international fx/vfx series inverter/charger
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1. 3 FA Senes vere Chata GIES oa 3 4 6 6 2117 7 AC Wining Commpartmebt BOSIQ enis tm tette te 1177 77 7 8 and DC Grounding ur as 9 22220 O Wire COMMECHIONS 12V Battery Wiring Samples PC AVI S a dp E LowNoltage WiN AAA SI 21 VEN Occ 21 Auxiliary Output AUX AUX RTS MATE HUB Wiring e Single FX cn ess 24 Paralleled 25 2 2 26 Sh 5 as 37 sa e Installation Check List 0060 Voltage Current and Frequency Ranges 7 34 36 Maximum Overcurrent Protection 37 S 37 38 Mantena m 38 10 c M 39 112116 illya COP Oo Aa T RM 40 Product RR 42 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN45014 Product Type Inverter Charger Product Model Numbers e FX2012ET FX2024ET FX2348ET VFX2612E VFX3024E VFX3048E The OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter Chargers export E models comply with the following EU directives when installed in off grid ap2. Current Rated Power 57 5 Amps DC C Input C Input 1 DC Input 4 DC Input Continuous Battery Charger Output 30 Amps DC 2612 Nominal DC Input Voltage Range 12VDC Nominal AC Voltage Frequency 230VAC 50 HZ C C ont ontinuous AC RMS Output at 25 11 3 Amps AC Idle Power Full AC Output z 20 Watts DC Idle Power Search Mode 6 Watts DC Output Voltage Regulation n n pi ta ax ax o Maximum Output Current Peak 1 mSec 28 amps AC Overload Capability Surge 4600VA AC Overload Capability 5 Second 4000VA AC Overload Capability 30 Minutes 3100VA mum Output Current RMS 100 mSec 20 amps AC C Input C Input inuous Power Rating at 25C Ambient 2600 DC Input Current Rated Power 260 Amps DC Continuous Battery Charger Output 120 Amps DC VFX3024E Nominal DC Input Voltage Range 24VDC Nominal AC Voltage Frequency 230VAC 50 HZ Continuous Power Rating at 25C Ambient 3000VA Continuous AC RMS Output at 25 C 20 Amps AC Maximum Output Current Peak 1 mSec VFX3048E Nominal DC Input Voltage Range 48VDC Nominal AC Voltage Frequency 230VAC 50 HZ Continuous Power Rating at 25 Ambient 3000VA Continuous AC RMS Output at 25 13 Amps AC 33 34 RATINGS DETAILED NOMINAL AC OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF AN FX SYSTEM Single Phase 230VAC at 50 Hz Parallel Stacked 230VAC at 50 Hz on
3. uaxvdua SSVdA8 d ania LNdNI div 08 SOURCE 24 PARALLELED DUAL FX SYSTEM All AC wiring from the AC source and to the AC loads must collectively handle 60 amps AC or more All other AC wiring capacity must equal 30 amps A paralleled dual FX system can continuously power 4 6kW of loads depending on which model is used NOTE Program the lowest installed FX as Master 1 2ph MASTER and the second FX as an OutBack L1 Slave OB SLAVE L1 The Master FX must be plugged into Port 1 of the HUB TO AC LOADS AC OUTPUT L1 BROWN TBB 5 a a 9 5 28 55438 5 1 209 5 9223 o 2 5 z s 2 2 3 lt oot s FET a 852 2 End THE THE 1 58258 B3 223 223 5 5 23 lt lt lt 0 o E 25 3 o 5 5 5 1 gt 5 gt 5 Eg E 8 2 4 5 5 2 2 M 5 5 5 E IE 2 583 2 TES 2 1 THOA 8 2 9 5 AC INPUT L1 BROWN TBB AC INPUT FROM UTILITY GRID OR GENERATOR Parallel Dual System with Two FXs 26 PARALLELED QUAD FX SYSTEM All AC wiring from the AC source and to the AC loads must collectively handle 100 amps AC or more All oth
4. from OutBack or the remainder of the initial warranty term which ever is greater THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO OUTBACK PRODUCTS OUTBACK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ITS PRODUCTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OUTBACK ALSO EXPRESSLY LIMITS ITS LIABILITY IN THE EVENT OF A PRODUCT DEFECT TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND EXCLUDES ALL LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS EVEN IF IT IS MADE AWARE OF SUCH POTENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES OR DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Revision 2008 04 01 41 Ciut Back Power Systems Limited Warranty Registration Complete this form to request a Limited Warranty and return it to Outback Power Systems Inc 19009 62nd Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 NOTE Please submit a copy not the original of the Product purchase invoice which confirms the date and location of purchase the price paid and the Product Model and Serial Number System Owner Name Country Address Telephone Number City State Zip Code E mail Product Product s Model Number
5. im 0 SNOLLO3NNOO 2 1 H31SVIW 104100 ov lt 8 x aT m u 1 WWHLNIN OV SISSVHO 2 Sasme 3m8 NI NI LOH OV lt LOH OV SH3 v3ug JLYWSNH m 1ndino 3AVIS DE 5 x 83 ya 170 OV SISSVHO lt NI LOH OV 100 LOH ADO TH31NI 31vW 8nH e TWOINVHOSW 3AVIS Hd a NMOYg 9 9 NMOY8 EON Q gt lt 0 31IHM Sus v3u8 SSVdA8 div DE 1 56 9 2 8 601 AC INPUT 1 BROWN TBB m 2 8 same sams O MOTIZA N33Y9 O g m NMOYS x3 EE 5 55 MOVE s p om lt SIIHM JLAM NY suanvaue 0 E 1 42 Er 5 lt INPUT FROM UTILITY GRID OR GENERATOR Three Phase System 28 GENERATOR AUTO START The following schematic shows how to hook up a relay that interfaces with the two wire start generator Three wire start generators require an adapter like the Atkinson GSCM available at www atkinsonelectronics com TWO WIRE START GENERATOR HOOK UP GENERATOR INVERTER ON OFF AUX Most 12V relays will work f
