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Outback Power Systems FX SERIES Programming Manual

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  • Page 1 FX AND VFX SERIES INVERTER/CHARGER Programming Manual...

  • 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Summary...1 Welcome to the OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter/Charger System ...4 Safety..4 Modes and Properties ...5 SETUP Screens ...5 SEARCH Mode ...6 INPUT Menu ...7 ADVANCED Screens ...9 INVERTER Menu ... 10 CHARGER Menu ... 13 GENERATOR Menu ...
  • Page 4 Auxiliary (AUX) Functions..47 List of AUX Functions..50 Adjustable AUX Output Functions ... 50 Battery Charging Function ... 53 Maintenance..53 FX Default Values..54 Warranty..55 Product Registration..58...

  • Page 5: Welcome To The Outback Power Systems Fx Series Inverter/Charger System

    Welcome to the OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter/Charger System The FX Series Inverter/Charger off ers a complete power conversion system—DC to AC, battery charging, and an AC Transfer Relay—and can be used for stand-alone or back-up applications. OutBack Power Systems does everything possible to assure the components you purchase will function properly and safely when installed as instructed according to local and national electrical codes.

  • Page 6: Modes And Properties

    FX MODES AND PROPERTIES Each OutBack FX Inverter/Charger comes with various default values set at the factory. Typically, a single FX installation will retain these values, but multiple FXs will require programming using the OutBack MATE. Viewing the status of an FX and adjusting its functions also requires a MATE. SETUP SCREENS MAIN-------------------------- 12:12:16A...

  • Page 7: Search Mode

    SEARCH MODE An FX consumes a small amount of power when it is not actively supplying power to loads or for battery recharging. During this SEARCH MODE, the FX sends out AC pulses to sense load demands. Once a large enough load is sensed, the FX turns ON and provides AC power. Using SEARCH mode, a user can adjust the FX so it only comes ON for certain size loads and not for smaller ones.

  • Page 8: Input Menu

    SETUP/FX/SEARCH------------- search setup completed SETUP INPUT MENU The INPUT screens allow the user to choose either grid or generator AC input and the maximum amperage from either source that can pass through the FX before a warning occurs. MAIN-------------------------- 12:12:16A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SETUP------------------------------ choose product:...
  • Page 9 SETUP/FX/INPUT----------P00 ac transfer control DOWN GRID SETUP/FX/INPUT----------P00 ac1/grid limit DOWN INC SETUP/FX/INPUT----------P00 ac2/gen limit DOWN INC SETUP/FX/INPUT---------------- input setup completed To choose your AC input source in the ac transfer control screen, press to view the next screen. PORT By using sets the maximum current the FX will allow to be drawn from the grid by either AC loads or the 60.0 aac...

  • Page 10: Advanced Screens

    ADVANCED SCREENS All the FX operation settings can be adjusted in the MATE’s ADVANCED screens, including some previ- ously discussed in the INPUT and SETUP menus. Changing the settings under any menu will aff ect the values in all menus. The ADVANCED screens are accessed via the password MAIN-------------------------- 12:12:16A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV...

  • Page 11: Inverter Menu

    INVERTER MENU The INVERTER screens allow adjusting the inverter’s operations to match the AC load and battery recharging requirements, including the search functions, low-battery cut-out, the FX’s output voltage, and resetting the FX to its factory default values. choose device: ADV/FX/PAGE 1----------------- choose category: ADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00...
  • Page 12 ADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00 search 60 cycles pulse spacing DOWN INC PORT ADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00 low battery 10.5 vdc cut-out set point DOWN INC PORT ADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00 low battery 12.5 vdc cut-in set point DOWN INC PORT ADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00 adjust 120 vac output voltage DOWN INC PORT The search pulse spacing screen adjusts the amount of time the FX waits before producing additional AC pulses to sense a load.
  • Page 13 ADV/FX/INVERTER------------- reset FX to factory defaults DOWN ADV/FX/INVERTER------------- inverter programming completed Use this screen to reset the FX to its factory default set points. This will cause all previous programming changes to be lost. Press choose the HUB port whose FX is to be reset and then press MORE .Press...

