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user manual
MX60 PV Mppt
Troubleshooting
Specs
KEY to the Example Diagrams
Password
AUX Mode Error Alarm Exit Next
Hold Delay 01.0 Time Seconds
Wire and Disconnect Sizing
Warranty
Accessing the Main Menu
Charger Setup
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MX60 PV MPPT
(Maximum Power Point Tracking) Charge Controller
Installation, Programming and User’s Manual
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MX60 PV Mppt
Dear OutBack Customer
Warranty Summary
January 29, 2007 REV 7.0 Software REV 5.10
EN 61000-6-3 see
Table of Contents
Battery Temperature Compensated Voltage SET Point
Scope
MX60 PV Mppt Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge Controller
Introduction
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Personal Precautions
Wire and Disconnect Sizing
Open Circuit VOLTAGE/WIRE and Disconnect Sizing
Check the PV array voltage before connecting it to the MX60
To 0 C 49 to 32 F
Field Wiring Connections and Surge Protection
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KEY to the Example Diagrams
Battery System Voltage
OFF Screen this screen is initially blank at power up
Powering UP
Exitenter
Password
150
Enter +
Battery Voltage Screen
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Exit Enter
Are you sure? 12 24 36 48 NOYes
PV 005 Bat 12.5
Status Screen
00.0 a
Watts Aux Off
PV 087 Bat 12.5 05.0 a 32.9 a Watts 0412 Aux Off KWHrs 00.0
PV 113 Bat 12.5 00.0 a Watts 0000 Aux Off KWHrs Sleeping
Mppt
Charger Aux Light Misc
Accessing the Main Menu
Logging
Exit
Limit Absorb
Charger Setup
Amps Volts
60.0 14.4 13.6
Terminals. OFF indicates changes to the next mode VDC
AUX Mode
Manual
Off
AUX Mode Path
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Exit Next on OFF AUX Mode
AUX Mode
Exit Next
Vent FAN Volts
Exit Next Time Volt PV Volts
PV Trigger Off
140 Back +
PV Trigger
Exit Next Time Volt AUX Mode
Exit Next Time Volt
Hold Time Sec 01.1 Back +
Diversion Off
AUX Mode Error Alarm Exit Next
Absorb-Float-EQ Relative Volts 00.0 00.2
Back
Example of Diversion
Hold Delay 01.0 Time Seconds
Diversion Load and AUX Wiring Set-Up Illustrated
Low Batt Disconnect
Timer
Sec
001
+ ReCon
Exit Next Time Volt Disconnect Volts
RE-CONNECT Volts
14.4 Back + DisV
Logging Log2
Remote Off
Press the Next soft key to view the Remote screen
Backlight
EQ-BATTERY Equalize
Backlight Control Always Exit Auto on OFF
Charger Aux *Light EQ Misc Optimize Logging Log2
Exit NEX -EQV +EQV Battery Equalize
Battery Equalize
Exit Next -HRS +HRS
Back Auto Start Stop
Count
Auto Mode
000
Exit DAY +DAY
GT State PWM% ChgT 255 07 50.0 005 Tmp Comp a14.4 f13.6
MISC-MISCELLANEOUS
Exit Next Wide Rstrt
WIDE/LMIT Battery Temperature Compensated Limits
14.8 Back + DisV
13.2 Lower Limit
DisV
14.8
Force Float = fl oat cycle Force Bulk = bulk cycle
Exit Next Wide Rstrt Force Exit Next Float Bulk
PCB
Miscellaneous Screen
CFB
AMP +AMP
Advanced
Snooze Mode Lowcutoff
Charger Aux Light Misc *Advanced Logging Log2
Exit Advanced Menu
Mpp Range Limit %Voc min max Exit Next 1/2 90%
Park Mpp 77 % Voc Exit Next -Voc +Voc
Exit Next -MIN MAX+ Advanced Menu
Sweep Interval Minutes
Vbatt Calibration 12.8v
Exit Next -V +V
Low Cutoff Amp
Mppt Mode Auto Sweep Exit Next nonGT Mode
This screen allows the user to choose one of these modes
Exit Next MIN+ MAX+
Absorb Time Limits 000m 2hr
Exit
Daily KWhours 00.0 Float time mins 0000 TotalKWh 0000
Data Logging
Exit CLR +DAY -DAY
Clear Back Totl Daly
Clearing Totals and Daily Stats
Charger Aux Light Misc Advanced Logging Log2
Pressing Back brings back the Logging screen
Operational mode
Daily peak Battery voltage
LOG2
PkBatV Voc HiVoc 012.2 070.2 076.9
Auto Restart
PkBatV Voc HiVoc 012.2 070.2 Mppt Sunrise Exit Next
Secondary LOG2 Screen
0000 float Tmin HighWatts Lo 13.2 Hi DCkWh
This value is the peak daily Watts seen by the MX60
MICRO-HYDRO and Fuel Cell Systems Performance Optimization
MICRO-HYDRO, Wind TURBINE, and Fuel Cell Applications
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Advanced Menu Micro-Hydro
Advanced Menu
Park Mpp 77 % VOC Exit Next -Voc +Voc
PV 087 Bat 12.0 05.0 a 35.8A Watts
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Application Notes
Calling the Factory for Assistance
Warranty Dimensions Weight
Specifications
Voltage step down capability
Amps Volts 60.0 14.4 13.6
Limit Absorb Float
60.00
24V and 48V Battery System Efficiency Curve
MX60 Efficiency vs. Input Power Graph
Understanding the Various Operational Modes
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MATE-DISPLAYED MX60 Status Mode Screens
MATE-DISPLAYED MX60 Status Meter Screens
MATE-DISPLAYED MX60 Status Setpt Setpoint Screens
Troubleshooting Guide
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Typical Array Sizing Guide
Standard version
Standard vs. Australian Default Settings
% Voltage Drop 12, 24 or 48 Volt Battery System
Volt PV Array 80V MPP Typical
Wire and Disconnect Sizing
MX60 MULTI-STAGE Battery Charging
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Average = 95˚ F / 35˚ C
Battery Temperature Compensated Volatge SET Point
Average = 86˚ F / 30˚ C
Suggested Battery Charger SET Points
TWO Year Limited Warranty Information
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EU Declaration of Conformity
OWNER’S System Information
Inverter/Chargers
Product Registration
Products Covered Serial Number
REV B
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