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MATESystem Controller and DisplayInstallation and User Manualfor the OutBack MATE and MATE2

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Dear OutBack Customer,

Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every effort to assure our power conversion products will give you long and reliable service for your renewable energy system.

As with any manufactured device, repairs might be needed due to damage, inappropriate use, or unintentional defect. Please note the following guidelines regarding warranty service of OutBack products:

• Anyandallwarrantyrepairsmustconformtothetermsofthewarranty.

• AllOutBackequipmentmustbeinstalledaccordingtotheiraccompanyinginstructionsandmanualswithspecified over-current protection in order to maintain their warranties.

• Thecustomermustreturnthecomponent(s)toOutBack,securelypackaged,properlyaddressed,andship-ping paid. We recommend insuring your package when shipping. Packages that are not securely packaged can sustain additional damage not covered by the warranty or can void warranty repairs.

• Thereisnoallowanceorreimbursementforaninstaller’soruser’slaborortraveltimerequiredtodisconnect,service,orreinstallthedamagedcomponent(s).

• OutBackwillshiptherepairedorreplacementcomponent(s)prepaidtoaddressesinthecontinentalUnitedStates,whereapplicable.ShipmentsoutsidetheU.S.willbesentfreightcollect.

• Intheeventofaproductmalfunction,OutBackcannotbearanyresponsibilityforconsequentiallosses,ex-penses, or damage to other components.

• Pleasereadthefullwarrantyattheendofthismanualformoreinformation.

About OutBack Power Systems

OutBack Power Systems is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. Our products include true sine waveinverter/chargers,maximumpowerpointchargecontrollers,systemcommunicationcomponents,aswellas breaker panels, breakers, accessories, and assembled systems.

Notice of Copyright

MATESystemControllerandDisplayInstallationandUserManual©2004Allrightsreserved.

Warranty

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Disclaimer

UNLESSSPECIFICALLYAGREEDTOINWRITING,OUTBACKPOWERSYSTEMS:(a)MAKESNOWARRANTYASTOTHEACCURACY,SUFFICIENCYORSUITABILITYOFANYTECHNICALOROTHERINFORMATIONPROVIDEDINITSMANUALSOROTHERDOCUMENTATION.(b)ASSUMESNORESPONSIBILITYORLIABILITYFORLOSSORDAMAGE,WHETHERDIRECT,INDIRECT,CONSEQUENTIALORINCIDENTAL,WHICHMIGHTARISEOUTOFTHEUSEOFSUCHINFORMATION.THEUSEOFANYSUCHINFORMATIONWILLBEENTIRELYATTHEUSER’SRISK.

Date and Revision

October2008,REVCSoftwareVersion4.1.4

Contact Information

OutBack Power Systems1900962ndAve.NEArlington,WA98223Phone(360)435-6030Fax(360)435-6019outbackpower.com

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INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 7 MATESpecificationsandFeatures ........................................................8 Manual Setup ............................................................................................10 Installation ................................................................................................101 Basic Operation ............................................................................. 12 PowerUp ...................................................................................................13 MAINScreen ............................................................................................15 HowtoReadaMATEScreen .................................................................17 Screen Types .............................................................................................192 MATE Setup................................................................................... 20 SetUptheMATE .....................................................................................21 Setting the Clock ......................................................................................22 Contrast Adjustment ...............................................................................24 Backlight Adjustment ..............................................................................253MATE Summary Screens. MATE Summary Screens .............................................................. 27 Summary Screen Overview ........................................................... 28 FXSummaryScreen ................................................................................29 Charge Controller Summary Screen .....................................................29 Summary Screen Options .......................................................................294MATE Communications Options. MATE Communications Options ................................................. 3MATE Summary Screens.3MATE Summary Screens. Communications Options ......................................................................34 Communications Errors ..........................................................................37 Errors and Debugging .............................................................................375MATE Status Screens. MATE Status Screens..................................................................... 3MATE Summary Screens.9 Status Screen Overview ................................................................. 4MATE Communications Options.0 ReadingaStatusScreen ...........................................................................41 FXStatusScreens .....................................................................................42 Status Mode ..........................................................................................42 Status Meter .........................................................................................43 Status Battery .......................................................................................44 Status Error ..........................................................................................45 Status Warning ....................................................................................46 Status Disconnect ................................................................................47 Charge Controller Screens ......................................................................48 Status Mode .........................................................................................48 Status Meter ........................................................................................49 Status Setpoint ....................................................................................506MATE Hot Keys. MATE Hot Keys ............................................................................. 5MATE Status Screens.1 INVHotKey .............................................................................................52 ACInHotKey ..........................................................................................53 ACInputControl ...............................................................................53 GenStartControl ...............................................................................54 Charger Control .................................................................................54 Charger Mode Control ......................................................................55 Equalization ........................................................................................56

Contents

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7 Advanced MATE Menus ................................................................ 5MATE Status Screens.8 MATE Control Modes .............................................................................59 The Advanced Menus ..............................................................................60 FLEXnetDC .............................................................................................62 HBXMode ................................................................................................63 Grid-UseMode .........................................................................................69 WeekdayGrid-UseStart ....................................................................71 WeekdayGrid-UseStop ....................................................................72 WeekendGrid-UseStart ...................................................................73 WeekendGrid-UseStop ....................................................................73 AutomaticGeneratorStart(AGS)Mode ..............................................74 AGSSetup ...........................................................................................75 QuietTime ..........................................................................................80 VoltageStart ........................................................................................85 LoadStart ............................................................................................86 MustRun .............................................................................................89 State of Charge ....................................................................................93 Timers ........................................................................................................94 GeneratorExercise ...................................................................................96 ExercisePeriod .........................................................................................98 MATE DEFAULTS ......................................................................... 998 MATE Menu Map ........................................................................ 104MATE Communications Options. Menu Structure .......................................................................................105 MATE Menus..........................................................................................109 Menu Map Overview .............................................................................123 MATE Menu Map Overview ................................................................124 APPENDIX .................................................................................. 125MATE Status Screens. Troubleshooting .....................................................................................128 UserInformationandSettings .............................................................129 Warranty ..................................................................................................130 ProductRegistration ..............................................................................131

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Introduction

The OutBack Power Systems MATE serves several functions:

• Displaysandconfiguresthesystemanditscomponents—theFXSeriesInverter/Charger,theFLEXmax80andFLEXmax60ChargeControllers*,andtheFLEXnetDC• Coordinatessystemoperation,maximizesperformance,andpreventsmultipleproducts

from conflicting• Permitsadjustmentsofyourpowersystemthroughaseriesofconvenientdisplayscreens,

which allow switching among different components, viewing the status of each and changing settings

*MX60ChargeController—remotecontrolstheAUXfunctionanddisplays,butdoesnotcontrol, all other functions

When connected to an OutBack HUB communications manager, a single OutBack MATE can:

• LinktoasmanyastenFXSeriesInverters/Chargers,OutBackChargeControllersandadditional future OutBack Power System products.

• IssueaglobalBulkorEQrechargingcommandwhichincludestheChargeController’scharging function.

This manual will show step-by-step use of the OutBack MATE to best run a power system.

MATE At a Glance

Yellow Status Indicator, AC Input LED

“Hot Key” AC Input Button

LCD DisplayFour “Soft” Keys

or Buttons to scroll the menus and change values.

Green Status Indicator, Inverter LED

“Hot Key” Inverter Button

MAIN------------------------- 1:35:04pSUM STATUS SETUP ADV

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• CommunicationProtocol:proprietaryOutBackmulti-dropnetwork• InterconnectingCable:CAT5(8IATIA518B)PCnon-crossovernetworkcable• MaximumTestedCableLength:1000feet(300meters)ofcableinanoffice/commercial

building

• PCcomputerinterface:RS232Opto-IsolatedDB9serialcommunicationport

OutBack MATE Functions

Why use a MATE with your OutBack Power System FX Series Inverter/Chargers and Charge Controllers? What exactly does it do?

Atypicalpowersystemprovidingutility-suppliedelectricityrequiresverylittlefromauser.Other than flipping an occasional tripped circuit breaker back on due to an overload and payingamonthlybill,thereislittletomonitororadjust.Arenewableenergy(RE)systemrequiresmorediligenceandattention,includingbatterymaintenanceandsettingvarioustimesandvoltagesforthesystemtoactefficientlyandeconomically.

Utility-suppliedpowerisgenerated,monitored,andcontrolledbysystemsyouneitherseenormaintain.AnREsystemrequiressomecombinationofinverter/chargers,batteries,chargecontrollers,andanREpowersource,oftenincludingagenerator,allofwhichneedmonitoringand adjusting for optimum performance. The OutBack MATE provides a window to your systemandallowssettingeachOutBackcomponentforitsbestandmostefficientusageaccording to your power needs and living conditions.

The MATE’s functions occur in to two general areas:

1. Thedisplayofinformationaboutorthestatusofdifferentsystemcomponentsandactions2. Enablingtheusertocontrolcertainsystemfunctions,e.g.,thetimesortheconditions

under which they will occur

RightHandEngineeringLLC(Winvertersoftware)19310226thAveNEWoodinville,WA98077(425)[email protected]

Intellact(WattPlotsoftware)57MaryStreet,Alton,Ontario,[email protected]

NOTE:Signal degradation can result if cable is run in conduit with AC wiring or in other electronically“noisy”environments;thesecanaffectthemaximumlengththecablecanrunwithout incurring transmission errors.

