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FLEXnet™DC de OutBack Power es lo más sofisticado en dispositivos de monitoreo del sistema de CC. Nuestras comunicaciones de red integradas ponen a disposición datos valiosos y útiles desde su sistema, que se pueden visualizar en un dispositivo de comunicaciones MATE de OutBack (las pantallas que se muestran más abajo) y ofrecen respuestas a sus necesidades relacionadas con la salud, el rendimiento y la eficiencia del sistema.

Pantalla de estado de la batería - Vea el estado actual de su sistema fácilmente. La pantalla muestra una barra de estado estilo “indicador de combustible” fácil de interpretar, el estado de carga actual y si actualmente está cargando o descargando las baterías. Esto es útil para aquellos usuarios del sistema que desean comprender con rapidez el estado de su banco de baterías.

Pantalla de resumen actual - Monitoree la cantidad de energía que su sistema produce y consume en este momento y también la cantidad de energía que ENTRA y SALE de su banco de baterías. La pantalla también muestra la tensión del banco de baterías y el estado de carga actual; de este modo, usted cuenta con el monitoreo de la producción en tiempo real de las fuentes de CC, tales como una fase solar o turbina eólica pequeña, además del consumo por cargas.

Pantalla de resumen del día - Monitoree la energía acumulada que su sistema ha producido y consumido además de la cantidad total de energía que ha sido destinada a la carga de baterías en el día de hoy. La pantalla también muestra el estado de carga más bajo del día y permite comparar la producción del sistema global con el consumo del sistema.

Pantalla de resumen histórico - Revise los datos de producción/consumo de energía histórica durante los últimos 128 días, incluyendo el estado de carga de batería mínimo de cada día. La pantalla se puede utilizar para observar las tendencias de producción y consumo del sistema de potencia.

FLEXnetTM DCMonitor de sistema de CC avanzado

•Sistema avanzado de monitorización de CC

•Extiende la vida útil del las baterías

•Reduce el tiempo de operación/consumo de combustible del generador

•Proporciona el estado de carga de las baterías

•Monitorea la producción y el consumo de energía

•Mejora el rendimiento y la eficiencia del sistema

• Instalación y configuración sencilla

•Proporciona un registro de datos del sistema de un período de 128 días

CC -1DÍAminSOC 88%

Entrada12AH 0.71kWHSalida25AH 1.32kWHBat -13AH -0.6kWH

CC HOY minSOC 95%

Entrada14AH0.81kWHSalida11AH 0.57kWHBat 3AH 0.24kWH

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Especificaciones de FLEXnet™DC

Rango de entrada de tensión de la batería 8.0 a 80.0 voltios CC

Resolución de tensión de la batería 0.1 voltios CC

Cantidad de canales de corriente Uno a tres (cada uno puede ser fuente o carga)

Rango de corriente (cada canal) -1000.0 A a +1000.0 A CC

Resolución de corriente 0.1 A CC

Visor del estado de carga 0 a 100% (incrementos de a 1%)

Configuración de relé auxiliar SPST, Relé de enclavamiento magnético

Capacidad nominal máxima del relé auxiliar 5 A @ 30 voltios CC

Shunt de corriente (pedir por separado) 500 A / 50 mv

Visor Primario MATE, MATE2 o MATE3

Secundario Cinco indicadores de LED en el frente de FLEXnetDC

Rango de capacidad de Ah de batería 100 a 10000 Amp-horas

Memoria de registro de datos Últimos 128 días

Ajustes de relé auxiliar programable

Tensión batería Ajustable desde 8.0 a 80.0 VCC

Estado de carga Ajustable desde 0 hasta 100%

Tiempo de demora Ajustable desde 0 hasta 240 minutos

Exactitud 0.5% de lectura +/- 2 LSD por canal

Rango de temperatura de operación 0 a 50°C (32 a 122°F)

Montaje Ranura de interruptor de montaje de panel de 3/4" o montaje de superficie mediante barras de montaje incorporadas

Garantía Estándar de 5 años

Peso Unidad 5 oz (.14 kg)

Envío 2 lbs (.91 kg)

Dimensiones (Alto x Ancho x Largo)

Unidad 0.7 x 3.7 x 6.6” (1.8 x 9.4 x 16.8 cm)

Envío 2.1 x 9 x 11.5” (5.3 x 22.9 x 29.2 cm)

* Especificaciones sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso

Datos adicionales disponibles• Totaldeamperiosdelabatería• Promediodeamperiosdelabatería• Promediodevoltiosdelabatería• A-horasdeCCdeENTRADAporshunt• A-horasdeCCdeSALIDAporshunt• kWhdeCCdeENTRADAporshunt• kWhdeCCdeSALIDAporshunt• A-horasdelúltimociclo• Vatios-horasdelúltimociclo• FactordecargaA-horasdelúltimociclo• EficienciadecargaenWatt-horasdelúltimociclo• AcumulacióndeA-horasremovidasdelasbaterías

Nota Técnica | Calibración del FN-DC Pg 1

Nota Técnica: Calibración del FN-DC Fecha: 5/15/2011 Autor: Keira Earhart Traducido por: Jorge Guzmán

Los siete pasos para programar Eficiente el Flexnet DC (FN-DC)

Existen siete valores básicos que, cuando se programan, se activa una

herramienta de medición potente

1. Introducir total amperios-hora correctos del banco de baterías.

2. Activar los shunts correctos.

3. Introducir los amperios de retorno.

4. Introducir el voltaje de fin de carga.

5. Introducir el tiempo de espera que los parámetros fuesen cumplidos.

6. Factor de carga de las baterías deben ser validados.

7. Sincronización con el FN-DC y el banco totalmente cargado.

Antes de iniciar estos pasos es útil comenzar en un punto conocido que consiste en

cargar a las baterías con los parámetros de carga sugeridos por la fabrica. Los siguientes

siete pasos básicamente establecerán los parámetros de lo que el FN-DC detectará como un

banco de batería con una carga completa. Usted será la supervisión de la primera

reconciliación del FN-DC para garantizar que los valores reflejen su banco de baterías, y

luego el FN-DC realizará el trabajo de recopilar datos para usted.

Estas instrucciones están destinadas a apoyar nuestro MATE tradicional, pero usamos la

misma nomenclatura para nuestro nuevo MATE3. La única diferencia es la manera cual el

MATE3 llama el Flexnet DC cambiado a “Monitor de Baterías” Así, los nuevos usuarios

del MATE3 pueden extraer mas datos además la programación es más rápida.

Instrucciones para usuarios del Mate tradicional comenzará desde el menú

principal, usted puede presionar los dos botones de la izquierda simultáneamente para

volver al menú principal.

Guía para nuestro Mate3 se encuentra al final de las preguntas más

frecuentemente respondidas.


Pasó # 1: Introducir total amperios-hora correctos del banco de baterías. Mate Tradicional: Para introducir los amperios-hora ir a ADV / (ingresar la contraseña

141) / DC / Presione BAT. Ingrese los amperios-hora usando los botones INC y DEC. Este

valor esta basado en una velocidad de descarga de 20 horas.

Mate3: Para introducir los amperios-hora ir a LOCK / USER / (ingresar la contraseña 141)

/ SETTINGS / SYSTEM. . Ingrese los amperios-hora usando los botones INC y DEC. Este

valor esta basado en una velocidad de descarga de 20 horas.

