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1. 15 min can change the value between 1 240 minutes DOWN UP INC DEC Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIP Page 22 40 The power conversion company 5 0 Menu Map Inverter AC Input LED LED Indicator Indicator green yellow Dedicated Inverter Control 9 HOT Key Dedicated Inverter Control HOT Key Variable Soft Keys each one of the soft keys corresponds to a word on the bottom line of the LCD display The menu system displayed on the MATE will vary depending on the software version that the MATE was programmed with at the time of manufacturing or during its last software upgrade The following pages give a basic idea of the menu structure and how you navigate through the menu system to the different programming levels Some changes from these specific displays may be present in your installation Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIPEnergy Page 23 40 The power conversion company CONTROL KEYS Inv Hot Key INVERTER CONTROL currently ON OFF SRCH ON OK AC IN Hot Key AC INPUT CONTROL currently DROP DROP USE second press GEN START CONTROL currently MAN OFF OFF AUTO ON OK third press CHARGER CONTROL currently OFF OFF AUTO OK fourth press CHARGER MODE CONTROL Global charger mode BULK EQ OK Summary Screens
2. SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Y 0 0kW AC Load Sm e BUYING sou Battery 25 6V MX CHARGER Battery Installation amp Programming Manual RIP The power conversion company STATUS MENU FX 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STATUS choose product FX MX 4 STATUS FX PAGE1 choose category MODES METER BATT PG2 Y STATUS FX MODE P00 inv control ON CHANGE DOWN STAT MODE PORT INVERTER CONTROL currently ON OFF SRCH ON OK STATUS FX MODE P00 inv control ON CHANGE DOWN STAT MODE PORT STATUS FX MODE P00 ac in control USE CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT AC INPUT CONTROL currently USE DROP USE OK STATUS FX MODE P00 ac in control USE CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT STATUS FX MODE P00 chr control AUTO CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT CHARGER CONTROL currently AUTO OFF AUTO OK STATUS FX MODE P00 chr control AUTO CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT STATUS FX MODE P00 aux control AUTO CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT AUX OUTPUT CONTROL currently AUTO OFF AUTO ON OK Page 24 40 MODES cont STATUS FX MODE P00 aux control AUTO CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT 4 STATUS FX MODE P00 eq control NO CHANGE UP MODE PORT EQUALIZE CONTROL eq enabled NO STOP START OK METERS MAIN 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Y STATUS cho
3. choose category PG2 AUX STACK PG4 ADV FX AUX aux output control DOWN INC ADV FX AUX aux output control DOWN INC ADV FX AUX aux output control DOWN INC ADV FX AUX aux output function DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX aux output Loadshed function DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX aux output GenAlert function DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX aux output function DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX aux output function DOWN INC ADV FX AUX aux output function DOWN INC ADV FX AUX aux output DivertDC function DOWN INC EC PORT ADV FX AUX aux output DivertAC function DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX genalert 22 0 vdc on setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX genalert on delay DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX genalert 28 0 vdc off setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX genalert off delay DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX loadshed off setpoint DOWN DEC ADV FX AUX ventfan on setpoint DOWN DEC ADV FX AUX ventfan off period DOWN INC DEC ADV FX AUX diversion on setpoint DOWN DEC ADV FX AUX diversion off delay DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX Aux output Setup completed TOP ADV MAIN STACKING 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Y ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect System performance Y Y Y ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT
4. 6 0 MENU MAP OVERVIEW 37 7 0 TROUBLESHOOTING 39 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCTS 41 Installation amp Programming Manual RIP Page 3 40 The power conversion company MATE System Controller and Display 1 0 Introduction The OutBack MATE is a complete system controller and display for both the OutBack FX inverter charger and the MX60 PV MPPT charge controller It provides a display of the operation as well as allows for control and adjustment of the product setpoints The OutBack MATE also coordinates the operation of the entire system to maximize the performance and to prevent multiple products from conflicting Through the use of an OutBack HUB communication manager a single OutBack MATE is able to connect to multiple FX inverter chargers MX60 PV MPPT charge controllers and any other OutBack products offered in the future A maximum of ten OutBack products will be able to be connected to a single MATE via a HUB using CAT 5 type Ethernet cabling with 8 wire RJ45 modular connectors 1 1 Features AC INPUT LED INVERTER LED AC INPUT INVERTER BUTTON BUTTON 4 by 20 character FOUR SOFT LCD Display Four line 80 character backlit LCD display with alphanumeric and graphic displays Control Keypad Six backlit silicone membrane keys dedicated Inverter and AC input hot keys for control amp 4 soft keys Status Indicators Two LED indicators Green Inverter status Yellow AC Input status Communic
5. 9 lt FX MX MATE MAIN Y hoose product 9 4 Ei 5 a ADV FX PAGE1 choose category ADV INV CHGR PG2 i ADV FX PAGE1 choose category ADV INV CHGR PG2 ADV FX PAGE2 choose category PG1 GRID GEN PG3 DV FX PAGE2 hoose category PG1 GRID GEN PG3 ADV FX PAGE3 choose category PG2 AUX STACK PG4 ADV FX PAGE4 choose category PG3 SELL CAL MAIN ADV FX PAGE3 choose category PG2 AUX STACK PG4 ADV FX SELL Sell re volts DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX SELL Grid tie window DOWN IEEE USER ADV FX SELL Grid tie authority DOWN INC DEC ADV FX SELL Sell enable DOWN OFF ON ADV FX SELL Selling setup Completed TOP ADV MAIN Installation amp Programming Manual RIP The power conversion company ADV FX PAGEA4 choose category PG3 SELL CAL MAIN i ADV FX CALIBRATE P00 Vac input 120 vac justment INC DEC PORT ADV FX CALIBRATE P00 Vac output 120 vac adjustment DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX CALIBRATE P00 Battery vdc 25 4 vdc adjustment DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX CALIBRATE Calibration setup completed TOP ADV MAIN Page 32 40 MAIN MENU SHORTCUT Pressing the left two keys on the MATE at the same time from anywhere in the menu system takes you
6. RI P Page 11 40 The power conversion company 2 3 5 Advanced Screens cont The Advanced menus allow the user to set most of the initial system setpoints for the FX MX and MATE After entering the password choose the product you would like to change the Advanced settings for The FX Advanced menus have categories like e INV Inverter setup e CHGR Charger setpoints e GRID Grid input setpoints e GEN Generator input setpoints AUX FX Aux output settings STACK FX stacking setup SELL Grid Tie setup CAL FX meter calibrations J NOTE Not all Advanced menu screens are applicable to every model FX An example would be a non Grid Tie FX may not display grid tie parameters or allow their adjustment The MX Advanced menus only allow for the setup and control of the MX60s AUX output The Mate Advanced menus contain the settings for e HBX High battery transfer e GRIDUSE Time of day grid usage e AGS Advanced generator starting These advanced settings are covered in section 4 0 Mate Control Modes Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIP Page 12 40 The power conversion company 2 4 Using the MATE with a HUB A HUB 4 or HUB 10 can be used to connect multiple OutBack products to the MATE A HUB 10 communication manager allows a single MATE to control and monitor a maximum of ten OutBack products while a HUB 4 is limited to four OutBack products A HUB has 4 to 1
7. 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV l STATUS FX PAGE1 choose category MODES METER BATT PG2 Y STATUS FX BATT P00 battery 25 0 vdc actual DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS FX BATT P00 battery 25 0 vdc temp compensated DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX BATT P00 absorb 28 8 vdc setpoint DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX BATT P00 absorb 01 5 hrs time remaining DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX BATT P00 float 26 8 vdc setpoint DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX BATT P00 float 00 8 hrs time remaining DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX BATT P00 refloat 25 0 vdc setpoint DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX BATT P00 equalize 28 8 vdc setpoint DOWN UP TOP PORT Installation amp Programming Manual RIP The power conversion company STATUS choose product FX MX STATUS choose product FX MX i Vv STATUS FX PAGE1 choose category MODES METER BATT PG2 STATUS FX PAGE1 choose category METER BAT ERROR PG2 STATUS FX PAGE2 choose category PG1 ERROR WARN PG3 STATUS FX PAGE2 choose category PG1 ERROR WARN i STATUS FX ERROR P00 low ac output NO voltage DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS FX ERROR P00 stacking NO error detected DOWN UP TOP TATUS FX ERROR POO low battery NO voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX ERROR P00 phase l
