Outback-power-systems GFX Series Inverter/Charger Operators Manual User Manual

GFX Series Inverter/Charger GFX1312 GFX1424 GFX1548 Operator’s Manual

Introduction 8 900-0114-01-00 Rev A System Display and Controller The GFX inverters have no external controls. They can operate normally witho

900-0114-01-00 Rev A 9 Operation Functional Test Pre-startup Procedures 1. Ensure all DC and AC breakers or fuses are disconnected. 2.

Operation 10 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 5. If the INVERTER LED (green) is not illuminated, turn on the inverter using the system display or external switc

Operation 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 11 LED Indicators Figure 3 LED Indicators BATTERY LEDS The battery LEDs show the approximate battery state. (See I

Operation 12 900-0114-01-00 Rev A STATUS LEDS GREEN  Solid: The inverter is ON and providing power. If accompanied by solid yellow LED, unit is

Operation 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 13 Description of Functions All items identified as settable or adjustable have set points which can be accessed using

Operation 14 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Search An automated search circuit is available to minimize the power draw when no loads are present. When enable

Operation 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 15 AC Current Settings The AC current settings control the amount of current that the inverter draws from the sour

Operation 16 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Generators A generator should be sized to provide enough power for both loads and battery charging.  The generat

Operation 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 17 Grid/Generator Support A system display is required to control this feature. When this feature is enabled,

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Operation 18 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Battery Charging IMPORTANT: Battery charger settings need to be correct for a given battery type. Always fol

Operation 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 19 The initial DC current is the maximum current the charger can deliver. It will begin at the charger’s specified ma

Operation 20 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Note: If the MATE’s ac transfer control menu is set to gen, the charger skips both Sell and Silent, and proceeds d

Operation 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 21 New Charging Cycle If the AC source is lost or disconnected, the unit will return to inverting mode if enabled. Th

Operation 22 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Equalization follows the same pattern as standard three-stage charging, as shown in Figure 4. However, instead of

Operation 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 23 Selling IMPORTANT: Selling power to the utility company requires the authorization of the local electric

Operation 24 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Multiple-Inverter Installations (Stacking) Multiple inverters in a single system can support larger loads

Operation 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 25 Classic Series Stacking (Dual-Stack) In “classic” series stacking, two inverters create two separate 120 Vac o

Operation 26 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Three-Phase Stacking In three-phase stacking, three inverters are stacked to create three separate 120 Vac output

Operation 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 27 Power Save Levels Depending on the model, each inverter consumes approximately 20 watts of idle power while i

900-0114-01-00 Rev A 1 Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This manual contains important safety instructions for the GF

Operation 28 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Auxiliary Terminals The inverter’s AUX terminals provide a 12 Vdc output that can deliver up to 0.7 Adc to control

Operation 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 29  LoadShed enables the AUX function to perform load management. When battery voltage drops below a certain level,

Operation 30 900-0114-01-00 Rev A NOTES:

900-0114-01-00 Rev A 31 Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting This list is organized in order of common symptoms, with a series of possible caus

Troubleshooting 32 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Table 4 Basic Troubleshooting Steps Symptom Unusual LEDs Possible Cause Possible Remedy No AC IN LED No

Troubleshooting 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 33 Table 4 Basic Troubleshooting Steps Symptom Unusual LEDs Possible Cause Possible Remedy Reduced power so

Troubleshooting 34 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Table 4 Basic Troubleshooting Steps Symptom Unusual LEDs Possible Cause Possible Remedy None (Solid AC I

Troubleshooting 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 35 Table 4 Basic Troubleshooting Steps Symptom Unusual LEDs Possible Cause Possible Remedy Unusual voltage

Troubleshooting 36 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Error Messages An Error message is caused by a critical fault. In most cases when this occurs, the unit wil

Troubleshooting 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 37 Warning Messages A Warning message is caused by a non-critical fault. When this occurs, the unit will n

Important Safety Instructions 2 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Definitions The following is a list of initials, terms, and definitions used in c

Troubleshooting 38 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Disconnect Messages Disconnect screens explain the reason that the inverter rejected an AC source. The

Troubleshooting 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 39 Selling or Charging Stopped This screen displays a code number that identifies the status of the inverter’s

Troubleshooting 40 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Table 8 Stop Sell (and Charge) Reasons 8 The inverter has been commanded to disconnect from the AC source by

Troubleshooting 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 41 NOTES:

Troubleshooting 42 900-0114-01-00 Rev A

900-0114-01-00 Rev A 43 Specifications Specifications for Model GFX1312 Table 9 Electrical Specifications (GFX1312) Specification Value Nominal D

Specifications 44 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Specifications for Model GFX1424 Table 11 Electrical Specifications (GFX1424) Specification Value Nominal DC

Specifications 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 45 Specifications for Model GFX1548 Table 13 Electrical Specifications (GFX1548) Specification Value Nominal DC

Specifications 46 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Environmental Specifications Table 15 Environmental Specifications for All Models Specification Value Rated T

Specifications 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 47 Default Settings and Ranges Table 17 12-Volt Inverter Settings 12 Vdc Inverter Default Minimum Maximum S

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Specifications 48 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Table 17 12-Volt Inverter Settings 12 Vdc Inverter Default Minimum Maximum Diversion On Voltage 14.6 Vdc

Specifications 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 49 Table 18 24-Volt Inverter Settings 24 Vdc Inverter Default Minimum Maximum Grid AC1/Grid Lower Limit 108

Specifications 50 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Table 19 48-Volt Inverter Settings 48 Vdc Inverter Default Minimum Maximum Search Search Sensitivity

Specifications 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 51 Table 19 48-Volt Inverter Settings 48 Vdc Inverter Default Minimum Maximum Stacking Stack Phase Maste

Specifications 52 900-0114-01-00 Rev A NOTES:

900-0114-01-00 Rev A 53 Product Registration The purchase of an OutBack Power Technologies product is an important investment. Registering the pro

Product Registration 54 900-0114-01-00 Rev A INSTALLATION INFORMATION System Install/Commission Date System Array Size System Array Nominal Vol

900-0114-01-00 Rev A 55 Warranty 2-Year Limited Warranty for GFX Products OutBack Power Technologies, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a two-year (2) limit

Warranty 56 900-0114-01-00 Rev A How to Arrange for Warranty Service During the warranty period beginning on the invoice date, OutBack Power Tech

Warranty 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 57 Returning Product to OutBack After receiving the RMA number, the customer must pack the Product(s) authorized for re

Table of Contents 4 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Specifications...4

Warranty 58 900-0114-01-00 Rev A

900-0114-01-00 Rev A 59 Index A Absorption Stage...19 AC Current Settings ...

Index 60 900-0114-01-00 Rev A I Input AC Current Settings...15 AC Source Acceptance...

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Table of Contents 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 5 List of Tables Table 1 Terms and Definitions...

Table of Contents 6 900-0114-01-00 Rev A List of Figures Figure 1 GFX Series Inverter/Charger.....

900-0114-01-00 Rev A 7 Introduction Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies Thank you for purchasing the OutBack GFX Series Inverter/Charger. This pr