FW-X240 AUTO TRANSFORMER Installation Manual
FW-X240 Auto Transformer 1
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 FW-X240 Auto Transformer Installation Manual © 2007 All rights reserved.
Welcome to the OutBack Power Systems FW-X240 Auto Transformer The FW-X240 Auto Transformer can be used for step-up, step-down, generator and split phase output balancing or with series-stacked FX or VFX Series Inverter/Chargers for inverter balancing. 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 (NEC).
Grounding Instructions • The FW-X240’s metal mounting bracket must be connected to a permanently grounded system. System grounding as required by the National Electric Code, ANSI /NFPA 70-1996, is the responsibility of the system installer. • The FW-X240 hardware kit includes grounding washers to penetrate a powder-coated finish, assuring a proper ground connection to any FLEXware enclosure or mounting plate.
lack (breaker) #4 B ) #3 White (neutral bus bar #2 W hit e( neut ral bus bar) #1 Red (breaker) Figure 1: FW-X240 Auto Transformer, top view Mounting Slots The FW-X240 is installed inside a FLEXware enclosure which is designed for attachment to a FLEXware Mounting Plate.
MOUNTING SLOTS (HARDWARE INCLUDED) Figure 2: FW500 AC Chassis Note: The FW-X240 should be installed inside the FW500 after the FW500 is secured to the FLEXware Mounting Plate.
Notes: • The FW-X240 should be installed inside the FW1000 after the FW1000 is secured to the FLEXware Mounting Plate. MOUNTING SLOTS (HARDWARE INCLUDED) • The FW-X240 can be fastened to other surfaces providing the surface and fasteners used can safely sustain a weight in excess of 25 lbs.
Figure 4: Step-Down Wiring Diagram • • • • L1: Black L2: Red Neutral: White TBB: Terminal Bus Bar 8
Figure 5: Generator StepUp Wiring Diagram • • • • 9 L1: Black L2: Red Neutral: White TBB: Terminal Bus Bar
Figure 6: OutBack Stacking Wiring Diagram • • • • L1: Black L2: Red Neutral: White TBB: Terminal Bus Bar 10
LOAD L1 120VAC LOAD L2 120VAC 500 WATTS 4500 WATTS TO LOADS TO LOADS 4500W 500W X240 25 AMP 25 AMP RED BLACK 2000W 2500W 2000W WHITE 2500W WHITE AC NEUTRAL BUS 120V 120V Figure 7: FW-X240 Installation Balancing Two FX Series Inverter/Chargers (OutBack Stacking)* * Figure 9 shows current flowing from the L1 FX through the FW-X240 to run in parallel with the L2 FX output.
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TM Product Registration Please take a moment to register and provide us with some important information and return it to: Outback Power Systems Inc. 19009 62nd Ave. NE Arlington, WA 98223 NOTE: Please complete one form for all installed FLEXware product.
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