Pasó # 2: Activar los Shunt(s). Sólo active los shunts respectivos que estarán en uso.

ADV / (introducir la contraseña 141) / DC / Shunts.

Se puede confirmar cuales shunts están activados yendo a la pantalla principal del mate ir a

STATUS / DC / METER. Usted debe notar que cuando se cargan las baterías están

recibiendo un número positivo y un valor negativo cuando la corriente esta saliendo de las

baterías. Si lo contrario está sucediendo es necesario cambiar la polaridad de los cables del

FN-DC o shunts.

Pasó # 3: Introducir los amperios de retorno. Amperios de retorno, ADV / DC / CHARGE Este es el tipo de carga que se espera que se

devuelva a sus baterías cuando estén llenas o acercándose a su totalidad. Este valor se

obtiene en un porcentaje del total amperios-hora de su banco de baterías. Este valor puede ser

obtenido por su fabricante de la batería. 2% de su total amperios-horas es un buen valor

predeterminado para establecer nuestra base. Por ejemplo, de 250 amperios-hora del banco

de baterías con una velocidad de descarga 20hr con un valor del 2% de los amperios

de retorno sería 250 x0.02 = 5 amperios.

Otro método más concreto para encontrar el valor de amperios de retorno sería cargar las

baterías por completo con los parámetros del fabricante y así podremos extraer la gravedad

específica correctamente si es aplicable.

Luego simplemente hacer otra ‘re-bulk’ y ‘absorb’. Si está utilizando una conexión fuera de

la red sólo tiene que apagar la fuente AC durante 1 minuto, y encienda el generador de nuevo

o vuelva a conectar la fuente de AC. Si está utilizando un inversor de red interactiva que se

puede vender a la red, iniciar un ‘RE-BULK’ (presiona el botón AC IN 4 veces). A

continuación, supervise cuantos son los amperios que toma el cargador para mantenerse en el

voltaje de ‘absorbo’ se puede extraer yendo a la actividad de su shunts (amperios positivos)

que regresan a su banco de baterías sin electrodomésticos o cargas. STATUS / DC /

METER. Establecer y usar este valor como amperios de retorno en su programación.


NOTA: Este valor cambiará a medida de la edad de las baterías. Los amperios

de retorno de baterías nuevas podrían ser tan bajos como 1%. Los amperios de

retorno a cambio de baterías viejas pueden ser de hasta 3% quizás más,

dependiendo de su condición. Por lo tanto, nuestro valor sugerido es 2%, y

ajustar el factor de carga de la batería (BCF) Pasó # 5 si el ajuste es necesario.

Pasó # 4: Introducir el voltaje de fin de carga. ADV / DC / CHARGE (presionar ‘Down’ – el ajuste de este parámetro está por debajo

de los "amperios de retorno"). Este valor se basa en el voltaje de absorción que se establece

con la configuración de fabricación de las baterías. ADV / FX / CHARGER (seleccionar

abajo para ver este valor y confirmar cada puerto). Para un sistema de12/24 voltios se debe

establecer con un 0.2 voltios menos del voltaje de absorción. Para un sistema de 48 voltios se

debe establecer con un 0.4 menos del voltaje de absorción.

Por ejemplo: La fabricación de las baterías sugirió que usted configure la

absorción de su cargador FX a 58.2 voltios durante 3 horas ya que se suele

hacer una descarga de 50% de sus baterías. Así, el voltaje de carga de fin de

carga del FN-DC debe restar 0.4 voltios del voltaje de absorción para obtener

su "Voltaje fin de carga", lo que equivale a 57.8 voltios.

Pasó #5: Introducir el tiempo de espera que los parámetros fuesen cumplidos. Desde la fábrica se establece en 1 minuto. Este es ajustable por el usuario, pero

normalmente el valor predeterminado es el óptimo.

Pasó # 6: Factor de carga de las baterías deben ser validados. Desde la fábrica se establece en 94%, y este sería el valor que habrá que ajustarse sólo

después de cargar las baterías y varios ciclos de uso. El factor de carga se define como un

factor de compensación por las pérdidas en la recarga y descarga de las baterías mediante el

descuento de amperios durante la carga de la batería. Por ejemplo, el FN-DC no cuenta

con todos los amperios-hora en recargar las baterías, ya que durante la recarga tiene pérdidas

relacionadas con gasificación y calentamiento - así que para cada 100 amperios de carga sólo

94 se muestran en la pantalla de amperios-hora (94%). NOTA: Los amperios-hora retirados

de las baterías se cuentan como el 100%.

Pasó # 7: Sincronización con el FN-DC y el banco totalmente cargado. Ya ha terminado la programación. Tienes que ir a través de un unos pocos ciclos de

carga para asegurar que sus baterías se sincronizan correctamente con su

programación. Algunos instaladores cargan las baterías antes de programar, y simplemente lo

calibraran desenchufando el FN-DC del HUB y volver a enchufarlo de nuevo. El


instalador también podrá dejar el tiempo de absorción a una duración suficiente para que la

total energía renovable sea el tiempo suficiente para los parámetros de FN-DC para cubrir el

100% del estado de carga. Cada vez que se desconecte el FNDC se restablece al 100%. El FN-DC es un monitor de batería o un contador elegante. Sólo sabe lo que le dices.

“SI LE MIENTES Al FN-DC, EL TE MENTIRA A TI”

Preguntas y respuestas más frecuentes:

¿Qué tipo de shunt se necesita? Outback recomienda nuestro FW-SHUNT250 (se monta en una unidad de FX) o FW-

SHUNT500, con un FW-SBUS o FW-BBUS para conectar varios elementos o para unir

todos los shunts. Mediante la adición de nuestra barra de BUS reduce sobre

calentamiento. Estos shunts se clasifican para medir a 500 amperios / 50 mV.

Cualquier shunt se puede utilizar siempre y cuando se trata en relación de un 10.000:1

amperios / voltios, y esto significa un shunt 1.000 A/100mv va a funcionar y esta es

nuestra máxima entrada para el FN-DC.

¿Cómo puedo probar mis shunts? Usted puede medir milivoltios con un voltímetro a través de los terminales de la derivación o

shunts. Un milivoltio es igual a diez amperios (sonda + va en el lado de la

batería). Observe la polaridad cuando se carga y descarga - debe reflejar lo que está

viendo en el paso 2 y 3.

FW-SHUNT 500

& FW-SBUS

FW-BBUS

Este es un ejemplo de una derivación de shunts triple en una configuración en “Y”. El

conductor de la batería va en la intersección de la “Y”


¿Las derivaciones o shunts vienen con el juego del FN-DC? No, a menos que haya adquirido el Outback Power FW500 o FW1000, que viene con un

shunt, si lo necesita comprar contacte su distribuidor.

¿Puede el FN-DC ser conectado a un sistema positivo a la tierra? No. ¿Mi carga de las baterías dice que esta 100%, pero mi voltaje de baterías o el peso específico no es el 100%? Su FN-DC todavía necesita

un poco mas

de calibración con su banco

de baterías. Revise la

configuración

En los pasos 1-7 anterior. Si usted ha pasado por múltiples usos y los ciclos completos de

carga y con el ajuste de los valores, entonces y sólo entonces, debe reducir su factor de carga

de la batería. Vea el paso # 6. Y luego ir a través del uso de múltiples ciclos completos de

carga y antes de realizar ningún otro ajuste para el factor de carga para afinar el sistema.

