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Outback Power Systems FX2024ET Installation Manual

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INTERNATIONAL
FX/VFX SERIES
INVERTER/CHARGER
FX2012ET FX 2024ET FX2348ET
VFX2612E VFX3024E VFX3048E

Installation Manual

Mounting and Installation

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  • Page 1: Installation Manual

    INTERNATIONAL FX/VFX SERIES INVERTER/CHARGER FX2012ET FX 2024ET FX2348ET VFX2612E VFX3024E VFX3048E Installation Manual Mounting and Installation...
  • Page 2 • Please read the full warranty at the end of this manual for more information. About OutBack Power Systems OutBack Power Systems is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. Our products include true sine wave inverter/chargers, maximum power point charge controllers, system communication components, as well as breaker panels, breakers, accessories, and assembled systems.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS EU Declaration of Conformity ...2 Welcome to the OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter/Charger System ...3 FX Series Inverter/Charger Models ...3 Safety ...4 System Protection..6 DC Wiring Origination..6 AC Wiring Origination..7 AC Wiring Compartment Board..7 Low Voltage Terminals ...8...

  • Page 4: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    The AC-IN connection on each E model inverter/charger is only approved for connection to an AC generator. All associated technical fi les are located in the Engineering Department at OutBack Power Systems, Inc., Arlington, Washington, USA. As the manufacturer, we declare under our sole responsibility that the above-mentioned products comply with the above-named directives.

  • Page 5: Welcome To The Outback Power Systems Fx Series Inverter/Charger System

    AC transfer relay—and can be used as a stand-alone or back-up application. It is designed for indoor or enclosed locations. OutBack Power Systems does everything possible to assure the components you purchase will function properly and safely when installed as instructed according to local and national electrical codes.

  • Page 6: Read First

    • Passing inspection • Requiring a licensed electrician to do the work when mandated OutBack Power Systems cannot be responsible for system failure, damages, or injury resulting from improper installation of their products. Use only the recommended DC and AC wire sizes or greater. Be sure all wires are in good condition.

  • Page 7: Personal Precautions

    WARNING: WORKING NEAR LEAD ACID BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION. Design the battery enclosure to prevent accumulation and concentration of hydrogen gas in “pockets” at the top of the enclosure. Vent the battery compartment from the highest point to the outside. A sloped lid can also be used to direct the fl ow of hydrogen to the vent opening.

  • Page 8: System Protection

    SYSTEM PROTECTION Electrical systems are designed to protect you, the wires, the components, and the devices served by the system. DC WIRING ORIGINATION DC brass battery terminals with 8M x 1.00 stainless steel threaded studs Red terminal=battery positive Each FX must be part of a permanently grounded electrical system (see page 9).

  • Page 9: Ac Wiring Origination

    AC WIRING ORIGINATION Lexan cover protects AC Wiring Compartment Board AC WIRING COMPARTMENT BOARD AC Wiring Board AC Terminal Block secures AC connections to the FX using set screws AC HOT (PHASE) OUT supplies power to the loads. AC NEUTRAL OUT acts as neutral leg for loads supplied by the FX and is common with the AC NEUTRAL IN.

  • Page 10: Low Voltage Terminals

    LOW VOLTAGE TERMINALS Control Terminal Wiring Block Jumper INVERTER ON/OFF: Allows for manual switch to control the FX (default operation is “ON”); controlled by the MATE when the jumper is present. NOTE: Keep Control Wiring Terminal Block screws tight and the block itself secured tightly to AC Board.

  • Page 11: Ac And Dc Grounding Requirements

    AC AND DC GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS • Connect only to a grounded, permanent wiring system. Ensure there is only one neutral-ground connection in the system at any time. Some codes require this connection be made at the main panel only. • Some generators have their own neutral ground connection. If a generator is used, its neutral- ground connection will need to be disengaged for proper system operation.

  • Page 12: Fx Parts And Accessories

    FX PARTS AND ACCESSORIES AC CONDUIT PLATE* • AC conduit connects to the AC Conduit Plate for installations which do not utilize an optional ACA. BATTERY TERMINAL COVERS • The caps are made of stiff plastic with a snap-on design; remove them carefully using a fl at-blade screwdriver inserted into the slots on the sides of each cover.

  • Page 13: Mounting

    Weight is approximately 56 lbs (25.40 kg) MOUNTING • The E Series FX Series Inverter/Charger is approved for indoor or enclosed protected mounting only. • An FX weighs approximately 56 lbs (25.40 kg) and must be secured with appropriate fasteners to a sturdy mounting surface capable of supporting its weight.

  • Page 14: Wire Connections

    WIRE CONNECTIONS NOTE: A system’s individual voltage requirements (230 or 3-phase) as well as how each FX is to function all determine how the FXs are wired. Each FX must be wired to the logical leg or phase of the system.

