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MATESystem Controller and DisplayInstallation and User Manualfor the OutBack MATE and MATE2
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Dear OutBack Customer,
Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every effort to assure our power conversion products will give you long and reliable service for your renewable energy system.
As with any manufactured device, repairs might be needed due to damage, inappropriate use, or unintentional defect. Please note the following guidelines regarding warranty service of OutBack products:
• Anyandallwarrantyrepairsmustconformtothetermsofthewarranty.
• AllOutBackequipmentmustbeinstalledaccordingtotheiraccompanyinginstructionsandmanualswithspecified over-current protection in order to maintain their warranties.
• Thecustomermustreturnthecomponent(s)toOutBack,securelypackaged,properlyaddressed,andship-ping paid. We recommend insuring your package when shipping. Packages that are not securely packaged can sustain additional damage not covered by the warranty or can void warranty repairs.
• Thereisnoallowanceorreimbursementforaninstaller’soruser’slaborortraveltimerequiredtodisconnect,service,orreinstallthedamagedcomponent(s).
• OutBackwillshiptherepairedorreplacementcomponent(s)prepaidtoaddressesinthecontinentalUnitedStates,whereapplicable.ShipmentsoutsidetheU.S.willbesentfreightcollect.
• Intheeventofaproductmalfunction,OutBackcannotbearanyresponsibilityforconsequentiallosses,ex-penses, or damage to other components.
• Pleasereadthefullwarrantyattheendofthismanualformoreinformation.
About OutBack Power Systems
OutBack Power Systems is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. Our products include true sine waveinverter/chargers,maximumpowerpointchargecontrollers,systemcommunicationcomponents,aswellas breaker panels, breakers, accessories, and assembled systems.
Notice of Copyright
MATESystemControllerandDisplayInstallationandUserManual©2004Allrightsreserved.
Warranty
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Disclaimer
UNLESSSPECIFICALLYAGREEDTOINWRITING,OUTBACKPOWERSYSTEMS:(a)MAKESNOWARRANTYASTOTHEACCURACY,SUFFICIENCYORSUITABILITYOFANYTECHNICALOROTHERINFORMATIONPROVIDEDINITSMANUALSOROTHERDOCUMENTATION.(b)ASSUMESNORESPONSIBILITYORLIABILITYFORLOSSORDAMAGE,WHETHERDIRECT,INDIRECT,CONSEQUENTIALORINCIDENTAL,WHICHMIGHTARISEOUTOFTHEUSEOFSUCHINFORMATION.THEUSEOFANYSUCHINFORMATIONWILLBEENTIRELYATTHEUSER’SRISK.
Date and Revision
October2008,REVCSoftwareVersion4.1.4
Contact Information
OutBack Power Systems1900962ndAve.NEArlington,WA98223Phone(360)435-6030Fax(360)435-6019outbackpower.com
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INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 7 MATESpecificationsandFeatures ........................................................8 Manual Setup ............................................................................................10 Installation ................................................................................................101 Basic Operation ............................................................................. 12 PowerUp ...................................................................................................13 MAINScreen ............................................................................................15 HowtoReadaMATEScreen .................................................................17 Screen Types .............................................................................................192 MATE Setup................................................................................... 20 SetUptheMATE .....................................................................................21 Setting the Clock ......................................................................................22 Contrast Adjustment ...............................................................................24 Backlight Adjustment ..............................................................................253MATE Summary Screens. MATE Summary Screens .............................................................. 27 Summary Screen Overview ........................................................... 28 FXSummaryScreen ................................................................................29 Charge Controller Summary Screen .....................................................29 Summary Screen Options .......................................................................294MATE Communications Options. MATE Communications Options ................................................. 3MATE Summary Screens.3MATE Summary Screens. Communications Options ......................................................................34 Communications Errors ..........................................................................37 Errors and Debugging .............................................................................375MATE Status Screens. MATE Status Screens..................................................................... 3MATE Summary Screens.9 Status Screen Overview ................................................................. 4MATE Communications Options.0 ReadingaStatusScreen ...........................................................................41 FXStatusScreens .....................................................................................42 Status Mode ..........................................................................................42 Status Meter .........................................................................................43 Status Battery .......................................................................................44 Status Error ..........................................................................................45 Status Warning ....................................................................................46 Status Disconnect ................................................................................47 Charge Controller Screens ......................................................................48 Status Mode .........................................................................................48 Status Meter ........................................................................................49 Status Setpoint ....................................................................................506MATE Hot Keys. MATE Hot Keys ............................................................................. 5MATE Status Screens.1 INVHotKey .............................................................................................52 ACInHotKey ..........................................................................................53 ACInputControl ...............................................................................53 GenStartControl ...............................................................................54 Charger Control .................................................................................54 Charger Mode Control ......................................................................55 Equalization ........................................................................................56
Contents
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7 Advanced MATE Menus ................................................................ 5MATE Status Screens.8 MATE Control Modes .............................................................................59 The Advanced Menus ..............................................................................60 FLEXnetDC .............................................................................................62 HBXMode ................................................................................................63 Grid-UseMode .........................................................................................69 WeekdayGrid-UseStart ....................................................................71 WeekdayGrid-UseStop ....................................................................72 WeekendGrid-UseStart ...................................................................73 WeekendGrid-UseStop ....................................................................73 AutomaticGeneratorStart(AGS)Mode ..............................................74 AGSSetup ...........................................................................................75 QuietTime ..........................................................................................80 VoltageStart ........................................................................................85 LoadStart ............................................................................................86 MustRun .............................................................................................89 State of Charge ....................................................................................93 Timers ........................................................................................................94 GeneratorExercise ...................................................................................96 ExercisePeriod .........................................................................................98 MATE DEFAULTS ......................................................................... 998 MATE Menu Map ........................................................................ 104MATE Communications Options. Menu Structure .......................................................................................105 MATE Menus..........................................................................................109 Menu Map Overview .............................................................................123 MATE Menu Map Overview ................................................................124 APPENDIX .................................................................................. 125MATE Status Screens. Troubleshooting .....................................................................................128 UserInformationandSettings .............................................................129 Warranty ..................................................................................................130 ProductRegistration ..............................................................................131
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Introduction
The OutBack Power Systems MATE serves several functions:
• Displaysandconfiguresthesystemanditscomponents—theFXSeriesInverter/Charger,theFLEXmax80andFLEXmax60ChargeControllers*,andtheFLEXnetDC• Coordinatessystemoperation,maximizesperformance,andpreventsmultipleproducts
from conflicting• Permitsadjustmentsofyourpowersystemthroughaseriesofconvenientdisplayscreens,
which allow switching among different components, viewing the status of each and changing settings
*MX60ChargeController—remotecontrolstheAUXfunctionanddisplays,butdoesnotcontrol, all other functions
When connected to an OutBack HUB communications manager, a single OutBack MATE can:
• LinktoasmanyastenFXSeriesInverters/Chargers,OutBackChargeControllersandadditional future OutBack Power System products.
• IssueaglobalBulkorEQrechargingcommandwhichincludestheChargeController’scharging function.
This manual will show step-by-step use of the OutBack MATE to best run a power system.
MATE At a Glance
Yellow Status Indicator, AC Input LED
“Hot Key” AC Input Button
LCD DisplayFour “Soft” Keys
or Buttons to scroll the menus and change values.
Green Status Indicator, Inverter LED
“Hot Key” Inverter Button
MAIN------------------------- 1:35:04pSUM STATUS SETUP ADV
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• CommunicationProtocol:proprietaryOutBackmulti-dropnetwork• InterconnectingCable:CAT5(8IATIA518B)PCnon-crossovernetworkcable• MaximumTestedCableLength:1000feet(300meters)ofcableinanoffice/commercial
building
• PCcomputerinterface:RS232Opto-IsolatedDB9serialcommunicationport
OutBack MATE Functions
Why use a MATE with your OutBack Power System FX Series Inverter/Chargers and Charge Controllers? What exactly does it do?
Atypicalpowersystemprovidingutility-suppliedelectricityrequiresverylittlefromauser.Other than flipping an occasional tripped circuit breaker back on due to an overload and payingamonthlybill,thereislittletomonitororadjust.Arenewableenergy(RE)systemrequiresmorediligenceandattention,includingbatterymaintenanceandsettingvarioustimesandvoltagesforthesystemtoactefficientlyandeconomically.
Utility-suppliedpowerisgenerated,monitored,andcontrolledbysystemsyouneitherseenormaintain.AnREsystemrequiressomecombinationofinverter/chargers,batteries,chargecontrollers,andanREpowersource,oftenincludingagenerator,allofwhichneedmonitoringand adjusting for optimum performance. The OutBack MATE provides a window to your systemandallowssettingeachOutBackcomponentforitsbestandmostefficientusageaccording to your power needs and living conditions.
The MATE’s functions occur in to two general areas:
1. Thedisplayofinformationaboutorthestatusofdifferentsystemcomponentsandactions2. Enablingtheusertocontrolcertainsystemfunctions,e.g.,thetimesortheconditions
under which they will occur
RightHandEngineeringLLC(Winvertersoftware)19310226thAveNEWoodinville,WA98077(425)[email protected]
Intellact(WattPlotsoftware)57MaryStreet,Alton,Ontario,[email protected]
NOTE:Signal degradation can result if cable is run in conduit with AC wiring or in other electronically“noisy”environments;thesecanaffectthemaximumlengththecablecanrunwithout incurring transmission errors.
NOTE:OutBackPowerSystemsdoesnotproduceortechnicallysupportanyPCcomputersoftware programs compatible with its products. The following companies sell compatible software:
MATE Specifications
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WiththeMATE,ausercanknowthesystem’sactivityandconditionsatanygiventime.Sometimes, after careful observations, a user might want to change the conditions or set points which cause an action to occur.
A set point is a condition, measurement, or baseline a user establishes in order for somethingelsetohappen.Ahomethermostatoffersasimpleexample.Whenpredeterminedtemperatures and times are set for weekdays and weekends, the thermostat signals to a heating/cooling system to turn on at one time until a certain temperature is reached, maintain that temperature, and finally shut off at a later time, usually during sleep hours to conserve energy. Otherwise, the user would have to manually control the system. An outdoor light connectedtoatimerturnsonwhenitssetpoint—acertaintimeofthenight—occurs.Youcanset various set points for your power system, such as when a generator turns on and shuts off, using the MATE.
• DisplaysFXSeriesInverter/Chargerfunctionsandallowstheusertoestablishtheconditions—timeofdayorthevoltageofthebattery,forinstance—thatinitiateorshutoffthese functions.
• ShowsFXACcurrentandACandDCvoltage-relatedinformationincludingthesource(ACinput,load,orbatteries),thevoltagelevelsofthebatteries,andrechargingvoltages.
• InstantlydisplaysanyFXorChargeControllererrorsaswellasthespecificcomponentaffected for easier troubleshooting.
• DisplaysChargeControllermodes,programstheFLEXmax60andFLEXmax80ChargeControllersandallowscontrolovertheirAUXfunctions.
• UsingtheAGSfunction,theMATEwillstartatwo-wiregeneratoratpre-settimes,including different settings for weekdays and weekends, as well as exercise periods for generator maintenance.
• DisplaysallreadingsoftheFLEXnetDC.
The MATE allows a user to view, monitor, and establish all the pertinent settings and values thatoccurwhilethesystemisrunning.Fromtimetotime,thesesettingsandvaluesmightbeadjusted as components are added or upgraded, electrical loads increase, or patterns of usage change. Making these adjustments using the MATE is similar to adjusting any number of electronic devices we all use every day, such as a clock radio whose wake-up time and stations are pre-set.
Programmingthestartandstoptimesfordifferentsourcesofenergy(whentousegrid-suppliedpower,storedbatterypower,orgenerator-suppliedpower)anddeterminingthefrequencyanddurationofbatteryrechargingarehighlyrecommendedwithanyREsystem.Manysettingsarebasedonbatteryvoltage.Certainvoltages,forexample,willtriggerbatteryrecharging(alowvoltage,asrecommendedbythebatterymanufacturer)whileothersstoprecharging(ahighvoltagevalue,alsorecommendedbythebatterymanufacturer).TheOutBack MATE accommodates a wide range of time-based and voltage-level functions and conditionsformaximumcontrolofyourpowersystemwhileworkingthroughtheFXSeriesInverter/ChargersandOutBackChargeControllers.
Asyougothroughthemanual,startwiththesimplefunctions,suchassettingthesystem’sclockandcalendar,tofamiliarizeyourselfwiththeOutBackMATE’sfeelandcapabilities.While using your system, you might change settings from time to time depending on the seasonoftheyearandthecostofgrid-suppliedpowerduringpeakandoff-peakhours.Foradditional information and discussion on the OutBack MATE, please go to www.outbackpower.com and join our forum discussions.
What is a set point?
Among other functions, the OutBack MATE:
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TheMATEisamicro-computingdevicewhichmeansitislesspowerfulandsmallerinsizethan a personal computer. A user will often scroll through a series of MATE screens in order to view the system status or change system conditions. This manual will show all the MATE screens and tell what they do.
• Chapters1-5:settingbasicitemsanddisplayoptions(when,how,andwhatyouwanttoview)withthe“softkeys,”enablingtheusertogetaroundtheMATEandchangeitssettings.
• Chapters6-7:changingthesettingsofMATEspecificcriticalfunctionssuchasbatteryrecharging(HBX),generatorusage(AGS),andusinggrid-suppliedpower(GridUsemodes).
• Chapter8andtheAppendix:listsandexplainsalltheMATEmenus.Somefunctionsarenot MATE-specific functions and are placed at the end of the manual for easy searching. ValuesforMATEspecificfunctions,suchasFXorOutBackChargeControllerspecificfunctions, are covered in their respective manuals.
The MATE displays three kinds of screens:
• ScreenspertinenttotheMATE’sownfunctions,suchasitsclockanddisplay• FXfunctionscreenswhichdealwithitsinvertingandchargingprocesses• ScreensshowingChargeControllermodesandstatus• FLEXnetDCfunctions
AlthoughtheMATEdisplaysvaluesandfunctionsfortheFXandOutBackChargeController(shownas“CC”onthescreens),thevaluesresidewithinthecomponentsthemselves.
The OutBack MATE:
• Designedforsurfacemountinginanindoorlocation,justbelowtheeyelevelofatypicaluser(theMATE2isdesignedforrecessedinstallation,requiringa13.97cmX10.16cm
(51/2”X4”)openingtobecutinawallandfourdrywallscrewsorotherfastenerstosecureit)
• Readabilityofthedisplayisaffectedbydirectsunlight• ConnectstootherOutBackdevicesusingstandardnon-crossoverCat5orCat5ecable• Hasvoltagelessthan30VDCandisthusconsidereda“limitedenergycircuit”normally
requiringnoconduit(consultyourlocalinspectorforspecificinstallationrequirements)
NOTE:TheMATEisshippedwith(1)OBCAT3and(1)OBCAT10Cat5cableswiththecorrectRJ45connectorsalreadyinstalled.Longer(upto1000’)orshortercablescanbepurchased(athomeimprovementandcomputerstores)pre-madeorcustomlengthcablecanbemadeonsite.Followthecablemanufactures’instructionswhenchoosingconnectors,punch-downtools,andcrimpingtools.IncorrectcrimpingorhandlingofCat5cablecannegativelyaffecttheoperationoftheMATE.Cat5cableisnotasrobustasstandardhousewiring and must be handled carefully. Avoid kinking the cable or tearing its outer sheathing. Useplasticstand-offcablestaples,J-hooks,orcabletraystosupportlongrunsofCat5cable.Do not splice cables. Cable runs must be protected and runs must be in approved conduit and notexposedtotheweather.
Manual Setup
Installation
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• InstallallotherOutBackcomponentsfirst.• RuntheCAT5cablefromthesource(HUB,FXorChargeController)totheMATE’s
location.ConnecttheCAT5cabletothesourcebutnottotheMATEjustyet.• IfconnectingacomputertotheMATEorMATE2,runaserialcablefromthecomputerto
theMATE’slocation,butdonotconnectthecableatthistime.• UnsnaptheMATE’sbackplateandfindthefourscrewholes.IfaMATE2versionisused,
the back cover need not be removed.• TheMATEandMATE2aredesignedforeasywallmountingusingappropriatefasteners
(mollybolts,screws,etc.).• PowerupeveryOutBackdeviceconnecteddirectlyorindirectly(throughtheHUB)tothe
MATEandthenconnecttheCAT5cabletothejackand,ifused,thecomputerserialcabletotheRS-232port,onthebackMATEorMATE2.
• IfinstallingtheMATE,snaptheMATEontothebackplateandpushanyexcesscablebackintothewall.IfinstallingtheMATE2version,secureitsfourcornerstothewall.
DC ‡ A C ……………….0.0 kW A C L oad …. …………………….. Buying …………………………. Battery …………….…14.4V
MATE2 Dimensions
15.875 cm (6 1/4”)
11.43
cm (4
½”)
8.89 c
m (3
½” )
betw
een s
crew
holes
To Install the MATE:
12.7 cm (5” ) between screw holes
A C IN I NV
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1 Basic Operation
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NOTE:ForaviewingofallMATEscreens,pleaseseepages110-124attheendofthismanual.
Power UpA soon as the MATE cable is plugged into a powered OutBack product, the MATE itself will power-up and display several information screens.
G’day Mate
(C) 2008 OutBack Power Systems
VersionCode a.a.aSerial #xxxxxxxxScreen EE b.bb
First Screen
Second Screen
Third Screen
•“Code”dictatestheMATE’soperationandfeatures*
•Serial#”matchesthebarcodestickerinsidetheMATE on its circuit board
•“ScreenEE”referstotheMATE’smenusystem
NOTE:youwillneedthecodeandserialnumberoftheMATEifcontactingOutBackPowerSystems regarding its operation
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Fourthscreen(oneofthefollowing):
•TheMATEfoundanFXSeries Inverter/Charger
•TheMATEhasfoundaChargeController.
•TheMATEhasfoundtheHUB.
TheMATEhasfoundtheFLEXnetDC.
• PortAssignmentscreenfollowstheHUBFound screen• Each Port used will show its connected component.
• The MATE has not found an OutBack product.IftheMATEdoesnotfindtheconnecteddevice,refertopage129,Troubleshooting
Searching for Devices
FX Found
Searching for Devices
CC Found
Searching for Devices
HUB Found
Port Assignment1> FX 2> FX 3> CC 4> CC5> 6> 7> 8>9> 10> 2M>
Searching for Devices
No Devices Found
Searching for Devices
DC Found
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TheMAINscreenappearsaftertheMATEdetectstheHUB(andanydevicesconnectedtoit)ordetectsasingledeviceifaHUBisnotinuse.TheMAINscreenisalwaysthesamewiththeexcep-tion of the time display. At the bottom of the MAINscreenarethefoursoftkeycommands.
SUMMARYshowsthedirectionandamountof power flow in regard to inverting, charging, selling,and/orpassthrough.Italsoshowsthevoltage of the battery. Please see the FX and VFX Series Inverter/Charger Programming Manual for a description of these functions.
TheSTATUSscreenisthefirststepinviewingthe status of either the OutBack Charge Control-lerorFXSeriesInverter/Chargerandanyoftheirmeters and conditions.
TheSETUPscreenleadstoadditionalscreensshowing some common set points and parameters ofeithertheMATEoranFXSeriesInverter/Charger. These screens allow adjustments to such featuresastheMATE’sclockandbackgroundlightingorwhetherthepowerinputtotheFXiscoming from a grid or a generator.
TheADVANCEDscreenleadstoscreensfortheFXSeriesInverter/Charger,theOutBackChargeController, and the MATE itself that allow for changingeachcomponent’sadvancedsettings.
MAIN Screen
<SUM>
<STATUS>
<SETUP>
<ADV>
MAIN---------------------------------12:17:04P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
No Device Found
Would you like to Retry?
YES NO
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Green Status Indicator, Inverter LED
Yellow Status Indicator, AC Input LED
AC In Hot Key
INV Hot Key
HOT KEYS •TwoFXdedicated“hot”keysare
labeled AC IN and INV. •PushingAC IN will return to the
first of four AC input “hot” screens. Repeatedpushingcyclesthroughthe four AC input screens.
•PushingtheINV hot key will return to its “hot” screen to control theFXinvertingfunction.
SOFT KEYS•Eachsoftkeycorrespondstothewordonthe
screen directly above it unless you are on the Summary screen.
•Thesoftkeysnavigatethemenus(<UP>, <DOWN>, <NEXT>, <BACK>, or <TOP>).
•Theycanchangesettings(<OFF>, <AUTO>, <ON>, <INC> to increase values and <DEC> todecreasevalues).
•Thesoftkeysperformotherfunctionsdepending on the individual menu screen.
NOTE:PressingandholdingthetwolowerleftkeysatthesametimewillalwaysbringuptheMAINscreen.Pressingonekeysoonerthantheothermayleadtoadifferentscreen.
Navigation
MAIN---------------------------------12:17:04P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
MATE Buttons
SixbuttonsorkeysnavigatetheMATEandchangeitssettings:
This section of the manual will cover how to use the buttons on the MATE to navigate the menus.
Soft Keys
Press the first two soft keys from any screentoreturntotheMAINscreen.