6. NEGATIVE TERMINAL SERIES STRING 1 SERIES STRING 1 CONNECTS TO lt INVERTER CHARGER S POSITIVE TERMINAL SERIES STRING 2 DC DISCONNECT FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER SERIES PARALLEL 24 VOLT FX 24 VOLT INVERTER CHARGER 15 DC DISCONNECT FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER 5 48 VOLT INVERTER CHARGER SERIES 48 VOLT FX 12 Battery Wiring Examples QU C DC DISCONNECT FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER Cry c 24 VOLT INVERTER CHARGER SERIES 24 VOLT FX DC DISCONNECT FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER 12 VOLT INVERTER CHARGER PARALLEL 12VOLT FX DC DISCONNECT FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER 48 VOLT INVERTER CHARGER SERIES 48 VOLT FX AL C SERIES STRING 1 CONNECTS TO SERIES STRING 1 lt INVERTER CHARGER S POSITIVE TERMINAL CO Y SERIES STRING 2 DC DISCONNECT FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER SERIES PARALLEL 24 VOLT FX 24 VOLT INVERTER CHARGER C SERIES STRING 1 CONNECTS TO NVERTER CHARGER S POSITIVE TERMINAL 0 C S9 e SERIES STRING 1 S SERIES STRING 2 SERIES STRING 2 CONNECTS TO INVERTER CHARGER S NEGATIVE TERMINAL DC DISCONNECT F
7. one AC output leg Three Phase Stacked 230VAC at 50 Hz per AC output leg limit three 400VAC at 50 Hz between AC output legs RECOMMENDED FX DC VOLTAGE RANGE NOTE The last two digits in the model number designate the nominal DC voltage Example 2024 24V DC Voltage 12V Systems 11 16VDC VDC volts DC 24V Systems 22 32VDC 32V Systems 29 43VDC 48V Systems 44 64VDC MAXIMUM DC LOAD CURRENT NOTE This is the maximum DC current the FX will draw from the battery when starting very large AC loads It is not used for sizing the DC disconnect or selecting DC cable gauge It is used to select the minimum reasonable battery capacity 12V FXs 600ADC per FX amps DC 24V FXs 300ADC per FX 32V FXs 225ADC per FX 48V FXs 150ADC per FX RATED DC CHARGING CURRENT NOTE This is the maximum continuous DC current that the FX can send to the batteries when charging FX2012ET 55ADC 35ADC VFX3024E 85ADC VFX3048E 42ADC AC INPUT OPERATING VOLTAGE RANGE NOTE This is the recommended AC input voltage range to be supplied to the FX Voltages outside of this range may damage AC loads connected to the FXs AC output terminals All E Series FX Series Inverter Chargers 160 300VAC VAC volts AC MAXIMUM AC INPUT CURRENT An AC input source connected to the FX supplies power for two separate internal AC circuits the AC transfer relay and the battery charging system The A
8. optional accessory TURBO FAN COVER Included in place of a DCC on sealed FXs DCA DC CONDUIT ADAPTER Allows the connection of two inch TSC Trade Size Conduit to the FX Connects to OutBack s FLEXware enclosures 13 02 33 07 SIDE VIEW 22 55 99 CM 8 25 20 95 Weight is approximately 56 lbs 25 40 kg MOUNTING E Series FX Series Inverter Charger is approved for indoor or enclosed protected mounting only FX weighs approximately 56 lbs 25 40 kg and must be secured with appropriate fasteners to a sturdy mounting surface capable of supporting its weight It is easier for two people to install the FX due to its weight OutBack FXs can be mounted in any position but they perform better in locations offering plenty of air circulation NOTE If using an OutBack FLEXware Mounting Plate avoid large air gaps behind the plate which can result in louder mechanical noise during inverting charging under heavy loads Due to the variance in other mounting methods OutBack only endorses the use of FLEXware or previous versions of its mounting plate for installing the and associated system components using M6 X 20 mm machine screws stainless steel for FLEXware and self tapping for older mounting plates one per corner Follow the instruction manual that comes with each mounting System If mounting the FX on other surfaces such as plywood wa
9. s Sold by Product s Serial Number s Purchase Date Please circle the three most important factors affecting your purchase decision Price e Product Reputation Product Features Reputation of OutBack Power Systems e Value System System Install Commission Date Total Nominal System AC Output in KW Nominal System AC Voltage System Battery Bank Size Amp Hours Type of Batteries Are you using a generator with this system Circle One Yes If yes please list the make and model If yes is the generator s output is Circle One DC Installer Name If Applicable Address City State Zip E mail Contractor Number Extended Warranty OutBack Power Systems offers 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 effective warranty coverage period of five 5 years include a check or money order the amount of 300USD payable to OutBack Power Systems Inc along with your Warranty Registration Revision 2008 04 01 Revision 2008 04 01 43 44 Ciut Back Power Systems Corporate Headquarters European Sales Office 19009 62nd Avenue NE Castell 17 Arlington WA 98223 USA 08830 Sant Boi de Llobregat Phone 1 360 435 6030 BARCELONA Espa a Phone 34 93 654 9568 www outbackpower com 900 0010 01 00 REV
