MATE
System Controller and Display
Installation and User Manual
for the OutBack MATE and MATE 2
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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
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Contents
INTRODUCTION
6
MATE Specifications and Features
7-8
9
Manual Setup
Installation
9-10
12
1
2
Basic Operation
Power Up
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MAIN Screen
How to Read a MATE Screen
Screen Types
MATE Setup
Setup the MATE
Setting the Clock
Contrast Adjustment
Backlight Adjustment
MATE Communications Options
Communications Options
Communications Errors
Errors and Debugging
MATE Summary Screens
FX Summary Screen
Charge Controller Summary Screen
Summary Screen Options
MATE Status Screens
FX Status Screens
Charge Controller Screens
MATE Hot Keys
INV Hot Key
3
4
5
6
7
AC In Hot Key
Advanced MATE Menus
MATE Control Codes
e 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
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Grid-Use Mode
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Weekday Grid-Use Start
Weekday Grid-Use Stop
Weekend Grid-Use Start
Weekend Grid-Use Stop
MATE DEFAULTS
MATE Menu Map
Menu Structure
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100
101
103
105
119
121
124
125
126
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MATE Menu Guide
MATE Menus
MATE Menu Map Overview
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting
User Information and Settings
Warranty
Product Registration
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Introduction
e OutBack Power Systems MATE serves several functions:
• Displays and configures the system and its components—the FX Series Inverter/Charger,
the FLEXmax 80 Charge Controller*, and the FLEXnet DC
• Coordinates system operation, maximizes performance, and prevents multiple products
from conflicting
• 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:
• Link to as many as ten FX Series Inverters/Chargers, OutBack Charge Controllers and
additional future OutBack Power System products
• Issue a global Bulk or EQ recharging command which includes the Charge Controller’s
charging function.
is manual will show step-by-step use of the OutBack MATE to best run a power system.
MATE At a Glance
Green Status Indicator,
Yellow Status Indicator,
Inverter LED
AC Input LED
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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
“Hot Key”
Inverter Button
“Hot Key”
AC Input Button
LCD Display
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.
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MATE Specifications
• Communication Protocol: proprietary OutBack multi-drop network
• Interconnecting Cable: CAT 5 (8 IATIA 518B) PC non-crossover network cable
• 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.
• PC computer interface: RS232 Opto-Isolated DB9 serial communication port
NOTE: OutBack Power Systems does not produce or technically support any PC computer
sofware programs compatible with its products. e following companies sell compatible
sofware:
RightHand Engineering LLC (Winverter sofware)
19310 226th Ave NE Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 844-1291
Intellact (WattPlot sofware)
57 Mary Street, Alton, Ontario, Canada L7K 0E3
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 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, ofen including a generator, all of which need monitoring
and adjusting for optimum performance. e 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. e 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
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With the MATE, a user can know the system’s activity and conditions at any given time.
Sometimes, afer 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 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:
•
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.
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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.
Instantly displays any FX or Charge Controller errors as well as the specific component
affected for easier troubleshooting.
Displays Charge Controller modes, programs the FLEXmax 80 Charge Controller and
allows control over its AUX function.
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.
Displays all readings of the FLEXnet DC.
e 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 similar to adjusting any number of
electronic devices we all use every day, such as a clock radio whose wake-up time and stations
are pre-set.
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). e
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 MATE’s 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.
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Manual Setup
e MATE is a micro-computing device which means it is less powerful and smaller in size
than a personal computer. A user will ofen scroll through a series of MATE screens in order
to view the system status or change system conditions. is manual will show all the MATE
screens and tell what they do.
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•
•
Chapters 1-5: setting basic items and display options (when, how, and what you want
to view) with the “sof keys,” enabling the user to get around the MATE and change its
settings.
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).
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
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.
Installation
The OutBack MATE:
•
Designed for surface mounting in an indoor location, just below the eye 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)
•
•
•
Readability of the display is affected by direct sunlight
Connects to other OutBack devices using standard non-crossover CAT5 or CAT5e cable
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: e 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.
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To Install the MATE:
•
Install all other OutBack components first.
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Run the CAT 5 cable from the source (HUB, FX or Charge Controller) to the MATE’s
location. Connect the CAT5 cable to the source but not to the MATE just yet.
If connecting a computer to the MATE or MATE2, run a serial cable from the computer to
the MATE’s location, but do not connect the cable at this time.
Unsnap the MATE’s back plate and find the four screw holes. If a MATE2 version is used,
the back cover need not be removed.
e 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.
•
MATE2 Dimensions
5”between screw holes
AC IN
INV
6 1/4”
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Basic Operation
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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 MATE cable is plugged into a powered OutBack product, the MATE itself will
power-up and display several information screens.
First Screen
G’day Mate
(C) 2007
Second Screen
OutBack
Power
Systems
Version
ird Screen
Code a.aa
Serial #xxxxxxxx
Screen EE b.bb
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“Code” dictates the MATE’s operation and
features*
Serial #” matches the bar code sticker inside
the MATE on its circuit board
“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
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
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Fourth screen (one of the following):
Searching for Devices
FX Found
t
e MATE found an FX Series
Inverter/Charger
Searching for Devices
CC Found
t
e MATE has found a Charge Controller
e MATE has found the HUB
t
Searching for Devices
HUB Found
t
t
Port Assignment screen follows the HUB
Found screen
Each Port used will show its connected
component.
Port Assignment
1> FX 2> FX 3> CC 4> CC
5>
9>
6>
10>
7>
2M>
8>
Searching for Devices
No Devices Found
t
e MATE has not found an OutBack
product
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No Device Found
Would you like to Retry?
YES
NO
NOTE: If the MATE does not find the connected device, refer to page 124, Troubleshooting
MAIN Screen
e MAIN screen appears afer the MATE detects
MAIN---------------------------------
12:17:04P
the HUB (and any devices connected to it) or
detects a single device if a HUB is not in use. e
MAIN screen is always the same with the excep-
tion of the time display. At the bottom of the
MAIN screen are the four sof key commands.
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
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.
<SUM>
<STATUS>
<SETUP>
e 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.
e SETUP screen leads to additional screens
showing some common set points and parameters
of either the MATE or an FX Series Inverter/
Charger. ese screens allow adjustments to such
features as the MATE’s clock and background
lighting or whether the power input to the FX is
coming from a grid or a generator.
e ADVANCED screen leads to screens for the
FX Series Inverter/Charger, the OutBack Charge
Controller, and the MATE itself that allow for
changing each component’s advanced settings.
<ADV>
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Press the first two sof keys from any
screen to return to the MAIN screen.
MAIN---------------------------------
12:17:04P
MAIN---------------------------
1:35:04p
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
Navigation
is section of the manual will cover how to use the buttons on the MATE to navigate the
menus.
MATE Buttons
Yellow Status Indicator,
Green Status Indicator,
AC Input LED
Inverter LED
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1:35:04p
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
AC In
Hot Key
INV
Hot Key
Soft Keys
Six buttons or keys navigate the MATE and change its settings:
SOFT KEYS
HOT KEYS
t
Each sof key corresponds to the word on the
screen directly above it unless you are on the
Summary screen.
t
Two FX dedicated “hot” keys are
labeled AC IN and INV.
t
Pushing the INV hot key will
return to its “hot” screen to control
the FX inverting function.
t
t
e sof keys navigate the menus (<UP>,
<DOWN>, <NEXT>, <BACK>, or <TOP>).
ey can change settings (<OFF>, <AUTO>,
<ON>, <INC> to increase values and <DEC>
to decrease values).
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t
Pushing AC IN will return to the
first of four AC input “hot” screens.
Repeated pushing cycles through
the four AC input screens.
A beeping noise is made every time
a hot key is pushed.
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t
e sof keys perform other functions
depending on the individual menu screen.
As with the hot keys, a beeping noise occurs
every time a sof key is pushed.
NOTE: Pressing and holding the two lower lef keys at the same time will always bring up the
MAIN screen. Pressing one key sooner than the other may lead to a different screen.
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How To Read a MATE Screen
MATE screens will either show values that can be changed or navigate to value screens. e
information on the MATE’s 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. e following example is shown for clarification.
Top line: where you are in the system
and what HUB Port you’re viewing
HUB Port
Left side: shows a
condition, value label,
system feature, or
measurable event
STATUS/FX/METERS----------P01
Right side: status,
setting, or measure
of value for whatever
appears on the left side
output
122 VAC
voltage
DOWN
UP
TOP PORT
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
INC - Increase
AGS – Advanced Generator Start INV - Inverter
AUX – Auxiliary Output
BATT – Battery
MIN - Minutes
PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4 - Page One, Page Two, etc.
RSET – Reset
CAL – Calibration
CHGR – Charger
SETP – Setup
CNT - Contrast
SRCH – Search
COMM – Communication
DEC - Decrease
STAT – Status
SUM or SUMRY - Summary
TMRS - Timers
DISCON – Disconnect
EQ – Equalize
WARN – Warning
GEN – Generator
P01—Master FX
HBX – High Battery Transfer
PO2, PO3, etc. - Slave FXs
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LOCATION—the top line, STATUS/FX/METER-----P01 (the HUB’s first Port) indicates
STATUS then FX then METER have been selected from the MAIN screen. Pressing the
<DOWN> or <UP> sof keys displays the different METER screens. Pressing the <PORT>
sof key advances the Port number if there are other devices connected to the HUB. If no
HUB is present, this will read “P00”.
LABEL—the screen’s lef 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.
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t
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 sof key commands which
facilitate either a change of screens in the METER menu using <DOWN>, <UP> or
<TOP> sof keys or a change of HUB ports using the <PORT> sof key.
In other cases, a MATE navigation screen leads to a screen that can require a user’s action.
e screen below, for instance, asks you to choose a category—HBX, GRIDUSE, AGS, or
ADV. Once chosen, you ofen 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:
t
t
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
Sof keys
Solid black indicates key can be pressed
Down arrow will lead to the next screen
Up arrow points to one or more keys that will
change a value
DOWN
UP
Pressing <DOWN> leads to the next menu
Pressing <UP> leads to the previous menu
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Although the OutBack MATE menu display screens vary depending on the unit’s sofware
version, the menu structures and navigation are the same for all versions. e MATE uses a
branching menu structure to display various OutBack products’ operation modes and statuses.
e 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.
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12:17:04P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
STATUS SCREEN------------------
choose device:
FX
CC
DC
MAIN
All the screens showing the FX’s AC meters are
grouped together in one menu branch allowing
the user to find the required meter with a mini-
mum of key presses.
STATUS/FX/PAGE 1----------------
choose category:
MODES METER BATT PG2
P00
kw
kw
inv
chg
kw
kw
zer
buys
DOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/FX/METER–----------P00
output
voltage
DOWN
vac
UP
TOP
PORT
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Setup the MATE
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Start with the <MAIN> screen, which appears
afer the power-up screens, and press the
<SETUP> sof key.
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
SETUP-------------------------------
choose device:
Press the <MATE> sof key.
FX
MATE
SETUP/MATE/PAGE 1--------------
is screen displays the MATE’s code version and
some SETUP choices. Press the <PG2> sof key
for a second screen of SETUP choices.
mate code rev:
402
choose category:
CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2--------------
choose category:
Press the <PG1> sof key to return to the previous
screen, SETUP/MATE/PAGE1.
PG1 SUMRY COMM PG3
SETUP/MATE/PAGE3--------------
choose category:
PG2
BEEP
MAIN
Note: To return the MATE to its factory default settings, please see page 96
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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:
402
Choose <CLOCK> from the SETUP/MATE/
PAGE1 SETUP choices screen.
choose category:
CLOCK
CNT
GLOW
PG2
<DATE> and <TIME> adjust the MATE’s clock
and calendar functions. e correct time and date
are required for some MATE Control Modes to
operate correctly. Pushing the <BACK> sof key
returns you to the previous screen.
SETUP/MATE/CLOCK--------------
Tu
1/01/03
12:00:00P
BACK DATE
TIME
NOTE: e MATE clock does not automatically adjust for daylight savings time or leap year.
To adjust the date, press the <DATE> sof key to
bring up the Current Day menu.
Current Day
Tu
9/26/07
INC
DAY
SET
MONTH
<INC DAY> changes the day (Monday-Sunday).
Press the <SET MONTH> sof key afer
changing the day. e next screen, which shows
automatically afer hitting <SET MONTH>,
adjusts the month.
ADJUST DAY AND THEN
MONTH
Current Month
Mo 9/26/07
INC
MONTH
<INC MONTH> changes the month.
Press the <SET DATE> sof key afer changing
the month. e next screen adjusts the date.
SET
DATE
ADJUST MONTH AND
THEN DATE
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Current Day
Mo
INC
<INC DATE> changes the day of the month. Press
the <SET YEAR> sof key afer changing the date.
e next screen adjusts the year
9/26/07
SET
YEAR
DATE
ADJUST DATE AND THEN YEAR
Current Year
<INC YEAR> or <DEC YEAR> changes the year
setting. Press the <DONE> sof key afer the date
change is final. is returns the MATE to the
SETUP/MATE/CLOCK screen.
Mo
9/26/07
DEC
INC
YEAR
YEAR
DONE
EITHER
<TIME> sets the MATE’s time. Pressing the
<TIME> sof key leads to the Current Hour
screen.
SETUP/MATE/CLOCK--------------
Mo
1/01/07
12:00:00P
BACK DATE TIME
Current Hour
12:00:00P
<INC HOUR> sets the correct hour. Press the
<SET MIN> sof key when finished to return to
the Current Minute screen.
INC
SET
MIN
HOUR
Current Minute
Adjust the minutes by pressing the <INC MIN>
or <DEC MIN> sof keys as needed. Pressing the
<RESET SEC> sof key begins the seconds count
at zero. Pressing the <DONE> sof key returns the
MATE to the SETUP/MATE/CLOCK screen.
12:00:00P
DEC
MIN
INC
RESET
SEC
MIN
DONE
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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.
PATH
MAIN------------------------------------
SETUP-------------------------------
choose device:
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1----------------
9:57:32A
mate code rev:
402
choose category:
SUM
STATUS SETUP ADV
FX
MATE
CLOCK
CNT
GLOW
PG2
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1--------------
Press the <CNT> (CONTRAST) sof key from the
<SETUP/MATE/PAGE > Setup choices screen.
<CNT> sets the desired contrast level.
mate code rev:
402
choose category:
CLOCK
CNT
GLOW
PG2
SETUP/MATE/CNT------------------
<INC> increases the contrast level and <DEC>
decreases the contrast level. Afer adjusting the
contrast, press the <BACK> sof key to return to
the previous SETUP/MATE/PAGE 1 screen.
contrast:
30%
BACK
INC
DEC
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Backlight Adjustment
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MAIN------------------------------------
SETUP-------------------------------
choose device:
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1--------------
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choose category:
SUM
STATUS SETUP ADV
FX
MATE
CLOCK
CNT
GLOW
PG2
Choose <GLOW> from the SETUP/MATE/PAGE 1 Setup choices screen:
On the SETUP/MATE/GLOW screen, pressing
the <GLOW> sof key brings up three backlight
settings:
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1--------------
mate code rev:
402
Choose Category
t
t
t
LEVEL
MODE
TIME
CLOCK
CNT
GLOW PG2
SETUP/MATE/GLOW--------------
backlight controls
<LEVEL> controls the backlight brightness and
is adjustable from 0% to 100% using <INC> and
<DEC> sof keys.
BACK LEVEL MODE
TIME
<MODE> allows user to set the backlight to al-
ways off, auto-off afer a time, or always on by se-
lecting <OFF>, <AUTO>, or <ON>, respectively.
<TIME> sets the auto-off time limit from 1 to 60
minutes using <INC> and <DEC> sof keys. is
is how long the MATE waits afer 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.
