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OBX-IC2024S-120/60

Owner’s Manual

Installation and Operation

Rugged Water Resistant

Inverter / Charger

OutBack Power Systems

OutBack Power Systems is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. Our products include

true sine wave inverter/chargers, maximum power point charge controllers, system communication

components, as well as breaker panels, breakers, accessories, and assembled systems.

Contact Information

Telephone: (+1) 360.435.6030 (North America) Fax: (+1) 360.435.6019

(+34) 93.654.9568 (Barcelona, Spain)

Address: North America

19009 62nd Avenue NE

Arlington, WA USA

E-mail: Support@OutbackPower.com

Web: www.OutBackPower.com

Disclaimer

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS:

(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 Systems Inc. warrants that the products it manufactures will be free from defects

in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year subject to the conditions set forth in the

warranty detail found inside the back cover of this manual.

OutBack Power Systems cannot be responsible for system failure, damages, or injury resulting from

improper installation of their products.

Notice of Copyright

User Manual, OutBack Extreme Rugged Water Resistant Inverter/Charger

Trademarks

OutBack Power is a registered trademark of OutBack Power Systems.

Date and Revision

July 2009, Revision A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome to the OutBack Extreme Rugged Water Resistant Inverter/Charger ............................................2

Parts Included................................................................................................................................................................ ........................3

Unit Dimensions...................................................................................................................................................................................3

Required Conductors ........................................................................................................................................................................3

Environmental Concerns ................................................................................................................................................................3

Inverter Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................................3

Storage .....................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Safety Instructions...................................................................................................................................................... .........................4

Initial Inspection...................................................................................................................................................... .............................4

Use and Storage...................................................................................................................................................... .............................4

Battery Safety Instructions........................................................................................................................................... ..................5

Mounting.................................................................................................................................................... ..............................................6

System Protection.................................................................................................................................................... ...........................7

Grounding Requirements......................................................................................................................................... .....................7

DC Wiring....................................................................................................................................... ...........................................................8

Battery Wiring ........................................................................................................................................ ...............................................9

AC Wiring ............................................................................................................... ...............................................................................12

MATE2 System Controller and Display ................................................................................................................................15

Hot Keys............................................................................................. ....................................................................................................16

Soft Keys................................................................................................................... ..............................................................................19

Summary Screens............................................................................................................................................... ..............................19

Setup Screens........................................................................................................................... ..........................................................20

Summary Setup Screens........................................................................................................................... .........................21

Communication Setup Screens........................................................................................................................... ...........23

Status Screens .....................................................................................................................................................................................25

Status Meter Screens........................................................................................................................... .................................27

Status Batt(ery) Screens........................................................................................................................... ............................28

Status Error Screens........................................................................................................................... ....................................29

Status Warn(ing) Screens........................................................................................................................... .........................30

Status Disconnect Screens........................................................................................................................... .....................31

Installation Drawing.......................................................................................................................................................... ..............32

Installation Check List..................................................................................................................................... ...............................33

OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter/Charger Specifications .......................................................................................34

OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter/Charger Default Values ........................................................................................37

Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................................................38

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................... ............................38

Warranty............................................................................................................................................................... ..................................39

Product Registration..................................................................................................................................... ..................................41

Welcome to the OutBack Extreme Rugged Water Resistant Inverter/Charger

The OutBack Extreme Rugged Water Resistant Inverter/Charger (hereafter called the Inverter) provides

120 Vac, 60 Hz, true-sine wave power, from a 24 Vdc battery source. It is designed for rugged operational

environments in an unprotected, uncontrolled climate. This equipment is intended for use on tracked and

wheeled vehicles, and above deck and other areas where it will be exposed to unfavorable conditions.

OutBack Power Systems does everything possible to assure the components you purchase will function

properly and safely when installed as instructed according to local and national electrical codes. Please read

all of the following instructions and the instructions that come with any other OutBack components that

make up your power system. Further instructions on individual Inverter setups as well as systems assemblies

are included with the FLEXware manuals.

This Owner’s Manual covers the following information:

Safety •

Inverter parts, standard and optional•

Initial inspection of the component•

Preparing the mounting surface•

Fastening the Inverter to the mounting surface•

General electrical information•

Installing and programming the MATE2 System Controller and Display (hereafter called the MATE)•

OutBack Extreme Rugged Water Resistant Inverter/Charger

Part Number OBX-IC2024S-120/60•

2000VA/24VDC•

120VAC/60Hz•

30 amp AC transfer switch with neutral-ground bond switching•

Environmentally protected unit•

Each Inverter has a single phase output marked with this symbol:

Each Inverter puts out a sine wave waveform marked with this symbol:

Parts Included

Standard with the OutBack Extreme Rugged Water Resistant Inverter/Charger, Model OBX-IC2024S-120/60:

• OneOwner’sManual

• OneDCCover(DCC)

• Onered(positive)andoneblack(negative)batteryterminalcap

Additional parts, included when purchasing the complete system OBX-IC2024S-120/60-K2:

• OneOutBackMATE2SystemControllerandDisplay

• OneNATOBatteryCableConnector,unwired

• Two2/0batterycables(onepositiveandonenegative),15’

• OneMaxiconcableassemblyforwatertightACinputconnections,6’

• OneMaxiconcableassemblyforwatertightACoutputconnections,6’

• OneMiniconcableassemblyforwatertightcommunicationsconnections,6’

Additional replacement system parts:

• NATOBatteryCableAssembly,15’,partnumberOBX-CABLE500-180-NATO

NOTE: Due to the variety of installation options available, mounting hardware is not included. All fasteners must be adequate

to support the weight of the Inverter. No fewer than four fasteners, one per corner, should be used for a safe installation.

