Warranty Summary Dear OutBack Customer, Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every effort to assure our power conversion products will give you long and reliable service for your renewable energy system. As with any manufactured device, repairs might be needed due to damage, inappropriate use, or unintentional defect.
The OutBack Power Systems FLEXmax 80 Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge Controller is ETL listed in North America to UL1741 (Inverters, Converters, Controllers, and Interconnection System Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Resources). It is also in compliance with European Union standards EN 61000-6-1 and EN 61000-6-3 (see page 89).
Battery Safety ... 7 INSTALLING THE FLEXmax 80 ON FLEXware ENCLOSURES ... 9 OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE/WIRE AND DISCONNECT SIZING ... 10 HOW TO READ THE FLEXmax 80 SCREEN DIAGRAMS ... 15 POWERING UP ... 16 STATUS SCREEN ... 19 END OF DAY SUMMARY SCREEN ... 19 RECHARGING USING THE PV ARRAY ...
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ADVANCED MENU (Micro-Hydro) ...58 FLEXmax 80 ABBREVIATED MENU MAP ...59 APPLICATION NOTES ...60 FLEXmax 80 EFFICIENCY vs. INPUT POWER GRAPH ...61 UNDERSTANDING THE VARIOUS OPERATIONAL MODES ...62 MATE-DISPLAYED CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS MODE Screens ...65 MATE-DISPLAYED CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS METER Screens ...66 MATE-DISPLAYED CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS SETP(OINT) Screens ...67...
The FLEXmax 80 continuously tracks the array’s maximum operating power. This manual covers the wiring, installation, and use of the FLEXmax 80, including explanations of all the menus displayed on the LCD screen. The FLEXmax 80 is designed to seamlessly integrate with other OutBack components and can be remotely monitored and configured (up to 1000 feet) by the optional OutBack Power Systems MATE display (version 4.0.4 or greater).
Please contact your renewable energy dealer/installer for assistance. Incorrect reassembly risks malfunction, electric shock or fire. • The FLEXmax 80 is designed for indoor installation or installation inside a weatherproof enclosure. It must not be exposed to rain and should be installed out of direct sunlight.
WARNING - WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION. battery enclosure to prevent accumulation and concentration of hydrogen gas in “pockets” at the top of the enclosure. Vent the battery compartment from the highest point to the outside. A sloped lid can also be used to direct the flow of hydrogen to the vent opening.
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THE OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS FLEXmax 80 Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge Controller...
Insert screws the top center of the FLEXmax 80. through lower • Hang the FLEXmax 80 on the top screw and holes inside line up its bottom two screw holes with the FLEXmax 80 holes on the enclosure.
• Install OutBack OBB-80-150VDC-PNL breakers for disconnect and overcurrent protection. • The largest PV array that can connect to an FLEXmax 80 must have a rated short-circuit current of 64 amps or less under STC (Standard Test Conditions).
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Figures 2 and 3 for sample wiring diagrams. See Wire and Disconnect Sizing on page 80 for suitable conductor/wire sizing. NOTES: • Each FLEXmax 80 requires its own PV array. DO NOT PARALLEL FLEXmax 80 PV+ and PV- TERMINALS ON THE SAME ARRAY! • An optional battery Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS) is recommended for accurate battery recharging (only one RTS is needed for multiple OutBack Series Inverter/Chargers and FLEXmax 80 units when an OutBack HUB and a MATE are parts of the system).
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Figure 2 Single Charge Controller wiring diagram with 24 volt PV array...
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Figure 3 Charge Controller Wiring Diagram with an FX, HUB 4, and an RTS...
How to Read the FLEXmax 80 Screen Diagrams Soft keys: (#1) (#2) (#3) (#4) Solid black indicates key is to be pressed: Down arrow will lead to the next screen: Up arrow points to one or more keys that will change a value:...
OFF SCREEN (this screen is initially blank at power up) NOTE: The battery voltage must be at least 10.5V or higher to power up the FLEXmax 80. If the screen reads Low Battery Voltage, please see the Troubleshooting Guide on page 72.
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ENTRA - + ENTER Select Version Elija la Version NEXT ENTER ENTRA SEL The FLEXmax 80 screens are offered in English (standard screens) and Spanish. For Australian users, some of the charging values are of different voltages and the FLEXmax 80 accommodates these. By pressing the <NEXT> soft key, the user can choose USA, Australia, or Espanola versions of the screens.
