Outback FLEXmax 80 User manual

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©2012 OutBack Power Technologies. All Rights Reserved.
In 23.2 V 0.0 A
Out 27.6 V 0.0 A
0.000 kW 0.0 kWH
AUX: OFF Sleeping
Charger Aux Light
EQ Misc Advanced
Logging Stats
EXIT GO
LCD Screen
Main Menu
Soft Key
Buttons
Soft Key
Commands
<EXIT>,
<GO> etc.
Navigation:
1
2Advances to the
End-of-Day Screens
Advances to the
Main Menu Screens
IN 23.2 V 0.0 A
OUT 27.6 V 0.0 A
0.000 kW 0.0 kWH
AUX: OFF Sleeping
Status Screen
OutBack 24V
Power
Systems
Charge Controller
Startup Screen
NOTE: See the FLEXmax Series Owner’s Manual for details on
the settings available in the main menu.
PV Input Voltage
Battery Voltage
AUX Status
Instantaneous Kilowatts
PV Input Current
Output Current
Mode of Operation
Daily Accumulated
Kilowatt-hours
Select this option to proceed
Available menus
Adjusts the set points value
Switches between devices on the
ports of the Communications HUB
Soft Key Color Code:
Navigation colors
Selects a function (e.g., ON, OFF, AUTO)
NOTE: Soft key functions will vary depending on the selected
menu and are defined by the word above the key in the LCD.
If accompanied by a dashed
line, pressing that soft key will
return the user to the location
identified by the dashed line.
This will vary depending on the
devices in the system.
Indicates a 1-screen movement within a
menu. These are color-coded according to
their function or purpose.
Models:
FLEXmax 80: 80 amps maximum continuous
output current (up to 40°C without thermal derating)
FLEXmax 60: 60 amps maximum continuous
output current (up to 40°C without thermal derating)
Features:
Maximum Power Point Tracking
Supports 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 Vdc
battery voltages
Backlit display screen (LCD) with 80 characters
(4 lines, 20 characters per line)
Last 128 days of operational data logging
Voltage step-down capability allowing a higher PV
array voltage configuration
Manual and automatic equalize cycles
Screen Versions:
English
Spanish
Australian (English with different default settings)
FLEXmax Charge
Controller
PV
+PV –BAT –BAT +
MATE
Port
(RJ45)
RTS
Port
(RJ11)
Torque =
4 Nm (35 in-lb)
1 2
Terminals
LCD Screen
Soft Keys
IMPORTANT: Example only. Actual wiring may vary.
All configurations must comply with local and national
electric codes. Consult your local electric authority to
ensure compliance.
(RTS)
PV Combiner Box
Photovoltaic Array
(PV)
Negative
Positive
Ground
DC LEGEND
Battery Bank
Vented Battery Enclosure
DC Disconnect
Ground Bus
ON
OFF
System Display
and Controller
(MATE3)
Maximum PV Input Wattage
per Charge Controller
Battery
Bank
Voltage
Maximum PV
Input Wattage
for the
FLEXmax 80
Maximum PV
Input Wattage
for the
FLEXmax 60
12 Vdc 1000 W 750 W
24 Vdc 2000 W 1500 W
36 Vdc 3000 W 2250 W
48 Vdc 4000 W 3000 W
60 Vdc 5000 W 3750 W

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NOTE: The
values shown in
this illustration will
vary depending
on the nominal
DC voltage.
Are you sure?
English
NO YES
SYSTEM VOLTAGE
12 24 36 48 60
^^
ENTER
Select Version
Elija La Version
English
NEXT ENTER ENTRA SEL
Are you sure?
12 24 36 48 60
^^
NO YES
Today 0000Ah 00.0 KWH
011Vp 00.0Ap 0.00kWp
MAX 29.4V ABS 01:00
MIN 29.2V FLT 00:00
End-of-Day (EOD)
Summary Screen
(current day)
-1day 0000Ah 00.0 KWH
011Vp 00.0Ap 0.00kWp
MAX 29.4V ABS 01:00
MIN 29.2V FLT 00:00
EOD
(Previous day)
-128d 0000Ah 00.0 KWH
011Vp 00.0Ap 0.00kWp
MAX 29.4V ABS 01:00
MIN 29.2V FLT 00:00
EOD
(Day 1 of 128
days past)
Continuing to press this soft
key will cycle forward by
1 day up to 128 days.