<BACK> returns to the previous screen(s) and
back to the SETUP/MATE/PAGE 1 screen.
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MATE Communications Options
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Communications Options
Why you want them: e 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 Port to another or has been disconnected completely. e MATE is
trying to account for the system components.
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MAIN-----------------------------
9:57:32 A
SETUP--------------------------
Choose product:
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1-----------
mate code rev:
402
choose category:
SUM STATUS
SETUP
ADV
FX
MATE
CLOCK
CNT
GLOW
PG2
PATH
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2------------
choose category:
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2----------------
choose category:
PG1
SUMRY
COMM
MAIN
BACK
REPOLL PC
DEBUG
Press the <COMM> sof key from the <PAGE 2> Setup choices screen for MATE
communications options:
t
t
t
<REPOLL> forces the MATE to “rediscover” all the OutBack devices it is connected to.
is must be used any time an OutBack device is moved or added to a HUB.
<PC> will allow you to enable or disable the MATE’s RS232 communications port. is
setting must be enabled if you use any third party logging or control sofware.
<DEBUG> tracks communication errors involving the OutBack HUB.
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2--------------
choose category:
From the SETUP/MATE/PAGE2 screen, press the
<COMM> sof key.
PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN
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SETUP/MATE/PAGE2--------------
choose category:
To debug the system, press the <DEBUG> sof
key.
BACK
REPOLL PC DEBUG
On the DEBUG screen, first press the <VIEW>
sof key to bring up a list of HUB ports with a
count of communications errors for each port;
<RESET> allows you to reset the error counting
display (see next screen).
SETUP/MATE/COMM--------------
comm errors:
BACK
VIEW RSET
is is a typical VIEW screen showing the HUB
Ports and any communication errors in the
00:000
03:000
06:001
09:001
01:000
02:000
05:001
08:001
2M:001
system. e numbered port with more than one
error will need correcting. Afer the errors are
corrected, all the used ports will return to 000
or 001 values afer pushing the <RSET> sof key.
Press any sof 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 sof key returns
to the previous SETUP/MATE/COMM screen.
04:025
07:001
10:001
SETUP/MATE/COMM--------------
comm errors:
Press the <RSET> sof key to clear the error-
counting display. Press the <BACK> sof key
to return to the “choose category” screen. Press
<VIEW> to return to the previous screen.
BACK
VIEW RSET
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SETUP/MATE/PAGE2--------------
choose category:
Press the <PC> sof key to enable or disable the
MATE’s RS232 communications port.
BACK
REPOLL PC DEBUG
In the PC communications screen, choose ON or
OFF by pressing the respective sof key. Press the
<BACK> sof key to return to the choose category
screen.
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2--------------
PC communications: OFF
BACK
OFF
ON
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2--------------
choose category:
Press the <REPOLL> sof key afer a device is
added to, moved, or removed from the HUB.
BACK
REPOLL PC DEBUG
NOTE: Disconnecting the MATE’s CAT5 cable and then reconnecting it also performs the
re-poll task, but the cable can be inconvenient to remove from a mounted MATE.
Searching for Devices
e MATE has found the HUB and will automati-
cally go to the Port Assignment screen.
HUB Found
Port Assignment
Afer displaying the devices connected to each
Port, the MATE returns to the choose category
screen on its own.
1> FX
5>
2> FX 3> CC
4> CC
8>
6>
7>
2M>
9>
10>
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Communication Errors
e A COMM (communication) ERROR
HAS OCCURRED screen appears when a
communication error among the components
occurs.
--A COMM ERROR HAS
OCCURED
MORE
INFO
VIEW
DEBUG
Errors and Debugging
Communication errors (COMM ERR) that occur with OutBack Power Systems components
are ofen the result of loose, damaged, or unplugged cables. ey 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
03:000
06:001
09:001
01:000
04:025
07:001
10:001
02:000
05:001
08:001
2M:001
Explanation of Ports
01:000
Port Status
Port Number
• Port 00 is the MATE Port
• Port 2M is inoperable.
NOTE:
• 01—10: FX or CC Ports
• 000: a device is present.
• 001: no device present.
• Any other status number means a
device was previously present and lost
contact, resulting in errors.
tPort 00 is a MATE connected directly to
an FX, no HUB is used.
tPort 2M is the “2nd MATE” Port and is
inoperable.
Here’s how to read the DEBUG screen:
01:000
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.
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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 device’s 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. en
re-poll the system (SETUP MATE PG2 COMM 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 CAT5 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. If the MATE recognizes the device, the
problem could lie with the cable connecting the device to the HUB or with the HUB port
itself. An unrecognized device could itself be damaged.
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MATE Summary Screens
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Summary Screens
e Summary screens provided by the MATE:
•
•
Summarize the current status of any FX, OutBack Charge Controller and/or FLEXnet DC
connected to it.
Can be accessed from the <MAIN> screen by pressing the <SUM> sof key and can be set
to pop up like a screen saver afer a delay (See Summary Screen Options on the next page
for more setup information).
Any MATE sof 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 lef
sof keys at the same time opens the MAIN Menu screen.
MAIN--------------------------------
12:00:30P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
If the MATE has a FLEXnet DC connected to it,
an initial FLEXnet DC screen will be displayed
as the Summary default screen.
E
F
Pressing the second sof key brings up the next
three FLEXnet DC summary screens as well as the
FX and Charge Controller summary screens.
Battery Discharging
State of Charge
100%
e 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.
DC Now
In
Out
25.4V 100%
0.1A 0.000 kW
0.4A 0.010kW
-0.3A 0.010kW
Bat
DC TODAY minSOC
97%
2.70 kWH
2.44kWH
0.26kWH
In
102AH
93AH
9AH
Out
Bat
DC BAT
Bat
Net
25.4V 100%
-0.3A -0.010kW
0AH 0.00kWH
1.1
Days Since Full
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FX Summary Screen
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.
FX Total
12.6V
97%
Inverting
AC Loads
Buying
0.000kW
0.000kW
0.000kW
$
e FX summary screen’s values summarize
power flow in an FX system as well as the non-
temperature compensated battery voltage.
OutBack Charge Controller Summary Screen
e 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. is screen is the default Summary
screen if the Charge Controller is directly
CC TOTALS 13.3V
Output
Today
0A
0.000kW
0.0kWh
0 AH
connected to the HUB. e AH value applies only
to the FLEXmax 80 Charge Controller
Summary Screen Options
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.
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MAIN------------------------------------
SETUP-------------------------------
choose device:
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1------------------
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-----------------
choose category:
9:57:32A
mate code rev:
402
choose category:
SUM
STATUS SETUP ADV
FX
MATE
CLOCK
CNT
GLOW
PG2
PG1
SUMRY COMM
PG3
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2--------------
choose category:
Press the <SUMRY> sof key from the <SETUP
MATE/PAGE2> Setup choices screen.
PG1 SUMRY
COM
MAIN
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY----------
summary control
Pressing the <SUMRY> sof key brings up the
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY (summary control)
screen options <TYPE> and <TIME>.
BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL
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SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY---------
summary control
To choose the SUMMARY screen you want to
view automatically and also view via the MAIN
menu, press the <TYPE> sof key on the SETUP/
MATE/SUMMARY screen.
BACK TYPE
DELAY ROLL
Press either the <INC> and <DEC> sof keys to
change the summary screen
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE---
summary
Roll
screen type
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.
BACK
INC
DEC
Press either <INC> or <DEC> up to six
times to change Summary screen
SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE---------
None—disables the SUMMARY screen from
automatically opening; the SUMMARY screen can
still be accessed via the <SUM> sof key on the
MAIN screen.
summary
None
screen type
BACK
INC
DEC
SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE---------
summary
FXOnly
screen type
FX Only—displays the FX SUMMARY screen.
BACK
INC
DEC
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SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE----------
CC Only—displays the CC SUMMARY screen.
Pressing the <INC> opens the DC Only summary
screen.
summary
CC Only
screen type
BACK
INC
DEC
SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE----------
DC Only—displays the DC SUMMARY screen.
Pressing the <INC> sof key opent the DC Only
Simple screen.
summary
DC Only
screen type
BACK
INC
DEC
SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE---------
From the DC OnlySimple screen, press the
<BACK> sof key to return to the summary con-
trol screen.
summary
DC OnlySimple
screen type
BACK
INC
DEC
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY----------
summary control
BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL
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. Afer exiting that screen, the SUMMARY type will automatically appear whenever the
MATE has been inactive for the <TIME> set point (very much like a screensaver on a
computer monitor).
2. e chosen SUMMARY type will also be the SUMMARY manually called up by pushing
the <SUM> sof key on the MAIN menu.
3. If the 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. If you choose “None,” the MATE continues to display the last active screen viewed; if you
press the <SUM> sof key on the MAIN menu when “None” is chosen, the FX SUMMARY
screen appears.
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Pressing the <SUM> sof 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.
MAIN--------------------------------
9:57:32A
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
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MAIN-----------------------------------
SETUP-------------------------------
choose device:
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1-----------------
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-----------------
choose category:
9:57:32A
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choose category:
SUM
STATUS SETUP ADV
FX
MATE
CLOCK
CNT
GLOW
PG2
PG1
SUMRY COMM MAIN
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY----------
summary control
In the SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY screen, press
the <DELAY> sof key; this will take you to
the sum screen delay time screen. Pressing the
<ROLL> sof key leads to the sum screen roll rate
screen.
BACK TYPE
DELAY ROLL
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE--
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE--
sum screen
delay time
19 minutes
sum screen
roll rate
10 seconds
BACK
INC
DEC
BACK
INC
DEC
e roll rate is how ofen the MATEswitches be-
tween the FX and CC summary screens. e rate
can be adjusted with the <INC> and <DEC> sof
keys. Pressing the <BACK> sof key returns to the
SETUP/MATESUMMARY screen.
<DELAY> in SUMMARY mode shows
how long it takes for a SUMMARY
screen to be automatically displayed.
is time can be increased or decreased
by pressing the <INC> and <DEC> sof
keys. Afer the SUMMARY screen delay
time is chosen, press the <BACK> sof
key to return you to the SETUP/MATE-
SUMMARY screen.
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STATUS Screens
Why you want them: Status screens give the user a breakdown of individual activities of the 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.
MAIN---------------------------------
9:57:32A
Press <STATUS> on the Main menu to access the
STATUS menu. STATUS contains all the meters
and mode displays for OutBack products con-
nected to the MATE.
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
STATUS -----------------------------
choose device:
e STATUS menu is divided first by product and
then into menu categories, such as meter, modes,
and statuses.
FX
CC
DC
MATE
NOTE: Not all STATUS screens are applicable to all FX models. e 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/FX/PAGE 1----------------
choose category
STATUS/CC/PAGE 1--------------
MODE METER BATT
PG2
MODE
METER
SETP 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.
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Reading a STATUS Screen
STATUS/FX/PAGE1---------------
choose catagory
STATUS/FX/PAGE2---------------
choose catagory
STATUS/FX/PAGE3---------------
choose catagory
MODES METER BATT PG2
PG1
ERROR
WARN
PG3
PG2 DISCON SELL
MAIN
• 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 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 <PG2> sof 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 <PG3> sof 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
e status of
“inv(erter)
control” is “ON.”
e second line
indicates the FX
or Charge Con-
troller MODE
STATUS/FX/MODE----------- P00
inv control: ON
CHANGE
DOWN STAT MODE PORT
To choose an FX
on a specific Port,
press the <PORT>
sof key.
Pressing the <CHANGE MODE> sof key
changes the operation of the mode shown
on the screen; it does not change to another
mode altogether. To change modes, press the
<DOWN> sof key.
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FX STATUS MODE Screens
STATUS/FX/PAGE1------------------
choose category:
STATUS/FX/MODE------------P00
inv control: ON
CHANGE
DOWN STAT MODE PORT
STATUS/FX/MODE-----------P00
ac in control: USE
CHANGE
MODE PORT
MODES METER BATT
PG2
DOWN
UP
STATUS/FX/MODE------------P00
chr control: ON
STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00
STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00
eq enabled: No
aux control:
DOWN UP
AUTO
CHANGE
MODE PORT
CHANGE
MODE PORT
CHANGE
UP MODE PORT
DOWN
UP
Push <UP> until the inv
control screen appears.
STATUS/FX/MODE------------P00
inv control: ON
CHANGE
DOWN STAT MODE PORT
MODE Screens
•
Pressing the <CHANGE MODE> sof key on any
MODE screen allows the user to change the operation
of that individual mode, i.e., activate the function, shut
it off, etc. Afer changing the operation (or leaving it
alone), the user presses the <OK> sof key to return to
the MODE screen whose operation was changed. Press
the <DOWN> sof key to view the next mode.
inv control: shows the status of the inverter function*
AC in control: the FX accepts or drops an AC source*
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-
nal a generator start and other low-power functions*
eq enabled: shows status of the equalize recharging
cycle and allows user to start or stop the cycle*
Push <STAT> to return to the
choose category STATUS page.
•
•
•
•
STATUS/FX/PAGE1--------
choose category:
MODES METER BATT
PG2
•
Pressing the <METER> sof key
brings up the first METER screen.
* ese modes can be controlled and adjusted in greater
detail in the INVERTER, CHARGER, and AUXILIARY
menus and through the AC IN hot key respectively.
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FX STATUS METER Screens
Charge
inv 0.0kw
chg 0.0kw
P00
STATUS/FX/METER---------P00
STATUS/FX/METER---------P00
zer 0.0kw
output
117 vac
input
118 vac
buy 0.0 kw
voltage
voltage
DOWN
STATUS PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/METER------------P00
STATUS/FX/METER----------P00
STATUS/FX/METER--------P00
inverter
current
0.0 aac
charger
current
0.0 aac
input
0.0 aac
current
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/METER----------P00
STATUS/FX/METER---------P00
STATUS/FX/METER---------------
end of meter menu
sell
0.0 aac
FX firmware
61
current
revision
DOWN
UP
TOP PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
UP
TOP STATUS
STATUS/FX/METER----------P00
Push <UP> to
Push <STAT>
sell
0.0 aac
return to the first to return to the
METER screen. “choose category”
STATUS screen.
current
DOWN
UP
TOP PORT
Pressing the <BATT> sof key brings
up the first FX BATT screen.
METER Screens
e METER screens display current and voltage
measure-ments and the version of FX sofware.
• charge: the current FX mode
e 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. e lists below
show the possible activities and target
activities. An off-grid FX will only show
the current activity.
• output 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
Activity
Off
Search
On
Target Activity
• charger current: shows the amount of AC current
used by the FX charger
Sell
RE
Float
Bulk EQ
• input current: AC current flowing into the FX AC
input
Charge
Silent
Float
• sell current: AC current being sold to the grid
• FX firmware: current FX sofware version
EQ
Chr Off
Support
Sell
e METER MODE values cannot be changed in the
STATUS screens.
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FX STATUS Batt(ery) Screens
STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00
STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00
STATUS/FX/METER-------------P00
battery
13.6 vdc
battery
13.6 vdc
battery
14.4 vdc
actual
temp compensated
set point
DOWN
STATUS PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00
STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00
STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00
absorb
00.0 hrs
float
13.6 vdc
float
24.0 hrs
time remaining
set point
time remaining
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00
STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00
STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00
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---------------P00
STATUS/FX/BATT---------------------
end of battery menu
STATUS/FX/PAGE1-------------------
choose catagory:
batt temp.
255
(not in degree C/F)
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
UP
TOP STATUS
MODES METER BATT
PG2
Pressing the <PG2> sof key
brings up more STATUS
categories.
BATT(ERY) Screens
•
•
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
e BATT MODE values cannot be changed in the STATUS screens.
