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- Page 1 FXR Series Inverter/Charger FXR2012E FXR2024E FXR2348E VFXR2612E VFXR3024E VFXR3048E Installation Manual...
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Page 2: Contact Information
OutBack Power, the OutBack Power logo, FLEXpower ONE, Grid/Hybrid, and OPTICS RE 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ....................5 Audience ....................................5 Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies ......................... 5 Models ...................................... 6 Inverter Model Names ..................................6 Components and Accessories ..............................6 Planning ...................... 9 Applications ................................... 9 ... - Page 4 Two-Wire Generator Start (Example) .....................27 Figure 20 Three-Wire Generator Start (Example) ....................28 Figure 21 Single-Inverter Wiring ..........................29 Figure 22 OutBack HUB10.3 and MATE3 ........................30 Figure 23 Example of Parallel Stacking Arrangement (Three Inverters) ............31 Figure 24 Parallel Wiring (Four Inverters) .........................32 Figure 25 ...
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Page 5: Introduction
600 volts. This product is only serviceable by qualified personnel. Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies Thank you for purchasing the OutBack FXR Series Inverter/Charger. This product offers a complete power conversion system between batteries and AC power. It can provide backup power, sell power back to the utility grid, or provide complete stand-alone off-grid service. -
Page 6: Models
Turbo Fan. This is not indicated otherwise. The first two digits show the wattage of that model. For example, “FXR2012E” is 2000 watts. The second pair of digits shows the inverter’s nominal DC voltage. For example, “FXR2024E” is 24 volts. -
Page 7: Figure 2 Components
DC current shunt. AC Plate This plate is used for installations which do not utilize OutBack’s optional FLEXware conduit boxes. The knockouts are used to install strain relief for flexible cable. - Page 8 Introduction NOTES: 900-0168-01-00 Rev A...
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Page 9: Planning
Planning Applications OutBack inverter/chargers are designed to use a battery bank to store energy. They work together with power from the utility grid or from renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaic (PV) modules, wind turbines, and other renewable sources. These sources charge the battery, which in turn is used by the inverter. -
Page 10: Input Modes
The renewable source is always treated as a battery charger, even if all of its power is used immediately. The renewable source must have a charge controller, or some other regulation method, to prevent overcharging. OutBack Power’s FLEXmax family of charge controllers can be used for this purpose, as can other products. -
Page 11: Battery Bank
Using OutBack’s Advanced Battery Charging (ABC), most charging stages can be reconfigured or omitted from the cycle if necessary. The charger can be customized to charge a wide range of battery technologies including nickel, lithium-ion, and sodium-sulfur batteries. -
Page 12: Table 3 Battery Bank Elements
Battery manufacturer It is specified based on the rate of discharge. Capacity Battery manufacturer For example, the OutBack EnergyCell 200RE is J. Maximum DoD Battery manufacturer rated at 154.7 Ahr when discharged at the 5-hour rate (to terminal voltage 1.85 Vpc). This is a high rate of discharge that would hypothetically drain the battery in 5 hours. -
Page 13: Generator
Inverter efficiency: 92% (0.9) 6) [G ÷ H] x 5 [24 ÷ 12] x 3 strings = 6 batteries G. System voltage: 24 Vdc H. Batteries: OutBack EnergyCell 200RE (12 Vdc) Capacity at 8-hour rate: 167.5 Ahr Maximum DoD: 50% (0.5) Generator ... - Page 14 Planning NOTES: 900-0168-01-00 Rev A...
