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International Series GFX Inverter/Charger GFX1312E GFX1424E GFX1448E Installation Manual[...]

About OutBack Power Technologies OutBack Power Technologies is a leader in advanced energy conv ersion technology. Our products include true sine wave inverter/chargers, maximum power point tracking charge controllers, system communication components, as well as breaker panels , breakers, accessories, and assembled systems. Contact Information Tele[...]

900-0111-01-00 Rev A 1 Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This manual contains important safety instructions for the International Series GFX inverters. Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the inverter and on any acce ssories or additional equipment included in the installation. Failure to adhere to these i[...]

Important Safety Instructions 2 900-0111-01-00 Rev A Definitions The following is a list of initia ls, terms, and definitions used in conjunction with this product. Table 1 Terms and Definitions Term Definition AC Alternating Current; ref ers to voltage produc ed by the inverte r, util ity grid, or generator AGS Automatic Generator Start AUX Invert[...]

Important Safety Instructions 900-0111-01-00 Rev A 3 CAUTION: Equipment Damage Only use components or accessories recommen ded or sold by OutBack Power Technologies or its authorized agents. IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to install this equipment if it appears to be damaged in any way. See the Troubleshooting Section fo r instructions on how to return [...]

Important Safety Instructions 4 900-0111-01-00 Rev A CAUTION: Equipment Damage  When connecting cables from the inverter to the battery terminals, ensure the proper polarity is observed. Connecting the cables incorre ctly can damage or destroy the equipment and void the product warranty.  Thoroughly inspect the equipment prior to energizing. [...]

Important Safety Instructions 900-0111-01-00 Rev A 5 Regulatory Listings The International Series GFX Inverter/Charg er is CE compliant for off-grid use. Recycling Information IMPORTANT: Recycle Electronics and Batteries Batteries are considered hazardous wast e and must be recycled according to local jurisdiction. Inverters a nd other electronics [...]

Important Safety Instructions 6 900-0111-01-00 Rev A EuroRecycle.net The following website provides general informatio n abou t recycling in Europe. It also provides a list of companies and organizations that provid e recycling information or assistance. Web site: http://euro.recycle.net E-mail: http://euro.recycle.n et/cgi-bin/feedback1.cgi?w=27 ([...]

900-0111-01-00 Rev A 7 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................ 1 Audience.................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Symbols Used ..[...]

Table of Contents 8 900-0111-01-00 Rev A List of Tables Table 1 Terms and Def initions ......................................................................................... ............................ 2 Table 2 Components and A ccessories .................................................................................................... 1 0 T[...]

900-0111-01-00 Rev A 9 Introduction Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies Thank you for purchasing the OutBack International Se ries GFX Inverter/Charger. This product offers a complete power conversion system between batteries and AC power. It can provide backup power or complete off-grid service.  Battery-to-AC inverting which delivers 230 Vac[...]

Introduction 10 900-0111-01-00 Rev A Each model inverter has a single phase output marked with this symbol:  Each inverter puts out a sine wave waveform marked with this symbol: Components and Accessories Table 2 Components and Accessories Installed Components Included in Box Battery Termin al Cover, red GFX Series Installation Manual (this book[...]

900-0111-01-00 Rev A 11 Planning Applications The International Series GFX inverters are intend ed for on-grid, off-grid, and grid-interactive applications. These models are de signed to use a battery bank to store energy. They can work in conjunction with photovoltaic (PV) panels to harvest solar energy, as well as wind turbines and other renewabl[...]

Planning 12 900-0111-01-00 Rev A Renewable Energy The inverter cannot connect directly to PV, wind, or other renewable sources. The batteries are the inverter’s primary source of power. However, if th ese sources are used to charge the batteries, the inverter can use their energy by drawing it from the batteries. The renewable source is always tr[...]

Planning 900-0111-01-00 Rev A 13 A generator should be sized to provide enough po wer for all the loads and the battery charging.  Available generator pow er may be limited by ratings for circuit break ers and/or generator co nnectors.  The generator must be able to provid e current to all inverters on a give n phase or leg. Minimum generator[...]

Planning 14 900-0111-01-00 Rev A NOTES:[...]

900-0111-01-00 Rev A 15 Installation Location and Environmental Requirements The International Series GFX inverters can be loca ted outdoors, but OutBack still recommends that they be protected from the environment.  If protected from the environment, the inverter can mount in any position or orientation. If exposed to the environment, it cannot[...]

Installation 16 900-0111-01-00 Rev A Tools Required  Wire cutters/strippers  Torque wrenches  Assorted insulated screwdriv ers  DVM or Voltmeter Mounting  It is easier for two people to install the GFX inverter due to its weight.  The unit must be secured with approp riate fasteners to a sturdy mounting surface capable of supporti[...]

Installation 900-0111-01-00 Rev A 17 Terminals and Ports Figure 5 Terminals, Ports, and Features WARNING: Shock Hazard The inverter’s AC output is defaulted to ON from the factory. It wi ll deliver 230 Vac as soon as DC power is connected. INVERTER ON/OFF : R eceives wires for a manual on/off switch to control the inverter. The JP1 jumper alongsi[...]