¿Cómo puedo restablecer el FN-DC?

Para restablecer la unidad a los valores de fábrica ir a ADV/DC/PG3 a continuación,

seleccione RESET.

¿Por qué no enciende mi FN-DC? Para su FN-DC se recomienda disponer de un cortacircuito de menos de 5 amperios, y este

dispositivo se debe comprobar si hay un circuito abierto. El FN-DC debe estar enchufado

en el HUB en uno de los números de puerto después de los inversores FX. NOTA: si se

desconecta el FN-DC y volver a enchufar en el HUB re-sincroniza el estado de carga al

100% - vea el paso # 7.

¿Cómo se utiliza el relé? El relé es clasificado a 5 amperios, 30 voltios nominal y es necesario protección de sobre

corriente. Este relé es de contacto seco con lógica invertida cuales podrán ser utilizadas para

controlar un generador. Le recomendamos que utilice con la función de MATE /

AGS mediante el establecimiento de ese puerto que el FN-DC está conectado. El relé

también se puede utilizar para otras funciones como: alarma, luz, u otros dispositivos de bajo

voltaje. El manual de FN-DC se explica cómo utilizar esta característica. http://www.outbackpower.com/pdf/manuals/flexnet_dc.pdf página 16


¿Qué revisión del MATE necesito para utilizar el FN-DC? Necesita al menos 4.0.4. Usted puede encontrar su revisión de código yendo al MATE

SETUP / MATE. Si usted tiene una revisión más antigua usted puede comunicarse con

OutBack Power para obtener una actualización gratuita de código en el dispositivo mate

[email protected] o (360) 618- 4363.

Quiero vender energía a la red con mi GTFX, pero quiero que mis baterías reciban una carga completa primero. ¿Puede ayudar mi FN-DC? Sí, en el MATE con firmware 4.1.6 tenemos "autoridad avanzada conexión a la red" que, cuando

está activado, le dirá al FN-DC de cargar completamente las baterías cada mañana antes de su

venta. Esta característica se puede encontrar en ADV / MATE / PG4 / MODE.

¿Cuándo volverá "Days since Full" a cero? (ultima vez las baterías marcaron ser cargadas totalmente) "Days since full" puede ser etiquetado como "Días desde que los parámetros fueron

cumplidos". El FN-DC re-inicializará el "Days since full" cuando se hallan cumplido los

parámetros programados en los pasos 3 al 5, y luego, cuando se confirma amperios ha

comenzado a salir de las baterías. Consejo: Si tiene parámetros inexactos tendrá un estado

de carga invalido de las baterías cual es capaz de tener la posibilidad de que el control de la

venta, carga, etc.

¿Cómo puede el FN-DC parar la carga de las baterías si mi banco ha cumplido con los parámetros? El Mate detendrá la carga si ve que los parámetros se hayan cumplido. Utilizando el Mate, vaya

a la siguiente pantalla: ADV / (contraseña) / MATE / PG3 / FN-DC. Asegúrese de

que "permitir la terminación de carga" está ajustado a "sí". Esto detendrá el ciclo

de absorción en nuestro equipo una vez que se hayan cumplido los parámetros.

¿Por qué mi eficiencia de carga (STATUS / DC / BAT) dice un valor diferente a mi Factor de carga de batería en los parámetros programados en el FN-DC? La eficiencia de carga está revelando la eficacia del banco de baterías. ¿Alcanzo a un estado de

carga 100%, o estuvo pasando demasiada energía a sus cargas o electrodomésticos sin cargar sus

baterías? Factor de carga es un valor totalmente diferente, pero podría ser relevante. (Ver nuestra

explicación en el paso # 6). Consultar la fábrica de la batería sería ideal para investigar el

porcentaje de eficiencia para la cantidad real de energía que entra en la batería y la cantidad que

se almacenan para su uso frente a pérdida de calor y otras pérdidas.

"DC NOW" muestra cero voltios. ¿Qué está pasando? Es posible que haya un fusible fundido o un interruptor apagado cual protege el conductor que va

a la BAT + en la parte posterior de la FN-DC. Compruebe la protección actual y en revisar la

parte posterior del bloque de FN-DC terminal, para ver si el voltaje de la batería adecuada está

presente en los tornillos.

mailto:[email protected]


¿Cómo sé si mis baterías están totalmente cargadas? Esta respuesta es fundamental para aquel dueño que desee tener baterías de larga duración. La

mejor respuesta es consultar con la fabricación de baterías, pidiéndoles que responder a esta

pregunta. Métodos para medir típicamente involucran la utilización de:

• Hidrómetros que compensan temperatura

• Refractómetros,

• Multi-testers digitales que van a la centésima parte decimal

• pruebas de carga (electrodomésticos)

• Amplificadores final o bien amplificadores antiguos regreso de moda (que incluyen una

combinación de voltios y tiempo).

Para más información sobre las mejores prácticas para la confirmación de cómo una batería está

totalmente cargada, se puede encontrar mediante la búsqueda en el foro.

http://www.outbackpower.com/forum/index.php

Mi esclavo FX, dice un voltaje de la batería más baja que mi FN-DC. ¿Qué debo hacer? El FN-DC es el dispositivo más preciso y todos los demás dispositivos deben ser

calibrados según el FN-DC, después de ser confirmado con un buen multi-tester digital en

las terminales de conexión de cada dispositivo. Esto ayudará a reducirlos conflictos entre

dispositivos.

Tengo un MATE3, ¿que es diferente con la programación? El Mate3 no requiere que los usuarios modifiquen y calibren el Flexnet DC a través de varias pantallas diferentes. Monitoreo remoto del Mate y la representación gráfica será muy útil para garantizar el sistema se mantenga saludable. La pantalla de “STATUS” en este documento se puede encontrar desde la pantalla presionando el botón con el icono de batería (botón # 2) y las "siguientes" pantallas ofrecen examinar de cerca el "status" y las "estadísticas". Las modificaciones de valores o para activar shunts para el FN-DC se encuentran desde el botón de “LOCK”, (contraseña 141) / configuración / monitor de batería.

http://www.outbackpower.com/forum/index.php


Ejemplo de un Flexware 1000 configuración de shunts.

Shunt A Shunt B

Shunt C

FM80

Turbina

Inversores

1 & 2

Inversores

2 & 3

Esta es la conexión del

banco de baterías. Si

tiene múltiple

cadenas pueden estar

conectadas a cualquiera de

estos puntos.

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Dear OutBack Customer,

Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every eff ort to assure our power

conversion products will give you long and reliable service for your renewable energy system.

As with any manufactured device, repairs might be needed due to damage, inappropriate use, or

unintentional defect. Please note the following guidelines regarding warranty service of OutBack

products:

• Any and all warranty repairs must conform to the terms of the warranty.

• All OutBack equipment must be installed according to their accompanying instructions and

manuals with specifi ed over-current protection in order to maintain their warranties.

• The customer must return the component(s) to OutBack, securely packaged, properly addressed,

and shipping paid. We recommend insuring your package when shipping. Packages that are not

securely packaged can sustain additional damage not covered by the warranty or can void warranty

repairs.

• There is no allowance or reimbursement for an installer’s or user’s labor or travel time required to

disconnect, service, or reinstall the damaged component(s).

