to return to the main MATE menu. SOFT KEYS “Soft” keys are the four buttons on the bottom of the MATE. Soft key functions vary with each menu. Menus with options have those options displayed along the bottom of the screen. When they are displayed, pressing a soft key picks the option directly above that key. Also, to return to the Main screen from anywhere in the system, simultaneously press the two soft keys on the left. The Main screen has soft keys for the Summary, Status, Setup and Advanced menus. The Summary screens are shown below. The Setup menus are described starting on the next page. The Status screens are described starting on page 25. (Advanced menus are not normally required with the OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter, and are not in this book.) SUMMARY SCREENS MAIN------------------------- 1:35:04p SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SUM Soft Key MAIN-------------------------------12:00:30P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV The Summary screens provided by the MATE: • Combine information from the Status menus (see page 25) into a concise, easily accessible display. • Summarize the current status of any Inverter connected to it. • Can be set to pop up like a screen saver after a delay. (See Summary Setup Screens on page 21 for more setup information.) • Any MATE soft key pressed while the Summary screen is being displayed returns the user to the screen that was active before the Summary screen was displayed. Pressing the two lower left soft keys at the same time opens the MAIN Menu screen. FX Total Inverting AC Loads Buying $ 25.2V 0.000kW 0.000kW 0.000kW The user can press the soft key to display the Summary screen. The Inverter summary screen’s values summarize power flow in an Inverter system. • The top line displays the battery voltage. • The second line displays the operating status (typically “Inverting” if there is no AC source, or “Absorbing” or “Float” if the battery charger is on.) It also shows the kilowatts consumed by either the inverter or charger. • The third line shows how many kilowatts are being consumed by the AC loads, whether the system is inverting or connected to an AC source. • The last line shows how many kilowatts are being consumed from the AC source, if present. This number reflects the consumption of both the AC loads and the charger, and the status will read “Buying.” If there is no AC source, the status will read “No ACIN” and the number will be zero. 19 SETUP SCREENS The Setup screens allow you to change several settings, to make your system run more smoothly. You can program the amperage size of the AC source, to keep the Inverter from overdrawing a generator. You can program the Summary screen to pop up automatically like a computer screensaver. In advanced systems, you can order the MATE to search for any new devices, in case it has lost communication with the Inverter. MAIN-------------------------------12:00:30P To program the size of an AC source, press the soft key from the MAIN screen. SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SETUP-----------------------------choose category: FX MATE SETUP/FX--------------------------choose category: SRCH INPUT Press the soft key to enter the series of menus for Inverter options (referred to here as FX options). From the SETUP/FX screen, press the soft key. (The SRCH option is not normally required to be used with the OBX‑IC2024S-120/60 Inverter.) MAIN SETUP/FX/INPUT--------------P01 ac transfer Grid control DOWN GRID GEN PORT From the SETUP/FX/INPUT screen, you can tell which of two source sizes the Inverter should use. (The next items allow you to set the sizes.) To use grid (utility) power for a certain size, press the soft key. To select a generator, press the soft key. (The soft key is only used if there are multiple Inverters.) When finished, press the soft key. 20 SETUP/FX/INPUT--------------P01 ac1/grid 30.0 aac limit DOWN INC DEC PORT To select a grid source of a certain size, press either the or soft keys as appropriate until the value reaches the correct number. When finished, or if you want to set the generator value instead, press the soft key. SETUP/FX/INPUT--------------P01 ac2/gen 30.0 aac limit DOWN INC DEC PORT To select a generator of a certain size, press either the or soft keys as appropriate until the value reaches the correct number. When finished, press the soft key. The next menu will allow you to either return to the top, return to the setup menu, or return to the Main screen. SUMMARY SETUP SCREENS MAIN-------------------------------12:00:30P To program the operation of the SUMMARY screen, press the soft key from the MAIN screen. SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SETUP-----------------------------choose category: FX MATE SETUP/MATE/PAGE1-------------mate