Calling the Factory for Assistance | Outback Power Systems 80

35. CALLING THE FACTORY FOR ASSISTANCE

When calling OutBack Power for product assistance, please have the following information ready:

•FLEXmax 80 Serial number and software version (the software version can be viewed by pressing the #1 soft key on the STATUS screen and then pressing a second time and holding the soft key down).

•The nominal PV array and battery voltage.

•The PV array operating voltage and battery current and any Status screen operational mode displays, such as MPPT BULK, MPPT FLOAT, Absorbing, or Floating.

36. SPECIFICATIONS

Output Current Rating Default Battery System Voltage PV open circuit voltage

Standby power consumption Recharging regulation methods

Voltage regulation set points Temperature compensation

Voltage step down capability

Digital Display Remote Interface Operating Temperature Range* Environmental Rating Conduit knockouts

Warranty

Dimensions

Weight

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80 amps continuous @ 40°C ambient 12, 24, 36, 48 or 60VDC (adjustable) 150VDC Maximum (ETL Rating for UL1741 Standard); operational max = 145VDC temperature corrected VOC

Less than 1 watt typical

Five stage—Bulk, Absorption, Battery Full, Float, and Equalization

13-80VDC

With optional RTS sensor 5 millivolts °C per 2V cell

Down convert from any PV array voltage within PV VOC limits of 145VDC to any battery system voltage

Examples: 72V array to 24V; 60V array to 48V

4 line 20 character per line backlit LCD display RJ45 modular connector Cat 5 cable 8 wire -40° to 60°C de-rated above 40°C

Indoor type 1

One 1/2-3/4” on the back; one 3/4-1” on the left side; two 3/4-1” on the bottom

Five years parts and labor

FLEXmax 80—16.25”H x 5.75”W x 4”D Boxed—21”H x 10.5”W x 9.75”D FLEXmax 80—12.20 pounds; Boxed—15.75 pounds

Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS), HUB 4, HUB 10, MATE, MATE2

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*The FLEXmax 80 automatically limits the current if the temperature rises above the allowable limit.

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Outback Power Systems 80 user manual Calling the Factory for Assistance, Specifications

