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1. e a a FEER B H BYPASS OUTPUT INPUT Z LO Jo o AC Breakers Off DC Breakers Off 2 4 MATE Port is not Ciut Back operable Power Systems MATE O O connects 5 4 1 at 1st MATE Mate Mate Port Slave FXs plug into Ports 02 and higher The FX connected to Port 01 is always programmed as the Master OutBack Charge Controllers plug into any Ports after the last FX is connected 1 2ph Master for one and two phase systems i 3ph Master for a 3 phase a Connect the OutBack MATE after all other components including system any OutBack Charge Controllers have been connected and The Master FX is always powered up considered to be the leg one b Components installed after powering up the system will require phase repolling the MATE please see page 6 GTFX and GVFX models c With the MATE a user assigns a status and stacking value to the FX show Master not 1 2ph on each Port These status and value assignments can be changed Master on the MATE screen at any time as long as the Master FX is plugged into HUB Port 01 NOTE Pay attention to the Port number on the screen Be sure the FX whose status and stacking value you re changing is the one you mean to change 2 With the FXs connected to the HUB turn2. Verify this is the power save level ADV FX STACK power save level master adjust only ADV FX STACK power save level master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT COCO CO O Press the lt INC gt soft key to adjust master adjust only screen Press the power save level master adjust ADV FX STACK power save level master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT CO oo Press the lt INC gt soft key once to adjust the power save level the lt PORT gt soft key until DO appears on the screen Turn on all of your FX AC Output breakers The Master FX s INVERTER LED should be solid and all the Slaves INVERTER LED s should be blinking ADV FX STACK power save level master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT OA oo Press the lt INC gt soft key once to adjust the power save level master adjust only to 3 and watch the 3rd Slave s INVERTER LED turn on If the system has more than three Slaves keep increasing the value in the power save level master adjust only screen and verify that each Slave s INVERTER LED comes on as expected This check verifies all FXs are stacked correctly only from 0 to 1 and watch the 1st Slave s INVERTER LED go solid When the INVERTER LED is on solid this means that the inverter ison When the INVERTER LED on the Slave is blinking this means the FX is asleep master adjust only to 2 and watch the 2nd Slave s
3. INVERTER LED turn on ADV FX STACK power save level master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT O O Adjust the power save level master adjust only to 0 by pressing the lt DEC gt soft key OutBack Series Parallel Stacking OutBack Series Parallel Stacking is a versatile configuration 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 This example Uses a quad stacked system with two FXs on each leg gt Sets an FX as OB Slave L1 indicating that it is in parallel on the same Leg with the Master FX gt Sets an FX as OB Slave L2 indicating that it is in series on the opposite Leg with the Master FX Has the lower installed FX plugged into Port 01 of the HUB The second FX up is plugged into Port 02 the third FX down is plugged into Port 03 and the fourth FX down is plugged into Port 04 25 8 25 04A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely affect system performance PRESS lt INC gt UNTIL 141 THEN PRESS ENTER ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT OOO gp 8 8 8 BAD gt W choose a device FX CC DC MATE emm ADV FX PAGE3 choose category PG2 AUX STACK PG4 ADV FX PAGE 1 choose category ADV INV CHGR PG2 ADV FX STACK stack 1 2ph
4. 3ph Slave e In 3 phase stacking each of the Slave FXs which should be plugged into HUB Ports 02 phase B and 03 phase C respectively is designated as 3ph Slave e When the HUB jumper is set between Port 02 and Port 03 the HUB identifies a phase for each Slave FX Stacking Phases Assigning FX Status in order 1 1 2ph Master 2 Classic Slave 3 OB Slave L1 4 OB Slave L 2 5 3ph Master 6 3ph Slave GTVX and GVFX models show Master on the screen PROGRAMMING THE FXs Once the MATE recognizes each FX and MX push and hold the first two soft keys simultaneously to return to the MAIN menu To program the FXs go to the ADV FX STACK menu on the MATE navigat ing with the following steps Press the lt ADV gt soft key 12 12 16A NOTE Pressing and holding the first two soft keys at the same time will always bring up the Main SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Menu screen ADV SETTINGS WARNING Push any soft key on the ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely affect screen and go to the ADV PASSWORD screen system performance ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 The screen displays lt 132 gt Press the lt INC gt button until it scrolls to the password 141 ENTER INC DEC EXIT ie ADV PASSWORD enter the password 141 Push the lt ENTER gt soft key ENTER INC DEC EXIT 11 12 ADV choose device Inthe ADV menu press the lt FX gt soft key OOC
5. years if properly cared for it can also be ruined in a short period of time if neglected Battery Charging Setpoints To preserve your batteries always follow your battery manufacturers recommendations using the following information e Absorb Voltage e Float Voltage e Equalize Voltage e Recommended Depth of Discharge DOD of the batteries These Absorb Float and Equalize voltage set points should be programmed into the FX through the 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 Solar modules may produce hazardous voltages when exposed to light cover them with opaque material before servicing any connected equipment Ifa remote or automatic generator start system is used disable the automatic starting circuit and or disconnect the generator from its starting battery while servicing it to prevent starting while servicing 37 Sssssssssseseeseseeeeeseesssseeeeeeoeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Float Voltage Absorb Voltage EQ Voltage ReFloat LBCO LBCI Sell RE GenAlert Off Set Point On Set Point Load Shed off Set Point Vent Fan ON set Point Diversion On Set Point Absorb Time EQ Time Float Time AC2 Gen Transfer Delay Cycles for AC Sea