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To confirm this voltage, press the <ENTER> soft key. If incorrect, press the “g” soft key to select a battery voltage. The FLEXmax 80’s default values are based on a 12VDC system. Selecting a higher voltage system will change all the default values (e.g., the values will double with a 24VDC system, triple with a 36 VDC system, etc.).
The STATUS Screen displays system information. See page 63 for detailed information of the different Operational Modes. The optional OutBack MATE displays CC (Charge Controller) STATUS screens for convenient distant viewing from the installation location of the FLEXmax 80. Please see pages 65-67 to view the Charge Controller screens displayed on the MATE.
Today 0000AH 00.0 kWH 011Vp 00.0Ap 0.00kWp MAX 14.7 V ABS 01:00 MIN 14.6 V FLT 00:00 Turn the PV input breaker on. The FLEXmax 80 automatically detects the PV input voltage. (Note: If PV voltage registers “000V” when the breaker is on, please check the polarity of the PV wires.) The FLEXmax 80 enters a “Wakeup” stage, transitions to “Tracking”...
Press the left of the desired screen. The arrow allows access to any screen to its right. From the MAIN Menu, a user can choose among the following FLEXmax 80 functions by aligning the arrow: • Charger—CHARGER SETUP - Adjusts the Current Limit, Absorb, and Float recharging voltage set points •...
. Charger Set-Up This screen allows changes to the FLEXmax 80’s recharging voltage set points—Current Limit, Absorb and Float (for an explanation of battery charging, see pages 81-82): • The presently selected numerical value will have an arrow “ • Pressing < > selects the value to be changed.
8. AUX Mode and Its Functions The AUX is a secondary control circuit—essentially, a small power supply that provides a 12VDC (up to 200 milliamps) output current. It is either active (12VDC on) or inactive (0VDC). Most AUX modes or functions are designed for specialized applications and are infrequently used.
AUX MODE Menu Path Charger Aux EQ Misc Advance Logging Stats EXIT f g GO PASSWORD ***150*** ENTER - + To access the AUX Output Menu: • Press the first soft key once from the STATUS Menu to open the MAIN Menu. • Press either of the arrow soft keys until the “ •...
Hold Time. • Error Output—useful for monitoring remote sites, switches to the Off state if the FLEXmax 80 has not charged the batteries for 26 hours or more (not an audible alarm, only displayed as a printed message on FLEXmax 80 AUX Menu) or the battery voltage has fallen below a user-determined set point for 10 continuous minutes.
The Vent Fan helps remove hydrogen from the bat- tery box. The ventilation fan referred to here is not the same as the FLEXmax 80 cooling fan. Press the <VOLT> soft key to determine the battery voltage that will activate the AUX MODE and start the fan.
AUX MODE Vent Fan EXIT VOLT AUX MODE Vent Fan Output: Off Off EXIT NEXT SET MODE PV TRIGGER AUX MODE PV Trigger Output: Off Off EXIT NEXT SET MODE Press the <EXIT> soft key return to the main Vent Fan screen. Press the <NEXT> sot key to view the PV Trigger screen When the PV input exceeds the user-determined VOLT set point, the AUX MODE PV Trigger activates in Auto Mode.
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AUX MODE PV Trigger Output: On On EXIT NEXT SET MODE AUX MODE PV Trigger EXIT TIME VOLT PV VOLTS >140 BACK - + AUX MODE PV Trigger EXIT TIME VOLT Press the <SET> soft key to open the PV Trigger’ s TIME and VOLT(age) set menus. To adjust the voltage, press the <VOLT> soft key. Adjust the voltage within a range of 20V-150V by pressing the < - > or < + > soft key.
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Hold Time Sec 01.1 BACK - + AUX MODE PV Trigger EXIT TIME VOLT AUX MODE PV Trigger Output: On On EXIT NEXT SET MODE Press the < - > or < + > soft key to adjust the Hold Time, then press the <BACK> soft key to return to the PV Trigger screen. In this example, the AUX MODE will remain active for 1.1 seconds after the PV voltage is below the PV Trigger voltage before deactivating the PV Trigger and reconnecting to the array.
(e.g., a Auto telecommunication signal to a computer) when the FLEXmax 80 has not charged the battery for 26 hours or more. Press the <SET> soft key to advance to the ERROR OUTPUT volt screen.