NOTE:OutBackPowerSystemsdoesnotproduceortechnicallysupportanyPCcomputersoftware programs compatible with its products. The following companies sell compatible software:

MATE Specifications

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WiththeMATE,ausercanknowthesystem’sactivityandconditionsatanygiventime.Sometimes, after careful observations, a user might want to change the conditions or set points which cause an action to occur.

A set point is a condition, measurement, or baseline a user establishes in order for somethingelsetohappen.Ahomethermostatoffersasimpleexample.Whenpredeterminedtemperatures and times are set for weekdays and weekends, the thermostat signals to a heating/cooling system to turn on at one time until a certain temperature is reached, maintain that temperature, and finally shut off at a later time, usually during sleep hours to conserve energy. Otherwise, the user would have to manually control the system. An outdoor light connectedtoatimerturnsonwhenitssetpoint—acertaintimeofthenight—occurs.Youcanset various set points for your power system, such as when a generator turns on and shuts off, using the MATE.

• DisplaysFXSeriesInverter/Chargerfunctionsandallowstheusertoestablishtheconditions—timeofdayorthevoltageofthebattery,forinstance—thatinitiateorshutoffthese functions.

• ShowsFXACcurrentandACandDCvoltage-relatedinformationincludingthesource(ACinput,load,orbatteries),thevoltagelevelsofthebatteries,andrechargingvoltages.

• InstantlydisplaysanyFXorChargeControllererrorsaswellasthespecificcomponentaffected for easier troubleshooting.

• DisplaysChargeControllermodes,programstheFLEXmax60andFLEXmax80ChargeControllersandallowscontrolovertheirAUXfunctions.

• UsingtheAGSfunction,theMATEwillstartatwo-wiregeneratoratpre-settimes,including different settings for weekdays and weekends, as well as exercise periods for generator maintenance.

• DisplaysallreadingsoftheFLEXnetDC.

The MATE allows a user to view, monitor, and establish all the pertinent settings and values thatoccurwhilethesystemisrunning.Fromtimetotime,thesesettingsandvaluesmightbeadjusted as components are added or upgraded, electrical loads increase, or patterns of usage change. Making these adjustments using the MATE is similar to adjusting any number of electronic devices we all use every day, such as a clock radio whose wake-up time and stations are pre-set.

Programmingthestartandstoptimesfordifferentsourcesofenergy(whentousegrid-suppliedpower,storedbatterypower,orgenerator-suppliedpower)anddeterminingthefrequencyanddurationofbatteryrechargingarehighlyrecommendedwithanyREsystem.Manysettingsarebasedonbatteryvoltage.Certainvoltages,forexample,willtriggerbatteryrecharging(alowvoltage,asrecommendedbythebatterymanufacturer)whileothersstoprecharging(ahighvoltagevalue,alsorecommendedbythebatterymanufacturer).TheOutBack MATE accommodates a wide range of time-based and voltage-level functions and conditionsformaximumcontrolofyourpowersystemwhileworkingthroughtheFXSeriesInverter/ChargersandOutBackChargeControllers.

Asyougothroughthemanual,startwiththesimplefunctions,suchassettingthesystem’sclockandcalendar,tofamiliarizeyourselfwiththeOutBackMATE’sfeelandcapabilities.While using your system, you might change settings from time to time depending on the seasonoftheyearandthecostofgrid-suppliedpowerduringpeakandoff-peakhours.Foradditional information and discussion on the OutBack MATE, please go to www.outbackpower.com and join our forum discussions.

What is a set point?

Among other functions, the OutBack MATE:

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TheMATEisamicro-computingdevicewhichmeansitislesspowerfulandsmallerinsizethan a personal computer. A user will often scroll through a series of MATE screens in order to view the system status or change system conditions. This manual will show all the MATE screens and tell what they do.

• Chapters1-5:settingbasicitemsanddisplayoptions(when,how,andwhatyouwanttoview)withthe“softkeys,”enablingtheusertogetaroundtheMATEandchangeitssettings.

• Chapters6-7:changingthesettingsofMATEspecificcriticalfunctionssuchasbatteryrecharging(HBX),generatorusage(AGS),andusinggrid-suppliedpower(GridUsemodes).

• Chapter8andtheAppendix:listsandexplainsalltheMATEmenus.Somefunctionsarenot MATE-specific functions and are placed at the end of the manual for easy searching. ValuesforMATEspecificfunctions,suchasFXorOutBackChargeControllerspecificfunctions, are covered in their respective manuals.

The MATE displays three kinds of screens:

• ScreenspertinenttotheMATE’sownfunctions,suchasitsclockanddisplay• FXfunctionscreenswhichdealwithitsinvertingandchargingprocesses• ScreensshowingChargeControllermodesandstatus• FLEXnetDCfunctions

AlthoughtheMATEdisplaysvaluesandfunctionsfortheFXandOutBackChargeController(shownas“CC”onthescreens),thevaluesresidewithinthecomponentsthemselves.

The OutBack MATE:

• Designedforsurfacemountinginanindoorlocation,justbelowtheeyelevelofatypicaluser(theMATE2isdesignedforrecessedinstallation,requiringa13.97cmX10.16cm

(51/2”X4”)openingtobecutinawallandfourdrywallscrewsorotherfastenerstosecureit)

• Readabilityofthedisplayisaffectedbydirectsunlight• ConnectstootherOutBackdevicesusingstandardnon-crossoverCat5orCat5ecable• Hasvoltagelessthan30VDCandisthusconsidereda“limitedenergycircuit”normally

requiringnoconduit(consultyourlocalinspectorforspecificinstallationrequirements)

NOTE:TheMATEisshippedwith(1)OBCAT3and(1)OBCAT10Cat5cableswiththecorrectRJ45connectorsalreadyinstalled.Longer(upto1000’)orshortercablescanbepurchased(athomeimprovementandcomputerstores)pre-madeorcustomlengthcablecanbemadeonsite.Followthecablemanufactures’instructionswhenchoosingconnectors,punch-downtools,andcrimpingtools.IncorrectcrimpingorhandlingofCat5cablecannegativelyaffecttheoperationoftheMATE.Cat5cableisnotasrobustasstandardhousewiring and must be handled carefully. Avoid kinking the cable or tearing its outer sheathing. Useplasticstand-offcablestaples,J-hooks,orcabletraystosupportlongrunsofCat5cable.Do not splice cables. Cable runs must be protected and runs must be in approved conduit and notexposedtotheweather.

Manual Setup

Installation

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• InstallallotherOutBackcomponentsfirst.• RuntheCAT5cablefromthesource(HUB,FXorChargeController)totheMATE’s

location.ConnecttheCAT5cabletothesourcebutnottotheMATEjustyet.• IfconnectingacomputertotheMATEorMATE2,runaserialcablefromthecomputerto

theMATE’slocation,butdonotconnectthecableatthistime.• UnsnaptheMATE’sbackplateandfindthefourscrewholes.IfaMATE2versionisused,

the back cover need not be removed.• TheMATEandMATE2aredesignedforeasywallmountingusingappropriatefasteners

(mollybolts,screws,etc.).• PowerupeveryOutBackdeviceconnecteddirectlyorindirectly(throughtheHUB)tothe

MATEandthenconnecttheCAT5cabletothejackand,ifused,thecomputerserialcabletotheRS-232port,onthebackMATEorMATE2.

• IfinstallingtheMATE,snaptheMATEontothebackplateandpushanyexcesscablebackintothewall.IfinstallingtheMATE2version,secureitsfourcornerstothewall.

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MATE2 Dimensions

15.875 cm (6 1/4”)

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crew

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To Install the MATE:

12.7 cm (5” ) between screw holes

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1 Basic Operation

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NOTE:ForaviewingofallMATEscreens,pleaseseepages110-124attheendofthismanual.

Power UpA soon as the MATE cable is plugged into a powered OutBack product, the MATE itself will power-up and display several information screens.

G’day Mate

(C) 2008 OutBack Power Systems

VersionCode a.a.aSerial #xxxxxxxxScreen EE b.bb

First Screen

Second Screen

Third Screen

•“Code”dictatestheMATE’soperationandfeatures*

•Serial#”matchesthebarcodestickerinsidetheMATE on its circuit board

•“ScreenEE”referstotheMATE’smenusystem

NOTE:youwillneedthecodeandserialnumberoftheMATEifcontactingOutBackPowerSystems regarding its operation

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Fourthscreen(oneofthefollowing):

•TheMATEfoundanFXSeries Inverter/Charger

•TheMATEhasfoundaChargeController.

•TheMATEhasfoundtheHUB.

TheMATEhasfoundtheFLEXnetDC.

• PortAssignmentscreenfollowstheHUBFound screen• Each Port used will show its connected component.

• The MATE has not found an OutBack product.IftheMATEdoesnotfindtheconnecteddevice,refertopage129,Troubleshooting

Searching for Devices

FX Found


CC Found


HUB Found

Port Assignment1> FX 2> FX 3> CC 4> CC5> 6> 7> 8>9> 10> 2M>


No Devices Found


DC Found

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TheMAINscreenappearsaftertheMATEdetectstheHUB(andanydevicesconnectedtoit)ordetectsasingledeviceifaHUBisnotinuse.TheMAINscreenisalwaysthesamewiththeexcep-tion of the time display. At the bottom of the MAINscreenarethefoursoftkeycommands.

SUMMARYshowsthedirectionandamountof power flow in regard to inverting, charging, selling,and/orpassthrough.Italsoshowsthevoltage of the battery. Please see the FX and VFX Series Inverter/Charger Programming Manual for a description of these functions.

