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International Series

GTFX and GVFX

Grid-Interactive

Inverter/Charger

Installation Manual

Summary of Contents for GTFX2012E

Page 1: ...International Series GTFX and GVFX Grid Interactive Inverter Charger Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ...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 Systems Inc warrants that the products it manufactures will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period...

Page 3: ...1 AC 11 DC 12 Torque Requirements 12 Battery Wiring Examples 13 AC Wiring Notes 21 Low Voltage Wiring 22 Inverter and On Off 22 Auxiliary Output AUX AUX 23 XCT XCT 23 RTS MATE HUB Wiring 24 Stacked FX Systems 25 Installation Types Single FX System 26 Parallel Dual FX System 27 Parallel Quad FX System 28 3 Phase System 30 Generator Auto Start 33 Multiple AC Sources 34 Installation Check List 35 Spe...

Page 4: ...rter Note This product is not CE compliant for grid interactive operations The International Series GTFX and GVFX Grid Interactive Inverter Charger Installation Manual covers the following information Safety FX parts standard and optional Initial inspection of the component Preparing the mounting surface Fastening the FX to the mounting surface General electrical information International Series G...

Page 5: ...y the recommended DC and AC wire sizes or greater Be sure all wires are in good condition Install the FX in a dry location preferably indoors Install the FX in a shaded area out of direct sunlight for best operation For installations where the FX may be exposed to water spray a sealed GTFX must be used and mounted either with the base down shelf mounting or with the AC wiring compartment facing do...

Page 6: ... your hands with soap and warm water when done If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters an eye flood the eye with cool running water at once for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately following Baking soda neutralizes lead acid battery electrolyte Keep a supply on hand in the area of the batteries NEVER smoke or allow a spark ...

Page 7: ...em Each FX must be part of a permanently grounded electrical system see page 8 Grounding protects people and equipment from electrical shock Grounding must be done according to local and national electrical codes Circuit breakers rated at 100 duty cycle protect wiring by limiting the amount of current entering a system All wired electrical systems require circuit breakers or fuses for protection O...

Page 8: ...rounds for both the incoming and outgoing AC circuits AC NEUTRAL IN acts as the neutral leg for AC power supplied by either the grid or a generator to the FX AC HOT IN connects incoming AC from the grid or a generator to the FX This AC is used to run loads and recharge batteries Note 13 3 mm2 6 AWG is the largest wire size the AC Wiring Compartment Board can accommodate AC Terminal Block secures A...

Page 9: ...nstallation and removal reinstallation of the FX AUX OUTPUT AUX AUX 12 Vdc at 0 7 amps 8 4 watts maximum is available at these terminals the AUX s default is to drive cooling fans or the Turbo Fan XCT XCT are non operational terminals Do not connect anything to them INVERTER ON OFF allows for manual switch to control the FX default operation is ON controlled by the MATE when the installed jumper c...

Page 10: ...nection If a generator is used its neutral ground connection will need to be disengaged for proper system operation For all installations the negative battery conductor should be bonded to the grounding system at one and only one point in the system OutBack products are not designed for use in a positive grounded system Please contact OutBack Technical Support for further information The equipment...

Page 11: ...e an optional FW ACA DCA DC CONDUIT ADAPTER Allows the connection of two inch TSC Trade Size Conduit to the FX Connects to OutBack s FLEXware enclosures DCC DC COMPARTMENT COVER Covers the DC terminal area and provides space to mount other components such as a DC current shunt Can be used with or without the DCA This is an optional accessory FW ACA AC CONDUIT ADAPTER Extends the AC wiring compartm...

Page 12: ...methods OutBack only endorses the use of FLEXware or previous versions of its mounting plate for installing the FX and associated system components using M6 X 20mm machine screws stainless steel for FLEXware and self tapping for older mounting plates one per corner Follow the instruction manual that comes with each mounting system If mounting the FX on other surfaces such as plywood wall studs or ...

Page 13: ...ard AC IN terminals and the AC input breaker The breaker should be installed inside of a metal chassis such as OutBack s FLEXware series or an existing panel The AC input hot conductor must be supplied through an AC branch rated circuit breaker from your main electrical panel or source This breaker should be sized to protect the wire you are using but should not exceed the maximum AC input current...