NIGHT LIGHT AUX MODE Night Light Output: Off Off EXIT NEXT SET MODE AUX MODE Night Light Output: Off Auto EXIT NEXT SET MODE AUX MODE Night Light EXIT HYST TIME VOLT Night Light On Hysteresis Time Minutes 000 BACK - + OFF The Night Light illuminates a user provided low-wattage light when the PV voltage falls below a user-determined voltage. Off is the default value. Press the <MODE> soft Auto key to change the Night Light MODE (Off, On, or Auto).
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Night Light Off Hysteresis Time Minutes 000 BACK - + AUX MODE Night Light EXIT HYST TIME VOLT Night Light On Time Hours 23 BACK - + AUX MODE Night Light EXIT HYST TIME VOLT Night Light Threshold Voltage BACK - + Use the < - > and < + > soft keys to adjust the time required for the PV input voltage to be above the thresh- old voltage before the Night Light is disabled.
Press the <EXIT> soft key to return to the Night Light AUX mode. Press the <NEXT> soft key ro view the AUX Float screen. The AUX MODE is active when the FLEXmax 80 is in Float and producing power. Press the <NEXT> soft key to advance to the Diversion screen. Auto...
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AUX MODE Diversion: Relay EXIT TIME VOLT Hold 01.0 Time seconds BACK - + DLY+ AUX MODE Diversion: Relay EXIT TIME VOLT Absorb--Float--EQ Relative Volts 0.0 00.2 BACK - + HYST Press the <TIME> soft key to advance to the Time screen which allows the user to adjust the minimum time the AUX MODE is active after the battery voltage falls below the Hysteresis voltage.
AUX MODE Diversion: Relay EXIT TIME VOLT AUX MODE Diversion: Relay Output: Off On EXIT NEXT SET MODE AUX MODE Diversion: Solid St Output: On On EXIT NEXT SET MODE Example of Diversion AUX MODE Diversion Off EXIT NEXT TIME VOLT Each recharging state—Absorb, Float, or EQ—has a recharging voltage set point. The Diversion AUX MODE can be active (On) when the battery voltage is raised above one of these set points for a certain amount of time or inactive (Off) when it falls below.
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Figure 5 Diversion Load and AUX Wiring Set-Up Illustrated...
Press the <TIME> and <VOLT> soft keys to adjust the set points. Press either the < - > or < + > soft key to adjust the delay time. This is the time period the FLEXmax 80 waits before either activating or deactivating the Timer AUX MODE when either the disconnect or reconnect voltages are reached.
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AUX MODE Low Batt Disconnect EXIT TIME VOLT DISCONNECT VOLTS < 13.6 BACK - + ReCon RE-CONNECT VOLTS > 14.4 BACK - + DisV In the Low Batt Disconnect screen, press the <VOLT> soft key to adjust the battery voltage disconnects set point. Press either the < - > or the < + > soft key to adjust the disconnect voltage.
Press the <EXIT> soft key. Press the <NEXT> soft key to view the Remote screen. In Remote AUX MODE, the OutBack MATE can control the FLEXmax 80’s AUX MODE. Press the <EXIT> soft key twice to return to the MAIN Menu screen.
• Occasional equalization extends the life of flooded electrolyte batteries. • Proceed with caution! A vent fan is recommended in enclosed spaces. • The FLEXmax 80 allows the user to set voltages and times of equalization process. • Both manual and auto modes are available.
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• Press the <START> soft key to manually begin an equalization cycle. To stop the cycle, press the <STOP> soft key. • EQ-MPPT display indicates the FLEXmax 80 is trying to reach the target equalize set point. • Equalize time EQ 0:00 in Hours:Minutes displays after the equalize set point is reached.
• An incomplete equalization cycle continues into the next day unless the FLEXmax 80 is powered off or manually stopped. The remaining EQ time can be viewed in the Stats Menu. • The COUNT value will be cleared to 000 when an EQ is started, manually stopped, or FLEXmax 80 has been powered off.
The Grid Tie (GT) value is sent from G-series inverter through the MATE and HUB for Grid Tie control communications. GT means THE FLEXmax 80 is in grid tie mode and communicating with the GT Series Inverter. Press NEXT to Continue to the Force Bulk/Float Screen.
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BULK screen. Pressing the <FLOAT> or <BULK> soft key forces the FLEXmax 80 to that specific recharging cycle and returns to the STATUS screen. Forcing a FLOAT or BULK recharge will end an EQ cycle. Press the <NEXT> soft key to view the third MISCELLANEOUS screen.
