Outback Power Systems FLEXmax 80 Quick Start Guide User Manual
Models, Features, Screen versions
900-0134-01-00 Rev C.vsd\Overview\2013-01-17
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In 23.2 V 0.0 A
Out 27.6 V 0.0 A
0.000 kW 0.0 kWH
AUX: OFF Sleeping
Charger Aux Light
EQ Misc Advanced
Logging Stats
EXIT
GO
LCD Screen
Main Menu
Soft Key
Buttons
Soft Key
Commands
Navigation:
1
2
Advances to the
End-of-Day Screens
Advances to the
Main Menu Screens
IN 23.2 V 0.0 A
OUT 27.6 V 0.0 A
0.000 kW 0.0 kWH
AUX: OFF Sleeping
Status Screen
OutBack 24V
Power
Systems
Charge Controller
Startup Screen
NOTE: See the FLEXmax Series Owner’s Manual for details on
the settings available in the main menu.
PV Input Voltage
Battery Voltage
AUX Status
Instantaneous Kilowatts
PV Input Current
Output Current
Mode of Operation
Daily Accumulated
Kilowatt-hours
Select this option to proceed
Available menus
Adjusts the set points value
Switches between devices on the
ports of the Communications HUB
Soft Key Color Code:
Navigation colors
Selects a function (e.g., ON, OFF, AUTO)
NOTE: Soft key functions will vary depending on the selected
menu and are defined by the word above the key in the LCD.
If accompanied by a dashed
line, pressing that soft key will
return the user to the location
identified by the dashed line.
This will vary depending on the
devices in the system.
Indicates a 1-screen movement within a
menu. These are color-coded according to
their function or purpose.
Models:
FLEXmax 80: 80 amps maximum continuous
output current (up to 40°C without thermal derating)
FLEXmax 60: 60 amps maximum continuous
output current (up to 40°C without thermal derating)
Features:
Maximum Power Point Tracking
Supports 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 Vdc
battery voltages
Backlit display screen (LCD) with 80 characters
(4 lines, 20 characters per line)
Last 128 days of operational data logging
Voltage step-down capability allowing a higher PV
array voltage configuration
Manual and automatic equalize cycles
Screen Versions:
English
Spanish
Australian (English with different default settings)
FLEXmax Charge
Controller
PV
+
PV
–
BAT
–
BAT
+
MATE
Port
(RJ45)
RTS
Port
(RJ11)
Torque =
4 Nm (35 in-lb)
1
2
Terminals
LCD Screen
Soft Keys
IMPORTANT: Example only. Actual wiring may vary.
All configurations must comply with local and national
electric codes. Consult your local electric authority to
ensure compliance.
(RTS)
PV Combiner Box
Photovoltaic Array
(PV)
Negative
Positive
Ground
DC LEGEND
Battery Bank
Vented Battery Enclosure
DC Disconnect
Ground Bus
ON
OF
F
System Display
and Controller
(MATE3)
Maximum PV Input Wattage
per Charge Controller
Battery
Bank
Voltage
Maximum PV
Input Wattage
for the
FLEXmax 80
Maximum PV
Input Wattage
for the
FLEXmax 60
12 Vdc
1000 W
750 W
24 Vdc
2000 W
1500 W
36 Vdc
3000 W
2250 W
48 Vdc
4000 W
3000 W
60 Vdc
5000 W
3750 W