FX AND VFX SERIES INVERTER/CHARGER Programming 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Summary.........................................................................................................................................................................1 Welcome to the OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter/Charger System .........................................4 Safety. .........................................................................................................................................................................................
Auxiliary (AUX) Functions.......................................................................................................................... . .............................47 List of AUX Functions............................................................................................................................ .. ..........................50 Adjustable AUX Output Functions ........................................................................................................................
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 Relay—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.
FX MODES AND PROPERTIES Each OutBack FX Inverter/Charger comes with various default values set at the factory. Typically, a single FX installation will retain these values, but multiple FXs will require programming using the OutBack MATE. Viewing the status of an FX and adjusting its functions also requires a MATE.
SEARCH MODE An FX consumes a small amount of power when it is not actively supplying power to loads or for battery recharging. During this SEARCH MODE, the FX sends out AC pulses to sense load demands. Once a large enough load is sensed, the FX turns ON and provides AC power. Using SEARCH mode, a user can adjust the FX so it only comes ON for certain size loads and not for smaller ones. The SEARCH features are mainly used in off-grid systems to conserve power.
SETUP/FX/SEARCH------------search setup completed TOP SETUP MAIN Pressing TOP returns you to the SETUP/FX/ SEARCH screen. Pressing SETUP returns the user to the choose category screen. Pressing MAIN returns to the MAIN Menu. INPUT MENU The INPUT screens allow the user to choose either grid or generator AC input and the maximum amperage from either source that can pass through the FX before a warning occurs. MAIN-------------------------From the MAIN screen, press SETUP .
SETUP/FX/INPUT----------P00 ac transfer Gen control DOWN GRID GEN PORT SETUP/FX/INPUT----------P00 ac1/grid 60.0 aac limit DOWN INC DEC PORT SETUP/FX/INPUT----------P00 ac2/gen 30.0 aac limit DOWN INC DEC PORT SETUP/FX/INPUT---------------input setup completed TOP To choose your AC input source in the ac transfer control screen, press GRID or GEN . Press DOWN to view the next screen.
ADVANCED SCREENS All the FX operation settings can be adjusted in the MATE’s ADVANCED screens, including some previously discussed in the INPUT and SETUP menus. Changing the settings under any menu will affect the values in all menus. The ADVANCED screens are accessed via the password 141.
INVERTER MENU The INVERTER screens allow adjusting the inverter’s operations to match the AC load and battery recharging requirements, including the search functions, low-battery cut-out, the FX’s output voltage, and resetting the FX to its factory default values. After entering the ADVANCED screens, press on the choose device screen. ADV choose device: FX CC DC FX MATE ADV/FX/PAGE 1----------------- Press INV .
ADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00 search pulse spacing DOWN INC 60 cycles DEC PORT ADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00 low battery cut-out set point DOWN INC 10.5 vdc DEC PORT ADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00 low battery cut-in set point DOWN INC 12.5 vdc DEC PORT ADV/FX/INVERTER-------P00 adjust output voltage DOWN INC 120 vac DEC PORT The search pulse spacing screen adjusts the amount of time the FX waits before producing additional AC pulses to sense a load.
Use this screen to reset the FX to its factory default set points. This will cause all previous programming changes to be lost. Press MORE to choose the HUB port whose FX is to be reset and then press PORT or, if no HUB is in use, press NEXT .Press DOWN to skip resetting to factory defaults.
CHARGER MENU Each battery manufacturer has specific recharging directions and guidelines. OutBack’s default values work for many batteries, but might not be the ideal settings. The CHARGER Menu allows these settings to be adjusted. to the manufacturer’s recommendations. ADV From the ADVANCED menu, press FX . choose device: FX CC DC MATE ADV/FX/PAGE 1----------------- Press CHGR . choose category: ADV INV CHGR PG2 ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 charger limit DOWN INC 18.
ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 absorb time limit DOWN INC 01.0 hrs DEC PORT ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 float setpoint DOWN INC 13.6 vdc DEC PORT ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 float time period DOWN INC 01.0 hrs DEC PORT ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 refloat set point DOWN INC 14 12.2vdc DEC PORT The absorb time limit must be long enough for the batteries to regain 95-100% of their charge. This time limit can be set between 0 hours and 24 hours using INC and DEC .
ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 equalize set point 14.6 vdc DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/CHARGER---------P00 equalize time period DOWN INC 01.0 hrs DEC PORT ADV/FX/CHARGER-----------charger programming competed TOP ADV An occasional equalize charge helps destratify the batteries for a longer working life. Pressing the hot key leads to screens that begin the AC IN EQ charging voltage. The equalize set point determines the recharging voltage, which can range between 14.0 VDC and 17.
GENERATOR MENU OutBack off-grid and mobile FX Inverter/Chargers are programmed to use an AC generator as their default source of AC input. The CHARGER GEN screens allow a user to adjust the input voltage window and time delays of thei AC input. ADV From the ADVANCED screen, press FX .
ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00 ac2/gen lower limit DOWN INC 108 vac DEC PORT ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00 ac2/gen upper limit DOWN INC 140 vac DEC PORT ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00 ac2/gen input limit DOWN INC 7.0 aac DEC PORT ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00 ac2/gen transfer delay DOWN INC 60 cycles DEC PORT The ac/2 gen lower limit is the lowest allowable voltage for the FX to connect to the generator. If the voltage falls below this limit, the FX will disconnect from the generator.
ADV/FX/GEN---------------P00 ac2/gen support OFF DOWN OFF ON PORT ADV/FX/GEN-------------------GEN programming completed TOP 18 ADV This feature is not operational at this time. Press DOWN to view the final GEN screen. MAIN Pressing TOP returns to the beginning of the ADV/FX/INVERTER menu. ADV returns to the ADVANCED screens and MAIN displays the MAIN screen.
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 VFX Series Inverter/Charger Installation Manual).
Components and Connections 1. With all AC and DC breakers OFF, connect all FXs to the HUB with individual lengths of CAT5 cable. BYPASS OUTPUT INPUT AC Breakers Off DC Breakers Off POWER HUB 2nd MATE Port is not operable 10 9 8 7 6 5 • Slave FXs plug into Ports 02 and higher • OutBack Charge Controllers plug into any Ports after the last FX is connected. 4 3 2 1 2ND Mate 1st Mate MATE connects at 1st MATE Port The FX connected to Port 01 is always programmed as the Master.
2. With the FXs connected to the HUB, turn 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 Communications Manager User Guide for further information.
3. After powering up the components, connect the MATE to the HUB. a) b) c) d) Plug the MATE into the 1st MATE Port on the HUB. The MATE will power up and should recognize any component connected to the HUB. The 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. MATE Screens PATH G’day (C) 2004 OutBack Version Searching Port Assignment Code a.
STACKING OPTIONS OutBack FXs can be stacked in one of five different configurations: 1. OutBack Parallel 2. Classic Series 3. OutBack Series 4. OutBack Series/Parallel 5. 3-Phase 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.
3. OutBack Series • 2-10 FXs are wired to two 120VAC output legs producing 240 VAC between them. • This system requires an FW-X240 or PSX-240 Auto Transformer. • 240VAC can be produced on one leg if the load is ten amps or less; an FX on one leg can power loads on the other leg, helping to balance loads. • The AC input source (generator or grid) must be 240VAC between both legs. LOAD 3 kW 120 VAC Leg 1 3 kW 120 VAC or X-240 3 kW 120 VAC Leg 2 6 kW 240 VAC Leg 1 and Leg 2 3 kW 120 VAC 4.
5. 3-Phase • 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. • The HUB requires a jumper between the two Slave FXs for this stacking to function (see HUB Manual). • The AC input source (generator or grid) must be a 120 VAC/208VAC 3-phase source.
2. Classic Slave • Classic Slave is the designation of the second FX in a two-inverter, split-phase system that produces 240 VAC without using an FW-X240 Auto Transformer. • 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.
PROGRAMMING THE FXs Once the MATE recognizes each FX (and Charge Controller or CC), 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 navigating with the following steps: MAIN-------------------------12:12:16A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Press ADV . NOTE: Pressing and holding the first two soft keys at the same time will always bring up the Main Menu screen.