. Advanced The ADVANCED MENU allows fine-tuning of the FLEXmax 80 operations including Snooze periods and Maximum Power Point limits. In order of appearance, the following modes occur in the ADVANCED Menu selections: • Snooze Mode • Wakeup • MPPT Mode • Park Mpp • Mpp Range Limit % Voc • Absorb Time •...
PV upon wakeup and then tracks the MPP of the array. If the Auto Restart is set to 1 or 2, the FLEXmax 80 awakes every 1.5 hours and does an initial tracking. • U-Pick % (Voc) MPPT mode operates the PV voltage at a user-selected percentage of the Voc.
90%, and 99% of the VOC. The min range limit setting may be set to FULL if something other than a PV array is connected to the input of the FLEXmax 80, such as a micro-hydro generator (see page 57), but the VOC cannot exceed 150 VDC at any time.
• When the Absorb Time Limit is reached, the FLEXmax 80 goes into Float stage and may briefly display Charged then Float. When the battery voltage drops below the...
Figure 6 NOTE: In BULK, the FLEXmax 80 will charge as long as necessary to complete the cycle, regardless of the timer’s set points ADVANCED MENU Absorb End Amps 00 A EXIT NEXT - + ADVANCED MENU Rebulk Voltage 12.6 V EXIT NEXT - + An Absorb charge cycle normally ends when a battery voltage is maintained at the Absorb set point for the user- determined time period.
The FLEXmax 80 allows the user to lower the compensated voltage in the Absorb cycle so these inverters will remain operating. Also, some batteries have an absolute voltage limit that should not be exceeded and the WIDE/LMIT option allows the user to control this during recharging.
Press the <NEXT> soft key to view the Auto Restart screen. Pressing the fourth soft key selects among the three FLEXmax 80 Auto ReStart modes: 0 (default), 1, and 2. Auto ReStart allows the FLEXmax 80 to perform internal recalibrations. • Mode 0— Auto ReStart mode is disabled; the FLEXmax 80 recharges continuously from an available source and never Restarts.
PV Trigger Active High In this screen, a user can press the <RESET> soft key to return the FLEXmax 80 to the factory default settings. (If you do not need to reset, press the <EXIT> soft key to return to the STATUS screen.)
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Are you sure? Reset to Defaults YES NO ADVANCED MENU Reset to Defaults? EXIT NEXT RESET Charger Aux Light Eq Misc Advanced Logging Stats EXIT f g GO Pressing the <YES> soft key brings up a Reset to Defaults screen momentarily before returning to the Reset to Defaults? screen Press the <EXIT> key twice to return to the MAIN Menu screen.
MAX 14.7V ABS 01:00 MIN 14.6V FLT 00:00 A user can clear either the daily or accumulated statistics of the FLEXmax 80 by pressing the second button from the left in this screen. This will bring up the CLEAR LOG screen. The CLEAR LOG screen offers the option of clearing up to 128 days of accumulated statistics or the total in the secondary STATS screen (page 55).
BACK ACkWH The Secondary Stats screen shows the total accumulated DC and AC kilowatt hours and kiloamp hours of the FLEXmax 80. Pressing the <DCkWH> soft key switches the screen between DC kilowatt hours and AC kilowatt hours • DCkWH shows the DC kilowatthours and should be used in a non-grid-tied system •...
. Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications The FLEXmax 80 is designed to work with solar arrays. Although it will work with micro-hydro turbines and fuel cell, OutBack Power Systems can only offer limited technical support for these applications because there is too much variance in micro-hydro and fuel cell generator specifications. When used for micro-hydro or fuel cell applications, the FLEXmax 80 warranty will be honored only if the manufacturer and turbine model have been approved by OutBack Power Systems.
Mpp Range Limit % (Auto Track Mode only) The FLEXmax 80 searches for the MPP voltage by tracking the input voltage up to one half (default) of the Voc, which is based on values appropriate for a solar array. Micro-hydro and fuel cell systems can require a broader range, normally on the lower end.
. Abbreviated Menu Map Much of the FLEXmax 80 activity takes place around the MAIN screen. From this screen, the user can access other screens to both observe system activiy and make adjustments to certain critical functions. Adjusts the Current...
POSITIVE PV and battery leads. Keep these separate. If code allows, ground ONLY the battery positive lead in this case. Do not connect the FLEXmax 80’s battery plus to the PV plus input while the FLEXmax 80 is running. The OutBack HUB cannot be used in a positive grounded system.