TheSTATUSscreenisthefirststepinviewingthe status of either the OutBack Charge Control-lerorFXSeriesInverter/Chargerandanyoftheirmeters and conditions.

TheSETUPscreenleadstoadditionalscreensshowing some common set points and parameters ofeithertheMATEoranFXSeriesInverter/Charger. These screens allow adjustments to such featuresastheMATE’sclockandbackgroundlightingorwhetherthepowerinputtotheFXiscoming from a grid or a generator.

TheADVANCEDscreenleadstoscreensfortheFXSeriesInverter/Charger,theOutBackChargeController, and the MATE itself that allow for changingeachcomponent’sadvancedsettings.

MAIN Screen

MAIN---------------------------------12:17:04P

SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

No Device Found

Would you like to Retry?

YES NO

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Green Status Indicator, Inverter LED

Yellow Status Indicator, AC Input LED

AC In Hot Key

INV Hot Key

HOT KEYS •TwoFXdedicated“hot”keysare

labeled AC IN and INV. •PushingAC IN will return to the

first of four AC input “hot” screens. Repeatedpushingcyclesthroughthe four AC input screens.

•PushingtheINV hot key will return to its “hot” screen to control theFXinvertingfunction.

SOFT KEYS•Eachsoftkeycorrespondstothewordonthe

screen directly above it unless you are on the Summary screen.

•Thesoftkeysnavigatethemenus(, , , , or ).

•Theycanchangesettings(, , , to increase values and todecreasevalues).

•Thesoftkeysperformotherfunctionsdepending on the individual menu screen.

NOTE:PressingandholdingthetwolowerleftkeysatthesametimewillalwaysbringuptheMAINscreen.Pressingonekeysoonerthantheothermayleadtoadifferentscreen.

Navigation

MAIN---------------------------------12:17:04P


MATE Buttons

SixbuttonsorkeysnavigatetheMATEandchangeitssettings:

This section of the manual will cover how to use the buttons on the MATE to navigate the menus.

Soft Keys

Press the first two soft keys from any screentoreturntotheMAINscreen.

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MAIN--------------------------- 1:35:04pSUM STATUS SETUP ADV

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Soft Key Related Abbreviations

ADV-Advanced INC-Increase AGS–AdvancedGeneratorStart INV-InverterAUX–AuxiliaryOutput MIN-MinutesBATT–Battery PG1,PG2,PG3,PG4-PageOne,PageTwo,etc.CAL–Calibration RSET–ResetCHGR–Charger SETP–SetupCNT-Contrast SRCH–SearchCOMM–Communication STAT–StatusDEC-Decrease SUMorSUMRY-SummaryDISCON–Disconnect TMRS-TimersEQ–Equalize WARN–WarningGEN–Generator P01—MasterFXHBX–HighBatteryTransfer PO2,PO3,etc.-SlaveFXs

How To Read a MATE Screen

MATE screens will either show values that can be changed or navigate to value screens. The informationontheMATE’sscreenissegregatedbytypeortaskanddistinguishedbylocationon the screen and the choice of lowercase or uppercase letters. Occasionally it can be misread byauser.Thefollowingexampleisshownforclarification.

Left side: shows a condition, value label, system feature, or measurable event

Right side: status, setting, or measure of value for whatever appears on the left side

Top line: where you are in the system and what HUB Port you’re viewing. In this example, the STATUS of the Port 1 FX METERS output voltage is displayed.

Bottom line: soft key commands allowing the user to change screens or alter a condition, feature, or event or change ports if using a HUB.

STATUS/FX/METERS----------P01output 122 VACvoltageDOWN UP TOP PORT

HUB Port

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• LOCATION—thetopline,STATUS/FX/METER-----P01(theHUB’sfirstPort)indicatesSTATUSthenFXthenMETERhavebeenselectedfromtheMAINscreen.Pressingthe or softkeysdisplaysthedifferentMETERscreens.Pressingthe softkeyadvancesthePortnumberifthereareotherdevicesconnectedtotheHUB.IfnoHUBispresent,thiswillread“P00”.

•LABEL—thescreen’sleftsideshowsacondition,systemfeature,ormeasurableevent.Ifthetextformstoolongastatementacrossthescreen,thewordswillbestackedoneabovetheothersuchas“outputvoltage”above.Whenmisread,it’sviewedas“output…122vac…voltage”wheninfactthisscreenisstatingtheoutputvoltageis122VAC.

•VALUE SETTING—therightsideofthisscreenstatestheoutputvoltageat122VAC.Somescreens allow adjustment of this value setting when appropriate.

•SOFT KEYS—thebottomline,DOWNUPTOPPORT,arethesoftkeycommandswhichfacilitateeitherachangeofscreensintheMETERmenuusing, or softkeysorachangeofHUBportsusingthe soft key.

Inothercases,aMATEnavigationscreenleadstoascreenthatcanrequireauser’saction.Thescreenbelow,forinstance,asksyoutochooseacategory—HBX,GRIDUSE,AGS,orADV.Oncechosen,youoftenaregiventhechoicetochangeoralterpartofyoursystem’sfunctioning, such as the voltage level the batteries must drop to before automatically recharging or the times the generator runs.

On All Screens:

•Lowercaselettersnormallyshowaconditionorsystemitemthatcanbealteredorotherwise adjusted.

•Uppercaselettersidentifyascreen’snameorindicateasteptofollowtoarriveatascreenwith these values.

ADV/MATE/PG1--------------------choose category:

HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2

Key to the Example Diagrams

Soft keys

Solid black indicates key can be pressed

Downarrowwillleadtothenextscreen

Uparrowpointstooneormorekeysthatwillchange a value

Pressing leadstothenextmenu

Pressing leads to the previous menu

DOWN

UP

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AlthoughtheOutBackMATEmenudisplayscreensvarydependingontheunit’ssoftwareversion, the menu structures and navigation are the same for all versions. The MATE uses a branchingmenustructuretodisplayvariousOutBackproducts’operationmodesandstatuses.Themenusaredividedbyproducttypeandarecategorizedbyeithertypeofsettingsortheinformationbeingdisplayedasshowninthefollowingexample.

MAIN---------------------------------12:17:04P


STATUS SCREEN------------------choose device:

FX CC DC MAIN

STATUS/FX/PAGE 1----------------choose category:

MODES METER BATT PG2

P00 inv kw zer kwchg kw buys kw

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/FX/METER–----------P00output vacvoltageDOWN UP TOP PORT

AllthescreensshowingtheFX’sACmetersaregrouped together in one menu branch allowing theusertofindtherequiredmeterwithamini-mum of key presses.

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2 MATE Setup

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Set Up the MATE

Start with the screen, which appears after the power-up screens, and press the soft key.

Press the soft key.

ThisscreendisplaystheMATE’scodeversionandleadstotheCLOCKdisplay,CONTRAST(CNT),andGLOWorbacklighting.*Pressthe softkeyforasecondscreenofSETUPchoices.

Press the soft key to return to the previous screen,SETUP/MATE/PAGE1.ThisscreenleadstotheSUMMARY(SUMRY)screens,which control how information is displayed. The COMMUNICATION(COMM)screensdisplayMATEcommunicationoptions.*Pressthe softkeytoadvancetothenextSETUPscreen.

*ForSUMMARYscreens,pleaseseepages27-29.Seepages33-37forCOMMUNICATIONscreens.

PAGE3allowstheuseraccesstotheBEEPfunction(thenoisemadewhenanykeyispressed).Seepage26toactivateordeactivatethisfunction. Press the first soft key twice to return to theCLOCKfunction.

Note:ToreturntheMATEtoitsfactorydefaultsettings,pleaseseepage100.

MAIN---------------------------------9:57:32A


SETUP-------------------------------choose device:

FX MATE

SETUP/MATE/PAGE 1--------------mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2--------------choose category:

PG1 SUMRY COMM PG3


PG2 BEEP MAIN

PRESS TWICE

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Why you want to do it:Certainfunctions—suchaswhentousegrid-suppliedpower(Grid-UseMode)orgenerator(AdvancedGeneratorStartMode)—aredependentonaccuratetimeanddate settings. Otherwise, the system will never work optimally.

Choose fromtheSETUP/MATE/PAGE1SETUPchoicesscreen.

and adjusttheMATE’sclockand calendar functions. The correct time and date arerequiredforsomeMATEControlModestooperate correctly. Pushing the soft key returns you to the previous screen.

To adjust the date, press the soft key to bring up the Current Day menu.

changestheday(Monday-Sunday).Press the soft key after changingtheday.Thenextscreen,whichshowsautomatically after hitting , adjusts the month.

changes the month. Press the soft key after changing themonth.Thenextscreenadjuststhedate.

NOTE:TheMATEclockdoesnotautomaticallyadjustfordaylightsavingstimeorleapyear.

SETUP/MATE/PAGE1--------------mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

SETUP/MATE/CLOCK-------------- Tu 1/01/03 12:00:00P

BACK DATE TIME

Current Day Tu 9/26/07

INC SETDAY MONTH

Current Month Mo 9/26/07INC SETMONTH DATE

ADJUSTMONTHANDTHENDATE

Setting the Clock

ADJUSTDAYANDTHENMONTH

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EITHER

ADJUSTDATEANDTHENYEAR

changes the day of the month. Press the soft key after changing the date. Thenextscreenadjuststheyear

or changes the year setting. Press the soft key after the date change is final. This returns the MATE to the SETUP/MATE/CLOCKscreen.

setstheMATE’stime.Pressingthe soft key leads to the Current Hour screen.

sets the correct hour. Press the soft key when finished to return to the Current Minute screen.

