Page 2 - Warranty Summary; Dear OutBack Customer,; About Outback Power Systems; OutBack Power Systems; Date and Revision • July 2008 REV B
1 Warranty Summary Dear OutBack Customer, Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every eff ort 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, i...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; OutBack
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Summary......................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Welcome to the OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter/Charger System ........................
Page 5 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; FX and VFX Series Inverter/Charger Installation
4 Welcome to the OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter/Charger System The FX Series Inverter/Charger off ers 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 possi...
Page 6 - FX MODES AND PROPERTIES; SETUP SCREENS
5 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 require programming using the OutBack MATE. Viewing the status of an FX and adjusting its functions als...
Page 7 - SEARCH MODE
6 Use the search sensitivity screen to determine the size of an AC load needed for the FX to turn ON and leave SEARCH mode. • Pressing decreases sensitivity (a bigger load is needed to turn the FX on) • Pressing increases the sensitivity which means a smaller load (less wattage) will turn the FX on ...
Page 8 - INPUT MENU
7 Pressing returns you to the SETUP/FX/ SEARCH screen. Pressing returns the user to the choose category screen. Pressing returns to the MAIN Menu. From the MAIN screen, press . Press . Two choices are available in the choose category screen: • Search (SRCH) which adjusts the search mode settings • I...
Page 10 - ADVANCED SCREENS
9 ADVANCED SCREENS All the FX operation settings can be adjusted in the MATE’s ADVANCED screens, including some previ- ously discussed in the INPUT and SETUP menus. Changing the settings under any menu will aff ect the values in all menus. The ADVANCED screens are accessed via the password 141 . Pus...
Page 11 - INVERTER MENU; choose device
10 ADV choose device: FX CC DC MATE ADV/FX/PAGE 1----------------- choose category: ADV INV CHGR PG2 ADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00 search 6 sensitivity DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00 search 8 cycles pulse length DOWN INC DEC PORT INVERTER MENU The INVERTER screens allow adjusting the invert...
Page 12 - DOWN INC DEC PORT; search pulse spacing
11 ADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00 search 60 cycles pulse spacing DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00 low battery 10.5 vdccut-out set point DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00 low battery 12.5 vdccut-in set point DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00 adjust 120 vacoutput voltage DOWN...
Page 14 - CHARGER MENU; charger limit
13 ADV choose device: FX CC DC MATE ADV/FX/PAGE 1----------------- choose category: ADV INV CHGR PG2 ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 charger 18.0 aac limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 absorb 14.4 vdc setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT CHARGER MENU Each battery manufacturer has specifi c rechargi...
Page 15 - DOWN INC DEC PORT
14 ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 absorb 01.0 hrs time limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 fl oat 13.6 vdcsetpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 fl oat 01.0 hrstime period DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 refl oat 12.2vdcset point DOWN INC DEC PORT The absorb ti...
Page 16 - equalize set point
15 ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 equalize 14.6 vdcset point DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 equalize 01.0 hrstime period DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/CHARGER------------charger programmingcompeted TOP ADV MAIN An occasional equalize charge helps destratify the batteries for a longer working li...
Page 17 - GENERATOR MENU; gen input connect delay
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. From the ADVANCED screen, press . Press Press to ad...
Page 18 - ac2/gen transfer delay
17 ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00 ac2/gen 108 vaclower limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00 ac2/gen 140 vacupper limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00 ac2/gen 7.0 aacinput limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00 ac2/gen 60 cyclestransfer delay DOWN INC DEC P...
Page 20 - FX Series Inverter/Charger Programming; Please see the; this order is assigned using the MATE.; Stacking Concerns
19 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 wir...
Page 21 - Components and Connections; POWER; • Slave FXs plug into Ports 02 and higher; MATE; you’re changing is the one you mean to change.
20 AC Breakers Off DC Breakers Off Components and Connections 1. With all AC and DC breakers OFF, connect all FXs to the HUB with individual lengths of CAT5 cable. a) Connect the OutBack MATE after all other components, including any OutBack Charge Controllers, have been connected and powered up. b)...