Time Limit. If the system cannot regulate the battery voltage at the Absorb voltage set point, then the FLEXmax 80 reverts back to the Bulk charge stage, display MPPT Bulk, and the ChgT counter may start counting down towards zero minutes or until the Absorb target is met. See page 48 for more information.
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GT Mode In a system with an OutBack FX Grid-Tie Series Inverter(s), HUB and MATE, the FLEXmax 80 will display GT Mode if and only if the inverter is in Sell mode and the FLEXmax 80 is in Bulk (MPPT BULK) or Float (MPPT FLOAT) cycle.
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(AmpHours, KWh, etc.), will accumulate into the total statistics and then the displayed daily statistics and End of Day summary will clear. A Bulk charge will automatically initiate at the next Wakeup. A FLEXmax 80 combined with a HUB and a MATE will log at midnight.
• charger mode: displays one of five charging stages (Bulk, Absorption, Float, Silent, or Equalization) • aux relay mode: displays one of nine FLEXmax 80 AUX modes (Vent Fan, PV Trigger, ERROR OUTPUT, Night Light, FLoat, Diversion: Relay, Diversion: Solid St, Low Batt(ery) Disconnect, Remote) •...
• charger watts: charger output measured in watts • charger kwhrs: kilowatt hours produced today by the FLEXmax 80 • charger amps dc: the amount of amperage the FLEXmax 80 is sending to the battery • battery voltage: current battery voltage •...
• Float: displays the voltage that begins the Float cycle and is maintained during this cycle MATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Advanced Screens The FLEXmax 80 Advanced Screens displayed on the optional OutBack MATE include CHGR (CHARGER), CCADV (ADVANCED), EQ, AND AUX. The Advanced screens allow the user to change various values and set points.
. FLEXmax 80 Advanced Menu ADV/CC/ADVANCED--------P01 snooze now < 0.6 amp DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/CC/ADVANCED--------P01 MPPT mode auto track DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P01 Mpp range limit %VOC minimum 1/2 DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P01 absorb end amps 0 A DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P01 RTS compensation wide DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P01 auto restart mode 2 DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/CC/ADVANCED--------- end CC advanced menu TOP ADV MAIN ADV/CC/PAGE2---------------- choose category: PG1 EQ AUX MAIN ADV/CC/ADVANCED--------P01 wakeup mode VOC change 1.5 V DOWN INC DEC PORT...
FLEXmax 80 EQ Screens ADV/CC/EQ-----------------P01 eq voltage 14.4 vdc DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV/CC/EQ---------------------- end of CC eq menu TOP ADV MAIN FLEXmax 80 AUX Screens ADV/CC/AUX/MODE--------P01 Night Light DOWN INC SET PORT FLEXmax 80 Displayed Screens FLEXmax 80 LOGGING Screens Today 0000Ah 00.0 KWH 011Vp 00.0Ap 0.00kWp MAX 14.7V ABS 01:00 MIN 14.6V FLT 00:00 Today 0000Ah 00.0 KWH 011Vp 00.0Ap 0.00kWp MAX 14.7V ABS 01:00 MIN 14.6V FLT 00:00 FLEXmax 80 STATS Screens Max Bat Voc MaxVoc 14.9 036.6 133.0 MaxWatt 0000 Sunrise...
. ABBREVIATED OutBack Power Systems FLEXmax 80 Select Version EliJa la Version NEXT ENTER ENTRA SEL PASSWORD CONTRASENA ***150*** ENTRA ENTER Select Version EliJa la Version NEXT ENTER ENTRA SEL ARE YOU SURE SYSTEM VOLTAGE ENTER Are you sure? 11.6 V 0.0 A...
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ADVANCED MENU Park Mpp 77% VOC EXIT NEXT +VOC +Min ADVANCED MENU Mpp Range Limit %Voc Min Max EXIT NEXT ADVANCED MENU Absorb Time 01.0 hours EXIT NEXT ADVANCED MENU Absorb End Amps 00 A EXIT NEXT ADVANCED MENU Rebulk Voltage 12.4V EXIT NEXT...
• Does the PV array voltage on the display rise with the PV breaker OFF, but reads 000 with the PV breaker on? • If so, the PV array polarity connection on the FLEXmax 80 maybe reversed or the PV lines could be shorted.
