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Summary of Contents for Outback Power Systems GRID-INTERACTIVE GTFX
- Page 1 Grid-Interactive GTFX AND GVFX INVERTER/CHARGER Programing Manual...
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Page 2: Warranty Summary
• 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
OF COntEntS Warranty Summary... 1 Certificate of Compliance... 3 Welcome to the OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter/Charger System ... 4 Safety ... 4 FX Series Inverter/Charger Programming ... 5 Concerns ... 5 Options ... 5 Components and Connections ... 6 Powering Up ... -
Page 4: Certificate Of Compliance
OutBaCk GtFX anD GVFX CErtIFICatE OF COmPLIanCE tO uL1741 utILIty-IntEraCtIVE InVErtErS OutBack GTFX and GVFX inverters comply with UL1741 for utility-interactive inverters. The following specifications refer to exporting power to a simulated utility source of less than 1% voltage total harmonic distortion (THD). -
Page 5: Welcome To The Outback Power Systems Fx Series Inverter/Charger System
Further instructions on individual FX set-ups as well as systems assemblies are included with the FX and VFX Series Inverter/Charger Installation Manual. The OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter/Charger is ETL listed to UL1741 (Inverters, Converters, Con- trollers, and Interconnection System Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Resources). All Mobile FX Series Inverter/Chargers are ETL listed to UL 458 Grounding Instructions –... -
Page 6: Fx Series Inverter/Charger Programming
GrID-IntEraCtIVE FX SErIES InVErtEr/CharGEr PrOGrammInG Note: Please see the FX and VFX Series Inverter/Charger Installation Manual to install, wire, and connect each FX Series Inverter/Charger. This programming manual assumes all FXs have been installed and are ready to program according to the way they were wired. To familiarize yourself with the programming concepts, please read through the entire manual before programming your system. -
Page 7: Components And Connections
Components and Connections: 1. With all AC and DC breakers OFF, connect all FXs to the HUB with individual lengths of CAT5 cable. BYPASS OUTPUT INPUT AC Breakers Off POWER Slave FXs plug into Ports 02 and higher OutBack Charge Controllers plug into any ports after the last FX is connected. -
Page 8: Powering Up
2. With the FXs connected to the HUB, turn only the DC breakers ON and power up the components. All AC breakers should be OFF. BYPASS OUTPUT INPUT AC Breakers Off LED Color LED Action Green Solid GREEN Flashing GREEN Yellow Solid YELLOW Flashing YELLOW... -
Page 9: Mate Screens
3. After powering up the components, connect the MATE to the HUB. a) Plug the MATE into the 1st MATE Port on the HUB. b) The MATE will power up and should recognize any component connected to the HUB. c) The MATE can then program the FXs. d) The fifth MATE screen (“Port Assignment”) should display all the FXs and any Outback Charge Controllers in the system. -
Page 10: Stacking Options
StaCkInG OPtIOnS OutBack Grid-Interactive FXs can be stacked in Classic Series only. CLaSSIC StaCkInG • Two FXs are wired to two 120 VAC output legs producing 240 VAC between them. • Each FX powers one leg and acts independently of the other, but both combine when 240 VAC is required for a load. -
Page 11: Programming The Fxs
PrOGrammInG thE FXS Once the MATE recognizes each FX (and OutBack Charge Controller), push and hold the first two soft keys simultaneously to return to the MAIN menu. To program the FXs, go to the ADV/FX/STACK menu on the MATE navigating with the following steps: MAIN-------------------------- 12:12:16A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV... - Page 12 choose device: ADV/FX/PAGE 1---------------- choose category: ADV/FX/PG2------------------- choose category: GRID ADV/FX/PAGE3---------------- choose category: • In the ADV menu, press the <FX> soft key. MATE • On the ADV/FX/PAGE 1 screen, press the <PG2> soft key and go to the ADV/FX/PAGE2 screen. CHGR •...
- Page 13 ADV/FX/STACK--------P01 stack Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/STACK----------P01 stack Master phase DOWN INC PORT Pressing the <INC> or <DEC> soft keys changes the stacking phase. • Stacking the FX Inverter/Chargers begins on this screen. See specific stacking procedures in the next section.
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Page 14: Master
maStEr With the Port 01 FX as the Master, press the <PORT> soft key to change the remaining Ports and designate the remaining FXs as Slaves. The MATE screen for Port 02 will look like this: ADV/FX/STACK--------P02 stack phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/STACK---------P02 stack... -
Page 15: Power Save Levels
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 inverting or charging. OutBack offers a power save feature for its non-grid-interactive systems, but is not available for grid-interactive systems. The power save level screens can be viewed from any stacking screen, but the default values should remain unchanged in a grid-interactive system. -
Page 16: Ac On
BYPASS OUTPUT INPUT Note: If you are using the FW-X240 Auto Transformer for step-up functioning, turn on its breaker now. Otherwise, go to the next step. Verify the AC voltage output through the MATE following path: PATH MAIN------- SETUP------------ 12.15:30p choose device: SUM STATUS SETUP ADV FX CC DC MAIN MODES METER BATT PG2 aC On... - Page 17 • Turn the AC input breakers ON. BYPASS OUTPUT INPUT If 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 108-140 VAC and the frequency between 59.3-60.5 Hz.
