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1. SETUP FX SEARCH SETUP FX INPUTI search setup input setup completed completed TOP SETUP MAIN TOP SETUP MAIN MATE DATE TIME MAIN SETUP MATE PAGE1 BACKLIGHT 6 54 42P choose category SETUP MATE PAGE1 SUM STATUS SETUP ADV CLOCK CNT GLOW PAGE2 choose category _ SETUP ETUP MATE CLOCK CLOCK CNT GLOW PAGE2 choose product Tu 12 10 02 Y 4 00 22P SETUP MATE GLOW FX MATE BACK DATE TIM Backlight controls i SETUP MATE PAGE1 CONTRAST BACK LEVEL MODE TIME choose category SETUP MATE PAGE1 CLOCK CNT GLOW PAGE2 choose category i SETUP MATE PAGE2 CLOCK CNT GLOW PAGE2 choose category SETUP MAT PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN Contrasts BACK INC Di MATE System Controller and Display User Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 28 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 SETUP MENU MATE
2. aux output phase control ADV FX AUX DOWN INC DEC PORT OWN INC ventfan off period ADV FX STAC i DOWN TNE stack 3PH hase ADV FX AUX i aux output ADV FX AUX DOWN INE Funct on EE DOWN 1 ADV FX STAC DOWN INE stack 3PH Slave hase ADV FX AUX POO aux output Loadshed ADV FX AUX DOWN Ue OE function i diversion m off delay U1n v vx eTACR n j DOWN INC DEC PORT 1 DOWN INC ADV FX STACK P00 i power save level 0 master adjust only ADV FX AUX E ade oul our DOWN INC DEC PORT function Aux outpu DOWN INC Setup PC REI Ee M ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust onl ADV FX AUX DOWN INC DEC PORT output unction i DOWN STACKING ADV FX STACK aaa Stacking setup 6 54 42P completed TOP ADV MAIN SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV FX AUX 00 4 a output Vent Fan ADV SETTINGS WARNING unction changes made could DOWN INC PORT adversely effect system performance ADV FX AUX 00 Y Y 4 4 ouk puk ADV PASSWORD DOWN INC enter cae ENTER INC EXIT ADV FX AUX aux output function ADV DOWN ENG choose product ADV FX AUX FX MX MATE MAIN aux output l function T DOWN INC ADV FX PAGE1 choose category ADV INV
3. SUMMARY COMM SETUP MATE PAGE1 SETUP MATE PAGE1 choose category choose category MAIN MENU SHORTCUT CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 l l Pressing the left two keys on the MATE at the same time from anywhere in the SETUP MATE PAGE2 SETUP MATE PAGE2 menu system takes you to the MAIN menu choose category choose category 1 SUMRY COM MAIN PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN i i SETUP MATE SUMMARY 1 ATE COMM summary controls category BACK TYPE TIME MAIN EPOLL PC DI INVERTER INVERTER cont INVERTER cont MAIN ADV FX INVERTER P00 ADV FX INVERTER 6 54 42P low battery 21 0 vdc reset FX to factory cut out setpoint defaults 2 i ADV SETTINGS WARNING ADV FX INVERTER ADV FX INVER changes made could Inverter programmin low battery 25 0 vdc prog g adversely effect Er completed cut in setpoint system performance DOWN INC DEC PORT TOP ADV MAIN hd ADV PASSWORD enter the password ADV FX INV CHARGER 132 adjust ENTER INC DEC EXIT output vol MAIN l DOWN INC Di 6 54 42P pd SUM STATUS SETUP ADV T ET choose product ADV FX INVERT I E reset FX to factor FX MATE defaults y ADV SETTINGS WARNING 4 DOWN MORE changes made could ADV FX PAGE1 adversely effect choose category system performance ADV FX INVERTER PO0 i l ADVI INV CHOR PGZ choose FX port ADV PASSWORD Y then press ee enter the password DV FX INVERT EATI PORT
4. MATE AGS VSTART Volt start 24 24 hr setting DOWN AGS INC ATE AGS VSTART Volt start 23 2 hr setting DOWN AGS INC ATE AGS VSTART Volt start 22 2 min setting DOWN AGS INC ATE AGS VS1 End of VOLT UP 1 Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 LOAD START 6 54 42P UM STATUS SET DIS ARY METERS UP PLAY EU MUST RUN 4 6 54 42P UM STATUS SET DIS ARY METERS UP PLAY EU n ETUP INV CHGR MENU hoose category AC I SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2 Q Y Y n ETUP INV CHGR MENU choose category AC I SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2 ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance Y Y Y Y Y Y ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could a S dversely effect ystem performance Y Y Y Y ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC EXIT Y ADV choose product EX MX MATE MAIN Y ADV MATI Choose category DV MATE AGS PG2 hoose category QUIET VOL ETUP E START PG2 DV MA hoose category LOAD MUST PG2 START RUN DV MATE AGS LS load start DOWN AGS INC ADV MATE AGS LS load start selay
5. hoose category PG3 EXERCISE TMRS ADV ADV MATE AGS EX Exercise start day DOWN AGS INC DEC ADV MATE AGS exercise start time DOWN UF ADV MATE AGS Exercise min period DOWN AGS ADV MAT End of Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 35 MATE System Controller and Display TIMERS TIMERS cont MAIN 6 54 42P ADV MATE AGS TIM SUM STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY Lsstart timer 0 l min SETUP INV CHGR MENU DOWN UP choose category AC I SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2 ADV MATE AGS TIM Y Y Lsstop timer 0 ADV SETTINGS WARNING min changes made could adversely effect DOWN UP system performance Y Y Y Y ADV MATE AGS TIM ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 timer 0 ENTER INC DEC EXIT Y DOWN UP ADV choose product ADV MATE AGS TIMERS exstop timer 0 min FX MX MATE MAIN 4 ADV MATI DOWN UP Choose category AGS ADV MATE AGS TIMERS End of TIMERS menu DV MATE AGS PG2 UP TOP AGS hoose category QUIET VOLT ETUP IME START PG2 DV MATE AGS hoose c
6. Choose category The next screen displays the MATE code revision 3 00 in the example to the left and CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 several Setup choices lt PG2 gt brings up a second screen of Setup choices SETUP MATE PAGE2 Choose category PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN 3 1 Setting the clock Pressing CLOCK lets you choose to change the date and or time displayed SETUP MATE CLOCK by the MATE The BACK button returns you to the previous screen Correct Mo 1 01 03 time and date are required for the Mate Control Modes discussed in section 12 00 00P 3 0 to operate correctly BACK DATE TIME 3 2 Contrast adjustment SETUP MATE CNT lt CNT gt sets the desired contrast level INC increases the contrast level Contrast DEC decreases the contrast level The LCD on the MATE automatically adjusts for most temperature changes but the contrast might need to be changed for ambient lighting conditions BACK INC DEC 3 2 Backlight adjustment GLOW sets the desired backlight mode level and on time Pressing GLOW brings up several more backlight settings SETUP MATE GLOW LEVEL controls brightness and is adjustable from 0 to 100 Backlight controls lt MODE gt allows user to set the backlight to always off auto off after a time or always on by selecting lt OFF gt lt AUTO gt or lt ON gt respectively BACK LEVEL MODE TIME lt TIME gt sets the auto off time limit from 1 to 60 minutes This is how long t
7. Voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT NOTE When the user is in a menu that is dedicated to FXs only FX Ports can be cycled through by pressing the lt PORT gt button Using the above system as an example only P01 P02 P03 and P04 will be displayed when the lt PORT gt button is pushed while in a FX menu Conversely only P05 and P06 will be displayed when the PORT button is pressed in an MX menu NOTE Any time a new device is plugged into a HUB or an existing device is moved to a different Port the MATE must be either unplugged and plugged back into the HUB or the REPOLL command described in the MATE Setup section must be used to force the MATE to rediscover all devices Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual MATE System Controller and Display 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 13 3 0 MATE Setup 12 00 30P This section will take you through the MATE specific setup allowing you to change the display settings set the Mates clock and set various MATE control settings SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Besides the clock display the Main screen has four menu choices that correspond with the four soft keys under them Choose product For now we are interested in the SETUP menu Press the soft key under the word FX lt SETUP gt The next screen gives you the choice to set up a FX or the MATE choose lt MATE gt SETUP MATE PAGEI Mate code rev
8. ADV MATE AGS SETUP AGS Enabled Ags enabled This is the overall control for AGS If AGS is not enabled none of the AGS settings or controls will work DOWN UP NO YES DC Genset ADV MATE AGS SETUP A Yes means that you have a DC generator and that AGS routines which De genset normally stop the generator upon the FX going to Float or Silent will instead stop the generator when the VDC Genstop setting is reached DOWN UP NO YES VDC Genstop ADV MATE AGS SETUP This voltage setting will terminate a Voltage Start Genstart when the battery Vdc genstop 38 0 vdc voltage remains above it for 15 min regardless of the DC Genset setting DOWN UP INC DEC Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual MATE System Controller and Display 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 19 4 3 2 Quiet Time Quiet Time is a time period during which the MATE will not allow most AGS settings to start the generator This is usually set up as night time when a running generator would be an annoyance Quiet Times can be set individually for weekday and weekend and consist of a Quiet Time Start and a Quiet Time Stop WEEKDAY START Weekday Quiet Time start is the beginning of the quiet time period for Mon Fri most AGS start conditions will be stopped at this time Press lt CHANGE gt to adjust the hour and minutes settings WEEKDAY STOP Weekday Quiet Time stop is the end of
