Outback Power Systems 80 manual

Figure 4 Charge Controller with PV array ground fault protection wiring digram.

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Outback Power Systems 80 user manual

Contents

User’s Guide Dear OutBack Customer Warranty Summary Contact Information About OutBack Power SystemsDisclaimer Date and Revision Table of Contents Product Registration and Optional Extended Warranty Firmware FLEXmax 80 Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge ControllerScope Introduction Standards 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 compartment FLEXmax 80 Wiring ConnectionsPage Page Page Soft keys How to Read the FLEXmax 80 Screen Diagrams Powering Up Power Up ScreenOutBack12V Power Systems FLEXmax 150 Password ContrasenaSelect Version Elija la Version USA Next Enter Entra SEL USA Noyes Sytem VoltageEnter AUX OFF Status Screen End of Day Summary Screen Recharging Using the PV Array Accessing the Main Menu Charger Aux Light EQ Misc Advanced Logging StatsExit F G GO Absorbing 14.4V Float 13.8V Charger Set-UpCurrent Limit 80.0A Night Light Output Off AUX Mode and Its FunctionsAUX Mode Exit Next SET Mode Pressing the Next soft key scrolls through the AUX functions AUX Mode Menu Path AUX modes in order of appearance on the FLEXmax 80 display Exitvolt Vent FAN Volts Programming the AUX ModesOff Vent Fan Fan screen Exit VoltExit Next SET PV Trigger Output Off Exit Time Volt Output OnPV Trigger Exit Time Volt PV Volts Press 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 Press the Volt soft key Night Light Off Hysteresis Time Minutes Back +Night Light On Time Hours Back + Night Light Threshold Voltage 010 Back + Press the Next soft key ro view the AUX Float screen Output Off AutoFloat Output Off Diversion Relay Output Off Absorb--Float--EQ Relative Volts Hold Delay 01.0 Time SecondsBack DLY+ AUX Mode Diversion Relay Press the Exit soft key Exit Time Volt AUX ModeDiversion Solid St Output On Example of Diversion Diversion 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 Exit soft key twice to return to the Main Menu Off screen Remote Output OffCharger GAux Light Misc Logging Stats Charger Aux GLight EQ Misc Optimize Logging Stats EQ-Battery EqualizeExit + Mode Backlight Back Auto Start Stop Battery EqualizeExit Next -EQV +EQV Battery Equalize Exit Next -HRS +HRS Battery Equalize Exit Next -EQV +EQV Count000 Exit DAY +DAY Press Next to Continue to the Force Bulk/Float Screen MISC-MiscellaneousGT State PWM% ChgT 255 07 50.0 Exit Next PCB PWM%Force Exit Next Float Bulk Exit Advanced Menu Snooze Mode .6 ampAdvanced Charger Aux Light Misc GAdvanced Logging Stats Press the Next soft key to view the Park Mpp screen Wakeup Mode 1.5V 05m Exit Next +VOC +MinMppt Mode Auto Track Exit Next nonGT Mode This screen allows the user to choose one of these modes Park Mpp Watts 77 % Voc Park Mpp 77 % VocExit Next -% +% Advanced Menu Mpp Range Limit %Voc Min Max Exit Next 1/2 90% Charging-Related Screens Advanced Menu Absorb Time Limits HoursExit Next + 12.6 00 a Exit Next Limit SET RTS Compensation Vbatt Calibration 14.1RTS Compensation 14.1 Exit Next Wide Advanced Menu Exit Next Limit SET Mode Exit Next Mode Advanced MenuMode Exit Next Mode RTS Compensation 14.4 V F Exit Next Mode Advanced Menu Reset to Defaults?Aux Polarity GLogging Stats Are you sure? Reset to DefaultsYesno Advanced Menu Charger MIN FLT LoggingClear LOG Back Totl Daily Today 0000Ah 00.0 KWH 011Vp 00.0Ap 00kWp MAX Stats Secondary Stats screen Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications Warranty its use in these applications Park Mpp Watts Mppt Mode Auto TrackTo adjust the Lower Mpp Range Limit Advanced Menu Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications Abbreviated Menu Map Positive grounded systems OutBack Power System GTFX/GVFX Grid-tie settingsApplication Notes Grid-tie applications non-OutBack inverter/chargers 24V Battery System Efficiency Curve 12V Battery System Efficiency Curve Understanding the Various Operational Modes Page Page Aux relay state indicates if the AUX is on or OFF MATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Screens Status Mode Screens MATE-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 Stats Screens FLEXmax 80 EQ ScreensFLEXmax 80 AUX Screens FLEXmax 80 Displayed Screens Abbreviated Exit Next + Advanced Menu FLEXmax 80 is always Sleeping Troubleshooting GuideFLEXmax 80 does not boot/power-up blank LCD FLEXmax 80 not producing expected power FLEXmax 80 is not equalizing FLEXmax 80 Battery Temperature Compensated Voltage To enable/open the FLEXmax Select Version screens FLEXmax 80 Internal FanFLEXmax 80 is beeping Typical Array Sizing Guide Standard vs. Australian Default Settings 36V PV Array 48v Vmp Wire Distance Chart12V PV Array 16v Vmp 24V PV Array 32v Vmp 48V PV Array 64v Vmp 60V PV Array 80v Vmp72V PV Array 96v Vmp NEC Compliance Wire and Disconnect SizingBattery Side of the Controller PV Side of the Controller Output Rating less than 64 amps Wiring CompartmentMaximum recommended battery conductor is #2** AWG Recommended Conductor and Breaker Sizes for the FLEXmax FLEXmax 80 MULTI-STAGE Battery Charging Page Non-Battery Temperature Compensated System Battery Temperature Compensated SystemBattery temperature compensation with other slopes Battery Voltage and State of Charge Suggested Battery Charger SET Points Calling the Factory for Assistance Specifications FLEXmax Products Five Year Limited Warranty Information Revision.2007-10-02 Outback Power Systems Inc 19009 62nd Ave. NE Limited Warranty Registration EU Declaration of Conformity OWNER’S System Information Phone +1 BARCELONA, España Phone +34.93.654.9568