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1. summary control BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL OO SETUP MATE SUMMARY TYPE sum screen 19 minutes delay time BACK INC DEC Oo Y A A lt DELAY gt in SUMMARY mode shows how long it takes for a SUMMARY screen to be automatically displayed This time can be increased or decreased by pressing the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys After the SUMMARY screen delay time is chosen press the lt BACK gt soft key to return you to the SETUP MATE SUMMARY screen In the SETUP MATE SUMMARY screen press the lt DELAY gt soft key this will take you to the sum screen delay time screen Pressing the lt ROLL gt soft key leads to the sum screen roll rate screen SETUP MATE SUMMARY TYPE sum screen 10 seconds roll rate BACK INC DEC 0 Y A A The roll rate is how often the MATEswitches be tween the FX and CC summary screens The rate can be adjusted with the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Pressing the lt BACK gt soft key returns to the SETUP MATESUMMARY screen 5 MATE Status Screens 39 STATUS Screens Why you want them Status screens give the user a breakdown of individual activities ofthe FX Series Inverter Charger s and the Charge Controller s including AC and DC voltage and AC current meters It is these individual readings that combine to produce the Summary screens noted earlier and allow monitoring of the system operation Press lt STATUS gt on the Main menu
2. P FX stacking VAC and VDC calibrations gt selling voltage and grid tie settings gt VAC and VDC calibrations e advanced FLEXnet DC screens include gt battery bank capacity O J gt gt enable or disable shunts gt establish the end of charge amps end of e advanced CC screens include gt AUX output function gt AUX output control a RRR charge voltage and amount of time the charge parameters must be met gt AUX functions 104 105 MATE MENUS INV HOT KEY GEN START CONTROL currently MAN OFF OFF AUTO ON OK HIRD PRESS ARGER MODE CONTROL obal charger mode OK SUM STATUS SETUP ADV FX Total 126V 97 0 000kW Po 000kw put OA 0 000kW loday 0 0kKWH MODES 6 54 42PM STATUS SETUP ADV choose category ODES METER BATT PG2 ATUS FX MODE P00 inv control ON CHANGE DOWN STAT MODE PORT SRCH ON OK DOWN STAT MODE PORT STATUS FX MODE P00 acin control USE CHANGE UP MODE PORT CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT AUTO CHANGE DE PORT OFF AUTO ON OK STATUS FX MODE P00 chr control AUTO CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT STATUS FX MODE P00 aux control AUTO CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT AUTO CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT STATUS FX MODE POO eq enabled CHANGE START STOP EXIT METERS 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV choose device FX CC DC MAIN choose category MODES METER BATT PG2 SILENT POO
3. 101 Menu Structure Yellow Status Indicator O TUS AE K Foar Oe Green Status Indicator FOLI WSTCTTIS r AC Input LED Inverter LED eee Dedicated Inverter MANT ener ares o Control Hot Key DD 1 35 04p C lt Inverter Hot Key SUM STATUS SETUP ADV O O OQ Four Soft Keys The menu system displayed on the MATE will vary depending on the software version the MATE was programmed with at the time of manufacturing or during its last software upgrade The OutBack MATE uses a branching menu structure which e Shows various OutBack products operation modes and status e Displays by product type e Categorizes by the type of settings or information being displayed The following menus show an example of this menu structure In this example all the screens that show FX connected batteries are grouped together in one menu tree allowing the user to find the required meter with a minimum of button presses 102 9 57 32 A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STATUS choose device STATUS FX PG1 choose category battery 25 0 vdc actual DOWN STATUS PORT The top line of the MATE display will show the path to the current menu in this example it is STATUS FX BATT P01 with P01 referring to the first port of the HUB 103 The MATE features over 400 screens for viewing power system status and adjusting its values The screens are accessible in a series of categorized menus
4. P FX INP input setup completed TOP SETUP MAIN MATE SETUP 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV FX 111 ATE PAGE1 rev 350 ategory T GLOW PG2 T GLOW PG2 ATE CLOCK Tu 12 10 02 4 00 22P BACK DATE TIME rev 402 egory ATE PAGE1 rev 350 egory T GLOW PG2 ATE GLOW t controls L MODE TIME SUMMARY ategory RY COMM ATE SUM summary control BACK TYPE TIME ATE PAGE2 ategory RY COMM PG3 category BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG INVERTER TINGS WARNING adversely effect system performance enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT choose device DC MATE C DEC PORT 2 cycles gth C DEC PORT attery 21 0 vdc Out set point DOWN INC DEC PORT NVERTER P00 C DEC PORT NVERTER to factory then press next EXIT PORT NEXT inverter programming completed TOP ADV MAIN CHARGER GENERATOR enterthe password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT 6 54 42P choose device 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV CC DC MATE SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SETTINGS WARNING ADV SET TINGS WARNING changes made could choose category changes made could adversely effect adversely effect system performance DV INV CHGR PG2 system performance enter the password enter the password 132 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT ENTER INC DEC EXIT ADV choose device choose device FX CC MA
5. PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN STATUS FX SELL P00 stop sell reason DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS 108 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV choose device FX DC MAIN ODE METER SETP PG2 STATUS CC MODE P00 charger mode Absorb DOWN STAT STATUS CC MO aux relay mode Vent Fan DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS CC MODE P00 aux relay state DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS CC MODE end of mode menu UP TOP STATUS METERS choose device FX CC DC MAIN 11 2 vdc 14 4 vdc STATUS PORT ET STATUS CC METER POO CC firmware revision 0001 008 000 DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS CC ME I end of meter m UP TOP STATUS SET POINTS 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV choose device FX DC MAIN end of setpoint menu UP TOP STATUS 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV choose device FX DC MAIN LOGS STAT MAIN TUS CC LOGS1 PO1 ODAY OAH 00 0 kWH 11Vp 00 0Ap 0 00kWp DOWN DAY DAY PORT 00 00 00 00 DOWN DAY DAY PORT end of logs display STATUS 109 STATISTICS 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV choose device FX CC DC MAIN LOGS STAT MAIN STATUS CC STAT PO1 maximum battery 21 1 vde STATUS CC STAI PO total kW total kAH 0 0 DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS CC STAT PO end of CC stats menu UP TOP STATUS 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV choos
6. ADV CC ADVANCED P01 auto restart mode 2 DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV CC ADVANCED P01 reset CC to factory defaults DOWN NO YES PORT end CC advanced menu TOP ADV MAIN AGS SETUP 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SET TINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance A enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT choose product FX CC DC MATE tegory BX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 DV MAT hoose category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2 P NO YES ADV MATE AGS SETUP AGS control MAN OFF P CHANGE TN UP NO YES ATE AGS SETUP enstop 38 0 vdc UP INC DEC 116 cool down time minutes UP INC DEC ADV MATE AGS SETUP rm up time 0 minutes UP INC DEC 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV AADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT choose device FX CC DC MATE ADV MATE PG1 choose category HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 ADV Choose category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2 AADV MATE AGS QI weekday 12 00A time start AGS CHANGE time stop p d of QUIET TIME menu UP TOP AGS OLTAGE START 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance y oy enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT choose device FX CC DC MATE ADV MATE PG1 choose cate
7. UP STATUS FX WARN acin freq too low DOWN UP STATUS FX WARN acin input current exceeds max UP TOP STATUS FX WARN internal fan failure detected UP STATUS FX WARN captemp UP e ooo eooo eooo STATUS FX WARN end of warnings menu UP TOP STATUS STATUS FX PAGE2 choose category PG1 ERROR WARN STATUS FX PAGE3 choose category PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN oo0o0eoe oo0oe oe oo Anno Screens Push lt DISCON gt to view the DISCONNECT Menu acin freq too high AC source is above 66 Hz upper limit and will be dropped if frequency gets much higher acin freq too low AC source is under 54 Hz lower limit and will be dropped if frequency gets much lower acin voltage too high AC sources voltage is over 140 VAC default limit and risks loss of FX connection acin voltage too low AC source s voltage is under 108 VAC default limit and risks loss of FX connection acin input current exceeds max AC loads are drawing more current than the rating of the FX allows temperature sensor fault an internal FX temperature sensor is malfunctioning internal comm error detected there is a communication problem between the MATE and the FX internal fan failure detected the FX s internal cooling fan is not operating properly airtemp displays a numeric value representing the air temperature around the EX fettemp displays a numeric value representing the temperature of the FETs Field Effect Transistors ca
8. ac input screen now indicates the MATE is running in control HBX mode by displaying the current state USE or DROP USE DROP followed by HBX ADV MATE HBX ac input DROP HBX control DROP USE HBX DONE Disable HBX ADV MATE HBX To disable HBX Mode press the lt HBX gt soft key aan DROP HBX again After disabling HBX the system remains in whichever state DROP or USE it was in while DROP USE HBX DONE HBX Mode was active Be sure to reset the DROP or USE to the desired state once it s out of HBX Mode ADV MATE HBX Pressing the lt DONE gt soft key returns to the last ac input DRO d control HBX activated USE menu DROP USE HBX DONE BO MINUTE HBX a Press either the lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt soft keys to Patrol return to the ADVANCED menu DOWN UP 64 Push the lt AC IN gt hot key to view the AC status and change to USE or DROP as needed Pressing Currently USE the lt OK gt soft key means you accept the condi DROP USE tions or mode shown on the screen AC INPUT CONTROL Odd VALUE ECD gt Em 1 35 04p SUM STATUS SETUP ADV DODO Y AC INPUT CONTROL found under the ACIN hot key Once a manual command is issued 3 the system will remain in that chosen command until the next HBX scheduled cycle normally occurs NOTE Even with HBX enabled the user can issue manual DROP or USE commands using the Because GRID USE Mode uses the DROP and USE commands it cannot be enabled at the same time as HBX Mode
9. for example METERS WARNING BATTERY etc By knowing the categories it s easier to find a specific screen Screens display locations within the system values and set points some of which can be changed using lt DEC gt and lt INC gt commands ports to which components are connected on off and yes no options and initiating or stopping certain functions and activities The following menu guide offers quick access to the MATE screens DISCON NECT and SELL An ERROR will shut ECT if the incoming AC is not acceptable A WARNING indicates a condition that should be IMODES screens gt inverter control gt AC in control gt charger control gt AUX control P EQ enabled METER screens gt inverter and charger att and kilowatt read ings gt AC output voltage gt AC input voltage gt AC inverter current gt AC charger current gt AC input current gt AC sell current gt FX firmware soft are version number BAT T ery gt actual battery voltage gt temperature com pensated voltage gt absorb setpoint 0 000kW 0 000kW 0 000kW SUM STATUS choose device BATT continued gt remaining absorb time gt float setpoint gt remaining float time gt refloat setpoint gt equalize setpoint gt remaining equalize time gt battery temperature ERROR screens gt low AC output voltage gt stacking error detected gt inverter overtemp gt low battery voltage
10. lt DATE gt and lt TIME gt adjust the MATES clock and calendar functions The correct time and date are required for some MATE Control Modes to operate correctly Pushing the lt BACK gt soft key returns you to the previous screen O NOTE The MATE clock does not automatically adjust for daylight savings time or leap year Current Day Tu 9 26 07 INC DAY O oO A ADJUST DAY AND THEN y MONTH Current Month Mo 9 26 07 INC MONTH O O A ADJUST MONTH AND y THEN DATE To adjust the date press the lt DATE gt soft key to bring up the Current Day menu lt INC DAY gt changes the day Monday Sunday Press the lt SET MONTH gt soft key after changing the day The next screen which shows automatically after hitting lt SET MONTH gt adjusts the month lt INC MONTH gt changes the month Press the lt SET DATE gt soft key after changing the month The next screen adjusts the date 23 Current Day Mo 9 26 07 INC DATE O O A ADJUST DATE AND THEN vear Current Year Mo 9 26 07 INC DEC YEAR YEAR O A EITHER A y SETUP MATE CLOCK Mo 1 01 07 12 00 00P BACK DATE TIME do ae Current Hour 12 00 00P INC SET HOUR MIN ci Current Minute 12 00 00P INC DEC RESET MIN MIN SEC DONE A A A y lt INC DATE gt changes the day of the month Press the lt SET YEAR gt soft key after changing the date The next screen adjusts
11. Enabling GRID USE will automatically disable HBX Mode 65 66 Advanced Generator Start AGS Mode This section applies to off grid systems which regularly use generator supplied power Why you may want it Some systems include fuel powered generators for either back up or regular usage Advance Generator Start Mode sets the conditions under which a generator will automatically start and stop eliminating inconvenient manual starts and stops If a user isn t at home or near the system the generator will run anyway in some cases keeping vital appliances and motors running Advanced Generator Start AGS Mode utilizes the auxiliary AUX output found on each FX and is compatible with any two wire start generator AGS offers a variety of conditions that will start a generator by energizing the FX AUX output or the FLEXnet DC relay output AGS starts 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 except during a programmed Quiet Time normally at night when a noisy generator would be disturbing NOTE Low Battery Cut Out overrides Quiet Time GenAlert is another way to automatically start a generator but it does not offer the range of programming options as AGS AGS is a function of the MATE while GenAlert is a function of the FX which is programmed using the MATE Information on the GenAlert function can be found in the FX programming and oper
12. FXs connected to a HUB e Pressing lt BULK gt brings up the BULK Perse NING CONTROL screen and starts a new recharging cycle Please see the FX and Charge Controller START STOP product manuals for more information The BULK CONTROL BULK CONTROL BULK CONTROL reen allows fheas 0 manually start or stop a bulk charge cycle by pressing the bulk charge started bulk charge stopped OK OK lt START gt or lt STOP gt soft keys respectively A NOTE Both Outback Charge Controller and FX products connected to the HUB will respond to global EQ and BULK charger commands 54 55 EQUALIZE CONTROL eq enabled EQUALIZE CONTROL eq charge stopped OK MAIN EQ parameters must be set in ADV FX menu follow mauf Recommendations MORE For EQ settings ac source must be connected to start EQ cycle MORE OOoc EQ ENABLED No are you sure you wish to start an EQ cycle YES EXIT O o y Pressing lt EQ gt on the CHARGER MODE CONTROL screen brings up the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen When lt STOP gt has been selected the EQ charge has stopped When lt START gt has been selected two informational screens are displayed The user must push the lt MORE gt soft key before an equalizing cycle can begin NOTE EQ EQUALIZE is not an automatic part of the FX s charge cycle With the AC input already connected to the FX system an EQ charge must be manually started from this menu The EQ cycle
13. PV Trigger ERROR OUTPUT Night Light Float Diversion Relay Diversion Solid St Low Batt ery Disconnect or Remote aux relay state indicates if the AUX is ON or OFF OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS METER Screens To view the CC STATUS screens return to the MAIN Menu press the lt STATUS gt soft key and then choose the CC on the STATUS choose product screen The STATUS screens include MODE METER and SET SET POINT In STATUS Mode these Charge Controller functions can be viewed by the MATE but not changed mode Silent POO in 33 2 vdc 0 adc charger charger out 38 8 vdc 0 adc watts kwhrs DOWN STATUS PORT DOWN UP UP e oO OoOo eooo OO STATUS CC METER POO STATUS CC METER POO STATUS CC METER POO charger 000 adc battery 38 7 vdc panel 33 vdc amps dc voltage voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT e ooo eooo eooo STATUS CC METER STATUS CC end of meter menu Press lt SETP gt to view the UP TOP STATUS MODE METER SETP MAIN SE TEOLIN T sErectis CI CICI O OO O A NOTE All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on the MATE CHARGE CONTROLLER METER Screens Mode pv in bat out displays the charger mode the PV array voltage the incoming PV amps the battery voltage and the outgoing amps to the battery charger watts charger output measured in watts charger kwhrs kilowatt hours produced in the last
14. Returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the GEN START CONTROL screen NOTE To reset an AGS error press lt OFF gt and then press lt AUTO gt CHARGER CONTROL PRESS THREE TIMES currently OFF e The CHARGER CONTROL screen appears e This allows the operation of the FX battery charger to be preset for an available AC source OFF AUTO ON OK e When an OutBack HUB is employed the Co C3 E O CHARGER CONTROL only affects the Master A A A y FX connected to PORT 1 The Master FX then gives the same command to all slave FXs a QA NOTE The charger s operation is independent of the inverter With the inverter in OFF mode the charger can be set to come on when AC is available but have the inverter stay off when AC w 3 is disconnected lt OFF gt disables all charger functions in the FX lt AUTO gt enables automatic battery charging silent and re float when an AC input source is connected lt ON gt also recharges the batteries but eventually remains in the float charging stage and eliminates silent mode until the AC input is disconnected lt OK gt returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the CHARGER CONTROL screen CHARGER MODE CONTROL PRESS FOUR TIMES global charger mode e The CHARGER MODE CONTROL screen appears allowing the MATE to issue system global recharging commands 0 ooo Y y y BULK EQ O NOTE Global commands apply to the Charge Controllers and
15. Systems offers an optional three year extension to the standard two year limited warranty Pur chase 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 Any FX Series Inverter Charger AC Input AC Output DC Input 300 00 Charge Controller 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 Washington residents please include 8 5 sales tax Include a completed copy of this application and send to OutBack Power Systems Extended Warranty Program 19009 62nd Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA Ciut Back Power Systems 19009 62nd Avenue NE European Sales Office Arlington WA USA Barcelona Espa a 1 360 435 6030 34 600 843 845 www outbackpower com 900 0092 01 00 REV A
16. allows you to reset the error counting display see next screen This is a typical VIEW screen showing the HUB Ports and any communication errors in the system The numbered port with more than one error will need correcting After the errors are corrected all the used ports will return to 000 or 001 values after pushing the lt RSET gt soft key Press any soft key to return to the SETUP MATE COMM screen To correct errors please see Er rors and Debugging in the section that follows If no errors are present pressing any soft key returns to the previous SETUP MATE COMM screen Press the lt RSET gt soft key to clear the error counting display Press the lt BACK gt soft key to return to the choose category screen Press lt VIEW gt to return to the previous screen SETUP MATE PAGE2 choose category BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG ee ee SETUP MATE PAGE2 PC communications OFF BACK OFF y A A SETUP MATE PAGE2 choose category BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG SS O Press the lt PC gt soft key to enable or disable the MATE RS232 communications port In the PC communications screen choose ON or OFF by pressing the respective soft key Press the lt BACK gt soft key to return to the choose category screen Press the lt REPOLL gt soft key after a device is added to moved or removed from the HUB re poll task but the cable can be inconvenient to remove from a mounted MATE A NOTE Disconn
17. event of a product malfunction OutBack cannot bear any responsibility for consequential losses ex penses or damage to other components e Please read the full warranty at the end of this manual for more information About OutBack Power Systems OutBack Power Systems is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology Our products include true sine wave inverter chargers maximum power point charge controllers system communication components as well as breaker panels breakers accessories and assembled systems Notice of Copyright MATE System Controller and Display Installation and User Manual REV A 2007 All rights reserved Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION b ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE WHETHER DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK Date and Revision September 2007 REV A Contact Information OutBack Power Systems 19009 62nd Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 Phone 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 outbackpower com Contents INTRODUCTION MATE Specifications and Features Manual Setup Installation 1 Basic Operation Power Up MAIN Screen How to Read a MATE Scree
18. first before turning the GRID USE Mode on The GRID USE settings can be accessed by pressing the lt DOWN gt soft key This setting is the time during the week Monday Friday that a USE will be issued to the FX system allowing it to connect to the AC input source The time displayed is the default setting To change the time on the adj hour screen press the lt CHANGE gt soft key 94 WEEKDAY GRIDUSE START adj hour 12 00A DOWN INC DEC WEEKDAY GRIDUSE START adj min 12 00A INC DEC DONE ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekday griduse start time DOWN UP CHANGE 0 ooo Weekday Grid Use Stop ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekday griduse stop time DOWN UP lt INC gt and lt DEC gt set the hour to the desired time Press lt DOWN gt to access the adj min screen lt INC gt and lt DEC gt set the minutes to the desired time Press the lt DONE gt soft key to return to the weekday griduse start screen Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to access the ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekday grid use stop screen The WEEKDAY GRID USE STOP setting is the time during the week Monday Friday that a DROP will be issued to the FX system forcing a disconnect from the AC input source The time displayed is the default setting To change the time press the lt CHANGE gt soft key and adjust the hour and minute settings on the next screens using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Proceed through the Adjust Hour adj hour and Adjust Minutes ad
19. gt phase loss gt high battery voltage gt AC output shorted gt AC output backfeed DISCON nect The FX will disconnect due to incoming AC cur rent irregularities gt AC in frequency is too high or too low gt AC in voltage is too high or too low SELL gt displays reasons a grid tie unit cannot sell power back to a utility a number land this number is used by OutBack technical support to diagnose the problem eoornsrrrcrrncrncn 8 04 21A STATUS SETUP ETER and SETP oint IMODE screens gt charger mode gt AUX relay gt AUX relay state METER screens gt PV and battery voltage and current gt charger watts charger kilowatt hours charger DC amps gt Firmware Rev SETP oint screens gt logs stats FLEXmax 80 The SETUP menus allow the user to establish certain values or how the FX and MATE operate The FX screens include SRCH search and INPUT FX SEARCH screens gt search sensitivity gt pulse spacing FX INPUT screens for both GRID and GEN erator set tings gt AC transfer gt AC grid limit ceccooocoooococoocoocoofoococococoocooooooo MAIN SCREEN Pressing the first two soft keys on the MATE will always return to the MAIN screen y FLEXnet DC screens in clude METER STATS AUX BATTERY and SHUNT METER screens P instantaneous cur rent running through shunts gt accumulated amp and kilowatt hours gt num
20. input current BATT displays the battery temperature voltage and the various set points for the different recharging cycles as well as the time remaining to complete any of those cycles PG2 pressing the lt PG2 gt soft key opens the next selection of STATUS screens ERROR various FX errors and their causes an error can shut the FX down WARN ING FX warning situations warnings will not shut the FX down PG3 Pressing the lt PG3 gt soft key opens the last STATUS screen DISCON lists the reasons the FX disconnects from an AC source SELL displays a number representing the reason the FX stops selling power to the grid this number is used by technicians for troubleshooting grid tied FX units The second line STATUS FX MODE The status of indicates the FX gt inv control ON lt inv erter or Charge Con CHANGE control is ON troller MODE DOWN STAT MODE PORT O O Oo lt _ _ __ on a specific Port y press the lt PORT gt soft key Pressing the lt CHANGE MODE gt 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 lt DOWN gt soft key 41 FX STATUS MODE Screens STATUS FX PAGE1 STATUS FX MODE STATUS FX MODE choose category inv control ac in control CHANGE MODES METER BATT DOWN STAT MODE PORT DOWN UP MODE PORT STATUS FX MODE STATUS FX MODE STATUS FX MODE chr contro
21. is generated monitored and controlled by systems you neither see nor maintain An RE system requires some combination of inverter chargers batteries charge controllers and an RE power source often including a generator all of which need monitoring and adjusting for optimum performance The OutBack MATE provides a window to your system and allows setting each OutBack component for its best and most efficient usage according to your power needs and living conditions The MATE s functions occur in to two general areas 1 The display of information about or the status of different system components and actions 2 Enabling the user to control certain system functions e g the times or the conditions under which they will occur With the MATE a user can know the system s activity and conditions at any given time Sometimes after careful observations a user might want to change the conditions or set points which cause an action to occur What is a set point A set point is a condition measurement or baseline a user establishes in order for something else to happen A home thermostat offers a simple example When predetermined temperatures 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
22. limit amount of time recharging spends at the absorb set point to fully recharge the batteries float set point the final charging voltage when the refloat voltage is met float time period amount of time the charging process holds at the float set point refloat set point when the batteries fall below this voltage the FX starts a REFLOAT cycle to keep the batteries charged equalize set point a high voltage used for occasional equalization recharging equalize time period amount of time the batteries are held at the EQ voltage Recharge the batteries using HBX high battery transfer with a grid connected FX Series Inverter Charger Go to the HBX screens in the ADVANCED menu and establish the voltage and time set points 121 hbx use grid set point the voltage value that initiates the HBX recharging mode hbx use grid delay the amount of time the battery voltage must remain below the hbx use grid set point before the charge cycle can begin hbx drop grid set point the voltage value which when reached stops the recharging process hbx drop grid delay the amount of time the battery voltage must remain about the hbx drop grid set point before the recharging stops 122 How to connect to an electrical grid Go to the GRIDUSE screens in the ADVANCED menu Using these screens you can set the times of day you want to use grid AC power and the times you want to stop using it This allows you connect when your batteries will
23. pere EARCH ICLOCK per Sar ay INPUT or ea aa PG2 mI a MM IBEEP eal STATUS FX STATUS FX STATUS FX IMODE METER BATT PG2 DISCON SELL MODE METER BATT PG3 MENU MAP OVERVIEW 119 MENU MAP OVERVIEW ASIOVAXA ASIOUIAXA vOd SINIL LYvV LS 205 vOd SUAWLL LAVIS ZOd NIVW XAV 04 Dd cOd ACVOO YOHO ACV CHO Vd O9 ACV THDVd D0 ACV 9d NAY ISAW LAVIS advo Od NOY LAVIS TOd ISAW AVOT LaviLs HOVLITOA AWIL LINDI JdOLIS A cOd LAVIS INIL dAJLAS LIOA IHINO SOV ALVWN AdV ACV SOV ISAAUTAO XdH IDd A LVW AGY aLVN Od OO Xd ONIN CYONVACY 120 APPENDIX Common Tasks The following tasks are common to many OutBack Power Systems customers and are viewable and programmable using the MATE They are fully explained within this manual The purpose here is to offer an overview of the tasks and put them in an easily understandable context especially for new users Controller The MX60 has its own screen and soft keys for its programming a NOTE The MATE acts almost exclusively as a display screen only for the MX60 Charge How to recharge the batteries using an FX Series Inverter Charger Go to the CHARGER screens in the ADVANCED menu and set the limits These limits include charger limit how much charge the FX uses to charge the batteries absorb set point voltage level reached during the BULK or first stage of charging absorb set time
24. the Must Run time period for Monday Friday Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to go to the weekday must run stop screen To adjust the start time hour and minute settings press the lt CHANGE gt soft key Adjust the hours using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys When finished press the lt DOWN gt soft key to adjust the minutes Adjust the minutes using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys When finished press the lt DONE gt soft key to return to the ADV MATE AGS MR week day must run stop time screen 83 Weekend Start ADV MATE AGS MR weekday 12 00A must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE weekend must run start time DOWN UP WEEKEND MR START adj hour DOWN INC WEEKEND MR START adj min 12 00A DEC Press the lt DOWN gt soft key in the ADV MATE AGS MR screen to adjust the weekend must run start time weekend must run start time is the beginning of the time period Saturday and Sunday that the generator will be forced to run To adjust the weekend must run start time press the lt CHANGE gt soft key Adjust the weekend must run start time hours using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Press the lt DOWN gt soft key when finished Adjust the weekend must run start minutes us ing the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Press the lt DONE gt soft key to return to the ADV MATE AGS MR weekend must run stop time screen when finished 84 Weekend Stop
25. weekend must run start time DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS MR weekend 12 00A must run stop time DOWN UP OOO CHANGE WEEKEND MR STOP adj hour 12 00A DOWN INC DEC ooo WEEKEND MR STOP adj min 12 00A INC DEC DONE CNCA t ty ADV MATE AGS MR weekend 12 00A must run stop time DOWN UP 0 ooo CHANGE Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to go to the ADV MATE AGS MR weekend must run stop screen weekend must run stop time is the end of the must run time period for Saturday and Sunday Press lt CHANGE gt to adjust the hour and minutes settings Adjust the hour settings using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Press the lt DOWN gt soft key when finished to go to adj min screen to change the minutes Adjust the minutes settings using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys When finished press the lt DONE gt soft key to return to the ADV MATE AGS MR weekend must run stop time screen To proceed to the end of MUST RUN menu press the lt DOWN gt soft key 85 ADV MATE AGS MR end of MUST RUN menu ADV MATE AGS PG2 choose category LOAD MUST PG1 START RUN ADV MATE AGS PG3 choose category SOC PG2 START TIMERS PG4 OOOO ADV MATE AGS SOC SOC stat DOWN AGS INC ooo y t 4 ADV MATE AGS SOC SOC stop 90 DOWN AGS INC e ooo y t 4 ADV MATE AGS SOC end of SOC START menu U
26. you often are given the choice to change or alter part of your system s functioning such as the voltage level the batteries must drop to before automatically recharging or the times the generator runs ADV MATE PG1 choose category HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 On All Screens Lowercase letters normally show a condition or system item that can be altered or otherwise adjusted Uppercase letters identify a screen s name or indicate a step to follow to arrive at a screen with these values Key to the Example Diagrams OOOO si O O O O Solid black indicates key can be pressed Down arrow will lead to the next screen A Up arrow points to one or more keys that will change a value DOWN O Es O Pressing lt DOWN gt leads to the next menu UP go O O O Pressing lt UP gt leads to the previous menu 19 Although the OutBack MATE menu display screens vary depending on the units software version the menu structures and navigation are the same for all versions The MATE uses a branching menu structure to display various OutBack products operation modes and statuses The menus are divided by product type and are categorized by either type of settings or the information being displayed as shown in the following example 12 17 04P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STATUS SCREEN choose device STATUS FX PAGE 1 All the screens showing the FX s AC meters are choose category grouped together in one menu branch allowing the user to fi
27. 60 minutes 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 current voltage from the PV array 49 OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS SETP OINT Screens STATUS CC SETPT POO STATUS CC SETPT POO Absorb 28 8 VDC Float 27 2 VDC DOWN STATUS PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT e ooo eooo 008000 STATUS CC METER end of set point menu UP TOP STATUS Press the first two soft keys simultaneously to return to the MAIN Menu or press lt STATUS gt and then press lt MAIN gt on the STATUS screen A NOTE All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on the MATE us CHARGE CONTROLLER SETP OINT Screens e Absorb displays the voltage that initiates and maintains the Absorb cycle e Float displays the voltage that begins the Float cycle and is maintained during this cycle 6 MATE Hot Keys 51 HOT KEYS INV Hot Key The INV hot key takes you to the INVERTER CONTROL screen allowing direct control of the FX s inverter from anywhere in the menu system Cuide BOW y AE 3 ii 1 35 04p D lt INV SUM STATUS SETUP ADV j Hot O O O The green LED indicator above the INV has three modes Flashing the inverter is either in the search or power save modes Continuously On DC battery power is converted to AC power a