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FX STATUS ERROR Screens
STATUS/FX/PAGE1-------------------
choose category:
STATUS/FX/PAGE2-------------------
choose category:
STATUS/FX/ERROR-----------P00
Low ac output
voltage
No
MODES METER
BATT
PG2
PG1 ERROR WARN
PG3
DOWN
STATUS PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00
STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00
STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00
stacking
No
inverter
No
low battery
voltage
No
error detected
overtemp
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00
STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00
STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00
phase loss
error
No
high battery
voltage
No
ac output
shorted
No
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR---P00 ac output
No
STATUS/FX/ERROR------------------
end of error menu
STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----------------
choose category:
backfeed
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
UP
TOP STATUS
PG1 ERROR WARN PG3
Push <WARN> to see
the WARN(ING) Menu.
Push <STAT> to return to the “choose
category” STATUS /FX/PAGE2
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. ese are hard faults.
e LED is solid and the inverter must be turned off and then on to reset.
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FX STATUS WARN(ING) Screens
STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----------------
choose category:
STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00
STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00
acin freq
too high
No
acin freq
too low
No
PG1 ERROR WARN
PG3
DOWN
STATUS PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN--------------P00
STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00
STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00
acin voltage
too high
No
acin voltage
too low
No
acin input
No
current exceeds max
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00
STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00
STATUS/FX/WARN--------------P00
temperature
sensor fault
No
internal comm
error detected
No
internal fan
No
failure detected
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN------------P00
STATUS/FX/WARN-----------P00
STATUS/FX/WARN-----------P00
airtemp
190
fettemp
184
captemp
186
DOWN
UP
PORT
DOWN
UP
PORT
DOWN
UP
PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN------------------
end of warnings menu
STATUS/FX/PAGE2------------------
choose category:
STATUS/FX/PAGE3-----------------
choose category:
UP
TOP STATUS
PG1 ERROR WARN
PG3
PG2
DISCON SELL MAIN
Push <DISCON> to view
the DISCONNECT Menu.
WARN(ING) Screens
• 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 source’s 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 FX*
• fettemp: displays a numeric value representing the temperature of the FETs (Field Effect Transistors)*
• captemp: displays a numeric value representing the temperature of the ripple capacitors*
*ese values are used for troubleshooting purposes. e higher the numerical value, the cooler the temperature.
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DISCON(NECT) Screens
STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00
STATUS/FX/DISCON----------P00
STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00
acin freq
too high
No
acin freq
too low
No
acin voltage
> max
No
DOWN
STATUS PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00
STATUS/FX/DISCON----------------
end of DISCON menu
STATUS/FX/PAGE3----------------
choose category:
acin voltage
< min
No
DOWN
UP TOP
PORT
UP
TOP STATUS
PG2 DISCON SELL
MAIN
DISCON(NECT) Screens
• 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 > max: the source of the AC voltage exceeds the FX maximum of 140 VAC(default value)
• acin voltage < min: the source of the AC voltage falls below the FX minimum of 108 VAC (default)
STATUS/FX/PAGE3-----------------
choose category:
STATUS/FX/SELL------------- stop
STATUS/FX/PAGE3-----------------
choose category:
sell
15
reason
PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN
STATUS
PORT
PG2
DISCON
SELL MAIN
Press STATUS to return to the
MAIN Menu.
Press MAIN to return to the
STATUS Menu
Stop SELL Reasons
FX SELL Screen
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
• 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 by OutBack Power System
technicians.
Island-detected wobble
Charge diode battery volt fault
Silent command
Save command
R60 off at go fast
10 R60 of at do relays
11 Current limit sell
12 Current limit charge
13
14 Back feed
15 Brute sell charge VAC over
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OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS MODE Screens
To view the CC STATUS screens, return to the MAIN Menu, press the <STATUS> sof key and then choose
the CC on the STATUS choose product screen. e 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.
MAIN--------------------------------
12:00:30P
STATUS-------------------------------
choose device:
STATUS/CC/PAGE1------------------
SUM STATUS SETUP
ADV
FX
CC
DC
MAIN
MODE METER SETP
MAIN
STATUS/CC/MODE-------------P00
STATUS/CC/MODE-------------P00
aux relay mode:
STATUS/CC/MODE------------P00
charger mode:
Silent
aux relay state:
ON
Low Batt
DOWN
STATUS PORT
DOWN UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
STATUS/CC/MODE-----------------
end of mode menu
STATUS/CC---------------------------
Press <METER> to view
the CC METER screens.
MODE
METER
SETP MAIN
UP
TOP STATUS
NOTE: All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on a MATE with
sofware 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, 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
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OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS METER Screens
To view the CC STATUS screens, return to the MAIN Menu, press the <STATUS> sof key and then choose
the CC on the STATUS choose product screen. e 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
in 33.2 vdc
out 38.8 vdc
P00
0 adc
0 adc
STATUS/CC/METER-----------P00
STATUS/CC/METER----------P00
charger
watts
0 w
charger
kwhrs
.0 kwh
DOWN
STATUS PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
STATUS/CC/METER-------------P00
STATUS/CC/METER-----------P00
STATUS/CC/METER-----------P00
charger
+000 adc
battery
voltage
38.7 vdc
panel
33 vdc
amps dc
voltage
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
DOWN UP
TOP
PORT
STATUS/CC/METER---------------
end of meter menu
STATUS/CC-----------------
Press <SETP> to view the
SET POINT screens
MODE
METER SETP MAIN
UP
TOP STATUS
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 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
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OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS SETP(OINT) Screens
STATUS/CC/SETPT------------P00
STATUS/CC/SETPT------------P00
STATUS/CC/METER-----------------
end of set point
Absorb
28.8 VDC
Float
27.2 VDC
menu
DOWN STATUS
PORT
DOWN
UP
TOP
PORT
UP
TOP STATUS
Press the first two sof keys
simultaneously to return to the MAIN
Menu or press <STATUS> and then
press <MAIN> on the STATUS screen.
NOTE: All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on the MATE.
CHARGE CONTROLLER SETP(OINT) Screens
• Absorb: displays the voltage that initiates and maintains the Absorb cycle
• Float: displays the voltage that begins the Float cycle and is maintained during this cycle
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HOT KEYS
INV Hot Key
e INV “hot” key takes you to the INVERTER CONTROL screen allowing direct control of
the FX’s inverter from anywhere in the menu system.
MAIN-------------------------
1:35:04p
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
INV
Hot
e green LED indicator above the INV has three modes:
u
Flashing—the inverter is either in the search or power save modes
u
Continuously On—DC battery power is converted to AC power and the FX is supplying
loads or selling to the grid
u
Off—the inverter is not converting DC power to AC power or when the AC input source
is powering the loads
PRESS ONCE: INV
INVER
TER CONTROL
Currently:
ON
<OFF> —turns off all the FX inverters connected
to the MATE
<SRCH> —the inverter begins search mode if the
AC load connected is smaller than allowed by the
programming of the search function.
OFF
SRCH
ON
OK
<ON> —turns on all the FX inverters connected
to the MATE.
<OK> —returns to the point in the menu system
where you entered the INVERTER CONTROL
screen.
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AC IN Hot Key
e AC IN “hot” key allows direct control of the AC input from anywhere in the menu system.
MAIN--------------------------
INV
Hot
1:35:04p
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
e yellow LED indicator above the AC IN “hot” key has three settings:
u Flashing - an AC source is available, but not connected
u Continuously On - the AC source is connected and in use
u Off - no AC source is present
e number of AC IN key presses determines which menu is called up.
PRESS ONCE:
AC INPUT CONTROL
currently:
USE
•
e AC INPUT CONTROL screen is
called up, allowing the user to connect or
disconnect the FX to an AC input source.
If a HUB is employed, AC INPUT
DROP
USE
OK
•
CONTROL only affects the Master FX
connected to PORT 1; the Master FX then
gives the same command to the Slave FXs
<USE> enables the FX to connect to an AC input source.
<DROP> 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.
<OK> 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
currently:
AC INPUT CONTROL
currently:
USE-HBX
OK
DROP-HBX
OK
or
DROP USE
DROP USE
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PRESS TWICE:
AC INPUT CONTROL
currently:
USE
•
e GEN START CONTROL screen allows
changes to the Advanced Generator Start
(AGS) mode.
DROP
USE
OK
•
e AGS settings only take effect when
Advanced Generator Start is enabled (See the
AGS Mode section for more information).
NOTE: is does not control the GenAlert
function.
•
When an OutBack HUB is employed, the GEN START CONTROL only affects the FX
programmed as the AGS PORT in the AGS setup. is is the HUB Port connected to the
FX with the generator start relay.
<OFF> manually overrides AGS mode. Pressing <OFF> brings up MAN-OFF indicating the
user manually shut off the generator.
<AUTO> allows the MATE to automatically start and stop the generator according to the
settings programmed in the AGS menu. Pressing <AUTO> brings up either AUTO-OFF or
AUTO-ON depending on the FX programming.
<ON> manually overrides AGS mode. Pressing it brings up MAN-ON indicating the user
manually turned the generator ON)
<OK> Returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the GEN START
CONTROL screen.
NOTE: To reset an AGS error, press <OFF> and then press <AUTO>.
PRESS THREE TIMES:
CHARGER CONTROL
• e CHARGER CONTROL screen appears.
• is allows the operation of the FX battery
charger to be preset for an available AC source.
• When an OutBack HUB is employed, the
CHARGER CONTROL only affects the Master
FX connected to PORT 1. e Master FX then
gives the same command to all slave FXs.
currently:
OFF
OFF
OK
A
UTO
ON
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NOTE: e 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
is disconnected.
<OFF> disables all charger functions in the FX.
<AUTO> enables automatic battery charging, silent, and “re-float” when an AC input source is
connected.
<ON> also recharges the batteries, but eventually remains in the “float” charging stage (and
eliminates silent mode) until the AC input is disconnected.
<OK> returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the CHARGER CONTROL
screen.
PRESS FOUR TIMES:
CHARGER MODE CONTROL
global char
ger mode
• e CHARGER MODE CONTROL screen
appears allowing the MATE to issue system
(global) recharging commands.
BULK
EQ
OK
NOTE: Global commands apply to the Charge Controllers and FXs connected to a HUB.
• Pressing <BULK> brings up the BULK
BULK CONTROL
CONTROL screen and starts a new recharging
cycle. Please see the FX and Charge Controller
product manuals for more information.
STAR
T
ST
OP
OK
e BULK CONTROL
screen allows the user to
manually start or stop a bulk
charge cycle by pressing the
<START> or <STOP> sof
keys respectively.
BULK CONTROL
bulk char
BULK CONTROL
bulk char
ge stopped
ge started
OK
MAIN
OK
MAIN
NOTE: Both Outback Charge Controller and FX products connected to the HUB will respond
to global EQ and BULK charger commands.
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Pressing <EQ> on the CHARGER MODE
CONTROL screen brings up the EQUALIZE
CONTROL screen
EQUALIZE CONTROL
eq enabled
STAR
T
ST
OP
OK
When <STOP> has been selected, the EQ charge
has stopped.
When <START> has been selected, two
informational screens are displayed. e user
must push the <MORE> sof key before an
equalizing cycle can begin.
EQUALIZE CONTROL
eq char
ge stopped
OK MAIN
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. e
EQ cycle ends afer 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.
EQ par
ameters must be set in
ADV/FX menu. f
ollow mauf
.
Recommendations
MORE
NOTE: Start the generator or check that the grid
is connected before starting an EQ cycle. e AC
IN status LED on the FX must be solid yellow.
For EQ set
tings ac sour
connected to start EQ cy
cle
ce must be
MORE
EQ ENABLED:
No
e EQ ENABLED screen allows an equalize
charging cycle or an exit. Press the <YES> sof key
to enable and then press <EXIT>.
are y
ou sur
e you wish to start an
EQ cy
cle?
YES
EXIT
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To stop an equalizing process, return to the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen and press the
<STOP> sof key. To return to the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen:
• Press the <AC IN> hot key four times.
• Press the <EQ> sof key.
• Press the <STOP> sof key on the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen.
MAIN--------------------------
1:35:04p
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
AC INPUT CONTROL
Hot Key
EQUALIZE CONTROL
eq enabled
CHARGER MODE CONTROL
Global char
ger mode
Yes
BULK
EQ
OK
STAR
T
ST
OP
OK
NOTE: For a global charger command to work, all of the OutBack products must be connected
to a HUB. e CHARGER MODE CONTROL affects both FX Series Inverters/Chargers
and OutBack Charge Controllers. is requires that the FX and OutBack Charge Controller
firmware versions support this feature (See page 124, Troubleshooting, if this command fails to
function).
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MATE Control Modes
e MATE, when connected to at least one FX Series Inverter/Charger, offers more sophisti-
cated controls than basic debugging and system displays. With the MATE, you can:
• Program when an FX connects to an AC source based on time, battery voltage, or time-of-
day grid usage
• Start a generator using Advanced Generator Start (AGS) Mode
• Control auxiliary AC or DC loads such as cooling fans and relays
• Sell power back to the utility grid
• Set up the stacking of multiple FXs, the FLEXmax 80, and the FLEXnet DC
e following chapters detail the MATE Control Modes. Please note whenever a password is
called for, the system password is:
e following chapters detail the MATE Control Modes.
Please note whenever a password is called for, the system password is:
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The ADVANCED Menus
e MATE must be connected to an OutBack system for the Advanced features to function.
MAIN-----------------------------------
9:57:32 A
To access the MATE’s Advanced Mode settings, go
to the MAIN menu and push the <ADV> sof key.
SUM ST
ATUS SETUP ADV
e 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).
ADV/SET
TINGS/W
ARNING
changes made could
adv
ersely ef
fect
system perf
ormance
ADV/P
ENTER
ASSWORD---------------------
e screen displays <132>. Push the <INC> sof
key until it scrolls to 141.
enter the passwor
d
132
INC
DEC
EXIT
With the password 141 on the screen, push the
<ENTER> sof key.
ADV/P
ENTER
ASSWORD-----------------------
enter the passwor
d
141
INC
DEC
EXIT
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ADV------------------------------------
choose device:
In the ADV menu, push the <MATE> sof key to
view the Advanced MATE functions.
FX
CC
DC
MA
TE
ADV/MA
choose category:
TE/PG1-----------------------
From the ADV/MATE screen, a Control Mode
is chosen. Press the <HBX> sof key to view the
HBX screens.
HBX GRIDUSE AGS
PG2
HBX Mode
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.
e OutBack default values* for HBX (24V system) are the following:
• High voltage—26 volts
• Low voltage—24 volts
• 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. ese
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 recharge the batteries. is 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 <AC IN> hot key three times until the CHARGER CONTROL screen appears.
• Press the <OFF> sof key.
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HBX Mode:
• Stands for high battery transfer
• Is used with grid-connected FX Series Inverter/Chargers that have utility power as their AC
input
• Is a mode primarily used in applications that have enough renewable energy (RE) power
production to meet the needs of the loads most of the time
• 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)
e 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. e user programs in the amount of time a battery can be below the low voltage and
the amount of time afer it’s fully charged before the MATE starts issuing its commands. e
MATE uses these times to switch back and forth between AC and battery power. Additionally,
in HBX 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.