10. should be within range of your voice to come to your aid if needed Keep plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes Wear complete eye protection Avoid touching eyes while working near batteries Wash your hands with soap and warm water when done f battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters an eye flood the eye with cool running water at once for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately following Baking soda neutralizes lead acid battery electrolyte Keep a supply on hand the area of the batteries NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of a battery or generator Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto batteries It could short circuit the batteries or other electrical parts which can result in fire or explosion Remove personal metal items such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches when working with a battery or other electrical current A battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal causing severe burns SYSTEM PROTECTION Electrical systems are designed to protect you the wires the components and the devices served by the system DC WIRING ORIGINATION Each FX must be part of a permanently grounded electrical system see page 9 Grounding protects people and equipment from electrical shock G
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12. C transfer relay transfers the AC input power to the AC loads The 5 battery charger will back off if the total AC loads including the charger exceed the AC input current limit default setting is 28 AAC This Input Limit can be adjusted using the MATE to avoid overloading a generator or trip a circuit breaker If your generator cannot produce 28 AAC or you are connecting to an AC input source that has a breaker that is rated for less than 30 AAC please refer to the FX and VFX Series Inverter Charger Programming Manual to change this setting All E Series 230 VAC FXs 30AAC per FX AAC Amps AC MAXIMUM CURRENT FOR BATTERY CHARGER Due to heat restraints the FX limits incoming AC current to recharge the battery Please refer to the FX and VFX Series Inverter Charger Programming Manual to adjust this setting The battery charger has an efficiency of 90 Other factors such as cable losses might reduce this efficiency 35 36 MAXIMUM AND DEFAULT INPUT AND DC CHARGER bulk stage OUTPUT VALUES FX2012EI AC Max 6AAC Default 5 ax 100ADC C 2348 AC 7AAC Default 2 5 35ADC VFX2612E 7 Default 6 120 0 24 10 Default 9 85ADC VFX3048E 10 Default 9 AAC 45ADC FX2024E 7 Default 5 55ADC AC INPUT FREQU
13. ENCY RANGE NOTE If the AC input source is out of the range noted below the FX will not connect or stay connected All E Series FX Models 44 56 Hz MAXIMUM AC OUTPUT CURRENT This is the amount of surge current that the FX will quickly supply for a split second Depending on the size of the surge the FX can be overloaded for a minimum time of 5 seconds to a maximum time of 30 minutes All 12 VDC FXs 28AAC per FX for 1 millisecond All Other FXs 35AAC per FX for 1 millisecond 25AAC per FX for 100 milliseconds MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS OUTPUT POWER An FX Series Inverter Charger s model number indicates its maximum continuous output power by changing the last two digits to zeros For instance an FX2012ET has a maximum continuous output power of 2000VA volt amps FX2012ET 2000VA VA volt Amps 2024 2000 2348 2300VA FX2612E 2600VA VFX3024E 3000 VA VFX3048E 3000VA MAXIMUM OVERCURRENT PROTECTION AMPACITY This rating specifies the proper overcurrent protection ampacity breakers panel mount circuit breakers Class T DC fuses are terminal mounted and should always be used in conjuncture with a disconnect mechanism FXs used in home installations should use properly sized DC circuit breakers A DC breaker includes both overcurrent protection and disconnect capability OutBack Power Systems recommends Class T fuses for marine installations where a DC disconnect is not requi
14. Qut Back Power Systems INTERNATIONAL FX VFX SERIES INVERTER CHARGER FX2012ET FX2024ET FX2348ET VFX2612bE VFX3024E VFX3048E Installation Manual Mounting and Installation Warranty Introduction 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 e 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 e OutBack will ship the repaired or replacement component s prepaid to addresses in the continental United States where applicable Shipments out
15. USE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER 48 VOLT INVERTER CHARGER SERIES PARALLEL 48 VOLT FX 19 20 ACWIRING NOTES AC HOT PHASE OUT Supplies the AC hot output conductors through a 30 amp maximum AC branch rated circuit breaker using 6 AWG 16 0 mm wire and connect to the AC Out Back AC NEUTRAL OUT AC NEUTRAL IN AC HOT OUT Connects the AC neutral input conductor to the AC NEUTRAL IN terminal AC NEUTRAL OUT Connects the AC neutral output conductor to the AC NEUTRAL OUT terminal CHASSIS GROUND PE CHASSIS GROUND PE AC NEUTRAL IN AC HOT IN AC HOT PHASE IN AC hot input conductor brown must be supplied through a 30 amp maximum AC branch rated circuit breaker and connected to the AC HOT IN 6AWG 16 0 mm wire is required for the FX s AC transfer relay 5 z E cc ul gt INVERTER BATTERY TEMP MATE HUB LOW VOLTAGE WIRING This six position terminal block can be unplugged to make wiring easier and to simplify the removal and reinstallation of an FX It must be securely and completely plugged in for proper FX functioning Otherwise operational errors can occur AC NEUTRAL OUT Ciut Back Power Systems AC HOT OUT CHASSIS GROUND PE CHASSIS GROUND PE Control Wiring Terminal Block NETA ASIN AC HOT IN 12 VDC at 07 amps 8 4 is available at the AUX AUX terminals INVERTER ON OFF A swi