28. 6V 97 Inverting 0 000kW 0 000kW 0 000kW AC Loads Buying CC Ge OutBack Charge Controller Summary Screen CC TOTALS 13 3V Output DA 0 000kW Today 0 0kWh 0 AH Summary Screen Options If the MATE has one or more FXs connected to it and does not have a FLEXnet DC as part of the system an FX Summary screen will be displayed as the Summary default screen Otherwise it will follow the FLEXnet DC summary screens The FX summary screen s values summarize power flow in an FX system as well as the non temperature compensated battery voltage The CC summary applies to all OutBack Charge Controller Its screen shows the voltage level of the battery also non temperature compensated and the amount of power 1 5kw being supplied to the battery This screen is the default Summary screen if the Charge Controller is directly connected to the HUB The AH value applies only to the FLEXmax 80 Charge Controller Why you might want them Summary screens show the current status of one or more FXs or Charge Controllers Given that each user and system is different the MATE offers the choice of viewing the status of either component as well as the timing of those displays SETUP MATE PAGE2 choose category PG1 SUMRY SETUP MATE SUMMARY summary control BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL 34 Press the lt SUMRY gt soft key from the lt SETUP MATE PAGE2 gt Setup choices screen Pressing the lt SUMRY gt
29. A 518B PC non crossover network cable e Maximum Cable Length Successfully Tested 1000 feet 300 meters of cable in an office commercial building NOTE Signal degradation can result if cable is run in conduit with AC wiring or in other electronically noisy environments these can affect the maximum length the cable can run without incurring transmission errors e PC computer interface RS232 Opto Isolated DB9 serial communication port NOTE OutBack Power Systems does not produce or technically support any PC computer software programs compatible with its products The following companies sell compatible software RightHand Engineering LLC Winverter software Intellact WattPlot software 19310 226th Ave NE Woodinville WA 98077 57 Mary Street Alton Ontario Canada L7K 0E3 425 844 1291 wattplot intellact ca Info RightHandEng com OutBack MATE Functions Why use a MATE with your OutBack Power System FX Series Inverter Chargers and Charge Controllers What exactly does it do A typical power system providing utility supplied electricity requires very little from a user Other than flipping an occasional tripped circuit breaker back on due to an overload and paying a monthly bill there is little to monitor or adjust A renewable energy RE system requires more diligence and attention including battery maintenance and setting various times and voltages for the system to act efficiently and economically Utility supplied power
30. BX mode the FX charging function can be shut off to allow the alternative energy source to recharge the batteries while the loads are powered by the utility grid ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely affect SUM STATUS SETUP ADV system performance Press lt INC gt until 141 then press enter ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC OCOoo0ao eee 8 OO ADV choose a product ADV MATE PG1 choose category FX CC HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 ADV MATE HBX hbx use griduse point DOWN ADV DEC 24 0 vdc OO0C 8 OCOCIO OO O ADV MATE HBX hbx use hbx drop grid delay grid set point DOWN UP DEC DOWN UP DEC 0 0oOooo 00000 _ gt ADV MATE HBX 01 0 hrs 26 0 vdc ADV MATE HBX end of HBX menu needed to change set points UP ON SD O Press lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys as ADV MATE HBX Hbx drop grid delay DOWN UP DEC OC OO 01 0 hrs gt 62 S or HUB 10 The Master will then instruct any stacked Slaves to USE or DROP the AC input source please see appropriate the FX programming manual for stacking instructions gt NOTE HBX Mode will control the Master FX Series Inverter Charger in Port 1 of a HUB 4 Before starting HBX Mode set or reset the established values on the four MATE set point modes shown on the following screens The first screen HBX USE GRID SET POINT appears when the HBX soft
31. Ciut Back Power Systems MATE System Controller and Display Installation and User Manual for the OutBack MATE and MATE 2 Warranty 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 Any and all warranty repairs must conform to the terms of the warranty e All OutBack equipment must be installed according to their accompanying instructions and manuals with specified over current protection in order to maintain their warranties e The customer must return the component s to OutBack securely packaged properly addressed and ship 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 e There is no allowance or reimbursement for an installer s or user s labor or travel time required to disconnect service or reinstall the damaged component s e OutBack will ship the repaired or replacement component s prepaid to addresses in the continental United States where applicable Shipments outside the U S will be sent freight collect e In the
32. Controller and the FLEXnet DC e Coordinates system operation maximizes performance and prevents multiple products from conflicting e Permits exact adjustments of your power system through a series of convenient display screens which allow switching among different components viewing the status of each and changing settings MX60 Charge Controller remote controls the AUX function and displays but does not control all other functions When connected to an OutBack HUB communications manager a single OutBack MATE can e Link to as many as ten FX Series Inverters Chargers OutBack Charge Controllers and additional future OutBack Power System products e Issue a global Bulk or EQ recharging command which includes the Charge Controller s charging function This manual will show step by step use of the OutBack MATE to best run a power system MATE At a Glance YA JZ f e ER Green Status Indicator Yellow Status Indicator ro UE Inverter LED AC Input LED pomenem u A o AN ee 6 Hot Key A e 0 ey Hot Key En 1 35 04p MW lt _ Inverter Button AC Input Button SUM STATUS SETUP ADV LCD Display Q O O Four Soft Keys or Buttons to scroll the menus and change values Included with each MATE are one 50 and one 6 length of CAT5 cable MATE Specifications O Q e Communication Protocol proprietary OutBack multi drop network e Interconnecting Cable CAT 5 8 IATI
33. DV MATE AGS LS load stop ADV MATE AGS LS load stop delay ADV MATE AGS LS end of the LOAD START menu UP TOP AGS OOo0O0SO An AGS stop command will be issued when the total AC load of all the FXs connected to the MATE falls below this setting for the amount of time set with load stop delay next screen as long as the generator was started due to Load Start This setting excludes any FX charger current for its AC load calculation The setting can be changed using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Pressing the lt DOWN gt soft key leads to the load stop delay screen This setting is the delay time the total system AC load must remain below the Load Stop kw before the generator is stopped It is adjustable from 1 to 240 minutes using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt keys Pressing the lt DOWN gt soft key leads to the end of the VOLTAGE START menu screen Pressing the lt AGS gt soft key returns the ADV MATE AGS PG2 screen 81 Must Run Weekday Start Why you might want it In time a user can determine patterns in energy usage and demands on batteries Must Run times the generator usage to the heaviest user demands during a day thus avoiding depleting the batteries or requiring a long recharging period This might happen in the mornings or early evenings when a family s power demand is higher Must Run Time is a daily time period when the MATE commands the generator to run Must Run Times can be set ind
34. DV MATE GRIDUSE 12 00 griduse enable weekday E weekday griduse start time griduse stop time DOWN ADV OFF DOWN UP CHANGE DOWN UP ADV MATE GRIDUSE ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekend weekend griduse start time griduse stop time DOWN UP CHANGE DOWN UP CHANGE AGS SETUP Menu MATE AGS SETUP ADV MATE AGS SETUP ADV MATE AGS SETUP ags port AGS enabled N AGS control MAN OFF DOWN UP DOWN UP CHANGE ADV MATE AGS SETUP ADV MATE AGS SETUP ADV MATE AGS SETUP dc genset vdc genstop 19 0 vd ags fault time DOWN UP NO DOWN UP DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS SETUP ADV MATE AGS SETUP cool down time 0 warm up time minutes minutes DOWN UP INC DOWN UP INC ENTENDI ERE IAE 98 gt AGS QUIET TIME Menu weekday quiet time start DOWN AGS CHANGE weekday quiet time stop DOWN UP weekend quiet time start CHANGE DOWN UP CHANGE ESAS CSTE ES COS ADV MATE AGS QT 4 a 12 00A weekend quiet time stop DOWN UP AGS VOLT START Menu ADV MATE AGS VSTART 12 2 vdc volt start 24 hr setting DOWN AGS INC DEC O GD Volt start 24 hr setting 24 VDC system 24 4 vdc 32 VDC system 32 6 vdc 36 VDC system 36 6 vdc 48 VDS system 48 8 vdc AGS VOLT START Menu ADV MATE AGS LS load start DOWN AGS Ge ACD ADV MATE AGS LS load stop delay DOWN AGS CHANGE GC gt ADV MATE AGS VSTART ADV MATE AGS VSTART volt start 11 8 vd
35. E PG1 ADV MATE PG2 choose device choose category Choose category FX cc HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 PG1 DEFAULTS ADV MATE DEFAULT ADV MATE RESET reset MATE to ARE YOU SURE 9 20 09A factory default RESET YES NO SUM STATUS SETUP ADV DE S C a JETP DADA MATE SETUP Default Values SETUP MATE CNT SETUP MATE GLOW LEVEL SETUP MATE GLOW MODE contrast 30 backlight 100 current mode AUTO BACK INC DEC BACK INC DEC BACK OFF AUTO ON SETUP MATE GLOW Time SETUP MATE SUM TYPE SETUP MATE SUM TIME glow off 5 mins summary Ro sum screen 20 Mins time screen type delay time CGS eS OO SETUP MATE SUM ROLL sum screen 8 secs roll rate BACK INC DEC EI CACAK MATE ADVANCED Default Values HBX Menu gt ADV MATE HBX ADV MATE HBX ADV MATE HBX hbx use hbx use 01 0 hrs hbx drop grid setpoint grid delay grid setpoint DOWN ADV DOWN ADV INC DEC DOWN ADV ADV MATE HBX A NOTE The MATES hbx use grid setpoint screen vdc value will hbx drop 01 0 hrs equal the battery voltage of the system it s connected to In grid delay I this case it reflects 12 VDC batteries DOWN ADV INC DEC 26 0 vdc for 32 VDC the value is 34 7 for 36 VDC it s 39 0 vdc and for 48 VDC the value will be 52 vdc O O C O A NOTE For a 24 VDC battery the hbx drop grid setpoint is Griduse Menu gt ADV MATE GRIDUSE ADV MATE GRIDUSE A
36. E SUM TYPE From the DC OnlySimple screen press the summa DC OnlySimple E Screen Une y gt IMP lt BACK gt soft key to return to the summary con trol screen BACK INC DEC oS SETUP MATE SUMMARY summary control BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL CG C gt NOTE An Charge Controller or FX must be connected to the MATE or HUB to have CC Only or FX Only modes Having chosen a Summary type None Roll FX Only CC Only DC Only or DCSimple 1 After exiting that screen the SUMMARY type will automatically appear whenever the MATE has been inactive for the lt TIME gt set point very much like a screensaver on a computer monitor 2 The chosen SUMMARY type will also be the SUMMARY manually called up by pushing the lt SUM gt soft key on the MAIN menu 3 Ifthe MATE is connected to a HUB with both Charge Controller and FX components it will switch between the CC and FX SUMMARY screens every 20 seconds when in Roll mode 4 Ifyou choose None the MATE continues to display the last active screen viewed if you press the lt SUM gt soft key on the MAIN menu when None is chosen the FX SUMMARY screen appears 37 9 57 32A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Pressing the lt SUM gt soft key in the MAIN menu brings up your chosen SUMMARY screen or if None is chosen it will bring up the FX SUMMA RY screen as a default To adjust the timing of the SUMMARY screen display see the next section
37. Friday evening at 6 p m 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 Monday morning at 6 a m 92 Example 2 Weekday Start 6 00 p m Weekday Stop 6 00 a m Weekend Start 4 00 p m Weekend Stop 8 00 a m e Monday Thursday evenings at 6 00 p m the MATE will issue a USE command to the FX allowing the AC input source to be used e Monday Friday at 6 00 a m a lt DROP gt will be issued On Friday evening at 6 00 p m a USE will be issued e The following morning is a weekend Saturday so a DROP command will be issued at 8 00 a m During Saturday afternoon at 4 00 p m the FX will USE again until Sunday morning at 8 00 a m On Sunday evening at 4 00 p m a USE time period will start ending on Monday morning at 6 00 a m A Dor p Ifthe battery voltage falls below the FX s Low Battery Cut Off voltage the FX will I automatically connect to the AC input source regardless of the GRID USE time of day setting e 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 Mode only allows one Drop and Use per day GRID USE can be affected by the MATE not automatically adjusting its clock for Daylight Savings Time e A START time that equals a STOP time disables a change during that period weekdays or weekends If disabl
38. GS start conditions will be stopped during this time Press the lt CHANGE gt soft key to adjust the hour and minutes settings lt INC gt and lt DEC gt adjust the hourly setting for the WEEKEND QT START Press the lt DOWN gt soft key when finished lt INC gt and lt DEC gt adjust the minutes setting for the WEEKEND QT START Press the lt DONE gt soft key when finished If you are satisfied with the weekend quiet time start settings press the lt DOWN gt soft key and go to the weekend stop screen 76 Weekend Stop ADV MATE AGS QT weekend 12 00A quiet time stop DOWN UP CHANGE WEEKEND QT STOP adj hour WEEKEND QT STOP adj min 12 00A INC DEC DONE ADV MATE AGS QT weekend 12 00A quiet time stop DOWN UP CHANGE ADV MATE QUIET TIME end of QUIET TIME menu UP TOP AGS weekend quiet time stop is the end of the quiet time period for Saturday amp Sunday lt CHANGE gt adjusts the hour and minutes settings lt INC gt and lt DEC gt adjust the hourly setting for the WEEKEND QT STOP Press the lt DOWN gt soft key when finished lt INC gt and lt DEC gt adjust the minute setting for the WEEKEND QT STOP Press the lt DONE gt soft key when finished If you are satisfied with the weekend quiet time stop settings press the lt DOWN gt soft key and go to the end of the quiet time menu Press the lt AGS gt soft key to return to ADV MATE AGS screen 77 V
39. 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 products 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
40. MAR APR MAY JUN EQ 20_ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC EQ 20_ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC 126 WARRANTY OutBack Power Systems Two Year Limited Warranty OutBack Power Systems Inc warrants that the products it manufactures 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 c corrosion d lightning e 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 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
41. MATE cable is plugged into a powered OutBack product the MATE itself will power up and display several information screens G day Mate First Screen ODO ED C a O Second Screen Power Systems PESTS E Version Code a aa Third Screen Serial XXXXXXXX Screen EE b bb Code dictates the MATE s operation and features 4 Serial matches the bar code sticker inside the MATE on its circuit board Y Screen EE refers to the MATE s menu system NOTE you will need the code and serial number of the MATE if contacting OutBack Power w 3 Systems regarding its operation 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 forum viewtopic php t 211 14 Searching for Devices FX Found DEBERES Searching for Devices CC Found EME Fae Searching for Devices HUB Found IBAS Port Assignment 1 gt FX 2 gt FX 3 gt CC 4 gt CC 5 gt 6 gt 7 gt 8 gt 9 gt 10 gt 2M gt eS ES Searching for Devices No Devices Found CGD C2 Fourth screen one of the following 4 The MATE found an FX Series Inverter Charger The MATE has found a Charge Controller The MATE has found the HUB Port Assignment screen follows the HUB Found screen Each Port used will show its connected component The MATE has not found an OutBack produc
42. N AGS Weekday Stop ADV MATE AGS QT weekday 12 00A quiet time stop DOWN AGS CHANGE lt INC gt and lt DEC gt adjust the weekday start hours When finished press the lt DOWN gt soft key lt INC gt and lt DEC gt adjust the weekday start min utes When finished press the lt DONE gt soft key This will return you to the ADV MATE AGS QT weekday quiet time start menu Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to go to the weekday quiet time stop screen weekday quiet time stop is the end of the quiet time period for Monday Friday To change the time press the lt CHANGE gt soft key and adjust the hour and minute settings on the next screens using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Proceed through the adj hour and adj min screens in the same manner described in the Weekday Start section Press the lt DOWN gt soft key on the final ADV MATE AGS QT weekday quiet time stop screen to open the weekend screens 75 Weekend Start ADV MATE AGS QT weekend 12 00A quiet time start DOWN UP CHANGE OOoc WEEKEND QT START adj hour 12 00A DOWN INC DEC ooo YAA WEEKEND QT START adj min 12 00A INC DEC DONE OOO t ty ADV MATE AGS QT weekend 12 00A quiet time start DOWN UP CHANGE oooO weekend quiet time start is the beginning of the quiet time period for Saturday and Sunday Most A
