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BULK cycle provides the maximum power to the battery –the voltage increases while recharging.

A Bulk cycle is automatically initiated when the battery voltage is below the Absorb and Float* recharge voltage set points. The Bulk cycle will continue until the Absorb voltage set point is achieved. “BMPPT” is displayed on the screen.

ABSORBING cycle limits the amount of power going to the battery—the voltage is held constant.

The Absorb cycle will continue for the duration of the Bulk cycle or until the 2 hour (default) Ab- sorb time limit is reached. For example, if a Bulk cycle takes 1 hour to reach the Absorb voltage set point, then the Absorb cycle will continue for 1 hour as well. However, if a Bulk cycle takes 3 hours to reach the Absorb voltage set point, then the Absorb cycle will continue for 2 hours only. A Bulk cycle will be re-initiated if the battery voltage is not sustained at the Absorb voltage set point. “Absorbing” is displayed on the screen at this time.

FLOAT cycle reduces the recharging voltage to prevent overcharging of the batteries.

A Float cycle follows after the Absorb cycle is completed; “Float” is displayed on the screen. The MX60 will not re-initiate another Bulk cycle if the Float voltage set point is not sustained*. F-MPPT is displayed. However, it will continue to recharge the battery until the Float voltage set point is reached.

*Note: A Bulk cycle can be auto-initiated if the battery voltage falls below the Float voltage set point and the Re-Bulk (ReBV) voltage option is set.

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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 MX60 PV Mppt Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge Controller ScopeIntroduction OutBack Power Systems Inc Personal Precautions Open Circuit VOLTAGE/WIRE and Disconnect Sizing Wire and Disconnect SizingCheck the PV array voltage before connecting it to the MX60 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 upPassword Exitenter150 Enter +OutBack12V Power Systems MX60 Battery Voltage ScreenExit Enter Are you sure? 12 24 36 48 NOYesStatus Screen PV 005 Bat 12.500.0 a Watts Aux OffPV 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 Accessing the Main Menu Charger Aux Light MiscLogging ExitCharger Setup Limit AbsorbAmps Volts 60.0 14.4 13.6AUX Mode Terminals. OFF indicates changes to the next mode VDCManual OffAUX Mode Path OutBack Power Systems Inc AUX Mode Exit Next on OFF AUX ModeExit Next Vent FAN VoltsPV Trigger Off Exit Next Time Volt PV Volts140 Back + Exit Next Time Volt AUX Mode PV TriggerExit Next Time Volt Hold Time Sec 01.1 Back +AUX Mode Error Alarm Exit Next Diversion OffAbsorb-Float-EQ Relative Volts 00.0 00.2 BackHold Delay 01.0 Time Seconds Example of DiversionDiversion Load and AUX Wiring Set-Up Illustrated Timer Low Batt DisconnectSec 001Exit Next Time Volt Disconnect Volts + ReConRE-CONNECT Volts 14.4 Back + DisVRemote Off Logging Log2Press the Next soft key to view the Remote screen EQ-BATTERY Equalize BacklightBacklight Control Always Exit Auto on OFF Charger Aux *Light EQ Misc Optimize Logging Log2Battery Equalize Exit NEX -EQV +EQV Battery EqualizeExit Next -HRS +HRS Back Auto Start StopAuto Mode Count000 Exit DAY +DAYMISC-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 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 cycleMiscellaneous Screen PCBCFB AMP +AMPSnooze Mode Lowcutoff AdvancedCharger Aux Light Misc *Advanced Logging Log2 Exit Advanced MenuPark Mpp 77 % Voc Exit Next -Voc +Voc Mpp Range Limit %Voc min max Exit Next 1/2 90%Sweep Interval Minutes Exit Next -MIN MAX+ Advanced MenuVbatt Calibration 12.8v Exit Next -V +VMppt Mode Auto Sweep Exit Next nonGT Mode Low Cutoff AmpThis screen allows the user to choose one of these modes Absorb Time Limits 000m 2hr Exit Next MIN+ MAX+Exit Data Logging Daily KWhours 00.0 Float time mins 0000 TotalKWh 0000Exit CLR +DAY -DAY Clear Back Totl DalyCharger Aux Light Misc Advanced Logging Log2 Clearing Totals and Daily StatsPressing Back brings back the Logging screen Daily peak Battery voltage Operational modeLOG2 PkBatV Voc HiVoc 012.2 070.2 076.9PkBatV Voc HiVoc 012.2 070.2 Mppt Sunrise Exit Next Auto Restart0000 float Tmin HighWatts Lo 13.2 Hi DCkWh Secondary LOG2 ScreenThis 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 Specifications Warranty Dimensions WeightVoltage 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 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

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