Victron Energy Filax 2

Description

Victron Energy Filax 2

 

 

 

victron energy Filax 2 Ultra Fast AC Transfer Switch

 

The Filax has been designed to switch sensitive loads, such as computers or modern entertainment equipment from one AC source to another. The priority source typically is the mains, a generator or shore power. The alternate source typically is an inverter. With its switching time of less than 20 milliseconds, sensitive loads will continue to operate without disruption.

 

The Filax is an ultra-fast AC transfer switch. It ensures that a sensitive or critical load, such as computers or mission critical equipment, is always powered, either from the priority source or from an alternate source. If the priority source has failed, or is outside voltage or frequency specification, the Filax will transfer the load from the priority source to an alternate source. The transfer time is less than 16 milliseconds so that the load is always powered and continues operation without disruption. Once the priority source has been restored and is within specification for at least 30 seconds, the Filax will transfer the load back from the alternate source to the priority source. The transfer time is again less than 16 milliseconds so that the load continues operation without disruption. The priority source is typically the grid or a generator and the alternate source is typically an inverter or an inverter/charger. The Filax is an open transition (break before make) transfer switch. It can be configured for use in either 50 Hz or 60 Hz systems. The Filax is available in 2 models

• Filax 2 Transfer Switch CE 230V/50Hz-240V/60Hz
• Filax 2 Transfer Switch CE 110V/50Hz-120V/60Hz

 

System design

The Filax is typically used in backup systems to ensure that the critical load is always powered by an AC source. The function of the Filax is as follows: The critical load is normally supplied by the priority source. In case the priority source is interrupted, the load is transfered to the alternate source. Once the priority source is restored and is stable for 30 seconds, the load is transfered back to the priority source. This chapter describes a few different type Filax system designs. Note that the Filax should not be used in systems where ultra fast switching is not needed and where typically a manual or a more general transfer switch is used. An example of such a system is a boat where there are two possible AC sources, like shore power and the generator, both are feeding into the onboard inverter/ charger system. In these systems the function of the transfer switch is to detect if one of those sources is active and if active, to pass the active source on to the loads. For these systems use a Quattro inverter/ charger or a VE Transfer Switch 5KVA or 10KVA. Grid (or generator) with inverter backup: If the grid fails (blackout) or if the generator fails (no fuel) the Filax will transfer the load to the inverter. Once the grid (or the generator) supply is restored, the Filax will transfer the load back to the grid (or generator).