Outback Power Systems FLEXMAX 80 Manual de usuario

Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge ControllerUser’s GuideInstallation, Programming and User’s Manual maxT M80

9PBTheFLEXmax 80 is designed to attach directly to OutBack’s FLEXware 500 DC and FLEXware 1000 DC enclosures (FLEXware 500 shown) or attach to its o

10PB2. Determining Wire SizesOpen Circuit Voltage/Wire and Disconnect SizeMaximum Open Circuit Voltage (VOC)• VOC is the unloaded voltage generated b

11PBThe PV (-) and BAT (-) terminals are connected internally. Only one negative wire may be needed to connect to the (-) wire lugs if the PV - and BA

12PBFigure 2 Single Charge Controller wiring diagram with 24 volt PV array

13PBFigure 3 Charge Controller Wiring Diagram with an FX, HUB 4, and an RTS

14PBFigure 4 Charge Controller with PV array ground fault protection wiring digram.

15PBSoft keys: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

16PB4. Powering UpThe FLEXmax 80 power-up sequence rst activates the unit and the SELECT VERSION screen (to de-termine a choice of English, Espanola,

17PBThe FLEXmax 80 screens are oered in English (standard screens) and Spanish. For Australian users, some of the charging values are of dierent vol

18PBSystem Voltage ScreenPress the <YES> soft key to proceed if the selected battery voltage is correct. If incorrect, press <NO> to re-en

1PBWarranty Summary Dear OutBack Customer,Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every eort to assure our powerconversion products

19PBNOTE:• Pressing the rst soft key opens the MAIN Menu screen.• Pressing second soft key opens the End of the Day summary menu/logging.5. Statu

20PBNOTE:• Pressing the rst soft key opens the STATUS screen.• Pressing the second soft key brings up the CLEAR LOG screen.• Pressing the third so

21PB8. Accessing the MAIN MenuThe MAIN Menu allows the user to adjust and calibrate the FLEXmax 80 for maximum performance. From the STATUS screen, pr

22PB7. Charger Set-UpThis screen allows changes to the FLEXmax 80’s recharging voltage set points—Current Limit, Absorb and Float (for an explanation

23PB8. AUX Mode and Its FunctionsThe AUX is a secondary control circuit—essentially, a small power supply that provides a 12VDC (up to 200 milliamps)

24PBAUX MODE Menu Path To access the AUX Output Menu:• Press the rst soft key once from the STATUS Menu to open the MAIN Menu.• Press either of t

25PBAUX modes in order of appearance on the FLEXmax 80 display:• Vent Fan • PV Trigger • Error Output • Night Light • Float • Diversion Rel

26PBVENT FANPress the <MODE> soft key to manually activate or deactivate (On or O) the Vent Fan; if set to Auto, the Vent Fan will turn on whe

27PBPress the <EXIT> soft key return to the main Vent Fan screen.Press the <NEXT> sot key to view the PV Trigger screenWhen the PV input e

28PBPress 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

2PBThe OutBack Power Systems FLEXmax 80 Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge Controller is ETL listed in North America to UL1741 (Inverters, Converters

29PB Hold Time Sec 01.1BACK - + AUX MODE PV TriggerOutput: On OnEXIT NEXT SET

30PBThe ERROR OUTPUT default state is On, meaning 12 VDC is present at the AUX terminal. If the FLEXmax 80 has not charged the batteries for 26 hours

31PB This ex

32PB Press the <TIME> soft key to adjust the length of time the Night Light remains on. If the time is set to 0, the Night Light remains on

33PBPress 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

34PBPress 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 ba

35PBExample of Diversion Each recharging state—Absorb, Float, or EQ—has a recharging voltage set point. The Diversion AUX MODE can be active (On) when

36PBFigure 5 Diversion Load and AUX Wiring Set-Up Illustrated

37PBLOW BATTERY DISCONNECTWhen the battery voltage falls below the disconnect volts, the AUX connected loads only are disconnected; the AUX connected

38PBIn the Low Batt Disconnect screen, press the <VOLT> soft key to adjust the battery voltage disconnects set point.Press either the < - >

3PBTABLE OF CONTENTSSCOPE ...