Unit Dimensions

• 8.25”x16.25”x12”(20.95cmx41.27cmx30.48cm)

• 57.5lbs(26.08kg)

Required Conductors

Installations should be performed using the cables provided with the unit.

If it should become necessary to use replacement cables, the replacements MUST meet the following

minimum specications:

Use2/0AWG(0.3648”or9.26mm),4/0AWG(0.4600”or11.7mm),orlargerapprovedcablesrated•

75°CorhigherforDCwiring.

Use#10AWG(0.1019”or2.60mm)orlargerapprovedcablesrated75°CorhigherforACwiring.•

Environmental Concerns

In the event the Inverter needs to be disposed of, its aluminum casing is easily recyclable as are any

stripped-out internal metal and plastic parts. All circuit boards and electronic components should be

disposed or recycled in accordance with local environmental laws.

Inverter 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, using recommended torque settings.•

Brush o excessive dust from the Inverter as needed.•

Check that all fasteners are tight.•

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 cable with another, particularly if the unit works and the MATE does not.•

Call OutBack Technical Support for further assistance or repairs. Being heavily sealed, •

the Inverter is not user-serviceable.

 ContactOutBackTechnicalSupportat(360)618-4363orsupport@outbackpower.com.

(Please see the warranty section of this manual for more service information.)

REA D FIR ST !

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the Inverter, the batteries and all appropriate sections of

this installation and user manual as well as other component manuals before using the system.

Be cautious around electricity, electrical components, and batteries. Shocks, burns, injury, and even death

can occur if anyone comes in contact with electricity.

Install all components and wiring according to any appropriate regulations. OutBack Power Systems cannot

be responsible for system failure, damages, or injury resulting from improper installation of their products.

Install the Inverter in a well-ventilated, area out of direct sunlight, preferably indoors, for best operation.

Use only the DC and AC cables provided. Be sure all wires are in good condition.

Ensure the DC negative and chassis ground are bonded together in one place, and only one place. Ensure

the AC neutral and chassis ground are bonded together in one place, and only one place.

(Seepage7formoreinformation.)

Initial Inspection

Your Inverter is stoutly packaged for secure shipping. Please inspect the packaging and component for

damage or exposure to water prior to installation. Never power up a damaged Inverter.

Use and Storage

The Inverter is designed to be exposed to wet or inclement conditions. However, it is not intended to be

energized or used while submerged. If the operating platform is submerged, the recommended practice is

to wait ve minutes after emergence before powering up the Inverter. The unit can be used any time after

theinitial5minutes.

The MATE2 System Controller and Display is not water-resistant and is not designed to be exposed to wet or

inclement conditions. If necessary, the MATE can be removed from the system while these conditions apply,

or while not in use. The Inverter has non-volatile memory and will keep all its settings.

The recommended practice for storage is for each Inverter to be kept in a cool, dry area.

READ FIRST!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Designthebatteryenclosuretopreventaccumulationandconcentrationofhydrogengasin“pockets”at

the top of the enclosure. Vent the battery compartment from the highest point to the outside. A sloped lid

can also be used to direct the ow of hydrogen to the vent opening.

CAUTION

To reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead acid, lead antimony, lead calcium, gel cell or absorbed

glass mat type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and

damage. Never charge a frozen battery.

SAFETY AND HUMAN FACTORS

Someone should be within range of your voice to come to your aid if needed.•

Keep plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.•

Wear complete eye protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near batteries. Wash your hands •

with soap and warm water when done.

If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters an •

eye,oodtheeyewithcoolrunningwateratonceforatleast15minutesandgetmedicalattention

immediately following.

Baking soda neutralizes lead acid battery electrolyte. Keep a supply on hand in the battery area.•

NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in vicinity of a battery or generator.•

Do not contact battery lugs or ring terminals with your skin; this increases the risk of a shock.•

Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto batteries. It could short-circuit the •

batteries or other electrical parts and can result in re or explosion.

Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a •

battery or other electrical current. A battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld

a ring or the like to metal, causing severe burns.

WARNING: WORKING NEAR LEAD ACID BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS. BATTERIES

GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

IMPORTANT BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS

MOUNTING

TheInverterweighs57.5lbs(26.08kg)andmustbesecuredwithappropriatefastenerstoasturdy•

mounting surface capable of supporting its weight. Depending on application, it may be easier for

two people to install the unit due to the Inverter’s weight.

