Outback Power Systems FX 2012T - Manual (Page 57)

Copyright 2003  OutBack Power Systems, Inc. FX & VFX Series Inverter/Charger System Installation & Programming Manual
19009 62 nd Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA 900-0027-1
Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 7.2 08/26/05
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MATE SCREENS
AUXILIARY MENU
The AUX (auxiliary) section can be used to control external AC or DC loads, signal a generator start system, send a fault alarm signal,
or to run a fan. The AUX output provides a 12 vdc, 0.7 adc max signal on the AUX terminals located in the AC wiring compartment.
ADV/FX/PAGE1--------
choose category:
ADV INV CHGR PG2
↓
ADV/FX/PAGE2--------
choose category:
PG1 GRID GEN PG3
↓
ADV/FX/PAGE3--------
choose category:
PG2 AUX STACK PG4
↓
ADV/FX/AUX-------P00
aux output
AUTO
control
DOWN
INC DEC PORT
↓
ADV/FX/AUX-------P00
aux output
AC Drop
function
DOWN
INC DEC PORT
↓
ADV/FX/AUX-------P00
aux output
DivertAC
function
DOWN
INC DEC PORT
↓
ADV/FX/AUX-------P00
aux output
DivertDC
function
DOWN
INC DEC PORT
↓
ADV/FX/AUX-------P00
aux output
Cool Fan
function
DOWN
INC DEC PORT
↓
ADV/FX/AUX-------P00
aux output
Vent Fan
function
DOWN
INC DEC PORT
↓
ADV/FX/AUX-------P00
aux output
Fault
function
DOWN
INC DEC PORT
↓
ADV/FX/AUX-------P00
aux output
GenAlert
function
DOWN
INC DEC PORT
↓
ADV/FX/AUX-------P00
aux output
LoadShed
function
DOWN
INC DEC PORT
↓
ADV/FX/AUX-------P00
aux output
Remote
function
DOWN
INC DEC PORT
↓
Once the password has been correctly entered, the ADV - CHOOSE CATEGORY: screen is
displayed. Selecting <PG2> shows a second screen of categories.
Selecting <PG3> shows a third screen of categories.
Selecting <AUX> allows adjustment of the auxiliary output set points and operation. The AUX
OUTPUT CONTROL screen allows selection of the mode of the AUX output. Selecting INC or
DEC changes the mode between OFF, AUTO, and ON. Selecting OFF disables the AUX output
from operating. Selecting ON forces the AUX output to be ON regardless of the function selected.
Selecting AUTO in the AUX OUTPUT CONTROL screen allows the AUX output to automatically
perform the function that is selected in the AUX OUTPUT FUNCTION screens below.
Pressing <DOWN> allows the selection of the AUX OUTPUT FUNCTION. There are nine
functions in this section. The default setting is “Cool Fan” which is set to run a Turbo Kit without
any further programming. The function at the top of the menu is “AC Drop”. The user must press
<INC> three times in order to get to the top of the list of functions. From the top, one can press
<DEC> to cycle through the whole list of auxiliary functions. See the next page to adjust the
set points for the functions that have set points.
Selecting AC DROP enables the AUX output when an AC source is connected to the FX. When
the AC source ceases (due to a power outage, or a generator quitting) the Aux output will be
deactivated. This allows the user to attach an indicator to the AUX output to show the user when
an AC source is connected.
Selecting DIVERT AC or DIVERT DC enables the AUX output to function as a diversion
controller. This can be used to send excess power from a renewable energy source to a load.
This can allow control of sources such as wind turbines or hydro-generators. Two choices of
DIVERT are provided – ‘DivertDC’ and ‘DivertAC’. ‘DivertDC’ is used to divert power to DC loads
and ‘DivertAC’ is used to divert power to AC loads. The only difference is that the ‘DivertAC’
setting will turn off the AUX output if the inverter is overloaded. These settings have two set point
screens (see following page).
Selecting COOLFAN (default) enables the AUX output to function as a thermostatically operated
ventilation system controller. When the FX approaches an over temperature condition, the AUX
output will be energized. This can be used to power a small 12 vdc brushless “muffin” type fan,
the Turbo Kit, or can be used to control a larger cooling fan via a 12 vdc coil relay.
Selecting VENTFAN enables the AUX output to function as an automatic battery ventilation
system controller. The AUX output can provide 0.7 amps of power for connection to a 12 vdc
brushless “muffin” type fan. The fan will be automatically turned on when the voltage exceeds
the VENTFAN ON voltage set point. The fan can be set to operate intermittently by adjusting the
VENTFAN OFF TIME PERIOD. This setting has two set point screens (see following page).
Selecting FAULT enables the AUX output to function as an alarm output. When the FX enters
any of the error conditions, the AUX output is energized. This can be used to send an alarm
signal via radio, pager or telephone dialer. It also can be used to log error conditions by using it
to trigger an event recording device.
Selecting GENALERT enables the AUX output to function as a simple voltage controlled
generator start signal. ‘GenAlert’ can be used to “alert” the system user to start the generator
due to the battery voltage being low. GenAlert can also be used to connect a 2-wire type
generator through a 12 volt DC relay. Time delays for ON and OFF are adjustable. Using
‘Advanced Generator Start’ (AGS, a different generator start system) will override this and any
AUX function that is programmed on the port that AGS is set up on. GenAlert has four set point
screens (see following page).
Selecting LOADSHED enables the AUX output to function as a load management system. When
the battery voltage drops below the LOAD DISCONNECT set point for more than 3 seconds, the
AUX output is energized. Connecting a normally closed (NC) relay to the circuitry of non-vital
loads will disengage them with this function. LOADSHED will also occur when the FX
approaches an over-temperature condition or when the AC output voltage drops below 105 vac
for more than 3 seconds. There is a 3-minute fixed delay before the AUX output is de-energized.
This setting has one set point screen (see following page).
Selecting REMOTE enables the AUX output to be controlled by the MATE or a PC computer
connected to the MATE PC communication port. This function is currently not operational. It will
be operational in the future.
Press <DOWN> after selecting the AUX OUTPUT FUNCTION of your choice (it should be
showing on the screen). The AUX menu section is continued on the following page.