code rev 4.1.6 choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-------------choose category: PG1 SUMRY COM TYPE From the SETUP/MATE/PAGE1 screen, press the soft key. The other items on PAGE1 do not normally need to be adjusted. From the SETUP/MATE/PAGE2 Setup choices screen, press the soft key. MAIN SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY---------summary control BACK Press the soft key to enter the series of menus for MATE setup and display. DELAY ROLL Pressing the soft key brings up the screen SETUP/ MATE/SUMMARY (summary control) and the screen options , and . To select the automated SUMMARY screen, see below. To select the delay timing of the automated SUMMARY screen, see the next page. SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY--------summary control BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL To choose the SUMMARY screen you want to view automatically and also view from the MAIN menu, press the soft key on the SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY screen. 21 SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE--------summary None screen type BACK INC DEC SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE--------summary FX Only screen type BACK INC DEC Press either the and soft keys to change the SUMMARY screen to one of the following items: None — disables the SUMMARY screen from automatically opening; the SUMMARY screen can still be accessed via the soft key on the MAIN screen. FX Only—the SUMMARY screen for the Inverter is enabled and will open after a delay time (see below). Continuing to press either the or soft keys will bring up other summary screen options. NOTE: Other options in this menu are not normally used with the OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter. SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE--------summary FX Only screen type BACK INC Press the soft key to return to the Summary Control screen. DEC SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY---------summary control The soft key sets the time delay for the SUMMARY screen to appear. (See below and the next page.) BACK The soft key is not normally used with the OBX‑IC2024S‑120/60 Inverter. TYPE DELAY ROLL SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY---------summary control BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL After selecting FX Only and exiting the SETUP/MATE/SUM/ TYPE screen, the SUMMARY screen will automatically appear whenever the MATE has been inactive for the set point (very much like a screensaver on a computer monitor). If “None” was selected, the MATE continues to display the last active screen viewed; if you press the soft key on the MAIN menu when “None” is chosen, the FX SUMMARY screen appears. SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY---------summary control BACK 22 TYPE DELAY ROLL To change the delay time: In the SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY screen, press the soft key; this will take you to sum screen delay time. SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE-sum screen 19 minutes delay time BACK INC DEC SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE-sum screen 19 minutes delay time BACK INC TYPE After the SUMMARY screen delay time is chosen, press the soft key to return you to the summary control screen. DEC SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY---------summary control BACK Sum screen delay time in SUMMARY mode shows how long it takes for a SUMMARY screen to be automatically displayed. This time can be increased or decreased by pressing the and soft keys. DELAY ROLL Return to the MAIN menu by pressing the soft key to return to SETUP/MATE/PAGE2, and then pressing the

soft key. SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-------------choose category: PG1 SUMRY COM MAIN COMMUNICATION SETUP SCREENS This part of Setup assists in communication between the Inverter and MATE. The MATE communicates commands to different components. If a HUB is present, it needs to be able to recognize any newly added or moved devices. (The Inverter is normally the only component connected to the HUB, but multiple components are possible.) A comm error doesn’t mean the system is failing, but that the MATE is looking for a component that has been moved from one HUB Port to another or has been disconnected completely. The MATE is trying to account for the system components. MAIN-------------------------------12:00:30P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Any time you switch devices from one port to another, or any time you get a comm error, follow these steps: To reach the COMM screen, press the soft key from the Main screen. NOTE: Disconnecting and then reconnecting the MATE’s CAT5 cable it will perform the same task, but