  • Page 14: Charger Menu

    CHARGER MENU Each battery manufacturer has specifi c recharging directions and guidelines. OutBack’s default values work for many batteries, but might not be the ideal settings. The CHARGER Menu allows these settings to be adjusted. to the manufacturer’s recommendations. choose device: ADV/FX/PAGE 1----------------- choose category: CHGR...
  • Page 15 ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 absorb time limit DOWN INC ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 fl oat setpoint DOWN INC ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 fl oat time period DOWN INC ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 refl oat set point DOWN INC The absorb time limit must be long enough for the batteries to regain 95-100% of their charge. 01.0 hrs This time limit can be set between 0 hours and 24 hours using...
  • Page 16 ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 equalize 14.6 vdc set point DOWN INC PORT ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 equalize 01.0 hrs time period DOWN INC PORT ADV/FX/CHARGER------------ charger programming competed MAIN An occasional equalize charge helps destratify the batteries for a longer working life. Pressing the hot key leads to screens that begin the AC IN EQ charging voltage.

  • Page 17: Generator Menu

    GENERATOR MENU OutBack off -grid and mobile FX Inverter/Chargers are programmed to use an AC generator as their default source of AC input. The CHARGER GEN screens allow a user to adjust the input voltage window and time delays of thei AC input. choose device: ADV/FX/PAGE 1----------------- choose category:...
  • Page 18 ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00 ac2/gen 108 vac lower limit DOWN INC PORT ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00 ac2/gen 140 vac upper limit DOWN INC PORT ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00 ac2/gen 7.0 aac input limit DOWN INC PORT ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00 ac2/gen 60 cycles transfer delay DOWN INC PORT The ac/2 gen lower limit is the lowest allowable voltage for the FX to connect to the generator.
  • Page 19 ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00 ac2/gen support DOWN OFF ADV/FX/GEN-------------------- GEN programming completed This feature is not operational at this time. Press to view the fi nal GEN screen. DOWN PORT Pressing ADV/FX/INVERTER menu. ADVANCED screens and MAIN screen. MAIN returns to the beginning of the returns to the displays the MAIN...

  • Page 20: Fx Series Inverter/Charger Programming

    An easy rule to remember is any FX wired to a specifi c phase or leg must be programmed to that phase. Stacking Options The FX Series Inverter/Chargers can be stacked in the following confi gurations (see page 7). 1. OutBack Parallel 2. Classic Series 3.

  • Page 21: 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 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 22 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. NOTE: For 3-phase stacking, the jumper in the HUB must be set to the 3ph position. See the HUB Communications Manager User Guide for further information.
  • Page 23 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 fi fth MATE screen (“Port Assignment”) should display all the FXs and any OutBack Charge Controllers in the system.

  • Page 24: Stacking Options

    STACKING OPTIONS OutBack FXs can be stacked in one of fi ve diff erent confi gurations: 1. OutBack Parallel 2. Classic Series 3. OutBack Series 4. OutBack Series/Parallel 5. 3-Phase Note: Although stacking 10 FXs is possible, OutBack’s AC hardware only accommodates confi gurations of two, four, or eight FXs.

  • Page 25: Outback Series

    3. OutBack Series • 2-10 FXs are wired to two 120VAC output legs producing 240 VAC between them. • This system requires an FW-X240 or PSX-240 Auto Transformer. • 240VAC can be produced on one leg if the load is ten amps or less; an FX on one leg can power loads on the other leg, helping to balance loads.

  • Page 26: 3-Phase

    5. 3-Phase • Three—and only three— FXs are connected, one to each of three 120 VAC output legs that produce 208 VAC between any two legs of the system. • The HUB requires a jumper between the two Slave FXs for this stacking to function (see HUB Manual).

  • Page 27: Classic Slave

    2. Classic Slave • Classic Slave is the designation of the second FX in a two-inverter, split-phase system that produces 240 VAC without using an FW-X240 Auto Transformer. • This FX is plugged into Port 02 of the HUB. OB Slave L1 and OB Slave L2 designations are used in OutBack Parallel Stacking or OutBack Series/ Parallel stacking 3.

  • Page 28: Programming The Fxs

    PROGRAMMING THE FXs Once the MATE recognizes each FX (and Charge Controller or CC), push and hold the fi rst 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...
  • Page 29 choose device: ADV/FX/PAGE 1----------------- choose category: ADV/FX/PG2--------------------- choose category: GRID ADV/FX/PAGE3------------------ choose category: In the ADV menu, press MATE On the ADV/FX/PAGE 1 screen, press go to the ADV/FX/PAGE2 screen. CHGR Press screen. On the ADV/FX/PAGE3 screen, press STACK PG4 which leads to the ADV/FX/PAGE3 STACK...

  • Page 30: Ph Master

    DOWN INC PORT • Pressing changes the stacking phase. Stacking the FX Series Inverter/Chargers begins on this screen. See specifi c stacking procedures in the next section. Port 01 always takes the Master FX. Pressing changes the HUB Port whose PORT value you wish to adjust.