6. DOWN INC DEC PORT 3 or lower will be on when the Master is on Since the Master is essentially always ON these Slaves will always be on as well Any Slave with a value of 4 and higher will be Silent until the Master activates them y for larger loads For days of the week with small load demands a user can decrease the power save level master adjust only value so fewer FXs are running master adjust only The default value is zero only the Master is on Press lt DOWNS to view the power save level slave adjust only screen 17 18 ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK stacking setup completed TOP ADV MAIN The default value for the power save level slave adjust only screen is 1 Press the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt soft keys to adjust this value Press the lt PORT gt soft key to change the value of each Slave FX The Slave s must be connected to Port 2 or higher on the HUB With the Master FX default value of zero in the power save level master adjust only screen all ofthe Slave PX s will remain OFF until the Master FX needs help and calls for the Slave FX s with aSlave ranking equal to 1 to come ON Choose a different Slave ranking for each Slave FX This helps assure proper operation and allows them to come ON one at a time saving power in the long run Otherwise with a default value of 1 for all Slaves they will all
7. Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX PG2 choose category PG1 GRID GEN PG3 ADV FX STACK stack 1 2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT COB OOOO OoOo ADV FX STACK stack 1 2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT COCO Push the lt INC gt 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 with the Master push the lt INC gt soft key one additional time three times total to set the stack phase to OB Slave L2 26 Set the stack phase of the Port 01 FX to 1 2 ph Master using the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt soft keys ADV FX STACK stack OB Slave L1 phase DOWN INC DEC PORT Press the lt PORT gt soft key and verify PO2 displays on the screen ADV FX STACK stack 1 2ph master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT IES GELES AE Press the lt PORT gt soft key until Port 03 appears on the screen Push the lt INC gt soft key three times to set the stack phase to OB Slave L2 To put the FX connected to Port 03 in parallel with the Master push the lt INC gt soft key two times to set the stack phase to OB Slave L1 ADV FX STACK ADV FX STACK ADV FX STACK stack OB Slave L2 stack OB Slave L2 stack OB Slave L2 phase phase phase DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT gt Press the lt PORT gt soft key again Push the lt INC gt soft key thr
8. STACK choose category stack 1 2ph Master stack Classic Slave phase phase PG2 AUX STACK PG4 DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT gt A A A A 4 1 Press the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt soft keys until the stack 1 2ph master phase screen appear S 2 Press the lt PORT gt soft key until PO2 is displayed 3 Push the lt INC gt soft key once to set to Classic a ado a Slave This establishes the Slave 1 FX at Port 2 to be in series with the Master at Port 1 4 Press the lt DOWN gt soft key three times to return A eases to the MAIN screen 21 22 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 e The second third and fourth FXs are plugged into Ports 2 3 and 4 respectively PRESS lt INC gt UNTIL 141 THEN PRESS ENTER gt gt ADV SETTINGS WARNING ADV PASSWORD 8 25 04A changes made could adversely enter the password affect system performance 132 SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ENTER INC DEC EXIT ADV FX PAGE 1 choose a device choose category ADV FX PG2 choose category FX CC DC MATE ADV INV CHGR PG2 PGI GRID GEN PG3 ADV FX PAGE3 ADV FX STACK ADV FX STACK choose category stack 1 2ph Master stack 1 2ph Master phase phase PG2 AUX STACK PG4 DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT Push the lt PORT gt soft key until Press the lt POR
9. lt DOWN gt soft key the lt TOP gt soft key and then the lt DOWN gt soft key Verify the next screen is the power save level master adjust only screen Press the lt PORT gt soft key until PO1 appears Turn on all FX output breakers The Master FX s INVERTER LED should be solid and all the Slaves INVERTER LEDs should be blinking Adjust the power save level master adjust only from 0 to 1 by pressing the lt INC gt soft key and watch the st Slave s INVERTER LED go solid When the INVERTER LED is on solid the inverter is on When the INVERTER LED on the Slave is blinking the FX is asleep Press the lt INC gt soft key once to adjust the power save level master adjust only to 2 and watch the 2nd Slave s INVERTER LED turn on Press the lt INC gt soft key once to adjust the power save level master adjust only to 3 and watch the 3rd Slave s INVERTER LED turn on Ifyou 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 e This check verifies all FX Series Inverter Chargers are stacked correctly Adjust the power save level master adjust only down to 0 PRESS TWICE ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level master adjust onl
10. 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 User Manual for further information O O a E O BYPASS OUTPUT INPUT O po AC Breakers Off DC Breakers On Chat Back Power Systems cae LED Color LED Action LED Indicates AC NEUTRAL OUT CHASSIS GROUND PE S olid GREEN Inverter ON CHASSIS GROUND PE Flashing GREEN gt Search Mode Slave Power AC NEUTRAL IN PEAN Off gt Inverter OFF Solid YELLOW AC Source is Connecteced E E Flashing YELLOW gt AC Input Live Waiting to E ZS Connect to the FX d Off No AC Input Present INVERTER ON OFF Z BATTERY TEMP MATE HUB Solid RED gt Error Error Message displays on the MATE Flashing RED gt Warning Non critical FX fault the MATE can access this information NOTE Powering up the FXs can cause the red ERROR STATUS light to blink After 5 10 seconds nd the green INVERTER light should be bright and the ERROR and AC IN lights dark The FX is now producing AC output voltage 3 After powering up the components connect the MATE to the HUB CI E
11. the FXs When multiple FX s are used each needs to be assigned a status Master or Slave The Master FX is the primary and most heavily used unit The loads and demands of the system determine when and which Slaves are used A Slave FX assists when the load demands are more than the Master FX can handle alone This is an orderly process as long as the user assigns each FX correctly This is mainly a matter of paying attention to the Port number for each FX when programming with the MATE Stacking Concerns FXs should be wired and stacked appropriately to their individual power system Problems can occur when An FX is incorrectly wired An FX plugged into a HUB Port is mistakenly programmed assigned the wrong status or misidentified An easy rule to remember is any FX wired to a specific phase or leg must be programmed to that phase Stacking Options The FX Series Inverter Chargers can be stacked in the following configurations see page 7 1 OutBack Parallel 2 Classic Series 3 OutBack Series 4 OutBack Series Parallel 5 3 Phase Each stacking option has benefits and should be chosen according to a user s needs and individual power system Consult with your dealer or installer to determine what will work best for you Components and Connections 1 With all AC and DC breakers OFF connect all FXs to the HUB with individual lengths of CAT5 cable 5 6 or or a