If internally mounted (protected from the environment), the Inverter can be mounted in any position •

or orientation. If externally mounted (exposed to the environment), the Inverter cannot be mounted

upside-down, to ensure that water will not stand under the DC cover. (It can be mounted in any other

position or orientation.) In all cases, the Inverter will perform better in locations oering plenty of air

circulation.

When mounting the Inverter on a given surface, use appropriate fasteners to support its weight. •

OutBack cannot be responsible for damage to the Inverter if it is attached with inadequate fasteners.

Install and secure each Inverter before attaching any wiring. •

If mounted on a tracked or other non-suspension-type prole, consideration should be made to use •

shock dampening technology betwen the platform and the Inverter chassis due to the potential

vibration and other mechanical energy transfer.

12.0” (30.48 cm)

Insert fasteners at all

four corners of the

Inverter for a secure

installation.

16.25” (41.27 cm)

8.25” (20.95 cm)

The equipment ground on each is marked with this symbol:

Box lug for grounding the

Inverter chassis

SYSTEM PROTECTION

Electrical systems are designed to protect you, the wires, the components, and the devices served by

the system.

Each Inverter must be part of a permanently grounded electrical system (see below). Grounding •

protects people and equipment from electrical shock. Grounding must be performed according to

required codes and regulations.

Circuit breakers protect wiring by limiting the amount of current entering a system. All wired •

electrical systems require circuit breakers or fuses for protection. See following pages for sizing.

OutBack Power Systems oers both breakers and fuses for overcurrent protection. If they are provided •

by other vendors, they must be properly rated.

AC AND DC GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

Connect only to a grounded, permanent wiring system. Use the box lug on top of the Inverter.•

For all installations, the negative battery conductor should be bonded to the grounding system at •

one (and only one) point in the system.

The Inverter should never be positive-grounded or used in a positive-ground installation. (In other •

words, never connect battery positive to ground).

For all installations, the AC neutral wire must be connected to the chassis ground at one (and only •

one) point in the system.

If the installation has no connection between neutral and ground, the Inverter has an internal switch •

which provides the bond when no other source is present. When a generator is used with the Inverter

under these conditions, the generator’s neutral and ground wires must also be bonded together, so

that its bond protects the system when the generator is running. The neutral wires on the Inverter’s

input and output plugs must be electrically isolated from each other.

If the load panel on the Inverter’s output has neutral and ground bonded together, you should •

disable the Inverter’s automatic bond switching. (Instructions for this are on page 13.) Under these

conditions, the generator’s neutral and ground should NOT be bonded together. The Inverter’s input

and output neutral wires can be electrically common.

Failing to establish a neutral-ground bond is a safety hazard. Establishing more than one bond can •

result in nuisance tripping of GFCIs, and is also a safety hazard.

WIRE CONNECTIONS

DC Wiring

TheInverterusesDCbrassbatteryterminalswith8Mx1.00stainlesssteelthreadedstuds.Youcanaccess

the terminals by removing the four screws that attach the DC cover plate, and pulling it o.

Red terminal=battery positive Battery terminal covers

Black terminal = battery negative

Never install extra washers or any other hardware between the terminal mounting surface and the •

battery cable lug—the connection must be direct and secure.

FortheInvertermodelOBX-IC2024S-120/60,a175-ampDCbreakerisrecommended.Ifa•

DC fuse is used, it should be a Class T fuse and must not exceed a rating of 300 amps.•

Always install breakers or fuses on the positive battery cable.•

It is recommended to twist the positive and negative conductors around each other during •

installation. This is to reduce EMI (electromagnetic interference) emissions.

Use torque values from the chart below for tightening battery connections and Inverter DC connections.•

Connection Torque

DC Battery Connections to 10 foot-lbs/13.6 Nm

Inverter’s DC terminals to5foot-lbs/5.8Nm

Battery Terminal Covers

The caps are made of sti plastic with a snap-on design; remove them carefully using a at-blade •

screwdriver inserted into the slots on the sides of each cover.

Always keep the battery terminal covers installed.•

Battery Cable Lug

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Nut

Insulator

Stud

12 V/200 amp-hours

Voltage remains at 12 V 200 Ah + 200 Ah + 200 Ah + 200 Ah = 800 Ah

12 V/200 amp-hours 12 V/200 amp-hours 12 V/200 amp-hours 12 V/200 amp-hours

12 V + 12 V + 12 V + 12 V = 48 V Amp-hours remain at 200

Twostringsofbatteriesinseriesareconnectedinparallel.Thevoltageincreasesto48Vand

the amp-hours increase to 400.