8. choose product FX MX MATE MAIN ADV FX PAGE1 choose category ADV INV CHGR PG2 ADV FX PAGE2 choose category PG1 GRID GEN PG3 ADV FX PAGE3 choose category PG2 AUX STACK PG4 STACKING cont ADV FX STACK stack 1 2PH Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK stack Clasic Slave phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK stack OB Slave L1 phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK Stack OB Slave L2 phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK stack 3PH Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK stack 3PH Slave phase DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK power save level slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX STACK Stacking setup completed TOP ADV MAIN Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RI P Page 31 40 The power conversion company ADVANCED MENU FX 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV i 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect System performance i Y Y i Y ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect System performance ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT Y Y i Y ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT hoose product
9. lt USE gt Enables the inverter to connect to the AC source when it is available lt DROP gt Disconnects the AC input source but will allow it to be reconnected if the battery gets low or the inverter is overloaded lt OK gt Returns to the point in the menu system from you entered the AC INPUT CONTROL screen Continued on next page Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIP Page 8 40 The power conversion company GEN START CONTROL Currently Auto OFF AUTO ON OK CHARGER CONTROL currently OFF OFF AUTO OK Pressing the AC IN key a second time brings up the GEN START CONTROL screen This screen allows the user to change the Advanced Generator Start AGS mode Modes can only be changed when Advanced Generator Start is enabled See section 4 3 Advanced Generator Start for more information When an OutBack HUB is employed the GEN START CONTROL only effects the FX that has been programmed as the AGS PORT in the AGS menu lt OFF gt Manually overrides AGS mode and shuts off the generator lt AUTO gt Allows the MATE to automatically start and stop the generator according to the settings programmed in the AGS menu lt ON gt Manually overrides AGS mode and starts the generator lt OK gt Returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the GEN START CONTROL screen Pressing the AC IN key a third time brings up the CHARGER CONTROL screen This allows operation of the batte
10. DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS MX METER end of meter menu UP TOP STATUS SETPOINTS 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STATUS choose product FX MX Y 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STATUS MX choose category MODE METER SETP MAIN STATUS choose product FX MX 4 STATUS MX choose category MODE METER SETP MAIN MODE SILENT pv 000 v bat 00 0 in 00 a out 00a DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS MX METER P00 charger w watts DOWN UP TOP PORT Installation amp Programming Manual RIP The power conversion company STATUS MX SETP P00 absorb vdc voltage DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS MX SETP P00 float vdc voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS MX SETP end of setpoint menu UP TOP STATUS Page 27 40 MAIN MENU SHORTCUT Pressing the left two keys on the MATE at the same time from anywhere in the menu system takes you to the MAIN menu MATE System Controller and Display SETUP MENU FX SEARCH 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV choose product FX MATE 4 choose product FX MATE SETUP FX choose category SRCH INPUT MAIN Y SETUP FX SEARCH P00 search 0 sensitivity DOWN INC DEC PORT SETUP
11. FX INVERTER P00 search 30 cycles pulse spacing DOWN INC DEC PORT Installation amp Programming Manual RIP The power conversion company INVERTER cont ADV FX INVERTER P00 low battery 21 0 vdc cut out setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX INVERTER P00 low battery 25 0 vdc cut in setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX INVERTER P00 adjust 120 vac output voltage DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX INVERTER reset FX to factory defaults DOWN MORE ADV FX INVERTER P00 choose FX port then press next EXIT PORT NEXT ADV FX INVERTER P00 press button 1 READY EXIT 1 2 ADV FX INVERTER P00 press button 2 READY EXIT 1 2 ADV FX INVERTER P00 press button 1 DONE EXIT 1 2 Page 29 40 INVERTER cont ADV FX INVERTER reset FX to factory defaults DOWN MORE ADV FX INVERTER Inverter programming completed TOP ADV MAIN CHARGER 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Y ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect System performance Y Y Y ADV PASSWORD enter the password ENTER INC DEC EXIT choose product FX MX MATE MAIN i ADV FX PAGE1 choose category ADV INV CHGR PG2 i cont on next page MATE System Controller and Display CHARGER cont ADV FX CHARGER P00 charger 12 0 aac limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX CHARGER absorb 28 8 vdc
12. FX SEARCH P00 search 2 cycles pulse length DOWN INC DEC PORT SETUP FX SEARCH P00 search 30 cycles pulse spacing DOWN INC DEC PORT SETUP FX choose category SRCH INPUT MAIN SETUP FX SEARCH search setup completed TOP SETUP MAIN SETUP FX INPUT P00 ac transfer GRID control DOWN GRID GEN PORT SETUP FX INPUT P00 acl grid 60 aac limit DOWN INC DEC PORT SETUP FX INPUT P00 ac2 gen 30 aac limit DOWN INC DEC PORT SETUP FX INPUT input setup completed TOP SETUP MAIN SETUP MENU MATE MAIN MENU SHORTCUT Pressing the left two keys on the MATE at the same time from anywhere in the menu system takes you to the MAIN menu DATE TIME 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SETUP MATE PAGEI1 choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PAGE2 Y SETUP choose product FX MATE i SETUP MATE PAGE1 choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PAGE2 l SETUP MATE CLOCK Tu 12 10 02 4 00 22P BACK DATE TIME CONTRAST li SETUP MATE PAGE2 choose category PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN SETUP MATE PAGE1 choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PAGE2 contrast BACK INC DEC BACKLIGHT SETUP MATE PAGE1 choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PAGE2 i SETUP MATE GLOW Ba
13. TIME menu UP TOP AGS Page 34 40 ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT Y ADV choose product FX MX MATE MAIN i ADV MATE Choose category AGS ADV MATE AGS Choose category QUIET VOLT ETUP TIME START MATE AGS VSTART Volt start 24 4 24 hr setting DOWN AGS INC ATE AGS VSTART Volt start 23 6 2 hr setting DOWN AGS INC ATE AGS VSTART Volt start 22 0 2 min setting DOWN AGS INC MATE AGS VS End of VOLT UP 1 MATE System Controller and Display LOAD START 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY MUST RUN 4 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY EXERCISE SETUP INV CHGR MENU choose category 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2 i i SETUP INV CHGR MENU choose category 4 ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2 i i SETUP INV CHGR MENU choose category Y Y i Y ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect System performance AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2 i i ADV PASSWORD enter the password ENTER INC DEC EXIT Y Y i Y ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance ADV PASSWORD enter the password ENTER INC DEC EXIT Y Y
14. Use mode to function properly See section 3 0 MATE Setup Grid Use mode will allow the user to choose the time of day that the FX will USE the AC input source and is good for taking advantage of cheaper utility rates during off peak hours Grid Use time can be programmed separately for weekday vs 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 Saturday Example 1 Weekday Start 6 00 PM Weekday Stop 6 00 AM Weekend Start 12 00 AM Weekend Stop 12 00 AM The weekend USE period has been left at its default Any time that a Start time equals a Stop time no action will be taken This results in the time period being ignored The above settings will have the following results Mon Thr evenings at 6PM the MATE will issue a USE command to the FX allowing the AC input source to be used Additionally every morning Mon Thr at 6AM a DROP will be issued On FRI evening at 6PM 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 Mon morning at 6AM Example 2 Weekday Start 6 00 PM Weekday Stop 6 00 AM Weekend Start 4 00 PM Weekend Stop 8 00 AM Mon Thr evenings at 6PM the MATE will issue a USE command to the FX allowing the AC input source to be used Additionally every morning Mon Thr at 6AM a
15. a choose product FX MX MATE MAIN ADV PASSWORD enter the password ENTER INC DEC EXIT ADV MATE Choose category AGS ADV MATE AGS PG2 Choose category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2 ADV MATE AGS Choose category LOAD MUST PG2 START RUN ADV MATE AGS LS load start DOWN AGS INC ADV MATE AGS LS load start selay DOWN UP INC DEC ADV MATE AGS LS load stop DOWN UP INC ADV MATE AGS LS load sop 1 min selay DOWN UP INC DEC ADV MATE AGS LS End of LOAD START menu UP TOP AGS Installation amp Programming Manual RIP The power conversion company choose product FX MX MATE MAIN ADV MATE Choose category AGS ADV MATE AGS PG2 Choose category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2 ADV MATE AGS Choose category LOAD MUST PG2 START RUN PG3 ADV MATE AGS MR weekday 12 00A must run start time DOWN AGS CHANGE ADV MATE AGS MR weekday 12 00A must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE ADV MATE AGS MR weekend 12 00A must run start time DOWN UP CHANGE ADV MATE AGS MR weekend 12 00A must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE ADV MATE AGS MR End of MUST RUN menu UP TOP AGS Page 35 40 choose product FX MX MATE MAIN ADV MATE Choose category AGS ADV MATE AGS PG2 Choose category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2 ADV MATE AGS Choose category LOAD MUST PG2 START RUN ADV MA