Page 14: ...ormance and possibly damage the unit Keep cables together e g using a tie wrap as much as possible Ensure cables pass through the same knockout and conduit fittings This helps to cancel the effects of self induction in the cables TORQUE REQUIREMENTS CONNECTION TORQUE AC and PV breakers to 2 48 Nm 22 inch lbs DC shunt to 20 4 Nm 15 foot lbs DC battery connections to 13 6 Nm 10 foot lbs FX s DC term...

Page 15: ... battery amperage increases Series Parallel both voltage and amperage increase Voltage remains at 12 Vdc 200 Ah 200 Ah 200 Ah 200 Ah 800 Ah 12 Vdc 200 Amp hours 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 48 Vdc Amp hours remain at 200 Two strings of batteries in series are connected in parallel The voltage increases to 48 Vdc and the amp hours increase to 400 SERIES PARALLEL SERIES PARALLEL Battery Cable Lug Lock Washer...

Page 16: ...R SERIES PARALLEL 12 Vdc SYSTEM SERIES STRING 1 CONNECTS TO INVERTER CHARGER S POSITIVE TERMINAL DC DISCONNECT FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER SERIES STRING 2 SERIES STRING 1 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6 Vdc Battery Wiring Examples ...

Page 17: ...IES STRING 2 CONNECTS TO INVERTER CHARGER S NEGATIVE TERMINAL SERIES STRING 1 CONNECTS TO INVERTER CHARGER S POSITIVE TERMINAL SERIES PARALLEL 24 Vdc SYSTEM 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours ...

Page 18: ... CHARGER DC DISCONNECT FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER SERIES 48 Vdc SYSTEM 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours 6Vdc 200 Amp Hours ...

Page 19: ...RTER CHARGER SERIES 24 Vdc SYSTEM PARALLEL 12 Vdc SYSTEM DC DISCONNECT FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER 12 Vdc INVERTER CHARGER 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc Battery Wiring Examples 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours ...

Page 20: ...ER CHARGER S POSITIVE TERMINAL 24 Vdc INVERTER CHARGER DC DISCONNECT FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER SERIES STRING 2 SERIES PARALLEL 24 Vdc SYSTEM SERIES STRING 1 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours ...

Page 21: ...2 CONNECTS TO INVERTER CHARGER S NEGATIVE TERMINAL SERIES STRING 1 CONNECTS TO INVERTER CHARGER S POSITIVE TERMINAL SERIES PARALLEL 48 Vdc SYSTEM 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours 12 Vdc 200 Amp Hours ...

Page 22: ...20 notes ...

Page 23: ...GROUND Both CHASSIS GROUND terminals are common within the FX The AC input and AC output ground wires can connect to these terminals or one ground wire can be connected if a common ground bus bar is installed AC HOT IN The AC hot input conductor brown must be supplied through an appropriately sized AC branch rated circuit breaker 10 0 mm2 8 AWG or larger wire is recommended to accommodate the FX s...

Page 24: ...X functioning Otherwise operational errors can occur INVERTER and ON OFF You can remove the pre installed jumper and connect the ON OFF terminals with a switch This allows manual control of the FX When a jumper or connection is installed in either of these locations the inverter will be ON When a switch is installed the inverter is ON when the switch is closed and OFF when the switch is open Do no...

Page 25: ...ls should not be connected to any type of DC load greater than 0 7 amps The FX includes internal electronic over current protection for the AUX 12 Vdc output circuit which auto resets if it is short circuited No additional fuses are required For automatic or advanced generator start functions the Auxiliary Output can drive a 12 Vdc automotive relay for the two wire starting circuitry of a generato...

Page 26: ... values are used for troubleshooting purposes The higher the numerical value the cooler the temperature RTS MATE HUB WIRING When a HUB is used plug the RTS into the Master FX which should be connected to the HUB s Port 01 The RTS cable is folded and routed under the AC Wiring Compartment s Lexan cover fitting into a small indentation in the aluminum casting between the battery terminals ONLY USE T...

Page 27: ...ame 230 Vac bus Up to ten FX inverters can be paralleled Systems larger than four inverters require the OutBack HUB10 accessory This book gives examples of parallel dual and parallel quad installations with two and four units respectively These systems require the use of the OutBack HUB4 The HUB10 can be used if other devices need to be networked along with the inverters THREE PHASE STACKING Three...