43. O zer 0 0kw output buy 0 0 kw voltage STATUS PORT DOWN UP 117 vac input 118 vac voltage TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT e ooo B O0C0OC eooo STATUS FX METER POO STATUS FX METER POO STATUS FX METER POO inverter 0 0 aac charger current current DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP 0 0 aac input 0 0 aac current TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT So OO eooo eooo STATUS FX METER POO STATUS FX METER POO STATUS FX METER sell 0 0 aac FX firmware current revision DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP 61 end of meter menu TOP PORT UP TOP STATUS e ooo 00000 ir STATUS FX METER POO sell 0 0 aac current DOWN UP TOP PORT i Pressing the lt BATT gt soft key brings up the first FX BATT screen 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 Activity Target Activity Off Sell Search RE On Float Charge Bulk EQ Silent Float EQ Chr Off Support Sell Passthru A Push lt UP gt to Push lt STAT gt return to the first to return to the METER screen choose category STATUS screen METER Screens The METER screens display current and voltage measure ments and the version of FX software e charge the current FX mode outpu
44. P TOP OOoc To proceed to the ADV MATE AGS PG2 screen press the lt AGS gt soft key Press the lt P3 gt soft key to access the ADV MATE AGS PG3 screen which includes the EXERCISE option Press the lt SOC gt soft key With a FLEXnet DC a user can start a generator based on a battery state of charge rather than its voltage which can be less accurately inteprepeted depending on loads and surges Use the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys to adjust this value Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to view the SOC stop screen A user can stop a generator based on the percentage of the battery s state of charge using lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Press the lt AGS gt soft key to view the ADV MATE AGS PG3 screen 86 ADV MATE AGS PG3 choose category SOC PG2 START TIMERS PG4 OO 8 o ADV MATE AGS TIMERS agsstate DOWN AGS ADV MATE AGS TIMERS agsgenfault DOWN UP 0 ooo ADV MATE AGS TIMERS 24 hr 1440 min vs time DOWN UP 0 ooo ADV MATE AGS TIMERS 2hr vs time 120 min DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS 2 min vs time DOWN UP Press the lt TIMERS gt soft key to view the various AGS timer related screens The agsstate screen displays a numeric value corresponding to why the generator is or is not running This is a diagnostic feature for OutBack troubleshooting purposes Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to view the next TIMER screen AGS state can be one or m
45. Port to another or has been disconnected completely The MATE is trying to account for the system components SETUP MATE PAGE1 Choose product mate code rev choose category SUM STATUS SETUP ADV CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 SETUP MATE PAGE2 SETUP MATE PAGE2 choose category choose category PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG Press the lt COMM gt soft key from the lt PAGE 2 gt Setup choices screen for MATE communications options lt REPOLL gt forces the MATE to rediscover all the OutBack devices it is connected to This must be used any time an OutBack device is moved or added to a HUB lt PC gt will allow you to enable or disable the MATE s RS232 communications port This setting must be enabled if you use any third party logging or control software lt DEBUG gt tracks communication errors involving the OutBack HUB SETUP MATE PAGE2 choose category From the SETUP MATE PAGE2 screen press the lt COMM gt soft key PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN T SETUP MATE PAGE2 choose category BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG ee SETUP MATE COMM comm errors BACK VIEW RSET et ae ee y y y y SETUP MATE COMM comm errors BACK VIEW RSET O O y A 28 To debug the system press the lt DEBUG gt soft key On the DEBUG screen first press the lt VIEW gt soft key to bring up a list of HUB ports with a count of communications errors for each port lt RESET gt
46. TE AGS TIMERS exstop timer 0 min DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS end of TIMERS menu UP TOP BEDEBRE This screen displays the load start delay timer which is adjustable up to 240 minutes counting down The user determines how many minutes the AC loads must remain above the load start kw set point before starting the generator Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to view the next TIMERS screen The Isstop timer screen counts down the time the AC load must remain below the load stop kw be fore the generator stops Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to view the vdcstop timer screen The vdcstop timer counts down the amount of time a DC generator is allowed to run Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to view the last TIMERS screen The exstop timer screen displays the amount of time the generator runs during an exercise period 1 240 minutes Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to open the end of TIMERS screen This is the final TIMERS screen Press the lt AGS gt soft key to view the final AGS screen 88 ADV MATE AGS PG3 choose category Press the lt PG4 gt soft key SOC PG2 START TIMERS PG4 Ooo ADV MATE AGS PG5 choose category PG2 EXERCISE Press the lt EXERCISE gt soft key OOOO y This takes you to the ADV MATE AGS EX exercise screen for running a lightly used generator at least one day a month to assure it s in good working order see next section Generator Exercise Why you might want it E
47. TE MAIN DOWN INC DEC PORT FX CC DC MATE DV FX PAG ADV FX CHARGER ADV FX PAG hoose category charger programming i hoose category completed HGR PG2 TOP ADV MAIN ADV INV CHGR PG2 HARGER P0O DV FX PAG hoose category DV GRID GEN PG3 SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SET TINGS WARNING changes made could GRID programming adversely effect completed system performance TOP ADV MAIN DOWN INC DEC PORT 113 GEN programming completed TOP ADV MAIN AUX OUTPUT SUM STATUS SETUP ADV AADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT choose device CC DC MATE hoose category ADV INV CHGR PG2 A A choose category PG2 AUX STACK PG4 DOWN INC DEC PORT Aux output Setup completed TOP ADV MAIN DOWN INC DEC PORT 114 DOWN INC DEC PORT STACKING INGS WARNING adversely effect system performance enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT choose device FX CC MATE MATE hoose category ADV INV CHGR PG2 A choose category PG1 GRID GEN PG3 choose category PG2 AUX STACK PG4 ADV FX STACK POO stack 1 2PH Master INC DEC PORT stack OB Slave L1 phase DOWN INC DEC PORT stack OB Slave L2 phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX S1 stack 3PH Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT power save level 0 master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX S1 power sav
48. TMRS Timers WARN Warning P01 Master FX PO2 PO3 etc Slave FXs appears on the left side 18 LOCATION the top line STATUS FX METER P01 the HUB first Port indicates STATUS then FX then METER have been selected from the MAIN screen Pressing the lt DOWN gt or lt UP gt soft keys displays the different METER screens Pressing the lt PORT gt soft key advances the Port number if there are other devices connected to the HUB If no HUB is present this will read POO LABEL the screen s left side shows a condition system feature or measurable event If the text forms too long a statement across the screen the words will be stacked one above the other such as output voltage above When misread it s viewed as output 122 vac voltage when in fact this screen is stating the output voltage is 122 VAC VALUE SETTING the right side of this screen states the output voltage at 122 VAC Some screens allow adjustment of this value setting when appropriate SOFT KEYS the bottom line DOWN UP TOP PORT are the soft key commands which facilitate either a change of screens in the METER menu using lt DOWN gt lt UP gt or lt TOP gt soft keys or a change of HUB ports using the lt PORT gt soft key In other cases a MATE navigation screen leads to a screen that can require a user s action The screen below for instance asks you to choose a category HBX GRIDUSE AGS or ADV Once chosen
49. an AC input source lt DROP gt disconnects the AC input source but will allow it to be reconnected if the low battery cut off set point occurs or the FX is overloaded lt OK gt returns to the point in the menu system before you entered the AC INPUT CONTROL menu cycle If HBX Mode is enabled the AC INPUT CONTROL will read AC INPUT CONTROL AC INPUT CONTROL currently DROP HBX currently USE HBX DROP USE OK DROP USE OK 53 AC INPUT CONTROL PRESS TWICE currently The GEN START CONTROL screen allows changes to the Advanced Generator Start AE AGS mode e The AGS settings only take effect when Advanced Generator Start is enabled See the AGS Mode section for more information function A NOTE This does not control the GenAlert e When an OutBack HUB is employed the GEN START CONTROL only affects the FX programmed as the AGS PORT in the AGS setup This is the HUB Port connected to the FX with the generator start relay lt OFF gt manually overrides AGS mode Pressing lt OFF gt brings up MAN OFF indicating the user manually shut off the generator lt AUTO gt allows the MATE to automatically start and stop the generator according to the settings programmed in the AGS menu Pressing lt AUTO gt brings up either AUTO OFF or AUTO ON depending on the FX programming lt ON gt manually overrides AGS mode Pressing it brings up MAN ON indicating the user manually turned the generator ON lt OK gt
50. ar 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 Programming the start and stop times for different sources of energy when to use grid supplied power stored battery power or generator supplied power and determining the frequency and duration of battery recharging are highly recommended with any RE system Many settings are based on battery voltage Certain voltages for example will trigger battery recharging a low voltage as recommended by the battery manufacturer while others stop recharging a high voltage value also recommended by the battery manufacturer The OutBack MATE accommodates a wide range of time based and voltage level functions and conditions for maximum control of your power system while working through the FX Series Inverter Chargers and OutBack Charge Controllers As you go through the manual start with the simple functions such as setting the system s clock and calendar to familiarize yourself with the OutBack MATES feel and capabilities While using your system you might change settings from time to time depending on the season of the year and the cost of grid supplied power during peak and off peak hours For additional information and discussion on the OutBack MATE please go to www outbackpower com and join our forum discussions Manual Setup Installation The MATE is a micro computing device which means it is less powe
51. ations manual NOTE Choose either AGS or Gen Alert to automatically start your generator Enabling AGS overrides all AUX control functions of that particular inverter AGS can start a generator under the following variety of settings e Voltage Start e Load Start e Must Run e State of Charge Start FLEXnet DC e Exercise SAFETY WARNING AGS can cause severe damage if the generator and battery bank are not properly maintained AGS Setup To enter the AGS setup go to the lt ADV MATE gt screen Press lt INC gt until 141 and gt gt then press lt ENTER gt ADV SETTINGS WARNING ADV PASSWORD changes made could enter the password 9 57 32 A adversely affect 132 SUM STATUS SETUP ADV system performance ENTER INC DEC EXIT ee ee choose device ADV MATE PG1 choose category Press the lt AGS gt soft key HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 OOOO ADV MATE AGS choose category Press the lt SETUP gt soft key QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2 68 AGS Port The AGS Setup menu contains the following general settings that define the AGS routines The MATE uses the AUX output of an FX or FLEXnet DC relay to control the generator The MATE is connected to this FX either directly or through a HUB If a HUB is used e Use the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys to set the AGS Port value to the HUB FX or FLEXnet DC Port controlling the generator If no HUB is used an
52. ber of removed lamp and watt hours gt number of charged lamp and watt hours Peach shunt s charged status gt firmware revision STATUS screens gt amps and kilowatts removed and charged gt number of days the battery has been at 100 state of charge fully charged and its maximum charge since last reset by user gt temp compensated battery set point gt cycle charging factors gt total kilowatt and lamp hours removed The ADV anced menu allows more precise adjustment of the inverter and charger functions the generator function and grid tie setpoints The ADV menu requires the password 141 be entered before access ing the screens see next page g toners nssroo e MATE SETUP screens include CLOCK CNT contrast GLOW SUMRY summary and COMM communica tion ICLOCK screens gt date and time ICONTRAST screens gt percentage values for contrast GLOW screens gt percentage of backlight land whether the back gt amount of time the backlight is on SUMMARY screens gt type of summary displayed FX CC DC As components are added lor removed and rein stalled for maintenance the MATE must REPOLL to find the components The PC function allows the system to be moni tored via a computer The IDEBUG function resets the MATE if any commu nication errors occur Before entering the ADVANCED screens a ADV SET TINGS WARNING warning message appears changes ma
53. by OutBack Power System technicians Press MAIN to return to the STATUS Menu Stop SELL Reasons Island detected wobble Charge diode battery volt fault Silent command Save command R60 off at go fast R60 of at do relays Current limit sell Current limit charge CNA UNO Back feed Brute sell charge VAC over 47 OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS MODE Screens To view the CC STATUS screens return to the MAIN Menu press the lt STATUS gt soft key and then choose the CC on the STATUS choose product screen The STATUS screens include MODE METER and SET SET POINT In STATUS Mode these Charge Controller functions can be viewed by the MATE but not changed STATUS STATUS CC PAGE1 12 00 30P choose device SUM STATUS SETUP ADV FX CC MODE METER SETP MAIN Oe OO CO OO eooo STATUS CC MODE STATUS CC MODE STATUS CC MODE charger mode Silent aux relay mode aux relay state Low Batt DOWN STATUS PORT DOWN UP UP ooo eooo 0000 STATUS CC MODE end of mode menu STATUS CC MODE METER SETP MAIN Press lt METER gt to view the CC METER screens UP TOP STATUS a N NOTE All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on a MATE with 3 software code revision 402 and higher CHARGE CONTROLLER MODE Screens charger mode displays one of five charging stages Bulk Absorption Float Silent or Equalization aux relay mode displays one of eight Charge Controller AUX modes Vent Fan
54. c volt start 11 0 vdc 2 min setting DOWN AGS INC DEC DOWN AGS INC DEC EEC MECA Volt start 2 hr setting Volt start 2 min setting 24 VDC system 23 6 vdc 24 VDC system 22 0 vdc 32 VDC system 31 5 vdc 32 VDC system 29 3 vdc 36 VDC system 35 4 vdc 36 VDC system 33 0 vdc 48 VDS system 47 2 vdc 48 VDS system 44 0 vdc 2 hr setting ADV MATE AGS LS load start delay DOWN AGS INC ADV MATE AGS LS load stop DOWN AGS CD DED OIEA ODED 99 AGS MUST RUN Menu weekday gt weekday i weeken i must run start time must run stop time must run start time DOWN AGS CHANGE DOWN UP CHANGE DOWN UP CHANGE ADV MATE AGS MR weekend 12 00A must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE AGS EXERCISE Menu ADV MATE AGS EX ADV MATE AGS EX ADV MATE AGS EX exstartday ex start time 2 00A ex period 15 min DOWN AGS DOWN UP CHANGE DOWN UP INC DEC DO OG SiC Ce ES AGS TIMERS Menu ADV MATE AGS TIMERS ADV MATE AGS TIMERS ADV MATE AGS TIMERS agsstate agsgenfault 0 24hr 1440 min vs time DOWN AGS DOWN UP DOWN UP gt ADV MATE AGS TIMERS ADV MATE AGS TIMERS ADV MATE AGS TIMERS 24hr vs time 120 min 2 min 2 min isstart timer 0 min vs time DOWN UP DOWN UP DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS ADV MATE AGS TIMERS ADV MATE AGS TIMERS 1sstop timer 0 min vdcstop timer 0 min exstop timer 0 min DOWN AGS DOWN UP DOWN UP CGD Cy MBA DES IIED A ADO 8 MATE Menu Map
55. category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START P2 ADV Choose category LOAD MUST P1 START RUN P3 Choose category SOC P2 START TIMERS P4 AADV MATE AGS SOC MSOC start DOWN AGS INC DEC AADV MATE AGS SOC MSOC stop DOWN AGS INC DEC AADV MATE AGS SOC end of SOC START menu UP TOP AGS IMERS 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT choose device FX CC DC MATE DV MATE PG1 hoose category BX GRIDUSE AGS P2 ATE AGS PG2 se category QUIET VOLT P TIME START P2 Choose category LOAD MUST P1 START RUN P3 Choose category SOC P2 START TIMERS ADV s time 120 min ttimer O min E AGS TIMERS er Omin p E AGS TIERS UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS end of TIMERS menu UP TOP AGS 118 EXERCISE adversely effect system performance enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT choose device FX CC DC MATE TE PG1 ategory BX GRIDUSE AGS P2 ATE AGS PG2 se category QUIET VOLT TIME START P2 Choose category SOC P2 START TIMERS P4 AADV MATE AGS PG4 choose category t time 12 00A UP CHANGE riod 15min AGS INC DEC exercise menu UP TOP AGS SUMMARY SCREENS SUM STATUS SETUP ADV X DC MATE STATUS SCREEN FX CC DC MAIN MAIN R ROE TR