16. d If warranty service is required OutBack will issue a Return Material Authorization RMA number A request for an RMA number requires all of the following information 1 Proof of purchase in the form of a copy of the original Product s purchase invoice or receipt confirming the Product s model number and serial number 2 Description of the problem and 3 Shipping address for the repaired or replacement equipment After receiving the RMA number pack the Product s authorized for return along with a copy of the original purchase invoice in the original Product s shipping container s or packaging providing equivalent protection and mark the outside clearly with the 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 If upon receipt of the Product s OutBack determines the Product s is defective and that the defect is covered under the terms of this Warranty OutBack will then only then ship a repaired or replacement Product s to the purchaser freight prepaid non expedited using a carrier of OutBack s choice where applicable The warranty period of any repaired or replacement Product is twelve 12 months from the date of shipment
17. e installed inside of a metal chassis such as OutBack s FLEXware series or an existing panel The AC input hot conductor must be supplied through an AC branch rated circuit breaker whose ampacity matches or exceeds the maximum AC input current of the FX model used in the system see FX product specifications DC Use crimped and sealed copper ring terminal lugs with 5 16 8 mm hole or compression type lug to connect battery cables to DC terminals Soldered cable lugs are also acceptable Use recommended cable sizes see page 36 to reduce losses and ensure high performance of FX smaller cables can reduce performance and possibly damage the unit Keep cables together e g using a tie wrap as much as possible Ensure cables pass through the same knockout and conduit fittings to allow inductive currents to cancel TORQUE REQUIREMENTS CONNECTION TORQUE IN POUND MEASURES AC and PV breakers to 22 inch lbs 2 5 Nm DC shunt to 15 foot lbs 20 4 Nm DC battery connections to 10 foot lbs 13 6 Nm 5 DC Terminals to 10 foot lbs 13 6 Nm FX s AC Terminals to 30 inch lbs 3 38 Nm Table 1 Torque Values for Installation Battery Wiring Examples In renewable energy systems batteries are connected to each other in one three ways e Series voltage increases amperage stays the same as a single battery Parallel voltage stays the same as a single battery amperage increases Series Parallel both voltage a
18. en Alert ON Delay Gen Alert OFF Delay Gen Window Lower Limit 208v 220 Gen Upper Window Limit 250V 300V AC1 Grid Transfer Delay Cycles of AC Set AUX Control Search Pulses Search Pulse Spacing Cycles AC Stacking Phase InPut Select Charge Rates Vented 24 amp 48 VDC Vented 12 VDC Sealed 24 amp 48 VDC Sealed 12 VDC Grid Input Settings Set AC Input Size Gen Input Settings Set VAC 1 or 2 phase Master Gen 9 AAC 6 AAC 5 AAC 5 AAC 28 Amp 230V 240 gt 5 gt 9 a A gt 8 5 gt Y gt 52 Y 9 gt un 5 gt U e 25 A gt E 5 Y a gt A gt 2 gt gt A gt o E 5 2 Y gt 0 O 6 O p 8 U 39 40 Ciut Back Power Systems TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION FX Series Inverter Charger Products OutBack Power Systems Inc OutBack provides 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 fixed location applications The term of this Warranty begins on the Product s date of manufacture or the initial purchase date as indicated on the warranty registration card submitted to OutBack whichever is greater This Warranty applies to the original OutBac
19. er AC wiring must handle a capacity of 30 amps e This system can continuously power 8 12kW of loads depending on which model is used Connecting more load than the continuous rating of the FX may cause breakers to trip or the FX to shut off its AC output NOTES Program the lowest installed FX as Master 1 2ph MASTER and the three remaining FXs as OutBack L1 Slaves OB SLAVE L1 The Master FX must be plugged into Port 1 of the HUB 3 PHASE FX SYSTEM This system produces 230VAC per phase and 400VAC from phase to phase There can only be one FX per phase on a 3 phase system for a maximum of three FXs total e The AC wiring from the AC source and to the AC loads must handle 30 amps All AC wiring must handle a capacity of 30 amps This system can power continuously up to 6 9kW of loads depending on which model is used Connecting more load than the continuous rating of the FX may cause breakers to trip or the FX to shut off its AC output The jumper the HUB must be moved for 3 phase configuration please see the HUB Installation and User Guide The Master FX must be plugged into Port 1 of the HUB NOTE Program the bottom FX as Master 3ph MASTER and the upper two FXs as 3 phase Slaves 3ph SLAVE Keep the phases in order phase one is connected to the FX programmed L1 phase two is connected to L2 and phase three to L3 or phases A B and C to inverters A B and C as shown in the diagram on
20. ircuit 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 or service at night 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 This will prevent accidental it to starting or operation FX DEFAULT VALUES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH FX UPGRADES 12 VDC System Float Voltage Absorb Voltage EQ Voltage ReFloat LBCO LBCI 0 m Gen Alert f Set Point 2 On Set Point ad Shed Off Set Point nt Fan ON Set Point Diversion ON Set Point Absorb Time Time Float Time AC2 Gen Transfer Delay Cycles for AC Search lt Grid Lower Limit Grid Upper Limit DEFAULT 3 6V lt lt lt lt lt lt lt 46V 0 hours hours 0 hours 60 cycles 20 for Grid Tie 207 270V MINIMUM MAXIMUM 5V lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt iv lt 0 0 hours 0 0 hours 0 0 hours 0 cycles 24 0 hours 24 0 hours 24 0 hours 240 cycles V 220V 250V 300V e lt lt DROP or USE Charger OFF AUTO ON AUTO AUX Output Option COOL FAN AAN A G
