Outback Power Systems 80 user manual Warranty Summary, Dear OutBack Customer

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Warranty Summary

Dear OutBack Customer,

Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every effort to assure our power conversion products will give you long and reliable service for your renewable energy system.

As with any manufactured device, repairs might be needed due to damage, inappropriate use, or unintentional defect. Please note the following guidelines regarding warranty service of OutBack products:

•Any and all warranty repairs must conform to the terms of the warranty.

•All OutBack equipment must be installed according to their accompanying instructions and manuals with specified over-current protection in order to maintain their warranties.

•The customer must return the component(s) to OutBack, securely packaged, properly addressed, and shipping paid. We recommend insuring your package when shipping. Packages that are not securely packaged can sustain additional damage not covered by the warranty or can void warranty repairs.

•There is no allowance or reimbursement for an installer’s or user’s labor or travel time required to disconnect, service, or reinstall the damaged component(s).

•OutBack will ship the repaired or replacement component(s) prepaid to addresses in the continental United States, where applicable. Shipments outside the U.S. will be sent freight collect.

•In the event of a product malfunction, OutBack cannot bear any responsibility for consequential losses, expenses, or damage to other components.

•Please read the full warranty at the end of this manual for more information.

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Contents User’s Guide Warranty Summary Dear OutBack CustomerDate and Revision About OutBack Power SystemsDisclaimer Contact InformationTable of Contents Product Registration and Optional Extended Warranty Introduction FLEXmax 80 Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge ControllerScope FirmwareStandards and Requirements Personal Precautions During Installation Outback Power Systems FLEXmax DC Enclosure FLEXmax Bushing Locknut Conduit Nipple Installing the FLEXmax 80 FLEXware DC EnclosuresMounting to Plywood Open Circuit Voltage/Wire and Disconnect Size Determining Wire SizesWire and Disconnect Sizing FLEXmax 80 Wiring Connections FLEXmax 80 wiring compartmentPage Page Page How to Read the FLEXmax 80 Screen Diagrams Soft keysOutBack12V Power Systems FLEXmax Powering UpPower Up Screen USA Next Enter Entra SEL Password ContrasenaSelect Version Elija la Version 150Enter USA NoyesSytem Voltage Status Screen AUX OFFRecharging Using the PV Array End of Day Summary ScreenExit F G GO Accessing the Main MenuCharger Aux Light EQ Misc Advanced Logging Stats 80.0A Charger Set-UpCurrent Limit Absorbing 14.4V Float 13.8VExit Next SET Mode AUX Mode and Its FunctionsAUX Mode Night Light Output OffAUX Mode Menu Path Pressing the Next soft key scrolls through the AUX functionsAUX modes in order of appearance on the FLEXmax 80 display Vent Fan Programming the AUX ModesOff Exitvolt Vent FAN VoltsPV Trigger Output Off Exit VoltExit Next SET Fan screenExit Time Volt PV Volts Output OnPV Trigger Exit Time VoltPV Trigger Output On Press the Next soft key to view the Error Output screenHold Time Sec 01.1 Back + Exitvolt AUX Mode Error Output Error Output 01 hrsExitvolt Error LOW Batt Volts Back + OFF Exit Next SET Mode AUX ModeExit Hyst Time Volt Night Light Threshold Voltage 010 Back + Night Light Off Hysteresis Time Minutes Back +Night Light On Time Hours Back + Press the Volt soft keyDiversion Relay Output Off Output Off AutoFloat Output Off Press the Next soft key ro view the AUX Float screenDiversion Relay Hold Delay 01.0 Time SecondsBack DLY+ AUX Mode Absorb--Float--EQ Relative VoltsExample of Diversion Exit Time Volt AUX ModeDiversion Solid St Output On Press the Exit soft keyDiversion Load and AUX Wiring Set-Up Illustrated Low Batt Disconnect Delay Time Sec