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AUX MODE

The AUX is a secondary control circuit—essentially, a small power supply that provides a 12 VDC (up to 200 milliamps) output current. It is either active (12 VDC on) or inactive (12 VDC off ).

• To access the AUX MODE from the MAIN Menu, press the < >soft key until the asterisk is in front of the Aux selection.

•A 200 milliamps or less, 12 VDC device can be wired directly to the AUX terminal; higher out- put DC loads require a 12 VDC coil relay—also rated up to 200 milliamps or less for the DC coil—which itself is connected to the AUX output. An internal, re-settable Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) fuse protects the AUX internal components.

•For certain AUX control applications the use of a solid state relay is preferred. This is particularly benefi cial with applications such as the Diversion mode where fast switching (often called PWM control) allows a more constant battery voltage to be maintained. Both DC and AC load switching solid state relays are widely available from many sources. Eurotherm and Power-IO are two suggested solid state relay manufacturers.

•Most AUX modes or functions are designed for specialized applications and are infrequently used.

•Only one AUX MODE can operate at a time (even if other modes have been preset).

•Press the <EXIT> soft key to initiate the chosen AUX MODE.

•See Figure 5, page 30, for an Aux set-up wiring diagram.

In this Menu, ON and

OFF indicators show the

 

AUX MODE

 

 

Manual

 

present state of the Aux

 

 

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

terminals. Pressing the

 

 

 

EXIT NEXT

ON

OFF

<ON> or <OFF> soft key changes this value.

ON indicates 12 VDC is

present at the Aux output

Pressing the <NEXT> soft key

terminals. OFF indicates changes to the next mode.

0 VDC.

The second line indicates the present mode for the Aux Output.

When the preferred mode is displayed, press the <EXIT> soft key to select it.

Terms

•AUX MODE: what is displayed on the Menu

•Aux Output: 12 VDC is either available or unavailable at the Aux Terminal

•Aux Terminal: the jack to which a relay is wired

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Contents MX60 PV Mppt Warranty Summary Dear OutBack CustomerEN 61000-6-3 see January 29, 2007 REV 7.0 Software REV 5.10Table of Contents Battery Temperature Compensated Voltage SET Point Scope MX60 PV Mppt Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge ControllerIntroduction OutBack Power Systems Inc Personal Precautions Check the PV array voltage before connecting it to the MX60 Open Circuit VOLTAGE/WIRE and Disconnect SizingWire and Disconnect Sizing To 0 C 49 to 32 FField Wiring Connections and Surge Protection OutBack Power Systems Inc OutBack Power Systems Inc OutBack Power Systems Inc Battery System Voltage KEY to the Example DiagramsPowering UP OFF Screen this screen is initially blank at power up150 PasswordExitenter Enter +Exit Enter OutBack12V Power Systems MX60Battery Voltage Screen Are you sure? 12 24 36 48 NOYes00.0 a Status ScreenPV 005 Bat 12.5 Watts Aux OffPV 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 SleepingMppt Logging Accessing the Main MenuCharger Aux Light Misc ExitAmps Volts Charger SetupLimit Absorb 60.0 14.4 13.6Manual AUX ModeTerminals. OFF indicates changes to the next mode VDC OffAUX Mode Path OutBack Power Systems Inc Exit Next AUX ModeExit Next on OFF AUX Mode Vent FAN VoltsExit Next Time Volt PV Volts PV Trigger Off140 Back + Exit Next Time Volt Exit Next Time Volt AUX ModePV Trigger Hold Time Sec 01.1 Back +Absorb-Float-EQ Relative Volts 00.0 00.2 AUX Mode Error Alarm Exit NextDiversion Off BackHold Delay 01.0 Time Seconds Example of DiversionDiversion Load and AUX Wiring Set-Up Illustrated Sec TimerLow Batt Disconnect 001RE-CONNECT Volts Exit Next Time Volt Disconnect Volts+ ReCon 14.4 Back + DisVLogging Log2 Remote OffPress the Next soft key to view the Remote screen Backlight Control Always Exit Auto on OFF EQ-BATTERY EqualizeBacklight Charger Aux *Light EQ Misc Optimize Logging Log2Exit Next -HRS +HRS Battery EqualizeExit NEX -EQV +EQV Battery Equalize Back Auto Start Stop000 Auto ModeCount Exit DAY +DAYGT State PWM% ChgT 255 07 50.0 005 Tmp Comp a14.4 f13.6 MISC-MISCELLANEOUSExit Next Wide Rstrt WIDE/LMIT Battery Temperature Compensated Limits 13.2 Lower Limit 14.8 Back + DisV14.8 DisVExit Next Wide Rstrt Force Exit Next Float Bulk Force Float = fl oat cycle Force Bulk = bulk cycleCFB Miscellaneous ScreenPCB AMP +AMPCharger Aux Light Misc *Advanced Logging Log2 Snooze Mode LowcutoffAdvanced Exit Advanced MenuPark Mpp 77 % Voc Exit Next -Voc +Voc Mpp Range Limit %Voc min max Exit Next 1/2 90%Vbatt Calibration 12.8v Sweep Interval MinutesExit Next -MIN MAX+ Advanced Menu Exit Next -V +VLow Cutoff Amp Mppt Mode Auto Sweep Exit Next nonGT ModeThis screen allows the user to choose one of these modes Absorb Time Limits 000m 2hr Exit Next MIN+ MAX+Exit Exit CLR +DAY -DAY Data LoggingDaily KWhours 00.0 Float time mins 0000 TotalKWh 0000 Clear Back Totl DalyClearing Totals and Daily Stats Charger Aux Light Misc Advanced Logging Log2Pressing Back brings back the Logging screen LOG2 Daily peak Battery voltageOperational mode PkBatV Voc HiVoc 012.2 070.2 076.9PkBatV Voc HiVoc 012.2 070.2 Mppt Sunrise Exit Next Auto RestartSecondary LOG2 Screen 0000 float Tmin HighWatts Lo 13.2 Hi DCkWhThis value is the peak daily Watts seen by the MX60 MICRO-HYDRO, Wind TURBINE, and Fuel Cell Applications MICRO-HYDRO and Fuel Cell Systems Performance OptimizationOutBack 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 Warranty Dimensions Weight SpecificationsVoltage step down capability Limit Absorb Float Amps Volts 60.0 14.4 13.660.00 MX60 Efficiency vs. Input Power Graph 24V and 48V Battery System Efficiency CurveUnderstanding 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 vs. Australian Default Settings Standard version% 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 Average = 95˚ F / 35˚ C Battery Temperature Compensated Volatge SET PointAverage = 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 Inverter/Chargers Product RegistrationProducts Covered Serial Number REV B

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