OutBack Power FLEXmax 100 - Page 5

Table of Contents
900-0209-01-00 Rev A 5
Applications ................................................................................................................. 65
Array Design ........................................................................................................................................... 65
Sizing Guidelines ................................................................................................................................ 65
Maximum-Power Voltage (V
mp
) .......................................................................................................... 65
Open Circuit Voltage (V
oc
) .................................................................................................................. 65
Temperature Conditions ..................................................................................................................... 66
Maximum Power Point Tracking ............................................................................................................. 66
Three-Stage Battery Charging ................................................................................................................ 67
Bulk ..................................................................................................................................................... 67
Absorption .......................................................................................................................................... 67
Float .................................................................................................................................................... 68
Equalize .............................................................................................................................................. 68
Battery Temperature Compensation .................................................................................................. 68
FLEXnet DC Battery Monitor (FN-DC) ................................................................................................... 69
Positive-Ground Applications ................................................................................................................. 70
Positive-Ground Networked Devices.................................................................................................. 70
Positive-Ground Non-Networked Devices .......................................................................................... 70
Grid-Interactive Settings ......................................................................................................................... 71
Definitions ............................................................................................................................................... 71
Index ............................................................................................................................. 73
List of Tables
Table 1 Components Included ................................................................................................................ 8
Table 2 LED Indicators ......................................................................................................................... 29
Table 3 Absorption Timer ..................................................................................................................... 32
Table 4 Reasons for Silent Mode ......................................................................................................... 34
Table 5 Battery Status LED Indicators ................................................................................................. 35
Table 6 AUX Mode Functions ............................................................................................................... 45
Table 7 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 55
Table 8 Error Messages ....................................................................................................................... 57
Table 9 Firmware Update Issues .......................................................................................................... 58
Table 10 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications ................................................................................ 59
Table 11 Environmental / Safety Specifications ..................................................................................... 59
Table 12 FLEXmax Settings ................................................................................................................... 62
Table 13 Maximum Input Wattage Per Charge Controller ..................................................................... 65
Table 14 Examples of Compensation ..................................................................................................... 69
Table 15 Terms and Definitions .............................................................................................................. 71