Page 3 - Warranty Introduction; About OutBack Power Systems; Date and Revision • September 2007 REV A
Warranty Introduction Dear OutBack Customer,Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every effort to assure our power conver-sion 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,...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter/Charger System .............................................2 Safety ................................................................................................................................................................
Page 5 - FX Series Inverter/Charger Models; Vented Units (designed for more protected environments); Parts Included
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 switch—and can be used as a stand-alone or back-up application. It is designed for indoor or enclosed locatio...
Page 6 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Install the FX in a dry location, preferably indoors.; INITIAL INSPECTION
R EA D F IR ST ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the FX, the batteries and all appropriate sections of this installation and user manual as well as other component manuals before using the system. Be cautious around electricity, electrical components, a...
Page 7 - with soap and warm water when done.
Design the battery enclosure to prevent accumulation and concentration of hydrogen gas in “pockets” at the top of the enclosure. Vent the battery compartment from the highest point to the outside. A sloped lid can also be used to direct the flow of hydrogen to the vent opening. CAUTION To reduce ris...
Page 8 - SYSTEM PROTECTION
5 • Never install extra washers between the terminal mounting surface and the battery cable lug—the connection must be direct and secure. • Always install breakers or fuses within the positive battery cable. • Torque 2/0, 4/0, or larger NEC approved cables rated 75° or higher to 60-inch pounds. SYST...
Page 9 - AC HOT OUT; AC NEUTRAL OUT; CHASSIS GROUND; AC NEUTRAL IN; AC HOT IN; “CHASSIS GROUND” in the AC terminal; AC Wiring Board
6 AC WIRING ORIGINATION Lexan cover protects AC Wiring Compartment Board AC WIRING COMPARTMENT BOARD • AC HOT OUT supplies power to the loads. • AC NEUTRAL OUT acts as neutral leg for loads supplied by the FX. • CHASSIS GROUND connections are common and act as grounds for both the incoming and outgo...
Page 10 - AC AND DC GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS; • The FX should never be positive grounded.
7 AC AND DC GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS • Connect only to a grounded, permanent wiring system. Ensure there is only one neutral-ground connection in the system at any time. Some codes require this connection be made at the main panel only. • If the system has a generator, its neutral-ground connection wi...
Page 11 - FX PARTS AND ACCESSORIES; BATTERY TERMINAL COVERS
8 FX-ACA (AC CONDUIT ADAPTER) • Extends the AC wiring compartment • Connects to OutBack’s FLEXware enclosures• Protects and secures conduit and cables• Allows for AC breakers and GFCI mounting FX-DCC (DC COMPARTMENT COVER) Covers the DC terminal area and provides space to mount other components such...
Page 12 - MOUNTING; • Install and secure each FX before attaching any wiring.
MOUNTING • The FX Series Inverter/Charger is approved for indoor or enclosed protected mounting only.• An FX weighs approximately 62 lbs and must be secured with appropriate fasteners to a sturdy mounting surface capable of supporting its weight. It is easier for two people to install the FX due to ...
Page 13 - LOW VOLTAGE TERMINALS; Control Terminal
10 LOW VOLTAGE TERMINALS Control Terminal Wiring Block Note: Keep Control Wiring Terminal Block screws tight and the block itself secured tightly to AC Board. Otherwise, the FX can malfunction. The Terminal Block can be unplugged for easier wire installation and removal/reinstallation of the FX. AUX...
Page 14 - AC; Follow these steps to wire the FX to your system:; DC; FX and VFX Series Inverter/Charger Programming Manual
AC Follow these steps to wire the FX to your system: 1. Shut all AC breakers off or remove any fuses before connecting any wiring. 2. Shut off all DC breakers, including the PV breakers.3. With all power off, run lengths of 6 AWG wire between the AC Wiring Compartment Board AC out terminals and a 30...
Page 15 - TORQUE REQUIREMENTS; CONNECTION; Table 1 Torque Values for Installation
12 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS CONNECTION TORQUE IN POUND MEASURES AC and PV breakers to 22 inch-lbs = 2.48 Nm DC shunt to 15 foot-lbs = 20.4 Nm DC battery connections to 10 foot-lbs = 13.6 Nm FX’s DC Terminals to 10 foot-lbs = 13.6 Nm FX’s AC Terminals to 30 inch-lbs = 3.38 Nm Table 1 Torque Values for Ins...
Page 16 - AC WIRING NOTES FOR THE NON-MOBILE FX
13 AC WIRING NOTES FOR THE NON-MOBILE FX AC HOT OUT • AC hot output conductor (black) wire gauge must be sized to the breakers and loads . AC NEUTRAL OUT/AC NEUTRAL IN • Both neutral terminals are common with each other within the FX. • Only one neutral needs to connect at the terminal if a separate...
Page 17 - AC WIRING NOTES FOR THE MOBILE FX
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Page 19 - These terminals are not operational at this time.
Prior to installing an ON/OFF switch, if the FX’s AC output is off, check that the jumper is present and well-connected before installing a switch. You want to confirm the system is in good working order. Suggested switches include Push On/Push Off Switches (275-671, 275-1555, 275-1565, 275-617, and...