the cable can be hard to remove from a mounted MATE. 23 SETUP-----------------------------choose category: FX Press the MATE soft key to enter the series of menus for MATE setup and display. MATE SETUP/MATE/PAGE1-------------mate code rev 4.1.6 choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 From the SETUP/MATE/PAGE1 screen, press the soft key. SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-------------choose category: From the SETUP/MATE/PAGE2 screen, press the soft key. PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN SETUP/MATE/COMM-------------choose category: BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG Searching for Devices • and are not normally used with the OBX‑IC2024S-120/60 Inverter. The MATE has found the HUB and will automatically go to the Port Assignment screen. HUB Found Port Assignment 1> FX 2> FX 3> CC 5> 6> 7> 9> 10> 2M> • forces the MATE to “rediscover” all the OutBack devices it is connected to. This must be used any time an OutBack device is moved or added to a HUB. 4> CC 8> The Port Assignment screen will show which ports are occupied by an Inverter (represented by the initials “FX”). The Port assignment screen always shows 11 ports, even if the HUB has only 4 or 5. After displaying the devices connected to each Port, the MATE returns to the choose category screen on its own. 24 STATUS SCREENS Status screens give the user a breakdown of individual activities of the Inverter, including AC and DC voltage and AC current meters. It is these individual readings that combine to produce the Summary screens noted on page 19 and allow monitoring of the system operation. MAIN------------------------- 1:35:04p SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STATUS Soft Key MAIN--------------------------------9:57:32A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STATUS ----------------------------choose device: FX CC DC MAIN Press on the Main menu to access the STATUS menu. STATUS contains all the meters and mode displays for OutBack products connected to the MATE. The STATUS menu is divided first by product and then into menu categories, such as meter, modes, and statuses. The soft key is used to access the Inverter’s status menus. NOTE: Not all STATUS screens are applicable to the Inverter. The screens differ by product type and revision. The and screens are not normally used with the Inverter. 25 Reading a Status Screen STATUS/FX/PAGE1--------------choose category STATUS/FX/PAGE2--------------choose category STATUS/FX/PAGE3--------------choose category MODES METER BATT PG1 PG2 DISCON PG2 ERROR WARN PG3 SELL MAIN • MODES: not recommended for use with the OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter -- do not select this option • METER: displays inverter and charger activity, including output and input AC voltage, and AC inverter, charger, and input current • BATT: displays the battery temperature, voltage and the various set points for the different recharging cycles as well as the time remaining to complete any of those cycles • PG2: pressing the soft key opens the next selection of STATUS screens • ERROR: various errors and their causes, some external and some internal to the Inverter; an error can shut the unit down • WARN(ING): various warning situations, some external and some internal to the Inverter; warnings will not shut the unit down • PG3: Pressing the soft key opens the last STATUS screen • DISCON: lists the reasons the Inverter disconnects from an AC source • SELL: not used with the OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter -- do not select this option • MAIN: exits STATUS and returns to the Main menu 26 Status Meter Screens Pressing the soft key brings up the first METER screen. STATUS/FX/PAGE1-------choose category: MODES METER BATT Pressing the soft key brings up successive METER screens. PG2 Charge inv 0.0kw chg 0.0kw P00 zer 0.0kw buy 0.0 kw STATUS/FX/METER---------P00 output 117 vac voltage STATUS/FX/METER---------P00 input 118 vac voltage DOWN STATUS PORT DOWN DOWN UP TOP PORT UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/METER------------P00 inverter 0.0 aac current DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/METER----------P00 charger 0.0 aac current DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/METER--------P00 input 0.0 aac current STATUS/FX/METER----------P00 sell 0.0 aac current DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/METER---------P00 FX firmware 61 revision DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/METER--------------end of meter menu METER Screens The METER screens displays current, voltage and wattage measurements, Inverter status, and the version of Inverter software, in this order: • initial screen, beginning with charge/invert/float/etc: –– shows the unit’s operating