Outback Power Systems Systems manual Charge Controller, MX60 Specifications

Charge Controller

MX60

The MX60 raises the bar for high performance solar controllers. OutBack’s ingenuity and engineering experience has been combined to maximize the output power of your expensive solar array. Our real time active Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) system ensures that your solar array is operating at its peak power point regardless of age, shading or environmental conditions. Systems with large solar arrays are now a snap thanks to the MX60’s 60 amp

DC output current rating for 12, 24 or 48 VDC systems - all with just one product model!

Real wiring flexibility of your solar array is finally here because of the MX60’s wide range DC input, up to 150 VOC. The ability to step-down a high voltage solar array to a low voltage battery can save you money by reducing the size of wire required and making the installation simpler and faster. Our smart multistage recharging process ensures your batteries are recharged efficiently and gently to prolong battery life and achieves the highest possible performance.

All of the MX60’s status information is displayed on the large built-in 3.1" (8 cm) backlit LCD screen. Monitoring your solar array’s performance is easy because of included data logging system that automatically records the last 64 days of system operation. OutBack’s network communication system allows your MX60 to communicate with the rest of your OutBack system, eliminating multiple product interaction problems and allowing remote monitoring via the OutBack MATE display up to 1000 feet / 300 meters away.

MX60 Specifications

Nominal Battery Voltage		12, 24, 32, 36, 48, 54 or 60 VDC (Single model)
Output Current		60 amps maximum with adjustable current limit for smaller systems
Maximum Solar Array Size		12 VDC systems 800 Watts / 24 VDC systems 1600 Watts / 48 VDC systems 3200 Watts
PV Open Circuit Voltage (VOC)		150 VDC absolute maximum coldest conditions / 135 VDC start-up and operating maximum
Standby Power Consumption		1 Watt or less
Charging Regulation		Five Stages: Bulk, Absorption, Float, Silent and Equalization
Voltage Regulation Set points		13 to 80 VDC User adjustable with password protection
Equalization Voltage		Up to 5.0 VDC above Absorb Set point Adjustable Timer - Automatic Termination when completed
Battery Temperature Compensation		Automatic with optional RTS installed / 5.0 mV per °C per battery cell / 30 mV per °C for a 12 VDC system
Voltage Step-Down Capability		Can charge a lower voltage battery from a higher voltage PV array
Power Conversion Efficiency	Typical	98% at 60 amps with a 48 V battery and nominal 48 V solar array
Status Display		3.1” (8 cm) backlit LCD screen with 4 lines with 80 alphanumeric characters total
Remote Interface		Proprietary network system using RJ 45 Modular Connectors with CAT 5e Cable (8 wires)
Data Logging		Last 64 days of operation
		amp hours, watt hours and time in float for each day along with total lifetime power production
Hydro / Wind Turbine Applications		Consult factory for approved turbines
Positive Ground Applications		Requires two pole breakers for switching both positive and negative conductors on both solar array
		and battery connections
Operating Temperature Range		Minimum -40° to maximum 60° C (Power capacity of the controller is derated when above 25° C)
Environmental Rating		Indoor Type 1
Conduit Knockouts		Two .5” (13 mm) and .75” (19 mm) on the back; One .75” (19 mm) and 1” (25 mm) on each side;
		Two .75” (19 mm) and 1” (25 mm) on the bottom
Warranty		Standard 2 year / Optional 5 year
Weight	Unit	11.6 lbs (5.3 kg)
	Shipping	14 lbs (6.4 kg)
Dimensions (H x W x L)	Unit	13.5 x 5.75 x 4” (40 x 14 x 10 cm)
	Shipping	18 x 11 x 8” (46 x 30 x 20 cm)

Use appropriate wire size in accordance with NEC.

Note * Add 1% to the solar arrays open circuit voltage for every 2.5° C expected below the 25° C standard panel rating (STC). The resulting value must be below 150 VDC at the lowest expected temperatures conditions and less than 135 VDC for typical conditions to ensure reliable operation.

286 l OutBack Power Systems Inc. 2005