Outback Power Systems MX60 Powering UP, OFF Screen this screen is initially blank at power up

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POWERING UP

The MX60 power-up sequence fi rst activates the unit and brings up a series of screens; some screens allow the user to change the battery voltage.

Note: Be sure the PV input and battery breakers are off before starting the power-up sequence.

OFF SCREEN (this screen is initially blank at power up)

With the PV array and battery breakers off, press and hold soft keys #1 and #3 and then turn on the battery breaker (see Figure 4).

Battery Breaker

Figure 4

Note: The battery voltage must be at least 10.5 V or higher to power up the MX60. If the screen reads “Got Battery?” please see the Troubleshooting Guide on page 74.

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Contents MX60 PV Mppt Dear OutBack Customer Warranty SummaryJanuary 29, 2007 REV 7.0 Software REV 5.10 EN 61000-6-3 seeTable of Contents Battery Temperature Compensated Voltage SET Point MX60 PV Mppt Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge Controller ScopeIntroduction OutBack Power Systems Inc Personal Precautions To 0 C 49 to 32 F Open Circuit VOLTAGE/WIRE and Disconnect SizingWire and Disconnect Sizing Check the PV array voltage before connecting it to the MX60Field Wiring Connections and Surge Protection OutBack Power Systems Inc OutBack Power Systems Inc OutBack Power Systems Inc KEY to the Example Diagrams Battery System VoltageOFF Screen this screen is initially blank at power up Powering UPEnter + PasswordExitenter 150Are you sure? 12 24 36 48 NOYes OutBack12V Power Systems MX60Battery Voltage Screen Exit EnterWatts Aux Off Status ScreenPV 005 Bat 12.5 00.0 aPV 113 Bat 12.5 00.0 a Watts 0000 Aux Off KWHrs Sleeping PV 087 Bat 12.5 05.0 a 32.9 a Watts 0412 Aux Off KWHrs 00.0Mppt Exit Accessing the Main MenuCharger Aux Light Misc Logging60.0 14.4 13.6 Charger SetupLimit Absorb Amps VoltsOff AUX ModeTerminals. OFF indicates changes to the next mode VDC ManualAUX Mode Path OutBack Power Systems Inc Vent FAN Volts AUX ModeExit Next on OFF AUX Mode Exit NextPV Trigger Off Exit Next Time Volt PV Volts140 Back + Hold Time Sec 01.1 Back + Exit Next Time Volt AUX ModePV Trigger Exit Next Time VoltBack AUX Mode Error Alarm Exit NextDiversion Off Absorb-Float-EQ Relative Volts 00.0 00.2Example of Diversion Hold Delay 01.0 Time SecondsDiversion Load and AUX Wiring Set-Up Illustrated 001 TimerLow Batt Disconnect Sec14.4 Back + DisV Exit Next Time Volt Disconnect Volts+ ReCon RE-CONNECT VoltsRemote Off Logging Log2Press the Next soft key to view the Remote screen Charger Aux *Light EQ Misc Optimize Logging Log2 EQ-BATTERY EqualizeBacklight Backlight Control Always Exit Auto on OFFBack Auto Start Stop Battery EqualizeExit NEX -EQV +EQV Battery Equalize Exit Next -HRS +HRSExit DAY +DAY Auto ModeCount 000MISC-MISCELLANEOUS GT State PWM% ChgT 255 07 50.0 005 Tmp Comp a14.4 f13.6Exit Next Wide Rstrt WIDE/LMIT Battery Temperature Compensated Limits 14.8 Back + DisV 13.2 Lower LimitDisV 14.8Force Float = fl oat cycle Force Bulk = bulk cycle Exit Next Wide Rstrt Force Exit Next Float BulkAMP +AMP Miscellaneous ScreenPCB CFBExit Advanced Menu Snooze Mode LowcutoffAdvanced Charger Aux Light Misc *Advanced Logging Log2Mpp Range Limit %Voc min max Exit Next 1/2 90% Park Mpp 77 % Voc Exit Next -Voc +VocExit Next -V +V Sweep Interval MinutesExit Next -MIN MAX+ Advanced Menu Vbatt Calibration 12.8vMppt Mode Auto Sweep Exit Next nonGT Mode Low Cutoff AmpThis screen allows the user to choose one of these modes Exit Next MIN+ MAX+ Absorb Time Limits 000m 2hrExit Clear Back Totl Daly Data LoggingDaily KWhours 00.0 Float time mins 0000 TotalKWh 0000 Exit CLR +DAY -DAYCharger Aux Light Misc Advanced Logging Log2 Clearing Totals and Daily StatsPressing Back brings back the Logging screen PkBatV Voc HiVoc 012.2 070.2 076.9 Daily peak Battery voltageOperational mode LOG2Auto Restart PkBatV Voc HiVoc 012.2 070.2 Mppt Sunrise Exit Next0000 float Tmin HighWatts Lo 13.2 Hi DCkWh Secondary LOG2 ScreenThis 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 ApplicationsOutBack Power Systems Inc 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 This page Intentionally Left Blank Application Notes Calling the Factory for Assistance Specifications Warranty Dimensions WeightVoltage step down capability Amps Volts 60.0 14.4 13.6 Limit Absorb Float60.00 24V and 48V Battery System Efficiency Curve MX60 Efficiency vs. Input Power GraphUnderstanding the Various Operational Modes OutBack Power Systems Inc OutBack Power Systems Inc OutBack Power Systems Inc MATE-DISPLAYED MX60 Status Mode Screens MATE-DISPLAYED MX60 Status Meter Screens MATE-DISPLAYED MX60 Status Setpt Setpoint Screens Troubleshooting Guide OutBack Power Systems Inc OutBack Power Systems Inc OutBack Power Systems Inc 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 OutBack Power Systems Inc Battery Temperature Compensated Volatge SET Point Average = 95˚ F / 35˚ CAverage = 86˚ F / 30˚ C Suggested Battery Charger SET Points TWO Year Limited Warranty Information OutBack Power Systems Inc EU Declaration of Conformity OWNER’S System Information Product Registration Inverter/ChargersProducts Covered Serial Number REV B

MX60 specifications

The Outback Power Systems MX60 is a state-of-the-art solar charge controller designed for off-grid and grid-tied systems, providing users with cutting-edge technology and efficiency in managing their solar energy resources. This device stands out in the renewable energy market due to its versatile features, robust performance, and ease of use.

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