12. the battery has been more fully recharged The user can adjust this time from 0 240 minutes in one minute increments using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to view the loadshed off setpoint screen The loadshed off setpoint is the battery voltage which triggers the AUX to reduce the inverter and battery loads When the battery voltage drops below this value for three seconds the AUX powers a DC coil relay to disconnect an AC load Once triggered loadshed remains on for at least three minutes The loadshed off setpoint is adjustable from10 VDC 14 VDC in 0 1 VDC increments using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to bring up the ventfan on setpoint When the AUX is set to ventfan a fan ventilates a battery enclosure The ventfan on setpoint establishes the battery voltage which energizes the AUX and thus the fan for a one minute period The voltage setting has a range of 10 0 VDC 16 0 VDC in 0 1 VDC increments using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Recharging causes batteries to emit mostly hydrogen gas higher recharging voltages emit more gas Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to view the ventfan off period screen Ifa ventilation fan is only needed intermittently the ventfan off period shuts the fan off for a user determined time before starting up again for a one minute period when the battery v
13. 0 min 0 min 40 80 130 250 0 Amp AC 0 Amp AC 0 Amp AC 0 AMp AC 5 Amp 5 AMp 5 Amp 110 210 gb ef 15 16 17 13 12 14 15 18V 14V 14V 16V 16V 24 0 hours 24 0 hours 24 0 hours 240 cycles 50 115 220 150 300 15 0 min N A 240 min 240 min 30 min 115 220 150v 300 240 20 120 20 Amp AC zeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseseeeeeeeee D 24VDC Grid Tie is 29 2 default e E models are 14Amp AC 3 14 Amp AC 12 Amp AC 30 Amp 60 Amp 30 Amp 30 60 30 125V 240V gt one half of these values Correction Factor 24 VDC Multiply 12VDC svalues by 2 232 VDC Multiply 12 VDC values by 2 64 48 VDC Multiply 12VDC values by 4 vconoorcrrrrrnnanne nn ccrrs zeeseeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeee FX Default Values WARRANTY OutBack Power Systems Two Year Limited Warranty OutBack Power Systems Inc warrants that the products it manufactures will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period oftwo 2 years subject to the conditions set forth below The limited warranty is extended to the original user and is transferable The limited warranty term begins on the date of invoice to the original user of the product The limited warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof damaged by a alteration or disassembly b accident or abuse c corrosion d lightning e reverse polarity f repair or service provided by an unauthorized repair f
14. ADV FX PAGE 1 choose category oe On the ADV FX PAGE 1 screen press the lt PG2 gt soft key and go to the ADV FX PAGE2 screen ADV INV CHGR PG2 ADV FX PG2 choose Calgary Press the lt PG3 gt soft key which leads to the ADV FX PAGE3 screen PGI GRID GEN CO COC gp ADV FX PAGE3 choose category Bory On the ADV FX PAGE3 screen press the lt STACK gt soft key PG2 AUX STACK PG4 ADV FX STACK stack 1 2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK stack 1 2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT CO O gt Pressing the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt soft keys changes the stacking phase Stacking the FX Series Inverter Chargers begins on this screen See specific stacking procedures in the next section Port 01 always takes the Master FX Pressing the lt PORT gt soft key changes the HUB Port whose value you wish to adjust 13 1 2ph Master With the Port 01 FX as the Master press the lt PORT gt 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 stack 1 2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK stack 1 2ph Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT he MATE is now ready to program the FX plugged into Port 2 ofthe HUB 2ph Master is the factory default value for each FX Pressing the lt INC gt soft key will keep the MATE s attention on Port 2 but will c
15. Ciut Back Power Systems FX AND VFX SERIES INVERTER CHARGER Programing Manual Warranty Summary Dear OutBack Customer Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products We make every effort to assure our power conversion products will give you long and reliable service for your renewable energy system As with any manufactured device repairs might be needed due to damage inappropriate use or unintentional defect Please note the following guidelines regarding warranty service of OutBack products Any and all warranty repairs must conform to the terms of the warranty All OutBack equipment must be installed according to their accompanying instructions and manuals with specified over current protection in order to maintain their warranties The customer must return the component s to OutBack securely packaged properly addressed and shipping paid We recommend insuring your package when shipping Packages that are not securely packaged can sustain additional damage not covered by the warranty or can void warranty repairs There is no allowance or reimbursement for an installer s or user s labor or travel time required to disconnect service or reinstall the damaged component s OutBack will ship the repaired or replacement component s prepaid to addresses in the continental United States where applicable Shipments outside the U S will be sent freight collect In the event of a product malfunction OutBack