SERIES (EXAMPLE)

PARALLEL (EXAMPLE)

SERIES/PARALLEL (EXAMPLE)

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12 V/200 amp-hours 12 V/200 amp-hours 12 V/200 amp-hours 12 V/200 amp-hours

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12 V/200 amp-hours 12 V/200 amp-hours 12 V/200 amp-hours 12 V/200 amp-hours

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12 V/200 amp-hours

BATTERY WIRING

In DC systems, batteries are connected to each other in one of three ways:

Series (voltage increases, amperage stays the same as a single battery)•

Parallel (voltage stays the same as a single battery, amperage increases)•

Series/Parallel (both voltage and amperage increase)•

Since the OBX-IC2024S-120/60 is a 24-volt inverter, any series or parallel battery connections must be made

for a 24-volt system. Methods for doing this will vary with battery type. Some examples are shown on the

following pages.

6 V Battery Wiring Examples for a 24-volt system

DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR CIRCUIT

BREAKER)

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SERIES: 200 amp-hours

DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR CIRCUIT

BREAKER)

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SERIES STRING 1

SERIES STRING 2

SERIES STRING 2 CONNECTS

TO INVERTER’S NEGATIVE

TERMINAL

SERIES STRING 1 CONNECTS TO

INVERTER’S POSITIVE TERMINAL

SERIES/PARALLEL: 400 amp-hours

6 V/200

amp-hours

6 V/200

amp-hours

6 V/200

amp-hours

6 V/200

amp-hours

6 V/200

amp-hours

6 V/200

amp-hours

6 V/200

amp-hours

6 V/200

amp-hours

6 V/200

amp-hours

6 V/200

amp-hours

6 V/200

amp-hours

6 V/200

amp-hours

24-volt Inverter

12 V Battery Wiring Examples for a 24-volt system

DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR

CIRCUIT BREAKER)

SERIES: 200 amp-hours

SERIES STRING 1 CONNECTS TO

INVERTER’S POSITIVE TERMINAL

DC DISCONNECT (FUSE OR

CIRCUIT BREAKER)

SERIES STRING 2

SERIES/PARALLEL: 400 amp-hours

SERIES STRING 1

12 V/200

amp-hours 12 V/200 amp-hours

12 V/200 amp-hours 12 V/200 amp-hours

24-volt Inverter

AC Wiring

AC OUT SOCKET• — Maxicon circular

molded watertight connector supplies

power to the loads using the provided AC

cable and plug.

AC IN SOCKET• — Maxicon circular molded

watertight connector supplies incoming AC

from the grid or a generator to the Inverter.

This AC is used to run loads and recharge

batteries.

MATE (REMOTE) SOCKET• — Minicon

circular molded watertight connector

provides an interface with the optional

MATE2 System Controller and Display.

When installed, the MATE provides meter

readings, status messages, and error codes.

Connector Plate

Follow these steps to wire the Inverter to your system:

Open all DC breakers or remove any fuses before connecting wiring. 1.

Open all AC breakers or remove any fuses before connecting wiring.2.

With all power o, connect the AC IN Maxicon plug wires to the AC source. The AC input wires should 3.

have a (maximum) 30-amp AC breaker to provide overcurrent protection. The AC IN Maxicon plug has a

total of six conductors. Two are black, two are white, one is green, and one is green with a yellow stripe.

The black wires in the AC IN plug are electrically common in the Inverter. (The wires are doubled for •

increased ampacity.) Connect both black wires to the hot line from the input source.

The white wires in the AC IN plug are also electrically common in the Inverter, and are also doubled for •

increased ampacity. Connect both white wires to the neutral line from the input source.

The single green wire is the AC ground to the chassis. Connect the green wire to the input •

source ground.

The single green wire with a yellow stripe establishes the Inverter’s switched connection between •

neutral and ground. Connect the green/yellow wires to the input source ground if the installation’s

load panel does not have a neutral-ground bond of its own.

NOTE: If the load panel has a neutral-ground bond that may not be removed, you must disable the Inverter’s bond-

switching function by removing the connection to the green/yellow wire. Under these conditions, this wire should be

capped o and not connected to anything.

With all power o, connect the AC OUT Maxicon plug wires to the AC source. The AC output wires 4.

should have a (maximum) 30-amp AC breaker to provide overcurrent protection. The AC OUT Maxicon

plug has a total of ve conductors. Two are black, two are white, and one is green.

The black wires in the AC OUT plug are electrically common in the Inverter. (The wires are doubled •

for increased ampacity.) Connect both black wires to the breaker, or to the hot connection on the

load panel.

The white wires in the AC OUT plug are also electrically common in the Inverter, and are also •

doubled for increased ampacity. Connect both white wires to the neutral bus on the load panel.

The single green wire is the AC ground to the chassis. Connect the green wire to the load panel •

chassis ground.

IfthesystemisequippedwithaMATE,plugtheRJ45connectorintothejackontheMATEitself.5.

POWERING UP

Once all connections are established, it is safe to turn the power on, in the following order:

Connect DC power, by closing the DC breaker or connecting the fuse. The MATE will power up. • The

Inverter will energize and begin delivering 120 volts to the output immediately. (The on/o

function is controlled by the MATE. See the next section.)

Connect the load panel by turning on the main AC breaker. Measure voltage at the disconnect •

to ensure that the Inverter is operating. Once this is conrmed, you should be able to run loads

immediately.

