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MATE & MATE2 Installation & User Manual

1. choose category MODES METER BATT PG2 Pressing the lt BATT gt soft key brings up the first FX BATT screen The first METER screen shows what the inverter is doing at the time this screen is viewed A grid tied FX will also show any target activity The lists below show the possible activities and target activities An off grid FX will only show the current activity Activity Target Activity Off Sell Search RE On Float Charge Bulk EQ Silent Float EQ Chr Off Support Sell Passthru A Push lt UP gt to Push lt STAT gt return to the first to return to the METER screen choose category STATUS screen METER Screens The METER screens display current and voltage measure ments and the version of FX software charge the current FX mode output voltage available AC at the FX AC output input voltage available AC at the FX AC input normally from a utility or a generator inverter current available current at FX AC output terminals when the inverter is ON and no AC source is connected charger current shows the amount of AC current used by the FX charger input current AC current flowing into the FX AC input sell current AC current being sold to the grid FX firmware current FX software version The METER MODE values cannot be changed in the STATUS screens FX STATUS Batt ery Screens STATUS FX MODE STATUS FX MODE STATUS FX METER POO battery 13 6 vdc battery
2. 11 1143 cm 4 To Install the MATE MATE2 Dimensions Install all other OutBack components first Run the CAT 5 cable from the source HUB FX or Charge Controller to the MATES location Connect the CAT5 cable to the source but not to the MATE just yet If connecting a computer to the MATE or MATE2 run a serial cable from the computer to the MATES location but do not connect the cable at this time Unsnap the MATES back plate and find the four screw holes If a MATE2 version is used the back cover need not be removed The MATE and MATE2 are designed for easy wall mounting using appropriate fasteners molly bolts screws etc Power up every OutBack device connected directly or indirectly through the HUB to the MATE and then connect the CAT5 cable to the jack and if used the computer serial cable to the RS 232 port on the back MATE or MATE2 If installing the MATE snap the MATE onto the back plate and push any excess cable back into the wall If installing the MATE2 version secure its four corners to the wall 12 7 cm 5 between screw holes 15 875 cm 6 1 4 between screw holes 8 89 cm 3 Basic Operation e NOTE For a viewing of all MATE screens please see pages 110 124 at the end of this manual Power Up A soon as the MATE cable is plugged into a powered OutBack product the MATE itself will power up and display several information screens G day Mate First Screen Oe Ru C n PE
3. Press INC until 141 then press enter SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely affect system performance ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC ooo oo ADV choose a product FX ADV MATE PG1 choose category HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 ADV MATE HBX hbx use griduse point DOWN ADV DEC 24 0 vdc ADV MATE HBX hbx use grid delay DOWN UP DEC e OC OO 01 0 hrs ADV MATE HBX ac input control DOWN UP e oooO CHANGE ADV MATE HBX hbx drop grid setpoint DOWN UP DEC e OC O 26 0 vdc ADV MATE HBX end of HBX menu UP SS CO ADV MATE HBX hbx drop grid delay DOWN UP DEC e OC O 01 0 hrs m_e Press lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys as needed to change set points 65 v or HUB 10 The Master will then instruct any stacked Slaves to USE or DROP the AC input source please see appropriate the FX programming manual for stacking instructions e NOTE HBX Mode will control the Master FX Series Inverter Charger in Port 1 of a HUB 4 Before starting HBX Mode set or reset the established values on the four MATE set point modes shown on the following screens The first screen HBX USE GRID SET POINT appears when the HBX soft key is pressed on the previous ADV MATE screen e Each successive screen appears by pre
4. Dn e PG2 mI ese MM IBEEP eal STATUS FX STATUS FX STATUS FX IMODE METER BATT PG2 DISCON SELL MODE METER BATT OVERVIEW 123 MENU MAP OVERVIEW 5 5 SINIL QOS vod SUAWLL LAVIS cOd NIVW XAV O8 194 AGVOO ACV CHOVd OO AAV IHDVd OO AGV Od NAY LAVIS qvo t Dd NOY LAVIS IOd ISAW qvOT IUVIS HOV LIOA ALI LINDI dOLAS A LAVIS days LIOA LINO SOV A LVW ACY ACV S V dS0GTHD XdH IDd 21VW AGV OO Xd QNIN CIHONVACG Y 124 APPENDIX Common Tasks The following tasks are common to many OutBack Power Systems customers and are viewable and programmable using the MATE They are fully explained within this manual The purpose here is to offer an overview of the tasks and put them in an easily understandable context especially for new users Controller The MX60 has its own screen and soft keys for its programming e NOTE The MATE acts almost exclusively as a display screen only for the MX60 Charge How to recharge the batteries using an FX Series Inverter Charger Go to the CHARGER screens in the ADVANCED menu and set the limits These limits include charger limit how much charge the FX uses to charge the batteries absorb set point voltage level reached during the BULK or first stage of charging absorb set time limi
5. low battery cut off set point occurs or the FX is overloaded lt OK gt returns to the point in the menu system before you entered the AC INPUT CONTROL menu cycle If HBX Mode is enabled the AC INPUT CONTROL will read AC INPUT CONTROL AC INPUT CONTROL currently DROP HBX currently USE HBX DROP USE OK DROP USE OK 54 GEN START CONTROL PRESS TWICE currently MAN OFF e The GEN START CONTROL screen allows OFF AUTO ON UU lt Advanced Generator Start e The AGS settings only take effect when Advanced Generator Start is enabled See the AGS Mode section for more information function eS NOTE This does not control the GenAlert When an OutBack HUB is employed the GEN START CONTROL only affects the FX programmed as the AGS PORT in the AGS setup This is the HUB Port connected to the FX with the generator start relay OFF manually overrides AGS mode Pressing OFF brings up MAN OFF indicating the user manually shut off the generator AUTO allows the MATE to automatically start and stop the generator according to the settings programmed in the ADVANCED AGS menu Pressing AUTO brings up either AUTO OFF or AUTO ON depending on the FX programming ON manually overrides AGS mode Pressing it brings up MAN ON indicating the user manually turned the generator ON OK Returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the GEN START CONTROL screen NOTE To reset an AGS error
6. FN DC advanced grid tie authority PG3 MODE ADV MAIN Pressing the FN DC soft key brings up the FLEXnet DC charge termination screen Pressing the YES soft key enables the FLEXnet FN DC charge termination The FN 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 soft key disables the FN DC charge termi nation Press the PG3 soft key to return to the previous screen Press the lt PG4 gt soft key to advance to the next ADV screen The FN DC advanced grid tie authority screen leads to screens allowing the FN DC limited control over the GTFX grid tie inverter charger Pressing the lt MODE gt soft key leads to those controls disabled or Charge parms met This is the last MATE ADV FN DC screen ADV MATE PG4 MODE FN DC gridtie enable Charge parms met ADV MATE PG4 MODE FN DC gridtie enable disabled PG4 PG4 INC DEC ADV DEC ADV OOO CO Please see the FLEXnet DC User s Guide for all related MATE screens 62 In Charge parms met mode the FN DC detemines if the batteries are fully charged signaling the MATE to enable the Master GTFX to sell power to the grid the GTFX must be gridtie mode enabled first At midnight every day the MATE disables the GTFX s grid tie mode When a renewab
7. SETUP MATE COMM choose category BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG 8 SETUP MATE COMM PC PC communications OFF BACK OFF e y A A Press the lt REPOLL gt soft key after a device is added to moved or removed from the HUB The MATE has found the HUB and will automatically 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 f N NOTE Disconnecting the MATE s 5 cable and then reconnecting it also performs the s re poll task but the cable can be inconvenient to remove from a mounted MATE The next communication function deals with the MATE personal computer interface Press the PC soft key to enable or disable the MATE s RS232 communications port In the PC communications screen choose ON or OFF by pressing the respective soft key Press the BACK soft key to return to the choose category screen 36 SETUP MATE COMM choose category BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG oS cd SETUP MATE COMM comm errors BACK VIEW RSET oe Y y y v SETUP MATE COMM comm errors BACK VIEW RSET O O y A To debug the system press the lt DEBUG gt soft key On the DEBUG screen first press the lt VIEW gt soft key to bring up a list of HUB ports with a count of communications errors for each port lt RESET gt allows you to reset the error counting display see next screen This
8. is displayed for each reason GRID and GEN erator set land this number is used by OutBack technical support to diagnose the problem tings gt AC transfer gt AC grid limit gt AC generator limit 00062000000000c0c00c00c00020000200990909999 MAIN SCREEN Pressing the first two soft keys on the MATE will Y IFLEXnet DC screens in clude METER STATS BATTERY SHUNT and AUX IMETER screens gt instantaneous amp hours running through shunts gt accumulated amp hours and kilowatt hours gt number of removed lamp hours and kilowatt hours gt number of charged lamp hours and kilowatt hours Peach shunt s charged status gt firmware revision STATUS screens gt amps and kilowatts removed and charged gt number of days the battery has been at 10096 state of charge fully charged and its maximum charge since last reset by user gt days passed since the charge parameters were met gt minimum and maxi imum battery values gt temp compensated battery set point P cycle charging factors gt total kilowatt and amp hours removed always return to the MAIN screen The ADV anced menu allows more precise adjustment of the inverter and charger functions the generator function and grid tie setpoints The ADV menu requires the password 141 be entered before access ing the screens see next page SETUP screens include CLOC
9. mate code rev 4 1 3 choose category SETUP MATE PAGE1 mate code rev 4 1 3 choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 SETUP MATE GLOW backlight controls BACK LEVEL MODE TIME SETUP MATE PAGE1 mate code rev 4 1 3 choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 SETUP MATE PAGE2 choose category PG1 SUMRY COMM PG3 SETUP MATE SUMMARY summary control BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL summary control BACK TYPE DELAY ROLLI SETUP MATE SUMMARY summary control BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL SETUP MATE SUM ROLL isum screen 10secs i roll rate iBACK INC DEC choose category PG1SUMRY COMM PG3 choose category BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG Searching for devices CC FOUND AFTER A DEVICE IS FOUND choose category SCREEN RETURNS choose category BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG SETUP MATE COMM PC pc communications OFF BACK OFF ON BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG DEBUG opens comm errors screen 115 choose category PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN button beep tone OFF 8 cycles BACK OFF ON DOWN INC DEC PORT choose category PG2 BEEP MAIN inverter programming 21 0 vdc completed cut out set point TOP ADV MAIN ADVANCED MENU INVERTER i DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX INVERTER PO00 low battery 25 0 vdc cut in set point SUM STATUS SETUP ADV DOWN INC DEC PORT IADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could j choose category adversely effect system performance ADV INV CHGR PG2 T ADV FX CHARGER P00 enter the
10. 06 001 07 001 08 001 09 001 10 001 2M 001 01 000 Port Status Port Number Port 00 is the MATE Port a Oe Port 2M is inoperable NOTE 01 10 FX or CC Ports e Port 00 is a MATE connected directly to 000 a device is present an FX no HUB is used 001 no device present Port 2M is the 2nd MATE Port and is Any other status number means a inoperable device was previously present and lost contact resulting in errors Here s how to read the DEBUG screen 01 000 gt Number of errors zero in this case present at this port Port 01 An unused port will show one error 09 001 Port 09 has no component the single error is the system default A port with a large number of errors requires action In this example Port 4 needs attention 04 025 Port 04 shows 25 errors 38 Advancing errors the count is increasing on the DEBUG screen mean the HUB is not finding a device that was previously there In order try the following 1 Check that the device s DC breaker is on and operating correctly that the device itself is on and that the CAT5 cable connecting the device to the HUB is plugged in at both ends Then re poll the system SETUP gt MATE gt PG2 gt COMM gt REPOLL see page 34 2 Check the DEBUG screen to confirm the problem is solved 3 Swap HUB ports with another device each using its own CAT5 cable Re poll the system and check for errors on each port If the error moved the probl
11. AGS MR weekday 12 00A weeken must run start time must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE CIC GD DOWN UP weekend must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE AGS SOC Menu ADV MATE AGS 96SOC ADV MATE AGS 96SOC ADV MATE AGS FULLCHG SOC start 0 SOC stop 90 charge to 100 full must run start time must run start time every 15 days DOWN AGS INC DOWN AGS INC DOWN UP INC DEC CC CO EX X UE UC E AGS TIMERS Menu ADV MATE AGS TIMERS agsstate ADV MATE AGS TIMERS ADV MATE AGS TIMERS agsgenfault 0 24hr 1440 min vs time DOWN AGS DOWN UP DOWN UP COE XX GE OD N ADV MATE AGS TIMERS ADV MATE AGS TIMERS ADV MATE AGS TIMERS 24hr vstime 120 min 2 am 2 min isstart timer 0 min vs time DOWN UP DOWN UP DOWN UP CO CCo C 0 COGO GO CD ADV MATE AGS TIMERS ADV MATE AGS TIMERS isstop timer vdcstop timer 0 min ADV MATE AGS TIMERS exstop timer 0 min DOWN AGS DOWN UP CD OC GD OUR X qe AGS EXERCISE Menu ADV MATE AGS EX exstartday ex start time 12 00A ex period DOWN AGS DOWN UP CHANGE DOWN UP INC CCo XO Se 103 AGS Start and Stop 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 GENERATOR START REASON AGS State Global Rebulk 2 Min Batt V Lo
12. CLR MAIN 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV AADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could dversely effect system performance enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT IA DV choose device FX CC DC MATE choose category HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 DOWN ADV INC DEC end of HBX menu UP TOP ADV A choose category HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 griduse enable OFF DOWN ADV OFF ON griduse start time DOWN UP CHANGE griduse stop time DOWN UP CHANGE griduse stop time DOWN UP CHANGE IMATE AGS GRIDUSE of GRIDUSE menu UP TOP ADV A choose category HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 choose category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2 DOWN UP dc genstop 19 0 vdc INC DEC ADV MATE AGS SETUP gs fault time 17 minutes DOWN UP INC DEC IADV MATE AGS SETUP cool down time 0 minutes DOWN UP INC DEC minutes DOWN UP INC DEC of AGS SETUP menu UP TOP AGS QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2 ADV MATE AGS QT eekday 12 00 quiet time start DOWN AGS CHANGE ADV MATE AGS QT eekday 12 00 quiet time stop DOWN UP CHANGE quiet time start DOWN UP CHANGE end of QUIET TIME menu UP TOP AGS hoose category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2 DOWN AGS INC DEC AGS MATE AGS VSTART olt start 22 0 vdc 2 min setting DOWN AGS INC DEC IADV MATE AGS V
13. CON Uo XO CD CO X ADV MATE AGS SETUP ADV MATE AGS SETUP cool down time 0 warm up time minutes minutes DOWN UP INC DOWN UP INC OC OD Cue AGS QUIET TIME Menu weekday quiet time start DOWN AGS ADV MATE AGS QT weekend 12 00A quiet time stop DOWN UP AGS VOLT START Menu ADV MATE AGS VSTART volt start 12 2 vdc 24 hr setting DOWN AGS INC DEC em Volt start 24 hr setting 24 VDC system 24 4 vdc 32 VDC system 32 6 vdc 36 VDC system 36 6 vdc 48 VDS system 48 8 vdc AGS LOAD START Menu ADV MATE AGS LS load start ADV MATE AGS LS load stop delay DOWN AGS 101 CHANGE weekday quiet time stop DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS VSTART volt start 11 8 vdc 2 hr setting DOWN AGS INC DEC CCo oc Volt start 2 hr setting 24 VDC system 23 6 vdc 32 VDC system 31 5 vdc 36 VDC system 35 4 vdc 48 VDS system 47 2 vdc ADV MATE AGS LS load start delay DOWN AGS weekend quiet time start DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS VSTART volt start 11 0 vdc 2 min setting DOWN AGS INC DEC CCD GE Volt start 2 min setting 24 VDC system 22 0 vdc 32 VDC system 29 3 vdc 36 VDC system 33 0 vdc 48 VDS system 44 0 vdc ADV MATE AGS LS load stop AGS MUST RUN Menu ADV MATE AGS MR weekday 12 00A must run start time DOWN AGS CHANGE ADV MATE
14. DEC oooO V4 14 WEEKEND QT START adj min 12 00A INC DEC DONE t ty ADV MATE AGS QT weekend 12 00A quiet time start DOWN UP CHANGE O0O weekend quiet time start is the beginning of the quiet time period for Saturday and Sunday Most AGS start conditions will be stopped during this time Press the CHANGE soft key to adjust the hour and minutes settings lt INC gt and lt DEC gt adjust the hourly setting for the WEEKEND QT START Press the lt DOWN gt soft key when finished INC and DEC adjust the minutes setting for the WEEKEND QT START Press the DONE soft key when finished If you are satisfied with the weekend quiet time start settings press the DOWN soft key and go to the weekend stop screen 84 Weekend Stop ADV MATE AGS QT weekend 12 00A quiet time stop DOWN CHANGE WEEKEND QT STOP adj hour WEEKEND QT STOP adj min 12 00A INC DEC DONE ADV MATE AGS QT weekend 12 00A quiet time stop DOWN UP CHANGE ADV MATE QUIET TIME end of QUIET TIME menu UP TOP AGS weekend quiet time stop is the end of the quiet time period for Saturday amp Sunday lt CHANGE gt adjusts the hour and minutes settings lt INC gt and lt DEC gt adjust the hourly setting for the WEEKEND QT STOP Press the lt DOWN gt soft key when finished INC and DEC adjust the minute set