56. choose category backfeed DOWN UP TOP PORT UP TOP STATUS PGi ERROR WARN y Push lt STAT gt to return to the choose Push lt WARN gt to see category STATUS FX PAGE2 the WARN ING Menu ERROR Screens low ac output voltage inverter could not supply enough AC voltage to meet demand stacking error detected communication problem among stacked FXs inverter overtemp FX has reached its maximum allowed operating temperature low battery voltage battery voltage is below the LOW BATTERY CUT OUT VOLTAGE set point this is a common error and will light up even with low AC out or AC shorted phase loss error not operational high battery voltage battery voltage rose above the safe high battery voltage level for 10 seconds ac output shorted inverter reached its maximum current and shutdown ac output backfeed usually indicates another AC power source was connected to the FX s AC output ERROR screens can only display errors they do not offer any means to correct them These are hard faults The LED is solid and the inverter must be turned off and then on to reset FX STATUS WARN ING Screens STATUS FX PAGE2 choose category PGi ERROR WARN PG3 STATUS FX WARN acin voltage too high DOWN UP STATUS FX WARN temperature sensor fault DOWN UP STATUS FX WARN airtemp DOWN UP STATUS FX WARN acin freq too high DOWN STATUS FX WARN acin voltage too low UP STATUS FX WARN internal comm error detected
57. d the MATE is directly plugged into an FX then the AGS Port needs to be set to 0 zero Example MATE AGS SETUP A MATE is connected to a HUB 10 that has four ags port FXs and three Charge Controllers connected to it The FXs are plugged into Ports 1 4 as labeled on DOWN AGS the HUB and the Charge Controllers are plugged into Ports 5 7 Any FX can have its AUX output O O O O wired to a relay whose contacts are wired to the starting circuitry of the generator The AGS Port must be set to the port of the chosen FX MATE AGS SETUP After setting the AGS Port press the lt DOWN gt ags port soft key The next screen allows you to enable the AGS Mode DOWN AGS 69 AGS Enabled AGS Control ADV MATE AGS SETUP AGS enabled DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS SETUP AGS enabled DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS SETUP AGS control MAN OFF DOWN UP CHANGE GEN START CONTROL currently MAN OFF This is the overall control for the AGS Mode If AGS is not enabled none of the AGS settings or controls will work Enable the AGS first by pressing the YES soft key and then establish your settings After enabling the AGS Mode press the lt DOWN gt soft key to continue to the AGS Con trol menu This screen allows the AGS Mode to be changed Pressing lt CHANGE gt brings up a screen that allows the user to switch choose from three AGS control modes sown below This screen offers three options for AGS control e OFF manually de energ
58. de could Any changes can always adversely effect The ADV anced menu al be undone different values ca system performance lows a user to more precise entered or the MATE can z ly adjust the inverter and be returned to its factory charger functions as well as default settings the generator function and y grid tie setpoints The ADV menu is password protect ADV PASSWORD ed requiring the password After pressing the enter the password 141 be entered before ac lt INC gt soft key until y 132 cesssing the screens the password number 141 appears the ad NTER INC DEC vanced screens for the FX Charge Controller and MATE become e advanced FX screens include gt FX search sensitivity pulse length and pulse spacing Plow battery cut off and cut in set points P adjustments to the output voltage and charger limits gt absorb float refloat and equalize ettings gt resetting the FX to factory defaults gt AC grid usage and limits gt generator programming gt AUX functions including genalert loadshed vent fan and diversion e advanced MATE screens include gt HBX grid use and drop setpoints land delays AC input control gt Griduse weekday and weekend tart and stop times gt AGS or advanced generator start unctions such as SETUP QUIET TIME VOLT START LOAD START UST RUN EXERCISE and TIM RS gt resetting the MATE2M to factory default values eeeccccccccccccccccs Pecccccccccccccccccces A
59. e 2nd MATE Port and is Any other status number means a inoperable device was previously present and lost contact resulting in errors Here s how to read the DEBUG screen 01 000 gt Number of errors zero in this case present at this port Port 01 An unused port will show one error 09 001 Port 09 has no component the single error is the system default A port with a large number of errors requires action In this example Port 4 needs attention 04 025 Port 04 shows 25 errors 31 Advancing errors the count is increasing on the DEBUG screen mean the HUB is not finding a device that was previously there In order try the following 1 Check that the devices DC breaker is on and operating correctly that the device itself is on and that the CAT5 cable connecting the device to the HUB is plugged in at both ends Then re poll the system SETUP gt MATE gt PG2 gt COMM gt REPOLL see page 29 2 Check the DEBUG screen to confirm the problem is solved 3 Swap HUB ports with another device each using its own CATS5 cable Re poll the system and check for errors on each port If the error moved the problem is with the device or the cable between the Port and the device If the error remains on the same Port then the problem is with the HUB 4 Try connecting the MATE directly to the device Ifthe MATE recognizes the device the problem could lie with the cable connecting the device to the HUB or with the HUB port
60. e device FX CC DC MAIN DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS CC STAI PO maximum wattage OW DOWN UP TOP PORT OAH 0 000kWH DOWN UP TOP STATUS DC METER DC firmware revision 000 001 060 DOWN UP TOP STATUS DC METER end of meter menu UP TOP STATUS SHUNT UNI ESET ESET STATUS DC SHUNT max removed amps 04 DOWN UP RESET STATUS DC SHUNT max removed kWatts 0 000 DOWN UP RESET 721 6 DOWN UP RESET TOP UNT C ESET end of shunt status menu UP TOP STATUS BAI TERY 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV choose device FX CC DC MAIN STATUS otal days at 100 0 7 UP RES days since charge parameters met 0 0 UP battery max today 45 1 vdc DOWN UP RESET TOP temp compd batt setpoint 28 7 vdc DOWN UP STATUS DC BAT T sytesm battery ture 23 C cycle charge factor 100 UP cycle kWhr charge efficiency 100 lifetime kAH removed 0 DOWN UP RESET TOP STATUS DC BAT T end of battery status menu UP TOP STATUS 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV choose device FX CC DC MAIN SRCH INPUT MAIN SEARCH 2 cycles pulse length DOWN INC DEC PORT SETUP FX SEARCH search 30 cycles pulse spacing DOWN INC DEC PORT search setup completed TOP SETUP MAIN choose category SRCHINPUT MAIN SETUP FX INPU T POO ac transfer GRID
61. e grid a QA NOTE The FX s default settings are for a generator supported system If your system includes I a utility grid set the FX to Grid by going to SETUP FX INPUT ac transfer control and pressing the lt GRID gt soft key 8 25 04A choose a device choose category SRCH INPUT SUM STATUS SETUP ADV FX CC ac transfer control DOWN GRID GEN PORT S S E Grid Use Mode allows programing the times the FX system connects to an AC input source and enables the lt USE gt mode The time and date must be accurately programmed for Grid Use mode to function properly Grid Use Mode is programmed separately for weekday and weekend connect times Care must be taken when programming weekday and weekend times that encompass lt USE gt periods past midnight 12 00 am The user must take into account weekday lt USE gt periods that will end on a Saturday Example 1 Weekday Start 6 00 p m Press lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys as needed to change set points Weekend Start 12 00 a m Weekend Stop 12 00 a m The weekend USE period has been left at its default 12 00 a m Any time that a Start time equals a Stop time no action will be taken and the time period is ignored The above settings will have the following results e Monday Friday evenings at 6 p m the MATE issues a USE command to the FX allowing the AC input source to be used e Monday Friday mornings at 6 a m a DROP will be issued e On
62. e level 1 slave adjust only C DEC PORT ACK stacking setup completed TOP ADV MAIN choose category PG2 AUX STACK PG4 choose category PG3 SELL CAL MAIN IADV FX SELL POO sell re 23 6 vdc Volts DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT selling setup Completed TOP ADV MAIN CALIBRATE choose category PG3 SELL CAL MAIN IADV FX CALIBRAT E P0O 120 vac battery vdc 25 4 vdc adjustment DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX CALIBRATE calibration setup completed TOP ADV MAIN 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV IADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance enter the password 132 ENTER INC choose device FX CC DC MATE rent 78 08A C DEC PORT tage 14 4v C DEC PORT float voltage 13 6v C DEC PORT end charger menu TOP ADV MAIN choose device FX CC DC MATE choose category DV CHGR CCADV PG2 auto track DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT AADV CC ADVANCED PO1 Mpp range limit VOC 1 2 C DEC PORT DVANCED P01 e 1 0 hours DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV CC ADVANCED P01 12 4 vdc DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV CC AVANCED P01 vbatt calibration 144 vdc 0 0 v DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV CC ADVANCED P01 RTS compensation wide DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV CC ADVANCED P01 RTS comp limit upper limit 14 1 vdc DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV CC ADVANCED P01 RTS comp limit lower limit 13 2 vdc DOWN INC DEC PORT
63. e level of a typical user the MATE 2 is designed for recessed installation requiring a 5 1 2 X 4 opening to be cut in a wall and four drywall screws or other fasteners to secure it e Readability of the display is affected by direct sunlight e Connects to other OutBack devices using standard non crossover CAT5 or CAT5e cable e Has voltage less than 30 VDC and is thus considered a limited energy circuit normally requiring no conduit consult your local inspector for specific installation requirements NOTE The MATE is shipped with 1 OBCAT 50 and 1 OBCAT 6 CAT5 cables with the correct RJ45 connectors already installed Longer up to 1000 or shorter cables can be purchased at home improvement and computer stores pre made or custom length cable can be made on site Follow the cable manufactures instructions when choosing connectors punch down tools and crimping tools Incorrect crimping or handling of CAT5 cable can negatively affect the operation of the MATE CAT5 cable is not as robust as standard house wiring and must be handled carefully Avoid kinking the cable or tearing its outer sheathing Use plastic stand off cable staples J hooks or cable trays to support long runs of CAT 5 cable Do not splice cables Cable runs must be protected and runs must be in approved conduit and not exposed to the weather 10 ata y 4y To Install the MATE MATE2 Dimensions Install all other OutBack components first Run
64. e previous SETUP MATE PAGE 1 screen 25 Backlight Adjustment SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SETUP MATE PAGE1 mate code rev Choose Category CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 SETUP MATE GLOW backlight controls BACK LEVEL MODE TIME SETUP MATE PAGE1 mate code rev choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW On the SETUP MATE GLOW screen pressing the lt GLOW gt soft key brings up three backlight settings LEVEL Y MODE Y TIME lt LEVEL gt controls the backlight brightness and is adjustable from 0 to 100 using lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys lt MODE gt allows user to set the backlight to al ways off auto off after a time or always on by se lecting lt OFF gt lt AUTO gt or lt ON gt respectively lt TIME gt sets the auto off time limit from 1 to 60 minutes using lt INC gt and lt DEC gt 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 lt BACK gt returns to the previous screen s and back to the SETUP MATE PAGE 1 screen 3 MATE Communications Options 27 Communications Options Why you want them The MATE communicates commands to different components It needs to be aware of any newly added or moved devices so it can recognize them An error reading doesn t mean the system is failing but that the MATE is looking for a component that has been moved from one HUB
65. e the batteries This avoids running the loads from the batteries and repeatedly charging and discharging them using more expensive utility power To shut the charger function off Press the lt AC IN gt hot key three times until the CHARGER CONTROL screen appears e Press the lt OFF gt soft key 61 HBX Mode Stands for high battery transfer e Is used with grid connected FX Series Inverter Chargers that have utility power as their AC input e Isa mode primarily used in applications that have enough renewable energy RE power production to meet the needs of the loads most of the time e Allows the FX to connect to an AC source if the battery voltage has fallen below a program mable set point for a user configurable amount of time MATE will then allow the FX to remain connected to the AC source until the battery voltage has risen above a second set point for a programmable amount of time The MATE detects when the battery is truly low and needs charging as opposed to a sudden and momentary drop caused by a sizable demand for power from a device such as a motor At these times the MATE directs the FX to use AC power until the battery is fully charged again The user programs in the amount of time a battery can be below the low voltage and the amount of time after it s fully charged before the MATE starts issuing its commands The MATE uses these times to switch back and forth between AC and battery power Additionally in H
66. e time will always bring up the MAIN screen Pressing one key sooner than the other may lead to a different screen How To Read a MATE Screen MATE screens will either show values that can be changed or navigate to value screens The information on the MATES screen is segregated by type or task and distinguished by location on the screen and the choice of lowercase or uppercase letters Occasionally it can be misread by a user The following example is shown for clarification Top line where you are in the system and what HUB Port you re viewing HUB Port STATUS FX METERS POL output 122 VAC voltage Left side shows a condition value label system feature or gt measurable event Right side status lt setting or measure of value for whatever 17 DOWN 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 Soft Key Related Abbreviations ADV Advanced AGS Advanced Generator Start AUX Auxiliary Output BATT Battery CAL Calibration CHGR Charger CNT Contrast COMM Communication DEC Decrease DISCON Disconnect EQ Equalize GEN Generator HBX High Battery Transfer UP TOP PORT INC Increase INV Inverter MIN Minutes PG1 PG2 PG3 PG4 Page One Page Two etc RSET Reset SETP Setup SRCH Search STAT Status SUM or SUMRY Summary
67. ecting the MATES CAT5 cable and then reconnecting it also performs the Searching for Devices HUB Found CD CE Port Assignment 1 gt FX 2 gt FX 3 gt CC 5 gt 6 gt 7 gt 9 gt 10 gt 2M gt CDA C2 29 The MATE has found the HUB and will automati cally 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 30 Communication Errors A COMM ERROR HAS The A COMM communication ERROR OCCURED HAS OCCURRED screen appears when a communication error among the components VIEW occurs DEBUG Errors and Debugging A Communication errors COMM ERR that occur with OutBack Power Systems components are often the result of loose damaged or unplugged cables They can also occur if AGS Ad vanced Generator Start Mode is used and the wrong port is designated for the generator or if the system is damaged by a lightning strike When a communication error occurs the COMM ERR message will appear on any MATE screen in view A sample DEBUG screen looks like this 00 000 01 000 02 000 03 000 04 025 05 001 Explanation of Ports 06 001 07 001 08 001 09 001 10 001 2M 001 01 000 lt Port Status Port Number Port 00 is the MATE Port ST uUuT_ Port 2M is inoperable NOTE 01 10 FX or CC Ports Port 00 is a MATE connected directly to 000 a device is present an FX no HUB is used 001 no device present Port 2M is th
68. ed the current USE or DROP command will continue through the disabled period If both the weekday and weekend periods have START and STOP times that are the same respectively the GRID USE Mode will be completely disabled 1 3 To enter grid use mode Press until 141 and then press enter ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely affect system performance MAIN ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT choose device 9 57 32 A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV FX cc ADV MATE ADV MATE GRIDUSE ADV MATEGRIDUSE choose category riduse enable weekda Joy 9 griduse start time ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekda griduse stop time HBX GRIDUSE AGS DOWN ADV DOWN UP CHANGE DOWN UP CHANGE OCC 8e ee ooo eooo ooo ADV MATE GRIDUSE ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekend 12 0 weekend gridusestart griduse stop DOWN ADV OFF DOWN UP CHANGE eooo 0000 choose device FX cc ADV MATE choose category HBX GRIDUSE AGS ADV MATE GRIDUSE griduse enable DOWN ADV OFF oooO lt Weekday Grid Use Start ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekday griduse start time DOWN UP 93 PG2 On the ADV menu push the lt MATE gt soft key Press the lt GRIDUSE gt soft key on the lt ADV MATE screen The first GRID USE screen to appear is the griduse enable screen This screen turns GRID USE mode ON or OFF 2 QA NOTE Set all the weekday and weekend timing