39PBREMOTEAUX MODELow Batt Disconnect EXIT TIME VOLTPress the <EXIT> soft key.Press the <NEXT> soft key to view the Remote sc

40PBAuto (default) leaves backlight and soft keys on for up to nine minutes whenever any soft key is pressed (pressing any soft key when the LCD is no

41PBPress either the < –EQV> or <+EQV > soft key to change the EQ voltage, following your battery manufacturer’s recommendations. Note tha

42PBUse the <-DAY> and <+DAY> soft keys to preset the interval day to initiate an automatic equalization cycle. The EQ INTERVAL displays t

43PB12. MISC—MiscellaneousThe MISCELLANEOUS screens display extra settings and technical information, some of which isuseful for OutBack Power Systems

44PB GT State PWM% ChgT 255 07 50.0 005 EXIT NEXT RSTRTPress the <NEXT> soft key to view the FORCE FLOAT, or BULK sc

45PB13. AdvancedThe ADVANCED MENU allows ne-tuning of the FLEXmax 80 operations including Snooze periods and Maximum Power Point limits. In order of

46PBWakeup Mode selects how often the FLEXmax 80 does a “Wakeup” during “Snoozing” periods. Since environmental conditions impact the open circuit vol

47PBU-Pick % (Voc) MPPT mode operates the PV voltage at a user-selected percentage of the VOC which is displayed in the Park Mpp % Voc screen. Press t

48PBADVANCED MENU Absorb Time Limits 01.0 hoursEXIT NEXT - +In the Absorb Time Limits screen, the user can set the

4PB Vbatt Calibration ...

49PBADVANCED MENUAbsorb End Amps 00 AEXIT NEXT - +ADVANCED MENU Rebulk Voltage 12.6 VEXIT NE

50PBADVANCED MENU RTS CompensationA 14.1 V F 13.8VEXIT NEXT WIDEDuring cold weather, a battery often requires a higher recharging volta

51PBPress the <NEXT> soft key to view the Auto Restart screen. Pressing the fourth soft key selects among the three FLEXmax 80 Auto ReStart m

52PBADVANCED MENUAuto ReStartMODE 2EXIT NEXT MODEFrom the Auto Restart MODE 2 screen, press the <NEXT> soft key to view the Aux Pola

53PBADVANCED MENUReset to Defaults?EXIT NEXT RESETPressing the <YES> soft key brings up a Reset to Defaults screen momentarily befor

54PB CLEAR LOGBACK TOTL DAILY Are you sure?NO YES Today 0000Ah 00.0 KWH011Vp 00.0Ap 0.00kWpMAX 14.7V ABS 01:00MIN 14

55PBCharger Aux LightEq Misc AdvancedLogging gStatsEXIT f g GOFrom the MAIN Menu, press the <g> soft key to mov

56PBTotal 0000 kWH Total 000.0 kAH BACK DCkWHThe Secondary Stats screen shows the total accumul

57PB17. Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell ApplicationsThe FLEXmax 80 is designed to work with solar arrays. Although it will work with micro-hydro turbines an

58PB18. Advanced Menu (Micro-Hydro and Fuel Cell Applications)Mpp Range Limit % (Auto Track Mode only)The FLEXmax 80 searches for the MPP voltage by t

5PBSCOPEThe manual provides safety guidelines and installation information for the FLEXmax 80 Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge Controller. It does

59PBg Charger Aux Light EQ Misc Advanced Logging StatsEXIT f g GOAdjusts the Current Limit, Absorb, and Float recharging voltage

60PB20. Application NotesOutBack Power System GTFX/GVFX Grid-tie settingsIn a GFX/GVFX Series Inverter/Charger, FLEXmax 80, HUB, and MATE installation

61PB21. FLEXmax 80 EFFICIENCY vs. INPUT POWER GRAPHFigure 7 12V Battery System Eciency CurveFigure 8 24V Battery System Eciency CurveFigure 9 48V Ba

62PB22. Understanding the Various Operational ModesThe FLEXmax 80 modes of operation will change occasionally during the day based on the PV array out

63PBGT 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

64PBSleeping The PV voltage is two volts less than the battery voltage. This may also appear during the day when the FLEXmax 80 is transitioning betw

