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OutBack Power FLEXmax 100 AFCI
Official manufacturer NA verified Sept. 23, 2026
Identity
| category | external_mppt_controllers |
| manufacturer | OutBack Power |
| model | FLEXmax 100 AFCI |
| product_status | active |
| region | NA |
Electrical
| battery_voltage_max_v |
68
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| battery_voltage_min_v |
20
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| battery_voltage_nominal_v | 12/24/36/48V Auto |
| battery_voltage_supported |
[24, 36, 48]
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| charge_current_a |
100
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| enclosure_type |
3R
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| max_charge_current_a | 30.0 |
| max_dc_voltage_v | 100.0 |
| max_efficiency_pct | 98.0 |
| max_efficiency_percent |
98.8
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| max_pv_open_circuit_voltage_v | 100.0 |
| max_pv_power_w |
[3500, 5250, 7000]
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| max_pv_voltage_v |
300
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| max_short_circuit_current_a |
64
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| mppt_voltage_max_v |
290
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| mppt_voltage_min_v |
30
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| self_consumption_w |
2.5
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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Physical / mechanical
| depth_mm |
152
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| height_mm |
584
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| weight_kg |
7.3
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| width_mm |
224
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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Environment
| ip_rating |
IP54
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| operating_temperature_max_c |
60
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| operating_temperature_min_c |
-25
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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Interfaces & connectors
| communication | RS485 (Modbus) |
| communications |
['OutBack HUB network (RJ-45)']
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| documented_ports | [{'port_role': 'PROPRIETARY_BUS', 'port_label_from_manual': 'Network Cabling', 'port_type': 'RJ-45 OutBack network', 'direction': 'bidirectional', 'electrical_domain': 'communication', 'document': 0, 'page': 'Specifications', 'quote': 'Network Cabling | Proprietary network system using RJ-45 modular connectors'}, {'port_role': 'AUX', 'port_label_from_manual': 'Programmable Auxiliary Control Output', 'port_type': '12 VDC control output', 'direction': 'output', 'electrical_domain': 'DC', 'max_current_a': 0.25, 'document': 0, 'page': 'Specifications', 'quote': 'Programmable Auxiliary Control Output | 12VDC output signal which can be programmed for different control applications (maximum of 0.25ADC)'}] |
Protection
| arc_fault_protection |
True
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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| ground_fault_protection |
True
FLEXmax 100 AFCI Datasheet (980-00078-01-001 Rev C)
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Documents
product_page
FLEXmax 100 AFCI product page
Additional documented parameters
Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.
| builder_completeness | partial |
| region_notes | North America: OutBack markets this version on its NEC 2017 compliance (integrated arc-fault detection and interruption), which is a US/Canada code requirement. Certified to UL 1741 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1. |