mode (see table to the right) –– inv: kilowatts being taken from the batteries while inverting. –– chg: kilowatts being put into the batteries while charging. –– zer: not active in this model –– buy: total kilowatts drawn from AC source (charge and loads) • output voltage: available AC voltage at the Inverter’s AC output • input voltage: available AC voltage at the Inverter’s AC input, from utility or generator • inverter current: AC amperage being drawn by loads on AC output when Inverter is ON and no AC source is connected • charger current: AC amperage used by the Inverter’s charger • input current: AC amperage drawn by the Inverter’s AC input (combination of charging and loads) • sell current: not active in this model • FX firmware: current Inverter software version DOWN UP UP TOP PORT TOP STATUS Push to Push return to the first to return to the METER screen. “choose category” STATUS screen. The first METER screen shows what the Inverter is doing at the time this screen is viewed. The list below shows the possible activities and what they mean. Activity Off Search On Charge Silent Float EQ Chr Off Definition Inverter turned off; no AC source Inverter on but asleep; no load demand Inverting from batteries; no AC source Charging batteries from AC source Using AC source, charging complete Maintaining batteries once full Running controlled battery overcharge Using AC source; charger turned off The METER values cannot be changed in the STATUS screens. 27 Status Batt(ery) Screens STATUS/FX/PAGE 1---------------choose category: MODES Pressing the soft key brings up the first BATT screen. Pressing the soft key brings up successive BATT screens. METER BATT PG2 STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00 battery 27.8 vdc actual STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00 battery 27.8 vdc temp compensated STATUS/FX/METER-------------P00 absorb 28.8 vdc setpoint DOWN DOWN DOWN STATUS PORT UP TOP PORT UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00 absorb 00.0 hrs time remaining STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00 float 13.6 vdc setpoint STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00 float 24.0 hrs time remaining DOWN DOWN DOWN UP TOP PORT UP TOP PORT UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00 refloat 12.5 vdc setpoint STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00 equalize 14.4 vdc setpoint STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00 equalize 00.0 hrs time remaining DOWN DOWN DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00 batt temp. 255 (not in degree C/F) DOWN UP TOP PORT UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/BATT--------------------end of battery menu UP TOP STATUS UP TOP PORT Push to return to the first METER screen. Push to return to the “choose category” STATUS screen. BATT(ERY) Screens • battery actual: battery voltage as measured by the Inverter • battery temp compensated: not active in the OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter (reads the same as the battery actual reading) • absorb set point: charger set point for absorb recharging cycle • absorb time remaining: time remaining in absorb recharging cycle • float set point: battery set point for float recharging cycle • refloat set point: at this battery voltage, the charger restarts the float recharging cycle • equalize set point: charger set point for equalize recharging cycle • equalize time remaining: time remaining in equalize recharging cycle • batt temp: not active in the OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter The BATT MODE values cannot be changed in the STATUS screens. 28 Status Error Screens STATUS/FX/PAGE1------------------choose category: MODES M ETER BATT PG2 STATUS/FX/PAGE2------------------choose category: PG1 ERROR WARN PG3 Pressing the soft key brings up more STATUS categories. Pressing the soft key brings up the first ERROR screen. Pressing the soft key brings up successive METER screens. STATUS/FX/ERROR-----------P00 low ac output No voltage DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00 low battery No voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00 ac output No shorted DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00 stacking No error detected DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00 phase loss No error DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00 ac output backfeed DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00 inverter No overtemp DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00 high battery No voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/ERROR-----------------end of error menu UP TOP STATUS Push to Push to return to the first return to the “choose category” STATUS / ERROR screen. FX/PAGE2 screen. ERROR Screens All