16. at anytime by selecting STOP from this same control screen NOTE For a global charger command to work all of the OutBack products must be connected to a HUB The CHARGER MODE CONTROL effects both FX inverters and MX60 charge controllers This requires that the FX and MX firmware versions support this feature See section 7 0 Troubleshooting if this command fails to function Installation amp Programming Manual RIP The power conversion company MATE System Controller and Display Page 9 40 2 3 Common Screens 2 3 1 The Main Screen 12 00 30P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV After the power up screens is the Main screen It is the root or home screen to the entire menu structure If you get lost exploring the MATE s many screens press the two left soft keys simultaneously to return to the Main Screen from anywhere in the menu system Additionally most menu branches end with a soft key labeled lt MAIN gt pressing this button will return you to the Main screen 2 3 2 Summary Screens The Summary screens provided by the MATE summarize the current status of all the OutBack products connected to it Summary screens can be accessed from the Main screen by pressing the SUM button or can be set to pop up like a screen saver after a delay See section 3 3 Summary Screen Options for more setup information Any MATE button pressed while the Summary screen is being displayed returns you to the screen that was active before the
17. products it manufacturers will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two 2 years subject to the conditions set forth below The limited warranty is extended to the original user and is transferable The limited warranty term begins on the date of invoice to the original user of the product The limited warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof damaged by a alteration or disassembly b accident or abuse c corrosion d lightning e reverse polarity f repair or service provided by an unauthorized repair facility g operation or installation contrary to instructions pertaining to the product OutBack Power Systems liability for any defective product or any part thereof shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the product at OutBack Power Systems discretion OutBack Power Systems does not warrant or guarantee the workmanship performed by any person or firm installing its products THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATI
18. setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX CHARGER P00 absorb 02 0 hrs time limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX CHARGER P00 float 26 8 vdc setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX CHARGER P00 float 00 5 hrs time period DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX CHARGER P00 refloat 25 0 vdc setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX CHARGER P00 equalize 28 8 vdc setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX CHARGER P00 equalize 02 0 hrs time period DOWN INC DEC PORT ADVANCED MENU FX ADV FX PAGE1 choose category ADV INV CHGR PG2 ADV FX PAGE2 choose category PG1 GRID GEN PG3 ADV FX PAGE2 choose category ADV GRID GEN PG2 DV FX GRID ac input connect dela DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX GRID acl grid lower limit DOWN DEC ADV FX GRID acl grid upper limit DOWN INC DEC ADV FX GRID acl grid 60 0 aac input limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX GRID acl grid transfer delay DOWN INC DEC ADV FX GRID acl grid hot standby DOWN OFF ON PORT ADV FX GRID GRID programming completed TOP ADV MAIN ADV FX GEN ac input connect delay DOWN INC D ADV FX GEN ac2 gen lower limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX G ac2 gen upper limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX GEN ac2 gen input limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX GEN ac2 gen transfer delay DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX GEN ac2 gen support DOWN OFF ON PORT AD
19. time Pressing SETUP from the Main screen allows the user to choose the FX or the MATE SUM STATUS SETUP ADV setup menu MATE Setup will be covered in section 3 0 MATE Setup SETUP FX The FX Setup menu will allow the user to change Search and Input settings only Refer Choose category to the FX user manuals for an explanation of these settings and their functions SRCH INPUT 2 3 5 Advanced Screens The Advanced menu system is where most of the initial system settings are programmed Because changing these settings could adversely effect how the system operates the user must input a password to enter the advanced menus The settings under the Advanced menu should only be changed by someone that has read and understands the specific products FX or MX users manual The Advanced menus can be accessed by pressing the lt ADV gt from the Main screen 12 00 30P Pressing lt ADV gt brings up a warning screen Pressing any of the soft keys at the warning screen will bring the user to the password screen SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Using the lt INC gt or lt DEC gt buttons changes the number displayed to match the Advanced menus password When the password is set press ENTER to go into the ADV PASSWORD Advanced menu Pressing EXIT will return the user to the Main screen Enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT The Advanced Menu Password is 141 Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display
20. to the MAIN menu MATE System Controller and Display ADVANCED MENU MX 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV i ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect System performance Y Y i Y ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT choose product FX MX MATE MAIN Y choose category ADV MX AUX ADV MAIN i ADV MX AUX Aux output Disabled function DOWN PORT ADV MX AUX Aux output control DOWN ON i MAIN MENU SHORTCUT Pressing the left two keys on the MATE at the same time from anywhere in the menu system takes you to the MAIN menu ADV MX AUX End of aux menu TOP ADV MAIN Installation amp Programming Manual RIP The power conversion company Page 33 40 MATE System Controller and Display AGS SETUP 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY ADVANCED MENU MATE QUIET TIME 4 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY VOLTAGE START SETUP INV CHGR MENU choose category Y 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2 i y SETUP INV CHGR MENU choose category ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2 i Y SETUP INV CHGR M
21. 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 If the MATE receives too many interrupted or corrupt communications with OutBack products attached to the HUB it will display a COMM ERROR screen Choosing VIEW DEBUG takes you to a screen that lists all ports and accumulated errors Any Port experiencing errors can be found by the error count 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 MATE System Controller and Display Page 39 40 OutBack Power Systems Two Year Limited Warranty OutBack Power Systems Inc warrants that the
22. 0 min DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS vdcstop timer 0 min DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS exstop timer 0 min DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS End of TIMERS menu UP TOP AGS Page 36 40 MATE System Controller and Display 6 0 Menu Map Overview MAIN MENU SUM STATUS SETUP ADV SUMMARY SCREENS ADVANCED MENU FX MX MATE MAIN STATUS SCREEN SETUP SCREEN Advanced Menu FX MX FX MATE continued on next page STATUS MX SETUP FX SETUP MATE STATUS FX MODE METER SETP MAIN SEARCH INPUT CLOCK CHT GLOW PG2 PG1 SUMM COMM MODE METER SETP SEARCH INPUT CLOCK CONTRAST GLOW ae comm STATUS FX STATUS FX STATUS FX MODE METER BATT PG2 PG1 ERROR WARH PG3 PG2 DISCON SELL MODE METER BATT ERROR WARN DISCON SELL MATE System Controller and Display Installation amp Programming Manual RIP Page 37 40 The power conversion company ADVANCED MENU FX MX MATE MAIN ADV MATE HBX GRIDUSE AGS ADV HBX GRIDUSE ADV MATE ADV MATE ADV MATE QUIET VOLT LOAD MUST SETUP TIME START PG2 PG1 START RUH PG3 ADV MX AUX ADV MAIN QUIET VOLTAGE LOAD MUST SETUP TIME START START Ea EXERCISE TMRS AUX PG2 EXC TMRS MAIN ADV FX ADV FX ADV FX ADV FX ADV INV CHGR PG2 PG1GRID GEN PG2 AUX STACK PG4 PG3 SELL CAL MAIN MATE System Controller and Display Page 38 40 Installation amp Programming Manual RIP The power conversion company 7 0 Troub
23. 0 ports labeled 1 10 for various OutBack products to be plugged into When setting up a HUB based system to work with the MATE several guidelines must be followed A system comprised of all FX inverters must have the Master FX plugged into Port 1 of the HUB A system comprised of all MX charge controllers must have one of the MXs plugged into Port 1 A system that has a mix of FXs and MXs must have the Master FX plugged into Port 1 and have the slave FXs plugged into the next lowest numbered Ports For example if a system comprised of 4 FX s and 2 MX s the FXs must be plugged into Ports 1 4 the MXs can be plugged into any Port numbered greater then 4 When first powering up the system make sure all of the OutBack products are plugged into the HUB and powered before plugging the MATE into the HUB Searching for Devices HUB Found When a MATE that is plugged into a HUB powers up it will first display that it has found the HUB Next it will display the Port Assignment screen This screen shows all of the connected devices and what Port that they are found on If a connected device is not shown on this screen check that it is connected correctly and is powered up Then either unplug and 5 gt 6 gt MX 7 gt plug the MATE back into the HUB or use the REPOLL command described in the MATE n Setup section to force the MATE to rediscover all devices 9 gt 10 gt 2 gt Port Assignment 1 gt FX 2 gt FX 3 gt FX 4 gt
