Continental Home Speaker System MATE2 User Manual

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  
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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  
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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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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 Controllers  
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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1:35:04p  
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.  
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 systems  
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.  
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.  
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  
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e MATE found an FX Series  
Inverter/Charger  
Searching for Devices  
CC Found  
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e MATE has found a Charge Controller  
e MATE has found the HUB  
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Searching for Devices  
HUB Found  
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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  
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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  
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Each sof key corresponds to the word on the  
screen directly above it unless you are on the  
Summary screen.  
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Two FX dedicated “hot” keys are  
labeled AC IN and INV.  
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Pushing the INV hot key will  
return to its “hot” screen to control  
the FX inverting function.  
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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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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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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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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 users 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:  
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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 units 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.  
MAIN---------------------------------  
12:17:04P  
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV  
STATUS SCREEN------------------  
choose device:  
FX  
CC  
DC  
MAIN  
All the screens showing the FXs 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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MATE Setup  
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Setup the MATE  
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9:57:32A  
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--------------  
9:57:32A  
mate code rev:  
402  
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 devices DC breaker is on and operating correctly, that the device itself is on,  
and that the CAT5 cable connecting the device to the HUB is plugged in at both ends. 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 days  
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.  
PATH  
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  
PATH  
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 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 FXs 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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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 FXs 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  
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Recommendations  
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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  
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connected to start EQ cy  
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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 batterys 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  
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV  
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 manufacturers 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 manufacturers  
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  
TOP  
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Generators are an integral part of many renewable energy systems. Setting a generators 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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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  
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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  
TOP  
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 familys 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.  
INC  
DONE  
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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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Weekend Start  
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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ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-----------------  
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 batterys 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  
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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.  
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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 manufacturers 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  
TOP  
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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 utilitys 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 FXs 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 users 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  
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 its 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, its 39.0  
vdc; and for 48 VDC, the value will be 52 vdc.  
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  
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  
DEC  
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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  
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  
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  
INC  
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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  
MAIN---------------------------  
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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MAIN---------------------------------  
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  
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STATUS/FX/MODE---P00  
chr control: AUTO  
CHANGE  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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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----------------  
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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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ADV/PASSWORD--------  
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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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 methods 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  
20__ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC  
20__ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC  
20__ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC  
20__ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC  
20__ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC  
20__ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC  
20__ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC  
20__ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC  
20__ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC  
20__ JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC  
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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  
North America Location  
Utility Connected Installation  
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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19009 62nd Avenue NE  
Arlington,WA USA  
(+1) 360-435-6030  
European Sales Office  
Barcelona, España  
(+34) 600-843-845  
900-0092-01-00 REV A  
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