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Outback Power Systems FLEXware 500 User Manual

Includes mounting, installation, and product registration
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Includes Mounting, Installation, and Product Registration...

  • Page 2: Notice Of Copyright

    OutBack Power Systems FLEXware is a system of modular aluminum mounting hardware and installation components designed for convenient system installation and integration. About OutBack Power Systems OutBack Power Systems is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. Our products include true sine wave inverter/chargers, a maximum power point charge controller, system communication components, as well as breaker panels, breakers, accessories, and assembled systems.
  • Page 3 Requirements and Warnings The OutBack FLEXware 500 enclosures (FW500-AC and FW500-DC) are listed by ETL as indoor enclosures to UL standard UL 508A Industrial Control Panels. This enclosure is intended for battery circuits configured for 12 to 48 volts nominal.
  • Page 4 • FLEXware 250 for single FX Series Inverter/Charger installations along with the desired AC and DC disconnects • FLEXware 500, which supports up to two FXs and two MX Charge Controllers, accommodating both split-phase and/or higher power output as needed •...
  • Page 5 DC Breakers MX60 DC FW500-DC Disconnect Breaker Figure 1: Complete FLEXware 500 System installed (vertical installation is acceptable when mounting space is limited) Note: Although FLEXware 500 supports two MX Charge Controllers, both locations—top and side—are shown in Figure 1.
  • Page 6 Knockouts and Dimensions 11.40 Front View 12.06 Side View 18.27 Figure 2...
  • Page 7 FLEXware 500 Parts List FLEXware 500 consists of the FW500-AC and FW500-DC. Each is an aluminum chassis for mounting AC and DC breakers, respectively, along with the components listed below: FW500-AC components: •...

  • Page 8: Installation Tips

    • It is also easier if all conduit knockouts are removed before mounting the enclosures. Mounting and Installation FLEXware 500 is designed for mounting on the FLEXware Mounting Plate (FW-MP). Although the components can be secured to other surfaces, the FW-MP is an engineered platform designed for the FLEXware 500 installation.
  • Page 9 With the Mounting Plate and the hanging screws (for the FX Inverter/Chargers) inserted, install the FXs. • Start with the top FX. • Hang the FX on the hanging screws, but continue to hold onto it. • Loosely install four M6 X 20 mm screws, included with the FW-MP, one in each corner; tighten them when all four are installed and the FX is aligned.
  • Page 10 After the FXs are installed, mount the AC chassis and the DC chassis in either order. When installing the AC chassis and the DC chassis: • Either chassis can be installed first, the order is not important. • Only loosely install the four screws securing each chassis. The screws will be tightened later. Note: It is easier to remove the appropriate side knockouts from both the AC and DC...
  • Page 11 Installation of the AC Chassis and DC Chassis To install the chassis: • Hold each chassis up to its respective mounting holes on the FW-MP. • Place one M6 X 10mm machine screw (provided with the FW-MP) in each corner, tightening only enough to keep the chassis in place.
  • Page 12 Figure 8: AC and DC chassis mounted With each chassis loosely mounted, the AC Conduit Adapter (ACA) and DC Conduit Adapter (DCA) are installed on each FX. • Remove the clear plastic AC cover and AC Conduit Plate from each FX. Clear plastic AC cover AC Conduit Plate Corrugated Conduit installs between the chassis...
  • Page 13 • Line up either the ACA or DCA on its respective side of the FX, starting at the top. • To attach a DCA, line up its two screw holes with the upper and lower right DCC screw holes. • When lined up, loosely install the upper screw to hold the DCA in place. •...
  • Page 14 Figure 11: DCA bushing Note: The DCA will be held firmly in place when the DCC (FX cover) is secured at the end of the installation. To install an ACA: • Follow the separate ACA instructions for mounting to the FX. •...
  • Page 15 Each ACA fits against the AC chassis Figure 12: ACAs installed With both the AC Chassis and DC Chassis installed, the breaker brackets, AC din rail(s), and optional AC and DC breakers can be installed. Please see the individual Input/Output/Bypass Breaker (IOB) kit for instructions.
  • Page 16 MX60 Installation A FLEXware 500 System will normally have up to two MX Charge Controllers installed on the FW500-DC. The chassis accommodates both side and top installation. Newer MXs have rear knockouts allowing them to be mounted directly to the side of the enclosure without the need for additional mounting brackets.
  • Page 17 MX Knockouts Figure 13: MX Charge Controller 1” knockouts Charge Controller knockouts The MX Charge Controller attaches to the chassis using three #10 X 3/8” sheet metal screws included in the hardware kit. Two are inserted from inside the MX and the third through the hanger on the top of the MX.
  • Page 18 Installing an OutBack HUB An OutBack HUB allows the FX Series Inverter/Chargers, MX60 Charge Controllers, and MATE to communicate with each other. It attaches to the outside of the FW500-AC (hardware included with the HUB). HUB connection Figure 14: OutBack HUB...
  • Page 19 Figure 15: Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 23: Product Registration

    Product Registration Please take a moment to register and provide us with some important information. Send to: OutBack Power Systems, 19009 62nd Avenue NE, Arlington, WA 98223 USA. Name: ������������������������������������������������������������������������ Address: ���������������������������������������������������������������������� City, State, Zip Code: ������������������������������������������������������������� Country: ���������������������������������������������������������������������� Telephone Number: �������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 24 19009 62nd Avenue NE European Sales Office Arlington, WA USA Barcelona, España (+1) 360-435-6030 (+34) 600-843-845 www.outbackpower.com 900-0061-1...