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Outback Power Systems 80 Accessing the MAIN Menu, Charger-CHARGER SETUP, Aux-AUX OUTPUT CONTROL

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8. Accessing the MAIN Menu

8. Accessing the MAIN Menu

The MAIN Menu allows the user to adjust and calibrate the FLEXmax 80 for maximum performance. From the STATUS screen, press the first soft key on the left to open theMAIN Menu screen.

GCharger Aux Light EQ Misc Advanced Logging Stats

EXIT F G GO

Press or to move the "“ to the left of the desired screen. The arrow allows access to any screen to its right.

Press the <GO> soft key after aligning the arrow in front of the selected menu choice.

Pressing the <EXIT> soft key in the MAIN Menu returns to the STATUS screen.

From the MAIN Menu, a user can choose among the following FLEXmax 80 functions by aligning the arrow:

•Charger—CHARGER SETUP

-Adjusts the Current Limit, Absorb, and Float recharging voltage set points

•Aux—AUX OUTPUT CONTROL

-Secondary control circuit for a vent fan, error alarm, and other system-related additions

•Light—BACKLIGHT CONTROL

-Adjusts the backlighting of LCD screen and soft key buttons

•EQ—BATTERY EQUALIZE

-Activates battery equalization recharging (manually or automatically)

•Misc—MISCELLANEOUS

-Additional settings and service information

•Advanced —ADVANCE MENU

-Optimizing/fine-tuning the FLEXmax 80 (these are advanced Menus that should be left alone until the user has a good working knowledge of the FLEXmax 80 and its operations)

•Logging—DATA LOGGING

-Displays recorded power production information

•STATS—Statistics

-Displays recorded peak system information and cumulative kilowatt hours and amp hours

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Outback Power Systems 80 Accessing the MAIN Menu, G Charger Aux Light EQ Misc Advanced Logging Stats EXIT F G GO