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Page 15: Installation
Vented inverters must be installed in a weather-proof enclosure or enclosed area. These models are not designed for exposure to water or excessive wind-blown dust and debris. When inverters are installed with an OutBack FLEXpower system, the system must be installed in the upright orientation due to the requirements of the circuit breakers. -
Page 16: Mounting
Due to the variance in other mounting methods, OutBack only endorses the use of FLEXware mounting products or previous versions of OutBack mounting plates. Use M6 x 20 mm machine screws, one per corner, to attach the inverter to the mounting plate. -
Page 17: Terminals And Ports
Installation Terminals and Ports DC and AC DC TERMINALS GROUND TERMINALS These terminals connect to the These terminals connect to battery cables and the DC system. See page 20 for instructions. a grounding system for both batteries and AC. See page 17 for instructions. -
Page 18: Grounding
WARNING: Shock Hazard For all installations, the negative battery conductor should be bonded to the grounding system at only one point. If the OutBack GFDI is present, it can provide the bond. IMPORTANT: Not all OutBack products can be used in a positive-ground system. If it is necessary to build a positive-ground system with OutBack products, contact OutBack Technical Support at +1.360.618.4363 before proceeding. -
Page 19: Figure 6 Dc Ground Lug
Installation The inverter’s DC ground is a box lug located next to the negative DC battery terminal. This lug accepts up to 70 mm2 (1/0 AWG or 0.109 in2) wire. Local codes or regulations may require the DC ground to be run separately from the AC ground. Also, if present, it will be necessary to remove the DC Cover or Turbo Fan before making the ground connection. -
Page 20: Dc Wiring
The DC terminals must be encased in an enclosure to meet the requirements of some local or national codes. Table 5 contains OutBack’s recommendations for minimum safe cable sizes. Other codes may supersede OutBack’s recommendations. Consult applicable codes for final size requirements. -
Page 21: Figure 8 Required Order Of Battery Cable Hardware
Installation To install DC cables and hardware: 1. Install all DC cables. Do not install hardware in a different order from Figure 8. The battery cable lug should be the first item installed on the stud. It should make solid contact with the mounting surface. Do not close the main DC disconnect until wiring is complete and the system is prepared for commissioning. -
Page 22: Figure 10 Dc Cover Attachment
Installation DC Cover or Turbo Fan Attachment COVER ATTACHMENT FXR inverters are equipped with either the DC Cover or the Turbo Fan. To attach either cover, put the cover in place and insert a screw at each corner using a Phillips screwdriver. As part of attaching the Turbo Fan, follow the wiring instructions in Figure 11. -
Page 23: Ac Wiring
Local or national codes may require the bond to be made at the main panel only. IMPORTANT: This page contains OutBack’s recommendations for minimum safe cable sizes. Other codes may supersede OutBack’s recommendations. Consult applicable codes for final size requirement All system wiring must comply with national and local codes and regulations. -
Page 24: Ac Sources
Installation AC Sources The inverter has a single set of AC terminals which are intended to connect to a single AC source. It cannot be directly wired to more than one AC source at the same time. If multiple sources are used, it is usually required to have a selector switch that changes from one to the next. -
Page 25: On And Off Wiring
Installation ON and OFF Wiring The INVERTER ON/OFF jumper bridges two pins. The ON/OFF jumper parallels the two INVERTER ON/OFF terminals on the Control Wiring Terminal Block. If either connection is closed, the inverter is ON. The jumper is installed in the factory, but the inverter is given an external OFF command at the same time. -
Page 26: Aux Wiring
Installation AUX Wiring The AUX+ and AUX– terminals are a switched 12 Vdc supply. The AUX can respond to different criteria and control many functions. These include cooling fans, vent fans, load diversion, fault alarms, and the Advanced Generator Start (AGS) function. The terminals can supply up to 0.7 amps at 12 Vdc (8.4 watts). -
Page 27: Generator Control
12 Vdc automotive or similar relay. The OutBack FLEXware Relay Assembly depicted in Figure 19 is sold for this purpose. The relay contacts can serve in place of the generator’s start switch. The battery shown below is depicted for clarity. In most cases, it is part of the generator’s internal starting circuit and is not an external component. -
Page 28: Figure 20 Three-Wire Generator Start (Example)