Page 28: ... to 3 0 kW of loads depending on which model is used GROUND TBB MECHANICAL INTERLOCK INVERTER CHARGER AC HOT IN AC HOT OUT HUB MATE 30 AMP BYPASS BREAKER 30 AMP OUTPUT BREAKER AC NEUTRAL OUT CHASSIS GROUND DISPLAY 30 AMP INPUT BREAKER BROWN BROWN BROWN BROWN BROWN BLUE GREEN NOTE 1 All cables are to be 8AWG THHN or larger AC SOURCE AC LOADS BLUE BLUE AC NEUTRAL IN BLUE BROWN BROWN GREEN GREEN ...

Page 29: ...ore All other AC wiring capacity must equal 30 amps AC A paralleled dual FX system can continuously power 4 6 kW of loads depending on which model is used Note Program the lowest installed FX as Master 1 2ph MASTER and the second FX as an Out Back L1 Slave OB SLAVE L1 The Master FX must be plugged into Port 1 of the HUB ...

Page 30: ...vely handle 100 amps AC or more All other AC wiring must handle a capacity of 30 amps AC This system can continuously power 8 12 kW of loads depending on which model is used Connecting more load than the continuous rating of the FX may cause breakers to trip or the FX to shut off its AC output ...

Page 31: ...29 Parallel Quad System ...

Page 32: ... its AC output The jumper in the HUB must be left in the standard position usually called the series parallel position for three phase configuration with International Series grid tied models This instruction is specific for these FX models and may conflict with the HUB Installation and User Guide Note Program the bottom FX as Master and the two upper FXs as 3 phase Slaves 3p Classic B and 3p Clas...

Page 33: ...31 Three Phase System ...

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Page 35: ...t generator Three wire start generators require an adapter like the Atkinson GSCM available at www atkinsonelectronics com Most 12 volt relays will work for generator starting Select one between 2 and 30 amp contacts 12V RELAY COIL NO NC COM INVERTER ON OFF AUX AUX XCT XCT TWO WIRE START GENERATOR HOOK UP GENERATOR ...

Page 36: ...ources from each other When the switch is thrown the AC connection to one line must be broken before contacting the other connection A common term for this type of switch is break before make The neutral lines are common throughout the system The same applies to the ground wires The electrical system should have neutral and ground bonded together at a single point This is shown in the lower right ...

Page 37: ...usted for temperature ratings and length All AC wiring rated for 75 C or higher Battery cables rated 75 C or higher 10 0 mm2 8 AWG wire or larger used for FX AC Hot In and AC Hot Out FX connected with correctly sized branch circuit overcurrent protection All cables torqued to OutBack specifications AC and PV breakers to 2 48 Nm 22 inch lbs All DC connections to 13 55 Nm 10 foot lbs FX AC terminals...

Page 38: ...C Input Current Rated Power 100 amps DC Continuous Battery Charger Output 50 amps DC Nominal DC Input Voltage Range 12 Vdc Output AC Voltage Frequency 230 Vac 50 Hz Continuous Power Rating at 25 C Ambient 2000 VA Continuous AC RMS Output at 25 C 8 7 amps AC Idle Power Full AC Output 20 watts DC Idle Power Search Mode 6 watts DC Typical Efficiency 90 Total Harmonic Distortion Typical 2 Output Volta...

Page 39: ...n Typical 2 Output Voltage Regulation 2 Maximum Output Current Peak 1 mSec 35 amps AC Maximum Output Current RMS 100 mSec 25 amps AC AC Overload Capability Surge 5750 VA AC Overload Capability 5 Second 4800 VA AC Overload Capability 30 Minutes 3100 VA AC Input Current Maximum 30 Amps AC AC Input Voltage Range 140 to 280 Vac AC Input Frequency Range 45 0 to 55 0 Hz DC Input Range 42 0 to 68 0 Vdc D...

Page 40: ...to 34 0 Vdc DC Input Current Rated Power 150 amps DC Continuous Battery Charger Output 80 amps DC GVFX3024E Nominal DC Input Voltage Range 12 Vdc Output AC Voltage Frequency 230 Vac 50 Hz Continuous Power Rating at 25 C Ambient 2600 VA Continuous AC RMS Output at 25 C 11 3 amps AC Idle Power Full AC Output 20 watts DC Idle Power Search Mode 6 watts DC Typical Efficiency 90 Total Harmonic Distortio...