screens read status as “No” under normal conditions. If the unit shuts off due to a specified error condition, that screen will change to “Yes”. • • • • • • • • low ac output voltage: load too high; Inverter could not supply enough AC voltage to meet demand stacking error detected: communication problem among stacked units inverter overtemp: Inverter has reached its maximum allowed operating temperature low battery voltage: battery voltage is below the LOW BATTERY CUT-OUT VOLTAGE set point (This error can be triggered by other events. It can trigger with low AC output or AC shorted.) phase loss error: not active in the OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter high battery voltage: battery voltage rose above the safe high battery voltage level for 10 seconds ac output shorted: Inverter reached its maximum current and shut down ac output backfeed: usually indicates another AC power source was connected to the Inverter’s AC  output These are hard faults. The Inverter must be turned off and then on to reset. ERROR screens can only display errors; they do not offer any means to correct them. Generally the nature of the error suggests how to correct it. 29 Status Warn(ing) Screens STATUS/FX/PAGE2----------------choose category: PG1 ERROR WARN PG3 STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00 acin freq No too high DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00 acin voltage No too low DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00 internal comm No error detected DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/WARN-----------P00 fettemp 184 DOWN UP PORT Pressing the soft key brings up the first WARN screen. Pressing the soft key brings up successive WARN screens. STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00 acin freq No too low DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00 acin input No current exceeds max DOWN UP TOP UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/WARN-----------P00 captemp 186 DOWN UP DOWN PORT UP DOWN UP PORT TOP PORT STATUS/FX/WARN------------P00 airtemp 190 DOWN UP PORT STATUS/FX/WARN-----------------end of warnings menu UP Push to return to the first WARNING screen. 30 TOP STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00 temperature No sensor fault PORT STATUS/FX/WARN--------------P00 internal fan No failure detected DOWN STATUS/FX/WARN--------------P00 acin voltage No too high TOP STATUS Push to return to the “choose category” STATUS /FX/ PAGE2 screen. WARN(ING) Screens All warning screens read status as “No” under normal conditions. If the appropriate condition is met, that screen will change to “Yes.” • • • • • • • • acin freq too high: AC source is above 66 Hz (upper limit) and will be dropped acin freq too low: AC source is under 54 Hz (lower limit) and will be dropped acin voltage too high: AC source’s voltage is over 140 Vac (default limit) and will be dropped acin voltage too low: AC source’s voltage is under 108 Vac (default limit) and will be dropped acin input current exceeds max: AC loads are drawing more current than the rating of the FX allows temperature sensor fault: an internal FX temperature sensor is malfunctioning internal comm error detected: there is a communication problem between MATE and Inverter (see p. 23) internal fan failure detected: the Inverter’s internal cooling fan is not operating properly The following items are not warnings, but are data readings related to the temp sensor warning • airtemp: displays a numeric value representing the air temperature around the Inverter • fettemp: displays a numeric value representing the temperature of the FETs (Field Effect Transistors) • captemp: displays a numeric value representing the temperature of the ripple capacitors (These values are used for troubleshooting purposes. The higher the numerical value, the cooler the temperature.) Status Discon(nect) Screens STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----------------choose category: PG1 ERROR WARN PG3 STATUS/FX/PAGE2----------------choose category: PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN Pressing the soft key brings up more STATUS categories. Pressing the soft key brings up the first DISCON screen. Pressing the soft key brings up successive DISCON screens. STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00 acin freq No too high DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00 acin voltage No < min DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/DISCON----------P00 acin freq No too low DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/DISCON---------------end of DISCON menu UP Push to return to the first ERROR screen. TOP STATUS STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00 acin voltage No > max DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS/FX/PAGE2---------------choose category: PG2 DISCON Push to return to the “choose category” STATUS /FX/PAGE2 screen. SELL MAIN Push

