOWN INC DEC PORT Pressing returns you to the SETUP FX SETUP FX SEARCH SEARCH screen search setup SE Pressing returns the user to the choose TOP SETUP MAIN category screen CO CO CO CD Pressing main returns to the MAIN Menu INPUT MENU The INPUT screens allow the user to choose either grid or generator AC input and the maximum amperage from either source that can pass through the FX before a warning occurs From the MAIN screen press Gerur 12 12 16A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Press Cr Two choices are available in the choose category screen e Search SRCH which adjusts the search mode settings SRCH INPUT INPUT which for selecting the AC INPUT and current limit adjustment Press input SETUP FX choose category SETUP FX INPUT ac transfer control DOWN GRID GEN PORT SETUP FX INPUT acl grid 60 0 aac limit DOWN INC DEC PORT SETUP FX INPUT ac2 gen 30 0 aac limit DOWN INC DEC PORT SETUP FX INPUT input setup completed TOP SETUP MAIN a Se a To choose your AC input source in the ac transfer control screen press or Coen Press to view the next screen By using Cine and the ac1 grid menu sets the maximum current the FX will allow to be drawn from the grid by either AC loads or the batteries during recharging When this limit is ex ceeded the FX will reduce
29. e Slave FXs connected to Ports 2 3 and 4 are now in parallel with the Master in Port 01 Remain in this screen The next step is to rank the Slaves in relation to the Master Ranking the Slaves Start from the last ADV FX STACK screen ADV FX STACK stack OB Slave phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV EX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT OOO OOO OOO g Press the lt DOWN gt soft key 2 times to the power save level slave adjust only menu ADV EX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT CO O Press the lt INC gt soft key to change the power save level Slave adjust only to 2 which is the 2nd rank slave ADV EX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT Press the lt PORT gt soft key until P02 is displayed This menu pertains to the Slaves only The press the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt soft eys to make it 1 ADV EX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT default setting should be 1 which is the 1st rank Slave If necessary Press the lt PORT gt soft key until P03 is displayed ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT COCO O OECOO Press the lt PORT gt soft key until P04 is displayed Press the lt INC gt soft key until the setting is 3 for 3rd rank Slave The Slav
30. ed The FX on Port 03 is the first Slave that is in series OB Slave L2 with the Master With this FX as the 1st rank Slave both Legs turn ON directly producing 240VAC without using the FW X240 If you have a system that is different from this example then press the lt PORT gt soft key until you get to a Slave FX that is in series OB Slave L2 with the Master Ifthe screens factory setting is not set to 1 the 1st rank Slave then press the lt DEC gt soft key until it becomes 1 Press the lt PORT gt soft key until PO2 appears If you have a system that is different from this example then press the lt PORT gt soft key until you get to a Slave FX that is in parallel OB Slave L1 with the Master Press the lt INC gt soft key to change the power save level slave adjust only to 2 which is the 2nd rank Slave Press the lt PORT gt soft key twice until Port 04 is displayed If you have a system that is different from this example then press the lt PORT gt soft key until you get to the next Slave FX that is in series OB Slave L2 with the Master Press the lt INC gt soft key until the setting is 3 for 3rd rank Slave Any additional FXs in the system can be programmed by pressing the PORT soft key to get to the next FX and then press lt INC gt until the setting is 4 for the 4th rank Slave Continue this process making sure each FX has its own slave ranking until you have set all FXs PRESS TWICE AD