• OutBack will ship the repaired or replacement component(s) prepaid to addresses in the continental

United States, where applicable. Shipments outside the U.S. will be sent freight collect.

• In the event of a product malfunction, OutBack cannot bear any responsibility for consequential

losses, expenses, or damage to other components.

• Please read the full warranty at the end of this manual for more information.

About OutBack Power Systems

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include true sine wave inverter/chargers, maximum power point tracking charge controllers, system

communication components, as well as breaker panels, breakers, accessories, and assembled systems.

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Disclaimer

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS:

(a) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR

OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION.

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USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK.

Date and Revision

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Contact Information

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Phone (360)435-6030

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Summary..................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

System Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Reading the FLEXnet DC ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

FLEXnet DC Package ................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Installing the FLEXnet DC ................................................................................................................................................7-10

FLEXnet DC Measurements ................................................................................................................................................11

Logged Data .................................................................................................................................................................................12

User Adjustable Set Points ...................................................................................................................................................12

Programming and Using the MATE for FLEXnet Operations..........................................................................13

FLEXnet DC Modes ...................................................................................................................................................................14

Programming the Auxiliary Relay ....................................................................................................................................16

MATE Screens ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17-28

Technical Notes...........................................................................................................................................................................29

Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................................. 30-31

Warrranty Registration ............................................................................................................................................................32

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Introduction

The OutBack Power Systems FLEXnet DC

The FLEXNet DC collects, monitors and records time-based battery amp, watt and volt data for display

on the OutBack MATE series of products, allowing for more accurate set point adjustments and precise

battery recharging. Five LEDs on the FLEXnet DC act as a state-of-charge indicator bar for a quick status

display.

The FLEXnet DC also off ers an auxiliary (AUX) relay that acts like a switch to turn on or off a

user-installed light, alarm, or similar low voltage DC device. It can also be set up as a two-wire auto

generator starter.

The FLEXNet DC works in conjunction with up to three input current shunts (either a FW-SHUNT250 or

FW-SHUNT500, each rated 500A/50mV) also available from OutBack.

Only a single FLEXNet DC is needed for any system using OutBack components.

The FLEXnet DC is not intended to be used with the MATE2M. It is designed to work with the MATE or

the MATE2.

NOTE: • One shunt is included as standard equipment with each OutBack FW500-DC and FW1000-AC

enclosures.

• The shunt(s) cannot be connected to a positive (+) ground system.

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Think of the input shunts as breaks or junctions in the DC (-) conductor. The current is conducted

as though it were a continuous conductor, but the shunts allow the user to monitor the current,

providing information for more accurate battery recharging.

BAT + BAT -

CHARGE CONTROLLER

FX INVERTER/CHARGER

SHUNT C

SHUNT B

SHUNT A

CHARGE CONTROLLER BATTERY -

FX BATTERY -

BATTERY -

A B

AT (-)

A D

EV

ICE

OTHER DC

SOURCE OR

LOAD

net DCTM

B B

AT

(-)

B DEVICE

C B

AT

(-)

C D

EV

ICE

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

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LEDs*

10-postion wiring block

1: BAT-

2: BAT+

3. Relay

4. Relay

5: C DEVICE SIDE

6: C BAT (-) SIDE

7: B DEVICE SIDE

8: B BAT (-) SIDE

9: A DEVICE SIDE

10: A BAT (-) SIDE

• BAT+/- must connect

directly to battery

terminals of the bank being

monitored.

• Proper polarity must be

observed on all connections.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

• Blinking green LED: Charge parameters met

• Solid green LED: SOC** is above 90%

• Solid red LED: SOC is greater than 49% but less

than 60%

• Off red LED: SOC is above 59%

• Blinking red LED: SOC is less than 50%

*See page 15**State of Charge

Reading the FLEXnet DC

RJ45 jack connects to

Port 2 or higher in HUB

(GREEN)

(YELLOW)

(YELLOW)

(YELLOW)

(RED)

ON

OFF

SOC >90% 80-89% 70-79% 60-69% 50-59%

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The FLEXNet DC package includes:

A. FLEXnet DC

B. Ten-pin wiring plug for shunt, relay

and battery connections

C. Six feet of CAT5 cable for HUB connection

D. Ten-foot color-coded twisted pair

(TP) cable connects to the battery

E. Three six-foot, color-coded,

twisted pair cables for shunt connections

F. Two #6-32 X 3/8” panhead

machine screws

G. Colored labels identifying shunts

Installing the FLEXnet DC

The FLEXnet DC mounts in a 3/4” DC breaker slot in an OutBack DC breaker bracket installed inside

a FLEXware enclosure or previous model OutBack enclosure. To mount the FLEXnet DC inside an

OutBack enclosure:

Put the system into bypass mode

Shut off all AC input to inverters

Shut off all PV and DC breakers

Disconnect the battery cables at the battery

Remove the breaker bracket from its enclosure by removing the four corner screws

Remove a DC breaker knockout

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

PV breakers off

DC breakers off FLEXnet DC mounts in a DC breaker

slot after removing the breaker

knockout

A

B

D

EE

C

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• Insert the FLEXNet DC inside the DC

breaker box and through the back side

of the breaker bracket; secure with two

#6-32 X 3/8 panhead machine screws

(included) torqued at 5 to 8 inch-pounds

• Connect all wires to the ten-pin wiring

connector. Do not leave any loose wires!

• Connect each twisted pair to a shunt.

Example:

• Battery side (green wire in

twisted pair) connects to the

battery negative side of the

shunt

• Device side (white wire in

twisted pair) connects to the

source/load (negative) side of

the shunt

NOTE: Color of wiring jacket

can vary

NOTE: The FLEXNet DC shunts must be connected in the negative (low) side of whatever they monitor.

Otherwise, the unit can be damaged.

Battery Negative

Source/Load Negative

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• 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

Wiring Block Connections

Color-coded twisted pair 18 AWG 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 #12 AWG to #26 AWG (2.5 mm2 to .20 mm2) wire with a strip

length of 1/4” (6 mm).

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

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(Installing the FLEXnet DC continued)

• Insert the 10-pin connector to the wiring block on

the back of the FLEXnet DC.

• Install the CAT5 cable into the RJ45 jack in the back

of the FLEXNet DC. Connect the other end of the

cable to the HUB using Port #2 or higher.

• Replace the breaker bracket and secure with its

four corner fasteners.

• With all FLEXnet DC wires connected, reinstall the

DC enclosure cover and secure its four Phillips

screws.

• After the cover is installed, reconnect the battery

cables at the battery, turn on all the breakers, and

power up the system.

FLEXnet DC removed from the breaker

bracket for clarity.

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FLEXNet DC Measurements

The FLEXNet DC can measure and record:

• Volts for one battery bank*

• Amps**

• KiloWatts

• kWhrs removed from the batteries

• kWhrs returned to the batteries

• Amp hours removed from the batteries

• Amp hours returned to the batteries

• Battery bank state-of-charge

• Lifetime kiloamp hours removed from the batteries***

• Days since charge parameters last met

• Lowest battery state-of-charge reached

• Minimum battery voltage***

• Maximum battery voltage***

• Maximum amp charged***

• Maximum amp discharged***

• Maximum kWhrs charged***

• Maximum kWhrs discharged***

* Battery volt input: 0-80 VDC in .1 volt resolution

** 2000 amp DC span (+/- 1000 amps DC—net amps are charging, net amps

are discharging), .1 amp resolution

*** The user can manually reset these data. At any given time, the values

displayed are the most recent since the values were last displayed

For each channel

For each amps channel

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Logged Data*

The previous 128 days of data are accessible with the MATE. The data is logged each night at

midnight. Be sure the MATE’s clock is set to the correct local time (refer to your MATE manual).

