Visio-900-0094-01-00 Rev A - Blue Pacific Solar

1 ContentsSystem Overview Recommended Wire Sizes and Torque 1 Application Overviews On-Grid 2 Grid-Interactive 3 Off-Grid 4 Wiring Overviews On-Grid Applications (with FLEXnet DC).. 5On-Grid Applications .. 6 Off-Grid Applications (with FLEXnet DC).. 7 Off-Grid Applications .. 8900-0094-01-00 Rev \TOC\2012-03-02 2011 OutBack Power Technologies. All Rights : SHOCK HAZARDThis information is for use by qualified personnel who meet all local and governmental code requirements for licensing and training for the installation of electrical power systems with AC and DC voltage up to 240 Vac and 150 the FLEX power ONE Installation Manualfordetailed information on safety ComponentsOutBack Power Technologies Products:Inverter/Charger (FX, VFX, GVFX or GTFX models)FW250-AC-120V-NAFW250-DC-125, FW250-DC-175, or FW250-DC-250 System Display and Controller (MATE2 or MATE3)Charge Controller ( flexmax 80 or flexmax 60)Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS)Communications Manager (HUB4 or HUB10)FLEXnet DC MonitorSurge ProtectorCustomer Supplied Components:AC Source.

2 ~ Utility Grid (if available) or ~ AC Generator with circuit breaker or overcurrent deviceMain AC Distribution PanelAC Distribution Sub-Panel (Load Panel)Battery Bank (24 or 48 Vdc)Photovoltaic (PV) Array and PV Combiner BoxReference Documentation:FLEX power ONE Installation ManualFX Inverter/Charger Installation Manuals FX Operator s Manuals MATE Series or MATE3 Owner s ManualHUB Owner s ManualFLEXmax Series Charge Controllers Owner s ManualFLEXnet DC Monitor Owner s ManualIMPORTANT: All configurations must comply with local and national electric codes. Consult your local electric authority to ensure compliance. Actual wiring requirements may vary. Factory wiring is not shown. 900-0094-01-00 Rev \Wiring Info\2012-03-02 2011 OutBack Power Technologies. All Rights 1 MATERTSI nverter/ChargerFW250-AC-120V-NAFW250-DC- 125 (175 or 250)Charge Controller( flexmax 80)System Display and Controller (MATE2)HUB Communication Manager (HUB4 or HUB10)System OverviewFLEXnet DCAC ININVMAIN----------------3:02:14 PSUM STATUS SETUP ADVIn V AOut V kW kWHAUX: OFF SleepingSurge Protector (Inside)MATERTSAC Wire Sizes and Torque ValuesAWGIn-lb#14 - 1020#825#6 - 435#335#240#1501 61016 SizeTorqueIt is recommended that conductors be #6 AWG THHN copper, or larger, rated to 75 C (minimum) unless local code requires DC Conductor based on DC BreakerConductor Size1251/0 (70 mm2)1752/0 (70 mm2)2504/0 (120 mm2)AC BreakersGFCI Outlet (120V models only)GFCI Outlet (240V models only)DC BreakersBattery Status MonitorPV ArrayGFDI IMPORTANT.

3 Not intended for use with life support ViewCharge ControllerBattery BankMechanical Interlock (Bypass)DC TerminalsTorque Data for Breaker LugsBreaker - - - Terminal BankVentedBattery Enclosure24 or 48 Vdc AC INAC OUTPV HarvestACDCorBattery ChargingDC OUTI nverterOutFLEX warePV8 or PV12900-0094-01-00 Rev \On Grid Overview\2012-03-02 2011 OutBack Power Technologies. All Rights 2 ACGeneratorOn-Grid OverviewIMPORTANT:Example only. Actual configuration will vary depending on the specific installation ININVMAIN----------------3:02:14 PSUM STATUS SETUP ADVIn V AOut V kW kWHAUX: OFF SleepingMATERTSOIOIOIOIOIOIOIOIC ombiner BoxDC INPhotovoltaic Array (PV)Renewable Energy (RE)Major ComponentsOutBack Power System Products:Inverter/Charger (FX or VFX models)FW250-AC-120V-NAFW250-DC-125, FW250-DC-175, or FW250-DC-250 System Display and Controller (MATE2 or MATE3)Charge Controller ( flexmax 80 or flexmax 60)Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS)Communications Manager (HUB4 or HUB10)FLEXnet DC Monitor Surge ProtectorCustomer Supplied Components:AC Source.

