Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the OutBack Extreme Rugged Water Resistant Inverter/Charger ............................................2Parts Included.........................................................................................................................................................
Page 4 - OutBack Extreme Rugged Water Resistant Inverter/Charger
2 Welcome to the OutBack Extreme Rugged Water Resistant Inverter/Charger The OutBack Extreme Rugged Water Resistant Inverter/Charger (hereafter called the Inverter) provides 120 Vac, 60 Hz, true-sine wave power, from a 24 Vdc battery source. It is designed for rugged operational environments in an u...
Page 6 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Initial Inspection; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 R EA D F IR ST ! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the Inverter, 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,...
Page 7 - CAUTION; GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION.; IMPORTANT BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS
5 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 r...
Page 8 - MOUNTING
6 MOUNTING The Inverter weighs 57.5 lbs (26.08 kg) and must be secured with appropriate fasteners to a sturdy • mounting surface capable of supporting its weight. Depending on application, it may be easier for two people to install the unit due to the Inverter’s weight. If internally mounted (protec...
Page 9 - SYSTEM PROTECTION; AC AND DC GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
7 The equipment ground on each is marked with this symbol: Box lug for grounding the Inverter chassis SYSTEM PROTECTION Electrical systems are designed to protect you, the wires, the components, and the devices served by the system. Each Inverter must be part of a permanently grounded electrical sys...
Page 10 - Battery Terminal Covers
8 WIRE CONNECTIONSDC Wiring The Inverter uses DC brass battery terminals with 8M x 1.00 stainless steel threaded studs. You can access the terminals by removing the four screws that attach the DC cover plate, and pulling it off. Red terminal=battery positive Battery terminal covers Black terminal = ...
Page 11 - PAR; BATTERY WIRING
9 12 V/200 amp-hours - 12 V/200 amp-hours - 12 V/200 amp-hours - Voltage remains at 12 V 200 Ah + 200 Ah + 200 Ah + 200 Ah = 800 Ah 12 V/200 amp-hours 12 V/200 amp-hours 12 V/200 amp-hours 12 V/200 amp-hours 12 V + 12 V + 12 V + 12 V = 48 V Amp-hours remain at 200 Two strings of batteries in series ...
Page 12 - V Battery Wiring Examples for a 24-volt system
10 6 V Battery Wiring Examples for a 24-volt system - DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER) - - - - SERIES: 200 amp-hours - - DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER) - - - - - - - SERIES STRING 1 SERIES STRING 2 SERIES STRING 2 CONNECTS TO INVERTER’S NEGATIVE TERMINAL SERIES STRING 1 CONNECTS TO I...
Page 13 - 2 V Battery Wiring Examples for a 24-volt system
11 12 V Battery Wiring Examples for a 24-volt system - DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER) - - SERIES: 200 amp-hours - - - - SERIES STRING 1 CONNECTS TO INVERTER’S POSITIVE TERMINAL DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER) SERIES STRING 2 SERIES/PARALLEL: 400 amp-hours SERIES STRING 1 - 12 V/200 ...
Page 14 - AC Wiring; AC OUT SOCKET; Connector Plate
12 AC Wiring AC OUT SOCKET • — Maxicon circular molded watertight connector supplies power to the loads using the provided AC cable and plug. AC IN SOCKET • — Maxicon circular molded watertight connector supplies incoming AC from the grid or a generator to the Inverter. This AC is used to run loads ...
Page 15 - NOTE
13 Follow these steps to wire the Inverter to your system: Open all DC breakers or remove any fuses before connecting wiring. 1. Open all AC breakers or remove any fuses before connecting wiring. 2. With all power off, connect the AC IN Maxicon plug wires to the AC source. The AC input wires should ...
Page 16 - POWERING UP; The; AC IN PLUG; locking collar
14 POWERING UP Once all connections are established, it is safe to turn the power on, in the following order: Connect DC power, by closing the DC breaker or connecting the fuse. The MATE will power up. • The Inverter will energize and begin delivering 120 volts to the output immediately. (The on/off...
Page 17 - THE MATE2 SYSTEM CONTROLLER AND DISPLAY; SUM STATUS SETUP ADV; MATE AT A GLANCE
15 THE MATE2 SYSTEM CONTROLLER AND DISPLAY The MATE serves several functions: Allows you to monitor the Inverter through a series of convenient display screens. These display • the status messages, and allow you to take both DC (voltage) and AC (voltage and current) meter readings. Enables you to tr...
Page 18 - HOT KEYS
16 <OFF> —turns off all Inverters connected to the MATE <SRCH> —the Inverter begins search mode if the AC load connected is smaller than allowed by the programming of the search function. This function is not normally required to be used with the OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter. <ON> —...
Page 19 - AC IN Hot Key
17 The AC INPUT CONTROL screen is called up, allowing the user • to connect or disconnect the Inverter to an AC input source. AC INPUT CONTROL currently: USE DROP USE OK <USE> enables the Inverter to connect to an AC input source. <DROP> disconnects the AC input source but will allow it ...
Page 21 - SUM Soft Key; SUMMARY SCREENS
19 MAIN-------------------------------- 12:00:30P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV The user can press the <SUM> soft key to display the Summary screen. FX Total 25.2V Inverting 0.000kW AC Loads 0.000kW Buying $ 0.000kW SUM Soft Key MAIN-------------------------- 1:35:04pSUM STATUS SETUP ADV SUMMARY SCREEN...