24. DROP will be issued On FRI evening at 6PM a USE will be issued The following morning is a weekend Sat so a DROP command will be issued at 8AM Sat evening at 4PM the FX will USE again until Sun morning at 8AM Sun evening at 4PM a USE time period will start ending on Mon morning at 6AM NOTE If the battery falls below the FX Low Battery Cut off voltage the FX will automatically connect to the B AC input source regardless of the GRID USE time of day setting NOTE Because GRID USE mode uses the DROP and USE commands it cannot be enabled at the same time as HBX mode Enabling GRID USE will automatically disable HBX mode Grid Use cont on next page Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIP Page 17 40 The power conversion company ADV MATE GRIDUSE griduse enable Off GRID USE ENABLE This screen actually turns GRID USE mode lt ON gt or lt OFF gt Make sure that all of the GRID USE parameters are set before enabling GRID USE mode The GRID USE settings can be accessed by using the DOWN button DOWN ADV OFF ON WEEKDAY GRID USE START This setting is the time during the week Mon FRI ADV MATE GRIDUSE that a USE will be issued to an FX allowing the FX to connect to the AC input source weekday 12 00A i i i ing i gt The time displayed is the current setting To change the time press CHANGE griduse start DOWN ADV CHANGE WEEKDAY GRDUSE START Using the INC and DEC b
25. ENU choose category AC IN EARCH LBCO LIMT PG2 vn ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance ua 4 ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance Y Y ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT Y ADV choose product FX MX MATE MAIN ADV MATE Choose category AGS ADV MATE AGS Choose category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START MATE AGS SETUP Ags port DOWN AGS INC MATE AGS SETUP Ags enabled DOWN UP NO MATE AGS SETUP Ags control MAN OFF DOWN UP CHANGE MATE AGS SETUP Dc genset DOWN UP NO MATE AGS SETUP Vdc genstop 38 0 vdc DOWN UP INC DEC MATE AGS S End of AGS SETUP menu UP TOP AGS Installation amp Programming Manual RIP The power conversion company Y i 4 ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT Y ADV choose product FX MX MATE MAIN ADV MATE Choose category AGS ADV MATE AGS Choose category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2 MATE AGS QT weekday quiet time start DOWN AGS CHANGE MATE AGS QT weekday quiet time stop DOWN AGS CHANGE MATE AGS QT weekend quiet time start DOWN AGS CHANGE MATE AGS QT weekend quiet time stop DOWN AGS CHANGE MATE AGS QT End of QUIET
26. FX 8 gt Once powered up the MATE operation with a HUB is basically the same as when the MATE is directly connected to an OutBack product STATUS FX METER P01 The most important difference is the Port Identifier in the upper right hand corner of Output 120vac most screens The number after the P in P01 tells you that the meter reading currently displayed on the screen is coming from the FX in Port 1 By pressing the PORT button you can cycle through all of the devices on the system Voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT NOTE When the user is in a menu that is dedicated to FXs only FX Ports can be cycled through by pressing the J lt PORT gt button Using the above system as an example only P01 P02 P03 and P04 will be displayed when the PORT button is pushed while in a FX menu Conversely only P05 and P06 will be displayed when the PORT button is pressed in an MX menu J NOTE Any time a new device is plugged into a HUB or an existing device is moved to a different Port the MATE must be either unplugged and plugged back into the HUB or the REPOLL command described in the MATE Setup section must be used to force the MATE to rediscover all devices Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIP Page 13 40 The power conversion company 3 0 MATE Setup 12 00 30P This section will take you through the MATE specific setup allowing you to change the display settings set the Mates clock an
27. FX PAGE3 DONN ue moe PORT PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN choose category PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN STATUS FX WARN STATUS FX DISCON PO00 end of warnings menu to high DOWN STATUS PORT ac in freq NO STATUS FX SELL P00 Stop sell 255 UP TOP STATUS reason STATUS PORT STATUS FX DISCON P00 ac in freq NO to low DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS FX DISCON P00 ac in voltage NO max DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX DISCON POO MAIN MENU SHORTCUT ac in voltage NO min Pressing the left two keys on the MATE UP TOP PORT at the same time from anywhere in the menu system takes you to the MAIN menu Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIP Page 26 40 The power conversion company STATUS MENU MX 6 54 42PM SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STAT US 2 222 2 choose product FX MX Y STATUS MX choose category MODE METER SETP MAIN STATUS MX MODE P00 charger mode BULK DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS MX MODE P00 aux relay DIVERT mode DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS MX MODE P00 aux relay state ON DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS MX MODE end of mode menu UP TOP STATUS METERS METERS cont TATUS MX METER P00 kwh PORT l ATUS MX METER P00 battery vdc voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS MX METER P00 panel vdc voltage
28. ON 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 watranty service you must contact OutBack Power Systems at 360 435 6030 within the limited warranty period If limited watranty service is required OutBack Power Systems will issue a Return MATErial Authorization RMA Number Mark the outside of the package with the RMA number and include a copy of the purchase invoice in the package You must ship the products back to OutBack Power Systems in their original or equi
29. OutBack Power Systems MATE System Controller and Display Installation and User Manual for the OutBack MATE and MATE2 Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIPEnergy Page 1 40 The power conversion company Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIP Page 2 40 The power conversion company 1 0 INTRODUCTION 1 1 FEATURES 1 2 INSTALLATION 2 0 BASIC OPERATION 2 1 POWER UP 2 2 NAVIGATION 2 2 1 Menu Structure 2 2 2 Mate Buttons 2 2 3 SOFT Keys 2 2 4 The INV Hot Key 2 2 5 The AC IN Hot Key 2 3 COMMON SCREENS 2 3 1 The Main Screen 2 3 2 Summary Screens 2 3 3 Status Screens 2 3 4 Setup Screens 2 3 5 Advanced Screens 2 4 USING THE MATE WITH A HUB 3 0 MATE SETUP 3 1 SETTING THE CLOCK 3 2 CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT 3 2 BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3 3 SUMMERY SCREEN OPTIONS 3 4 COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS 4 0 MATE CONTROL MODES 4 1 HBX MODE 4 2 GRID USE MODE 4 3 ADVANCED GENERATOR START MODE 4 3 1 AGS Setup 4 3 2 Quiet Time uN AADAM tA A mE pe Wee KS CO m A Lm bp BH A m Un NOR RR Re 4 3 3 Voltage Start N 4 3 4 Load Start N 4 3 5 Must Run N 4 3 6 Exercise N N 5 0 MENU MAP N
30. TE AGS Choose category PG3 EXERCISE TMRS ADV ADV MATE AGS EX Exercise start day DOWN AGS INC ADV MATE AGS EX exercise 1 start time DOWN UP CHANGE 2 00A ADV MATE AGS EX Exercise min period DOWN AGS INC ADV MATE AGS EX End of EXERCISE menu UP TOP AGS MATE System Controller and Display TIMERS 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY 4 SETUP INV CHGR MENU choose category AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2 i ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect system performance Y Y i Y ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT Y ADV choose product FX MX MATE MAIN ADV MATE Choose category AGS ADV MATE AGS PG2 Choose category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2 DV MATE AGS hoose category LOAD MUST PG2 START RUN ADV MATE AGS Choose category PG3 EXERCISE TMRS ADV ADV MATE AGS TIMERS agsstate 0 DOWN AGS ADV MATE AGS TIMERS genfault 0 DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS 24 hr 1440 min vs time DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS 2 hr 120 min vs time DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS 2 min 2 min vs time DOWN UP Installation amp Programming Manual RIP The power conversion company TIMERS cont ADV MATE AGS TIMERS Lsstart timer 0 min DOWN UP ADV MATE AGS TIMERS Lsstop timer
31. This is the overall control for AGS If AGS is not enabled none of the AGS settings or controls will work DOWN UP NO YES DC Genset ADV MATE AGS SETUP A Yes means that you have a DC generator and that AGS routines which Dc genset normally stop the generator upon the FX going to Float or Silent will instead stop the generator when the VDC Genstop setting is reached DOWN UP NO YES VDC Genstop ADV MATE AGS SETUP This voltage setting will terminate a Voltage Start Genstart when the battery Vdc genstop 38 0 vdc voltage remains above it for 15 min regardless of the DC Genset setting DOWN UP INC DEC Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIP Page 19 40 The power conversion company 4 3 2 Quiet Time Quiet Time is a time period during which the MATE will not allow most AGS settings to start the generator This is usually set up as 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 WEEKDAY START Weekday Quiet Time start is the beginning of the quiet time period for Mon Fri most AGS start conditions will be stopped at this time Press lt CHANGE gt to adjust the hour and minutes settings WEEKDAY STOP Weekday Quiet Time stop is the end of the quiet time period for Mon Fri Press lt CHANGE gt to adjust the hour and minutes settings WEEKEND START Weekend Qu