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Page 18: Auxiliary (Aux) Functions
auXILIary (auX) FunCtIOnS The AUX output provides a 12 VDC, 0.7 ADC max output at the AUX terminals to control either DC or AC external loads. Typical loads include sending a fault alarm signal or running a small fan to cool the MAIN-------------------------- 12:12:16A STATUS SETUP... - Page 19 ADV/PASSWORD-------------- enter the password ENTER INC EXIT ADV/PASSWORD---------------- enter the password ENTER INC EXIT ADV------------------------------ choose device: DC MATE ADV/FX/PAGE 1---------------- choose category: CHGR • The screen displays <132>. Press the <INC> button until it scrolls to the password 141. •...
- Page 20 ADV/FX/PG2--------------------- choose category: GRID ADV/FX/PAGE3----------------- choose category: ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 aux output control DOWN INC ADV/FX/AUX--------------P00 aux output function DOWN INC Pressing the <INC> or <DEC> soft keys changes the aux output function. • Press the <PG3> soft key which leads to the ADV/ FX/PAGE3 screen.
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Page 21: List Of Aux Functions
LISt OF auX FunCtIOnS • Cool Fan activates the standard TurboFan which cools the FX. • Divert DC and Divert AC allows the AUX to divert excess renewable energy to a DC or AC load, respectively. This allows control of energy sources such as wind turbines or hydro-generators. When using Divert AC, the AUX output will shut off if the inverter is overloaded. - Page 22 ADV/FX/AUX-------------P00 aux output function DOWN INC ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 genalert on setpoint DOWN INC ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 loadshed off setpoint DOWN INC ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 ventfan on setpoint DOWN INC • From the Remote aux output function screen, press Remote the <DOWN> soft key. This will bring up the first of several screen used to adjust which ever mode you have chosen for the AUX function.
- Page 23 ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 ventfan off 5 min period DOWN INC PORT ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 diversion 14.6 vdc on setpoint DOWN INC PORT ADV/FX/AUX--------------P00 diversion 30 sec off delay DOWN INC PORT • If a ventilation fan is only needed intermittently, the ventfan off period shuts the fan off for a user- determined time before starting up again for a one- minute period when the battery voltage exceeds the ventfan on setpoint.
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Page 24: Battery Charging Instructions
MATE (see MATE User Manual). maIntEnanCE Please contact OutBack Power Systems Technical Services for any FX repairs due to malfunctions or damage. For routine, user-approved maintenance: • Disconnect all circuit breakers and related electrical connections before doing any cleaning or adjustments. -
Page 25: Fx Default Values
Float Voltage Absorb Voltage EQ Voltage ReFloat LBCO LBCI Sell RE GenAlert Off Set Point On Set Point Load Shed off Set Point Vent Fan ON set Point Diversion On Set Point Absorb Time EQ Time Float Time AC2/Gen Transfer Delay (Cycles for AC) Search Grid Lower Limit Export Grid Lower Limit Only... -
Page 26: Warranty
OutBack Power Systems’ liability for any defective product or any part thereof shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the product, at OutBack Power Systems’ discretion. OutBack Power Systems does not warrant or guarantee the workmanship performed by any person or firm installing its products. -
Page 27: Product Registration
Utility Connected Installation EXtEnDED Warranty aPPLICatIOn (U.S. AND CANADA ONLy) OutBack Power Systems offers an optional three year extension to the standard two year limited warranty. Purchase of extended warranty coverage is available on products listed below provided conditions shown are met. Extended warranty coverage must be purchased within 90 days of the original sale of the product covered. -
Page 28: 10-Year Limited Warranty (California)
(California) GtFX, GVFX and PS1 Products OutBack Power Systems, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a ten-year (10) limited warranty (“Warranty”) against defects in materials and workmanship for its GTFX, GVFX and PS1 products (“Products”) if installed in fixed location applications within the State of California. - Page 29 1. Proof-of-purchase in the form of a copy of the original Product purchase invoice or receipt confirming the Product model number and serial number; 2. OutBack issued 10-year warranty certificate; 3. Description of the problem; and 4. Shipping address for the repaired or replacement equipment. After receiving the RMA number, 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 protection and mark the outside clearly with the RMA number.
- Page 30 To request a 10-year Limited Warranty; complete this form along with a check or money order in the amount of $599 USD payable to OutBack Power Systems, Inc., and return it to: Outback Power Systems Inc. 19009 62nd Ave. NE • Arlington, WA 98223...
- Page 32 19009 62nd avenue nE European Sales Office arlington, Wa 98223 uSa Barcelona, ESPaÑa (+1) 360.435.6030 (+34) 600.843.845 www.outbackpower.com 900-0087-01-00 rEV a...
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