31. egs producing 240 VAC between them e This system requires an FW X240 or PSX 240 Auto Transformer 240VAC can be produced on one leg if the load is ten amps or less an FX on one leg can power loads on the other leg helping to balance loads The AC input source generator or grid must be 240VAC between both legs LOAD 3 kW 120 VAC 4 OutBack Series Parallel e Unique to OutBack the loads are balanced between two 120VAC legs changing between series and parallel as needed e An FW X240 or PSX 240 Auto Transformer is required to balance the loads This system allows for larger AC loads without overloading either of the FX 120 VAC outputs it also allows for 240 split phase using only one FX LOAD 3 kW 120 VAC 3 kW 120 VAC 3 kW 120 VAC 5 3 Phase Three and only three FXs are connected one to each of three 120 VAC output legs that produce 208 VAC between any two legs ofthe system The HUB requires a jumper between the two Slave FXs for this stacking to function see HUB Manual The AC input source generator or grid must be a 120 VAC 208VAC 3 phase source LOAD Phase A 120 VAC 3kW 3 phase all three legs 9kW 3 kW 120 VAC Stacking and Assigning FX Status Use the MATE to establish the order or hierarchy of all the system FXs by designating each as one of the following 1 2ph Master OutBack Parallel OutBack Series or Classic Series stacking e C
32. es are now ranked Any remaining Slaves can be ranked in the same fashion When finished ranking the Slaves remain in this screen for the next procedure 39 40 After setting up your OutBack Parallel Stacking and establishing the Master and Slave order shut off all the AC input and output breakers and check your system via the following MATE screens ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK stacking setup completed TOP ADV MAIN ADV FX STACK P04 stack OB Slave Ll phase DOWN INC DEC PORT OLOCO OBOLO r CC From the ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only screen press the lt DOWN gt soft key the lt TOP gt soft key and then the lt DOWN gt soft key ADV EX STACK power save level master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV EX STACK power save level master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT OOO CO O Verify this is the power save level master adjust only screen Press the lt PORT gt soft key until DO appears on the screen Turn on all of your FX AC Output breakers The Master FX s INVERTER LED should be solid and all the Slaves INVERTER LED s should be blinking ADV EX STACK power save level master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT Press the lt INC gt soft key to adjust the power save level master adjust only from 0 to 1 and watch the 1st Slave s INVERTER LED go solid When the INVE
33. gh load is sensed the FX turns ON and provides AC power Using SEARCH mode a user can adjust the FX so it only comes ON for certain size loads and not for smaller ones The SEARCH features are mainly used in off grid systems to conserve power NOTE Some loads will reguire experimenting with the SEARCH settings Use the search sensitivity screen to determine SETUP FX SEARCH the size of an AC load needed for the FX to turn search ON and leave SEARCH mode SES e Pressing Cane decreases sensitivity a DOWN INC DEC PORT bigger load is needed to turn the FX on e Pressing Coec increases the sensitivity which means a smaller load less wattage will turn the FX on Decreasing to zero disables SEARCH mode Press Gown to view the next SEARCH screen The FX produces pulses to detect AC loads The search pulse length screen allows adjusting the number of pulses from 4 to 20 or cycles to SETUP FX SEARCH more reliably detect AC loads A setting of 8 or search 8 cycles higher adjusted using Cine and Core ulse length P 8 is recommended Press to open the DOWN INC DEC PORT search pulse spacing screen be OOD COD Se The search pulse spacing screen adjusts the amount of time the FX waits before producing additional AC pulses to sense a load The higher SETUP FX SEARCH P00 the number of cycles the lower the FX power search 60 cycles consumption but the longer it takes before the pulse spacing AC load is powered The
34. hot key leads to screens that begin the EO charging voltage The egualize set point deter mines the recharging voltage which can range between 14 0 VDC and 17 0 VDC consult your battery manufacturer for a specific volage using Cine and Cheo An equalize re charging should be supervised until completed Press to continue The equalize time period limits the equalizing recharge time The timer begins advancing once the battery voltage exceeds the absorb voltage set point When the equalize time period is met the recharging stops It is adjustable between 0 hours and 24 hours using Cane and Core Press to view the last CHARGER screen Pressing returns to the first ADV FX CHARGER screen Pressing returns to the ADVANCED screen Pressing brings up the MAIN screen 15 16 GENERATOR MENU OutBack off grid and mobile FX Inverter Chargers are programmed to use an AC generator as their default source of AC input The CHARGER GEN screens allow a user to adjust the input voltage window and time delays of thei AC input ADV choose device OOC Oo ADV FX PAGE 1 choose category ADV INV ADV FX PAGE 2 choose category PGI GRID ADV EX GEN gen input connect delay CHGR PG2 GEN From the ADVANCED screen press Co Press Press Coen to adjust the AC input set points and operation The gen input connect delay is the time period be tween the FX s recognizing an acceptable genera tor s
