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- Page 1 International Series GFX Inverter/Charger GFX1312E GFX1424E GFX1448E Operator’s Manual...
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Page 2: Contact Information
About OutBack Power Technologies OutBack Power Technologies is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. Our products include true sine wave inverter/chargers, maximum power point tracking charge controllers, system communication components, as well as breaker panels, breakers, accessories, and assembled systems. Contact Information Telephone: +1.360.435.6030 (North America) -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This manual contains important safety instructions for the International Series GFX inverters. Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the inverter and on any accessories or additional equipment included in the installation. Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in severe shock or possible electrocution. -
Page 4: Definitions
This equipment is NOT intended for use with life support equipment or other medical equipment or devices. CAUTION: Equipment Damage Only use components or accessories recommended or sold by OutBack Power Systems or its authorized agents. Important Safety Instructions Terms and Definitions... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Grid Use Programming ...28 Troubleshooting... 29 Basic Troubleshooting...29 Error Messages ...34 Warning Messages...35 Disconnect Messages ...36 Stop Sell Reasons...37 Specifications ... 39 Specifications for Model GFX1312E...39 Specifications for Model GFX1424E...40 Specifications for Model GFX1448E...41 900-0112-01-00 Rev A Table of Contents... - Page 6 Environmental Specifications ...42 Regulatory Specifications...42 Grid-Interactive Use ... 42 Default Settings and Ranges...43 Product Registration...49 Extended Warranty...50 Warranty ...51 How to Arrange for Warranty Service ...52 Contacting OutBack... 52 Troubleshooting ... 52 Return Material Authorization (RMA) ... 52 Returning Product to OutBack... 53 Index...55 Table of Contents 900-0112-01-00 Rev A...
- Page 7 Disconnect Troubleshooting ... 36 Table 8 Grid-Interactive Troubleshooting ... 37 Table 9 Electrical Specifications (GFX1312E)... 39 Table 10 Mechanical Specifications (GFX1312E) ... 39 Table 11 Electrical Specifications (GFX1424E)... 40 Table 12 Mechanical Specifications (GFX1424E) ... 40 Table 13 Electrical Specifications (GFX1448E)... 41 Table 14 Mechanical Specifications (GFX1448E) ...
- Page 8 Figure 1 International Series GFX Inverter/Charger...7 Figure 2 AC Wiring Compartment ...9 Figure 3 LED Indicators ... 11 Figure 4 Charging Stages Over Time... 18 Figure 5 Repeated Charging Cycles ... 20 Figure 6 OutBack HUB4 and MATE... 24 Figure 7 Example of Parallel Stacking Arrangement (Three Inverters)...
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Page 9: Introduction
Introduction Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies Thank you for purchasing the OutBack International Series GFX Inverter. This product offers a complete power conversion system between batteries and AC power. It can provide backup power or complete off-grid service. Battery-to-AC inverting which delivers 230 Vac at 50 Hz ... -
Page 10: System Display And Controller
System Display and Controller The GFX inverters have no external controls. They can operate normally without an external control or interface. Basic modes and settings are pre-programmed at the factory. However, if the pre-programmed settings need adjustment, a remote system display must be used for changing those settings and for more detailed monitoring activities. -
Page 11: Operation
Functional Test Pre-startup Procedures 1. Ensure all DC and AC breakers or fuses are disconnected. 2. Double-check all wiring connections. 3. Inspect the work area to ensure tools or debris have not been left inside. 4. Verify battery voltage using a digital voltmeter (DVM). Confirm the voltage is correct for the inverter model. -
Page 12: Powering Down
This means the inverter is no longer drawing on batteries, but is using the AC source. 7. If the battery charger has been enabled, confirm that it is charging by using the system display. The inverter will perform a full battery charge when first powered up. This may take several hours. -
Page 13: Led Indicators
LED Indicators BATTERY LEDs BATTERY LEDS The battery LEDs show the approximate battery state. (See IMPORTANT note below.) The BATTERY LEDs are independent of STATUS LEDs. Any STATUS LED could accompany any BATTERY LED based on certain conditions. Common combinations are noted. ... -
Page 14: Table 3 Status Led Quick Reference
STATUS LEDS GREEN Solid: The inverter is ON and providing power. If accompanied by solid yellow LED, unit is selling power to the utility grid. (See page 23 for a description of the Sell function.) Flashing: The inverter has been turned ON but is idle. May be accompanied by the yellow LED. If not accompanied by the yellow LED, the unit in inverting mode and is idle due to lack of demand. -
Page 15: Description Of Functions
Description of Functions All items identified as settable or adjustable have set points which can be accessed using the remote system display. (See the system display manual for instructions on locating these set points.) The default settings and ranges of adjustment are listed near the end of this book, beginning on page 43. Inverting A GFX inverter uses a transformer and a high-frequency H-Bridge FET design to convert DC voltage from batteries into AC voltage that is usable AC by appliances. -
Page 16: Search
Search An automated search circuit is available to minimize the power draw when no loads are present. When enabled, the inverter does not always deliver full output. The output is reduced to brief pulses with a delay between them. These pulses are sent down the output lines to see if a resistance is present. - Page 17 AC Current Settings The AC current settings control the amount of current that the inverter draws from the source(s). The amount of current is controlled by the grid or generator limit settings. These settings should be adjusted to match the size of the input breaker or circuit which is to be protected. In the MATE system display, if the ac transfer control menu is set to grid, the inverter uses the grid settings.
