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900-0198-01-00 Rev A 

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Specifications 

Electrical Specifications

   

Table 9 

Electrical Specifications for 12-Volt Mobile Models  

Specification FX2012MT 

VFX2812M 

Continuous Output Power at 25°C 

2000 VA  

2800 VA  

Continuous AC Output Current at 25°C 

16.7 Aac  

23.3 Aac 

AC Output Voltage   

120 Vac   

120 Vac  

AC Output Frequency  

60 Hz 

60 Hz 

AC Output Type 

Single-phase 

Single-phase 

AC Waveform 

True Sinewave 

True Sinewave 

Typical Efficiency 

90% 

90% 

Total Harmonic Distortion (maximum) 

5% 

5% 

Harmonic Distortion (maximum single voltage) 

2% 

2% 

AC Output Voltage Regulation 

± 2% 

± 2% 

Load Power Factor 

–1 to 1 

–1 to 1 

AC Maximum Output Current (1 ms peak) 

56 Aac 

56 Aac 

AC Maximum Output Current (100 ms RMS) 

40 Aac 

40 Aac 

AC Overload Capability (100 ms surge) 

4800 VA 

4800 VA 

AC Overload Capability (5 second) 

4000 VA 

4000 VA 

AC Overload Capability (30 minute) 

2500 VA 

3200 VA 

Power Consumption (idle) – Invert mode, no load 

~20 watts 

~20 watts 

Power Consumption (idle) – Search mode 

6 watts 

6 watts 

Power Consumption – Off 

~3 watts 

~3 watts 

AC Input Voltage Range  

80 to 150 Vac    

80 to 150 Vac    

AC Input Frequency Range  

54 to 66 Hz  

54 to 66 Hz  

AC Input Current (maximum continuous) 

30 Aac 

30 Aac 

DC Input Voltage (nominal) 

12 Vdc 

12 Vdc 

DC Input Voltage Range 

10.5 to 17 Vdc 

10.5 to 17 Vdc 

DC Input Power (continuous) 

2.4 kVA 

3.36 kVA 

DC Input Maximum Current (continuous full power) 

200 Adc 

280 Adc 

Battery Charger Maximum AC Input 

12 Aac 

16 Aac 

Battery Charger Maximum DC Output 

80 Adc 

125 Adc 

Auxiliary Output 

0.7 Adc at 12 Vdc 

0.7 Adc at 12 Vdc 

 

Table 10 

Electrical Specifications for 24-Volt Mobile Models    

Specification FX2024M 

FX2524MT 

VFX3524M 

Continuous Output Power at 25°C 

2000 VA 

2500 VA  

3500 VA  

Continuous AC Output Current at 25°C 

16.7 Aac  

20.8 Aac  

29.2 Aac 

AC Output Voltage   

120 Vac   

120 Vac   

120 Vac  

AC Output Frequency  

60 Hz 

60 Hz 

60 Hz 

AC 

Output 

Type 

Single-phase Single-phase Single-phase 

AC Waveform 

True Sinewave 

True Sinewave 

True Sinewave 

Typical 

Efficiency 

92% 92% 92% 

Total Harmonic Distortion (maximum) 

5% 

5% 

5% 

Harmonic Distortion (maximum single voltage) 

2% 

2% 

2% 

AC Output Voltage Regulation 

± 2% 

± 2% 

± 2% 

Summary of Contents for FX Mobile Series

Page 1: ...FX Inverter Charger FX and VFX Mobile Series Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...KES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION b ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR...

Page 3: ...nput 15 AC Current Settings 16 AC Source Acceptance 16 Generator Input 17 Transfer 17 Battery Charging 18 Charge Current 18 Charge Cycle 19 Charging Steps 20 New Charging Cycle 22 Equalization 23 Batt...

Page 4: ...ges 41 Disconnect Messages 42 Specifications 43 Electrical Specifications 43 Mechanical Specifications 46 Environmental Specifications 46 Regulatory Specifications 47 Listings 47 Summary of Operating...

