Outback Power Systems Inverter/Charger FX2012ET Installation And Programming Manual

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Stephen p jensen

January 25, 2025

How to adjust the input voltage on an older Outback inverter so I do not damage the batteries.

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Mr. Anderson

February 10, 2025

To adjust the input voltage on an OutBack Power Systems Inverter/Charger FX2012ET to protect the batteries, you need to configure the charger settings in the CHARGER MENU. This includes adjusting the ABSORB, FLOAT, and EQUALIZE voltage setpoints to match the battery manufacturer's recommendations. The FX’s battery charger operates in five stages: BULK, ABSORB, SILENT, FLOAT, and EQUALIZE. Ensure the correct voltage values are set for these stages to prevent overcharging or undercharging the batteries. Refer to the battery charging instructions for detailed guidelines.

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Page 1 FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System 900-0027-2 Rev 7.1 06/08/06 The “Vented” version of the FX Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 2 Installation & Programming Manual FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 900-0027-2 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 2 Rev 7.1 06/08/06 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
FX SYSTEM CONFIGURATION - 3 PHASE FX SYSTEM... 21 3-Phase FX System... 21 START-UP & OPERATION ... 22 BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS... 23 Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 FX &...
Page 4 Extended Warranty Application ...59 Installation & Programming Manual Page 4 FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System 900-0027-2 Rev 7.1 06/08/06 Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
EN 61000-6-1: 2001 EN 61000-3-3: 1995 All associated technical files 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 product complies with the above named directives.
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
)} or larger is advisable to reduce losses and ensure high performance of FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System 900-0027-2 Rev 7.1 06/08/06 ). Use Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 7: General Precautions
If a remote or automatic generator start system is used, disable the automatic starting circuit and/or disconnect the generator from its starting battery while servicing it to prevent starting while servicing. Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA...
Page 8: Ratings
The AC transfer switch transfers the AC input power through the FX to the AC loads connected to the AC output of the FX. The FX’s battery charger will “back off” when the combined amperage of the AC loads and the battery charger exceeds the programmed AC input current limit (default of 24 AAC).
Page 9 FX2348ET 100 amps VFX2612E 250 amps VFX3024E 250 amps VFX3048E 175 amps Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 DC BREAKER OBDC-250 OBDC-175 OBDC-100 OBDC-250...
Page 10: Mounting
Side view of FX with FXA kit attached. The Turbo Kit adds 1” (25mm) additional height to achieve a total height of 12.87” (327mm) Installation & Programming Manual Page 10 FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System 900-0027-2 Rev 7.1 06/08/06 Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 11: Complete Outback Integrated Systems
These additional components are designed to complete the installation to code while offering flexibility for future expansion. PSAC PSDC PS2DC PS2AC Installation & Programming Manual FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 900-0027-2 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 11 Rev 7.1 06/08/06 Tel 360 435 6030...
Page 12: Ac Wiring Connections
“STATUS” LED’s BATTERY TEMP Jack “BATTERY” LED’s Control Wiring Terminal Block ) wires. A typical installation will use Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 13: Indicators / Control Wiring
HUB products at this time. The HUB-4 accepts up to four OutBack products and one MATE. The HUB-10 connects up to ten OutBack products and one MATE. NOTE: Although the HUB has 2 ports for MATE’s only the 1 Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA...
Page 14: Battery - Fx Cabling
INCH-POUNDS (5 FOOT-POUNDS OR 6.8 NM) MAXIMUM. UL listed DC rated circuit breakers are available from OutBack Power Systems with amperages of 100, 175 and 250 amps DC. All of the OutBack DC breakers come with threaded studs out the back for connection to ring type terminal lugs. ALWAYS INSTALL BREAKERS OR FUSES WITHIN THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE.
Page 15: Fx Accessories
The FXA includes all three of these FX accessories in one box. FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System Installation & Programming Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 900-0027-2 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 15 Rev 7.1...
Page 16: Hub Communication Manager
A total of up to ten OutBack products plus one MATE displays can be used with a HUB-10 (shown above). The HUB-4 will only accept four OutBack products plus one MATE. Installation & Programming Manual FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 900-0027-2 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 16 Rev 7.1...
Page 17: Turbo Kit Information