Page 22 - LED Color LED Action LED Indicates; Flashing YELLOW; AC Breakers Off; All AC breakers should be OFF.
21 LED Color LED Action LED Indicates Green Solid GREEN Inverter ON Flashing GREEN Search Mode/Slave Power Off Inverter OFF Yellow Solid YELLOW AC Source is Connecteced Flashing YELLOW AC Input Live-Waiting to Connect to the FX Off No AC Input Present Red Solid RED Error-Error Message, displays on t...
Page 23 - After powering up the components, connect the MATE to the HUB.; Controllers in the system.; MATE Screens; PATH
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.b) The MATE will power up and should recognize any component connected to the HUB. c) The MATE can then program the FXs.d) The fi fth MATE screen (“Port Assignment”) should display...
Page 24 - STACKING OPTIONS; LOAD; and
23 3 kW 120 VAC 3 kW 120 VAC 9 kW 120 VAC LOAD 3 kW 120 VAC STACKING OPTIONS OutBack FXs can be stacked in one of fi ve diff erent confi gurations: 1. OutBack Parallel 2. Classic Series 3. OutBack Series 4. OutBack Series/Parallel 5. 3-Phase Note: Although stacking 10 FXs is possible, OutBack’s AC h...
Page 26 - 08 VAC between any two legs of the system.; Stacking and Assigning FX Status; • Classic Slave (Classic Series stacking)
25 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 of the 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) m...
Page 27 - Parallel stacking; *GT VX and GVFX models show “Master” on the screen
26 2. Classic Slave • 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. • This FX is plugged into Port 02 of the HUB. OB Slave L1 and OB Slave L2 designations are used in OutBack Parallel Stacking ...
Page 28 - SUM STATUS SETUP ADV; PROGRAMMING THE FXs; ENTER INC DEC EXIT
27 Once the MATE recognizes each FX (and Charge Controller or CC), push and hold the fi rst 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 fi rst two soft...
Page 29 - Press which leads to the ADV/FX/PAGE3
28 ADV choose device: FX CC DC MATE ADV/FX/PAGE 1----------------- choose category: ADV INV CHGR PG2 On the ADV/FX/PAGE 1 screen, press and go to the ADV/FX/PAGE2 screen. In the ADV menu, press . ADV/FX/PG2--------------------- choose category: PG1 GRID GEN PG3 Press which leads to the ADV/FX/PAGE3 ...
Page 30 - Stacking the FX Series Inverter/Chargers begins; stack 1-2ph Master; DOWN INC DEC PORT; Port 01 always takes the Master FX.; • Pressing
29 ADV/FX/STACK-----------P01 stack 1-2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT Stacking the FX Series Inverter/Chargers begins on this screen. See specifi c stacking procedures in the next section. ADV/FX/STACK------------P01 stack 1-2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT Port 01 always takes the Master FX. P...
Page 31 - NOTE; DOWN INC DEC PORT
30 1-2ph Master With the Port 01 FX as the Master, press the <PORT> 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/FX/STACK---------P02 stack 1-2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT The MATE is now ready to pr...
Page 33 - Slave; DOWN INC DEC PORT; ph Slave
32 ADV/FX/STACK----------P01 stack 3ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT 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 diff erentiate between phases B and C. • When you set the jumper in the HUB for 3-phase,...
Page 34 - Introduction to Power Save Levels; power save level; DOWN INC DEC PORT
33 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 off ers the option to shut down (put into Silent mode) some or all of the Slave FXs until the loads require th...
Page 35 - power save level 1; TOP ADV MAIN
34 The default value for the power save level slave adjust only screen is 1. Press 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 s...
Page 36 - • Verify the AC voltage output through the MATE following path:
35 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: PATH MAIN--------------------- STATUS------------ STATUS/FX/PAGE1------- Float P00 STATUS/FX/METER—P00 12.15:3...
