Warnings and Errors

Warning Message
Inverter
LED Flashing
Warning Message - Creole
Inverter continues to operate.
OutBack
Power Systems
Meaning
Solution
68 Hz
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V DC
V AC
Power Systems
STATUS/FX/WARN ----P00
STATUS/FX/WARN ----P00
AC In
acin freq
too high
DOWN
YES
STATUS
INV
acin freq
too high
DOWN
PORT
YES
STATUS
ON
Delco
OFF
COM
STATUS/FX/WARN ----P00
DOWN
YES
UP
TOP
INV
PORT
acin freq
too low
DOWN
YES
Delco
UP
TOP
PORT
OFF
COM
AC Source is under 54 Hz (lower
limit and will be dropped if
frequency gets much lower
UP
YES
TOP
INV
acin voltage
too high
DOWN
PORT
UP
YES
Delco
TOP
PORT
A DC
OFF
COM
UP
YES
TOP
OFF
Delco
AC source’s voltage is over 140
VAC (default limit ) and risks loss of
Check and Adjust generator voltage
FX connection
V DC
V AC
STATUS/FX/WARN ----P00
INV
acin voltage
too low
DOWN
PORT
UP
YES
Delco
TOP
PORT
A AC
ON
A DC
OFF
COM
Power Systems
acin current
exceeds max
DOWN
UP
TOP
YES
INV
acin current
exceeds max
DOWN
PORT
UP
TOP
OFF
Delco
Check and Adjust generator voltage
FX Inverter
STATUS/FX/WARN ----P00
STATUS/FX/WARN ----P00
ON
+
AC source’s voltage is over 108
VAC (default limit ) and risks loss
of FX connection
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AC In
ON
+
110 V
STATUS/FX/WARN ----P00
DOWN
Check and Adjust generator frequency
A AC
ON
Power Systems
acin voltage
too low
OFF
Delco
V DC
V AC
STATUS/FX/WARN ----P00
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AC In
ON
142 V
STATUS/FX/WARN ----P00
DOWN
Check and Adjust generator frequency
A AC
A DC
Hz
+ Hz
ON
Power Systems
AC In
OFF
Delco
V DC
V AC
STATUS/FX/WARN ----P00
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acin voltage
too high
ON
50 Hz
Power Systems
acin freq
too low
A AC
A DC
Hz
+ Hz
PORT AC source is above 66 Hz (upper
limit) and will be disconnected if
frequency gets much higher
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AC In
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FX Inverter
ERROR
STATUS
INVERTER
AC IN
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LOW
BATTERY
FULL
OK
FX Warning Messages on the Mate
ON
YES
OutBack
Power Systems
OFF
PORT
AC loads are drawing more current
than the rating of the FX allows
Reduce loads
OutBack
FX Inverter
Power Systems
STATUS/FX/WARN ----P00
AC In
temperature
sensor fail
DOWN
UP
YES
TOP
STATUS/FX/WARN ----P00
INV
PORT
temperature
sensor fail
DOWN
UP
YES
TOP
PORT
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STATUS/FX/WARN ----P00
internal comm
error detected
DOWN
UP
TOP
Power Systems
YES
STATUS/FX/WARN ----P00
INV
PORT
internal comm
error detected
DOWN
UP
TOP
YES
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AC In
internal fan
failure detected
DOWN
UP
TOP
YES
STATUS/FX/WARN ----P00
PORT
INV
internal fan
failure detected
DOWN
UP
TOP
Power Systems
FX Inverter
OutBack
Power Systems
PORT
There is an internal communication problem
STATUS/FX/WARN ----P00
OutBack
YES
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
#
* 0
An internal FX temperature sensor Inverter circuit board needs replacement.
is malfunctioning
Contact Outback distributor
FX Inverter
Power Systems
AC In
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FX Inverter
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
#
* 0
Inverter circuit board needs replacement.
Contact Outback distributor
FX Inverter
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Power Systems
PORT
The FX’s internal cooling fan is not
operating properly
Replace fan in inverter
FX Error Messages on the Mate
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ERROR
FX Inverter
AC IN
STATUS
INVERTER
LOW
BATTERY
FULL
OK
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Inverter stops
working
OutBack
AC In
Reboot inverter
Error Message - Creole
Press:
1st
2nd
ON
INV
OK
3rd
Solution
FX Inverter
STATUS/FX/ERROR ----P00
STATUS/FX/ERROR ----P00
STATUS
OFF SRCH
Meaning
Power Systems
DOWN
INVERTER CONTROL
Currently:
ON
AC In
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
OutBack
low ac output
voltage
INV
Power Systems
Error Message
AC In
MAIN--------------------1:30:04p
YES
INV
low ac output
voltage
DOWN
PORT
ON
YES
OutBack
Power Systems
OFF
STATUS
PORT
Inverter could not supply enough
AC voltage to meet demand
Reduce loads
OutBack
Power Systems
Power Systems
STATUS/FX/ERROR ----P00
AC In
stacking
error detected
DOWN
UP
YES
INV
AC In
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STATUS/FX/ERROR ----P00
INV
TOP PORT
stacking
error detected
DOWN
UP
YES
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Power Systems
HUB
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Power Systems
TOP PORT
Communication problem among
stacked FXs
1. Reprogram Mate
2. Check Hub and cables for problems
OutBack
Power Systems
STATUS/FX/ERROR ----P00
STATUS/FX/ERROR ----P00
AC In
inverter
overtemp
DOWN
YES
UP
TOP
INV
inverter
overtemp
DOWN
PORT
UP
FX Inverter
YES
TOP
ON
OutBack
Power Systems
PORT
OFF
1. Reduce loads
2. Improve air circulation around inverter
FX has reached its maximum
allowed operating temperature
ON
FX Inverter
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Power Systems
STATUS/FX/ERROR ----P00
STATUS/FX/ERROR ----P00
AC In
low battery
voltage
DOWN
UP
YES
TOP
INV
INV
low battery
voltage
DOWN
PORT
UP
YES
TOP
OFF
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Power Systems
1. Reduce loads
2. Charge batteries with generator
PORT
_
Battery voltage is below the LOW
BATTERY CUT-OUT VOLTAGE
setpoint.
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STATUS/FX/ERROR ----P00
STATUS/FX/ERROR ----P00
AC In
DOWN
UP
YES
TOP
INV
high battery
voltage
DOWN
PORT
UP
V DC
V AC
YES
TOP
A DC
COM
PORT
+
OutBack
Power Systems
OutBack
STATUS/FX/ERROR ----P00
DOWN
YES
UP
TOP
Check charge controller from PV or
other sources
FX Inverter
Power Systems
AC In
INV
AC In
A AC
Battery voltage rose above the
safe high battery voltage level for
10 seconds
ac output
shorted
OFF
Delco
V
Power Systems
high battery
voltage
+
ON
STATUS/FX/ERROR ----P00
INV
PORT
ac output
shorted
DOWN
UP
ON
YES
OutBack
Power Systems
OFF
TOP
PORT
Inverter reached its maximum
current and shutdown
1. Reduce loads
2. Check wiring for a short circuit
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Power Systems
STATUS/FX/ERROR ----P00
STATUS/FX/ERROR ----P00
AC In
ac output
backfeed
DOWN
UP
YES
TOP
PORT
INV
ac output
backfeed
DOWN
UP
YES
ON
Delco
OFF
AC Out
FX Inverter
FX Inverter
AC Out
OutBack
Power Systems
TOP
PORT
AC In
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Power Systems
AC In
Usually indicates another AC power
source was connected to the FX’s
AC output
ON
Delco
OFF
Check wiring