Press <INC> until 141, then press enter
MAIN-----------------------------------
8:25:04A
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely affect
ADV/PASSWORD---------------
enter the password
132
system performance
SUM STATUS SETUP
ADV
ENTER
INC
DEC
EXIT
ADV----------------------------------
choose a product:
ADV/MATE/PG1--------------------
choose category
ADV/MATE/HBX-------------------
hbx-use
24.0 vdc
griduse point
FX
CC
DC
MATE
HBX GRIDUSE AGS
PG2
DOWN
ADV
INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX --------------------
ADV/MATE/HBX --------------------
ADV/MATE/HBX -------------------
hbx-use
01.0 hrs
hbx-drop
26.0 vdc
Hbx-drop
grid delay
01.0 hrs
grid delay
grid set point
DOWN
UP
INC
DEC
DOWN
UP
INC
DEC
DOWN
UP
INC
DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX ---------------------
end of HBX menu
Press <INC> and <DEC> sof keys as
needed to change set points
UP
TOP
ADV
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NOTE: HBX Mode will control the Master FX Series Inverter/Charger in Port 1 of a HUB-4
or HUB-10. e 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).
Before starting HBX Mode, set or reset the established values on the four MATE set point
modes shown on the following screens:
• e first screen, HBX-USE GRID SET POINT appears when the HBX sof key is pressed on
the previous ADV/MATE screen.
• Each successive screen appears by pressing the <DOWN> key on the previous menu.
• 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
is is the voltage set point that allows the FX to
connect to (USE) AC power. e 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 <INC> and <DEC> sof keys to
change the voltage set point. Press the <DOWN>
sof key to proceed to the next screen.
ADV/MATE/HBX--------------------
hbx-use
24.0 vdc
grid set point
DOWN ADV
INC DEC
HBX-Use Grid Delay
is 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 <INC> and <DEC> sof
keys. Press the <DOWN> sof key to proceed to
the next screen.
ADV/MATE/HBX----------------------
hbx-use
01.0 hrs
grid delay
DOWN
UP
INC DEC
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HBX-Drop Grid Set Point
is 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. e 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
<DOWN> sof key to proceed.
ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------
hbx-drop
grid set point
DOWN UP
26.0 vdc
INC
DEC
HBX-Drop Grid Delay
is 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. ese increments are adjusted using the
<INC> and <DEC> sof keys. Press the <DOWN>
sof key to proceed.
ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------
hbx-drop
grid delay
01.0 hrs
DOWN
UP
INC
DEC
AC Input Control
ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------
With this screen, HBX Mode can be enabled or
disabled. Pressing <CHANGE> allows you to
change the current mode in the next screen.
ac input
control
USE
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------
ac input
control
USE
DROP
USE
HBX
DONE
NOTE: Before enabling HBX Mode, make sure the
FX is in DROP mode by pressing the <DROP>
sof key. e screen will indicate DROP mode,
allowing the MATE to reset the HBX values.
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Enable HBX by pressing the <HBX> sof key. e
screen now indicates the MATE is running in
HBX mode by displaying the current state, USE or
DROP followed by HBX.
ADV/MATE/HBX----------------------
ac input
control
DROP
DROP
USE
HBX DONE
ADV/MATE/HBX----------------------
ac input
control
DROP-HBX
DROP
USE
HBX DONE
Disable HBX
To disable HBX Mode, press the <HBX> sof key
again. Afer disabling HBX, the system remains in
whichever state—DROP or USE—it was in while
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-------------
ac input
control
DROP-HBX
DROP
USE
HBX DONE
ADV/MATE/HBX----------------------
Pressing the <DONE> sof key returns to the last
HBX activated USE menu.
ac input
control
DROP
DROP
USE
HBX DONE
ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------
Press either the <UP> or <DOWN> sof keys to
return to the ADVANCED menu.
ac input
control
DROP
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
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Push the <AC IN> hot key to view the AC status
and change to USE or DROP as needed. Pressing
the <OK> sof key means you accept the condi-
tions or mode shown on the screen.
AC INPUT CONTROL
Currently:USE
DROP
USE
OK
MAIN-------------------
1:35:04p
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NOTE: Even with HBX enabled, the user can issue manual DROP or USE commands using the
AC INPUT CONTROL found under the ACIN hot key. Once a manual command is issued,
the system will remain in that chosen command until the next HBX scheduled cycle normally
occurs.
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
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Advanced Generator Start (AGS) Mode
is 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 operations 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:
• Voltage Start
• Load Start
• Must Run
• State of Charge % Start (FLEXnet DC)
• Exercise
SAFETY WARNING: AGS can cause severe damage if the generator and battery bank are
not properly maintained.
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AGS Setup
To enter the AGS setup, go to the <ADV/MATE> screen:
Press <INC> until 141 and
then press <ENTER>
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
MAIN-----------------------------------
9:57:32 A
ADV/PASSWORD--------------
enter the password
changes made could
adversely affect
system performance
132
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ENTER INC
DEC
EXIT
ADV----------------------------------
choose device:
FX
CC
DC
MATE
ADV/MATE/PG1-----------------------
choose category:
Press the <AGS> sof key.
HBX GRIDUSE AGS
PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS------------------------
choose category:
Press the <SETUP> sof key.
QUIET VOLT
SETUP TIME
START
PG2
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e AGS Setup menu contains the following general settings that define the AGS routines.
AGS Port
e MATE uses the AUX output of an FX or FLEXnet DC relay to control the generator. e
MATE is connected to this FX either directly or through a HUB.
If a HUB is used:
• Use the <INC> and <DEC> sof keys to set the AGS Port value to the HUB FX or FLEXnet
DC Port controlling the generator
If no HUB is used and the MATE is directly plugged into an FX, then the AGS Port needs to be
set to 0 (zero).
Example:
A MATE is connected to a HUB-10 that has four
FXs and three Charge Controllers connected to it.
e FXs are plugged into Ports 1 – 4, as labeled on
the HUB, and the Charge Controllers are plugged
into Ports 5 – 7. Any FX can have its AUX output
wired to a relay whose contacts are wired to the
starting circuitry of the generator. e AGS Port
must be set to the port of the chosen FX.
MATE/AGS/SETUP-----------------
ags port:
0
DOWN AGS
INC
DEC
Afer setting the AGS Port, press the <DOWN>
sof key. e next screen allows you to enable the
AGS Mode.
MATE/AGS/SETUP-------------------
ags port:
3
DOWN AGS
INC
DEC
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AGS Enabled
is 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 sof key and then establish your
settings.
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------------
AGS enabled:
DOWN UP
NO
NO
YES
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-------------
Afer enabling the AGS Mode, press the
<DOWN> sof key to continue to the AGS Con-
trol menu.
AGS enabled:
DOWN UP
YES
YES
NO
AGS Control
is screen allows the AGS Mode to be changed.
Pressing <CHANGE> brings up a screen that
allows the user to switch choose from three AGS
control modes sown below.
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-------------
AGS control:
MAN-OFF
CHANGE
DOWN
UP
is screen offers three options for AGS control:
GEN START CONTROL
currently:
MAN-OFF
• OFF manually de-energizes the FX AUX or
FLEXnet DC relay output and stops the gen-
erator regardless of any AGS setting; this is
displayed as MAN – OFF.
OFF AUTO
ON
OK
• 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.
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DC Genset
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP
dc genset
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.
NO
DOWN
UP
NO
YES
NOTE: If you have a generator that produces AC
voltage, maintain the NO status shown on this
screen.
Press the <DOWN> sof key to go to the vdc
genstop screen.
VDC Genstop
is voltage setting will terminate a Voltage Start
command when the battery voltage remains above
it for 15 minutes regardless of the DC Genset
setting. e setting can be adjusted using the
<INC> and <DEC> sof keys. Press the <DOWN>
sof key to view the AGS fault time screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-----
vdc genstop:
DOWN UP
38.0 vdc
DEC
INC
NOTE: e vdc genstop will turn off a generator
even if the dc genset on the previous screen says
<NO>.
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-----
AGS fault time 17
minutes
AGS Fault Time is the period the generator is
given to connect to the FX system afer the AUX
output has been activated. If the generator fails
to connect and provide AC current, the MATE
displays an AGS error. e user can set this time
anywhere from 5-30 minutes by pressing the
<INC> and <DEC> sof keys. Press the <DOWN>
sof key to reach the cool down time screen.
DOWN
UP INC
DEC
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Afer 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. is time should follow
the manufacturer’s recommendations. Press the
<DOWN> key to view the warm up time screen
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-----
cool down time
minutes
0
DOWN
UP INC
DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-----
warm up time
minutes
e warm up time screen allow the user to
adjust the number of minutes the generator
will warm up before the FX charging begins.
is time should follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Press the <DOWN> key to
view the End of AGS SETUP time screen
0
DOWN
UP
INC
DEC
NOTE: Cool down and warm up times are not
used when DC generator (dc genset) is selected.
NOTE: Cool down and warm up times are not
used when DC generator (dc genset) is selected.
In the End of the AGS SETUP screen Press
the <menu AGS> sof key for more AGS
programming.
End of AGS SETUP
UP
menu
AGS
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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. e 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
PRESS TWICE:
GEN START CONTROL
currently: AUTO
• Brings up the GEN START CONTROL screen.
• Press the <ON> sof key and wait for the
generator to go on.
OFF
AUTO
ON
OK
• Press the <OFF> sof key to shut the generator
off.
• Press the <AUTO> sof key to put the generator
in AUTO mode
• Press the <OK> sof key to return to the ADV/
MATE/AGS screen.
e 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. ese are two separate methods for starting a generator
automatically.
Quiet Time
Why do you might want it: If Quiet Time Mode is set, the MATE will not allow most AGS
settings to start the generator during the Quiet Time window. is is usually set up during
night time when a running generator would be an annoyance. Quiet Times can be set
individually for weekday and weekend, and consist of a Quiet Time Start and a Quiet Time Stop.
NOTE: e 2-minute Voltage set point (see page 78) will override Quiet Time settings. is 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.
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PRESS <INC> UNTIL 141 AND THEN PRESS ENTER
MAIN-----------------------------------
9:57:32A
ADV/PASSWORD---------------------
enter the password
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely affect
131
system performance
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ENTER INC
DEC
EXIT
ADV----------------------------------
choose device:
FX
CC
DC
MATE
ADV/MATE/PG1---------------------
choose category
Go to the ADV/MATE screen and press the
<AGS> sof key.
HBX GRIDUSE AGS
PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS----------------------
choose category:
Next, press the <QUIET TIME> sof key.
QUIET VOLT
SETUP TIME
START
PG2
Weekday Start
weekday quiet time start is the beginning of the
Monday-Friday quiet time period. Most AGS
start conditions will be stopped during this
time. <CHANGE> adjusts the hour and minutes
settings.
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------
weekday
12:00A
quiet time start
DOWN AGS
CHANGE
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WEEKDAY QT START---------------
<INC> and <DEC> adjust the weekday start
hours. When finished, press the <DOWN> sof
key.
adj hour
12:00A
DOWN
INC
DEC
WEEKDAY QT START----------------
<INC> and <DEC> adjust the weekday start min-
utes. When finished, press the <DONE> sof key.
is will return you to the ADV/MATE/AGS/QT
weekday quiet time start menu.
adj min
12:00A
DOWN
INC
DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------
Press the <DOWN> sof key to go to the weekday
quiet time stop screen.
weekday:
12:00A
quiet time start
DOWN AGS
CHANGE
Weekday Stop
weekday quiet time stop is the end of the quiet
time period for Monday-Friday. To change the
time, press the <CHANGE> sof key and adjust
the hour and minute settings on the next screens
using the <INC> and <DEC> sof keys. Proceed
through the adj hour and adj min screens in the
same manner described in the Weekday Start
section. Press the <DOWN> sof key on the final
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT weekday quiet time stop
screen to open the weekend screens.
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------
weekday
12:00A
quiet time stop
DOWN AGS
CHANGE
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Weekend Start
weekend quiet time start is the beginning of the
quiet time period for Saturday and Sunday. Most
AGS start conditions will be stopped during this
time. Press the <CHANGE> sof key to adjust the
hour and minutes settings.
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------
weekend:
12:00A
quiet time start
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
WEEKEND QT START---------------
<INC> and <DEC> adjust the hourly setting for
the WEEKEND QT START. Press the <DOWN>
sof key when finished.
adj hour
12:00A
DOWN
INC
DEC
WEEKEND QT START----------------
adj min 12:00A
<INC> and <DEC> adjust the minutes setting for
the WEEKEND QT START. Press the <DONE>
sof key when finished.
INC
DEC
DONE
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------
If you are satisfied with the weekend quiet time
start settings, press the <DOWN> sof key and go
to the weekend stop screen.
weekend:
12:00A
quiet time start
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
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Weekend Stop
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------
weekend quiet time stop is the end of the quiet
time period for Saturday & Sunday. <CHANGE>
adjusts the hour and minutes settings.
weekend
12:00A
quiet time stop
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
WEEKEND QT STOP-----------------
<INC> and <DEC> adjust the hourly setting for
the WEEKEND QT STOP. Press the <DOWN>
sof key when finished.
adj hour
12:00A
DOWN
INC
DEC
WEEKEND QT STOP----------------
adj min 12:00A
DEC DONE
<INC> and <DEC> adjust the minute setting for
the WEEKEND QT STOP. Press the <DONE>
sof key when finished.
INC
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT---------------
If you are satisfied with the weekend quiet time
stop settings, press the <DOWN> sof key and go
to the end of the quiet time menu.
weekend
12:00A
quiet time stop
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
ADV/MATE/QUIET TIME-----------
Press the <AGS> sof key to return to ADV/
MATE/AGS screen.
end of QUIET TIME
menu
UP
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Voltage Start
ere are three voltage start set points in AGS Mode that the user can adjust. Afer 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.
NOTE: If the DC Genset is set to YES, the generator will only stop afer the battery voltage has
reached the VDC Genstop voltage for 15 minutes.
ADV/MATE/AGS------------------------
To get to the Voltage Start screen, press the
Choose category:
<VOLT START> sof key on the ADV/MATE/
AGS screen.
QUIET VOLT
SETUP TIME
START
PG2
24-Hour Voltage Set Point
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 <INC> and <DEC> sof
keys. When finished, press the <DOWN> sof key
to go to the volt start 2 hr setting screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-----------
volt start
24.4 vdc
24 hr setting
DOWN
AGS
INC
DEC
2-Hour Voltage Set Point
If the battery voltage falls below this set point, a 2
hour timer starts to count down. Afer reaching
zero, a start command is sent to the generator
unless it is currently Quiet Time. To change the
default settings, use the <INC> and <DEC> sof
keys. When finished, press the <DOWN> sof key
to go to the volt start 2 min setting screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART------------
volt start
23.6 vdc
2 hr setting
DOWN
UP
INC
DEC
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2-Minute Voltage Set Point
If the battery voltage falls below this set point, a
2-minute timer starts to count down. Upon reach-
ing zero, a start command is sent to the generator
even if it is currently Quiet Time. Use the <INC>
and <DEC> sof keys to change the default set-
tings. When finished, press the <DOWN> sof key
to go to the end of VOLTAGE START menu.
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-----------
volt start
2 min setting
22.0 vdc
DOWN UP
INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-----------
end of VOLTAGE START menu
Press the <AGS> sof key to return to ADV/
MATE/AGS
UP
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AGS
Load Start
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. is 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. e 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.
is charge might 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.
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To open the Load Start screen:
ADV/MATE/AGS-----------------------
choose category
Go to the ADV/MATE/AGS screen and press the
<P2> sof key.
QUIET VOLT
SETUP TIME START
PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2----------------
choose category
At the ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2 screen, press the
<LOAD START> sof key.
LOAD MUST
PG1 START RUN
PG3
Load Start KW
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.