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Page 18: Generators
Support feature. The inverter’s battery charger may work erratically or at a low charge rate. It may be necessary to disable the Grid/Generator Support feature. Consult the generator manufacturer if necessary. -
Page 19: Grid/Generator Support
Grid/Generator Support A system display is required to control this feature. When this feature is enabled, the inverter limits the current draw from an AC source, augmenting it with additional current from the batteries when necessary. This helps prevent overloading a small AC breaker or generator during short-term use. ... -
Page 20: Battery Charging
Battery Charging IMPORTANT: Battery charger settings need to be correct for a given battery type. Always follow battery manufacturer recommendations. Making incorrect settings, or leaving them at factory default settings, may cause the batteries to be undercharged or overcharged. Voltage... -
Page 21: Absorption Stage
Operation The initial DC current is the maximum current the charger can deliver. It will begin at the charger’s specified maximum, but will gradually decrease as the voltage increases. This is a tradeoff in wattage and is normal for the charger. Absorption Stage This is the second stage of charging. -
Page 22: Figure 5 Repeated Charging Cycles
Operation Note: If the MATE’s ac transfer control menu is set to gen, the charger skips both Sell and Silent, and proceeds directly to Float stage. (It will remain in Float until a new charge cycle is required, possibly through loss of AC power.) If ac transfer control is set to grid, the charger goes through Silent as noted and proceeds to Float only when the batteries drop to the Refloat voltage level. -
Page 23: Equalization
Operation New Charging Cycle If the AC source is lost or disconnected, the unit will return to inverting mode if enabled. The battery voltage will begin to decrease due to loads or natural loss. When the AC source is restored, the inverter will return to the charging cycle. -
Page 24: Battery Temperature Compensation
Equalization follows the same pattern as standard three-stage charging, as shown in Figure 4. However, instead of the Absorption voltage and time set points, it is controlled by the equalize set point and equalize time period settings in the system display. Equalization is normally performed only on flooded lead-acid batteries. -
Page 25: Selling
The operation of the Sell feature is referenced heavily in the Battery Charging section, as it is integrally tied with the battery charger. In fact, selling is occasionally referred to as “charging in reverse”. Where the charger draws power from the AC input and puts it into the batteries, the Sell feature removes power from the batteries (or the DC system) and returns it to the AC input. -
Page 26: Multiple-Inverter Installations (Stacking)
Multiple-Inverter Installations (Stacking) Multiple inverters in a single system can support larger loads than a single inverter can handle. Installing inverters in this configuration is called “stacking”. Stacking inverters does not refer to physically placing one on top of another. It refers to how they are wired within the system and then programmed to coordinate activity. -
Page 27: Figure 7 Example Of Parallel Stacking Arrangement (Three Inverters)
Parallel Stacking (Dual-Stack and Larger) In parallel stacking, two or more inverters are stacked to create a single, common 230 Vac output. The master provides the primary output. The slaves are connected to the same output and assist the master. ... -
Page 28: Power Save Levels
Power Save Levels Depending on the model, each inverter consumes approximately 20 watts of idle power while it remains on, even if it isn’t actively inverting or charging. The Power Save function allows the option to put some or all slave inverters into Silent mode to minimize idle consumption. The inverters will come on again when the loads require power. -
Page 29: Auxiliary Terminals
GenAlert is used as a simple controller for an AC generator with an automatic start feature. The generator is used to recharge batteries using the inverter’s battery charger. The AUX function is used to energize a relay. Then the relay activates the remote start/stop circuit on the generator. (This is illustrated in the International Series GFX Installation Manual.) GenAlert is triggered by DC voltage. -
Page 30: System Display-Based Functions
connected to non-vital loads. When the relay is energized, the loads are disengaged to conserve battery power. LoadShed will also occur when the inverter enters a high-temperature condition or when the AC output voltage drops below 200 Vac for more than three seconds. There is a three-minute fixed delay before the AUX output is deactivated. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting This list is organized in order of common symptoms, with a series of possible causes. Each possible cause also has inverter LEDs which may be unusual for that mode of operation. (LEDs which are normal, and LEDs on the system display, are not shown.) Each possible cause also shows possible troubleshooting remedies, including system display checks where appropriate. - Page 32 Table 4 Basic Troubleshooting Steps Symptom Unusual LEDs No AC IN LED AC IN LED normal Will not charge. AC IN LED normal AC IN LED normal Low charge rate. AC IN LED normal AC IN LED normal None (AC IN LED is illuminated) None (AC IN LED is illuminated)
- Page 33 Table 4 Basic Troubleshooting Steps Symptom Unusual LEDs No AC IN LED AC IN LED flashes AC IN LED flashes Will not connect to the AC source. AC IN LED flashes AC IN LED flashes AC IN LED switches between continuous and flashing.