MAIN--------------------------- 1:35:04pSUM STATUS SETUP ADV
MAIN--------------------------- 1:35:04pSUM STATUS SETUP ADV
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Soft Key Related Abbreviations
ADV-Advanced INC-Increase AGS–AdvancedGeneratorStart INV-InverterAUX–AuxiliaryOutput MIN-MinutesBATT–Battery PG1,PG2,PG3,PG4-PageOne,PageTwo,etc.CAL–Calibration RSET–ResetCHGR–Charger SETP–SetupCNT-Contrast SRCH–SearchCOMM–Communication STAT–StatusDEC-Decrease SUMorSUMRY-SummaryDISCON–Disconnect TMRS-TimersEQ–Equalize WARN–WarningGEN–Generator P01—MasterFXHBX–HighBatteryTransfer PO2,PO3,etc.-SlaveFXs
How To Read a MATE Screen
MATE screens will either show values that can be changed or navigate to value screens. The informationontheMATE’sscreenissegregatedbytypeortaskanddistinguishedbylocationon the screen and the choice of lowercase or uppercase letters. Occasionally it can be misread byauser.Thefollowingexampleisshownforclarification.
Left side: shows a condition, value label, system feature, or measurable event
Right side: status, setting, or measure of value for whatever appears on the left side
Top line: where you are in the system and what HUB Port you’re viewing. In this example, the STATUS of the Port 1 FX METERS output voltage is displayed.
Bottom line: soft key commands allowing the user to change screens or alter a condition, feature, or event or change ports if using a HUB.
STATUS/FX/METERS----------P01output 122 VACvoltageDOWN UP TOP PORT
HUB Port
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• LOCATION—thetopline,STATUS/FX/METER-----P01(theHUB’sfirstPort)indicatesSTATUSthenFXthenMETERhavebeenselectedfromtheMAINscreen.Pressingthe<DOWN> or <UP>softkeysdisplaysthedifferentMETERscreens.Pressingthe<PORT> softkeyadvancesthePortnumberifthereareotherdevicesconnectedtotheHUB.IfnoHUBispresent,thiswillread“P00”.
•LABEL—thescreen’sleftsideshowsacondition,systemfeature,ormeasurableevent.Ifthetextformstoolongastatementacrossthescreen,thewordswillbestackedoneabovetheothersuchas“outputvoltage”above.Whenmisread,it’sviewedas“output…122vac…voltage”wheninfactthisscreenisstatingtheoutputvoltageis122VAC.
•VALUE SETTING—therightsideofthisscreenstatestheoutputvoltageat122VAC.Somescreens allow adjustment of this value setting when appropriate.
•SOFT KEYS—thebottomline,DOWNUPTOPPORT,arethesoftkeycommandswhichfacilitateeitherachangeofscreensintheMETERmenuusing<DOWN>, <UP> or <TOP> softkeysorachangeofHUBportsusingthe<PORT> soft key.
Inothercases,aMATEnavigationscreenleadstoascreenthatcanrequireauser’saction.Thescreenbelow,forinstance,asksyoutochooseacategory—HBX,GRIDUSE,AGS,orADV.Oncechosen,youoftenaregiventhechoicetochangeoralterpartofyoursystem’sfunctioning, such as the voltage level the batteries must drop to before automatically recharging or the times the generator runs.
On All Screens:
•Lowercaselettersnormallyshowaconditionorsystemitemthatcanbealteredorotherwise adjusted.
•Uppercaselettersidentifyascreen’snameorindicateasteptofollowtoarriveatascreenwith these values.
ADV/MATE/PG1--------------------choose category:
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
Key to the Example Diagrams
Soft keys
Solid black indicates key can be pressed
Downarrowwillleadtothenextscreen
Uparrowpointstooneormorekeysthatwillchange a value
Pressing <DOWN>leadstothenextmenu
Pressing <UP> leads to the previous menu
DOWN
UP
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AlthoughtheOutBackMATEmenudisplayscreensvarydependingontheunit’ssoftwareversion, the menu structures and navigation are the same for all versions. The MATE uses a branchingmenustructuretodisplayvariousOutBackproducts’operationmodesandstatuses.Themenusaredividedbyproducttypeandarecategorizedbyeithertypeofsettingsortheinformationbeingdisplayedasshowninthefollowingexample.
MAIN---------------------------------12:17:04P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
STATUS SCREEN------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MAIN
STATUS/FX/PAGE 1----------------choose category:
MODES METER BATT PG2
P00 inv kw zer kwchg kw buys kw
DOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/FX/METER–----------P00output vacvoltageDOWN UP TOP PORT
AllthescreensshowingtheFX’sACmetersaregrouped together in one menu branch allowing theusertofindtherequiredmeterwithamini-mum of key presses.
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2 MATE Setup
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Set Up the MATE
Start with the <MAIN> screen, which appears after the power-up screens, and press the <SETUP> soft key.
Press the <MATE> soft key.
ThisscreendisplaystheMATE’scodeversionandleadstotheCLOCKdisplay,CONTRAST(CNT),andGLOWorbacklighting.*Pressthe<PG2> softkeyforasecondscreenofSETUPchoices.
Press the <PG1> soft key to return to the previous screen,SETUP/MATE/PAGE1.ThisscreenleadstotheSUMMARY(SUMRY)screens,which control how information is displayed. The COMMUNICATION(COMM)screensdisplayMATEcommunicationoptions.*Pressthe<PG3MATE Summary Screens.> softkeytoadvancetothenextSETUPscreen.
*ForSUMMARYscreens,pleaseseepages27-29.Seepages33-37forCOMMUNICATIONscreens.
PAGE3allowstheuseraccesstotheBEEPfunction(thenoisemadewhenanykeyispressed).Seepage26toactivateordeactivatethisfunction. Press the first soft key twice to return to theCLOCKfunction.
Note:ToreturntheMATEtoitsfactorydefaultsettings,pleaseseepage100.
MAIN---------------------------------9:57:32A
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
SETUP-------------------------------choose device:
FX MATE
SETUP/MATE/PAGE 1--------------mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:
CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2--------------choose category:
PG1 SUMRY COMM PG3
SETUP/MATE/PAGE3--------------choose category:
PG2 BEEP MAIN
PRESS TWICE
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Why you want to do it:Certainfunctions—suchaswhentousegrid-suppliedpower(Grid-UseMode)orgenerator(AdvancedGeneratorStartMode)—aredependentonaccuratetimeanddate settings. Otherwise, the system will never work optimally.
Choose <CLOCK>fromtheSETUP/MATE/PAGE1SETUPchoicesscreen.
<DATE> and <TIME>adjusttheMATE’sclockand calendar functions. The correct time and date arerequiredforsomeMATEControlModestooperate correctly. Pushing the <BACK> soft key returns you to the previous screen.
To adjust the date, press the <DATE> soft key to bring up the Current Day menu.
<INC DAY>changestheday(Monday-Sunday).Press the <SET MONTH> soft key after changingtheday.Thenextscreen,whichshowsautomatically after hitting <SET MONTH>, adjusts the month.
<INC MONTH> changes the month. Press the <SET DATE> soft key after changing themonth.Thenextscreenadjuststhedate.
NOTE:TheMATEclockdoesnotautomaticallyadjustfordaylightsavingstimeorleapyear.
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1--------------mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:
CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
SETUP/MATE/CLOCK-------------- Tu 1/01/03 12:00:00P
BACK DATE TIME
Current Day Tu 9/26/07
INC SETDAY MONTH
Current Month Mo 9/26/07INC SETMONTH DATE
ADJUSTMONTHANDTHENDATE
Setting the Clock
ADJUSTDAYANDTHENMONTH
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EITHER
ADJUSTDATEANDTHENYEAR
<INC DATE> changes the day of the month. Press the <SET YEAR> soft key after changing the date. Thenextscreenadjuststheyear
<INC YEAR> or <DEC YEAR> changes the year setting. Press the <DONE> soft key after the date change is final. This returns the MATE to the SETUP/MATE/CLOCKscreen.
<TIME>setstheMATE’stime.Pressingthe<TIME> soft key leads to the Current Hour screen.
<INC HOUR> sets the correct hour. Press the <SET MIN> soft key when finished to return to the Current Minute screen.
Adjust the minutes by pressing the <INC MIN> or <DEC MIN> soft keys as needed. Pressing the <RESET SEC> soft key begins the seconds count atzero.Pressingthe<DONE> soft key returns the MATEtotheSETUP/MATE/CLOCKscreen.
Current Day Mo 9/26/07INC SETDATE YEAR
Current YearMo 5/26/08INC DEC YEAR YEAR DONE
SETUP/MATE/CLOCK-------------- Mo 1/01/07
12:00:00P BACK DATE TIME
Current Hour12:00:00P
INC SET HOUR MIN
Current Minute12:00:00P
INC DEC RESET MIN MIN SEC DONE
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SETUP/MATE/PAGE1--------------mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
SETUP/MATE/CNT------------------contrast: 30%
BACK INC DEC
Why you want to do it: Everyone has different eyesight and ambient lighting varies with every locationofaMATE.Likeanyothermonitor,youmaywanttoadjustthelightingandcontrastfor easier reading.
Contrast Adjustment
Press the <CNT> (CONTRAST) soft key from theSETUP/MATE/PAGESetupchoicesscreen.<CNT> sets the desired contrast level.
<INC> increases the contrast level and <DEC> decreases the contrast level. After adjusting the contrast, press the <BACK> soft key to return to thepreviousSETUP/MATE/PAGE1screen.
MAIN------------------------------------9:57:32A
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
SETUP-------------------------------choose device:
FX MATE
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1----------------mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:
CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
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Backlight Adjustment
Choose <GLOW>fromtheSETUP/MATE/PAGE1Setupchoicesscreen:
OntheSETUP/MATE/GLOWscreen,pressingthe <GLOW> soft key brings up three backlight settings:•LEVEL•MODE•TIME
<LEVEL> controls the backlight brightness and isadjustablefrom0%to100%using<INC> and <DEC> soft keys.
<MODE> allows user to set the backlight to al-ways off, auto-off after a time, or always on by se-lecting <OFF>, <AUTO>, or <ON>, respectively.
<TIME>setstheauto-offtimelimitfrom1to60minutes using <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. This is how long the MATE waits after the last button press to turn off the backlight. Once the backlight has turned off, any button press on the MATE will turn it back on.
<BACK>returnstothepreviousscreen(s)andbacktotheSETUP/MATE/PAGE1screen.
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1--------------mate code rev: 4.1.3 choose categoryCLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
SETUP/MATE/GLOW--------------backlight controls
BACK LEVEL MODE TIME
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SETUP-------------------------------choose device:
FX MATE
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1--------------mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:
CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
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SETUP/MATE/PAGE3--------------choose category:
PG2 BEEP MAIN
SETUP/MATE/BEEP--------------button beep tone ON
BACK OFF ON
The <BEEP> soft key leads to a screencontrollingtheMATE’sbeeptone, which is made whenever a key is pressed.
The beep tone refers to a sound made every time a MATE soft or hot key is pushed. Press the <ON> or <OFF> key for this function.
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3 MATE Summary Screens
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Summary Screen Overview
The Summary screens provided by the MATE:
• SummarizethecurrentstatusofanyFX,OutBackChargeControllerand/orFLEXnetDCconnected to it.
• Canbeaccessedfromthe <MAIN> screen by pressing the <SUM> soft key and can be set topopuplikeascreensaverafteradelay(SeeSummaryScreenOptionsonthenextpageformoresetupinformation).
Any MATE soft key pressed while the Summary screen is being displayed returns you to the screen that was active before the Summary screen was displayed. Pressing the two lower left softkeysatthesametimeopenstheMAINMenuscreen.
MAIN--------------------------------12:00:30P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
IftheMATEhasaFLEXnetDCconnectedtoit,aninitialFLEXnetDCscreenwillbedisplayedas the Summary default screen.
PressingthesecondsoftkeybringsupthenextthreeFLEXnetDCsummaryscreensaswellastheFXandChargeControllersummaryscreens.
E F
Battery Discharging
State of Charge 100%
DC Now 25.4V 100%In 0.1A 0.000 kWOut 0.4A 0.010kWBat -0.3A 0.010kW
DC TODAY minSOC 97%In 102AH 2.70 kWHOut 93AH 2.44kWHBat 9AH 0.26kWH
DC BAT 25.4V 100%Bat -0.3A -0.010kWNet 0AH 0.00kWHDays Since Full 1.1
TheFLEXnetDCsummaryscreensdisplaythebatterystateofcharge,includingtheday’sminimum, the current DC voltage, and the in and out kilowatt hours and amp hours. All the FLEXnetDCsummaryscreensareexplainedinthe FLEXnet DC User’s Guide which comes with that component.
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OutBack Charge Controller Summary Screen
The CC summary applies to all OutBack Charge Controllers.Itsscreenshowsthevoltagelevelofthebattery(alsonon-temperature-compensated)andthe amount of power being supplied to the battery. This screen is the default Summary screen if the ChargeControllerisdirectlyconnectedtotheHUB.TheAHvalueappliesonlytotheFLEXmax80andFLEXmax60ChargeControllers.
CC TOTALS 13.3VOutput 0A 0.000kW Today 0.0kWh 0 AH
FX Summary ScreenIftheMATEhasoneormoreFXsconnectedtoitanddoesnothaveaFLEXnetDCaspartofthesystem,anFXSummaryscreenwillbedisplayedas the Summary default screen. Otherwise, it will followtheFLEXnetDCsummaryscreens.
TheFXsummaryscreen’svaluessummarizepowerflowinanFXsystemaswellasthenon-temperature compensated battery voltage.
FX Total 12.6V 97% Inverting 0.000kWAC Loads 0.000kWBuying $ 0.000kW
Summary Screen Options
Why you might want them:SummaryscreensshowthecurrentstatusofoneormoreFXsorChargeControllers.Giventhateachuserandsystemisdifferent,theMATEoffersthechoiceofviewing the status of either component as well as the timing of those displays.
SETUP-------------------------------choose device:
FX MATE
MAIN------------------------------------9:57:32A
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1------------------mate code rev: 402choose category:
CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-----------------choose category:
PG1 SUMRY COMM PG3
PATH
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2--------------choose category:
PG1 SUMRY COM MAIN
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY----------summary control
BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL
Press the <SUMRY> soft key from the <SETUPMATE/PAGE2> Setup choices screen.
Pressing the <SUMRY> soft key brings up the SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY(summarycontrol)screen options <TYPE> and <TIME>.
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SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY---------summary control
BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE---summary Roll screen type
BACK INC DEC
SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE---------summary Nonescreen type
BACK INC DEC
SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE---------summary FX Onlyscreen type
BACK INC DEC
Press either <INC> or <DEC>uptosixtimes to change Summary screen
TochoosetheSUMMARYscreenyouwanttoviewautomaticallyandalsoviewviatheMAINmenu, press the <TYPE>softkeyontheSETUP/MATE/SUMMARYscreen.
Press either the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys to change the summary screen
Roll—switchesamongtheFX,CC(ChargeController),DCOnly,andDCSimplesummary screensautomaticallyifanFX,ChargeControl-ler,andFLEXnetDCareconnectedtotheMATEthroughanOutBackPowerSystemsHUB.
None—disablestheSUMMARYscreenfromautomaticallyopening;theSUMMARYscreencanstill be accessed via the <SUM> soft key on the MAINscreen.
FX Only—displaystheFXSUMMARYscreen.
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SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE----------summary CC Onlyscreen type
BACK INC DEC
CC Only—displaystheCCSUMMARYscreen.Pressing the <INC> opens the DC Only summary screen.
Having chosen a Summary type—None, Roll, FX Only, CC Only, DC Only or DCSimple:
1. Afterexitingthatscreen,theSUMMARYscreenwillautomaticallyappearwhenevertheMATE has been inactive for the <TIME>setpoint(verymuchlikeascreensaveronacomputermonitor).
2. ThechosenSUMMARYtypewillalsobetheSUMMARYmanuallycalledupbypushingthe <SUM>softkeyontheMAINmenu.
3. IftheMATEisconnectedtoaHUBwithaChargeController,anFX,andaFLEXnetDC,itwillswitchamongtheCC,FX,DCSUMMARY,andDCSimplescreensevery20secondswhenin“Roll”mode.
4. Ifyouchoose“None,”theMATEcontinuestodisplaythelastactivescreenviewed;ifyoupress the <SUM>softkeyontheMAINmenuwhen“None”ischosen,theFXSUMMARYscreen appears.
SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE----------summary DC Onlyscreen type
BACK INC DEC
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY----------summary control
BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL
DC Only—displaystheDCSUMMARYscreen.Pressing the <INC> soft key opent the DC Only Simple screen.
FromtheDCOnlySimplescreen,pressthe<BACK> soft key to return to the summary con-trol screen.
SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE---------summary DCSimplescreen type
BACK INC DEC
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PATH
MAIN-----------------------------------9:57:32A
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
SETUP-------------------------------
device:
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1-----------------mate code rev: 402choose category:
CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-----------------choose category:
PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN
PATH
MAIN--------------------------------9:57:32A
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
Pressing the <SUM>softkeyintheMAINmenubringsupyourchosenSUMMARYscreenor,ifNoneischosen,itwillbringuptheFXSUMMA-RYscreenasadefault.ToadjustthetimingoftheSUMMARYscreendisplay,seethenextsection.
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY----------summary control
BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE--sum screen 19 minutes delay time
BACK INC DEC
IntheSETUP/MATE/SUMMARYscreen,pressthe <DELAY> soft key; this will take you to the sum screen delay time screen. Pressing the <ROLL> soft key leads to the sum screen roll rate screen.
The roll rate is how often the MATE switches be-tweentheFXandCCsummaryscreens.Theratecan be adjusted with the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. Pressing the <BACK> soft key returns to the SETUP/MATESUMMARYscreen.
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE--sum screen 10 seconds roll rate
BACK INC DEC
<DELAY>inSUMMARYmodeshowshowlongittakesforaSUMMARYscreen to be automatically displayed. This time can be increased or decreased by pressing the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys.AftertheSUMMARYscreendelaytime is chosen, press the <BACK> soft keytoreturnyoutotheSETUP/MATE-SUMMARYscreen.
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4 MATE Communications Options
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Press the <COMM> soft key from the <PAGE 2> Setup choices screen for MATE communications options:
• <REPOLL> forces the MATE to “rediscover” all the OutBack devices it is connected to. This mustbeusedanytimeanOutBackdeviceismovedoraddedtoaHUB.
• <PC>willallowyoutoenableordisabletheMATE’sRS232communicationsport.Thissetting must be enabled if you use any third party logging or control software.
• <DEBUG>trackscommunicationerrorsinvolvingtheOutBackHUB.
Communications Options
FromtheSETUP/MATE/PAGE2screen,pressthe<COMM> soft key.
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2--------------choose category:
PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN
Why you want them:TheMATEcommunicatescommandstodifferentcomponents.Itneedstobeawareofanynewlyaddedormoveddevicessoitcanrecognizethem.Anerrorreadingdoesn’tmeanthesystemisfailing,butthattheMATEislookingforacomponentthathasbeenmovedfromoneHUBPorttoanotherorhasbeendisconnectedcompletely.TheMATEistrying to account for the system components.
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2------------choose category:
PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2----------------choose category:
BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG
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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
SETUP--------------------------Choose product:
FX MATE
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1-----------mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:
CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
PATH
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Press the <REPOLL> soft key after a device is addedto,moved,orremovedfromtheHUB.
TheMATEhasfoundtheHUBandwillautomatically go to the Port Assignment screen.
After displaying the devices connected to each Port, the MATE returns to the choose category screen on its own.
SETUP/MATE/COMM--------------choose category:
BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG
Searching for Devices
HUB Found
Port Assignment1> FX 2> FX 3> CC 4> CC5> 6> 7> 8>9> 10> 2M>
NOTE:DisconnectingtheMATE’sCAT5cableandthenreconnectingitalsoperformsthere-poll task, but the cable can be inconvenient to remove from a mounted MATE.
SETUP/MATE/COMM/PC----------PC communications: OFF
BACK OFF ON
SETUP/MATE/COMM--------------choose category:
BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG
ThenextcommunicationfunctiondealswiththeMATE/personal computer interface. Press the <PC>softkeytoenableordisabletheMATE’sRS232communicationsport.
InthePCcommunicationsscreen,chooseONorOFFbypressingtherespectivesoftkey.Pressthe <BACK> soft key to return to the choose category screen.
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To debug the system, press the <DEBUG> soft key.
OntheDEBUGscreen,firstpressthe<VIEW> softkeytobringupalistofHUBportswithacount of communications errors for each port; <RESET> allows you to reset the error counting display(seenextscreen).
ThisisatypicalVIEWscreenshowingtheHUBPorts and any communication errors in the system. The numbered port with more than one error will need correcting. After the errors are corrected,alltheusedportswillreturnto000or001valuesafterpushingthe<RSET> soft key. PressanysoftkeytoreturntotheSETUP/MATE/COMM screen. To correct errors, please see “Er-rorsandDebugging”inthesectionthatfollows.Ifno errors are present, pressing any soft key returns tothepreviousSETUP/MATE/COMMscreen.
Press the <RSET> soft key to clear the error-counting display. Press the <BACK> soft key to return to the “choose category” screen. Press <VIEW> to return to the previous screen.