Page 21 - SAMPLE INSTALLATIONS; SINGLE FX SYSTEM
SAMPLE INSTALLATIONS SINGLE FX SYSTEM • All non-Mobile FX AC wiring must handle 60 amps AC or more.• A 60A input breaker must be used for a non-Mobile FX and a 30A input breaker for a Mobile FX.• A single FX can continuously power two to three 6KW of loads depending on which model is used. 18
Page 22 - SERIES OR SERIES/PARALLEL DUAL FX CONFIGURATION
SERIES OR SERIES/PARALLEL DUAL FX CONFIGURATION • This system can continuously power four 7.2kW of loads depending on which model is used. • All non-Mobile FX AC wiring must handle 60A AC or more.• A Mobile FX requires 30A input breakers. Note: • Stacking FXs in series/parallel means there are FXs d...
Page 25 - PARALLELED DUAL FX SYSTEM
22 PARALLELED DUAL FX SYSTEM • All AC wiring from the AC source and to the AC loads must collectively handle 100 amps AC or more. • All other AC wiring capacity must equal 60 amps AC (Mobile FX units must handle 30 amps AC).• A paralleled dual FX system can continuously power four 7.2kW of loads dep...
Page 26 - SERIES/PARALLEL QUAD FX SYSTEM; to shut off its AC output.
23 SERIES/PARALLEL QUAD FX SYSTEM • All AC wiring from the AC source and to the AC loads must collectively handle 120 amps AC or more. • All other AC wiring must handle a capacity of 60 amps AC (Mobile FX AC wiring must handle 30 amps). • This system can continuously power eight 14.4kW of loads depe...
Page 29 - GENERATOR AUTO START
26 GENERATOR AUTO START The following schematic shows how to hook up a relay that interfaces with the two-wire start generator. Three-wire start generators require an adapter like the Atkinson GSCM available atwww.atkinsonelectronics.com. Most 12V relays will work for generator starting. Select one ...
Page 30 - MOBILE FX INFORMATION; SHORE; h n g; GEN; Switch; Mobile FX; AC INPUT
27 MOBILE FX INFORMATION When a Mobile system has the option of using either an onboard generator or the utility grid or shore power (see next diagram) as their AC input:• Both the AC “Hot” and AC “Neutral” lines must be connected to the appropriate source. • A connection can be made using a double-...
Page 31 - INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
28 INSTALLATION CHECK LIST ITEM YES NO All manuals read and reviewed? FX OutBack Charge Controller MATE HUB System mounted with the recommended number and sized fasteners? System installed according to National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes? System inspected? System permanently grounded? Did...
Page 32 - NOMINAL AC OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF AN FX SYSTEM
29 APPENDIX RATINGS NOMINAL AC OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF AN FX SYSTEM Single Phase 120 VAC at 60 Hz Series Stacked 120 VAC at 60 Hz per AC output leg / 240 VAC at 60Hz between the AC output legs Parallel Stacked 120 VAC at 60 Hz on one AC output leg Three Phase Stacked 120 VAC at 60 Hz per AC output leg (li...
Page 33 - AC INPUT OPERATING VOLTAGE RANGE; MAXIMUM AC INPUT CURRENT; MAXIMUM CURRENT FOR BATTERY CHARGER
30 Note: This is the maximum continuous DC current that the FX will draw from the batteries when inverting. FX2012(M)T 190 ADC (ADC = Amps DC) FX2524(M)T 95 ADC FX2532(M)T 90 ADC FX3048T 60 ADC VFX2812(M) 265 ADC VFX3524(M) 170 ADC VFX3232(M) 115 ADC VFX3648 85 ADC AC INPUT OPERATING VOLTAGE RANGE N...
Page 34 - AC INPUT FREQUENCY RANGE; MAXIMUM AC OUTPUT CURRENT; MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS OUTPUT POWER
31 FX2012(M)T AC Max = 12 AAC (Default = 10 AAC) DC Max = 100 ADC FX2524(M)T AC Max = 14 AAC (Default = 12 AAC) DC Max = 55 ADC FX2532(M)T AC Max = 14 AAC (Default = 12 AAC) DC Max = 40 ADC FX3048T AC Max = 14 AAC (Default = 12 AAC) DC Max = 35 ADC VFX2812(M) AC Max = 16 AAC (Default = 14 AAC) DC Ma...
Page 35 - WIRE SIZES; MAXIMUM OVERCURRENT PROTECTION AMPACITY
MODEL AMPACITY DC BREAKER DC FUSE FX2012(M)T 260 amps OBDC-250 Class T-400 (Mobile Only) FX2024(M)T 175 amps OBDC-175 Class T-300 (Mobile Only) FX2532(M)T 175 amps OBDC-175 Class T-300 (Mobile Only) FX2548T 100 amps OBDC-100 Not Recommended VFX2812(M) 260 amps OBDC-250 Class T-400 (Mobile Only) VFX3...
Page 36 - MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE If damaged or malfunctioning, the FX should be repaired by a qualified user, installer, or service center following OutBack Power Systems’ instructions and guidelines. Please contact your energy dealer for assistance. Incorrect repairs and/or reassembly risks malfunction, electric shock ...
Page 37 - WARRANTY; OutBack Power Systems Two Year Limited Warranty
WARRANTY OutBack Power Systems Two Year Limited Warranty OutBack Power Systems Inc. warrants that the products it manufactures will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years subject to the conditions set forth below. The limited warranty is extended to the origi...
Page 38 - PRODUCT REGISTRATION; Residential Installation; Extended Warranty Application (
35 PRODUCT REGISTRATION Your purchase of an OutBack Power Systems product is an important investment. Registering your products will help us maintain the standard of excellence you expect from us in terms of performance, quality and reliability. Please take a moment to register and provide us with s...