21. k Product s purchaser and is transferable only if the Product s remains installed in the original use location The warranty does not apply to any Product s or Product s part that has been modified or damaged by the following Installation or Removal Alteration or Disassembly Normal Wear and Tear Accident or Abuse Corrosion Lightning Repair or service provided by an unauthorized repair facility Operation contrary to manufacturer product instructions Fire Floods or Acts of God Shipping or Transportation Incidental or consequential damage caused by other components of the power system Any product whose serial number has been altered defaced or removed or Any other event not foreseeable by OutBack OutBacks liability for any defective Product s or any Product s part shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the Product s at OutBack s discretion OutBack does not warrant or guarantee workmanship performed by any person or firm installing its Product s This Warranty does not cover the costs of installation removal shipping except as described below or reinstallation of Product s Revision 2008 04 01 To request warranty service you must contact OutBack Technical Services at 360 435 6030 or support outbackpower com within the effective warranty period OutBack Technical Support will attempt to troubleshoot the product and validate that the failure is product relate
22. led 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 that make up your power system Further instructions on individual FX set ups as well as system assemblies are included with the FLEXware manuals Export FX is CE tested see EU Declaration of Conformity on the previous The International FX and VFX Series Inverter Charger Installation Manual covers the following information Safety FX parts standard and optional Initial inspection of the component Preparing the mounting surface Fastening the FX to the mounting surface General electrical information E Series FX Series Inverter Charger Models Sealed Units designed for harsher environments but still require enclosed protection FX2012ET 12 VDC 2000 VA 230VAC 50 Hz FX2024ET 24 VDC 2000 VA 230VAC 50 Hz FX2348ET 48 VDC 2300 VA 230VAC 50 Hz Vented Units designed for more protected environments VFX2612E 12 VDC 2600 VA 230VAC 50 Hz VFX3024E 24 VDC 3000VA 230VAC 50 Hz VFX3048E 48 VDC 3000VA 230VAC 50 Hz Fach model FX has a single phase output marked with this symbol 2 Each inverter puts out a sine wave waveform marked with this symbol A Parts Included One E Series FX Series Inverter Charger One WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK sticker to place on the exterior of the FX O
23. ling NOTE These terminals should not be connected to any type of DC load greater than amps The FX includes internal electronic over current protection for the AUX 12 VDC output circuit which auto resets if it is short circuited No additional fuses are required For automatic or advanced generator start functions the Auxiliary Output can drive a 12V relay for the two wire starting circuitry of a generator OutBack recommends a good quality gold plated relay NOTE 1 The FLEXnet DC comes with an internal relay for this use 2 OutBack Power Systems does not support three wire start generators however a three wire to two wire conversion kit is available from an electronic control manufacturer such as Atkinson Electronics www atkinson com 3 Either the MATE or the FLEXnet DC can be programmed for Auto GenStart please refer to component manuals for more information XCT XCT These terminals are not operational at this time RTS MATE HUB WIRING RJ 11 modular jack connects the RTS the external battery temperature sensor Cat Back RJ 45 jack is used for external communications Power Systems RJ 11 modular jack connects RTS the optional external battery temperature sensor RJ 45 jack connects MATE HUB to FX using 5 cable AC HOT OUT AC NEUTRAL OUT When a HUB is used plug the RTS into the Master FX which should be plugged into HUB5 Port 01 The RTS cable is folded and routed u
24. ll studs or masonry use appropriate fasteners to support approximately its weight OutBack cannot be responsible for damage to the FX if itis attached with inadequate fasteners Install and secure each FX before attaching any wiring WIRE CONNECTIONS NOTE A systems individual voltage requirements 230 or 3 phase as well as how each FX is to function all determine how the FXs are wired Each FX must be wired to the logical leg or phase ofthe system Each FX must be programmed or stacked according to this phase Please see the International FXand VFX Series Inverter Charger Programming Manual before connecting any wires to or from the FX AC Follow these steps to wire the FX to your system 2 3 Shut all AC breakers off or remove any fuses before connecting any wiring Shut off all DC breakers including the PV breakers With all power off run lengths of 6 AWG 16 0 mm wire between the AC Wiring Compartment Board AC out terminals and sufficient over current protection via an AC circuit breaker whose ampacity matches or exceeds the maximum AC input current of the FX model used in the system see FX product specifications The breaker should be installed inside of a metal chassis such as OutBack s FLEXware series or an existing panel With the over current protection connected run lengths of 6 AWG 13 3 mm wire between the AC Wiring Compartment Board AC IN terminals and the AC input breaker The breaker should b
