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 <la...@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 > (928) 941-1660 > Renewable Energy Products, Service and Installation > > Mailing Address (NO SHIPPING): > 11881 S Fortuna Rd. > #210 > Yuma, AZ 85367 > > Shipping and retail store (NO MAIL): > 2998 Shari Ave > Yuma, AZ 85365 > > 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 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org > <re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org><re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org> > To: RE-wrenches > <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org><re-wrenches@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 Has this been replaced by the Auto Restart Mode?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 > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > >
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