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17. EES 3 Phase 3ph Master ADV FX STACK E stack 1 2 ph Master A 3 phase system with only three FXs requires one phase of two different stacking procedures Starting from the first stacking menu ADV FX STACK press the DOWN INC DEC PORT lt INC gt soft key four times e eg Press four times 15 16 ADV FX STACK a 3ph Master phase The FX has now been set to 3ph Master status DOWN INC DEC PORT We TE RE 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 differentiate between phases B and C When you set the jumper in the HUB for 3 phase the HUB assigns each Slave to its phase 3ph Slave on HUB Port 2 is considered phase B 3ph Slave on HUB Port 3 is considered phase C ADV FX STACK tack 3ph Mast phase GE From the 3ph Master screen press the lt PORT gt soft key until PO2 appears DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK E stack 1 2ph Master Each new Port screen in the stacking menu will open phase with 1 2ph Master displayed To change the stacking designation press the lt INC gt soft key until 3ph Slave DOWN INC DEC PORT eR ORAR ADV FX STACK stack 3ph Slave After establishing P02 as a 3ph Slave move onto PO phase and repeat the procedure Press the lt DOWN gt soft key when finished DOWN INC DEC PORT Introduction to Power Save Levels Depending on the model each FX consumes 20 25 watt
18. OB OutBack Slave L2 OutBack Parallel OutBack Series or OutBack Series Parallel stacking 3ph Master 3 Phase stacking 3ph Slave 3 Phase stacking 1 1 2ph Master e This is the default ranking of every FX It applies to one phase and two phase systems One Master FX is established for every multiple FX system 10 2 Classic Slave e Classic Slave is the designation of the second FX in a two inverter split phase system that produces 240VAC without using an FW X240 Auto Transformer e 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 OB Slave L1 In an OutBack Parallel single phase system all the Slave FXs on a single 120 VAC leg are designated OB Slave L1 In an OutBack Series split phase system which will include an FW X240 or PSX 240 Auto Transformer any FX that runs in parallel to the Master FX is designated OB Slave L1 These FXs must be plugged into the lowest HUB Ports The OB Slave L1 Stacking is typically used for an entirely off grid application such as a cabin that does not require 240 volts 4 OB Slave L2 In an OutBack Series split phase system any Slave FX that runs in series with the Master FX is designated OB Slave L2 5 3ph Master e In 3 phase stacking the Master FX is designated as 3ph Master 3ph Master and 3ph Slave designation are used in OutBack 3 phase stacking 6
19. Slave L1 with the Master Press the lt INC gt soft key to change the power save level slave adjust only to 2 which is the 2nd rank Slave Press the lt PORT gt soft key twice until Port 04 is displayed If you have a system that is different from this example then press the lt PORT gt soft key until you get to the next Slave FX that is in series OB Slave L2 with the Master Press the lt INC gt soft key until the setting is 3 for 3rd rank Slave Any additional FXs in the system can be programmed by pressing the PORT soft key to get to the next FX and then press lt INC gt until the setting is 4 for the 4th rank Slave Continue this process making sure each FX has its own slave ranking until you have set all FXs PRESS TWICE ADV FX STACK ADV FX STACK stack OB Slave L2 power save level phase slave adjust only ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC POR With OutBack Series Parallel Stacking and the Master and Slave order established check the system From the ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only screen press the
20. Slaves only The press the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt soft keys to make it 1 ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT default setting should be 1 which is the 1st rank Slave If necessary Press the lt PORT gt soft key until PO3 is displayed ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT CBOO COCO ep CC erc Press the lt INC gt soft key to change the power save level Slave adjust only to 2 which is the 2nd rank slave ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT Press the lt PORT gt soft key until P04 is displayed screen for the next procedure Press the lt INC gt soft key until the setting is 3 for 3rd rank Slave The Slaves are now ranked Any remaining Slaves can be ranked in the same fashion When finished ranking the Slaves remain in this 23 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 ADV FX STACK stacking setup stack OB Slave completed phase ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT TOP ADV MAIN DOWN INC DEC PORT oo 6coco BOL From the ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only screen press the lt DOWN gt soft key the lt TOP gt soft key and then the lt DOWN gt soft key 24
21. T gt soft key until Port 01 appears Port 02 appears Press the lt INC gt 2 soft key twice until the stack phase ob slave L1 screen appears ADV FX STACK ADV FX STACK stack OB Slave L1 stack OB Slave L1 phase phase DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT Press the lt PORT gt soft key until Press the lt PORT gt soft key until Port 03 appears Press the lt INC gt Port 04 appears Press the lt INC gt soft key twice until the stack soft key twice until the stack phase ob slave L1 screen appears phase ob slave L1 screen At completion each Slave FX in Ports 2 3 and 4 will be in parallel with the Master in Port 01 Additional Slaves can also be programmed as OB Slave L1 following the instructions above All the Slave FXs connected to Ports 2 3 and 4 are now in parallel with the Master in Port 01 Remain in this screen The next step is to rank the Slaves in relation to the Master Ranking the Slaves Start from the last ADV FX STACK screen ADV FX STACK stack OB Slave phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ooo OOO OOO Press the lt DOWN gt soft key 2 times to the power save level slave adjust only menu ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT Press the lt PORT gt soft key until P02 is displayed This menu pertains to the
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23. cannot bear any responsibility for consequential losses expenses or damage to other components 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 Notice of Copyright FX Series Inverter Charger Programming Manual O 2007 All rights reserved Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION b ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE WHETHER DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK Contact Information OutBack Power Systems 19009 62nd Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 Phone 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 www outbackpower com Date and Revision September 2007 REV A TABLE OF CONTENTS El LEE EE A EE E AE R a er NEEE 3 Components and CONNEC OS cin rnr 5 Stacking OptionsS OutBack Parallel SEELEN H LUT e el aacyeeteeeeereeeeeeeeeeeeereeeeetteeees
