Outback Power Systems FLEXpower ONE System Overview - Manual (Page 5)

Utility Grid
Loads
AC IN
AC OUT2
AC OUT
1
(Selling)
1
Excess RE not being used
by the AC Loads. The loads
get priority over selling back
to the grid.
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MATE RTS
Grid-Tie Overview
AC IN INV
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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
Major Components
IMPORTANT: Example only. Actual configuration will vary
depending on the specific installation requirements.
OutBack Power System Products:
Inverter/Charger (GVFX or GTFX models only)
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 AC
Main AC Distribution Panel
AC Distribution Sub-Panel (Load Panel)
Battery Bank (24 or 48 Vdc)
Photovoltaic (PV) Array
In 23.2 V 0.0 A
Out 27.6 V 0.0 A
0.000 kW 0.0 kWH
AUX: OFF Sleeping
MATE RTS
Battery Bank
Vented
Battery
Enclosure 24 or 48 Vdc
PV Harvest
AC
DC
or
Battery
Charging
DC OUT
Inverter Out
FLEXware
PV8 or PV12
O
I
O
I
O
I
O
I
O
I
O
I
O
I
O
I
Combiner
Box
DC IN
Photovoltaic Array
(PV)
2
from utility grid by default.
IF RE is available, it gets 1
st
priority here. The remainder
is sold. (See note 1 above).
OPTIONAL: An AC Generator
with a circuit breaker or
overcurrent device can be used
in this application for backup
purposes. However, a specific
kind of generator is required.
See the inverter literature for
additional details.
Renewable Energy (RE)
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)
FLEXnet DC
Surge Protector
(Inside)