Powercenters


Backwoods Solar offers TWO Powercenters as kits with all the hardware, pre-fabricated wires ready to bolt in, and instructions to assemble your powercenter. These Powercenters interface all the battery and DC connections to inverters, charge control, solar, hydro or wind power. They include the Tri-Metric battery meter and DC load breakers. There is additional space to install lightning arrestors and other equipment you may want to add later. Select one from below; then add your choice for charge control, inverter, and battery cables to create a complete power system.

Both Powercenters include:

ADD A CHARGE CONTROL suitable to your charge source and battery voltage. Some will mount directly to matched holes in the powercenters.  For wind or hydropower, a diversion type control can be used with an external heat load.

ADD AN INVERTER 

ADD MAIN BATTERY CABLES with lug ends, to match the size of inverter.

To receive the correct size hardware and breakers to match your equipment, tell us which control and which inverter you will use, even if not purchasing them at this time.


XANTREX POWERCENTER KIT

This powercenter kit is built around the Xantrex DC Breaker Box.

Includes:
DC Breaker box
Inverter breaker; 175 or 250 Amp
Charge control breaker
Two 20 amp DC load breaker
Remote mount TriMetric meter
Hardware for cable entrances
Bushings to attach charge control

Inverter breaker is located front center of box. Charge control and load circuit breakers mount on the sides of the box. One or two Xantrex  C-Series charge controls (not included) mount directly to the top of the box where one is pictured. TriMetric meter may be remote mounted anywhere in the home.

Works with Outback and Xantrex inverters. A Xantrex SW+ series inverter mounts to the left side using optional conduit box, or without as shown above. Cables to inverter are exposed, but connections are still covered. Xantrex DR series inverters mount likewise with or without conduit box, but on the right side of the powercenter. The breaker box is factory drilled to mount all parts. Mounting hardware and cable entry clamps are supplied. Assembly involves mounting and wiring all components into the breaker box. Comes with full instructions and drawings.

PC-175 has 175 amp inverter breaker....................$640 DISCONTINUED
PC-250 has 250 amp inverter breaker....................$670 Add this item to the shopping cart

for correct breakers, tell us what charge control & inverter will be used. (in special requests box of shopping cart)
shipping $20

OPTIONS FOR THIS POWERCENTER KIT

LA-302DC Lightning Arrestor reduces surges from PV wires....$35 Add this item to the shopping cart
M-TRI-48 TriMetric 48 volt adapter: required in 48 volt systems....$35 Add this item to the shopping cart
Conduit Box adapts Xantrex Trace DR series inverters to kit with no exposed cables I-DRCB conduit box for DR inverter....$225 Add this item to the shopping cart
Second Solar Breaker for a second solar charge control to double amps of solar this unit handles. Specify for what type of solar control in "Special Requests" box of shopping cart....$24 Add this item to the shopping cart
Third DC Load Breaker 20, 30, 60, or 80 amp breaker (Specify in "Special Requests" box of shopping cart)
can be added only if second solar control and breaker are not installed.....$24
Add this item to the shopping cart
M-AMP Analog DC ammeter for wind, hydro or DC load amps; fits in 2 inch knock-out in side of box. Specify 
    amp range for your needs ( 0-5, 0-10, 0-15, 0-30, or 0-50 ) in "Special Requests" box of shopping cart ....$20
Add this item to the shopping cart

Minimum shipping $8 per whole order covers all items with no shipping listed

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OUTBACK FLEXWARE 500 POWERCENTER KIT

MUCH MORE SPACE and less confining to wire then the Xantrex box. All breakers are in a single row on the front. The kit handles one or two inverters.


