Outback-power-systems VFX Series International Programming Manual User Manual

InternationalFX and VFX Series INVERTER/CHARGER Programming Manual

9ADVANCED SCREENSAll the FX operation settings can be adjusted in the MATE’s ADVANCED screens, including some previously discussed in the INPUT and SE

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 MORETo reset to factory defaults, press if

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 FX and VFX Inverter/Chargers are programmed to use an AC generator as their default source of AC input. The CHARGER GEN scree

17ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00ac2/gen 208 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 PROGRAMMINGNOTE: Please see the International FX and VFX Series Inverter/Charger Installation Manual to install, wire, an

20The FX connected to Port 01 is always programmed as the MasterAC Breakers O DC Breakers O COMPONENTS AND CONNECTIONS:1. With all AC and DC break

21AC Breakers O DC Breakers On2. With the FXs connected to the HUB, turn only the DC breakers ON and power up the components. All AC breakers should

223. After powering up the components, connect the MATE to the HUB. PATH MAIN--------------------- SETUP------------------ SETUP/MATE/PAGE1 SET

23STACKING OPTIONSOutBack International Series FXs can be stacked in one of two con gurations:1. OutBack Parallel 2. 3-PhaseNOTE: Although stacking

242. 3-Phase• Three—and only three— FXs are connected, one to each of three 230 VAC output legs that produce 400 VAC between any two legs of the syst

252. Classic Slave• Classic Slave is the designation of the second FX in a two-inverter, split-phase system that produces 400VAC without using an FW-

26 Once the MATE recognizes each FX (and OutBack Charge Controller), push and hold the  rst two soft keys simultaneously to return to the MA

27ADVchoose device:FX CC DC MATEADV/FX/PAGE 1-----------------choose category:ADV INV CHGR PG2On the ADV/FX/PAGE 1 sc

28ADV/FX/STACK--------P01stack 1-2ph MasterphaseDOWN INC DEC PORTStacking the FX Series Inverter/Chargers begins on thi

2TABLE OF CONTENTSWarranty Summary...

291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

30ADV/FX/STACK----------P02stack OB Slave L1phaseDOWN INC DEC PORTOUTBACK OB SLAVE L2• Set the FXs you want as

31ADV/FX/STACK----------P01stack 3ph MasterphaseDOWN INC DEC PORT3PHASE 3PH SLAVE• Set the two Slave FXs t

32INTRODUCTION 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

33The default value for the power save level slave adjust only screen is 1. Press the <INC> or <DEC> soft keys to adjust this value. Press

34BYPASS OUTPUT INPUTWith the programming completed, turn the AC output breakers ON with the AC BYPASS on the AC breaker panel switched to NORMAL.Veri

35If 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 200

36PRESS <INC> UNTIL 141, THEN PRESS ENTER.STACKING SYSTEM EXAMPLES OutBack Parallel Stacking• Four FXs in a single system are referred to as a

37RANKING THE SLAVESStart from the last ADV/FX/STACK screen.Press the <PORT> soft key until P02 is displayed. This menu pertains to the Slaves

38After setting up your OutBack Parallel Stacking and establishing the Master and Slave order, shut o all the AC input and output breakers and check

3DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYThe OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter/Chargers export (“E”) models comply with the EU Declaration of Conformity regar

393-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

40 ADV/FX/STACK--------P02stack 1-2ph MasterphaseDOWN INC DEC PORTADV/FX/STACK---------P03stack 3ph Slavephase DOW

41The screen displays <132>. Press the <INC> soft key until it scrolls to the password 141.ADV/PASSWORDenter the password

42ADV/FX/PG2---------------------choose category:PG1 GRID GEN PG3Press the <PG3> soft key which leads tothe ADV/FX/PAGE3 screen.A

43LIST OF AUX FUNCTIONS• Cool Fan activates the standard TurboFan which cools the FX during an over temperature condition.• Divert DC and Divert AC al

44ADV/FX/AUX-------------P00aux output RemotefunctionDOWN INC DEC PORT From the Remote aux output function scre

45ADV/FX/AUX--------------P00genalert 9 mino delayDOWN INC DEC PORT After a battery has recharged o

46BATTERY CHARGING Keeping your battery bank energized is very important. Although a battery bank can last for many years if properly cared for, it c

47BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONSBattery Charging Set PointsRecharging set points are programmed using the OutBack MATE in the ADV/FX/CHARGER screens. T

48Battery Charging Sequence1. BULK • FX uses as much AC current as possible to raise the battery voltage to ABSORB (time period for BULK charging va

4WELCOME TO THE OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS FX SERIESINVERTER/CHARGER SYSTEMThe FX and VFX Series Inverter/Charger o ers a complete power conversion system

49• External DUMP LOAD is Limiting Battery Voltage: Wind turbines and micro-hydro systems can produce very high voltages depending on wind and water

5012 VDC System DEFAULT MINIMUM MAXIMUMFloat Voltage 13.6V 12V 15VAbsorb Voltage 14.4V 13V 16VEQ Voltage 14.4V 14V 17VReFloat 12.5V 11V 13VLBCO 10.5V

51TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATIONFX Series Inverter/Charger ProductsOutBack Power Systems, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a two year (2) limited warr

52Revision.2008-04-01To request warranty service, you must contact OutBack Technical Services at 360.435.6030 (North America), +34.93.654.9568 (Europ

53 LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION Complete this form to request a Limited Warranty, and return it to: Outback Power Systems Inc.

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55www.outbackpower.com900-0084-01-00 REV CCorporate Headquarters19009 62nd Avenue NEArlington, WA 98223 USAPhone: (+1) 360.435.6030 European Sales O

5FX MODES AND PROPERTIESEach OutBack FX and VFX comes with various default values set at the factory. Typically, a single FX in-stallation will retain

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.