Atkinson Electronics (http://atkinsonelectronics.com) is one company that makes these kits. The Atkinson GSCM-Mini is intended to work with OutBack inverters. The drawing below is one example of a possible arrangement. Specific arrangements, relays, and other elements depend on the requirements of the installation and of the generator. -
Page 29: Ac Configurations
Installation AC Configurations Single-Inverter When installing an inverter AC system, the following rules must be observed. All overcurrent devices for must be sized for 30 Aac or less. All wiring must be sized for 30 Aac or more. All output circuit breakers must be sized appropriately for loads and inverter power. The AC input (generator or utility grid) must be a single-phase source of the proper voltage and frequency. -
Page 30: Multiple-Inverter Ac Installations (Stacking)
Stacking allows all units to work together as a single system. Examples of stacking configurations include “parallel” and “three-phase” configurations. Stacking Connections Stacking requires an OutBack HUB10.3 communications manager and a system display. All interconnections between the products are made using CAT5 non-crossover cable. Port 1 MATE3 Port Additional Ports HUB10.3... -
Page 31: Stacking Configurations
Installation IMPORTANT: The master inverter must always be connected to port 1 on the communications manager. Connecting it elsewhere, or connecting a slave to port 1, will result in backfeed or output voltage errors which will shut the system down immediately. ... -
Page 32: Figure 24 Parallel Wiring (Four Inverters)
Installation The AC input (generator or utility grid) must be a single-phase source of the proper voltage and frequency. When wiring the AC source to the inverters, local codes may require the inverter circuits to be located at the opposite end of the panel from the main circuit breaker. -
Page 33: Figure 25 Example Of Three-Phase Stacking Arrangement (Three Inverters)
Installation Three-Phase Stacking In three-phase stacking, inverters create three separate 230 Vac output legs in a wye configuration. The three legs operate independently of each other. The inverters on one leg cannot assist another. Several inverters can be installed in parallel on one leg to power all 230 Vac loads on that leg. ... - Page 34 Installation When installing a three-phase inverter system, observe the following rules. Three-phase stacking requires both the system display and the communications manager. See the HUB10.3 literature for any required jumper configurations. The inverter that is mounted physically lowest is always master and is programmed as Master. Mounting below the other inverters allows the master to avoid heat buildup and remain relatively cool as it sees the greatest duty cycle.
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Page 35: Figure 27 Three-Phase Wiring (Three Inverters)
Installation AC Source MATE3 (Utility Grid or AC Generator) HUB 10.3 AC Conduit Box 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 MATE Neutral TBB Phase B Phase C Phase A CAT5 Cables Input Input Input Circuit Circuit Circuit Breaker Breaker... -
Page 36: Functional Test
Installation Functional Test Once the mounting, wiring, and other installation steps are completed, proceed to the FXR Series Inverter/Charger Operator’s Manual. The Operator’s Manual has steps for system commissioning. These include powering up and performing a functional test on the inverter system, as well as powering down and adding new devices to an existing system. -
Page 37: Definitions
Advanced Generator Start Inverter’s 12-volt auxiliary output Communications Multi-port device such as the OutBack HUB10.3; used for connecting multiple OutBack devices on manager a single remote display; essential for stacking inverters Direct Current; refers to voltage produced by the batteries or renewable source DC Cover;... - Page 38 Installation Table 6 Terms and Definitions Term Definition Subphase Master An inverter which provides the output for additional phases of a stacked system; the output of a subphase master is based on the output of the master System display Remote interface device (such as the MATE3), used for monitoring, programming and communicating with the inverter;...
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Page 39: Index
Index Emergency Power Off (EPO) .......... 25 Emissions ................36 Environmental Requirements ........15 AC Plate ................... 6 AC Terminals ............9, 17, 23 Advanced Generator Start (AGS) ........27 Applications ................9 Features .................. 5 Automatic Generator Start ..........27 Filter .................. - Page 40 Index Mounting ................16 Multiple AC Sources ............24 Temperatures ..............15 Terms and Definitions ............. 37 Test ..................36 Neutral-Ground Bonding........13, 18, 23 Three-Phase Stacking ............33 Tools Required ..............15 Torque Requirements AC Terminals ..............23 DC Terminals ..............
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