Outback Power Systems FX Series User Manual

FX AND VFX SERIESINVERTER/CHARGERProgramming Manual

9ADVANCED SCREENSAll the FX operation settings can be adjusted in the MATE’s ADVANCED screens, including some previ-ously discussed in the INPUT and S

10ADVchoose device:FX CC DC MATEADV/FX/PAGE 1-----------------choose category:ADV INV CHGR PG2ADV/FX/INVERTER-------

11ADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00search 60 cyclespulse spacingDOWN INC DEC PORTADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00low battery

12ADV/FX/INVERTER-------------reset FX to factorydefaultsDOWN MOREADV/FX/INVERTER-------------inverter programmingcomplet

13ADVchoose device:FX CC DC MATEADV/FX/PAGE 1-----------------choose category:ADV INV CHGR PG2ADV/FX/CHARGER--------

14ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00absorb 01.0 hrstime limitDOWN INC DEC PORTADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 oat

15ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00equalize 14.6 vdcset pointDOWN INC DEC PORTADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00equalize

16GENERATOR MENUOutBack o -grid and mobile FX Inverter/Chargers are programmed to use an AC generator as their default source of AC input. The CHARGE

17ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00ac2/gen 108 vaclower limitDOWN INC DEC PORTADV/FX/GEN---------------P00ac2/gen

18ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00ac2/gen OFFsupportDOWN OFF ON PORT ADV/FX/GEN-----------------

1Warranty SummaryDear OutBack Customer,Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every e ort to assure our power conversion products w

19FX Series Inverter/Charger Programming NOTE: Please see the FX and VFX Series Inverter/Charger Installation Manual to install, wire, and connect eac

20AC Breakers O DC Breakers O Components and Connections1. With all AC and DC breakers OFF, connect all FXs to the HUB with individual lengths of

21 LED Color LED Action LED IndicatesGreen Solid GREEN Inverter ON Flashing GREEN

223. 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

233 kW 120 VAC 3 kW 120 VAC9 kW120 VACLOAD3 kW 120 VACSTACKING OPTIONSOutBack FXs can be stacked in one of  ve di erent con gurations:1. OutBack Pa

243. OutBack Series• 2-10 FXs are wired to two 120VAC output legs producing 240 VAC between them.• This system requires an FW-X240 or PSX-240 Auto T

255. 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 syst

262. 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

27 Once the MATE recognizes each FX (and Charge Controller or CC), push and hold the  rst two soft keys simultaneously to return to the MAIN menu.

28ADVchoose device:FX CC DC MATEADV/FX/PAGE 1-----------------choose category:ADV INV CHGR PG2On the ADV/FX/PAGE 1 s

2TABLE OF CONTENTSWarranty Summary...

29ADV/FX/STACK-----------P01stack 1-2ph MasterphaseDOWN INC DEC PORTStacking the FX Series Inverter/Chargers beg

301-2ph MasterWith the Port 01 FX as the Master, press the <PORT> soft key to change the remaining Ports and designate the remaining FXs as Slav

31ADV/FX/STACK------------P02stack OB Slave L1phase DOWN INC DEC PORTOutBack (OB) SLAVE L2• Set the FX’s you

32ADV/FX/STACK----------P01stack 3ph MasterphaseDOWN INC DEC PORT3-Phase (3-ph) Slave• Set the two Slave FX’s

33Introduction 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 invert

34The default value for the power save level slave adjust only screen is 1. Press or to adjust this value. Press

35NOTE: 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

36If 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

37Stacking System ExamplesDual-Stacked System Using Classic Stacking• The system includes only two FXs and must be set up as described here.• The bo

38OutBack 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 i

3Auxiliary (AUX) Functions... .

39Ranking the Slaves• Start from the last ADV/FX/STACK screen.ADV/FX/STACK---------P02 power save level 1slave adj

40After setting up your OutBack Parallel Stacking and establishing the Master and Slave order, shut o all the AC input and output breakers and check

41OutBack Series / Parallel StackingOutBack Series/Parallel Stacking is a versatile con guration for a system using between two and ten FXs with AC o

42PRESS <INC> UNTIL 141, THEN PRESS ENTERADV/PASSWORD--------------- enter the password 132ENTER INC DEC EX

43ADV/FX/STACK---------P03stack OB Slave L2phaseDOWN INC DEC PORTADV/FX/STACK----------P04stack OB Slave L2phaseDOWN INC DEC P

44Ranking 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 onl

45With OutBack Series/Parallel Stacking and the Master and Slave order established, check the system:• From the ADV/FX/STACK power save level slave a

463-Phase Stacking (Three FX Series Inverter/Chargers Only)A 3-phase stacked system with only three FXs must be set up as described here:• Turn o al

47 ADV/FX/STACK-----------P02Stack 3ph Masterphase DOWN INC DEC PORTADV/FX/STACK-----------P02stack 1-2ph

48The screen displays 132. Press the button until it scrolls to the password 141.ADV/PASSWORD---------------- enter the pa

4Welcome to the OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter/Charger SystemThe FX Series Inverter/Charger o ers a complete power conversion system—DC to

49ADV/FX/PG2-------------------choose category:PG1 GRID GEN PG3Press which leads to the ADV/FX/PAGE3 screen.ADV/FX/PAGE3

50LIST OF AUX FUNCTIONS• Cool Fan activates the standard TurboFan which cools the FX during an over temperature condition.• Divert DC and Divert AC

51ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00aux output RemotefunctionDOWN INC DEC PORTFrom the remote aux output functio

52ADV/FX/AUX----------------P00ventfan 13.0 vdcon setpointDOWN INC DEC PORT When the AUX is set to vent

53BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONSKeeping your battery bank energized is very important. Although a battery bank can last for many years if properly car

5412 VDC System DEFAULT MINIMUM MAXIMUMFloat Voltage 13.6V 12V 15VAbsorb Voltage 14.4V 13V 16VEQ Voltage 14.4V (24VDC Grit-Tie=29.2) 14V 17VReFloat 1

55TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATIONFX Series Inverter/Charger ProductsOutBack Power Systems, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a two year (2) limited warr

56To request warranty service, you must contact OutBack Technical Services at (360) 435-6030 or [email protected] within the e ective warranty

57 Limited Warranty Registration Complete this form to request a Limited Warranty, and return it to: Outback Power Systems Inc.

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5FX MODES AND PROPERTIESEach OutBack FX Inverter/Charger comes with various default values set at the factory. Typically, a single FX installation wil

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

7 Pressing returns you to the SETUP/FX/SEARCH screen. Pressing returns the user to the choose category screen. Pressing

8 To choose your AC input source in the ac transfer control screen, press or . Press to view the next screen.