SETUP/MATE/COMM--------------comm errors:
BACK VIEW RSET
00:000 01:000 02:00003:000 04:025 05:00106:001 07:001 08:00109:001 10:001 2M:001
SETUP/MATE/COMM--------------comm errors:
BACK VIEW RSET
SETUP/MATE/COMM--------------choose category:
BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG
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Communication Errors
Errors and DebuggingCommunicationerrors(COMMERR)thatoccurwithOutBackPowerSystemscomponentsareoftentheresultofloose,damaged,orunpluggedcables.TheycanalsooccurifAGS(Ad-vancedGeneratorStart)Modeisusedandthewrongportisdesignatedforthegeneratororifthe system is damaged by a lightning strike. When a communication error occurs, the COMM ERRmessagewillappearonanyMATEscreeninview.
AsampleDEBUGscreenlookslikethis:
00:00001:00002:00003:00004:02505:00106:00107:00108:00109:00110:0012M:001
Here’s how to read the DEBUG screen:
01:000Numberoferrors(zerointhiscase)presentatthisport.
Port01
An unused port will show one error:
09:001Port09hasnocomponent;thesingleerroristhesystemdefault.
A port with a large number of errors requires action. In this example, Port 4 needs attention.
04:025Port04shows25errors.
TheACOMM(communication)ERRORHASOCCURREDscreenappearswhenacommunication error among the components occurs.
NOTE:•Port00isaMATEconnecteddirectlyto
anFX,noHUBisused.•Port2Misthe“2ndMATE”Portandis
inoperable.
--A COMM ERROR HAS OCCURRED
VIEWDEBUG
MOREINFO
Explanation of Ports
01:000PortStatus
PortNumber• Port00istheMATEPort• Port2Misinoperable.• 01—10:FXorCCPorts• 000:adeviceispresent.• 001:nodevicepresent.• Anyotherstatusnumbermeansa
device was previously present and lost contact, resulting in errors.
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Advancingerrors(thecountisincreasingontheDEBUGscreen)meantheHUBisnotfindingadevicethatwaspreviouslythere.Inorder,trythefollowing:
1. Checkthatthedevice’sDCbreakerisonandoperatingcorrectly,thatthedeviceitselfison,andthattheCAT5cableconnectingthedevicetotheHUBispluggedinatbothends.Thenre-pollthesystem(SETUPMATEPG2COMMREPOLL,seepage34)
2. ChecktheDEBUGscreentoconfirmtheproblemissolved.3. SwapHUBportswithanotherdevice,eachusingitsownCAT5cable.Re-pollthesystem
andcheckforerrorsoneachport.Iftheerrormoved,theproblemiswiththedeviceorthecablebetweenthePortandthedevice.IftheerrorremainsonthesamePort,thentheproblemiswiththeHUB.
4. TryconnectingtheMATEdirectlytothedevice.IftheMATErecognizesthedevice,theproblemcouldliewiththecableconnectingthedevicetotheHUBorwiththeHUBportitself.Anunrecognizeddevicecoulditselfbedamaged.
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5 MATE Status Screens
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Why you want them:StatusscreensgivetheuserabreakdownofindividualactivitiesoftheFXSeriesInverter/Charger(s)andtheChargeController(s),includingACandDCvoltageandACandFLEXnetDCcurrentmeters.ItistheseindividualreadingsthatcombinetoproducetheSummary screens noted earlier and allow monitoring of the system operation.
STATUS Screen Overview
Press <STATUS> on the Main menu to access the STATUSmenu.STATUScontainsallthemetersand mode displays for OutBack products con-nected to the MATE.
TheSTATUSmenuisdividedfirstbyproductandthen into menu categories, such as meter, modes, and statuses.
MAIN---------------------------------9:57:32A
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
STATUS -----------------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MATE
NOTE:NotallSTATUSscreensareapplicabletoallFXmodels.Thescreensdifferbyproducttype and revision. See the Menu Map at the end of the manual for locations of all of the status screensavailable.ConsultyourspecificOutBackproductownermanualforanexplanationofall the operating modes and meters.
STATUS/CC/PAGE 1--------------
MODE METER SETP PG2
STATUS/FX/PAGE 1----------------choose category
MODES METER BATT PG2
Typical CC Status Screen Typical FX Status Screen
NOTE:Otherthanofferingmanualon/offcontrolofitsAUXrelay,theMATEhasnocontrolovertheworkingsoftheCCChargeControllerexceptwhenthesystemisundergoingaglobalEQchargermode.Atthistime,thesystemusesboththeFXandtheChargeController(s)tocharge the batteries.
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Reading a STATUS Screen
STATUS/FX/PAGE1---------------choose category
MODES METER BATT PG2
STATUS/FX/PAGE2---------------choose category
PG1 ERROR WARN PG3
STATUS/FX/PAGE3---------------choose category
PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN
• MODE:afunctioningconditionorstateofoperation•METER:displaysinverterandchargeractivity,includingoutputandinputACvoltage,and
AC inverter, charger, and input current• BATT:displaysthebatterytemperature,voltageandthevarioussetpointsforthedifferent
recharging cycles as well as the time remaining to complete any of those cycles• PG2:pressingthe<PG2>softkeyopensthenextselectionofSTATUSscreens• ERROR:variousFXerrorsandtheircauses;anerrorcanshuttheFXdown•WARN(ING):FXwarningsituations;warningswillnotshuttheFXdown• PG3:Pressingthe<PG3MATE Summary Screens.>softkeyopensthelastSTATUSscreen• DISCON:liststhereasonstheFXdisconnectsfromanACsource• SELL:displaysanumberrepresentingthereasontheFXstopssellingpowertothegrid;this
numberisusedbytechniciansfortroubleshootinggrid-tiedFXunits
The second line indicatestheFXor Charge Con-troller MODE
The status of “inv(erter)control”is“ON.”
Pressing the <CHANGE MODE> soft key changes the operation of the mode shown on the screen; it does not change to another mode altogether. To change modes, press the <DOWN> soft key.
TochooseanFXon a specific Port, press the <PORT> soft key.
STATUS/FX/MODE----------- P00inv control: ON
CHANGEDOWN STAT MODE PORT
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FX STATUS MODE Screens
STATUS/FX/PAGE1------------------choose category:
MODES METER BATT PG2
STATUS/FX/MODE-----------P00ac in control: USE CHANGEDOWN UP MODE PORT
STATUS/FX/MODE------------P00inv control: ON CHANGEDOWN STAT MODE PORT
STATUS/FX/MODE------------P00chr control: ON CHANGEDOWN UP MODE PORT
STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00eq enabled: No CHANGE UP MODE PORT
STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00aux control: AUTO CHANGEDOWN UP MODE PORT
STATUS/FX/MODE------------P00inv control: ON CHANGEDOWN STAT MODE PORT
STATUS/FX/PAGE1--------choose category:
MODES METER BATT PG2
Push <STAT> to return to the choosecategorySTATUSpage.
Pressing the <METER> soft key bringsupthefirstMETERscreen.
Push <UP> until the inv control screen appears.
MODE Screens• Pressingthe<CHANGE MODE> soft key on any
MODE screen allows the user to change the operation of that individual mode, i.e., activate the function, shut itoff,etc.Afterchangingtheoperation(orleavingitalone),theuserpressesthe<OK> soft key to return to the MODE screen whose operation was changed. Press the <DOWN>softkeytoviewthenextmode.
• inv control:showsthestatusoftheinverterfunction*• AC in control:theFXacceptsordropsanACsource*• chr control:showschargeractivity*• aux control:controls12VDCand0.7ADCloads
which can be used to run a fan, activate an alarm, sig-nalageneratorstartandotherlow-powerfunctions*
• eq enabled:showsstatusoftheequalizerechargingcycleandallowsusertostartorstopthecycle*
*ThesemodescanbecontrolledandadjustedingreaterdetailintheINVERTER,CHARGER,andAUXILIARYmenusandthroughtheACINhotkeyrespectively.
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Charge P00inv 0.0kw zer 0.0kwchg 0.0kw buy 0.0 kw
DOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/FX/METER---------P00input 118 vacvoltage
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/METER---------P00output 117 vacvoltage
DOWN UP TOP PORT
FX STATUS METER Screens
STATUS/FX/METER------------P00inverter 0.0 aaccurrent DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/METER--------P00input 0.0 aaccurrent
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/METER----------P00charger 0.0 aaccurrent DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/METER----------P00sell 0.0 aaccurrent DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/METER---------------end of meter menu
UP TOP STATUS
STATUS/FX/METER---------P00FX firmware 61revision DOWN UP TOP PORT
Push <UP> to return to the first METERscreen.
Push <STAT> to return to the “choose category” STATUSscreen.
Pressing the <BATT> soft key brings upthefirstFXBATTscreen.
STATUS/FX/PAGE 1----------------choose category: MODES METER BATT PG2
METER ScreensTheMETERscreensdisplaycurrentandvoltagemeasure-mentsandtheversionofFXsoftware.• charge:thecurrentFXmode• output voltage:availableACattheFXACoutput• input voltage:availableACattheFXACinput,
normally from a utility or a generator• inverter current:availablecurrentatFXACoutput
terminalswhentheinverterisONandnoACsource is connected
• charger current: shows the amount of AC current usedbytheFXcharger
• input current:ACcurrentflowingintotheFXACinput
• sell current: AC current being sold to the grid• FX firmware:currentFXsoftwareversion
TheMETERMODEvaluescannotbechangedintheSTATUSscreens.
The first METER screen shows what the inverter is doing at the time this screen is viewed. A grid-tied FX will also show any target activity. The lists below show the possible activities and target activities. An off-grid FX will only show the current activity.
ActivityOff
SearchOn
ChargeSilentFloatEQ
Chr OffSupport
SellPassthru
Target ActivitySellRE
FloatBulk EQ
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FX STATUS Batt(ery) Screens
STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00battery 13.6 vdcactual
DOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/FX/METER-------------P00absorb 14.4 vdcsetpoint
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00battery 13.6 vdctemp compensated
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00absorb 00.0 hrstime remaining
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00float 24.0 hrstime remaining
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00float 13.6 vdcsetpoint
DOWN UP TOP PORT
BATT(ERY) Screens• battery actual:batteryvoltageasmeasuredbytheFX• battery temp compensated:theRemoteTemperatureSensor(RTS)mustbeconnectedtothisvaluetobe
measured• absorb set point: charger set point for absorb recharging cycle• absorb time remaining: time remaining in absorb recharging cycle• float set point: battery set point for float recharging cycle• refloat set point: at this battery voltage, the charger restarts the float recharging cycle• equalize set point:chargersetpointforequalizerechargingcycle• equalize time remaining:timeremaininginequalizerechargingcycle• batt temp:thisvalue,whichreflectsthebatterytemperature,isusedbythechargerwhenanRTSisconnected
totheFX
TheBATTMODEvaluescannotbechangedintheSTATUSscreens.
STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00refloat 12.5 vdcsetpoint
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00equalize 00.0 hrstime remaining
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00equalize 14.4 vdcsetpoint
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00batt temp. 255(not in degree C/F)
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/PAGE1-------------------choose category:
MODES METER BATT PG2
STATUS/FX/BATT--------------------- end of battery menu
UP TOP STATUS
Pressing the <PG2> soft key bringsupmoreSTATUScategories.
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FX STATUS ERROR Screens
STATUS/FX/PAGE1-------------------choose category:
MODES METER BATT PG2
STATUS/FX/ERROR-----------P00low ac output Novoltage
DOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/FX/PAGE2-------------------choose category:
PG1 ERROR WARN PG3
STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00stacking Noerror detected
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00low battery Novoltage
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00inverter Noovertemp DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00phase loss Noerror
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00ac output Noshorted
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00 high battery Novoltage
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR---P00 ac output ac outputbackfeed
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----------------choose category:
PG1 ERROR WARN PG3
STATUS/FX/ERROR------------------ end of error menu
UP TOP STATUS
Push <STAT> to return to the “choose category”STATUS/FX/PAGE2
Push <WARN> to see theWARN(ING)Menu.
ERROR Screens• low ac output voltage: inverter could not supply enough AC voltage to meet demand• stacking error detected:communicationproblemamongstackedFXs• inverter overtemp:FXhasreacheditsmaximumallowedoperatingtemperature• low battery voltage:batteryvoltageisbelowtheLOWBATTERYCUT-OUTVOLTAGEsetpoint(thisisa
commonerrorandwilllightupevenwithlowACoutorACshorted)• phase loss error: not operational• high battery voltage:batteryvoltageroseabovethesafehighbatteryvoltagelevelfor10seconds• ac output shorted:inverterreacheditsmaximumcurrentandshutdown• ac output backfeed:usuallyindicatesanotherACpowersourcewasconnectedtotheFX’sACoutput
ERRORscreenscanonlydisplayerrors;theydonotofferanymeanstocorrectthem.Thesearehardfaults.TheLEDissolidandtheinvertermustbeturnedoffandthenontoreset.
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FX STATUS WARN(ING) Screens
STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----------------choose category:
PG1 ERROR WARN PG3
STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00acin freq Notoo low
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00acin freq Notoo high
DOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN--------------P00acin voltage Notoo high
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00acin input Nocurrent exceeds max
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00acin voltage Notoo low
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00temperature Nosensor fault
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN--------------P00internal fan Nofailure detected
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00internal comm Noerror detected
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN------------P00airtemp 190
DOWN UP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN-----------P00captemp 186
DOWN UP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN-----------P00fettemp 184
DOWN UP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN------------------end of warnings menu
UP TOP STATUS
STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----------------choose category:
PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN
STATUS/FX/PAGE2------------------choose category:
PG1 ERROR WARN PG3
WARN(ING) Screens• acin freq too high:ACsourceisabove66Hz*(upperlimit)andwillbedroppediffrequencygetsmuchhigher• acin freq too low:ACsourceisunder54Hz**(lowerlimit)andwillbedroppediffrequencygetsmuchlower• acin voltage too high:ACsource’svoltageisover140VAC***(defaultlimit)andriskslossofFXconnection• acin voltage too low:ACsource’svoltageisunder108VAC****(defaultlimit)andriskslossofFXconnection• acin input current exceeds max:ACloadsaredrawingmorecurrentthantheratingoftheFXallows• temperature sensor fault:aninternalFXtemperaturesensorismalfunctioning• internal comm error detected:thereisacommunicationproblembetweentheMATEandtheFX• internal fan failure detected:theFX’sinternalcoolingfanisnotoperatingproperly• airtemp:displaysanumericvaluerepresentingtheairtemperaturearoundtheFX*• fettemp:displaysanumericvaluerepresentingthetemperatureoftheFETs(FieldEffectTransistors)*• captemp: displays a numeric value representing the temperature of the ripple capacitors(Thesevaluesareusedfortroubleshootingpurposes.Thehigherthenumericalvalue,thecoolerthetemperature.)International FX *56 Hz **44 Hz ***270 VAC ****207
Push <DISCON>toviewtheDISCONNECTMenu
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STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00 acin freq Notoo high
DOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00 acin voltage No> max
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/DISCON----------P00 acin freq Notoo low
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00 acin voltage No< min
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/PAGE2----------------choose category:
PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN
STATUS/FX/DISCON----------------end of DISCON menu
UP TOP STATUS
FX DISCON(NECT) Screens
DISCON(NECT) Screens• acin freq too high:screendisplays“Yes”iftheACsourceexceeds69Hz*andtheFXdisconnectsfromthe
source• acin freq too low:displays“Yes”iftheFXdisconnectsfromanACsourcebelow51Hz**• acin voltage > max:thesourceoftheACvoltageexceedstheFXmaximumof140VAC***(defaultvalue)• acin voltage < min:thesourceoftheACvoltagefallsbelowtheFXminimumof108VAC****(default)International FX *56 Hz **44 Hz ***270VAC ****207VAC
STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----------------choose category:
PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN
STATUS/FX/PAGE3-----------------choose category:
PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN
STATUS/FX/SELL------------- stop sell 15reason STATUS PORT
PressSTATUStoreturntotheMAINMenu.
PressMAINtoreturntotheSTATUSMenu
FX SELL Screen • stop sell reason: displays a numerical value
(15insamplescreenshownhere)indicatingareasonagrid-tiedFXhasstoppedsellingpower to the utility grid; this screen is used for troubleshooting by OutBack Power System technicians.
Stop SELL Reasons01Frequencyshiftgreaterthanlimits2 Island-detectedwobble3 VACovervoltage4 Phaselockerror5 Chargediodebatteryvoltfault67 Silentcommand8 Savecommand9 R60offatgofast10 R60offatsilentrelay11 Currentlimitsell12 Currentlimitcharge1314 Backfeed15 BrutesellchargeVACover
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OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS MODE Screens
ToviewtheCCSTATUSscreens,returntotheMAINMenu,pressthe<STATUS> soft key and then choose theCContheSTATUSchooseproductscreen.TheSTATUSscreensincludeMODE,METER,andSET(SETPOINT).InSTATUSMode,theseChargeControllerfunctionscanbeviewedbytheMATE,butnotchanged.
MAIN-------------------------------- 12:00:30P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
STATUS/CC/PAGE1------------------
MODE METER SETP MAIN
STATUS-------------------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MAIN
STATUS/CC/MODE-------------P00 charger mode: Silent
DOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/CC/MODE------------P00 aux relay state: ON
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/MODE-------------P00 aux relay mode: Low Batt DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/MODE----------------- end of mode menu
UP TOP STATUS
STATUS/CC/PAGE 1-----------------
MODE METER SETP PG2 Press <METER> to view theCCMETERscreens.
CHARGE CONTROLLER MODE Screens• charger mode:displaysoneoffivechargingstages(Bulk,Absorption,Float,Silent,orEqualization)• aux relay mode:displaysoneofeightChargeControllerAUXmodes(VentFan,PVTrigger,ERROR
OUTPUT,NightLight,Float,Diversion:Relay,Diversion:SolidSt,LowBatt(ery)Disconnect,orRemote)
• aux relay state:indicatesiftheAUXisONorOFF
NOTE:All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on a MATE with softwarecoderevision4.02andhigher.
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OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS METER Screens
ToviewtheCCSTATUSscreens,returntotheMAINMenu,pressthe<STATUS> soft key and then choose theCContheSTATUSchoose productscreen.TheSTATUSscreensincludeMODE,METER,andSETP(SETPOINT).InSTATUSMode,theseChargeControllerfunctionscanbeviewedbytheMATE,butnotchanged.
mode: Silent P00in 33.2 vdc 0 adcout 13.7 vdc 0 adc
DOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/CC/METER----------P00 charger .0 kwhkwhrs
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/METER-----------P00 charger 0 wwatts
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/METER-------------P00 charger +000 adcamps dc
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/METER-----------P00 panel 33 vdc voltage
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/METER-----------P00 battery 13.7 vdcvoltage
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/METER--------------- end of meter menu
UP TOP STATUS
STATUS/CC-----------------
MODE METER SETP MAIN
Press <SETP> to view the SETPOINTscreens
CHARGE CONTROLLER METER Screens• Mode/pv/in/bat/out:displaysthechargermode,thePVarrayvoltage,theincomingPVamps,the
battery voltage, and the outgoing amps to the battery• charger watts: charger output measured in watts• charger kwhrs: kilowatt hours produced today by the Charge Controller• charger amps dc: the amount of amperage the Charge Controller is sending to the battery• battery voltage: current battery voltage• panel voltage:currentvoltagefromthePVarray
NOTE:All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on the MATE.
STATUS/CC/METER-----------P00 charger 0 ahamp hour
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/METER-----------P00 CC firmware revision
001.009.003
DOWN UP TOP PORT
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OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS SETP(OINT) Screens
Press the first two soft keys simultaneouslytoreturntotheMAINMenu or press <STATUS> and then press <MAIN>ontheSTATUSscreen.
STATUS/CC/SETPT------------P00Absorb 14.4 VDC
DOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/CC/METER-----------------end of setpointmenu
UP TOP STATUS
STATUS/CC/SETPT------------P00 Float 13.6 VDC
DOWN UP TOP PORT
CHARGE CONTROLLER SETP(OINT) Screens• Absorb: displays the voltage that initiates and maintains the Absorb cycle• Float:displaysthevoltagethatbeginstheFloatcycleandismaintainedduringthiscycle
NOTE:All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on the MATE.
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6 MATE Hot Keys
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HOT KEYS
<OFF>—turnsoffalltheFXinvertersconnectedto the MATE <SRCH>—theinverterbeginssearchmodeiftheAC load connected is smaller than allowed by the programming of the search function.
<ON>—turnsonalltheFXinvertersconnectedto the MATE.
<OK>—returnstothepointinthemenusystemwhere you entered the INVERTER CONTROL screen.
PRESSONCE:INV
INVERTER CONTROLCurrently: ON
OFF SRCH ON OK
The INV“hot”keytakesyoutotheINVERTERCONTROLscreenallowingdirectcontroloftheFX’sinverterfromanywhereinthemenusystem.
The green LED indicator above the INV has three modes: • Flashing—theinverteriseitherinthesearchorpowersavemodes• Continuously On—DCbatterypowerisconvertedtoACpowerandtheFXissupplying
loads or selling to the grid• Off—theinverterisnotconvertingDCpowertoACpowerorwhentheACinputsourceis
powering the loads
INV Hot Key
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INV Hot Key
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AC INPUT CONTROLcurrently: DROP-HBX
DROP USE OK
AC INPUT CONTROLcurrently: USE-HBX
DROP USE OK
or
• TheACINPUTCONTROLscreeniscalled up, allowing the user to connect or disconnecttheFXtoanACinputsource.
