Outback Power Systems GFX1312E, GFX1424E, GFX1448E

900-0112-01-00 Rev B

North America:

5917 – 195th Street N.E., #7

Arlington, WA 98223 USA

+1.360.435.6030

Contents

Main About OutBack Power Technologies Contact Information Disclaimer Warranty Summary Notice of Copyright Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Audience Symbols Used Definitions The following is a list of initials, terms, and definitions used in conjunction with this product. Table 1 Terms and Definitions Term Definition Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures Page Introduction Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies Figure 1 International Series GFX Inverter/Charger System Display and Controller Figure 2 MATE3 and MATE System Display and Controller Commissioning Functional Test Pre-startup Procedures Startup Figure 3 AC Wiring Compartment Powering Down Adding New Devices Operation LED Indicators Figure 4 LED Indicators BATTERY LEDS Table 2 Battery LED Values STATUS LEDS GREEN YELLOW RED Table 3 Status LED Quick Reference Description of Functions Inverting Search Input AC Current Settings AC Source Acceptance Generators Transfer Input Support Battery Charging Figure 5 Charging Stages Over Time No Charging Bulk Stage Absorption Stage Sell Silent Float Stage Float Timer Repeated Silent Figure 6 Repeated Charging Cycles New Charging Cycle New Absorption Stage Absorption Timer Equalization Battery Temperature Compensation Page Selling IMPORTANT: Multiple-Inverter Installations (Stacking) Figure 7 OutBack HUB4 and MATE Parallel Stacking (Dual-Stack and Larger) Figure 8 Example of Parallel Stacking Arrangement (Three Inverters) Three-Phase Stacking Power Save Levels Auxiliary Terminals Page System Display-Based Functions Advanced Generator Start (AGS) High Battery Transfer (HBX) Grid Use Programming Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting 32 Page 34 Page 36 Error Messages Table 5 Error Troubleshooting Message (MATE) Message (MATE3) Causes Possible Remedy 38 Warning Messages Table 6 Warning Troubleshooting Message Definition Possible Remedy Disconnect Messages Table 7 Disconnect Troubleshooting Message Definition Possible Remedy Selling or Charging Stopped Table 8 Stop Sell (and Charge) Reasons Code Definition Table 8 Stop Sell (and Charge) Reasons Page Specifications Specifications for Model GFX1312E Table 9 Electrical Specifications (GFX1312E) Specification Value Table 10 Mechanical Specifications (GFX1312E) Specification Value Specifications for Model GFX1424E Table 11 Electrical Specifications (GFX1424E) Specification Value Table 12 Mechanical Specifications (GFX1424E) Specification Value Specifications for Model GFX1448E Table 13 Electrical Specifications (GFX1448E) Specification Value Table 14 Mechanical Specifications (GFX1448E) Specification Value Environmental Specifications Table 15 Environmental Specifications for All Models Specification Value Regulatory Specifications Grid-Interactive Use Allowed Time (Seconds) Default Settings and Ranges (viewed in MATE) Table 17 12-Volt Inverter Settings (MATE) Field Item Default Minimum Maximum Input Inverter Table 18 24-Volt Inverter Settings (MATE) Field Item Default Minimum Maximum Search Input Inverter Table 19 48-Volt Inverter Settings (MATE) Field Item Default Minimum Maximum Search Input Inverter Default Settings and Ranges (viewed in MATE3) Table 20 12-Volt Inverter Settings (MATE3) Field Item Default Minimum Maximum Table 21 24-Volt Inverter Settings (MATE3) Field Item Default Minimum Maximum 52 Table 22 48-Volt Inverter Settings (MATE3) Field Item Default Minimum Maximum Product Registration OutBack Power Technologies SYSTEM OWNER SYSTEM PURCHASE Product Registration INSTALLATION INFORMATION INSTALLER INFORMATION Warranty 5-Year Limited Warranty for GFX Products Warranty How to Arrange for Warranty Service Contacting OutBack Troubleshooting Return Material Authorization (RMA) Warranty Returning Product to OutBack OutBack Power Technologies Out of Warranty Page Index E I H G L M W U T