69. ends after the time it takes to charge the batteries to the EQ voltage and the EQ time limit or by manually stopping the EQ charge from this menu NOTE Start the generator or check that the grid is connected before starting an EQ cycle The AC IN status LED on the FX must be solid yellow The EQ ENABLED screen allows an equalize charging cycle or an exit Press the lt YES gt soft key to enable and then press lt EXIT gt 56 To stop an equalizing process return to the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen and press the lt STOP gt soft key To return to the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen e Press the lt AC IN gt hot key four times e Press the lt EQ gt soft key Press the lt STOP gt soft key on the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen Ojeda OME EE PL Eo _ a O acinpurconrro L O MAIN 5 1 35 04p HotKey gt j gt SUM STATUS SETUP ADV O O O O CHARGER MODE CONTROL Global charger mode EQUALIZE CONTROL eq enabled START STOP OO Oo OOOO BULK EQ NOTE For a global charger command to work all of the OutBack products must be connected to a HUB The CHARGER MODE CONTROL affects both FX Series Inverters Chargers and OutBack Charge Controllers This requires that the FX and OutBack Charge Controller firmware versions support this feature See page 124 Troubleshooting if this command fails to function y Pr MATE Menus 58 MATE Control Modes The MATE when connected to at least one FX Series Inverte
70. further generator adjustments go to the GEN screens in the ADVANCED menu e ac input connect delay time period FX delays before accepting a generator supplied AC source e ac2 gen lower limit minimum generator supplied AC voltage the FX will connect to e ac2 gen upper limit maximum generator supplied AC voltage the FX will connect to e acl gen input limit maximum amperage FX will accept from a generator before backing off of a charger if the limit is still exceeded the error LED displays a warning e acl gen transfer delay time FX remains connected to generator after input voltage falls below the ac2 gen lower limit How to Stack FX Series Determine the best stacking method 1 2 PH Master Classic Slave OutBack Series Parallel and go to the STACK screens in the ADVANCED menu e Choose the stacking method s appropriate screen Using the soft keys and screen commands assign the Master and Slave FX Series Inverter Chargers 124 Troubleshooting MATE does not power up 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 MATE does not find a Device 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 OutBac
71. gory HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 se category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2 ATE AGS VSTART tart 24 4 vdc setting AGS INC DEC tart 22 0 vdc setting AGS INC DEC end of VOLTAGE START menu ART SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ATE AGS VSTART IADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT choose device y FX CC DC MATE tegory y USE AGS PG2 QUIET VOLT y SETUP TIME START PG2 ADV MATE AGS PG2 Choose category AD MUST ART RUN PG3 INC DEC 117 d of VOLTAGE T menu UP TOP AGS MUST RUN 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SET TINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT choose device FX CC DC MATE DV MATE PG1 hoose category HBX GRIDUSE AGS P2 ADV MATE AGS PG2 Choose category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START P2 Choose category LOAD MUST P2 START RUN P3 must run start time AGS CHANGE eekday run stop time CHANGE eekend run start time CHANGE run stop time end of MUST RUN menu UP TOP AGS SOC State of Charge START 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT choose device FX CC DC MATE E PG1 tegory USE AGS PG2 ATE AGS PG2 se
72. gramming 72 Generators are an integral part of many renewable energy systems Setting a generator s start and stop times and voltage set points can be confusing The following test helps assure your generator is properly functioning and the programming is accurate AGS must be set up first in order to perform this test Before any further programming confirm that the generator is working properly by manually turning it on and then shutting it off Advanced Generator Start AGS Test GEN START CONTROL PRESS TWICE currently AUTO Quiet Time Brings up the GEN START CONTROL screen Press the lt ON gt soft key and wait for the generator to go on Press the lt OFF gt soft key to shut the generator off Press the lt AUTO gt soft key to put the generator in AUTO mode Press the lt OK gt soft key to return to the ADV MATE AGS screen OFF The AGS test confirms the AGS function works and the generator has been enabled during the AGS programming Sometimes the GEN ALERT set points and properties get confused with AGS and this test confirms the correct set points are used GEN ALERT set points should not be used as AGS set points These are two separate methods for starting a generator automatically Why do you might want it 1f Quiet Time Mode is set the MATE will not allow most AGS settings to start the generator during the Quiet Time window This is usually set up during night time when a running generator would be a
73. ight not be completed if the generator is disconnected because of Load Stop NOTE Large instantaneous loads can still overcurrent the inverter prior to the generator starting and getting in sync with the inverter To open the Load Start screen ADV MATE AGS choose category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START ADV MATE AGS PG2 choose category LOAD MUST PG1 START RUN Load Start KW ADV MATE AGS LS load start DOWN AGS Load Start Delay ADV MATE AGS LS load start delay 79 PG2 Go to the ADV MATE AGS screen and press the lt P2 gt soft key At the ADV MATE AGS PG2 screen press the lt LOAD START gt soft key In the load start kw screen an AGS start command will be issued when the total AC load of all the FXs connected to the MATE exceeds this setting for the load start delay next screen time A zero value disables any load start function lt INC gt and lt DEC gt adjusts this setting between 1 50kW After the value has been set press the lt DOWN gt soft key to get to the load start delay screen This setting is the delay time that the total system AC load must remain above the load start kw setting see previous screen before the generator is started It is adjustable from 1 to 240 minutes using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys After making any adjustments to the delay time press the lt DOWN gt soft key to go to the load stop kw screen 80 Load Stop KW Load Stop Delay A
74. inv 0 0kw zer 0 0kw chg 0 0kw buy 0 0kw DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS FX METER P00 122 vac DOWN UP TOP PORT 106 STA choose category ODES METER BATT PG2 OP PORT T POO 28 8 vdc FX firmwarerevision time remaining DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX METERS end of meter menu UP TOP STATUS BATTERY SCREENS STAI choose device FX CC DC MAIN STATUS FX BAT 1 P00 equalize 02 0 hrs time remaining DOWN UP TOP PORT end of battery menu UP TOP STATUS ERRORS 6 54 42PM STATUS SETUP ADV choose device FX CC DC MAIN STATUS FX PAG choose category ODES METER BATT PG2 STATUS FX PAG choose category end of error menu ERROR WARN PG3 UP TOP STATUS 107 ARNINGS choose device FX CC DC MAIN STATUS FX PAGE choose category ODES MET STATUS FX choose category PG1 ERROR WARN PG3 current exceeds choose device FX CC DC MAIN STATUS FX choose category ODES METER BATT PG2 STATUS FX choose category PG1 ERROR WARN PG3 STATUS FX choose category SELL MAIN acin voltage NO gt max STATUS FX DISCON end of DISCON menu UP TOP STATUS choose device FX CC DC MAIN STATUS FX PAGE choose category ODES MET STATUS FX PAGE choose category y PG1 ERROR WARN PG3 choose category
75. itself An unrecognized device could itself be damaged 4 MATE Summary Screens 33 Summary Screens The Summary screens provided by the MATE e Summarize the current status of any FX OutBack Charge Controller and or FLEXnet DC connected to it e Can be accessed from the lt MAIN gt screen by pressing the lt SUM gt soft key and can be set to pop up like a screen saver after a delay See Summary Screen Options on the next page for more setup information 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 soft keys at the same time opens the MAIN Menu screen 12 00 30P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Battery Discharging State of Charge 100 25 4V 100 0 1A 0 000 kw 0 4A 0 010kW 0 3A 0 010kW DC TODAY minSOC 97 In 102AH 2 70 KWH Out 93AH 2 44kWH Bat 9AH 0 26kWH 25 4V 100 0 3A 0 010kW OAH 0 00kWH Days Since Full If the MATE has a FLEXnet DC connected to it an initial FLEXnet DC screen will be displayed as the Summary default screen Pressing the second soft key brings up the next three FLEXnet DC summary screens as well as the FX and Charge Controller summary screens The FLEXnet DC summary screens display the battery state of charge including the day s minimum the current DC voltage and the in and out kilowatt hours and amp hours FX Summary Screen FX Total 12
76. ividually for weekdays and weekends 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 To go to the Must Run screens press the lt Must Run gt soft key on the ADV MATE AGS P2 screen ADV MATE AGS PG2 choose category LOAD MUST PG1 START RUN weekday must run start time DOWN AGS CHANGE WEEKDAY MR START adj hour 12 00A DOWN INC DEC WEEKDAY MR START adj min 12 00A DEC From the ADV MATE AGS PG2 screen press the lt MUST RUN gt soft key and open the ADV MATE AGS MR weekday must run start time screen weekday must run start time is the beginning of the time period Monday Friday that the generator will be forced to run Press lt CHANGE gt to adjust the hour and minutes settings using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Adjust the weekday must run start time minutes with the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to view the adj min screen After the minutes have been set press the lt DONE gt soft key to return to the ADV MATE AGS MR weekday must run start time screen 82 Weekday Stop ADV MATE AGS MR weekday 12 00A must run start time DOWN AGS CHANGE 0 ooo weekday must run stop time DOWN UP WEEKDAY MR STOP adj hour DOWN INC DEC WEEKDAY MR STOP adj min 12 00A INC DEC DONE weekday must run stop time is the end of
77. izes the FX AUX or FLEXnet DC relay output and stops the gen erator regardless of any AGS setting this is displayed as MAN OFF AUTO allows AGS settings to start and stop the generator automatically and is displayed as ei ther AUTO ON when the AUX is activated or AUTO OFF when the AUX is deactivat ed ON will manually energize the FX AUX output and start the generator regardless of any AGS setting this is displayed as MAN ON OFF and ON are considered manual selec tions hence the MAN OFF and MAN ON screen displays 70 DC Genset ADV MATE AGS SETUP dc genset DOWN VDC Genstop ADV MATE AGS SETUP vdc genstop DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS SETUP AGS fault time minutes In this screen YES means a DC generator is present and the AGS routine which normally stops the generator upon the FX going to Float or Silent will instead stop the generator when the vdc genstop setting is reached NOTE If you have a generator that produces AC voltage maintain the NO status shown on this screen Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to go to the vdc genstop screen This voltage setting will terminate a Voltage Start command when the battery voltage remains above it for 15 minutes regardless of the DC Genset setting The setting can be adjusted using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to view the AGS fault time screen NOTE The vdc genstop will turn off a genera
78. j min screens in the same manner described in the weekday grid use start section 95 Weekend Grid Use Start ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekend gridusestart DOWN ADV OFF Ooo y Weekend Grid Use Stop ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekend griduse stop DOWN UP This setting is the time during the weekend Sat urday and Sunday that a lt USE gt will be issued to an FX system allowing the FX to connect to the AC input source The time displayed is the default setting To change the time press the lt CHANGE gt soft key and adjust the time as you would for a weekday setting This setting is the time during the weekend Sat urday and Sunday that a DROP will be issued to the FX system forcing the FXs to disconnect from the AC input source The time displayed is the default setting To change the time press the lt CHANGE gt soft key and adjust the time as you would for a weekday setting After setting the START and STOP times scroll back to the first GRID USE screen using the lt UP gt soft key Press the lt ON gt soft key to activate GRID USE Mode MATE DEFAULTS The MATE comes with factory default settings for its various functions Many of these can be changed depending on a user s preferences To return the MATE to its default settings go to the ADV MATE DEFAULT screen and press the lt RESET gt soft key Press the lt YES gt soft key in the ADV MATE RESET ARE YOU SURE screen to reset the default values ADV MAT
79. k product If a HUB is being used make sure no OutBack 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 MATE does not display the correct meter or setting 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 MATE will not EQ my system when use the EQ function under the lt ACIN gt button 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 lt STATUS gt lt FX gt lt MODES gt Continue to press lt DOWN gt 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 lt PORT gt button to cycle through the available FXs MATE displays a COMM ERROR 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 sc
80. key is pressed on the previous ADV MATE screen e Each successive screen appears by pressing the lt DOWN gt key on the previous menu e With these screens the user sets the battery voltages and the amount of time these voltages must remain in order for the grid supplied AC power to both recharge the battery and to disconnect Since power demand surges can briefly affect a battery s voltage level establish ing voltage and time limits can prevent a premature or inappropriate connection to grid sup plied AC power that can occur due to a momentary change HBX Use Grid Set Point ADV MATE HBX hbx use grid set point DOWN ADV HBX Use Grid Delay ADV MATE HBX hbx use grid delay This is the voltage set point that allows the FX to connect to USE AC power The battery volt age must remain below the voltage listed on the screen 24 0 vdc in this case for the amount of time programmed by the HBX USE GRID DELAY see next screen before a USE command is issued Use the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys to change the voltage set point Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to proceed to the next screen This set point 01 0 hrs in this example is the amount of time the battery voltage must remain below the HBX USE GRID SET POINT above before a USE command is sent It can range from 00 1 hrs to 24 0 hrs in 0 1 hour increments Times are adjusted using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Press the lt DOWN gt s
81. l aux control eq enabled CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT DOWN UP MODE PORT UP MODE PORT Push lt UP gt until the inv STATUS FX MODE control screen appears inv control DOWN STAT MODE PORT MODE Screens O e SS O e Pressing the lt CHANGE MODE gt soft key on any MODE screen allows the user to change the operation of that individual mode i e activate the function shut Push lt STAT gt to return to the it off etc After changing the operation or leaving it choose category STATUS page alone the user presses the lt OK gt soft key to return to the MODE screen whose operation was changed Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to view the next mode inv control shows the status of the inverter function Sn AC in control the FX accepts or drops an AC source choose category chr control shows charger activity aux control controls 12 VDC and 0 7 ADC loads which can be used to run a fan activate an alarm sig ES amp O O nal a generator start and other low power functions y MODES METER BATT PG2 eq enabled shows status of the equalize recharging cycle and allows user to start or stop the cycle Pressing the lt METER gt soft key brings up the first METER screen These modes can be controlled and adjusted in greater detail in the INVERTER CHARGER and AUXILIARY menus and through the AC IN hot key respectively 42 FX STATUS METER Screens POO STATUS FX METER POO STATUS FX METER PO
82. manually control the system An outdoor light connected to a timer turns on when its set point a certain time of the night occurs You can set various set points for your power system such as when a generator turns on and shuts off using the MATE Among other functions the OutBack MATE e Displays FX Series Inverter Charger functions and allows the user to establish the conditions time of day or the voltage of the battery for instance that initiate or shut off these functions e Shows FX AC current and AC and DC voltage related information including the source AC input load or batteries the voltage levels of the batteries and recharging voltages e Instantly displays any FX or Charge Controller errors as well as the specific component affected for easier troubleshooting e Displays Charge Controller modes programs the FLEXmax 80 Charge Controller and allows control over its AUX function e Will start a two wire generator at pre set times including different settings for weekdays and weekends as well as exercise periods for generator maintenance e Displays all readings of the FLEXnet DC The MATE allows a user to view monitor and establish all the pertinent settings and values that occur while the system is running From time to time these settings and values might be adjusted as components are added or upgraded electrical loads increase or patterns of usage change Making these adjustments using the MATE is simil