• IfaHUBisemployed,ACINPUTCONTROLonlyaffectstheMasterFXconnectedtoPORT1;theMasterFXthengivesthesamecommandtotheSlaveFXs
AC INPUT CONTROLcurrently: USE
DROP USE OK
<USE>enablestheFXtoconnecttoanACinputsource. <DROP> disconnects the AC input source but will allow it to be reconnected if the “low batterycut-offsetpoint”occursortheFXisoverloaded.
<OK> returnstothepointinthemenusystembeforeyouenteredtheACINPUTCONTROLmenu cycle.
If HBX Mode is enabled, the AC INPUT CONTROL will read:
PRESSONCE:
INV Hot Key
AC IN Hot Key
The AC IN “hot” key allows direct control of the AC input from anywhere in the menu system.
The yellow LED indicator above the AC IN “hot” key has three settings:• Flashing - an AC source is available, but not connected• Continuously On - the AC source is connected and in use • Off - no AC source is present
ThenumberofACINkeypressesdetermineswhichmenuiscalledup.
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• WhenanOutBackHUBisemployed,theGENSTARTCONTROLonlyaffectstheFXprogrammedastheAGSPORTintheAGSsetup.ThisistheHUBPortconnectedtotheFXwiththegeneratorstartrelay.
<OFF>manuallyoverridesAGSmode.Pressing<OFF>bringsupMAN-OFFindicatingtheuser manually shut off the generator.
<AUTO> allows the MATE to automatically start and stop the generator according to the settingsprogrammedintheADVANCEDAGSmenu.Pressing<AUTO> brings up either AUTO-OFForAUTO-ONdependingontheFXprogramming.
<ON>manuallyoverridesAGSmode.PressingitbringsupMAN-ONindicatingtheusermanuallyturnedthegeneratorON)
<OK>ReturnstothepointinthemenusystemwhereyouenteredtheGENSTARTCONTROLscreen.
GEN START CONTROLcurrently: MAN-OFF
OFF AUTO ON OK
PRESSTWICE:
• TheGENSTARTCONTROLscreenallowschanges to the Advanced Generator Start (AGS)mode.
• TheAGSsettingsonlytakeeffectwhenAdvanced Generator Startisenabled(SeetheAGSModesectionformoreinformation).
NOTE:ThisdoesnotcontroltheGenAlert function.
NOTE:ToresetanAGSerror,press<OFF> and then press <AUTO>.
PRESSTHREETIMES: CHARGER CONTROL
currently: AUTO
OFF AUTO ON OK
• TheCHARGERCONTROLscreenappears.• ThisallowstheoperationoftheFXbattery
charger to be preset for an available AC source. • WhenanOutBackHUBisemployed,the
CHARGERCONTROLonlyaffectstheMasterFXconnectedtoPORT1.TheMasterFXthengivesthesamecommandtoallslaveFXs.
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NOTE:Thecharger’soperationisindependentoftheinverter.WiththeinverterinOFFmode,the charger can be set to come on when AC is available, but have the inverter stay off when AC is disconnected.
<OFF>disablesallchargerfunctionsintheFX.
<AUTO> enables automatic battery charging, silent, and “re-float” when an AC input source is connected.
<ON>alsorechargesthebatteries,buteventuallyremainsinthe“float”chargingstage(andeliminatessilentmode)untiltheACinputisdisconnected.
<OK>returnstothepointinthemenusystemwhereyouenteredtheCHARGERCONTROLscreen.
PRESSFOURTIMES:CHARGER MODE CONTROLglobal charger mode
BULK EQ OK•TheCHARGERMODECONTROLscreen
appears allowing the MATE to issue system (global)rechargingcommands.
• Pressing<BULK>bringsuptheBULKCONTROLscreenandstartsanewrechargingcycle.PleaseseetheFXandChargeControllerproduct manuals for more information.
TheBULKCONTROLscreen allows the user to manually start or stop a bulk charge cycle by pressing the <START> or <STOP> soft keys respectively.
NOTE:BothOutbackChargeControllerandFXproductsconnectedtotheHUBwillrespondtoglobalEQandBULKchargercommands.
NOTE:GlobalcommandsapplytotheChargeControllersandFXsconnectedtoaHUB.
BULK CONTROL
START STOP OK
BULK CONTROL
bulk charge started
OK MAIN
BULK CONTROL
bulk charge stopped
OK MAIN
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NOTE:EQ(EQUALIZE)isnotanautomaticpartoftheFX’schargecycle.WiththeACinputalreadyconnectedtotheFXsystem,anEQchargemust be manually started from this menu. The EQcycleendsafterthetimeittakestochargethebatteriestotheEQvoltageandtheEQtimelimitorbymanuallystoppingtheEQchargefromthismenu.
Pressing <EQ>ontheCHARGERMODECONTROLscreenbringsuptheEQUALIZECONTROLscreen
When <STOP>hasbeenselected,theEQchargehas stopped.
When <START> has been selected, two informational screens are displayed. The user must push the <MORE> soft key before an equalizingcyclecanbegin.
EQUALIZE CONTROLeq enabled
START STOP OK
NOTE:StartthegeneratororcheckthatthegridisconnectedbeforestartinganEQcycle.TheACINstatusLEDontheFXmustbesolidyellow.
TheEQENABLEDscreenallowsanequalizechargingcycleoranexit.Pressthe<YES> soft key to enable and then press <EXIT>.
EQ parameters must be set inADV/FX menu. follow manuf. recommendations MORE
For EQ settings ac source must be connected to start EQ cycle
MORE
EQ ENABLED: Noare you sure you wish to start an EQ cycle?
YES EXIT
EQUALIZE CONTROLeq charge stopped
OK MAIN
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NOTE:Foraglobalchargercommandtowork,alloftheOutBackproductsmustbeconnectedtoaHUB.TheCHARGERMODECONTROLaffectsbothFXSeriesInverters/ChargersandOutBackChargeControllers.ThisrequiresthattheFXandOutBackChargeControllerfirmwareversionssupportthisfeature(Seepage129,Troubleshooting, if this command fails to function).
Tostopanequalizingprocess,returntotheEQUALIZECONTROLscreenandpressthe<STOP> softkey.ToreturntotheEQUALIZECONTROLscreen:
• Pressthe<AC IN> hot key four times.• Pressthe<EQ> soft key.• Pressthe<STOP>softkeyontheEQUALIZECONTROLscreen.
AC INPUT CONTROL Hot Key
CHARGER MODE CONTROLGlobal charger mode BULK EQ OK
EQUALIZE CONTROL
eq enabled Yes
START STOP OK
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7 Advanced MATE Menus
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MATE Control Modes
TheMATE,whenconnectedtoatleastoneFXSeriesInverter/Charger,offersmoresophisti-cated controls than basic debugging and system displays. With the MATE, you can:
• ProgramwhenanFXconnectstoanACsourcebasedontime,batteryvoltage,ortime-of-day grid usage
• StartageneratorusingAdvancedGeneratorStart(AGS)Mode• ControlauxiliaryACorDCloadssuchascoolingfansandrelays• Sellpowerbacktotheutilitygrid• SetupthestackingofmultipleFXs,theFLEXmax80,andtheFLEXnetDC
The following chapters detail the MATE Control Modes. Please note whenever a password is called for, the system password is:
The following chapters detail the MATE Control Modes.
Please note whenever a password is called for, the system password is:
141
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The ADVANCED Menus
The MATE must be connected to an OutBack system for the Advanced features to function.
ToaccesstheMATE’sAdvancedModesettings,gototheMAINmenuandpushthe<ADV> soft key.
Thenextscreenisawarningscreenintendedtokeep those unfamiliar with an OutBack system from altering the settings. Push any key to advancetothenextscreentoinputthepassword(14MATE Communications Options.1).
The screen displays 132. Push the <INC> soft key until it scrolls to 14MATE Communications Options.1.
With the password 14MATE Communications Options.1 on the screen, push the <ENTER> soft key.
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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNINGchanges made could
adversely effectsystem performance
ADV/PASSWORD--------------------- enter the password
132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT
ADV/PASSWORD-----------------------enter the password
141 ENTER INC DEC EXIT
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ADV/MATE/PG1-----------------------choose category:
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
IntheADVmenu,pushthe<MATE> soft key to view the Advanced MATE functions.
Pressing the <HBX>, <GRIDUSE>, or <AGS> soft keys open their specific advanced functions. Pressing the <PG2>softkeyopensthenextMATE advanced screen.
Pressing the <DEFAULTS> soft key brings up the ADV/MATE/DEFAULTscreenwhichallowstheusertore-establishalltheMATE’sfactorydefaultvalues(seepages96-98).Pressthe<PG3MATE Summary Screens.> soft key toviewthenextMATEadvancedscreen.
Pressing the <CC> soft key enables charge con-troller float state coordination. This means when a charge controller finishes a bulk charge and moves into float charge, the MATE directs any other charge controllers into a float charge as well. Pressing the <NO> soft key disables float state coordination.
Press the <PG3MATE Summary Screens.> soft key to return to the previous screen.
ADV-----------------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/MATE/DEFAULT-----------reset MATE tofactory default RESET NO
ADV/MATE/PG3------------------------advanced chargerfloat control
PG2 CC FN-DC PG4
ADV/MATE/PG2-----------------choose category:
PG1 DEFAULTS PG3
ADV/MATE/PG3/CC------------enable CC floatcoordination: YesPG3 YES NO ADV
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ADV/MATE/PG4---------------FN-DC advanced gridtie authorityPG3 MODE ADV MAIN
ADV/MATE/PG3------------------------advanced chargerfloat control
PG2 CC FN-DC PG4
Pressing the <FN-DC> soft key brings up the FLEXnetDCcharge termination screen.
Pressing the <YES> soft key enables the (FLEXnet)FN-DC charge termination.TheFN-DC determines the batteries are fully charged when Charge parms met is satisfied. The MATE then commands all inverters and charge control-lers to terminate their charge cycle.Pressing the <NO> softkeydisablestheFN-DC charge termi-nation. Press the <PG3MATE Summary Screens.> soft key to return to the previous screen.
Press the <PG4>softkeytoadvancetothenextADVscreen.
The FN-DC advanced grid tie authority screen leadstoscreensallowingtheFN-DClimitedcontrolovertheGTFX(grid-tieinverter/charger).Pressing the <MODE> soft key leads to those controls—disabled or Charge parms met. This is thelastMATEADVFN-DCscreen.
InCharge parms met mode,theFN-DCdeteminesif the batteries are fully charged, signaling the MATEtoenabletheMasterGTFXtosellpowertothegrid(theGTFXmustbegridtiemodeenabledfirst).Atmidnighteveryday,theMATEdisablestheGTFX’sgrid-tiemode.Whenarenewableen-ergy source is available later during daylight hours and the batteries are charged, sell mode returns.
Pressing the <INC> or <DEC> soft keys toggles the mode between Charge parms met and disabled, which shuts off FN-DC gridtie enable.
ADV/MATE/PG3/FN-DC---------enable FN-DC chargetermination: Yes
PG3 YES NO ADV
ADV/MATE/PG3------------------advanced chargerfloat controlPG2 CC FN-DC PG4
ADV/MATE/PG4/MODE----FN-DC gridtie enable disabledPG4 INC DEC ADV
ADV/MATE/PG4/MODE----FN-DC gridtie enable Charge parms metPG4 INC DEC ADV
FLEXnet DC*
*Please see the FLEXnet DC User’s Guide for
all related MATE screens.
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What it does:HBXModeallowscontrolovertheuseofgrid-suppliedpowerbasedonuser-determinedbatteryvoltageandtimesetpoints.Ausercanmaximizerenewableenergyuseandminimizetheuseofgrid-suppliedpowerthroughcarefulHBXusage.
TheOutBackdefaultvalues*forHBX(24Vsystem)arethefollowing:• Highvoltage—26volts• Lowvoltage—24volts• Timeforbothhighandlowsettings—onehour
Whenthebatteryvoltageremainsat26voltsforonehour,theFXwilldisconnectfromthegridandthesystemwillrunonbattery-suppliedpower.Ifthebatteryvoltagefallsto24voltsforonehour,theFXconnectstothegrid.Duringthisconnectedperiod,thegrid-suppliedACcurrent will power the loads and recharge the batteries unless the user manually shuts off the FXchargingfunctionoff.Withthechargeroff,thegridwillonlypowertheloads,allowingrenewable energy sources to recharge the batteries. This avoids running the loads from the batteriesandrepeatedlycharginganddischargingthemusingmoreexpensiveutilitypower.
To shut the charger function off: • Pressthe<AC IN>hotkeythreetimesuntiltheCHARGERCONTROLscreenappears.• Pressthe<OFF> soft key.
*Doublethesevaluesfora48Vsystem;dividethembyonehalffora12Vsystem.Thesevalues are not temperature compensated.
HBX Mode
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HBX Mode:
• Standsforhigh battery transfer• Isusedwithgrid-connectedFXSeriesInverter/ChargersthathaveutilitypowerastheirAC
input• Isamodeprimarilyusedinapplicationsthathaveenoughrenewableenergy(RE)power
production to meet the needs of the loads most of the time • AllowstheFXtoconnecttoanACsourceifthebatteryvoltagehasfallenbelowaprogram-
mablesetpointforauserconfigurableamountoftime(MATEwillthenallowtheFXtoremain connected to the AC source until the battery voltage has risen above a second set pointforaprogrammableamountoftime)
The MATE detects when the battery is truly low and needs charging as opposed to a sudden andmomentarydropcausedbyasizabledemandforpowerfromadevicesuchasamotor.Atthesetimes,theMATEdirectstheFXtouseACpoweruntilthebatteryisfullychargedagain. The user programs in the amount of time a battery can be below the low voltage and theamountoftimeafterit’sfullychargedbeforetheMATEstartsissuingitscommands.TheMATE uses these times to switch back and forth between AC and battery power. Additionally, inHBXmode,theFXchargingfunctioncanbeshutofftoallowthealternativeenergysourceto recharge the batteries while the loads are powered by the utility grid.
MAIN-----------------------------------8:25:04A
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ADV/PASSWORD--------------- enter the password 132
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNINGchanges made could
adversely affect system performance
ADV----------------------------------choose a product:
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/MATE/HBX-------------------hbx-use 24.0 vdcgriduse point
DOWN ADV INC DEC
ADV/MATE/PG1--------------------choose category
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
Press <INC>until141,thenpressenter
ADV/MATE/HBX --------------------hbx-use 01.0 hrsgrid delay
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX -------------------hbx-drop 01.0 hrsgrid delay
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX --------------------hbx-drop 26.0 vdcgrid setpoint
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX ---------------------end of HBX menu
UP TOP ADV
Press <INC> and <DEC> soft keys as needed to change set points
ADV/MATE/HBX ---------------------ac inputcontrol DOWN UP CHANGE
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NOTE:HBXModewillcontroltheMasterFXSeriesInverter/ChargerinPort1ofaHUB-4orHUB-10.TheMasterwilltheninstructanystackedSlavestoUSEorDROPtheACinputsource(pleaseseeappropriatetheFXprogrammingmanualforstackinginstructions).
BeforestartingHBXMode,setorresettheestablishedvaluesonthefourMATEsetpointmodes shown on the following screens:
• Thefirstscreen,HBX-USEGRIDSETPOINTappearswhentheHBXsoftkeyispressedonthepreviousADV/MATEscreen.
• Eachsuccessivescreenappearsbypressingthe<DOWN> key on the previous menu.• Withthesescreens,theusersetsthebatteryvoltagesandtheamountoftimethesevoltages
must remain in order for the grid-supplied AC power to both recharge the battery and to disconnect.Sincepowerdemandsurgescanbrieflyaffectabattery’svoltagelevel,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
ThisisthevoltagesetpointthatallowstheFXtoconnectto(USE)ACpower.Thebatteryvolt-age must remain below the voltage listed on the screen—24.0vdcinthiscase—fortheamountoftimeprogrammedbytheHBX-USEGRIDDELAY(seenextscreen)beforeaUSEcommandisissued.Usethe<INC> and <DEC> soft keys to change the voltage set point. Press the <DOWN> softkeytoproceedtothenextscreen.
Thissetpoint—01.0hrsinthisexample—istheamount of time the battery voltage must remain belowtheHBX-USEGRIDSETPOINT(above)beforeaUSEcommandissent.Itcanrangefrom00.1hrsto24.0hrsin0.1hourincrements.Timesare adjusted using the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. Press the <DOWN> soft key to proceed to thenextscreen.
HBX-Use Grid Delay
ADV/MATE/HBX--------------------hbx-use 24.0 vdcgrid setpoint
DOWN ADV INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX----------------------hbx-use 01.0 hrsgrid delay
DOWN UP INC DEC
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HBX-Drop Grid Set Point
HBX-Drop Grid Delay
ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------hbx-drop 26.0 vdcgrid setpoint
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------hbx-drop 01.0 hrsgrid delay
DOWN UP INC DEC
Thissetpointshowsthevoltage—26.0VDCisthedefaultfora24Vsystem—atwhichtheFXwillDROPitsACinputsource.Thebatteryvoltage must remain above this voltage for the amountoftimesetbyHBX-DROPGRIDDELAY(nextscreen)foraDROPtobeissued.Pressthe<DOWN> soft key to proceed.
Thissetpointistheamountoftime—01.0hrsinthiscase—batteryvoltagemustremainabovetheHBX-DROPGRIDSETPOINT(seepreviousscreen)beforeaDROPcommandissent.Itcanrangefrom00.1hrsto24.0hrsin0.1hourincre-ments. These increments are adjusted using the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. Press the <DOWN> soft key to proceed.
Withthisscreen,HBXModecanbeenabledordisabled. Pressing <CHANGE> allows you to changethecurrentmodeinthenextscreen.
AC Input Control
ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------ac input USEcontrol
DOWN UP CHANGE
NOTE:BeforeenablingHBXMode,makesuretheFXisinDROPmodebypressingthe<DROP> softkey.ThescreenwillindicateDROPmode,allowingtheMATEtoresettheHBXvalues.
ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------ac input USEcontrol
DROP USE HBX DONE
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Disable HBX
ADV/MATE/HBX----------------------ac input DROPcontrol
DROP USE HBX DONE
ADV/MATE/HBX----------------------ac input DROP-HBXcontrol
DROP USE HBX DONE
EnableHBXbypressingthe<HBX> soft key. The screen now indicates the MATE is running in HBXmodebydisplayingthecurrentstate,USEorDROPfollowedbyHBX.
ADV/MATE/HBX-------------ac input DROP-HBXcontrol
DROP USE HBX DONE
ADV/MATE/HBX----------------------ac input DROPcontrol
DROP USE HBX DONE
ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------ac input DROPcontrol
DOWN UP CHANGE
TodisableHBXMode,pressthe<HBX> soft key again.AfterdisablingHBX,thesystemremainsinwhicheverstate—DROPorUSE—itwasinwhileHBXModewasactive.BesuretoresettheDROPorUSEtothedesiredstateonceit’soutofHBXMode.
Pressing the <DONE> soft key returns to the last HBXactivatedUSEmenu.
Press the <UP> soft key to return to the hbx-drop grid delay screen. Press the <DOWN> soft key to open the end of HBX menu screen.
ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------end of HBX menu
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AC INPUT CONTROL
Currently:USE
DROP USE OK
Push the <AC IN> hot key to view the AC status andchangetoUSEorDROPasneeded.Pressingthe <OK> soft key means you accept the condi-tions or mode shown on the screen.
BecauseGRID-USEModeusestheDROPandUSEcommands,itcannotbeenabledatthesametimeasHBXMode.EnablingGRID-USEwillautomaticallydisableHBXMode
NOTE:EvenwithHBXenabled,theusercanissuemanualDROPorUSEcommandsusingtheACINPUTCONTROLfoundundertheACINhotkey.Onceamanualcommandisissued,thesystemwillremaininthatchosencommanduntilthenextHBXscheduledcyclenormally occurs.
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Why you might want it:Grid-connectedsystemsmakeuseofutility-suppliedpower.TheMATE’sGrid-UseModeallowstheusertopre-determinethetimeperiodsitusesthegrid.
Grid-UseModeallowsprogramingthetimestheFXsystemconnectstoanACinputsourceand enables the USEmode.ThetimeanddatemustbeaccuratelyprogrammedforGrid-Usemode to function properly.
Grid-UseModeisprogrammedseparatelyforweekdayandweekendconnecttimes.CaremustbetakenwhenprogrammingweekdayandweekendtimesthatencompassUSEperiodspastmidnight(12:00am).TheusermusttakeintoaccountweekdayUSEperiodsthatwillendonaSaturday. Example #1:WeekdayStart-6:00p.m. Press<INC> and <DEC> soft keys as needed to change set points
WeekendStart-12:00a.m. WeekendStop-12:00a.m.
TheweekendUSEperiodhasbeenleftatitsdefault(12:00a.m.).AnytimethataStart time equalsaStop time, no action will be taken and the time period is ignored. The above settings will have the following results:
• Monday—Fridayeveningsat6p.m.,theMATEissuesaUSEcommandtotheFXallowingthe AC input source to be used.
• Monday-Fridaymorningsat6a.m.,aDROPwillbeissued.• OnFridayeveningat6p.m.,aUSEwillbeissuedbutsincetheWeekend Start and Stop times
areequal,theweekendusetimeisdisabled;noDROPwillbeissueduntilMondaymorningat6a.m.