If an AC source is present, connect it by turning on the main AC input breaker. After a short delay, the •

Inverter will begin charging the battery.

To connect cables to the Connector Plate sockets:

Position each cable plug over the appropriate jack. The cables are easy to tell apart, as the AC In plug has six

pins, the AC Out plug only has ve, and the MATE plug is smaller than the others.

Match each cable to its matching jack and t the plugs into the jacks. If necessary, twist the plugs back and

forth until they t, and then push them in until they seat in place. (The plugs are keyed to t only one way

into the jacks, so they cannot be plugged in the wrong way.)

Once each plug is seated, turn the locking collar clockwise a quarter-turn until you feel the plug lock

into place.

AC IN PLUG

AC OUT PLUG MATE PLUG

locking collar

THE MATE2 SYSTEM CONTROLLER AND DISPLAY

The MATE serves several functions:

Allows you to monitor the Inverter through a series of convenient display screens. These display •

the status messages, and allow you to take both DC (voltage) and AC (voltage and current)

meter readings.

Enables you to troubleshoot problems with the Inverter and the rest of your system, by looking up •

warning and fault messages.

The MATE allows a user to view, monitor, and establish all the pertinent settings and values that •

occur while the system is running. From time to time, these settings and values might be adjusted as

components are added or upgraded, electrical loads increase, or patterns of usage change. Making

these adjustments using the MATE is similar to adjusting any number of electronic devices we use

every day. An example is a clock-radio with wake-up time and stations which are pre-set, but which

can be customized.

The MATE displays two kinds of screens:

Screens pertinent to the MATE’s own functions, such as its clock and display.•

Inverterfunctionscreens(oftenlabeled“FX”screens,aftertheparentproduct),whichdealwithits•

inverting and charging processes.

Yellow Status Indicator,

AC Input LED

“Hot Key”

AC Input Button

LCD Display

Four “Soft” Keys

or Buttons to scroll the

menus and change values.

Green Status Indicator,

Inverter LED

“Hot Key”

Inverter Button

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MATE AT A GLANCE

NOTE: Readability of the display is aected by direct sunlight.

Mounting the MATE:

Designed for surface mounting in an indoor location, just below the eye level of a typical user. The MATE’s

back cover can be unsnapped and attached directly to the surface. The cover requires four drywall screws or

other fasteners to secure it. The MATE is then snapped back onto the mounted back cover.

<OFF> —turns o all Inverters connected to the MATE

<SRCH> —the Inverter begins search mode if the AC load connected is smaller than allowed by

the programming of the search function. This function is not normally required to be used with the

OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter.

<ON> —turns on all Inverters connected to the MATE.

<OK> —returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the INVERTER CONTROL screen.

PRESS ONCE: INV

INVERTER CONTROL

Currently: ON

OFF SRCH ON OK

The green LED indicator above the INV has three modes:

Flashing—the Inverter is either in the search or power save modes•

Continuously On—DC battery power is converted to AC power and the Inverter is supplying loads•

O—the Inverter is not converting DC power to AC power, or else the AC input source is powering •

the loads

INV

Hot Key

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HOT KEYS

“Hot”keyshavexedfunctions.Pressingahotkeyalwaystakesyoutothesamemenuorseriesofmenus.

INV Hot Key

The INV hot key takes you to the Inverter Control screen, allowing direct control of the inverting function

from anywhere in the menu system. (The inverting function is dened as the process of converting DC to

AC, as compared to the charging or other functions.)

The INVERTER CONTROL screen is called up, allowing the •

user to turn the inverting function ON or OFF.

The AC INPUT CONTROL screen is called up, allowing the user •

to connect or disconnect the Inverter to an AC input source.

AC INPUT CONTROL

currently: USE

DROP USE OK

<USE> enables the Inverter to connect to an AC input source.

<DROP> disconnects the AC input source but will allow it to be reconnected if the “low battery cut-o set

point”occursortheInverterisoverloaded.

<OK> returns to the point in the menu system before the user entered the AC INPUT CONTROL menu cycle.

PRESS ONCE:

TheyellowLEDindicatorabovetheACIN“hot”keyhasthreemodes:

Flashing• - an AC source is available, but not connected

Continuously On• - the AC source is connected and in use (unit stops inverting during this time)

O• - no AC source is present

Multiple AC IN keypresses will call up dierent AC and charging-related menus..

AC IN

Hot

Key

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PRESS TWICE:

The GEN START CONTROL screen allows changes to the •

Automatic Generator Start (AGS) mode, which is used with

some models of FX inverter.

GEN START CONTROL

currently: MAN-OFF

OFF AUTO ON OK

NOTE: The AGS mode cannot be used with the OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter.

AC IN Hot Key

The AC IN hot key allows direct control of the AC input from anywhere in the menu system.

PRESS THREE TIMES:

The CHARGER CONTROL screen appears. This allows the •

operation of the Inverter’s battery charger to be preset for

an available AC source.

