Alpha Outback Energy FXM 350 Series, User Manual

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Table P
— Fault Submenu
LCD Shows Problem Description What To Do
Overload Fault
The load draws more power than
the Alpha FXM can provide. This
can lead to an automatic Alpha
FXM shutdown.
Remove excess loads.
Short Circuit The load has a short.
Check the output. Remove the
faulty load if necessary.
Intl Temp Fault
The Alpha FXM internal
temperature is too high and could
cause an automatic Alpha FXM
shutdown.
Verify that the fan is not blocked
and that it is working by performing
a battery test. Also See Fan Fail
Alarm.
Output Over Voltage
The output voltage is above or
below the Alpha FXM
specifications.
Info only.
Output Voltage Low
Battery Fail
In Inverter mode, the battery
voltage has dropped below a
specified level. This fault is
triggered and the inverter shuts
down. This fault is also known as a
Low Battery Shutdown or Bad
Battery.
Info only. The Alpha FXM will
recharge the battery when the
Alpha FXM requalifies the line.
Backfeed
A relay inside the Alpha FXM has
failed. It cannot be fixed in the
field.
DANGER: Do NOT touch the AC
input terminals. Contact Alpha
Technical Support.
Battery Over Voltage Battery voltage is abnormally high.
Check the voltage at the battery
voltage test points. Ensure that the
battery is in good working
condition. Replace the battery if
necessary.
Batt Volt Low
Battery voltage is low and is close
to the self-kill level.
Ensure that the Alpha FXM
charger is working. If the charging
voltage is low, the battery may
need to be replaced.
Table Q
— Problems Not Reported by System
LCD Shows Problem Description What To Do
No LCD display even when the
Alpha FXM is powered on
The LCD may not function below
-15ºC. This does not affect the normal
operation of the Alpha FXM
Bring the operating temperature above
-15ºC and the LCD display will
gradually resume operation.
Date and time reset to 00:01:00 and
00:00:00
The backup lithium coin battery may
need to be replaced. This is possible if
the Alpha FXM has been in storage or
switched off for a prolonged period.
The average operating life of the
lithium coin battery is about 5 years.
Replace the lithium coin battery.
Caution : This must be performed by a
qualified service personnel. Dispose of
used batteries according to your local
laws and jurisdictions.
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