Outback FM60 User Manual

900-0009-01-00 Rev D 17
Operation
Operation of this unit consists of monitoring screens and programming screens. The majority of
programming screens are accessed using the main menu. See page 27.
Power Up Screens
IMPORTANT:
 The default settings of the FLEXmax are for a 12 Vdc battery bank. Change the setting
after powering up if a different battery voltage is used.
 Once set, the FLEXmax retains the nominal voltage setting. Following any type of
shutdown or disconnect, it will return to operation automatically.
 The PV array voltage is automatically detected. The PV array voltage must never
exceed 150 V
oc
.
 Restore the FLEXmax to factory default settings (see page 56) and reset the nominal
voltage any time the system is substantially revised or the controller is relocated.
The FLEXmax uses power from the battery bank to operate. The battery voltage must be at
least 10.5 volts or higher to power up the FLEXmax. When battery power is detected, the
FLEXmax will go through a series of power-up screens.
Figure 9 Powering up the FLEXmax
Select Version offers two types of options. The English (default) or Spanish selections offer
standardized charge settings in two languages. Selecting Australian leaves the menus in
English, but changes the charging parameters. (For details, see Table 6 on page 101.)
OutBack 12V
Power
Systems
Charge Controller - AU
Power Up Screen
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System Voltage
To power up the charge controller:
1. Ensure PV and battery circuit breakers are OFF.
2. Turn ON the battery circuit breaker only.

The FLEXmax will show the system battery
voltage in the upper right corner of the screen.
If the screen reads
Low Battery Voltage
, see
the
Troubleshooting
section on page 93.

If the Australian version was previously
selected, AU will be displayed in the lower right
corner of the screen.
OutBack 12V
Power
Systems
Charge Controller - AU
PASSWORD
CONTRASENA
***150***
ENTRA - + ENTER
PASSWORD
Screen
To change version settings:
While turning on the circuit breaker, press
and hold the first and third soft keys to bring
up the Select Version screen. Changing the
version settings requires entering a password.
NOTE: This will reset the FLEXmax to default settings.
It may be necessary to re-enter previous settings.
To change the system password:
1. Press <NEXT> or <SEL> when the Select
Version screen appears on power up.
This will open the PASSWORD screen.
2. Press <–> or <+> to reduce the number from
150 to 141.
3. Press <ENTRA> or <ENTER> to enter the
new
p
assword.