Adjust the minutes by pressing the or soft keys as needed. Pressing the soft key begins the seconds count atzero.Pressingthe soft key returns the MATEtotheSETUP/MATE/CLOCKscreen.

Current Day Mo 9/26/07INC SETDATE YEAR

Current YearMo 5/26/08INC DEC YEAR YEAR DONE

SETUP/MATE/CLOCK-------------- Mo 1/01/07

12:00:00P BACK DATE TIME

Current Hour12:00:00P

INC SET HOUR MIN

Current Minute12:00:00P

INC DEC RESET MIN MIN SEC DONE

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SETUP/MATE/PAGE1--------------mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

SETUP/MATE/CNT------------------contrast: 30%

BACK INC DEC

Why you want to do it: Everyone has different eyesight and ambient lighting varies with every locationofaMATE.Likeanyothermonitor,youmaywanttoadjustthelightingandcontrastfor easier reading.

Contrast Adjustment

Press the (CONTRAST) soft key from theSETUP/MATE/PAGESetupchoicesscreen. sets the desired contrast level.

increases the contrast level and decreases the contrast level. After adjusting the contrast, press the soft key to return to thepreviousSETUP/MATE/PAGE1screen.

MAIN------------------------------------9:57:32A



FX MATE

SETUP/MATE/PAGE1----------------mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

PATH

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Backlight Adjustment

Choose fromtheSETUP/MATE/PAGE1Setupchoicesscreen:

OntheSETUP/MATE/GLOWscreen,pressingthe soft key brings up three backlight settings:•LEVEL•MODE•TIME

controls the backlight brightness and isadjustablefrom0%to100%using and soft keys.

allows user to set the backlight to al-ways off, auto-off after a time, or always on by se-lecting , , or , respectively.

setstheauto-offtimelimitfrom1to60minutes using and soft keys. This is how long the MATE waits after the last button press to turn off the backlight. Once the backlight has turned off, any button press on the MATE will turn it back on.

returnstothepreviousscreen(s)andbacktotheSETUP/MATE/PAGE1screen.

SETUP/MATE/PAGE1--------------mate code rev: 4.1.3 choose categoryCLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

SETUP/MATE/GLOW--------------backlight controls

BACK LEVEL MODE TIME

MAIN------------------------------------9:57:32A



FX MATE

SETUP/MATE/PAGE1--------------mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

PATH

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PG2 BEEP MAIN

SETUP/MATE/BEEP--------------button beep tone ON

BACK OFF ON

The soft key leads to a screencontrollingtheMATE’sbeeptone, which is made whenever a key is pressed.

The beep tone refers to a sound made every time a MATE soft or hot key is pushed. Press the or key for this function.

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3 MATE Summary Screens

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Summary Screen Overview

The Summary screens provided by the MATE:

• SummarizethecurrentstatusofanyFX,OutBackChargeControllerand/orFLEXnetDCconnected to it.

• Canbeaccessedfromthe screen by pressing the soft key and can be set topopuplikeascreensaverafteradelay(SeeSummaryScreenOptionsonthenextpageformoresetupinformation).

Any MATE soft key pressed while the Summary screen is being displayed returns you to the screen that was active before the Summary screen was displayed. Pressing the two lower left softkeysatthesametimeopenstheMAINMenuscreen.

MAIN--------------------------------12:00:30P


IftheMATEhasaFLEXnetDCconnectedtoit,aninitialFLEXnetDCscreenwillbedisplayedas the Summary default screen.

PressingthesecondsoftkeybringsupthenextthreeFLEXnetDCsummaryscreensaswellastheFXandChargeControllersummaryscreens.

E F

Battery Discharging

State of Charge 100%

DC Now 25.4V 100%In 0.1A 0.000 kWOut 0.4A 0.010kWBat -0.3A 0.010kW

DC TODAY minSOC 97%In 102AH 2.70 kWHOut 93AH 2.44kWHBat 9AH 0.26kWH

DC BAT 25.4V 100%Bat -0.3A -0.010kWNet 0AH 0.00kWHDays Since Full 1.1

TheFLEXnetDCsummaryscreensdisplaythebatterystateofcharge,includingtheday’sminimum, the current DC voltage, and the in and out kilowatt hours and amp hours. All the FLEXnetDCsummaryscreensareexplainedinthe FLEXnet DC User’s Guide which comes with that component.

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OutBack Charge Controller Summary Screen

The CC summary applies to all OutBack Charge Controllers.Itsscreenshowsthevoltagelevelofthebattery(alsonon-temperature-compensated)andthe amount of power being supplied to the battery. This screen is the default Summary screen if the ChargeControllerisdirectlyconnectedtotheHUB.TheAHvalueappliesonlytotheFLEXmax80andFLEXmax60ChargeControllers.

CC TOTALS 13.3VOutput 0A 0.000kW Today 0.0kWh 0 AH

FX Summary ScreenIftheMATEhasoneormoreFXsconnectedtoitanddoesnothaveaFLEXnetDCaspartofthesystem,anFXSummaryscreenwillbedisplayedas the Summary default screen. Otherwise, it will followtheFLEXnetDCsummaryscreens.

TheFXsummaryscreen’svaluessummarizepowerflowinanFXsystemaswellasthenon-temperature compensated battery voltage.

FX Total 12.6V 97% Inverting 0.000kWAC Loads 0.000kWBuying $ 0.000kW

Summary Screen Options

Why you might want them:SummaryscreensshowthecurrentstatusofoneormoreFXsorChargeControllers.Giventhateachuserandsystemisdifferent,theMATEoffersthechoiceofviewing the status of either component as well as the timing of those displays.


FX MATE

MAIN------------------------------------9:57:32A


SETUP/MATE/PAGE1------------------mate code rev: 402choose category:

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-----------------choose category:

PG1 SUMRY COMM PG3

PATH


PG1 SUMRY COM MAIN

SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY----------summary control

BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL

Press the soft key from the Setup choices screen.

Pressing the soft key brings up the SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY(summarycontrol)screen options and .

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SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY---------summary control


SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE---summary Roll screen type

BACK INC DEC

SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE---------summary Nonescreen type

BACK INC DEC

SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE---------summary FX Onlyscreen type

BACK INC DEC

Press either or uptosixtimes to change Summary screen

TochoosetheSUMMARYscreenyouwanttoviewautomaticallyandalsoviewviatheMAINmenu, press the softkeyontheSETUP/MATE/SUMMARYscreen.

Press either the and soft keys to change the summary screen

Roll—switchesamongtheFX,CC(ChargeController),DCOnly,andDCSimplesummary screensautomaticallyifanFX,ChargeControl-ler,andFLEXnetDCareconnectedtotheMATEthroughanOutBackPowerSystemsHUB.

None—disablestheSUMMARYscreenfromautomaticallyopening;theSUMMARYscreencanstill be accessed via the soft key on the MAINscreen.

FX Only—displaystheFXSUMMARYscreen.

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SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE----------summary CC Onlyscreen type

BACK INC DEC

CC Only—displaystheCCSUMMARYscreen.Pressing the opens the DC Only summary screen.

Having chosen a Summary type—None, Roll, FX Only, CC Only, DC Only or DCSimple:

1. Afterexitingthatscreen,theSUMMARYscreenwillautomaticallyappearwhenevertheMATE has been inactive for the setpoint(verymuchlikeascreensaveronacomputermonitor).

2. ThechosenSUMMARYtypewillalsobetheSUMMARYmanuallycalledupbypushingthe softkeyontheMAINmenu.

3. IftheMATEisconnectedtoaHUBwithaChargeController,anFX,andaFLEXnetDC,itwillswitchamongtheCC,FX,DCSUMMARY,andDCSimplescreensevery20secondswhenin“Roll”mode.

4. Ifyouchoose“None,”theMATEcontinuestodisplaythelastactivescreenviewed;ifyoupress the softkeyontheMAINmenuwhen“None”ischosen,theFXSUMMARYscreen appears.

SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE----------summary DC Onlyscreen type

BACK INC DEC



DC Only—displaystheDCSUMMARYscreen.Pressing the soft key opent the DC Only Simple screen.

FromtheDCOnlySimplescreen,pressthe soft key to return to the summary con-trol screen.

SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE---------summary DCSimplescreen type

BACK INC DEC

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PATH

MAIN-----------------------------------9:57:32A


SETUP-------------------------------

device:

SETUP/MATE/PAGE1-----------------mate code rev: 402choose category:

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-----------------choose category:

PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN

PATH

MAIN--------------------------------9:57:32A


Pressing the softkeyintheMAINmenubringsupyourchosenSUMMARYscreenor,ifNoneischosen,itwillbringuptheFXSUMMA-RYscreenasadefault.ToadjustthetimingoftheSUMMARYscreendisplay,seethenextsection.



SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE--sum screen 19 minutes delay time

BACK INC DEC

IntheSETUP/MATE/SUMMARYscreen,pressthe soft key; this will take you to the sum screen delay time screen. Pressing the soft key leads to the sum screen roll rate screen.

The roll rate is how often the MATE switches be-tweentheFXandCCsummaryscreens.Theratecan be adjusted with the and soft keys. Pressing the soft key returns to the SETUP/MATESUMMARYscreen.

SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE--sum screen 10 seconds roll rate

BACK INC DEC

inSUMMARYmodeshowshowlongittakesforaSUMMARYscreen to be automatically displayed. This time can be increased or decreased by pressing the and soft keys.AftertheSUMMARYscreendelaytime is chosen, press the soft keytoreturnyoutotheSETUP/MATE-SUMMARYscreen.