32. V FX GEN GEN programming completed TOP ADV MAIN AUX OUTPUT 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Y i ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect System performance ADV FX CHARGER Charger programming compelted TOP ADV MAIN GRID MAIN 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect System performance i Y Y i Y ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect System performance ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT Y Y i Y ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT i ADV choose product FX MX MATE MAIN choose product FX MX Ei 5 H i Y ADV FX PAGE1 choose category ADV INV CHGR PG2 ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT Y ADV choose product FX MX MATE MAIN ADV FX PAGE1 choose category ADV INV CHGR PG2 Y Installation amp Programming Manual RIP The power conversion company Page 30 40 ADV FX PAGE2 choose category PG1 GRID GEN PG3 cont on next page MATE System Controller and Display AUX OUTPUT cont ADV FX PAGE3
33. a DROP command is sent It can hbx drop 01 0 hrs range from 00 1 hrs to 24 0 hrs in 0 1 hour increments grid delay DOWN UP INC DEC AC INPUT CONTROL With this screen HBX Mode can be enabled or disabled ADV MATE HBX Pressing CHANGE allows you to change the current mode ac input control Before enabling HBX Mode make sure that the FX is in DROP mode by pressing DOWN UP CHANGE lt DROP gt The screen should indicate DROP mode Enable HBX by pressing the lt HBX gt button The screen will now indicate that the MATE is running in HBX mode by displaying the current state USE or DROP followed by ADV MATE HBX To disable HBX Mode simply press the lt HBX gt button again After disabling HBX make ac input DROP HBX sure to reset the DROP or USE to whatever state is desired control DROP USE HBX DONE Pressing DONE returns you to the HBX menu where you can exit back to the ADVANCED menu by using either the UP or DOWN buttons NOTE Even with HBX mode enabled the user can issue manual DROP or USE commands using the AC B INPUT CONTROL found under the ACIN button Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIP Page 16 40 The power conversion company 4 2 Grid Use Mode Grid Use mode is for time of day based grid usage It allows you to program the time of day that the FX will connect to the AC input source You must ensure that the time and date is properly programmed for Grid
34. art Mode Advanced Generator Start AGS Mode utilizes the AUX output found on FX inverters and is compatible with any 2 wire start generator AGS allows the user to choose a variety of conditions that will start a generator by energizing the FX AUX output AGS will start 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 After AGS starts a generator the FX must connect to the generator within a 5 minute window If the FX fails to connect within 5 minutes a Genstart error is displayed by the MATE and all subsequent AGS conditions will be ignored until the AGS mode has been reset AGS mode can be reset by using the GEN START CONTROL found by pressing the lt ACIN gt button twice Pressing OFF and then AUTO resets all AGS parameters The generator can also be manually started using the GEN START CONTROL screen by pressing lt ON gt If the user wants the generator to auto stop after a charge cycle is complete the user can press the AUTO button after the generator has been started by pressing ON The following is a discussion of all the AGS setup parameters and start condition available to the user 4 3 1 AGS Setup The AGS Setup menu contains the following general settings that define how the rest of the AGS routines will work AGS Port The MATE can use any AUX output of an FX that is connected to it either MATE AGS SETUP directly or via a
35. ation Protocol Proprietary OutBack Multi drop network using the OutBack HUB Interconnecting Cable Standard CAT 5 PC network cable with RJ45 modular connectors wired as non crossover Maximum Cable Length The maximum distance that has been tested is 1000 feet of cable in an office commercial building with success PC computer interface RS232 Opto Isolated DB9 serial communication port Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIPEnergy Page 4 40 The power conversion company 1 2 Installation The OutBack MATE is designed for surface mounting in an Indoor location Keep the MATE out of direct sunlight to make the display easier to view The cabling from the MATE to the FX inverter charger MX60 PV MPPT charge controller or HUB is standard CAT5 type computer cable Standard Ethernet CAT5 cable can be found at any home improvement or computer store Consult your local inspector for specific installation requirements The current and voltage in the communication cable is limited to less than 30 volts DC and is considered to be a limited energy circuit No conduit should be required Either CAT5 or CAT5e cable can be used The MATE is shipped with 50 of cable with the correct RJ45 connectors already installed Longer or shorter cables can be purchased pre made or custom length cable can be made on site Follow the cable manufactures instructions when choosing connectors and crimping tools dis
36. cklight controls BACK LEVEL MODE TIME Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIP Page 28 40 The power conversion company SETUP MENU MATE SUMMARY SETUP MATE PAGEI1 choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 COMM 4 SETUP MATE PAGE1 choose category CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 SETUP MATE PAGE2 choose category PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN 4 SETUP MATE SUMMARY summary controls BACK TYPE TIME MAIN SETUP MATE PAGE2 choose category PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN SETUP MATE COMM choose category BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG ADVANCED MENU FX MAIN MENU SHORTCUT Pressing the left two keys on the MATE at the same time from anywhere in the menu system takes you to the MAIN menu INVERTER 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV SETTINGS WARNING changes made could adversely effect System performance Y Y i Y ADV PASSWORD enter the password 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT O T 1 hoose product FX MX Ei 5 H DV FX PAGE1 hoose category ADV INV PG2 i ADV FX INVERTER P00 search 6 sensitivity DOWN DEC PORT ADV FX INVERTER P00 search 2 cycles pulse length DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV
37. d set various MATE control settings SUM STATUS SETUP ADV Besides the clock display the Main screen has four menu choices that correspond with the four soft keys under them Choose product For now we are interested in the SETUP menu Press the soft key under the word FX lt SETUP gt The next screen gives you the choice to set up a FX or the MATE choose lt MATE gt SETUP MATE PAGEI Mate code rev Choose category The next screen displays the MATE code revision 3 00 in the example to the left and CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2 several Setup choices lt PG2 gt brings up a second screen of Setup choices SETUP MATE PAGE2 Choose category PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN 3 1 Setting the clock Pressing CLOCK lets you choose to change the date and or time displayed SETUP MATE CLOCK by the MATE The BACK button returns you to the previous screen Correct Mo 1 01 03 time and date are required for the Mate Control Modes discussed in section 12 00 00P 3 0 to operate correctly BACK DATE TIME 3 2 Contrast adjustment lt CNT gt sets the desired contrast level INC increases the contrast level SETUP MATE CNT DEC decreases the contrast level The LCD on the MATE automatically Contrast adjusts for most temperature changes but the contrast might need to be changed for ambient lighting conditions BACK INC DEC 3 2 Backlight adjustment GLOW sets the desired backlight mode level and on time Pressing GLOW brings u
38. eens is covered in section 2 3 2 Summary Screens 3 4 Communications Options COMM deals with MATE communication options Pressing COMM brings up several options that can be changed SETUP MATE COMM lt REPOLL gt forces the MATE to rediscover all the OutBack devices it is Choose category connected to This is used any time an OutBack devices is moved or added to a HUB BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG PC will enable or disable the RS232 communications port of the MATE This setting must be enabled if you use any third party logging or control software DEBUG allows communications errors involving the OutBack HUB to be SETUP MATE COMM tracked Comm errors On the DEBUG screen first press lt RSET gt to reset the error counting display then press VIEW to bring up a list of HUB ports with a count of communications errors for each port BACK VIEW RSET 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 lt RSET gt button The DEBUG screen can be redisplayed by using the VIEW button or the 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 is on and that it is operating correctly Check or replace CAT5 cables running from t
