Outback Power Systems FLEXnet DC User Manual

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Wiring Block Connections
Color-coded twisted pair 18 gauge wire connects the wiring block and shunt(s) or battery. The wiring
must be installed with the proper polarity to avoid corrupting the data.
The wires connected to the wiring block should match the color-coded label where the wiring block
inserts into the FLEXnet DC.
• Green and White/Green
• Orange and White/Orange
• Blue and White/Blue
• Black and White
The wiring block can accommodate #12AWG to #26AWG (2.5 mm2 - .20 mm2) wire with a strip length
of 1/4” (6mm).
Torque Values
• Five inch-pound maximum torque on each terminal block screw
• 4-5 inch-pound torque is recommended if using the supplied 18 AWG stranded twisted pair wire
6’ twisted pair wires with #8 forked spade
terminals connected to the shunts
10’ twisted pair wire with 5/16” ring
terminals connected to the battery bank
• Black/White twisted pair connects directly to the battery bank being monitored:
White to BAT (-)
Black to BAT (+)
An appropriate fuse—with a rating of 5 amps
or less and greater than 100 volts
DC—may be placed in the black conductor
BLACK/WHITE TWISTED PAIR

Outback Power Systems FLEXnet DC Specifications

General

Brand	Outback Power Systems
Model	FLEXnet DC
Category	Battery Charger
Language	English