Outback Power Systems 80 user manual Product Registration and Optional Extended Warranty

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Vbatt Calibration	50
RTS Compensation	50
Auto Restart	51
Aux Polarity	52
Reset to Defaults?	52
(DATA) LOGGING	54
Clearing Total and Daily Stats	54
STATS	55
Secondary Stats Screen	56
MICRO-HYDRO, WIND TURBINE, AND FUEL CELL APPLICATIONS	57
ADVANCED MENU (Micro-Hydro)	58
FLEXmax 80 ABBREVIATED MENU MAP	59
APPLICATION NOTES	60
FLEXmax 80 EFFICIENCY vs. INPUT POWER GRAPH	61
UNDERSTANDING THE VARIOUS OPERATIONAL MODES	62
MATE-DISPLAYED CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS MODE Screens	65
MATE-DISPLAYED CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS METER Screens	66
MATE-DISPLAYED CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS SETP(OINT) Screens	67
MATE-DISPLAYED FLEXmax 80 ADVANCED SCREENS	67
ADVANCED MENU	68
EQ SCREENS	69
AUX SCREENS	69
ABBREVIATED MENU	70
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE	72
TYPICAL ARRAY SIZING GUIDE	75
STANDARD vs. AUSTRALIAN DEFAULT SETTINGS	76
WIRE DISTANCE CHART	77
WIRE AND DISCONNECT SIZING	79
MULTI-STAGE BATTERY CHARGING	81
BATTERY TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED VOLTAGE SET POINT	83
SUGGESTED BATTERY CHARGER SET POINTS	84
CALLING THE FACTORY FOR ASSISTANCE	85
WARRANTY INFORMATION	86
PRODUCT REGISTRATION AND OPTIONAL EXTENDED WARRANTY	88
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY	89
OWNER’S SYSTEM INFORMATION	90

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Contents User’s Guide Dear OutBack Customer Warranty SummaryDisclaimer About OutBack Power SystemsDate and Revision Contact InformationTable of Contents Product Registration and Optional Extended Warranty Scope FLEXmax 80 Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge ControllerIntroduction 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 compartment FLEXmax 80 Wiring ConnectionsPage Page Page Soft keys How to Read the FLEXmax 80 Screen DiagramsOutBack12V Power Systems FLEXmax Powering UpPower Up Screen Select Version Elija la Version Password ContrasenaUSA Next Enter Entra SEL 150Enter USA NoyesSytem Voltage AUX OFF Status ScreenEnd of Day Summary Screen Recharging Using the PV ArrayExit F G GO Accessing the Main MenuCharger Aux Light EQ Misc Advanced Logging Stats Current Limit Charger Set-Up80.0A Absorbing 14.4V Float 13.8VAUX Mode AUX Mode and Its FunctionsExit Next SET Mode Night Light Output OffPressing the Next soft key scrolls through the AUX functions AUX Mode Menu PathAUX modes in order of appearance on the FLEXmax 80 display Off Programming the AUX ModesVent Fan Exitvolt Vent FAN VoltsExit Next SET Exit VoltPV Trigger Output Off Fan screenPV Trigger Output OnExit Time Volt PV Volts 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 On Time Hours Back + Night Light Off Hysteresis Time Minutes Back +Night Light Threshold Voltage 010 Back + Press the Volt soft keyFloat Output Off Output Off AutoDiversion Relay Output Off Press the Next soft key ro view the AUX Float screenBack DLY+ AUX Mode Hold Delay 01.0 Time SecondsDiversion Relay Absorb--Float--EQ Relative VoltsDiversion Solid St Output On Exit Time Volt AUX ModeExample of Diversion 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 Charger GAux Light Misc Remote Output OffLogging Stats Exit soft key twice to return to the Main Menu Off screenExit + Mode EQ-Battery EqualizeBacklight Charger Aux GLight EQ Misc Optimize Logging StatsExit Next -EQV +EQV Battery Equalize Battery EqualizeExit Next -HRS +HRS Battery Equalize Back Auto Start Stop000 CountExit DAY +DAY Exit Next -EQV +EQVGT State PWM% ChgT 255 07 50.0 MISC-MiscellaneousExit Next Press Next to Continue to the Force Bulk/Float ScreenForce PWM%Exit Next Float Bulk PCBAdvanced Snooze Mode .6 ampCharger Aux Light Misc GAdvanced Logging Stats Exit Advanced MenuMppt Mode Auto Track Exit Next nonGT Mode Wakeup Mode 1.5V 05m Exit Next +VOC +MinThis screen allows the user to choose one of these modes Press the Next soft key to view the Park Mpp screenExit Next -% +% Advanced Menu Park Mpp 77 % VocMpp Range Limit %Voc Min Max Exit Next 1/2 90% Park Mpp Watts 77 % VocExit Next + Charging-Related ScreensAdvanced Menu Absorb Time Limits Hours 12.6 00 aRTS Compensation 14.1 Vbatt Calibration 14.1Exit Next Wide Advanced Menu Exit Next Limit SET RTS CompensationMode Exit Next Mode Mode Exit Next Mode Advanced MenuRTS Compensation 14.4 V F Exit Next Limit SETAux Polarity Exit Next Mode Advanced MenuReset to Defaults? Yesno Advanced Menu Are you sure? Reset to DefaultsCharger GLogging StatsClear LOG Back Totl Daily LoggingToday 0000Ah 00.0 KWH 011Vp 00.0Ap 00kWp MAX MIN FLTStats Secondary Stats screen Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications Warranty its use in these applicationsTo adjust the Lower Mpp Range Limit Mppt Mode Auto TrackAdvanced Menu Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications Park Mpp WattsAbbreviated Menu Map Application Notes OutBack Power System GTFX/GVFX Grid-tie settingsGrid-tie applications non-OutBack inverter/chargers Positive grounded systems24V Battery System Efficiency Curve 12V Battery System Efficiency CurveUnderstanding the Various Operational Modes Page Page Aux relay state indicates if the AUX is on or OFF MATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Screens Status Mode ScreensPress 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 AUX Screens FLEXmax 80 EQ ScreensFLEXmax 80 Displayed Screens FLEXmax 80 Stats ScreensAbbreviated Exit Next + Advanced Menu FLEXmax 80 does not boot/power-up blank LCD Troubleshooting GuideFLEXmax 80 not producing expected power FLEXmax 80 is always SleepingFLEXmax 80 is not equalizing FLEXmax 80 Battery Temperature Compensated VoltageFLEXmax 80 is beeping To enable/open the FLEXmax Select Version screensFLEXmax 80 Internal Fan Typical Array Sizing Guide Standard vs. Australian Default Settings 12V PV Array 16v Vmp Wire Distance Chart24V PV Array 32v Vmp 36V PV Array 48v Vmp72V PV Array 96v Vmp 48V PV Array 64v Vmp60V PV Array 80v Vmp Battery Side of the Controller Wire and Disconnect SizingPV Side of the Controller NEC ComplianceMaximum recommended battery conductor is #2** AWG Wiring CompartmentRecommended Conductor and Breaker Sizes for the FLEXmax 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 Battery Voltage and State of Charge Suggested Battery Charger SET PointsCalling the Factory for Assistance SpecificationsFLEXmax Products Five Year Limited Warranty InformationRevision.2007-10-02 Outback Power Systems Inc 19009 62nd Ave. NE Limited Warranty RegistrationEU Declaration of Conformity OWNER’S System Information Phone +1 BARCELONA, España Phone +34.93.654.9568