9. STATUS Choose product The Status menu is divided first by product then it is further divided into menu categories such as meters modes and statuses FX MX The Status screens available differ by product type and revision See section 5 0 Menu STATUS FX PAGEI Map for locations of all of the status screens available Consult your specific OutBack Choose category product owner manual for an explanation of all the operating modes and meters MODES METER BATT PG2 a NOTE Not all Status screens are applicable to all FX models An example would be none Grid Tie FX may not display grid tie parameters 2 3 4 Setup Screens The Setup screens allow the user to adjust basic setpoints for the MATE and FX 12 00 30P inverters Changing Setpoints in the MX60 is not supported via the MATE at this time Pressing lt SETUP gt from the Main screen allows the user to choose the FX or the MATE SUM STATUS SETUP ADV setup menu MATE Setup will be covered in section 3 0 MATE Setup SETUP FX The FX Setup menu will allow the user to change Search and Input settings only Refer Choose category to the FX user manuals for an explanation of these settings and their functions SRCH INPUT MAIN 2 3 5 Advanced Screens The Advanced menu system is where most of the initial system settings are programmed Because changing these settings could adversely effect how the system operates the user must input a password to enter the advanced menus The s
10. CHGR PG2 ADV FX AUX P genalert ADV FX PAGE2 DOWN C Re 2 choose category PG1 GRID GEN PG3 ADV FX AUX ADV FX PAGE3 DOWN INC choose category PG2 AUX STACK i Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual MATE System Controller and Display 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 31 ADVANCED MENU FX SELL CAL MAIN 6 54 42P MAIN 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV i SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SETTINGS WARNING Y changes made could ADV SETTINGS WARNING adversely effect changes made could system performance adversely effect Y i i dp system performance ADV PASSWORD Y Y Y Y enter the password ADV PASSWORD 132 enter the password ENTER INC DEC EXIT 13 2 ENTER INC DEC EXIT ADV Y choose product ADV choose product FX MX MATE MAIN i FX MX MATE MAIN ADV FX PAGE1 Uu choose category ADV FX PAGE1 choose category ADV INV CHGR PG2 i ADV INV CHGR PG2 DV FX PAGE2 hoose category ADV FX PAGE2 choose category PG1 GRID GEN PG3 i PG1 GRID GEN PG3 ADV FX PAGE3 Y choose catego
11. Not all Advanced menu screens are applicable to every model FX An example would be a non Grid Tie FX may not display grid tie parameters or allow their adjustment The MX Advanced menus only allow for the setup and control of the MX60s AUX output The Mate Advanced menus contain the settings for e HBX High battery transfer e GRIDUSE Time of day grid usage e AGS Advanced generator starting These advanced settings are covered in section 4 0 Mate Control Modes MATE System Controller and Display User Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 12 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 2 4 Using the MATE with a HUB A HUB 4 or HUB 10 can be used to connect multiple OutBack products to the MATE A HUB 10 communication manager allows a single MATE to control and monitor a maximum of ten OutBack products while a HUB 4 is limited to four OutBack products A HUB has 4 to 10 ports labeled 1 10 for various OutBack products to be plugged into When setting up a HUB based system to work with the MATE several guidelines must be followed A system comprised of all FX inverters must have the Master FX plugged into Port 1 of the HUB A system comprised of all MX charge controllers must have one of the MXs plugged into Port 1 A system that has a mix of FXs and MXs must have the Master FX plugged into Port 1 and have the slave FXs plugged into the next lowest numbered
12. 4 STATUS MX choose category MODE METER SETP MAIN STATUS MX MODI charger mode DOWN STAT STATUS MX MODE P aux relay DIVE mode DOWN UP TOP PO STATUS MX MODE P aux relay state ON DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS MX MOD end of mode menu UP TOP STATUS METERS METERS cont STATUS MX M charger kwhrs DOWN TOP STATUS MX M charger amps dc DOWN TOP STATUS MX M battery voltage DOWN UP TOP STATUS MX M panel voltage DOWN TOP STATUS MX METER end of meter menu UP TOP STATUS SETPOINTS MAIN 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STATUS choose product FX MX 4 MAIN 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STATUS MX choose category MODE METER SETP MAIN 4 STATUS choose product FX MX 4 STATUS MX choose category MODE METER SETP MAIN 4 MODE SILEN P pv 000 v bat 00 0 in 00 a out 00 DOWN STATUS PO STATUS MX M charger watts DOWN TOP 5 absorb voltage DOWN STAT STATUS MX SI float voltage DOWN UP TOP STATUS MX SI end of setpoint menu UP TOP STATUS
13. 4 3 3 Voltage Start 20 4 3 4 Load Start 21 4 3 5 Must Run 21 4 3 6 Exercise 22 5 0 MENU MAP 23 6 0 MENU MAP OVERVIEW 37 7 0 TROUBLESHOOTING 39 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCTS 41 Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 MATE System Controller and Display Page 3 1 0 Introduction The OutBack MATE is a complete system controller and display for both the OutBack FX inverter charger and the MX60 PV MPPT charge controller It provides a display of the operation as well as allows for control and adjustment of the product setpoints The OutBack MATE also coordinates the operation of the entire system to maximize the performance and to prevent multiple products from conflicting Through the use of an OutBack HUB communication manager a single OutBack MATE is able to connect to multiple FX inverter chargers MX60 PV MPPT charge controllers and any other OutBack products offered in the future A maximum of ten OutBack products will be able to be connected to a single MATE via a HUB using CAT 5 type Ethernet cabling with 8 wire RJ45 modular connectors 1 1 Features AC INPUT LED INVERTER LED INVERTER AC INPUT BUTTON BUTTON 4 by 20 character FOUR SOFT LCD Display Four line 80 character backlit LCD display with alphanumeric and graphic displays Control Keypad Six backlit silicone membrane keys dedicated Inv
14. Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev2 30 03 31 04 MAIN MENU SHORTCUT Pressing the left two keys on the MATE at the same time from anywhere in the menu system takes you to the MAIN menu MATE System Controller and Display Page 27 SETUP MENU FX SEARCH INPUT MAIN MAIN E 6 54 42P 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SETUP SETUP choose product choose product FX MATE FX MATE i SETUP FX SETUP FX choose category choose category MAIN MENU SHORTCUT SRCH INPUT MAIN SRCH INPUT MAIN 5 T T Pressing the left two keys on the MATE E at the same time from anywhere in the GRID menu system takes you to the MAIN menu sensitivity DOWN INC D control DOWN GRID GEN PORT SETUP FX SI search SETUP FX INP acl grid limit DOWN INC pulse leng DOWN SETUP FX SEARCH P00 search 30 cycles pulse spacing DOWN DEC PORT SETUP FX INP ac2 gen limit DOWN INC D
15. DOWN UP INC ADV MATE AGS LS load stop DOWN UP INC ADV MATE AGS LS load sop 1 min selay DOWN UP INC DEC ADV MATE AGS LS End of LOAD START menu UP TOP AGS ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT Y ADV choose product EX MX MATE MAIN Y ADV MATI Choose category DV MATE AGS PG2 hoose category QUIET VOL ETUP E START PG2 DV MA hoose category LOAD MUST PG2 START RUN PG3 DV MATE AGS MR weekday 12 0 must run start time DOWN AGS CHANG ADV MATE AGS MR weekday 12 00 must run stop time DOWN UP CHANG ADV MATE AGS MR weekend 12 00A must run start time DOWN UP CHANG ADV MATE AGS MR weekend 12 00 must run stop time DOWN UP CHANG ADV MATE AGS MR End of MUST RUN menu UP TOP AGS EXERCISE MAIN 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY 4 n ETUP INV CHGR MENU hoose category AC I SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2 Q i l ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance Y Y i Y ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT Y ADV choose product EX MX MATE MAIN i ADV MATI Choose category E AGS PG2 category ET VOL E STAR PG2 START RUN
16. PORT ADV FX GRID 0 ADV FX G acl grid ac2 gen upper limit input limit DOWN INC 1 DOWN INC ADV FX CHARGER P00 float 00 5 hrs ADV FX GRID 0 ADV FX GEN time period acl grid ac2 gen input limit transfer delay DOWN INC l DOWN INC DEC DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX CHARGER P00 refloat 25 0 vdc setpoint DOWN INC DI RT ADV FX GRID ADV FX G acl grid ac2 gen transfer delay support DOWN DEC DOWN OFF ON PORT ADV FX CHARGER P00 equalize 28 8 vdc ADV FX GRID ADV FX G setpoint acl grid ON GEN programming DOWN INC RT hot standby completed DOWN OFF ON PORT TOP ADV MAIN ADV FX CHARGER P00 ADV FX GRID equalize 02 0 hrs GRID programming AUX OUTPUT DOWN Po ded PORT completed MAIN TOP ADV MAIN 6 54 42P ADV FX CHARGER SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Charger programming i compelted 6 54 42P ADV SETTINGS WARNING TOP UM changes made could SUM STATUS SETUP ADV adversely effect i system performance MAIN ADV SETTINGS WARNING Y X Y Y 6 54 42P changes made could ADV PASSWORD adversely effect enter the password SUM STATUS SETUP ADV system performance 132 RE v ENTER INC DEC EXIT ADV SETTINGS WARNING ADV PASSWORD i changes made could
17. STATUS FX METERS batt temp 255 end of meter menu nok an degree UP TOP STATUS DOWN UP STAT backfeed DOWN UP TOF PORT STATUS FX ER BATTERY STATUS FX BATT end of battery menu nd of error MAIN eee UP TOP STATUS 6 54 42P UP TOP STATUS SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ERRORS WARNINGS snc Erie er j Vina oe ae ee 6 54 42P choose product MEIN 6 54 42P E SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SUM STATUS SETUP ADV V l T STATUS STATUS FX PAGE1 STATUS choose product choose category choose producti MODES METER BATT PG2 E Il Y STATUS FX PAGE1 STATUS FX BATT P00 STATUS FX PAGEl choose category battery 25 0 vdc choose category actual METER BAT ERROR PG2 DOWN STATUS PORT MODES METER BATT PG2 4 STATUS FX PAGE2 STATUS FX BATT P00 STATUS FX PAGE2 choose category battery 25 0 vdc choose category temp compensated 1 ERROR WARN DOWN UP TOP PORT PG1 ERROR WARN 4 4 STATUS FX WARN P00 ac in freq NO to high DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS FX BATT P00 absorb 28 8 vdc setpoint DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX ER low ac outpu voltage DOWN STAT Y STATUS FX WARN P00 STATUS FX BATT P00 STATUS FX ER ac in freq NO absorb 01 5 hrs stacking to lo