35. hould be programmed into the FX through the MATE see MATE User Manual Maintenance Please contact OutBack Power Systems Technical Services for any FX repairs due to malfunctions or damage For routine user approved maintenance e Disconnect all circuit breakers and related electrical connections before doing any cleaning or adjustments Solar modules may produce hazardous voltages when exposed to light cover them with opaque material before servicing any connected equipment Ifa remote or automatic generator start system is used disable the automatic starting circuit and or disconnect the generator from its starting battery while servicing 53 54 12 VDC System Float Voltage Absorb Voltage EO Voltage ReFloat LBCO LBCI Sell RE Gen Alert Off Set Point On Set Point Load Shed Off Set Point Vent Fan ON Set Point Diversion ON Set Point Absorb Time EO Time Float Time AC2 Gen Transfer Delay Cycles for AC Search Grid Lower Limit Grid Upper Limit Grid Upper Limit Grid Connect Delay DROP or USE Charger OFF AUTO ON AUX Output Op Gen Alert O Gen Alert OFF Delay Vent Fan OFF Delay T a D d Gen Window Lower Limit 5V Gen Upper Window Limit 140V 130V 150V DEFAULT 3 6V MINIMUM Kaka lt V 24VDC Grit Tie 29 2 2 5V 0 5V 2 5V Ke lt N AIwIIN E lt w lt E lt A lt 5 E lt E lt 1V lt w lt
36. ich leads to the ADV FX PAGE3 screen PGI GRID GEN PG3 ADV FX PAGE3 choose category SZ On the ADV EX PAGE3 screen press to adjust the AUX output set points and operation PG2 AUX STACK PG4 Selecting Cane or changes ADV FX AUX the mode of the AUX aux output AUTO allows the AUX to perform a selected SES E AUX OUTPUT FUNCTION determined in the following screens e OFF disables the AUX ON activates the AUX regardless of the selected DOWN INC DEC PORT function Press to select on an AUX OUTPUT ADV EX AUX There are nine AUX OUTPUT FUNCTIONS aux output Cool Fan Goo Fan function i Divert DC e Divert AC DOWN INC DEC PORT AC Drop e Vent Fan OOOO u r GenAlert Load Shed Pressing the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt soft keys changes the aux function Remote ressing either Canc or will bring up another AUX OUTPUT FUNCTION 49 50 LIST OF AUX FUNCTIONS Cool Fan activates the standard TurboFan which cools the FX during an over temperature condition e Divert DC and Divert AC allows the AUX to divert excess renewable energy to a DC or AC load respectively This allows control of energy sources such as wind turbines or hydro generators When using Divert AC the AUX output will shut off if the inverter is overloaded e AC Drop is activated when an AC power source disconnects from an FX An indicator such as an alarm connected to the AUX warns a user that AC po
37. ies Inverter Charger products Product s if installed in fixed location applications The term of this Warranty begins on the Product s date of manufacture or the initial purchase date as indicated on the warranty registration card submitted to OutBack whichever is greater This Warranty applies to the original OutBack Product s purchaser and is traansferable only if the Product s remains installed in the original use location The warranty does not apply to any Product s or Product s 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 e Repair or service provided by an unauthorized repair facility Operation 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 or Any other event not foreseeable by OutBack OutBack s liability for any defective Product s or any Product s part shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the Product s at OutBack s discretion OutBack does not warrant or guarantee workmanship performed by any person or firm installing its Product s This Warranty does not cover the costs of installation removal shipping except as described belo