NOTE:TheFX’sdefaultsettingsareforagenerator-supportedsystem.Ifyoursystemincludesautility’sgrid,settheFXtoGridbygoingtoSETUP/FX/INPUT ac transfer control and pressing the <GRID>softkey.ProgrammingisdoneintheADVANCEDFXGRIDandGENmenus.
Grid-Use Mode
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SETUP/FX-------------------------choose category:
SRCH INPUT MAIN
SETUP--------------------------------choose a device:
FX CC DC MATE
SETUP/FX/INPUT---------------P00ac transfer Gridcontrol
DOWN GRID GEN PORT
SETUP/FX/INPUT---------------P00ac1/grid aaclimit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
SETUP/FX/INPUT---------------P00ac2/gen aaclimit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
Note: These last two screens also appear in the ADVANCED menu.Will read Gen or Grid
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Example#2:WeekdayStart-6:00p.m. WeekdayStop-6:00a.m.WeekendStart-4:00p.m. WeekendStop-8:00a.m.
• Monday—Thursdayeveningsat6:00p.m.,theMATEwillissueaUSEcommandtotheFXallowing the AC input source to be used.
• Monday—Fridayat6:00a.m.,aDROPwillbeissued.OnFridayeveningat6:00p.m.,aUSEwill be issued.
• Thefollowingmorningisaweekend(Saturday)soaDROPcommandwillbeissuedat8:00a.m.DuringSaturdayafternoonat4:00p.m.,theFXwillUSEagainuntilSundaymorningat8:00a.m.OnSundayeveningat4:00p.m.,aUSEtimeperiodwillstart,endingonMondaymorningat6:00a.m.
To enter grid use mode:Pressuntil141andthenpressenter.
MAIN
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ADV/PASSWORD------------------ enter the password
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ADV/SETTINGS/WARNINGchanges made could
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ADV/MATE-----------------------------choose category:
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----------------weekday 12:00Agriduse start time
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----------------griduse enable: Off
DOWN ADV OFF ON
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE---------------weekend 12:00Agriduse start time
DOWN ADV OFF ON
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----------------weekend 12:00Agriduse stop time
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV----------------------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE--------------weekday 12:00Agriduse stop time
DOWN UP CHANGE
NOTE:• IfthebatteryvoltagefallsbelowtheFX’sLowBatteryCut-Offvoltage,theFXwill
automaticallyconnecttotheACinputsourceregardlessoftheGRID-USEtimeofdaysetting.• BecauseGRID-USEModeusestheDROPandUSEcommands,itcannotbeenabledatthe
sametimeasHBXMode.EnablingGRID-USEwillautomaticallydisableHBXMode.• GRID-USEModeonlyallowsoneDropandUseperday.GRID-USEcanbeaffectedbythe
MATE not automatically adjusting its clock for Daylight Savings Time.• ASTARTtimethatequalsaSTOPtimedisablesachangeduringthatperiod(weekdays
orweekends).Ifdisabled,thecurrentUSEorDROPcommandwillcontinuethroughthedisabledperiod.IfboththeweekdayandweekendperiodshaveSTARTandSTOPtimesthatarethesame,respectively,theGRID-USEModewillbecompletelydisabled.
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----------------end of GRIDUSE menu
UP TOP ADV
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OntheADVmenu,pushthe<MATE> soft key.
Press the <GRIDUSE>softkeyonthe<ADV/MATE> screen.
ADV------------------------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/MATE--------------------------choose category:
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE---------------griduse enable: Off
DOWN ADV OFF ON
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE---------------weekday 12:00Agriduse start time
DOWN UP CHANGE
NOTE:SetalltheweekdayandweekendtimingfirstbeforeturningtheGRID-USEModeon.TheGRID-USEsettingscanbeaccessedbypressingthe<DOWN> soft key.
ThefirstGRID-USEscreentoappearisthegriduse enablescreen.ThisscreenturnsGRID-USEmodeONorOFF.
Thissettingisthetimeduringtheweek(Monday–Friday)thataUSEwillbeissuedtotheFXsystem,allowing it to connect to the AC input source. The time displayed is the default setting. To change the time on the adj hour screen, press the <CHANGE> soft key
Weekday Grid-Use Start
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<INC>and <DEC> set the hour to the desired time. Press <DOWN> to access the adj min screen.
<INC> and <DEC> set the minutes to the desired time. Press the <DONE> soft key to return to the weekday griduse start screen.
Press the <DOWN>softkeytoaccesstheADV/MATE/GRIDUSEweekday grid-use stop screen.
TheWEEKDAYGRID-USESTOPsettingisthetimeduringtheweek(Monday-Friday)thataDROPwillbeissuedtotheFXsystem,forcingadisconnect from the AC input source. The time displayed is the default setting. To change the time, press the <CHANGE> soft key and adjust thehourandminutesettingsonthenextscreensusing the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. Proceed throughtheAdjustHour(adjhour)andAdjustMinutes(adjmin)screensinthesamemannerdescribed in the weekday grid-use start section.
WEEKDAY GRIDUSE STARTadj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
WEEKDAY GRIDUSE START
adj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE-----------------weekday 12:00Agriduse start time
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----------------weekday 12:00Agriduse stop time
DOWN UP CHANGE
Weekday Grid-Use Stop
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ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----------------weekend 12:00Agriduse start time
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----------------weekend 12:00Agriduse stop time
DOWN UP CHANGE
Weekend Grid-Use Start
Thissettingisthetimeduringtheweekend(Sat-urdayandSunday)thata<USE>willbeissuedtoanFXsystem,allowingtheFXtoconnecttotheAC input source. The time displayed is the default setting. To change the time press the <CHANGE> soft key and adjust the time as you would for a weekday setting. Press the <DOWN> soft key to view the weekend griduse stop screen.
Thissettingisthetimeduringtheweekend(Sat-urdayandSunday)thataDROP will be issued totheFXsystem,forcingtheFXstodisconnectfrom the AC input source. The time displayed is the default setting. To change the time press the <CHANGE> soft key and adjust the time as you would for a weekday setting.
AftersettingtheSTARTandSTOPtimes,scrollbacktothefirstGRID-USEenable screen using the <UP> soft key. Press the <ON> soft key to activateGRID-USEMode.
Weekend Grid-Use Stop
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This section applies to off-grid systems which regularly use generator-supplied power.
Why you may want it: Some systems include fuel-powered generators for either back-up or regularusage.AdvanceGeneratorStartModesetstheconditionsunderwhichageneratorwillautomaticallystartandstop,eliminatinginconvenientmanualstartsandstops.Ifauserisn’tathome or near the system, the generator will run anyway, in some cases keeping vital appliances and motors running.
AdvancedGeneratorStart(AGS)Modeutilizestheauxiliary(AUX)outputfoundoneachFXandiscompatiblewithanytwo-wirestartgenerator.AGSoffersavarietyofconditionsthatwillstartageneratorbyenergizingtheFXAUXoutputortheFLEXnetDCrelayoutput.
AGSstartsthegeneratoranytimeoneormoreoftheGenStartconditionsaretrueandwillstopthegeneratoronlywhenalloftheconditionsarefalseexceptduringaprogrammedQuiet Time (normallyatnightwhenanoisygeneratorwouldbedisturbing).
GenAlertisanotherwaytoautomaticallystartagenerator,butitdoesnotoffertherangeofprogrammingoptionsasAGS.AGSisafunctionoftheMATEwhileGenAlertisafunctionoftheFX,whichisprogrammedusingtheMATE.InformationontheGenAlertfunctioncanbefoundintheFXprogrammingandoperationsmanual.
AGScanstartageneratorunderthefollowingvarietyofsettings:
• VoltageStart• LoadStart• MustRun•StateofCharge%Start(FLEXnetDC)• Exercise
SAFETY WARNING: AGS can cause severe damage if the generator and battery bank are not properly maintained.
NOTE:ChooseeitherAGSorGenAlerttoautomaticallystartyourgenerator.EnablingAGSoverridesallAUXcontrolfunctionsofthatparticularinverter.
NOTE:LowBatteryCutOutoverridesQuietTime.
Automatic Generator Start (AGS) Mode
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ToentertheAGSsetup,gotothe<ADV/MATE>screen:
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ADV----------------------------------
choose device:
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/MATE/PG1-----------------------choose category:
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS------------------------choose category:
QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2
Press the <AGS> soft key.
Press the <SETUP> soft key.
Press <INC>until141andthen press <ENTER>
AGS Setup
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TheAGSSetupmenucontainsthefollowinggeneralsettingsthatdefinetheAGSroutines.
TheMATEusestheAUXoutputofanFXorFLEXnetDCrelaytocontrolthegenerator.TheMATEisconnectedtothisFXeitherdirectlyorthroughaHUB.
IfaHUBisused:
• Usethe<INC> and <DEC>softkeystosettheAGSPortvaluetotheHUBFXorFLEXnetDC Port controlling the generator.
IfnoHUBisusedandtheMATEisdirectlypluggedintoanFX,thentheAGSPortneedstobesetto0(zero).
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-------------ags port: 0
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP---------------ags port: 3
DOWN AGS INC DEC
Example:
AMATEisconnectedtoaHUB-10thathasfourFXsandthreeChargeControllersconnectedtoit.TheFXsarepluggedintoPorts1–4,aslabeledontheHUB,andtheChargeControllersarepluggedintoPorts5–7.AnyFXcanhaveitsAUXoutputwired to a relay whose contacts are wired to the startingcircuitryofthegenerator.TheAGSPortmustbesettotheportofthechosenFX.
AftersettingtheAGSPort,pressthe<DOWN> softkey.ThenextscreenallowsyoutoenabletheAGSMode.
AGS Port
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AGS Enabled
ThisistheoverallcontrolfortheAGSMode.IfAGSisnotenabled,noneoftheAGSsettingsorcontrolswillwork.EnabletheAGSfirstbypressing the <YES? soft key and then establish your settings.
AfterenablingtheAGSMode,pressthe<DOWN>softkeytocontinuetotheAGSControl menu.
ThisscreenallowstheAGSModetobechanged.Pressing <CHANGE> brings up a screen that allowstheusertoswitchchoosefromthreeAGScontrol modes sown below.
ThisscreenoffersthreeoptionsforAGScontrol:
• OFFmanuallyde-energizestheFXAUXorFLEXnetDCrelayoutputandstopsthegeneratorregardlessofanyAGSsetting;thisisdisplayedasMAN–OFF.
• AUTOallowsAGSsettingstostartandstopthe generator automatically and is displayed as either AUTO – ON(whentheAUXisactivated),orAUTO – OFF(whentheAUXisdeactivated).
• ONwillmanuallyenergizetheFXAUXoutputandstartthegeneratorregardlessofanyAGSsetting; this is displayed as MAN – ON.
• OFF and ON are considered “manual” selections, hence the MAN-OFF and MAN-ON screen displays.
Press the <DOWN>softkeytoviewthenextsetup screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------------
AGS enabled: NO
DOWN UP NO YES
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-------------
AGS enabled: YES
DOWN UP NO YES
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-------------
AGS control: MAN-OFF
DOWN UP CHANGE
GEN START CONTROL
currently: MAN-OFF
OFF AUTO ON OK
AGS Control
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-------------
AGS control: MAN-OFF
DOWN UP CHANGE
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DC Genset
Inthisscreen,YESmeansaDCgeneratorispresentandtheAGSroutine,whichnormallystopsthegeneratorupontheFXgoingtoFloatorSilent, will instead stop the generator when the vdc genstop setting is reached.
ThisvoltagesettingwillterminateaVoltageStartcommand when the battery voltage remains above itfor15minutesregardlessoftheDCGensetsetting. The setting can be adjusted using the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. Press the <DOWN> softkeytoviewtheAGSfaulttimescreen.
AGSFaultTimeistheperiodthegeneratorisgiventoconnecttotheFXsystemaftertheAUXoutputhasbeenactivated.Ifthegeneratorfailsto connect and provide AC current, the MATE displaysanAGSerror.Theusercansetthistimeanywherefrom5-30minutesbypressingthe<INC> and <DEC> soft keys. Press the <DOWN> soft key to reach the cool down time screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP
dc genset NO
DOWN UP NO YES
NOTE:IfyouhaveageneratorthatproducesACvoltage,maintaintheNOstatusshownonthisscreen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-----AGS fault time 17 minutes
DOWN UP INC DEC
VDC Genstop
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-----
vdc genstop: 38.0 vdc
DOWN UP INC DEC
NOTE:Thevdc genstop will turn off a generator even if the dc genset on the previous screen says <NO>.
Press the <DOWN> soft key to go to the vdc genstop screen.
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End of AGS SETUP
menu UP TOP AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-----cool down time 0 minutes
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-----warm up time 0 minutes
DOWN UP INC DEC
AftertheFXcharginghasbeendisabled,thecool down time screen allows the user to adjust the number of minutes the generator will cool down before being shut off. This time should follow themanufacturer’srecommendations.Pressthe<DOWN> key to view the warm up time screen
The warm up time screen allow the user to adjust the number of minutes the generator willwarmupbeforetheFXchargingbegins.Thistimeshouldfollowthemanufacturer’srecommendations. Press the <DOWN> key to view the End of AGS SETUP time screen
NOTE:CooldownandwarmuptimesarenotusedwhenDCgenerator(dc genset)isselected.
IntheEndoftheAGSSETUPscreenPressthe <menu AGS>softkeyformoreAGSprogramming.
NOTE:CooldownandwarmuptimesarenotusedwhenDCgenerator(dc genset)isselected.
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Generatorsareanintegralpartofmanyrenewableenergysystems.Settingagenerator’sstartand stop times and voltage set points can be confusing. The following test helps assure your generator is properly functioning and the programming is accurate (AGS must be set up first in order to perform this test).
Before any further programming, confirm that the generator is working properly by manually turning it on and then shutting it off.
Advanced Generator Start (AGS) Test
TheAGStestconfirmstheAGSfunctionworksandthegeneratorhasbeenenabledduringtheAGSprogramming.SometimestheGENALERTsetpointsandpropertiesgetconfusedwithAGSandthistestconfirmsthecorrectsetpointsareused.GENALERTsetpointsshouldnotbeusedasAGSsetpoints.Thesearetwoseparatemethodsforstartingageneratorautomatically.
Why do you might want it:IfQuiet Time Modeisset,theMATEwillnotallowmostAGSsettings to start the generator during the Quiet Time window. This 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.
AswithGRID-USEsettings,ifyousettheSTARTandSTOPmodesforthesametime(forexample,12:00a.m.),eachwillbeignored.ToprogramQuiet Time Mode, go to the advanced MATE menu.
PRESSTWICE:
• BringsuptheGENSTARTCONTROLscreen.• Pressthe<ON> soft key and wait for the
generator to go on.• Pressthe<OFF> soft key to shut the generator
off.• Pressthe<AUTO> soft key to put the generator
inAUTOmode• Pressthe <OK>softkeytoreturntotheADV/
MATE/AGSscreen.
GEN START CONTROL
currently: AUTO
OFF AUTO ON OK
NOTE:The2-minute Voltagesetpoint(seepage86)willoverrideQuiet Time settings. This is necessary to prevent the battery from falling below an unacceptable voltage.
Quiet Time
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ADV----------------------------------
choose device:
FX CC DC MATE
PRESS<INC>UNTIL141ANDTHENPRESSENTER
ADV/MATE/PG1---------------------
choose category
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS----------------------choose category:
QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT---------------weekday 12:00Aquiet time start
DOWN AGS CHANGE
Weekday Start
GototheADV/MATEscreenandpressthe<AGS> soft key.
Next,pressthe<QUIET TIME> soft key.
weekday quiet time start is the beginning of the Monday-Fridayquiettimeperiod.MostAGSstart conditions will be stopped during this time. <CHANGE> adjusts the hour and minutes settings.
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WEEKDAY QT STARTadj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
WEEKDAY QT STARTadj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------weekday: 12:00Aquiet time start
DOWN AGS CHANGE
Weekday Stop
<INC> and <DEC> adjust the weekday start hours. When finished, press the <DOWN> soft key.
<INC> and <DEC> adjust the weekday start min-utes. When finished, press the <DONE> soft key. ThiswillreturnyoutotheADV/MATE/AGS/QTweekdayquiettimestartmenu.
Press the <DOWN> soft key to go to the weekday quiet time stop screen.
weekday quiet time stopistheendofthequiettimeperiodforMonday-Friday.Tochangethetime, press the <CHANGE> soft key and adjust thehourandminutesettingsonthenextscreensusing the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. Proceed through the adj hour and adj min screens in the same manner described in the Weekday Start section. Press the <DOWN> soft key on the final ADV/MATE/AGS/QTweekdayquiettimestopscreen to open the weekend screens.
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------weekday 12:00Aquiet time stop
DOWN AGS CHANGE
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ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------weekend: 12:00Aquiet time start
DOWN UP CHANGE
WEEKEND QT START---------------adj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
WEEKEND QT START----------------adj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
Weekend Start
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------weekend: 12:00Aquiet time start
DOWN UP CHANGE
weekend quiet time start is the beginning of the quiettimeperiodforSaturdayandSunday.MostAGSstartconditionswillbestoppedduringthistime. Press the <CHANGE> soft key to adjust the hour and minutes settings.
<INC> and <DEC> adjust the hourly setting for theWEEKENDQTSTART.Pressthe<DOWN> soft key when finished.
<INC> and <DEC> adjust the minutes setting for theWEEKENDQTSTART.Pressthe<DONE> soft key when finished.
Ifyouaresatisfiedwiththeweekend quiet time start settings, press the <DOWN> soft key and go to the weekend stop screen.
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ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------weekend 12:00Aquiet time stop
DOWN UP CHANGE
WEEKEND QT STOP-----------------adj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
WEEKEND QT STOP----------------
adj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
Weekend Stop
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT---------------weekend 12:00Aquiet time stop
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/QUIET TIME-----------
end of QUIET TIME menu UP TOP AGS
weekend quiet time stopistheendofthequiettime period for Saturday & Sunday. <CHANGE> adjusts the hour and minutes settings.
<INC> and <DEC> adjust the hourly setting for theWEEKENDQTSTOP.Pressthe<DOWN> soft key when finished.
<INC> and <DEC> adjust the minute setting for theWEEKENDQTSTOP.Pressthe<DONE> soft key when finished.
Ifyouaresatisfiedwiththe weekend quiet time stop settings, press the <DOWN> soft key and go to the end of the quiet time menu.
Press the <AGS>softkeytoreturntoADV/MATE/AGSscreen.
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ADV/MATE/AGS------------------------Choose category:
QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-----------volt start 24.4 vdc24 hr setting
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART------------volt start 23.6 vdc2 hr setting
DOWN UP INC DEC
TherearethreevoltagestartsetpointsinAGSModethattheusercanadjust.AfterageneratorisstartedduetoaVoltageStartsetting,itwillbestoppedwhentheFXcompletestheabsorbchargeorbasedontheVDCGenstopsettingintheAGSSetupmenupreviouslyexplained.
Voltage Start
NOTE:IftheDCGensetissettoYES,thegeneratorwillonlystopafterthebatteryvoltagehasreachedtheVDCGenstopvoltagefor15minutes.
24-Hour Voltage Set Point
2-Hour Voltage Set Point
TogettotheVoltageStartscreen,pressthe<VOLT START>softkeyontheADV/MATE/AGSscreen.
Ifthebatteryvoltagefallsbelowthissetpoint,a24hourtimerstartscountingdown.Uponreachingzero,astartcommandissenttothegeneratorunlessitiscurrentlyQuietTime.Tochangethedefault settings, use the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. When finished, press the <DOWN> soft key to go to the volt start 2 hr setting screen.
Ifthebatteryvoltagefallsbelowthissetpoint,a2hour timer starts to count down. After reaching zero,astartcommandissenttothegeneratorunlessitiscurrentlyQuietTime.Tochangethedefault settings, use the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. When finished, press the <DOWN> soft key to go to the volt start 2 min setting screen.
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2-Minute Voltage Set Point
Ifthebatteryvoltagefallsbelowthissetpoint,a2-minutetimerstartstocountdown.Uponreach-ingzero,astartcommandissenttothegeneratorevenifitiscurrentlyQuietTime.Usethe<INC> and <DEC> soft keys to change the default set-tings. When finished, press the <DOWN> soft key to go to the end of VOLTAGE START menu.
Press the <AGS>softkeytoreturntoADV/MATE/AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-----------volt start 22.0 vdc2 min setting
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-----------end of VOLTAGE START menu
UP TOP AGS
Why you might want it:Insteadofthegeneratorstartingonlyatpresettimesoraccordingtobatteryvoltageconditions,LoadStartallowsittostartbecausethedemandforelectricityishigh. This should prevent the batteries from being depleted. As soon as the demand decreases andthebatteriescanadequatelyfulfillit,thegeneratorwillshutoff.
LoadStartwillstartageneratorwheneverthetotalsystemACLoadexceedsthesetpointforthe programmed amount of time. The generator will then be stopped when the AC load has droppedbelowaLoadStopsetpointforaprogrammedamountoftime.
WhenthegeneratorisrunningbecauseofLoadStart,theFXsystemwillchargethebatteries.ThischargemightnotbecompletedifthegeneratorisdisconnectedbecauseofLoadStop.
NOTE:Largeinstantaneousloadscanstillovercurrenttheinverterpriortothegeneratorstarting and getting in sync with the inverter.