ADV choose device: In the ADV menu, press FX CC DC FX . MATE ADV/FX/PAGE 1----------------choose category: ADV INV On the ADV/FX/PAGE 1 screen, press go to the ADV/FX/PAGE2 screen. CHGR and PG2 PG2 ADV/FX/PG2--------------------choose category: PG1 GRID Press PG3 screen. GEN which leads to the ADV/FX/PAGE3 PG3 ADV/FX/PAGE3-----------------choose category: PG2 28 AUX On the ADV/FX/PAGE3 screen, press STACK PG4 STACK .
ADV/FX/STACK-----------P01 stack phase 1-2ph DOWN INC Master DEC PORT ADV/FX/STACK------------P01 stack phase 1-2ph DOWN INC Master DEC 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. PORT Pressing PORT changes the HUB Port whose value you wish to adjust. • Pressing INC stacking phase.
1-2ph Master With the Port 01 FX as the Master, press the 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---------P02 stack phase DOWN 1-2ph Master INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/STACK---------P02 stack phase DOWN 1-2ph Master INC DEC PORT The MATE is now ready to program the FX plugged into Port 2 of the HUB. 1-2ph Master is the factory default value for each FX.
ADV/FX/STACK------------P02 stack phase OB Slave DOWN INC L1 OB Slave 1 stacking phase DEC PORT 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----------P02 stack phase OB Slave DOWN INC DEC L1 PORT To use OutBack Slave L2 stacking, press INC in the ADV/FX/STACK OB screen to change the stack phase from OB Slave L1 to OB Slave L2.
ADV/FX/STACK----------P01 stack phase DOWN 3ph Master The FX has now been set to 3ph Master status. INC DEC PORT 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.
Introduction to Power Save Levels Depending on the model, each FX consumes 20-25 watts 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.
ADV/FX/STACK-----------P02 power save level slave adjust only 1 DOWN INC DEC The default value for the power save level slave adjust only screen is 1. Press INC or DEC to adjust this value. Press PORT to change the value of each Slave FX. PORT The Slave(s) must be connected to Port 2 or higher on the HUB.
BYPASS OUTPUT With the programming completed, turn the AC output breakers ON with the AC BYPASS on the AC breaker panel switched to NORMAL. INPUT 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: PATH MAIN--------------------12.
Turn the AC input breakers ON. BYPASS OUTPUT INPUT 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 108-140VAC 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.
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. • The second, third, and fourth FXs are plugged into Ports 2, 3, and 4 respectively. MAIN--------------------------- ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING 8:25:04A changes made could adversely affect system performance SUM STATUS SETUP ADV PRESS UNTIL 141, THEN PRESS ENTER.
Ranking the Slaves • Start from the last ADV/FX/STACK screen. ADV/FX/STACK----------P04 ADV/FX/STACK-----------P04 ADV/FX/STACK---------P02 stack phase power save level slave adjust only power save level slave adjust only OB DOWN INC Slave L1 DEC PORT Press the soft key 2 times to the power save level slave adjust only menu. DOWN INC 1 DEC PORT Press the soft key until P02 is displayed. This menu pertains to the Slaves only.
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---------P04 ADV/FX/STACK--------------- ADV/FX/STACK---------P04 power save level slave adjust only stacking setup completed stack OB Slave phase DOWN INC 3 DEC PORT TOP ADV MAIN DOWN INC L1 DEC PORT From the ADV/FX/STACK power save level slave adjust only screen, press the 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.
PRESS UNTIL 141, THEN PRESS ENTER MAIN------------------------- ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING 8:25:04A changes made could adversely affect system performance SUM STATUS SETUP ADV enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT ADV--------------------------- ADV/FX/PAGE 1--------------- ADV/FX/PG2----------------- choose a device: choose category: choose category: ADV INV CHGR PG2 PG1 GRID GEN PG3 ADV/FX/PAGE3--------------- ADV/FX/STACK-----------P01 ADV/FX/STACK----------P01 choose category: s
ADV/FX/STACK---------P03 ADV/FX/STACK----------P04 ADV/FX/STACK----------P04 stack phase stack phase stack phase OB Slave L2 OB Slave L2 DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT Press the soft key again until Port 04 appears on the screen. Push the soft key three times to set the stack phase to OB Slave L2.
Ranking the Slaves: • From the last screen— ADV/FX/STACK P04—press the 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 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.