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4 MATE Communications Options

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Press the soft key from the Setup choices screen for MATE communications options:

• forces the MATE to “rediscover” all the OutBack devices it is connected to. This mustbeusedanytimeanOutBackdeviceismovedoraddedtoaHUB.

• willallowyoutoenableordisabletheMATE’sRS232communicationsport.Thissetting must be enabled if you use any third party logging or control software.

• trackscommunicationerrorsinvolvingtheOutBackHUB.

Communications Options

FromtheSETUP/MATE/PAGE2screen,pressthe soft key.


PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN

Why you want them:TheMATEcommunicatescommandstodifferentcomponents.Itneedstobeawareofanynewlyaddedormoveddevicessoitcanrecognizethem.Anerrorreadingdoesn’tmeanthesystemisfailing,butthattheMATEislookingforacomponentthathasbeenmovedfromoneHUBPorttoanotherorhasbeendisconnectedcompletely.TheMATEistrying to account for the system components.

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2------------choose category:

PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2----------------choose category:

BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG

MAIN----------------------------- 9:57:32 A


SETUP--------------------------Choose product:

FX MATE

SETUP/MATE/PAGE1-----------mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

PATH

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Press the soft key after a device is addedto,moved,orremovedfromtheHUB.

TheMATEhasfoundtheHUBandwillautomatically go to the Port Assignment screen.

After displaying the devices connected to each Port, the MATE returns to the choose category screen on its own.

SETUP/MATE/COMM--------------choose category:



HUB Found

Port Assignment1> FX 2> FX 3> CC 4> CC5> 6> 7> 8>9> 10> 2M>

NOTE:DisconnectingtheMATE’sCAT5cableandthenreconnectingitalsoperformsthere-poll task, but the cable can be inconvenient to remove from a mounted MATE.

SETUP/MATE/COMM/PC----------PC communications: OFF

BACK OFF ON



ThenextcommunicationfunctiondealswiththeMATE/personal computer interface. Press the softkeytoenableordisabletheMATE’sRS232communicationsport.

InthePCcommunicationsscreen,chooseONorOFFbypressingtherespectivesoftkey.Pressthe soft key to return to the choose category screen.

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To debug the system, press the soft key.

OntheDEBUGscreen,firstpressthe softkeytobringupalistofHUBportswithacount of communications errors for each port; allows you to reset the error counting display(seenextscreen).

ThisisatypicalVIEWscreenshowingtheHUBPorts and any communication errors in the system. The numbered port with more than one error will need correcting. After the errors are corrected,alltheusedportswillreturnto000or001valuesafterpushingthe soft key. PressanysoftkeytoreturntotheSETUP/MATE/COMM screen. To correct errors, please see “Er-rorsandDebugging”inthesectionthatfollows.Ifno errors are present, pressing any soft key returns tothepreviousSETUP/MATE/COMMscreen.

Press the soft key to clear the error-counting display. Press the soft key to return to the “choose category” screen. Press to return to the previous screen.

SETUP/MATE/COMM--------------comm errors:

BACK VIEW RSET

00:000 01:000 02:00003:000 04:025 05:00106:001 07:001 08:00109:001 10:001 2M:001

SETUP/MATE/COMM--------------comm errors:

BACK VIEW RSET



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Communication Errors

Errors and DebuggingCommunicationerrors(COMMERR)thatoccurwithOutBackPowerSystemscomponentsareoftentheresultofloose,damaged,orunpluggedcables.TheycanalsooccurifAGS(Ad-vancedGeneratorStart)Modeisusedandthewrongportisdesignatedforthegeneratororifthe system is damaged by a lightning strike. When a communication error occurs, the COMM ERRmessagewillappearonanyMATEscreeninview.

AsampleDEBUGscreenlookslikethis:

00:00001:00002:00003:00004:02505:00106:00107:00108:00109:00110:0012M:001

Here’s how to read the DEBUG screen:

01:000Numberoferrors(zerointhiscase)presentatthisport.

Port01

An unused port will show one error:

09:001Port09hasnocomponent;thesingleerroristhesystemdefault.

A port with a large number of errors requires action. In this example, Port 4 needs attention.

04:025Port04shows25errors.

TheACOMM(communication)ERRORHASOCCURREDscreenappearswhenacommunication error among the components occurs.

NOTE:•Port00isaMATEconnecteddirectlyto

anFX,noHUBisused.•Port2Misthe“2ndMATE”Portandis

inoperable.

--A COMM ERROR HAS OCCURRED

VIEWDEBUG

MOREINFO

Explanation of Ports

01:000PortStatus

PortNumber• Port00istheMATEPort• Port2Misinoperable.• 01—10:FXorCCPorts• 000:adeviceispresent.• 001:nodevicepresent.• Anyotherstatusnumbermeansa

device was previously present and lost contact, resulting in errors.

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Advancingerrors(thecountisincreasingontheDEBUGscreen)meantheHUBisnotfindingadevicethatwaspreviouslythere.Inorder,trythefollowing:

1. Checkthatthedevice’sDCbreakerisonandoperatingcorrectly,thatthedeviceitselfison,andthattheCAT5cableconnectingthedevicetotheHUBispluggedinatbothends.Thenre-pollthesystem(SETUPMATEPG2COMMREPOLL,seepage34)

2. ChecktheDEBUGscreentoconfirmtheproblemissolved.3. SwapHUBportswithanotherdevice,eachusingitsownCAT5cable.Re-pollthesystem

andcheckforerrorsoneachport.Iftheerrormoved,theproblemiswiththedeviceorthecablebetweenthePortandthedevice.IftheerrorremainsonthesamePort,thentheproblemiswiththeHUB.

4. TryconnectingtheMATEdirectlytothedevice.IftheMATErecognizesthedevice,theproblemcouldliewiththecableconnectingthedevicetotheHUBorwiththeHUBportitself.Anunrecognizeddevicecoulditselfbedamaged.

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5 MATE Status Screens

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Why you want them:StatusscreensgivetheuserabreakdownofindividualactivitiesoftheFXSeriesInverter/Charger(s)andtheChargeController(s),includingACandDCvoltageandACandFLEXnetDCcurrentmeters.ItistheseindividualreadingsthatcombinetoproducetheSummary screens noted earlier and allow monitoring of the system operation.

STATUS Screen Overview

Press on the Main menu to access the STATUSmenu.STATUScontainsallthemetersand mode displays for OutBack products con-nected to the MATE.

TheSTATUSmenuisdividedfirstbyproductandthen into menu categories, such as meter, modes, and statuses.

MAIN---------------------------------9:57:32A


STATUS -----------------------------choose device:

FX CC DC MATE

NOTE:NotallSTATUSscreensareapplicabletoallFXmodels.Thescreensdifferbyproducttype and revision. See the Menu Map at the end of the manual for locations of all of the status screensavailable.ConsultyourspecificOutBackproductownermanualforanexplanationofall the operating modes and meters.

STATUS/CC/PAGE 1--------------

MODE METER SETP PG2

STATUS/FX/PAGE 1----------------choose category


Typical CC Status Screen Typical FX Status Screen

NOTE:Otherthanofferingmanualon/offcontrolofitsAUXrelay,theMATEhasnocontrolovertheworkingsoftheCCChargeControllerexceptwhenthesystemisundergoingaglobalEQchargermode.Atthistime,thesystemusesboththeFXandtheChargeController(s)tocharge the batteries.

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Reading a STATUS Screen

STATUS/FX/PAGE1---------------choose category



PG1 ERROR WARN PG3


PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN

• MODE:afunctioningconditionorstateofoperation•METER:displaysinverterandchargeractivity,includingoutputandinputACvoltage,and

AC inverter, charger, and input current• BATT:displaysthebatterytemperature,voltageandthevarioussetpointsforthedifferent

recharging cycles as well as the time remaining to complete any of those cycles• PG2:pressingthesoftkeyopensthenextselectionofSTATUSscreens• ERROR:variousFXerrorsandtheircauses;anerrorcanshuttheFXdown•WARN(ING):FXwarningsituations;warningswillnotshuttheFXdown• PG3:PressingthesoftkeyopensthelastSTATUSscreen• DISCON:liststhereasonstheFXdisconnectsfromanACsource• SELL:displaysanumberrepresentingthereasontheFXstopssellingpowertothegrid;this

numberisusedbytechniciansfortroubleshootinggrid-tiedFXunits

The second line indicatestheFXor Charge Con-troller MODE

The status of “inv(erter)control”is“ON.”

Pressing the soft key changes the operation of the mode shown on the screen; it does not change to another mode altogether. To change modes, press the soft key.

TochooseanFXon a specific Port, press the soft key.

STATUS/FX/MODE----------- P00inv control: ON

CHANGEDOWN STAT MODE PORT

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FX STATUS MODE Screens

STATUS/FX/PAGE1------------------choose category:


STATUS/FX/MODE-----------P00ac in control: USE CHANGEDOWN UP MODE PORT

STATUS/FX/MODE------------P00inv control: ON CHANGEDOWN STAT MODE PORT

STATUS/FX/MODE------------P00chr control: ON CHANGEDOWN UP MODE PORT

STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00eq enabled: No CHANGE UP MODE PORT

STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00aux control: AUTO CHANGEDOWN UP MODE PORT

STATUS/FX/MODE------------P00inv control: ON CHANGEDOWN STAT MODE PORT

STATUS/FX/PAGE1--------choose category:


Push to return to the choosecategorySTATUSpage.

