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.
FX or VFX Series Inverter/Chargers for inverter balancing. OutBack Power Systems does everything possible to assure the components you purchase will func- tion properly and safely when installed as instructed according to local and national electrical codes (NEC).
Grounding Instructions • The FW-X240’s metal mounting bracket must be connected to a permanently grounded system. System grounding as required by the National Electric Code, ANSI /NFPA 70-1996, is the responsibility of the system installer. • The FW-X240 hardware kit includes grounding washers to penetrate a powder-coated fi nish, assuring a proper ground connection to any FLEXware enclosure or mounting plate.
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Figure 1: FW-X240 Auto Transformer, top view Mounting Slots The FW-X240 is installed inside a FLEXware enclosure which is designed for attachment to a FLEXware Mounting Plate.
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MOUNTING SLOTS (HARDWARE INCLUDED) Figure 2: FW500 AC Chassis Note The FW-X240 should be installed inside the FW500 after the FW500 is secured to the FLEXware Mounting Plate.
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Figure 3 FW1000 AC Chassis Notes: • The FW-X240 should be installed inside the FW1000 after the FW1000 is secured to the FLEXware Mounting Plate. • The FW-X240 can be fastened to other surfaces providing the surface and fasteners used can safely sustain a weight in excess of 25 lbs.
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Figure 4: Step-Down Wiring Diagram • L1: Black • L2: Red • Neutral: White • TBB: Terminal Bus Bar...
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Figure 5: Generator Step- Up Wiring Diagram • L1: Black • L2: Red • Neutral: White • TBB: Terminal Bus Bar...
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Figure 6: OutBack Stacking Wiring Diagram • L1: Black • L2: Red • Neutral: White • TBB: Terminal Bus Bar...
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Figure 7: FW-X240 Installation Balancing Two FX Series Inverter/Chargers (OutBack Stacking)* * Figure 9 shows current fl owing from the L1 FX through the FW-X240 to run in parallel with the L2 FX output. The L1 inverter is producing almost half of the power required to power the load on L2 and at the same time is supplying power to its own L1 load.
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