<INC> and <DEC> adjusts this setting between
1 – 50kW. Afer the value has been set, press the
<DOWN> sof key to get to the load start delay
screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS------------------
load start
DOWN
0 kw
DEC
AGS
INC
Load Start Delay
is 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 <INC> and <DEC> sof keys. Afer
making any adjustments to the delay time, press
the <DOWN> sof key to go to the load stop kw
screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS------------------
load start
delay
1 min
DOWN
UP
INC
DEC
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Load Stop KW
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.
is setting excludes any FX charger current
for its AC load calculation. e setting can be
changed using the <INC> and <DEC> sof keys.
Pressing the <DOWN> sof key leads to the load
stop delay screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----------------
load stop
DOWN
0 kw
DEC
UP
INC
Load Stop Delay
is 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 <INC> and <DEC> keys.
Pressing the <DOWN> sof key leads to the end of
the VOLTAGE START menu screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS----------------
load stop
delay
1 min
DOWN
UP
INC
DEC
Pressing the <AGS> sof key returns the ADV/
MATE/AGS/PG2 screen
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS---------------
end of the LOAD START menu
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Must Run
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. is 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 individually 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 <Must Run> sof key on the
ADV/MATE/AGS/P2 screen.
From the ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2 screen, press
the <MUST RUN> sof key and open the ADV/
MATE/AGS/MR weekday must run start time
screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2---------------
choose category
LOAD MUST
PG1
START RUN
PG3
Weekday Start
weekday must run start time is the beginning of
the time period Monday-Friday that the generator
will be forced to run. Press <CHANGE> to adjust
the hour and minutes settings using the <INC>
and <DEC> sof keys.
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------
weekday
12:00A
must run start time
DOWN
AGS
CHANGE
Adjust the weekday must run start time minutes
with the <INC> and <DEC> sof keys. Press the
<DOWN> sof key to view the adj min screen.
WEEKDAY MR START
adj hour
DOWN
12:00A
DEC
INC
WEEKDAY MR START
adj min 12:00A
DEC
Afer the minutes have been set, press the
<DONE> sof key to return to the ADV/MATE/
AGS/MR weekday must run start time screen.
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weekday must run stop time is the end of the Must
Run time period for Monday-Friday. Press the
<DOWN> sof key to go to the weekday must run
stop screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------
weekday:
12:00A
must run start time
DOWN AGS
CHANGE
Weekday Stop
To adjust the start time hour and minute settings,
press the <CHANGE> sof key.
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR------------------
weekday:
12:00A
must run stop time
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
Adjust the hours using the <INC> and <DEC>
sof keys. When finished, press the <DOWN> sof
key to adjust the minutes.
WEEKDAY MR STOP
adj hour
12:00A
DOWN
INC
DEC
WEEKDAY MR STOP
adj min 12:00A
Adjust the minutes using the <INC> and <DEC>
sof keys. When finished, press the <DONE> sof
key to return to the ADV/MATE/AGS/MR week-
day must run stop time screen.
INC
DEC DONE
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ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------
Press the <DOWN> sof key in the ADV/MATE/
AGS/MR screen to adjust the weekend must run
start time.
weekday
12:00A
must run stop time
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-----------------
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
<CHANGE> sof key.
weekend
12:00A
must run start time
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
WEEKEND MR START
adj hour
Adjust the weekend must run start time hours
using the <INC> and <DEC> sof keys. Press the
<DOWN> sof key when finished.
12:00A
DOWN
INC
DEC
Adjust the weekend must run start minutes us-
ing the <INC> and <DEC> sof keys. Press the
<DONE> sof key to return to the ADV/MATE/
AGS/MR weekend must run stop time screen when
finished.
WEEKEND MR START
adj min
12:00A
DEC DONE
INC
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Press the <DOWN> sof key to go to the ADV/
MATE/AGS/MR weekend must run stop screen.
weekend
12:00A
must run start time
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
Weekend Stop
weekend must run stop time is the end of the must
run time period for Saturday and Sunday. Press
<CHANGE> to adjust the hour and minutes
settings.
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-----------------
weekend
12:00A
must run stop time
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
Adjust the hour settings using the <INC> and
<DEC> sof keys. Press the <DOWN> sof key
when finished to go to adj min screen to change
the minutes.
WEEKEND MR STOP
adj hour
12:00A
DOWN
INC
DEC
Adjust the minutes settings using the <INC>
and <DEC> sof keys. When finished, press the
<DONE> sof key to return to the ADV/MATE/
AGS/MR weekend: must run stop time screen.
WEEKEND MR STOP
adj min
12:00A
DEC DONE
INC
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------
To proceed to the end of MUST RUN menu, press
the <DOWN> sof key.
weekend
12:00A
must run stop time
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
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ADV/MATE/AGS/MR---------------
end of MUST RUN menu
To proceed to the ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2 screen,
press the <AGS> sof key
UP
TOP
AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2-----------------
choose category
Press the <P3> sof key to access the ADV/MATE/
AGS/PG3 screen which includes the EXERCISE
option.
LOAD
MUST
RUN
PG1 START
PG3
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG3----------------
choose category
Press the <%SOC> sof key.
%SOC
PG2
START TIMERS PG4
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC--------------
%SOC start
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 <INC>
and <DEC> sof keys to adjust this value. Press
the <DOWN> sof key to view the %SOC stop
screen.
%
DOWN
AGS
INC
DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC--------------
%SOC stop 90%
A user can stop a generator based on the
percentage of the battery’s state of charge using
<INC> and <DEC> sof keys.
DOWN
AGS
INC
DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC--------------
end of %SOC
START menu
Press the <AGS> sof key to view the ADV/MATE/
AGS/PG3 screen.
UP
TOP
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ADV/MATE/AGS/PG3---------------
choose category
Press the <TIMERS> sof key to view the
various AGS timer-related screens.
%SOC
PG2
START TIMERS PG4
e agsstate screen displays a numeric value
corresponding to why the generator is or is not
running. is is a diagnostic feature for OutBack
troubleshooting purposes. Press the <DOWN>
sof key to view the next TIMER screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS------------
agsstate
0
AGS state can be one or more of the following
numbers:
DOWN AGS
Manual Start
Exercise
128
64
32
16
8
Time of Day
Load Start
Voltage 24hr/2hr
Voltage 2min
SOC Start
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS ----------
agsgenfault
4
0
2
DOWN
UP
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). e
generator will be running any time AGS state is
greater then 0.
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS---------
24 hr
1440 min
e agsgenfault screen displays three states:
• 0 or no generator fault
vs time
DOWN
UP
• 1 indicates the generator did not start and there
is no AC input afer five minutes
• 2 indicates the generator started, but then
stopped (e.g., it ran out of fuel)
Press the <DOWN> sof key to proceed.
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS---------
2hr vs time 120 min
e 24 hr vs time screen counts down the minutes,
starting at 1440, of the 24-hour voltage start set
point. Afer the battery voltage has fallen below its
24-hour set point, the timer starts and is displayed
here. Pressing the <DOWN> sof key brings up
the 2hr vs time screen.
DOWN UP
e 2hr vs time 120 min screen counts down
the 2-hour voltage start set point. Pressing the
<DOWN> sof key leads to the 2 min vs time
screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS---------
2 min
2 min
vs time
DOWN
UP
e 2 min vs time screen counts down the
2-minute voltage start set point. Pressing the
<DOWN> sof key leads to the lsstart timer
screen.
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is screen displays the load start delay timer
which is adjustable up to 240 minutes, counting
down. e user determines how many minutes
the AC loads must remain above the load start
kw set point before starting the generator. Press
the <DOWN> sof key to view the next TIMERS
screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS---------
lsstart timer 0 min
DOWN
UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS---------
lsstop timer 0 min
e lsstop timer screen counts down the time the
AC load must remain below the load stop kw be-
fore the generator stops. Press the <DOWN> sof
key to view the vdcstop timer screen.
DOWN
UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS---------
vdcstop timer 0 min
e vdcstop timer counts down the amount of
time a DC generator is allowed to run. Press
the <DOWN> sof key to view the last TIMERS
screen.
DOWN
UP
e exstop timer screen displays the amount of
time the generator runs during an exercise period
(1-240 minutes). Press the <DOWN> sof key to
open the end of TIMERS screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS---------
exstop timer 0 min
DOWN
UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS----------
end of TIMERS
is is the final TIMERS screen. Press the <AGS>
sof key to view the final AGS screen.
menu
UP
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ADV/MATE/AGS/PG3---------------
choose category
Press the <PG4> sof key
%SOC
PG2
START TIMERS PG4
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG5--------------
choose category
PG2 EXERCISE
ADV
Press the <EXERCISE> sof key.
is 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: Exercising 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). e 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 fifeen minute exercise period with loads running
is a good starting point for most generators.
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Exercise Start Day (exstartday)
Use the <INC> or <DEC> sof keys to choose the
day (Sunday-Saturday) of the week to exercise
the generator. To disable the exercise function,
push either the <INC> or <DEC> sof keys until a
broken line (--) appears. Press the <DOWN> sof
key to go to the EX START TIME screen which
sets the exercise start time.
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX-----------
exstartday
DOWN AGS
INC
DEC
Ex Start Time
is setting controls the daily exercise start time.
Press the <CHANGE> sof key to adjust the hour
and minute settings using the <INC> and <DEC>
sof keys on the hour and minute screens.
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX------------------
ex start time
12:00A
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
EX START TIME
adj hour
Afer adjusting the exercise start time hour, press
the <DOWN> sof key and go to the adj min
screen.
12:00A
DOWN
INC
DEC
EX START TIME
adj min
Ajust the minutes and then press the <DONE>
sof key to return to the ADV/MATE/AGS/EX ex
start time screen
12:00A
DEC DONE
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Press the <DOWN> sof key. is 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.
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX------------------
ex start time
12:00A
DOWN UP
CHANGE
Ex Period
e exercise period screen allows you to set the
length of the exercise period using the <INC>
and <DEC> sof keys. e MATE offers a range
of 1-240 minutes for this period, but check your
generator manufacturer’s recommendations
before setting this period. Press the <DOWN>
sof key to exit this screen and go to the ADV/
MATE/AGS/EX end of exercise menu screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX------------------
ex period
DOWN
30 min
INC DEC
UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX------------------
end of
exercise menu
UP
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Grid-Use Mode
Why you might want it: Grid-connected systems make use of utility-supplied power. e
MATE’s Grid-Use Mode allows the user to pre-determine the time periods it uses the grid.
NOTE: e FX’s default settings are for a generator-supported system. If your system includes
a utility’s grid, set the FX to Grid by going to SETUP/FX/INPUT ac transfer control and
pressing the <GRID> sof key.
MAIN-----------------------------------
8:25:04A
ADV-----------------------------------
choose a device:
SETUP/FX-------------------------
choose category:
SRCH INPUT
MAIN
FX
CC
DC
MATE
SUM STATUS SETUP
ADV
SETUP/FX/INPUT---------------P00
ac transfer
control
Grid
DOWN GRID
GEN
PORT
Grid-Use Mode allows programing the times the FX system connects to an AC input source
and enables the <USE> mode. e 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 <USE> periods past
midnight (12:00 am). e user must take into account weekday <USE> periods that will end
on a Saturday.
Example #1:
Weekday Start-6:00 p.m.
Press <INC> and <DEC> sof keys as
needed to change set points
Weekend Start-12:00 a.m.
Weekend Stop-12:00 a.m.
e weekend USE period has been lef 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. e above settings
will have the following results:
• Monday—Friday evenings at 6 p.m., the MATE issues a USE command to the FX allowing
the AC input source to be used.
• Monday-Friday mornings at 6 a.m., a DROP will be issued.
• On 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.
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Example #2:
Weekday Start-6:00 p.m.
Weekend Start-4:00 p.m.
Weekday Stop-6:00 a.m.
Weekend Stop-8:00 a.m.
• Monday—ursday evenings at 6:00 p.m., the MATE will issue a USE command to the FX
allowing the AC input source to be used.
• Monday—Friday at 6:00 a.m., a <DROP> will be issued. On Friday evening at 6:00 p.m., a
USE will be issued.
• e following morning is a weekend (Saturday) so a DROP command will be issued at 8:00
a.m. During Saturday afernoon 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.
NOTE:
• If the battery voltage falls below the FX’s Low Battery Cut-Off voltage, the FX will
automatically connect to the AC input source regardless of the GRID-USE time of day setting.
• 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.
• A START time that equals a STOP time disables a change during that period (weekdays
or weekends). If disabled, 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.
To enter grid use mode:
Press until 141 and then press enter.
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
MAIN
SUM
ADV/PASSWORD------------------
enter the password
ADV----------------------------------
choose device:
changes made could
adversely affect
system performance
9:57:32 A
STATUS SETUP ADV
132
ENTER INC
DEC
EXIT
FX
CC
DC
MATE
ADV/MATE-----------------------------
choose category:
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----------------
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----------------
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE--------------
weekday
12:00A
weekday
12:00A
griduse enable:
Off
griduse stop time
griduse start time
HBX GRIDUSE AGS
PG2
DOWN ADV
OFF
ON
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE---------------
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----------------
weekend
12:00A
weekend
12:00A
gridusestart
griduse stop
DOWN ADV
OFF
ON
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
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ADV------------------------------------
choose device:
On the ADV menu, push the <MATE> sof key.
FX
CC
DC
MATE
ADV/MATE--------------------------
choose category:
Press the <GRIDUSE> sof key on the <ADV/
MATE> screen.
HBX GRIDUSE AGS
PG2
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE---------------
e first GRID-USE screen to appear is the
griduse enable screen. is screen turns GRID-
USE mode ON or OFF.
griduse enable:
Off
DOWN ADV
OFF
ON
NOTE: Set all the weekday and weekend timing first before turning the GRID-USE Mode on.
e GRID-USE settings can be accessed by pressing the <DOWN> sof key.
Weekday Grid-Use Start
is 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.
e time displayed is the default setting. To
change the time on the adj hour screen, press the
<CHANGE> sof key
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE---------------
weekday
12:00A
griduse start time
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
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<INC>and <DEC> set the hour to the desired
time. Press <DOWN> to access the adj min
screen.
WEEKDAY GRIDUSE START
adj hour
12:00A
DOWN
INC
DEC
WEEKDAY GRIDUSE START
adj min 12:00A
DONE
<INC> and <DEC> set the minutes to the desired
time. Press the <DONE> sof key to return to the
weekday griduse start screen.
INC
DEC
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE-----------------
Press the <DOWN> sof key to access the ADV/
MATE/GRIDUSE weekday grid-use stop screen.
weekday
12:00A
griduse start time
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
Weekday Grid-Use Stop
e 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. e time
displayed is the default setting. To change the
time, press the <CHANGE> sof key and adjust
the hour and minute settings on the next screens
using the <INC> and <DEC> sof keys. Proceed
through the Adjust Hour (adj hour) and Adjust
Minutes (adj min) screens in the same manner
described in the weekday grid-use start section.
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----------------
weekday
12:00A
griduse stop time
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
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Weekend Grid-Use Start
is setting is the time during the weekend (Sat-
urday and Sunday) that a <USE> will be issued to
an FX system, allowing the FX to connect to the
AC input source. e time displayed is the default
setting. To change the time press the <CHANGE>
sof key and adjust the time as you would for a
weekday setting.
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----------------
weekend
gridusestart
12:00A
DOWN ADV
OFF
ON
Weekend Grid-Use Stop
is 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. e time displayed is
the default setting. To change the time press the
<CHANGE> sof key and adjust the time as you
would for a weekday setting.
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----------------
weekend
12:00A
griduse stop
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
Afer setting the START and STOP times, scroll
back to the first GRID-USE screen using the
<UP> sof key. Press the <ON> sof key to activate
GRID-USE Mode.
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MATE DEFAULTS
e 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 <RESET> sof key. Press the <YES> sof key
in the ADV/MATE/RESET ARE YOU SURE? screen to reset the default values.
