Page 2 - Warranty Summary; Dear OutBack Customer,; about Outback Power Systems; OutBack Power Systems
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, inap...
Page 3 - taBLE OF COntEntS
2 taBLE OF COntEntS Warranty Summary.................................................................................................................................................................................. 1Certificate of Compliance..............................................................
Page 6 - GrID-IntEraCtIVE FX SErIES InVErtEr/CharGEr PrOGrammInG; Please see the; Stacking Concerns
GrID-IntEraCtIVE FX SErIES InVErtEr/CharGEr PrOGrammInG Note: Please see the FX and VFX Series Inverter/Charger Installation Manua l 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 wa...
Page 7 - Components and Connections:; a) Connect the OutBack MATE after all other components,; you’re changing is the one you mean to change.
The FX connected to Port 01 is always programmed as the Master. 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 OutB...
Page 9 - After powering up the components, connect the MATE to the HUB.; MATE Screens
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 fifth MATE screen (“Port Assignment”) should display all...
Page 10 - • The AC input must be 240 split phase VAC.; LOAD; StaCkInG anD aSSIGnInG FX StatuS; 40 VAC without using an FW-X240 Auto Transformer.
StaCkInG OPtIOnS OutBack Grid-Interactive FXs can be stacked in Classic Series only. CLaSSIC StaCkInG • Two FXs are wired to two 120 VAC output legs producing 240 VAC between them.• Each FX powers one leg and acts independently of the other, but both combine when 240 VAC is required for a load. • Th...
Page 11 - Pressing and holding the first two soft keys; SUM STATUS SETUP ADV; changes made could adversely affect; PrOGrammInG thE FXS; ENTER INC DEC EXIT; ENTER INC DEC EXIT
Once the MATE recognizes each FX (and OutBack Charge Controller), 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 the <ADV> soft key. Note: Pressing and hol...
Page 12 - soft key.
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 the <PG2> soft key and go to the ADV/FX/PAGE2 screen. • In the ADV menu, press the <FX> soft key. ADV/FX/PG2------------------- choose category: PG1 GRID ...
Page 13 - stack Master; DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/STACK--------P01 stack Masterphase DOWN INC DEC PORT • Stacking the FX Inverter/Chargers begins on this screen. See specific stacking procedures in the next section. ADV/FX/STACK----------P01 stack Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT • Port 01 always takes the Master FX. • Pressing the <PORT>...
Page 14 - maStEr; With the Port 01 FX as the Master, press the; There are no; DOWN INC DEC PORT; CLaSSIC SLaVE
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 Masterphase DOWN INC DEC PORT • The MATE is now ready to program the FX pl...
Page 15 - POWEr SaVE LEVELS; DOWN INC DEC PORT
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 offers a power save feature for its non-grid-interactive systems, but is not available for grid-interactive systems. The power save level scree...
Page 16 - aC On; • With the programming completed, turn the AC; Verify the AC voltage output through the MATE following path:
aC On • With the programming completed, turn the AC output breakers ON with the AC BYPASS on the AC breaker panel switched to NORMAL. Verify the AC voltage output through the MATE following path: PATH MAIN------- SETUP------------ STATUS/FX/PAGE1---------- Float P00 STATUS/FX/METER--P00 12.15:30p ch...
Page 17 - • 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 108-140 VAC and the frequency between 59.3-60.5 Hz. After about 30 seconds, the AC IN light should stop blinking and stay lit. A five-minute waiting period...
Page 18 - SUM STATUS SETUP ADV; • Press the
auXILIary (auX) FunCtIOnS The AUX output provides a 12 VDC, 0.7 ADC max output at the AUX terminals to control either DC or AC external loads. Typical loads include sending a fault alarm signal or running a small fan to cool the FX. ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING changes made could adversely affect system per...
Page 19 - • In the ADV menu, press the
• The screen displays <132>. Press the <INC> button until it scrolls to the password 141. ADV/PASSWORD-------------- enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT ADV/PASSWORD---------------- enter the password 141 ENTER INC DEC EXIT ADV------------------------------ choose device: FX CC DC ...
Page 20 - Selecting the; There are nine AUX OUTPUT FUNCTIONS:
ADV/FX/PG2--------------------- choose category: PG1 GRID GEN PG3 • Press the <PG3> soft key which leads to the ADV/ FX/PAGE3 screen. ADV/FX/PAGE3----------------- choose category: PG2 AUX STACK PG4 • On the ADV/FX/PAGE3 screen, press the <AUX> soft key to adjust the AUX output set point...
Page 21 - LISt OF auX FunCtIOnS; aux output Remote; From the Remote aux output function screen, press; aDjuStaBLE auX OutPut FunCtIOnS
LISt OF auX FunCtIOnS • Cool Fan activates the standard TurboFan which cools the FX. • 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...
Page 23 - diversion on setpoint; diversion off relay
• If a ventilation fan is only needed intermittently, the ventfan off period shuts the fan off for a 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 in one-minute increments ...
Page 24 - BattEry CharGInG InStruCtIOnS; Battery Charging Setpoints; To preserve your batteries; maIntEnanCE; material before servicing any connected equipment.
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 m...
Page 25 - FX Default Values (subject to change with FX upgrades)
13.6 14.4 14.4 u 12.5 10.5 12.5 13.0 14 11 11 13 14.6 1.0 hours 1.0 hours 1.0 hours 60 cycles* *20 for Grid-Tie 6 108 208 140 270 .5 min USE AUTO COOL FAN 4 min 9 min 5 min 108 208 140 270 6 AUTO 8 60 1 or 2 Phase Master Gen 18 Amp AC 12 Amp AC 10 Amp AC 10 Amp 28 Amp 48 Amp 28 Amp 50 Amp 28 48 28 5...
Page 26 - 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 27 - PrODuCt rEGIStratIOn; Residential Installation; EXtEnDED Warranty aPPLICatIOn (
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 some...
Page 28 - 0-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; GtFX, GVFX and PS1 Products
10-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (California) GtFX, GVFX and PS1 Products OutBack Power Systems, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a ten-year (10) limited warranty (“Warranty”) against defects in materials and workmanship for its GTFX, GVFX and PS1 products (“Products”) if installed in fixed location applications w...
Page 29 - Product model number and serial number
1. Proof-of-purchase in the form of a copy of the original Product purchase invoice or receipt confirming the Product model number and serial number; 2. OutBack issued 10-year warranty certificate;3. Description of the problem; and4. Shipping address for the repaired or replacement equipment. After ...
Page 30 - 0-year Warranty Registration for GVFX, GTFX and PS1-California; 0-yEar Warranty rEGIStratIOn - CaLIFOrnIa; Please submit a copy; System Owner; System
10-year Warranty Registration for GVFX, GTFX and PS1-California 10-yEar Warranty rEGIStratIOn - CaLIFOrnIa To request a 10-year Limited Warranty; complete this form along with a check or money order in the amount of $599 USD payable to OutBack Power Systems, Inc., and return it to: Outback Power Sys...
