max TM
Continuous Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge Controllers
•••
• Increases PV Array Output by
up to 30%
• Advanced Continuous Maximum
Power Point Tracking
• Full Power Output in Ambient
Temperatures up to 104°F (40°C)
• Battery Voltages from 12 VDC
to 60 VDC
• Fully OutBack Network Integrated
and Programmable
• Programmable Auxiliary Control
Output
• Built-in 128 days of Data Logging
• Standard 5 Year Warranty
The FLEXmax family of charge controllers is the latest innovation support for a wide range of nominal battery voltages and the
in Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge controllers from ability to step-down a higher voltage solar array to recharge a lower
OutBack Power Systems. The innovative FLEXmax MPPT software voltage battery bank. A built-in, backlit 80 character display shows
algorithm is both continuous and active, increasing your photovoltaic the current status and logged system performance data for the last
array power yield up to 30% compared to non-MPPT controllers. 128 days at the touch of a button. The integrated OutBack network
Thanks to active cooling and intelligent thermal management communications allows FLEXmax series Charge Controllers to be
cooling, both FLEXmax charge controllers can operate at their remotely programmed and monitored via a MATE system display and
full maximum current rating, 60 Amps or 80 Amps respectively, in provides unrivaled complete system integration.
ambient temperatures as high as 104°F (40°C).
FLEXmax MPPT Charge Controllers are the only choice when you
Included in all of the FLEXmax Charge Controllers are the demand a high performance, efficient and versatile charge controller
revolutionary features first developed by OutBack Power, including for your advanced power system.
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FLEXmax Specifications
max TM
80 - FM80-150VDC max TM
60 - FM60-150VDC
Nominal Battery Voltages 12, 24, 36, 48, or 60 VDC (Single model - selectable via 12, 24, 36, 48, or 60 VDC (Single model - selectable via
field programming at start-up) field programming at start-up)
Maximum Output Current 80 amps @ 104º F (40ºC) with adjustable current limit 60 amps @ 104º F (40ºC) with adjustable current limit
Maximum Solar Array STC Nameplate 12 VDC systems 1250 Watts / 24 VDC systems 2500 Watts / 12 VDC systems 900 Watts / 24 VDC systems 1800 Watts /
48 VDC systems 5000 Watts / 60 VDC Systems 7500 Watts 48 VDC systems 3600 Watts / 60 VDC Systems 4500 Watts
NEC Recommended Solar Array STC Nameplate 12 VDC systems 1000 Watts / 24 VDC systems 2000 Watts / 12 VDC systems 750 Watts / 24 VDC systems 1500 Watts /
48 VDC systems 4000 Watts / 60 VDC Systems 5000 Watts 48 VDC systems 3000 Watts / 60 VDC Systems 3750 Watts
PV Open Circuit Voltage (VOC) 150 VDC absolute maximum coldest conditions / 145 VDC 150 VDC absolute maximum coldest conditions / 145 VDC
start-up and operating maximum start-up and operating maximum
Standby Power Consumption Less than 1 Watt typical Less than 1 Watt typical
Power Conversion Efficiency 97.5% @ 80 Amps in a 48 VDC System - Typical 98.1% @ 60 Amps in at 48 VDC System voltage - Typical
Charging Regulation Five Stages: Bulk, Absorption, Float, Silent and Equalization Five Stages: Bulk, Absorption, Float, Silent and Equalization
Voltage Regulation Set points 10 to 60 VDC user adjustable with password protection 10 to 60 VDC user adjustable with password protection
Equalization Charging Programmable Voltage Setpoint and Duration - Automatic Programmable Voltage Setpoint and Duration - Automatic
Termination when completed Termination when completed
Battery Temperature Compensation Automatic with optional RTS installed / 5.0 mV per °C per Automatic with optional RTS installed / 5.0 mV per °C per
2V battery cell 2V battery cell
Voltage Step-Down Capability Can charge a lower voltage battery from a higher voltage Can charge a lower voltage battery from a higher voltage
PV array - Max 150 VDC input PV array - Max 150 VDC input
Programmable Auxilary Control Output 12 VDC output signal which can be programmed for different 12 VDC output signal which can be programmed for different
control applications (Maximum of 0.2 amps DC) control applications (Maximum of 0.2 amps DC)
Status Display 3.1” (8 cm) backlit LCD screen - 4 lines with 80 alphanumeric 3.1” (8 cm) backlit LCD screen - 4 lines with 80 alphanumeric
characters total characters total
Remote Display and Controller Optional Mate or Mate2 with RS232 Serial Communications Port Optional Mate or Mate2 with RS232 Serial Communications Port
Network Cabeling Proprietary network system using RJ 45 Modular Connectors Proprietary network system using RJ 45 Modular Connectors
with CAT 5e Cable (8 wires) with CAT 5e Cable (8 wires)
Data Logging Last 128 days of Operation - Amp Hours, Watt Hours, Time in Last 128 days of Operation - Amp Hours, Watt Hours, Time in
Float , Peak Watts, Amps, Solar Array Voltage, Float , Peak Watts, Amps, Solar Array Voltage,
Max Battery Voltage Min Battery Voltage and Absorb for each Max Battery Voltage Min Battery Voltage and Absorb for each
day along with total Accumulated Amp Hours, day along with total Accumulated Amp Hours,
and kW Hours of production and kW Hours of production
Hydro Turbine Applications Consult factory for approved Turbines Consult factory for approved Turbines
Positive Ground Applications Requires two Pole Breakers for switching both positive and Requires two Pole Breakers for switching both positive and
Negative Conductors on both Solar Array Negative Conductors on both Solar Array
and Battery Connections (HUB 4 and HUB 10 can not be used and Battery Connections (HUB 4 and HUB 10 can not be used
for use in positive ground applications) for use in positive ground applications)
Operating Temperature Range Minimum -40° to maximum 60° C (Power capacity of the Minimum -40° to maximum 60° C (Power capacity of the
controller is automatically derated when operated above 40° C) controller is automatically derated when operated above 40° C)
Environmental Rating Indoor Type 1 Indoor Type 1
Conduit Knockouts One 1” (35mm)on the back; One1” (35mm) on the left side; One 1” (35mm)on the back; One1” (35mm) on the left side;
Two 1” (35mm) on the bottom Two 1” (35mm) on the bottom
Warranty Standard 5 year / Available 10 Year Standard 5 year / Available 10 Year
Weight - Unit 12.20 lbs (5.56 kg) 11.65 lbs (5.3 kg)
- Shipping 15.75 lbs (7.10 kg) 14.55 lbs (6.4 kg)
Dimensions - Unit 16.25” x 5.75” x 4” (41.3 x 14 x 10 cm) - (H x W x D) 13.5 x 5.75 x 4” (40 x 14 x 10 cm)
- Shipping 21” x 10.5” x 9.75” (53 x 27 x 25 cm) 18 x 11 x 8” (46 x 30 x 20 cm)
Options Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS), HUB 4, HUB 10, MATE, MATE 2 Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS), HUB 4, HUB 10, MATE, MATE 2
Menu Languages English & Spanish English & Spanish
Available From:
Main Office: European Office:
19009 62nd Avenue NE C/ Castelló, 17
Arlington, WA 98223 USA 08830 - Sant Boi de Llobregat
Phone: (360) 435.6030 BARCELONA, España
Fax: (360) 435.6019 Phone: +34.93.654.9568
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