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• Are the batteries charged? Is the FLEXmax 80 in the Absorbing or Float stage? If either case is true, the FLEXmax 80 will produce enough power to regulate the voltage at the ABSORB or FLOAT set point voltage, therefore, requiring less power in these modes.
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FLEXmax 80 is beeping • When the FLEXmax 80 is in Extended Play mode, the array is very hot, and the MPP is close to the battery voltage, or the nominal PV voltage is higher than the nominal battery voltage, beeping can occur.
Nominal Battery Voltage The FLEXmax 80 PV MPPT Charge Controller is capable of an input open circuit voltage (VOC) of up to 150 VDC. Cooler climates can cause the VOC to rise above the panel VOC rating. In climates that observe temperatures less than approximately 5°...
8. STANDARD vs. AUSTRALIAN DEFAULT SETTINGS The Australian version FLEXmax 80 has a few default settings that differ from the Standard version default settings. However, there are no differences in performance and efficiency between the two versions. The Standard and Australian version can be identified as follows:...
80 must have a rated short-circuit current of 64 amps or less The following charts show the maximum distance of various gauge two-conductor copper wire from the PV array to the FLEXmax 80 with a 1.5% maximum voltage drop. Temperature and conduit fill corrections may be required. Using a higher voltage PV array with a low voltage battery system allows you to use a much smaller wire size or go up to 5 times as far with the same gauge wire.
• Listed to operate continuously at 80 amps (40°C/104° F) With an 80 amp FLEXmax 80 output current limit and PV array output higher than 80 amps offers little, if any, current boosting or Maximum Power Point Tracking advantage; in effect, any excess power beyond 80 amps is lost.
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Output Rating at 80 amps If the output current of the Flexmax 80 is expected to reach the maximum output level of 80 amps: • #3 or #2 AWG conductor must be used with an 80 amp breaker (100% continuous duty rated breaker) •...
This process can be used with both sealed and non-sealed batteries. The FLEXmax 80 has a preset recharging voltage set points (Absorb & Float) for the selected nominal battery voltage, however, always follow the battery manufacturer’s recommended charging regulation voltages.
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A Float cycle follows after the Absorb cycle is completed; Float is displayed on the screen. The FLEXmax 80 will not re-initiate another Bulk cycle if the Float voltage set point is not sustained*. FMPPT is displayed. However, it will continue to recharge the battery until the Float voltage set point is reached.
Battery temperature compensation with other slopes The FLEXmax 80 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.
. SUGGESTED BATTERY CHARGER SET POINTS The battery manufacturer should provide you with specific instructions on the following maintenance and voltage set point limits for the specific batteries. The following information can be used when the manufacturer’s information is not available. SEALED LEAD ACID –...
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).
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION FLEXmax Products OutBack Power Systems, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a five year (5) limited warranty (“Warranty”) against defects in materials and workmanship for its FLEXmax products (“Products”) if installed in fixed location applications. For this Warranty to be valid, the Product purchaser must complete and submit the applicable Product registration card within ninety (90) days of the eligible Product’s first retail sale.
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To request warranty service, you must contact OutBack Technical Services at (360) 435-6030 or support@outbackpower.com within the effective warranty period. If warranty service is required, OutBack will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. A request for an RMA number requires all of the following information: 1.
OutBack Power Systems offers an optional five(5) year extension to the standard five(5) year Limited Warranty in North America for the FLEXmax 80 product. To request a 5-year Limited Warranty extension for a total effective warranty coverage period of ten(10) years; include a check or money order in the amount of $250USD payable to OutBack Power Systems, Inc.
EN 61000-6-3 (2001) EN 61000-6-1 (2001) EN 60335-1 Battery Chargers EN 60335-2-29Battery Chargers All associated technical files are located in the Engineering Department at OutBack Power Systems Inc., Arlington, Washington, USA. As the manufacturer, we declare under our sole responsibility that the above-mentioned product complies with the above-named directives.
OWNER’S SYSTEM INFORMATION Date of Purchase: __________________________________________________________________ Vendor: __________________________________________________________________________ Date of Installation: _________________________________________________________________ Installer: _________________________________________________________________________ Installer Contact Information: _________________________________________________________ FLEXmax 80 Serial Number: __________________________________________________________ Battery Voltage: ____________________________________________________________________ PV Voltage: _______________________________________________________________________ PV Module Type and Manufacturer: ____________________________________________________ Array Wattage: _____________________________________________________________________ NOTES: __________________________________________________________________________...
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