Outback Power Systems 80 Abbreviated Menu Map, Charger Aux Light EQ Misc Advanced Logging Stats

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19. Abbreviated Menu Map

Much of the FLEXmax 80 activity takes place around the MAIN screen. From this screen, the user can access other screens to both observe system activiy and make adjustments to certain critical functions.

Adjusts the Current Limit, Absorb, and Float recharging voltage set points

GCharger Aux Light EQ Misc Advanced

Logging Stats

EXIT F G GO

AUX control includes:

•Vent Fan

•PV Trigger

•Error Output

•Night Light

•Float

•Diversion: Relay

•Diversion: Solid State

•Low Battery Disconnect

•Remote

The Light feature con- trols the backlighing of the FLEXmax 80s LCD screen and soft key buttons

Misc offers additional settings and service information

Stats shows time- based information regarding the FLEX- max 80

EQ allows manual or automatic battery equalization recharg- ing

The Logging screens display primary and secondary power production information, including power peaks

The Advanced menu allows the user to fine-tune the FLEXmax 80 using the following screens:

•Snooze Mode

•Wakeup Mode

•MPPT Mode

•Park Mpp

•Mpp Range Limit % VOC

•Absorb Time

•Absorb End Amps

•Rebulk Voltage

•Vbatt Calibration

•RTS Compensation

•Auto Restart

•Aux Polarity

•Reset to Defaults?