24. come on whenever a 12 amp oad calls for more power but then can quickly shut off because multiple FXs provide far more than the required 12 amps Ranking them 1 2 3 4 etc means they will come on one at a time as needed to better serve the loads and conserve energy Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to view the final stack ing screen Press the lt MAIN gt soft key to return to the Main Menu With the programming O O completed turn the AC output i breakers ON with the AC lll BYPASS on the AC breaker panel BYPASS OUTPUT INPUT switched to NORMAL O o 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 STATUS STATUS FX PAGE1 Float P00 STATUS FX METER P00 12 15 30p choose device choose category inv 0 0Kw zer 0 0kw output 117 vac chg 0 0kw buy 0 0kw voltage SUM STATUS SETUP ADV FX CC DC MAIN MODES METER BATT PG2 DOWN STATUS PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT OCe oO Bo CODO CO ep CC ao o OoOo O Co Ree 20 O O ON ON ON J Turn the AC input breaker
25. e mM E WN Note Although stacking 10 FXs is possible OutBack s AC hardware only accommodates configurations of two four or eight FXs A system with eight FXs would require two AC Input Output Bypass IOB Assembly Kits or installing an external manual bypass ten FXs would require three IOB kits or an external manual bypass 1 Outback Parallel 2 10 FXs are wired to the same 120 VAC output leg or phase The Slave FXs can be programmed to remain at different power levels Silent or On depending on the need to save energy the Slaves will come on when the power demand requires them e This power saving system is fully automatic and works with or without a MATE connected to the system although a MATE is required to program the components Without a MATE the user cannot reprogram e The AC input generator or grid must be 120 VAC 3 kW 120 VAC 3 kW 120 VAC 2 Classic Series LOAD e Two FXs are wired to two 120 VAC output legs producing 240 VAC between them Each FX powers one leg and acts independently of the other but both combine when 240 VAC is required for a load e The AC input generator or grid must be 240 split phase VAC 3 kW 120 VAC 3 OutBack Series 2 10 FXs are wired to two 120 VAC output legs producing 240 VAC between them e This system requires an FW X240 or PSX 240 Auto Transformer 240 VAC can be produced on one leg if the load is ten amps or less an FX on one l
26. e FX and VFX Series Inverter Charger Installation Manual 4 Follow all local and national electrical codes when installing OutBack equipment and components FX Series Inverter Charger Programming NOTE Please see the FX and VFX Series Inverter Charger Installation Manual to install wire and connect each FX Series Inverter Charger This programming manual assumes all FXs have been installed and are ready to program according to the way they were wired If a different programming is desired the FXs might require a different wiring configuration see sample wiring diagrams in the FX and VEX Series Inverter Charger Installation Manual To familiarize yourself with the programming concepts please read through the entire manual before programming your system Up to two grid interactive FXs ten off grid FXs including export models or three FXs in a three phase system can be combined and wired or stacked for systems requiring more power A user s final loads and power needs determine which stacking configuration will work best Stacking FXs does not refer to physically placing one FX on top of another but to how they are wired within the system and then programmed for operation Stacking allows all the FXs to work together as a single system Stacking assigns the FXs to power individual legs of the system and to operate at certain times this order is assigned using the MATE PLEASE NOTE An OutBack MATE is required to recognize and program
27. ed in the following i screens OFF disables the AUX ON activates the AUX regardless of the selected function Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to select on an AUX OUT PUT FUNCTION ADV FX AUX hs are nine AUXOUTPUT FUNCTIONS Cool Fan aux output Cool Fan Divert DC function i Divert AC o AC Drop DOWN INC DEC PORT i Vent Fan Fault i GenAlert COD db Co iC hess sie i Remote fa Pressing either the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt soft key will bring up another AUX OUTPUT FUNCTION Pressing the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt soft keys changes the aux function 33 34 LIST OF AUX FUNCTIONS Cool Fan activates the standard TurboFan which cools the FX during an over temperature condition e Divert DC and Divert AC allows the AUX to divert excess renewable energy to a DC or AC load respectively This allows control of energy sources such as wind turbines or hydro generators When using Divert AC the AUX output will shut off if the inverter is overloaded e AC Drop is activated when an AC power source disconnects from an FX An indicator such as an alarm connected to the AUX warns a user that AC power is no longer available Vent Fan provides 0 7 amps to run a 12 VDC fan for removing hydrogen from the battery compart ment Vent Fan can operate automatically when the VENTFAN ON voltage set point is exceeded or it can operate intermittently by adjusting the VENTFAN OFF PERIOD In Fault mode the AUX can send an a
28. ee until Port 04 appears on the times to set the stack phase to screen OB Slave L2 NOTE Any additional FXs in the system can be programmed by pressing the lt PORT gt soft key to get to the next FX and then press lt INC gt twice OB Slave L1 for parallel stacking or three times for series stacking In this example one FX P02 is set to be in parallel with the Master P01 and two FXs P03 amp P04 to be in series with the Master 27 28 Ranking the Slaves From the last screen ADV FX STACK P04 press the lt DOWN gt 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 Press the lt PORT gt soft key until P03 is displayed The FX on Port 03 is the first Slave that is in series OB Slave L2 with the Master With this FX as the 1st rank Slave both Legs turn On directly producing 240VAC without using the FW X240 If you have a system that is different from this example then press the lt PORT gt soft key until you get to a Slave FX that is in series OB Slave L2 with the Master If the screens factory setting is not set to 1 the 1st rank Slave then press the lt DEC gt soft key until it becomes 1 Press the lt PORT gt soft key until PO2 appears If you have a system that is different from this example then press the lt PORT gt soft key until you get to a Slave FX that is in parallel OB