INCLUDES:
Breaker box:  11.5"W x 18.5"H x 9"D.
Inverter breaker: 175 or 250 amp
Two 30 amp breakers for solar input
One 60 or 80 amp charge control breaker
Two 15 or 20 amp DC load breakers
Remote mount TriMetric meter (not pictured)
Hardware for cable entrances
Bushings to attach charge control

(CHARGE CONTROL and INVERTERS not Included as pictured)

BONDS TO INVERTER. Accepts one or two Outback or Xantrex inverters. DC conduit boxes required to conceal cabling. Outback conduit boxes align perfectly with knockouts. Knockouts on the DC breaker box and possibly the conduit box for Xantrex inverters required.

MORE SOLAR CONTROL Two 30 amp solar array breakers switch two arrays separately for comparison. A 60 amp breaker connects the charge control to the battery. Please note that Your charge controller/s is NOT included with this powercenter kit..

MORE BREAKERS Two 15 amp DC load breakers are included. Space remains to add 5 more breakers for wind hydro, loads or additional solar charge controls.

INTERNAL SOLAR GROUND-FAULT PROTECTION OPTION when required by code, installs easily in three breaker spaces.

PC-FLEXWARE 500 DC 175: 175 amp inverter breaker........shipping $25..............$825  Add this item to the shopping cart
PC-FLEXWARE 500 DC 250: 250 amp inverter breaker....shipping $25...........$825  Add this item to the shopping cart

For correct size breakers, tell us which control & inverter will be used. (in special requests box of shopping cart)
 

OPTIONS FOR THE OUTBACK PSDC POWERCENTER

LA-302DC: Lightning Arrestor reduces surges from PV wires....$35 Add this item to the shopping cart
M-TRI-48: Trimetric 48 volt adapter: required in 48 volt systems....$35 Add this item to the shopping cart
Ground Fault Protector: for 1 or 2 solar arrays, up to 60 amps each....$129 Add this item to the shopping cart
OBDC175 or OBDC250: second 175 or 250 amp breaker (Specify in "Special Requests" box of shopping cart) for 2nd inverter....$129 Add this item to the shopping cart
Additional FLEXWARE breakers:
15 amp....$25 Add this item to the shopping cart
30 amp....$25 Add this item to the shopping cart
60 amp....$25 Add this item to the shopping cart
100 amp....$57 Add this item to the shopping cart
M-AMP Analog DC ammeter for wind, hydro or DC load amps; fits in 2 inch knock-out in side of box. Specify amp range for your needs ( 0-5, 0-10, 0-15, 0-30, or 0-50 ) in "Special Requests" box of shopping cart ....$20 Add this item to the shopping cart
CCB: Adapter mounts 1 FM60 controller on the side: easier to see and reach....$39 Add this item to the shopping cart

Minimum shipping $8 per whole order covers all items with no shipping listed

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 OUTBACK FLEXWARE 500 CUSTOM POWER SYSTEMS


The OUTBACK FLEXWARE 500 POWER SYSTEM, shown below, is factory assembled, ready to use. Backwoods Solar has created a custom version which includes many options that we believe are essential. These features are typically not included in the base model that Outback offers. Well sized for most solar electric homes.  A good value when compared to separate components plus their installation labor. Includes one or two inverters, a 60 amp charge control, plus AC and DC power centers. Connects to batteries, solar array, back-up generator and home circuits. 

The components listed below are included in the Outback Flexware 500 power system.

FM60 SOLAR CHARGE CONTROL handles 60 amps maximum output to the battery at 12, 24, or 48 volts with current boost by maximum power point tracking. The FM60 can convert any higher voltage solar arrays (up to 150 volt open circuit or six 12 volt modules in series) to charge any 12, 24, or 48 volt battery bank- making possible longer distances from solar array to battery room using smaller wire sizes.

OUTBACK INVERTERS will offer from 2,000 to 3,600 watts of true sine wave AC power output. Two inverters can be selected for 4,000 to 7,200 watts AC output. If starting with a single inverter, you may add a second inverter with recommended X240 transformer later. These inverters are available either fan-cooled for higher power or totally sealed to eliminate dirt and salt air corrosion. Battery charger, inverter/generator transfer switching, and automatic generator start is included.