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Contents User’s Guide Warranty Summary Dear OutBack CustomerAbout OutBack Power Systems DisclaimerDate and Revision Contact InformationTable of Contents Product Registration and Optional Extended Warranty FLEXmax 80 Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge Controller ScopeIntroduction FirmwareStandards and Requirements Personal Precautions During Installation Outback Power Systems FLEXmax Installing the FLEXmax 80 FLEXware DC Enclosures Mounting to PlywoodDC Enclosure FLEXmax Bushing Locknut Conduit Nipple Determining Wire Sizes Wire and Disconnect SizingOpen Circuit Voltage/Wire and Disconnect Size FLEXmax 80 Wiring Connections FLEXmax 80 wiring compartmentPage Page Page How to Read the FLEXmax 80 Screen Diagrams Soft keysPowering Up Power Up ScreenOutBack12V Power Systems FLEXmax Password Contrasena Select Version Elija la VersionUSA Next Enter Entra SEL 150USA Noyes Sytem VoltageEnter Status Screen AUX OFFRecharging Using the PV Array End of Day Summary ScreenAccessing the Main Menu Charger Aux Light EQ Misc Advanced Logging StatsExit F G GO Charger Set-Up Current Limit80.0A Absorbing 14.4V Float 13.8VAUX Mode and Its Functions AUX ModeExit Next SET 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 Programming the AUX Modes OffVent Fan Exitvolt Vent FAN VoltsExit Volt Exit Next SETPV Trigger Output Off Fan screenOutput On PV TriggerExit Time Volt PV Volts Exit Time VoltPress the Next soft key to view the Error Output screen Hold Time Sec 01.1 Back +PV Trigger Output On Error Output 01 hrs Exitvolt Error LOW Batt VoltsExitvolt AUX Mode Error Output Exit Next SET Mode AUX Mode Exit Hyst Time VoltBack + OFF Night Light Off Hysteresis Time Minutes Back + Night Light On Time Hours Back +Night Light Threshold Voltage 010 Back + Press the Volt soft keyOutput Off Auto Float Output OffDiversion Relay Output Off Press the Next soft key ro view the AUX Float screenHold Delay 01.0 Time Seconds Back DLY+ AUX ModeDiversion Relay Absorb--Float--EQ Relative VoltsExit Time Volt AUX Mode Diversion Solid St Output OnExample of Diversion Press the Exit soft keyDiversion Load and AUX Wiring Set-Up Illustrated Delay Time Sec Timer Back + Press the Time and Volt soft keys to adjust the set pointsLow Batt Disconnect Exit Time Volt Disconnect Volts BackRE-CONNECT Volts Remote Output Off Charger GAux Light MiscLogging Stats Exit soft key twice to return to the Main Menu Off screenEQ-Battery Equalize Exit + ModeBacklight Charger Aux GLight EQ Misc Optimize Logging StatsBattery Equalize Exit Next -EQV +EQV Battery EqualizeExit Next -HRS +HRS Battery Equalize Back Auto Start StopCount 000Exit DAY +DAY Exit Next -EQV +EQVMISC-Miscellaneous GT State PWM% ChgT 255 07 50.0Exit Next Press Next to Continue to the Force Bulk/Float ScreenPWM% ForceExit Next Float Bulk PCBSnooze Mode .6 amp AdvancedCharger Aux Light Misc GAdvanced Logging Stats Exit Advanced MenuWakeup Mode 1.5V 05m Exit Next +VOC +Min Mppt Mode Auto Track Exit Next nonGT ModeThis screen allows the user to choose one of these modes Press the Next soft key to view the Park Mpp screenPark Mpp 77 % Voc Exit Next -% +% Advanced MenuMpp Range Limit %Voc Min Max Exit Next 1/2 90% Park Mpp Watts 77 % VocCharging-Related Screens Advanced Menu Absorb Time Limits HoursExit Next + 00 a 12.6Vbatt Calibration 14.1 RTS Compensation 14.1Exit Next Wide Advanced Menu Exit Next Limit SET RTS CompensationMode Exit Next Mode Advanced Menu Mode Exit Next ModeRTS Compensation 14.4 V F Exit Next Limit SETExit Next Mode Advanced Menu Reset to Defaults?Aux Polarity Are you sure? Reset to Defaults Yesno Advanced MenuCharger GLogging StatsLogging Clear LOG Back Totl DailyToday 0000Ah 00.0 KWH 011Vp 00.0Ap 00kWp MAX MIN FLTStats Secondary Stats screen Warranty its use in these applications Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell ApplicationsMppt Mode Auto Track To adjust the Lower Mpp Range LimitAdvanced Menu Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications Park Mpp WattsAbbreviated Menu Map OutBack Power System GTFX/GVFX Grid-tie settings Application NotesGrid-tie applications non-OutBack inverter/chargers 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 OFFMATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Status Meter Screens FLEXmax Meter ScreensPress Setp to view Setpoint screens MATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Status Setpt SET Point Screen MATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Advanced ScreensCC Setpoint Screens FLEXmax 80 Advanced Menu FLEXmax 80 EQ Screens FLEXmax 80 AUX ScreensFLEXmax 80 Displayed Screens FLEXmax 80 Stats ScreensAbbreviated Exit Next + Advanced Menu Troubleshooting Guide FLEXmax 80 does not boot/power-up blank LCDFLEXmax 80 not producing expected power FLEXmax 80 is always SleepingFLEXmax 80 Battery Temperature Compensated Voltage FLEXmax 80 is not equalizingTo enable/open the FLEXmax Select Version screens FLEXmax 80 Internal FanFLEXmax 80 is beeping Typical Array Sizing Guide Standard vs. Australian Default Settings Wire Distance Chart 12V PV Array 16v Vmp24V PV Array 32v Vmp 36V PV Array 48v Vmp48V PV Array 64v Vmp 60V PV Array 80v Vmp72V PV Array 96v Vmp Wire and Disconnect Sizing Battery Side of the ControllerPV Side of the Controller NEC ComplianceWiring Compartment Maximum recommended battery conductor is #2** AWGRecommended Conductor and Breaker Sizes for the FLEXmax Output Rating less than 64 ampsFLEXmax 80 MULTI-STAGE Battery Charging Page Non-Battery Temperature Compensated System Battery Temperature Compensated SystemBattery temperature compensation with other slopes 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