29. eg can power loads on the other leg helping to balance loads The AC input source generator or grid must be 240 VAC between both legs LOAD 3 kW 120 VAC 3 kW 120 VAC 4 OutBack Series Parallel Unique to OutBack the loads are balanced between two 120 VAC legs changing between series and parallel as needed e An FW X240 or PSX 240 Auto Transformer is required to balance the loads e This system allows for larger AC loads without overloading either of the FX 120 VAC outputs it also allows for 240 split phase using only one FX LOAD 3 kW 120 VAC 3 kW 120 VAC 3 kW 120 VAC 5 3 Phase e 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 e The HUB requires a jumper between the two Slave FXs for this stacking to function see HUB Manual e The AC input source generator or grid must be a 120 VAC 208 VAC 3 phase source LOAD 1 CEN A 3 kW 120 VAC Phase A 3 phase all 120 VAC three legs 3kW 9kW 3 kW 120 VAC Stacking and Assigning FX Status Use the MATE to establish the order or hierarchy of all the system FXs by designating each as one of the following 1 2ph Master OutBack Parallel OutBack Series or Classic Series stacking e Classic Slave Classic Series stacking OB OutBack Slave L1 OutBack Parallel OutBack Series or OutBack Series Parallel stacking
30. hange the stack phase to Classic Slave screen Port 02 will then be assigned as a Classic Slave You can change the stacking phase by pressing the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt soft keys and change to a different Port by continuously pushing the lt PORT gt soft key NOTE There are no lt OK gt or lt DONE gt Commandes in the stacking menu Whichever value Master or Slave shows up on the MATE screen will be assigned to the chosen Port and FX upon leaving that screen It s important to watch the Port number in the top right corner of each screen to be sure you ve assigned it the desired status OutBack OB Slave ADV FX STACK stack Classic phase DOWN INC DEC PORT 14 Systems with two to ten FXs call for OutBack Slave Stacking Press the lt INC gt soft key in the ADV FX STACK screen to change the stack phase from Classic Slave to OB Slave L1 ADV FX STACK stack OB Slave OB Slave 1 stacking phase phase DOWN INC DEC PORT EE Ge 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 stack OB To use OutBack Slave L2 stacking press the lt INC gt phase soft key in the ADV FX STACK OB screen to change the stack phase from OB Slave L1 to OB Slave L2 DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK stack OB Slave 12 phase The FX assigned to Port 02 now has OB Slave L2 status DOWN INC DEC PORT ES E
31. ignal or running a small fan to cool the FX Press the lt ADV gt soft key 12 12 16 NOTE Pressing and holding the first two soft keys at the same time will always bring up the Main SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Menu screen ADV SETTINGS WARNING Push any soft key on the ADV SETTINGS WARNING screen and go to the ADV PASSWORD screen changes made could adversely affect system performance 31 ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 The screen displays lt 132 gt Press the lt INC gt button until it scrolls to the password 141 ENTER INC DEC EXIT a ADV PASSWORD enter the password 141 Push the lt ENTER gt soft key ENTER INC DEC EXIT ADV choose device In the ADV menu press the lt FX gt soft key CC DC MATE mAn ADV FX PAGE 1 choose category SEH On the ADV FX PAGE 1 screen press the lt PG2 gt soft key and go to the ADV FX PAGE2 screen ADV INV CHGR PG2 32 ADV FX PG2 choose category Press the lt PG3 gt soft key which leads to the ADV FX PAGE3 screen PGl GRID GEN ADV FX PAGE3 choose category SS On the ADV FX PAGE3 screen press the lt AUX gt soft key to adjust the AUX output set points and operation PG2 AUX STACK PG4 ADV FX AUX aux output Selecting the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt soft keys changes control the mode of the AUX j e AUTO allows the AUX to perform a selected AUX DOWN INC DEC PORT OUTPUT FUNCTION determin
32. key five times to set the stack phase to 3ph Slave This FX P03 is now set as phase C producing 208VAC between itself and the Master P01 and also 208VAC between itself and the FX on phase B NOTE The AC input to a 3 phase system must be a 3 phase source generator or grid PRESS lt INC gt UNTIL 141 gt lt lt THEN PRESS ENTER ADV SETTINGS WARNING ADV PASSWORD 8 25 04A changes made could adversely enter the password affect system performance 132 SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ENTER INC DEC EXIT OOO gp gp gp OOO gt gt ADV FX PAGE 1 ADV FX PG2 choose a device choose category choose category FX CC DC MATE ADV INV CHGR PG2 PGI GRID GEN PG3 ADV FX PAGE3 ADV FX STACK ADV FX STACK choose category stack 1 2ph Master stack 1 2ph Master phase phase PG2 AUX STACK PG4 DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT COB COCO OBO OOO ADV FX STACK ADV FX STACK ADV FX STACK Stack 3ph Master stack 1 2ph Master stack 3ph Slave phase phase phase DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT OOOO CC ec COCO PRESS FIVE TIMES ADV FX STACK ADV FX STACK stack 1 2ph Master stack 3ph phase phase DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT EW Oo COO E Auxiliary AUX Functions The AUX output provides a 12 VDC 0 7 ADC 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 s
33. larm signal via radio pager or telephone device when the FX enters into an error condition Fault mode can also be used to log error conditions by triggering an event recording device GenAlert through a 12VDC relay will tell the system to start a two wire type generator when the battery voltage falls below a certain set point GenAlert can be adjusted according to the shortfall battery voltage the amount of time spent at this voltage the recharged voltage and amount of time at this voltage before GenAlert is de energized Load Shed energizes the AUX the reduce the load demand on the batteries and the inverter func tion thus acting as a load management system Setting the AUX to Remote allows a message sent through the serial Port on the MATE to switch the AUX on and off Note that using Advanced Generator Start AGS overrides any programmed AUX function Adjustable AUX OUTPUT FUNCTIONS There are four AUX functions whose settings can be adjusted by the user e Diversion Vent Fan e GenAlert Load Shed ADV FX AUX aux output Remote function DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX genalert on setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX genalert 11 5 vdc on delay DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX genalert 14 0 vdc off setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT From the Remote aux output function screen press the lt DOWN gt soft key This will bring up the first of several screen used to adjust which ever m
