[RE-wrenches] Outback FM80 problems

[Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar]

Hi Darren,

This system was full Outback: FX inverter, FM controller, FlexMAX  
monitor, Mate, hub. We have used the MX60's with many mod. square wave  
inverters in off grid systems and in RV's. No compatibility problems  
with the MX series.

Kindest Regards,

Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar
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On Mar 31, 2009, at 9:39 PM, Darren Emmons wrote:

> Larry,
>
> On the RV was a modified sine wave or a SW inverter installed ?
>
> Darren Emmons
> Outback Power
>
>
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> Sent: Fri Mar 27 16:44:59 2009
> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Outback FM80 problems
>
> Wrenches,
>
> Last week I had an FM80 that would operate in bulk mode while reducing
> the current to a few amps on a 1200 watt RV system. The customer said
> he had to reset the controller several times through the day. After
> every reset, full amperage was delivered and the controller would
> eventually transition to absorb and float. I replaced the controller
> from stock and put it on the bench. It works just fine with no other
> equipment attached to the battery.
>
> My question is about the auto restart mode. Default is 0. Should Mode
> 0 continue to track the Vmp thru the day or must one use mode 1 and
> force restarts? The MX60 had a Sweep Interval that could be programmed
> for every few minutes. Has this been replaced by the Auto Restart  
> Mode?
>
> Larry
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