38. lassic Slave Classic Series stacking e OB OutBack Slave L1 OutBack Parallel OutBack Series or OutBack Series Parallel stacking e OB OutBack Slave L2 OutBack Parallel OutBack Series or OutBack Series Parallel stacking 3ph Master 3 Phase stacking 3ph Slave 3 Phase stacking 1 1 2ph Master This is the default ranking of every FX It applies to one phase and two phase systems One Master FX is established for every multiple FX system 25 26 2 Classic Slave e Classic Slave is the designation of the second FX in a two inverter split phase system that produces 240 VAC without using an FW X240 Auto Transformer e This FX is plugged into Port 02 of the HUB OB Slave L1 and OB Slave L2 designations are used in OutBack Parallel Stacking or OutBack Series Parallel stacking 3 OB Slave L1 In an OutBack Parallel single phase system all the Slave FXs on a single 120 VAC leg are designated OB Slave L1 In an OutBack Series split phase system which will include an FW X240 or PSX 240 Auto Transformer any FX that runs in parallel to the Master FX is designated OB Slave L1 These FXs must be plugged into the lowest HUB Ports The OB Slave L1 Stacking is typically used for an entirely off grid application such as a cabin that does not require 240 volts 4 OB Slave L2 In an OutBack Series split phase system any Slave FX that runs in series with the Master FX is designated OB Slave L2 5 3ph
39. more power A user s final loads and power needs determine which stacking configuration will work best Stacking FXs does not refer to physically placing one FX on top of another but to how they are wired within the system and then programmed for operation Stacking allows all the FXs to work together as a single system Stacking assigns the FXs to power individual legs of the system and to operate at certain times this order is assigned using the MATE PLEASE NOTE An OutBack MATE is required to recognize and program the FXs When multiple FX s are used each needs to be assigned a status Master or Slave The Master FX is the primary and most heavily used unit The loads and demands of the system determine when and which Slaves are used A Slave FX assists when the load demands are more than the Master FX can handle alone This is an orderly process as long as the user assigns each FX correctly This is mainly a matter of paying attention to the Port number for each FX when programming with the MATE Stacking Concerns FXs should be wired and stacked appropriately to their individual power system Problems can occur when An FX is incorrectly wired An FX plugged into a HUB Port is mistakenly programmed assigned the wrong status or misidentified An easy rule to remember is any FX wired to a specific phase or leg must be programmed to that phase Stacking Options The FX Series Inverter Chargers can be stacked in the following configuratio
40. n pn completed turn the AC output breakers ON with the AC In BYPASS on the AC breaker panel BYPASS N switched to NORMAL NOTE If you are doing OutBack Stacking turn on the FW X240 Auto Transformer breaker now Otherwise go to the next step Verify the AC voltage output through the MATE following path STATUS STATUS EX PAGEI Float P00 12 15 30p choose device choose category inv 0 0Kw zer 0 0kw chg 0 0kw buy 0 0kw SUM STATUS SETUP ADV FX CC DC MAIN MODES METER BATT PG2 DOWN STATUS PORT SOBO SC Boo CDS CH w CC wo o Ooo STATUS EX METER P00 output 117 vac voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT Ma OO 5 35 36 KEE BYPASS OUTPUT INPUT CJut Back Power Systems AC HOT OUT AC NEUTRAL OUT CHASSIS GROUND PE CHASSIS GROUND PE AC NEUTRAL IN AC HOT IN Ea g x S gt BATTERY TEMP MATE HUB lo Turn the AC input breakers ON If the FX s AC source is available the yellow AC IN STATUS light will blink The FX will connect to the utility grid when the voltage is within 108 140VAC and the frequency between 54 66 Hz After about 30 seconds the AC IN light should stop blinking and stay lit The FX will now perform a battery charge using the available AC Stacking System Examples Dual Stacked System Using
41. ns see page 7 1 OutBack Parallel 2 Classic Series 3 OutBack Series 4 OutBack Series Parallel 5 3 Phase Each stacking option has benefits and should be chosen according to a user s needs and individual power system Consult with your dealer or installer to determine what will work best for you 19 20 Components and Connections 1 With all AC and DC breakers OFF connect all FXs to the HUB with individual lengths of CAT5 cable BYPASS OUTPUT INPUT i eg AC Breakers Off DC Breakers Off 2 4 MATE Port is not Ciut Back operable Power Systems MATE O O connects 2ND 15 at 1st MATE Mate Mate Port Slave FXs plug into Ports 02 and higher The FX connected to Port 01 is always programmed AS TMS Masten Zieser S e OutBack Charge Controllers plug into any Ports after the last FX is connected 1 2ph Master for one and two phase systems 3ph Master for a 3 phase a Connect the OutBack MATE after all other components system including any OutBack Charge Controllers have been connected The Master FX is always and powered up considered to be the leg b Components installed after powering up the system will require one phase repolling the MATE please see page 22 i GTFX and GVFX models c With the MATE a user assigns a status and stacking value to the i show Master not 1 2ph FX on