Page 38 - Stacking System Examples; Dual-Stacked System Using Classic Stacking; is plugged into Port 02.; Classic
37 Stacking System Examples Dual-Stacked System Using 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 A...
Page 39 - OutBack Parallel Stacking; • Four FXs in a single system are referred to as a Quad Stack.; tional Slaves can also be programmed as; stack phase
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 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 <INC> UNTIL 141, THEN PRESS E...
Page 40 - Ranking the Slaves; power save level slave; The Slaves are now ranked. Any remaining Slaves can be ranked in
39 Ranking the Slaves • Start from the last ADV/FX/STACK screen. ADV/FX/STACK---------P02 power save level 1 slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/STACK-----------P04 power save level 1 slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/STACK----------P04 stack OB Slave L1 phase DOWN INC DEC PORT Press...
Page 41 - power save level master
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---------P04 stack OB Slave L1 phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/STACK--------------- stacking ...
Page 42 - OutBack Series / Parallel Stacking; OB Slave L1
41 OutBack Series / Parallel Stacking OutBack Series/Parallel Stacking is a versatile confi guration for a system using between two and ten FXs with AC outputs connected to one of the two 120 VAC legs. Although it’s acceptable to divide the FXs unevenly between the two 120 VAC legs, at least one FX ...
Page 44 - stack OB Slave L2; DOWN INC DEC PORT; Any additional FXs in the system can be programmed by pressing the
43 ADV/FX/STACK---------P03 stack OB Slave L2 phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/STACK----------P04 stack OB Slave L2 phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/STACK----------P04 stack OB Slave L2phase DOWN INC DEC PORT Press the <PORT> soft key again until Port 04 appears on the screen. Push the <INC>...
Page 45 - PRESS T WICE
44 Ranking the Slaves: • From the last screen— ADV/FX/STACK P04—press the <DOWN> 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 <PORT> soft key until P03 is displayed. The FX on Po...
Page 48 - or running a small fan to cool the FX.
47 ADV/FX/STACK-----------P02 Stack 3ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/STACK-----------P02 stack 1-2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/STACK------------P03 stack 3ph Slave phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/STACK-----------P03 stack 1-2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/STACK---------...
Page 50 - aux output AUTO; aux output Cool Fan
49 ADV/FX/PG2------------------- choose category: PG1 GRID GEN PG3 Press which leads to the ADV/FX/PAGE3 screen. ADV/FX/PAGE3------------------ choose category: PG2 AUX STACK PG4 On the ADV/FX/PAGE3 screen, press to adjust the AUX output set points and operation. ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 aux out...
Page 51 - Diversion
50 LIST OF AUX FUNCTIONS • Cool Fan activates the standard TurboFan which cools the FX during an over temperature condition. • 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 hyd...
Page 54 - diversion 30 sec; diversion off relay; diversion 14.6 vdc; diversion on setpoint
53 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 batte...
Page 55 - Gen Alert; Grid Input Settings; FX Default Values (subject to change with FX upgrades)
54 12 VDC System DEFAULT MINIMUM MAXIMUM Float Voltage 13.6V 12V 15V Absorb Voltage 14.4V 13V 16V EQ Voltage 14.4V (24VDC Grit-Tie=29.2) 14V 17V ReFloat 12.5V 11V 13V LBCO 10.5V 9V 12V LBCI 12.5V 10V 14V Sell RE 13V 10V 15V Gen Alert Off Set Point 14V 12V 18V On Set Point 11V 10V 14V Load Shed Off S...
Page 56 - TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION
55 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 Series Inverter/Charger products (“Product(s)”) if installed in fi xe...
Page 58 - Limited Warranty Registration; Complete this form to request a Limited Warranty,; Two Year Limited FX Warranty Registration; System Owner; Price; System
57 Limited Warranty Registration Complete this form to request a Limited Warranty, and return it to: Outback Power Systems Inc. 19009 62nd Ave. NE Arlington, WA 98223 NOTE: Please submit a copy (not the original) of the Product purchase invoice, which confi rms the date and location of purchase, the...