83. n Screen Types 2 MATE Setup Setup the MATE Setting the Clock Contrast Adjustment Backlight Adjustment 3 MATE Communications Options Communications Options Communications Errors Errors and Debugging 4 MATE Summary Screens FX Summary Screen Charge Controller Summary Screen Summary Screen Options 5 MATE Status Screens FX Status Screens Charge Controller Screens 6 MATE Hot Keys INV Hot Key AC In Hot Key 7 Advanced MATE Menus MATE Control Codes The Advanced Menus HBX Mode Advanced Generator Mode AGS Setup Quiet Time Weekday Start Weekday Stop Weekend Start Weekend Stop Voltage Start Load Start Must Run Weekday Start Weekday Stop Weekend Start Weekend Stop Generator Exercise Exercise Period 7 8 9 10 12 13 15 17 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 30 30 32 34 34 34 38 41 47 50 51 52 57 58 59 60 66 67 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 81 81 82 83 84 88 89 Grid Use Mode Weekday Grid Use Start Weekday Grid Use Stop Weekend Grid Use Start Weekend Grid Use Stop MATE DEFAULTS MATE Menu Map Menu Structure MATE Menu Guide MATE Menus MATE Menu Map Overview APPENDIX Troubleshooting User Information and Settings Warranty Product Registration 91 93 94 95 95 96 100 101 103 105 119 121 124 125 126 127 Introduction The OutBack Power Systems MATE serves several functions Displays and configures the system and its components the FX Series Inverter Charger the FLEXmax 80 Charge
84. n annoyance Quiet Times can be set individually for weekday and weekend and consist of a Quiet Time Start and a Quiet Time Stop NOTE The 2 minute Voltage set point see page 78 will override Quiet Time settings This is necessary to prevent the battery from falling below an unacceptable voltage As with GRID USE settings if you set the START and STOP modes for the same time for example 12 00 a m for each each will be ignored To program Quiet Time Mode go to the advanced MATE menu 73 PRESS lt INC gt UNTIL 141 AND THEN PRESS ENTER gt _ gt ADV SETTINGS WARNING ADV PASSWORD changes made could enter the password 9 57 32A adversely affect 131 system performance ENTER INC DEC e eee SUM STATUS SETUP ADV choose device FX CC OO 8 o ADV MATE PG1 Go to the ADV MATE screen and press the choose category lt AGS gt soft key HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 oe ay ADV MATE AGS choose category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2 OOOO Next press the lt QUIET TIME gt soft key Weekday Start ADV MATE AGS QT weekday quiet time start is the beginning of the weekday 12 00A Monday Friday quiet time period Most AGS quiet time start start conditions will be stopped during this DOWN AGS CHANGE time lt CHANGE gt adjusts the hour and minutes settings 74 adj hour DOWN INC WEEKDAY QT START adj min DOWN INC weekday quiet time start DOW
85. nd the FX is supplying loads or selling to the grid Off the inverter is not converting DC power to AC power or when the AC input source is powering the loads PRESS ONCE INV INVERTER CONTROL lt OFF gt turns off all the FX inverters connected Currently ON to the MATE lt SRCH gt the inverter begins search mode if the OFF SRCH AC load connected is smaller than allowed by the programming of the search function lt ON gt turns on all the FX inverters connected to the MATE lt OK gt returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the INVERTER CONTROL screen 52 ACIN Hot Key The AC IN hot key allows direct control of the AC input from anywhere in the menu system Oued SARE INV 1 35 04p Mm SUM STATUS SETUP ADV O O OO The yellow LED indicator above the AC IN hot key has three settings Flashing an AC source is available but not connected 4 Continuously On the AC source is connected and in use Off no AC source is present The number of AC IN key presses determines which menu is called up AC INPUT CONTROL PRESS ONCE currently e The AC INPUT CONTROL screen is called up allowing the user to connect or disconnect the FX to an AC input source e Ifa HUB is employed AC INPUT CONTROL only affects the Master FX connected to PORT 1 the Master FX then gives the same command to the Slave FXs DROP USE lt USE gt enables the FX to connect to
86. nd the required meter with a mini MODES METER BATT PG2 mum of key presses POO inv kw zer kw chg kw buys kw DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS FX METER POO output vac voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT CDC GD KD 2 MATE Setup Setup the MATE 9 57 32A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SETUP MATE PAGE 1 mate code rev choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 SETUP MATE PAGE2 choose category PG1 SUMRY COMM PG3 SETUP MATE PAGE3 choose category PG2 BEEP CD CD E Start with the lt MAIN gt screen which appears after the power up screens and press the lt SETUP gt soft key Press the lt MATE gt soft key This screen displays the MATE s code version and some SETUP choices Press the lt PG2 gt soft key for a second screen of SETUP choices Press the lt PG1 gt soft key to return to the previous screen SETUP MATE PAGE O Note To return the MATE to its factory default settings please see page 96 21 22 Setting the Clock Why you want to do it Certain functions such as when to use grid supplied power Grid Use Mode or generator Advanced Generator Start Mode are dependent on accurate time and date settings Otherwise the system will never work optimally SETUP MATE PAGE1 mate code rev choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 SETUP MATE CLOCK Tu 1 01 03 12 00 00P BACK DATE TIME SN Choose lt CLOCK gt from the SETUP MATE PAGE1 SETUP choices screen
87. not adequately supply all your loads or take advantage of lower utility rates at certain times of the day e griduse enable turns this mode on or off e weekday griduse start establishes the weekday time the FX Series Inverter Charger connects to the grid adj hour and adj min these screens adjust the time weekday griduse stop establishes weekday time the FX will disconnect from grid power weekend griduse start user can set weekend time to connect to the grid weekend griduse stop user can set weekend time to disconnect from grid For further adjustments go to the GRID screens in the ADVANCED menu acl grid lower limit sets the minimum grid supplied voltage the FX will connect to acl grid upper limit sets the maximum grid supplied voltage the FX will connect to acl grid input limit the maximum amperage the FX can draw from the grid How to start my generator You can manually start a generator manually or by presetting some time voltage or load conditions To manually start a generator Press the AC IN hot key twice on the left side of the MATE e Press the lt ON gt soft key To preset generator start up conditions go to the AGS Advanced Generator Start screens in the ADVANCED menu and do the following for time based start and stops e Press lt SETUP gt e Choose the appropriate HUB port e AGS enabled press lt YES gt e Choose from lt AUTO gt or lt ON gt to start e If lt AUTO gt is chosen condi
88. oft keys When finished press the lt DOWN gt soft key to go to the volt start 2 min setting screen 78 2 Minute Voltage Set Point Load Start ADV MATE AGS VSTART If the battery voltage falls below this set point a volt start 22 0 vdc 2 minute timer starts to count down Upon reach 2 min setting ing zero a start command is sent to the generator even if it is currently Quiet Time Use the lt INC gt DOWN UP INC DEC and lt DEC gt soft keys to change the default set O O G E tings When finished press the lt DOWN gt soft key n A to go to the end of VOLTAGE START menu ADV MATE AGS VSTART Press the lt AGS gt soft key to return to ADV end of VOLTAGE START menu MATE AGS UP TOP AGS OOO Why you might want it Instead of the generator starting only at preset times or according to battery voltage conditions Load Start allows it to start because the demand for electricity is high This should prevent the batteries from being depleted As soon as the demand decreases and the batteries can adequately fulfill it the generator will shut off Load Start will start a generator whenever the total system AC Load exceeds the set point for the programmed amount of time The generator will then be stopped when the AC load has dropped below a Load Stop set point for a programmed amount of time When the generator is running because of Load Start the FX system will charge the batteries This charge m
89. oft key to proceed to the next screen HBX Drop Grid Set Point ADV MATE HBX hbx drop 26 0 vdc grid set point DOWN UP DEC oooO y t 4 HBX Drop Grid Delay ADV MATE HBX hbx drop grid delay DOWN AC Input Control ADV MATE HBX ac input control DOWN UP ADV MATE HBX ac input control DROP USE HBX 6 oO y A us 63 This set point shows the voltage 26 0 VDC is the default for a 24V system at which the FX will DROP its AC input source The battery voltage must remain above this voltage for the amount of time set by HBX DROP GRID DELAY next screen for a DROP to be issued Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to proceed This set point is the amount of time 01 0 hrs in this case battery voltage must remain above the HBX DROP GRID SET POINT see previous screen before a DROP command is sent It can range from 00 1 hrs to 24 0 hrs in 0 1 hour incre ments These increments are adjusted using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to proceed With this screen HBX Mode can be enabled or disabled Pressing lt CHANGE gt allows you to change the current mode in the next screen NOTE Before enabling HBX Mode make sure the FX is in DROP mode by pressing the lt DROP gt soft key The screen will indicate DROP mode allowing the MATE to reset the HBX values ADV MATE HBX Enable HBX by pressing the lt HBX gt soft key The
90. oltage Start There are three voltage start set points 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 completes the absorb charge or based on the VDC Genstop setting in the AGS Setup menu previously explained ADV MATE AGS Choose category QUIET SETUP TIME VOLT START PG2 OO 8 o 24 Hour Voltage Set Point ADV MATE AGS VSTART volt start 24 hr setting DOWN AGS y 24 4 vdc INC DEC oooO y 2 Hour Voltage Set Point volt start 2 hr setting DOWN tA a Dd NOTE If the DC Genset is set to YES the generator will only stop after the battery voltage has I reached the VDC Genstop voltage for 15 minutes To get to the Voltage Start screen press the lt VOLT START gt soft key on the ADV MATE AGS screen If the battery voltage falls below this set point a 24 hour timer starts counting down Upon reaching zero a start command is sent to the generator unless it is currently Quiet Time To change the default settings use the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys When finished press the lt DOWN gt soft key to go to the volt start 2 hr setting screen If the battery voltage falls below this set point a 2 hour timer starts to count down After reaching zero a start command is sent to the generator unless it is currently Quiet Time To change the default settings use the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt s
91. ore of the following numbers Manual Start 128 Exercise 64 Time of Day 32 Load Start 16 Voltage 24hr 2hr 8 Voltage 2min 4 SOC Start 2 An AGS state of 128 means that AGS is active because of a manual start More then one reason can be true at any one time e g AGS state of 20 would be load start and 2 min voltage timer The generator will be running any time AGS state is greater then 0 The agsgenfault screen displays three states e 0 or no generator fault e 1 indicates the generator did not start and there is no AC input after five minutes e 2 indicates the generator started but then stopped e g it ran out of fuel Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to proceed The 24 hr vs time screen counts down the minutes starting at 1440 of the 24 hour voltage start set point After the battery voltage has fallen below its 24 hour set point the timer starts and is displayed here Pressing the lt DOWN gt soft key brings up the 2hr vs time screen The 2hr vs time 120 min screen counts down the 2 hour voltage start set point Pressing the lt DOWN gt soft key leads to the 2 min vs time screen The 2 min vs time screen counts down the 2 minute voltage start set point Pressing the lt DOWN gt soft key leads to the Isstart timer screen 87 ADV MATE AGS TIMERS Isstart timer 0 min DOWN UP ooo ADV MATE AGS TIMERS Isstop timer 0 min DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS vdcstop timer 0 min DOWN UP ADV MA
92. ptemp displays a numeric value representing the temperature of the ripple capacitors These values are used for troubleshooting purposes The higher the numerical value the cooler the temperature 45 46 DISCON NECT Screens STATUS FX DISCON acin freq too high DOWN acin freq too low DOWN UP STATUS FX DISCON acin voltage lt min DOWN UP TOP PORT UP DISCON NECT Screens STATUS FX DISCON STATUS FX DISCON end of DISCON menu STATUS FX DISCON acin voltage gt max UP STATUS FX PAGE3 choose category TOP STATUS PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN e acin freq too high screen displays Yes if the AC source exceeds 69 Hz and the FX disconnects from the source acin freq too low displays Yes if the FX disconnects from an AC source below 51 Hz acin voltage gt max the source of the AC voltage exceeds the FX maximum of 140 VAC default value acin voltage lt min the source of the AC voltage falls below the FX minimum of 108 VAC default STATUS FX PAGE3 choose category sell reason PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN STATUS STATUS FX SELL stop STATUS FX PAGE3 15 choose category PORT PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN OOo O O OO DO ICI Press STATUS to return to the MAIN Menu FX SELL Screen stop sell reason displays a numerical value 15 in sample screen shown here indicating a reason a grid tied FX has stopped selling power to the utility grid this screen is used for troubleshooting
93. r Charger offers more sophisti cated controls than basic debugging and system displays With the MATE you can e Program when an FX connects to an AC source based on time battery voltage or time of day grid usage e Start a generator using Advanced Generator Start AGS Mode e Control auxiliary AC or DC loads such as cooling fans and relays Sell power back to the utility grid e Set up the stacking of multiple FXs the FLEXmax 80 and the FLEXnet DC 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 59 The ADVANCED Menus The MATE must be connected to an OutBack system for the Advanced features to function 9 57 32 A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT ADV PASSWORD enter the password 141 ENTER INC DEC EXIT To access the MATE s Advanced Mode settings go to the MAIN menu and push the lt ADV gt soft key The next screen is a warning screen intended to keep those unfamiliar with an OutBack system from altering the settings Push any key to advance to the next screen to input the password 141 The screen displays lt 132 gt Push the lt INC gt soft key until it scrolls
94. reen 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 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 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 125 USER SYSTEM INFORMATION AND SETTINGS Date of Installation Installer Battery Charging Absorb Set point Absorb Time Limit These values are available from the battery manufacturer Battery Equalizing EQ Recharging Schedule and Checklist EQ 20 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN EQ 20 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN EQ 20 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN EQ 20 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN EQ 20 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN EQ 20_ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN EQ 20_ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN EQ 20_ JAN FEB
95. rful and smaller in size than 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 e Chapters 1 5 setting basic items and display options when how and what you want to view with the soft keys enabling the user to get around the MATE and change its settings e Chapters 6 7 changing the settings of MATE specific critical functions such as battery recharging HBX generator usage AGS and using grid supplied power Grid Use modes e Chapter 8 and the Appendix lists and explains all the MATE menus Some functions are not MATE specific functions and are placed at the end of the manual for easy searching Values for MATE specific functions such as FX or OutBack Charge Controller specific functions are covered in their respective manuals The MATE displays three kinds of screens Screens pertinent to the MATE s own functions such as its clock and the appearance of its displays FX function screens which deal with its inverting and charging processes e Screens showing Charge Controller modes and status Although the MATE displays values and functions for the FX and OutBack Charge Controller shown as CC on the screens the values reside within the components themselves The OutBack MATE e Designed for surface mounting in an indoor location just below the ey
96. s battery actual battery voltage as measured by the FX battery temp compensated the Remote Temperature Sensor RTS must be connected to this value to be 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 charger set point for equalize recharging cycle equalize time remaining time remaining in equalize recharging cycle batt temp this value which reflects the battery temperature is used by the charger when an RTS is connected to the FX The BATT MODE values cannot be changed in the STATUS screens FX STATUS ERROR Screens STATUS FX PAGE1 STATUS FX PAGE2 STATUS FX ERROR POO choose category choose category Low ac output No voltage MODES METER BATT PG1 ERROR WARN PG3 DOWN STATUS PORT POO POO POO stacking No inverter No low battery No error detected overtemp voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP PORT STATUS FX ERROR POO STATUS FX ERROR POO STATUS FX ERROR POO phase loss No high battery No ac output No error voltage shorted DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT gt STATUS FX ERROR P00 ac output STATUS FX ERROR STATUS FX PAGE2 No end of error menu
