Outback Power Systems FLEXmax 80 Quick Start Guide
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Startup Screen
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
FLEXmax Charge
Controller
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.
Photovoltaic Array
(PV)
PV Combiner Box
PV Input Voltage
Battery Voltage
Instantaneous Kilowatts
AUX Status
Navigation:
Soft Key
Buttons
OutBack 24V
Charge Controller
Power
Systems
Status Screen
IN 23.2 V 0.0 A
OUT 27.6 V 0.0 A
0.000 kW 0.0 kWH
AUX: OFF Sleeping
1 2
1
2
Main Menu
Charger Aux Light
EQ Misc Advanced
Logging Stats
XIT GO
PV Input Current
Output Current
Daily Accumulated
Kilowatt-hours
Mode of Operation
Advances to the
Main Menu Screens
Advances to the
End-of-Day Screens
LCD Screen
Soft Key
Commands
<EXIT>,
<GO> etc.
Spanish
Australian (English with different default settings)
LCD Screen
Maximum PV Input Wattage
Soft Keys
per Charge Controller
Terminals
Torque =
4 Nm (35 in-lb)
System Display
and Controller
(MATE3)
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
MATE
Port
(RJ45)
In 23.2 V 0.0 A
Out 27.6 V 0.0 A
0.000 kW 0.0 kWH
AUX: OFF Sleeping
PV +PV –BAT–BAT
RTS
Port
(RJ11)
Soft Key Color Code:
DC LEGEND
Negative
Positive
Ground
+
DC Disconnect
OFF
Ground Bus
ON
Battery Bank
NOTE: See the FLEXmax Series Owner’s Manual for details on
the settings available in the main menu.
Available menus
Select this option to proceed
Adjusts the set points value
Selects a function (e.g., ON, OFF, AUTO)
Switches between devices on the
ports of the Communications HUB
Navigation colors
NOTE: Soft key functions will vary depending on the selected
menu and are defined by the word above the key in the LCD.
Indicates a 1-screen movement within a
menu. These are color-coded according to
their function or purpose.
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.
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To change the Language, Screen
Version or System Voltage:
OutBack 24V
A
Charge Controller
NEXT ENTER ENTRA SEL
Entra - + ENTER
1. Press the < – > soft key until “141” is
B
C
NEXT ENTER ENTRA SEL
12 24 36 48 60
12 24 36 48 60
displayed on the LCD.
2. Press the <ENTER> or <ENTRA> soft
key to accept the password and move
forward to the Select Version Screen.
C C
Select Version
Elija La Version
Espanol
¨Estas Seguro?
Espanol
NO SI
Voltaje del Sistema
^^
¨Estas Seguro?
^^
NO YES
ENTRA
Power
Select Version
Elija La Version
English
PASSWORD
CONTRASENA
***150***
B
PASSWORD
CONTRASENA
***141***
Entra - + ENTER
Systems
Select Version
Elija La Version
NEXT ENTER ENTRA SEL
Are you sure?
NO YES
SYSTEM VOLTAGE
12 24 36 48 60
^^
Are you sure?
12 24 36 48 60
^^
NO YES
A
IMPORTANT:
To access the screens to change the
language or system voltage, press and
hold the 1
time, THEN CLOSE THE DC BREAKERS.
NOTE: Changing these setting will revert
all other settings back to the factory
defaults. Any customized settings will be
lost. See the FLEXmax Series Charge
Controller Owner’s Manual for details.
English
English
ENTER
st
and 3rdsoft key at the same
The Spanish Status Screen is
not shown in this illustration. It
is available in the Spanish
translation of this document.
Status Screen
IN 23.2 V 0.0 A
OUT 27.6 V 0.0 A
AUX: OFF Sleeping
0.000 kW 0.0 kWH
1 2
To access the Main Menu:
Status Screen
IN 23.2 V 0.0 A
OUT 27.6 V 0.0 A
0.000 kW 0.0 kWH
AUX: OFF Sleeping
1
Main Menu Screen
Charger Aux Light
EQ Misc Advanced
Logging Stats
EXIT
GO
Charger—CHARGER SETUP
Adjusts the Current Limit, Absorbing, and Float recharging voltage set points
Aux—AUX OUTPUT CONTROL
Secondary control circuit for a vent fan, AGS, error alarm, and other system-
related additions
Light—BACKLIGHT CONTROL
Adjusts the backlighting of LCD screen and soft key buttons
EQ—BATTERY EQUALIZE
Activates battery equalization (manually or automatically)
Misc—MISCELLANEOUS
Additional settings and service information
Advanced —ADVANCED MENU
Optimizes/fine-tunes the charge controller
Logging—DATA LOGGING
Displays recorded power production information
STATS—STATISTICS
Displays recorded peak system information and cumulative kilowatt-hours
and amp-hours
Main Menu Screen
Charger Aux Light
EQ Misc Advanced
Logging Stats
EXIT
Press < > to move the next to the desired setting.
Press < – > or <+> to adjust the setting.
Press <EXIT> to return to the main menu.
To select a menu from the Main
Menu, press the <
key to move the cursor (
is next to the desired menu, press <GO>.
> or the < > soft
Charger Screen
Current Limit 80.0A
Absorbing 28.8V
Float 27.6V
GO
EXIT
). When the
-+
End-of-Day (EOD)
Summary Screens
NOTE: The
values shown in
this illustration will
vary depending
on the nominal
DC voltage.
Today 0000Ah 00.0 KWH
011Vp 00.0Ap 0.00kWp
MAX 29.4V ABS 01:00
MIN 29.2V FLT 00:00
CLEAR LOG
BACK TOTL DAILY
Are you sure?
NO YES
Today 0000Ah 00.0 KWH
011Vp 00.0Ap 0.00kWp
MAX 29.4V ABS 01:00
MIN 29.2V FLT 00:00
3 4
Continuing to press this soft
key will cycle backwards by
1 day up to 128 days.
Press and hold this soft key
to automatically scroll
backwards through the
available days.
Status Screen
IN 23.2 V 0.0 A
OUT 27.6 V 0.0 A
0.000 kW 0.0 kWH
AUX: OFF Sleeping
2
End-of-Day (EOD)
Summary Screen
(current day)
-128d 0000Ah 00.0 KWH
011Vp 00.0Ap 0.00kWp
MAX 29.4V ABS 01:00
MIN 29.2V FLT 00:00
(Previous day)
-1day 0000Ah 00.0 KWH
011Vp 00.0Ap 0.00kWp
MAX 29.4V ABS 01:00
MIN 29.2V FLT 00:00
-2day 0000Ah 00.0 KWH
011Vp 00.0Ap 0.00kWp
MAX 29.4V ABS 01:00
MIN 29.2V FLT 00:00
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Continuing to press this soft
key will cycle forward by
1 day up to 128 days.
Press and hold this soft key
to automatically scroll
forward through the
available days.
EOD
(Day 1 of 128
days past)
EOD
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