Press and hold this soft key
to automatically scroll
forward through the
available days.
IN 23.2 V 0.0 A
OUT 27.6 V 0.0 A
0.000 kW 0.0 kWH
AUX: OFF Sleeping
Status Screen
End-of-Day (EOD)
Summary Screens
Continuing to press this soft
key will cycle backwards by
1 day up to 128 days.
Press and hold this soft key
to automatically scroll
backwards through the
available days.
3 4
Charger—CHARGER SETUP
Adjusts the Current Limit, Absorbing, and Float recharging voltage set points
Aux—AUX OUTPUT CONTROL
Secondary control circuit for a vent fan, AGS, error alarm, and other system-
related additions
Light—BACKLIGHT CONTROL
Adjusts the backlighting of LCD screen and soft key buttons
EQ—BATTERY EQUALIZE
Activates battery equalization (manually or automatically)
Misc—MISCELLANEOUS
Additional settings and service information
Advanced —ADVANCED MENU
Optimizes/fine-tunes the charge controller
Logging—DATA LOGGING
Displays recorded power production information
STATS—STATISTICS
Displays recorded peak system information and cumulative kilowatt-hours
and amp-hours
Main Menu Screen
To access the Main Menu:
Charger Aux Light
EQ Misc Advanced
Logging Stats
EXIT GO
IN 23.2 V 0.0 A
OUT 27.6 V 0.0 A
0.000 kW 0.0 kWH
AUX: OFF Sleeping
2
1. Press the < –> soft key until “141” is
displayed on the LCD.
2. Press the <ENTER> or <ENTRA> soft
key to accept the password and move
forward to the Select Version Screen.
PASSWORD
CONTRASENA
***141***
Entra - + ENTER
PASSWORD
CONTRASENA
***150***
Entra - + ENTER
B
¨Estas Seguro?
Espanol
NO SI
B
C
C C
Select Version
Elija La Version
English
NEXT ENTER ENTRA SEL
OutBack 24V
Power
Systems
Charge Controller
Voltaje del Sistema
12 24 36 48 60
^^
ENTRA
¨Estas Seguro?
12 24 36 48 60
^^
NO YES
To change the Language, Screen
Version or System Voltage:
Select Version
Elija La Version
Espanol
NEXT ENTER ENTRA SEL
1 2
A
-2day 0000Ah 00.0 KWH
011Vp 00.0Ap 0.00kWp
MAX 29.4V ABS 01:00
MIN 29.2V FLT 00:00
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Status Screen
To select a menu from the Main
Menu, press the < > or the < > soft
key to move the cursor ( ). When the
is next to the desired menu, press <GO>.
The Spanish Status Screen is
not shown in this illustration. It
is available in the Spanish
translation of this document.
IMPORTANT:
To access the screens to change the
language or system voltage, press and
hold the 1st and 3rd soft key at the same
time, THEN CLOSE THE DC BREAKERS.
NOTE: Changing these setting will revert
all other settings back to the factory
defaults. Any customized settings will be
lost. See the FLEXmax Series Charge
Controller Owner’s Manual for details.
A
CLEAR LOG
BACK TOTL DAILY
Today 0000Ah 00.0 KWH
011Vp 00.0Ap 0.00kWp
MAX 29.4V ABS 01:00
MIN 29.2V FLT 00:00
Are you sure?
NO YES
43
IN 23.2 V 0.0 A
OUT 27.6 V 0.0 A
0.000 kW 0.0 kWH
AUX: OFF Sleeping
Status Screen Current Limit 80.0A
Absorbing 28.8V
Float 27.6V
EXIT -+
Main Menu Screen
Charger Aux Light
EQ Misc Advanced
Logging Stats
EXIT GO
Charger Screen
Press < > to move the next to the desired setting.
Press < –> or <+> to adjust the setting.
Press <EXIT> to return to the main menu.
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