to return to the Main screen. DISCON(NECT) Screens • • • • acin freq too high: displays “Yes” if the AC source exceeds 66 Hz and the Inverter disconnects from the source acin freq too low: displays “Yes” if the Inverter disconnects from an AC source below 54 Hz acin voltage > max: the source of the AC voltage exceeds the Inverter maximum of 140 Vac acin voltage < min: the source of the AC voltage falls below the Inverter minimum of 108 Vac 31 INSTALLATION DRAWING • A 30A input breaker (maximum) must be used with the AC source • A 30A breaker (maximum) must be used to protect the output circuit • A single Inverter can continuously power up to 2.0 kW of loads depending on the ambient temperature. 32 INSTALLATION CHECK LIST ITEM YES NO Manual read and reviewed? System mounted with the recommended number and sized fasteners? System installed according to required codes and regulations? System inspected? System grounded? Inverter output connected to load circuit with 30 AC amp maximum overcurrent protection? Inverter AC sources protected with 30 AC amp maximum overcurrent protection? Per the instructions regarding neutral and ground installation on page 7, If the installation is non-bonded, Inverter green/yellow wire connected? Input and output neutral wires isolated from each other? Generator’s neutral and ground bonded together? OR If the installation is bonded, Inverter green/yellow wire disconnected? Input and output neutral wires on a common bus? Generator’s neutral and ground isolated from each other? All cables torqued to OutBack specifications? Battery connections to 10 foot-lbs/13.55 Nm? Inverter DC terminals to 5 foot-lbs/5.8 Nm? Inverter DC terminals and all exposed conductors coated in dielectric grease? 33 OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter/Charger Specifications Nominal DC Input Voltage Range 24 Vdc Nominal AC Voltage / Frequency 120 Vac / 60 Hz Continuous Power Rating at 25°C Ambient 2000 VA Continuous AC RMS Output at 25°C 16.7 Aac Idle Power - Full AC Output ≈ 20 watts Idle Power - Search Mode 6 watts Typical Efficiency 92% Total Harmonic Distortion - Typical 2% Output Voltage Regulation ± 2% Maximum Output Current – Peak (1 mSec) 70 Aac Maximum Output Current - RMS (100 mSec) 50 Aac AC Overload Capability - Surge 6000 VA AC Overload Capability - 5 Second 4800 VA AC Overload Capability - 30 Minutes 3200 VA AC Input Current Maximum 30 Aac AC Input Voltage Range 80 to 150 Vac AC Input Frequency Range 54.0 to 66.0 Hz DC Input Range 21.0 to 34.0 Vdc DC Input Current – Rated Power 100 Adc Maximum DC Input Surge Current 300 Adc Continuous Battery Charger Output 55 Adc Recommended DC Voltage Range 24V Systems 21 – 34 Vdc Maximum DC Input Current Note: This is the maximum DC current the Inverter will draw from the battery when starting very large AC loads. It is not used for sizing the DC disconnect or selecting DC cable gauge. It is used to select the minimum reasonable battery capacity. OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter 300 Adc Rated DC Input Current Note: This is the maximum continuous DC current that the Inverter will draw from the batteries when inverting. OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter 100 Adc 34 AC Input Operating Voltage Range Note: This is the recommended AC input voltage range to be supplied to the Inverter. Voltages outside of this range will not be accepted by the Inverter. OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter 80 – 150 Vac (Vac = volts AC) AC Input Frequency Range Note: If the AC input source is out of the range noted below, the Inverter will not connect or stay connected. OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter 54-66 Hz Maximum AC Input Current An AC input source connected to the Inverter supplies power for two separate internal AC circuits – the AC transfer switch and the battery charging system. The AC transfer switch transfers the AC input power to the AC loads. The Inverter’s battery charger will “back off” if the total AC loads—including the charger—exceed the AC input current limit (default setting is 30 Aac). This “Input Limit” can be adjusted using the MATE to avoid overloading a generator or trip a circuit breaker. If your generator cannot produce 30 Aac or you are connecting to an AC input source that has a breaker that is rated for less than 30 Aac, please refer to page 20 to change this setting. OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter 30 Aac (Aac = Amps AC) Maximum Current For Battery Charger (bulk stage) OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter AC Max = 14 Aac (Default = 12 Aac) DC Max = 55 Adc Maximum AC Output Current This is