Page 5: ...lectrical Specifications for 36 Volt Mobile Models 45 Table 13 Electrical Specifications for 48 Volt Mobile Models 45 Table 14 Mechanical Specifications for Mobile Models 46 Table 15 Environmental Spe...

Page 6: ...Example of Classic Series Stacking Arrangement 26 Figure 9 Example of OutBack Series Stacking Arrangement 27 Figure 10 Example of Parallel Stacking Arrangement Three Inverters 27 Figure 11 Example of...

Page 7: ...dicates that the hazard could be harmful to human life CAUTION Hazard to Equipment This type of notation indicates that the hazard may cause damage to the equipment IMPORTANT This type of notation ind...

Page 8: ...nd 48 volt models Uses the MATE MATE2 or MATE3 System Display and Controller or the AXS Port SunSpec Modbus Interface sold separately for user interface MATE3 must have firmware revision 003 007 xxx o...

Page 9: ...control or interface Basic modes and settings are pre programmed at the factory See the menu tables beginning on page 48 However external communication devices such as the OutBack MATE3 can be used to...

Page 10: ...ation The settings are stored in the nonvolatile memory of the FX inverter However it is highly recommended to install it as part of the system This provides the means to monitor system performance an...

Page 11: ...0 Vdc or higher 33 3 Vdc or higher 37 5 Vdc or higher 50 0 Vdc or higher ACCEPTABLE YELLOW 11 5 to 12 4 Vdc 23 0 to 24 8 Vdc 30 6 to 33 0 Vdc 34 5 to 37 2 Vdc 46 0 to 49 6 Vdc MARGINAL RED 11 4 Vdc o...

Page 12: ...l be providing power to the system See page 28 for a description of Power Save AC IN Yellow Solid The AC source is connected and providing power The FX inverter may or may not be charging the batterie...

Page 13: ...r customized Other items are general topics or applications for the inverter These items may not have their own menus but their activity can still be influenced or optimized by changing certain settin...

Page 14: ...also clear a low battery error Output Voltage The AC output voltage can be adjusted within a limited range NOTE The inverter s output frequency is 60 Hz This is not adjustable The inverter is also con...

Page 15: ...o further adjustments are needed 5 If the inverter does not produce power and continues to sleep the sensitivity is set too high Turn the load off and lower the Sensitivity menu item Turn on the load...

Page 16: ...ce The input source must meet the following specifications to be accepted Voltage 108 to 140 Vac Frequency 54 to 66 Hz See the menu tables which begin on page 48 for voltage programming information Wh...

Page 17: ...m the input When it closes the input and output terminals become electrically common When the relay changes states the physical transfer delay is approximately 25 milliseconds CAUTION Equipment Damage...

Page 18: ...nt into a usable AC figure divide the DC figure by the following number based on inverter voltage and round up The result can be used as a charger setting for the FX inverter 12 voltinverters Divide b...

Page 19: ...bed beginning below The inverter s factory default settings are intended for three stage charging of lead acid batteries Charging Graphs When the charger is set to Auto using the system display the ch...

Page 20: ...AC source but the charger has been turned off Bulk Stage This is the first stage in the three stage charge cycle It is a constant current stage which drives the battery voltage up This stage typically...

Page 21: ...orb Time to zero will cause the charger to skip both the Bulk and Absorption stages and proceed directly to the constant current Refloat stage This may not be desired if the intent is to skip Absorpti...

Page 22: ...Refloat or Float but will go directly to Silent The charger only spends time in Float stage if the timer is still running To skip this step Decreasing the Float Time setting to zero causes the invert...

Page 23: ...s for equalization Battery Temperature Compensation Battery performance will change when the temperature varies above or below room temperature 77 F or 25 C Temperature compensation is a process that...

Page 24: ...ower than the set points A 24 Vdc system with batteries at 40 C will compensate its charging to 0 9 Vdc lower than the set points A 32 Vdc system with batteries at 10 C will compensate its charging to...

Page 25: ...e HUB4 or the HUB10 3 The inverter on each port must be programmed with a status and stacking value Different HUB products use different port assignments There are usually other specialized instructio...