34. nok CO nto Power Systems Power Systems a Plug the MATE into the 1st MATE Port on the HUB eeeesssecosecscooocesoocooooccosocoooososooooocoeo he MATE will power up and should recognize any component connected to the HUB he MATE can then program the FXs The fifth MATE screen Port Assignment should display all the FXs and any OutBack Charge Controllers in the system ge 8 ue d MATE Screens gt gt gt C 2004 Version Searching Port Assignment OutBack Code a aa for Devices 1 gt FX 2 gt FX 3 gt CC 4 gt CC Power 5 gt 6 gt 7 gt 8 gt Systems Serial xxxxxxxx HUB Found 9 gt 10 gt 2M gt Screen EE b bb 4 To verify the MATE recognizes each HUB connected FX and OutBack Charge Controller disconnect and then either a reconnect the MATE to view its boot up and repoll sequence or b follow this path to manually repoll SETUP MATE PAGE1 SETUP MATE PAGE2 SETUP MATE COMM 12 15 30p choose device mate code rev 402 choose category choose produce choose category SUM STATUS SETUP ADV CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG CC ech Ooooer O ODO OC ad O OC o Oe o The FXs are now ready to be programmed according to the stacking options described in the next section STACKING OPTIONS OutBack FXs can be stacked in one of five different configurations 1 OutBack Parallel Classic Series OutBack Series OutBack Series Parallel 3 Phas
35. ode you have chosen for the AUX function The genalert on setpoint screen shows the voltage whose range is between 10 0 VDC and 14 0 VDC adjusted with the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys at which the AUX is energized in genalert mode Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to view the genelert on delay screen The genalert on delay is the amount of time the battery voltage must remain below the genalert set point before the AUX is energized This allows for brief periods of heavy load usage and has a range of 0 240 minutes in one minute increments adjustable with the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to bring up the genalert off setpoint screen In genalert mode the AUX de energizes when the genalert off setpoint is reached This setpoint s range is between 12 0 VDC and 18 0 VDC and is adjusted in 0 1 VDC increments using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to view the genalert off delay screen 35 ADV FX AUX genalert off delay DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX loadshed 11 0 vdc off setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX ventfan on setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX ventfan off period DOWN INC DEC PORT After a battery has recharged or returned to the genalert off setpoint genalert off delay determines the amount of time the generator remains on to assure
36. oete res sereeevveeentene RA EAA E E E 8 OutBack Series Parallel EE EE ses BAA E E E Stacking And Assigning FX Status 1 2Ph Master s 9 EE 10 OB Slave L1 OB Slave L2 e PA SI 1 150101855 L POORARAO OQUOOA0Q 0O0eyUoo0o 00M Q O000 o7o C7 AD05 OC III 10 Programming EE EE 11 EE 14 OutBack B Save 14 OUTBACK OB Slave 3 15 3 Phase 3 ph Master rss 15 A OEE 16 Introduction to Power Save Level Sica diia 17 Stacking System ExAMples ci esse 21 OQutBack Parla 22 FS HEU qa ee 7 S eee soem rent nA AEA 23 OU delete e iol er OG 25 Eiter E 28 PS et 30 AMA ea 31 Bee E le 31 Adjustable AUX Output PUC rn cis 34 Battery Charging ENEE eene 37 Malena te A O O de A o cesses Product Registration Welcome to the OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter Charger System The FX Series Inverter Charger offers a complete power conversion system DC to AC battery charging and an AC Transfer Switch 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 Please read all of the following instructions and the instructions that come with any OutBack components included in your power system Further instructions on individual FX set ups as well as systems assemblies are included with the FX and VEX Series Inverter Charge
37. oltage exceeds the ventfan on setpoint This off period can be set from 0 30 minutes in one minute increments using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Setting this period to zero will keep the fan running the entire time the battery voltage is high enough to activate the ventfan function Setting it to five minutes means the fan will run for one minute and then shut off for five minutes until the battery voltage drops and the fan is no longer needed Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to view the diversion on setpoint screen After deciding on Divert DC or Divert AC use the ADV FX AUX diversion on setpoint screen to choose the voltage diversion 14 6 vdc which will activate this AUX OUTPUT FUNCTION This on setpoint value can range from 12 0 VDC 16 0 VDC and can be adjusted in 0 1 VDC increments using the lt INC gt DOWN INC DEC PORT and lt DEC gt soft keys Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to view the diversion off delay screen ADV FX AUX The diversion off relay determines how long the oe AUX will be energized after the battery voltage which da caused the diversion falls below the diversion on setpoint This relay can range from 0 240 seconds in one second increments as adjusted with the lt INC gt DOWN INC DEC PORT and lt DEC gt soft keys T E E a BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS Keeping your battery bank energized is very important Although a battery bank can last for many
38. pect from us in terms of performance quality and reliability Please take a moment to register and provide us with some important information NAME E MAIL ADDRESS SOLD BY CY INSIALLER STATE ZIPCODE DUDCHAGSE DATE COUNTRY MODEL NUMBER TELEPHONE NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER Circle all that apply Off Grid Installation Residential Installation North America Location Utility Connected Installation Commercial Installation Other Extended Warranty Application U S and Canada only OutBack Power Systems offers an optional three year extension to the standard two year limited warranty Purchase of extended warranty coverage is available on products listed below provided conditions shown are met Extended warranty coverage must be purchased within 90 days of the original sale of the product covered PRODUCT COST REQUIRED SURGE PROTECTION EXTENDED WARRANTY Any FX Series Inverter Charger AC Input AC Output DC Input 300 00 MX60 DC Input DC Output 100 00 MATE NA 50 00 HUB 4 NA 35 00 HUB 10 NA 50 00 Product Covered Serial Number Quantity Extended Warranty Cost Total Send check or money order payable to OutBack Power Systems Washington residents please include 8 5 sales tax Include a completed copy of this application and send to OutBack Power Systems Extended Warranty Program 19009 62nd Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Ciut Back Power Systems 19009 62nd Avenue NE European Sales Office Arling
