MATE SCREENS

ERROR MENU

The ERROR section allows the user to check the cause of an error condition. 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 the 1st screen of a list of error causes that will be available by pressing the DOWN button. The presence of the word “YES” to the right of the appropriate cause indicates that this error has occurred. 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>. The inverter automatically resets from an over-temperature and low battery conditions.

MAIN----------------

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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.

Installation & Programming Manual

FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System

Copyright 2003  OutBack Power Systems, Inc.

 

900-0027-2

19009 62nd Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA

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06/08/06

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