Outback Power Flexmax 80 stuck in "Charged mode.

Hello fellow experts.
My issue is : Outback Power Flexmax 80 stuck in "Charged mode FOR hrs and this is the 3rd time i've noticed it / / Glad i did for the batts were dropping in voltage as i was using power / watching tv.
so after a quick google search i see i'm not alone with this. I"m a single / stand alone flex user. So based on this. what can i do.
to fix this. I feel it's outback's issue really. Am i wrong here?
some say: the fix is firmware (factory only) ugh not sure if true.
some say to fix is to force float mode: (not sure even how to do that)
I'm really concerned as it happened to me 3 times .
Any advice plz.
Neil.
My issue is : Outback Power Flexmax 80 stuck in "Charged mode FOR hrs and this is the 3rd time i've noticed it / / Glad i did for the batts were dropping in voltage as i was using power / watching tv.
so after a quick google search i see i'm not alone with this. I"m a single / stand alone flex user. So based on this. what can i do.
to fix this. I feel it's outback's issue really. Am i wrong here?
some say: the fix is firmware (factory only) ugh not sure if true.
some say to fix is to force float mode: (not sure even how to do that)
I'm really concerned as it happened to me 3 times .
Any advice plz.
Neil.
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Enter the settings and go to Advanced -> Auto restart -> Mode and set it to 2 (default is 0).
8Kw Champion LPG gen for emergencies only.
Second system 1890W 3 × 300W No name brand poly, 3×330 Sunsolar Poly panels, Morningstar TS 60 PWM controller, no name 2000W inverter 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Daly BMS, used for water pumping and day time air conditioning.
5Kw Yanmar clone single cylinder air cooled diesel generator for rare emergency charging and welding.
when the screen displays charged , that mean my batts are full charged and that the solar array should be holding back .
Thus when it says charged for hrs on end it really NOT, for when i put meter on i'm only reading 24.xx volts on my 24v bank. Meaning i'm using power and the solar array not bringing in power for the flex max is saying batts are charged.
Google it. it's a known issue. something is wrong here. I hope this is coming across as an serious issue . Thankyou..
note folks who belive it 's charged and dont' do anything will completly drain batts and not even know it. Batts are not cheap to replace
and i'lll do everything i can to protect em.
PLz google this condition anD plz advice.
https://forum.outbackpower.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=8601
https://forum.outbackpower.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=8584
https://forum.outbackpower.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=14948 (may be related???)
-Bill
Second system 1890W 3 × 300W No name brand poly, 3×330 Sunsolar Poly panels, Morningstar TS 60 PWM controller, no name 2000W inverter 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Daly BMS, used for water pumping and day time air conditioning.
5Kw Yanmar clone single cylinder air cooled diesel generator for rare emergency charging and welding.
petertearai .... uknown to me / had this for 4 years , so no warranty i'm sure and not in a financial position to send away to guees if firmware tho aNd be without solar for mths.
What i wish is that outback would address the issue as it's all over thier forum. 'im not alone with this symtum.
People are chalking it up to guesses and software bug.
I caN tell you that : it's not heat or external source of power. I will Take Mcgivor's advice aNd control the contriliblesaNd disconnect all of it and clean as ai go and reassemble and see from there.
Question. Is there a good way to haVe a disconnect between CC and comibiner box. ( i curretnly dont have one)
Thanks EVERYONE.
Besides the disconnect power (you can do this at night and not worry about the solar array), and let the controller sit for 5 minutes and restart--The other thing I would try--Write down all of your settings, and then do a factory reset (if the Outback has a restore factory defaults function) and then reprogram... Sometimes, the setup memory can get corrupted (on any computer) and reset to defaults (clear configuration) and starting over can "fix" these strange problems (not directly referring to Outback controllers--Just computers in general, and have been seen on the occasional solar charge controller).
-Bill
What i haVe done is....as soon as it when into chared mode: i immediatly turned off ALL combiner solar breakers and watched the outback CC forced into float mode. Soooooooooooo so far so good.
I haVe been disconecting wires at night time / playing it safe and always makings sure it the CC sees the batt volatage / 24v) first.
But i feel i will need to find a dc shut off. I know princess auto sells a knife switch, not sure if dc or not. i'll have to ask
I do love it , for it reminds me of the one in the old tv series " the munsters" where grandpa has one in his lab down stairs.
I feel it has a cool factor.
Ty all. your are SOLAR rock stars.
I love solar so much and i am really anxious to get to 48volts one day.
I"m trying to decide between magum inverters ( for they allow parallel stacking ( up to 4 units)
or SCHNEIDER XW Series (im told i can parallel stack these as well) not sure how many tho.
My goal here is to have both 120 /240 for my wood working shop. to power all my tools.
compressor big draw, / 110v (2 hp)
table saw, (currently is 1.2 hp) but i want to upgrade to 3hp- 5hp 240v. biggest tool i own.
I was wondering tho if cheaper if i keep to 120 inverter that has a huge surge like evo 24v/4000 / has 3x the surge
and thenuse a 110 -240 up scale .
Your thoughts?
ps. Have a great day guy/ gals. and continue to be SAFE.
Neil
My system is 24 volts also.