25. nd amperage increase a lt lt y lt amp N 12 200 Amp Hours 12 200 Amp Hours 12 200 Amp Hours 12 200 Amp Hours Two strings of batteries in series are connected in parallel The voltage increases to 48V and the amp hours increase to 400 Stud Never install extra washers between the 47 terminal mounting surface and the battery EI lt cable lug the connection must be direct and Lock Washer Battery Cable Lug secure Flat Washer 2 lt Always install breakers or fuses within the positive battery cable Insulator Torque 2 0 67 4 mm 4 0 107 or larger code approved cables rated 75 C or higher to 60 inch pounds 6 77Nm 13 6V Battery Wiring Examples 2 DC DISCONNECT FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER Cr c SERIES 12 VOLT FX 12 VOLT INVERTER CHARGER SERIES STRING 1 CONNECTS TO SERIES STRING 1 INVERTER CHARGER S POSITIVE TERMINAL DC DISCONNECT FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER 9 SERIES PARALLEL 12 VOLT FX 12 VOLT INVERTER CHARGER Y 9 DC DISCONNECT FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER SERIES 24 VOLT FX 24 VOLT INVERTER CHARGER 0 a gt SERIES STRING 2 5 INVERTER CHARGER S
26. nd risks loss of FX connection acin input current exceeds max AC loads are drawing more current than the rating of the FX allows temperature sensor fault an internal FX temperature sensor is malfunctioning internal comm error detected there is a communication problem between the MATE and the FX internal fan failure detected the FX s internal cooling fan is not operating properly airtemp displays a numeric value representing the air temperature around the FX fettemp displays a numeric value representing the temperature of the FETs Field Effect Transistors captemp displays a numeric value representing the temperature of the ripple capacitors These values are used for troubleshooting purposes The higher the numerical value the cooler the temperature 23 SAMPLE INSTALLATIONS SINGLE FX SYSTEM All E Series FX AC wiring must handle 30 amps AC or more input breaker maximum must be used Asingle FX can continuously power two to three KW of loads depending on which model is used AC LOADS ana JO 0 9 OL 1snuu so qeo J LON 991 aNnouo 1 OV 1 1 0 32 0 LOH OV 010 010131 NI 1 OV SISSVHO p H39uvHO H31H3ANI WOINVHO3IN NMOHS
27. nder the AC Wiring Compartment s Lexan cover fitting into a small indentation in the aluminum casting between the battery terminals ONLY USE THE OUTBACK RTS OTHER BRANDS YIELD INCORRECT READINGS CHASSIS GROUND PE CHASSIS GROUND PE AC NEUTRAL IN AC HOT IN DSPS If the system has multiple FXs and or OutBack Charge Controllers a HUB is required LED Color LED Action LED indicates GREEN Inverer ON Flashing GREEN Search mode or Slave power pm INVERTER ON OFF INVERTER BATTERY TEMP MATE HUB YELLOW Solid YELLOW AC source is con nected AC input live waiting to con nect to OBX IC Off No AC input present RED Solid RED Fatal Error Status Lights OutBack e ower Systems S Oen Flashing RED Warning a non SNS Battery Lights critical error has dr F LED Color 12 VDC 24 VDC 48 VDC GREEN FULL 12 5 higher 25 0 50 0 or higher YELLOW 11 5 to 12 5 23 0 to 25 0 46 0 49 6 LOW 11 5 or lower 23 0 or lower 46 0 or lower WARN ING Screens acin freq too high AC source is above 56 Hz upper limit and will be dropped if frequency gets much higher freq too low AC source is under 44 Hz lower limit and will be dropped if frequency gets much lower voltage too high AC source s voltage is over 270 VAC default limit and risks loss of FX connection acin voltage too low AC source s voltage is under 207 VAC default limit a
28. ne packet of silicone grease to protect CAT 5 cable connections One installation manual One programming manual One Turbo Kit sealed units One DC Wiring Cover or DCC vented units DC terminal covers one red and one black AC Wire Compartment Plate READ FIRST IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the FX the batteries and all appropriate sections of this installation and user manual as well as other component manuals before using the system Be cautious around electricity electrical components and batteries Shocks burns injury and even death can occur ifan installer comes in contact with electricity Install all components and wiring according to national and local electrical and building codes This includes Submitting a plan to the local building department Passing inspection Requiring a licensed electrician to do the work when mandated OutBack Power Systems cannot be responsible for system failure damages or injury resulting from improper installation of their products Use only the recommended DC and AC wire sizes or greater Be sure all wires are in good condition Install the FX in a dry location preferably indoors ic t 4 Install the FX in a shaded area out of direct de 7 d sunlight for best operation For installations where the FX may be exposed to water spray a sealed FX must be used and mou
