
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
All of the MX60’s status information is displayed on the large
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 |
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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| and battery connections |
Operating Temperature Range |
| Minimum |
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; |
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| 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 |