the amount of surge current that the Inverter will quickly supply for a split second. Depending on the size of the surge, the Inverter can be overloaded for a minimum time of 5 seconds to a maximum time of 30 minutes. OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter 70 Aac for 1 millisecond Maximum Overcurrent Protection Ampacity This rating specifies the proper overcurrent protection ampacity. • Bolt-in type class T DC fuses and should always be used in conjuncture with a disconnect mechanism. • Inverters used in fixed installations should use properly sized DC circuit breakers. • A DC breaker includes both overcurrent protection and disconnect capability. • OutBack Power Systems recommends Class T fuses for mobile installations where a DC disconnect is not required. Model Ampacity DC Breaker DC Fuse OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter 175 Adc OBB-175-125VCD-PNL Class T-300 35 INVERTER DEFAULT VALUES (subject to change with upgrades) 36 24 VDC System DEFAULT MINIMUM MAXIMUM Float Voltage Absorb Voltage EQ Voltage ReFloat LBCO Absorb Time EQ Time Float Time Charger Draw AC1/Grid Transfer Delay AC2/Gen Transfer Delay 27.4 Vdc 29.4 Vdc 28.8 V 25 Vdc 21 Vdc 2.0 hours 1.0 hours 1.0 hours 5 Aac 6 AC cycles 60 AC cycles 24 Vdc 26 Vdc 28 Vdc 22 Vdc 18 Vdc 0.0 hours 0.0 hours 0.0 hours 0 Aac 0 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 30 Vdc 32 Vdc 34 Vdc 26 Vdc 24 Vdc 24.0 hours 24.0 hours 24.0 hours 7 Aac 240 AC cycles 240 AC cycles Grid Lower Limit Grid Upper Limit Grid Connect Delay Gen Lower Limit Gen Upper Limit 108 Vac 140 Vac 0.5 min 108 Vac 140 Vac 40 Vac 130 Vac 0.2 min 40 Vac 130 Vac 115 Vac 150 Vac 15.0 min 115 Vac 150 Vac AC DROP or USE Charger OFF/AUTO/ON USE AUTO N/A N/A N/A N/A Search Threshold Search Pulses Search Pulse Spacing Stacking Phase InPut Select Grid Input Settings Gen Input Settings Set Output Voltage 6 watts 8 60 AC cycles 1 or 2 phase Gen 28 Aac 28 Aac 120 Vac 0 watts 2 4 AC cycles N/A N/A 5 Aac 2 Aac 115 Vac 50 watts 20 120 AC cycles N/A N/A 30 Aac 30 Aac 125 Vac Maintenance • Following exposure to salt water, rinse all exposed surfaces to prevent corrosion. Recoat the DC lugs and other exposed conductors with dielectric grease. • Periodically check that the battery cable lugs are tight and secure according to the recommended torque settings on page 8. • Brush off excessive dust from the Inverter as needed. • Check that fasteners securing the Inverter to its mounting surface are tight. • Check that the screws securing the DC Cover to the Inverter are tight. Troubleshooting If the Inverter is not operating: • Use a meter to verify the DC battery voltage at the Inverter terminals. • Measure and verify the AC current at the Inverter output terminals. • Swap the MATE or its cable with another, in case the MATE is interfering with Inverter operation. • Check the Error screens as described on pages 26 and 29, for any messages that say “Yes”. If a “Yes” message appears, you will need to investigate the circumstances as appropriate. If the Inverter operates but the MATE does not work (or gives you incorrect information): • Swap the MATE or its cable for another. If they work, this may tell you which of the two has a problem. • Test the original MATE or its cable on a different Inverter installation. If they work, the problem is in the original Inverter. • Check the Warning screens as described on pages 26, 30 and 31, for an “internal comm error”. If this message is present, follow the instructions for Communications setup on pages 23 and 24. If the Inverter operates but will not connect or charge from an AC source (or if operation is unreliable) • Check the Warning screens as described on pages 26, 30 and 31, for any messages that say “Yes”. If a “Yes” message appears, you will need to investigate the circumstances as appropriate. If nothing else works: • Call OutBack Technical Support for further assistance or repairs. Being heavily sealed, the Inverter is not user-serviceable. OutBack Technical Support is reachable at (360) 618-4363 or support@outbackpower.com. (Please see the warranty section of this manual for more service information.) 