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 soft key, the soft key, and then the soft key. • Verify the next screen is the power save level master adjust only screen. • Press the soft key until P01 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.
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. • Change the HUB jumper for 3-phase stacking (refer to the HUB manual). • Go to the first MATE stacking menu (stack phase) press the soft key until Port 01 appears.
ADV/FX/STACK-----------P02 ADV/FX/STACK-----------P02 ADV/FX/STACK------------P03 Stack phase stack phase stack phase 3ph Master DOWN INC DEC PORT 1-2ph Master DOWN INC DEC PORT 3ph Slave DOWN INC DEC PORT PRESS FIVE TIMES ADV/FX/STACK-----------P03 ADV/FX/STACK----------P03 stack phase stack phase 1-2ph Master DOWN INC DEC PORT 3ph Slave DOWN INC DEC PORT Auxiliary (AUX) Functions The AUX output provides a 12VDC, 0.
ADV/PASSWORD---------------enter the password The screen displays 132. Press the until it scrolls to the password 141. 132 ENTER INC DEC INC button EXIT ADV/PASSWORD enter the password Push 141 ENTER INC DEC ENTER . EXIT ADV choose device: In the ADV menu, press FX CC DC FX . MATE ADV/FX/PAGE 1----------------choose category: ADV 48 INV On the ADV/FX/PAGE 1 screen, press go to the ADV/FX/PAGE2 screen.
ADV/FX/PG2------------------choose category: PG1 GRID Press screen. GEN PG3 which leads to the ADV/FX/PAGE3 PG3 ADV/FX/PAGE3-----------------choose category: PG2 AUX On the ADV/FX/PAGE3 screen, press AUX to adjust the AUX output set points and operation. STACK PG4 ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 aux output control DOWN INC AUTO DEC PORT ADV/FX/AUX--------------P00 aux output function DOWN INC Cool Fan DEC PORT Pressing the or soft keys changes the aux function.
LIST OF AUX FUNCTIONS • Cool Fan activates the standard TurboFan which cools the FX during an over temperature condition. • 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. • AC Drop is activated when an AC power source disconnects from an FX.
ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 aux output function DOWN INC Remote DEC PORT ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 genalert on setpoint DOWN INC 11.5vdc DEC PORT ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 genalert on delay DOWN INC 11.5 vdc DEC PORT ADV/FX/AUX----------------P00 genalert off setpoint DOWN INC 14.0 vdc DEC PORT From the remote aux output function screen, press DOWN . This will bring up the first of several screen used to adjust which ever mode you have chosen for the AUX function.
ADV/FX/AUX----------------P00 genalert off delay DOWN INC 9 min DEC PORT ADV/FX/AUX----------------P00 loadshed off setpoint DOWN INC 11.0 vdc DEC PORT ADV/FX/AUX----------------P00 ventfan on setpoint DOWN INC 13.
ADV/FX/AUX----------------P00 diversion on setpoint DOWN INC 14.6 vdc DEC PORT ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 diversion off delay DOWN INC 30 sec DEC PORT After deciding on Divert DC or Divert AC, use the diversion on setpoint screen to choose the voltage which will activate this AUX OUTPUT FUNCTION. This value can range from 12.0VDC16.0VDC and can be adjusted in 0.1VDC increments using INC and DEC . Press DOWN to view the diversion off delay screen.
DEFAULT MINIMUM MAXIMUM Float Voltage 13.6V 12V 15V Absorb Voltage 14.4V 13V 16V EQ Voltage 14.4V (24VDC Grit-Tie=29.2) 14V 17V ReFloat 12.5V 11V 13V LBCO 10.5V 9V 12V LBCI 12.5V 10V 14V Sell RE 13V 10V 15V 14V 12V 18V Gen Alert Off Set Point On Set Point 11V 10V 14V Load Shed Off Set Point 11V 10V 14V Vent Fan ON Set Point 13V 10V 16V Diversion ON Set Point 14.6V 12V 16V Absorb Time 1.0 hours 0.0 hours 24.0 hours EQ Time 1.0 hours 0.0 hours 24.
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION FX Series Inverter/Charger Products OutBack Power Systems, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a 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.
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 related. 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.
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.
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