65PB23. MATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 ScreensStatus Mode ScreensThe FLEXmax 80 STATUS MODE Screens displayed on the optional OutBack MATE (Rev 4.0.4 or gr

66PBMATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 Status Meter ScreensFLEXmax METER Screens• mode/pv/in/bat/out: displays the charger mode, the PV array voltage, the in

67PBMATE-Displayed FLEXmax 80 STATUS SETPT (SET POINT) ScreenPress the rst two soft keys simultaneously to return to the MAIN Menu.CC SETP(OINT) Scre

68PB ADV/CC/ADVANCED--------P01snooze now < 0.6 ampDOWN INC DEC PORTADV/CC/ADVANCED--------P01wakeup modeVOC chan

6PBOUTBACK FLEXmax 80 CHARGE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis product is intended to be installed as part of a permanent

69PBFLEXmax 80 EQ Screens ADV/CC/AUX/MODE--------P01 Night LightDOWN INC SET PORTADV/CC/AUX/--------------P01aux output

70PB25. ABBREVIATED CHARGER SET-UPSelect VersionEliJa la Version USANEXT ENTER ENTRA SELPASSWORDCONTRASENA ***150***ENTRA -

71PBADVANCED MENUAbsorb Time 01.0 hours EXIT NEXT - +ADVANCED MENURebulk Voltage

72PB26. Troubleshooting GuideFLEXmax 80 does not boot/power-up (blank LCD)• Check the battery connection and polarity. • Reverse polarity or an i

73PB• Are the batteries charged? Is the FLEXmax 80 in the Absorbing or Float stage? If either case is true, the FLEXmax 80 will pro

74PBFLEXmax 80 Internal Fan• The internal fan will only run when the internal temperature has reached approximately 112°F. The fan will continue ru

75PB27. Typical Array Sizing GuideBelow is a list of recommended array sizing for the FLEXmax 80 for various nominal voltage batteries: Nominal B

76PB28. STANDARD vs. AUSTRALIAN DEFAULT SETTINGSThe Australian version FLEXmax 80 has a few default settings that dier from the Standard version defa

77PB29. Wire Distance ChartTo meet NEC compliance (North America), the largest PV array that can be connected to the FLEXmax 80 must have a rated shor

78PB48V PV ARRAY (64v Vmp) #8 #6 #4 #3 #2 #1/0 #2/0 #4/010 62 98 156 196 247 393 496 78920 31 49 78 98 124 197 2

7PBWARNING - WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION. Design the bat

79PB30. WIRE AND DISCONNECT SIZINGThe FLEXmax 80 is a buck type converter with the following properties:• 80 amp DC output current limit (default set

80PB31. WIRING COMPARTMENTThe wiring terminals and compartment of the FLEXmax 80 Charge Controller are fully compliant with all NEC and UL requirement

81PB32. FLEXmax 80 MULTI-STAGE BATTERY CHARGINGThe FLEXmax 80 charge controller is a sophisticated, multi-stage battery charger that uses several regu

82PBBULK cycle provides the maximum power to the battery –the voltage increases while recharging.A Bulk cycle is automatically initiated when the batt

83PB33. BATTERY TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED VOLATGE SET POINTThe temperature of a battery has an impact on the recharging process—in higher ambient temper

84PB34. SUGGESTED BATTERY CHARGER SET POINTSThe battery manufacturer should provide you with specic instructions on the following maintenance and vol

85PB35. CALLING THE FACTORY FOR ASSISTANCEWhen calling OutBack Power for product assistance, please have the following informationready:• FLEXmax 80

86PBFIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION FLEXmax ProductsOutBack Power Systems, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a ve year (5) limited warranty (“Warranty

87PBTo request warranty service, you must contact OutBack Technical Services at (360) 435-6030 or [email protected] within the eective warrant

88PBLimited Warranty RegistrationComplete this form to request a Limited Warranty, and return it to:Outback Power Systems Inc.19009 62nd Ave. NEArling

8PBTHE OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS FLEXmax 80 Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge Controller

89PBEU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYAccording to ISO / IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014Product Type: Photovoltaic Charge ControllerProduct Model Number: FLEXmax

90PBOWNER’S SYSTEM INFORMATIONDate of Purchase: __________________________________________________________________Vendor: _________________________

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