Outback Power Systems FLEXpower ONE System Overview - Manual (Page 3)

Major Components
OutBack Power Technologies
Products:
Inverter/Charger
(FX, VFX, GVFX or GTFX models)
FW250-AC-120V-NA
FW250-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 Protector
Customer Supplied Components:
AC Source:
~ Utility Grid (if available) or
~ AC Generator with circuit breaker or
overcurrent device
Main AC Distribution Panel
AC Distribution Sub-Panel (Load Panel)
Battery Bank (24 or 48 Vdc)
Photovoltaic (PV) Array and PV Combiner Box
Reference Documentation:
FLEXpower ONE Installation Manual
FX Inverter/Charger Installation Manuals
FX Operator’s Manuals
MATE Series or MATE3 Owner’s Manual
HUB Owner’s Manual
FLEXmax Series Charge Controllers
Owner’s Manual
FLEXnet DC Monitor Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT:
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.
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MATE RTS
Inverter/
Charger
FW250-AC-120V-
NA
FW250-DC-125
(175 or 250)
Charge Controller
(FLEXmax 80)
System Display and
Controller (MATE2)
HUB Communication Manager
(HUB4 or HUB10)
System Overview
FLEXnet DC
AC IN INV
MAIN----------------
3:02:14P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
In 23.2 V 0.0 A
Out 27.6 V 0.0 A
0.000 kW 0.0 kWH
AUX: OFF Sleeping
Surge Protector
(Inside)
MATE RTS
AC Wire Sizes and Torque Values
AWG In-lb
#14 - 10 20
#8 25
#6 - 4 35
#3 35
#2 40
#1 50
1/0 50
mm
2
2.5 – 6
10
16 – 25
35
35
50
70
Nm
2.3
2.8
4.0
4.0
4.5
5.6
5.6
Wire Size Torque
It is recommended that conductors
be #6 AWG THHN copper, or larger,
rated to 75 °C (minimum)
unless local code requires otherwise.
Minimum DC Conductor
based on DC Breaker
Torque
In-lb Nm
50 5.6
225 25.4
225 25.4
DC
Breaker
Conductor
Size
125 1/0 (70 mm 2 )
175 2/0 (70 mm 2 )
250 4/0 (120 mm 2 )
AC Breakers
GFCI Outlet
(120V models only)
GFCI Outlet
(240V models only)
DC Breakers
Battery Status
Monitor
PV Array
GFDI
IMPORTANT:
Not intended for use with
life support equipment.
Side View
Charge
Controller
Battery Bank
Mechanical
Interlock
(Bypass)
DC Terminals
Torque Data for Breaker Lugs
Breaker Stud
Torque
In-lb Nm
M8 20 2.3
¼ - 20 35 4.0
5/16 - 18 50 5.6
3/8 - 16 225 25.4
AC Terminal
Compartment