Grid-Interactive GTFX AND GVFX INVERTER/CHARGER Programing Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Summary.................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Certificate of Compliance.................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Welcome to the OutBack Power Systems FX Series Inverter/Charger System...................................
OutBack GTFX and GVFX Certificate of Compliance to UL1741 Utility-Interactive Inverters OutBack GTFX and GVFX inverters comply with UL1741 for utility-interactive inverters. The following specifications refer to exporting power to a simulated utility source of less than 1% voltage total harmonic distortion (THD). • The output of the GTFX or GVFX exceeds the minimum power factor of 0.85 specified in UL1741 section 45.2.2. Typical power factor is 0.96 or better.
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.
Grid-INTERACTIVE 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. To familiarize yourself with the programming concepts, please read through the entire manual before programming your system. Up to two grid-interactive FXs can be combined and wired or “stacked.
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 4 Slave FXs plug into Ports 02 and higher OutBack Charge Controllers plug into any ports after the last FX is connected. 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.
3. After powering up the components, connect the MATE to the HUB. a) Plug the MATE into the 1st MATE Port on the HUB. b) The MATE will power up and should recognize any component connected to the HUB. c) The MATE can then program the FXs. d) The fifth MATE screen (“Port Assignment”) should display all the FXs and any Outback Charge Controllers in the system. MATE Screens PATH G’day Mate (C) 2004 OutBack Version Searching Port Assignment Code a.
STACKING OPTIONS OutBack Grid-Interactive FXs can be stacked in Classic Series only. Classic Stacking • 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. • The AC input must be 240 split phase VAC.
PROGRAMMING THE FXs Once the MATE recognizes each FX (and OutBack Charge Controller), 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-------------------------- • Press the soft key. 12:12:16A SUM STATUS SETUP 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: FX CC • In the ADV menu, press the soft key. DC MATE ADV/FX/PAGE 1---------------choose category: ADV INV • On the ADV/FX/PAGE 1 screen, press the soft key and go to the ADV/FX/PAGE2 screen. CHGR PG2 ADV/FX/PG2------------------choose category: PG1 GRID • Press the soft key which leads to the ADV/FX/PAGE3 screen. GEN PG3 ADV/FX/PAGE3---------------choose category: PG2 11 AUX • On the ADV/FX/PAGE3 screen, press the soft key.
ADV/FX/STACK--------P01 stack phase DOWN INC Master DEC PORT • Stacking the FX Inverter/Chargers begins on this screen. See specific stacking procedures in the next section. ADV/FX/STACK----------P01 • Port 01 always takes the Master FX. DOWN INC • Pressing the soft key changes the HUB Port whose value you wish to adjust. stack phase Master DEC PORT Pressing the or soft keys changes the stacking phase.
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 Master INC DEC PORT ADV/FX/STACK---------P02 stack phase DOWN Master INC DEC PORT • The MATE is now ready to program the FX plugged into Port 02 of the HUB. • Master is the factory default value for each grid-interactive FX.
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 offers a power save feature for its non-grid-interactive systems, but is not available for grid-interactive systems. The power save level screens can be viewed from any stacking screen, but the default values should remain unchanged in a grid-interactive system.
AC ON • With the programming completed, turn the AC output breakers ON with the AC BYPASS on the AC breaker panel switched to NORMAL. BYPASS OUTPUT INPUT Note: If you are using the FW-X240 Auto Transformer for step-up functioning, turn on its breaker now. Otherwise, go to the next step. Verify the AC voltage output through the MATE following path: PATH 15 MAIN------SETUP------------ STATUS/FX/PAGE1---------12.15:30p choose device: choose category: Float P00 inv 0.0Kw zer 0.0kw chg 0.0kw buy 0.
• 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 108-140 VAC and the frequency between 59.3-60.5 Hz. After about 30 seconds, the AC IN light should stop blinking and stay lit. A five-minute waiting period begins before selling or charging can occur. The FX can then perform a battery charge using the available AC.
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 sending a fault alarm signal or running a small fan to cool the FX. MAIN-------------------------12:12:16A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV • Press the soft key. Note: Pressing and holding the first two soft keys at the same time will always bring up the Main Menu screen.
ADV/PASSWORD-------------enter the password 132 ENTER INC • The screen displays <132>. Press the button until it scrolls to the password 141. DEC EXIT ADV/PASSWORD---------------enter the password • Push the soft key. 141 ENTER INC DEC EXIT ADV-----------------------------choose device: FX CC • In the ADV menu, press the soft key.
ADV/FX/PG2--------------------choose category: PG1 GRID • Press the soft key which leads to the ADV/ FX/PAGE3 screen. GEN PG3 ADV/FX/PAGE3----------------choose category: PG2 AUX 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 output function.
LIST OF AUX FUNCTIONS • Cool Fan activates the standard TurboFan which cools the FX. • 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 DOWN INC 11.0 vdc DEC PORT ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 ventfan on setpoint DOWN INC 21 13.0 vdc DEC • The genalert on setpoint functions are not available for grid-interactive FXs. Press the soft key three times to view the loadshed off setpoint screen.
ADV/FX/AUX---------------P00 ventfan off period DOWN INC 5 min DEC PORT 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 • If a ventilation fan is only needed intermittently, the ventfan off period shuts the fan off for a userdetermined time before starting up again for a oneminute period when the battery voltage exceeds the ventfan on setpoint.
BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS Keeping your battery bank energized is very important. Although a battery bank can last for many years if properly cared for, it can also be ruined in a short period of time if neglected.
tem ys s C VD 12 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) Search 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
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