29. nted either with the base down shelf mounting or with the AC wiring compartment facing down wall mounting If mounted with the base down water cannot be allowed to accumulate around the FX s base There is a drainage system on the base of the FX to dispel condensation If submerged water can enter this drain and cause failure The Vented FX VFX must be installed in a weather proof enclosure or enclosed area It is not designed for exposure to water or excessive wind blown dust and debris INITIAL INSPECTION Your FX is stoutly packaged for secure shipping Please inspect the packaging and component for damage prior to installation Retain this packaging in the unlikely event your FX is ever returned to OutBack for servicing see page 39 WARNING WORKING NEAR LEAD ACID BATTERIES CAN DANGEROUS BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION Design the battery enclosure to prevent accumulation and concentration of hydrogen gas in pockets at the top of the enclosure Vent the battery compartment from the highest point to the outside A sloped lid can also be used to direct the flow of hydrogen to the vent opening CAUTION To reduce risk of injury charge only deep cycle lead acid lead antimony lead calcium gel cell or absorbed glass mat type rechargeable batteries Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage Never charge a frozen battery PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Someone
30. or generator starting Select one between 5 and 30 amp contacts Relays with gold plated contacts are recommended 29 30 INSTALLATION CHECK LIST ITEM YES All manuals read and reviewed System inspected System permanently grounded Did the installer use OutBack recommended wire type and gauge adjusted for temperature ratings and length gt AC wiring rated for 75 C or higher gt Battery cables rated 75 or higher gt 6 0 mm 10 AWG wire used for AC Input Hot gt 60 mm 10 AWG or larger wire used for AC HOT OUT FX connected to AC circuit with 30 amp maximum branch circuit over current protection APPENDIX RATINGS FX2012ET Idle Power Full AC Output 20 Watts DC Idle Power Search Mode 6 Watts DC Maximum Output Current Peak 1 mSec 28 amps AC pu pu Maximum Output Current RMS 100 mSec 20 amps FX2024ET Nominal DC Input Voltage Range 24VDC Nominal AC Voltage Frequency 230VAC 50 HZ Continuous Power Rating at 25C Ambient 2000VA Continuous AC RMS Output at 25 8 7 Amps AC AC Overload Capability Surge 5750VA AC Overload Capability 5 Second 4000VA Maximum Output Current RMS 100 mSec 25 amps AC AC Overload Capability 30 Minutes 3200VA 32 FX2348ET Idle Power Full AC Output 23 Watts DC Idle Power Search Mode 6 Watts DC Typical Efficiency 93 4 A A Voltage Range 60 to 300VAC
31. plications only EU Declaration of Conformity regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC Council Directive of 3 May 1989 Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Council Directive of 19 February 1973 The compliance of the above mentioned products with the directive and the following essential requirements is hereby confirmed Emissions Immunity Safety EN 61000 6 3 2001 EN 61000 6 1 2001 EN 61000 3 2 2000 EN 61000 3 3 1995 These inverter chargers are not to be connected to the mains under any circumstances The AC IN connection on each E model inverter charger is only approved for connection to an AC generator All associated technical files are located in the Engineering Department at OutBack Power Systems Arlington Washington USA As the manufacturer we declare under our sole responsibility that the above mentioned products comply with the above named directives Ciut Back Power Systems 19009 62nd Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA 360 435 6030 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 AC transfer can be used as a stand alone or back up application It is designed for indoor or enclosed locations OutBack Power Systems does everything possible to assure the components you purchase will function properly and safely when instal
32. red MODEL AMPACITY DC BREAKER DC FUSE VFX3024E 150 amps B 250 125VDC PNL VFX3048E 75 amps B 125 125VDC PNL B B 20 FX2348ET 57 5 amps BB 125 125VDC PNL B 0 B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WIRE SIZES The following chart contains information on wire sizes the DC resistance of the wires and the corresponding diameters and areas ofthese wires This information can be used to calculate the voltage drop of the wires or to find an equivalent wire size DC CROSS SECTIONAL AREA APPROXIMATE DIAMETER AWG Resistance in Ohms 1000 feet INCHES MILLIMETERS INCHES MILLIMETERS 41 6 N gt o Ww 05 3 2 3 104 37 38 Recommended Wire Sizes FX Model Max DC 2 Voltage Ohms OutBack Max Bat Amps Allowed Suggested tery Cable Cables Length Positive Negative Paser szs 71875 Jose 001666 wo ys 9325 002800 0 so This is an example of ampacity follow derating requirements for your lo cal and national electrical codes Divide lengths in half for one way runs MAINTENANCE If damaged or malfunctioning the FX should be repaired by a qualified user installer or service center following OutBack Power Systems instructions and guidelines Please contact your energy dealer for assistance Incorrect repairs and or reassembly risks malfunction electric shock or fire For routine user approved maintenance Disconnect all c
