Standard vs. Australian Default Settings | Outback Power Systems 80

28. STANDARD vs. AUSTRALIAN DEFAULT SETTINGS

The Australian version FLEXmax 80 has a few default settings that differ from the Standard version default settings. However, there are no differences in performance and efficiency between the two versions. The Standard and Australian version can be identified as follows:

OutBack	12V	OutBack	12V
	Power	Power	Systems
	Systems	FLEXmax 80-AU	Systems
FLEXmax 80		FLEXmax 80-AU

Standard Version

Australian Version

Below are a few default setting differences between the Standard and Australian version.

Settings	Standard		Australian
Charger	Absorb	Float	Absorb	Float
12V	14.4V	13.6V	14.4V	13.8V
24V	28.8V	27.2V	28.8V	27.6V
36V	43.2V	40.8V	43.2V	41.4V
48V	57.6V	54.4V	57.6V	55.2V
60V	72.0V	68.0V	72.0V	69.0V

Equalize	Equalize Volts	Equalize Volts
12V	14.4	14.7
24V	28.8	29.4
36V	43.2	44.1
48V	57.6	58.8
60V	72.0	73.5
Equalize Time	01 Hours	03 Hours

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Outback Power Systems 80 user manual Standard vs. Australian Default Settings

Contents

User’s Guide Dear OutBack Customer Warranty Summary Disclaimer About OutBack Power SystemsDate and Revision Contact Information Table of Contents Product Registration and Optional Extended Warranty Scope FLEXmax 80 Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge ControllerIntroduction Firmware Standards and Requirements Personal Precautions During Installation Outback Power Systems FLEXmax DC Enclosure FLEXmax Bushing Locknut Conduit Nipple Installing the FLEXmax 80 FLEXware DC EnclosuresMounting to Plywood Open Circuit Voltage/Wire and Disconnect Size Determining Wire SizesWire and Disconnect Sizing FLEXmax 80 wiring compartment FLEXmax 80 Wiring ConnectionsPage Page Page Soft keys How to Read the FLEXmax 80 Screen Diagrams OutBack12V Power Systems FLEXmax Powering UpPower Up Screen Select Version Elija la Version Password ContrasenaUSA Next Enter Entra SEL 150 Enter USA NoyesSytem Voltage AUX OFF Status Screen End of Day Summary Screen Recharging Using the PV Array Exit F G GO Accessing the Main MenuCharger Aux Light EQ Misc Advanced Logging Stats Current Limit Charger Set-Up80.0A Absorbing 14.4V Float 13.8V AUX Mode AUX Mode and Its FunctionsExit Next SET Mode Night Light Output Off 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 Off Programming the AUX ModesVent Fan Exitvolt Vent FAN Volts Exit Next SET Exit VoltPV Trigger Output Off Fan screen PV Trigger Output OnExit Time Volt PV Volts Exit Time Volt PV Trigger Output On Press the Next soft key to view the Error Output screenHold Time Sec 01.1 Back + Exitvolt AUX Mode Error Output Error Output 01 hrsExitvolt Error LOW Batt Volts Back + OFF Exit Next SET Mode AUX ModeExit Hyst Time Volt Night Light On Time Hours Back + Night Light Off Hysteresis Time Minutes Back +Night Light Threshold Voltage 010 Back + Press the Volt soft key Float Output Off Output Off AutoDiversion Relay Output Off Press the Next soft key ro view the AUX Float screen Back DLY+ AUX Mode Hold Delay 01.0 Time SecondsDiversion Relay Absorb--Float--EQ Relative Volts Diversion Solid St Output On Exit Time Volt AUX ModeExample of Diversion Press the Exit soft key Diversion Load and AUX Wiring Set-Up Illustrated Low Batt Disconnect Delay Time Sec Timer Back +Press the Time and Volt soft keys to adjust the set points RE-CONNECT Volts Exit Time Volt Disconnect VoltsBack Charger GAux Light