Contents

User’s Guide Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge ControllerInstallation, Programming and User’s Manual maxT MWarranty Summary Disclaimer About OutBack Power SystemsNotice of Copyright Date and RevisionOPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE/WIRE AND DISCONNECT SIZING TABLE OF CONTENTSINSTALLATION GUIDELINES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO READ THE FLEXmax 80 SCREEN DIAGRAMSMICRO-HYDRO, WIND TURBINE, AND FUEL CELL APPLICATIONS INTRODUCTION SCOPEFIRMWARE Standards and Requirements WARNING - WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS DURING INSTALLATIONTHE OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS FLEXmax Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge Controller1. Installing the FLEXmax 80 FLEXware DC Enclosures Mounting to PlywoodWire and Disconnect Sizing 2. Determining Wire SizesOpen Circuit Voltage/Wire and Disconnect Size 3. FLEXmax 80 Wiring Connections Page Page Page Solid black indicates key is to be pressed How to Read the FLEXmax 80 Screen DiagramsSoft keys Down arrow will lead to the next screenPower Up Screen 4. Powering UpOutBack12V Power Systems FLEXmax Select Version Elija la Version USA NEXT ENTER ENTRA SEL Password ScreenPASSWORD CONTRASENA 150 ENTRA - + ENTER Select Version Elija la Version USA NEXT ENTER ENTRA SELSYTEM VOLTAGE 12 24 36 48 Are you sure? USA NOYESSystem Voltage Screen G ENTER5. Status Screen Pressing the first soft key opens the MAIN Menu screen7. Recharging Using the PV Array 6. End of Day Summary ScreenEQ-BATTERY EQUALIZE 8. Accessing the MAIN MenuCharger-CHARGER SETUP G Charger Aux Light EQ Misc Advanced Logging Stats EXIT F G GO80.0A 7. Charger Set-UpCurrent Limit AbsorbingNight Light 8. AUX Mode and Its FunctionsAUX MODE Output OffTo access the AUX Output Menu AUX MODE Menu PathPressing the NEXT soft key scrolls through the AUX functions AUX modes in order of appearance on the FLEXmax 80 display Diversion Solid State Low Battery Disconnect RemoteAUX MODE SET MODEAUX MODE Vent Fan EXITVOLT VENT FAN VOLTS 14.4 BACK - + 9. Programming the AUX MODESPV TRIGGER and VOLTage set menus Press the NEXT soft key to view the ERROR OUTPUT screen Press the EXIT soft key to return to the initial PV Trigger screenAUX MODE ERROR OUTPUT 01 hrs EXITVOLT AUX MODE ERROR OUTPUT ERROR OUTPUTAUX MODE ERROR OUTPUT 01 hrs EXITVOLT ERROR LOW BATT VOLTS BACK - + ERROR OUTPUTNIGHT LIGHT EXIT HYST TIME VOLT Night Light Threshold Voltage 010 BACK - + Night Light Off Hysteresis Time Minutes BACK - +EXIT HYST TIME VOLT Night Light On Time Hours BACK - + AUX MODEPress the EXIT soft key to return to the Night Light AUX mode FLOATRELAY Press the NEXT soft key ro view the AUX Float screenPage Example of Diversion Press the EXIT soft keyFigure 5 Diversion Load and AUX Wiring Set-Up Illustrated Delay Time Sec 01 Timer BACK - + LOW BATTERY DISCONNECTAUX MODE Low Batt Disconnect Low Batt DisconnectRE-CONNECT VOLTS 14.4 BACK - + DisV DISCONNECT VOLTS 13.6+ ReCon AUX MODE Low Batt DisconnectREMOTE Press the NEXT soft key to view the Remote screen10. Backlight 11. EQ-Battery Equalize+ MODE Charger Aux GLight EQ Misc Optimize Logging Stats EXIT F G GOManual Mode default mode BATTERY EQUALIZE Volts EXIT NEXT -EQV +EQV BATTERY EQUALIZE Time01 Hours EXIT NEXT -HRS +HRS BATTERY EQUALIZE 1 Hours 15.0 Volts Check water level BACK AUTO START STOPAUTO MODE EQ INTERVALGT State PWM% ChgT 255 07 50.0 12. MISC-MiscellaneousEXIT NEXT BULK screen 13. Advanced This screen allows the user to choose one of these modes ADVANCED MENU Wakeup Mode 1.5V 05m EXIT NEXT +VOC +MinADVANCED MENU MPPT Mode Auto Track EXIT NEXT nonGT MODE Press the NEXT soft key to view the Park Mpp screenADVANCED MENU Park Mpp ADVANCED MENU Park Mpp 77 % Voc EXIT NEXT -% +% ADVANCED MENUMpp Range Limit %Voc Min Max EXIT NEXT 1/2 90% Watts14. Charging-Related Screens ADVANCED MENU Absorb Time Limits 01.0 hours EXIT NEXT - +ADVANCED MENU Absorb End Amps 00 A EXIT NEXT - +12.6 EXIT NEXT - + ADVANCED MENU Rebulk VoltageRTS Compensation EXIT NEXT MODE ADVANCED MENU Auto ReStart MODE EXIT NEXT MODE ADVANCED MENUAuto ReStart MODE EXIT NEXT MODE ADVANCED MENU Auto ReStart MODE ADVANCED MENU RTS Compensation A 14.4 V F EXIT NEXT LIMIT SETADVANCED MENU Aux Polarity ADVANCED MENU Reset to Defaults?Aux Polarity ADVANCED MENU Auto ReStart MODE EXIT NEXT MODE ADVANCED MENUPress the EXIT key twice to return to the MAIN Menu screen Today 0000Ah 15. LoggingCLEAR LOG BACK TOTL DAILY Are you sure? NOYES 00.0 KWH16. Stats Total 0000 kWH Total 000.0 kAH BACK DCkWH Secondary STATS screenTotal 0000 kWHAC Total 000.0 kAH BACK ACkWH 17. Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications MICRO-HYDRO AND FUEL CELL SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION18. Advanced Menu Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications RTS Compensation Auto Restart Aux Polarity Reset to Defaults? 19. Abbreviated Menu MapSnooze Mode Wakeup Mode MPPT Mode Park Mpp Mpp Range Limit % VOC G Charger Aux Light EQ Misc Advanced Logging Stats EXIT F G GOGrid-tie applications non-OutBack inverter/chargers OutBack Power System GTFX/GVFX Grid-tie settings20. Application Notes Positive grounded systemsFigure 8 24V Battery System Efficiency Curve 21. FLEXmax 80 EFFICIENCY vs. INPUT POWER GRAPHFigure 7 12V Battery System Efficiency Curve Figure 9 48V Battery System Efficiency Curve22. Understanding the Various Operational Modes GT Mode In a system with an OutBack FX Grid-Tie Series Inverters, HUB and MATE, the FLEXmax Page Charge Controller MODE Screens 23. MATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Screens Status Mode Screensaux relay state indicates if the AUX is ON or OFF MATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Status Meter Screens FLEXmax METER ScreensMATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Advanced Screens MATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 STATUS SETPT SET POINT ScreenCC SETPOINT Screens 24. FLEXmax 80 Advanced Menu FLEXmax 80 Displayed Screens FLEXmax 80 EQ ScreensFLEXmax 80 AUX Screens FLEXmax 80 STATS Screens25. ABBREVIATED AUX MODESAbsorb Time 01.0 hours FLEXmax 80 not producing expected power 26. Troubleshooting GuideFLEXmax 80 does not boot/power-up blank LCD FLEXmax 80 is always SLEEPINGFLEXmax 80 Battery Temperature Compensated Voltage FLEXmax 80 is not equalizingFLEXmax 80 Internal Fan To enable/open the FLEXmax SELECT VERSION screensFLEXmax 80 is beeping 27. Typical Array Sizing Guide Nominal Battery VoltageStandard 28. STANDARD vs. AUSTRALIAN DEFAULT SETTINGSStandard Version Australian24V PV ARRAY 32v Vmp 29. Wire Distance Chart12V PV ARRAY 16v Vmp 36V PV ARRAY 48v Vmp60V PV ARRAY 80v Vmp 48V PV ARRAY 64v Vmp72V PV ARRAY 96v Vmp PV Side of the Controller 30. WIRE AND DISCONNECT SIZINGBattery Side of the Controller NEC ComplianceRecommended Conductor and Breaker Sizes for the FLEXmax 31. WIRING COMPARTMENTOutput Rating less than 64 amps 32. FLEXmax 80 MULTI-STAGE BATTERY CHARGING BULK cycle provides the maximum power to the battery -the voltage increases while recharging Battery Temperature Compensated System 33. BATTERY TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED VOLATGE SET POINTNon-Battery Temperature Compensated System Battery temperature compensation with other slopesBattery Voltage and State of Charge 34. SUGGESTED BATTERY CHARGER SET POINTSSTATE OF CHARGE 36. SPECIFICATIONS 35. CALLING THE FACTORY FOR ASSISTANCEFIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION FLEXmax Products2. Description of the problem and Installer Limited Warranty RegistrationFive Year Limited FLEXmax Warranty Registration Complete this form to request a Limited Warranty, and return it toEU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Installer Contact Information FLEXmax 80 Serial Number OWNER’S SYSTEM INFORMATIONDate of Purchase Vendor Date of Installation Installer Battery Voltage PV Voltage PV Module Type and Manufacturer19009 62nd Avenue NE Corporate OfficeEuropean Sales Office C/ Castelló