33. rounding must be done according to local and national electrical codes OutBack circuit breakers rated at 10096 duty cycle protect wiring by limiting the amount of current entering a system All wired electrical Systems require circuit breakers or fuses for protection OutBack offers both breakers and fuses for over current protection If they are provided by other vendors they must be properly rated DC brass battery terminals with 8M x 1 00 stainless steel threaded studs Red terminal battery positive Black terminal battery negative Battery terminal covers ACWIRING ORIGINATION Lexan cover protects AC Wiring Compartment Board ACWiring Board AC WIRING COMPARTMENT BOARD Ciut Back Power Systems AC Terminal Block secures AC connections to the FX using set screws PHASE OUT supplies power to the AC NEUTRAL OUT loads AC NEUTRAL OUT acts as neutral leg for loads supplied by the FX and is common with the AC CHASSIS GROUND PE CHASSIS GROUND PE NEUTRAL IN AC NEUTRAL IN d CHASSIS GROUND connections are common lt act as grounds for both the incoming AC HOT IN outgoing AC circuits AC NEUTRAL IN acts as the neutral leg for AC power supplied by a generator to the FX and is common with the AC NEUTRAL OUT m gt 2 gt INVERTER AC HOT PHASE IN connects incoming AC from BATTERY TEMP the a generator to the FX
34. side the U S will be sent freight collect In the event of a product malfunction OutBack 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 International FX and Series Inverter Charger Installation Manual REV B 2008 All rights reserved Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2111 2 Welcome to the OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter Charger System
35. tch can be wired to the INVERTER and ON OFF terminals to manually control the FX INVERTER BATTERY TEMP MATE HUB XCT XCT are not operational INVERTER and ON OFF Replacing the pre installed jumper connecting the ON OFF terminals with a switch allows manual control of the FX Without an ON OFF switch the inverter s will always be ON due to a factory installed removable jumper Cycling the switch again returns the inverter to the ON mode INVERTER ON OFF Control Wiring Terminal Block side view Jumper 21 22 Prior to installing an ON OFF switch if the AC output is off check that the jumper is present and well connected before installing a switch You want to confirm the system is in good working order Suggested switches include push on push off style Should you decide to install an OutBack MATE at a later date bear in mind the installed switch overrides the control provided by the MATE if the switch is set to OFF If the switch is set to ON the MATE will function normally and control the inverter s When a system is ordered with a MATE the MATE handles all FX ON OFF functions AUXILIARY OUTPUT AUX AUX The Auxiliary output system uses the AUX and AUX terminals It is programmed through the MATE to do a variety of tasks The default use for these terminals drives the OutBack FX Turbo Kit or DC12 FAN fan for external coo
36. through an internal AC MATE HUB transfer relay This AC is used to run loads and recharge batteries NOTE 16 0 mm 6 AWG 15 the largest wire size the ACWiring Compartment Board can accommodate LOW VOLTAGE TERMINALS Control Terminal Wiring Block Jumper INVERTER ON OFF Allows for manual switch to control the FX default operation is ON controlled by the MATE when the jumper is present Ciut Back Power Systems AC HOT OUT AC NEUTRAL OUT CHASSIS GROUND PE CHASSIS GROUND PE AC NEUTRAL IN lt z gt c INVERTER BATTERY TEMP MATE HUB NOTE Keep Control Wiring Terminal Block screws tight and the block itself secured tightly to AC Board Otherwise the FX can malfunction The Terminal Block can be unplugged for easier wire installation and removal reinstallation ofthe FX AUX OUTPUT AUX AUX 12VDC at 0 7 amps 8 4 watts maximum 15 available at these terminals the AUX s default is to drive cooling fans or the Turbo Fan XCT XCT are non operational terminals do not connect GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS Connect only to grounded permanent wiring system Ensure there is only one neutral ground connection in the system at any time Some codes require this connection be made at the main panel only Some generators have their own neutral ground connection If a generator is used its neutral ground connection
37. will need to be disengaged for proper system operation installations the negative battery conductor should be bonded to the grounding system at one and only one point in the system e OutBack products are not designed for use in a positive grounded system Please contact OutBack Technical Support for further information The equipment ground on each is marked with this symbol e5 Box lug for grounding the FX chassis FX PARTS AND ACCESSORIES BATTERY TERMINAL COVERS AC CONDUIT PLATE The caps are made of stiff plastic with a snap on AC conduit connects to the AC design remove them carefully using a flat blade Conduit Plate for installations which screwdriver inserted into the slots on the sides of do not utilize an optional ACA each cover DC conduit may be required for exposed installations The DCA cover option see below allows conduit connection Always keep the battery terminal covers installed DCC DC COMPARTMENT COVER Covers the DC terminal area and provides space to mount other components such as a Y DC current shunt Can be used with without the This is an optional accessory FX ACA AC CONDUIT ADAPTER Extends the AC wiring compartment Connects to OutBack s FLEXware enclosures Protects and secures flexible cable with strain relief Houses the OutBack Surge Protector FW SP Knockouts are intended for cables strain relief This is an
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