Outback Power Flexmax FM60 solar charge controller
The FLEXmax family of solar charge controllers is the latest innovation in Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge controllers from OutBack Power. The innovative FLEXmax MPPT software algorithm is both continuous and active, increasing your photovoltaic array power yield up to 30% compared to non-MPPT controllers. Thanks to active cooling and intelligent thermal management cooling, both FLEXmax solar charge controllers can operate at their full maximum current rating, 60 Amps or 80 Amps respectively, in ambient temperatures as high as 104°F (40°C).
- Increases PV Array Output by up to 30%
- Advanced Continuous Maximum Power Point Tracking
- Full Power Output in Ambient Temperature up to (40°C)
- Battery Voltages from 12 to 60 VDC
- Fully OutBack Network Integrated and Programmable
- Programmable Auxiliary Control Output
- Built-in 128 Days of Data Logging
- Standard 5-Year Warranty
| FLEXMAX 60 SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Nominal Battery Voltages | 12, 24, 36, 48, or 60 VDC (Single model – selectable via field programming at start-up) |
| Maximum Output Current | 60 amps @ 104° F (40°C) with adjustable current limit |
| Maximum Solar Array STC Nameplate | 12 VDC systems 900 Watts / 24 VDC systems 1800 Watts / 48 VDC systems 3600 Watts / 60 VDC Systems 4500 Watts |
| NEC Recommended Solar Array STC Nameplate | 12 VDC systems 750 Watts / 24 VDC systems 1500 Watts / 48 VDC systems 3000 Watts / 60 VDC Systems 3750 Watts |
| PV Open Circuit Voltage (VOC) | 150 VDC absolute maximum coldest conditions / 145 VDC start-up and operating maximum |
| Standby Power Consumption | Less than 1 Watt typical |
| Power Conversion Efficiency | 98.1% @ 60 Amps in at 48 VDC System voltage – Typical |
| Charging Regulation | Five Stages: Bulk, Absorption, Float, Silent and Equalization |
| Voltage Regulation Set points | 10 to 80 VDC user adjustable with password protection |
| Equalization Charging | Programmable Voltage Setpoint and Duration – Automatic Termination when completed |
| Battery Temperature Compensation | Automatic with optional RTS installed / 5.0 mV per °C per 2V battery cell |
| Voltage Step-Down Capability | Can charge a lower voltage battery from a higher voltage PV array – Max 150 VDC input |
| Programmable Auxilary Control Output | 12 VDC output signal which can be programmed for different control applications (Maximum of 0.2 amps DC) |
| Status Display | 3.1″ (8 cm) backlit LCD screen – 4 lines with 80 alphanumeric characters total |
| Remote Display and Controller | Optional Mate or Mate2 with RS232 Serial Communications Port |
| Network Cabling | Proprietary network system using RJ 45 Modular Connectors with CAT 5e Cable (8 wires) |
| Data Logging | Last 128 days of Operation – Amp Hours, Watt Hours, Time in Float , Peak Watts, Amps, Solar Array Voltage, Max Battery Voltage Min Battery Voltage and Absorb for each day along with total Accumulated Amp Hours, and kW Hours of production |
| Hydro Turbine Applications | Consult factory for approved Turbines |
| Positive Ground Applications | Requires two Pole Breakers for switching both positive and Negative Conductors on both Solar Array and Battery Connections (HUB-4 and HUB-10 cannot be used for use in positive ground applications) |
| Operating Temperature Range | Minimum -40° to maximum 60° C (Power capacity of the controller is automatically derated when operated above 40° C) |
| Conduit Knockouts | One 1″ (35mm)on the back; One 1″ (35mm) on the left side; Two 1″ (35mm) on the bottom |
| Warranty | Standard 5 year / Available 10 Year |
| Weight – Unit | 11.65 lbs (5.3 kg) |
| Weight – Shipping | 14.55 lbs (6.4 kg) |
| Dimensions – Unit | 13.5 x 5.75 x 4″ (40 x 14 x 10 cm) |
| Dimensions – Shipping | 18 x 11 x 8″ (46 x 30 x 20 cm) |
| Options | Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS), HUB 4, HUB 10, MATE, MATE 2 |
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