15. DONE soft key to return to the ADV MATE AGS MR weekend must run stop time screen when finished 92 Weekend Stop weekend must run start time DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS MR weekend 12 00A must run stop time DOWN UP OOO CHANGE WEEKEND MR STOP adj hour 12 00A DOWN INC DEC oooO WEEKEND MR STOP adj min 12 00A INC DEC DONE ADV MATE AGS MR weekend 12 00A must run stop time DOWN UP Oo CHANGE Press the DOWN soft key to go to the ADV MATE AGS MR weekend must run stop screen weekend must run stop time is the end of the must run time period for Saturday and Sunday Press CHANGE to adjust the hour and minutes settings Adjust the hour settings using the INC and lt DEC gt 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 lt DEC gt soft keys When finished press the DONE soft key to return to the ADV MATE AGS MR weekend must run stop time screen To proceed to the end of MUST RUN menu press the DOWN soft key ADV MATE AGS MR To proceed to the ADV MATE AGS PG2 screen end press the lt AGS gt soft key UP TOP AGS ADV MATE AGS PG2 choose category Press the P3 soft key to access the ADV MATE LOAD MUST AGS PG3 screen which includes the EXERCISE PGi START RUN
16. MAR APR MAY JUN EQ 20 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN EQ 20 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN EQ 20 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC EQ 20 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC 130 WARRANTY OutBack Power Systems Two Year Limited Warranty OutBack Power Systems Inc warrants that the products it manufactures will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two 2 years subject to the conditions set forth below The limited warranty is extended to the original user and is transferable The limited warranty term begins on the date of invoice to the original user of the product The limited warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof damaged by a alteration or disassembly b accident or abuse c corrosion d lightning e reverse polarity f repair or service provided by an unauthorized repair facility g operation or installation contrary to instructions pertaining to the product OutBack Power Systems liability for any defective product or any part thereof shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the product at OutBack Power Systems discretion OutBack Power Systems does not warrant or guarantee the workmanship performed by any person or firm installing its products THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION T
17. MATE PG1 choose category HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 ADV MATE PG2 choose category PG1 DEFAULTS PG3 ADV MATE PG3 advance charger oat contro PG2 CC FN DC PG4 Co OO ADV MATE PG3 CC enable CC float coordination Yes PG3 YES NO O OO V4 14 In the ADV menu push the MATE soft key to view the Advanced MATE functions Pressing the lt HBX gt lt GRIDUSE gt or lt AGS gt soft keys open their specific advanced functions Pressing the lt PG2 gt soft key opens the next MATE advanced screen Pressing the lt DEFAULTS gt soft key brings up the ADV MATE DEFAULT screen which allows the user to re establish all the MATES factory default values see pages 96 98 Press the lt PG3 gt soft key to view the next MATE advanced screen ADV MATE DEFAULT reset MATE to factory default RESET NO CO OOO 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 lt PG3 gt soft key to return to the previous screen FLEXnet DC ADV MATE PG3 advance charger oat control CC FN DC PG4 ADV MATE PG3 FN DC enable FN DC charge termination Yes YES advanced charger float control PG2 CC FN DC PG4 ADV MATE PG4
18. MATES screen is segregated by type or task and distinguished by location on the screen and the choice of lowercase or uppercase letters Occasionally it can be misread by a user The following example is shown for clarification ToplinewhereyouareinthesystemandwhatHUB Portyou reviewing Inthisexample theS TATUSof thePort1 FXMETERSoutputvoltageisdisplayed HUBPort STATUS FX METERS POL output 122 VAC voltage DOWN Left side shows a condition valuelabel system measurable event Right side status lt setting or measure ofvalueforwhatever UP TOP PORT appearsontheleftside f A t 41 Bottomline softkeycommandsallowingthe usertochangescreensoralteracondition featureoreventorchangeportsifusingaHUB Soft Key Related Abbreviations ADV Advanced INC Increase AGS Advanced Generator Start INV Inverter AUX Auxiliary Output MIN Minutes BATT Battery CAL Calibration CHGR Charger CNT Contrast COMM Communication DEC Decrease DISCON Disconnect EQ Equalize GEN Generator HBX High Battery Transfer PG1 PG2 PG3 PG4 Page One Page Two etc RSET Reset SETP Setup SRCH Search STAT Status SUM or SUMRY Summary TMRS Timers WARN Warning P01 Master FX PO2 PO3 etc Slave FXs 18 LOCATION the top line STATUS FX METER P01 the HUBS first Port indicates STATUS then FX then METER have been s
19. None is chosen the FX SUMMARY screen appears 32 Pressing the lt SUM gt soft key in the MAIN menu 9 57 32A brings up your chosen SUMMARY screen or if da None is chosen it will bring up the FX SUMMA RY screen as a default To adjust the timing of the SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SUMMARY screen display see the next section In the SETUP MATE SUMMARY screen press summary control the lt DELAY gt 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 BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL OO SETUP MATE SUMMARY TYPE sum screen 19 minutes delay time SETUP MATE SUMMARY TYPE sum screen 10 seconds roll rate BACK INC DEC BACK INC DEC ewe e Oo ewe e Y A A Y A A lt DELAY gt in SUMMARY mode shows The roll rate is how often the MATE switches be how long it takes for a SUMMARY tween the FX and CC summary screens The rate screen to be automatically displayed can be adjusted with the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft This time can be increased or decreased keys Pressing the lt BACK gt soft key returns to the by pressing the INC and DEC soft SETUP MATESUMMARY screen keys After the SUMMARY screen delay time is chosen press the BACK soft key to return you to the SETUP MATE SUMMARY screen MATE Communications Options 34 Communications Options SUM STATUS Why you want them The MATE communica
20. O O OO tt This section of the manual will cover how to use the buttons on the MATE to navigate the menus fi Sack Qiii YellowStatuslndicator AC EIE GreenStatusIndicator npu b B d SUE uU rem Inverter LED e 1 35 04p w Hot Key SUM STATUS SETUP ADV j Hot Key SoftKeys C O Oo lt Six buttons or keys navigate the MATE and change its settings HOT KEYS SOFT KEYS Two FX dedicated hot keys are e Each soft key corresponds to the word on the labeled ACIN and INV screen directly above it unless you are on the e Pushing AC IN will return to the Summary screen first of four AC input hot screens soft keys navigate the menus lt UP gt Repeated pushing cycles through lt DOWN gt NEXT BACK or lt TOP gt the four AC input screens e They can change settings lt OFF gt AUTO e Pushing the INV hot key will lt ON gt lt INC gt to increase values and lt DEC gt return to its hot screen to control to decrease values the FX inverting function The soft keys perform other functions depending on the individual menu screen NOTE Pressing and holding the two lower left keys at the same time will always bring up the MAIN screen Pressing one key sooner than the other may lead to a different screen 17 How To Read a MATE Screen MATE screens will either show values that can be changed or navigate to value screens The information on the
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22. Second Screen Power Systems Ier Lo Version Third Screen Code a a a e Code dictates the MATES operation and Serial Screen EE b bb features Serial matches the bar code sticker inside the C MATE on its circuit board e Screen EE refers to the MATE s menu system Systems regarding its operation e NOTE you will need the code and serial number of the MATE if contacting OutBack Power 13 14 Searching for Devices FX Found SES ES Searching for Devices CC Found epp dE Searching for Devices HUB Found ce a Searching for Devices DC Found Cc oe Port Assignment 1 FX 2 FX 3 gt CC 4 gt 5 6 7 8 9 10 gt 2M xa Ce Searching for Devices No Devices Found iore OS Fourth screen one of the following The MATE found an FX Series Inverter Charger The MATE has found a Charge Controller e The MATE has found the HUB The MATE has found the FLEXnet DC Port Assignment screen follows the HUB Found screen Each Port used will show its connected component The MATE has not found an OutBack product If the MATE does not find the connected device refer to page 129 Troubleshooting No Device Found Would you like to Retry NO MAIN Screen 12 17 04P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV COC lt SUM gt lt STATUS gt lt SETUP gt lt ADV gt 15
23. Setup Set Up the MATE 9 57 32A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SETUP MATE PAGE 1 mate code rev choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 SETUP MATE PAGE2 choose category 1 SUMRY COMM SETUP MATE PAGE3 choose category PG2 e oooO PRESS TWICE Start with the MAIN screen which appears after the power up screens and press the lt SETUP gt soft key Press the MATE soft key This screen displays the MATE code version and leads to the CLOCK display CONTRAST CNT and GLOW or back lighting Press the PG2 soft key for a second screen of SETUP choices Press the lt 1 gt soft key to return to the previous screen SETUP MATE PAGEI This screen leads to the SUMMARY SUMRY screens which control how information is displayed The COMMUNICATION COMM screens display MATE communication options Press the lt PG3 gt soft key to advance to the next SETUP screen For SUMMARY screens please see pages 27 29 See pages 33 37 for COMMUNICATION screens PAGE 3 allows the user access to the BEEP function the noise made when any key is pressed See page 26 to activate or deactivate this function Press the first soft key twice to return to the CLOCK function default settings please see page 100 e Note To return the MATE to its factory 22 Setting the Clock Why you want to do it Certain functions such as when to use grid supplied power Grid Use Mode or generator A
24. The MAIN screen appears after the MATE detects the HUB and any devices connected to it or detects a single device if a HUB is not in use The MAIN screen is always the same with the excep tion of the time display At the bottom of the MAIN screen are the four soft key commands SUMMARY shows the direction and amount of power flow in regard to inverting charging selling and or pass through It also shows the voltage of the battery Please see the FX and VFX Series Inverter Charger Programming Manual for a description of these functions The STATUS screen is the first step in viewing the status of either the OutBack Charge Control ler or FX Series Inverter Charger and any of their meters and conditions The SETUP screen leads to additional screens showing some common set points and parameters of either the MATE or an FX Series Inverter Charger These screens allow adjustments to such features as the clock and background lighting or whether the power input to the FX is coming from a grid or a generator The ADVANCED screen leads to screens for the FX Series Inverter Charger the OutBack Charge Controller and the MATE itself that allow for changing each components advanced settings 16 Navigation MATE Buttons Press the first two soft keys from any Orsi exer 4 screen to return to the MAIN screen GERE a MAIN 12 17 04P 1 35 04 e SUM STATUS SETUP ADV e SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
25. To shut the charger function off Press the AC IN hot key three times until the CHARGER CONTROL screen appears Press the OFF soft key 64 HBX Mode Stands for high battery transfer Is used with grid connected FX Series Inverter Chargers that have utility power as their AC input Isa mode primarily used in applications that have enough renewable energy RE power production to meet the needs of the loads most of the time e Allows the FX to connect to an AC source if the battery voltage has fallen below a program mable set point for a user configurable amount of time MATE will then allow the FX to remain connected to the AC source until the battery voltage has risen above a second set point for a programmable amount of time The MATE detects when the battery is truly low and needs charging as opposed to a sudden and momentary drop caused by a sizable demand for power from a device such as a motor At these times the MATE directs the FX to use AC power until the battery is fully charged again The user programs in the amount of time a battery can be below the low voltage and the amount of time after it s fully charged before the MATE starts issuing its commands The MATE uses these times to switch back and forth between AC and battery power Additionally in HBX mode the FX charging function can be shut off to allow the alternative energy source to recharge the batteries while the loads are powered by the utility grid
26. allows you to set the number of minutes your generator will run during its exercise period The exercise period screen allows you to set the length of the exercise period using the INC and lt DEC gt soft keys The MATE offers a range of 1 240 minutes for this period but check your generator manufacturer s recommendations before setting this period Press the DOWN soft key to exit this screen and go to the ADV MATE AGS EX end of exercise menu screen 99 MATE DEFAULTS The MATE comes with factory default settings for its various functions Many of these can be changed depending on a user s preferences To return the MATE to its default settings go to the ADV MATE DEFAULT screen and press the lt RESET gt soft key Press the lt YES gt soft key in the ADV MATE RESET ARE YOU SURE screen to reset the default values choose device FX CC ADV MATE DEFAULT reset MATE to factory default RESET MATE SETUP Default Values SETUP MATE CNT contrast 30 BACK DEC SETUP MATE GLOW Time glow off 5 mins time BACK DEC SETUP MATE SUM ROLL sum screen 10 secs roll rate BACK ADV MATE PG1 choose category ADV MATE PG2 choose category HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 PGi DEFAULTS ADV MATE RESET ARE YOU SURE 9 20 09A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SETUP MATE GLOW LEVEL backlight 100 SETUP MATE GLOW MODE
27. and Charge Controller START STOP product manuals for more information The BULK CONTROL BULK CONTROL BULK CONTROL screen allows the user to bulk charge started bulk charge stopped manually start or stop a bulk charge cycle by pressing the lt START gt or lt STOP gt soft CJ G T O e keys respectively e NOTE Both Outback Charge Controller and FX products connected to the HUB will respond OK OK to global EQ and BULK charger commands 55 56 EQUALIZE CONTROL eq enabled EQUALIZE CONTROL eq charge stopped OK MAIN EQ parameters must be set in ADV FX menu follow manuf recommendations MORE For EQ settings ac source must be connected to start EQ cycle MORE EQ ENABLED No are you sure you wish to start an EQ cycle YES EXIT O lt f Pressing lt EQ gt on the CHARGER MODE CONTROL screen brings up the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen When STOP has been selected the EQ charge has stopped When lt START gt has been selected two informational screens are displayed The user must push the lt MORE gt soft key before an equalizing cycle can begin NOTE EQ EQUALIZE is not an automatic part of the FX s charge cycle With the AC input already connected to the FX system an EQ charge must be manually started from this menu The EQ cycle ends after the time it takes to charge the batteries to the EQ voltage and the EQ time limit or by manuall
28. current mode AUTO BACK DEC BACK OFF AUTO ON CO OX SETUP MATE SUM DELAY sum screen 20 Mins SETUP MATE SUM TYPE summary screen type delay time BACK INC DEC Wo d d BACK INC DEC MATE ADVANCED Default Values e HBX Menu ADV MATE HBX hbx use ADV MATE HBX ADV MATE HBX x dro grid setpoint hbx use 1 0 hrs grid delay DOWN ADV INC DEC DOWN ADV ove CCD NOTE The MATE hbx use ac input grid setpoint screen vdc value control will equal the systems battery DOWN UP voltage In this case it reflects 12 VDC batteries Other values 24VDC battery 26 0 vdc 32VDC 34 7 vdc 36VDC 39 0 vdc and 48VDC 32 vdc grid setpoint DOWN ADV ADV MATE HBX hbx drop 1 0 hrs grid delay DOWN ADV INC DEC CDC 02 Griduse Menu ADV MATE GRIDUSE griduse enable ADV MATE GRIDUSE ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekday 12 00 weekday griduse start time griduse stop time DOWN ADV DOWN UP CHANGE DOWN UP CELA NOTE a ADV MATE GRIDUSE ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekend weekend griduse start time griduse stop time DOWN UP CHANGE DOWN UP CHANGE tos XOU AGS SETUP Menu MATE AGS SETUP ADV MATE AGS SETUP ADV MATE AGS SETUP ags port AGS enabled N AGS control MAN OFF DOWN UP CHANGE ADV MATE AGS SETUP ADV MATE AGS SETUP ADV MATE AGS SETUP dc genset vdc genstop 19 0 vdc ags fault time DOWN UP DOWN UP INC DEC DOWN UP QOO
29. displays With the MATE you can Program when an FX connects to an AC source based on time battery voltage or time of day grid usage e Start a generator using Advanced Generator Start AGS Mode Control auxiliary AC or DC loads such as cooling fans and relays Sell power back to the utility grid e Set up the stacking of multiple the FLEXmax 80 and the FLEXnet DC The following chapters detail the MATE Control Modes Please note whenever a password is called for the system password is The following chapters detail the MATE Control Modes Please note whenever a password is called for the system password is 141 60 The ADVANCED Menus The MATE must be connected to an OutBack system for the Advanced features to function 9 57 32 A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT ADV PASSWORD enter the password 141 ENTER INC DEC EXIT To access the MATE s Advanced Mode settings go to the MAIN menu and push the ADV soft key The next screen is a warning screen intended to keep those unfamiliar with an OutBack system from altering the settings Push any key to advance to the next screen to input the password 141 The screen displays 132 Push the INC soft key until it scrolls to 141 With the password 141 on the screen push the lt ENTER gt soft key 61 ADV