Load Start
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ADV/MATE/AGS-----------------------choose category
QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2----------------choose category
LOAD MUST PG1 START RUN PG3
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS------------------
load start 0 kw
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS------------------load start 1 mindelay
DOWN UP INC DEC
GototheADV/MATE/AGSscreenandpressthe<P2> soft key.
AttheADV/MATE/AGS/PG2screen,pressthe<LOAD START> soft key.
Intheload start kwscreen,anAGSstartcommandwillbeissuedwhenthetotalACloadofalltheFXsconnectedtotheMATEexceedsthissettingfortheloadstartdelay(nextscreen)time.Azerovaluedisables any load start function. <INC> and <DEC> adjuststhissettingbetween1–50kW.Afterthevalue has been set, press the <DOWN> soft key to get to the load start delay screen.
This setting is the delay time that the total system AC loadmustremainabovetheloadstartkwsetting(seepreviousscreen),beforethegeneratorisstarted.Itisadjustablefrom1to240minutesusingthe<INC> and <DEC> soft keys. After making any adjustments to the delay time, press the <DOWN> soft key to go to the load stop kw screen.
Load Start KW
Load Start Delay
To open the Load Start screen:
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ADV/MATE/AGS/LS----------------- load stop 0 kw
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS----------------load stop 1 mindelay
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS--------------- end of the LOAD START menu
UP TOP AGS
Load Stop Delay
Load Stop KW
AnAGSstopcommandwillbeissuedwhenthetotalACloadofalltheFXsconnectedtotheMATE falls below this setting for the amount of time set with load stop delay (nextscreen)aslongasthegeneratorwasstartedduetoLoadStart.ThissettingexcludesanyFXchargercurrentfor its AC load calculation. The setting can be changed using the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. Pressing the <DOWN> soft key leads to the load stop delay screen.
This setting is the delay time the total system AC loadmustremainbelowtheLoadStopkwbeforethegeneratorisstopped.Itisadjustablefrom1to240minutesusingthe<INC> and <DEC> keys. Pressing the <DOWN> soft key leads to the end of the VOLTAGE START menu screen.
Pressing the <AGS>softkeyreturnstheADV/MATE/AGS/PG2screen
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Why you might want it:Intime,ausercandeterminepatternsinenergyusageanddemandsonbatteries.MustRuntimesthegeneratorusagetotheheaviestuserdemandsduringaday,thusavoidingdepletingthebatteriesorrequiringalongrechargingperiod.Thismighthappeninthemorningsorearlyeveningswhenafamily’spowerdemandishigher.
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 theMustRunfunction.TogototheMustRunscreens,pressthe<Must Run> soft key on the ADV/MATE/AGS/P2screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2---------------choose category
LOAD MUST PG1 START RUN PG3
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------weekday 12:00A must run start time DOWN AGS CHANGE
WEEKDAY MR START
adj hour 12:00A DOWN INC DEC
WEEKDAY MR START
adj min 12:00A INC DEC DONE
Weekday Start
FromtheADV/MATE/AGS/PG2screen,pressthe <MUST RUN>softkeyandopentheADV/MATE/AGS/MRweekday must run start time screen.
weekday must run start time is the beginning of thetimeperiodMonday-Fridaythatthegeneratorwill be forced to run. Press <CHANGE> to adjust the hour and minutes settings using the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys.
Adjust the weekday must run start time minutes with the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. Press the <DOWN> soft key to view the adj min screen.
After the minutes have been set, press the <DONE>softkeytoreturntotheADV/MATE/AGS/MRweekday must run start time screen.
Must Run
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ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------weekday: 12:00A must run start time DOWN AGS CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR------------------weekday: 12:00A must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE
WEEKDAY MR STOP
adj hour 12:00A DOWN INC DEC
WEEKDAY MR STOP
adj min 12:00A INC DEC DONE
Weekday Stop
weekday must run stop time is the end of the Must RuntimeperiodforMonday-Friday.Pressthe<DOWN> soft key to go to the weekday must run stop screen.
To adjust the start time hour and minute settings, press the <CHANGE> soft key.
Adjust the hours using the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. When finished, press the <DOWN> soft key to adjust the minutes.
Adjust the minutes using the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. When finished, press the <DONE> soft keytoreturntotheADV/MATE/AGS/MR week-day must run stop time screen.
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ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------weekday 12:00A must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-----------------weekend 12:00A must run start time DOWN UP CHANGE
WEEKEND MR START
adj hour 12:00A DOWN INC DEC
WEEKEND MR START
adj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
Weekend Start
Press the <DOWN>softkeyintheADV/MATE/AGS/MRscreentoadjusttheweekend must run start time.
weekend must run start time is the beginning of the time period, Saturday and Sunday, that the generator will be forced to run. To adjust the weekend must run start time, press the <CHANGE> soft key.
Adjust the weekend must run start time hours using the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. Press the <DOWN> soft key when finished.
Adjust the weekend must run start minutes us-ing the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. Press the <DONE>softkeytoreturntotheADV/MATE/AGS/MRweekend must run stop time screen when finished.
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Press the <DOWN>softkeytogototheADV/MATE/AGS/MRweekend must run stop screen.
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.
Adjust the hour settings using the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. Press the <DOWN> soft key when finished to go to adj min screen to change the minutes.
Adjust the minutes settings using the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys. When finished, press the <DONE>softkeytoreturntotheADV/MATE/AGS/MRweekend: must run stop time screen.
ToproceedtotheendofMUSTRUNmenu,pressthe <DOWN> soft key.
Weekend Stop
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-----------------weekend 12:00A must run start time DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-----------------weekend 12:00A must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE
WEEKEND MR STOPadj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
WEEKEND MR STOPadj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------weekend 12:00A must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE
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ADV/MATE/AGS/MR--------------- end of MUST RUN menu UP TOP AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2-----------------choose category
LOAD MUST PG1 START RUN PG3
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG3----------------choose category
%SOC
PG2 START TIMERS PG4
ToproceedtotheADV/MATE/AGS/PG2screen,press the <AGS> soft key
Press the <P3MATE Summary Screens.>softkeytoaccesstheADV/MATE/AGS/PG3screenwhichincludestheEXERCISEoption.
Press the <START> soft key.
WithaFLEXnetDC,ausercanstartageneratorbased on a battery state of charge rather than its voltage, which can be less accurately inteprepeted dependingonloadsandsurges.Usethe<INC> and <DEC> soft keys to adjust this value. Press the <DOWN> soft key to view the %SOC stop screen.
A user can stop a generator based on the percentageofthebattery’sstateofchargeusing<INC> and <DEC> soft keys. Press the <DOWN> soft key to view the FULL CHG screen.
The FULL CHG (CHARGE) screen overrides the %SOC stop function by establishing a time period from1-30daysusingthe<INC> and <DEC> softkeys.WhentheFLEXnetDCmeasureddayssinceafullchargeexceedsthis1-30dayuser-determined time, the %SOC stop is ignored and a full charge takes place. This screen function can be set to disabledaswell(nofullchargewilloccur).Press the <DOWN> soft key to view the end of %SOC START menu.
Press the <AGS> soft key to view the ADV/MATE/AGS/PG3 screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC--------------%SOC start %
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC--------------%SOC stop 90%
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC--------------end of %SOCSTART menu
UP TOP AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/FULL CHGcharge to 100% fulldisabled
DOWN UP INC DEC
State of Charge
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The agsstate screen displays a numeric value corresponding to why the generator is or is not running. This is a diagnostic feature for OutBack troubleshooting purposes. Press the <DOWN> softkeytoviewthenextTIMERscreen.
The agsgenfault screen displays three states: • 0ornogeneratorfault• 1indicatesthegeneratordidnotstartandthere
is no AC input after five minutes• 2indicatesthegeneratorstarted,butthen
stopped(e.g.,itranoutoffuel)
Press the <DOWN> soft key to proceed. The 24 hr vs time screen counts down the minutes, startingat1440,ofthe24-hourvoltagestartsetpoint. After the battery voltage has fallen below its 24-hoursetpoint,thetimerstartsandisdisplayedhere. Pressing the <DOWN> soft key brings up the 2hr vs time screen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS------------agsstate 0
DOWN AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS agsgenfault 0
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS 24 hr 1440 minvs time
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG3---------------choose category
%SOC PG2 START TIMERS PG4
Press the <TIMERS> soft key to view the variousAGStimer-relatedscreens.
AGS state can be one or more of the following numbers:
128—Manual Start 64—Exercise 32—Time of Day 16—Load Start 8—Voltage 24 hr/2 hr 4—Voltage 2 min 2—State of Charge (SOC) Start
AnAGSstateof128meansthatAGSisactivebecauseofamanualstart.Morethenonereasoncanbetrueatanyonetime(e.g.,AGSstateof20wouldbeloadstartand2minvoltagetimer).ThegeneratorwillberunninganytimeAGSstateisgreaterthen0.
Seepage104foratableofgeneratorstartandstopcondtions.
Timers
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ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS lsstart timer 0 min
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS lsstop timer 0 min
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS vdcstop timer 0 min
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS exstop timer 0 min
DOWN UP
The 2hr vs time120minscreencountsdownthe2-hourvoltagestartsetpoint.Pressingthe<DOWN> soft key leads to the 2 min vs time screen.
The 2 min vs timescreencountsdownthe2-min-ute voltage start set point. Pressing the <DOWN> soft key leads to the lsstart timer screen.
This screen displays the load start delay timer whichisadjustableupto240minutes,countingdown. The user determines how many minutes the AC loads must remain above the load start kw set point before starting the generator. Press the <DOWN>softkeytoviewthenextTIMERSscreen
The 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> soft key to view the vdcstop timer screen.
The vdcstop timer counts down the amount of time a DC generator is allowed to run. Press the <DOWN> soft key to view the last TIMERS screen.
The exstop timer screen displays the amount of timethegeneratorrunsduringanexerciseperiod(1-240minutes).Pressthe<DOWN> soft key to opentheendofTIMERSscreen.
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS 2hr vs time 120 min
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS 2 min 2 minvs time
DOWN UP
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ThistakesyoutotheADV/MATE/AGS/EX(exercise)screenforrunningalightlyusedgeneratoratleastonedayamonthtoassureit’singoodworkingorder(seenextsection).
Why you might want it: Exercisingageneratorprolongsitslifeanddependability.
Regularlyrunningageneratorkeepsenginecomponentslubricated,expelsexcessmoisture,charges the starting battery, and helps prevent carbon build-up. Consult your generator owner’smanualtofindthemanufacturer’srecommendationsforappropriatelengthandfrequencyofexerciseperiodsandwhatloadtorunduringtheexerciseperiods.
AnExercisetimecanbesetbychoosingadayoftheweek(Sun–Sat),astarttimeofday(12AM–11:59PM),andanexerciseperiod(1–240minutes).Thegeneratorwillrunonceamonth at this chosen time during the first occurrence of the chosen day.
Sample Generator Exercise Schedule
Day: SaturdayTime:10:00a.m.ExercisePeriod:15minutes
Afifteenminuteexerciseperiodwithloadsrunningis a good starting point for most generators.
ThisisthefinalTIMERSscreen.Pressthe<AGS>
softkeytoviewthefinalAGSscreen.
Press the <PG4MATE Communications Options.> soft key
Press the <EXERCISE> soft key.
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG3---------------choose category
%SOC PG2 START TIMERS PG4
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG5--------------choose category
PG2 EXERCISE ADV
Generator Exercise
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS end of TIMERS menu
UP TOP AGS
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Usethe<INC> or <DEC> soft keys to choose the day(Sunday-Saturday)oftheweektoexercisethegenerator.Todisabletheexercisefunction,push either the <INC> or <DEC> soft keys until a brokenline(--)appears.Pressthe<DOWN> soft key to go to the ex start time screen which sets the exercisestarttime.
Thissettingcontrolsthedailyexercisestarttime.Press the <CHANGE> soft key to adjust the hour and minute settings using the <INC> and <DEC> soft keys on the hour and minute screens.
Afteradjustingtheexercisestarttimehour,pressthe <DOWN> soft key and go to the adj min screen.
Adjust the minutes and then press the <DONE> softkeytoreturntotheADV/MATE/AGS/EXex start time screen
Exercise Start Day (exstartday)
Ex Start Time
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX-----------exstartday --
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX------------------
ex start time 12:00A
DOWN UP CHANGE
EX START TIMEadj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
EX START TIMEadj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
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Press the <DOWN> soft key. This takes you to theADV/MATE/AGS/EXex period screen, which allows you to set the number of minutes your generatorwillrunduringitsexerciseperiod.
Theexerciseperiodscreenallowsyoutosetthelengthoftheexerciseperiodusingthe<INC> and <DEC> soft keys. The MATE offers a range of1-240minutesforthisperiod,butcheckyourgeneratormanufacturer’srecommendationsbeforesetting this period. Press the <DOWN> soft key to exitthisscreenandgototheADV/MATE/AGS/EXend of exercise menu screen.
Ex Period
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX------------------ex start time 12:00A
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX------------------
ex period 15 min
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX------------------ end of exercise menu
UP TOP AGS
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ADV-------------------------------------
choose device:
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/MATE/PG2-------------------choose category:
PG1 DEFAULTS ADV
ADV/MATE/PG1---------------------choose category:
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
The MATE comes with factory default settings for its various functions. Many of these can be changeddependingonauser’spreferences.ToreturntheMATEtoitsdefaultsettings,gototheADV/MATE/DEFAULTscreenandpressthe<RESET> soft key. Press the <YES> soft key intheADV/MATE/RESETAREYOUSURE?screentoresetthedefaultvalues.
ADV/MATE/DEFAULT-----------------reset MATE to factory default
RESET NO
MAIN------------------------------- 9:20:09A
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ADV/MATE/RESET------------------ARE YOU SURE?
YES NO
MATE SETUP Default Values
SETUP/MATE/CNT-----------------contrast: 30%
BACK INC DEC
SETUP/MATE/GLOW/MODE-----current mode AUTO
BACK OFF AUTO ON
SETUP/MATE/GLOW/LEVEL-----backlight 100%
BACK INC DEC
SETUP/MATE/GLOW/Time---------glow off 5 mins time BACK INC DEC
SETUP/MATE/SUM/DELAY----------sum screen: 20 Minsdelay time
BACK INC DEC
SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE----------summary Rollscreen type
BACK INC DEC
SETUP/MATE/SUM ROLL----------sum screen: 10 secsroll rate BACK INC DEC
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NOTE:TheMATE’shbx-use grid setpoint screen vdc value willequalthesystem’sbatteryvoltage.Inthiscase,itreflects12VDCbatteries.Othervalues:24VDCbattery—26.0 vdc; 32VDC—34.7 vdc;36VDC—39.0 vdc;and48VDC—52 vdc.
MATE ADVANCED Default Values
ADV/MATE/HBX--------------------hbx-use 12.0 vdcgrid setpoint
DOWN ADV INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX--------------------hbx-drop 13.0 vdcgrid setpoint
DOWN ADV INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX--------------------hbx-use 1.0 hrsgrid delay
DOWN ADV INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------hbx-drop 1.0 hrsgrid delay
DOWN ADV INC DEC
• GriduseMenu
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE-----griduse enable: OFF
DOWN ADV OFF ON
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE-----weekday 12:00Agriduse stop time DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE-----weekday 12:00Agriduse start time
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE-----weekend 12:00Agriduse start time
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE-----weekend 12:00Agriduse stop time
DOWN UP CHANGE
• HBXMenu
• AGSSETUPMenu
MATE/AGS/SETUP------------------ags port: 0
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------------AGS control: MAN-OFF
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------------AGS enabled: No
DOWN UP NO YES
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP--------------dc genset:: No
DOWN UP NO YES
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-------------ags fault 17 min time
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------------vdc genstop 19.0 vdc
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-------------warm up time 0 minutes
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------------cool down time 0 minutes
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------ac input USEcontrol
DOWN UP CHANGE
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ADV/MATE/AGS/QT----------------weekday 12:00Aquiet time start
DOWN AGS CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------weekend 12:00Aquiet time start
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT----------------weekday 12:00Aquiet time stop
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------weekend 12:00Aquiet time stop
DOWN UP CHANGE
• AGSQUIETTIMEMenu
• AGSVOLTSTARTMenu
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART----------volt start 12.2 vdc24 hr setting
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART------------volt start 11.0 vdc2 min setting
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-----------volt start 11.8 vdc2 hr setting
DOWN AGS INC DEC
Voltstart24hrsetting:24VDCsystem=24.4vdc32VDCsystem=32.6vdc36VDCsystem=36.6vdc48VDSsystem=48.8vdc
Voltstart2hrsetting:24VDCsystem=23.6vdc32VDCsystem=31.5vdc36VDCsystem=35.4vdc48VDSsystem=47.2vdc
Voltstart2minsetting:24VDCsystem=22.0vdc32VDCsystem=29.3vdc36VDCsystem=33.0vdc48VDSsystem=44.0vdc
• AGSLOADSTARTMenu
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----------------load start 0 kw
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----------------load stop 0 kw
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----------------load start 1 mindelay
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----load stop 1 mindelay
DOWN AGS INC DEC
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ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------weekday 12:00Amust run start time
DOWN AGS CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------weekend 12:00Amust run start time
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------weekday 12:00Amust run stop time
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-----------------weekend 12:00Amust run stop time
DOWN UP CHANGE
• AGSMUSTRUNMenu
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX-----------------exstartday ----
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX-----------------ex period 15 min
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX-----------------ex start time 12:00A
DOWN UP CHANGE
• AGSEXERCISEMenu
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS24hr vs time 120 min
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS1sstart timer 0 min
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS2 min 2 minvs time
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS1sstop timer 0 min
DOWN AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERSexstop timer 0 min
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERSvdcstop timer 0 min
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERSagsstate 0
DOWN AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS24hr 1440 minvs time
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERSagsgenfault 0
DOWN UP
• AGSTIMERSMenu
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC--------------%SOC start 0%must run start time
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/FULLCHGcharge to 100% fullevery 15 days
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC-----------%SOC stop 90%must run start time
DOWN AGS INC DEC
• AGS%SOCMenu
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AGS Start and Stop
GENERATOR START REASON
AGS State Global Rebulk*4 2 Min Batt V Yes8 2 hour Batt V Yes8 24 Hour Batt V Yes2 Start SOC % Yes
16 Load kW64 Exercise32 Must Run Start Yes
128 Manual Start
*1 Causes GTFX to start a full bulk charge
AGS State
FX in Float or Silent
End SOC %
Below Load kW
Quiet Time
Exercise Time Expires
Manual Stop
High Batt Voltage
Must Run Stop
4 Stop Charge Param-eters Met
Stop Stop
8 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop8 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop2 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop
16 Stop Stop Stop64 Stop Stop Stop32 Stop Stop Stop
128 Stop
GENERATOR STOP REASON
AGS state can be one or more of the following numbers:
128—Manual Start 64—Exercise 32—Time of Day 16—Load Start 8—Voltage 24 hr/2 hr 4—Voltage 2 min 2—State of Charge (SOC) % Start
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8 MATE Menu Map
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The menu system displayed on the MATE will vary depending on the software version the MATE was programmed with at the time of manufacturing or during its last software upgrade.
The OutBack MATE uses a branching menu structure which:
• ShowsvariousOutBackproducts’operationmodesandstatus
• Displaysbyproducttype
• Categorizesbythetypeofsettingsorinformationbeingdisplayed
Thefollowingmenusshowanexampleofthismenustructure.Inthisexample,allthescreensthatshowFXconnectedbatteriesaregroupedtogetherinonemenutreeallowingtheusertofindtherequiredmeterwithaminimumofbuttonpresses.
Dedicated Inverter Control “Hot Key”
Menu Structure
Yellow Status Indicator, AC Input LED Green Status Indicator,
Inverter LED
Inverter “Hot Key”
Four “Soft Keys”
MAIN--------------------------- 1:35:04pSUM STATUS SETUP ADV
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MAIN--------------------------------- 9:57:32 A
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
STATUS--------------------------------
choose device: FX CC DC MATE
STATUS/FX/PG1 ----------------P01choose category:
MODES METER BATT PG2
STATUS/FX/BATT--------------P01
battery 25.0 vdcactual DOWN STATUS PORT
The top line of the MATE display will show the‘path’tothecurrentmenu;inthisexampleitisSTATUS/FX/BATT--------P01with“P01”referringtothefirstportoftheHUB.
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TheMATEfeaturesover400screensforviewingpowersystemstatusandadjustingitsvalues.Thescreensareaccessibleinaseriesofcategorizedmenus(forexample,METERS,WARNING,BATTERY,etc.).Byknowingthecategories,it’seasiertofind 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 stoppingcertainfunctionsandactivities.ThefollowingmenuguideoffersquickaccesstotheMATEscreens.
MAIN---------------------------------- 8:04:21A
SUMSTATUSSETUPADV
STATUSchoose device:
FXCCDCMAIN
The FX screens include MODES, METER, BATT(ery), ERROR, WARNING, DISCON(NECT), and SELL.
An ERROR will shut down the FX(s). The 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.
