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Outback FM80, 80Amp, MPPT Charge Controller

OutBack Power, based out of Arlington, WA and founded in 2001, is an off-grid inverter manufacturer. By keeping their focus specifically on battery based systems, they have become a leader and innovator in this type of application.
Continuous Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge Controllers:

• • Advanced Continuous Maximum Power Point Tracking 
  • Increases PV Array Output by up to 30%
  • Full Power Output in Ambient Temperatures up to 104°F (40C)
  • Battery Voltages from 12 VDC to 60 VDC
  • Fully Output Network Integrated and Programmable
  • Programmable Auxiliary Control Output
  • Built-in 128 days of Data Logging
  • Standard 5 Year Warranty
  The FLEXmax family of charge controllers is the latest innovation in Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge controllers from OutBack Power Systems. The innovative FLEXmax MPPT software algorithm is both continuous and active, increasing your renewable energy yield up to 30% compared to non-MPPT controllers. Thanks to active cooling and intelligent thermal management cooling, the FLEXmax 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).
  
  Included in all of the FLEXmax Charge Controllers are the revolutionary features first developed by OutBack Power, including support for a wide range of nominal battery voltages and the ability to step-down a high voltage solar array to recharge a low voltage battery. A built-in back lit 80 character display shows status information and logged system performance data for the last 128 days at the touch of a button. The integrated OutBack network communications allow the FLEXmax series charge controller to be remotely programmed and monitored via a MATE system display and provides unrivaled complete system integration.
  
  FLEXmax MPPT Charge Controllers are the only choice when you demand a high performance, efficient and versatile charge controller for your advanced power system.
  
  FM80 MPPT Charge Controller Specifications
  Nominal Battery Voltages: 12, 24, 36, 48, or 60 VDC
  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, 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 Set point and Duration & Automatic Termination
  Battery Temperature Compensation: Automatic with optional RTS 5.0 mV per °C per 2V battery cell
  Voltage Step-Down Capability: Max 150 VDC input PV array can charge a lower voltage battery
  
  Programmable Auxiliary Control Output:12 VDC (0.2 amp max) programmable output signal
  Status Display: 3.1” (8 cm) back lit 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 CAT 5e Cable (8 wires) with RJ 45 Modular Connectors
  
  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
  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
  Menu Languages: English & Spanish
  Warranty: Standard 5 year
  
  Weight Unit: 12.20 lbs (5.56 kg)
  Dimensions Unit: 16.25” x 5.75” x 4” (41.3 x 14 x 10 cm) - (H x W x D)
  Shipping Weight: 15.75 lbs (7.10 kg)
  Shipping Dimensions : 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

$489.00
+$19.95 UPS Ground shipping (Call for different shipping)

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