Contents

User’s Guide Warranty Summary Dear OutBack Customer Date and Revision About OutBack Power SystemsDisclaimer Contact Information Table of Contents Product Registration and Optional Extended Warranty Introduction FLEXmax 80 Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge ControllerScope 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 Connections FLEXmax 80 wiring compartmentPage Page Page How to Read the FLEXmax 80 Screen Diagrams Soft keys OutBack12V Power Systems FLEXmax Powering UpPower Up Screen USA Next Enter Entra SEL Password ContrasenaSelect Version Elija la Version 150 Enter USA NoyesSytem Voltage Status Screen AUX OFF Recharging Using the PV Array End of Day Summary Screen Exit F G GO Accessing the Main MenuCharger Aux Light EQ Misc Advanced Logging Stats 80.0A Charger Set-UpCurrent Limit Absorbing 14.4V Float 13.8V Exit Next SET Mode AUX Mode and Its FunctionsAUX Mode Night Light Output Off AUX Mode Menu Path Pressing the Next soft key scrolls through the AUX functions AUX modes in order of appearance on the FLEXmax 80 display Vent Fan Programming the AUX ModesOff Exitvolt Vent FAN Volts PV Trigger Output Off Exit VoltExit Next SET Fan screen Exit Time Volt PV Volts Output OnPV Trigger 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 Threshold Voltage 010 Back + Night Light Off Hysteresis Time Minutes Back +Night Light On Time Hours Back + Press the Volt soft key Diversion Relay Output Off Output Off AutoFloat Output Off Press the Next soft key ro view the AUX Float screen Diversion Relay Hold Delay 01.0 Time SecondsBack DLY+ AUX Mode Absorb--Float--EQ Relative Volts Example of Diversion Exit Time Volt AUX ModeDiversion Solid St Output On 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 Logging Stats Remote Output OffCharger GAux Light Misc Exit soft key twice to return to the Main Menu Off screen Backlight EQ-Battery EqualizeExit + Mode Charger Aux GLight EQ Misc Optimize Logging Stats Exit Next -HRS +HRS Battery Equalize Battery EqualizeExit Next -EQV +EQV Battery Equalize Back Auto Start Stop Exit DAY +DAY Count000 Exit Next -EQV +EQV Exit Next MISC-MiscellaneousGT State PWM% ChgT 255 07 50.0 Press Next to Continue to the Force Bulk/Float Screen Exit Next Float Bulk PWM%Force PCB Charger Aux Light Misc GAdvanced Logging Stats Snooze Mode .6 ampAdvanced Exit Advanced Menu This screen allows the user to choose one of these modes Wakeup Mode 1.5V 05m Exit Next +VOC +MinMppt Mode Auto Track Exit Next nonGT Mode Press the Next soft key to view the Park Mpp screen Mpp Range Limit %Voc Min Max Exit Next 1/2 90% Park Mpp 77 % VocExit Next -% +% Advanced Menu Park Mpp Watts 77 % Voc Exit Next + Charging-Related ScreensAdvanced Menu Absorb Time Limits Hours 00 a 12.6 Exit Next Wide Advanced Menu Vbatt Calibration 14.1RTS Compensation 14.1 Exit Next Limit SET RTS Compensation RTS Compensation 14.4 V F Mode Exit Next Mode Advanced MenuMode Exit Next Mode Exit Next Limit SET Aux Polarity Exit Next Mode Advanced MenuReset to Defaults? Charger Are you sure? Reset to DefaultsYesno Advanced Menu GLogging Stats Today 0000Ah 00.0 KWH 011Vp 00.0Ap 00kWp MAX LoggingClear LOG Back Totl Daily MIN FLT Stats Secondary Stats screen Warranty its use in these applications Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications Advanced Menu Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications Mppt Mode Auto TrackTo adjust the Lower Mpp Range Limit Park Mpp Watts Abbreviated Menu Map Grid-tie applications non-OutBack inverter/chargers OutBack Power System GTFX/GVFX Grid-tie settingsApplication Notes Positive grounded systems 12V Battery System Efficiency Curve 24V Battery System Efficiency Curve Understanding the Various Operational Modes Page Page MATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Screens Status Mode Screens Aux relay state indicates if the AUX is on or OFF 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 Displayed Screens FLEXmax 80 EQ ScreensFLEXmax 80 AUX Screens FLEXmax 80 Stats Screens Abbreviated Exit Next + Advanced Menu FLEXmax 80 not producing expected power Troubleshooting GuideFLEXmax 80 does not boot/power-up blank LCD FLEXmax 80 is always Sleeping FLEXmax 80 Battery Temperature Compensated Voltage FLEXmax 80 is not equalizing FLEXmax 80 is beeping To enable/open the FLEXmax Select Version screensFLEXmax 80 Internal Fan Typical Array Sizing Guide Standard vs. Australian Default Settings 24V PV Array 32v Vmp Wire Distance Chart12V PV Array 16v Vmp 36V PV Array 48v Vmp 72V PV Array 96v Vmp 48V PV Array 64v Vmp60V PV Array 80v Vmp PV Side of the Controller Wire and Disconnect SizingBattery Side of the Controller NEC Compliance Recommended Conductor and Breaker Sizes for the FLEXmax Wiring CompartmentMaximum recommended battery conductor is #2** AWG 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 Suggested Battery Charger SET Points Battery Voltage and State of Charge Specifications Calling the Factory for Assistance Five Year Limited Warranty Information FLEXmax Products Revision.2007-10-02 Limited Warranty Registration Outback Power Systems Inc 19009 62nd Ave. NE EU Declaration of Conformity OWNER’S System Information Phone +1 BARCELONA, España Phone +34.93.654.9568