AUX MODE

The AUX is a secondary control circuit—essentially, a small power supply that provides a 12 VDC (up to 200 milliamps) output current. It is either active (12 VDC on) or inactive (12 VDC off ).

• To access the AUX MODE from the MAIN Menu, press the < >soft key until the asterisk is in front of the Aux selection.

•A 200 milliamps or less, 12 VDC device can be wired directly to the AUX terminal; higher out- put DC loads require a 12 VDC coil relay—also rated up to 200 milliamps or less for the DC coil—which itself is connected to the AUX output. An internal, re-settable Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) fuse protects the AUX internal components.

•For certain AUX control applications the use of a solid state relay is preferred. This is particularly benefi cial with applications such as the Diversion mode where fast switching (often called PWM control) allows a more constant battery voltage to be maintained. Both DC and AC load switching solid state relays are widely available from many sources. Eurotherm and Power-IO are two suggested solid state relay manufacturers.

•Most AUX modes or functions are designed for specialized applications and are infrequently used.

•Only one AUX MODE can operate at a time (even if other modes have been preset).

•Press the <EXIT> soft key to initiate the chosen AUX MODE.

•See Figure 5, page 30, for an Aux set-up wiring diagram.

In this Menu, ON and

OFF indicators show the

 

AUX MODE

 

 

Manual

 

present state of the Aux

 

 

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

terminals. Pressing the

 

 

 

EXIT NEXT

ON

OFF

<ON> or <OFF> soft key changes this value.

ON indicates 12 VDC is

present at the Aux output

Pressing the <NEXT> soft key

terminals. OFF indicates changes to the next mode.

0 VDC.

The second line indicates the present mode for the Aux Output.

When the preferred mode is displayed, press the <EXIT> soft key to select it.

Terms

•AUX MODE: what is displayed on the Menu

•Aux Output: 12 VDC is either available or unavailable at the Aux Terminal

•Aux Terminal: the jack to which a relay is wired

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Outback Power Systems MX60 AUX Mode, Manual, Off, Exit Next OFF, Terminals. OFF indicates changes to the next mode VDC
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MX60 specifications

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