30. drop network Interconnecting Cable CAT 5 8 IATIA 518B PC non crossover network cable e Maximum Tested Cable Length 1000 feet 300 meters of cable in an office commercial building NOTE Signal degradation can result if cable is run in conduit with AC wiring or in other electronically noisy environments these can affect the maximum length the cable can run without incurring transmission errors PC computer interface RS232 Opto Isolated DB9 serial communication port NOTE OutBack Power Systems does not produce or technically support any PC computer software programs compatible with its products The following companies sell compatible software RightHand Engineering LLC Winverter software Intellact WattPlot software 19310 226th Ave NE Woodinville WA 98077 57 Mary Street Alton Ontario Canada L7K 0E3 425 844 1291 416 907 2076 InfogRightHandEng com wattplot intellact ca OutBack MATE Functions Why use a MATE with your OutBack Power System FX Series Inverter Chargers and Charge Controllers What exactly does it do A typical power system providing utility supplied electricity requires very little from a user Other than flipping an occasional tripped circuit breaker back on due to an overload and paying a monthly bill there is little to monitor or adjust A renewable energy RE system requires more diligence and attention including battery maintenance and setting various times and voltages for the system to ac
31. end of GRIDUSE menu UP TOP griduse start time griduse stop time DOWN ADV OFF DOWN UP CHANGE eooo eooo oooO ADV MATE choose category HBX GRIDUSE AGS ADV MATE GRIDUSE griduse enable DOWN ADV OFF oooO Weekday Grid Use Start ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekday griduse start time DOWN UP 71 On the ADV menu push the lt MATE gt soft key Press the lt GRIDUSE gt soft key on the lt ADV MATE screen The first GRID USE screen to appear is the griduse enable screen This screen turns GRID USE mode ON or OFF e DN NOTE Set all the weekday and weekend timing first before turning the GRID USE Mode on The GRID USE settings can be accessed by pressing the DOWN soft key This setting is the time during the week Monday Friday that a USE will be issued to the FX system allowing it to connect to the AC input source The time displayed is the default setting To change the time on the adj hour screen press the CHANGE soft key 72 WEEKDAY GRIDUSE START adj hour 12 00A DOWN INC DEC e OC OO WEEKDAY GRIDUSE START adj min 12 00A INC DEC DONE ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekday griduse start time DOWN UP CHANGE oooO Weekday Grid Use Stop ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekday griduse stop time DOWN UP lt INC gt and lt DEC gt set the hour to the desired time Press DOWN to access the adj min screen INC and lt DEC gt set the minutes to the desired
32. recharging period This might happen in the mornings or early evenings when a family s power demand is higher Must Run Time is a daily time period when the MATE commands the generator to run Must Run Times can be set individually for weekdays and weekends and consist of a must run start time and a must Run stop time Setting must run start and stop times to the same time disables the Must Run function To go to the Must Run screens press the lt Must Run gt soft key on the ADV MATE AGS P2 screen ADV MATE AGS PG2 choose category LOAD MUST 1 START RUN weekday must run start time DOWN AGS CHANGE WEEKDAY MR START adj hour 12 00A DOWN INC DEC WEEKDAY MR START adj min 12 00A DEC From the ADV MATE AGS PGZ2 screen press the MUST RUN soft key and open the ADV MATE AGS MR weekday must run start time screen weekday must run start time is the beginning of the time period Monday Friday that the generator will be forced to run Press 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 soft key to return to the ADV MATE AGS MR weekday must run start time screen 90 Weekday Stop ADV MATE AGS MR weekday 12 00A must run start time DOWN AGS CHAN
33. status shown on this screen Press the DOWN soft key to go to the vdc genstop screen This voltage setting will terminate a Voltage Start command when the battery voltage remains above it for 15 minutes regardless of the DC Genset setting The setting can be adjusted using the INC and DEC soft keys Press the DOWN soft key to view the AGS fault time screen NOTE The vdc genstop will turn off a generator even if the dc genset on the previous screen says NO AGS Fault Time is the period the generator is given to connect to the FX system after the AUX output has been activated If the generator fails to connect and provide AC current the MATE displays an AGS error The user can set this time anywhere from 5 30 minutes by pressing the INC and lt DEC gt soft keys Press the DOWN soft key to reach the cool down time screen 79 ADV MATE AGS SETUP cool down time minutes ADV MATE AGS SETUP warm up time minutes End of AGS SETUP co After the FX charging has been disabled the cool down time screen allows the user to adjust the number of minutes the generator will cool down before being shut off This time should follow the manufacturer s recommendations Press the 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 will warm up before the FX charging begins This time should follow the manufacturer s reco
34. to conserve energy Otherwise the user would have to manually control the system An outdoor light connected to a timer turns on when its set point a certain time of the night occurs You can set various set points for your power system such as when a generator turns on and shuts off using the MATE among other functions the OutBack MATE Displays FX Series Inverter Charger functions and allows the user to establish the conditions time of day or the voltage of the battery for instance that initiate or shut off these functions e Shows FX AC current and AC and DC voltage related information including the source AC input load or batteries the voltage levels of the batteries and recharging voltages Instantly displays FX or Charge Controller errors as well as the specific component affected for easier troubleshooting e Displays Charge Controller modes programs the FLEXmax 60 and FLEXmax 80 Charge Controllers and allows control over their AUX functions e Using the AGS function the MATE will start a two wire generator at pre set times including different settings for weekdays and weekends as well as exercise periods for generator maintenance e Displays all readings of the FLEXnet DC The MATE allows a user to view monitor and establish all the pertinent settings and values that occur while the system is running From time to time these settings and values might be adjusted as components are added or upgraded
35. when the AC input source is powering the loads PRESS ONCE CINV INVERTER CONTROL OFF turns off all the FX inverters connected Currently ON to the MATE lt SRCH gt the inverter begins search mode if the OFF SRCH AC load connected is smaller than allowed by the programming of the search function ON turns on all the FX inverters connected to the MATE OK returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the INVERTER CONTROL screen 53 ACIN Hot Key The AC IN hot key allows direct control of the AC input from anywhere in the menu system DE Ene AI SUM STATUS SETUP ADV 7 O O 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 The number of AC IN key presses determines which menu is called up AC INPUT CONTROL PRESS ONCE currently The ACINPUT CONTROL screen is called up allowing the user to connect or disconnect the FX to an AC input source e Ifa HUB is employed AC INPUT CONTROL only affects the Master FX connected to PORT 1 the Master FX then gives the same command to the Slave FXs DROP USE lt USE gt enables the FX to connect to an AC input source lt DROP gt disconnects the AC input source but will allow it to be reconnected if the
36. 0090909000000090900000009990000000900900000090900000900909000000909090000090990000000000000009090000009999 Extended Warranty Application OutBack Power Systems offers an optional three year extension to the standard two year limited warranty Pur chase of extended warranty coverage is available on products listed below provided conditions shown are met Extended warranty coverage must be purchased within 90 days of the original sale of the product covered PRODUCT REQUIRED SURGE PROTECTION EXTENDED WARRANTY COST Any FX Series Inverter Charger AC Input AC Output DC Input 300 00 MATE NA 50 00 HUB 4 NA 35 00 HUB 10 NA 50 00 Product Covered Serial Number Quantity Extended Warranty Cost Total Send check or money order payable to OutBack Power Systems Washington residents please include 8 596 sales tax Include a completed copy of this application and send to OutBack Power Systems Extended Warranty Program 19009 62nd Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 USA YOUR hj Yth 9wDISTRIBUTOR SOLIGENT e Soligent 222222 9 www soligent net Ciut Back Power Systems Corporate Headquarters European Sales Office 19009 62nd Avenue NE C Castell 17 Arlington WA 98223 USA 08830 Sant Boi de Llobregat Phone 1 360 435 6030 BARCELONA Espana Phone 34 93 654 9568 www outbackpower com 900 0012 01 00 REV C
37. 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV FOURTH PRESS CHARGER MODE CONTROL global charger mode CHANGE BULK EQ OK DOWN STAT MODE POR inv control ON CHANGE SUM STATUS SETUP ADV DOWN STAT MODE PORT STAT US FX MODE P0O lac in control USE CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT acin control USE DOWN UP MODE POR S TATUS FX MODE P00 chr control AUTO CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT OFF AUTO ON OK S TATUS FX MODE P00 chr control AUTO CHANGE DOWN UP MODE POR STAT US FX MODE P0O aux control AUTO CHANGE DOWN UP MODE POR aux control AUTO CHANGE DOWN UP MODE POR START STOP EXIT 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV choose device FX CC DC MAIN MODES METER BATT PG2 SILENT POO inv O Okw zer 0 0kw DOWN UP TOP PORT 110 FX firmware revision DOWN UP TOP PORT lend of meter menu UP TOP STATUS STATUS FX PAGE1 choose category MODES METER BATT PG2 25 0 vdc end of battery menu temp compensated DOWN UP TOP POR UP TOP STATUS end of error menu UP TOP STATUS time remaining DOWN UP TOP POR choose category PG1 ERROR WARN PG3 02 0 hrs time remaining acin voltage not in degree C F oo high DOWN UP STATUS DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT current exceeds max DOWN UP TOP POR temperature sensor fault DOWN UP TOP PORT choose category PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN internal comm error detected DOWN UP TOP PORT acin voltage gt max DOWN UP TO
38. ATT continued gt remaining absorb time gt float setpoint gt remaining float time gt refloat setpoint gt equalize setpoint gt remaining equalize time gt battery temperature ERROR screens gt low AC output voltage gt stacking error detected gt inverter overtemp gt low battery voltage gt phase loss gt high battery voltage gt AC output shorted gt AC output backfeed IWARNING screens gt AC input frequency too high or too low gt AC input voltage too high or too low IDISCON nect The FX will disconnect due to incoming AC cur rent irregularities gt AC in frequency is too high or too low gt AC in voltage is too high or too low ISELL gt displays reasons a grid tie unit cannot sell power back to a utility a number e00025000900000009000969 8 04 21A STATUS SETUP ETER and SETP oint IMODE screens gt charger mode gt AUX relay gt AUX relay state METER screens PV and battery voltage and current gt charger watts charger kilowatt hours charger DC amps charger amp hours gt battery and panel voltages gt Firmware Rev ISETP oint screens gt logs stats FLEXmax 80 The SETUP menus allow the user to establish certain values or how the FX and MATE operate The FX screens include SRCH search and INPUT FX SEARCH screens gt search sensitivity gt search pulse length gt pulse spacing INPUT screens for both
39. Ciut Back Power Systems MATE System Controller and Display Installation and User Manual for the OutBack MATE and MATE2 Warranty Dear OutBack Customer Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products We make every effort to assure our power conversion products will give you long and reliable service for your renewable energy system As with any manufactured device repairs might be needed due to damage inappropriate use or unintentional defect Please note the following guidelines regarding warranty service of OutBack products Any and all warranty repairs must conform to the terms of the warranty All OutBack equipment must be installed according to their accompanying instructions and manuals with specified over current protection in order to maintain their warranties The customer must return the component s to OutBack securely packaged properly addressed and ship ping paid We recommend insuring your package when shipping Packages that are not securely packaged can sustain additional damage not covered by the warranty or can void warranty repairs There is no allowance or reimbursement for an installer s or user s labor or travel time required to disconnect service or reinstall the damaged component s e OutBack will ship the repaired or replacement component s prepaid to addresses in the continental United States where applicable Shipments outside the U S will be sent freight collect
40. G2 On All Screens e Lowercase letters normally show a condition or system item that can be altered or otherwise adjusted e Uppercase letters identify screens name or indicate a step to follow to arrive at a screen with these values Key to the Example Diagrams OOO e Solid black indicates key can be pressed Y Down arrow will lead to the next screen A Up arrow points to one or more keys that will change a value DOWN CO Pressing DOWN leads to the next menu UP C Pressing lt UP gt leads to the previous menu 19 Although the OutBack MATE menu display screens vary depending on the units software version the menu structures and navigation are the same for all versions The MATE uses a branching menu structure to display various OutBack products operation modes and statuses The menus are divided by product type and are categorized by either type of settings or the information being displayed as shown in the following example 12 17 04P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STATUS SCREEN choose device STATUS FX PAGE 1 All the screens showing the FX s AC meters are choose category grouped together in one menu branch allowing the user to find the required meter with a mini MODES METER BATT PG2 mum of key presses POO inv kw zer kw chg kw buys kw DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS FX METER output vac voltage DOWN UP PORT CODE E OPE 2 MATE
41. GE 220 weekday must run stop time DOWN WEEKDAY MR STOP adj hour DOWN INC DEC WEEKDAY MR STOP adj min 12 00A INC DEC DONE weekday must run stop time is the end of the Must Run time period for Monday Friday Press the DOWN soft key to go to the weekday must run stop screen To adjust the start time hour and minute settings press the lt CHANGE gt soft key Adjust the hours using the 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 key to return to the ADV MATE AGS MR week day must run stop time screen 91 Weekend Start ADV MATE AGS MR weekday 12 00A must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE weekend must run start time WEEKEND MR START adj hour DOWN INC WEEKEND MR START adj min 12 00A DEC Press the DOWN soft key in the ADV MATE AGS MR screen to adjust the weekend must run start time weekend must run start time is the beginning of the time period Saturday and Sunday that the generator will be forced to run To adjust the weekend must run start time press the 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 lt DEC gt soft keys Press the
42. In the event of a product malfunction OutBack cannot bear any responsibility for consequential losses ex penses or damage to other components Please read the full warranty at the end of this manual for more information About OutBack Power Systems OutBack Power Systems is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology Our products include true sine wave inverter chargers maximum power point charge controllers system communication components as well as breaker panels breakers accessories and assembled systems Notice of Copyright MATE System Controller and Display Installation and User Manual 2004 All rights reserved Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION b ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE WHETHER DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK Date and Revision October 2008 REV C Software Version 4 1 4 Contact Information OutBack Power Systems 19009 62nd Ave NE Arlington WA 98223 Phone 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 outbackpower com Contents OSAA LOI DIOLA R LOIN PE A E AT 7 MATE Specifications and Features eee 8 Manual Setup aceti re
43. K CNT contrast GLOW SUMRY summary and COMM communica tion CLOCK screens P gt date and time CONTRAST screens gt percentage values for contrast GLOW screens gt percentage of backlight and whether the back gt amount of time the backlight is on SUMMARY screens gt type of summary displayed FX CC DC As components are added lor removed and rein stalled for maintenance the MATE must REPOLL to find the components The PC function allows the system to be moni tored via a computer The IDEBUG function resets the MATE if any commu nication errors occur Before entering the ADVANCED screens a ADV SETTINGS WARNING warning message appears changes made could Any changes can always adversely effect be undone different values gt system performance entered or the MATE can be returned to its factory default settings Y ADV PASSWORD After pressing the enter the password 132 lt INC gt soft key until fikeyunil the password number 141 appears the ad INC vanced screens for the FX Charge Controller and MATE become e advanced FX screens include gt FX search sensitivity pulse length and pulse spacing Plow battery cut off and cut in set points P adjustments to the output voltage gt charger limits gt absorb float refloat and equalize ettings P resetting the FX to factory defaults AC grid usage and limits gt generator usage and li
