Definitions, General safety, Important safety instructions – Outback Power Systems GFX Series Inverter/Charger Installation Manual User Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

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

Automatic Generator Start

AUX

Inverter’s 12-volt auxiliary output

DC

Direct Current; refers to voltage produced by the batteries or renewable source

DVM Digital

Voltmeter

GFDI

Ground Fault Detector Interruptor; a safety device for PV systems

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

GND

Ground; a permanent conductive connection to earth for safety reasons; also known as
Chassis Ground, Protective Earth, and PE

LED

Light-Emitting Diode; refers to indicators used by the inverter and the system display

NEU

AC Neutral; also known as Common

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”

General Safety

WARNING: Limitations on Use

This equipment is NOT intended for use with life support equipment or other medical
equipment or devices.

CAUTION: Equipment Damage

Only use components or accessories recommended or sold by OutBack Power
Technologies or its authorized agents.

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