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Summary of Contents for GFX1312E

Page 1: ...International Series GFX Inverter Charger GFX1312E GFX1424E GFX1448E Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ...ER DOCUMENTATION b ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE WHETHER DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK Warranty Summary OutBack Power Technologies Inc warrants that the products it manufactures will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for ...

Page 3: ...onnel who meet all local and governmental code requirements for licensing and training for the installation of electrical power systems with AC and DC voltage up to 600 volts Symbols Used Symbol Description Ground AC Current DC Current Single Phase Sine Wave WARNING Hazard to Human Life This type of notation indicates that the hazard could be harmful to human life CAUTION Hazard to Equipment This ...

Page 4: ... selling electricity back to the utility grid GND Ground a permanent conductive connection to earth for safety reasons also known as Chassis Ground Protective Earth and PE LED Light Emitting Diode refers to indicators used by the inverter and the system display NEU AC Neutral also known as Common Off grid Utility grid power is not available for use On grid Utility grid power is available for use d...

Page 5: ...ety WARNING Lethal Voltage Review the system configuration to identify all possible sources of energy Ensure ALL sources of power are disconnected before performing any installation or maintenance on this equipment Confirm that the terminals are de energized using a validated voltmeter rated for a minimum 1000 Vac and 1000 Vdc to verify the de energized condition Do not perform any servicing other...

Page 6: ...es is well ventilated and clean of debris Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the batteries Always use insulated tools Avoid dropping tools onto batteries or other electrical parts Keep plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with batteries Avoid touching bare skin or eyes while working ...

Page 7: ...nt OutBack Power Technologies strongly encourages you to learn about recycling and to dispose of recyclable items accordingly The Earth and OutBack Power Technologies thanks you for that effort Earth 911 com Web site www Earth911 com Address 14646 N Kierland Blvd Suite 100 Scottsdale AZ 85254 Phone 1 480 337 3025 direct OurEarth org There is a place on the website for contacting OurEarth org using...

Page 8: ...l information about recycling in Europe It also provides a list of companies and organizations that provide recycling information or assistance Web site http euro recycle net E mail http euro recycle net cgi bin feedback1 cgi w 27 This is an online form providing a means to contact the owners of the website ...

Page 9: ...Accessories 10 Planning 11 Applications 11 Renewable Energy 12 Battery Bank 12 Generator 12 Installation 15 Location Environmental Requirements 15 Dimensions 15 Tools Required 16 Mounting 16 Terminals and Ports 17 Grounding 18 DC Wiring 19 AC Wiring 21 Multiple AC Sources 21 Accessory Wiring 22 AUX Wiring 23 Automatic Generator Start 24 Single Inverter Installations 26 Multiple Inverter Installati...

Page 10: ...Terminals 18 Figure 8 Battery Terminal Covers 19 Figure 9 Required Order of Battery Cable Hardware 20 Figure 10 AC Terminals 21 Figure 11 Multiple AC Sources 21 Figure 12 Accessory Connections 22 Figure 13 ON OFF Jumper and Connections 22 Figure 14 AUX Connections for Vent Fan Example 23 Figure 15 AUX Connections for Diversion Example 23 Figure 16 Two Wire Generator Start Example 24 Figure 17 Thre...

Page 11: ...d use Figure 1 International Series GFX Inverter Charger Models The International Series GFX inverters are designed for harsher environments and can survive casual exposure to the elements However enclosed protection is still recommended These inverters have an internal fan but do not use outside air for cooling GFX1312E 1 3 kVA output 12 Vdc GFX1424E 1 4 kVA output 24 Vdc GFX1448E 1 4 kVA output ...

Page 12: ...ture Sensor RTS Silicone Grease Packet Figure 2 GFX Components AC CONDUIT PLATE Connects to AC conduit for installations which do not utilize OutBack s optional FLEXware conduit boxes BATTERY TERMINAL COVER Protects terminals from accidental contact Made of stiff plastic with a snap on design Always keep covers installed during normal operation When required remove covers carefully using a flat bl...

