Definitions; Table 7 Terms And Definitions - Alpha Group OutBack Power FLEXmax Series Owner's Manual

Definitions

The following is a list of initials, terms, and definitions used with this product.
Term Definition
AC Alternating Current; refers to voltage produced by the inverter, utility grid, or generator
AGS Advanced Generator Start
AUX Inverter's 12-volt auxiliary output
CE Conformité Européenne; French for "European Conformity"; a marking on OutBack
products indicating that they meet European Union requirements
DC Direct Current; refers to voltage produced by the batteries or renewable source
DVM Digital Voltmeter
FN-DC FLEXnet DC; the OutBack Battery Monitor
Grid-interactive, Utility grid power is available for use and the system is capable of returning (selling)
grid-tie electricity back to the utility grid.
Ground Fault An unsafe condition of current flow to ground, resulting from accidental contact
between an electrical source and ground
I Maximum-power current; the current harvested by MPPT when operating at the V
mp
I Short-circuit current; the fully-loaded current displayed by a PV module or array
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LED Light-Emitting Diode; refers to indicators used by the inverter and the system display
MPP, MPPT Maximum Power Point, Maximum Power Point Tracking
Negative-Ground A wiring system that bonds the negative conductor to ground for safety
Positive-Ground A wiring system that bonds the positive conductor to ground for safety
PWM Pulse-Width Modulation
PV Photovoltaic
RTS Remote Temperature Sensor; accessory that measures battery temperature for charging
SK Soft Key; a key with programming that varies with screen
System display Remote interface device (such as the MATE, MATE2, or MATE3), used for monitoring,
programming and communicating with the inverter; also called "remote system display"
Maximum-power voltage; voltage sought by MPPT where maximum power is harvested
V
mp
Open-circuit voltage; the unloaded voltage displayed by a PV module or array
V
oc
C
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Table 7 Terms and Definitions
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