OutBack Power Systems FM60 MPPT Charge Controller:

The FM60  raises the bar for high performance solar controllers. OutBack’s ingenuity and engineering experience has been combined to maximize the output power of your expensive solar array. Our real time active Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) system ensures that your solar array is operating at its peak power point regardless of age, shading or environmental conditions. Systems with large solar arrays are now a snap thanks to the FM60’s 60 amp DC output current rating for 12, 24 or 48 VDC systems - all with just one product model!

Real wiring flexibility of your solar array is finally here because of the FM60’s wide range DC input, up to 150 VDC. The ability to step-down a high voltage solar array to a low voltage battery can save you money by reducing the size of wire required and making the installation simpler and faster. Our smart multistage recharging process ensures your batteries are recharged efficiently and gently to prolong battery life and achieves the highest possible performance.

All of the FM60’s status information is displayed on the large built-in 3.1" (8 cm) backlit LCD screen. Monitoring your solar array’s performance is easy because of included data logging system that automatically records the last 64 days of system operation. OutBack’s network communication system allows your FM60 to communicate with the rest of your OutBack system, eliminating multiple product interaction problems and allowing remote monitoring via the OutBack MATE display up to 1000 feet / 300 meters away.

For more information on the Outback FM60 go to http://www.outbackpower.com/products/charge_controllers/mx60/ .

Our Price $649

Outback Power Systems RTS Remote Temperature Sensor

For use with Outback Power System's FM60 charge controller for temperature corrected battery charging.

Our Price $39

60 Amp 220 Volt DC Solid State Relay

The FM60 includes user programmable auxillary 12 volt relay driver to perform various functions. This is referred to as the AUX mode in the FM60's manual. The AUX mode in conjunction with this 60 amp DC solid state relay can be used as a:

• PV Trigger -  deactivates the relay to disconnect the array when the input voltage is too high (above 150 volts to protect FM60 from destruction)
• Diversion Control - diverts excess power to a DC load (air or water heater) from the batteries when a wind or water turbine is connected directly to the battery bank
• Low Battery Disconnect - activates/deactivates the AUX load(s) when a user determined voltage and time levels are reached to protect battery from deep discharge and damage.

Our Price $59

25 Amp 24-240 Volt AC Solid State Relay

This 25 amp 240 volt AC solid state relay can be used with the FM60 to operate an AC (120 or 240 Volt) load as a diversion load. This load could be a standard AC 120/240 volt air heater or water heating element.

The AC diversion load should not have a fan as fans do not like to operate with a PWM input.

It could also be used with the FM60 to as a low battery disconnect for an any AC load or even the entire inverter output up to 25 amps to protect the battery from deep discharge and damage.

Our Price $59