18. USE the AC input source and is good for taking advantage of cheaper utility rates during off peak hours Grid Use time can be programmed separately for weekday vs weekend connect times Care must be taken when programming weekday and weekend times that encompass USE periods past midnight 12 00 am The user must take into account weekday USE periods that will end on a Saturday Example 1 Weekday Start 6 00 PM Weekday Stop 6 00 AM Weekend Start 12 00 AM Weekend Stop 12 00 AM The weekend USE period has been left at its default Any time that a Start time equals a Stop time no action will be taken This results in the time period being ignored The above settings will have the following results Mon Thr evenings at 6PM the MATE will issue a USE command to the FX allowing the AC input source to be used Additionally every morning Mon Thr at 6AM a DROP will be issued On FRI evening at 6PM a USE will be issued but since the Weekend Start and Stop times are equal the weekend use time is disabled No DROP will be issued until Mon morning at 6AM Example 2 Weekday Start 6 00 PM Weekday Stop 6 00 AM Weekend Start 4 00 PM Weekend Stop 8 00 AM Mon Thr evenings at 6PM the MATE will issue a USE command to the FX allowing the AC input source to be used Additionally every morning Mon Thr at 6AM a DROP will be issued On FRI evening at 6PM a USE will be issued The following morning is a weekend Sat soa DROP command will be issue
19. below this setting for the amount of time set with Load Stop Delay This setting excludes any FX charger current for its AC load calculation Only when the power being provided to the FXs AC output falls below this setting will the generator be stopped Load Stop Delay This setting is the delay time that the total system AC load must remain below Load Stop kW before the generator is stopped It is adjustable from 1 to 240 minutes 4 3 5 Must Run ADV MATE AGS LS Load start ADV MATE AGS LS load start delay DOWN UP INC DEC ADV MATE AGS LS Load stop DOWN UP INC DEC ADV MATE AGS LS load stop delay DOWN UP INC DEC Must Run Time is a daily time period that the MATE will command the generator to run every day Must Run Times can be set individually for weekday and weekend and consist of a Must Run Start time and a Must Run Stop time Setting Must Run start and stop times to the same time disables the Must Run function WEEKDAY START Weekday Must Run start time is the beginning of the time period Mon Fri that the generator will be forced to run Press CHANGE to adjust the hour and minutes settings WEEKDAY STOP Weekday Must Run stop time is the end of the Must Run time period for Mon Fri Press CHANGE to adjust the hour and minutes settings WEEKEND START Weekend Must Run start time is the beginning of the time period Sat amp Sun that the generator will be forced to run Press CHANG
20. enter the password ADV adversely effect 132 choose product system performance ENTER INC DEC EXIT l i aF il FX MX MATE MAIN ADV PASSWORD ADV cc L Y enter the password choose product ADV FX PAGE1 132 choose category ENTER INC DEC EXIT FX MX MATE MAIN l ADV INV CHGR PG2 ADV aec ADV FX PAGE1 _ Y choose product choose category ADV FX PAGE2 choose category FX MX MATE MAIN ADV INV CHGR PG2 4 PG1 GRID GEN PG3 4 cont on next page Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual MATE System Controller and Display 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 30 AUX OUTPUT cont DUO STACKING cont ADV FX PAGE3 DE ADV FX STAC 0 stack 1 2PH Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT choose category DOWN INC DI PG2 AUX STACK PG4 ADV FX AUX genalert off delay DOWN INC ADV FX STAC stack Clasic Slave phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX aux output control DOWN INC ADV FX AUX loadshed off setpoint eet ADV FX STACK POO ADV FX AUX P00 DOWN INC Dl stack Slave L1 control pase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX ventfan on setpoint DOWN INC DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STAC stack OB Slave 12 ADV FX AUX 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 aux output AUTO 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
21. products have been moved unplugged or added If they have follow the instructions in MATE Setup Communications Options to REPOLL for moved or new devices Make sure that all OutBack Products are powered up and operating correctly before connecting the MATE Check or replace the CAT5 cables running from the MATE to the OutBack product If a HUB is being used make sure no OutBack products have been moved or unplugged If they have follow the instructions in MATE Setup Communications Options to REPOLL for moved or new devices Older FXs and MXs with a newer MATE will not be able to utilize this system wide command FXs that do not respond to this command can have an EQ cycle started by using the EQ start function located in the STATUS FX MODE menu From the Main screen press STATUS lt FX gt lt MODES gt Continue to press DOWN until you see the EQ function If a HUB is used FXs must have an EQ cycle start individually for each FX on the HUB Use the PORT button to cycle through the available FXs If the MATE receives too many interrupted or corrupt communications with OutBack products attached to the HUB it will display a COMM ERROR screen Choosing VIEW DEBUG takes you to a screen that lists all ports and accumulated errors Any Port experiencing errors can be found by the error count after the Port number In the example to the right Port 4 has a large number of errors detected 04 025 means Port 4 s
22. take a moment to register and provide us with some important information Name Address City State Zip Code Country Telephone Number E mail Sold by Installer Purchase Date Model Number Serial Number Circle all that apply Off Grid Installation Residential Installation North America Location Utility Connected Installation Commercial Installation Other EXTENDED WARRANTY APPLICATION OutBack Power Systems offers an optional three year extension to the standard two year limited warranty Purchase of extended warranty coverage is available on products listed below provided conditions shown are met Extended warranty coverage must be purchased within 90 days of the original sale of the product covered PRODUCT REQUIRED SURGE PROTECTION EXTENDED WARRANTY COST FX2024 AC Input AC Output DC Input 300 00 FX2048 AC Input AC Output DC Input 300 00 MX60 DC Input DC Output 100 00 MATE NA 50 00 HUB 4 NA 35 00 HUB 10 NA 50 00 Product Covered Serial Number Quantity Extended Warranty Cost Total Send check or money order payable to OutBack Power Systems Include a completed copy of this application and send to OutBack Power Systems Extended Warranty Program 19009 62nd Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual MATE System Controller and Display 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435
23. the AC source is connected and in use If no AC source is connected the yellow LED indicator will remain off Pressing the AC IN key once brings up the AC INPUT CONTROL screen This screen allows the user to select whether the FX inverters connect to the AC input source AC INPUT CONTROL When an OutBack HUB is employed the AC INPUT CONTROL only effects the currently USE Master FX connected to PORT 1 The Master then echoes the command to all of its slaves DROP USE OK lt USE gt Enables the inverter to connect to the AC source when it is available lt DROP gt Disconnects the AC input source but will allow it to be reconnected if the battery gets low or the inverter is overloaded lt OK gt Returns to the point in the menu system from you entered the AC INPUT CONTROL screen Continued on next page MATE System Controller and Display User Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 8 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 GEN START CONTROL Currently Auto OFF AUTO ON OK CHARGER CONTROL currently OFF OFF AUTO OK CHARGER MODE CONTROL Global charger mode BULK EQ OK BULK CONTROL START STOP OK CHARGER MODE CONTROL Global charger mode BULK EQ OK Pressing the AC IN key a second time brings up the GEN START CONTROL screen This screen allows the user to change the Advanc
24. the quiet time period for Mon Fri Press CHANGE to adjust the hour and minutes settings WEEKEND START Weekend Quiet Time start is the beginning of the quiet time period for Sat amp Sun most AGS start conditions will be stopped at this time Press CHANGE to adjust the hour and minutes settings WEEKEND STOP Weekend Quiet Time stop is the end of the quiet time period for Sat amp Sun Press CHANGE to adjust the hour and minutes settings 4 3 3 Voltage Start ADV MATE AGS QT weekday quiet time start DOWN AGS CHANGE ADV MATE AGS QT weekday quiet time stop DOWN UP CHANGE ADV MATE AGS QT weekend quiet time start DOWN UP CHANGE ADV MATE AGS QT weekend quiet time stop DOWN UP CHANGE There are three voltage start setpoints in AGS Mode that the user can adjust After a generator is started due to a Voltage Start setting it will be stopped when the FX reaches Float or Silent mode or based on the VDC Genstop setting in AGS Setup menu previously explained 24 Hour voltage setpoint If the battery voltage falls below this setpoint a 24 hour timer starts to count down On reaching zero a genstart is sent to the FX inverter unless it is currently Quiet Time 2 Hour voltage setpoint If the battery voltage falls below this setpoint a 2 hour timer starts to count down On reaching zero a genstart is sent to the FX inverter unless it is currently Quite Time 2 Minute voltage setpoint If t