  • Page 31: Outback (Ob) Slave

    1-2ph 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 1-2ph phase DOWN INC DEC PORT...

  • Page 32: Outback (Ob) Slave 2

    ADV/FX/STACK------------P02 stack Slave phase DOWN INC DEC PORT OutBack (OB) SLAVE L2 • Set the FX’s you want as series Slaves (Leg 2) to OB Slave L2. • This FX is considered the L2 phase. ADV/FX/STACK----------P02 stack Slave phase DOWN INC ADV/FX/STACK----------P02 stack Slave...

  • Page 33: 3-Phase (3-Ph) Slave

    ADV/FX/STACK----------P01 stack phase DOWN INC DEC PORT 3-Phase (3-ph) Slave • Set the two Slave FX’s to 3ph Slave and make sure they are in Ports 02 and 03 of the HUB. • There are no selections to diff erentiate between phases B and C. •...

  • Page 34: Introduction To 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 Power Systems off ers the option to shut down (put into Silent mode) some or all of the Slave FXs until the loads require them to come on again.
  • Page 35 ADV/FX/STACK-----------P02 power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC ADV/FX/STACK----------------- stacking setup completed The default value for the power save level slave adjust only screen is 1. Press adjust this value. Press value of each Slave FX. PORT The Slave(s) must be connected to Port 2 or higher on the HUB.
  • Page 36 BYPASS OUTPUT NOTE: If you are doing OutBack Stacking, turn on the FW-X240 Auto Transformer breaker now. Otherwise, go to the next step. • Verify the AC voltage output through the MATE following path: PATH MAIN--------------------- STATUS------------ STATUS/FX/PAGE1------- 12.15:30p choose device: SUM STATUS SETUP ADV FX CC DC MAIN MODES METER BATT PG2 INPUT Float...
  • Page 37 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 108-140VAC and the frequency between 54-66 Hz. After about 30 seconds, the AC IN light should stop blinking and stay lit.

  • Page 38: Stacking System Examples

    • The system includes only two FXs and must be set up as described here. • The bottom FX Series Inverter/Charger is plugged into Port 01 of the HUB and the next or second FX is plugged into Port 02.

  • Page 39: Outback Parallel Stacking

    OutBack Parallel Stacking • Four FXs in a single system are referred to as a Quad Stack. • The FX installed at the bottom of the stack is plugged into Port 1 of the HUB. • The second, third, and fourth FXs are plugged into Ports 2, 3, and 4 respectively MAIN--------------------------- 8:25:04A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV...

  • Page 40: Ranking The Slaves

    Ranking the Slaves • Start from the last ADV/FX/STACK screen. ADV/FX/STACK----------P04 stack Slave phase DOWN INC DEC PORT Press the <DOWN> soft key 2 times to the power save level slave adjust only menu. ADV/FX/STACK---------P03 power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT Press the <INC>...
  • Page 41 After setting up your OutBack Parallel Stacking and establishing the Master and Slave order, shut off all the AC input and output breakers and check your system via the following MATE screens: ADV/FX/STACK---------P04 power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT From the ADV/FX/STACK power save level slave adjust only screen, press the <DOWN>...

  • Page 42: Outback Series/Parallel Stacking

    OutBack Series / Parallel Stacking OutBack Series/Parallel Stacking is a versatile confi guration for a system using between two and ten FXs with AC outputs connected to one of the two 120 VAC legs. Although it’s acceptable to divide the FXs unevenly between the two 120 VAC legs, at least one FX must be on each leg.
  • Page 43 MAIN------------------------- 8:25:04A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV--------------------------- choose a device: DC MATE ADV/FX/PAGE3--------------- choose category: STACK PG4 ADV/FX/STACK----------P02 stack 1-2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT Push the <INC> soft key twice to set the stack phase to OB Slave L1 If you have a system with only two FX’s or you wish to put the FX connected to Port 2 in series...
  • Page 44 ADV/FX/STACK---------P03 stack OB Slave L2 phase DOWN INC DEC PORT Press the <PORT> soft key again until Port 04 appears on the screen. NOTE: Any additional FXs in the system can be programmed by pressing the <PORT> soft key to get to the next FX and then press <INC>...