39. r Installation Manual The OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter Charger is ETL listed to UL1741 Inverters Converters Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Resources All Mobile FX Series Inverter Chargers are ETL listed to UL 458 Grounding Instructions Each FX should be connected to a grounded permanent wiring system For most installations the negative battery conductor should be bonded to the grounding system at one and only one point in the DC system All installations must comply with all national and local codes and ordinances System grounding as required by the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 1996 is the responsibility of the system installer The equipment ground is marked with this symbol L The FX and VFX Series Inverter Charger Programming Manual covers the following information Safety Programming or stacking multiple FXs using the OutBack Power Systems MATE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Precautions 1 Use caution whenever working around electricity electrical components and batteries There is always a potential for shocks burns injury and even death if an installer or user comes in contact with electricity 2 Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the FX the batteries and all appropriate sections of this manual as well as other component manuals before using the system 3 Be sure each FX is securely installed according to th
40. rch Grid Lower Limit Export Grid Lower Limit Only Grid Upper Limit USA Grid Upper Limit Export Grid Connect Delay Drop or Use Charger Off Auto On Aux Output Option Gen Alert On Delay Gen Alert Off Delay Vent Fan Off Delay Gen Window Lower Limit 60 Hz Export Only Gen Upper Window Limit 60 Hz Export Only Ac 1 Grid Transfer Delay Cycles of AC Set AUX Control Search Pulses Search Pulse Spacing Cycles AC Stacking Phase InPut Select Charge Rates for Vented 24 amp 48 VDC Charge Rates for Vented 12 VDC Charge Rates for Sealed 24 amp 48 VDC Charge Rates for Sealed 12 VDC Grid Input Settings Set AC Input Size Mobile Non Mobile US Export GT Gen Input Settings Mobile Non Mobile US Export GT Set VAC US Export 13 6 14 4 144 gt 12 5 10 5 12 5 13 0 14 11 Ti 13 14 6 1 0 hours 1 0 hours 1 0 hours 60 cycles 20 for Grid Tie 6 108 208 140 270 5 min USE AUTO COOL FAN 4 min 9 min 5 min 108 208 140 270 6 AUTO 8 60 1 or 2 Phase Master Gen 18 Amp AC 12 Amp AC 10 Amp AC 10 Amp 28 Amp 48 Amp 28 Amp 50 Amp 28 48 28 50 120 230 cescoscocoooococooooocosoosoosoocoocoocoocoocosocsoosoocoocoocooccooooooosoosoocoocooceooosocooosoosooooocoocooooocooooooosoocoocoocoooosocoooooosooooocoocooooo O 12 13 14 11 9 10 10 12 10 10 10 12 0 0 hours 0 0 hours 0 0 hours 0 cycles 0 40 80 130 250 2 MIN N A 0 min
41. s O OFF OFF OFF O ON BYPASS OUTPUT INPUT O ut Back Power Systems AC HOT OUT AC NEUTRAL OUT CHASSIS GROUND PE CHASSIS GROUND PE AC NEUTRAL IN AC HOT IN i ZS z 7 BATTERY TEMP MATE HUB 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 108 140 VAC and the frequency between 54 66 Hz After about 30 seconds the AC IN light should stop blinking and stay lit The FX will now perform a battery charge using the available AC Stacking System Examples Dual Stacked System Using Classic Stacking 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 Turn off all AC Output and AC Input breakers before powering up the FXs Be sure Port 01 appears in the upper right corner of the MATE screen PRESS lt INC gt UNTIL 141 THEN PRESS ENTER gt S ADV SETTINGS WARNING ADV PASSWORD 8 25 04A changes made could adversely enter the password affect system performance 132 SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ENTER INC DEC EXIT p ADV FX PAGE 1 choose a device choose category ADV FX PG2 choose category FX CC DC MATE ADV INV CHGR PG2 PG1 GRID GEN PG3 gt ADV FX PAGE3 ADV FX STACK ADV FX
42. s of power when it remains on even if it isn t actively inverting or charging OutBack Power Systems offers 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 When a load exceeds 12 amps AC the Master FX shares the load with one or more Slave FXs When the Master detects only a four amp load a Slave FX goes into Silent mode Slaves will continue to go into Silent mode as long as the Master detects four amps The next two screens in the MATES Stack menu adjust the power levels of the Master and Slave FXs From any STACK PHASE screen Press the lt DOWN gt soft key once to bring up the power save level master adjust only screen Press the lt DOWN gt soft key again to bring up the power save level slave adjust only screen NOTE These power save level master adjust only and power save level slave adjust only screens pertain to systems that have OB Slave L1 and or OB Slave L2 type Slaves only ADV FX STACK ANY SCREEN IN STACK PHASE Press the lt DOWN gt soft key once DOWN INC DEC PORT Press the lt INC gt soft key to increase the power save ADV FX STACK evel master adjust only value Any Slave with this power save level value or lower which is assigned in the power save evel slave adjust only screen next will be on with the Master If the power save level master adjust only is three for instance any Slave assigned a value of
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44. y DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK stacking setup completed TOP ADV MAIN ADV FX STACK power save level master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK stack OB Slave phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT CBOO CC OOOO 29 30 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 e Change the HUB jumper for 3 phase stacking refer to the HUB manual Go to the first MATE stacking menu stack phase press the lt PORT gt soft key until Port 01 appears Set the stack phase of the Port 01 FX to 3ph Master by pressing the lt INC gt soft key The Master FX is considered phase A Press the lt PORT gt soft key and verify PO2 2nd FX displays Press the lt INC gt soft key five times to set the stack phase to 3ph Slave The P02 FX is now set as phase B producing 208VAC between itself and the Master P01 Press the lt PORT gt soft key again and verify P03 3rd FX is displayed e Push the lt INC gt soft
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