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
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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
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choose product:
FX MX
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choose category:
MODES METER BATT PG2
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choose category:
PG1 ERROR WARN PG3
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low ac output | No | |
voltage | STATUS PORT | |
DOWN | ||
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stacking No error detected
DOWN UP TOP PORT
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inverter No overtemp
DOWN UP TOP PORT
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low battery | No |
voltage | PORT |
DOWN UP TOP |
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phase loss | No |
error | PORT |
DOWN UP TOP |
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high | battery | No |
voltage | PORT | |
DOWN | UP TOP | |
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ac output | No |
shorted | PORT |
DOWN UP TOP |
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ac output | No |
backfeed | PORT |
DOWN UP TOP | |
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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
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
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.
Installation & Programming Manual | FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System | Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. |
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