- Page 34 Table 4 Basic Troubleshooting Steps Symptom Unusual LEDs None (Solid AC IN LED is replaced with solid Inverter LED) Inverter LED flashes Loads drop out or crash during transfer. None (Solid AC IN LED is replaced with solid Inverter LED) Inverter LED flickers;...
- Page 35 Table 4 Basic Troubleshooting Steps Symptom Unusual LEDs Unit reads AC AC IN LED flashes input, even though no source is present. Inverter hums loudly. System display may show messages for high battery Error LED voltage, low battery voltage, or backfeed error.
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Page 36: Error Messages
Error Messages An Error message is caused by a critical fault. In most cases when this occurs, the unit will shut down and the inverter’s ERROR LED (see page 11) will illuminate. See the system display manual for instructions on viewing errors. One or more messages will display yes. If a message says no, it is not the cause of the error. -
Page 37: Warning Messages
Warning Messages A Warning message is caused by a non-critical fault. When this occurs, the unit will not shut down, but the ERROR LED (see page 11) will flash to show a condition that requires attention. See the system display manual for instructions on viewing warnings. One or more messages will display yes. If a message says no, it is not the cause of the warning. -
Page 38: Disconnect Messages
Disconnect Messages Disconnect screens explain the reason that the inverter rejected an AC source. The unit returns to inverting mode if turned on. The ERROR LED (see page 11) will not illuminate for a Disconnect message, although it may flash for a concurrent warning following the disconnect. (See previous page.) If the AC source is removed, the warning and the LED will be blank, but the cause of the last disconnect will remain. -
Page 39: Stop Sell Reasons
Stop Sell Reasons This screen displays a numerical value to show the reason the inverter stopped selling power. The screen is used for troubleshooting by OutBack Technicians, though often this can indicate normal operation. See the system display manual for instructions on viewing these messages. The acceptable limits for AC source voltage and frequency are displayed on page 42. - Page 40 Troubleshooting NOTES: 900-0112-01-00 Rev A...
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Page 41: Specifications
DC Input Voltage Range DC Input Current at Rated Power Maximum DC Input Current on Surge Auxiliary Output Table 10 Mechanical Specifications (GFX1312E) Specification Inverter Dimensions (H x W x L) Shipping Dimensions (H x W x L) Inverter Weight... -
Page 42: Specifications For Model Gfx1424E
AC Input Current (Maximum) Grid-Interactive Voltage Range (Default) Grid-Interactive Frequency Range (Default) Battery Charger Maximum AC Input Battery Charger Max Continuous DC Output DC Input Voltage Range DC Input Current at Rated Power Maximum DC Input Current on Surge Auxiliary Output... -
Page 43: Specifications For Model Gfx1448E
AC Input Current (Maximum) Grid-Interactive Voltage Range (Default) Grid-Interactive Frequency Range (Default) Battery Charger Maximum AC Input Battery Charger Max Continuous DC Output DC Input Voltage Range DC Input Current at Rated Power Maximum DC Input Current on Surge Auxiliary Output... -
Page 44: Environmental Specifications
Environmental Specifications Table 15 Environmental Specifications for All Models Specification Rated Temperature Range (meets all specifications) Operational Temperature Range (functions, but does not necessarily meet all specifications) Storage Temperature Range Regulatory Specifications The International Series GFX inverters are CE compliant for off-grid use. Grid-Interactive Use Inverters intended for grid-interactive use must comply with established standards which provide regulation for acceptable output voltage ranges, acceptable output frequency, total harmonic... -
Page 45: Default Settings And Ranges
Default Settings and Ranges Table 17 12-Volt Inverter Settings 12 Vdc Inverter Search Search Sensitivity (see page 14 for increments) Search Pulse Length Search Pulse Spacing Input AC Transfer Control AC1/Grid Limit AC2/Gen Limit Inverter Low Battery Cut-Out (LBCO) Low Battery Cut-In (LBCI) Adjust Output Voltage Charger Charger Limit... -
Page 46: Table 18 24-Volt Inverter Settings
Table 17 12-Volt Inverter Settings 12 Vdc Inverter Diversion On Voltage Diversion Off Delay Stacking Stack Phase Power Save Level Master Adjust Only Slave Adjust Only Sell Sell RE Volts Grid Tie Window Grid Tie Authority Calibration (Cal) Vac Input Adjustment1 Vac Output Adjustment1 Battery Vdc Adjustment2 1These values are in digital counts, not volts. - Page 47 Table 18 24-Volt Inverter Settings 24 Vdc Inverter Grid AC1/Grid Lower Limit AC1/Grid Upper Limit AC1/Grid Transfer Delay Generator (Gen) Gen Input Connect Delay AC2/Gen Lower Limit AC2/GenUpper Limit AC2/Gen Transfer Delay AC2/Gen Support Auxiliary (AUX) AUX Output Control AUX Output Function GenAlert On Voltage GenAlert On Delay GenAlert Off Voltage...