Page 26: ...ple of Classic Series Stacking Arrangement OutBack Series Stacking Dual Stack In OutBack s unique series stacking two inverters create two separate 120 Vac output phases in a split phase configuration...

Page 27: ...e outputs are controlled directly by the master and cannot operate independently Slave inverters can go into Power Save mode when not in use The master will activate individual slaves based on load de...

Page 28: ...f Series Parallel Stacking Arrangement Four Inverters Three Phase Stacking In three phase stacking inverters create three separate 120 Vac output phases in a wye configuration The output of each inver...

Page 29: ...ng the MATE3 System Display It is advisable to use the MATE3 Configuration Wizard to set up Power Save Levels To set these items manually The system display uses Power Save Level selections to assign...

Page 30: ...ave is used by the battery chargers of stacked systems with slave inverters Not all chargers are activated immediately Initially the master is the only active charger The batteries will absorb current...

Page 31: ...ons at the bottom show how the inverters are activated in sequence as loads are applied The first line shows a load handled by the master alone The second line shows a total load of 15 Aac even though...

Page 32: ...when the inverter reaches a high internal temperature It is intended to trigger a small external fan for additional cooling See the Warning Troubleshooting table on page 41 for a description of the fa...

Page 33: ...troller for an AC generator with a remote start feature although it has limited functionality The generator recharges batteries using the inverter s battery charger The AUX output will activate to sta...

Page 34: ...charge batteries Low Vdc High Vdc Low high Vdc On Off delay Load Shed Operates designated loads normally turns off loads in severe conditions High Vdc Low Vdc High temp Low output Vac High input Aac L...

Page 35: ...ck inverters if present The Next soft key accesses the Battery screen Figure 17 Inverter Screens Screen items The upper left corner is the Inverter Mode see above When Charging is indicated the Charge...

Page 36: ...time on the MATE3 screen Battery Screen The Next soft key brings up a screen showing charger status charger settings and battery voltage and temperature information Figure 18 Battery Screen Screen it...

Page 37: ...ossible Cause Possible Remedy No AC output will not invert No DC voltage Use a DC voltmeter to check the voltage directly on the DC terminals If not present the problem is external If present the inve...

Page 38: ...ed from AC MATE MATE2 or MATE3 system display only If activated prematurely check the system display s Grid Use Time settings and the clock settings HBX or another grid use function may also be active...

Page 39: ...and turn inverter on Test the AC HOT and NEUTRAL OUT terminals with an AC voltmeter If voltage appears there contact OutBack Technical Support 4 Inverter clicks repeatedly AC output voltage rises or...

Page 40: ...r add external cooling Low Battery V5 DC voltage is below low battery cut out set point usually due to battery discharge This occurs after 5 minutes at this voltage This error can be triggered by othe...

Page 41: ...ction Check the AC source The inverter s acceptance range is adjustable NOTE Adjusting the range may accommodate a problematic AC source but it will not fix it Voltage Too Low The AC source is below t...

Page 42: ...ong with an event message If a message says no or N it is not the cause of the disconnection See the system display literature for more instructions The system display may generate a concurrent event...

Page 43: ...ch mode 6 watts 6 watts Power Consumption Off 3 watts 3 watts AC Input Voltage Range 80 to 150 Vac 80 to 150 Vac AC Input Frequency Range 54 to 66 Hz 54 to 66 Hz AC Input Current maximum continuous 30...

Page 44: ...dc Table 11 Electrical Specifications for 32 Volt Mobile Models Specification FX2532MT VFX3232M Continuous Output Power at 25 C 2500 VA 3200 VA Continuous AC Output Current at 25 C 20 8 Aac 26 6 Aac A...

Page 45: ...Range 80 to 150 Vac 80 to 150 Vac AC Input Frequency Range 54 to 66 Hz 54 to 66 Hz AC Input Current maximum continuous 30 Aac 30 Aac DC Input Voltage nominal 36 Vdc 36 Vdc DC Input Voltage Range 31 5...

