Outback-power-systems GFX International Series Operators Manual User Manual

International Series GFX Inverter/Charger GFX1312E GFX1424E GFX1448E Operator’s Manual

Introduction 8 900-0112-01-00 Rev B System Display and Controller The GFX inverters have no external controls. They can operate normally with

900-0112-01-00 Rev B 9 Commissioning Functional Test Pre-startup Procedures 1. Ensure all DC and AC overcurrent devices are opened or t

Commissioning 10 900-0112-01-00 Rev B continued from previous page... 5. If the INVERTER LED (green) is not illuminated, turn on the inverter usi

900-0112-01-00 Rev B 11 Operation LED Indicators Figure 4 LED Indicators BATTERY LEDS The battery LEDs show the approximate battery state. (Se

Operation 12 900-0112-01-00 Rev B STATUS LEDS GREEN ¾ Solid: The inverter is ON and providing power. If accompanied by solid yellow LED, unit

Operation 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 13 Description of Functions All items identified as settable or adjustable have set points which can be accessed usin

Operation 14 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Search An automated search circuit is available to minimize the power draw when no loads are present. When en

Operation 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 15 AC Current Settings The AC current settings control the amount of current that the inverter draws from the sou

Operation 16 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Generators A generator should be sized to provide enough power for both loads and battery charging. ¾ The ge

Operation 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 17 Input Support A system display is required to control this function. When this function is enabled, the

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Operation 18 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Battery Charging IMPORTANT: Battery charger settings need to be correct for a given battery type. Alwa

Operation 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 19 The initial DC current is the maximum current the charger can deliver. It will begin at the charger’s specified m

Operation 20 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Silent This is not a charging stage, but a quiescent period between stages. The inverter remains on the AC sou

Operation 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 21 Figure 6 Repeated Charging Cycles New Charging Cycle If the AC source is lost or disconnected, the unit will ret

Operation 22 900-0112-01-00 Rev B will always run for the full Absorption period if the batteries dropped below the appropriate voltage for that am

Operation 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 23 The inverter, when equipped with the Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS), will compensate for changes in temperature.

Operation 24 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Selling IMPORTANT: Selling power to the utility company requires the authorization of the local ele

Operation 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 25 Multiple-Inverter Installations (Stacking) Multiple inverters in a single system can support larger loads

Operation 26 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Parallel Stacking (Dual-Stack and Larger) In parallel stacking, two or more inverters are stacked to create a s

Operation 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 27 Power Save Levels Depending on the model, each inverter consumes approximately 20 watts of idle power while

900-0112-01-00 Rev B 1 Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This manual contains important safety instructions for the I

Operation 28 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Auxiliary Terminals The inverter’s AUX terminals provide a 12 Vdc output that can deliver up to 0.7 Adc to contr

Operation 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 29 ¾ Fault activates the AUX output when the inverter shuts down due to an error condition (see page 37). It can ac

Operation 30 900-0112-01-00 Rev B System Display-Based Functions Advanced Generator Start (AGS) As noted under the Gen Alert feature (

900-0112-01-00 Rev B 31 Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting This list is organized in order of common symptoms, with a series of possible cau

Troubleshooting 32 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Table 4 Basic Troubleshooting Steps Symptom Unusual LEDs Possible Cause Possible Remedy One or more in

Troubleshooting 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 33 Table 4 Basic Troubleshooting Steps Symptom Unusual LEDs Possible Cause Possible Remedy None (AC IN LED

Troubleshooting 34 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Table 4 Basic Troubleshooting Steps Symptom Unusual LEDs Possible Cause Possible Remedy AC IN LED flas

Troubleshooting 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 35 Table 4 Basic Troubleshooting Steps Symptom Unusual LEDs Possible Cause Possible Remedy None (Solid AC

Troubleshooting 36 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Table 4 Basic Troubleshooting Steps Symptom Unusual LEDs Possible Cause Possible Remedy Generator, ext

Troubleshooting 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 37 Error Messages An error message is caused by a critical fault. In most cases when this occurs, the unit wi

Important Safety Instructions 2 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Definitions The following is a list of initials, terms, and definitions used in

Troubleshooting 38 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Warning Messages A warning message is caused by a non-critical fault. When this occurs, the unit will

Troubleshooting 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 39 Disconnect Messages Disconnect screens explain the reason that the inverter rejected an AC source. Th

Troubleshooting 40 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Selling or Charging Stopped This screen displays a code number that identifies the status of the inverte

Troubleshooting 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 41 Table 8 Stop Sell (and Charge) Reasons 8 The inverter has been commanded to disconnect from the AC source b

900-0112-01-00 Rev B 43 Specifications Specifications for Model GFX1312E Table 9 Electrical Specifications (GFX1312E) Specification Value Nomina

Specifications 44 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Specifications for Model GFX1424E Table 11 Electrical Specifications (GFX1424E) Specification Value Nomina

Specifications 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 45 Specifications for Model GFX1448E Table 13 Electrical Specifications (GFX1448E) Specification Value Nominal

Specifications 46 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Environmental Specifications Table 15 Environmental Specifications for All Models Specification Value Rated

Specifications 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 47 Default Settings and Ranges (viewed in MATE) Table 17 12-Volt Inverter Settings (MATE) Field Item Default

900-0112-01-00 Rev B 3 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ...1 A

Specifications 48 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Table 18 24-Volt Inverter Settings (MATE) Field Item Default Minimum Maximum search sensitivity (see page

Specifications 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 49 Table 19 48-Volt Inverter Settings (MATE) Field Item Default Minimum Maximum search sensitivity (see page 1

Specifications 50 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Default Settings and Ranges (viewed in MATE3) Table 20 12-Volt Inverter Settings (MATE3) Field Item Defau

Specifications 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 51 Table 21 24-Volt Inverter Settings (MATE3) Field Item Default Minimum Maximum Sensitivity (see page 14 for i

Specifications 52 900-0112-01-00 Rev B Table 22 48-Volt Inverter Settings (MATE3) Field Item Default Minimum Maximum Sensitivity (see page 14 for

900-0112-01-00 Rev B 53 Product Registration The purchase of an OutBack Power Technologies product is an important investment. Registering the pro

Product Registration 54 900-0112-01-00 Rev B INSTALLATION INFORMATION System Install/Commission Date System Array Size System Array Nominal

900-0112-01-00 Rev B 55 Warranty 5-Year Limited Warranty for GFX Products OutBack Power Technologies, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a five-year (5) li

Warranty 56 900-0112-01-00 Rev B How to Arrange for Warranty Service During the warranty period beginning on the invoice date, OutBack Power Techno

Warranty 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 57 Returning Product to OutBack After receiving the RMA number, the customer must pack the Product(s) authorized for r

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900-0112-01-00 Rev B 59 Index A Absorption Stage...19 AC Current Settings ...

Index 60 900-0112-01-00 Rev B L LBCO...2, 13 LED Indicators ...

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900-0112-01-00 Rev B North America: 5917 – 195th Street N.E., #7 Arlington, WA 98223 USA +1.360.435.6030

Table of Contents 900-0112-01-00 Rev B 5 List of Tables Table 1 Terms and Definitions...

900-0112-01-00 Rev B 7 Introduction Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies Thank you for purchasing the OutBack International Series GFX Inverter/Ch