Page 22 - SETUP SCREENS
20 SETUP SCREENS The Setup screens allow you to change several settings, to make your system run more smoothly. You can program the amperage size of the AC source, to keep the Inverter from overdrawing a generator. You can program the Summary screen to pop up automatically like a computer screensave...
Page 23 - SUMMARY SETUP SCREENS
21 SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY--------- summary control BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL MAIN-------------------------------- 12:00:30P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SETUP/MATE/PAGE1-------------- mate code rev 4.1.6 choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 SETUP------------------------------ choose category: FX MATE SUMMARY SETUP SCR...
Page 25 - COMMUNICATION SETUP SCREENS
23 SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE-- sum screen 19 minutes delay timeBACK INC DEC SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-------------- choose category: PG1 SUMRY COM MAIN SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY---------- summary control BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE-- sum screen 19 minutes delay timeBACK INC DEC Sum screen delay time ...
Page 27 - STATUS contains all the meters and mode displays for OutBack; The STATUS menu is divided first by product and then into; STATUS SCREENS
25 Press <STATUS> on the Main menu to access the STATUS menu. STATUS contains all the meters and mode displays for OutBack products connected to the MATE. The STATUS menu is divided first by product and then into menu categories, such as meter, modes, and statuses. The <FX> soft key is u...
Page 28 - : exits STATUS and returns to the Main menu; Reading a Status Screen
26 STATUS/FX/PAGE1--------------- choose category MODES METER BATT PG2 STATUS/FX/PAGE2--------------- choose category PG1 ERROR WARN PG3 STATUS/FX/PAGE3--------------- choose category PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN MODES • : not recommended for use with the OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter -- do not select this op...
Page 29 - METER Screens; Activity; Definition; Pressing the soft key brings up the first METER screen.; Status Meter Screens
27 METER Screens The METER screens displays current, voltage and wattage measurements, Inverter status, and the version of Inverter software, in this order: initial screen, beginning with • charge/invert/float/etc: shows the unit’s operating mode (see table to the right) – inv – : kilowatts being ta...
Page 31 - ERROR Screens; Status Error Screens
29 STATUS/FX/PAGE2------------------- choose category: PG1 ERROR WARN PG3 ERROR Screens All screens read status as “No” under normal conditions. If the unit shuts off due to a specified error condition, that screen will change to “Yes”. • low ac output voltage : load too high; Inverter could not sup...
Page 32 - successive WARN screens.
30 STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00 acin freq No too low DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00 acin freq No too high DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS/FX/WARN--------------P00 acin voltage No too high DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00 acin input No current exceeds max DOWN UP TOP PORT ST...
Page 34 - INSTALLATION DRAWING
32 INSTALLATION DRAWING A 30A input breaker (maximum) must be • used with the AC sourceA 30A breaker (maximum) must be used to • protect the output circuitA single Inverter can continuously power • up to 2.0 kW of loads depending on the ambient temperature.
Page 35 - INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
33 INSTALLATION CHECK LIST ITEM YES NO Manual read and reviewed? System mounted with the recommended number and sized fasteners? System installed according to required codes and regulations? System inspected? System grounded? Inverter output connected to load circuit with 30 AC amp maximum overcurre...
Page 36 - Rated DC Input Current; Note
34 OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter/Charger Specifications Nominal DC Input Voltage Range 24 Vdc Nominal AC Voltage / Frequency 120 Vac / 60 Hz Continuous Power Rating at 25°C Ambient 2000 VA Continuous AC RMS Output at 25°C 16.7 Aac Idle Power - Full AC Output ≈ 20 watts Idle Power - Search Mode 6 watts...
Page 37 - Model
35 AC Input Operating Voltage Range Note : This is the recommended AC input voltage range to be supplied to the Inverter. Voltages outside of this range will not be accepted by the Inverter. OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter 80 – 150 Vac (Vac = volts AC) AC Input Frequency Range Note : If the AC input sou...
Page 38 - INVERTER DEFAULT VALUES (subject to change with upgrades); DEFAULT
36 INVERTER DEFAULT VALUES (subject to change with upgrades) 24 VDC System DEFAULT MINIMUM MAXIMUM Float Voltage 27.4 Vdc 24 Vdc 30 Vdc Absorb Voltage 29.4 Vdc 26 Vdc 32 Vdc EQ Voltage 28.8 V 28 Vdc 34 Vdc ReFloat 25 Vdc 22 Vdc 26 Vdc LBCO 21 Vdc 18 Vdc 24 Vdc Absorb Time 2.0 hours 0.0 hours 24.0 ho...
Page 40 - -Year Limited Warranty; OutBack Extreme Inverter/Chargers
38 1-Year Limited Warranty OutBack Extreme Inverter/Chargers OutBack Power Systems, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a one year (1) limited warranty (“Warranty”) against defects in materials and workmanship for its OutBack Extreme Inverter/Charger (“Product”) if installed in a permanently mounted installat...
Page 42 - Complete this form and return it to:; E X T R E M E L I M I T E D WA R R A N T Y R E G I S T R AT I O N; Address for warranty certificate:
40 OUTBACK EXTREME INVERTER/CHARGER LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION Complete this form and return it to: OutBack Power Systems Inc. 19009 62nd Ave. NE • Arlington, WA 98223 E X T R E M E L I M I T E D WA R R A N T Y R E G I S T R AT I O N Equipment Owner: Name/Rank: ___________________________________...