* Data Logging

User Adjustable Set Points

• Battery charge factor (65-100%) [see page 29]

• Battery bank capacity 0-10000 amp hours

• Shunt A, B, C—enabled or disabled

• Absorb volts (0-80.0 volts, the maximum voltage the battery can absorb)

• Return amps (0-500.0A, the maximum current amperage going into the battery)

• Parameters met timer (0-240 minutes, the amount of time allowed to recharge)

• AUX Relay Set Points

Manual-On, Auto, Manual-Off —allows the user to turn the Aux Relay on and

off like a manual switch or to set it to Auto and have it function when certain

conditions are met

Volts HI—when user determined high voltage value is met, the Aux activates

Volts LO—the Aux activates when a low voltage value is met

SOC (State-of-Charge) HI—a high state-of-charge activates the Aux

SOC (State-of-Charge) LO—a low state-of-charge activates the Aux

HI Delay—the user can adjust the high set point delay time (in minutes)

LO Delay—the user can adjust the low set point delay time (in minutes)

AUX-INVERT LOGIC—the invert logic function can be activated with a YES or

NO command (see page 16)

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Programming and Using the MATE for FLEXNet DC Operations

At initial power up, use the MATE (see pages 17-28) to program:

• Battery Bank 20 Hour Capacity (provided by the manufacturer) in amp hours (from 100-

10,000 amp-hours in ten amp increments)

• Battery charge parameters

Return amps: See the manufacturer recommendations or set to 2% of the battery bank

amp hour capacity (e.g. a 1000 amp hour battery bank would set the return amps to 20.0

amps)

NOTE: Older battery banks might require a higher value if the system end of charge amps does not

drop to the 2% level.

Battery End-of-Charge Voltage: See the manufacturer recommendations or set .2 volts lower

than the system absorb voltage for 12/24 volt systems and .4 volts lower for 48 volt or higher

systems

• Battery Charge Factor (BCF)

The BCF compensates for recharging ineffi ciency from gassing and heating losses to

assure the battery state-of-charge (SOC) display is accurate by scaling it; the BCF is

programmable from 65% to 100% (see page 29).

If the SOC percentage displays full before the batteries’ user-determined charge settings

are met, decrease the BCF percentage; increase it if the SOC is low.

The default setting is 94%, meaning 94% of the charging current is being used for

recharging and 6% is lost. OutBack suggests maintaining the default setting until the

FLEXNet DC has monitored the system through a few charge/discharge cycles.

Setting the BCF to 100% eff ectively disables any BCF display changes.

• Charge Parameters Met Time

During this period, the charge parameters must meet or exceed the user-set charge

parameters before the battery is considered full.

Programmable from 0 to 240 minutes

Setting this time to 0 eff ectively eliminates any fi ltering provided by this timer. The fi rst

time the charge parameters are met, the unit will consider the parameters met and

perform accordingly.

The default setting is one minute. Longer or shorter periods may apply to

certain sources such as wind generators or hydros.

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

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FLEXNet DC Modes

- Channel A is enabled by default

- Each input channel is either enabled or disabled.

- A disabled channel will show zero values only.

- All enabled channels will run in parallel.

- An enabled channel monitors and totals all current fl owing into or out of the battery

bank through its shunt. Any DC loads or sources wired directly to the battery cannot be

accounted for by FLEXNet and will result in inaccurate readings.

- All unused channels should be set to disabled.

NOTE: All shunts must be connected in the negative or low side of the system and operate in parallel.

High side connection may result in erratic operation and/or failure of the FLEXNet DC.

Charge Cycle

At power up, the FLEXNet DC assumes the battery is full regardless of the battery state-of-charge. The

batteries should receive a full charge at this time to meet the user-determined charge parameters

(entered at start up).

Typical charge cycle:

1. The battery bank is charging and charge parameters are satisfi ed (return amps, battery

voltage, and the parameters met time set point).

2. When the top green LED is blinking, the charge parameters have been

satisfi ed.

3. When a discharge begins, an internal timer counts for one minute. After one minute of

discharge, a new discharge cycle starts. All LEDs go solid and all amp hours and kilowatt

hours registers return to zero.

The FLEXNet DC is now synchronized to the battery.

4. The charged and removed amp-hours from the battery are monitored according to the

following:

• Amp-hours removed from the battery are counted at 100%.

• Amp-hours returned to the battery are discounted by the Battery Charge Factor.

• The default charge factor is 94% (each amp-hour returned to the battery is accounted for

as 0.94 Amp-Hours).

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The FLEXnet DC’s LEDs indicate the SOC by their individual ON/OFF states. Excluding the RED or last

LED, when viewing the remaining four LEDs—GREEN, YELLOW, YELLOW, AND YELLOW— the following

are true:

• All LEDs on = 90-100% SOC

GREEN LED blinking—charge parameters met

Solid GREEN LED—SOC is above 90%

• All but top LED on = 80-89% SOC

• All but top two LEDs on = 70-79% SOC

• Bottom yellow LED on = 60-69% SOC

When viewing the last (RED) LED:

• Bottom RED LED on = 50-59% SOC

• Bottom LED blinking = less than 50% SOC

NOTE: The bottom LED is always off unless the SOC is less than 60%

5. When the SOC is less than 90%, enough of a discharge has taken place that the FLEXnet DC’s data

can be used to determine, among other things, an accurate Battery Charge Factor. A battery amp-

hour charge factor* and the battery kWhr effi ciency factor** for the last cycle are calculated using

the stored values from the previous charge cycle (if the SOC is higher than 90%, the values aren’t

reliable enough for these calculations). The battery must cycle at least twice for these values to be

valid.

* Battery amp-hour charge factor = amp-hours removed/amp-hours charged

** Battery kWh effi ciency factor= kWhs removed/kWhs charged

(GREEN)

(YELLOW)

(YELLOW)

(YELLOW)

(RED)

ON

OFF

> 90% 80-89% 70-79% 60-69% 50-59% <50%, red LED blinks

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Relay Logic:• Expressed as NO/NC (Normally Open/Normally Closed), basically off /on

• May be controlled via the invert logic selection from the MATE.

• Toggling the relay logic setting changes the logic mode for Hi or Lo set points

Example: The relay’s contacts are closed when the Hi set point is satisfi ed and open again when the Lo

set point is achieved. However, you want the relay’s contacts to be open under this condition. Toggling

the invert logic set point will accomplish this. The truth table appears as follows:

The Hi and Lo delay times are set in minutes.

Invert Logic Hi Set Point Satisfi ed Lo Set Point Satisfi ed

Yes Relay Open Relay Closed

No Relay Closed Relay Open

Programming the Auxiliary Relay

The FLEXNet DC’s unpowered relay is rated 5 amps/30VDC.

NOTE: This relay is not fused and requires appropriate sized wiring and over-current protection. Damage due to unprotected relay devices is not covered by the warranty.

The relay may be confi gured in one of two modes:

1. AUTO activates the relay based on user selected battery voltage, percentage of SOC delay times

and invert logic settings.

