Definitions, Important safety instructions – Outback Power Systems GFX International Series Operators Manual User Manual
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Important Safety Instructions
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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”