4 ~Utility Grid AC or ~AC Generator with circuit breaker or overcurrent deviceMain AC Distribution PanelAC Distribution Sub-Panel (Load Panel)Battery Bank (24 or 48 Vdc)Photovoltaic (PV) ArrayInverter/ChargerFW250-AC-120V-NAFW2 50-DC-125 (175 or 250)Charge Controller( flexmax 80)System Display and Controller (MATE2)HUB Communication Manager (HUB4 or HUB10)FLEXnet DCSurge Protector (Inside)Utility GridLoadsAC INAC OUT2AC OUT 1(Selling)1 Excess RE not being used by the AC Loads. The loads get priority over selling back to the Rev \Grid Tie Overview\2012-03-02 2011 OutBack Power Technologies. All Rights 3 MATERTSGrid-Tie OverviewAC ININVMAIN----------------3:02:14 PSUM STATUS SETUP ADVM ajor ComponentsIMPORTANT:Example only. Actual configuration will vary depending on the specific installation Power System Products:Inverter/Charger (GVFX or GTFX models only)FW250-AC-120V-NAFW250-DC-125, FW250-DC-175, or FW250-DC-250 System Display and Controller (MATE2 or MATE3)Charge Controller ( flexmax 80 or flexmax 60)Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS)Communications Manager (HUB4 or HUB10)FLEXnet DC MonitorSurge ProtectorCustomer Supplied Components:AC Source:~Utility Grid AC Main AC Distribution PanelAC Distribution Sub-Panel (Load Panel)Battery Bank (24 or 48 Vdc)Photovoltaic (PV) Array In V AOut V kW kWHAUX: OFF SleepingMATERTSB attery BankVentedBatteryEnclosure24 or 48 Vdc PV HarvestACDCorBatteryChargingDC OUTI nverter OutFLEX warePV8 or PV12 OIOIOIOIOIOIOIOIC ombiner BoxDC INPhotovoltaic Array (PV)2from utility grid by default.

5 IF RE is available, it gets 1stpriority here. The remainder is sold. (See note 1 above).OPTIONAL:An AC Generator with a circuit breaker or overcurrent device can be used in this application for backup purposes. However, a specific kind of generator is required. See the inverter literature for additional Energy (RE)Inverter/ChargerFW250-AC-120V-NAFW25 0-DC-125(175 or 250)Charge Controller( flexmax 80)System Display and Controller (MATE2)HUB Communication Manager (HUB4 or HUB10)FLEXnet DCSurge Protector (Inside)HONDAACG eneratorLoadsAC INAC OUTC ircuit Breaker or Overcurrent Device900-0094-01-00 Rev \Off Grid Overview\2012-03-02 2011 OutBack Power Technologies. All Rights 4 MATERTSOff-Grid OverviewAC ININVMAIN----------------3:02:14 PSUM STATUS SETUP ADVM ajor ComponentsIMPORTANT:Example only. Actual configuration will vary depending on the specific installation V AOut V kW kWHAUX: OFF SleepingMATERTSOutBack Power System Products:Inverter/Charger (FX or VFX models)FW250-AC-120V-NAFW250-DC-125, FW250-DC-175, or FW250-DC-250 System Display and Controller (MATE2 or MATE3)Charge Controller ( flexmax 80 or flexmax 60)Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS)Communications Manager (HUB4 or HUB10)FLEXnet DC MonitorSurge ProtectorCustomer Supplied Components:AC Source.

6 ~AC Generator with a circuit breaker or overcurrent device AC Distribution Sub-Panel (Load Panel)Battery Bank (24 or 48 Vdc)Photovoltaic (PV) Array Battery BankVented BatteryEnclosure24 or 48 Vdc PV HarvestACDCorBatteryChargingDC OUTI nverter OutFLEX ware PV8 or PV12 OIOIOIOIOIOIOIOIC ombiner BoxDC INPhotovoltaic Array (PV)Renewable Energy (RE)Inverter/ChargerFW250-AC-120V-NAFW25 0-DC-125(175 or 250)Charge Controller( flexmax 80)System Display and Controller (MATE2)HUB Communication Manager (HUB4 or HUB10)FLEXnet DCSurge Protector (Inside)IMPORTANT: Example wiring may vary. Factory wiring not shown. All configurations must comply with local and national electric codes. Consult your local electric authority to ensure compliance. (with FLEXnet DC)L1L2 NEUTRALGROUND60 A Circuit Breaker (Maximum)AC Distribution Panel(Main Panel)(120/240 Vac)GROUND RODP rimary System Ground(Ground Electrode Conductor)HOTNEUTRALGROUNDAC Sub-Panel (120 Vac)BypassOutputInputOutlet(RTS)OIOIOIOI OIOIOIOIFLEX ware PV8 Combiner BoxBattery Status900-0094-01-00 Rev \On Grid Wiring\2012-03-02 2011 OutBack Power Technologies.