42. ource of AC and connecting that source to AC loads This delay allows the generator to warm up and has a range between 0 2 minutes and 15 minutes which are adjusted with Cine and Press to view the next GEN screen ADV FX GEN ac2 gen 108 vac lower limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX GEN ac2 gen 140 vac upper limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX GEN ac2 gen input limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX GEN ac2 gen 60 cycles transfer delay DOWN INC DEC PORT The ac 2gen lower limit is the lowest allowable voltage for the FX to connect to the generator If the voltage falls below this limit the FX will disconnect from the generator This voltage value is adjusted using Cane and for values between 40VAC and 115VAC Press to continue viewing the generator screens The ac2 gen upper limit is the highest allow able voltage for the FX to remain connected to the generator If the voltage is higher than this limit the FX will disconnect from the generator This voltage value is adjusted using Cane and for values between 130 VAC and 150 VAC Press to view the ac2 gen input limit screen The ac2 gen input limit is the maximum current the FX can draw from a generator When this limit is reached the FX reduces its battery charging function to prevent overloading the generator If the generator exceeds this limit the FX will start blinking the red ERROR LED as a warning This settings range is 2 0AAC to 30 0AAC adjustable
43. r FX shares the load with one or more Slave FXs e When the Master detects only a four amp load a Slave FX goes into Silent mode Slaves will continue to go into Silent mode as long as the Master detects four amps The next two screens in the MATE s Stack menu adjust the power levels of the Master and Slave FXs From any STACK PHASE screen Press Gown once to bring up the power save level master adjust only screen Press Gown again to bring up the power save level slave adjust only screen NOTE These power save level master adjust only and power save level slave adjust only screens pertain to systems that have OB Slave L1 and or OB Slave L2 type Slaves only Press the own soft key once ADV FX STACK gt d ANY SCREEN IN STACK PHASE Press Cine to increase the power save level DOWN INC DEC PORT master adjust only value Any Slave with this value or lower which is assigned in the power save level slave adjust only screen next will be on with the Master If the power save level master adjust only is three for instance any Slave assigned a value of 3 or lower will be on when ADV FX STACK kogema leds the Master is on Since the Master is essentially always ON these Slaves will always be on as well Any Slave with a value of 4 and higher will be DOWN INC DEC PORT Silent until the Master activates them for larger loads For days of the week with small load master adjust only demands a user can decrease the power sa
44. read all of the instructions and the instructions that come with any OutBack components included in your power system Instructions on individual FX set ups as well as systems assemblies are included with the FX and VFX Series Inverter Charger Installation Manual The OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter Charger is ETL listed to UL1741 Inverters Converters Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Resources All Mobile FX Series Inverter Chargers are ETL listed to UL 458 Grounding Instructions Each FX should be connected to a grounded permanent wiring system For most installations the negative battery conductor should be bonded to the grounding system at one and only one point in the DC system All installations must comply with all national and local codes and ordinances System grounding as required by the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 1996 is the responsibility of the system installer The equipment ground is marked with this symbol The FXand VEX Series Inverter Charger Programming Manual covers the following information Safety Programming or stacking multiple FXs using the OutBack Power Systems MATE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS General Precautions 1 Use caution whenever working around electricity electrical components and batteries There is always a potential for shocks burns injury and even death ifan installer or
