[RE-wrenches] Outback FM80 problems

[robert ellison]

I had a FM-60 "latching" and was told to send it in for a reflashing. She
said it only happened with systems with SW inverters.
Didn't think there was a corrilation till I remembered there was an SW in
another building, hooked to the same battery.
Really LONG cables on that one.

Bob

2009/3/27 Richard L Ratico <Richard.L.Ratico at valley.net>

> Larry & Christopher,
>
> One of my customers has had the same issue with his FM80. In fact, on
> Outback's
> very own user forum, there have been several other instances reported as
> well.
>
> see:    http://www.outbackpower.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=3326
>
> We brought this to the attention of Outback months ago. We are now on
> controller
> #3 with what I understand is a trial version of a firmware fix.
>
> I asked about being compensated for my time to change out the bad
> controllers
> and was told "We can't do that". I am trying to be patient with Outback.
>
> Dick
>
> Dick Ratico
> Solarwind Electric
>
>
> --- You wrote:
> I don't know the answer but I have forwarded this question to Darren Emmons
> (the
> FM80 software engineer) to have him reply. I am travelling internationally
> right
> now and may not have email access for a few days.
>
> The auto restart mode should not need to changed - I haven't seen a
> situation
> like you describe but I suspect its just an issue of the setting and
> probably
> the small battery size used in this RV application.
>
> Christopher Freitas
> OutBack Power
>
>
>
>
> Christopher
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
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> To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
> 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
> --- end of quote ---
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