25. 030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 5 2 2 Navigation This section of the manual will cover how to use the buttons on the MATE to navigate the menus 1 NOTE The menu system displayed the MATE will vary depending the software version that the MATE was programmed with at the time of manufacturing or during its last software upgrade 2 2 1 Menu Structure The OutBack MATE uses a branching menu structure to display various OutBack products operation modes and status The menus are divided by product type and are categorized by type of settings or information is being displayed An example of the menu structure is shown to the right All the screens that show AC meters are grouped together in one menu tree allowing the user to find the required meter with a minimum of button presses The top line of the MATE display will show the path to the current menu in this example it is STATUS FX METERS 2 2 2 Mate Buttons ay Soft Keys MAIN MENU STATUS SETUP METERS OUTPUT VOLTAGE INPUT VOLTAGE INVERTER CURRENT STATUS FX METERS output 122 vac voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT The MATE uses a six button user interface to navigate the menus and to change setpoints of various OutBack products Two buttons are dedicated for the FX inverters and are labeled ACIN and INV These buttons are special in that they can be pressed at any time anywhere in the MATE
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27. AIN sess 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY 4 n ETUP INV CHGR MENU hoose category AC I SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2 Q ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance Y Y Y Y ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT Y ADV choose product EX MX MATE MAIN Y ADV MATI Choose category AGS DV MATE AGS hoose category QUIET VOLI ETUP TIME START E AGS QT weekday quiet time start DOWN AGS CHANG ATE AGS QT weekday quiet time stop DOWN AGS CHANG ATE AGS QT weekend quiet time start DOWN AGS CHANG ATE AGS QT weekend quiet time stop DOWN AGS CHANG ATE AGS QT End of QUIET TIME UP TOP AGS User Manual Rev 2 30 03 31 04 VOLTAGE START MAIN 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY ETUP INV CHGR MENU hoose category AC I SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2 eee ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance 4 4 i Y ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT Y ADV choose product EX MX MATE MAIN ADV MATI Choose category AGS DV MA hoose category QUIET VOL ETUP IME STAR
28. ANCED MENU FX MX MATE MAIN ADV MATE HBX GRIDUSE AGS ADV HBX GRIDUSE ADV MATE ADV MATE QUIET WOLT LOAD MUST SETUP TIME START PG2 PG1 START RUN ADV MATE PG2 EXC TMRS MAIN SETUP QUIET VOLTAGE LOAD MUST TIME START START RUN ADV FX ADV FX PG2 AUX STACK PG4 PG3 SELL CAL MAIN INVERTER Charger GRID SELL E EXERCISE TMRS Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA User Manual MATE System Controller and Display Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 03 31 04 Rev 2 30 Page 38 7 0 Troubleshooting MATE does not power up MATE does not find a Device MATE does not display the correct meter or setting MATE will not EQ my system when use the EQ function under the lt ACIN gt button MATE displays a COMM ERROR Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 The OutBack MATE is powered by the OutBack product that it is connected to Make sure that all OutBack Products are powered up and operating correctly before connecting the MATE Check or replace the CAT5 cables running from the MATE to the OutBack product Make sure that all OutBack Products are powered up and operating correctly before connecting the MATE Check or replace the CAT5 cables running from the MATE to the OutBack product If a HUB is being used make sure no OutBack
29. Back HUB 4 or HUB 10 If a HUB is used the MATE Ags port must be told what Port that the desired FX resides on If no HUB is used and the MATE is directly plugged into an FX then the AGS Port needs to be set DOWN AGS INC DEC to 0 zero If a HUB is used the numbered jack that the desired FX is connected to on the HUB should be set as the AGS Port Example A MATE is connected to a HUB 10 that has four FXs and three MXs connected to it The FXs are plugged into Ports 1 4 as labeled on the HUB and the MXs are plugged into Ports 5 7 The FX connected to Port 3 will have its AUX output wired to the generator so the AGS Port should be set to 3 AGS Control This screen allows the AGS mode to be changed Pressing CHANGE ADV MATE AGS SETUP brings up a screen that allows the user to switch AGS from Manual to Auto Ags control MAN Off An OFF de energizes the FX AUX output and stops the generator DOWN UP CHANGE regardless of any AGS setting this is displayed as MAN OFF An AUTO will allow the AGS settings to start and stop the generator GEN START CONTROL automatically and is displayed as either AUTO ON when the generator is currently MAN Off running or AUTO OFF when the generator is stopped OFF AUTO ON OK An lt ON gt will energize the FX AUX output and start the generator regardless of any AGS setting this is displayed as MAN ON
30. E to adjust the hour and minutes settings WEEKEND STOP Weekend Must Run stop time is the end of the Must Run time period for Sat amp Sun Press CHANGE to adjust the hour and minutes settings Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev2 30 03 31 04 ADV MATE AGS MR weekday must run start time DOWN AGS CHANGE ADV MATE AGS MR weekday must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE ADV MATE AGS MR weekend must run start time DOWN UP CHANGE ADV MATE AGS MR weekend must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE MATE System Controller and Display Page 21 4 3 6 Exercise An Exercise time can be set by choosing a day of the week Sun Sat a start time of day 12AM 11 59PM and a exercise period 1 240 minutes On the first occurrence of the chosen day of the week each month at the programmed start time the generator will start and run for the programmed period EXERCISE START DAY exstartday ADV MATE AGS EX This is the day of the week that the generator will start on This can be set to exstartday Mon Fri and Sat or Sun depending on what day each month a generator exercise period should be run The setting disables any exercise period DOWN AGS INC DEC EX START TIME ADV MATE AGS EX This setting controls at what time on the Exercise Start Day the generator will Ex start time start it s exer
31. ES Inv Hot Key MAUI GISATAZPM Cv SUM STATUS SETUP ADV dd puer m OFF SRCH ON OK x Mx STATUS FX PAGE1 choose category MODES METER BATT PG2 AC IN Hot Key Y STATUS FX MODI inv control CHANGE DOW STAT MODE PORT AC INPUT CONTROL currently DROP INVERTER CONTROL currently ON DROP USI OFF SRCH OK second press STATUS FX MODI inv control CHANGI DOWN STAT MODI GEN START CONTROL currently MAN OFF OFF AUTO ON OK STATUS FX MODI ac in control CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PO third press AC INPUT CONTROL CHARGER CONTROL currently currently OFF DROP US OFF AUTO OK STATUS FX MODI ac in control CHANGI fourth press DOWN UP MOD CHARGER MODE CONTROL Global charger mode STATUS FX MODI 00 chr control AUTO BULK EQ OK CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT CHARGER CONTROL currently AUTO Summary Screens OFF AUTO MAIN 6 54 42P STATUS FX MODI SUM STATUS SETUP ADV chr control DOWN UP MODE DC lt gt AC AC Load ote Buying STATUS FX MODE P00 Battery aux control AUTO CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT MX CHARGI AUX OUTPUT CO Battery currently OFF AUTO ON MODES cont STATUS FX MODE P00 aux control AUTO CHA E DOWN UP MOD Y 1 STATUS FX MODE P00 e
32. INC and DEC are used to mean increase and decrease respectively SETUP FX INPUT P00 ac transfer GRID control DOWN GRID GEN PORT SETUP FX INPUT PO00 Input setup completed TOP SETUP MAIN SETUP FX INPUT P00 ac transfer GRID control DOWN GRID GEN PORT SETUP FX INPUT P00 acl grid 60 aac limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX POO aux output Remote function DOWN INC DEC PORT Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 In this example pressing DOWN will take you to the next setpoint screen in the SETUP FX INPUT menu In this example pressing TOP will take you to the first setpoint screen in the SETUP FX INPUT menu SETUP will return you to the SETUP FX screen and MAIN will take you back to the Main screen In this example pressing lt GRID gt will change the FX AC transfer control to GRID mode Conversely pressing GEN will change the FX AC transfer control to GEN mode In this example pressing INC or DEC will change the numerical value of the ac1 grid limit setting In this example there are multiple operating modes for the aux output function Pressing INC or DEC will cycle through the available modes User Manual MATE System Controller and Display Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 7 2 2 4 The INV Hot Key The OutBack MATE includes an INV hot key to
33. J45 connectors already installed Longer or shorter cables can be purchased pre made or custom length cable can be made on site Follow the cable manufactures instructions when choosing connectors and crimping tools distance can vary depending on cable routing and location MATE cable that is run in a noisy environment ex MATE cable run in conduit with AC wiring will suffer from signal degradation impacting the maximum length the cable can be run without incurring transmission errors 1 NOTE The maximum tested cable length from the MATE to an OutBack product is 1000 feet 300 meters This The MATE should be wall mounted at just below the eye level of the typical user No wiring box is required although a standard 2 gang wiring box mounted in the horizontal position as opposed to the typical vertical position of a light switch can be used for the cable entry By bending the wiring at a 90 degree angle just after the connector no wiring will be visible The RS 232 port for the PC computer is accessible from the bottom of the MATE when it is wall mounted It also can be removed from the wall for connection of the serial cable To install the MATE unsnap the cover from the back of the MATE There are four holes in this plate for mounting screws After installing the mounting plate on the wall connect the cable to the jack on the back of the circuit board Snap the MATE onto the mounting plate and push any excess cable back into the wa