(found at your local electronics shop) across the auxiliary output will solve this problem. FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System Installation & Programming Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 900-0027-2 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 17 Rev 7.1...
Page 18: Fx System Configuration - Single Fx System
Single FX System The following diagram illustrates a typical single FX installation. For this type of installation, use of OutBack Power Systems PS2 system is recommended. The bypass kit for the PS2 system is an AC-IOB-30 using two CBI breakers with a bypass mechanism.
Page 19: Fx System Configuration - Paralleled Dual Fx System
The AC input, AC output and DC terminals are isolated from the metal chassis of the FX. Proper grounding of these circuits and the chassis of the FX is the responsibility of the installer. Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA...
Page 20: Fx System Configuration - Paralleled Quad Fx System
FX is the responsibility of the installer. Installation & Programming Manual Page 20 FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System 900-0027-2 Rev 7.1 06/08/06 Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 21: Fx System Configuration - 3 Phase Fx System
400VAC from phase to phase. At this time there can only be one FX per phase on a 3-phase system. For this type of installation, use of OutBack Power Systems PS-3PH system is recommended. This FX system will require six OBDC-30 CBI breakers for the AC input and AC output and one OBDC-30T CBI breaker for the AC bypass.
Page 22: Start-Up & Operation
“Float Time Period” (default of 1 hour). Once the hour is up, the FX will go into “Silent” mode, essentially not charging. Installation & Programming Manual Page 22 FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System 900-0027-2 Rev 7.1 06/08/06 Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 23: Battery Charging Instructions
‘Equalize Time Period’. An equalize charge must be manually started and should be performed once every three months. The time limits that it spends in the various stages are adjustable to provide control and maximize the performance of the battery charger and battery system.
Page 24: Stacking Instructions
OutBack & 3-phase Stacking Methods OutBack Power Systems offers two different ways to stack multiple FX’s (up to 10 for single phase systems, but only 3 for three-phase systems). The first thing to consider is if you want all of the FX’s in parallel (FX’s on same AC Output Leg producing 230VAC only) or in 3-phase (maximum of three FX’s, one on each AC Output Leg, producing 230VAC on each Leg and 400VAC between each set of...
Page 25: Power Save Level Master Adjust Only
Using these three screens will allow you to stack your system in many different configurations. As an addition to the explanations above, we have offered some examples of common systems outlined below. Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA...
Page 26: System Examples
FX down is plugged into port 2, the 3 stacking menu called “Stack Phase”. In FX down is Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 27: Automatic Generator Start Instructions
MFR: Omron #G2R-1-S-DC12 The socket for this relay is…. Grainger #6C898 MFR: Omron #P2RF-05-E Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 AUTOMATIC GENERATOR START INSTRUCTIONS FX &...
Page 28: Mate - System Controller And Display
This PC software is currently being developed by third party companies and will soon be offered as an option through your OutBack Power Systems dealer. Tracking software is available at www.RightHandEng.com/OutBack. Outback Power Systems currently offers five different versions of the MATE.
Page 29 FX you have purchased. The MATE displays that follow are from the most current MATE being sold by OutBack Power Systems. The DC voltage values (the letters “vdc” usually follow these values) shown in the following MATE displays will be the default values for a 12V version of the “Export”...
Page 30: Menu Structure
SETUP METERS BATTERY STATUS/FX/METERS--------- output voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT and 3 lines of the MATE Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 OUTPUT VOLTAGE INPUT VOLTAGE INVERTER CURRENT...
Page 31: Soft' Keys
CoolFan function DOWN PORT Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 MATE - SYSTEM CONTROLLER AND DISPLAY In this example, pressing <DOWN> will take you to the next set point screen in the SETUP/FX/INPUT menu.
Page 32: Inverter Control
Select <OK> to return to the point in the menu system from where you entered the INVERTER CONTROL screen. FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System 900-0027-2 Rev 7.1 06/08/06 Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 33: Ac Input Control
Pressing the AC IN key a third time brings up the CHARGER CONTROL screen. This allows operation of the battery charger to be preset for when an AC source is available. In AUTO mode the charger will start charging when an AC source connects to the FX or when the FX decides the batteries need charging.
Page 34: Mate - Menu Map
MATE - MENU MAP Installation & Programming Manual FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 900-0027-2 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 34 Rev 7.1 06/08/06 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 35 MATE - MENU MAP FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System Installation & Programming Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 900-0027-2 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 35 Rev 7.1 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 36: Mate Screens