39. emote function DOWN INC DEC PORT In this example pressing DOWN will take you to the next setpoint screen in the SETUP FX INPUT menu In this example pressing TOP will take you to the first setpoint screen in the SETUP FX INPUT menu SETUP will return you to the SETUP FX screen and MAIN will take you back to the Main screen In this example pressing lt GRID gt will change the FX AC transfer control to GRID mode Conversely pressing GEN will change the FX AC transfer control to GEN mode In this example pressing INC or DEC will change the numerical value of the ac1 grid limit setting In this example there are multiple operating modes for the aux output function Pressing INC or DEC will cycle through the available modes Installation amp Programming Manual RI P Page 7 40 The power conversion company MATE System Controller and Display 2 2 4 The INV Hot Key The OutBack MATE includes an INV hot key to allow direct control of the inverter from anywhere in the menu system The INV key is located on the right side of the MATE LCD display Pressing the INV key will take you to the INVERTER CONTROL menu section as shown below A green LED indicator is located above the INV key which flashes when the inverter is either in the search or power save modes and is on continuously when full AC output voltage is available from the inverter When the inverter is turned off or when
40. f manufacturing or during its last software upgrade 2 2 1 Menu Structure MAIN MENU STATUS The OutBack MATE uses a branching menu structure to display 27 SETUP various OutBack products operation modes and status The menus are divided by product type and are categorized by type of settings METERS s nei or information is being displayed VOLTAGE INPUT BATTERY VOLTAGE An example of the menu structure is shown to the right All the INVERTER screens that show AC meters are grouped together in one menu GURRENT tree allowing the user to find the required meter with a minimum of button presses The top line of the MATE display will show the path to the current menu in this example it is STATUS FX METERS STATUS FX METERS output 122 vac voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT 2 2 2 Mate Buttons Gc gt 4 Cw Soft Keys The MATE uses a six button user interface to navigate the menus and to change setpoints of various OutBack products Two buttons are dedicated for the FX inverters and are labeled ACIN and INV These buttons are special in that they can be pressed at any time anywhere in the MATE menu structure and they take you to the same screens For this reason they are referred to as hot keys Many common functions that need to be accessed often are found under the ACIN and INV button The four lower buttons under the LCD are called soft keys and are used for navigating aro
41. for a user configurable amount of time The MATE will then allow the FX to remain connected to the AC source until the battery voltage has risen above a second setpoint for a programmable amount of time Ed NOTE HBX Mode in a multi inverter installation utilizing a HUB 4 or HUB 10 will control the Master FX in port 1 The Master will then instruct any stacked slaves to USE or DROP the AC input source HBX USE GRID SETPOINT This is the voltage setpoint for when the FX will be allowed ADV MATE HBX to USE its AC input source The battery voltage must remain below this voltage for the hbx use 24 0 vdc amount of time set by HBX USE GRID DELAY for a USE to be issued INC and grid setpoint DEC buttons can be used to change the value DOWN ADV INC DEC ADV MATE HBX HBX USE GRID DELAY This setpoint is the amount of time that battery voltage must hbx use 01 0 hrs remain below HBX USE GRID SETPOINT before a USE command is sent It can range from 00 1 hrs to 24 0 hrs in 0 1 hour increments grid delay DOWN UP INC DEC HBX DROP GRID SETPOINT This is the voltage at which the FX will be allowed to ADV MATE HBX DROP it s AC input source The battery voltage must remain above this voltage for the hbx drop amount of time set by HBX DROP GRID DELAY for a DROP to be issued grid setpoint DOWN UP INC DEC HBX DROP GRID DELAY This setpoint is the amount of time that battery voltage must ADV MATE HBX remain above HBX DROP GRID SETPOINT before
42. he HUB to that device 4 0 Mate Control Modes The OutBack MATE is capable of several advanced modes of operation These modes require that the MATE remain connected to at least one OutBack FX inverter at all times The first two modes automatically use the MATE commands DROP and USE to allow the FX to connect to an AC input source only at specified times or battery levels A manual USE or Drop command can be issued by pressing the lt ACIN gt button until the AC INPUT CONTROL screen is reached USE tells the FX to go ahead and use the AC input source while DROP will tell the FX to ignore any AC Input Source ADV MATE The settings for all of the MATE Control Modes are under the ADVANCED menu From Choose category the Main screen press ADV and enter the password for access to the ADVANCED menus Once the ADVANCED menu has been entered choose MATE and you should see a screen similar to the one on the right At this point you can choose which HBX GRIDUSE AGS ADV MATE Control Mode you would like to setup Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIP Page 15 40 The power conversion company 4 1 HBX Mode HBX stands for high battery transfer It is a mode primarily used in applications that have enough RE power production to meet the needs of the loads most of the time HBX mode will only allow the FX to connect to an AC source if the battery voltage has fallen below a programmable setpoint
43. iet Time start is the beginning of the quiet time period for Sat amp Sun most AGS start conditions will be stopped at this time Press CHANGE to adjust the hour and minutes settings WEEKEND STOP Weekend Quiet Time stop is the end of the quiet time period for Sat amp Sun Press lt CHANGE gt to adjust the hour and minutes settings 4 3 3 Voltage Start ADV MATE AGS QT weekday quiet time start DOWN AGS CHANGE ADV MATE AGS QT weekday quiet time stop DOWN UP CHANGE ADV MATE AGS QT weekend quiet time start DOWN UP CHANGE ADV MATE AGS QT weekend quiet time stop DOWN UP CHANGE There are three voltage start setpoints 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 reaches Float or Silent mode or based on the VDC Genstop setting in AGS Setup menu previously explained 24 Hour voltage setpoint If the battery voltage falls below this setpoint a 24 hour timer starts to count down On reaching zero a genstart is sent to the FX inverter unless it is currently Quiet Time 2 Hour voltage setpoint If the battery voltage falls below this setpoint a 2 hour timer starts to count down On reaching zero a genstart is sent to the FX inverter unless it is currently Quite Time 2 Minute voltage setpoint If the battery voltage falls below this setpoint a 2 minute timer starts to count down On reaching zero a gensta
44. leshooting MATE does not power up MATE does not find a Device MATE does not display the correct meter or setting MATE will not EQ my system when l use the EQ function under the lt ACIN gt button MATE displays a COMM ERROR Installation amp Programming Manual RIP The power conversion company 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 Make sure that all OutBack Products are powered up and operating correctly before connecting the MATE Check or replace the CAT5 cables running from the MATE to the OutBack product If a HUB is being used make sure no OutBack products have been moved unplugged or added If they have follow the instructions in MATE Setup Communications Options to REPOLL for moved or new devices 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 Older FXs and MXs with a newer MATE will not be able to utilize this system wide command FXs that do not respond
45. n Press CHANGE to adjust the hour and minutes settings ADV MATE AGS MR weekday must run start time DOWN AGS CHANGE ADV MATE AGS MR weekday must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE ADV MATE AGS MR weekend must run start time DOWN UP CHANGE ADV MATE AGS MR weekend must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGE Installation amp Programming Manual RIP The power conversion company MATE System Controller and Display Page 21 40 4 3 6 Exercise An Exercise time can be set by choosing a day of the week Sun Sat a start time of day 12AM 11 59PM and a exercise period 1 240 minutes On the first occurrence of the chosen day of the week each month at the programmed start time the generator will start and run for the programmed period EXERCISE START DAY exstartday ADV MATE AGS EX This is the day of the week that the generator will start on This can be set to exstartday Mon Fri and Sat or Sun depending on what day each month a generator exercise period should be run The setting disables any exercise period DOWN AGS INC DEC EX START TIME ADV MATE AGS EX This setting controls at what time on the Exercise Start Day the generator will Ex start time start it s exercise period Press lt CHANGE gt to adjust the hour and minutes settings DOWN UP CHANGE EX PERIOD ADV MATE AGS EX Ex Period is how long a generator exercise period will be lt INC gt and lt DEC gt