34. MAIN MENU SHORTCUT Pressing the left two keys on the MATE ADV MX AUX s at the same time from anywhere in the Aux output Disabled menu system takes you to the MAIN menu function DOWN PORT ADV MX AUX Aux output control DOWN ON Y ADV MX AUX End of aux menu TOP ADV MAIN Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual MATE System Controller and Display 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 33 ADVANCED MENU MATE AGS SETUP 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY INV CHGR MENU choose category AC I SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2 a r DV SETTINGS WARNING hanges made could dversely effect ystem performance Y 4 4 4 DV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT Y ADV choose product n D FX MX MATE MAIN i ADV MATI Choose category ADV MATI category ET VOL E STAR Ags port DOWN AGS MATE AGS SET Ags enabled DOWN UP MATE AGS SET Ags control MAN OFF DOWN UP CHANG MATE AGS SETUP Vdc genstop 38 0 vdc DOWN UP INC DEC ATE AGS SE End of AGS Sl UP 3 MATE System Controller and Display Page 34 QUIET TIME M
35. NEXT 132 search ENTER INC DEC EXIT sensitivity ADV FX I l DOWN DEC press bu ADV ADV FX INV EXIT 1 choose product pulse length ADV FX INVERTER PO00 T DOWN Di press button 2 READY ADV FX PAGE1 EXIT 1 2 choose category ADV FX INVERTER PO00 search 30 cycles ADV INV CHGR PG2 pulse spacing ADV FX I l DOWN INC DEC PORT press bu cont on next page EXIT 1 pag Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual MATE System Controller and Display 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 29 ADVANCED MENU FX CHARGER cont ADV FX PAGE1 ADV FX PAGE2 hoose category choose category Q ADV FX CHARGER P00 ADV INV CHGR PG2 PG1 GRID GEN charger 12 0 aac a limit E DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX PAGE2 choose category ac input connect delay ADV FX CHARGER ADV GRID GEN PG2 DOWN INC absorb 28 8 vdc setpoint DOWN INC DI RT 4 DV FX GRID 0 ADV FX G ac input ac2 gen connect delay lower limit DOWN DEC DOWN INC ADV FX CHARGER P00 absorb 02 0 hrs time limit DOWN INC DI RT ADV FX GRID 0 ADV FX G acl grid ac2 gen lower limit upper limit DOWN INC 1 DOWN INC ADV FX CHARGER P00 float 26 8 vdc setpoint DOWN INC DEC
36. OutBack Power Systems MATE System Controller and Display Installation and User Manual for the OutBack MATE and MATE2 Please check our website at www outbackpower com for the latest product information Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual MATE System Controller and Display 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 1 MATE System Controller and Display User Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 2 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 1 0 INTRODUCTION 4 1 1 FEATURES 4 1 2 INSTALLATION 5 2 0 BASIC OPERATION 5 2 1 POWER UP 5 2 2 NAVIGATION 6 2 2 1 Menu Structure 6 2 2 2 Mate Buttons 6 2 2 3 SOFT Keys 7 2 2 4 The INV Hot Key 8 2 2 5 The AC IN Hot Key 8 2 3 COMMON SCREENS 10 2 3 1 The Main Screen 10 2 3 2 Summary Screens 10 2 3 3 Status Screens 11 2 3 4 Setup Screens 11 2 3 5 Advanced Screens 11 2 4 USING THE MATE WITH A HUB 13 3 0 MATE SETUP 14 3 1 SETTING THE CLOCK 14 3 2 CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT 14 3 2 BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT 14 3 3 SUMMERY SCREEN OPTIONS 15 3 4 COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS 15 4 0 MATE CONTROL MODES 15 4 1 HBX MODE 16 4 2 GRID USE MODE 17 4 3 ADVANCED GENERATOR START MODE 19 4 3 1 AGS Setup 19 4 3 2 Quiet Time 20
37. Ports For example if a system comprised of 4 FX s and 2 MX s the FXs must be plugged into Ports 1 4 the MXs can be plugged into any Port numbered greater then 4 When first powering up the system make sure all of the OutBack products are plugged into the HUB and powered before plugging the MATE into the HUB Searching for Devices HUB Found When a MATE that is plugged into a HUB powers up it will first display that it has found the HUB Next it will display the Port Assignment screen This screen shows all of the connected devices and what Port that they are found on If a connected device is not shown on this screen check that it is connected correctly and is powered up Then either unplug and Port Assignment 1 gt FX 2 gt FX 3 gt FX 4 gt FX plug the MATE back into the HUB or use the REPOLL command described the 5 gt 2 6 gt MX 72 8 gt Setup section to force the MATE to rediscover all devices 9 gt 10 gt 2M gt Once powered up the MATE operation with a HUB is basically the same as when the MATE is directly connected to an OutBack product STATUS FX METER P01 The most important difference is the Port Identifier in the upper right hand corner of Output 120vac most screens The number after the P in P01 tells you that the meter reading currently displayed on the screen is coming from the FX in Port 1 By pressing the PORT button you can cycle through all of the devices on the system
38. Power Systems discretion OutBack Power Systems does not warrant or guarantee the workmanship performed by any person or firm installing its products THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU During the two year period beginning on the invoice date OutBack Power Systems will repair or replace product
39. WN DOWN INC DEC WEEKDAY GRDUSE START Using the INC and DEC buttons set the minutes to the desired time Then press Adj min 12 00A DONE INC DEC DONE WEEKDAY GRID USE STOP This setting is the time during the week Mon FRI that ADV MATE GRIDUSE a DROP will be issued to an FX forcing FX to disconnect from the AC input source The weekday 12 00A time displayed is the current setting To change the time press CHANGE griduse stop DOWN ADV CHANGE m ADV MATE GRIDUSE WEEKEND GRID USE START This setting is the time during the weekend Sat amp Sun weekend 12 00A that a USE will be issued to an FX allowing the FX to connect to the AC input source id tait The time displayed is the current setting To change the time press CHANGE dup nM DOWN ADV CHANGE M ADV MATE GRIDUSE WEEKEND GRID USE STOP This setting is the time during the weekend Sat amp Sun weekend 12 00A that a DROP will be issued to an FX forcing FX to disconnect from the AC input source The time displayed is the current setting to change the time press lt CHANGE gt griduse stop DOWN ADV CHANGE NOTE A Start time that equals a Stop time disables USE time for that period weekday or weekend MATE System Controller and Display User Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 18 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 4 3 Advanced Generator S
40. X Pressing CHANGE allows you to change the current mode ac input A trol Before enabling HBX Mode make sure that the FX is in DROP mode by pressing lt DROP gt The screen should indicate DROP mode Enable HBX by pressing the DOWN UP CHANGE lt HBX gt button The screen will now indicate that the MATE is running in HBX mode by displaying the current state USE or DROP followed by HBX ADV MATE HBX To disable HBX Mode simply press the lt HBX gt button again After disabling HBX make ac input DROP HBX sure to reset the DROP or USE to whatever state is desired control DROP USE HBX DONE Pressing DONE returns you to the HBX menu where you can exit back to the ADVANCED menu by using either the UP or DOWN buttons NOTE Even with HBX mode enabled the user can issue manual DROP or USE commands using the AC INPUT CONTROL found under the ACIN button MATE System Controller and Display User Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 16 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 4 2 Grid Use Mode Grid Use mode is for time of day based grid usage It allows you to program the time of day that the FX will connect to the AC input source You must ensure that the time and date is properly programmed for Grid Use mode to function properly See section 3 0 MATE Setup Grid Use mode will allow the user to choose the time of day that the FX will
41. allow direct control of the inverter from anywhere in the menu system The INV key is located on the right side of the MATE LCD display Pressing the INV key will take you to the INVERTER CONTROL menu section as shown below A green LED indicator is located above the INV key which flashes when the inverter is either in the search or power save modes and is on continuously when full AC output voltage is available from the inverter When the inverter is turned off or when the AC input source is being used the green LED will not be illuminated When an OutBack HUB is employed the INVERTER CONTROL options effect all FX inverters on the HUB CN lt OFF gt Turns all the inverters connected to the MATE off INVERTER CONTROL lt SRCH gt Causes the inverter to begin operating in the search mode if the AC currently ON load connected is smaller than allowed by the programming of the search function OFF SRCH ON OK lt ON gt Turns all the inverters connected to the MATE on lt OK gt Returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the INVERTER CONTROL screen 2 2 5 The AC IN Hot Key The OutBack MATE includes an AC IN hot key to allow direct control of the AC input from anywhere in the menu system The AC IN key is located on the left side of the MATE LCD display Above the AC IN key is a yellow LED indicator which flashes when an AC source is available but not connected and which is on continuously when
42. ategory LOAD MUST PG2 START RUN PG3 A se category EXERCISE TMRS ADV DV E AGS TIM agss CEN DOWN AGS ADV MATE AGS TIM genfault DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS 24 hr 1440 min vs time DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS 2 hr 120 min vs time DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS 2 min 2 min vs time DOWN UP MATE System Controller and Display User Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 36 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 6 0 Menu Map Overview MAIN MENU SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SUMMARY SCREENS STATUS SCREEN SETUP SCREEN ADVANCED MENU FX MX MATE MAIN Advanced Menu FX MX FX MATE continued on next page STATUS MX SETUP FX SETUP MATE MODE METER SETP MAIN SEARCH INPUT CLOCK CHT GLOW PG2 PG1SUMM COMM STATUS FX MODE METER SETP SEARCH INPUT CLOCK CONTRAST GLOW STATUS FX STATUS FX STATUS FX MODE METER BATT PG2 PG1 ERROR WARH PG3 PG2 DISCON SELL MeTER ERROR WARN DISCON SELL COMM MATE System Controller and Display User Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 37 03 31 04 Rev 2 30 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 ADV FX ADV INV CHGR PG2 AUX AUX ADV MX ADV MAIN ADV FX PG1GRID GEN PG3 ADV