Misc Remote Output OffLogging Stats Exit soft key twice to return to the Main Menu Off screen Exit + Mode EQ-Battery EqualizeBacklight Charger Aux GLight EQ Misc Optimize Logging Stats Exit Next -EQV +EQV Battery Equalize Battery EqualizeExit Next -HRS +HRS Battery Equalize Back Auto Start Stop 000 CountExit DAY +DAY Exit Next -EQV +EQV GT State PWM% ChgT 255 07 50.0 MISC-MiscellaneousExit Next Press Next to Continue to the Force Bulk/Float Screen Force PWM%Exit Next Float Bulk PCB Advanced Snooze Mode .6 ampCharger Aux Light Misc GAdvanced Logging Stats Exit Advanced Menu Mppt Mode Auto Track Exit Next nonGT Mode Wakeup Mode 1.5V 05m Exit Next +VOC +MinThis screen allows the user to choose one of these modes Press the Next soft key to view the Park Mpp screen Exit Next -% +% Advanced Menu Park Mpp 77 % VocMpp Range Limit %Voc Min Max Exit Next 1/2 90% Park Mpp Watts 77 % Voc Exit Next + Charging-Related ScreensAdvanced Menu Absorb Time Limits Hours 12.6 00 a RTS Compensation 14.1 Vbatt Calibration 14.1Exit Next Wide Advanced Menu Exit Next Limit SET RTS Compensation Mode Exit Next Mode Mode Exit Next Mode Advanced MenuRTS Compensation 14.4 V F Exit Next Limit SET Aux Polarity Exit Next Mode Advanced MenuReset to Defaults? Yesno Advanced Menu Are you sure? Reset to DefaultsCharger GLogging Stats Clear LOG Back Totl Daily LoggingToday 0000Ah 00.0 KWH 011Vp 00.0Ap 00kWp MAX MIN FLT Stats Secondary Stats screen Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications Warranty its use in these applications To adjust the Lower Mpp Range Limit Mppt Mode Auto TrackAdvanced Menu Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications Park Mpp Watts Abbreviated Menu Map Application Notes OutBack Power System GTFX/GVFX Grid-tie settingsGrid-tie applications non-OutBack inverter/chargers Positive grounded systems 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 Press Setp to view Setpoint screens MATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Status Meter ScreensFLEXmax Meter Screens CC Setpoint Screens MATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Status Setpt SET Point ScreenMATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Advanced Screens FLEXmax 80 Advanced Menu FLEXmax 80 AUX Screens FLEXmax 80 EQ ScreensFLEXmax 80 Displayed Screens FLEXmax 80 Stats Screens Abbreviated Exit Next + Advanced Menu FLEXmax 80 does not boot/power-up blank LCD Troubleshooting GuideFLEXmax 80 not producing expected power FLEXmax 80 is always Sleeping FLEXmax 80 is not equalizing FLEXmax 80 Battery Temperature Compensated Voltage FLEXmax 80 is beeping To enable/open the FLEXmax Select Version screensFLEXmax 80 Internal Fan Typical Array Sizing Guide Standard vs. Australian Default Settings 12V PV Array 16v Vmp Wire Distance Chart24V PV Array 32v Vmp 36V PV Array 48v Vmp 72V PV Array 96v Vmp 48V PV Array 64v Vmp60V PV Array 80v Vmp Battery Side of the Controller Wire and Disconnect SizingPV Side of the Controller NEC Compliance Maximum recommended battery conductor is #2** AWG Wiring CompartmentRecommended Conductor and Breaker Sizes for the FLEXmax Output Rating less than 64 amps FLEXmax 80 MULTI-STAGE Battery Charging Page Battery temperature compensation with other slopes Non-Battery Temperature Compensated SystemBattery Temperature Compensated System 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

28. STANDARD vs. AUSTRALIAN DEFAULT SETTINGS

Standard Version

Standard

Australian

68.0V