2. MANUAL allows direct relay control using the MATE, causing the relay to behave as a switch.

NOTE: When the MATE’s AGS function is active, it will override the AUX set points of whichever component

it has been programmed to control (this should be the AUX connected to the generator). OutBack strongly

recommends using the AGS function of the MATE to control a generator.

AUTO Mode Six user adjustable set points govern the control logic of AUTO Mode:

1. Vbat Hi (0-99.9Vdc)

2. Vbat Lo (0-99.9Vdc)

3. %SOC Hi (0-100%)

4. %SOC Lo (0-100%)

5. Hi Delay Time in Minutes (0-240 minutes)

6. Lo Delay Time in Minutes (0-240 minutes)

• If the battery voltage set points are not met, then the %SOC set points are evaluated.

• If %SOC set points are not met, then no action is taken.

• If either volts or %SOC set points are met, then the delay timer runs.

• When the set points have been satisfi ed for a time (either Hi Delay for the Hi set points met or Lo

Delay for the Lo set points met) the relay is actuated.

• Please see pages 26-28 to set the AUX Mode.

NOTE: Relay logic can be inverted

for these set points

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From the MAIN MATE menu, press the <SUM> soft key

to view a summary of the system’s operation.

MATE Screens

DC Today min/SOC 76% In 347AH 9.040kWHOut 331AH 8.510kWHBat 16AH 0.530kWH

• Minimum SOC today (since midnight)

• In: Amp hours and kiloWatt hours from sources

today

• Out: Amp hours and kiloWatt hours output by

system today

• Bat: Diff erence of battery in and out amp hours and

kiloWatt hours

Press the second soft key to view the next SUM screen

Press to view

previous days’ history Press to move

forward one day

MAIN-------------------------------

11:30:55A

SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

• Battery voltage

• The current battery state-of-charge (SOC)

• In shows the amount of DC current coming into the

system from all sources

• Out shows DC current from the system

• Bat(tery) displays diff erence between the In and Out values and shows whether the battery is storing or

using current

Press the second soft key to view the next SUM screen

(the screens will also scroll automatically after a user-

determined period of time programmed in the MATE).

DC NOW 12.5V 99% In 0.0A 0.000kWOut 0.5A 0.000kWBat -0.5A 0.000kW

This fi rst summary screen appears for a few seconds

to display the battery State of Charge. The screen

automatically disappears and a system summary

screen appears.

E F Battery Charging

State of charge 99%

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DC BAT 12.5V 99%Bat -0.6A 0.000kWNet -4AH 00.7kWHDays Since Full 4.8

The fourth SUM screen shows:

• Battery voltage

• The current state-of-charge

• Battery readings show the instantaneous amp, amp hour,

kilowatt, and kilowatt hour fi gures. When comparing the

amp hours reading to “FULL,” the fi gure is charge factor

compensated.

• The number of days since the battery last met the charge

parameters.

Press the fi rst soft key to return to the MAIN screen.

Press the <STATUS> soft key to open the STATUS screen to view

the status of either the FX, Charge Controller, or (FLEXnet) DC

MAIN------------------------------ 11:30:55A

SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

Press the <DC> soft key to view the status of the (FlexNet) DCSTATUSchoose device:

FX CC DC MAIN

Press the <METER> soft key to view the (FlexNet) DC meter

readings.

STATUS/DC/PAGE1 --------------

STATSMETER SHUNT BATT TOP

From the MAIN menu, press the <SUM> soft key to view a

summary of the system’s operation. This information is a sum

of all FlexNet DC data. Press the second soft key to view the

next SUM screen

FX Total 12.6V 99% Inverting 0.000kWAC Loads 0.000kWBuying $ 0.000kW

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The second METER screen shows the accumulated amp hours

and kilowatt hours for each shunt. Press the <DOWN> soft

key to view the next METER screen.

This screen shows the number of removed amp hours and

watt hours as measured by SHUNT A. Press the <DOWN>

soft key to view the SHUNT A charged screen.

The fourth meter screen displays the number of charged amp

hours and watt hours as measured by SHUNT A. Press the

<DOWN> soft key to view the fi rst SHUNT B METER screen.

Pressing the <DOWN> soft key brings up the SHUNT B

charged screen.

Pressing the <DOWN> soft key brings up the fi rst SHUNT C

METER screen.

METER/DC/SHUNT Bcharged AH 0kWHDOWN UP TOP

METER/DC/SHUNT Bremoved AH 0kWHDOWN UP TOP

METER/DC/SHUNT Acharged 12AH 0.160kWHDOWN UP TOP

METER/DC/SHUNT Aremoved 12AH 0.030kWHDOWN UP TOP

A: -1AH 0.100kWHB: 0AH 0.000kWHC: 0AH 0.O00kWHDOWN UP TOP

The fi rst METER screen shows the amount of instantaneous

current running through each shunt. A positive value

indicates current fl ow into the battery; a negative value

means a load is being supplied. Press the <DOWN> soft key

to view the AH and kWH (amp hour and watt hour) screen.

A: 0.1A 0.000 kWB: 0.0A 0.000 kWC: 0.0A 0.000 kWDOWN STATUS

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Pressing the <DOWN> soft key brings up the SHUNT

C charged screen.

Pressing the <DOWN> soft key leads to the end of

the meter menu

Press the <STATUS> soft key to return to the STATUS

screen.

Press the <SHUNT> soft key to view the amps and

kilowatts removed and charged in each shunt

Pressing the <DOWN> soft key brings up the FN

fi rmware screen.

METER/DC/SHUNT Ccharged AH 0kWHDOWN UP TOP

STATUS/FN


STATUS/FN/METERend of meter menu

UP TOP STATUS

STATUS/FN/METERDC fi rmware revision

000.00/040DOWN UP TOP

METER/DC/SHUNT Cremoved AH 0kWHDOWN UP TOP

In this example, SHUNT A has detected 0.9 amps

removed. Press the <RESET> soft key to return this

value to 0. Press the <DOWN> soft key to continue

through the menu.

STATUS/DC/SHUNT Amax removedamps 0.9 DOWN UP RESET TOP

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Displaying the kilowatts removed provides the user

with more precise energy usage information. This

fi gure can be returned to 0 by pressing the <RESET>

soft key. Press the <DOWN> soft key to view the max

charged screen.

SHUNT A shows a maximum of 39.8 amps charged.

Pressing the <RESET> soft key returns this value to

0. Press the <DOWN> soft key to continue in the

STATUS menu.

SHUNT A shows 0.510 kilowatts as the maximum

charged. Pressing the <RESET> soft key returns

this value to 0. Press the <DOWN> soft key to view

SHUNT B and SHUNT C values. Proceed through the

same steps as in SHUNT A. When fi nished with SHUNT

C, the end of shunt status menu screen appears

STATUS/DC/SHUNT Amax chargedkWatts 0.510DOWN UP RESET TOP

STATUS/DC/SHUNT Amax chargedamps 39.8DOWN UP RESET TOP

STATUS/DC/SHUNT Amax removedkWatts 0.010DOWN UP RESET TOP

Press the <STATUS> soft key. STATUS/DC/SHUNT end of shunt status menu UP TOP STATUS

CONTINUING TO PRESS THE<DOWN> SOFT KEY LEADS TO max removed amps, max removed

kWatts, max charged amps, and max charged kWatts for SHUNT B and SHUNT C

Press the <BATT> soft key to view the FlexNet DC

battery readings

STATUS/DC


STATUS/DC/BATT displays the number of days the

battery has been at 100% SOC. Press the <RESET>

soft key to restart the timer. Press the <DOWN> soft

key to view the next battery status screen.