45. set point determines when ADV FX INVERTER P00 low battery 12 5 vde cut in set point the FX will turn on after shutting off due to a low battery voltage A 10 minute fixed delay reduces on and off system cycling This setting s range is DOWN INC DEC PORT between 10 0 VDC and 14 0 VDC Press to view the adjust output voltage screen A user can adjust the output voltage using this ADV FX INVERTER P00 adjust 120 vac output voltage screen Adjustments might be necessary if some loads are far away from the FX or if some are sensitive to higher voltages This setting s range DOWN INC DEC PORT is between 110VAC and 125VAC Press to view the next INVERTER screen 11 Use this screen to reset the FX to its factory ADVE AINV ER TER default set points This will cause all previous reset FX to factory defaults programming changes to be lost Press to choose the HUB port whose FX is to be reset and DOWN then press or if no HUB is in use press next Press to skip resetting to factory t V To reset to factory defaults press ADV EX INVERTER P00 choose fx port if a HUB is used until the then press next chosen port number appears or press Gexr if this is a single FX system ADV FX INVERTER P00 e To complete the reset press CT press button and then CD ADV FX INVERTER P00 press button 2 Ready ADV EXINVERTERpOD Press Cexir to exit the INVERTER press button 2 screens Done ADV FX I
46. stacking menu ADV FX STACK press Cine four times DOWN INC DEC PORT e Press four times 31 32 ADV FX STACK Se 3ph Master phase The FX has now been set to 3ph Master status DOWN INC DEC PORT ll a 3 Phase 3 ph Slave Set the two Slave FX s to 3ph Slave and make sure they are in Ports 02 and 03 of the HUB There are no selections to differentiate between phases B and C When you set the jumper in the HUB for 3 phase the HUB assigns each Slave to its phase 3ph Slave on HUB Port 2 is considered phase B 3ph Slave on HUB Port 3 is considered phase C ADV FX STACK stack 3ph Master phase From the 3ph Master screen press until PO2 appears DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK stack 1 2ph Master Each new Port screen in the stacking menu will phase open with 1 2ph Master displayed To change the stacking designation press Cine until 3ph DOWN INC DEC PORT Slave appears ADV FX STACK ae 3ph Slave After establishing P02 as a 3ph Slave move onto ase P03 and repeat the procedure Press Gown when DOWN INC DEC PORT finished Introduction to Power Save Levels Depending on the model each FX consumes 20 25 watts of power when it remains on even if it isn t actively inverting or charging OutBack Power Systems offers the option to shut down put into Silent mode some or all of the Slave FXs until the loads require them to come on again When a load exceeds 12 amps AC the Maste
47. t DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX genalert 11 5 vde on delay DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX genalert 14 0 vdc off setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT From the remote aux output function screen press Gown This will bring up the first of several screen used to adjust which ever mode you have chosen for the AUX function The genalert on setpoint screen shows the voltage whose range is between 10 0 VDC and 14 0VDC adjusted with Cie and that energizes the AUX in genalert mode Press Gown to view the genelert on delay screen The genalert on delay is the amount of time the battery voltage must remain below the genalert set point before the AUX is energized This allows for brief periods of heavy load usage and has a range of 0 240 minutes in one minute increments adjustable with Cine and Core Press to bring up the genalert off setpoint screen In genalert mode the AUX de energizes when the genalert off setpoint is reached This setpoints range is between 12 0VDC and 18 0VDC and is adjusted using Cane and Eo Press to view the genalert off delay screen 51 ADV FX AUX genalert off delay DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX loadshed 11 0 vdc off setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX ventfan on setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX ventfan off period DOWN INC DEC PORT 52 After a battery has recharged or returned to the genalert off setpoint genalert off delay de
