Outback FM60 User Manual
Operation
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Diversion (AUX Mode)
When external DC sources (wind, hydroelectric) are directly connected to a battery bank, any
excess power should be sent to a diversion load, such as a heating element, using a
mechanical relay or solid-state relay.
In Diversion mode, the user programs set points — from –5.0 volts to 5.0 volts relative to the
Absorbing, Float, and EQ voltages — to activate the A
UX output. The Diversion AUX mode can
be active (ON) when the battery voltage is raised above one of these set points for a certain
amount of time or inactive (OFF) when it falls below.
o
To control a mechanical relay for basic on/off switching of a standard diversion load, follow the
instructions in Figure 25 (both pages).
o
To control a solid-state relay for PWM switching and precise control of a load, follow the instructions
in Figure 26 (both pages). This application should not be used with a mechanical relay. It requires
the use of a resistive load and should not be used with other sorts of loads.
For a wiring diagram illustrating how to connect this function, see Figure 27.
Diversion:Relay Mode
Figure 25 Setting the Diversion:Relay AUX Mode (Part 1)
IMPORTANT:
If using wind or hydroelectric turbines, keep the
charge controller’s diversion voltage slightly above
the Absorbing and Float voltage settings for
efficient functioning.
To set the mode for Diversion:Relay:
1. From the main menu, press <> or <> to move the
to
the left of Aux.
2. Press <GO> to open the AUX MODE screen.
3. Press <NEXT> until Diversion:Relay is displayed in the
AUX MODE screen.
4. Press <MODE> to cycle through the mode set points ON,
OFF, or AUTO.
o ON activates the A
UX output.
o OFF deactivates the A
UX output.
o AUTO controls the output according to the criteria of the
selected A
UX mode.
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Charger Aux Light
EQ Misc Advanced
Logging Stats
EXIT GO
Main Menu
Charger Aux Light
EQ Misc Advanced
Logging Stats
EXIT GO
AUX MODE
Diversion:Relay
Output: Off Off
EXIT NEXT SET MODE
<NEXT> proceeds to the
next AUX MODE screen.