Pressing the soft key bringsupthefirstMETERscreen.

Push until the inv control screen appears.

MODE Screens• Pressingthe soft key on any

MODE screen allows the user to change the operation of that individual mode, i.e., activate the function, shut itoff,etc.Afterchangingtheoperation(orleavingitalone),theuserpressesthe soft key to return to the MODE screen whose operation was changed. Press the softkeytoviewthenextmode.

• inv control:showsthestatusoftheinverterfunction*• AC in control:theFXacceptsordropsanACsource*• chr control:showschargeractivity*• aux control:controls12VDCand0.7ADCloads

which can be used to run a fan, activate an alarm, sig-nalageneratorstartandotherlow-powerfunctions*

• eq enabled:showsstatusoftheequalizerechargingcycleandallowsusertostartorstopthecycle*

*ThesemodescanbecontrolledandadjustedingreaterdetailintheINVERTER,CHARGER,andAUXILIARYmenusandthroughtheACINhotkeyrespectively.

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Charge P00inv 0.0kw zer 0.0kwchg 0.0kw buy 0.0 kw

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/FX/METER---------P00input 118 vacvoltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER---------P00output 117 vacvoltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

FX STATUS METER Screens

STATUS/FX/METER------------P00inverter 0.0 aaccurrent DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER--------P00input 0.0 aaccurrent

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER----------P00charger 0.0 aaccurrent DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER----------P00sell 0.0 aaccurrent DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER---------------end of meter menu

UP TOP STATUS

STATUS/FX/METER---------P00FX firmware 61revision DOWN UP TOP PORT

Push to return to the first METERscreen.

Push to return to the “choose category” STATUSscreen.

Pressing the soft key brings upthefirstFXBATTscreen.

STATUS/FX/PAGE 1----------------choose category: MODES METER BATT PG2

METER ScreensTheMETERscreensdisplaycurrentandvoltagemeasure-mentsandtheversionofFXsoftware.• charge:thecurrentFXmode• output voltage:availableACattheFXACoutput• input voltage:availableACattheFXACinput,

normally from a utility or a generator• inverter current:availablecurrentatFXACoutput

terminalswhentheinverterisONandnoACsource is connected

• charger current: shows the amount of AC current usedbytheFXcharger

• input current:ACcurrentflowingintotheFXACinput

• sell current: AC current being sold to the grid• FX firmware:currentFXsoftwareversion

TheMETERMODEvaluescannotbechangedintheSTATUSscreens.

The first METER screen shows what the inverter is doing at the time this screen is viewed. A grid-tied FX will also show any target activity. The lists below show the possible activities and target activities. An off-grid FX will only show the current activity.

ActivityOff

SearchOn

ChargeSilentFloatEQ

Chr OffSupport

SellPassthru

Target ActivitySellRE

FloatBulk EQ

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FX STATUS Batt(ery) Screens

STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00battery 13.6 vdcactual

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/FX/METER-------------P00absorb 14.4 vdcsetpoint

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00battery 13.6 vdctemp compensated

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00absorb 00.0 hrstime remaining

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00float 24.0 hrstime remaining

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00float 13.6 vdcsetpoint

DOWN UP TOP PORT

BATT(ERY) Screens• battery actual:batteryvoltageasmeasuredbytheFX• battery temp compensated:theRemoteTemperatureSensor(RTS)mustbeconnectedtothisvaluetobe

measured• absorb set point: charger set point for absorb recharging cycle• absorb time remaining: time remaining in absorb recharging cycle• float set point: battery set point for float recharging cycle• refloat set point: at this battery voltage, the charger restarts the float recharging cycle• equalize set point:chargersetpointforequalizerechargingcycle• equalize time remaining:timeremaininginequalizerechargingcycle• batt temp:thisvalue,whichreflectsthebatterytemperature,isusedbythechargerwhenanRTSisconnected

totheFX

TheBATTMODEvaluescannotbechangedintheSTATUSscreens.

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00refloat 12.5 vdcsetpoint

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00equalize 00.0 hrstime remaining

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00equalize 14.4 vdcsetpoint

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00batt temp. 255(not in degree C/F)

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/PAGE1-------------------choose category:


STATUS/FX/BATT--------------------- end of battery menu

UP TOP STATUS

Pressing the soft key bringsupmoreSTATUScategories.

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FX STATUS ERROR Screens



STATUS/FX/ERROR-----------P00low ac output Novoltage

DOWN STATUS PORT


PG1 ERROR WARN PG3

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00stacking Noerror detected

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00low battery Novoltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00inverter Noovertemp DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00phase loss Noerror

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00ac output Noshorted

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00 high battery Novoltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR---P00 ac output ac outputbackfeed

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----------------choose category:

PG1 ERROR WARN PG3

STATUS/FX/ERROR------------------ end of error menu

UP TOP STATUS

Push to return to the “choose category”STATUS/FX/PAGE2

Push to see theWARN(ING)Menu.

ERROR Screens• low ac output voltage: inverter could not supply enough AC voltage to meet demand• stacking error detected:communicationproblemamongstackedFXs• inverter overtemp:FXhasreacheditsmaximumallowedoperatingtemperature• low battery voltage:batteryvoltageisbelowtheLOWBATTERYCUT-OUTVOLTAGEsetpoint(thisisa

commonerrorandwilllightupevenwithlowACoutorACshorted)• phase loss error: not operational• high battery voltage:batteryvoltageroseabovethesafehighbatteryvoltagelevelfor10seconds• ac output shorted:inverterreacheditsmaximumcurrentandshutdown• ac output backfeed:usuallyindicatesanotherACpowersourcewasconnectedtotheFX’sACoutput

ERRORscreenscanonlydisplayerrors;theydonotofferanymeanstocorrectthem.Thesearehardfaults.TheLEDissolidandtheinvertermustbeturnedoffandthenontoreset.

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FX STATUS WARN(ING) Screens


PG1 ERROR WARN PG3

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00acin freq Notoo low

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00acin freq Notoo high

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN--------------P00acin voltage Notoo high

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00acin input Nocurrent exceeds max

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00acin voltage Notoo low

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00temperature Nosensor fault

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN--------------P00internal fan Nofailure detected

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00internal comm Noerror detected

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN------------P00airtemp 190

DOWN UP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-----------P00captemp 186

DOWN UP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-----------P00fettemp 184

DOWN UP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN------------------end of warnings menu

UP TOP STATUS



STATUS/FX/PAGE2------------------choose category:

PG1 ERROR WARN PG3

WARN(ING) Screens• acin freq too high:ACsourceisabove66Hz*(upperlimit)andwillbedroppediffrequencygetsmuchhigher• acin freq too low:ACsourceisunder54Hz**(lowerlimit)andwillbedroppediffrequencygetsmuchlower• acin voltage too high:ACsource’svoltageisover140VAC***(defaultlimit)andriskslossofFXconnection• acin voltage too low:ACsource’svoltageisunder108VAC****(defaultlimit)andriskslossofFXconnection• acin input current exceeds max:ACloadsaredrawingmorecurrentthantheratingoftheFXallows• temperature sensor fault:aninternalFXtemperaturesensorismalfunctioning• internal comm error detected:thereisacommunicationproblembetweentheMATEandtheFX• internal fan failure detected:theFX’sinternalcoolingfanisnotoperatingproperly• airtemp:displaysanumericvaluerepresentingtheairtemperaturearoundtheFX*• fettemp:displaysanumericvaluerepresentingthetemperatureoftheFETs(FieldEffectTransistors)*• captemp: displays a numeric value representing the temperature of the ripple capacitors(Thesevaluesareusedfortroubleshootingpurposes.Thehigherthenumericalvalue,thecoolerthetemperature.)International FX *56 Hz **44 Hz ***270 VAC ****207

Push toviewtheDISCONNECTMenu

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STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00 acin freq Notoo high

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00 acin voltage No> max

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/DISCON----------P00 acin freq Notoo low

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00 acin voltage No< min

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/PAGE2----------------choose category:


STATUS/FX/DISCON----------------end of DISCON menu

UP TOP STATUS

FX DISCON(NECT) Screens

DISCON(NECT) Screens• acin freq too high:screendisplays“Yes”iftheACsourceexceeds69Hz*andtheFXdisconnectsfromthe

source• acin freq too low:displays“Yes”iftheFXdisconnectsfromanACsourcebelow51Hz**• acin voltage > max:thesourceoftheACvoltageexceedstheFXmaximumof140VAC***(defaultvalue)• acin voltage < min:thesourceoftheACvoltagefallsbelowtheFXminimumof108VAC****(default)International FX *56 Hz **44 Hz ***270VAC ****207VAC





STATUS/FX/SELL------------- stop sell 15reason STATUS PORT

PressSTATUStoreturntotheMAINMenu.

PressMAINtoreturntotheSTATUSMenu

FX SELL Screen • stop sell reason: displays a numerical value

(15insamplescreenshownhere)indicatingareasonagrid-tiedFXhasstoppedsellingpower to the utility grid; this screen is used for troubleshooting by OutBack Power System technicians.