48. t is covered under the terms of this Warranty OutBack will then and only then ship a repaired or replacement Product s to the purchaser freight prepaid non expedited using a carrier of OutBack s choice where applicable The warranty period of any repaired or replacement Product is twelve 12 months from the date of shipment from OutBack or the remainder of the initial warranty term which ever is greater THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO OUTBACK PRODUCTS OUTBACK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ITS PRODUCTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OUTBACK ALSO EXPRESSLY LIMITS ITS LIABILITY INTHE EVENT OF A PRODUCT DEFECT TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND EXCLUDES ALL LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS EVEN IF IT IS MADE AWARE OF SUCH POTENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES OR DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Revision 2008 04 01 OJut Back Power Systems Limited Warranty Registration Complete this form to reguest a Limited Warranty and return it to Outback Power Systems Inc 19009 62nd Ave NE Arlington WA 98
49. termines the amount of time the generator remains on to assure the battery has been more fully recharged The user can adjust this time from 0 240 minutes using Cine and Core Press to view the loadshed off setpoint screen The loadshed off setpoint battery voltage triggers the AUX to reduce the inverter and battery loads When the battery voltage drops below this value for three seconds the AUX powers a DC coil relay to disconnect an AC load Once triggered loadshed remains on for at least three minutes The loadshed off setpointis adjustable from10 VDC 14 VDC using and Canc 2 Press to bring up the ventfan on setpoint When the AUX is set to ventfan a fan ventilates a battery enclosure The ventfan on setpoint establishes the battery voltage which energizes the AUX and thus the fan for a one minute period The voltage setting has a range of 10 0 VDC 16 0 VDC using Cane and Recharging causes batteries to emit mostly hydrogen gas higher recharging voltages emit more gas Press to view the ventfan off period screen If a ventilation fan is only needed intermittently the ventfan off period shuts the fan off fora user determined time before starting up again for a one minute period when the battery voltage exceeds the ventfan on setpoint This off period can be set from 0 30 minutes using and Core Setting this period to zero will keep the fan running the entire time the battery voltage is high enough to activate the ven
50. tfan function Setting it to five minutes means the fan will run for one minute and then shut off for five minutes until the battery voltage drops and the fan is no longer needed Press to view the diversion on setpoint screen ADV EX AUX After deciding on Divert DC or Divert AC use ra pew ae the diversion on setpoint screen to choose the on setpoint voltage which will activate this AUX OUTPUT FUNCTION This value can range from 12 0VDC 16 0VDC and can be adjusted in 0 1VDC incre ments using Cine and Coc Press to view the diversion off delay screen DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX The diversion off relay determines how long the diversion AUX will be energized after the battery voltage ff del SE which caused the diversion falls below the DOWN INC DEC PORT diversion on setpoint This relay can range from 0 240 seconds in one second increments as T CO OO OD adusted with Cro and GOD BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS Keeping your battery bank energized is very important Although a battery bank can last for many years if properly cared for it can also be ruined in a short period of time if neglected Battery Charging Setpoints To preserve your batteries always follow your battery manufacturer s recommendations using the following information Absorb Voltage Float Voltage Equalize Voltage Recommended Depth of Discharge DOD of the batteries These Absorb Float and Equalize voltage set points s
51. the amount of charg ing current passing through it to the maximum setting between 5 0AAC and 60 0AAC Pres own to view the next INPUT screen The ac2 gen limit screen sets the maximum current the FX will allow to be drawn from a generator by either AC loads or the batteries during recharging When this limit is exceeded the FX will reduce the amount of charging cur rent passing through it to the maximum setting between 2 0AAC and 30 0AAC to avoid damage to the generator Press to view the final INPUT screen Pressing returns you to the SETUP FX SEARCH screen Pressing Gerue returns the user to the choose category screen Pressing returns to the MAIN Menu ADVANCED SCREENS All the FX operation settings can be adjusted in the MATEs ADVANCED screens including some previ ously discussed in the INPUT and SETUP menus Changing the settings under any menu will affect the values in all menus The ADVANCED screens are accessed via the password 141 ADV PASSWORD enter the password ADV SETTINGS WARNING 12 12 16A 132 changes made could adversely affect system performance SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ENTER INC DEC EXIT OOO gp gp gp O ILD Push any soft key on the ADV The screen displays lt 132 gt Press the SETTINGS WARNING screen and go lt INC gt button until it scrolls to the to the ADV PASSWORD screen password 141 ADV FX PAGE 1 choose category ADV PASSWORD ADV enter the password
