User manual OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS GFX1312

[. . . ] GFX Series Inverter/Charger GFX1312 GFX1424 GFX1548 Operator's Manual About OutBack Power Technologies OutBack Power Technologies is a leader in advanced energy conversion 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 Telephone: +1. 360. 435. 6030 (North America) +1. 360. 618. 4363 (Technical Support) +1. 360. 435. 6019 (Fax) North America 19009 62nd Avenue NE Arlington, WA 98223 USA Support@outbackpower. com www. outbackpower. com +34. 93. 654. 9568 (Barcelona, Spain) Address: E-mail: Web Site: Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, OUTBACK POWER TECHNOLOGIES (a) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION. (b) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER'S RISK. Warranty Summary OutBack Power Technologies Inc. [. . . ] Loads on the main panel (not on the inverter's output) may consume this power as fast as it is generated, preventing the meter from running backwards. In this case, the result of selling would be to reduce the consumption of AC power, not reverse it. The maximum amount of power an inverter can sell is not equal to its specified output wattage. It can exceed the specified wattage under some conditions, usually temporarily. (Its maximum output is 30 amps. ) However, output will vary with inverter temperature, battery type, and other conditions. The inverter should not be expected to sell 100% of its specified output wattage continuously. Even though it may be able to do so, this may leave it too hot to perform other functions (such as starting heavy loads if they are needed during a utility outage). A good guideline is that the renewable source should be sized to continuously deliver no more than 85% of the inverter's specified wattage (per inverter, in a multi-inverter system). This recommendation is specifically for the inverter's Sell feature. In some cases, the source may be sized larger to account for environmental conditions or the presence of DC loads. This depends on individual site requirements. 900-0114-01-00 Rev A 23 Operation Multiple-Inverter Installations (Stacking) Multiple inverters in a single system can support larger loads than a single inverter can handle. Installing inverters in this configuration is called "stacking". Stacking inverters does not refer to physically placing one on top of another. It refers to how they are wired within the system and then programmed to coordinate activity. Each inverter is programmed to power an individual phase of the system and to operate at certain times. This order is assigned using a system display, such as the OutBack MATE. (Stacking the GFX inverters requires a MATE with firmware revision 4. 1. 6 or above. ) Examples of stacking configurations include "series", "parallel", and "three-phase" configurations. Stacking requires an OutBack HUB product, as well as a system display. (See the GFX Series Installation Manual for more stacking instructions. ) Each inverter needs to be assigned a status -- "master" or "slave". Slave inverters provide assistance when the loads are more than the master can handle alone. Programming involves using the system display to assign a status and stacking value to the inverter on each port. See the system display and HUB manuals for programming instructions. HUB4 Additional Ports Port 1 MATE Port MATE Figure 6 IMPORTANT: OutBack HUB4 and MATE The master inverter must always be connected to port 1 on the HUB. [. . . ] The OutBack representative will request voltmeter readings, Product error messages, and other information. If the customer is not willing or able to provide these readings (or is not willing or able to visit the site), and the Product is found to have no problems upon return, OutBack may choose to charge additional labor and handling fees up to $180. 00 U. S. Return Material Authorization (RMA) A request for an RMA number requires all of the following information: 1. Product model and serial number; Proof-of-purchase in the form of a copy of the original Product purchase invoice or receipt confirming the Product model number and serial number; Description of the problem; and Shipping address for the repaired or replacement equipment. Upon receiving this information, the OutBack representative can issue an RMA number. 56 900-0114-01-00 Rev A Warranty Returning Product to OutBack After receiving the RMA number, the customer must pack the Product(s) authorized for return, along with a copy of the original purchase invoice and warranty certificate, in the original Product shipping container(s) or packaging providing equivalent or reasonable protection. The RMA number must be written on the outside of the packaging where it is clearly visible. [. . . ]