  • Page 45: Ranking The Slaves

    Ranking the Slaves: • From the last screen— ADV/FX/STACK P04—press the <DOWN> soft key twice to get into the power save level slave adjust only menu. This menu allows you to set the order in which the Slave FXs come “ON” •...
  • Page 46 • If you have more than three Slaves, keep increasing the value in the power save level master adjust only screen and verify each Slave’s INVERTER LED comes on as expected. • This check verifi es all FX Series Inverter/Chargers are stacked correctly. • Adjust the power save level master adjust only down to 0.

  • Page 47: 3-Phase Stacking

    3-Phase Stacking (Three FX Series Inverter/Chargers Only) A 3-phase stacked system with only three FXs must be set up as described here: • Turn off all AC output and AC input breakers before powering up FX’s. • Plug the top FX into Port 01 of the HUB, the 2nd FX into Port 02, and the 3rd FX into Port 03.

  • Page 48: Auxiliary (Aux) Functions

    ADV/FX/STACK-----------P02 Stack Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/STACK-----------P03 stack 1-2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT Auxiliary (AUX) Functions The AUX output provides a 12VDC, 0.7ADC max output at the AUX terminals to control either DC or AC external loads. Typical loads include signaling a generator system to start, sending a fault alarm signal, or running a small fan to cool the FX.
  • Page 49 ADV/PASSWORD---------------- enter the password ENTER INC ADV/PASSWORD enter the password ENTER INC choose device: ADV/FX/PAGE 1----------------- choose category: The screen displays 132. Press the until it scrolls to the password 141. EXIT Push ENTER EXIT In the ADV menu, press MATE On the ADV/FX/PAGE 1 screen, press go to the ADV/FX/PAGE2 screen.
  • Page 50 ADV/FX/PG2------------------- choose category: GRID ADV/FX/PAGE3------------------ choose category: STACK PG4 ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 aux output AUTO control DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/AUX--------------P00 aux output Cool Fan function DOWN INC PORT Pressing the <INC> or <DEC> soft keys changes the aux function. Press which leads to the ADV/FX/PAGE3 screen.

  • Page 51: List Of Aux Functions

    LIST OF AUX FUNCTIONS • Cool Fan activates the standard TurboFan which cools the FX during an over temperature condition. • Divert DC and Divert AC allows the AUX to divert excess renewable energy to a DC or AC load, respectively.
  • Page 52 ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 aux output Remote function DOWN INC PORT ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 genalert 11.5vdc on setpoint DOWN INC PORT ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 genalert 11.5 vdc on delay DOWN INC PORT ADV/FX/AUX----------------P00 genalert 14.0 vdc off setpoint DOWN INC PORT From the remote aux output function screen, press .
  • Page 53 ADV/FX/AUX----------------P00 genalert off delay DOWN INC ADV/FX/AUX----------------P00 loadshed off setpoint DOWN INC ADV/FX/AUX----------------P00 ventfan on setpoint DOWN INC ADV/FX/AUX----------------P00 ventfan off period DOWN INC After a battery has recharged or returned to the genalert off setpoint, genalert off delay 9 min determines the amount of time the generator remains on to assure the battery has been more PORT...

  • Page 54: 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 55: Fx Default Values

    12 VDC System DEFAULT Float Voltage 13.6V Absorb Voltage 14.4V EQ Voltage 14.4V (24VDC Grit-Tie=29.2) 14V ReFloat 12.5V LBCO 10.5V LBCI 12.5V Sell RE Gen Alert Off Set Point On Set Point Load Shed Off Set Point Vent Fan ON Set Point Diversion ON Set Point 14.6V Absorb Time...
  • Page 56 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION FX Series Inverter/Charger Products OutBack Power Systems, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a two year (2) limited warranty (“Warranty”) against defects in materials and workmanship for its FX/VFX Series Inverter/Charger products (“Product(s)”) if installed in fi xed location applications.
  • Page 57 RMA number. The sender must prepay all shipping charges to the agreed upon OutBack Power Systems location, and insure the shipment, or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. OutBack is not responsible for shipping damage caused by improperly packaged Products, the repairs this damage might require, or the costs of these repairs.

  • Page 58: Warranty

    *Extended Warranty OutBack Power Systems off ers an optional three (3) year extension to the standard two (2) year Limited Warranty for the FX/VFX Series Inverter/Charger product. To request a 3-year Limited Warranty extension for a total eff ective warranty coverage period of fi ve (5) years;...

  • Page 59: Product Registration

    19009 62nd Avenue NE European Sales Offi ce Arlington, WA 98223 USA Barcelona, ESPAÑA (+1) 360.435.6030 (+34) 600.843.845 www.outbackpower.com 900-0086-01-00 REV B...

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