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Page 48: Table 19 48-Volt Inverter Settings
Table 19 48-Volt Inverter Settings 48 Vdc Inverter Search Search Sensitivity (see page 14 for increments) Search Pulse Length Search Pulse Spacing Input AC Transfer Control AC1/Grid Limit AC2/Gen Limit Inverter Low Battery Cut-Out (LBCO) Low Battery Cut-In (LBCI) Adjust Output Voltage Charger Charger Limit Absorb Voltage... - Page 49 Table 19 48-Volt Inverter Settings 48 Vdc Inverter Stacking Stack Phase Power Save Level Master Adjust Only Slave Adjust Only Sell Sell RE Volts Grid Tie Window Grid Tie Authority Calibration (Cal) Vac Input Adjustment1 Vac Output Adjustment1 Battery Vdc Adjustment2 1These values are in digital counts, not volts.
- Page 50 Specifications NOTES: 900-0112-01-00 Rev A...
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Page 51: Product Registration
The purchase of an OutBack Power Technologies product is an important investment. Registering the products will help us maintain the standard of excellence you expect from us in terms of performance, quality and reliability. Please take a moment to register and provide us with some important information. SYSTEM OWNER Name Address... -
Page 52: Extended Warranty
INSTALLATION INFORMATION System Install/Commission Date System Array Nominal Voltage System Battery Bank Size (Amp-Hours) Brand and Model of Batteries Does this system include an auxiliary AC generator? If yes, please specify brand and model of generator INSTALLER INFORMATION Installer City, State, Zip Extended Warranty OutBack Power Technologies offers an optional three (3) year extension to the standard two (2) year Limited Warranty for the International Series GFX inverter. -
Page 53: Warranty
Warranty 2-Year Limited Warranty for GFX Products OutBack Power Technologies, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a two-year (2) limited warranty (“Warranty”) against defects in materials and workmanship for its GFX Series inverter products (“Product”) if installed in fixed location applications. The term of this Warranty begins on the Product(s) initial purchase date, or the date of receipt of the Product(s) by the end user, whichever is later. -
Page 54: How To Arrange For Warranty Service
How to Arrange for Warranty Service During the warranty period beginning on the invoice date, OutBack Power Technologies will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to OutBack Power Technologies’ facility or to an OutBack Power Technologies authorized repair facility, or that are repaired on site by an OutBack Power Technologies authorized repair person. -
Page 55: Returning Product To Outback
Returning Product to OutBack After receiving the RMA number, the customer must pack the Product(s) authorized for return, along with a copy of the original purchase invoice and warranty certificate, in the original Product shipping container(s) or packaging providing equivalent or reasonable protection. The RMA number must be written on the outside of the packaging where it is clearly visible. - Page 56 Warranty 900-0112-01-00 Rev A...
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Page 57: Index
Absorption Stage... 21 AC Current Settings ... 17 AC Input... 16 AC Source Acceptance... 17 Adding New Devices ... 12 AGS...2, 31 Audience ...1 Automatic Generator Start... 31 AUX Control... 30 AUX Functions AC Drop... 30 Cool Fan ... 30 DivertAC... - Page 58 Inverting...15 LBCO... 2, 15 LED Indicators ... 2, 11, 12, 13 Battery LEDs ...13 Status LEDs ...14 Levels, Power Save...29 LoadShed...31 MATE ...10, 27, 29, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 Parallel Stacking ...28 Power Save...29 Powering Down...12 Registration...53 Regulatory ...46 Remote System Display ...10, 27 Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS) ...
- Page 59 Index 900-0112-01-00 Rev A...
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