44. O ADV MATE AGS TIMERS The agsstate screen displays a numeric value agsstate 0 corresponding to why the generator is or is not running This is a diagnostic feature for OutBack DOWN AGS troubleshooting purposes Press the DOWN soft key to view the next TIMER screen 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 An AGS state of 128 means that AGS is active because of a manual start More then one reason can be true at any one time e g AGS state of 20 would be load start and 2 min voltage timer The generator will be running any time AGS state is greater then 0 See page 104 for a table of generator start and stop condtions The agsgenfault screen displays three states 0 or no generator fault 1 indicates the generator did not start and there is no AC input after five minutes 2 indicates the generator started but then deo stopped e g it ran out of fuel Press the DOWN soft key to proceed ADV MATE AGS TIMERS agsgenfault DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS The 24 hr vs time screen counts down the minutes 24 hr 1440 min starting at 1440 of the 24 hour voltage start set vs time point After the battery voltage has fallen below its DOWN UP 24 hour set point the timer starts and is displayed here Pressing th
45. O JURISDICTION OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU During the two year period beginning on the invoice date OutBack Power Systems will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to OutBack Power Systems facility or to an OutBack Power Systems authorized repair facility or that are repaired on site by an OutBack Power Systems authorized repair technician To request limited warranty service you must contact
46. OWN UP DEC O0O t 4 HBX Drop Grid Delay ADV MATE HBX hbx drop 01 0 hrs grid delay DOWN INC DEC AC Input Control ADV MATE HBX ac input control DOWN ADV MATE HBX ac input control DROP USE HBX O OC A wW 66 This set point shows the voltage 26 0 VDC is the default for a 24V system at which the FX will DROP its AC input source The battery voltage must remain above this voltage for the amount of time set by HBX DROP GRID DELAY next screen for a DROP to be issued Press the DOWN soft key to proceed This set point is the amount of time 01 0 hrs in this case battery voltage must remain above the HBX DROP GRID SET POINT see previous screen before a DROP command is sent It can range from 00 1 hrs to 24 0 hrs in 0 1 hour incre ments These increments are adjusted using the INC and DEC soft keys Press the DOWN soft key to proceed With this screen HBX Mode can be enabled or disabled Pressing CHANGE allows you to change the current mode in the next screen NOTE Before enabling HBX Mode make sure the FX is in DROP mode by pressing the DROP soft key The screen will indicate DROP mode allowing the MATE to reset the HBX values 67 Disable HBX ADV MATE HBX ac input control DROP USE ADV MATE HBX ac input DROP HBX control DROP USE HBX DONE ADV MATE HBX ac input DROP HBX control DROP
47. P MATE BEEP button beep tone BACK OFF The lt BEEP gt soft key leads to screen controlling the MATE beep tone 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 lt ON gt or lt OFF gt key for this function MATE Summary Screens 28 Summary Screen Overview The Summary screens provided by the MATE Summarize the current status of any FX OutBack Charge Controller and or FLEXnet DC connected to it e Can be accessed from the MAIN screen by pressing the SUM soft key and can be set to pop up like a screen saver after a delay See Summary Screen Options on the next page for more setup information Any MATE soft key pressed while the Summary screen is being displayed returns you to the screen that was active before the Summary screen was displayed Pressing the two lower left soft keys at the same time opens the MAIN Menu screen 12 00 30P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Battery Discharging State of Charge 100 25 4V 100 0 1A 0 000 kw 0 4A 0 010kW 0 3A 0 010kW DC TODAY minSOC 97 In 102AH 2 70 KWH Out 93AH 2 44kWH Bat 9AH 0 26kWH 25 4V 100 Bat 0 3A 0 010kW Net OAH 0 00kWH Days Since Full If the MATE has a FLEXnet DC connected to it an initial FLEXnet DC screen will be displayed as the Summary default screen Pressing the second soft key brings up the next three FLEXnet DC summary scree
48. P PORT S TATUS FX DISCON PO0 acin voltage min DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX PAGE3 choose category PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STAT US choose device FX CC DC MAIN IMODE METER SETP PG2 STATUS CC MODE P00 charger mode Absorb DOWN STATUS PORT S TATUS CC MODE P00 aux relay mode Vent Fan DOWN UP TOP PORT S TATUS CC MODE P00 aux relay state DOWN UP TOP PORT lend of mode menu UP TOP STATUS CHARGE CONTROLLER iMETERS in 11 2 vdc out 14 4 vdc DOWN STATUS PORT DOWN UP TOP POR 112 CC firmware revision 001 009 003 DOWN UP TOP PORT end of meter menu UP TOP STATUS iCHARGECONTROLLERSET POINTS METER PG2 S TATUS CC SETP PO0 Absorb 14 4 vdc DOWN STATUS POR end of setpoint menu UP TOP STATUS CHARGE CONTROLLER LOGS PG1 LOGS STAT MAIN STATUS CC LOGST PO1 ODAY OAH 00 0 kWH 11Vp 00 0Ap 0 00kWp DOWN DAY DAY PORT 00 00 00 00 DOWN DAY DAY POR end of cc logs display OP STATUS CHARGE CONTROLLER STATISTICS maximum battery 21 1 vdc DOWN UP 19 0 vdc DOWN UP TOP PORT maximum wattage ow DOWN UP TOP PORT total kWH DC 307 DOWN UP TOP PORT total kAH 0 0 DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS CC STAT P01 end of CC stats menu UP TOP STATUS DC STATUS 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP AD STAT US choose de
49. S FX PAGE2 choose category min DOWN UP TOP PORT UP TOP STATUS PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN DISCON NECT Screens acin freq too high screen displays Yes if the AC source exceeds 69 Hz and the FX disconnects from the source acin freq too low displays Yes if the FX disconnects from an AC source below 51 Hz voltage gt max the source of the AC voltage exceeds the FX maximum of 140VAC default value voltage lt min the source of the AC voltage falls below the FX minimum of 108VAC default International FX 56 Hz 44 Hz 270VAC 207VAC STATUS FX PAGE2 choose category STATUS FX SELL stop sell 15 reason STATUS PG2 STATUS FX PAGE3 choose category PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN DISCON 2 WX OO Oo Press STATUS to return to the MAIN Menu SELL MAIN Press MAIN to return to the STATUS Menu FX SELL Screen stop sell reason displays a numerical value 15 in sample screen shown here indicating a reason a grid tied FX has stopped selling power to the utility grid this screen is used for troubleshooting by OutBack Power System technicians Stop SELL Reasons Frequency shift greater than limits Island detected wobble VAC over voltage Phase lock error Charge diode battery volt fault Silent command Save command R60 off at go fast R60 off at silent relay Current limit sell Current limit charge CNA UB Back feed Brute sell
50. START end of VOLTAGE START menu UP TOP AGS QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2 ADV MATE AGS PG2 Choose category LOAD MUST PG1 START RUN PG3 IADV MATE AGS LS load start Okw DOWN AGS INC DEC IADV MATE AGS LS end of LOAD START menu UP TOP AGS LOAD MUST P2 START RUN P3 12 00A must run start time DOWN AGS CHANGE must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE must run start time DOWN UP CHANGE must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE end of MUST RUN menu UP TOP AGS SOC State of Charge START LOAD MUST START RUN PG3 P2 START TIMERS P4 SOC start 096 DOWN AGS INC DEC ADV MATE AGS SOC SOC stop 90 DOWN AGS INC DEC AADV MATE AGS FULLCHG charge to 100 full every 15 days DOWN UP INC DEC IADV MATE AGS 96SOC end of SOC START menu end of TIMERS menu UP TOP AGS 122 hoose category SOC P2 START TIMERS P4 ADV MATE AGS PG4 choose category ADV ex start time 12 00A coordination Yes DOWN UP CHANGE PG3 YES NO ADV exercise menu UP TOP AGS advanced charger float control PG2 CC FN DC PG4 choose category FN DC advanced grid tie authority HBX GRIDUSE AGS 2 PG3 MODE ADV MAIN ADV MATE PG4 MODE FN DC gridtie enable disabled PG4 INC DEC ADV SUMMARY SCREENS lt SUM STATUS SETUP ADV FX DC MATE STATUS SCREEN CC DC MAIN MAIN b wol Lr EARCH ICLOCK e INPUT res
51. Saturday Example 1 Weekday Start 6 00 p m Press INC and DEC soft keys as needed to change set points Weekend Start 12 00 a m Weekend Stop 12 00 a m The weekend USE period has been left at its default 12 00 a m Any time that a Start time equals a Stop time no action will be taken and the time period is ignored The above settings will have the following results e Monday Friday evenings at 6 p m the MATE issues a USE command to the FX allowing the AC input source to be used Monday Friday mornings at 6 a m a DROP will be issued On Friday evening at 6 p m a USE will be issued but since the Weekend Start and Stop times are equal the weekend use time is disabled no DROP will be issued until Monday morning at 6 a m 70 Example 2 Weekday Start 6 00 p m Weekday Stop 6 00 a m Weekend Start 4 00 p m Weekend Stop 8 00 a m e Monday Thursday evenings at 6 00 p m the MATE will issue a USE command to the FX allowing the AC input source to be used Monday Friday at 6 00 a m a DROP will be issued On Friday evening at 6 00 p m a USE will be issued The following morning is a weekend Saturday so a DROP command will be issued at 8 00 a m During Saturday afternoon at 4 00 p m the FX will USE again until Sunday morning at 8 00 a m On Sunday evening at 4 00 p m a USE time period will start ending on Monday morning at 6 00 a m EY NN Ifthe battery vo
52. UP MATE CLOCK Mo 1 01 07 12 00 00P BACK DATE TIME 12 00 00 INC HOUR 8 Current Minute 12 00 00P INC DEC RESET MIN MIN SEC DONE A A A Y lt INC DATE gt changes the day of the month Press the lt SET YEAR gt soft key after changing the date The next screen adjusts the year INC YEAR gt or DEC YEAR gt changes the year setting Press the lt DONE gt soft key after the date change is final This returns the MATE to the SETUP MATE CLOCK screen TIME sets the MATES time Pressing the TIME soft key leads to the Current Hour screen INC HOURS 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 at zero Pressing the DONE soft key returns the MATE to the SETUP MATE CLOCK screen Contrast Adjustment Why you want to do it Everyone has different eyesight and ambient lighting varies with every location of a MATE Like any other monitor you may want to adjust the lighting and contrast for easier reading SETUP MATE PAGE1 choose device mate code rev choose category SUM STATUS SETUP ADV CLOCK CNT GLOW SETUP MATE PAGE1 Press the lt CNT gt CONTRAST soft key from mate code rev choose category the SETUP MATE PAGE Setup
53. USE HBX DONE ADV MATE HBX ac input control DROP USE HBX DONE ADV MATE HBX ac input control DOWN UP ADV MATE HBX end of HBX menu UP CCG DS Enable HBX by pressing the lt HBX gt soft key The screen now indicates the MATE is running in HBX mode by displaying the current state USE or DROP followed by HBX To disable HBX Mode press the lt HBX gt soft key again After disabling HBX the system remains in whichever state DROP or USE it was in while HBX Mode was active Be sure to reset the DROP or USE to the desired state once it s out of HBX Mode Pressing the DONE soft key returns to the last HBX activated USE menu 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 AC INPUT CONTROL Push the lt AC IN gt hot key to view the AC status and change to USE or DROP as needed Pressing the lt OK gt soft key means you accept the condi DROP USE tions or mode shown on the screen VALGE ECD gt 1 35 04p SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Oooo the AC INPUT CONTROL found under the ACIN hot key Once a manual command is 2 issued the system will remain in that chosen command until next HBX scheduled cycle normally occurs e NOTE Even with HBX enabled the user can issue manual DROP or USE commands using Because GRID USE Mode uses the DROP and USE commands it cannot be enabled at th
54. a RR AC In Hot Keys cette pta ette AG Input Control ase sae due uen aee Gen Start Control eto ene e Charger Control Ee ce eo Reales Charger Mode Control sees Equalization eiie Advanced MATE Menus MATE Control Modes sere The Advanced ELEXnet DC eet HBX Mode Grid Use Mode Weekday Grid Use Start Weekday Grid Use Stop Weekend Grid Use Start Weekend Grid Use Stop Automatic Generator Start AGS Mode sss AGS Set p z a deret ee ree o re e eri rne Quiet Time hse ec Ae Voltage Start i sehen iiid Load Starten tte detecte aeu e Must RUD codd ted eee E dee tenen State of Charge este tete trente eine tees iras TIMES a irae tuto tu dm tete iine eite Generator Exercise sss Exercise Period sss MATE DEFAULTS MATE Menu Menu Structure MATE Menus Menu Map Overview zx MATE Menu Map OVverview cccssssssssscssssessssscsessesesssssscessseseaees APPENDIX ec Troubleshooting edt ett heat ettet User Information and Settings see Matranty za aide atineceetaliigg e niei aedadingu editi Product Registration Introduction The OutBack Power Systems MATE serves
55. absorb 14 4 vdc actual temp compensated setpoint DOWN STATUS PORT DOWN UP TOP DOWN UP TOP absorb float 13 6 vdc float time remaining setpoint time remaining DOWN UP DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP STATUS FX BATT STATUS FX BATT STATUS FX BATT refloat 12 5 vdc equalize 14 4 vdc equalize 00 0 hrs setpoint setpoint time remaining DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT gt gt STATUS FX BATT STATUS FX BATT STATUS FX PAGE1 batt temp 255 end of battery menu choose category not in degree C F DOWN UP TOP PORT UP TOP STATUS MODES METER BATT e ooo OOO Pressing the lt PG2 gt soft key Y brings up more STATUS categories BATT ERY Screens battery actual battery voltage as measured by the FX battery temp compensated the Remote Temperature Sensor RTS must be connected to this value to be measured absorb set point charger set point for absorb recharging cycle absorb time remaining time remaining in absorb recharging cycle float set point battery set point for float recharging cycle refloat set point at this battery voltage the charger restarts the float recharging cycle equalize set point charger set point for equalize recharging cycle equalize time remaining time remaining in equalize recharging cycle batt temp this value which reflects the battery
56. and then establish your settings After enabling the AGS Mode press the DOWN soft key to continue to the AGS Control menu This screen allows the AGS Mode to be changed Pressing CHANGE brings up a screen that allows the user to switch choose from three AGS control modes sown below This screen offers three options for AGS control OFF manually de energizes the FX AUX or FLEXnet DC relay output and stops the generator regardless of any AGS setting this is displayed as MAN OFF AUTO allows AGS settings to start and stop the generator automatically and is displayed as either AUTO ON when the AUX is activated or AUTO OFF when the AUX is deactivated ON will manually energize the FX AUX output and start the generator regardless of any AGS setting this is displayed as MAN ON OFF and ON are considered manual selections hence the MAN OFF and MAN ON screen displays Press the DOWN soft key to view the next setup screen 78 DC Genset ADV MATE AGS SETUP dc genset DOWN VDC Genstop ADV MATE AGS SETUP vdc genstop DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS SETUP AGS fault time minutes DOWN In this screen YES means a DC generator is present and the AGS routine which normally stops the generator upon the FX going to Float or Silent will instead stop the generator when the vdc genstop setting is reached NOTE If you have a generator that produces AC voltage maintain the NO
57. ategory ADV CHGR CCADV PG2 choose category AUX MAIN DOWN INC SETUP ADV auto eq interval 0 days DOWN INC SETUP ADV choose category PG1 EQ AUX MAIN IADV CC AUX MODE Vent Fan DOWN INC SET POR DOWN ON OFF POR end of menu TOP ADV MAIN ADVANCEDMENU BATTERY FLEXnet DC choose device FX CC DC MATE eee one iFLEXnet DC ADV BAT SHUNT PG2 ADV DC BAT battery capacity 110 amp hours OP INC DEC ADV DOWN EN DIS TOP AADV DC SHUNT i shunt setup complete choose device FX CC DC MATE ADV BAT SHUNT PG2 119 choose category PG1 CHARGE AUX PG3 INC DEC TOP parameters met time 1 minutes DOWN INC DEC TOP INC DEC TOP charge parameters complete TOP ADV MAIN ADV choose device FX CC DC MATE choose category ADV BAT SHUNT PG2 PG1 CHARGE AUX PG3 currently MAN OFF DOWN OFF AUTO ON DOWN INC DEC TOP IADV DC AUX HIGHVOL low volts 22 0 vdc DOWN INC DEC TOP high setpoint delay 1 minutes DOWN INC DEC TOP ADV DC AUX HI DELAY low setpoint delay minutes DOWN INC DEC TOP DOWN YES NO TOP aux parameters complete TOP ADV MAIN choose device FX CC DC MATE choose category PG1 CHARGE AUX PG3 choose category PG2 RESET CLR MAIN IADV DC PAGE RESET reset DC to factory defaults NO YES TOP choose category PG2 RESET CLR MAIN PG2 RESET
58. attery battery voltage current battery voltage panel voltage current voltage from the PV array 50 OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS SETP OINT Screens STATUS CC SETPT STATUS CC SETPT POO Absorb 14 4 VDC Float 13 6 VDC DOWN STATUS PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT e ooo eooo e STATUS CC METER end of setpoint menu UP TOP STATUS Press the first two soft keys simultaneously to return to the MAIN Menu or press STATUS and then press MAIN on the STATUS screen NOTE All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on the MATE NP CHARGE CONTROLLER SETP OINT Screens Absorb displays the voltage that initiates and maintains the Absorb cycle Float displays the voltage that begins the Float cycle and is maintained during this cycle 6 MATE Hot Keys 52 HOT KEYS INV Hot Key The INV hot key takes you to the INVERTER CONTROL screen allowing direct control of the FX s inverter from anywhere in the menu system DA Eu e Fe 1p ED 1 35 04p SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Q INV j Hot Key OOO The green LED indicator above the INV has three modes Flashing the inverter is either in the search or power save modes Continuously On DC battery power is converted to AC power and the FX is supplying loads or selling to the grid e Off the inverter is not converting DC power to AC power or
59. ay will show the path to the current menu in this example it is STATUS FX BATT P01 with P01 referring to the first port of the HUB 107 The MATE features over 400 screens for viewing power system status and adjusting its values The screens are accessible in a series of categorized menus for example METERS WARNING BATTERY etc By knowing the categories it s easier to find a specific screen Screens display locations within the system values and set points some of which can be changed using lt DEC gt and lt INC gt commands ports to which components are connected on off and yes no options and initiating or stopping certain functions and activities The following menu guide offers quick access to the MATE screens DISCON NECT and SELL An ERROR will shut ECT if the incoming AC is not acceptable A WARNING indicates a condition that should be IMODES screens gt inverter control gt AC in control gt charger control gt AUX control gt EQ enabled IMETER screens gt inverter and charger att and kilowatt read ings gt AC output voltage gt AC input voltage gt AC inverter current gt AC charger current gt AC input current gt AC sell current gt FX firmware soft are version number gt actual battery voltage gt temperature com pensated voltage gt absorb setpoint 0 000kW 0 000kW 0 000kW SUM STATUS choose device B