43. cise period Press lt CHANGE gt to adjust the hour and minutes settings DOWN UP CHANGE EX PERIOD ADV MATE AGS EX Ex Period is how long a generator exercise period will be lt INC gt and lt DEC gt Ex period 15 min can change the value between 1 240 minutes DOWN UP INC DEC MATE System Controller and Display User Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 22 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 5 0 Menu Map Inverter AC Input LED LED Indicator Indicator green yellow Dedicated Inverter Contro gt HOT Key Dedicated Inverter Control HOT Key Variable Soft Keys each one of the soft keys corresponds to a word on the bottom line of the LCD display The menu system displayed on the MATE will vary depending on the software version that the MATE was programmed with at the time of manufacturing or during its last software upgrade The following pages give a basic idea of the menu structure and how you navigate through the menu system to the different programming levels Some changes from these specific displays may be present in your installation Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual s MATE System Controller and Display 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 23 CONTROL KEYS STATUS MENU FX MOD
44. connect to an AC input source only at specified times or battery levels A manual USE or Drop command can be issued by pressing the lt ACIN gt button until the AC INPUT CONTROL screen is reached USE tells the FX to go ahead and use the AC input source while DROP will tell the FX to ignore any AC Input source The settings for all of the MATE Control Modes are under the ADVANCED menu From ADV MATE the Main screen press ADV and enter the password for access to the ADVANCED Choose category menus Once the ADVANCED menu has been entered choose MATE and you should see a screen similar to the one on the right At this point you can choose which HBX GRIDUSE AGS ADV MATE Control Mode you would like to setup Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual MATE System Controller and Display 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 15 4 1 HBX Mode HBX stands for high battery transfer It is a mode primarily used in applications that have enough RE power production to meet the needs of the loads most of the time HBX mode will only allow the FX to connect to an AC source if the battery voltage has fallen below a programmable setpoint for a user configurable amount of time The MATE will then allow the FX to remain connected to the AC source until the battery voltage has risen above a second setpoint for a programmable amount of time NOTE HBX Mode in a
45. d at 8AM Sat evening at 4PM the FX will USE again until Sun morning at 8AM Sun evening at 4PM a USE time period will start ending on Mon morning at 6AM NOTE If the battery falls below the FX Low Battery Cut off voltage the FX will automatically connect to the 1 input source regardless of the GRID USE time of day setting NOTE Because GRID USE mode uses the DROP and USE commands it cannot be enabled at the same time as HBX mode Enabling GRID USE will automatically disable HBX mode Grid Use cont on next page Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual MATE System Controller and Display 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 17 ADV MATE GRIDUSE griduse enable Off GRID USE ENABLE This screen actually turns GRID USE mode lt ON gt or lt OFF gt Make sure that all of the GRID USE parameters are set before enabling GRID USE mode The GRID USE settings can be accessed by using the DOWN button DOWN ADV OFF ON WEEKDAY GRID USE START This setting is the time during the week Mon FRI ADV MATE GRIDUSE that a USE will be issued to an FX allowing the FX to connect to the AC input source weekday 12 00A The time displayed is the current setting To change the time press lt CHANGE gt priduse start DOWN ADV CHANGE WEEKDAY GRDUSE START Using the INC and DEC buttons set the hour to the desired time Then press Adj hour 12 004 DO
46. ed Generator Start AGS mode Modes can only be changed when Advanced Generator Start is enabled See section 4 3 Advanced Generator Start for more information When an OutBack HUB is employed the GEN START CONTROL only effects the FX that has been programmed as the AGS PORT in the AGS menu OFF Manually overrides AGS mode and shuts off the generator AUTO Allows the MATE to automatically start and stop the generator according to the settings programmed in the AGS menu ON Manually overrides AGS mode and starts the generator OK Returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the GEN START CONTROL screen Pressing the AC IN key a third time brings up the CHARGER CONTROL screen This allows operation of the battery charger to be preset for when an AC source is available The charger s operation is independent of the inverter you can set the charger to come on when AC is available but have the inverter stay off when AC is disconnected When an OutBack HUB is employed the CHARGER CONTROL only effects the Master FX connected to PORT 1 The Master then echoes the command to all of its slaves OFF Disables all charger functions in the FX AUTO Enables automatic battery charging when an AC input source is connected OK Returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the CHARGER CONTROL screen Pressing the AC IN key a fourth time brings up the CHARGER MODE CONTROL screen This screen allows the MATE
47. erter and AC input hot keys for control amp 4 soft keys Status Indicators Two LED indicators Green Inverter status Yellow AC Input status Communication Protocol Proprietary OutBack Multi drop network using the OutBack HUB Interconnecting Cable Standard CAT 5 PC network cable with RJ45 modular connectors wired as non crossover Maximum Cable Length The maximum distance that has been tested is 1000 feet of cable in an office commercial building with success PC computer interface RS232 Opto Isolated DB9 serial communication port MATE System Controller and Display User Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 4 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 1 2 Installation The OutBack MATE is designed for surface mounting in an Indoor location Keep the MATE out of direct sunlight to make the display easier to view The cabling from the MATE to the FX inverter charger MX60 PV MPPT charge controller or HUB is standard CAT5 type computer cable Standard Ethernet CAT5 cable can be found at any home improvement or computer store Consult your local inspector for specific installation requirements The current and voltage in the communication cable is limited to less than 30 volts DC and is considered to be a limited energy circuit No conduit should be required Either CAT5 or CAT5e cable can be used The MATE is shipped with 50 of cable with the correct R
48. ettings under the Advanced menu should only be changed by someone that has read and understands the specific products FX or MX users manual The Advanced menus can be accessed by pressing the lt ADV gt from the Main screen 12 00 30P Pressing lt ADV gt brings up a warning screen Pressing any of the soft keys at the warning screen will bring the user to the password screen SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Using the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt buttons changes the number displayed to match the Advanced menus password When the password is set press ENTER to go into the ADV PASSWORD Advanced menu Pressing EXIT will return the user to the Main screen Enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT The Advanced Menu Password is 141 Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual MATE System Controller and Display 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 11 2 3 5 Advanced Screens cont The Advanced menus allow the user to set most of the initial system setpoints for the FX MX and MATE After entering the password choose the product you would like to change the Advanced settings for The FX Advanced menus have categories like e INV Inverter setup e CHGR Charger setpoints e GRID Grid input setpoints e GEN Generator input setpoints AUX FX Aux output settings STACK FX stacking setup SELL Grid Tie setup CAL FX meter calibrations a NOTE
49. he 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 1 NOTE The MATE clock does not automatically adjust for daylight savings time MATE System Controller and Display User Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 14 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 3 3 Summery Screen Options lt SUMRY gt brings up Summary screen options TYPE allows you to choose the type of summary screen s displayed Your choice is ROLL FXONLY MXONLY or NONE Roll switches between FX and SETUP MATE SUMMAR Y MX screens automatically if both types of products are connected to the MATE FXONLY or MXONLY only display the FX or MX summary screen if the respective product is connected NONE disables the summary screen from popping up automatically it can still be accessed via the SUM button on the Main screen Summary control BACK TYPE TIME TIME brings up a delay setting for how long it takes for a summary screen to be displayed Information on the summary screens is covered in section 2 3 2 Summary Screens 3 4 Communications Options COMM deals with MATE communication options Pressing COMM brings up several options that can be changed SETUP MATE COMM lt REPOLL gt forces the MATE to rediscover all the OutBack devices it is Choose category connec