“Grid-Tie” FX’s. FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System 900-0027-2 Rev 7.1 06/08/06 AC” Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 37: Status Screens
Pressing PORT will access the next FX if a HUB is present. MODE PORT Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 38: Meter Menu
PORT The INPUT CURRENT meter indicates the total amount of current flowing into the AC input of the STATUS/FX/METER--P00 FX. Some of this power may be used by the battery charger with the remainder flowing through the input 0.0 aac AC transfer switch to the AC loads (Passing Thru).
Page 39: Battery Menu
PORT voltage when the battery is cold. This is the battery charger set point for the absorb stage of the battery charging process. The voltage STATUS/FX/BATT---P00 will be held at the ABSORB VOLTAGE SET POINT level for the ABSORB TIME LIMIT period that is absorb 14.4 vdc...
Page 40: Error Menu
Displays additional sections – reason for last DISCONNECT and SELL FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System 900-0027-2 Rev 7.1 06/08/06 Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 41: Warnings Menu
STATUS returns to the STATUS screen to allow selection of another product. end of warnings menu TOP STATUS Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 42: Disconnect Menu
Returns the user to the MAIN menu FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System 900-0027-2 Rev 7.1 06/08/06 Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 43: Sell Menu
The SELL section of the STATUS menu has only one screen. This screen gives a number that refers to a reason the FX would stop selling. OutBack Power Systems technicians use this number to quickly understand what the FX thinks is happening. The system user should not be concerned about this number unless they are experiencing many unknown grid disconnects and they need troubleshooting help.
Page 44: Setup Screens
Returns the display to the MAIN screen. FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System 900-0027-2 Rev 7.1 06/08/06 Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 45: Input Menu
The AC1/GRID LIMIT is the maximum amount of current that the FX will allow to be drawn by AC loads and battery charger together from the utility grid. When this limit is reached the charger will be “backed off” to keep from overloading the utility grid. This setting has a range between 2.5 aac and 30.0 aac in 0.5 aac increments.
Page 46: Advanced Screens
Allows adjustment of the voltage calibration measurements to improve operation FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System 900-0027-2 Rev 7.1 06/08/06 Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 47: Inverter Menu
Selecting MAIN returns the display to the MAIN screen. completed MAIN Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System 900-0027-2 Rev 7.1...
Page 48: Charger Menu
ABSORB, FLOAT and EQUALIZE voltages. See the BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS on page 24 for guidelines on how to set some of these values. The FX’s battery charger includes five stages. BULK raises the battery voltage to the ‘Absorb Setpoint’.
Page 49: Grid Menu
GRID programming Selecting MAIN returns the display to the MAIN screen. completed MAIN Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System 900-0027-2 Rev 7.1...
Page 50: Generator Menu
PORT The AC2/GEN INPUT LIMIT sets the maximum amount of current the FX allows to be drawn from ADV/FX/GEN-------P00 the AC source. When the AC input current limit is reached, the power draw of the battery charger ac2/gen 24.0 aac is backed off to prevent overloading the AC source.
Page 51: Auxiliary Menu
Remote function DOWN PORT Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Once the password has been correctly entered, the ADV - CHOOSE CATEGORY: screen is displayed.
Page 52 9 min energized. This setting is provided to allow the battery charger to more fully recharge the battery off delay once it has been started. This setting has a range between 0 minutes and 240 minutes in 1 minute...
Page 53: Stacking Menu
Selecting MAIN returns the display to the MAIN screen. completed MAIN Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System 900-0027-2 Rev 7.1...
Page 54: Sell Menu
If the FX repeatedly disconnects from the utility grid this value may need to be changed. This function should not , I repeat, should not be changed without consulting OutBack Power Systems first. The GRID TIE AUTHORITY screen allows the user to turn on or off the selling function of the FX.
Page 55: Calibration Menu
MATE. Selecting MAIN returns the display to the MAIN screen. completed MAIN Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 END OF ADVANCED MENU SYSTEM FX &...
Page 56: Wire Sizes
.162 4.11 .215 5.46 .269 6.83 .337 8.56 .376 9.55 .423 10.74 .508 12.90 .576 14.63 .645 16.38 Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. 19009 62 Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019...
Page 57: Two-Year Limited Warranty
Power Systems will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number. Mark the outside of the package with the RMA number and include a copy of the purchase invoice in the package. You must ship the products back to OutBack Power Systems in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment.
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