Page 46: ...Table 14 Mechanical Specifications for Mobile Models Specification FX2012MT FX2524MT FX2532MT FX2536MT FX3048MT VFX2812M FX2024M VFX3524M VFX3232M VFX3236M VFX3648M Inverter Dimensions H x W x D 13 8...

Page 47: ...e high voltage low voltage and temperature The limits for these conditions are summarized in Table 16 See page 40 for more information on these conditions and the warning or error messages which accom...

Page 48: ...5 Vac ac2 gen upper limit 140 Vac 130 Vac 150 Vac ac2 gen input limit 28 Aac 2 Aac 30 Aac ac2 gen transfer delay 60 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles Auxiliary AUX aux output control AUTO ON OFF or...

Page 49: ...140 Vac 130 Vac 150 Vac ac2 gen input limit 28 Aac 2 Aac 30 Aac ac2 gen transfer delay 60 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles Auxiliary AUX aux output control AUTO ON OFF or AUTO aux output function...

Page 50: ...140 Vac 130 Vac 150 Vac ac2 gen input limit 28 Aac 2 Aac 30 Aac ac2 gen transfer delay 60 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles Auxiliary AUX aux output control AUTO ON OFF or AUTO aux output function C...

Page 51: ...mit 140 Vac 130 Vac 150 Vac ac2 gen input limit 28 Aac 2 Aac 30 Aac ac2 gen transfer delay 60 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles Auxiliary AUX aux output control AUTO ON OFF or AUTO aux output functi...

Page 52: ...140 Vac 130 Vac 150 Vac ac2 gen input limit 28 Aac 2 Aac 30 Aac ac2 gen transfer delay 60 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles Auxiliary AUX aux output control AUTO ON OFF or AUTO aux output function...

Page 53: ...3 0 Vdc Battery Equalize Equalize Voltage 14 4 Vdc 14 0 Vdc 17 0 Vdc Equalize Time 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours Auxiliary Output Aux Control Auto Off Auto or On Aux Mode Cool Fan Cool Fan DivertDC D...

Page 54: ...e 28 8 Vdc 28 Vdc 34 Vdc Equalize Time 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours Auxiliary Output Aux Control Auto Off Auto or On Aux Mode Cool Fan Cool Fan DivertDC DivertAC AC Drop Vent Fan Fault GenAlert Load...

Page 55: ...38 Vdc 37 Vdc 44 9 Vdc Equalize Time 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours Auxiliary Output Aux Control Auto Off Auto or On Aux Mode Cool Fan Cool Fan DivertDC DivertAC AC Drop Vent Fan Fault GenAlert LoadS...

Page 56: ...tage 43 2 Vdc 42 Vdc 51 Vdc Equalize Time 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours Auxiliary Output Aux Control Auto Off Auto or On Aux Mode Cool Fan Cool Fan DivertDC DivertAC AC Drop Vent Fan Fault GenAlert L...

Page 57: ...e 57 6 Vdc 56 Vdc 34 Vdc Equalize Time 1 0 hours 0 0 hours 24 0 hours Auxiliary Output Aux Control Auto Off Auto or On Aux Mode Cool Fan Cool Fan DivertDC DivertAC AC Drop Vent Fan Fault GenAlert Load...

Page 58: ...due to low voltage LED Light Emitting Diode refers to indicators used by the inverter and the system display Master An inverter which provides the primary output phase of a stacked system other stacke...

Page 59: ...Battery Indicators 11 C Caution Symbol 7 Charging Absorption Stage 21 Current 18 Float 21 Float Stage 21 None 20 Refloat 21 Silent 21 Steps 20 22 Charging Current 19 30 Communications Manager 25 Stac...

Page 60: ...tacking 26 Series Parallel Stacking 28 Settings MATE or MATE2 48 49 50 51 53 MATE3 54 55 56 57 58 Silent Charging 21 Power Save 29 Source Status 33 Specifications 12 volt 43 24 volt 43 32 volt 44 36 v...

Page 61: ...Index 900 0198 01 00 Rev A 61 U UL458 8 47 V Vent Fan Control 33 W Warning Symbol 7 Warnings 41...

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