Installation 18 900-0111-01-00 Rev A Grounding WARNING: Shock Hazard The unit must be connected to a grounded, pe rmanent wiring system. If a bond is made between neutral and ground make sure only on e bond is present in the AC system at any time. Some codes require the bond to be made at the main panel only. WARNING: Shock Hazard For all installat[...]

Installation 900-0111-01-00 Rev A 19 DC Wiring CAUTION: Equipment Damage Never reverse the polarity of the battery cables. Always use correct polarity. CAUTION: Fire Hazard Always install a breaker, fuse, or protec tive device to protect the DC system. Table 4 DC Conductor Size and Torque Requirements Inverter Nominal DC Amps (Derated 125%) Conduct[...]

Installation 20 900-0111-01-00 Rev A Mounting Surface M8 x 1.25 Stud Lock Washer Battery Cable Lug 13 mm Nut Flat Washer Insulator Figure 9 Required Order of Battery Cable Hard ware CAUTION: Fire Hazard Never install extra washers or hardware between the mounting surface and the battery cable lug. The decreased surface area can build up heat. Insta[...]

Installation 900-0111-01-00 Rev A 21 AC Wiring Table 5 AC Conductor Size and Torque Requirements Conductor Size Recommend ation Torque Requirements Minimum 6 mm (#10 AWG or 0.008 in) 4.0 Nm (35 in-lbs) Figure 10 AC Terminals All system wiring must comply with national and local codes and regulations. Multiple AC Sources Figure 11 Multiple AC [...]

Installation 22 900-0111-01-00 Rev A Accessory Wiring Figure 12 Accessory Connections Figure 13 ON/OFF Jumper and Connections RTS cable (RJ11, 4-conductor, telephone) MATE cable (RJ45, 8-conductor, CAT5 non-crossover) MATE/HUB port RTS port T he AC Wiring Compartment Board has port s for both the Remote Temper ature Sensor (RTS) and the system disp[...]

Installation 900-0111-01-00 Rev A 23 AUX Wiring The AUX+ and AUX– terminals are a switched 12 Vdc supply. The AUX can resp ond to many criteria and control many functions. These include cooling fans, vent fans, load diver sion, fault alarms, and automatic generator control. The AUX output can also be controlled extern ally through the system disp[...]

Installation 24 900-0111-01-00 Rev A Automatic Generator Start (AGS) The AUX terminals can be used to pe rform “two-wire” generator start. A two-wire-start generator is the simplest type, where most of the circuits are au tomated. It usually has a single switch with two positions that is turned ON to start, OFF to stop. Either the system displa[...]

Installation 900-0111-01-00 Rev A 25 A “three-wire-start” generator has two or more starting circuits. It usually has a separate switch or position for cranking the generator. The AUX terminals cannot control this ty pe of generator without using a three-wire to two-wire conversion kit. Atkinson Electronics (http://atkinsonelectronics.com) make[...]

Installation 26 900-0111-01-00 Rev A Single-Inverter Installations 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[...]

Installation 900-0111-01-00 Rev A 27 Multiple-Inverter Installations (Stacking) Installing multiple inverters in a si ngle AC system allows larger loads than a single inverter can handle. This requires stacking. Stacking inverters does not re fer to physically placing one on top of another. It refers to how they are wired within the system and then[...]

Installation 28 900-0111-01-00 Rev A Parallel Stacking (Dual-Stack and Larger) In parallel stacking, two or more inverters are st acked to create a single, common 230 Vac bus.  All inverters share a common input (AC so urce) and run loads on a common output.  Up to ten inverters may be insta lled in a parallel arrangement. Th e example on thi[...]

Installation 900-0111-01-00 Rev A 29 Figure 21 Parallel Wiring (Four Inverters)[...]

Installation 30 900-0111-01-00 Rev A Three-Phase Stacking In three-phase stacking, inverters are stacked to create three separate 230 Vac output legs in a wye configuration.  The output of each inverter i s 120° out of phase from the others. Any two outputs p roduce 400 Vac between them. The outputs can be used to power three-phase loads whe n [...]

Installation 900-0111-01-00 Rev A 31 Figure 23 Three-Phase Wiring (Three Inverters)[...]

Installation 32 900-0111-01-00 Rev A Functional Test Once the mounting, wiring, and other installa tion steps are completed, 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 ex[...]

Installation 900-0111-01-00 Rev A 33 NOTES:[...]

Installation 34 900-0111-01-00 Rev A NOTES:[...]

900-0111-01-00 Rev A 35 Index A AC Conduit Plate ............................................................... 10 AC Terminals....................................................................... 17 AC Wiri ng ............................................................................. 21 AGS ...................................................[...]

Index 36 900-0111-01-00 Rev A Regulatory ............................................................................. 5 Remote System Display ..............................................2, 12 Remote Temperatur e Sensor (RTS) ........... 2, 10, 17, 22 Renewable Energy ............................................................ 12 S Safety.......[...]

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