Outback Power Systems manual Introduction, OutBack Power Systems FLEXnet DC

Introduction

The OutBack Power Systems FLEXnet DC

The FLEXNet DC collects, monitors and records time-based battery amp, watt and volt data for display on the OutBack MATE series of products, allowing for more accurate set point adjustments and precise battery recharging. Five LEDs on the FLEXnet DC act as a state-of-charge indicator bar for a quick status display.

The FLEXnet DC also offers an auxiliary (AUX) relay that acts like a switch to turn on or off a user-installed light, alarm, or similar low voltage DC device. It can also be set up as a two-wire auto generator starter.

The FLEXNet DC works in conjunction with up to three input current shunts (either a FW-SHUNT250 or FW-SHUNT500, each rated 500A/50mV) also available from OutBack.

Only a single FLEXNet DC is needed for any system using OutBack components.

The FLEXnet DC is not intended to be used with the MATE2M. It is designed to work with the MATE or the MATE2.

NOTE: • One shunt is included as standard equipment with each OutBack FW500-DC and FW1000-AC enclosures.

• The shunt(s) cannot be connected to a positive (+) ground system.

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