Outback Power Systems 500 Network Card User Manual


 
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Installing an OutBack HUB
An OutBack HUB allows the FX Series Inverter/Chargers, MX60 Charge Controllers, and MATE to
communicate with each other. It attaches to the outside of the FW500-AC (hardware included
with the HUB).
Figure 14: OutBack HUB
HUB connection
A complete FLEXware 500 System consists of the following in addition to the FW500-AC
and FW500-DC:
FLEXware Mounting Plate (FW-MP)
two FX Series Inverter/Chargers
AC Conduit Adapter (ACA) and a DC Conduit Adapter (DCA), which connect each FX to the
FW500-AC and FW500-DC
MX Charge Controller(s) (normally part of this system) and mounting brackets
AC and DC breakers including a specic AC Input/Output/Bypass Breaker (IOB) Kit
per installation
bus bars and DC current shunts as required per specic installation
DC and AC ground fault protection
Some systems will work optimally with an FW-X240 Auto-Transformer installed.
Note: Be sure you have all the parts required for your intended system installation. As every
installation is dierent, consult with your dealer or installer for further information.
FLEXware 500 Parts List
FLEXware 500 consists of the FW500-AC and FW500-DC. Each is an aluminum chassis for mounting
AC and DC breakers, respectively, along with the components listed below:
FW500-AC components:
aluminum enclosure
DIN rail bracket
Breaker and Bypass Mounting Bracket
TBB-GROUND
ex nylon conduit and ttings
(conduit runs between the FW500-AC
and FW500-DC as needed)
FW500-DC components:
aluminum enclosure
500 amp shunt with TBB attached
TBB-GROUND
FW breaker bus
DC Breaker Mounting Bracket
• FW500-DC Hardware Kit
DC positive bus bar
jumper wire from DC negative to ground
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