52. ve level master adjust only value so fewer FXs are running The default value is zero only the Master is on Press Gownto view the power save level slave adjust only screen 33 34 ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK stacking setup completed TOP ADV MAIN The default value for the power save level slave adjust only screen is 1 Press Cine or to adjust this value Press to change the value of each Slave FX The Slave s must be connected to Port 2 or higher on the HUB With the Master FX default value of zero in the power save level master adjust only screen all of the Slave FX 5 will remain OFF until the Master FX needs help and calls for the Slave FX s with a Slave ranking egual to 1 to come ON Choose a different Slave ranking for each Slave FX This helps assure proper operation and allows them to come ON one at a time saving power in the long run Otherwise with a default value of 1 for all Slaves they will all come on whenever a 12 amp load calls for more power but then can quickly shut off because multiple FXs provide far more than the required 12 amps Ranking them 1 2 3 4 etc means they will come on one at time as needed to better serve the loads and conserve energy Press to view the final stacking screen Press to return to the Main Menu O oon i With the programming ta eng pe
53. w or reinstallation of Product s Revision 2008 04 01 55 56 To request warranty service you must contact OutBack Technical Services at 360 435 6030 or support outbackpower com within the effective warranty period OutBack Technical Support will attempt to troubleshoot the product and validate that the failure is product related If warranty service is required OutBack will issue a Return Material Authorization RMA number A request for an RMA number requires all of the following information 1 Proof of purchase in the form of a copy of the original Product s purchase invoice or receipt confirming the Product s model number and serial number 2 Description of the problem and 3 Shipping address for the repaired or replacement equipment After receiving the RMA number pack the Product s authorized for return along with a copy of the original purchase invoice in the original Product s shipping container s or packaging providing equivalent protection and mark the outside clearly with the RMA number The sender must prepay all shipping charges to the agreed upon OutBack Power Systems location and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment 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 s OutBack determines the Product s is defective and that the defec
54. wer is no longer available Vent Fan provides 0 7 amps to run a 12VDC fan for removing hydrogen from the battery compart ment Vent Fan can operate automatically when the VENTFAN ON voltage set point is exceeded or it can operate intermittently by adjusting the VENTFAN OFF PERIOD In Fault mode the AUX can send an alarm signal via radio pager or telephone device when the FX enters into an error condition Fault mode can also be used to log error conditions by triggering an event recording device GenAlert through a 12VDC relay will tell the system to start a two wire type generator when the battery voltage falls below a certain set point GenAlert can be adjusted according to the shortfall battery voltage the amount of time spent at this voltage the recharged voltage and amount of time at this voltage before GenAlert is de energized Load Shed energizes the AUX the reduce the load demand on the batteries and the inverter func tion thus acting as a load management system Setting the AUX to Remote allows a message sent through the serial Port on the MATE to switch the AUX on and off Note that using Advanced Generator Start AGS overrides any programmed AUX function Adjustable AUX OUTPUT FUNCTIONS There are four AUX functions whose settings can be adjusted by the user e Diversion gt Vent Fan e GenAlert Load Shed ADV FX AUX aux output Remote function DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX genalert on setpoin

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