  • Page 15: Battery Wiring Samples

    Battery Wiring Examples In renewable energy systems, batteries are connected to each other in one of three ways: • Series (voltage increases, amperage stays the same as a single battery) • Parallel (voltage stays the same as a single battery, amperage increases) •...
  • Page 16 6V Battery Wiring Examples DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER) 6 VOLT SERIES STRING 1 CONNECTS TO INVERTER/CHARGER’S POSITIVE TERMINAL 6 VOLT SERIES STRING 2 DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER) 6 VOLT 6 VOLT 12 VOLT INVERTER/CHARGER 6 VOLT SERIES STRING 1 6 VOLT 12 VOLT INVERTER/CHARGER...
  • Page 17 6 VOLT 6 VOLT DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER) 6 VOLT 6 VOLT SERIES STRING 1 CONNECTS TO INVERTER/CHARGER’S POSITIVE TERMINAL 6 VOLT 6 VOLT DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER) 6 VOLT 24 VOLT INVERTER/CHARGER 6 VOLT SERIES STRING 1 6 VOLT SERIES STRING 2 SERIES STRING 2 CONNECTS...
  • Page 18 6 VOLT 6 VOLT DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER) 6 VOLT 6 VOLT 6 VOLT 6VOLT 48 VOLT INVERTER/CHARGER 6 VOLT 6 VOLT SERIES/48 VOLT FX...
  • Page 19 12V Battery Wiring Examples 12 VOLT 12 VOLT DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER) 24 VOLT INVERTER/CHARGER SERIES/24 VOLT FX 12 VOLT 12 VOLT 12 VOLT DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER) 12 VOLT INVERTER/CHARGER PARALLEL/12VOLT FX...
  • Page 20 12 VOLT DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER) SERIES STRING 1 CONNECTS TO INVERTER/CHARGER’S POSITIVE TERMINAL DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR CIRCUIT SERIES/PARALLEL/24 VOLT FX 12 VOLT 12VOLT 48 VOLT INVERTER/CHARGER 12 VOLT 12 VOLT SERIES STRING 1 12 VOLT 12 VOLT SERIES STRING 2 BREAKER) 24 VOLT INVERTER/CHARGER...
  • Page 21 12 VOLT 12 VOLT SERIES STRING 1 CONNECTS TO INVERTER/CHARGER’S POSITIVE TERMINAL 12 VOLT 12 VOLT DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER) 12 VOLT SERIES STRING 1 12 VOLT SERIES STRING 2 SERIES STRING 2 CONNECTS TO INVERTER/CHARGER’S NEGATIVE TERMINAL 48 VOLT INVERTER/CHARGER SERIES/PARALLEL/48 VOLT FX 12 VOLT...

  • Page 22: Ac Wiring Notes

    AC WIRING NOTES AC HOT (PHASE) OUT • Supplies the AC hot output conductors through a 30 amp maximum AC branch rated circuit breaker using 6 AWG (16.0 mm wire and connect to the AC AC NEUTRAL OUT/AC NEUTRAL IN •...

  • Page 23: Low Voltage Wiring

    LOW-VOLTAGE WIRING This six-position terminal block can be unplugged to make wiring easier and to simplify the removal and reinstallation of an FX. It must be securely and completely plugged in for proper FX functioning. Otherwise, operational errors can occur. Control Wiring Terminal Block 12 VDC at 0.7 amps (8.4 w) is available at the AUX+/AUX- terminals...

  • Page 24: Auxiliary Output (Aux+ / Aux-)

    NOTE: (1) The FLEXnet DC comes with an internal relay for this use. (2) OutBack Power Systems does not support three-wire start generators; however, a three-wire to two-wire conversion kit is available from an electronic control manufacturer such as Atkinson Electronics (www.atkinson.com)

  • Page 25: Rts, Mate/Hub Wiring

    RTS, MATE/HUB WIRING Status Lights Battery Lights LED Color GREEN YELLOW WARN(ING) Screens • acin freq too high: AC source is above 56 Hz (upper limit) and will be dropped if frequency gets much higher • acin freq too low: AC source is under 44 Hz (lower limit) and will be dropped if frequency gets much lower •...

  • Page 26: Sample Installations

    SAMPLE INSTALLATIONS SINGLE FX SYSTEM • All E Series FX AC wiring must handle 30 amps AC or more. • A 30A input breaker (maximum) must be used. • A single FX can continuously power two to three KW of loads depending on which model is used. AC LOADS AC SOURCE...

  • Page 27: Paralleled Dual Fx System

    PARALLELED DUAL FX SYSTEM • All AC wiring from the AC source and to the AC loads must collectively handle 60 amps AC or more. • All other AC wiring capacity must equal 30 amps AC. • A paralleled dual FX system can continuously power 4-6kW of loads depending on which model is used.

  • Page 28: Paralleled Quad Fx System

    PARALLELED QUAD 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 wiring must handle a capacity of 30 amps AC. • This system can continuously power 8-12kW of loads depending on which model is used. •...
  • Page 29 Parallel/Quad System with Four FXs...
  • Page 30 Three-Phase System...