Page 13: ...m the batteries the inverter supports those loads with the PV When the PV exceeds the load requirements the inverter sells that excess power back through its input to the utility grid When the utility grid is not available the inverter takes over to run the loads with PV and energy stored in the battery bank If the inverter is used as the primary source the grid power will be used when the batteri...

Page 14: ...designed to work with 12 24 or 48 volt battery banks depending on inverter model Before constructing a battery bank check the inverter model and confirm nominal battery voltage A vented enclosure for the battery bank may be required by electric code and is recommended in most cases for safety reasons CAUTION Hazard to Equipment Batteries can emit hydrogen sulfide gas which is corrosive over long p...

Page 15: ...st be able to provide current to all inverters on a given phase or leg Minimum generator wattage is usually recommended to be twice the wattage of the inverter system Many portable generators may not be able to maintain AC voltage or frequency for long periods of time if they are loaded more than 80 of rated capacity after de ratings for peak versus continuous power for load power factor considera...

Page 16: ...Planning 14 900 0111 01 00 Rev A NOTES ...

Page 17: ... be allowed to accumulate around the inverter s base There is a drainage system on the base of the inverter to dispel condensation If submerged water can enter this drain and cause failure The inverter will perform more efficiently in locations offering plenty of air circulation The recommended minimum clearance is 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches on all sides of the inverter The inverter will function to...

Page 18: ...us versions of its mounting plate using M6 x 20 mm machine screws one per corner Follow the instructions with each mounting system If mounting the inverter on other surfaces such as plywood wall studs or masonry use appropriate fasteners to support its weight OutBack cannot be responsible for damage to the product if it is attached with inadequate fasteners Mount and secure each component before a...

Page 19: ...event malfunction XCT XCT Non operational terminals Do not connect anything to them MATE and RTS PORTS Receive the RJ45 and RJ11 plugs from the system display and Remote Temp Sensor See page 22 for instructions The jacks are mounted sideways When viewed from the left side they appear as shown below AC TERMINAL BLOCK Receives AC input and output wires See page 21 for instructions LED INDICATORS Dis...

Page 20: ...tionally consult the online forum at www outbackpower com forum where this subject has been discussed extensively Table 3 Ground Conductor Size and Torque Requirements Terminal Location Minimum Conductor Size Torque Requirements Center AC Terminals 6 mm2 10 AWG or 0 008 in2 2 8 Nm 25 in lbs DC Box Lug 16 mm2 6 AWG or 0 021 in2 5 1 Nm 45 in lbs Figure 6 DC Ground Lug Figure 7 AC Ground Terminals Th...

Page 21: ...y positive and negative cables should be no longer than 3 meters 10 feet each to minimize voltage loss and other effects Always install breakers or fuses on the positive cable The cables listed above are for each inverter in a system In a system with multiple inverters each inverter requires its own cables and breakers of the size indicated The inverter s battery terminal is a threaded stud which ...

Page 22: ... Hazard Never install extra washers or hardware between the mounting surface and the battery cable lug The decreased surface area can build up heat Install battery cable lug nuts and washers in the order illustrated The battery cable lug should be the first item installed on the stud It should make solid contact with the mounting surface Do not install hardware in a different order than shown ...

Page 23: ...ource before contacting another This prevents the risk of connecting to two out of phase sources at the same time or connecting them to each other The two Neutral terminals are electrically common Use only one terminal if connecting to an external neutral bus An external bus is often placed in the main electrical panel which is the Loads panel shown in Figure 11 Use the other terminal if connectin...

Page 24: ...he Control Wiring Terminal Block If either set of connections is closed the inverter is ON Because the jumper is factory installed the inverter usually remains ON unless given a command by the system display Removing the jumper will turn the inverter OFF To remove the jumper use long nose pliers or a similar tool When a HUB occupies the inverter s MATE HUB port the system display connects directly...

Page 25: ...rol a larger device The terminals accept up to 2 5 mm2 14 AWG wire The AUX circuit contains electronic overcurrent protection which resets after being overloaded No additional fuses are required for the AUX terminals Figure 14 AUX Connections for Vent Fan Example Figure 15 AUX Connections for Diversion Example In this example the AUX directly drives a 12 volt vent fan The and wires on the fan are ...

