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Installation & Programming Manual FX & VFX “E” Series Inverte r/Charge r Sy ste m Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc.
19009 62
nd
Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA
Page 38 Rev 7.0 07/02/04 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019
MATE - STATUS / ERRORS
The ERROR section allows the user to check the cause of an error condition when the FX shuts down. When an error has occurred, the
red error LED indicator in the FX’s wiring compartment will be illuminated (not to be confused with a blinking LED that indicates a
WARNING). If an error occurs, the FX will cease operation and the MATE will display an error screen. Pressing
<VIEW ERROR> from
this screen brings the user to a list of error causes that will be available by pressing the
DOWN button. The particular error that the FX
is experiencing will be displayed on the MATE by the presence of the word “YES” next to the appropriate cause. An error can be
cleared by pressing the
<INV> button on the MATE and then turning the FX <OFF> and then [back again to] <ON>. Once the error has
been cleared and the inverter reset, the display will change back to NO as shown on the screens below. The inverter automatically
resets from an over-temperature and low battery conditions.
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
↓
STATUS--------------
choose product:
FX MX
↓
STATUS/FX/PAGE1-----
choose category:
MODES METER BATT PG2
↓
STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----
choose category:
PG1 ERROR WARN PG3
↓
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00
low ac output No
voltage
DOWN STATUS PORT
↓
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00
stacking No
error detected
DOWN UP TOP PORT
↓
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00
inverter No
overtemp
DOWN UP TOP PORT
↓
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00
low battery No
voltage
DOWN UP TOP PORT
↓
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00
phase loss No
error
DOWN UP TOP PORT
↓
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00
high battery No
voltage
DOWN UP TOP PORT
↓
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00
ac output No
shorted
DOWN UP TOP PORT
↓
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00
ac output No
backfeed
DOWN UP TOP PORT
↓
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00
end of error menu
UP TOP STATUS
The MAIN screen is where the menu system starts. The four words in the bottom line of the
display correspond to the four buttons located below the display. The word in
BOLD on the bottom
line indicates the selection used to advance the display to the next screen. Pressing the left two
buttons simultaneously from anywhere in the menu will return you to this screen.
Allows selection of the product type:
<FX> FX inverter/charger system
MX MX60 PV MPPT charge controller
MODES Status and allows adjustment of Inverter, AC input, Charger, Aux, and EQ
METER Provides the AC voltages and currents of the FX
BATT Provides the battery voltage and charger set points and timers
<PG2> Displays additional sections – ERRORS, WARNINGS and PG3
PG1 Returns to page 1 of the STATUS section
<ERROR> Displays the different causes for errors and qualifies each cause with a Yes or No
WARN Displays the different causes for warnings and qualifies each with a Yes or No
PG3 Displays additional sections – reason for last DISCONNECT and SELL
LOW OUTPUT AC VOLTAGE indicates that the inverter was not able to maintain adequate AC
output voltage (200 VAC or above) to power the loads connected. This typically is caused by the
load demanding more power than the inverter is able to deliver.
STACKING ERROR DETECTED indicates that a problem has occurred with the communication
cabling between stacked FX’s, or if the FX’s are stacked incorrectly. Check the stacking
programming. If this condition persists contact your dealer for servicing instructions.
INVERTER OVERTEMP indicates that the FX reached its maximum allowed operating
temperature. This can be caused by powering large AC loads or charging for too long. It can also
be caused by restricting the amount of air which is able to flow around the casting or operation in
high temperature environments. The inverter will automatically reset and resume operation once it
cools down.
LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE indicates that the battery voltage dropped below the LOW BATTERY
CUT-OUT VOLTAGE set point (10.5 volts for a 12 volt FX) for 5 minutes. The inverter will restart
once the battery voltage exceeds the LOW BATTERY CUT-IN VOLTAGE set point (12.5 volts for
a 12 volt FX) for 10 minutes.
PHASE LOSS ERROR is not operational at this time. If a ‘Yes’ accompanies this Error, please
disregard.
HIGH BATTERY VOLTAGE indicates that the battery voltage rose above the high battery voltage
level (20 volts for a 12 volt FX) for 10 seconds. The inverter will restart once the battery voltage
drops below the high battery voltage level (20 volts for a 12 volt FX) for 1 second.
AC OUTPUT SHORTED indicates that the inverter immediately reached its maximum current and
shut down. This is usually caused by a short circuit condition (hence the AC OUTPUT SHORTED
label) but can also be caused by attempting to operate a load which far exceeded the inverter
output capability.
AC OUTPUT BACKFEED indicates that another AC source of power was connected to the AC
output of the FX. Usually this is an installation issue. It often occurs when there is an X-240
transformer in the system, and the FX’s haven’t been programmed for stacking. Programming the
FX’s for the correct stacking may erase this error.
Selecting TOP returns the user to the top of the STATUS/FX/ERROR menu section. Selecting
STATUS returns to the first page of the STATUS screen.