CHARGER CONTROL

currently: AUTO

OFF AUTO ON OK

<OFF> disables all charger functions in the Inverter.

<AUTO>enablesautomaticbatterycharging,silent,and“re-oat”whenanACinputsourceisconnected.

<ON>alsorechargesthebatteries,buteventuallyremainsinthe“oat”chargingstage(andeliminates

silent mode) until the AC input is disconnected.

<OK> returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the AC INPUT CONTROL menu cycle.

PRESS FOUR TIMES:

CHARGER MODE CONTROL

global charger mode

BULK EQ OK

The CHARGER MODE CONTROL screen appears, allowing the •

MATE to issue system (global) recharging commands.

BULK CONTROL

START STOP OK

BULK CONTROL

bulk charge started

OK MAIN

BULK CONTROL

bulk charge stopped

OK MAIN

Pressing <• BULK> brings up the BULK

CONTROL screen. This allows the user to

manually start or stop a bulk charge cycle

by pressing the <START> or <STOP> soft

keys respectively.

NOTE: The charger’s operation is independent of the inverting function. With the inverting function OFF,

the charger can be set to come on when AC is available, but the inverting function will stay o with AC

disconnected.

EQUALIZE CONTROL

eq enabled

START STOP OK

NOTE: EQ is not normally used with the OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter.

Pressing <EQ> on the CHARGER MODE CONTROL screen brings up

the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen

Once the <• START> or <STOP>

soft keys are pressed, the BULK

CONTROL screen shows the

status. The user can press <OK>

to return to the CHARGER MODE

CONTROL screen, or <MAIN> to

return to the main MATE menu.

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

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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

The user can press the <SUM> soft key to display the

Summary screen.

FX Total 25.2V

Inverting 0.000kW

AC Loads 0.000kW

Buying $ 0.000kW

SUM Soft Key

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SUMMARY SCREENS

The Inverter summary screen’s values summarize power ow 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 reects 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.

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.)

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.

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--------------------------------

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SETUP------------------------------

choose category:

FX MATE

SETUP/FX---------------------------

choose category:

SRCH INPUT MAIN

To program the size of an AC source, press the <SETUP> soft key

from the MAIN screen.

Press the <FX> soft key to enter the series of menus for Inverter

options (referred to here as FX options).

From the SETUP/FX screen, press the <INPUT> soft key. (The

SRCH option is not normally required to be used with the

OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter.)

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 <GRID> soft key. To select a generator, press the

<GEN> soft key. (The <PORT> soft key is only used if there are

multiple Inverters.)

When nished, press the <DOWN> soft key.

To select a grid source of a certain size, press either the <INC>

or <DEC> soft keys as appropriate until the value reaches

the correct number. When nished, or if you want to set the

generator value instead, press the <DOWN> soft key.

To select a generator of a certain size, press either the <INC>

or <DEC> soft keys as appropriate until the value reaches the

correct number. When nished, press the <DOWN> 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.

SETUP/FX/INPUT--------------P01

ac transfer Grid

control

DOWN GRID GEN PORT

SETUP/FX/INPUT--------------P01

ac1/grid 30.0 aac

limit

DOWN INC DEC PORT

SETUP/FX/INPUT--------------P01

ac2/gen 30.0 aac

limit

DOWN INC DEC PORT

SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY---------

summary control

BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL

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SETUP/MATE/PAGE1--------------

mate code rev 4.1.6

choose category

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

SETUP------------------------------

choose category:

FX MATE

SUMMARY SETUP SCREENS

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2--------------

choose category:

PG1 SUMRY COM MAIN

SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY----------

summary control

BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL

To program the operation of the SUMMARY screen, press the

<SETUP> soft key from the MAIN screen.

Press the <MATE> soft key to enter the series of menus for MATE

setup and display.

From the SETUP/MATE/PAGE1 screen, press the <PG2> soft

key. The other items on PAGE1 do not normally need to be

adjusted.

From the SETUP/MATE/PAGE2 Setup choices screen, press the

<SUMRY> soft key.

Pressing the <SUMRY> soft key brings up the screen SETUP/

MATE/SUMMARY (summary control) and the screen options

<TYPE>, <DELAY> and <ROLL>.

To select the automated SUMMARY screen, see below.

To select the delay timing of the automated SUMMARY screen,

see the next page.

To choose the SUMMARY screen you want to view automatically

and also view from the MAIN menu, press the <TYPE> soft key

on the SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY screen.

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 <DELAY> 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 <SUM> soft key on

theMAINmenuwhen“None”ischosen,theFX SUMMARY

screen appears.

SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE---------

summary None

screen type

BACK INC DEC

SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE---------

summary FX Only

screen type

BACK INC DEC

SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE---------

summary FX Only

screen type

BACK INC DEC

NOTE: Other options in this menu are not normally used with the OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter.

Press the <BACK> soft key to return to the Summary

Control screen.

The <DELAY> soft key sets the time delay for the SUMMARY

screen to appear. (See below and the next page.)

The <ROLL> soft key is not normally used with the

OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter.

SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY----------

summary control

BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL

Press either the <INC> and <DEC> 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

<SUM> 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 <INC> or <DEC> soft keys will

bring up other summary screen options.

SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY----------

summary control

BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL

To change the delay time:

In the SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY screen, press the <DELAY> 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/PAGE2--------------

choose category:

PG1 SUMRY COM MAIN

SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY----------

summary control

BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL

SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE--

sum screen 19 minutes

delay time

BACK INC DEC

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 <INC> and

<DEC> soft keys.

After the SUMMARY screen delay time is chosen, press the

<BACK> soft key to return you to the summary control screen.

Return to the MAIN menu by pressing the <BACK> soft key to

return to SETUP/MATE/PAGE2, and then pressing the <MAIN>

soft key.

COMMUNICATION SETUP SCREENS

This part of Setup assists in communication between the Inverter and MATE. The MATE communicates

commands to dierent 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.

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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 <SETUP> 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.

•<REPOLL>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.

•<PC> and <DEBUG> 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.

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.

SETUP/MATE/COMM--------------

choose category:

BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG

Searching for Devices

HUB Found

Port Assignment

1> FX 2> FX 3> CC 4> CC

5> 6> 7> 8>

9> 10> 2M>

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2--------------

choose category:

PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN

SETUP/MATE/PAGE1--------------

mate code rev 4.1.6

choose category

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

SETUP------------------------------

choose category:

FX MATE

Press the MATE soft key to enter the series of menus for MATE

setup and display.

From the SETUP/MATE/PAGE1 screen, press the <PG2> soft

key.

From the SETUP/MATE/PAGE2 screen, press the <COMM>

soft key.

Press <STATUS> 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 rst by product and then into

menu categories, such as meter, modes, and statuses. The <FX>

soft key is used to access the Inverter’s status menus.

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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

STATUS -----------------------------

choose device:

FX CC DC MAIN

NOTE: Not all STATUS screens are applicable to the Inverter. The screens dier by product type and

revision. The <CC> and <DC> screens are not normally used with the Inverter.

STATUS Soft Key

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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.

STATUS/FX/PAGE1---------------

choose category

MODES METER BATT PG2

STATUS/FX/PAGE2---------------

choose category

PG1 ERROR WARN PG3

STATUS/FX/PAGE3---------------

choose category

PG2 DISCON 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 dierent recharging

cycles as well as the time remaining to complete any of those cycles

PG2• : pressing the <PG2> 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 <PG3> 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

Reading a Status Screen

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/oat/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 rmware• : current Inverter software version

The METER values cannot be changed in the STATUS screens.

Charge P00

inv 0.0kw zer 0.0kw

chg 0.0kw buy 0.0 kw

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/FX/METER---------P00

input 118 vac

voltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER---------P00

output 117 vac

voltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER------------P00

inverter 0.0 aac

current

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER--------P00

input 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

sell 0.0 aac

current

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER---------------

end of meter menu

UP TOP STATUS

STATUS/FX/METER---------P00

FX rmware 61

revision

DOWN UP TOP PORT

Push <TOP> to

return to the rst

METER screen.

Push <STATUS>

to return to the

“choosecategory”

STATUS screen.

The rst 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

O

Charge

Silent

Float

Chr O

Denition

Inverter turned o; 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 o

STATUS/FX/PAGE1--------

choose category:

MODES METER BATT PG2

Pressing the <METER> soft key brings up the rst METER screen.

Pressing the <DOWN> soft key brings up successive METER screens.

Status Meter Screens

STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00

battery 27.8 vdc

actual

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/FX/METER-------------P00

absorb 28.8 vdc

setpoint

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00

battery 27.8 vdc

temp compensated

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00

absorb 00.0 hrs

time remaining

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00

oat 24.0 hrs

time remaining

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00

oat 13.6 vdc

setpoint

DOWN UP TOP PORT

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

oat set point• : battery set point for oat recharging cycle

reoat set point• : at this battery voltage, the charger restarts the oat 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.

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00

reoat 12.5 vdc

setpoint

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00

equalize 00.0 hrs

time remaining

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00

equalize 14.4 vdc

setpoint

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00

batt temp. 255

(not in degree C/F)

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------------

end of battery menu

UP TOP STATUS

STATUS/FX/PAGE 1----------------

choose category:

MODES METER BATT PG2

Status Batt(ery) Screens

Push <TOP> to return to the

rst METER screen.

Push <STATUS> to return

tothe“choosecategory”

STATUS screen.

Pressing the <BATT> soft key brings up the rst BATT screen.

Pressing the <DOWN> soft key brings up successive BATT screens.

STATUS/FX/PAGE2-------------------

choose category:

PG1 ERROR WARN PG3

ERROR Screens

Allscreensreadstatusas“No”undernormalconditions.Iftheunitshutsoduetoaspecied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 o and then on to reset. ERROR screens can only display errors;

they do not oer any means to correct them. Generally the nature of the error suggests how to correct it.

