Outback Power Systems MX60 user manual Application Notes

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APPLICATION NOTES

OutBack Power System GTFX/GVFX Grid-tie settings

In a GFX/GVFX series inverter, MX60, HUB, and MATE installation set the MX60 to GT mode in the ADVANCED MENU. The GT mode allows the GFX/GVFX series inverter to manage the MX60 fl oat setting ensuring the MX60 is always keeping the battery above the sell voltage of the GFX/GVFX.

Grid-tie applications (non-OutBack inverter/chargers)

When selling electricity back to the grid, keep the inverter Sell/Float voltage below the MX60 fl oat voltage. Appropriate values: 0.5 Volts difference for 24V battery system or 1.0 volt difference for 48V battery systems.

Diversion using hydro or wind power

With wind or hydro generator applications, keep the MX60’s diversion voltage slightly above its Absorb and Float voltages for efficient functioning.

Positive grounded systems

Telcom applications frequently require a positive grounded system. The MX60 switches the POSI- TIVE PV and battery leads. Keep these separate. If code allows, ground ONLY the battery positive lead in this case. Do not connect the MX60’s battery plus to the PV plus input while the MX60 is running. The OutBack HUB cannot be used in a positive grounded system.

Battery temperature compensation with other slopes

The MX60 uses a -5mV per degree C per cell (2V) compensation slope required by UL. For other slopes, you may be able to pick a different battery voltage and change the charger Absorb and Float voltage settings to achieve a more or less aggressive slope. If going lower in voltage, reduce the Float voltage fi rst, since the Absorb voltage will not be adjustable below the Float voltage setting. If going higher in voltage, increase the Absorb setting fi rst before raising the Float voltage above the present setting. Here is a table of MX60 compensation based on system voltage for reference:

12V system

-30mV/degree C

24V system

-60mV/degree C

36V system

-90mV/degree C

48V system

-120mV/degree C

60V system

-150mV/degree C

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Outback Power Systems MX60 user manual Application Notes

MX60 specifications

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