[RE-wrenches] Outback FM80 problems

[robert ellison]

I think the jury is still out whether or not the FM-60 is better than the
MX-60. but I find it strange that only 1 out of 2 in a system misbehaves.
Might be that I just haven't caught the 2nd one doing it yet.
But everything gets growing pains and we have come along way in a short
time.

Reflashed FM-60 controller returning soon.

Later,
Bob

2009/4/1 Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar <larry at starlightsolar.com>

> 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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> 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 Has this been replaced by the Auto Restart Mode?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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