STATUS/FX/PAGE1-------------------

choose category:

MODES METER BATT PG2

Pressing the <PG2> soft key brings

up more STATUS categories.

Pressing the <ERROR> soft key

brings up the rst ERROR screen.

Pressing the <DOWN> soft key

brings up successive METER screens.

Status Error Screens

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

low battery No

voltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00

inverter No

overtemp

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00

phase loss No

error

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00

ac output No

shorted

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00

high battery No

voltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00

ac output

backfeed

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR------------------

end of error menu

UP TOP STATUS

Push <STATUS> to

return to the “choose

category”

STATUS /

FX/PAGE2

screen.

Push <TOP> to

return to the rst

ERROR screen.

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00

acin freq No

too low

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00

acin freq No

too high

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN--------------P00

acin voltage No

too high

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00

acin input No

current exceeds max

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00

acin voltage No

too low

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00

temperature No

sensor fault

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN--------------P00

internal fan No

failure detected

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00

internal comm No

error detected

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN------------P00

airtemp 190

DOWN UP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-----------P00

captemp 186

DOWN UP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-----------P00

fettemp 184

DOWN UP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN------------------

end of warnings menu

UP TOP STATUS

STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----------------

choose category:

PG1 ERROR WARN PG3

Pressing the <WARN> soft key brings up

the rst WARN screen.

Pressing the <DOWN> soft key brings up

successive WARN screens.

Status Warn(ing) Screens

Push <STATUS> to

return to the “choose

category”

STATUS /FX/

PAGE2

screen.

Push <TOP> to

return to the rst

WARNING screen.

STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00

acin freq No

too high

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00

acin voltage No

> max

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/DISCON----------P00

acin freq No

too low

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00

acin voltage No

< min

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/PAGE2----------------

choose category:

PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN

STATUS/FX/DISCON----------------

end of DISCON menu

UP TOP STATUS

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

STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----------------

choose category:

PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN

STATUS/FX/PAGE2------------------

choose category:

PG1 ERROR WARN PG3

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 Eect 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

Pressing the <PG3> soft key brings

up more STATUS categories.

Pressing the <DISCON> soft key

brings up the rst DISCON screen.

Pressing the <DOWN> soft key brings up

successive DISCON screens.

Push <STATUS> to return

tothe“choosecategory”

STATUS /FX/PAGE2 screen.

Push <TOP> to

return to the rst

ERROR screen.

Push <MAIN> to

return to the Main

screen.

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.

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?

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 specications?

 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?

OBX-IC2024S-120/60 Inverter/Charger Specications

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 Eciency 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

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o”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 species 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 xed 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

INVERTER DEFAULT VALUES (subject to change with upgrades)

24 VDC System DEFAULT MINIMUM MAXIMUM

Float Voltage 27.4Vdc 24 Vdc 30 Vdc

Absorb Voltage 29.4Vdc 26 Vdc 32 Vdc

EQ Voltage 28.8V 28Vdc 34 Vdc

ReFloat 25Vdc 22 Vdc 26 Vdc

LBCO 21 Vdc 18Vdc 24 Vdc

Absorb Time 2.0 hours 0.0 hours 24.0 hours

EQ Time 1.0 hours 0.0 hours 24.0 hours

Float Time 1.0 hours 0.0 hours 24.0 hours

Charger Draw 5Aac 0 Aac 7Aac

AC1/Grid Transfer Delay 6 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles

AC2/Gen Transfer Delay 60 AC cycles 0 AC cycles 240 AC cycles

Grid Lower Limit 108Vac 40 Vac 115Vac

Grid Upper Limit 140 Vac 130 Vac 150Vac

Grid Connect Delay 0.5min 0.2 min 15.0min

Gen Lower Limit 108Vac 40 Vac 115Vac

Gen Upper Limit 140 Vac 130 Vac 150Vac

AC DROP or USE USE N/A N/A

Charger OFF/AUTO/ON AUTO N/A N/A

Search Threshold 6 watts 0 watts 50watts

Search Pulses 82 20

Search Pulse Spacing 60 AC cycles 4 AC cycles 120 AC cycles

Stacking Phase 1 or 2 phase N/A N/A

InPut Select Gen N/A N/A

Grid Input Settings 28Aac 5Aac 30 Aac

Gen Input Settings 28Aac 2 Aac 30 Aac

Set Output Voltage 120 Vac 115Vac 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 o 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 dierent 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.)

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 modied 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 rm 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 eective 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:

Proof-of-purchase in the form of a copy of the original Product purchase invoice or receipt conrming 1.

the Product model number and serial number;

Description of the problem; and2.

Shipping address for the repaired or replacement equipment.3.

2008-01-07

After receiving the RMA number, pack the Product(s) authorized for return, along with a copy of the original

purchase invoice and warranty certicate, 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

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 certicate:

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

Corporate Headquarters

1900962ndAvenueNE

Arlington,WA98223USA

Phone:(+1)360.435.6030

www.outbackpower.com

900-0046-01-00REVA

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