Page 41: ...ion Typical 2 Output Voltage Regulation 2 Maximum Output Current Peak 1 mSec 35 amps AC Maximum Output Current RMS 100 mSec 25 amps AC AC Overload Capability Surge 5750 VA AC Overload Capability 5 Second 4800 VA AC Overload Capability 30 Minutes 3300 VA AC Input Current Maximum 30 amps AC AC Input Voltage Range 140 to 280 Vac AC Input Frequency Range 45 0 to 55 0 Hz DC Input Range 42 0 to 68 0 Vdc...

Page 42: ...T POWER An FX Series Inverter Charger s model number indicates its maximum continuous output power by changing the last two digits to zeros For instance a GTFX2024ET has a maximum continuous output power of 2000 VA volt amps GTFX2012E 2000 VA GTFX2024E 2000 VA GTFX2348E 2300 VA GTFX2612E 2600 VA GVFX3024E 3000 VA GVFX3048E 3000 VA DC RECOMMENDED VOLTAGE RANGE Note The last two digits in the model ...

Page 43: ...C OUTPUT CURRENT This is the amount of surge current that the FX will quickly supply for a split second Depending on the surge the FX can be overloaded for a minimum time of 5 seconds to a maximum time of 30 minutes All International Series Inverter Chargers 35 Aac per FX for 1 millisecond All International Series Inverter Chargers 30 Aac per FX MAXIMUM AC INPUT CURRENT An AC input source will sup...

Page 44: ... Solar modules may produce hazardous voltages when exposed to light cover them with opaque material before servicing any connected equipment or service at night If a remote or automatic generator start system is used disable the automatic circuit and or disconnect the generator from its starting battery while servicing This will prevent accidental starting or operation RECOMMENDED DC BREAKER AND C...

Page 45: ...min Load Shed Off Set Point 11 Vdc 10 Vdc 14 Vdc Vent Fan On Set Point 13 Vdc 10 Vdc 16 Vdc Diversion On Set Point 14 6 Vdc 12 Vdc 16 Vdc AC Output Set Vac 230 Vac 210 Vac 250 Vac AC Transfer AC1 Grid Transfer Delay 6 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles Grid Lower Limit 208 Vac 140 Vac 220 Vac Grid Upper Limit 252 Vac 250 Vac 280 Vac AC2 Gen Transfer Delay 6 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles Gen...

Page 46: ...ff Delay 5 min 0 min 30 min Load Shed Off Set Point 22 Vdc 20 Vdc 28 Vdc Vent Fan On Set Point 26 Vdc 20 Vdc 32 Vdc Diversion On Set Point 29 2 Vdc 24 Vdc 32 Vdc AC Output Set Vac 230 Vac 210 Vac 250 Vac AC Transfer AC1 Grid Transfer Delay 6 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles Grid Lower Limit 208 Vac 140 Vac 220 Vac Grid Upper Limit 252 Vac 250 Vac 280 Vac AC2 Gen Transfer Delay 6 AC cycles 0 AC ...

Page 47: ...FF Delay 5 min 0 min 30 min Load Shed Off Set Point 44 Vdc 40 Vdc 56 Vdc Vent Fan On Set Point 52 Vdc 40 Vdc 64 Vdc Diversion On Set Point 58 4 Vdc 48 Vdc 64 Vdc AC Output Set Vac 230 Vac 210 Vac 250 Vac AC Transfer AC1 Grid Transfer Delay 6 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles Grid Lower Limit 208 Vac 140 Vac 220 Vac Grid Upper Limit 252 Vac 250 Vac 280 Vac AC2 Gen Transfer Delay 6 AC cycles 0 AC ...

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Page 49: ...lity for any defective Product or any Product part shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the Product at OutBack s discretion OutBack does not warrant or guarantee workmanship performed by any person or firm installing its Products This Warranty does not cover the costs of installation removal shipping except as described below or reinstallation of Products or parts of Products THIS LIMI...

Page 50: ...representative to perform the necessary troubleshooting This is a required step before a return can be performed Internal troubleshooting requires a qualified technician to be present at the site of the Product with a quality voltmeter that measures both DC and AC The OutBack representative will request voltmeter readings Product error messages and other information The vast majority of problems c...

Page 51: ...ere applicable If Product fails in ninety 90 or fewer days from original purchase date OutBack will replace with a new Product If Product fails after ninety 90 days and up to expiration of warranty OutBack will at its discretion either repair and return a Product or ship a replacement Product OutBack will determine whether a Product is to be repaired or replaced in accordance with Product age and ...

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