7 All Rights 5 CCPV Circuit BreakerPhotovoltaic Array (PV)GFDIN egativePositiveGroundDC LEGENDN eutralHOT L1 GroundAC LEGENDL1 NMATERTSOn-Grid WiringAC ININVMAIN----------------3:02:14 PSUM STATUS SETUP ADVIn V AOut V kW kWHAUX: OFF SleepingBattery BankVentedBatteryEnclosure24 or 48 Vdc 1 Connects to the terminal on the circuit breaker that is opposite the inverter DC (120 Vac) IMPORTANT: Example only. Actual wiring may vary. Factory wiring not shown. All configurations must comply with local and national electric codes. Consult your local electric authority to ensure compliance. L1L2 NEUTRALGROUNDGROUND RODP rimary System Ground(Ground Electrode Conductor)HOTNEUTRALGROUNDAC Sub-Panel (120 Vac)BypassOutlet(RTS)OIOIOIOIOIOIOIOIFLE X warePV8900-0094-01-00 Rev \On Grid Wiring No FNDC\2012-03-02 2011 OutBack Power Technologies. All Rights 6 CCPV Circuit BreakerPhotovoltaic Array (PV)GFDIMATERTSOn-Grid WiringAC ININVMAIN----------------3:02:14 PSUM STATUS SETUP ADVIn V AOut V kW kWHAUX: OFF SleepingAC Distribution Panel(Main Panel)(120/240 Vac)Battery BankVentedBattery Enclosure24 or 48 Vdc 60 A Circuit Breaker (Maximum)Connects to the terminal on the circuit breaker that is opposite the inverter DC (120 Vac) NegativePositiveGroundDC LEGENDN eutralHOT L1 GroundAC LEGENDL1 NACG enerator(120 Vac)Generator Terminals(with FLEXnet DC)GROUND RODP rimary System Ground (Ground Electrode Conductor)HOTNEUTRALGROUNDB ypassOutputInputOutletOIOIOIOIOIOIOIOIFL EX warePV8900-0094-01-00 Rev \off grid wiring\2012-03-02 2011 OutBack Power Technologies.

8 All Rights Distribution Panel(120 Vac)NNL1L1L1L1 NNPage 7 IMPORTANT:Example only. Actual wiring may vary. Factory wiring not shown. All configurations must comply with local and national electric codes. Consult your local electric authority to ensure compliance. Photovoltaic Array (PV)Battery StatusGFDINL1 NeutralHOT L1 GroundAC LEGENDL1 NNegativePositiveGroundDC LEGENDOff-Grid WiringAC ININVMAIN----------------3:02:14 PSUM STATUS SETUP ADVB attery BankVentedBattery Enclosure24 or 48 Vdc MATERTS(RTS)In V AOut V kW kWHAUX: OFF SleepingSome generators may have an integrated circuit breaker or disconnect device. If not, one must be (L1)NeutralPV Circuit BreakerConnects to the terminal on the circuit breaker that is opposite the inverter DC (120 Vac) HOT (L1)NeutralGenerator TerminalsGROUND RODP rimary System Ground(Ground Electrode Conductor)Loads(120 Vac) HOTNEUTRALGROUNDB ypassOutputInputOutletOIOIOIOIOIOIOIOIFL EX warePV8900-0094-01-00 Rev \Off Grid Wiring No FNDC\2012-03-02 2011 OutBack Power Technologies.

9 All Rights 8 Photovoltaic Array (PV)CCPV Circuit BreakerGFDINL1 Off-Grid WiringAC ININVMAIN----------------3:02:14 PSUM STATUS SETUP ADVB attery BankVentedBattery Enclosure24 or 48 Vdc MATERTS(RTS)In V AOut V kW kWHAUX: OFF SleepingACGenerator(120 Vac)AC Distribution Panel(120 Vac)Some generators may have an integrated circuit breaker or disconnect device. If not, one must be to the terminal on the circuit breaker that is opposite the inverter DC :Example only. Actual wiring may vary. Factory wiring not shown. All configurations must comply with local and national electric codes. Consult your local electric authority to ensure compliance. NegativePositiveGroundDC LEGENDN eutralHOT L1 GroundAC LEGENDL1 NAbout OutBack Power TechnologiesOutBack Power Technologies is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. Our products include true sine wave inverter/chargers, maximum power point tracking charge controllers, and system communication components, as well as circuit breakers, batteries, accessories, and assembled systems.

10 Contact InformationTelephone:+ (Main) + (Technical Support)+ (Fax)Mailing Address:OutBack Power TechnologiesSales & Marketing5917 - 195th Street 6115 192nd Street NEArlington, WA 98223 USAA rlington, WA 98223 SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, OUTBACK POWER TECHNOLOGIES:(a) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION.(b) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S SummaryOutBack Power Technologies warrants that the products it manufactures will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years subject to the conditions set forth in the warranty detail, found in the product Power Technologies cannot be responsible for system failure, damages, or injury resulting from improper installation of their of CopyrightFLEX power ONE System Overview January 2012 by OutBack Power Technologies.