Timer Back +Press the Time and Volt soft keys to adjust the set points RE-CONNECT Volts Exit Time Volt Disconnect VoltsBack Logging Stats Remote Output OffCharger GAux Light Misc Exit soft key twice to return to the Main Menu Off screenBacklight EQ-Battery EqualizeExit + Mode Charger Aux GLight EQ Misc Optimize Logging StatsExit Next -HRS +HRS Battery Equalize Battery EqualizeExit Next -EQV +EQV Battery Equalize Back Auto Start StopExit DAY +DAY Count000 Exit Next -EQV +EQVExit Next MISC-MiscellaneousGT State PWM% ChgT 255 07 50.0 Press Next to Continue to the Force Bulk/Float ScreenExit Next Float Bulk PWM%Force PCBCharger Aux Light Misc GAdvanced Logging Stats Snooze Mode .6 ampAdvanced Exit Advanced MenuThis screen allows the user to choose one of these modes Wakeup Mode 1.5V 05m Exit Next +VOC +MinMppt Mode Auto Track Exit Next nonGT Mode Press the Next soft key to view the Park Mpp screenMpp Range Limit %Voc Min Max Exit Next 1/2 90% Park Mpp 77 % VocExit Next -% +% Advanced Menu Park Mpp Watts 77 % VocExit Next + Charging-Related ScreensAdvanced Menu Absorb Time Limits Hours 00 a 12.6Exit Next Wide Advanced Menu Vbatt Calibration 14.1RTS Compensation 14.1 Exit Next Limit SET RTS CompensationRTS Compensation 14.4 V F Mode Exit Next Mode Advanced MenuMode Exit Next Mode Exit Next Limit SETAux Polarity Exit Next Mode Advanced MenuReset to Defaults? Charger Are you sure? Reset to DefaultsYesno Advanced Menu GLogging StatsToday 0000Ah 00.0 KWH 011Vp 00.0Ap 00kWp MAX LoggingClear LOG Back Totl Daily MIN FLTStats Secondary Stats screen Warranty its use in these applications Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell ApplicationsAdvanced Menu Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications Mppt Mode Auto TrackTo adjust the Lower Mpp Range Limit Park Mpp WattsAbbreviated Menu Map Grid-tie applications non-OutBack inverter/chargers OutBack Power System GTFX/GVFX Grid-tie settingsApplication Notes Positive grounded systems12V Battery System Efficiency Curve 24V Battery System Efficiency CurveUnderstanding the Various Operational Modes Page Page MATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Screens Status Mode Screens Aux relay state indicates if the AUX is on or OFFPress Setp to view Setpoint screens MATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Status Meter ScreensFLEXmax Meter Screens CC Setpoint Screens MATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Status Setpt SET Point ScreenMATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Advanced Screens FLEXmax 80 Advanced Menu FLEXmax 80 Displayed Screens FLEXmax 80 EQ ScreensFLEXmax 80 AUX Screens FLEXmax 80 Stats ScreensAbbreviated Exit Next + Advanced Menu FLEXmax 80 not producing expected power Troubleshooting GuideFLEXmax 80 does not boot/power-up blank LCD FLEXmax 80 is always SleepingFLEXmax 80 Battery Temperature Compensated Voltage FLEXmax 80 is not equalizingFLEXmax 80 is beeping To enable/open the FLEXmax Select Version screensFLEXmax 80 Internal Fan Typical Array Sizing Guide Standard vs. Australian Default Settings 24V PV Array 32v Vmp Wire Distance Chart12V PV Array 16v Vmp 36V PV Array 48v Vmp72V PV Array 96v Vmp 48V PV Array 64v Vmp60V PV Array 80v Vmp PV Side of the Controller Wire and Disconnect SizingBattery Side of the Controller NEC ComplianceRecommended Conductor and Breaker Sizes for the FLEXmax Wiring CompartmentMaximum recommended battery conductor is #2** AWG Output Rating less than 64 ampsFLEXmax 80 MULTI-STAGE Battery Charging Page Battery temperature compensation with other slopes Non-Battery Temperature Compensated SystemBattery Temperature Compensated System Suggested Battery Charger SET Points Battery Voltage and State of ChargeSpecifications Calling the Factory for AssistanceFive Year Limited Warranty Information FLEXmax ProductsRevision.2007-10-02 Limited Warranty Registration Outback Power Systems Inc 19009 62nd Ave. NEEU Declaration of Conformity OWNER’S System Information Phone +1 BARCELONA, España Phone +34.93.654.9568