Stop SELL Reasons01Frequencyshiftgreaterthanlimits2 Island-detectedwobble3 VACovervoltage4 Phaselockerror5 Chargediodebatteryvoltfault67 Silentcommand8 Savecommand9 R60offatgofast10 R60offatsilentrelay11 Currentlimitsell12 Currentlimitcharge1314 Backfeed15 BrutesellchargeVACover

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OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS MODE Screens

ToviewtheCCSTATUSscreens,returntotheMAINMenu,pressthe soft key and then choose theCContheSTATUSchooseproductscreen.TheSTATUSscreensincludeMODE,METER,andSET(SETPOINT).InSTATUSMode,theseChargeControllerfunctionscanbeviewedbytheMATE,butnotchanged.

MAIN-------------------------------- 12:00:30P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

STATUS/CC/PAGE1------------------

MODE METER SETP MAIN

STATUS-------------------------------choose device:

FX CC DC MAIN

STATUS/CC/MODE-------------P00 charger mode: Silent

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/CC/MODE------------P00 aux relay state: ON

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/CC/MODE-------------P00 aux relay mode: Low Batt DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/CC/MODE----------------- end of mode menu

UP TOP STATUS

STATUS/CC/PAGE 1-----------------

MODE METER SETP PG2 Press to view theCCMETERscreens.

CHARGE CONTROLLER MODE Screens• charger mode:displaysoneoffivechargingstages(Bulk,Absorption,Float,Silent,orEqualization)• aux relay mode:displaysoneofeightChargeControllerAUXmodes(VentFan,PVTrigger,ERROR

OUTPUT,NightLight,Float,Diversion:Relay,Diversion:SolidSt,LowBatt(ery)Disconnect,orRemote)

• aux relay state:indicatesiftheAUXisONorOFF

NOTE:All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on a MATE with softwarecoderevision4.02andhigher.

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OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS METER Screens

ToviewtheCCSTATUSscreens,returntotheMAINMenu,pressthe soft key and then choose theCContheSTATUSchoose productscreen.TheSTATUSscreensincludeMODE,METER,andSETP(SETPOINT).InSTATUSMode,theseChargeControllerfunctionscanbeviewedbytheMATE,butnotchanged.

mode: Silent P00in 33.2 vdc 0 adcout 13.7 vdc 0 adc

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/CC/METER----------P00 charger .0 kwhkwhrs

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/CC/METER-----------P00 charger 0 wwatts

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/CC/METER-------------P00 charger +000 adcamps dc

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/CC/METER-----------P00 panel 33 vdc voltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/CC/METER-----------P00 battery 13.7 vdcvoltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/CC/METER--------------- end of meter menu

UP TOP STATUS

STATUS/CC-----------------

MODE METER SETP MAIN

Press to view the SETPOINTscreens

CHARGE CONTROLLER METER Screens• Mode/pv/in/bat/out:displaysthechargermode,thePVarrayvoltage,theincomingPVamps,the

battery voltage, and the outgoing amps to the battery• charger watts: charger output measured in watts• charger kwhrs: kilowatt hours produced today by the Charge Controller• charger amps dc: the amount of amperage the Charge Controller is sending to the battery• battery voltage: current battery voltage• panel voltage:currentvoltagefromthePVarray

NOTE:All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on the MATE.

STATUS/CC/METER-----------P00 charger 0 ahamp hour

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/CC/METER-----------P00 CC firmware revision

001.009.003

DOWN UP TOP PORT

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OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS SETP(OINT) Screens

Press the first two soft keys simultaneouslytoreturntotheMAINMenu or press and then press ontheSTATUSscreen.

STATUS/CC/SETPT------------P00Absorb 14.4 VDC

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/CC/METER-----------------end of setpointmenu

UP TOP STATUS

STATUS/CC/SETPT------------P00 Float 13.6 VDC

DOWN UP TOP PORT

CHARGE CONTROLLER SETP(OINT) Screens• Absorb: displays the voltage that initiates and maintains the Absorb cycle• Float:displaysthevoltagethatbeginstheFloatcycleandismaintainedduringthiscycle

NOTE:All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on the MATE.

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6 MATE Hot Keys

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HOT KEYS

—turnsoffalltheFXinvertersconnectedto the MATE —theinverterbeginssearchmodeiftheAC load connected is smaller than allowed by the programming of the search function.

—turnsonalltheFXinvertersconnectedto the MATE.

—returnstothepointinthemenusystemwhere you entered the INVERTER CONTROL screen.

PRESSONCE:INV

INVERTER CONTROLCurrently: ON

OFF SRCH ON OK

The INV“hot”keytakesyoutotheINVERTERCONTROLscreenallowingdirectcontroloftheFX’sinverterfromanywhereinthemenusystem.

The green LED indicator above the INV has three modes: • Flashing—theinverteriseitherinthesearchorpowersavemodes• Continuously On—DCbatterypowerisconvertedtoACpowerandtheFXissupplying

loads or selling to the grid• Off—theinverterisnotconvertingDCpowertoACpowerorwhentheACinputsourceis

powering the loads

INV Hot Key

MAIN------------------------- 1:35:04pSUM STATUS SETUP ADV

INV Hot Key

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AC INPUT CONTROLcurrently: DROP-HBX

DROP USE OK

AC INPUT CONTROLcurrently: USE-HBX

DROP USE OK

or

• TheACINPUTCONTROLscreeniscalled up, allowing the user to connect or disconnecttheFXtoanACinputsource.

• IfaHUBisemployed,ACINPUTCONTROLonlyaffectstheMasterFXconnectedtoPORT1;theMasterFXthengivesthesamecommandtotheSlaveFXs

AC INPUT CONTROLcurrently: USE

DROP USE OK

enablestheFXtoconnecttoanACinputsource. disconnects the AC input source but will allow it to be reconnected if the “low batterycut-offsetpoint”occursortheFXisoverloaded.

returnstothepointinthemenusystembeforeyouenteredtheACINPUTCONTROLmenu cycle.

If HBX Mode is enabled, the AC INPUT CONTROL will read:

PRESSONCE:

INV Hot Key

AC IN Hot Key

The AC IN “hot” key allows direct control of the AC input from anywhere in the menu system.

The yellow LED indicator above the AC IN “hot” key has three settings:• Flashing - an AC source is available, but not connected• Continuously On - the AC source is connected and in use • Off - no AC source is present

ThenumberofACINkeypressesdetermineswhichmenuiscalledup.

MAIN-------------------------- 1:35:04pSUM STATUS SETUP ADV

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• WhenanOutBackHUBisemployed,theGENSTARTCONTROLonlyaffectstheFXprogrammedastheAGSPORTintheAGSsetup.ThisistheHUBPortconnectedtotheFXwiththegeneratorstartrelay.

manuallyoverridesAGSmode.PressingbringsupMAN-OFFindicatingtheuser manually shut off the generator.

allows the MATE to automatically start and stop the generator according to the settingsprogrammedintheADVANCEDAGSmenu.Pressing brings up either AUTO-OFForAUTO-ONdependingontheFXprogramming.

manuallyoverridesAGSmode.PressingitbringsupMAN-ONindicatingtheusermanuallyturnedthegeneratorON)

ReturnstothepointinthemenusystemwhereyouenteredtheGENSTARTCONTROLscreen.

GEN START CONTROLcurrently: MAN-OFF

OFF AUTO ON OK

PRESSTWICE:

• TheGENSTARTCONTROLscreenallowschanges to the Advanced Generator Start (AGS)mode.

• TheAGSsettingsonlytakeeffectwhenAdvanced Generator Startisenabled(SeetheAGSModesectionformoreinformation).

NOTE:ThisdoesnotcontroltheGenAlert function.

NOTE:ToresetanAGSerror,press and then press .

PRESSTHREETIMES: CHARGER CONTROLcurrently: AUTO

OFF AUTO ON OK

• TheCHARGERCONTROLscreenappears.• ThisallowstheoperationoftheFXbattery

charger to be preset for an available AC source. • WhenanOutBackHUBisemployed,the

CHARGERCONTROLonlyaffectstheMasterFXconnectedtoPORT1.TheMasterFXthengivesthesamecommandtoallslaveFXs.

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NOTE:Thecharger’soperationisindependentoftheinverter.WiththeinverterinOFFmode,the charger can be set to come on when AC is available, but have the inverter stay off when AC is disconnected.

disablesallchargerfunctionsintheFX.

enables automatic battery charging, silent, and “re-float” when an AC input source is connected.

alsorechargesthebatteries,buteventuallyremainsinthe“float”chargingstage(andeliminatessilentmode)untiltheACinputisdisconnected.

returnstothepointinthemenusystemwhereyouenteredtheCHARGERCONTROLscreen.

PRESSFOURTIMES:CHARGER MODE CONTROLglobal charger mode

BULK EQ OK•TheCHARGERMODECONTROLscreen

appears allowing the MATE to issue system (global)rechargingcommands.

• PressingbringsuptheBULKCONTROLscreenandstartsanewrechargingcycle.PleaseseetheFXandChargeControllerproduct manuals for more information.

TheBULKCONTROLscreen allows the user to manually start or stop a bulk charge cycle by pressing the or soft keys respectively.

NOTE:BothOutbackChargeControllerandFXproductsconnectedtotheHUBwillrespondtoglobalEQandBULKchargercommands.

NOTE:GlobalcommandsapplytotheChargeControllersandFXsconnectedtoaHUB.

BULK CONTROL

START STOP OK

BULK CONTROL

bulk charge started

OK MAIN

BULK CONTROL

bulk charge stopped

OK MAIN

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NOTE:EQ(EQUALIZE)isnotanautomaticpartoftheFX’schargecycle.WiththeACinputalreadyconnectedtotheFXsystem,anEQchargemust be manually started from this menu. The EQcycleendsafterthetimeittakestochargethebatteriestotheEQvoltageandtheEQtimelimitorbymanuallystoppingtheEQchargefromthismenu.

