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Overview Guide

Contents:

Interface Display …………………...……… 1

Home Screen……..……….…..…………..

2-4

Date, Time, and Icons…………………….....4

System Notification Button .…..………….... 3

Off/On Button

…..…….……………...…….... 3

Tiles: Description

…………...………….…... 5

SkyBox Select Button

…………...……...….. 6

SkyBox Button

……….…...…………...……. 6

Settings Button ……………..……..………...

…………...……………….…….. 7

SYSTEM Tab

…………...………………....... 7

REGIONAL Tab

…………...…………….….. 7

NETWORK Tab

…………...…………....…... 8

FIRMWARE Tab

…………………..………... 8

SOLAR Tile

……………………......………... 9

GRID Tile

…………...……………………… 10

LOAD Tile

…………...……………………... 11

BATTERY Tile …………...…………….…..

GENERATOR Tile

……………….………... 13

Troubleshooting

…………...……….….. 14-15

PV Self-Tests

……………....…………….... 16

Rapid Shutdown

…………...…………….... 16

PV Test and Rapid Shutdown

Features

A: Mounting Panel

B: Inverter connection panel

C: Graphical User Interface (GUI)

D: Balance of Systems (BOS)

WARNING: Limitations on Use

This equipment is NOT intended for use

with life support equipment or other medical

equipment or devices.

WARNING: Reduced Protection

If this product is used in a manner not specified by SkyBox product literature,

the product’s internal safety protection may be impaired.

CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

Only use components or accessories recommended or sold by OutBack

Power Technologies or its authorized agents.

IMPORTANT

This document is for use by anyone required to operate the SkyBox True Hybrid

Energy System. Operators must be familiar with all safety regulations pertaining to

operating power equipment of this type as required by local code. Operators are

advised to have basic electrical knowledge and a complete understanding of this

equipment’s features and functions.

Screens accessed with Configure or Edit buttons generally require

a user access level not covered in this document.

In this document, accessing these screens either shows the settings as

unchangeable (in gray text), or leads to a prompt screen for a higher access level.

This document depicts the SkyBox features and functions available to the Public

and Owner access levels (see page 7). See the SkyBox Programming Guide for

higher access levels.

Interface Display

The SkyBox display is a touch-sensitive interface. It monitors all aspects of SkyBox performance. Onscreen items

such as buttons, tiles or icons will respond or open when tapped with a finger or stylus.

Arrows , chevrons

, or pointers  are frequently used for navigation. To navigate:

o Arrows  usually proceed to the previous or next screen in a series. Continuing to press the left arrow will generally return

to t

he Home screen.

o Chevrons proceed to the previous or next sub-screen in a series. Navigation within each Tile (see page 9) is usually

rformed with chevrons.

 Chevrons pointing up or down access additional screens for monitoring, programming, or settings.

 Chevrons pointing left or right access alternate views of the present screen from other dates. The left chevron brings

data from the previous day. The right chevron brings up the next day (if possible).

PV Self-Tests

Self-tests are available to detect PV system faults. These tests

are available in the last screen under the SOLAR tile. (See

page 9.) If any of these tests fail, contact the system installer.

o IRD test: Searches for impedance imbalances on the PV wires that

may result from insulation problems.

o GFDI test: Tests the ground fault detection circuit for proper function.

A ground fault can result from an insulation failure that allows

curren

t-carrying conductors to contact grounded, conductive sur

faces.

The ground fault detector-interrupter (GFDI) circuit shuts down the SkyBox if this occurs.

o AFCI test: Tests the arc fault detection circuit for proper function. An arc fault can result from arcing along the PV wires

and may result in a fire. The arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) circuit shuts down the SkyBox if this occurs.

Rapid Shutdown

Any time a Rapid Shutdown event is triggered, a set of normally-closed terminals on a Rapid Shutdown Initiator

will open. When the SkyBox Rapid Shutdown input terminals sense this, the SkyBox will shut down accordingly.

When this occurs, an Alert message will appear in the SYSTEM NOTIFICATION screen. (See pages 3 and 14.)

This shutdown may be limited to the solar portion of the system or it may extend to SkyBox AC input and output.

The extent of the shutdown is selected in the RSD (rapid shutdown response) menu item. (See page 6.)

The selections are PV or PV and AC.

o When a rapid shutdown event occurs with PV selected, the solar charging is the only portion of the SkyBox shut down.

 Solar charging is shut down. The SOLAR tile reads WAITING.

 Grid, load, and other operation continue normally.

 The Off/On button turns yellow (if previously on). If pressed, the button turns red. All grid, load, and other

operation are turned off. The display jumps to the Inverter Fault Status screen.