  • Page 31: Generator Interfaces

    GENERATOR AUTO START The following schematic shows how to hook up a relay that interfaces with the two-wire start generator. Three-wire start generators require an adapter like the Atkinson GSCM available at www.atkinsonelectronics.com. TWO WIRE START GENERATOR HOOK UP GENERATOR 12V RELAY Most 12V relays will work for generator starting.

  • Page 32: Installation Check List

    INSTALLATION CHECK LIST ITEM All manuals read and reviewed? OutBack Charge Controller MATE System mounted with the recommended number and sized fasteners? System installed according to local codes? System inspected? System permanently grounded? Did the installer use OutBack recommended wire type and gauge adjusted for temperature ratings and length? All AC wiring rated for 75°...

  • Page 33: Appendix

    AC Input Frequency Range DC Input Range DC Input Current – Rated Power Continuous Battery Charger Output FX2024ET Nominal DC Input Voltage Range Nominal AC Voltage / Frequency Continuous Power Rating at 25C Ambient Continuous AC RMS Output at 25°C...
  • Page 34 AC Input Current Maximum AC Input Voltage Range AC Input Frequency Range DC Input Range DC Input Current – Rated Power Continuous Battery Charger Output VFX2612E Nominal DC Input Voltage Range Nominal AC Voltage / Frequency Continuous Power Rating at 25C Ambient Continuous AC RMS Output at 25°C...
  • Page 35 AC Input Current Maximum AC Input Voltage Range AC Input Frequency Range DC Input Range DC Input Current – Rated Power Continuous Battery Charger Output VFX3048E Nominal DC Input Voltage Range Nominal AC Voltage / Frequency Continuous Power Rating at 25C Ambient Continuous AC RMS Output at 25°C...

  • Page 36: Voltage, Current, And Frequency Ranges

    230VAC at 50 Hz per AC output leg (limit three) / 400VAC at 50 Hz between AC output legs RECOMMENDED FX DC VOLTAGE RANGE NOTE: The last two digits in the model number designate the nominal DC voltage. Example: FX2024ET = 24V DC Voltage. 12V Systems 11 – 16VDC (VDC = volts DC) 24V Systems 22 –...

  • Page 37: Maximum Ac Input Current

    The AC transfer relay transfers the AC input power to the AC loads. The FX’s battery charger will “back off ” if the total AC loads—including the charger— exceed the AC input current limit (default setting is 28 AAC). This “Input Limit” can be adjusted using the MATE to avoid overloading a generator or trip a circuit breaker.
  • Page 38 MAXIMUM AND DEFAULT AC INPUT AND DC CHARGER (bulk stage) OUTPUT VALUES FX2012ET FX2024ET FX2348ET VFX2612E VFX3024E VFX3048E AC INPUT FREQUENCY RANGE NOTE: If the AC input source is out of the range noted below, the FX will not connect or stay connected.

  • Page 39: Maximum Overcurrent Protection Ampacity

    • FXs used in home installations should use properly sized DC circuit breakers. • A DC breaker includes both overcurrent protection and disconnect capability. • OutBack Power Systems recommends Class T fuses for marine installations where a DC disconnect is not required. MODEL...

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    If damaged or malfunctioning, the FX should be repaired by a qualifi ed user, installer, or service center following OutBack Power Systems’ instructions and guidelines. Please contact your energy dealer for assistance. Incorrect repairs and/or reassembly risks malfunction, electric shock or fi re.

  • Page 41: Fx Default Values

    FX DEFAULT VALUES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH FX UPGRADES) 12 VDC System DEFAULT Float Voltage 13.6V Absorb Voltage 14.4V EQ Voltage 14.4V ReFloat 12.5V LBCO 10.5V LBCI 12.5V Sell RE Gen Alert Off Set Point On Set Point Load Shed Off Set Point Vent Fan ON Set Point Diversion ON Set Point 14.6V...
  • Page 42 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION FX Series Inverter/Charger Products OutBack Power Systems, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a two year (2) limited warranty (“Warranty”) against defects in materials and workmanship for its FX/VFX Series Inverter/Charger products (“Product(s)”) if installed in fi xed location applications.
  • Page 43 RMA number. The sender must prepay all shipping charges to the agreed upon OutBack Power Systems location, and insure the shipment, or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. OutBack is not responsible for shipping damage caused by improperly packaged Products, the repairs this damage might require, or the costs of these repairs.

  • Page 44: Warranty

    *Extended Warranty OutBack Power Systems off ers an optional three (3) year extension to the standard two (2) year Limited Warranty for the FX/VFX Series Inverter/Charger product. To request a 3-year Limited Warranty extension for a total eff ective warranty coverage period of fi ve (5) years;...
  • Page 47 Corporate Headquarters European Sales Offi ce 19009 62nd Avenue NE C/ Castelló, 17 Arlington, WA 98223 USA 08830 - Sant Boi de Llobregat Phone: (+1) 360.435.6030 BARCELONA, España Phone: +34.93.654.9568 www.outbackpower.com 900-0010-01-00 REV A...

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