FX AND VFX SERIESINVERTER/CHARGERInstallation ManualIncludes Mounting, Installation, and Product Registration
7AC AND DC GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS• Connect only to a grounded, permanent wiring system. Ensure there is only one neutral-ground connection in the sys
8FX-ACA (AC CONDUIT ADAPTER) • Extends the AC wiring compartment • Connects to OutBack’s FLEXware enclosures• Protects and secures conduit and cab
MOUNTING• The FX Series Inverter/Charger is approved for indoor or enclosed protected mounting only.• An FX weighs approximately 62 lbs and must be
10LOW VOLTAGE TERMINALS Control Terminal Wiring BlockNOTE: Keep Control Wiring Terminal Block screws tight and the
ACFollow these steps to wire the FX to your system: 1. Shut all AC breakers o or remove any fuses before connecting any wiring. 2. Shut o all DC b
12TORQUE REQUIREMENTSCONNECTION TORQUE IN POUND MEASURESAC and PV breakers to 22 inch-lbs = 2.48 NmDC shunt to 15 foot-lbs = 20.4 NmDC battery conn
13AC WIRING NOTES FOR THE NON-MOBILE FXAC HOT OUT• AC hot output conductor (black) wire gauge must be sized to the breakers and loads.AC NEUTRAL OUT/
LOW-VOLTAGE WIRINGA switch can be wired to the INVERTER and ON/OFF terminals to manually control the FXXCT+/XCT- are not operational12 VDC at 0.7 amps
Prior to installing an ON/OFF switch, if the FX’s AC output is o, check that the jumper is present and well-connected before installing a switch. You
RTS, MATE/HUB WIRINGRJ-11 modular jack connects RTS, the optional external battery temperature sensor.*RJ-45 jack connects MATE or HUB to FX using CAT
SAMPLE INSTALLATIONSSINGLE 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
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
Series/Parallel Using Two FXs20
Series/Parallel Using Four FXs21
22PARALLELED 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 wi
23SERIES/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 A
24 3-PHASE FX SYSTEM• This system produces 120VAC per phase and 208VAC from phase to phase. There can only be one FX per phase on a 3-phase system.
Three-Phase System25
26GENERATOR AUTO STARTThe following schematic shows how to hook up a relay that interfaces with the two-wire start generator. Three-wire start generat
Warranty IntroductionDear OutBack Customer,Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every eort to assure our power conver-sion produc
27MOBILE FX INFORMATIONWhen a Mobile system has the option of using either an onboard generator or the utility grid or shore power (see next diagram)
28INSTALLATION CHECK LISTITEM YES NOAll manuals read and reviewed? FX OutBack Charge Controller MATE HUB System mou
29APPENDIX RATINGSNOMINAL AC OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF AN FX SYSTEMSingle Phase 120 VAC at 60 Hz Series Stacked 120 VAC at 60 Hz per AC output leg / 240
30NOTE: 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(
31FX2012(M)T AC Max = 12 AAC (Default = 10 AAC) DC Max = 100 ADCFX2524(M)T AC Max = 14 AAC (Default = 12 AAC) DC Max = 55 ADCFX2532(M)T AC Ma
MODEL AMPACITY DC BREAKER DC FUSEFX2012(M)T 260 amps OBDC-250 Class T-400 (Mobile Only)FX2024(M)T 175 amps OBDC-175 Class T-300 (Mobile Only
MAINTENANCEIf damaged or malfunctioning, the FX should be repaired by a qualied user, installer, or service center following OutBack Power Systems’ i
WARRANTYOutBack Power Systems Two Year Limited WarrantyOutBack Power Systems Inc. warrants that the products it manufactures will be free from defe
35PRODUCT REGISTRATIONYour purchase of an OutBack Power Systems product is an important investment. Registering your products will help us maintain th
TABLE OF CONTENTSWelcome to the OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter/Charger System ...2 Safety .
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Welcome to the OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter/Charger SystemThe FX Series Inverter/Charger oers a complete power conversion system—DC to AC
REA D F IR ST! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead all instructions and cautionary markings on the FX, the batteries and all appropriate sections of t
Design the battery enclosure to prevent accumulation and concentration of hydrogen gas in “pockets” at the top of the enclosure. Vent the battery comp
5• Never install extra washers between the terminal mounting surface and the battery cable lug—the connection must be direct and secure.• Always ins
6AC WIRING ORIGINATIONLexan cover protects AC Wiring Compartment BoardAC WIRING COMPARTMENT BOARD• AC HOT OUT supplies power to the loads.• AC NEUTR
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