46. n OutBack HUB 4 or HUB 10 If a HUB is used the MATE Ags port must be told what Port that the desired FX resides on If no HUB is used and the MATE is directly plugged into an FX then the AGS Port needs to be set DOWN AGS INC DEC to 0 zero If a HUB is used the numbered jack that the desired FX is connected to on the HUB should be set as the AGS Port Example A MATE is connected to a HUB 10 that has four FXs and three MXs connected to it The FXs are plugged into Ports 1 4 as labeled on the HUB and the MXs are plugged into Ports 5 7 The FX connected to Port 3 will have its AUX output wired to the generator so the AGS Port should be set to 3 AGS Control This screen allows the AGS mode to be changed Pressing CHANGE ADV MATE AGS SETUP brings up a screen that allows the user to switch AGS from Manual to Auto Ags control MAN Off An lt OFF gt de energizes the FX AUX output and stops the generator DOWN UP CHANGE regardless of any AGS setting this is displayed as MAN OFF An AUTO will allow the AGS settings to start and stop the generator GEN START CONTROL automatically and is displayed as either AUTO ON when the generator is currently MAN Off running or AUTO OFF when the generator is stopped OFF AUTO ON OK An ON will energize the FX AUX output and start the generator regardless of any AGS setting this is displayed as MAN ON ADV MATE AGS SETUP AGS Enabled Ags enabled
47. next screen displayed has the MATE Code and Screen Revisions see below Version The MATE s operation and features are dictated by the code version The serial Code a aa number displayed matches the bar coded sticker on the MATE s main PCB This can be viewed by removing the MATE s back cover The Screen EE version refers to the Serial XXXXXXXX menu system currently loaded in the MATE All of the version and serial numbers Screen EE b bb should be referred to when contacting OutBack with MATE questions For an explanation of the differing code versions see the MATE firmware revisions topic under MATE Release Notes on the OutBack Power Systems User Forum found at http www outbackpower com cgi bin Forum ultimatebb cgi After the Version screen the MATE will display a connected devices screen see below If the MATE does not find the connected device refer to the section 7 0 Troubleshooting MATE found an FX MATE found a MX MATE found no OutBack Product Searching Searching Searching for Devices for Devices for Devices FX Found MX Found No Devices Found Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIP Page 5 40 The power conversion company 2 2 Navigation This section of the manual will cover how to use the buttons on the MATE to navigate the menus 1 NOTE The menu system displayed on the MATE will vary depending on the software version that the MATE was programmed with at the time o
48. ose product FX MX i STATUS FX PAGE1 choose category MODES METER BATT PG2 l MODE SILENT inv 0 0kw zer 0 0kw chg 0 0kw buy 0 0kw DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS FX METERS P00 output 122 vac voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX METERS P00 input 122 vac voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX METERS P00 inverter 0 0 aac current DOWN UP PORT STATUS FX METERS P00 charger 0 0 aac current DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX METERS P00 input 0 0 aac current DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX METERS P00 sell 0 0 aac current DOWN UP TOP PORT cont on next page MATE System Controller and Display STATUS MENU FX METERS cont STATUS FX METERS P00 FX firmware 50 revision DOWN UP PORT STATUS FX METERS end of meter menu UP TOP STATUS BATTERY 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STATUS choose product FX MX BATTERY cont STATUS FX BATT P00 equalize 02 0 hrs time remaining DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX BATT P00 batt temp 255 not in degree C F DOWN UP TOP STATUS STATUS FX BATT end of battery menu UP TOP STATUS ERRORS cont STATUS FX ERROR P00 ac output NO shorted DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX ERROR P00 ac output NO backfeed DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX ERROR end of error menu UP TOP STATUS WARNINGS 7v 6 54 42P SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
49. oss NO error DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX ERROR P00 high battery NO e D OWN UP TOP PORT Page 25 40 Y STATUS FX WARN P00 ac in freq NO to high DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS FX WARN P00 ac in freq NO to low DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX WARN P00 ac in voltage NO to high DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX WARN P00 ac in voltage NO to low DOWN UP TOP STATUS FX WARN P00 ac input NO current exceeds max DOWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX WARN P00 temperature NO sensor fault DOWN UP TOP PORT cont on next page MATE System Controller and Display STATUS MENU FX TATUS FX WARN P00 REASONS internal comm NO MAINS e w zsSq wesccc rror detected 6 54 42P SELL OWN UP TOP MAIN Soo ese SUM STATUS SETUP ADV 6 54 42P i TATUS FX WARN P00 rn NO GTATUSSS2IQAIIcGLGEC SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ror detected choose product 4 OWN UP TOP PORT STATUS FX MX choose product Vv TATUS FX WARN P00 STATUS FX PAGEI FX MX Air temp 204 choose category i STATUS FX PAGE1 DOWN UP TOP PORT METER BAT ERROR PG2 choose category i CEPI VIENT BRETT STATUS FX PAGE2 METER BAT ERROR PG2 Fet temp 204 choose category Y STATUS FX PAGE2 DOWN UP TOP PORT PG1 ERROR WARN choose category 4 PG1 ERROR WARN PG3 STATUS FX WARN P00 i Cap temp 204 choose category STATUS
50. p several more backlight settings lt LEVEL gt controls brightness and is adjustable from 0 to 100 SETUP MATE GLOW Backlight controls MODE allows user to set the backlight to always off auto off after a time or always on by selecting OFF AUTO or ON respectively BACK LEVEL MODE TIME TIME sets the auto off time limit from 1 to 60 minutes 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 B NOTE The MATE clock does not automatically adjust for daylight savings time Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIP Page 14 40 The power conversion company 3 3 Summery Screen Options lt SUMRY gt brings up Summary screen options TYPE allows you to choose the type of summary screen s displayed Your choice is ROLL FXONLY MXONLY or NONE Roll switches between FX and SETUP MATE SUMMAR Y MX screens automatically if both types of products are connected to the MATE FXONLY or MXONLY only display the FX or MX summary screen if the respective product is connected NONE disables the summary screen from popping up automatically it can still be accessed via the SUM button on the Main screen Summary control BACK TYPE TIME TIME brings up a delay setting for how long it takes for a summary screen to be displayed Information on the summary scr
51. rt is sent to the FX inverter even if it is currently Quite Time Installation amp Programming Manual RIP The power conversion company Page 20 40 ADV MATE AGS VSTART Volt start 24 4 vdc 24 hr setting DOWN AGS INC DEC ADV MATE AGS VSTART Volt start 23 6 vdc 2 hr setting DOWN UP INC DEC ADV MATE AGS VSTART Volt start 22 0 vdc 2 min setting DOWN UP INC DEC MATE System Controller and Display 4 3 4 Load Start Load Start will start a generator whenever the total system AC Load exceeds the setpoint for the programmed amount of time The generator will then be stopped when the AC load has dropped below a Load Stop setpoint for a programmed amount of time Load Start KW An AGS genstart will be issued when the total AC load of all the FXs connected to the MATE exceeds this setting for the amount of time set with Load Start Delay A zero disables any load start function lt INC gt and lt DEC gt adjusts this setting between 1 50kW Load Start Delay This setting is the delay time that the total system AC load must remain above Load Start kW before the generator is started It is adjustable from 1 to 240 minutes Load Stop KW An AGS genstop will be issued when the total AC load of all the FXs connected to the MATE fall below this setting for the amount of time set with Load Stop Delay This setting excludes any FX charger current for its AC load calculation Only when the power being pro
52. ry charger to be preset for when an AC source is available The charger s operation is independent of the inverter you can set the charger to come on when AC is available but have the inverter stay off when AC is disconnected When an OutBack HUB is employed the CHARGER CONTROL only effects the Master FX connected to PORT 1 The Master then echoes the command to all of its slaves OFF Disables all charger functions in the FX AUTO Enables automatic battery charging when an AC input source is connected OK Returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the CHARGER MODE CONTROL Global charger mode BULK EQ OK BULK CONTROL START STOP OK CHARGER MODE CONTROL Global charger mode BULK EQ OK CHARGER CONTROL screen Pressing the AC IN key a fourth time brings up the CHARGER MODE CONTROL screen This screen allows the MATE to issue system wide global charger commands Both OutBack MX and FX products will respond to global charger commands Pressing BULK brings up the BULK CONTROL screen it will allow the user to start and or stop a bulk charge cycle manually by pressing START or STOP respectively Pressing EQ brings up the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen When the START has been selected two informational screen are displayed The user then must answer YES before an equalize charging cycle is allowed to begin Once the equalizing process has started you can stop it