MODES screens:u inverter controlu AC in controlu charger controluAUXcontroluEQenabled
METERscreens:u inverter and charger watt and kilowatt read-ingsu AC output voltageu AC input voltageu AC inverter currentu AC charger currentu AC input currentu AC sell currentuFXfirmware(soft-ware)versionnumber
BATT(ery):u actual battery voltageu temperature-com-pensated voltageu absorb setpoint
MAIN SCREENPressing the first two soft keys on the MATE will always return to the MAIN screen
BATT(continued)u remaining absorb timeu float setpointu remaining float timeu refloat setpointuequalizesetpointuremainingequalizetimeu battery temperature
ERRORscreens:u low AC output voltageu stacking error detectedu inverter overtempu low battery voltageu phase lossu high battery voltageu AC output shortedu AC output backfeed
WARNINGscreens:uACinputfrequencytoohigh or too lowuAC input voltage too high or too low
DISCON(nect)(TheFXwilldisconnectdue to incoming AC cur-rentirregularities)uACinfrequencyistoohigh or too lowu AC in voltage is too high or too low
SELLu displays reasons a grid-tie unit cannot sell power back to a utility; a number is displayed for each reason and this number is used by OutBack technical support to diagnose the problem
The CC screens include MODE, METER, and SETP(oint).
MODE screens:u charger modeuAUXrelayuAUXrelaystate
METERscreens:uPVandbatteryvoltageandcurrentu charger wattsu charger kilowatt hoursu charger DC ampsu charger amp hoursu battery and panel voltagesuFirmwareRev
SETP(oint)screens:u absorbu floatulogs/stats(FLEXmax80)
The SETUP menus allow the user to establish certain values for how the FX and MATE operate.
The FX screens include SRCH (search) and INPUT.
FXSEARCHscreens:u search sensitivityu search pulse lengthu pulse spacing
FXINPUTscreensforbothGRIDandGEN(erator)set-tings:u AC transfer uAC grid limitu AC generator limit
TheMATESETUPscreensincludeCLOCK,CNT(contrast),GLOW,SUMRY(summary),andCOMM(communica-tion)
CLOCKscreens:u date and timeCONTRASTscreens:u percentage values for contrast
GLOWscreens:u percentage of backlight and whether the back-lightisinON,OFF,orAUTOmodeu amount of time the backlight is on
SUMMARYscreens:u type of summary displayed(FX,CC,DC)and display time
COMMUNICATIONscreens:
uREPOLLu connect with a PCuDEBUG
As components are added or removed and rein-stalled for maintenance, theMATEmustREPOLLto find the components. The PC function allows the system to be moni-tored via a computer. The DEBUGfunctionresetsthe MATE if any commu-nication errors occur.
SETUP--------------------------choose product:
FXMATE
TheADV(anced)menu allows more precise adjustment of the inverter and charger functions, the generator function and grid-tie setpoints. The ADVmenurequiresthepassword141beentered before access-ingthescreens(seenextpage).
FX Total 12.6V 97% Inverting 0.000kWAC Loads 0.000kWBuying $ 0.000kW
FLEXnet DC screens in-clude METER, STATS, BATTERY, SHUNT and AUX
METERscreensuinstantaneous amp hours running through shuntsuaccumulated amp hours and kilowatt hours unumber of removed amp hours and kilowatt hoursunumber of charged amp hours and kilowatt hours ueach shunt's charged statusufirmware revision
STATUSscreensuamps and kilowatts removed and charged unumber of days the battery has been at 100%stateofcharge,fully charged, and its maximumchargesincelast reset by userudays passed since the charge parameters were metuminimumandmaxi-mum battery valuesutemp compensated battery set pointucycle charging factorsutotal kilowatt and amp hours removed
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ADV/SETTINGS/WARNINGchanges made could adversely effect system performance
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.
After pressing the <INC> soft key until the password number 141 appears, the ad-vanced screens for the FX. Charge Controller, and MATE become available.
The advanced FX screens include:uFX search sensitivity, pulse length, and pulse spacingulow battery cut-off and cut-in set pointsuadjustments to the output voltage ucharger limitsuabsorb, float, refloat, and equalize settingsuresetting the FX to factory defaultsuAC grid usage and limitsugenerator usage and limtsuAUX functions, including genalert, loadshed, vent fan, and diversion functionsuFX stacking uselling voltage and grid tie settingsuVAC and VDC calibrations
ADV/PASSWORD enter the password132
ENTERINCDECEXIT
ADV-------------------------------------choose product
FX C C DC MATE
The advanced CC screens include:uAUX output functionuAUX output controluprogramming of both the FLEXmax60 and FLEXmax 80 Charge Controllers
The advanced MATE screens include: uHBX grid use and drop setpoints and delays, AC input controluGRIDUSE weekday and weekend start and stop timesuAGS or advanced generator start functions such as SETUP, QUIET TIME, VOLT START, LOAD START, MUST RUN, %SOC, TIMERS, AND EXERCISEuresetting the MATE2M to factory default values
TheADV(anced)menuallowsauserto more precisely adjust the inverter and charger functions as well as the generator function and grid-tie set-points.TheADVmenuispassword-protectedrequiringthepassword141beenteredbeforeaccesssingthescreens.
The advanced FLEXnet DC screens include:ubattery bank capacityuenable or disable shuntsuestablish the end of charge amps, end of charge voltage, and amount of time the charge parameters must be metuAUXfunctionsuresetting to factory default and clearing the data log
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INVERTER CONTROLcurrently: ON
OFF SRCH ON OK
AC IN HOT KEY
AC INPUT CONTROLcurrently: DROP
DROP USE OK
GEN START CONTROLcurrently: MAN-OFF
OFF AUTO ON OK
CHARGER CONTROLcurrently: OFF
OFF AUTO ON OK
CHARGER MODE CONTROLglobal charger mode
BULK EQ OK
INV HOT KEY
SUMMARY SCREENS
MAIN--------------------------6:54:42P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
CC TOTALS 14.5 V Output 0A 0.000kW Today 0.0kWH
FX MENU
MODES
MAIN------------------------- 6:54:42PM
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
STATUS-----------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MAIN
STATUS/FX/PAGE1---------choose category:
MODES METER BATT PG2
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00inv control: ON CHANGEDOWN STAT MODE PORT
FX Total 12.6V 97% Inverting 0.000kWAC Loads 0.000kWBuying $ 0.000kW
INVERTER CONTROL P00currently: ON
OFF SRCH ON OK
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00inv control: ON CHANGEDOWN STAT MODE PORT
AC INPUT CONTROLcurrently: USE
DROP USE OK
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00ac in control: USE CHANGEDOWN UP MODE PORT
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00chr control: AUTO CHANGEDOWN UP MODE PORT
CHARGER CONTROL P00currently: AUTO
OFF AUTO ON OK
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00chr control: AUTO CHANGEDOWN UP MODE PORT
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00aux control: AUTO CHANGEDOWN UP MODE PORT
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00ac in control: USE CHANGEDOWN UP MODE PORT
AUX OUTPUT CONTROLcurrently: AUTO
OFF AUTO ON OK
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00aux control: AUTO CHANGEDOWN UP MODE PORT
EQUALIZE CONTROLeq enabled: NO
START STOP EXIT
FX METERS
MAIN------------------------- 6:54:42PM
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
STATUS----------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MAIN
STATUS/FX/PAGE1--------choose category:
MODES METER BATT PG2
SILENT P00inv 0.0kw zer 0.0kwchg 0.0kw buy 0.0kwDOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/FX/MODE---P00eq enabled: CHANGE UP MODE PORT
STATUS/FX/METER-—P00output 122 vacvoltageDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/METER---P00input 122 vacvoltageDOWN UP TOP PORT
AC IN
INV
FIRST PRESS
SECOND PRESS
THIRD PRESS
FOURTH PRESS
MATE MENUS
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STATUS/FX/METER---P00charger 0.0 aaccurrentDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/METER---P00input 0.0 aaccurrentDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/METER---P00sell 0.0 aaccurrentDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/METER---P00FX firmware revision
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/METER---------end of meter menu
UP TOP STATUS
FX BATTERY SCREENS
STATUS/FX/METER----P00inverter 0.0 aaccurrentDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT-----P00battery 25.0 vdctemp compensatedDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT-----P00absorb 28.8 vdcsetpointDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT-----P00absorb 01.5 hrstime remainingDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT-----P00float 26.8 vdcsetpointDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT------P00float 00.8 hrstime remainingDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT-------P00refloat 25.0 vdcsetpointDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT-------P00equalize 28.8 vdcsetpointDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/BATT-----------end of battery menu
UP TOP STATUS
FX ERRORS
STATUS/FX/PAGE1-----choose category:
MODES METER BATT PG2
STATUS/FX/PAGE2---------choose category:
PG1 ERROR WARN PG3
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00low ac output NovoltageDOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00inverter NoovertempDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00low battery NovoltageDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR--P00phase loss Noerror DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR--P00high battery Novoltage DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00ac output NoshortedDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00ac output NobackfeedDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00stacking Noerror detectedDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/ERROR---------end of error menu
UP TOP STATUS
STATUS/FX/BATT-----P00battery 25.0 vdcactualDOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/FX/PAGE1---------choose category:
MODES METER BATT PG2
STATUS/FX/BATT-----P00batt temp. 255(not in degree C/F)DOWN UP TOP STATUS
STATUS/FX/BATT-----P00equalize 02.0 hrstime remainingDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----choose category: PG1 ERROR WARN PG3
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00acin freq NOtoo highDOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00acin freq NOtoo low DOWN UP TOP PORT
FX WARNINGS
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00acin voltage NOtoo high DOWN UP TOP PORT
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STATUS/FX/WARN---P00acin voltage NOtoo lowDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00temperature Nosensor faultDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00internal comm Noerror detected DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00internal fan N0failure detected DOWN UP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00airtemp 204
DOWN UP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00fettemp 204
DOWN UP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00captemp 204
DOWN UP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN---P00ac input Nocurrent exceeds maxDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/WARN------end of warningsmenu UP TOP STATUS
FX DISCONNECT REASONS
STATUS/FX/PAGE2----------choose category: PG1 ERROR WARN PG3
STATUS/FX/PAGE3-----choose category: PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN
STATUS/FX/DISCON-P00acin freq Notoo high DOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/FX/DISCON-P00acin freq Notoo low DOWN UP STATUS PORT
STATUS/FX/DISCON-P00acin voltage No> max DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/FX/DISCON-P00acin voltage No< minDOWN UP TOP PORT
FX SELL SCREENS
STATUS/FX/PAGE3-----choose category: PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN
STATUS/FX/DISCON-----end of DISCON menu
UP TOP STATUS
STATUS/FX/SELL---P00stop sell 255reasonSTATUS PORT
MAIN-------------------------- 6:54:42PM
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
STATUS------------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MAIN
STATUS/CC/PAGE 1-------
MODE METER SETP PG2
STATUS/CC/MODE--P00charger mode: Absorb
DOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/CC/MODE--P00aux relay mode: Vent FanDOWN UP TOP PORT
CHARGE CONTROLLER
MODES
STATUS/CC/MODE--P00aux relay state: ON
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/MODE--------end of mode menu
UP TOP STATUS
CHARGE CONTROLLER METERS
STATUS/CC/PAGE 1-------
MODE METER SETP PG2
mode: Absorb P01in 11.2 vdc 0 adcout 14.4 vdc 0 adcDOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/CC/METER--P00charger 0 wwattsDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/METER---P00charger 0.0 kwhkwhrsDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/METER---P00charger +000 adcamps dcDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/METER---P00battery 14.4 vdcvoltageDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/METER---P00charger 0 ahamp hourDOWN UP TOP PORT
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STATUS/CC/METER-—P00panel 11 vdcvoltageDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/METER-—---end of meter menu
UP TOP STATUS
CHARGE CONTROLLER SET POINTS
STATUS/CC/PAGE 1-------
MODE METER SETP PG2
STATUS/CC/SETP------P00Absorb 14.4 vdc
DOWN STATUS PORT
STATUS/CC/METER-P00CC firmware revision 001.009.003DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/SETP------P00Float 13.6 vdc
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/SETP----------end of setpoint menu UP TOP STATUS
STATUS/CC/PAGE 1-------
MODE METER SETP PG2
STATUS/CC/LOGS1--P01TODAY 0AH 00.0 kWH 11Vp 00.0Ap 0.00kWpDOWN DAY- DAY+ PORT
STATUS/CC/LOG2---P01TODAY batterymax 14.5V min 14.4VDOWN DAY- DAY+ PORT
STATUS/CC/LOG3---P01TODAY absorb float 00:00 00:00DOWN DAY- DAY+ PORT
STATUS/CC/LOG4----------end of cc logs display
TOP STATUS
STATUS/CC/PAGE 2-------
PG1 LOGS STAT MAIN
CHARGE CONTROLLER LOGS
CHARGE CONTROLLER STATISTICS
STATUS/CC/STAT------P01maximum battery 21.1 vdcDOWN UP PORT
STATUS/CC/PAGE 2-------
PG1 LOGS STAT MAIN
STATUS/CC/STAT------P01maximum wattage 0 WDOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/STAT------P01max voc 19.0 vdc
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/STAT------P01 voc 0.0 vdc
DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS------------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MAIN
MAIN------------------------- 6:54:42PM
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
FLEXnet DC
STATUS
STATUS/CC/STAT------P01 total kWH DC 307DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/STAT------P01 total kAH 0.0DOWN UP TOP PORT
STATUS/CC/STAT------P01end of CC statsmenu UP TOP STATUS
STATUS/DC/PAGE 1--------
STATSMETER SHUNT BATT PG2
A: A 0kWB: A 0kWC: A 0kWDOWN STATUS
A: AH 0kWHB: AH 0kWHC: AH 0kWHDOWN UP TOP
METER/DC/SHUNT Aremoved 0AH 0.000kWHDOWN UP TOP
METER/DC/SHUNT Acharged 0AH 0.000kWHDOWN UP TOP
METER/DC/SHUNT Bremoved 0AH 0.000kWHDOWN UP TOP
METER/DC/SHUNT Bcharged 0AH 0.000kWHDOWN UP TOP
METER/DC/SHUNT Ccharged 0AH 0.000kWHDOWN UP TOP
METER/DC/SHUNT Cremoved 0AH 0.000kWHDOWN UP TOP
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STATUS/DC/METERDC firmware revision DOWN UP TOP
STATUS/DC/METERend of meter menu
UP TOP STATUS
STATUS/DC/PAGE 1--------
STATSMETER SHUNT BATT PG2
FLEXNET DC SHUNT
STATUS/DC/SHUNT Amax removedamps 0.6DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT Amax removedkWatts 0.000DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT Amax chargedamps 722.9DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT Bmax removedamps 259.9DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT Bmax removedkWatts 1.080DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT Bmax chargedamps 720.6DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT Bmax chargedkWatts 2.350DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT Amax chargedkWatts 0.020DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT Cmax removedamps 0.4DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT Cmax removedkWatts 0.000DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT Cmax chargedamps 721.6DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT Cmax chargedkWatts 0.030DOWN UP RESET TOP
FLEXNET DC BATTERY
STATUS/DC/SHUNT end of shunt status menu UP TOP STATUS
STATUS/DC/PAGE 1--------
STATSMETER SHUNT BATT PG2
STATUS/DC BATT----------total days at 100% 0.7DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC BATT----------days since chargeparameters met 0.0DOWN UP TOP
STATUS/DC BATT----------battery min today .0 vdcDOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC BATT----------battery max today 45.1 vdcDOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC BATT----------temp comp’d battsetpoint 28.7 vdcDOWN UP TOP
STATUS/DC BATT----------sytesm batterytemperature 23 CDOWN UP TOP
STATUS/DC BATT----------cycle kWhr chargeefficiency 100%DOWN UP TOP
STATUS/DC BATT----------cycle chargefactor 100%DOWN UP TOP
STATUS/DC BATT----------lifetime kAH removed 0DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC BATT---------- end of battery status menu UP TOP STATUS
SETUP MENU
FX
STATUS--------------choose device:
FX CC DC MAIN
MAIN------------------------- 6:54:42PM
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
SETUP/FX/SEARCH--P00search 8 cyclespulse lengthDOWN INC DEC PORT
SETUP/FX/SEARCH--P00search 6sensitivityDOWN INC DEC PORT
FX SEARCH SCREENS
SETUP/FX---------------------choose category:
SRCH INPUT MAIN
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SETUP/FX/SEARCH--P00search 60 cyclespulse spacingDOWN INC DEC PORT
SETUP/FX/SEARCH--------- search setup completed TOP SETUP MAIN
SETUP/FX------------choose category:
SRCH INPUT MAIN
SETUP/FX/INPUT---P00ac1/grid 48 aaclimitDOWN INC DEC PORT
SETUP/FX/INPUT---P00ac transfer GRIDcontrol DOWN GRID GEN PORT
SETUP-----------------------choose device:
FX MATE
SETUP/FX/INPUT------ input setup completed TOP SETUP MAIN
MAIN------------------------- 6:54:42PM
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
SETUP/FX/INPUT---P00ac2/gen 50 aaclimitDOWN INC DEC PORT
MATE SETUP
MATE DATE & TIME
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1----mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
SETUP/MATE/CLOCK------ Tu 12/10/02 4:00:22PBACK DATE TIME
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1----mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1----mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
MATE GLOW (BACKLIGHT)
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1----mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
SETUP/MATE/CNT----------contrast: 30%
BACK INC DEC
MATE CONTRAST
SETUP/MATE/GLOW------backlight controls
BACK LEVEL MODE TIME
MATE SUMMARY
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1----mate code rev: 4.1.3choose category:CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2----choose category:
PG1 SUMRY COMM PG3
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY-summary control
BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL
MATE COMM(UNICATIONS)
SETUP/MATE/COMM-----choose category:
BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY-summary control
BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL
SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE-summary Rollscreen tpeBACK INC DEC
SETUP/MATE/SUM/DELAYsum screen: 20 minsdelay timeBACK INC DEC
SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY-summary control
BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL
SETUP/MATE/SUM/ROLL-sum screen: 10 secsroll rateBACK INC DEC
PRESS TWICE
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-------choose category:
PG1 SUMRY COMM PG3
Searchingfor devicesCC FOUND
SETUP/MATE/COMM-----choose category:
BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG
AFTER A DEVICE IS FOUND, choose
category SCREEN RETURNS
SETUP/MATE/COMM/PC-pc communications: OFF
BACK OFF ON
SETUP/MATE/COMM-----choose category:
BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG
DEBUG opens comm errors screen
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ADV/FX/INVERTER----P00low battery 21.0 vdccut-out set pointDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADVANCED MENU
FX INVERTER
MAIN--------------------------6:54:42P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNINGchanges made couldadversely effectsystem performance
ADV/PASSWORD----------- enter the password: 132ENTER INC DEC EXIT
ADV----------------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/FX/PAGE1-------------choose category:
ADV INV CHGR PG2
ADV/FX/INVERTER----P00search 8 cyclespulse lengthDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00search 60 cyclespulse spacingDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/INVERTER----P00search 6sensitivityDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00low battery 25.0 vdccut-in set pointDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00adjust 120 vacoutput voltageDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/INVERTER---------reset FX to factorydefaultsDOWN MORE
ADV/FX/INVERTER--P00choose fx portthen press nextEXIT PORT NEXT
ADV/FX/INVERTER----P00press button 1 ReadyEXIT 1 2
ADV/FX/INVERTER--P00press button 1 DoneEXIT 1 2
ADV/FX/INVERTER-------reset FX to factorydefaultsDOWN MORE
ADV/FX/INVERTER—-------inverter programming completed TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/FX/INVERTER----P00press button 2 ReadyEXIT 1 2
SETUP/MATE/PAGE3-------choose category:
PG2 BEEP MAIN
SETUP/MATE/BEEP--------button beep tone: OFF
BACK OFF ON
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-------choose category:
PG1 SUMRY COMM PG3
SETUP/MATE/PAGE3-------choose category:
PG2 BEEP MAIN
FX CHARGER
ADV/FX/CHARGER---P00charger 12.0 aaclimitDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHARGER--------absorb 28.8 vdcsetpointDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/PAGE1-------------choose category:
ADV INV CHGR PG2
ADV/FX/CHARGER---P00absorb 1.0 hrstime limitDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHARGER---P00float 27.2 vdcsetpointDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHARGER----P00float 1.0 hrstime periodDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHARGER----P00refloat 25.0 vdcsetpointDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHARGER----P00equalize 28.8 vdcsetpointDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHARGER----P00equalize 1.0 hrstime periodDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHARGER------charger programming completed TOP ADV MAIN
FX GRID
ADV/FX/PAGE1-------------choose category:
ADV INV CHGR PG2
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ADV/FX/PAGE2------------choose category:
ADV GRID GEN PG3
ADV/FX/GRID---------P00ac1/grid 108 vaclower limitDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GRID----------P00ac1/grid 48.0 aacinput limitDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GRID----------P00ac1/grid 6 cyclestransfer delayDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GRID--------------- GRID programming completed TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/FX/GRID----------P00ac1/grid 140 vacupper limitDOWN INC DEC PORT
FX GENERATOR
ADV/FX/PAGE2-------------choose category:
ADV GRID GEN PG3
ADV/FX/GEN-----------P00gen input 00.5 minconnect delayDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GEN-----------P00ac2/gen 108 vaclower limitDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GEN-----------P00ac2/gen 140 vacupper limitDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GEN-----------P00ac2/gen 48.0 aacinput limitDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GEN-----------P00ac2/gen 60 cyclestransfer delay
ADV/FX/GEN-----------P00ac2/gen ONsupportDOWN OFF ON PORT
ADV/FX/GEN------------------ GEN programming completed TOP ADV MAIN
FX AUX OUTPUT
ADV/FX/PAGE3-------------choose category:
PG2 AUX STACK PG4
ADV/FX/PAGE2-------------choose category:
ADV GRID GEN PG3
