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- Page 1 FLEXware FLEXmax 100 Rapid Shutdown Solution Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 All Rights Reserved. Trademarks OutBack Power, FLEXware, FLEXmax, and the OutBack Power logo are trademarks owned and used by OutBack Power Technologies, Inc. The ALPHA logo and the phrase “member of the Alpha Group” are trademarks owned and used by Alpha Technologies Inc. These trademarks may be registered in the United States and other countries.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Symbols Used ........................... 4 General Safety .......................... 4 Introduction ....................5 Audience ........................... 5 Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies ................5 Product Overview ........................5 Features ............................... 5 Components ............................5 Components ..........................7 ... -
Page 4: Symbols Used
MORE INFORMATION When this symbol appears next to text, it means that more information is available in other manuals relating to the subject. The most common reference is to the FLEXware FLEXmax 100 Rapid Shutdown Solution Quick Start Guide. General Safety... -
Page 5: Introduction
DC voltage up to 600 volts. This product is only serviceable by qualified personnel. Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies Thank you for purchasing the FLEXware FLEXmax 100 Rapid Shutdown Solution (RSD-AFCI). This product is intended to work in conjunction with the FLEXmax 100 charge controller. - Page 6 Introduction PV Array Combiner ≤ 10 Feet Fuses AFCI ROOF Contactors HOUSE EXTERIOR HOUSE INTERIOR Radian FM100 Battery Bank Utility Meter Combiner Box Contains OCPD, AFCI, main contactors, PV combiner disconnect Includes local disconnect to de-energize PV circuits within 10 feet of the array (required distance may vary with local code requirements) Rapid Shutdown Initiator (RSI) ...
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Page 7: Components
Introduction Components Combiner NOTE: All external wires are provided by installer Provides “lay-in” lug for Gasketed Door/ Ground Cable Protects from the optional pass-through Type 3R Terminal environment ground wire Enclosure Component PV source overcurrent For ease of wire management Fuse Panel protection;... -
Page 8: Rsi
Introduction Initiates the PV Rapid Shutdown function; disconnects main Rapid Shutdown switch contactor in combiner. Green LED indicator; illuminates when DC voltage is present and indicator OLAR Rapid Shutdown switch is in the O position. Red LED indicator. S must be illuminated to confirm PV OLAR indicator shutdown. -
Page 9: Functions
Functions Arc Fault Circuit Interruption In a PV system, an electrical arc occurs when current bridges a gap between conductive surfaces. Gaps can occur due to conductor damage, or can be caused by inadequate system connections. An “arc fault” is a safety concern for several reasons: Risk of electric shock if the mounting system or other components become electrified. -
Page 10: Arc Fault Self-Test
Introduction An arc fault can also be reset by disconnecting all DC power from the system, including the batteries. The arc fault detector has been evaluated to have a low instance of nuisance tripping. However, installing external DC components may increase the risk of nuisance tripping. Arc Fault Self-Test The arc fault function can be manually tested. -
Page 11: Installation
Installation This section assumes the use of the combiner and the RSI. The combiner box is a required part of all RSD-AFCI systems. All examples in OutBack literature show one or more combiners in use, including the Quick Start Guide. The RSI is required for all RSD-AFCI systems utilizing the PV Rapid Shutdown function. -
Page 12: Connection Information
Installation PV Conduit (2”) PV Cable Glands Surge Protector (½”) Communications Conduits (½” and ¾”) Figure 4 Surge Protector and other Knockout Locations Connection Information Combiner The combiner box can take input circuits from up to six PV subarrays. It provides a single output which is connected to the DC load center. - Page 13 Installation PV Input RSI Power Supply NOTE: Combiner Power Supply This is not a wiring diagram and does not serve in PV Arc Fault place of the installation instructions. PV RSI Safe Rapid Shutdown Output FM100 Status Input Figure 5 Block Diagram 900-0239-01-00 Rev A...
- Page 14 Installation Optional Connections The RSI has several sets of auxiliary terminals. Terminal J6 has a factory-installed jumper. J3, J4, and J5 do not. The terminals can be wired to the FLEXmax 100, or possibly other devices, to send or receive status messages. OMMAND TATUS UTPUT...
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting LED Indicators Table 1 Indicators Indicator When Lit Notes DC voltage present in May be lit at the same time as A OLAR system. Rapid Shutdown Despite the label, S does not indicate that (green) OLAR switch O the PV system is active. It will illuminate even if PV is completely disconnected or if an arc fault is present. - Page 16 Troubleshooting Table 2 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy Arc fault event. If an arc fault is present, the shutdown of the system constitutes correct operation. The NOTE : The S indicator remains lit. OLAR RSD-AFCI does not need troubleshooting. indicator and Investigate any potential causes throughout the combiner A...
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Page 17: Specifications
Specifications Device Specifications Table 3 Electrical and General Specifications Device Combiner Box Rapid Shutdown Initiator Designation FWPV6-FH600-SDA Description 6-string combiner box with PV rapid shutdown, AFCI, Initiates a PV rapid shutdown event; provides indication and manual disconnect for PV status Compatibility Can accommodate 6 PV input strings per combiner Can control up to 6 combiner boxes... -
Page 18: Regulatory Specifications
Specifications Regulatory Specifications Listings This product carries a listing report by UL. It is listed to the following standards: UL 1741 — Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources (2 Edition, 1/28/2010, with revisions through 3/23/2016) with PV Rapid Shutdown UL1699 —... -
Page 19: Definitions
Specifications Definitions The following is a list of initials, terms, and definitions that may be used in conjunction with this product. Table 5 Terms and Definitions Term Definition AFCI Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter Combiner An enclosure which combines multiple PV circuits, using individual circuit protection Controlled conductor A section of wire between the combiner and either the RTB or the PVRSE device Canadian Standards Association;... - Page 20 Masters of the Off-Grid.™ First Choice for the New Grid. Corporate Headquarters 17825 – 59 Avenue N.E. Suite B Arlington, WA 98223 USA 900-0239-01-00 Rev A...