Outback Power Systems 80 Advanced Menu Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications, Park Mpp Watts

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18. Advanced Menu (Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications)

Mpp Range Limit % (Auto Track Mode only)

The FLEXmax 80 searches for the MPP voltage by tracking the input voltage up to one half (default) of the Voc, which is based on values appropriate for a solar array. Micro-hydro and fuel cell systems can require a broader range, normally on the lower end. Adjusting the lower limit, expressed as 1/2 on the display screen, for FULL allows the FLEXmax 80 to track the input voltage close to the battery voltage instead of 1/2 (or 50%) of the Voc.

This adjustment only affects the initial tracking at the beginning of the day and any subsequent trackings caused by Auto-Restart or any forced restart of the FLEXmax 80.

Charger		Aux	Light
Eq	Misc	GAdvanced
Logging		Stats
EXIT	F	G	GO

ADVANCED MENU

Mpp Range Limit %Voc

Min Max

EXIT NEXT 1/2 90%

ADVANCED MENU

MPPT Mode

Auto Track

EXIT NEXT nonGT MODE

ADVANCED MENU

Park Mpp

Watts 0000	77 % VOC
EXIT NEXT	–% +%

To adjust the Lower Mpp Range Limit:

From the MAIN Menu, with the arrow in front of Advanced, press the <GO> soft key.

In the ADVANCED MENU screen, press the <NEXT> soft key until the Mpp Range Limit % Voc screen appears. Press the <1/2> soft key until FULL appears. When finished, press the <NEXT> soft key until the MPPT Mode screen appears.

To pick between Auto Track or U-Pick % MPPT Mode and determine the FLEXmax 80’s operating Voc percentage, press the <MODE> soft key to interchange between the two modes. Re-entering the password might be required. After choosing a mode, press the <NEXT> soft key in the ADVANCED MENU to view the Park Mpp screen (only applicable for U-Pickmode).

Press the <-VOC>or <+VOC> soft key to select one of the percentage values; U-Pickalways uses the Park Mpp value.

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Contents User’s Guide Dear OutBack Customer Warranty SummaryContact Information About OutBack Power SystemsDisclaimer Date and RevisionTable of Contents Product Registration and Optional Extended Warranty Firmware FLEXmax 80 Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge ControllerScope IntroductionStandards 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 150 Password ContrasenaSelect Version Elija la Version USA Next Enter Entra SELEnter 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 Absorbing 14.4V Float 13.8V Charger Set-UpCurrent Limit 80.0ANight Light Output Off AUX Mode and Its FunctionsAUX Mode Exit Next SET ModePressing the Next soft key scrolls through the AUX functions AUX Mode Menu PathAUX modes in order of appearance on the FLEXmax 80 display Exitvolt Vent FAN Volts Programming the AUX ModesOff Vent FanFan screen Exit VoltExit Next SET PV Trigger Output OffExit Time Volt Output OnPV Trigger Exit Time Volt PV VoltsPV 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 Press the Volt soft key Night Light Off Hysteresis Time Minutes Back +Night Light On Time Hours Back + Night Light Threshold Voltage 010 Back +Press the Next soft key ro view the AUX Float screen Output Off AutoFloat Output Off Diversion Relay Output OffAbsorb--Float--EQ Relative Volts Hold Delay 01.0 Time SecondsBack DLY+ AUX Mode Diversion RelayPress the Exit soft key Exit Time Volt AUX ModeDiversion Solid St Output On Example of DiversionDiversion 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 Exit soft key twice to return to the Main Menu Off screen Remote Output OffCharger GAux Light Misc Logging StatsCharger Aux GLight EQ Misc Optimize Logging Stats EQ-Battery EqualizeExit + Mode BacklightBack Auto Start Stop Battery EqualizeExit Next -EQV +EQV Battery Equalize Exit Next -HRS +HRS Battery EqualizeExit Next -EQV +EQV Count000 Exit DAY +DAYPress Next to Continue to the Force Bulk/Float Screen MISC-MiscellaneousGT State PWM% ChgT 255 07 50.0 Exit NextPCB PWM%Force Exit Next Float BulkExit Advanced Menu Snooze Mode .6 ampAdvanced Charger Aux Light Misc GAdvanced Logging StatsPress the Next soft key to view the Park Mpp screen Wakeup Mode 1.5V 05m Exit Next +VOC +MinMppt Mode Auto Track Exit Next nonGT Mode This screen allows the user to choose one of these modesPark Mpp Watts 77 % Voc Park Mpp 77 % VocExit Next -% +% Advanced Menu Mpp Range Limit %Voc Min Max Exit Next 1/2 90%Exit Next + Charging-Related ScreensAdvanced Menu Absorb Time Limits Hours 12.6 00 aExit Next Limit SET RTS Compensation Vbatt Calibration 14.1RTS Compensation 14.1 Exit Next Wide Advanced MenuExit Next Limit SET Mode Exit Next Mode Advanced MenuMode Exit Next Mode RTS Compensation 14.4 V FAux Polarity Exit Next Mode Advanced MenuReset to Defaults? GLogging Stats Are you sure? Reset to DefaultsYesno Advanced Menu ChargerMIN FLT LoggingClear LOG Back Totl Daily Today 0000Ah 00.0 KWH 011Vp 00.0Ap 00kWp MAXStats Secondary Stats screen Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications Warranty its use in these applicationsPark Mpp Watts Mppt Mode Auto TrackTo adjust the Lower Mpp Range Limit Advanced Menu Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell ApplicationsAbbreviated Menu Map Positive grounded systems OutBack Power System GTFX/GVFX Grid-tie settingsApplication Notes Grid-tie applications non-OutBack inverter/chargers24V 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 Stats Screens FLEXmax 80 EQ ScreensFLEXmax 80 AUX Screens FLEXmax 80 Displayed ScreensAbbreviated Exit Next + Advanced Menu FLEXmax 80 is always Sleeping Troubleshooting GuideFLEXmax 80 does not boot/power-up blank LCD FLEXmax 80 not producing expected powerFLEXmax 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 36V PV Array 48v Vmp Wire Distance Chart12V PV Array 16v Vmp 24V PV Array 32v Vmp72V PV Array 96v Vmp 48V PV Array 64v Vmp60V PV Array 80v Vmp NEC Compliance Wire and Disconnect SizingBattery Side of the Controller PV Side of the ControllerOutput Rating less than 64 amps Wiring CompartmentMaximum recommended battery conductor is #2** AWG Recommended Conductor and Breaker Sizes for the FLEXmaxFLEXmax 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