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00aux output AUTOcontrolDOWN I NC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00genalert 22.0 vdcon setpointDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00aux output Cool FanfunctionDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX----------P00genalert 4 minon delayDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00genalert 28.0 vdcoff setpointDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00genalert 9 minoff delayDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00loadshed 22.0 vdcoff setpointDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00ventfan 26.0 vdcon setpointDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00diversion 29.2 vdcon setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00diversion 30 secoff delay DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX---------------- aux output setup completed TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P00ventfan off 5 minperiodDOWN INC DEC PORT
FX STACKING
ADV/FX/PAGE3-------------choose category:
PG2 AUX STACK PG4
ADV/FX/STACK-------P00stack 1-2PH MasterphaseDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/STACK--------P00stack Clasic SlavephaseDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/STACK--------P00stack OB Slave L1phaseDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/STACK--------P00stack OB Slave L2phaseDOWN INC DEC PORT
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ADV/FX/STACK---------P00stack 3PH MasterphaseDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/STACK---------P00power save level 0master adjust onlyDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/STACK---------P00power save level 1slave adjust onlyDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/STACK------------- stacking setup completed TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/FX/STACK---------P00stack 3PH SlavephaseDOWN INC DEC PORT
FX SELL
ADV/FX/PAGE3-------------choose category:
PG2 AUX STACK PG4
ADV/FX/PAGE4-------------choose category:
PG3 SELL CAL MAIN
ADV/FX/SELL----------P00sell re 23.6 vdcvoltsDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/SELL----------P00grid tie IEEEwindowDOWN IEEE USER PORT
ADV/FX/SELL-----------P00grid tie ---authorityDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/SELL---------P00 selling setup Completed TOP ADV MAIN
FX CALIBRATE
ADV/FX/PAGE4-------------choose category:
PG3 SELL CAL MAIN
ADV/FX/CALIBRATE-P00vac input 120 vacadjustmentDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CALIBRATE-P00battery vdc 25.4 vdcadjustmentDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CALIBRATE------- calibration setup completed TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/FX/CALIBRATE-P00vac output 120 vacadjustmentDOWN INC DEC PORT
AUX
CHARGE CONTROLLER
MAIN-------------------------- 6:54:42P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNINGchanges made couldadversely effectsystem performance
ADV/PASSWORD---------- enter the password: 132ENTER INC DEC EXIT
ADV---------------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/CC/PAGE 1------------choose category:
ADV CHGR CCADV PG2
ADV/CC/CHGR--------------absorb voltage 28.8v
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/CHGR--------------float voltage 27.2v
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/CHGR-------P00output current 80.0AlimitDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/CHGR--------------end charger menu
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV----------------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/CC/PAGE 1------------choose category:
ADV CHGR CCADV PG2
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01snooze mode <0.6 ampDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01wakeup modeVOC change 3.0 VDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01wakeup modetime 5 minutesDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01grid tie mode nonGTDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01park MPP 77.0%
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01MPPT mode auto trackDOWN INC DEC PORT
60 amp charge controller shows 60.0A limit
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ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01Mpp range limit %VOCmaximum 90%DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01absorb time 1/0 hoursDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01absorb end amps 0 ADOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01rebulk voltage 24.8 vdcDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/AVANCED-P01vbatt calibration 29.3 vdc 0.0 vDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01RTS compensation wideDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01RTS comp limitlower limit 26.4 vdcDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01RTS comp limitupper limit 28.2 vdcDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01reset CC to factory defaults?DOWN NO YES PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-----end CC advanced menu
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/DC/BAT-------------- battery capacity110 amp hoursTOP INC DEC ADV
ADV/DC/PAGE1------------choose category:
ADV BAT SHUNT PG2
ADV/CC/PAGE 2-----------choose category PG1 EQ AUX MAIN
ADV/CC/EQ-----------------eq voltage 28.8 voc DOWN INC SETUP ADV
ADV/CC/EQ-----------------eq time 1 hours DOWN INC SETUP ADV
ADV/CC/EQ-----------------end CC eq menu TOP ADV MAIN
ADV---------------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/CC/PAGE 1------------choose category:
ADV CHGR CCADV PG2
ADV/CC/PAGE 2-----------choose category PG1 EQ AUX MAIN
ADV/CC/AUX----------P00 aux control OFF
DOWN ON OFF PORT
ADV/CC/AUX---------------- end of menu
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/CC/AUX/MODE---- Vent Fan
DOWN INC SET PORT
ADV---------------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MATE
ADVANCED MENU BATTERYFLEXnet DC
ADV/DC/SHUNT A --------shunt C mode
DOWN EN DIS TOP
ADV/DC/SHUNT-----------shunt setup complete
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/DC/SHUNT A --------shunt B mode
DOWN EN DIS TOP
ADV/DC/SHUNT A --------shunt A mode
DOWN EN DIS TOP
ADV---------------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/DC/PAGE1------------choose category:
ADV BAT SHUNT PG2
ADV/DC/PAGE1------------choose category:
ADV BAT SHUNT PG2
ADVANCED MENU BATTERYFLEXnet DC
FLEXnet DC SHUNTADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01AUX output polarity activeDOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/EQ-----------------auto eq interval 0 days DOWN INC SETUP ADV
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01auto restart mode 0DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED-P01Mpp range limit %VOCminimum 1/2DOWN INC DEC PORT
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ADV/PASSWORD------------- enter the password: 132ENTER INC DEC EXIT
ADV/MATE/HBX------------hbx-use 24.0 vdcgrid setpointDOWN ADV INC DEC
ADV----------------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/MATE/HBX------------hbx-use 1.0 hrsgrid delayDOWN ADV INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX------------hbx-drop 26.0 vdcgrid setpointDOWN ADV INC DEC
ADV----------------------------choose category:
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
FLEXnet DC CHARGE
ADV/DC/CHARGE---------return amps 10.4
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/CHARGE---------battery voltage 26
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/CHARGE---------charge factor 93 %
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/CHARGE---------charge parameterscomplete TOP ADV MAIN
ADV----------------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/DC/PAGE1------------choose category:
ADV BAT SHUNT PG2
ADV/DC/AUX/SOC HIGHSOC high 90%
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/AUX/HIGH VOLThigh volts 29 vdc
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/AUX/HIGH VOLTlow volts 22.0 vdc
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/AUX/SOC LOW-SOC low 59%
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/AUX/HI DELAY-high setpoint delay 1 minutesDOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/AUX/HI DELAY-low setpoint delay minutesDOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/AUX/INVERT----invert logic YES
DOWN YES NO TOP
ADV/DC/PAGE1------------choose category:
ADV BAT SHUNT PG2
ADV/DC/PAGE2------------choose category:
PG1 CHARGE AUX PG3
ADV/DC/PAGE3------------choose category:
PG2 RESET CLR MAIN
ADV/DC/PAGE/RESET-----reset DC to factorydefaults? NO YES TOP
ADV/MATE/CLEAR--------clear data logmemory? YES NO TOP
ADV/DC/PAGE3------------choose category:
PG2 RESET CLR MAIN
MATE HBX
MAIN-------------------------- 6:54:42P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNINGchanges made couldadversely effectsystem performance
ADV/DC/PAGE3------------choose category:
PG2 RESET CLR MAIN
ADV/DC/AUX------------aux parameterscomplete TOP ADV MAIN
ADV----------------------------choose device:
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/DC/PAGE2------------choose category:
PG1 CHARGE AUX PG3
ADV/DC/AUX CONTROL--currently MAN-OFF
DOWN OFF AUTO ON
ADV/DC/CHARGE---------parameters met time1 minutesDOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/PAGE2------------choose category:
PG1 CHARGE AUX PG3
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ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP---cool down time 0 minutesDOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP---wrm up time 0 minutesDOWN UP INC DEC
ADV----------------------------choose category:
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE------griduse enable: OFF
DOWN ADV OFF ON
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE------weekday 12:00Agriduse start timeDOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE------weekday 12:00Agriduse stop timeDOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE------end of GRIDUSE menu
UP TOP ADV
MATE
GRIDUSE
ADV----------------------------choose category:
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
MATE
AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS----------choose category: QUIET VOLTSETUP TIME START PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP---ags port: 0
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP---ags enabled: No
DOWN UP NO YES
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP---AGS control: MAN-OFF
DOWN UP CHANGE
MATE/AGS/SETUP----------end of AGS SETUP menu UP TOP AGS
MATE
QUIET TIME
ADV/MATE/PG1-------------choose category:
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS------------Choose category: QUIET VOLTSETUP TIME START PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT--------weekend: 12:00A quiet time stopDOWN UP CHANGE
MATE/AGS/QT--------------- end of QUIET TIME menu UP TOP AGS
MATE
VOLTAGE START
ADV/MATE/AGS------------Choose category: QUIET VOLTSETUP TIME START PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-volt start 24.4 vdc 24 hr settingDOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-volt start 23.6 vdc 2 hr settingDOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT-----weekday: 12:00A quiet time startDOWN AGS CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT--------weekday: 12:00A quiet time stopDOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/QT--------weekend: 12:00A quiet time startDOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP---ags fault time 17 minutesDOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP---dc genset: No
DOWN UP NO YES
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP---vdc genstop 19.0 vdc
DOWN UP INC DEC
MATE/AGS/GRIDUSE------end of GRIDUSE menu UP TOP ADV
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE------weekend 12:00Agriduse start timeDOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE------weekend 12:00Agriduse stop timeDOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/HBX------------hbx-drop 1.0 vdcgrid delayDOWN ADV INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX------------ac input USEcontrolDOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/HBX------------end of HBX menu
UP TOP ADV
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ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-------weekend: 12:00A must run start timeDOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS------------Choose category: QUIET VOLTSETUP TIME START PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2----Choose category: LOAD MUSTPG1 START RUN PG3
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS--------load start 0 kw
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS--------load start 1 min delayDOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS--------load stop 0 kw
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS--------load stop 1 min delayDOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-----weekday: 12:00A must run start timeDOWN AGS CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-------weekend: 12:00A must run stop timeDOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR--------- end of MUST RUN menu UP TOP AGS
MATE
% SOC (State of Charge) START
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR------weekday: 12:00A must run stop timeDOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC--%SOC stop 90%
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/FULLCHGcharge to 100% fullevery 15 daysDOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC-- end of %SOC START menu UP TOP AGS
MATE
TIMERS
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG3-----Choose category: %SOCP2 START TIMERS PG4
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS--agsstate 0 DOWN AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS--2 min 2 min vs time DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-lsstart timer 0 min DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-lsstop timer 0 min DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-exstop timer 0 min DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-vdcstop timer 0 min DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS end of TIMERS menu UP TOP AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS--AGS genfault 0 DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS--24 hr 1440 min vs time DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS--2 hr vs time 120 min DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS------------choose category: %SOCP2 START TIMERS P4
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC---%SOC start 0%
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS------------Choose category: LOAD MUSTP1 START RUN PG3
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-------- end of LOAD START menu UP TOP AGS
MATE
MUST RUN
ADV/MATE/AGS------------Choose category: LOAD MUSTP2 START RUN P3
AGS/MATE/AGS/VSTART-volt start 22.0 vdc 2 min settingDOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART- end of VOLTAGE START menu UP TOP AGS
MATE
LOAD START
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ADV/MATE/AGS/EX-------exstart day --
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX-------ex start time 12:00A DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX-------ex period 15 min
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX------- end of exercise menu UP TOP AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG4----choose category:
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ADV----------------------------choose category:
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ADV/MATE/PG3----------advanced chargerfloat controlPG2 CC FN-DC PG4
ADV/MATE/PG3/CC-------enable CC floatcoordination: YesPG3 YES NO ADV
ADV/MATE/PG3----------advanced chargerfloat controlPG2 CC FN-DC PG4
ADV/MATE/PG3/CC-------enable FN-DC chargetermination: YesPG3 YES NO ADV
ADV/MATE/PG3----------advanced chargerfloat controlPG2 CC FN-DC PG4
ADV/MATE/PG4----------FN-DC advanced gridtie authorityPG3 MODE ADV MAIN
ADV/MATE/PG4/MODE---FN-DC gridtie enable disabledPG4 INC DEC ADV
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ADV/MATE/DEFAULT-----reset MATE tofactory default RESET NO
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The following tasks are common to many OutBack Power Systems customers and are viewable andprogrammableusingtheMATE.Theyarefullyexplainedwithinthismanual.Thepurposehereistoofferanoverviewofthetasksandputtheminaneasilyunderstandablecontext,especially for new users.
GototheCHARGERscreensintheADVANCEDmenuandsetthelimits.Theselimitsinclude:
• charger limit—howmuchchargetheFXusestochargethebatteries• absorb set point—voltagelevelreachedduringtheBULKorfirststageofcharging• absorb set time limit—amountoftimerechargingspendsattheabsorbsetpointtofully
recharge the batteries• float set point—thefinalchargingvoltagewhentherefloatvoltageismet• float time period—amountoftimethechargingprocessholdsatthefloatsetpoint• refloat set point—whenthebatteriesfallbelowthisvoltage,theFXstartsaREFLOATcycle
to keep the batteries charged• equalize set point—ahighvoltageusedforoccasionalequalizationrecharging• equalize time period—amountoftimethebatteriesareheldattheEQvoltage
GototheHBXscreensintheADVANCEDmenuandestablishthevoltageandtimesetpoints: • hbx-use grid set point:thevoltagevaluethatinitiatestheHBXrechargingmode• hbx-use grid delay—theamountoftimethebatteryvoltagemustremainbelowthehbx-use
grid set point before the charge cycle can begin• hbx-drop grid set point—thevoltagevaluewhich,whenreached,stopstherecharging
process• hbx-drop grid delay—theamountoftimethebatteryvoltagemustremainaboutthehbx-
drop grid set point before the recharging stops
NOTE:TheMATEactsalmostexclusivelyasadisplayscreenonlyfortheMX60 Charge Controller.TheMX60hasitsownscreenandsoftkeysforitsprogramming.
APPENDIX
Common Tasks
How to recharge the batteries using an FX Series Inverter/Charger
Recharge the batteries using HBX—high battery transfer—with a grid-connected FX Series Inverter/Charger
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GototheGRIDUSEscreensintheADVANCEDmenu.Usingthesescreens,youcansetthetimes of day you want to use grid AC power and the times you want to stop using it. This allows youconnectwhenyourbatterieswillnotadequatelysupplyallyourloadsortakeadvantageoflower utility rates at certain times of the day.
• griduse enable: turns this mode on or off• weekdaygridusestart:establishestheweekdaytimetheFXSeriesInverter/Chargerconnects
to the grid• adj hour and adj min: these screens adjust the time• weekday griduse stop:establishesweekdaytimetheFXwilldisconnectfromgridpower• 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
Forfurtheradjustments,gototheGRIDscreensintheADVANCEDmenu:
• acl/grid lower limit—setstheminimumgrid-suppliedvoltagetheFXwillconnectto• acl/grid upper limit—setsthemaximumgrid-suppliedvoltagetheFXwillconnectto• acl/grid input limit—themaximumamperagetheFXcandrawfromthegrid
Youcanmanuallystartageneratormanuallyorbypresettingsometime,voltage,orloadconditions. To manually start a generator:
• PresstheAC INhotkeytwice(ontheleftsideoftheMATE)• Pressthe<ON> soft key
Topresetgeneratorstart-upconditions,gototheAGS(AdvancedGeneratorStart)screensintheADVANCEDmenuanddothefollowingfortime-basedstartandstops:
• Press<SETUP>• ChoosetheappropriateHUBport• AGS enabled—press<YES>• Choosefrom<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—weekdayearlytimeyoudonotwantgeneratortostart• adj hour & adj min—establishestheexactstarttimewhengeneratorshouldnotberunning• weekday quiet time stop—endsthequietperiod,generatorcanrunagain• adj hour & adj min—establishesexactstoptime• Sameadjustmentsareavailableforweekends
How to connect to an electrical grid
How to start my generator
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When the battery falls below your established voltage set point for a set amount of time, the generatorwillstartandrechargethebatteries.Forvoltage-basedstartandstops,gototheAGSscreensandpressVOLTSTART:
• 24hr,2hr,and2mintimeperiodsareavailable• Chooseatimeperiodthebatteryvoltagecanfallbelowyourestablishedsetpoint
ACloaddemandscanalsostartthegenerator.FromtheAGSscreensintheADVANCEDmenu,chooseLOADSTART:
• load start—determinetheloadinkilowattsthat,whenexceeded,willstartthegenerator• load start delay—theamountoftimetheloadsmustexceedtheloadstartcurrentsetting
(kw)• load stop—thekilowattloadmustfallbelowthisvaluetoshutthegeneratoroff• load stop delay—amountoftimeloadmustbebelowloadstartstopbeforegeneratorshutsoff
Forthosetimesyousimplywantthegeneratortorun,gototheMUSTRUNscreensintheADVANCEDmenu:
• Adjusttheweekdayandweekendstartandstoptimes
Forfurthergeneratoradjustments,gototheGENscreensintheADVANCEDmenu:
• ac input connect delay—timeperiodFXdelaysbeforeacceptingagenerator-suppliedACsource
• ac2/gen lower limit—minimumgenerator-suppliedACvoltagetheFXwillconnectto• ac2/gen upper limit—maximumgenerator-suppliedACvoltagetheFXwillconnectto• ac1/gen input limit—maximumamperageFXwillacceptfromageneratorbeforebackingoff
ofacharger(ifthelimitisstillexceeded,theerrorLEDdisplaysawarning)• ac1/gen transfer delay—timeFXremainsconnectedtogeneratorafterinputvoltagefalls
below the ac2/gen lower limit
Determinethebeststackingmethod—1-2PHMaster,ClassicSlave,OutBackSeries/Parallel—andgototheSTACKscreensintheADVANCEDmenu.
• Choosethestackingmethod’sappropriatescreen• Usingthesoftkeysandscreencommands,assigntheMasterandSlaveFXSeriesInverter/
Chargers•ForcompleteFXprogramminginformation,seetheprogrammingmanualforyourmodel
FX.
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MATE does not power-upThe 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. CheckorreplacetheCAT5cablesrunningfromtheMATEtotheOutBackproduct.
MATE does not find a DeviceMake sure that all OutBack Products are powered-up and operating correctly before connectingtheMATE.CheckorreplacetheCAT5cablesrunningfromtheMATEtotheOutBack product.
IfaHUBisbeingused,makesurenoOutBackproductshavebeenmoved,unplugged,oradded.Iftheyhave,followtheinstructionsinMATESetupCommunicationsOptionstoREPOLLformovedornewdevices.
MATE does not display the correct meter or settingMake sure that all OutBack Products are powered-up and operating correctly before connectingtheMATE.CheckorreplacetheCAT5cablesrunningfromtheMATEtotheOutBack product.
IfaHUBisbeingused,makesurenoOutBackproductshavebeenmovedorunplugged.Iftheyhave,followtheinstructionsinMATESetupCommunicationsOptionstoREPOLLformoved or new devices.
MATE will not EQ my system when I use the EQ function under the <ACIN> buttonOlderFXsandMXswithanewerMATEwillnotbeabletoutilizethissystemwidecommand.FXsthatdonotrespondtothiscommandcanhaveanEQcyclestartedbyusingtheEQstartfunctionlocatedintheSTATUS/FX/MODEmenu.FromtheMainscreenpress<STATUS>,<FX>,<MODES>.Continuetopress<DOWN>untilyouseetheEQfunction.IfaHUBisused,FXsmusthaveanEQcyclestartindividuallyforeachFXontheHUB(Usethe<PORT>buttontocyclethroughtheavailableFXs).
MATE displays a ‘COMM ERROR’IftheMATEreceivestoomanyinterruptedorcorruptcommunications with OutBack products attached to the HUB,itwilldisplaya‘COMMERROR’screen.
Choosing‘VIEWDEBUG’takesyoutoascreenthatlistsallportsandaccumulatederrors.AnyPortexperiencingerrorscanbefoundbytheerrorcountafterthePortnumber.
Intheexampletotheright,Port4hasalargenumberoferrorsdetected(04:025meansPort4:showing25errors).
PressinganykeywilltakeyoutotheSETUP/MATE/COMMscreen,whichwillallowtheerrorcountstoberesetusingthe‘RSET’button,theDebugscreencanberedisplayedbyusingthe‘VIEW’button,orusercangetbacktotheSETUPmenubyusingthe‘BACK’button.
UsetheinformationontheDebugscreentolocatetheproblemdevice.Makesurethatit’sDCbreakerinon,andthatisoperatingcorrectly.CheckorreplaceCAT5cablesrunningfromtheHUBtothatdevice.
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DateofInstallation_________________________________________________
Installer__________________________________________________________
BatteryCharging*
AbsorbSetpoint_____________________________________________________
AbsorbTimeLimit__________________________________________________
*Thesevaluesareavailablefromthebatterymanufacturer
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USER SYSTEM INFORMATION AND SETTINGS
Date of Installation_________________________________________________
Installer __________________________________________________________
Battery Charging*
Absorb Set point_____________________________________________________
Absorb Time Limit __________________________________________________
*These values are available from the battery manufacturer
BatteryEqualizing (EQ) Recharging Schedule and Checklist (YEAR)
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