The MATE  and HUB adapter is an included Outback system control that programs and meters the charge control and all inverters.

The TriMetric battery meter (not pictured) is also included. Both the Mate and TriMetric can be installed remotely from the power system for easy access.

The Flexware 500 DC breaker box accepts PV, battery, and DC load inputs. 
The PS2 AC power center accepts generator input and delivers inverter output through several circuit breakers and an on-board AC outlet.
Battery Cables are 10 feet in length and sized according to your inverter.
X240 Transformer is included on two inverter systems to give full power on both 120 and 240 volt applications. Recommended with second inverter if upgrading from single inverter power system.

Outback System on FLEXWARE 500 MP: 52"W x 21.5"H x 12.5"D

FLEXWARE 500 installed components shown from left;
FLEXWARE 500 AC: AC breaker box for inverter, generator, bypass breaker assembly, onboard 15 amp outlet and dedicated breaker, generator start relay, one or two AC lightning arrestors, and two AC load breakers (HUB4 installed on left side of this box); X240 and associated breakers when two inverters are installed
FX/VFX inverter: One or Two inverters with all covers;
FLEXWARE 500 DC breaker box: DC breaker/s for inverter; 2 DC solar & 3 DC load breakers (one for charge controller), DC lightning arrestor, external relay for FM60 auxiliary output, and Trimetric meter terminal strip;
FM60 charge control and the MATE controller with 50' of cable;
All mounted on FLEXWARE 500 MP mounting plate for FLEXWARE 500 system

Ordering is a TWO step process:

FIRST: Select a base system for one or two inverters and add to your cart

SYSTEM

NUMBER OF INVERTERS
(inverters not included in these base system prices)

BASE PRICE 
without inverter/s

BUY THIS ITEM
Please see shipping note below

FLEXWARE 500 SINGLE

For a 1 inverter system
 2000-3600 watts

$3531

Add this item to the shopping cart

FLEXWARE 500 DUAL includes X240 transformer

For a 2 inverter system
4000-7200 watts

$4481 Add this item to the shopping cart

SECOND: NOW Select your choice of one or two inverters, VFX or FX models, listed below and add to your cart. If you want two inverters, you must add two inverters to your cart.

VFX Series vented fan cooled Sine Wave inverters, including all covers, installed in your base system

INVERTER

WATTAGE VOLTAGE PRICE BUY THIS ITEM
I-OBKVFX2812 2,800 12 $2295 each Add this item to the shopping cart
I-OBKVFX3524 3,500 24 $2295 each Add this item to the shopping cart
I-OBKVFX3648 3,600 48 $2295 each Add this item to the shopping cart

FX Series sealed Sine Wave inverters, including all covers, installed in your base system

INVERTER

WATTAGE VOLTAGE PRICE BUY THIS ITEM
I-OBKFX2012T 2,000 12 $2125 each Add this item to the shopping cart
I-OBKFX2524T 2,500 24 $2125 each Add this item to the shopping cart
I-OBKFX3048T 3,000 48 $2125 each Add this item to the shopping cart

Shipped in one piece, truck freight. $80 crating fee plus shipping TO BE DETERMINED WHEN WE PROCESS YOUR ORDER.  Call first

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XANTREX XW GRID TIE or OFF GRID POWER SYSTEM

Backwoods has taken the leap! Given the nationwide tax incentives and the fact that so many grid-connected folks call us on a daily basis looking for a battery based backup system with the ability to sell excess energy to the utility, we have decided to introduce the Xantrex XW Power System. 

With the XW system, Xantrex has designed a system with an emphasis on performance, ease of installation, and low maintenance. In addition to being an excellent choice for any off-grid application, the XW system operates similarly to typical battery-less grid-tie solar systems but with the added benefit of being able to provide uninterrupted backup power during utility outages. With over 7 million households losing power for more than an hour each year, incorporating a back-up power system is common sense.

