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OutBack MPPT Charge Controllers

The hottest selling MPPT charge controllers on the market !

The OutBack Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge controllers enable your PV system to achieve its highest possible performance. Rated for up to 60 amps and 80 amps of DC output current, the OutBack MPPT Controllers can be used with battery systems from 12 to 60 VDC with PV open circuit voltage as high as 125 VDC.

Their setpoints are fully adjustable to allow use with virtually any battery type, chemistry and charging profile.

The OutBack MPPT Controllers allow you to use a higher output voltage PV array with a lower voltage battery - such as charging a 24 VDC battery with a 48 VDC PV array. This reduces wire size and power loss from the PV array to the battery/inverter location and can maximize the performance of your PV system.

The OutBack MPPT Controllers come standard with an easy to use and understand display of the PV system’s performance. The four line, 80 character, backlit LCD display is also used for programming and monitoring of the system’s operation.

The OutBack MPPT Controllers can also be connected to the OutBack MATE system communications controller and display to allow monitoring of up to eight MX60 controllers from a distant location - up to 300 feet away. The MATE also includes an opto-isolated RS232 port for connection to a PC computer for data logging and system monitoring.

Other OutBack Power Systems Products you will want to consider...

  • PV DISCONNECTS

  • MOUNTING SYSTEM

  • BATTERY & COMPONENT RACKS

FLEXmax 60 MPPT Charge Controller Specifications
Nominal Battery Voltages 12, 24, 32, 36, 48, 54 or 60 VDC (Single model - selectable via field programming)
Output Current 60 amps maximum with adjustable current limit for smaller systems
Maximum Solar Array Size 12 VDC systems 800 Watts / 24 VDC systems 1600 Watts / 48 VDC systems 3200 Watts
PV Open Circuit Voltage (VOC) 150 VDC absolute maximum coldest conditions / 140 VDC start-up and operating maximum
Standby Power Consumption Less than 1 Watt
Charging Regulation Five Stages: Bulk, Absorption, Float, Silent and Equalization
Voltage Regulation Set points 10 to 80 VDC user adjustable with password protection
Equalization Voltage Up to 5.0 VDC above Absorb Set point Adjustable Timer - 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
Power Conversion Efficiency
Typical
 98% at 60 amps with a 48 V battery and nominal 48 V solar array
Status Display 3.1" (8 cm) backlit LCD screen with 4 lines with 80 alphanumeric characters total
Remote Interface Proprietary network system using RJ 45 Modular Connectors with CAT 5e Cable (8 wires)
Data Logging Last 64 days of operation - amp hours, watt hours and time in float for each day along with total accumulated amp hours, kW hours of production
Hydro / Wind 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 are not recommended for use in positive ground applications)
Operating Temperature Range Minimum -40° to maximum 60° C (Power capacity of the controller is derated when above 25° C)
Environmental Rating Indoor Type 1
Conduit Knockouts Two ½" and ¾" on the back; One ¾" and 1" on each side; Two ¾" and 1" on the bottom
Warranty Standard 2 year / Optional 5 year
Weight
Unit
 11.6 lbs (5.3 kg)
 
Shipping
 14 lbs (6.4 kg)
Dimensions
(H x W x L)
Unit
 13.5 x 5.75 x 4" (40 x 14 x 10 cm)
 
Shipping
 18 x 11 x 8" (46 x 30 x 20 cm)
Options Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS), HUB and MATE
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FM80 MPPT Charge Controller Specifications
Nominal Battery Voltages 12, 24, 36, 48, or 60 VDC (Single model - selectable via field programming at start-up)
Maximum Output Current 80 amps @ 104º F (40ºC) with adjustable current limit
Maximum Solar Array STC Nameplate 12 VDC systems 1250 Watts / 24 VDC systems 2500 Watts / 48 VDC systems 5000 Watts / 60 VDC Systems 7500 Watts
NEC Recommended Solar Array STC Nameplate 12 VDC systems 1000 Watts / 24 VDC systems 2000 Watts / 48 VDC systems 4000 Watts / 60 VDC Systems 5000 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 97.5% @ 80 Amps in a 48 VDC System - 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 Cabeling 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 can not 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)
Environmental Rating
Indoor Type 1
Conduit Knockouts
One 1” (35mm)on the back; One1” (35mm) on the left side; Two 1” (35mm) on the bottom
Warranty
Standard 5 year
Weight
Unit
12.20 lbs (5.56 kg)
 
Shipping
15.75 lbs (7.10 kg)
Dimensions
Unit
16.25” x 5.75” x 4” (41.3 x 14 x 10 cm) - (H x W x D)
 
Shipping
21” x 10.5” x 9.75” (53 x 27 x 25 cm)
Options Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS), HUB 4, HUB 10, MATE, MATE 2
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