The flexware 500 set questions
konstantin.neo
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Currently I have one VFX3648, FM80, hub4, mate2, rts, DC side breakers, 12x 195W panels and 8x T105´s, a DC and AC lightning arrestors.
I need to purchase the FW mounting set, the FW panel, FW500AC and FW500DC. I have read the documents on what they include in terms of buss bars but since it’s my first time I don’t really know if I must order more positive and/or negative buss bars to be able to wire everything properly.
This will be 120v system, single inverter for now with room to grow if needed.
Also I need at least 3 AC breakers for single inverter bypass assembly.
About the GFP breaker, do I really need it ? I don’t quite understand what it does.
So you wise solar installers please give me your wisdom.
Thanks.
P.D.
Oh its raining outside.
I need to purchase the FW mounting set, the FW panel, FW500AC and FW500DC. I have read the documents on what they include in terms of buss bars but since it’s my first time I don’t really know if I must order more positive and/or negative buss bars to be able to wire everything properly.
This will be 120v system, single inverter for now with room to grow if needed.
Also I need at least 3 AC breakers for single inverter bypass assembly.
About the GFP breaker, do I really need it ? I don’t quite understand what it does.
So you wise solar installers please give me your wisdom.
Thanks.
P.D.
Oh its raining outside.
Comments
konstantin,
Usually, the Bypass Breaker is specialized. It has a mechanical Lock-Out, And IIRC, the breakers are (perhaps) riveted together.
You might want to inquire on the Midnite Solar Forum, believe that this may be the correct Topic:
http://midnitesolar.com/smf_forum/index.php?board=4.0
If not, use the Home button and poke around on the site.
There is also the OutBack Power Forum FlexWare Toopic:
http://www.outbackpower.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=27&sid=177909c6a28da464323da2b39058701d
Others here know much more about OB than I, Good Luck, Vic
And in reading the AC Breaker reply ... Have you looked at Midnite Solar's E-Panels for OutBack:
http://www.midnitesolar.com/products.php?menuItem=products&productCat_ID=1&productCatName=E-Panel - Outback
Usually the direct links do not work on the MN site, so you may need to select E-Panel Outback, or similar from the produsts list to view..
As you may know, the Founders of Midnite, founded Outback Power, and were key engineering persons at Trace/Xantrex. They know their stuff, and have a number of less expensive solutions (than OB) for people llike you.
The only OB products that I'm using here are MX-60s, Combiners and some breakers, so I know little about the E-Panels.
Good Luck, Vic
Thanks Vic.
Didn't knew about MN, going to read about the E-panels.
The outback system is very tight to work in. If you want room to grow or maneuver, definitely go with the e-panel. Be sure to choose the 'stretch' version.
Midnite has very good instructions and wiring diagrams. Your vfx3648 has a transfer switch built in, but if you ever need to remove the inverter for service you will be happy that the e-panel comes with an inverter bypass switch. Its two breakers, one upside down, with a mechanical interlock.
All of the e-panels used to come with a GFP, but not anymore (because the classic controller has a built in GFP). You will need to specify that you want your e-panel with a GFP. As to whether you should have a GFP, that is very controversial. The brightest minds on this forum think its a bad idea. It is code, however. If you will be inspected you must have it.
--vtMaps