STATUS/DC/BATTtotal days at 100% 0.5DOWN UP RESET

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STATUS/DC/BATT provides the number of days since the

battery last met its charge parameters. Press the <RESET>

soft key to restart the timer. Press the <DOWN> soft key to

view the next battery status screen.

batttery min(imum) displays the minimum battery voltage

since it was last reset by the user. Pressing the <RESET>

soft key resets the battery minimum voltage; it also resets

automatically at midnight. Press the <DOWN> soft key to


STATUS/DC/BATTbattery min today 12.4 vdc DOWN UP RESET TOP

STATUS/DC/BATTdays since chargeparameters met 5.9 DOWN UP TOP

batttery max(imum) displays the maximum battery voltage

since it was last reset by the user. Pressing the <RESET>

soft key resets the battery maximum voltage; it also resets

automatically at midnight. Press the <DOWN> soft key to


STATUS/DC/BATTbattery max today 12.7 vdcDOWN UP RESET TOP

temp comp’d batt setpoint shows the temperature compen-

sated end of charge volts when a network RTS is part of the

system. Press the <DOWN> soft key to continue.

STATUS/DC/BATTtemp comp’d battsetpoint 14.2 vdcDOWN UP TOP

cycle charge factor displays the last cycle amp hours removed

and amp hours returned (as a percentage). Press the

<DOWN> soft key to continue.

cycle KwHr charge effi ciency states the last cycle kilowatt hours

removed and kilowatt hours returned (as a percentage). Press

the <DOWN> soft key to view the next screen.

STATUS/DC/BATTcycle KwHr chargeeffi ciency 65%DOWN UP TOP

STATUS/DC/BATTcycle chargefactor 78%DOWN UP TOP

When an RTS is present and the temperature is less than 60 C

and greater than10 C, the temperature is displayed in Celsius

(C). Instead of a temperature reading, ### will appear if an RTS

is not present, is damaged, or the temperature is less than

10 C or greater than 60 C. Press the <DOWN>soft key to

continue.

STATUS/DC/BATTsystem battery temperature 29 CDOWN UP TOP

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lifetime kAH removed shows the total kilowatt amp hours

removed from the battery. This is essentially an “odometer” for

battery usage. Press the <DOWN> soft key to continue.

STATUS/DC/BATTlifetime kAH removed 5

DOWN UP RESET TOP

Press the fi rst two soft keys to return to the MAIN menu.

STATUS/DC/BATT---------------- end of battery status menu UP TOP STATUS

Press the <ADV> soft key.

MAIN-------------------------------

11:30:55ASUM STATUS SETUP ADV

This screen acts as a warning intended to keep those

unfamiliar with an OutBack system from altering the settings.

Push any key to advance to the enter the password screen.

ADV/SETTINGS/WARNINGChanges made could adversely effect system performance

Push the <INC> soft key until 141 appears; this is the

password.

ADV/PASSWORDenter the password 132ENTER INC DEC EXIT

When 141 appears on the screen, press the <ENTER> soft

key. ADV/PASSWORDenter the password 141ENTER INC DEC EXIT

Press the <DC> soft key.ADV--------------------------------choose device:

FX CC DC MATE

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Shunt 1 is, by default, enabled or active when the FX is

powered up. Pressing the <DIS> soft key disables the fi rst

shunt. Pressing the <DOWN> soft key leads to the shunt 2

mode and shunt 3 mode screens. These shunts are disabled

at power-up and are enabled by pressing the <EN> soft key.

When the setup for all shunts has been completed, press the

<DOWN> soft key for the next screen.

ADV/DC/SHUNT 1 ---------------shunt 1 mode

DOWN EN DIS TOP

Press the <BAT> soft key.

ADV/DC/PAGE 1----------------choose category

ADV BAT SHUNT PG2

ADV/DC/SHUNT-----------------shunt setup complete

TOP ADV MAIN

Use the battery capacity screen to set the battery bank

capacity using either the <INC> or <DEC> soft key. When

fi nished, press the <TOP> soft key.

ADV/DC/BAT-------------------battery capacity amp hours TOP INC DEC ADV

Press the <SHUNT> soft key. ADV/DC/PAGE 1----------------choose category

ADV BAT SHUNT PG2

Pressing the <DOWN> soft key

changes the shunt being enabled

or disabled.


Press the <DC> soft key.ADV--------------------------------choose device:

FX CC DC MATE

Press the <PG2> soft key.ADV/DC/PAGE 1----------------choose category

ADV BAT SHUNT PG2

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The return amps screen allows the user to set the end of

charge amps using the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. Press the

<DOWN> soft key to view the battery charge screen.

ADV/DC/CHARGE--------------return amps

DOWN INC DEC TOP

ADV/DC/CHARGE---------------battery charge

DOWN INC DEC TOP

Press the <CHARGE> soft key.


PG1 CHARGE AUX PG3

Set the end of charge voltage using the <INC> or <DEC>

soft keys. Next, press the <DOWN> soft key.

Press the <INC> or <DEC> soft keys to determine the

amount of time the charge parameters must be met before

they are considered an accurate state of charge. The default

period is one minute. By establishing a time, momentary

spikes in voltage are accounted for. Press the <DOWN> soft

key to view the charge factor screen.

ADV/DC/CHARGE---------------parameters met time minutes DOWN INC DEC TOP

Set the charge factor (see page 13) using the <INC> and

<DEC> soft keys. When fi nished, press the <DOWN> soft key.

ADV/DC/CHARGE--------------charge factor %

DOWN INC DEC TOP


ADV/DC/CHARGE--------------charge parameters complete TOP ADV MAIN

Press the <DC> soft key.

ADV--------------------------------choose device:

FX CC DC MATE

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ADV BAT SHUNT PG2

Press the <PG2> soft key.

Use the low volts screen and the <INC> and <DEC> soft

keys to control the AUX by a low voltage value. Press the

<DOWN> soft key to view the SOC high % screen.

ADV/DC/AUX LOW VOLT------low volts vdc

DOWN INC DEC TOP

Press the <AUX> soft key.

ADV/DC/PAGE 2-----------------choose category: PG1 CHARGE AUX PG3

ADV/DC/AUX SOC HIGH--------SOC high %

DOWN INC DEC TOP

Pressing the <OFF> or <ON> soft keys will manually shut the

AUX off (the relay is open) or turn it on (the relay is closed),

respectively. In AUTO mode, the AUX is controlled by user-

determined set points. After setting the AUX control, press

the <DOWN> soft key.

ADV/DC/AUX CONTROL--------currently: Auto On

DOWN OFF AUTO ON

Use the high volts screen and the <INC> and <DEC> soft

keys to control the AUX by a high voltage value. Press the

<DOWN> soft key to view the low volts screen.

ADV/DC/AUX HIGH VOLT------high volts vdc

DOWN INC DEC TOP

Use the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys to change the SOC high

percentage to trigger the AUX function. Press the <DOWN>

soft key to view the SOC low % screeen.

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To activate the invert logic function, press the <YES> soft key;

press the <NO> soft key to deactivate it. Press the <DOWN>

soft key to view the last AUX screen.