NOTE: A fault code will not appear. A Rapid Shutdown initiation is a command given to the SkyBox.

 If the SkyBox was turned off at the time of the shutdown, the Off/On button will be red. The button will turn

yellow if turned on with the shutdown still occurring.

NOTE: This behavior will also occur if the Rapid Shutdown terminals are left unconnected.

o When a rapid shutdown event occurs with PV and AC selected, all main SkyBox functions are shut down.

 Solar charging is shut down. The SOLAR tile reads WAITING.

 The SkyBox disconnects from the grid. The GRID tile reads WAITING.

 The inverting function is shut down. The LOAD tile reads OFF.

 The Off/On button remains green (if previously on). If pressed, the button turns gray and all grid, load, and other

operation are turned off.

 If the SkyBox was turned off at the time of the shutdown, the Off/On button will be gray. The button

will not respond. The SkyBox cannot be turned on until the shutdown is resolved.

NOTE: This behavior will also occur if the Rapid Shutdown terminals are left unconnected.

Resolving a Rapid Shutdown normally requires simply resetting the Rapid Shutdown Initiator. Other conditions

leading to the shutdown may need to be addressed.

900-0210-12-00 Rev A

IMPORTANT:

Not intended for use with

life support equipment.

Contact Information

Mailing Corporate Headquarters

Address: 17825 – 59

Avenue NE

Suite B

Arlington, WA 98223 USA

Web Site: www.outbackpower.com

Date and Revision

July 2018, Revision A

Summary of content (8 pages)

PAGE 1
Overview Guide PV Test and Rapid Shutdown PV Self-Tests Self-tests are available to detect PV system faults. These tests are available in the last screen under the S O L A R tile. (See page 9.) If any of these tests fail, contact the system installer. o IRD test: Searches for impedance imbalances on the PV wires that may result from insulation problems. o GFDI test: Tests the ground fault detection circuit for proper function.
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Home Screen Home Screen The Home screen is the entry point for all SkyBox monitoring. Buttons F A B C D H E o The items along the top, the B u t t o n s , allow access to status messages, notifications, and settings for one or all SkyBoxes. J I G o The central items, the T i l e s , show real-time data for different aspects of the system. The five T i l e s display the five primary aspects of the SkyBox: solar power, grid power, loads, battery charging, and generator operation.
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Buttons Tiles S k y B o x S e l e c t Button (H) This selection represents the currently viewed SkyBox unit. See page 6. F A B C D H E NOTE: This button does not function if only one SkyBox is installed. S k y B o x Button (I) J I G Tapping this button opens the SkyBox Status screen. See page 6. S e t t i n g s Button (J) Tapping this button opens the Global Settings series of screens.
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Buttons: Settings Tabs SkyBox Select Button B A The SkyBox Select dropdown menu A allows general viewing of a specific SkyBox or viewing of all units. E Tapping the S e t t i n g s button E opens the GLOBAL SETTINGS series of screens. Global settings affect the system as a whole as well as the GUI, network communications, and other large-scale settings. This menu shows several tabs accessing different categories.
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Tiles: SOLAR Tabs NETWORK Tab S O L A R Tile Tapping the NETWORK tab I opens several INTERNET CONNECTION screens. These include: o Connection mode The SkyBox harvests photovoltaic (PV) energy from a PV array using maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technology. This energy can be used to run loads, for battery charging, for grid-tied activity, or for other purposes. The Home screen S O L A R tile A has several PV status indicators.
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Tiles: LOAD Tiles: GRID A A A G R I D Tile The SkyBox connects to the utility grid to charge batteries and run loads. It can also sell to the grid, or interact with the grid in other ways if sell-back is not permitted. The Home screen G R I D tile A has several grid status indicators. The colors of each indicator use the same general key shown in the T I L E section on page 5. B C o The chevron B is present when the status message C shows the unit is BUYING or SELLING.
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Tile: GENERATOR Tiles: BATTERY A A A B A T T E R Y Tile The SkyBox can use a battery source to run loads, minimize consumption of grid power, and other applications. It uses a three-stage cycle to recharge batteries. It can also monitor usage and track the battery state of charge (SOC). G E N E R A T O R Tile B C o The chevron B shows the direction of battery current. NOTE: This chevron is not present when the state is Resting.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The SkyBox records several different kinds of data that may be useful when troubleshooting. A B Symptoms and Remedies C Symptom System Type Possible Cause Possible Remedy Screen freezes Any Display processing error To recover, press anywhere on the screen and hold for 30 seconds. Charge complete or nearly complete Check DC voltage and charging stage.