ADV-------------------------------------
choose device:
ADV/MATE/PG1---------------------
choose category:
ADV/MATE/PG2-------------------
choose category:
FX
CC
DC
MATE
HBX GRIDUSE AGS
PG2
PG1 DEFAULTS
ADV
ADV/MATE/DEFAULT-----------------
reset MATE to
factory default
ADV/MATE/RESET------------------
ARE YOU SURE?
MAIN-------------------------------
9:20:09A
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
YES
NO
RESET
NO
MATE SETUP Default Values
SETUP/MATE/CNT-----------------
SETUP/MATE/GLOW/LEVEL-----
SETUP/MATE/GLOW/MODE-----
current mode AUTO
contrast:
30%
backlight
100%
BACK
INC
DEC
BACK
INC
DEC
BACK
OFF
AUTO
ON
SETUP/MATE/GLOW/Time---------
glow off
time
SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE----------
SETUP/MATE/SUM/TIME----------
summary
Roll
5 mins
sum screen:
20 Mins
screen type
delay time
BACK
INC
DEC
BACK
INC
DEC
BACK
INC
DEC
SETUP/MATE/SUM ROLL----------
sum screen:
roll rate
8 secs
BACK
INC
DEC
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MATE ADVANCED Default Values
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HBX Menu
ADV/MATE/HBX--------------------
ADV/MATE/HBX--------------------
ADV/MATE/HBX--------------------
hbx-use
12.0 vdc
hbx-drop
13.0 vdc
hbx-use
01.0 hrs
grid setpoint
grid setpoint
grid delay
DOWN
ADV
INC
DEC
DOWN
ADV
INC DEC
DOWN
ADV
INC DEC
NOTE: e MATE’s hbx-use grid setpoint screen vdc value will
equal the battery voltage of the system it’s connected to. In
this case, it reflects 12 VDC batteries.
ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------
hbx-drop
grid delay
01.0 hrs
DOWN
ADV
INC
DEC
NOTE: For a 24 VDC battery, the hbx-drop grid setpoint is
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.
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Griduse Menu
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE-----
griduse enable: OFF
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE-----
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE-----
weekday
12:00A
weekday
12:00A
griduse start time
griduse stop time
DOWN
ADV
OFF
ON
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE-----
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE-----
weekend
12:00A
weekend
12:00A
griduse stop time
griduse start time
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
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AGS SETUP Menu
MATE/AGS/SETUP------------------
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------------
AGS enabled: No
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------------
AGS control: MAN-OFF
ags port:
0
DOWN AGS
INC
DEC
DOWN
UP
NO
YES
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP--------------
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------------
vdc genstop 19.0 vdc
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-------------
dc genset::
No
ags fault
time
17 min
DOWN UP
NO
YES
DOWN
UP
INC
DEC
DOWN
UP
INC
DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------------
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-------------
cool down time
minutes
0
warm up time
minutes
UP INC
0
DOWN
UP INC
DEC
DOWN
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AGS QUIET TIME Menu
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT----------------
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT----------------
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------
weekday
12:00A
weekday
12:00A
weekend
12:00A
quiet time stop
quiet time start
quiet time start
DOWN AGS
CHANGE
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------
weekend
12:00A
quiet time stop
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
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AGS VOLT START Menu
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART----------
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-----------
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART------------
volt start
11.8 vdc
volt start
12.2 vdc
volt start
11.0 vdc
2 hr setting
24 hr setting
2 min setting
DOWN
AGS
INC DEC
DOWN
AGS
INC DEC
DOWN
AGS
INC DEC
Volt start 24 hr setting:
Volt start 2 hr setting:
Volt start 2 min 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
24 VDC system = 23.6 vdc
32 VDC system = 31.5 vdc
36 VDC system = 35.4 vdc
48 VDS system = 47.2 vdc
24 VDC system = 22.0 vdc
32 VDC system = 29.3 vdc
36 VDC system = 33.0 vdc
48 VDS system = 44.0 vdc
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AGS VOLT START Menu
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----------------
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----------------
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----------------
load start
delay
1 min
load start
0 kw
load stop
0 kw
DOWN AGS
INC
DEC
DOWN
AGS
INC
DEC
DOWN AGS
INC
DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----
load stop
1 min
DEC
delay
DOWN AGS
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AGS MUST RUN Menu
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------
weekend
12:00A
weekday
12:00A
weekday
12:00A
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
must run stop time
12:00A
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
•
AGS EXERCISE Menu
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX-----------------
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX-----------------
ex start time 12:00A
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX-----------------
exstartday
DOWN
----
ex period
15 min
AGS
INC
DEC
DOWN
UP
CHANGE
DOWN
UP
INC
DEC
•
AGS TIMERS Menu
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS
agsstate
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS
agsgenfault
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS
0
0
24hr
1440 min
vs time
DOWN AGS
DOWN UP
DOWN
UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS
24hr vs time 120 min
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS
1sstart timer 0 min
2 min
2 min
vs time
DOWN
UP
DOWN
UP
DOWN
UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS
1sstop timer
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS
vdcstop timer 0 min
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS
0 min
exstop timer
0 min
DOWN AGS
DOWN
UP
DOWN UP
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Menu Structure
Yellow Status Indicator,
AC Input LED
Green Status Indicator,
Inverter LED
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1:35:04p
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
Dedicated Inverter
Control “Hot Key”
Inverter “Hot Key”
Four “Soft Keys”
e menu system displayed on the MATE will vary depending on the sofware version the
MATE was programmed with at the time of manufacturing or during its last sofware upgrade.
e OutBack MATE uses a branching menu structure which:
• Shows various OutBack products’ operation modes and status
• Displays by product type
• Categorizes by the type of settings or information being displayed
e 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.
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9:57:32 A
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
STATUS--------------------------------
choose device:
FX
CC
DC
MATE
e 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.
STATUS/FX/PG1----------------P01
choose category:
MODES METER BATT
PG2
STATUS/FX/BATT--------------P01
battery
actual
25.0 vdc
DOWN
STATUS PORT
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e MATE features over 400 screens for viewing power system status and adjusting its values. e screens are accessible in
a series of categorized menus (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
<DEC> and <INC> commands; ports, to which components are connected; on/off and yes/no options; and initiating or
stopping certain functions and activities. e following menu guide offers quick access to the MATE screens.
MAIN SCREEN
Pressing the first two sof keys on the MATE will
always return to the MAIN screen
e ADV(anced)
MAIN----------------------------------
8:04:21A
FX Total
Inverting
AC Loads
Buying
12.6V
97%
menu allows more
precise adjustment
of the inverter and
0.000kW
0.000kW
0.000kW
charger functions, the
generator function and
grid-tie setpoints. e
ADV menu requires
the password 141 be
entered before access-
ing the screens (see
$
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
SETUP--------------------------
choose product:
STATUS
choose device:
FX
MATE
FX
CC
DC MAIN
next page).
e FX screens
BATT (continued)
e CC screens include MODE,
FLEXnet DC screens in- e MATE SETUP
include MODES,
u remaining absorb time METER, and SETP(oint).
u float setpoint
clude METER, STATS,
AUX, BATTERY, and
SHUNT
screens include CLOCK,
CNT (contrast), GLOW,
SUMRY (summary), and
COMM (communica-
tion)
METER, BATT(ery),
ERROR, WARNING,
DISCON(NECT), and
SELL.
u remaining float time
u refloat setpoint
u equalize setpoint
u remaining equalize time u AUX relay state
u battery temperature
MODE screens:
u charger mode
u AUX relay
METER screens
uinstantaneous cur-
rent running through
shunts
An ERROR will shut
down the FX(s). e
FX(s) can DISCON-
NECT if the incoming
AC is not acceptable. A
WARNING indicates a
condition that should be
corrected. SELL pertains
to grid-tied FXs.
CLOCK screens:
u date and time
CONTRAST screens:
u percentage values for
contrast
METER screens:
u PV and battery voltage and
ERROR screens:
u low AC output voltage current
u stacking error detected u charger watts
u inverter overtemp
u low battery voltage
u phase loss
u high battery voltage
u AC output shorted
u AC output backfeed
uaccumulated amp
and kilowatt hours
unumber of removed
amp and watt hours
unumber of charged
amp and watt hours
ueach shunt's charged
status
u charger kilowatt hours
u charger DC amps
u Firmware Rev
GLOW screens:
u percentage of backlight
and whether the back-
light is in ON, OFF, or
AUTO mode
SETP(oint) screens:
u absorb
MODES screens:
u inverter control
u AC in control
u charger control
u AUX control
u EQ enabled
ufirmware revision
u float
u amount of time the
backlight is on
DISCON(nect)
u logs/stats (FLEXmax 80)
STATUS screens
(e FX will disconnect
due to incoming AC cur-
rent irregularities)
uamps and kilowatts
removed and charged
unumber of days the
battery has been at
100% state of charge,
fully charged, and its
SUMMARY screens:
u type of summary
displayed (FX, CC, DC)
and display time
e SETUP menus allow the
u AC in frequency is too user to establish certain values
METER screens:
high or too low
for how the FX and MATE
operate.
u inverter and charger
watt and kilowatt read-
ings
u AC in voltage is too
high or too low
maximum charge since COMMUNICATION
e FX screens include SRCH
(search) and INPUT.
last reset by user
utemp compensated
battery set point
screens:
u AC output voltage
u AC input voltage
u AC inverter current
u AC charger current
u AC input current
u AC sell current
u FX firmware (sof-
ware) version number
SELL
u displays reasons a grid-
u REPOLL
tie unit cannot sell power FX SEARCH screens:
back to a utility; a number u search sensitivity
is displayed for each reason u search pulse length
and this number is used by u pulse spacing
OutBack technical support
ucycle charging factors u connect with a PC
utotal kilowatt and
u DEBUG
amp hours removed
As components are added
or removed and rein-
to diagnose the problem
FX INPUT screens for both
GRID and GEN(erator) set-
tings:
u AC transfer
uAC grid limit
stalled for maintenance,
the MATE must REPOLL
to find the components.
e PC function allows
the system to be moni-
tored via a computer. e
DEBUG function resets
the MATE if any commu-
nication errors occur.
BATT(ery):
u actual battery voltage
u temperature-com-
pensated voltage
u absorb setpoint
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Before entering the
ADVANCED screens, a
warning message appears.
Any changes can always
be undone, different values
entered, or the MATE can
be returned to its factory
default settings.
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely effect
system performance
e ADV(anced) menu al-
lows a user to more precise-
ly adjust the inverter and
charger functions as well as
the generator function and
grid-tie setpoints. e ADV
menu is password-protect-
ed requiring the password
141 be entered before ac-
cesssing the screens.
ADV/PASSWORD
enter the password
132
Afer pressing the
<INC> sof key until
the password number
141 appears, the ad-
vanced screens for the
FX. Charge Controller,
and MATE become
available.
ENTER
INC
DEC
EXIT
ADV-------------------------------------
choose product
FX
C C
DC
MATE
e advanced FX screens include:
uFX search sensitivity, pulse length,
and pulse spacing
e advanced MATE screens include:
uHBX grid use and drop setpoints
and delays, AC input control
uGriduse weekday and weekend
start and stop times
uAGS or advanced generator start
functions such as SETUP, QUIET
TIME, VOLT START, LOAD START,
MUST RUN, EXERCISE, and TIM-
ERS
uresetting the MATE2M to factory
default values
ulow battery cut-off and cut-in set
points
uadjustments to the output voltage
and charger limits
uabsorb, float, refloat, and equalize
settings
uresetting the FX to factory defaults
uAC grid usage and limits
ugenerator programming
uAUX functions, including genalert,
loadshed, vent fan, and diversion
functions
uFX stacking
VAC and VDC calibrations
uselling voltage and grid tie settings
uVAC and VDC calibrations
e advanced FLEXnet DC screens include:
ubattery bank capacity
e advanced CC screens include:
uAUX output function
uAUX output control
uenable or disable shunts
uestablish the end of charge amps, end of
charge voltage, and amount of time the charge
parameters must be met
uAUX functions
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MATE MENUS
INV HOT KEY
FX Total 12.6V 97%
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00
ac in control: USE
CHANGE
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00
eq enabled:
Inverting
AC Loads
0.000kW
0.000kW
CHANGE
UP MODE PORT
INV
DOWN UP MODE PORT
Buying $ 0.000kW
INVERTER CONTROL
currently: ON
CC TOTALS 14.5 V
AC INPUT CONTROL
EQUALIZE CONTROL
currently:
USE
eq enabled:
NO
Output 0A 0.000kW
OFF SRCH ON OK
AC IN HOT KEY
Today
0.0kWH
DROP USE
OK
START STOP
EXIT
MODES
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00
ac in control: USE
CHANGE
METERS
AC IN
DOWN UP MODE PORT
FIRST PRESS
AC INPUT CONTROL
currently: DROP
MAIN----------------
6:54:42PM
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00
chr control: AUTO
CHANGE
MAIN----------------
6:54:42PM
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
DOWN UP MODE PORT
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
DROP USE
OK
SECOND PRESS
GEN START CONTROL
currently: MAN-OFF
STATUS--------------
choose device:
CHARGER CONTROL P00
currently: AUTO
STATUS--------------
choose device:
OFF AUTO ON OK
FX
CC
DC MAIN
OFF AUTO ON OK
FX CC DC MAIN
THIRD PRESS
CHARGER CONTROL
currently: OFF
STATUS/FX/PAGE1-----
choose category:
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00
chr control: AUTO
CHANGE
STATUS/FX/PAGE1-----
choose category:
OFF AUTO ON OK
MODES METER BATT PG2
DOWN UP MODE PORT
MODES METER BATT PG2
FOURTH PRESS
CHARGER MODE CONTROL
global charger mode
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00
inv control: ON
CHANGE
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00
aux control: AUTO
CHANGE
SILENT P00
inv 0.0kw zer 0.0kw
chg 0.0kw buy 0.0kw
DOWN STATUS PORT
BULK EQ
OK
DOWN STAT MODE PORT
DOWN UP MODE PORT
SUMMARY SCREENS
INVERTER CONTROL P00
currently: ON
AUX OUTPUT CONTROL
currently: AUTO
STATUS/FX/METER-—P00
output
voltage
122 vac
OFF SRCH ON OK
OFF AUTO ON OK
DOWN UP TOP PORT
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00
inv control: ON
CHANGE
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00
aux control: AUTO
CHANGE
STATUS/FX/METERS--P00
input
122 vac
voltage
DOWN STAT MODE PORT
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
DOWN UP MODE PORT
DOWN UP TOP PORT
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STATUS/FX/METERS--P00
STATUS/FX/PAGE1-----
choose category:
STATUS/FX/BATT-----P00
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00
stacking NO
error detected
inverter
current
0.0 aac
equalize
02.0 hrs
time remaining
DOWN UP TOP PORT
MODES METER BATT PG2
DOWN UP TOP PORT
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/METERS--P00
charger
STATUS/FX/BATT-----P00
STATUS/FX/BATT-----P00
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00
0.0 aac battery
25.0 vdc
batt temp.