60. charge VAC over 48 OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS MODE Screens To view the CC STATUS screens return to the MAIN Menu press the STATUS soft key and then choose the CC on the STATUS choose product screen The STATUS screens include MODE METER and SET SET POINT In STATUS Mode these Charge Controller functions can be viewed by the MATE but not changed STATUS STATUS CC PAGE1 12 00 30P choose device SUM STATUS SETUP ADV FX CC MODE METER SETP MAIN owe oec c o eooo __ gt STATUS CC MODE STATUS CC MODE STATUS CC MODE charger mode Silent aux relay mode aux relay state Low Batt DOWN STATUS PORT DOWN UP UP e o oOo eooo eooo STATUS CC MODE end of mode menu STATUS CC PAGE 1 MODE PG2 Press METER to view the CC METER screens UP TOP STATUS e EN NOTE All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on a MATE with s software code revision 4 02 and higher CHARGE CONTROLLER MODE Screens charger mode displays one of five charging stages Bulk Absorption Float Silent or Equalization aux relay mode displays one of eight Charge Controller AUX modes Vent Fan PV Trigger ERROR OUTPUT Night Light Float Diversion Relay Diversion Solid St Low Batt ery Disconnect or Remote aux relay state indicates if the AUX is ON or OFF 49 OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS METER Screens To view the CC STATUS screens return to the MAIN Men
61. choices screen NT i CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 lt gt sets the desired contrast level SETUP MATE CNT lt INC gt increases the contrast level and lt DEC gt contrast 30 decreases the contrast level After adjusting the contrast press the lt BACK gt soft key to return to BACK INC DEC the previous SETUP MATE PAGE 1 screen 25 Backlight Adjustment SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SETUP MATE PAGE1 mate code rev choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 SETUP MATE GLOW backlight controls BACK LEVEL MODE TIME SETUP MATE PAGE1 mate code rev choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW On the SETUP MATE GLOW screen pressing the GLOW soft key brings up three backlight settings e LEVEL MODE TIME LEVEL controls the backlight brightness and is adjustable from 096 to 10096 using INC and lt DEC gt 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 sets the auto off time limit from 1 to 60 minutes 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 returns to the previous screen s and back to the SETUP MATE PAGE 1 screen 26 SETUP MATE PAGE3 choose category PG2 SETU
62. choose category MODE SETP PG2 MODES METER BATT PG2 Typical CC Status Screen Typical FX Status Screen NOTE Other than offering manual on off control of its AUX relay the MATE has no control over the workings of the CC Charge Controller except when the system is undergoing a global EQ charger mode At this time the system uses both the FX and the Charge Controller s to charge the batteries 41 Reading a STATUS Screen STATUS FX PAGE1 STATUS FX PAGE2 STATUS FX PAGE3 choose category choose category choose category MODES METER BATT PGi ERROR WARN PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN A A oo OOOO ooo A A A A A A A A MODE a functioning condition or state of operation METER displays inverter and charger activity including output and input AC voltage and AC inverter charger and input current BATT displays the battery temperature voltage and the various set points for the different recharging cycles as well as the time remaining to complete any of those cycles PG2 pressing the lt PG2 gt soft key opens the next selection of STATUS screens ERROR various FX errors and their causes an error can shut the FX down WARN ING FX warning situations warnings will not shut the FX down PG3 Pressing the lt PG3 gt soft key opens the last STATUS screen DISCON lists the reasons the FX disconnects from an AC source SELL displays a number representing the reason the FX stops selling power to the grid thi
63. d GEN ALERT set points should not be used as AGS set points These are two separate methods for starting a generator automatically Why do you might want it If Quiet Time Mode is set the MATE will not allow most AGS settings to start the generator during the Quiet Time window This is usually set up during night time when a running generator would be an annoyance Quiet Times can be set individually for weekday and weekend and consist of a Quiet Time Start and a Quiet Time Stop NOTE The 2 minute Voltage set point see page 86 will override Quiet Time settings This is necessary to prevent the battery from falling below an unacceptable voltage As with GRID USE settings if you set the START and STOP modes for the same time for example 12 00 a m each will be ignored To program Quiet Time Mode go to the advanced MATE menu 81 PRESS lt INC gt UNTIL 141 AND THEN PRESS ENTER ADV SETTINGS WARNING ADV PASSWORD changes made could enter the password 9 57 32A adversely affect 131 system performance ENTER INC DEC oo ooo o SUM STATUS SETUP ADV choose device ADV MATE PG1 Go to the ADV MATE screen and press the choose category lt AGS gt soft key HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 abad dd ADV MATE AGS choose category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2 C5 e C Next press the QUIET TIME soft key Weekday Start ADV MATE AGS QT weekday quiet time start is the b
64. dvanced Generator Start Mode are dependent on accurate time and date settings Otherwise the system will never work optimally SETUP MATE PAGE1 mate code rev 41 choose category Choose lt CLOCK gt from the SETUP MATE SETUP choices screen CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 SM Senor en SETUP MATE CLOCK KOREN lt DATE gt and lt TIME gt adjust the MATES clock Tu 1 01 03 and calendar functions The correct time and date 12 00 00P are required for some MATE Control Modes to BACK DATE TIME operate correctly Pushing the BACK soft key returns you to the previous screen o NOTE The MATE clock does not automatically adjust for daylight savings time or leap year To adjust the date press the DATE soft key to Current Day bring up the Current Day menu Tu 9 26 07 INC INC DAY changes the day Monday Sunday DAY Press the SET MONTH soft key after changing the day The next screen which shows 5 dae automatically after hitting SET MONTH ADJUST DAY AND THEN y adjusts the month MONTH Current Month Mo 9 26 07 INC MONTH changes the month Press the SET DATE soft key after changing the month The next screen adjusts the date INC MONTH e O O ADJUST MONTH AND THEN DATE 23 Current Day Mo 9 26 07 INC DATE O O A ADJUST DATE AND THEN vear Current Year Mo 5 26 08 INC DEC YEAR YEAR O A ETHER SET
65. e DOWN soft key brings up D C the 2hr vs time screen 95 ADV MATE AGS TIMERS 2hr vs time 120 min DOWN UP Oo0O ADV MATE AGS TIMERS 2 min 2 min vs time DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS Isstart timer 0 min DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS Isstop timer 0 min DOWN UP OOO ADV MATE AGS TIMERS vdcstop timer 0 min DOWN UP O OC ADV MATE AGS TIMERS exstop timer 0 min DOWN UP The 2hr vs time 120 min screen counts down the 2 hour voltage start set point Pressing the DOWN soft key leads to the 2 min vs time screen The 2 min vs time screen counts down the 2 min ute voltage start set point Pressing the lt DOWN gt soft key leads to the Isstart timer screen This screen displays the load start delay timer which is adjustable up to 240 minutes counting down The user determines how many minutes the AC loads must remain above the load start kw set point before starting the generator Press the DOWN soft key to view the next TIMERS screen The Isstop timer screen counts down the time the AC load must remain below the load stop kw be fore the generator stops Press the 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 time the generator runs during an exercise period 1 240
66. e same time as HBX Mode Enabling GRID USE will automatically disable HBX Mode 68 Grid Use Mode Why you might want it Grid connected systems make use of utility supplied power The MATE s Grid Use Mode allows the user to pre determine the time periods it uses the grid a LY NOTE The FX s default settings are for a generator supported system If your system includes a I utility s grid set the FX to Grid by going to SETUP FX INPUT ac transfer control and pressing the lt GRID gt soft key Programming is done in the ADVANCED FX GRID and GEN menus 8 25 04A choose a device choose category SUM STATUS SETUP ADV FX CC SRCH INPUT gt gt SETUP FX INPUT SETUP FX INPUT SETUP FX INPUT POO ac transfer G aci grid aac ac2 gen aac control limit limit DOWN GRID GEN PORTij DOWN INC PORT DOWN PORT Will read Gen or Grid Note These last two screens also appear in the ADVANCED menu Grid Use Mode allows programing the times the FX system connects to an AC input source and enables the USE mode The time and date must be accurately programmed for Grid Use mode to function properly Grid Use Mode is programmed separately for weekday and weekend connect times Care must be taken when programming weekday and weekend times that encompass USE periods past midnight 12 00 am The user must take into account weekday USE periods that will end on a
67. e accessed via the SUM soft key on the MAIN screen FX Only displays the FX SUMMARY screen 31 SETUP MATE SUM TYPE CC Only displays the CC SUMMARY screen summa CC Onl i renn ME the INC opens the DC Only summary BACK INC DEC br d SETUP MATE SUM TYPE DC Only displays the DC SUMMARY screen screen e DC Only Pressing the INC soft key opent the DC Only Simple screen BACK INC DEC SETUP MATE SUM TYPE From the DC OnlySimple screen press the summary DCSimple screen type BACK soft key to return to the summary con trol screen BACK INC DEC SETUP MATE SUMMARY summary control BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL Having chosen a Summary type None Roll Only CC Only DC Only or DCSimple 1 After exiting that screen the SUMMARY screen will automatically appear whenever the MATE has been inactive for the lt TIME gt set point very much like a screensaver on a computer monitor The chosen SUMMARY type will also be the SUMMARY manually called up by pushing the lt SUM gt soft key on the MAIN menu If the MATE is connected to a HUB with a Charge Controller an FX and a FLEXnet DC it will switch among the CC FX DC SUMMARY and DCSimple screens every 20 seconds when in Roll mode If you choose None the MATE continues to display the last active screen viewed if you press the SUM soft key on the MAIN menu when
68. e set to start the generator ON is a manual start Further AGS settings weekday quiet time start weekday early time you do not want generator to start adj hour amp adj min establishes the exact start time when generator should not be running weekday quiet time stop ends the quiet period generator can run again adj hour amp adj min establishes exact stop time Same adjustments are available for weekends 127 When the battery falls below your established voltage set point for a set amount of time the generator will start and recharge the batteries For voltage based start and stops go to the AGS screens and press VOLT START 24hr 2hr and 2 min time periods are available Choose a time period the battery voltage can fall below your established set point AC load demands can also start the generator From the AGS screens in the ADVANCED menu choose LOAD START load start determine the load in kilowatts that when exceeded will start the generator load start delay the amount of time the loads must exceed the load start current setting kw load stop the kilowatt load must fall below this value to shut the generator off load stop delay amount of time load must be below load start stop before generator shuts off For those times you simply want the generator to run go to the MUST RUN screens in the ADVANCED menu Adjust the weekday and weekend start and stop tim
69. eginning of the weekday 12 00A Monday Friday quiet time period Most AGS quiet time start start conditions will be stopped during this DOWN AGS CHANGE time lt CHANGE gt adjusts the hour and minutes settings 82 Weekday Stop WEEKDAY QT START adj hour 12 00A DOWN INC WEEKDAY QT START adj min weekday quiet time start DOWN AGS ADV MATE AGS QT weekday 12 00A quiet time stop DOWN AGS CHANGE oooO 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 This will return you to the ADV MATE AGS QT weekday quiet time start menu Press the DOWN soft key to go to the weekday quiet time stop screen weekday quiet time stop is the end of the quiet time period for Monday Friday To change the time press the CHANGE soft key and adjust the hour and minute settings on the next screens using 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 QT weekday quiet time stop screen to open the weekend screens 83 Weekend Start ADV MATE AGS QT weekend 12 00A quiet time start DOWN UP CHANGE WEEKEND QT adj hour 12 00A DOWN INC
70. elected from the MAIN screen Pressing the DOWN or UP soft keys displays the different METER screens Pressing the PORT soft key advances the Port number if there are other devices connected to the HUB If no HUB is present this will read POO LABEL the screens left side shows a condition system feature or measurable event If the text forms too long a statement across the screen the words will be stacked one above the other such as output voltage above When misread it s viewed as output 122 vac voltage when in fact this screen is stating the output voltage is 122 VAC e VALUE SETTING the right side of this screen states the output voltage at 122 VAC Some screens allow adjustment of this value setting when appropriate SOFT KEYS the bottom line DOWN UP TOP PORT are the soft key commands which facilitate either a change of screens in the METER menu using DOWN lt UP gt or lt TOP gt soft keys or a change of HUB ports using the PORT soft key In other cases a MATE navigation screen leads to a screen that can require a user s action The screen below for instance asks you to choose a category HBX GRIDUSE AGS or ADV Once chosen you often are given the choice to change or alter part of your system s functioning such as the voltage level the batteries must drop to before automatically recharging or the times the generator runs ADV MATE PG1 choose category HBX GRIDUSE AGS P
71. electrical loads increase or patterns of usage change Making these adjustments using the MATE is similar to adjusting any number of electronic devices we all use every day such as a clock radio whose wake up time and stations are pre set Programming the start and stop times for different sources of energy when to use grid supplied power stored battery power or generator supplied power and determining the frequency and duration of battery recharging are highly recommended with any RE system Many settings are based on battery voltage Certain voltages for example will trigger battery recharging a low voltage as recommended by the battery manufacturer while others stop recharging a high voltage value also recommended by the battery manufacturer The OutBack MATE accommodates a wide range of time based and voltage level functions and conditions for maximum control of your power system while working through the FX Series Inverter Chargers and OutBack Charge Controllers As you go through the manual start with the simple functions such as setting the system s clock and calendar to familiarize yourself with the OutBack MATES feel and capabilities While using your system you might change settings from time to time depending on the season of the year and the cost of grid supplied power during peak and off peak hours For additional information and discussion on the OutBack MATE please go to www outbackpower com and join our forum discussio
72. elves The OutBack MATE e Designed for surface mounting in an indoor location just below the eye level of a typical user the MATE 2 is designed for recessed installation requiring a 13 97 cm X 10 16 cm 5 1 2 X 4 opening to be cut in a wall and four drywall screws or other fasteners to secure it e Readability of the display is affected by direct sunlight e Connects to other OutBack devices using standard non crossover Cat5 or Cat5e cable e Has voltage less than 30 VDC and is thus considered a limited energy circuit normally requiring no conduit consult your local inspector for specific installation requirements NOTE The MATE is shipped with 1 OBCAT 3 and 1 OBCAT 10 Cat5 cables with the correct RJ45 connectors already installed Longer up to 1000 or shorter cables can be purchased at home improvement and computer stores pre made or custom length cable can be made on site Follow the cable manufactures instructions when choosing connectors punch down tools and crimping tools Incorrect crimping or handling of Cat5 cable can negatively affect the operation of the MATE Cat5 cable is not as robust as standard house wiring and must be handled carefully Avoid kinking the cable or tearing its outer sheathing Use plastic stand off cable staples J hooks or cable trays to support long runs of Cat5 cable Do not splice cables Cable runs must be protected and runs must be in approved conduit and not exposed to the weather
73. em is with the device or the cable between the Port and the device If the error remains on the same Port then the problem is with the HUB 4 Try connecting the MATE directly to the device If the MATE recognizes the device the problem could lie with the cable connecting the device to the HUB or with the HUB port itself An unrecognized device could itself be damaged MATE Status Screens 40 STATUS Screen Overview Why you want them Status screens give the user a breakdown of individual activities of the FX Series Inverter Charger s and the Charge Controller s including AC and DC voltage and AC and FLEX net DC current meters It is these individual readings that combine to produce the Summary screens noted earlier and allow monitoring of the system operation Press lt STATUS gt on the Main menu to access the 9 57 32A STATUS menu STATUS contains all the meters and mode displays for OutBack products con SUM STATUS SETUP ADV nected to the MATE STATUS choose device The STATUS menu is divided first by product and then into menu categories such as meter modes and statuses NOTE Not all STATUS screens are applicable to all FX models The screens differ by product type and revision See the Menu Map at the end of the manual for locations of all of the status screens available Consult your specific OutBack product owner manual for an explanation of all the operating modes and meters STATUS CC PAGE 1 STATUS FX PAGE 1
