Outback Power Systems GFX International Series Operators Manual - Manual (Page 4)

Important Safety Instructions
2 900-0112-01-00 Rev B
Definitions
The following is a list of initials, terms, and definitions used in conjunction with this product.
Table 1 Terms and Definitions
Term Definition
AC Alternating Current; refers to voltage produced by the inverter, utility grid, or generator
AGS Advanced Generator Start
AUX Inverter’s 12-volt auxiliary output
CE Conformité Européenne; French for “European Conformity”; a marking on OutBack
products indicating that they meet certain European Union requirements
DC Direct Current; refers to voltage produced by the batteries or renewable source
DVM Digital Voltmeter
Grid-interactive,
grid-intertie, grid-tie Utility grid power is available for use and the inverter is a model capable of returning
(selling) electricity back to the utility grid
HBX High Battery Transfer; a function of the remote system display
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; refers to a series of standards and
practices for the testing of electrical products
LBCO Low Battery Cut-Out; set point at which the inverter shuts down due to low voltage
LED Light-Emitting Diode; refers to indicators used by the inverter and the system display
Off-grid Utility grid power is not available for use
On-grid Utility grid power is available for use (does not imply grid-interactive capability)
PV Photovoltaic
RE Renewable Energy
RTS Remote Temperature Sensor; accessory that measures battery temperature for charging
System display Remote interface device (such as the MATE), used for monitoring, programming and
communicating with the inverter; also called “remote system display”
Utility grid The electrical service and infrastructure supported by the electrical or utility company;
also called “mains”, “utility service”, or “grid”