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OutBack Power Systems FLEXware is a system of modular aluminum mounting hardware and installation components designed for convenient system installation and integration. Product Registration About OutBack Power Systems OutBack Power Systems, 19009 62nd Avenue NE, Arlington, WA 98223 USA. OutBack Power Systems is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology.
Requirements and Warnings The OutBack FLEXware 500 enclosures (FW500-AC and FW500-DC) are listed by ETL as indoor enclosures to UL standard UL 508A Industrial Control Panels. This enclosure is intended for battery circuits configured for 12 to 48 volts nominal. Grounding Instructions – Each enclosure 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.
Welcome to OutBack Power Systems’ FLEXware FLEXware is a convenient all-aluminum power system offering simpler, code-compliant installation of OutBack power electronics components.
Getting to Know FLEXware 500 MX60s AC Breakers ACA FX (with DCC) DCA HUB IOB Kit FW500-AC FW Mounting Plate DC Breakers MX60 DC Disconnect Breaker FW500-DC Figure 1: Complete FLEXware 500 System installed (vertical installation is acceptable when mounting space is limited) Note: Although FLEXware 500 supports two MX Charge Controllers, both locations—top and side—are shown in Figure 1.
Knockouts and Dimensions 11.40 Front View 12.06 Side View 18.
Installing an OutBack HUB A complete FLEXware 500 System consists of the following in addition to the FW500-AC An OutBack HUB allows the FX Series Inverter/Chargers, MX60 Charge Controllers, and MATE to and FW500-DC: communicate with each other. It attaches to the outside of the FW500-AC (hardware included • FLEXware Mounting Plate (FW-MP) with the HUB).
Installation Tips • Never use less than the minimum recommended number and type of fasteners when installing the FLEXware Mounting Plates. • Each FX weighs in excess of 50 lbs and is often more easily installed by two people rather MX Knockouts than one. • Be sure the DC enclosure is secured to the FLEXware Mounting Plate before attaching the MX Charge Controller to it. • Installation of each enclosure and breakers is normally easier by removing the breaker brackets first.
With the Mounting Plate and the hanging screws (for the FX Inverter/Chargers) inserted, install the FXs. MX60 Installation A FLEXware 500 System will normally have up to two MX Charge Controllers installed on the FW500-DC. The chassis accommodates both side and top installation. Newer MXs have rear knockouts allowing them to be mounted directly to the side of the enclosure without the need for additional mounting brackets.
After the FXs are installed, mount the AC chassis and the DC chassis in either order. Each ACA fits against the AC chassis Note: It is easier to remove the appropriate side knockouts from both the AC and DC chassis before installing either of them. If needed, the back knockouts must be removed before installation.
Installation of the AC Chassis and DC Chassis To install the chassis: • Hold each chassis up to its respective mounting holes on the FW-MP. • Place one M6 X 10mm machine screw (provided with the FW-MP) in each corner, tightening Plastic bushing, DC side only enough to keep the chassis in place. AC side DC side AC Chassis Mounting Holes DC Chassis Mounting Holes Figure 11: DCA bushing Note: The DCA will be held firmly in place when the DCC (FX cover) is secured at the end of the installation.
• Line up either the ACA or DCA on its respective side of the FX, starting at the top. Corrugated Conduit installs between the chassis • To attach a DCA, line up its two screw holes with the upper and lower right DCC screw holes. • When lined up, loosely install the upper screw to hold the DCA in place. • Slide the DC chassis over snug against the DCA (the screw slots in each chassis are oval-shaped to allow for movement) so the DCA lines up with the conduit adapter hole on the chassis.