74. eriod with loads running is a good starting point for most generators 97 Exercise Start Day exstartday ADV MATE AGS EX exstartday DOWN AGS INC DEC VOFF Ex Start Time ex start time DOWN CHANGE adj hour DOWN INC DEC EX START TIME adj min 12 00A Use the INC or lt DEC gt soft keys to choose the day Sunday Saturday of the week to exercise the generator To disable the exercise function push either the INC or DEC soft keys until a broken line appears Press the DOWN soft key to go to the ex start time screen which sets the exercise start time This setting controls the daily exercise start time 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 After adjusting the exercise start time hour press the DOWN soft key and go to the adj min screen Adjust the minutes and then press the lt DONE gt soft key to return to the ADV MATE AGS EX ex start time screen 98 ADV MATE AGS EX ex start time 12 00A DOWN CHANGE oooO Ex Period ADV MATE AGS EX ex period 15 min DOWN UP INC DEC e oooO ADV MATE AGS EX end of exercise menu UP TOP AGS DEG Press the DOWN soft key This takes you to the ADV MATE AGS EX ex period screen which
75. es For further generator adjustments go to the GEN screens in the ADVANCED menu ac input connect delay time period FX delays before accepting a generator supplied AC source ac2 gen lower limit minimum generator supplied AC voltage the FX will connect to e ac2 gen upper limit maximum generator supplied AC voltage the FX will connect to acl gen input limit maximum amperage FX will accept from a generator before backing off of a charger if the limit is still exceeded the error LED displays a warning acl gen transfer delay time FX remains connected to generator after input voltage falls below the ac2 gen lower limit How to Stack FX Series Determine the best stacking method 1 2 PH Master Classic Slave OutBack Series Parallel and go to the STACK screens in the ADVANCED menu Choose the stacking method s appropriate screen Using the soft keys and screen commands assign the Master and Slave FX Series Inverter Chargers For complete FX programming information see the programming manual for your model FX 128 Troubleshooting MATE does not power up The OutBack MATE is powered by the OutBack product that it is connected to Make sure that all OutBack Products are powered up and operating correctly before connecting the MATE Check or replace the CAT5 cables running from the MATE to the OutBack product MATE does not find a Device Make sure that all OutBack Products are powered up and ope
76. es not offer the range of programming options as AGS AGS is a function of the MATE while GenAlert is a function of the FX which is programmed using the MATE Information on the GenAlert function can be found in the FX programming and operations manual NOTE Choose either AGS or GenAlert to automatically start your generator Enabling AGS overrides all AUX control functions of that particular inverter AGS can start a generator under the following variety of settings Voltage Start Load Start Must Run State of Charge Start FLEXnet DC Exercise SAFETY WARNING AGS can cause severe damage if the generator and battery bank are not properly maintained AGS Setup To enter the AGS setup go to the lt ADV MATE gt screen Press lt INC gt until 141 and then press ENTER ADV SETTINGS WARNING ADV PASSWORD changes made could enter the password 9 57 32 A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV adversely affect 132 system performance ENTER INC DEC EXIT ooo choose device ADV MATE PG1 choose category Press the lt AGS gt soft key HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2 OO e OO ADV MATE AGS choose category Press the SETUP soft key QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2 76 AGS Port The AGS Setup menu contains the following general settings that define the AGS routines The MATE uses the AUX output of an FX or FLEXnet DC relay to control the generator The MATE is con
77. hoose category PG3 SELL CAL MAIN ADV FX CALIBRATE POO vacinput 120 vac adjustment DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX CALIBRATE P0O DOWN INC DEC POR calibration setup completed TOP ADV MAIN 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT choose device FX CC DC MATE choose category ADV CHGR CCADV PG2 output current 80 0 limit DOWN INC DEC PORT 60 amp charge controller shows 60 0A limit ADV CC CHGR bsorb voltage 28 8 DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT IADV CC CHGR end charger menu TOP ADV MAIN IA DV choose device FX CC DC MATE choose category ADV CHGR CCADV PG2 ime 5 minutes DOWN INC DEC PORTI ADV CC ADVANCED P01 IMPPT mode auto track DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT 118 ADV CC ADVANCED P01 Mpp range limit maximum 9096 DOWN INC DEC PORT IADV CC ADVANCED P01 Mpp range limit minimum 1 2 DOWN INC DEC PORT 1 0 hours DOWN INC DEC PORT 24 8 vdc DOWN INC DEC PORT IADV CC AVANCED P0O1 Vbatt calibration 29 3 vdc 0 0 v DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV CC ADVANCED P01 RTS compensation wide DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV CC ADVANCED P01 RTS comp limit upper limit 28 2 vdc DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV CC ADVANCED PO1 DOWN INC DEC PORT AUX output polarity active DOWN INC DEC PORT AADV CC ADVANCED P01 reset CC to factory defaults choose device FX CC DC MATE choose c
78. i 2 hour Batt V 8 24HourBattV pou es 1 1 Causes GTFX to start a full bulk charge 4 2 16 64 2 GENERATOR STOP REASON FX in End SOC Below Quiet High Batt Floator Load kW Time Voltage Silent Charge Param MERERI fe S MATE Menu Map 105 Menu Structure ar YellowStatusIndicator ISSACK SAE GreenStatusIndicator DOW DE ELLE AC Input A P LED ee Dedicatednverter MAIN Control HotKe 1 35 04 Inverter HotKey SUM STATUS SETUP ADV O O Four Soft Keys The menu system displayed on the MATE will vary depending on the software version the MATE was programmed with at the time of manufacturing or during its last software upgrade The OutBack MATE uses a branching menu structure which e Shows various OutBack products operation modes and status Displays by product type Categorizes by the type of settings or information being displayed The following menus show an example of this menu structure In this example all the screens that show FX connected batteries are grouped together in one menu tree allowing the user to find the required meter with a minimum of button presses 106 9 57 32 A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STATUS choose device STATUS FX PG1 choose category battery 25 0 vdc actual DOWN STATUS PORT The top line of the MATE displ
79. is the default setting To change the time press the CHANGE soft key and adjust the time as you would for a weekday setting After setting the START and STOP times scroll back to the first GRID USE enable screen using the UP soft key Press the ON soft key to activate GRID USE Mode 74 Automatic Generator Start AGS Mode This section applies to off grid systems which regularly use generator supplied power Why you may want it Some systems include fuel powered generators for either back up or regular usage Advance Generator Start Mode sets the conditions under which a generator will automatically start and stop eliminating inconvenient manual starts and stops If a user isn t at home or near the system the generator will run anyway in some cases keeping vital appliances and motors running Advanced Generator Start AGS Mode utilizes the auxiliary AUX output found on each FX and is compatible with any two wire start generator AGS offers a variety of conditions that will start a generator by energizing the FX AUX output or the FLEXnet DC relay output AGS starts the generator anytime one or more of the Gen Start conditions are true and will stop the generator only when all of the conditions are false except during a programmed Quiet Time normally at night when a noisy generator would be disturbing NOTE Low Battery Cut Out overrides Quiet Time GenAlert is another way to automatically start a generator but it do
80. is a typical VIEW screen showing the HUB Ports and any communication errors in the system The numbered port with more than one error will need correcting After the errors are corrected all the used ports will return to 000 or 001 values after pushing the lt RSET gt soft key Press any soft key to return to the SETUP MATE COMM screen To correct errors please see Er rors and Debugging in the section that follows If no errors are present pressing any soft key returns to the previous SETUP MATE COMM screen Press the lt RSET gt soft key to clear the error counting display Press the BACK soft key to return to the choose category screen Press VIEW to return to the previous screen 37 Communication Errors A COMM ERROR HAS The A COMM communication ERROR OCCURRED HAS OCCURRED screen appears when a communication error among the components VIEW occurs DEBUG Errors and Debugging A Communication errors COMM ERR that occur with OutBack Power Systems components are often the result of loose damaged or unplugged cables They can also occur if AGS Ad vanced Generator Start Mode is used and the wrong port is designated for the generator or if the system is damaged by a lightning strike When a communication error occurs the COMM ERR message will appear on any MATE screen in view A sample DEBUG screen looks like this 00 000 01 000 02 000 03 000 04 025 05 001 Explanation of Ports
81. l be dropped if frequency gets much higher acin freq too low AC source is under 54 Hz lower limit and will be dropped if frequency gets much lower acin voltage too high AC sources voltage is over 140VAC default limit and risks loss of FX connection voltage too low AC source s voltage is under 108 VAC default limit and risks loss of FX connection acin input current exceeds max AC loads are drawing more current than the rating of the FX allows temperature sensor fault an internal FX temperature sensor is malfunctioning internal comm error detected there is a communication problem between the MATE and the FX internal fan failure detected the FX s internal cooling fan is not operating properly airtemp displays a numeric value representing the air temperature around the FX fettemp displays a numeric value representing the temperature of the FETs Field Effect Transistors captemp displays a numeric value representing the temperature of the ripple capacitors These values are used for troubleshooting purposes The higher the numerical value the cooler the temperature International FX 56 Hz 44 Hz 99270 207 47 FX DISCON NECT Screens STATUS FX DISCON acin freq too high DOWN STATUS FX DISCON acin voltage STATUS FX DISCON freq too low DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX DISCON end of DISCON menu STATUS FX DISCON acin voltage gt max DOWN UP STATU
82. le en 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 EN DC gridtie enable 63 HBX Mode What it does HBX Mode allows control over the use of grid supplied power based on user determined battery voltage and time set points A user can maximize renewable energy use and minimize the use of grid supplied power through careful HBX usage The OutBack default values for HBX 24V system are the following High voltage 26 volts Low voltage 24 volts Time for both high and low settings one hour Double these values for a 48V system divide them by one half for a 12V system These values are not temperature compensated When the battery voltage remains at 26 volts for one hour the FX will disconnect from the grid and the system will run on battery supplied power If the battery voltage falls to 24 volts for one hour the FX connects to the grid During this connected period the grid supplied AC current will power the loads and recharge the batteries unless the user manually shuts off the FX charging function off With the charger off the grid will only power the loads allowing renewable energy sources to recharge the batteries This avoids running the loads from the batteries and repeatedly charging and discharging them using more expensive utility power
83. ltage falls below the FX s Low Battery Cut Off voltage the FX will 2 automatically connect to the AC input source regardless of the GRID USE time of day setting Because GRID USE Mode uses the DROP and USE commands it cannot be enabled at the same time as HBX Mode Enabling GRID USE will automatically disable HBX Mode e GRID USE Mode only allows one Drop and Use per day GRID USE can be affected by the MATE not automatically adjusting its clock for Daylight Savings Time e A START time that equals a STOP time disables a change during that period weekdays or weekends If disabled the current USE or DROP command will continue through the disabled period If both the weekday and weekend periods have START and STOP times that are the same respectively the GRID USE Mode will be completely disabled To enter grid use mode Press until 141 and then press enter ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely affect system performance MAIN ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT choose device 9 57 32 A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV FX cc ADV MATE ADV MATE GRIDUSE ADV MATE GRIDUSE choose category griduse enable weekda ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekda griduse start time griduse stop time HBX GRIDUSE AGS DOWN ADV DOWN UP CHANGE DOWN UP CHANGE 2 eooo ADV MATE GRIDUSE ADV MATE GRIDUSE ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekend 12 0 weekend 12
84. minutes Press the DOWN soft key to open the end of TIMERS screen 96 This is the final TIMERS screen Press the lt AGS gt menu UP AGS OTS We ADV MATE AGS PG3 Press the lt PG4 gt soft key choose category SOC PG2 START TIMERS PG4 soft key to view the final AGS screen ADV MATE AGS PG5 choose category Press the lt EXERCISE gt soft key PG2 EXERCISE Co C 0 This takes you to the ADV MATE AGS EX exercise screen for running a lightly used generator at least one day a month to assure it s in good working order see next section Generator Exercise Why you might want it Exercising a generator prolongs its life and dependability Regularly running a generator keeps engine components lubricated expels excess moisture charges the starting battery and helps prevent carbon build up Consult your generator owner s manual to find the manufacturer s recommendations for appropriate length and frequency of exercise periods and what load to run during the exercise periods An Exercise time can be set by choosing a day of the week Sun Sat a start time of day 12AM 11 59PM and an exercise period 1 240 minutes The generator will run once month at this chosen time during the first occurrence of the chosen day Sample Generator Exercise Schedule Day Saturday Time 10 00 a m Exercise Period 15 minutes A fifteen minute exercise p
85. mmendations Press the DOWN key to view the End of AGS SETUP time screen NOTE Cool down and warm up times are not used when DC generator dc genset is selected e NOTE Cool down and warm up times are not s used when DC generator dc genset is selected In the End of the AGS SETUP screen Press the menu AGS gt soft key for more AGS programming 80 Generators are an integral part of many renewable energy systems Setting a generator s start and stop times and voltage set points can be confusing The following test helps assure your generator is properly functioning and the programming is accurate AGS must be set up first in order to perform this test Before any further programming confirm that the generator is working properly by manually turning it on and then shutting it off Advanced Generator Start AGS Test GEN START CONTROL PRESS EWIGE currently AUTO Quiet Time Brings up the GEN START CONTROL screen Press the lt ON gt soft key and wait for the generator to go on Press the lt OFF gt soft key to shut the generator off Press the AUTO soft key to put the generator in AUTO mode Press the OK soft key to return to the ADV MATE AGS screen OFF AUTO The AGS test confirms the AGS function works and the generator has been enabled during the AGS programming Sometimes the GEN ALERT set points and properties get confused with AGS and this test confirms the correct set points are use
86. mts gt AUX functions including genalert loadshed vent fan and diversion eccccccscccc cccccc c09 P selling voltage and grid tie settings VAC and VDC calibrations e advanced CC screens include gt AUX output function gt AUX output control gt programming of both the LEXmax60 and FLEXmax 80 Charge Controllers 108 The ADV anced menu allows a user to more precisely adjust the inverter and charger functions as well as the generator function and grid tie set points The ADV menu is password protected requiring the password 141 be entered before accesssing the screens e advanced MATE screens include gt HBX grid use and drop setpoints land delays AC input control gt GRIDUSE weekday and weekend tart and stop times gt AGS or advanced generator start unctions such as SETUB QUIET TIME VOLT START LOAD START UST RUN SOC TIMERS AND XERCISE gt resetting the MATE2M to factory default values e advanced FLEXnet DC screens include gt battery bank capacity gt enable or disable shunts gt establish the end of charge amps end of charge voltage and amount of time the charge parameters must be met gt AUX functions P resetting to factory default and clearing the data log 109 MATE MENUS 12 6V 9796 0 000kW Qo oookw 0 000kW 0 0kWH Output OFF SRCH ON OK Today AC IN HOT KEY FX MENU