ADV/DC/AUX/INVERT---------invert logic

DOWN YES NO TOP

Change the SOC low % values using the <INC> and <DEC>

soft keys. Press the <DOWN> soft key to continue.

ADV/DC/AUX SOC LOW--------SOC low %

DOWN INC DEC TOP

ADV/DC/AUX----------------aux parameterscomplete TOP ADV MAIN

Change the high setpoint delay minutes using the <INC> and

<DEC> soft keys. Press the <DOWN> soft key to continue.

ADV/DC/AUX/HI DELAY HIGH-high setpoint delay minutes DOWN INC DEC TOP

Set the low setpoint delay minutes using the <INC> and

<DEC> soft keys. Press the <DOWN> soft key to continue.

ADV/DC/AUX/LO DELAY HIGH-low setpoint delay minutes DOWN INC DEC TOP


Press the <DC> soft key.

ADV--------------------------------choose device:

FX CC DC MATE

Pressing the <PG2> soft key.


ADV BAT SHUNT PG2

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Pressing the <RESET> soft key resets the FLEXnet DC

to its factory default settings.

Pressing the <CLR> soft key clears the data log

memory.

ADV/DC/AUX/PAGE 3----------choose category:

PG2 RESET CLR MAIN

Press the <PG3> soft key.

ADV/DC/PAGE 2-----------------choose category:

PG1 CHARGE AUX PG3

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Technical Notes

Battery Charge Factor (BCF)

Some energy is lost both when recharging and discharging a battery. The FLEXnet DC

compensates for these losses by discounting the amp-hours charging the battery, meaning

it doesn’t count every hour used for recharging as actually recharging. Some of them are lost

due to heat and gassing. The FLEXnet DC’s default BCF is 94, which means for every 100 amp

hours of charge to the battery, only 94 are shown in the amp hour display for a BCF of 94%.

This means 6% of the amp hours is lost.

As the system goes through a few recharging cycles, the range of state-of-charge (SOC)

percentages will vary, but should fall into a predictable range. This allows the user to change

the BCF if necessary for more effi cient recharging. If the SOC displays as full before the battery

charge settings are met (either before the time setting or amp hour setting is satisfi ed), the

BCF should be lowered because it’s assuming too many amp hours have been recharging the

battery. By lowering the BCF, the FLEXnet DC will read more hours as being unused due to

ineffi ciency.

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Revision.2007-08-29

2-Year Limited Warranty

FLEXnet Products

OutBack Power Systems, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a two year (2) limited warranty (“Warranty”)

against defects in materials and workmanship for its FLEXnet products (“Products”) if installed

in fi xed location applications.

For this Warranty to be valid, the Product purchaser must complete and submit the applicable

Product registration card within ninety (90) days of the eligible Product’s fi rst retail sale. This

Warranty applies to the original OutBack Product purchaser, and is transferable only if the

Product remains installed in the original use location. The warranty does not apply to any

Product or Product part that has been modifi ed or damaged by the following:

• Installation or Removal;

• Alteration or Disassembly;

• Normal Wear and Tear;

• Accident or Abuse;

• Corrosion;

• Lightning;

• Repair or service provided by an unauthorized repair facility;

• Operation contrary to manufacturer product instructions;

• Fire, Floods or Acts of God;

• Shipping or Transportation;

• Incidental or consequential damage caused by other components of the power system;

• Any product whose serial number has been altered, defaced or removed; or

• Any other event not foreseeable by OutBack.

OutBack’s liability for any defective Product, or any Product part, shall be limited to the repair

or replacement of the Product at OutBack’s discretion. OutBack does not warrant or guarantee

workmanship performed by any person or fi rm installing its Products. This Warranty does not

cover the costs of installation, removal, shipping (except as described below), or reinstallation

of Products.

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To request warranty service, you must contact OutBack Technical Services at (360) 435-6030

or [email protected] within the eff ective warranty period. If warranty service is

required, OutBack will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. A request for an

RMA number requires all of the following information:

1. Proof-of-purchase in the form of a copy of the original Product purchase invoice or receipt

confi rming the Product model number and serial number;

2. Description of the problem; and

3. Shipping address for the repaired or replacement equipment.

After receiving the RMA number, pack the Product(s) authorized for return, along with a copy

of the original purchase invoice and warranty certifi cate, in the original Product shipping

container(s) or packaging providing equivalent protection and mark the outside clearly with

the RMA number. The sender must prepay all shipping charges, and insure the shipment, or

accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. OutBack is not responsible for shipping

damage caused by improperly packaged Products, the repairs this damage might require, or

the costs of these repairs. If, upon receipt of the Product, OutBack determines the Product is

defective and that the defect is covered under the terms of this Warranty, OutBack will then

and only then ship a repaired or replacement Product to the purchaser freight prepaid, non-

expedited, using a carrier of OutBack’s choice within the continental United States, where

applicable

Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect. The warranty period of any repaired

or replacement Product is twelve (12) months from the date of shipment from OutBack, or the

remainder of the initial warranty term, which ever is greater.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO OUTBACK

PRODUCTS. OUTBACK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES

OF ITS PRODUCTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. OUTBACK ALSO EXPRESSLY

LIMITS ITS LIABILITY IN THE EVENT OF A PRODUCT DEFECT TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND EXCLUDES ALL LIABILITY

FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY

LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS,

EVEN IF IT IS MADE AWARE OF SUCH POTENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS)

MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES OR DAMAGES, SO THE

ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Revision.2007-08-29

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Two Year Limited FLEXnet DC Warranty Registration

Limited Warranty RegistrationComplete this form to request a Limited Warranty and return it to:

Outback Power Systems Inc.

19009 62nd Ave. NEArlington, WA 98223

Note: A Limited Warranty Certifi cate will only be issued if this Registration Card is received by OutBack

within 90 days of the date of the fi rst retail sale of the eligible Product. Please submit a copy (not the

original) of the Product purchase invoice, which confi rms the date and location of purchase, the price

paid, and the Product Model and Serial Number.

Revision .2007-09-17

System Owner

Name: _______________________________ Country: _______________________________

Address: ______________________________ Telephone Number: _______________________

City, State, Zip Code: ____________________ E-mail__________________________________

Product

Product Model Number: _________________ Sold by: ________________________________

Product Serial Number: __________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________

Optional Extended Warranty* Coverage? (circle one): Yes No

Please circle the three most important factors aff ecting your purchase decision:

• Price • Product Reputation • Product Features

• Reputation of OutBack Power Systems • Value

System

System Install/Commission Date: __________ Type of PV Modules: ______________________

System Battery Bank Size (Amp Hours): ________ System Array Size: ________________________

Type of Batteries: _______________________ System Array Nominal Voltage: ______________

Please List Other sources of Back-up Power: ___________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Devices Being Monitored by FLEXnet DC: _____________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Installer

Installer: ______________________________ Contractor Number: ______________________

Installer Address: _______________________ Installer City, State, Zip: ____________________

Installer E-mail: _________________________

*Extended Warranty - OutBack Power Systems off ers an optional three year extension to the standard two year Limited Warranty in North America for the FLEXnet DC product. To request a 3-year Limited Warranty extension for a total eff ective warranty coverage period of fi ve years(5); include a check or money order in the amount of $50USD payable to OutBack Power Systems, Inc. along with your Warranty Registration.

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Phone: (+34) 93.654.9568

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