97. s setting controls the daily exercise start time Press the lt CHANGE gt soft key to adjust the hour and minute settings using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys on the hour and minute screens After adjusting the exercise start time hour press the lt DOWN gt soft key and go to the adj min screen Ajust the minutes and then press the lt DONE gt soft key to return to the ADV MATE AGS EX ex start time screen 90 ADV MATE AGS EX ex start time 12 00A DOWN UP CHANGE 0 ooo Ex Period ADV MATE AGS EX ex period 30 min DOWN UP INC DEC ooo y t t ADV MATE AGS EX end of exercise menu UP TOP AGS ETA NE Press the lt DOWN gt soft key This takes you to the ADV MATE AGS EX ex period screen which allows you to set the number of minutes your generator will run during its exercise period The exercise period screen allows you to set the length of the exercise period using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys The MATE offers a range of 1 240 minutes for this period but check your generator manufacturers recommendations before setting this period Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to exit this screen and go to the ADV MATE AGS EX end of exercise menu screen Grid Use Mode Why you might want it Grid connected systems make use of utility supplied power The MATES Grid Use Mode allows the user to pre determine the time periods it uses th
98. soft key brings up the SETUP MATE SUMMARY summary control screen options lt TYPE gt and lt TIME gt 35 SETUP MATE SUMMARY summary control BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL ie ea SETUP MATE SUMMARY TYPE summary Roll screen type BACK INC DEC Press either lt INC gt or lt DEC gt up to six times to change Summary screen SETUP MATE SUM TYPE summary None screen type BACK INC DEC PO SETUP MATE SUM TYPE summary FXOnly screen type BACK INC DEC AS To choose the SUMMARY screen you want to view automatically and also view via the MAIN menu press the lt TYPE gt soft key on the SETUP MATE SUMMARY screen Press either the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys to change the summary screen Roll switches between FX and CC Charge Con troller summary screens automatically if both are connected to the MATE through an OutBack Power Systems HUB None disables the SUMMARY screen from automatically opening the SUMMARY screen can still be accessed via the lt SUM gt soft key on the MAIN screen FX Only displays the FX SUMMARY screen SETUP MATE SUM TYPE CC Only displays the CC SUMMARY screen summa CC Onl i Screen ype y o the lt INC gt opens the DC Only summary BACK INC DEC ae ee SETUP MATE SUM TYPE DC Only displays the DC SUMMARY screen screen Yp e DC Only Pressing the lt INC gt soft key opent the DC Only Simple screen BACK INC DEC Se SETUP MAT
99. t No Device Found Would you like to Retry YES NO Se as O NOTE If the MATE does not find the connected device refer to page 124 Troubleshooting MAIN Screen 12 17 04P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV gt Ge lt SUM gt lt STATUS gt lt SETUP gt lt ADV gt 15 The MAIN screen appears after the MATE detects the HUB and any devices connected to it or detects a single device if a HUB is not in use The MAIN screen is always the same with the excep tion of the time display At the bottom of the MAIN screen are the four soft key commands SUMMARY shows the direction and amount of power flow in regard to inverting charging sell ing and or pass through It also shows the voltage of the battery The STATUS screen is the first step in viewing the status of either the OutBack Charge Control ler or FX Series Inverter Charger and any of their meters and conditions The SETUP screen leads to additional screens showing some common set points and parameters of either the MATE or an FX Series Inverter Charger These screens allow adjustments to such features as the MATES clock and background lighting or whether the power input to the FX is coming from a grid or a generator The ADVANCED screen leads to screens for the FX Series Inverter Charger the OutBack Charge Controller and the MATE itself that allow for changing each components advanced settings 16 Navigation MATE Buttons Press the first
100. t voltage available AC at the FX AC output input voltage available AC at the FX AC input normally from a utility or a generator inverter current available current at FX AC output terminals when the inverter is ON and no AC source is connected charger current shows the amount of AC current used by the FX charger input current AC current flowing into the FX AC input sell current AC current being sold to the grid FX firmware current FX software version The METER MODE values cannot be changed in the STATUS screens FX STATUS Batt ery Screens STATUS FX MODE STATUS FX MODE STATUS FX METER POO battery 13 6 vdc battery battery 14 4 vdc actual temp compensated set point DOWN STATUS PORT DOWN UP TOP DOWN UP TOP PORT absorb float 13 6 vdc float time remaining set point time remaining DOWN UP DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP _ gt STATUS FX BATT POO STATUS FX BATT POO STATUS FX BATT POO refloat 12 5 vdc equalize 14 4 vdc equalize 00 0 hrs set point set point time remaining DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX BATT POO STATUS FX BATT STATUS FX PAGE1 batt temp 255 end of battery menu choose catagory not in degree C F DOWN UP TOP PORT UP TOP STATUS MODES METER BATT e ooo O0Oo0OO0O OOO Pressing the lt PG2 gt soft key y brings up more STATUS categories BATT ERY Screen
101. the CAT 5 cable from the source HUB FX or Charge Controller to the MATE location Connect the CAT5 cable to the source but not to the MATE just yet If connecting a computer to the MATE or MATE run a serial cable from the computer to the MATES location but do not connect the cable at this time Unsnap the MATE back plate and find the four screw holes If a MATE2 version is used the back cover need not be removed The MATE and MATE2 are designed for easy wall mounting using appropriate fasteners molly bolts screws etc Power up every OutBack device connected directly or indirectly through the HUB to the MATE and then connect the CAT5 cable to the jack and if used the computer serial cable to the RS 232 port on the back MATE or MATE2 If installing the MATE snap the MATE onto the back plate and push any excess cable back into the wall If installing the MATE2 version secure its four corners to the wall 5 between screw holes AUS o E lt gt am am am am am am am am am am am am am SD SD CD GD GD GD CD SD GD GD CG GC CG GD CG CD CD CG CG GD CD GO GO GD 8 GS GD GED SED GED 6 6 GO GO SED 0 6 nD GO 6 2 6 nD D o CED CED CED CED CED CED CD CD CED CED END CED END C3 0 ECL 6 1 4 3 Y between screw holes Qrannn enna nee nnnnnennmnnnnnennnnnnnnanannmnnang 11 l Basic Operation 13 NOTE For a viewing of all MATE screens please see pages 105 118 at the end of this manual Power Up A soon as the
102. the year lt INC YEAR gt or lt DEC YEAR gt changes the year setting Press the lt DONE gt soft key after the date change is final This returns the MATE to the SETUP MATE CLOCK screen lt TIME gt sets the MATES time Pressing the lt TIME gt soft key leads to the Current Hour screen lt INC HOURS sets the correct hour Press the lt SET MIN gt soft key when finished to return to the Current Minute screen Adjust the minutes by pressing the lt INC MIN gt or lt DEC MIN gt soft keys as needed Pressing the lt RESET SEC gt soft key begins the seconds count at zero Pressing the lt DONE gt soft key returns the MATE to the SETUP MATE CLOCK screen 24 Contrast Adjustment Why you want to do it Everyone has different eyesight and ambient lighting varies with every location of a MATE Like any other monitor you may want to adjust the lighting and contrast for easier reading SETUP MATE PAGE1 choose device mate code rev choose category SUM STATUS SETUP ADV CLOCK CNT GLOW SETUP MATE PAGE1 Press the lt CNT gt CONTRAST soft key from the mate code rev choose category lt SETUP MATE PAGE gt Setup choices screen N i CLOCK CNT GLOW PG lt CNT gt sets the desired contrast level SETUP MATE CNT lt INC gt increases the contrast level and lt DEC gt contrast 30 decreases the contrast level After adjusting the contrast press the lt BACK gt soft key to return to BACK INC DEC th
103. tions can be set to start the generator e lt ON gt is a manual start Further AGS settings e weekday quiet time start weekday early time you do not want generator to start e adj hour amp adj min establishes the exact start time when generator should not be running e weekday quiet time stop ends the quiet period generator can run again e adj hour amp adj min establishes exact stop time e Same adjustments are available for weekends 123 When the battery falls below your established voltage set point for a set amount of time the generator will start and recharge the batteries For voltage based start and stops go to the AGS screens and press VOLT START e 24 hr 2hr and 2 min time periods are available e Choose a time period the battery voltage can fall below your established set point AC load demands can also start the generator From the AGS screens in the ADVANCED menu choose LOAD START e load start determine the load in kilowatts that when exceeded will start the generator e load start delay the amount of time the loads must exceed the load start current setting kw e load stop the kilowatt load must fall below this value to shut the generator off load stop delay amount of time load must be below load start stop before generator shuts off For those times you simply want the generator to run go to the MUST RUN screens in the ADVANCED menu e Adjust the weekday and weekend start and stop times For
104. to 141 With the password 141 on the screen push the lt ENTER gt soft key 60 HBX Mode ADV In the ADV menu push the lt MATE gt soft key to choose device view the Advanced MATE functions FX CcC ADV MATE PG1 From the ADV MATE screen a Control Mode choose category is chosen Press the lt HBX gt soft key to view the HBX screens HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 What it does HBX Mode allows control over the use of grid supplied power based on user determined battery voltage and time set points A user can maximize renewable energy use and minimize the use of grid supplied power through careful HBX usage The OutBack default values for HBX 24V system are the following e High voltage 26 volts e Low voltage 24 volts e Time for both high and low settings one hour Double these values for a 48V system divide them by one half for a 12V system These values are not temperature compensated When the battery voltage remains at 26 volts for one hour the FX will disconnect from the grid and the system will run on battery supplied power If the battery voltage falls to 24 volts for one hour the FX connects to the grid During this connected period the grid supplied AC current will power the loads and recharge the batteries unless the user manually shuts off the FX charging function off With the charger off the grid will only power the loads allowing renewable energy sources to recharg
105. to access the 9 57 32A STATUS menu STATUS contains all the meters and mode displays for OutBack products con SUM STATUS SETUP ADV nected to the MATE STATUS choose device The STATUS menu is divided first by product and then into menu categories such as meter modes and statuses NOTE Not all STATUS screens are applicable to all FX models The screens differ by product type and revision See the Menu Map at the end of the manual for locations of all of the status screens available Consult your specific OutBack product owner manual for an explanation of all the operating modes and meters STATUS CC PAGE 1 STATUS FX PAGE 1 choose category MODE METER SETP PG2 MODE METER BATT PG2 Typical CC Status Screen Typical FX Status Screen NOTE Other than offering manual on off control of its AUX relay the MATE has no control over the workings of the CC Charge Controller except when the system is undergoing a global EQ charger mode At this time the system uses both the FX and the Charge Controller s to charge the batteries 40 Reading a STATUS Screen STATUS FX PAGE1 STATUS FX PAGE2 STATUS FX PAGE3 choose catagory choose catagory choose catagory MODES METER BATT PG1 ERROR WARN PG3 PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN o A A OOOO 880 A A A A A A A A A A MODE a functioning condition or state of operation METER displays inverter and charger activity including output and input AC voltage and AC inverter charger and
106. tor even if the dc genset on the previous screen says lt NO gt AGS Fault Time is the period the generator is given to connect to the FX system after the AUX output has been activated If the generator fails to connect and provide AC current the MATE displays an AGS error The user can set this time anywhere from 5 30 minutes by pressing the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to reach the cool down time screen 71 ADV MATE AGS SETUP cool down time minutes DOWN UP INC 0 ooo VO A ADV MATE AGS SETUP warm up time minutes DOWN UP INC End of AGS SETUP Ge RC After the FX charging has been disabled the cool down time screen allows the user to adjust the number of minutes the generator will cool down before being shut off This time should follow the manufacturers recommendations Press the lt DOWN gt key to view the warm up time screen The warm up time screen allow the user to adjust the number of minutes the generator will warm up before the FX charging begins This time should follow the manufacturer s recommendations Press the lt DOWN gt key to view the End of AGS SETUP time screen NOTE Cool down and warm up times are not used when DC generator dc genset is selected A NOTE Cool down and warm up times are not 3 used when DC generator dc genset is selected In the End of the AGS SETUP screen Press the lt menu AGS gt soft key for more AGS pro
107. two soft keys from any 122 he MAIN screen O TE ack screen to return to t a lam NA o 12 17 04P 1 35 04p a O SUM STATUS SETUP ADV O O O tot This section of the manual will cover how to use the buttons on the MATE to navigate the menus Ord A rower SE Yellow Status Indicator Green Status Indicator AC Input Md o Min i Inverter LED 09 1 35 04p w Hot Key SUM STATUS SETUP ADV j Hot Key Soft Keys O OO O Six buttons or keys navigate the MATE and change its settings HOT KEYS SOFT KEYS Two FX dedicated hot keys are Y Each soft key corresponds to the word on the labeled AC IN and INV screen directly above it unless you are on the Pushing the INV hot key will Summary screen return to its hot screen to control The soft keys navigate the menus lt UP gt the FX inverting function lt DOWN gt lt NEXT gt lt BACK gt or lt TOP gt Pushing AC IN will return to the They can change settings lt OFF gt lt AUTO gt first of four AC input hot screens lt ON gt lt INC gt to increase values and lt DEC gt Repeated pushing cycles through to decrease values the four AC input screens The soft keys perform other functions A beeping noise is made every time depending on the individual menu screen a hot key is pushed As with the hot keys a beeping noise occurs every time a soft key is pushed NOTE Pressing and holding the two lower left keys at the sam
108. 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 127 REGISTRATION 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 take a moment to register and provide us with some important information NAME E MAIL ADDRESS SOLD BY CITY INSTALLER STATE ZIP CODE PURCHASE DATE COUNTRY MODEL NUMBER TELEPHONE NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER Circle all that apply Off Grid Installation Residential Installation North America Location Utility Connected Installation Commercial Installation Other POPP Pee EE EEE EEE SOOO EEE EE OEE rr rro rro rro rosso rro rro roo rro rosso roo 0 Extended Warranty Application U S and Canada Only OutBack Power
109. xercising a generator prolongs its life and dependability Regularly running a generator keeps engine components lubricated expels excess moisture charges the starting battery and helps prevent carbon build up Consult your generator owner s manual to find the manufacturer s recommendations for appropriate length and frequency of exercise periods and what load to run during the exercise periods An Exercise time can be set by choosing a day of the week Sun Sat a start time of day 12AM 11 59PM and an exercise period 1 240 minutes The generator will run once a month at this chosen time during the first occurrence of the chosen day Sample Generator Exercise Schedule Day Saturday Time 10 00 a m Exercise Period 15 minutes A fifteen minute exercise period with loads running is a good starting point for most generators 89 Exercise Start Day exstartday ADV MATE AGS EX exstartday DOWN AGS INC DEC VOFF y t Ex Start Time ex start time DOWN UP OOO CHANGE EX START TIME adj hour DOWN INC DEC EX START TIME adj min 12 00A Use the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt soft keys to choose the day Sunday Saturday of the week to exercise the generator To disable the exercise function push either the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt soft keys until a broken line appears Press the lt DOWN gt soft key to go to the EX START TIME screen which sets the exercise start time Thi

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