50. he battery voltage falls below this setpoint a 2 minute timer starts to count down On reaching zero a genstart is sent to the FX inverter even if it is currently Quite Time ADV MATE AGS VSTART Volt start 24 4 vdc 24 hr setting DOWN AGS INC DEC ADV MATE AGS VSTART Volt start 23 6 vdc 2 hr setting DOWN UP INC DEC ADV MATE AGS VSTART Volt start 22 0 vdc 2 min setting DOWN UP INC DEC MATE System Controller and Display User Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 20 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 4 3 4 Load Start Load Start will start a generator whenever the total system AC Load exceeds the setpoint for the programmed amount of time The generator will then be stopped when the AC load has dropped below a Load Stop setpoint for a programmed amount of time Load Start KW An AGS genstart will be issued when the total AC load of all the FXs connected to the MATE exceeds this setting for the amount of time set with Load Start Delay A zero disables any load start function lt INC gt and lt DEC gt adjusts this setting between 1 50kW Load Start Delay This setting is the delay time that the total system AC load must remain above Load Start kW before the generator is started It is adjustable from 1 to 240 minutes Load Stop KW An AGS genstop will be issued when the total AC load of all the FXs connected to the MATE fall
51. howing 25 errors Pressing any key will take you to the SETUP MATE COMM screen which will allow the error counts to be reset using the RSET button the Debug screen can be redisplayed by using the VIEW button or user can get back to the SETUP menu by using the BACK button Use the information on the Debug screen to locate the problem device Make sure that it s DC breaker in on and that is operating correctly Check or replace CAT5 cables running from the HUB to that device User Manual MATE System Controller and Display Rev2 30 03 31 04 Page 39 OutBack Power Systems Two Year Limited Warranty OutBack Power Systems Inc warrants that the products it manufacturers will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two 2 years subject to the conditions set forth below The limited warranty is extended to the original user and is transferable The limited warranty term begins on the date of invoice to the original user of the product The limited warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof damaged by a alteration or disassembly b accident or abuse corrosion d lightning reverse polarity f repair or service provided by an unauthorized repair facility g operation or installation contrary to instructions pertaining to the product OutBack Power Systems liability for any defective product or any part thereof shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the product at OutBack
52. ll 2 0 Basic Operation 2 1 Power Up A soon as the MATE cable is plugged into a powered OutBack product the MATE will power up and display several information screens After a greeting and copyright screen appears the next screen displayed has the MATE Code and Screen Revisions see below Version The MATE s operation and features are dictated by the code version The serial Code a aa number displayed matches the bar coded sticker on the MATE s main PCB This can viewed by removing the MATE s back cover The Screen EE version refers to the Serial XXXXXXXX menu system currently loaded in the MATE All of the version and serial numbers Screen EE b bb should be referred to when contacting OutBack with MATE questions For an explanation of the differing code versions see the MATE firmware revisions topic under MATE Release Notes on the OutBack Power Systems User Forum found at http www outbackpower com cgi bin Forum ultimatebb cgi After the Version screen the MATE will display a connected devices screen see below If the MATE does not find the connected device refer to the section 7 0 Troubleshooting MATE found an FX MATE found a MX MATE found no OutBack Product Searching Searching Searching for Devices for Devices for Devices FX Found MX Found No Devices Found Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual MATE System Controller and Display 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6
53. menu structure and they take you to the same screens For this reason they are referred to as hot keys Many common functions that need to be accessed often are found under the ACIN and INV button The four lower buttons under the LCD are called soft keys and are used for navigating around the menus and changing values Each soft key has various functions dependent on the label directly above it on the lower line of the LCD 1 NOTE The lower line on the MATE is almost exclusively used for labels to the four soft keys below This manual will denote soft key button presses as lt BUTTON gt where BUTTON corresponds with the label displayed on the screen directly above the soft key MATE System Controller and Display User Manual Page 6 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 2 2 3 SOFT Keys The four buttons under the LCD are referred to as the soft keys Their operation is dependent on what their label says The label is the word on the bottom line of the LCD directly above the button Soft keys used to navigate the menus are commonly labeled lt UP gt lt DOWN gt lt NEXT gt lt BACK gt or lt TOP gt Soft keys that change settings are labeled either with the change they will make such as OFF lt AUTO gt and ON or if there are more then a couple values that the setting can be changed to
54. multi inverter installation utilizing a HUB 4 or HUB 10 will control the Master FX in port 1 The Master will then instruct any stacked slaves to USE or DROP the AC input source HBX USE GRID SETPOINT This is the voltage setpoint for when the FX will be allowed ADV MATE HBX to USE its AC input source The battery voltage must remain below this voltage for the hbx use amount of time set by HBX USE GRID DELAY for a USE to be issued lt INC gt and grid setpoint lt DEC gt buttons can be used to change the value DOWN ADV INC DEC ADV MATE HBX hbx use 01 0 hrs grid delay DOWN UP INC DEC HBX USE GRID DELAY This setpoint is the amount of time that battery voltage must remain below HBX USE GRID SETPOINT before a USE command is sent It can range from 00 1 hrs to 24 0 hrs in 0 1 hour increments HBX DROP GRID SETPOINT This is the voltage at which the FX will be allowed to ADV MATE HBX DROP it s AC input source The battery voltage must remain above this voltage for the hbx drop 26 0 vdc amount of time set by HBX DROP GRID DELAY for a DROP to be issued grid setpoint DOWN UP INC DEC HBX DROP GRID DELAY This setpoint is the amount of time that battery voltage must ADV MATE HBX remain above HBX DROP GRID SETPOINT before a DROP command is sent It can hbx drop 01 0 hrs range from 00 1 hrs to 24 0 hrs in 0 1 hour increments grid delay DOWN UP INC DEC AC INPUT CONTROL With this screen HBX Mode can be enabled or disabled ADV MATE HB
55. n to the Main Screen from anywhere in the menu system Additionally most menu branches end with a soft key labeled lt MAIN gt pressing this button will return you to the Main screen 2 3 2 Summary Screens The Summary screens provided by the MATE summarize the current status of all the OutBack products connected to it Summary screens can be accessed from the Main screen by pressing the lt SUM gt button or can be set to pop up like a screen saver after a delay See section 3 3 Summary Screen Options for more setup information Any MATE button pressed while the Summary screen is being displayed returns you to the screen that was active before the summary screen was displayed DC lt gt AC O 0kw If the MATE has one or more FXs connected to it an FX summary screen will be AC Load displayed It shows three bar graphs that summarize power flow in an FX system Each bar graph is made up of segments that roughly represent 500 watts of power per FX Buying inverter connected ex With 2 FXs each segment would represent 1000 Watts Battery 25 6V The DC lt gt AC bar graph represents the amount of power conversion happening in the DC lt gt AC gt gt gt 1 5kw system It could be either the FX s inverting and supplying AC power to the loads or the FX s charging the batteries with an AC input source There is also a numerical read out in kilowatts in the upper right hand corner The AC LOAD bar graph shows the amount of
56. power that the FX is sending out its AC AC Load XH OUTPUT to power loads This bar graph should equal the DC lt gt AC bar graph when all the FXs in a system are inverting and will equal pass thru loads when all the FXs are connected to an AC source The next bar graph denotes the power coming in or going out of the AC input terminals of the FX Its label can be Buying when the AC input source is providing power to the FX dub and loads or Selling when the FX is exporting excess battery capacity back to the Grid Buying Battery 26 5V The last line is for displaying battery voltage If the MATE has one or more MX60 MPPT charge controllers attached to it an MX MX CHARGER 1 5kw summary screen will be displayed Each arrow displayed on the MX summary screen is equal to 500 watts per MX ex With 3 MXs each arrow would represent 1500 watts Battery 25 6V NOTE A MATE connected to HUB with both FXs and MXs connected to it will switch between both types of summary screens every 20 seconds MATE System Controller and Display User Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 10 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 2 3 3 Status Screens The Status menu that can be accessed by pressing STATUS on the Main screen 12 00 30 contains all the meters mode displays for OutBack products that are connected to the MATE SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