Pressing ontheCHARGERMODECONTROLscreenbringsuptheEQUALIZECONTROLscreen

When hasbeenselected,theEQchargehas stopped.

When has been selected, two informational screens are displayed. The user must push the soft key before an equalizingcyclecanbegin.

EQUALIZE CONTROLeq enabled

START STOP OK

NOTE:StartthegeneratororcheckthatthegridisconnectedbeforestartinganEQcycle.TheACINstatusLEDontheFXmustbesolidyellow.

TheEQENABLEDscreenallowsanequalizechargingcycleoranexit.Pressthe soft key to enable and then press .

EQ parameters must be set inADV/FX menu. follow manuf. recommendations MORE

For EQ settings ac source must be connected to start EQ cycle

MORE

EQ ENABLED: Noare you sure you wish to start an EQ cycle?

YES EXIT

EQUALIZE CONTROLeq charge stopped

OK MAIN

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NOTE:Foraglobalchargercommandtowork,alloftheOutBackproductsmustbeconnectedtoaHUB.TheCHARGERMODECONTROLaffectsbothFXSeriesInverters/ChargersandOutBackChargeControllers.ThisrequiresthattheFXandOutBackChargeControllerfirmwareversionssupportthisfeature(Seepage129,Troubleshooting, if this command fails to function).

Tostopanequalizingprocess,returntotheEQUALIZECONTROLscreenandpressthe softkey.ToreturntotheEQUALIZECONTROLscreen:

• Pressthe hot key four times.• Pressthe soft key.• PressthesoftkeyontheEQUALIZECONTROLscreen.

AC INPUT CONTROL Hot Key

CHARGER MODE CONTROLGlobal charger mode BULK EQ OK

EQUALIZE CONTROL

eq enabled Yes

START STOP OK

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7 Advanced MATE Menus

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MATE Control Modes

TheMATE,whenconnectedtoatleastoneFXSeriesInverter/Charger,offersmoresophisti-cated controls than basic debugging and system displays. With the MATE, you can:

• ProgramwhenanFXconnectstoanACsourcebasedontime,batteryvoltage,ortime-of-day grid usage

• StartageneratorusingAdvancedGeneratorStart(AGS)Mode• ControlauxiliaryACorDCloadssuchascoolingfansandrelays• Sellpowerbacktotheutilitygrid• SetupthestackingofmultipleFXs,theFLEXmax80,andtheFLEXnetDC

The following chapters detail the MATE Control Modes. Please note whenever a password is called for, the system password is:

The following chapters detail the MATE Control Modes.

Please note whenever a password is called for, the system password is:

141

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The ADVANCED Menus

The MATE must be connected to an OutBack system for the Advanced features to function.

ToaccesstheMATE’sAdvancedModesettings,gototheMAINmenuandpushthe soft key.

Thenextscreenisawarningscreenintendedtokeep those unfamiliar with an OutBack system from altering the settings. Push any key to advancetothenextscreentoinputthepassword(14MATE Communications Options.1).

The screen displays 132. Push the soft key until it scrolls to 14MATE Communications Options.1.

With the password 14MATE Communications Options.1 on the screen, push the soft key.

MAIN----------------------------------- 9:57:32 A


ADV/SETTINGS/WARNINGchanges made could

adversely effectsystem performance

ADV/PASSWORD--------------------- enter the password

132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

ADV/PASSWORD-----------------------enter the password 141 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

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ADV/MATE/PG1-----------------------choose category: HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2

IntheADVmenu,pushthe soft key to view the Advanced MATE functions.

Pressing the , , or soft keys open their specific advanced functions. Pressing the softkeyopensthenextMATE advanced screen.

Pressing the soft key brings up the ADV/MATE/DEFAULTscreenwhichallowstheusertore-establishalltheMATE’sfactorydefaultvalues(seepages96-98).Pressthe soft key toviewthenextMATEadvancedscreen.

Pressing the soft key enables charge con-troller float state coordination. This means when a charge controller finishes a bulk charge and moves into float charge, the MATE directs any other charge controllers into a float charge as well. Pressing the soft key disables float state coordination.

Press the soft key to return to the previous screen.

ADV-----------------------------choose device:

FX CC DC MATE

ADV/MATE/DEFAULT-----------reset MATE tofactory default RESET NO

ADV/MATE/PG3------------------------advanced chargerfloat control

PG2 CC FN-DC PG4

ADV/MATE/PG2-----------------choose category:

PG1 DEFAULTS PG3

ADV/MATE/PG3/CC------------enable CC floatcoordination: YesPG3 YES NO ADV

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ADV/MATE/PG4---------------FN-DC advanced gridtie authorityPG3 MODE ADV MAIN

ADV/MATE/PG3------------------------advanced chargerfloat control

PG2 CC FN-DC PG4

Pressing the soft key brings up the FLEXnetDCcharge termination screen.

Pressing the soft key enables the (FLEXnet)FN-DC charge termination.TheFN-DC determines the batteries are fully charged when Charge parms met is satisfied. The MATE then commands all inverters and charge control-lers to terminate their charge cycle.Pressing the softkeydisablestheFN-DC charge termi-nation. Press the soft key to return to the previous screen.

Press the softkeytoadvancetothenextADVscreen.

The FN-DC advanced grid tie authority screen leadstoscreensallowingtheFN-DClimitedcontrolovertheGTFX(grid-tieinverter/charger).Pressing the soft key leads to those controls—disabled or Charge parms met. This is thelastMATEADVFN-DCscreen.

InCharge parms met mode,theFN-DCdeteminesif the batteries are fully charged, signaling the MATEtoenabletheMasterGTFXtosellpowertothegrid(theGTFXmustbegridtiemodeenabledfirst).Atmidnighteveryday,theMATEdisablestheGTFX’sgrid-tiemode.Whenarenewableen-ergy source is available later during daylight hours and the batteries are charged, sell mode returns.

Pressing the or soft keys toggles the mode between Charge parms met and disabled, which shuts off FN-DC gridtie enable.

ADV/MATE/PG3/FN-DC---------enable FN-DC chargetermination: Yes

PG3 YES NO ADV

ADV/MATE/PG3------------------advanced chargerfloat controlPG2 CC FN-DC PG4

ADV/MATE/PG4/MODE----FN-DC gridtie enable disabledPG4 INC DEC ADV

ADV/MATE/PG4/MODE----FN-DC gridtie enable Charge parms metPG4 INC DEC ADV

FLEXnet DC*

*Please see the FLEXnet DC User’s Guide for

all related MATE screens.

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What it does:HBXModeallowscontrolovertheuseofgrid-suppliedpowerbasedonuser-determinedbatteryvoltageandtimesetpoints.Ausercanmaximizerenewableenergyuseandminimizetheuseofgrid-suppliedpowerthroughcarefulHBXusage.

TheOutBackdefaultvalues*forHBX(24Vsystem)arethefollowing:• Highvoltage—26volts• Lowvoltage—24volts• Timeforbothhighandlowsettings—onehour

Whenthebatteryvoltageremainsat26voltsforonehour,theFXwilldisconnectfromthegridandthesystemwillrunonbattery-suppliedpower.Ifthebatteryvoltagefallsto24voltsforonehour,theFXconnectstothegrid.Duringthisconnectedperiod,thegrid-suppliedACcurrent will power the loads and recharge the batteries unless the user manually shuts off the FXchargingfunctionoff.Withthechargeroff,thegridwillonlypowertheloads,allowingrenewable energy sources to recharge the batteries. This avoids running the loads from the batteriesandrepeatedlycharginganddischargingthemusingmoreexpensiveutilitypower.

To shut the charger function off: • PressthehotkeythreetimesuntiltheCHARGERCONTROLscreenappears.• Pressthe soft key.

*Doublethesevaluesfora48Vsystem;dividethembyonehalffora12Vsystem.Thesevalues are not temperature compensated.

HBX Mode

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HBX Mode:

• Standsforhigh battery transfer• Isusedwithgrid-connectedFXSeriesInverter/ChargersthathaveutilitypowerastheirAC

input• Isamodeprimarilyusedinapplicationsthathaveenoughrenewableenergy(RE)power

production to meet the needs of the loads most of the time • AllowstheFXtoconnecttoanACsourceifthebatteryvoltagehasfallenbelowaprogram-

mablesetpointforauserconfigurableamountoftime(MATEwillthenallowtheFXtoremain connected to the AC source until the battery voltage has risen above a second set pointforaprogrammableamountoftime)

The MATE detects when the battery is truly low and needs charging as opposed to a sudden andmomentarydropcausedbyasizabledemandforpowerfromadevicesuchasamotor.Atthesetimes,theMATEdirectstheFXtouseACpoweruntilthebatteryisfullychargedagain. The user programs in the amount of time a battery can be below the low voltage and theamountoftimeafterit’sfullychargedbeforetheMATEstartsissuingitscommands.TheMATE uses these times to switch back and forth between AC and battery power. Additionally, inHBXmode,theFXchargingfunctioncanbeshutofftoallowthealternativeenergysourceto recharge the batteries while the loads are powered by the utility grid.

MAIN-----------------------------------8:25:04A


ADV/PASSWORD--------------- enter the password 132

ENTER INC DEC EXIT

ADV/SETTINGS/WARNINGchanges made could

adversely affect system performance

ADV----------------------------------choose a product:

FX CC DC MATE

ADV/MATE/HBX-------------------hbx-use

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