87. nected to this FX either directly or through a HUB If a HUB is used Use the INC and DEC soft keys to set the AGS Port value to the HUB FX or FLEXnet DC Port controlling the generator If no HUB is used and the MATE is directly plugged into an FX then the AGS Port needs to be set to 0 zero Example ADV MATE AGS SETUP A MATE is connected to a HUB 10 that has four ags port FXs and three Charge Controllers connected to it The FXs are plugged into Ports 1 4 as labeled on DOWN AGS INC the HUB and the Charge Controllers are plugged into Ports 5 7 Any FX can have its AUX output wired to a relay whose contacts are wired to the starting circuitry of the generator The AGS Port must be set to the port of the chosen FX ADV MATE AGS SETUP After setting the AGS Port press the DOWN ags port soft key The next screen allows you to enable the AGS Mode DOWN AGS INC AGS Enabled AGS Control 77 ADV MATE AGS SETUP AGS enabled DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS SETUP AGS enabled DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS SETUP AGS control DOWN UP MAN OFF CHANGE OOO GEN START CONTROL currently MAN OFF OFF AUTO ON OK COO UB E ADV MATE AGS SETUP AGS control DOWN UP MAN OFF CHANGE e OO This is the overall control for the AGS Mode If AGS is not enabled none of the AGS settings or controls will work Enable the AGS first by pressing the lt YES soft key
88. ns 10 Manual Setup Installation The MATE is a micro computing device which means it is less powerful and smaller in size than a personal computer A user will often scroll through a series of MATE screens in order to view the system status or change system conditions This manual will show all the MATE screens and tell what they do e Chapters 1 5 setting basic items and display options when how and what you want to view with the soft keys enabling the user to get around the MATE and change its settings e Chapters 6 7 changing the settings of MATE specific critical functions such as battery recharging HBX generator usage AGS and using grid supplied power Grid Use modes e Chapter 8 and the Appendix lists and explains all the MATE menus Some functions are not MATE specific functions and are placed at the end of the manual for easy searching Values for MATE specific functions such as FX or OutBack Charge Controller specific functions are covered in their respective manuals The MATE displays three kinds of screens e Screens pertinent to the MATE own functions such as its clock and display FX function screens which deal with its inverting and charging processes e Screens showing Charge Controller modes and status e FLEXnet DC functions Although the MATE displays values and functions for the FX and OutBack Charge Controller shown as CC on the screens the values reside within the components thems
89. ns as well as the FX and Charge Controller summary screens The FLEXnet DC summary screens display the battery state of charge including the day s minimum the current DC voltage and the in and out kilowatt hours and amp hours All the FLEXnet DC summary screens are explained in the FLEXnet DC Users Guide which comes with that component FX Summary Screen 12 6V 97 0 000kW 0 000kW 0 000kW FX Total Inverting AC Loads Buying Cy i OutBack Charge Controller Summary Screen CC TOTALS 13 3V Output 0A 0 000kW Today 0 0kWh 0 AH Summary Screen Options If the MATE has one or more FXs connected to it and does not have a FLEXnet DC as part of the system an FX Summary screen will be displayed as the Summary default screen Otherwise it will follow the FLEXnet DC summary screens The FX summary screen s values summarize power flow in an FX system as well as the non temperature compensated battery voltage The CC summary applies to all OutBack Charge Controllers Its screen shows the voltage level of the battery also non temperature compensated and the amount of power being supplied to the battery This screen is the default Summary screen if the Charge Controller is directly connected to the HUB The AH value applies only to the FLEXmax 80 and FLEXmax 60 Charge Controllers Why you might want them Summary screens show the current status of one or more FXs or Charge Controllers Given that each user and
90. nt for the programmed amount of time The generator will then be stopped when the AC load has dropped below a Load Stop set point for a programmed amount of time When the generator is running because of Load Start the FX system will charge the batteries This charge might not be completed if the generator is disconnected because of Load Stop NOTE Large instantaneous loads can still overcurrent the inverter prior to the generator starting and getting in sync with the inverter To open the Load Start screen ADV MATE AGS choose category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START ADV MATE AGS PG2 choose category LOAD MUST PG1 START RUN Load Start KW ADV MATE AGS LS load start DOWN AGS Load Start Delay ADV MATE AGS LS load start delay 87 PG2 Go to the ADV MATE AGS screen and press the lt P2 gt soft key At the ADV MATE AGS PG2 screen press the LOAD START soft key In the load start kw screen an AGS start command will be issued when the total AC load of all the FXs connected to the MATE exceeds this setting for the load start delay next screen time A zero value disables any load start function INC and DEC adjusts this setting between 1 50kW After the value 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 load must remain above the load start kw setting see previous screen before the generator is sta
91. o the HUB it will display a COMM ERROR screen Choosing VIEW DEBUG takes you to a screen that lists all ports and accumulated errors Any Port experiencing errors can be found by the error count after the Port number In the example to the right Port 4 has a large number of errors detected 04 025 means Port 4 showing 25 errors Pressing any key will take you to the SETUP MATE COMM screen which will allow the error counts to be reset using the RSET button the Debug screen can be redisplayed by using the VIEW button or user can get back to the SETUP menu by using the BACK button Use the information on the Debug screen to locate the problem device Make sure that it s DC breaker in on and that is operating correctly Check or replace CAT5 cables running from the HUB to that device 129 USER SYSTEM INFORMATION AND SETTINGS Date of Installation Installer Battery Charging Absorb Set point Absorb Time Limit These values are available from the battery manufacturer Battery Equalizing EQ Recharging Schedule and Checklist EQ 20 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN EQ 20 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN EQ 20 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN EQ 20 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN EQ 20 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN EQ 20 JAN FEB
92. ode inv control shows the status of the inverter function a Eee AC in control the FX accepts or drops an AC source choose category chr control shows charger activity aux control controls 12 VDC and 0 7 ADC loads which can be used to run a fan activate an alarm sig Cy e nal a generator start and other low power functions MODES METER 2 eq enabled shows status of the equalize recharging cycle and allows user to start or stop the cycle Pressing the lt METER gt soft key brings up the first METER screen These modes can be controlled and adjusted in greater detail in the INVERTER CHARGER and AUXILIARY menus and through the AC IN hot key respectively 43 FX STATUS METER Screens POO STATUS FX METER POO STATUS FX METER POO zer 0 0kw output buy 0 0 kw voltage STATUS PORT DOWN UP 117 vac input 118 vac voltage TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT eooo eooo eooo STATUS FX METER POO STATUS FX METER STATUS FX METER P00 inverter 0 0 aac charger current current DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP 0 0 aac input 0 0 aac current TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT ooo eooo eooo STATUS FX METER POO STATUS FX METER POO STATUS FX METER sell 0 0 aac FX firmware current revision DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP 61 end of meter menu TOP PORT UP TOP STATUS ooo eooo T STATUS FX PAGE 1
93. option State of Charge ADV MATE AGS PG3 choose category Press the START soft key ADV MATE AGS 96SOC With a FLEXnet DC a user can start a generator SOC start based on a battery state of charge rather than its voltage which can be less accurately inteprepeted DOWN AGS depending on loads and surges Use the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys to adjust this value Press the lt DOWN soft key to view the SOC stop screen 0 eae dew ho A user can stop a generator based on the percentage of the battery s state of charge using lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Press the lt DOWN gt DOWN AGS soft key to view the FULL CHG screen The FULL CHG CHARGE screen overrides the ADV MATE AGS FULL CHG SOC stop function by establishing a time period oare to 100 full from 1 30 days using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys When the FLEXnet DC measured days DOWN since a full charge exceeds this 1 30 day user determined time the SOC stop is ignored and a full charge takes place This screen function can be set to disabled as well no full charge will occur Press the DOWN soft key to view the end of ADV MATE AGS SOC SOC START menu end of SOC START menu Press the lt AGS gt soft key to view the ADV MATE UP TOP AGS PG3 screen Timers ADV MATE AGS PG3 choose category Press the lt TIMERS gt soft key to view the SOC various AGS timer related screens PG2 START TIMERS PG4 OO e
94. password 12 0 aac 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT ADV choose device absorb setpoint FX CC DC MATE DOWN INC DEC POR ADV FX CHARGER P00 1 0 hrs DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX CHARGER charger programming completed TOP ADV MAIN ADV INV CHGR PG2 116 GRID programming completed TOP ADV MAIN DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX P00 aux output diversion 292 vdc control lon setpoint DOWN INC DEC POR DOWN INC DEC PORT aux output Cool Fan aux output setup completed TOP ADV MAIN choose category PG2 AUX STACK PG4 ADV FX STACK POO GEN programming in stack 1 2PH Master completed TOP ADV MAIN DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX P00 choose category ventfan 26 0 vdc on setpoint ADV GRID GEN DOWN INC DEC PORT choose category in stack OB Slave L2 phase PG2 AUX STACK PG4 DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT 117 ADV FX S TACK POO stack 3PH Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK POO stack 3PH Slave phase DOWN INC DEC POR ADV FX STACK POO power save level 0 master adjust only DOWN INC DEC POR ADV FX STACK POO power save level 1 slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC POR ADV FX STACK stacking setup completed TOP ADV MAIN choose category PG2 AUX STACK PG4 choose category PG3 SELL CAL MAIN DOWN INC DEC PORT DOWN INC DEC PORT selling setup Completed TOP ADV MAIN c
95. press OFF and then press AUTO CHARGER CONTROL PRESS THREE TIMES currently AUTO The CHARGER CONTROL screen appears This allows the operation of the FX battery charger to be preset for an available AC source OFF AUTO ON OK When an OutBack HUB is employed the a CO CHARGER CONTROL only affects the Master 5 FX connected to PORT 1 The Master FX then gives the same command to all slave FXs a LY NOTE The charger s operation is independent of the inverter With the inverter in OFF mode the charger can be set to come on when AC is available but have the inverter stay off when AC w s is disconnected OFF disables all charger functions in the FX lt AUTO gt enables automatic battery charging silent and re float when an AC input source is connected lt ON gt also recharges the batteries but eventually remains in the float charging stage and eliminates silent mode until the AC input is disconnected lt OK gt returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the CHARGER CONTROL screen CHARGER MODE CONTROL PRESS FOUR TIMES global charger mode The CHARGER MODE CONTROL screen appears allowing the MATE to issue system global recharging commands NOTE Global commands apply to the Charge Controllers and FXs connected to a HUB Pressing lt BULK gt brings up the BULK Perse NIRS CONTROL screen and starts a new recharging cycle Please see the FX
96. rating correctly before connecting the MATE Check or replace the CAT5 cables running from the MATE to the OutBack product If a HUB is being used make sure no OutBack products have been moved unplugged or added If they have follow the instructions in MATE Setup Communications Options to REPOLL for moved or new devices MATE does not display the correct meter or setting Make sure that all OutBack Products are powered up and operating correctly before connecting the MATE Check or replace the CAT5 cables running from the MATE to the OutBack product If a HUB is being used make sure no OutBack products have been moved or unplugged If they have follow the instructions in MATE Setup Communications Options to REPOLL for moved or new devices MATE will not EQ my system when use the EQ function under the lt ACIN gt button Older FXs and MXs with a newer MATE will not be able to utilize this system wide command FXs that do not respond to this command can have an EQ cycle started by using the EQ start function located in the STATUS FX MODE menu From the Main screen press STATUS FX lt MODES gt Continue to press DOWN until you see the EQ function If a HUB is used FXs must have an EQ cycle start individually for each FX on the HUB Use the PORT button to cycle through the available FXs MATE displays a COMM ERROR If the MATE receives too many interrupted or corrupt communications with OutBack products attached t
97. rted It is adjustable from 1 to 240 minutes using the 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 88 Load Stop KW Load Stop Delay ADV MATE AGS LS load stop ADV MATE AGS LS load stop delay DOWN ADV MATE AGS LS end of the LOAD START menu UP TOP OOO An AGS stop command will be issued when the total AC load of all the FXs connected to the MATE falls below this setting for the amount of time set with load stop delay next screen as long as the generator was started due to Load Start This setting excludes any FX charger current for its AC load calculation The setting can be changed using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt soft keys Pressing the DOWN soft key leads to the load stop delay screen This setting is the delay time the total system AC load must remain below the Load Stop kw before the generator is stopped It is adjustable from 1 to 240 minutes using the INC and DEC keys Pressing the DOWN soft key leads to the end of the VOLTAGE START menu screen Pressing the lt AGS gt soft key returns the ADV MATE AGS PG2 screen 89 Must Run Weekday Start Why you might want it In time a user can determine patterns in energy usage and demands on batteries Must Run times the generator usage to the heaviest user demands during a day thus avoiding depleting the batteries or requiring a long
98. s number is used by technicians for troubleshooting grid tied FX units The second line STATUS FX MODE The status of indicates the FX gt inv control ON lt inv erter or Charge Con CHANGE control is ON troller MODE DOWN STAT MODE PORT oO lcd on a specific Port Y press the PORT soft key 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 42 FX STATUS MODE Screens STATUS FX PAGE1 STATUS FX MODE STATUS FX MODE choose category inv control ac in control CHANGE MODES METER DOWN STAT MODE PORT DOWN UP MODE PORT STATUS FX MODE STATUS FX MODE STATUS FX MODE chr control aux control eq enabled CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT DOWN UP MODE PORT UP MODE PORT Push lt UP gt until the inv STATUS FX MODE control screen appears inv control DOWN STAT MODE PORT MODE Screens D ES O e Pressing the CHANGE MODE gt soft key on any MODE screen allows the user to change the operation of that individual mode i e activate the function shut Push STAT to return to the it off etc After changing the operation or leaving it choose category STATUS page alone the user presses the OK soft key to return to the MODE screen whose operation was changed Press the DOWN soft key to view the next m
99. several functions Displays and configures the system and its components the FX Series Inverter Charger the FLEXmax 80 and FLEXmax 60 Charge Controllers and the FLEXnet DC Coordinates system operation maximizes performance and prevents multiple products from conflicting Permits adjustments of your power system through a series of convenient display screens which allow switching among different components viewing the status of each and changing settings MX60 Charge Controller remote controls the AUX function and displays but does not control all other functions When connected to an OutBack HUB communications manager a single OutBack MATE can Link to as many as ten FX Series Inverters Chargers OutBack Charge Controllers and additional future OutBack Power System products e Issue a global Bulk or EQ recharging command which includes the Charge Controller s charging function This manual will show step by step use of the OutBack MATE to best run a power system MATE At a Glance UG STICK Satori Green Status Indicator YellowStatuslndicator AC Input LED LED Ra o MAIN D SUE EM CK I 6 Hot Key CD 1 35 04p tverter Button AC Input Button SUM STATUS SETUP ADV j LCD Displ O O r Soft Keys or Buttons to scroll the menusandchangevalues MATE Specifications Communication Protocol proprietary OutBack multi
100. shorted phase loss error not operational high battery voltage battery voltage rose above the safe high battery voltage level for 10 seconds ac output shorted inverter reached its maximum current and shutdown ac output backfeed usually indicates another AC power source was connected to the FX s AC output ERROR screens can only display errors they do not offer any means to correct them These are hard faults The LED is solid and the inverter must be turned off and then on to reset 46 FX STATUS WARN ING Screens STATUS FX PAGE2 choose category PGi ERROR WARN STATUS FX WARN acin voltage too high DOWN UP STATUS FX WARN temperature sensor fault DOWN UP STATUS FX WARN airtemp DOWN UP STATUS FX WARN acin freq too high DOWN STATUS FX WARN acin voltage too low UP STATUS FX WARN internal comm error detected UP STATUS FX WARN fettemp STATUS FX WARN acin freq too low DOWN UP STATUS FX WARN acin input current exceeds max UP TOP STATUS FX WARN internal fan failure detected UP STATUS FX WARN captemp UP e ooo eooo eooo STATUS FX WARN end of warnings menu UP TOP STATUS STATUS FX PAGE2 choose category PGi ERROR WARN PG3 STATUS FX PAGE2 choose category PG2 DISCON SELL OOO Rud WARN ING Screens Push lt DISCON gt to view the DISCONNECT Menu acin freq too high AC source is above 66 Hz upper limit and wil