57. q control NO CHANGE UP MODE PORT lo ad EQUALIZE CONTROL eq enabled NO STOP START OK METERS MAIN 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STATUS choose product FX MX i STATUS FX PAGE1 choose category MODES METER BATT PG2 l MODE SILEN POO inv 0 0kw zer 0 0kw chg 0 0kw buy 0 0kw DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS FX METERS P00 output 122 vac voltage DOWN TOP PORT STATUS FX METERS P00 input 122 vac voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX METERS P 00 inverter 0 0 aac current DOWN TOP PORT STATUS FX METERS P00 charger 0 0 aac current DOWN TOP PORT STATUS FX METERS P 00 input 0 0 aac current DOWN TOP PORT STATUS FX METERS P00 sell 0 0 aac current DOWN TOP PORT cont on next page MATE System Controller and Display User Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 24 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 STATUS MENU FX METERS cont BATTERY cont ERRORS cont STATUS FX ERROR P00 ac output NO shorted DOWN UP TOE PORT STATUS FX METERS PO0 STATUS FX BATT P00 FX firmware 50 equalize 02 0 hrs revision time remaining DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP STATUS FX ERROR P00 ac output NO
58. rnal fan error detected choose product 4 DOWN UP TOP STATUS FX MX choose product w STATUS FX WA STATUS FX PAGE1 FX Air temp choose category l STATUS FX PAGE1 DOWN UP TOF METER BAT ERROR PG2 choose category STATUS FX WA STATUS FX PAGE2 METER BAT ERROR PG2 Fet temp choose category Y STATUS FX PAGE2 DOWN UP TOE PG1 ERROR WARN PG3 choose category Y 2 STATUS FX PAGE3 POI ERROR WARN STATUS FX WA h 7 y Cap temp choose category STATUS FX PAGES3 DOWN UP TOE PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN choose category v PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN STATUS FX WA ac in freq NO STATUS FX SELL P00 Stop sell 255 end of warnings menu to high DOWN STATUS PORT UP TOP STATUS reason STATUS PORT STATUS FX DISCON P00 ac in freq NO to low DOWN STATUS PORT w STATUS FX DISCON P00 ac in voltage gt DOWN UP TOP PORT wv STATUS FX DISCON POO MAIN MENU SHORTCUT ac in voltage lt min Pressing the left two keys on the MATE UP PO at the same time from anywhere in the menu system takes you to the MAIN menu Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual MATE System Controller and Display 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 26 STATUS MENU MX SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STATUS choose product FX MX
59. ry gt MAIN MENU SHORTCUT ADV FX PAGE3 PG2 AUX STACK PG4 choose category Pressing the left two keys on the MATE Y Bub UNUS STACK B at the same time from anywhere in the ADV FX PAGE4 menu system takes you to the MAIN menu choose category Y ADV FX PAGEA4 SELL CAL MAIN choose category PG3 SELL CAL MAIN ADV FX SI Sell re volts DOWN INC ADV FX CALIBRAT Vac input adjustment DOWN INC DI ADV FX S Grid tie window DOWN IF ADV FX CALIB Vac output adjustment DOWN INC D ADV FX SI Grid tie authority DOWN INC ADV FX CALIBRAT Battery vdc 25 4 adjustment DOWN D ADV FX SE Sell enable ADV FX CALIB Calibration setup completed TOP ADV MAIN DOWN OFF ADV FX SI Selling Completed TOP ADV MAIN Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual MATE System Controller and Display 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 32 ADVANCED MENU MX 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Jo ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance Y Y Y Y ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT Y ApV choose product EX MX MATE MAIN
60. s covered under this limited warranty that are returned to OutBack Power Systems facility or to an OutBack Power Systems authorized repair facility or that are repaired on site by an OutBack Power Systems authorized repair technician To request limited warranty service you must contact OutBack Power Systems at 360 435 6030 within the limited warranty period If limited warranty service is required OutBack Power Systems will issue a Return MATErial Authorization RMA Number Mark the outside of the package with the RMA number and include a copy of the purchase invoice in the package You must ship the products back to OutBack Power Systems in their original or equivalent packaging prepay shipping charges and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment OutBack Power Systems will ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in the continental United States where applicable Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect MATE System Controller and Display User Manual Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Page 40 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCTS Your purchase of an OutBack Power Systems product is an important investment Registering your products will help us maintain the standard of excellence you expect from us in terms of performance quality and reliability Please
61. tart Mode Advanced Generator Start AGS Mode utilizes the AUX output found on FX inverters and is compatible with any 2 wire start generator AGS allows the user to choose a variety of conditions that will start a generator by energizing the FX AUX output AGS will start the generator anytime one or more of the Gen Start conditions are true and will stop the generator only when all of the conditions are false After AGS starts a generator the FX must connect to the generator within a 5 minute window If the FX fails to connect within 5 minutes a Genstart error is displayed by the MATE and all subsequent AGS conditions will be ignored until the AGS mode has been reset AGS mode can be reset by using the GEN START CONTROL found by pressing the lt ACIN gt button twice Pressing OFF and then AUTO resets all AGS parameters The generator can also be manually started using the GEN START CONTROL screen by pressing ON If the user wants the generator to auto stop after a charge cycle is complete the user can press the AUTO button after the generator has been started by pressing ON The following is a discussion of all the AGS setup parameters and start condition available to the user 4 3 1 AGS Setup The AGS Setup menu contains the following general settings that define how the rest of the AGS routines will work AGS Port The MATE can use any AUX output of an FX that is connected to it either MATE AGS SETUP directly or via an Out
62. ted to This is used any time an OutBack devices is moved or added to a HUB BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG PC will enable or disable the RS232 communications port of the MATE This setting must be enabled if you use any third party logging or control software lt DEBUG gt allows communications errors involving the OutBack HUB to be SETUP MATE COMM tracked Comm errors On the DEBUG screen first press lt RSET gt to reset the error counting display then press VIEW to bring up a list of HUB ports with a count of communications errors for each port BACK VIEW RSET In the example to the right Port 4 has a large number of errors detected 04 025 means Port 4 showing 25 errors Pressing any key will take you to the SETUP MATE COMM screen which will allow the error counts to be reset using the lt RSET gt button The DEBUG screen can be redisplayed by using the VIEW button or the user can get back to the SETUP menu by using the lt BACK button Use the information on the DEBUG screen to locate the problem device Make sure that it s DC breaker is on and that it is operating correctly Check or replace CAT5 cables running from the HUB to that device 4 0 Mate Control Modes The OutBack MATE is capable of several advanced modes of operation These modes require that the MATE remain connected to at least one OutBack FX inverter at all times The first two modes automatically use the MATE commands DROP and USE to allow the FX to
63. to issue system wide global charger commands Both OutBack MX and FX products will respond to global charger commands Pressing BULK brings up the BULK CONTROL screen it will allow the user to start and or stop a bulk charge cycle manually by pressing lt START gt or STOP respectively Pressing EQ brings up the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen When the START has been selected two informational screen are displayed The user then must answer YES before an equalize charging cycle is allowed to begin Once the equalizing process has started you can stop it at anytime by selecting STOP from this same control screen NOTE For a global charger command to work all of the OutBack products must be connected to a HUB The CHARGER MODE CONTROL effects both FX inverters and MX60 charge controllers This requires that the FX and MX firmware versions support this feature See section 7 0 Troubleshooting if this command fails to function Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 User Manual MATE System Controller and Display Rev2 30 03 31 04 Page 9 2 3 Common Screens 2 3 1 The Main Screen 12 00 30P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV After the power up screens is the Main screen It is the root or home screen to the entire menu structure If you get lost exploring the MATE s many screens press the two left soft keys simultaneously to retur
64. w time remaining error detected DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOF Y STATUS FX WARN P00 ac in voltage NO to high DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX BATT P00 float 26 8 vdc setpoint DOWN UP TOP PORT v STATUS FX WARN P00 STATUS FX BATT P00 ATUS FX ER ac in voltage NO float 00 8 hrs low battery to low time remaining voltage DOWN UP TOE DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOE STATUS FX WA ac input current exceeds max DOWN TOP PORT w STATUS FX BATT PO00 ATUS FX I refloat 25 0 vdc phase loss setpoint error DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOE STATUS FX WARN P00 temperature NO sensor fault DOWN UP TOE PORT STATUS FX BATT PO00 ATUS FX ER equalize 28 8 vdc high battery setpoint error DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOE cont on next page Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems Inc User Manual MATE System Controller and Display 19009 62 Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 2 30 03 31 04 Page 25 STATUS MENU FX WARNINGS cont DESCONNECT STATUS FX WARN P REASONS internal comm NO ee error detected 6 54 42P SELL DOWN UP MAIN SUM STATUS SETUP ADV 6 54 42P STATUS FX WARN P Ti aes SUM STATUS SETUP ADV inte

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