53. ry screen will be displayed Each arrow displayed on the MX summary screen is equal to 500 watts per MX ex With 3 MXs each arrow would represent 1500 watts NOTE A MATE connected to HUB with both FXs and MXs connected to it will switch between both types of summary screens every 20 seconds Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIP Page 10 40 The power conversion company 2 3 3 Status Screens The Status menu that can be accessed by pressing STATUS on the Main screen 12 00 30P contains all the meters and mode displays for OutBack products that are connected to the MATE SUM STATUS SETUP ADV STATUS Choose product The Status menu is divided first by product then it is further divided into menu categories such as meters modes and statuses FX MX The Status screens available differ by product type and revision See section 5 0 Menu STATUS FX PAGEI Map for locations of all of the status screens available Consult your specific OutBack Choose category product owner manual for an explanation of all the operating modes and meters MODES METER BATT PG2 J NOTE Not all Status screens are applicable to all FX models An example would be none Grid Tie FX may not display grid tie parameters 2 3 4 Setup Screens The Setup screens allow the user to adjust basic setpoints for the MATE and FX 12 00 30P inverters Changing Setpoints in the MX60 is not supported via the MATE at this
54. summary screen was displayed DC lt gt AC If the MATE has one or more FXs connected to it an FX summary screen will be AC Load displayed It shows three bar graphs that summarize power flow in an FX system Each bar graph is made up of segments that roughly represent 500 watts of power per FX Buying inverter connected ex With 2 FXs each segment would represent 1000 Watts Battery The DC lt gt AC bar graph represents the amount of power conversion happening in the DC lt gt AC gt gt gt 1 5kw system It could be either the FX s inverting and supplying AC power to the loads or the FX s charging the batteries with an AC input source There is also a numerical read out in kilowatts in the upper right hand corner The AC LOAD bar graph shows the amount of power that the FX is sending out its AC AC Load SHH OUTPUT to power loads This bar graph should equal the DC lt gt AC bar graph when all the FXs in a system are inverting and will equal pass thru loads when all the FXs are connected to an AC source The next bar graph denotes the power coming in or going out of the AC input terminals of the FX Its label can be Buying when the AC input source is providing power to the FX Ut and loads or Selling when the FX is exporting excess battery capacity back to the Grid Buying Battery 26 5V The last line is for displaying battery voltage If the MATE has one or more MX60 MPPT charge controllers attached to it an MX summa
55. tance can vary depending on cable routing and location MATE cable that is run in a noisy environment ex MATE cable run in conduit with AC wiring will suffer from signal degradation impacting the maximum length the cable can be run without incurring transmission errors 1 NOTE The maximum tested cable length from the MATE to an OutBack product is 1000 feet 300 meters This The MATE should be wall mounted at just below the eye level of the typical user No wiring box is required although a standard 2 gang wiring box mounted in the horizontal position as opposed to the typical vertical position of a light switch can be used for the cable entry By bending the wiring at a 90 degree angle just after the connector no wiring will be visible The RS 232 port for the PC computer is accessible from the bottom of the MATE when it is wall mounted It also can be removed from the wall for connection of the serial cable To install the MATE unsnap the cover from the back of the MATE There are four holes in this plate for mounting screws After installing the mounting plate on the wall connect the cable to the jack on the back of the circuit board Snap the MATE onto the mounting plate and push any excess cable back into the wall 2 0 Basic Operation 2 1 Power Up A soon as the MATE cable is plugged into a powered OutBack product the MATE will power up and display several information screens After a greeting and copyright screen appears the
56. the AC input source is being used the green LED will not be illuminated When an OutBack HUB is employed the INVERTER CONTROL options effect all FX inverters on the HUB CIND OFF Turns all the inverters connected to the MATE off INVERTER CONTROL lt SRCH gt Causes the inverter to begin operating in the search mode if the AC currently ON load connected is smaller than allowed by the programming of the search function OFF SRCH ON OK lt ON gt Turns all the inverters connected to the MATE on lt OK gt Returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the INVERTER CONTROL screen 2 2 5 The AC IN Hot Key The OutBack MATE includes an AC IN hot key to allow direct control of the AC input from anywhere in the menu system The AC IN key is located on the left side of the MATE LCD display Above the AC IN key is a yellow LED indicator which flashes when an AC source is available but not connected and which is on continuously when the AC source is connected and in use If no AC source is connected the yellow LED indicator will remain off Pressing the AC IN key once brings up the AC INPUT CONTROL screen This screen allows the user to select whether the FX inverters connect to the AC input source AC INPUT CONTROL When an OutBack HUB is employed the AC INPUT CONTROL only effects the currently USE Master FX connected to PORT 1 The Master then echoes the command to all of its slaves DROP USE OK
57. und the menus and changing values Each soft key has various functions dependent on the label directly above it on the lower line of the LCD 1 NOTE The lower line on the MATE is almost exclusively used for labels to the four soft keys below This manual will denote soft key button presses as BUTTON where BUTTON corresponds with the label displayed on the screen directly above the soft key Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIPEI Page 6 40 The power conversion company 2 2 3 SOFT Keys The four buttons under the LCD are referred to as the soft keys Their operation is dependent on what their label says The label is the word on the bottom line of the LCD directly above the button Soft keys used to navigate the menus are commonly labeled lt UP gt lt DOWN gt lt NEXT gt lt BACK gt or lt TOP gt Soft keys that change settings are labeled either with the change they will make such as OFF lt AUTO gt and ON or if there are more then a couple values that the setting can be changed to INC and DEC are used to mean increase and decrease respectively SETUP FX INPUT P00 ac transfer GRID control DOWN GRID GEN PORT SETUP FX INPUT P00 Input setup completed TOP SETUP MAIN SETUP FX INPUT P00 ac transfer GRID control DOWN GRID GEN PORT SETUP FX INPUT P00 acl grid 60 aac limit DOWN INC DEC PORT ADV FX AUX aux output R
58. uttons set the hour to the desired time Then press Adj hour 12 00A lt DOWN gt DOWN INC DEC WEEKDAY GRDUSE START Using the lt INC gt and lt DEC gt buttons set the minutes to the desired time Then press Adj min 12 00A lt DONE gt INC DEC DONE WEEKDAY GRID USE STOP This setting is the time during the week Mon FRI that ADV MATE GRIDUSE a DROP will be issued to an FX forcing FX to disconnect from the AC input source The weekday 12 00A time displayed is the current setting To change the time press lt CHANGE gt griduse stop DOWN ADV CHANGE ADV MATE GRIDUSE WEEKEND GRID USE START This setting is the time during the weekend Sat amp Sun weekend 12 00A that a USE will be issued to an FX allowing the FX to connect to the AC input source The time displayed is the current setting To change the time press CHANGE griduse start DOWN ADV CHANGE ADV MATE GRIDUSE WEEKEND GRID USE STOP This setting is the time during the weekend Sat amp Sun weekend 12 00A that a DROP will be issued to an FX forcing FX to disconnect from the AC input source The time displayed is the current setting to change the time press CHANGE griduse stop DOWN ADV CHANGE J NOTE A Start time that equals a Stop time disables USE time for that period weekday or weekend Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RIP Page 18 40 The power conversion company 4 3 Advanced Generator St
59. valent packaging prepay shipping charges and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment OutBack Power Systems will ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in the continental United States where applicable Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect Installation amp Programming Manual MATE System Controller and Display RI P Page 40 40 www ripenergy ch The power conversion company
60. vided to the FXs AC output falls below this setting will the generator be stopped Load Stop Delay This setting is the delay time that the total system AC load must remain below Load Stop kW before the generator is stopped It is adjustable from 1 to 240 minutes 4 3 5 Must Run ADV MATE AGS LS Load start DOWN AGS INC DEC ADV MATE AGS LS load start delay DOWN UP INC DEC ADV MATE AGS LS Load stop DOWN UP INC DEC ADV MATE AGS LS load stop delay DOWN UP INC DEC Must Run Time is a daily time period that the MATE will command the generator to run every day Must Run Times can be set individually for weekday and weekend 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 WEEKDAY START Weekday Must Run start time is the beginning of the time period Mon Fri that the generator will be forced to run Press CHANGE to adjust the hour and minutes settings WEEKDAY STOP Weekday Must Run stop time is the end of the Must Run time period for Mon Fri Press CHANGE to adjust the hour and minutes settings WEEKEND START Weekend Must Run start time is the beginning of the time period Sat amp Sun that the generator will be forced to run Press CHANGE to adjust the hour and minutes settings WEEKEND STOP Weekend Must Run stop time is the end of the Must Run time period for Sat amp Su

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