Utilizing batteries as a back-up power source is much more reliable and economical compared to fuel-powered generators. Generators are mechanical devices which require regular maintenance and are subject to failure when you need them most, during an outage. Batteries have no moving parts. Once installed and programmed, the XW system operates silently and works automatically; there are no switches to throw; buttons to push; or cords to connect.

System Features:

  Integrated balance-of-systems components
  120/240-volt split-phase operation and true sine wave output
  Unsurpassed surge capacity - innovative Full Digital Control regulates voltage to prevent a drop during a power surge.
Full 200% rated output power is delivered to the load
  Efficient, power factor corrected, high-current, multistage
battery charging
  Certified to UL1741 and CSA for utility-interactive applications
  Easy and inexpensive to install (does not arrive pre-assembled)
  Local display on inverter shows output power, charge current and battery level, to provide system status at a glance
  Designed for easy field installation with manageable building blocks

 For Complete System Details, please visit:
www.xantrex.com/xw

XW HYBRID INVERTER/CHARGER

INVERTER

WATTAGE

VOLTAGE

PRICE

BUY NOW

XW6048

6000

48

$3950

Add this item to the shopping cart

XW4548

4500

48

$3240

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XW4024

4000

24

$3240

Add this item to the shopping cart

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Shipping per inverter to a lower 48 address: $85.00

XW POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL

  Accommodates both AC and DC breakers and wiring for three XW Hybrid Inverter/Chargers and four XW Solar Charge Controllers
  Includes breakers and wiring to connect to XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger
  Wiring is labeled and cut-to-length, ready to connect to inverter
  Uses flexible Arctic Ultraflex Blue™ wires
  Multiple knockouts on sides, top, bottom and back of unit
  Includes mounting back plate and and XW Conduit Box

XW POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL: XWPDP: $1200.00 + $45.00 shipping to a lower 48 address:  Add this item to the shopping cart
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XW SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL

The XW SCP is a Xanbus™-enabled device featuring a graphical, backlit LCD screen that displays system configuration and diagnostic information for all devices connected to the network. When installed as an XW System accessory, the XW SCP eliminates the need for separate control panels for each device and gives a single point of control to set up and monitor an entire XW Power System.

Interfaces with:
XW4024, XW4548, XW6048 Inverter/Charger(s), XW Solar Charge Controller,
XW Auto Generator Start

XW SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL: XW SCP: $270.00 Add this item to the shopping cart
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XW AUTOMATIC GENERATOR START CONTROL

The XW AGS is a Xanbus™-enabled device that can automatically activate a generator to provide an XW Series Inverter/Charger with power to recharge depleted batteries or assist with heavy loads. Compatible with popular generators, the XW AGS adds intelligence to power management and eliminates time spent monitoring batteries and inverter loads. The XW AGS can be configured to start the generator in response to low battery voltage, thermostat operation, or load size on the inverter battery. A quiet-time setting prevents the generator from starting at inconvenient times. The LCD display shows the status of the XW AGS, while all user-defined settings are programmed through the XW System Control Panel.

Interfaces with:
XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger(s), XW Solar Charge Controller(s),
and XW SCP

XW AUTOMATIC GENERATOR START CONTROL: XW AGS: $180
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XW MPPT60 CHARGE CONTROLLER

For 12, 24, 36, 48, or 60 volt battery banks

  Two or three-stage charging process, with manual equalization to maximize system performance and maintain expected battery life
  Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) to deliver the maximum available power from a PV array to a battery bank
  Configurable auxiliary power output
  Two-line, 16-character liquid crystal display (LCD) and four buttons
for configuration and system monitoring in stand-alone applications
  Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) to provide automatically temperature-compensated battery charging
  The Charge Controller is able to communicate its settings and
activity to other Xanbus™-enabled devices

XW MPPT60 CHARGE CONTROLLER: $585.00 + $15.00 shipping to a lower 48 address Add this item to the shopping cartclick on this link for

 

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