Page 26: ...ovided by the AUX can be switched on and off to provide a start signal It is not usually recommended to connect the AUX directly to the generator but to energize a 12 Vdc automotive or similar relay with it Depicted is the OutBack FLEXware Relay Assembly which is sold for this purpose The relay contacts can conduct power to start the generator from the battery or whatever source is used The drawin...

Page 27: ...ronics http atkinsonelectronics com makes these kits among other companies The Atkinson GSCM Mini is designed to work with OutBack inverters and others The drawing below is one example of a possible arrangement Specific arrangements relays and other elements depend on the requirements of the installation and of the generator Note that it is more common for the battery to be incorporated in the gen...

Page 28: ...allations When installing an inverter AC system the following rules must be observed All wiring and input breakers must be sized for 30 Aac or less All output breakers must be sized appropriately for loads and inverter wattage Figure 18 Single Inverter Wiring ...

Page 29: ...o keep track of units and ports for programming purposes Programming involves using the system display to assign a status and stacking value to the inverter on each port Each inverter is assigned to power an individual phase of the system These assignments can be changed at any time as long as the master is plugged into port 1 IMPORTANT The master inverter must always be connected to port 1 on the...

Page 30: ...always the master and is programmed as Master See the system display manual for programming Mounting below the other inverters allows the master to avoid heat buildup and remain relatively cool as it sees the greatest duty cycle The master must be connected to port 1 of the HUB Other inverters must not be selected as master All slave inverters regardless of quantity should be selected as OB Slave ...

Page 31: ...Installation 900 0111 01 00 Rev A 29 Figure 21 Parallel Wiring Four Inverters ...

Page 32: ... The master must be connected to port 1 of the HUB Other inverters must not be selected as master One slave inverter must be programmed as 3p Classic B The other must be programmed as 3p Classic C See the system display manual for programming The inverters should be wired to loads and to AC sources in phase order The master should be phase A the first slave should be phase B and the second slave s...

Page 33: ...Installation 900 0111 01 00 Rev A 31 Figure 23 Three Phase Wiring Three Inverters ...

Page 34: ...ompleted proceed to the International Series GFX Operator s Manual The Operator s Manual has steps for powering up and performing a functional test on the inverter system as well as powering down and adding new devices to an existing system Refer to the system display manual for programming instructions and menus ...

Page 35: ...Installation 900 0111 01 00 Rev A 33 NOTES ...

Page 36: ...Installation 34 900 0111 01 00 Rev A NOTES ...

Page 37: ...C Terminals 17 20 DC Wiring 19 Definitions 2 Dimensions 15 Diversion Control 23 Drawings General System Layout 11 Parallel Stacked System 29 Single Inverter System 26 Three Phase System 31 DVM 2 16 E Environmental Requirements 15 F Features 9 Functional Test 32 G Generator 11 12 21 24 25 26 28 30 Sizing 13 GFDI 2 18 Grid Interactive 2 11 Grounding 17 18 H HUB 22 27 J Jumper JP1 17 22 L LED Indicat...

Page 38: ...Symbols Used 1 System Display 2 12 17 21 22 23 24 27 28 30 32 T Temperatures 15 Terms and Definitions 2 Test 32 Three Phase Stacking 30 Tools Required 16 Torque Requirements AC Terminals 21 DC Terminals 19 Ground Terminals 18 U Utility Grid 2 11 21 26 28 30 V Vent Fan 23 W Wiring AC Connections 21 AUX Connections 23 DC Connections 19 Ground Connections 18 Parallel Three Inverters 29 Three Phase Th...

Page 39: ...Index 900 0111 01 00 Rev A 37 ...

Page 40: ...North America 19009 62nd Avenue NE Arlington WA 98223 USA 1 360 435 6030 European Office Barcelona Spain 34 93 654 9568 900 0111 01 00 Rev A ...

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