Remote (Aux Mode); Backlight - Alpha Group OutBack Power FLEXmax Series Owner's Manual

Remote (AUX Mode)

Remote allows an OutBack system display to control the charge controller's auxiliary output. Some
displays may require a certain level of software in order to use this feature. Consult the owner's
manual for the system display being used for details.
Main Menu
Light
Charger Aux
EQ Misc Advanced
Logging Stats
 
EXIT
Aux
Charger
EQ Misc Advanced
Logging Stats
 
EXIT
AUX MODE
Remote
Output: Off
EXIT NEXT SET

Backlight

The Backlight selection allows the LCD and soft keys to remain illuminated for up to nine minutes
whenever any soft key is pressed. The default setting for this mode is AUTO. Pressing any soft key
when the LCD is not illuminated does not change any settings.
Main Menu
Charger
Aux
EQ Misc Advanced
Logging Stats
 
EXIT
Charger Aux
EQ Misc Advanced
Logging Stats
 
EXIT
BACKLIGHT CONTROL
Auto Time 2 Minutes
EXIT - +
C
900-0009-01-00 Rev
To set the mode for Remote:
1. From the main menu, press <> or <> to move the
of the Aux.
GO
2. Press <GO> to open the AUX MODE screen.
3. Press <NEXT> until the Remote mode is displayed in the AUX MODE
screen.
4. Press <MODE> to cycle through ON, OFF, or AUTO.

ON activates the AUX output.
Light

OFF deactivates the AUX output.

AUTO controls the output according to the criteria of the
GO
selected AUX mode. This setting may be required depending on
the type of system display being used.
To Exit:

Press <EXIT> once to return to the main menu.

Press <EXIT> twice to return to the status screen.
Off
The FLEXmax AUX output can be used for the AGS (Advanced Generator
MODE
Start) function of a system display. Remote must be activated for this to
work. The system display must be set to the HUB port used by the FLEXmax.
See the system display manual for more information on AGS. If using a
MATE, see page 81 of this book. If using a MATE3, see page 67.
Figure 29 Setting the Remote Mode
To set the mode for Backlight:
Light
1.
GO
2.
3.
Light
GO
4.
5.
AUTO
To Exit:
MODE


Figure 30 Operating the Backlight
From the main menu, press <> or <> to move the  to
the left of Light.
Press <GO> to open the Backlight Control screen.
Press < MODE> to cycle through ON, OFF, or AUTO.

ON activates the backlight.

OFF deactivates the backlight.

AUTO activates the backlight on a timer.
Press <-> or <+> to increase or decrease the number of
minutes (up to 9) for the Auto Time mode.
Press <EXIT> twice to return to the status screen.
Press <EXIT> once to return to the main menu.
Press <EXIT> twice to return to the status screen.
Operation
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