37 1-Year Limited Warranty OutBack Extreme Inverter/Chargers OutBack Power Systems, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a one year (1) limited warranty (“Warranty”) against defects in materials and workmanship for its OutBack Extreme Inverter/Charger (“Product”) if installed in a permanently mounted installation. The Warranty term begins ninety (90) days from the date of initial invoice. This Warranty applies to the original OutBack Product purchaser, and is transferable only if the Product remains installed in the original use location. The warranty does not apply to any Product or Product part that has been modified or damaged by the following: • Installation or Removal; • Alteration or Disassembly; • Normal Wear and Tear; • Accident or Abuse; • Corrosion; • Lightning; • Repair or service provided by an unauthorized repair facility; • Operation or installation contrary to manufacturer product instructions; • Fire, Floods or Acts of God; • Shipping or Transportation; • Incidental or consequential damage caused by other components of the power system; • Any product whose serial number has been altered, defaced or removed; or • Any other event not foreseeable by OutBack. OutBack’s liability for any defective Product, or any Product part, shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the Product, at OutBack’s discretion. OutBack does not warrant or guarantee workmanship performed by any person or firm installing its Products. This Warranty does not cover the costs of installation, removal, shipping (except as described below), or reinstallation of Products. To request warranty service, you must contact OutBack Technical Services at (360) 618-4363 or support@ outbackpower.com within the effective warranty period. If warranty service is required, OutBack will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. A request for an RMA number requires all of the following information: 1. 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; 2. Description of the problem; and 3. Shipping address for the repaired or replacement equipment. 2008-01-07 38 After receiving the RMA number, 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 protection and mark the outside clearly with the RMA number. The sender must prepay all shipping charges, and insure the shipment, or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. OutBack is not responsible for shipping damage caused by improperly packaged Products, the repairs this damage might require, or the costs of these repairs. If, upon receipt of the Product, OutBack determines the Product is defective and that the defect is covered under the terms of this Warranty, OutBack will then and only then ship a repaired or replacement Product to the purchaser freight prepaid, non-expedited, using a carrier of OutBack’s choice within the continental United States, where applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect. The warranty period of any repaired or replacement Product is ninety (90) days from the date of shipment from OutBack, or the remainder of the initial warranty term, which ever is greater. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO OUTBACK PRODUCTS. OUTBACK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ITS PRODUCTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. OUTBACK ALSO EXPRESSLY LIMITS ITS LIABILITY IN THE EVENT OF A PRODUCT DEFECT TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND EXCLUDES ALL LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, EVEN IF IT IS MADE AWARE OF SUCH POTENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES OR DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 2008-01-07 39 OUTBACK EXTREME INVERTER/CHARGER LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION Complete this form and return it to: OutBack Power Systems Inc. 19009 62nd Ave. NE • Arlington, WA 98223 EXTREME LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION Equipment Owner: Name/Rank: _ _________________________________________________________________ Organization/Branch of Service:_ __________________________________________________ Address:________________________________ City, State, Zip Code: _ ___________________ Country: _ ______________________________ Telephone Number:_____________________ E-mail:_ ______________________________________________________________________ Address for warranty certificate: Name/Rank: _ _________________________________________________________________ Organization/Branch of Service:_ __________________________________________________ Address:________________________________ City, State, Zip Code:_____________________ Country: _ ______________________________ Telephone Number:_____________________ E-mail:_ ______________________________________________________________________ Product Model Number:_ __________________ Product Serial Number(s):_ _______________ Sold by:_ _______________________________ Purchase Date: ________________________ Product Install/Commission Date:____________ System PV Array Nominal Voltage:__________ System Battery Bank Size (Amp Hours):________ Type of Batteries:_ ______________________ General Description of Application:_________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 2008-01-07 40 41 Corporate Headquarters 19009 62nd Avenue NE Arlington, WA 98223 USA Phone: (+1) 360.435.6030 European Sales Office Barcelona, España Phone: +34.93.654.9568 www.outbackpower.com 900-0046-01-00 REV A