101. ssing the DOWN key on the previous menu With these screens the user sets the battery voltages and the amount of time these voltages must remain in order for the grid supplied AC power to both recharge the battery and to disconnect Since power demand surges can briefly affect a battery s voltage level establish ing voltage and time limits can prevent a premature or inappropriate connection to grid sup plied AC power that can occur due to a momentary change HBX Use Grid Set Point ADV MATE HBX hbx use grid setpoint DOWN ADV HBX Use Grid Delay ADV MATE HBX hbx use grid delay This is the voltage set point that allows the FX to connect to USE AC power The battery volt age must remain below the voltage listed on the screen 24 0 vdc in this case for the amount of time programmed by the HBX USE GRID DELAY see next screen before a USE command is issued Use the INC and lt DEC gt soft keys to change the voltage set point Press the DOWN soft key to proceed to the next screen This set point 01 0 hrs in this example is the amount of time the battery voltage must remain below the HBX USE GRID SET POINT above before a USE command is sent It can range from 00 1 hrs to 24 0 hrs in 0 1 hour increments Times are adjusted using the INC and DEC soft keys Press the DOWN soft key to proceed to the next screen HBX Drop Grid Set Point ADV MATE HBX hbx drop 26 0 vdc grid setpoint D
102. start 2 hr setting screen If the battery voltage falls below this set point a 2 hour timer starts to count down After reaching Zero a start command is sent to the generator unless it is currently Quiet Time To change the default settings use the INC and DEC soft keys When finished press the DOWN soft key to go to the volt start 2 min setting screen 86 2 Minute Voltage Set Point Load Start ADV MATE AGS VSTART If the battery voltage falls below this set point a volt start 22 0 vdc 2 minute timer starts to count down Upon reach 2 min setting ing zero a start command is sent to the generator even if it is currently Quiet Time Use the INC DOWN UP INC DEC and DEC soft keys to change the default set 979 am CO tings When finished press the DOWN soft key l n to go to the end of VOLTAGE START menu ADV MATE AGS VSTART Press the lt AGS gt soft key to return to ADV end of VOLTAGE START menu MATE AGS UP TOP AGS OOO Why you might want it Instead of the generator starting only at preset times or according to battery voltage conditions Load Start allows it to start because the demand for electricity is high This should prevent the batteries from being depleted As soon as the demand decreases and the batteries can adequately fulfill it the generator will shut off Load Start will start a generator whenever the total system AC Load exceeds the set poi
103. system is different the MATE offers the choice of viewing the status of either component as well as the timing of those displays SETUP MATE PAGE2 choose category PG1 SUMRY SETUP MATE SUMMARY summary control DELAY ROLL BACK O 2 29 Press the lt SUMRY gt soft key from the lt SETUP MATE PAGE2 gt Setup choices screen Pressing the lt SUMRY gt soft key brings up the SETUP MATE SUMMARY summary control screen options lt TYPE gt and lt TIME gt 30 SETUP MATE SUMMARY summary control BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL SETUP MATE SUMMARY TYPE summary oll screen type BACK INC DEC Press either INC or DEC up to six times to change Summary screen SETUP MATE SUM TYPE summary None screen type BACK INC DEC ee SETUP MATE SUM TYPE summary FX Only screen type BACK INC DEC choose the SUMMARY screen you want to view automatically and also view via the MAIN menu press the lt TYPE gt soft key on the SETUP MATE SUMMARY screen Press either the INC and lt DEC gt soft keys to change the summary screen Roll switches among the FX CC Charge Controller DC Only and DC Simple summary screens automatically if an FX Charge Control ler and FLEXnet DC are connected to the MATE through an OutBack Power Systems HUB None disables the SUMMARY screen from automatically opening the SUMMARY screen can still b
104. t amount of time recharging spends at the absorb set point to fully recharge the batteries float set point the final charging voltage when the refloat voltage is met float time period amount of time the charging process holds at the float set point refloat set point when the batteries fall below this voltage the FX starts a REFLOAT cycle to keep the batteries charged equalize set point a high voltage used for occasional equalization recharging equalize time period amount of time the batteries are held at the EQ voltage Recharge the batteries using HBX high battery transfer with a grid connected FX Series Inverter Charger Go to the HBX screens in the ADVANCED menu and establish the voltage and time set points 125 hbx use grid set point the voltage value that initiates the HBX recharging mode hbx use grid delay the amount of time the battery voltage must remain below the hbx use grid set point before the charge cycle can begin hbx drop grid set point the voltage value which when reached stops the recharging process hbx drop grid delay the amount of time the battery voltage must remain about the hbx drop grid set point before the recharging stops 126 How to connect to an electrical grid Go to the GRIDUSE screens in the ADVANCED menu Using these screens you can set the times of day you want to use grid AC power and the times you want to stop using it This allows you connect when your batteries will no
105. t adequately supply all your loads or take advantage of lower utility rates at certain times of the day griduse enable turns this mode on or off weekday griduse start establishes the weekday time the FX Series Inverter Charger connects to the grid adj hour and adj min these screens adjust the time weekday griduse stop establishes weekday time the FX will disconnect from grid power weekend griduse start user can set weekend time to connect to the grid weekend griduse stop user can set weekend time to disconnect from grid For further adjustments go to the GRID screens in the ADVANCED menu acl grid lower limit sets the minimum grid supplied voltage the FX will connect to acl grid upper limit sets the maximum grid supplied voltage the FX will connect to acl grid input limit the maximum amperage the FX can draw from the grid How to start my generator You can manually start a generator manually or by presetting some time voltage or load conditions To manually start a generator Press the ACIN hot key twice on the left side of the MATE Press the ON soft key To preset generator start up conditions go to the AGS Advanced Generator Start screens in the ADVANCED menu and do the following for time based start and stops e Press SETUP e Choose the appropriate HUB port AGS enabled press YES Choose from AUTO or lt ON gt to start e If AUTO is chosen conditions can b
106. t efficiently and economically Utility supplied power is generated monitored and controlled by systems you neither see nor maintain An RE system requires some combination of inverter chargers batteries charge controllers and an RE power source often including a generator all of which need monitoring and adjusting for optimum performance The OutBack MATE provides a window to your system and allows setting each OutBack component for its best and most efficient usage according to your power needs and living conditions The MATE s functions occur in to two general areas 1 The display of information about or the status of different system components and actions 2 Enabling the user to control certain system functions e g the times or the conditions under which they will occur With the MATE a user can know the systems activity and conditions at any given time Sometimes after careful observations a user might want to change the conditions or set points which cause an action to occur What is a set point A set point is a condition measurement or baseline a user establishes in order for something else to happen A home thermostat offers a simple example When predetermined temperatures and times are set for weekdays and weekends the thermostat signals to a heating cooling system to turn on at one time until a certain temperature is reached maintain that temperature and finally shut off at a later time usually during sleep hours
107. te e e ret e e Re rede Installation 2o tete rr o rre tme dte Power Upstate Ole adiicere ddr eie id MAIN Screen How to Read a MATE Screen Screen Set Up the Setting the Clock Contrast Adjustment Backlight Adjustment sse 3 MATE Summary Screens Summary Screen Overview eese eee 28 FX Summary Screen 29 Charge Controller Summary Screen sse 29 Summary Screen Options sse 29 Communications Options eese teen Communications etie aiii Errors and Debugging arte ta 5 MATE Status Screens eese Status Screen Overview eese eese eee Reading a Status Screen eere dnce etie tu ec eli ict ere ias FX Status SCr ens sce e ete m gere RI OO Ue eee e e RESPONSE Status Status Meter Status Status Error sss Status Warning Status Disconnect Charge Controller Screens Status leben eni ri eme ree de Status Meter cen rie e toin RR ERE e Status Setpoint s rccte On ed GC eiie 6 MATE Hot Keys eese eese eee ennt tnnt ch
108. temperature is used by the charger when an RTS is connected to the FX The BATT MODE values cannot be changed in the STATUS screens FX STATUS ERROR Screens STATUS FX PAGE1 STATUS FX PAGE2 STATUS FX ERROR choose category choose category low ac output No voltage MODES METER BAIT PGi ERROR WARN DOWN STATUS PORT stacking No inverter No low battery No error detected overtemp voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP PORT DOWN UP PORT STATUS FX ERROR STATUS FX ERROR STATUS FX ERROR phase loss No high battery No ac output No error voltage shorted DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX ERROR P00 ac output STATUS FX ERROR STATUS FX PAGE2 ac output end of error menu choose category backfeed DOWN UP TOP PORT UP TOP STATUS PG1 ERROR WARN Y Push WARN to see Push lt STAT gt to return to the choose category STATUS FX PAGE2 the WARN ING Menu ERROR Screens low ac output voltage inverter could not supply enough AC voltage to meet demand stacking error detected communication problem among stacked FXs inverter overtemp FX has reached its maximum allowed operating temperature low battery voltage battery voltage is below the LOW BATTERY CUT OUT VOLTAGE set point this is a common error and will light up even with low AC out or AC
109. tes commands to different components It needs to be aware of any newly added or moved devices so it can recognize them An error reading doesn t mean the system is failing but that the MATE is looking for a component that has been moved from one HUB Port to another or has been disconnected completely The MATE is trying to account for the system components SETUP MATE PAGE1 Choose product mate code rev choose category SETUP ADV CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 SETUP MATE PAGE2 SETUP MATE PAGE2 choose category choose category PGi SUMRY COMM MAIN BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG Press the lt COMM gt soft key from PAGE 2 gt Setup choices screen for MATE communications options lt REPOLL gt forces the MATE to rediscover all the OutBack devices it is connected to This must be used any time an OutBack device is moved or added to a HUB e PC will allow you to enable or disable the MATE s RS232 communications port This setting must be enabled if you use any third party logging or control software e lt DEBUG gt tracks communication errors involving the OutBack HUB SETUP MATE PAGE2 choose category From the SETUP MATE PAGE2 screen press the lt soft key PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN c dos SETUP MATE COMM choose category BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG ee s Searching for Devices HUB Found GDC XE Port Assignment 1 FX 2 gt FX 3 gt CC 5 6 7 9 10 2M CD CD 35
110. time Press the DONE soft key to return to the weekday griduse start screen Press the DOWN soft key to access the ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekday grid use stop screen The WEEKDAY GRID USE STOP setting is the time during the week Monday Friday that a DROP will be issued to the FX system forcing a disconnect from the AC input source The time displayed is the default setting To change the time press the CHANGE soft key and adjust the hour and minute settings on the next screens using the INC and DEC soft keys Proceed through the Adjust Hour adj hour and Adjust Minutes adj min screens in the same manner described in the weekday grid use start section 73 Weekend Grid Use Start ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekend griduse start time DOWN O O Weekend Grid Use Stop ADV MATE GRIDUSE weekend griduse stop time DOWN UP This setting is the time during the weekend Sat urday and Sunday that a lt USE gt will be issued to an FX system allowing the FX to connect to the AC input source The time displayed is the default setting To change the time press the lt CHANGE gt soft key and adjust the time as you would for a weekday setting Press the DOWN soft key to view the weekend griduse stop screen This setting is the time during the weekend Sat urday and Sunday that a DROP will be issued to the FX system forcing the FXs to disconnect from the AC input source The time displayed
111. ting for the WEEKEND QT STOP Press the DONE soft key when finished If you are satisfied with the weekend quiet time stop settings press the DOWN soft key and go to the end of the quiet time menu Press the lt AGS gt soft key to return to ADV MATE AGS screen 85 Voltage Start There are three voltage start set points in AGS Mode that the user can adjust After a generator is started due to a Voltage Start setting it will be stopped when the FX completes the absorb charge or based on the VDC Genstop setting in the AGS Setup menu previously explained ADV MATE AGS Choose category QUIET SETUP TIME VOLT START PG2 OO e 24 Hour Voltage Set Point ADV MATE AGS VSTART volt start 24 hr setting DOWN AGS 24 4 vdc e oooO 2 Hour Voltage Set Point volt start 2 hr setting DOWN t 15 a DN NOTE If the DC Genset is set to YES the generator will only stop after the battery voltage has s reached the VDC Genstop voltage for 15 minutes To get to the Voltage Start screen press the VOLT START soft key on the ADV MATE AGS screen If the battery voltage falls below this set point a 24 hour timer starts counting down Upon reaching Zero a start command is sent to the generator unless it is currently Quiet Time To change the default settings use the INC and DEC soft keys When finished press the DOWN soft key to go to the volt
112. u press the lt STATUS gt soft key and then choose the CC on the STATUS choose product screen The STATUS screens include MODE METER and SETP SET POINT In STATUS Mode these Charge Controller functions can be viewed by the MATE but not changed mode Silent in 33 2 vdc 0 adc charger charger out 13 7 vdc 0 adc watts kwhrs DOWN STATUS PORT DOWN UP e ooo eoo STATUS CC METER POO STATUS CC METER STATUS CC METER POO charger 000 adc charger 0 ah battery 13 7 vdc amps dc amp hour voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT e ooo eooo STATUS CC METER STATUS CC METER POO STATUS CC METER panel 33 vdc CC firmware revision end of meter menu voltage 001 009 003 DOWN UP TOP PORT DOWN UP TOP PORT UP TOP STATUS e ooo COO STATUS CC Press lt SETP gt to view the MODE METER SETP MAIN SET POINT screens OO e Oo A NOTE All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on the MATE 24 CHARGE CONTROLLER METER Screens Mode pv in bat out displays the charger mode the PV array voltage the incoming PV amps the battery voltage and the outgoing amps to the battery charger watts charger output measured in watts charger kwhrs kilowatt hours produced today by the Charge Controller charger amps dc the amount of amperage the Charge Controller is sending to the b
113. vice FX CC DC MAIN DOWN UP TOP STATUS DC METER DC firmware revision DOWN UP TOP STATUS DC METER S TATUS DC BAT T end of meter menu otal days at 10096 0 7 UP TOP STATUS DOWN UP RESET TOP STATUS DC BAT T days since charge parameters met 0 0 DOWN UP TOP STATUS DC BAT T battery min today 0 vdc DOWN UP RESET TOP S TATUS DC BAT T battery max today 45 1 vdc DOWN UP RESET TOP STATUS DC BAT T temp comp batt amps 721 6 setpoint 28 7 vdc DOWN UP RESET TOP amps 722 9 DOWN UP RESET TOP end of shunt status menu UP TOP STATUS 113 lifetime KAH removed 0 DOWN UP RESET TOP STATUS DC BAT T end of battery status menu UP TOP STATUS 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV choose device FX CC DC MAIN SETUP FX SEARCH POO search 6 Sensitivity DOWN INC DEC PORT 8 cycles pulse length DOWN INC DEC PORT 114 SETUP FX SEARCH P00 search 60 cycles pulse spacing DOWN INC DEC PORT search setup completed TOP SETUP MAIN SRCH INPUT MAIN SETUP FX INPUT P00 lac transfer GRID control DOWN GRID GEN PORT input setup completed TOP SETUP MAIN 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV FX SETUP MATE PAGE 1 mate code rev 4 1 3 choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 SETUP MATE PAGE1 mate code rev 4 1 3 choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 SETUP MATE CLOCK Tu 12 10 02 4 00 22P BACK DATE TIME SETUP MATE PAGE1
114. y stopping the EQ charge from this menu NOTE Start the generator or check that the grid is connected before starting an EQ cycle The AC IN status LED on the FX must be solid yellow The EQ ENABLED screen allows an equalize charging cycle or an exit Press the lt YES gt soft key to enable and then press lt EXIT gt 57 To stop an equalizing process return to the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen and press the lt STOP gt soft key To return to the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen Press the lt AC IN gt hot key four times e Press the EQ soft key Press the STOP soft key on the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen Oued AONPUICONTROL MANT 1 35 04p Hot Key 3 gt SUM STATUS SETUP ADV e O O CHARGER MODE CONTROL Global charger mode EQUALIZE CONTROL eq enabled START STOP Co 0 Co OO BULK EQ NOTE For a global charger command to work all of the OutBack products must be connected to a HUB The CHARGER MODE CONTROL affects both FX Series Inverters Chargers and OutBack Charge Controllers This requires that the FX and OutBack Charge Controller firmware versions support this feature See page 129 Troubleshooting if this command fails to function Advanced MATE Menus 59 MATE Control Modes The MATE when connected to at least one FX Series Inverter Charger offers more sophisti cated controls than basic debugging and system

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