255
inverter
NO
current
actual
(not in degree C/F)
overtemp
DOWN UP TOP PORT
DOWN STATUS PORT
DOWN UP TOP STATUS
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/METERS--P00
STATUS/FX/BATT-----P00
STATUS/FX/BATT--—---
end of battery menu
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00
low battery NO
voltage
input
0.0 aac battery 25.0 vdc
current
DOWN UP TOP PORT
temp compensated
DOWN UP TOP PORT
UP TOP STATUS DOWN UP TOP PORT
ERRORS
STATUS/FX/METERS--P00
sell
current
STATUS/FX/BATT-----P00
STATUS/FX/ERROR--P00
phase loss NO
error
0.0 aac absorb
28.8 vdc
set point
DOWN UP TOP PORT
DOWN UP TOP PORT
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/METERS-P00
FX firmwarerevision
STATUS/FX/BATT-----P00
MAIN----------------
6:54:42PM
STATUS/FX/ERROR--P00
high battery NO
voltage
absorb
01.5 hrs
time remaining
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
DOWN UP TOP PORT
DOWN UP TOP PORT
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/METERS—---
end of meter menu
STATUS/FX/BATT-----P00
STATUS--------------
choose device:
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00
float
26.8 vdc
ac output
shorted
NO
setpoint
UP TOP STATUS
DOWN UP TOP PORT
FX CC DC MAIN
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT------P00
STATUS/FX/PAGE1-----
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00
float
00.8 hrs choose category:
ac output
backfeed
NO
BATTERY SCREENS
time remaining
DOWN UP TOP PORT
MODES METER BATT PG2 DOWN UP TOP PORT
MAIN----------------
6:54:42PM
STATUS/FX/BATT-------P00 STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----
STATUS/FX/ERROR—----
end of error menu
refloat
25.0 vdc
choose category:
setpoint
DOWN UP TOP PORT
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
PG1 ERROR WARN PG3
UP TOP STATUS
STATUS--------------
choose device:
STATUS/FX/BATT-------P00 STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00
equalize
setpoint
28.8 vdc
low ac output NO
voltage
FX CC DC MAIN
DOWN UP TOP PORT
DOWN STATUS PORT
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WARNINGS
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00
ac input NO
current exceeds max
DOWN UP TOP PORT SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
MAIN----------------
6:54:42PM
STATUS/FX/DISCON----
end of DISCON menu
UP TOP STATUS
MAIN----------------
6:54:42PM
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00
STATUS--------------
SELL
temperature
sensor fault
NO choose device:
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
DOWN UP TOP PORT
FX CC
DC MAIN
STATUS--------------
choose device:
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00
STATUS/FX/PAGE1-----
choose category:
MAIN----------------
6:54:42PM
internal comm
error detected
NO
FX CC
DC MAIN
DOWN UP TOP PORT
MODES METER BATT PG2 SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00
STATUS/FX/PAGE1-----
choose category:
STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----
choose category:
STATUS--------------
choose device:
internal fan
NO
failure detected
DOWN UP
PORT
MODES METER BATT PG2
PG1 ERROR WARN PG3 FX CC
DC MAIN
STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----
choose category:
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00
STATUS/FX/PAGE3-----
choose category:
STATUS/FX/PAGE1-----
choose category:
airtemp
204
PG1 ERROR WARN PG3
DOWN UP
PORT
PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN MODES METER BATT PG2
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00
STATUS/FX/DISCON-P00
STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----
choose category:
acin freq
too high
DOWN
NO
fettemp
204
acin freq
too high
NO
STATUS PORT DOWN UP
PORT
DOWN STATUS PORT
PG1 ERROR WARN PG3
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00
STATUS/FX/DISCON-P00
STATUS/FX/PAGE3-----
choose category:
acin freq
too low
NO
captemp
204
acin freq
too low
NO
DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN
UP
PORT
DOWN STATUS PORT
PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00
STATUS/FX/WARN------
end of warnings
menu
STATUS/FX/DISCON-P00
acin voltage NO
> max
STATUS/FX/SELL---P00
acin voltage
too high
NO
stop sell
reason
255
DOWN UP TOP PORT
UP TOP STATUS DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS
PORT
DISCONNECT REASONS
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00
STATUS/FX/DISCON-P00
acin voltage NO
< min
acin voltage
too low
NO
DOWN UP TOP PORT
DOWN UP TOP PORT
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MODES
MAIN----------------
6:54:42PM
STATUS/CC/METER-P00
CC firmware revision
0001.008.000
LOGS
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
DOWN UP TOP PORT
MAIN----------------
6:54:42PM
STATUS--------------
choose device:
STATUS/CC/METER-—---
end of meter menu
MAIN----------------
6:54:42PM
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
FX CC DC MAIN
STATUS/CC/PAGE 1-------
MODE METER SETP PG2
UP TOP STATUS
SET POINTS
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
STATUS--------------
choose device:
STATUS--------------
choose device:
FX
CC
DC MAIN
FX
CC
DC MAIN
MODE: Absorb
in 11.2 vdc
out 14.4 vdc
DOWN
P01
0 adc
0 adc
STATUS/CC/PAGE 1-------
MODE METER SETP PG2
MAIN----------------
6:54:42PM
STATUS/CC/PAGE 1-------
STATUS PORT
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
MODE METER SETP PG2
STATUS/CC/PAGE 2-------
STATUS/CC/MODE--P00
charger mode: Absorb
STATUS/CC/METER--P00
charger
watts
STATUS--------------
choose device:
0 w
PG1 LOGS STAT MAIN
DOWN
STATUS PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT
FX
CC
DC MAIN
STATUS/CC/LOGS1--P01
TODAY 0AH 00.0 kWH
11Vp 00.0Ap 0.00kWp
DOWN DAY- DAY+ PORT
STATUS/CC/MODE--P00
aux relay:mode
Vent Fan
STATUS/CC/METER---P00
STATUS/CC/PAGE 1-------
MODE METER SETP PG2
charger
kwhrs
0.0 kwh
DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/LOG2---P01
TODAY battery
STATUS/CC/MODE--P00
aux relay state: ON
STATUS/CC/METER---P00
STATUS/CC/SETP--—P00
charger
+000 adc
Absorb
14.4 vdc
max 14.5V
min 14.4V
amps dc
DOWN UP TOP PORT
DOWN DAY- DAY+ PORT
DOWN UP TOP PORT
DOWN
STATUS PORT
STATUS/CC/LOG3---P01
TODAY absorb float
00:00 00:00
STATUS/CC/MODE--—---
end of mode menu
STATUS/CC/METER---P00
battery
voltage
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/SETP--—P00
14.4 vdc Float 13.6 vdc
DOWN DAY- DAY+ PORT
UP TOP STATUS
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/METER-—P00
STATUS/CC/LOG4------
end of logs display
METERS
STATUS/CC/SETP--—---
end of setpoint
menu
panel
11 vdc
voltage
DOWN UP TOP PORT
TOP
STATUS
UP TOP STATUS
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STATISTICS
STATUS/CC/STAT------P01
total kWH DC
307
METER/DC/SHUNT A
removed
SHUNT
0AH 0.000kWH
DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP
METER/DC/SHUNT A
charged
STATUS/DC/SHUNT A
max removed
MAIN----------------
6:54:42PM
STATUS/CC/STAT------P01
total kAH
0AH 0.000kWH amps
0.6
0.0
DOWN UP TOP
DOWN UP RESET TOP
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS--------------
choose device:
METER/DC/SHUNT B
removed
STATUS/DC/SHUNT A
max removed
STATUS/CC/STAT------P01
end of CC stats
menu
0AH 0.000kWH kWatts
0.000
FX CC
DC MAIN
DOWN UP TOP
DOWN UP RESET TOP
UP TOP STATUS
STATUS FLEXnet DC
METER/DC/SHUNT B
charged
STATUS/DC/SHUNT A
max charged
STATUS/CC/PAGE 1-------
0AH 0.000kWH amps 722.9
DOWN UP TOP
DOWN UP RESET TOP
MODE METER SETP PG2
STATUS/CC/PAGE 2-------
METER/DC/SHUNT C
removed
STATUS/DC/SHUNT A
max charged
MAIN-------------------------
6:54:42PM
0AH 0.000kWH
DOWN UP TOP
kWatts
DOWN UP RESET TOP
0.020
PG1 LOGS STAT MAIN
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
METER/DC/SHUNT C
charged
0AH 0.000kWH
DOWN UP TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT B
max removed
STATUS--------------
choose device:
STATUS/CC/STAT------P01
maximum battery
21.1 vdc
amps
259.9
DOWN UP RESET TOP
FX CC DC MAIN
DOWN UP
PORT
STATUS/DC/SHUNT B
max removed
STATUS/DC/PAGE 1--------
STATUS/CC/STAT------P01
voc 0.0 vdc
STATUS/DC/METER
DC firmware revision
000.001.060
kWatts
1.080
STATS
DOWN UP RESET TOP
METER SHUNT BATT PG2
DOWN UP TOP PORT
DOWN UP TOP
STATUS/CC/STAT------P01
A:
B:
C:
DOWN
A
A
A
0kW
0kW
0kW
STATUS/DC/METER
end of meter menu
STATUS/DC/SHUNT B
max charged
amps 720.6
max voc
19.0 vdc
STATUS
DOWN UP TOP PORT
UP TOP STATUS
DOWN UP RESET TOP
A:
B:
C:
AH
AH
AH
0kWH
0kWH
0kWH
STATUS/CC/STAT------P01
maximum wattage
0 W
STATUS/DC/PAGE 1--------
STATUS/DC/SHUNT B
max charged
STATS
kWatts
2.350
DOWN UP TOP
DOWN UP TOP PORT
METER SHUNT BATT PG2
DOWN UP RESET TOP
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STATUS/DC/SHUNT C
max removed
STATUS/DC BATT----------
total days at 100%
0.7
STATUS/DC BATT----------
end of battery
SETUP/FX/SEARCH-----
search setup
completed
amps
0.4
status menu
DOWN UP RESET TOP
DOWN UP RESET TOP
UP TOP STATUS
TOP SETUP MAIN
SETUP/FX------------
choose category:
STATUS/DC/SHUNT C
max removed
STATUS/DC BATT----------
days since charge
SETUP
kWatts
DOWN UP RESET TOP
0.000
parameters met 0.0
SRCH INPUT MAIN
DOWN UP
TOP
MAIN-------------------------
6:54:42PM
SETUP/FX/INPUT---P00
ac transfer GRID
control
STATUS/DC/SHUNT C
max charged
amps 721.6
STATUS/DC BATT----------
battery min today
.0 vdc
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
DOWN GRID GEN PORT
DOWN UP RESET TOP
DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT C
max charged
STATUS/DC BATT----------
battery max today
45.1 vdc
STATUS--------------
choose device:
SETUP/FX/INPUT---P00
ac1/grid 60 aac
limit
kWatts
0.030
DOWN UP RESET TOP
DOWN UP RESET TOP
FX CC DC MAIN
DOWN INC DEC PORT
SETUP/FX/INPUT---P00
STATUS/DC/SHUNT
end of shunt
status menu
SETUP/FX------------
choose category:
STATUS/DC BATT----------
temp comp’d batt
setpoint 28.7 vdc
ac2/gen
limit
30 aac
DOWN INC DEC PORT
UP TOP STATUS
SRCH INPUT MAIN
SEARCH
DOWN UP
TOP
BATTERY
SETUP/FX/INPUT------
input setup
STATUS/DC BATT----------
sytesm battery
completed
temperature 23 C
TOP SETUP MAIN
DOWN UP
TOP
STATUS/DC BATT----------
cycle charge
factor 100%
MAIN-------------------------
6:54:42PM
SETUP/FX/SEARCH--P00
MATE SETUP
search
0
sensitivity
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN UP
TOP
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
STATUS/DC BATT----------
cycle kWhr charge
efficiency 100%
STATUS--------------
choose device:
SETUP/FX/SEARCH--P00
search 2 cycles
pulse length
MAIN-------------------------
6:54:42PM
DOWN UP
TOP
FX CC DC MAIN
DOWN INC DEC PORT
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
SETUP/FX/SEARCH--P00
search 30 cycles
pulse spacing
SETUP--------------------
choose device:
STATUS/DC/PAGE 1--------
STATUS/DC BATT----------
lifetime kAH removed
0
STATS
DOWN INC DEC PORT
FX
MATE
METER SHUNT BATT PG2
DOWN UP RESET TOP
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SETUP/MATE/PAGE1----
mate code rev: 350
choose category:
SUMMARY
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00
low battery
25.0 vdc
cut-in set point
CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely effect
ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00
DATE & TIME
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1----
mate code rev: 402
choose category:
adjust
120 vac
output voltage
DOWN INC DEC PORT
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1----
mate code rev: 402
choose category:
system performance
CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
ADV/PASSWORD--------
enter the password:
132
ADV/FX/INVERTER—----
reset FX to factory
defaults
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2----
choose category:
SETUP/MATE/CLOCK----
Tu 12/10/02
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
DOWN
MORE
PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN
4:00:22P
BACK DATE TIME
ADV-----------------
choose device:
ADV/FX/INVERTER--P00
choose fx port
then press next
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY-
summary control
CONTRAST
FX
CC
DC MATE
EXIT
PORT NEXT
BACK TYPE TIME MAIN
COMM
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1----
mate code rev: 402
choose category:
ADV/FX/PAGE1--------
choose category:
ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00
press button 1
Ready
CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
ADV INV CHGR PG2
EXIT
1
2
SETUP/MATE/CNT------
ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00
ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00
press button 2
Ready
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2----
choose category:
contrast:
30%
search
6
sensitivity
DOWN INC DEC PORT
BACK INC DEC
BACKLIGHT
EXIT
1
2
PG1 SUMRY COMM PG3
ADV/FX/INVERTER--P00
press button 1
Done
ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00
SETUP/MATE/COMM-----
choose category:
search
2 cycles
pulse length
DOWN INC DEC PORT
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1----
mate code rev: 350
choose category:
EXIT
1
2
BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG
ADVANCED FX MENU
CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
ADV/FX/INVERTER—----
reset FX to factory
defaults
ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00
search
30 cycles
pulse spacing
DOWN
MORE
DOWN INC DEC PORT
SETUP/MATE/GLOW----
backlight controls
INVERTER
ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00
ADV/FX/INVERTER—----
inverter programming
completed
BACK LEVEL MODE TIME
low battery
21.0 vdc
cut-out set point
DOWN INC DEC PORT
TOP ADV MAIN
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ADV/FX/CHARGER---P00
CHARGER
ADV/PASSWORD--------
enter the password:
132
GENERATOR
float
26.8 vdc
setpoint
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
ADV/FX/CHARGER----P00
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
ADV-----------------
choose device:
float
00.5 hrs
time period
DOWN INC DEC PORT
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
FX
CC DC MATE
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely effect
ADV/FX/CHARGER----P00
refloat 25.0 vdc
setpoint
ADV/FX/PAGE1--------
choose category:
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely effect
system performance
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV INV CHGR PG2
system performance
ADV/PASSWORD--------
enter the password:
132
ADV/FX/CHARGER----P00
ADV/PASSWORD--------
enter the password:
132
ADV/FX/PAGE2--------
choose category:
equalize
setpoint
28.8 vdc
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
ADV GRID GEN PG3
ADV-----------------
choose device:
ADV/FX/CHARGER----P00
ADV/FX/GRID---------P00
ADV-----------------
choose device:
equalize
02.0 hrs
ac1/grid
100 vac
time period
DOWN INC DEC PORT
lower limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
FX CC MATE MAIN
FX
CC DC MATE
ADV/FX/PAGE1--------
choose category:
ADV/FX/CHARGER------
charger programming
completed
ADV/FX/GRID----------P00
ADV/FX/PAGE1--------
choose category:
ac1/grid
140 vac
upper limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV INV CHGR PG2
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV INV CHGR PG2
ADV/FX/GRID----------P00
ADV/FX/CHARGER---P00
ADV/FX/PAGE2--------
choose category:
GRID
ac1/grid
60.0 aac
charger
limit
12.0 aac
input limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV GRID GEN PG3
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
ADV/FX/GRID----------P00
ADV/FX/CHARGER------
ADV/FX/GEN-----------P00
gen input 00.5 min
connect delay
ac1/grid
3 cycles
absorb
28.8 vdc
transfer delay
setpoint
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHARGER---P00
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely effect
ADV/FX/GRID---------
GRID programming
completed
ADV/FX/GEN-----------P00
absorb
02.0 hrs
ac2/gen
100 vac
time limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
lower limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
system performance
TOP ADV MAIN
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ADV-----------------
choose device:
ADV/FX/AUX----------P00
ADV/FX/AUX----------P00
ADV/FX/GEN-----------P00
genalert
4 min aux output ON
ac2/gen
140 vac
on delay
control
upper limit
FX
CC DC MATE
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GEN-----------P00
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00 ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00
ADV/FX/PAGE1--------
choose category:
ac2/gen
60.0 aac
genalert
28.0 vdc aux output
Cool Fan
input limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
off set point
function
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV INV CHGR PG2
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00 ADV/FX/AUX----------P00
ADV/FX/PAGE2--------
choose category:
ADV/FX/GEN-----------P00
genalert
9 min aux output
Vent Fan
ac2/gen
3 cycles
off delay
function
transfer delay
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV GRID GEN PG3
ADV/FX/GEN-----------P00
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00
ADV/FX/PAGE3--------
choose category:
ADV/FX/AUX----------P00
ac2/gen
support
OFF
loadshed
22.0 vdc
aux output
function
Fault
off set point
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN OFF ON PORT
PG2 AUX STACK PG4
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GEN----------
GEN programming
completed
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00
ADV/FX/AUX----------P00
aux output
control
OFF
ventfan
26.0 vdc
aux output
function
GenAlert
on set point
DOWN INC DEC PORT
TOP ADV MAIN
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
AUX OUTPUT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00
aux output
function
AUTO
ventfan off
period
5 min
aux output
function
LoadShed
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00
ADV/FX/AUX---------P00
aux output
control
ON
diversion
29.2 vdc
aux output
function
Remote
on set point
DOWN INC DEC PORT
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
PRESS 6 TIMES
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely effect
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00
aux output
function
Cool Fan
diversion
off delay
30 sec
aux output
function
DivertDC
system performance
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/PASSWORD--------
enter the password:
132
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00
ADV/FX/AUX---------
Aux output
Setup completed
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/FX/AUX----------P00
genalert
11.0 vdc
aux output
function
DivertAC
on setpoint
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
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ADV/FX/CALIBRATE-P00
vac input 120 vac
adjustment
ADV/FX/AUX-------P00
aux output AC Drop
function
ADV/FX/STACK-------P00
stack 1-2PH Master
phase
SELL
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/PAGE3--------
choose category:
ADV/FX/CALIBRATE-P00
vac output 120 vac
adjustment
ADV/FX/STACK--------P00
stack Clasic Slave
phase
STACKING
PG2 AUX STACK PG4
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
ADV/FX/PAGE4--------
choose category:
ADV/FX/STACK-----P00
stack OB Slave L1
phase
ADV/FX/CALIBRATE-P00
battery vdc 25.4 vdc
adjustment
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
PG3 SELL CAL MAIN
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/SELL----------P00
sell re 23.6 vdc
volts
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely effect
ADV/FX/STACK--------P00
stack OB Slave L2
phase
ADV/FX/CALIBRATE----
calibration setup
completed
DOWN INC DEC PORT
system performance
DOWN INC DEC PORT
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/PASSWORD--------
enter the password:
132
ADV/FX/STACK---------P00
stack 3PH Master
phase
ADV/FX/SELL----------P00
AUX (CHARGE CONTROL-
LER FUNCTION)
grid tie
IEEE
window
DOWN IEEE USER PORT
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/STACK---------P00
stack 3PH Slave
phase
ADV-----------------
choose device:
ADV/FX/SELL------P00
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
grid tie
---
authority
DOWN INC DEC PORT
FX CC MATE MATE
DOWN INC DEC PORT
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ADV/FX/STACK---------P00
power save level 0
master adjust only
ADV/FX/SELL---------P00
selling setup
ADV/FX/PAGE1--------
choose category:
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely effect
Completed
TOP ADV MAIN
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV INV CHGR PG2
system performance
ADV/FX/STACK---------P00
power save level 1
slave adjust only
ADV/FX/PAGE2--------
choose category:
CALIBRATE
ADV/PASSWORD--------
enter the password:
132
DOWN INC DEC PORT
PG1 GRID GEN PG3
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
ADV/FX/STACK--------
stacking setup
ADV/FX/PAGE3--------
choose category:
ADV/FX/PAGE4--------
choose category:
ADV-----------------
choose device:
completed
TOP ADV MAIN
PG2 AUX STACK PG4
PG3 SELL CAL MAIN
FX CC DC MATE
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enter the password:
132
ADV/CC/PAGE 1---------
choose category:
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01
wakeup mode
time 5 minutes
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01
RTS compensation
wide
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
ADV CHGR CCADV PG2
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/CHGR-------P00
output current 78.08A
limit
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01
MPPT mode
auto track
ADV-----------------
choose product:
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01
RTS comp limit
upper limit 14.1 vdc
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/MATE/PG1
choose category:
ADV/CC/CHGR-----------
absorb voltage 14.4v
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01
RTS comp limit
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01
grid tie mode
lower limit 13.2 vdc
DOWN INC DEC PORT
nonGT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/MATE/AGS--------
Choose category:
QUIET VOLT
ADV/CC/CHGR-----------
float voltage 13.6v
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01
auto restart
mode 2
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01
park MPP 77.0%
SETUP TIME START PG2
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/CHGR----------
end charger menu
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01
reset CC to factory
defaults?
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP--
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01
Mpp range limit %VOC
minimum 1/2
ags port:
0
DOWN NO YES PORT
TOP ADV MAIN
DOWN AGS INC DEC
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV-----------------
choose device:
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP--
AGS enabled: No
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-----
end CC advanced menu
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01
absorb time
1/0 hours
DOWN INC DEC PORT
FX
CC DC MATE
DOWN UP NO YES
TOP ADV MAIN
AGS SETUP
ADV/CC/PAGE 1---------
choose category:
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01
absorb end amps
0 A
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP---
AGS control: MAN-OFF
ADV CHGR CCADV PG2
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01
snooze mode
<0.6 amp
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP--
dc genset: No
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01
rebulk voltage
12.4 vdc
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN UP NO YES
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01
wakeup mode
VOC change 1.5 V
ADV/CC/AVANCED-P01
vbatt calibration
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely effect
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP--
vdc genstop 38.0 vdc
14.4 vdc
0.0 v
DOWN INC DEC PORT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
system performance
DOWN UP INC DEC
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ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP---
ags fault 17 min
time
ADV/PASSWORD--------
enter the password:
132
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely effect
ADV/MATE/AGS--------
Choose category:
QUIET VOLT
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
DOWN UP INC DEC
system performance
SETUP TIME START PG2
ADV/PASSWORD--------
enter the password:
132
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT-----
weekday: 12:00A
quiet time start
MATE/AGS/SETUP------
end of AGS SETUP
menu
ADV-----------------
choose device:
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
DOWN AGS CHANGE
UP TOP AGS
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP---
ADV-----------------
choose device:
cool down time
minutes
0
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT-----
weekday: 12:00A
quiet time stop
ADV/MATE/PG1
choose category:
DOWN UP INC DEC
FX CC DC MATE
DOWN UP CHANGE
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP---
wrm up time
minutes
DOWN UP INC DEC
0
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT-----
weekend: 12:00A
quiet time start
ADV/MATE/AGS--------
Choose category:
QUIET VOLT
ADV/MATE/PG1
choose category:
DOWN UP CHANGE
SETUP TIME START PG2
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
QUIET TIME
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-
volt start 24.4 vdc
24 hr setting
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT-----
weekend: 12:00A
quiet time stop
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
ADV/MATE/AGS--------
Choose category:
QUIET VOLT
DOWN AGS INC DEC
DOWN UP CHANGE
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
SETUP TIME START PG2
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely effect
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-
volt start 23.6 vdc
2 hr setting
MATE/AGS/QT---------
end of QUIET TIME
menu
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2----
Choose category:
LOAD MUST
system performance
DOWN AGS INC DEC
UP TOP AGS
PG1 START RUN PG3
ADV/PASSWORD--------
enter the password:
132
VOLTAGE START
AGS/MATE/AGS/VSTART-
volt start 22.0 vdc
2 min setting
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----
load start 0 kw
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
DOWN AGS INC DEC
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV-----------------
choose device:
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-
end of VOLTAGE
START menu
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----
load start 1 min
delay
FX CC DC MATE
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
UP TOP AGS
DOWN UP INC DEC
LOAD START
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely effect
ADV/MATE/PG1
choose category:
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----
load stop 0 kw
system performance
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
DOWN UP INC DEC
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enter the password:
132
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----
load sop 1 min
delay
TIMERS
ADV/MATE/AGS--------
Choose category:
LOAD MUST
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
DOWN UP INC DEC
P2 START RUN P3
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----
end of VOLTAGE
START menu
ADV-----------------
choose device:
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-----
weekday: 12:00A
must run start time
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
UP TOP AGS
FX CC DC MATE
DOWN AGS CHANGE
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
MUST RUN
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-----
weekday: 12:00A
must run stop time
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely effect
ADV/MATE/PG1
choose category:
DOWN UP CHANGE
system performance
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-----
weekend: 12:00A
must run start time
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2----
Choose category:
QUIET VOLT
ADV/PASSWORD--------
enter the password:
132
DOWN UP CHANGE
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
SETUP TIME START P2
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely effect
ADV/MATE/AGS--------
Choose category:
LOAD MUST
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-----
weekend: 12:00A
must run stop time
ADV-----------------
choose device:
system performance
P1 START RUN P3
DOWN UP CHANGE
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/MATE/PG1
choose category:
ADV/PASSWORD--------
enter the password:
132
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-----
end of MUST
ADV/MATE/AGS--------
Choose category:
%SOC
RUN menu
UP TOP AGS
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
HBX GRIDUSE AGS P2
P2 START TIMERS P4
% SOC (State of Charge)
START
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC--
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2----
Choose category:
QUIET VOLT
ADV-----------------
choose device:
%SOC start
0%
DOWN AGS INC DEC
SETUP TIME START P2
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/MATE/PG1
choose category:
ADV/MATE/AGS--------
Choose category:
LOAD MUST
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC--
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
%SOC stop
0%
HBX GRIDUSE AGS P2
P1 START RUN P3
DOWN AGS INC DEC
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ADV/MATE/AGS--------
Choose category:
%SOC
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely effect
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC--
end of %SOC
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2----
Choose category:
QUIET VOLT
START menu
UP TOP AGS
P2 START TIMERS ADV
system performance
SETUP TIME START P2
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ADV/MATE/AGS/PG4----
choose category:
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS--
agsstate
0
P3 EXERCISE
ADV
DOWN AGS
MAIN----------------
6:54:42P
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS--
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX-----
exstart day --
genfault
0
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
DOWN UP
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-- ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX-----
ex start time 12:00A
24 hr
1440 min
changes made could
adversely effect
vs time
DOWN UP
system performance
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-- ADV/PASSWORD--------
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX-----
ex period 15 min
enter the password:
132
2 hr vs time 120 min
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
DOWN UP
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-- ADV-----------------
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX-----
end of
2 min
2 min
choose device:
vs time
exercise menu
UP TOP AGS
DOWN UP
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/MATE/PG1
choose category:
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-
lsstart timer 0 min
HBX GRIDUSE AGS P2
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-
lsstop timer 0 min
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2----
Choose category:
QUIET VOLT
SETUP TIME START P2
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIERS-
exstop timer 0 min
ADV/MATE/AGS--------
Choose category:
LOAD MUST
DOWN UP
P2 START RUN P3
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS
end of TIMERS
menu
ADV/MATE/AGS--------
Choose category:
%SOC
UP TOP AGS
P2 START TIMERS P4
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OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW
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APPENDIX
Common Tasks
e following tasks are common to many OutBack Power Systems customers and are viewable
and programmable using the MATE. ey are fully explained within this manual. e purpose
here is to offer an overview of the tasks and put them in an easily understandable context,
especially for new users.
NOTE: e MATE acts almost exclusively as a display screen only for the MX60 Charge
Controller. e MX60 has its own screen and sof keys for its programming.
How to recharge the batteries using an FX Series Inverter/Charger
Go to the CHARGER screens in the ADVANCED menu and set the limits. ese 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 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:
•
•
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
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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. is allows
you connect when your batteries will not adequately supply all your loads or take advantage of
lower utility rates at certain times of the day.
• griduse enable: turns this mode on or off
• 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 lef side of the MATE)
• Press the <ON> sof 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:
• Press <SETUP>
• Choose the appropriate HUB port
• AGS enabled—press <YES>
• Choose from <AUTO> or <ON> to start
• If <AUTO> is chosen, conditions can be set to start the generator
• <ON> is a manual start
Further AGS settings:
• weekday quiet time start—weekday early time you do not want generator to start
• adj hour & adj min—establishes the exact start time when generator should not be running
• weekday quiet time stop—ends the quiet period, generator can run again
• adj hour & adj min—establishes exact stop time
• Same adjustments are available for weekends
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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:
• 24 hr, 2hr, and 2 min time periods are available
• 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:
• load start—determine the load in kilowatts that, when exceeded, will start the generator
• load start delay—the amount of time the loads must exceed the load start current setting
(kw)
• 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:
• Adjust the weekday and weekend start and stop times
For further generator adjustments, go to the GEN screens in the ADVANCED menu:
• ac input connect delay—time period FX delays before accepting a generator-supplied AC
source
• ac2/gen lower limit—minimum generator-supplied AC voltage the FX will connect to
• ac2/gen upper limit—maximum generator-supplied AC voltage the FX will connect to
• ac1/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)
• ac1/gen transfer delay—time FX remains connected to generator afer 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.
• Choose the stacking method’s appropriate screen
• Using the sof keys and screen commands, assign the Master and Slave FX Series Inverter/
Chargers
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Troubleshooting
MATE does not power-up
e 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
OutBack 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 I use the EQ function under the <ACIN> 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 <STATUS>,
<FX>, <MODES>. Continue to press <DOWN> until you see the EQ function. If a HUB is
used, FXs must have an EQ cycle start individually for each FX on the HUB (Use the <PORT>
button to cycle through the available FXs).
00:000
03:000
06:000
09:000
01:000
04:025
07:000
10:000
02:000
05:000
08:000
2M:000
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 screen that lists all ports and accumulated errors.
Any Port experiencing errors can be found by the error count afer 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.
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USER SYSTEM INFORMATION AND SETTINGS
Date of Installation_________________________________________________
Installer __________________________________________________________
Battery Charging*
Absorb Set point_____________________________________________________
Absorb Time Limit __________________________________________________
*ese values are available from the battery manufacturer
Battery Equalizing (EQ) Recharging Schedule and Checklist
(YEAR)
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
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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 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 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.
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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: ________________________________________
ADDRESS:______________________________________
CITY:__________________________________________
STATE:___________________ZIP CODE: ____________
COUNTRY: _____________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER: __________________________
E-MAIL: ______________________________________
SOLD BY: _____________________________________
INSTALLER: ___________________________________
PURCHASE DATE: _____________________________
MODEL NUMBER: _____________________________
SERIAL NUMBER: ______________________________
Circle all that apply:
Off-Grid Installation
Residential Installation
Commercial Installation
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Other ________________
Extended Warranty Application (U.S. and Canada Only)
OutBack Power 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
$100.00
$50.00
$35.00
$50.00
Charge Controller
MATE
DC Input; DC Output
NA
NA
NA
HUB 4
HUB 10
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
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Arlington,WA USA
(+1) 360-435-6030
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Barcelona, España
(+34) 600-843-845
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