Outback Power Systems MATE2 User Manual

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MATE

System Controller and Display

Installation and User Man ual for the OutB ack MATE and MATE 2

Warranty

Dear OutBack Customer,

ank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every eort 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 specied over-current protection in order to maintain their warranties.

• e customer must return the component(s) to OutBack, securely packaged, properly addressed, and shipping 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.

• ere 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).

• 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.

• In the event of a product malfunction, OutBack cannot bear any responsibility for consequential losses, expenses, 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.

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Date and Revision

September, 2007 REV A

Contact Information

OutBack Power Systems 19009 62nd Ave. NE Arlington, WA 98223 Phone (360)435-6030 Fax (360)435-6019 outbackpower.com

Contents

INTRODUCTION 6

MATE Specications and Features 7-8

Manual Setup 9 Installation 9-10

1 Basic Operation 12

Power Up 13 MAIN Screen 15 How to Read a MATE Screen 17 Screen Types 19

2 MATE Setup 20

Setup the MATE 21 Setting the Clock 22 Contrast Adjustment 24 Backlight Adjustment 25

3 MATE Communications Options 26

Communications Options 27 Communications Errors 30 Errors and Debugging 30

4 MATE Summary Screens 32

FX Summary Screen 34 Charge Controller Summary Screen 34 Summary Screen Options 34

5 MATE Status Screens 38

FX Status Screens 41 Charge Controller Screens 47

6 MATE Hot Keys 50

INV Hot Key 51 AC In Hot Key 52

7 Advanced MATE Menus 57

MATE Control Codes 58 e Advanced Menus 59 HBX Mode 60 Advanced Generator Mode 66 AGS Setup 67 Quiet Time 72 Weekday Start 73 Weekday Stop 74 Weekend Start 75 Weekend Stop 76 Voltage Start 77 Load Start 78 Must Run 81 Weekday Start 81 Weekday Stop 82 Weekend Start 83 Weekend Stop 84 Generator Exercise 88 Exercise Period 89

Grid-Use Mode 91 Weekday Grid-Use Start 93 Weekday Grid-Use Stop 94 Weekend Grid-Use Start 95 Weekend Grid-Use Stop 95 MATE DEFAULTS 96

8 MATE Menu Map 100 Menu Structure 101

MATE Menu Guide 103 MATE Menus 105 MATE Menu Map Overview 119

APPENDIX 121

Troubleshooting 124 User Information and Settings 125 Warranty 126 Product Registration 127

Introduction

e OutBack Power Systems MATE serves several functions:

• Displays and congures the system and its components—the FX Series Inverter/Charger, the FLEXmax 80 Charge Controller*, and the FLEXnet DC

• Coordinates system operation, maximizes performance, and prevents multiple products from conicting

• Permits exact adjustments of your power system through a series of convenient display screens, which allow switching among dierent components, viewing the status of each and changing settings

* MX60 Charge Controller—remote controls the AUX function and displays, but does not

control, all other functions

When connected to an OutBack HUB communications manager, a single OutBack MATE can:

• Link to as many as ten FX Series Inverters/Chargers, OutBack Charge Controllers and additional future OutBack Power System products

• Issue a global Bulk or EQ recharging command which includes the Charge Controller’s charging function.

is manual will show step-by-step use of the OutBack MATE to best run a power system.

MATE At a Glance

Yellow Status Indicator, AC Input LED

MAIN-------------------------

“Hot Key” AC Input Button

LCD Display

Included with each MATE are one 50’ and one 6’ length of CAT5 cable.

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Green Status Indicator,

Inverter LED

“Hot Key”

Inverter Button

Four “Soft” Keys

or Buttons to scroll the

menus and change values.

MATE Specications

• Communication Protocol: proprietary OutBack multi-drop network

• Interconnecting Cable: CAT 5 (8 IATIA 518B) PC non-crossover network cable

• Maximum Cable Length Successfully Tested: 1000 feet (300 meters) of cable in an oce/

NOTE: Signal degradation can result if cable is run in conduit with AC wiring or in other electronically “noisy” environments; these can aect 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 soware programs compatible with its products. e following companies sell compatible soware:

RightHand Engineering LLC (Winverter soware) 19310 226th Ave NE Woodinville, WA 98077 (425) 844-1291 Info@RightHandEng.com

commercial building

Intellact (WattPlot soware) 57 Mary Street, Alton, Ontario, Canada L7K 0E3 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 ipping an occasional tripped circuit breaker back on due to an overload and paying a monthly bill, there is little to monitor or adjust. A renewable energy (RE) system requires more diligence and attention, including battery maintenance and setting various times and voltages for the system to act eciently 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, oen including a generator, all of which need monitoring and adjusting for optimum performance. e OutBack MATE provides a window to your system and allows setting each OutBack component for its best and most ecient usage according to your power needs and living conditions.

The MATE’s functions occur in to two general areas:

1. e display of information about or the status of dierent 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 system’s activity and conditions at any given time. Sometimes, aer 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 oers 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 nally shut o at a later time, usually during sleep hours to conserve energy. Otherwise, the user would have to manually control the system. An outdoor light connected to a timer turns on when its set point—a certain time of the night—occurs. You can set various set points for your power system, such as when a generator turns on and shuts o, using the MATE.

Among other functions, the OutBack MATE:

• Displays FX Series Inverter/Charger functions and allows the user to establish the

• Shows FX AC current and AC and DC voltage-related information including the source

• Instantly displays any FX or Charge Controller errors as well as the specic component

• Displays Charge Controller modes, programs the FLEXmax 80 Charge Controller and

• Will start a two-wire generator at pre-set times, including dierent settings for weekdays

• Displays all readings of the FLEXnet DC.

conditions—time of day or the voltage of the battery, for instance—that initiate or shut o these functions.

(AC input, load, or batteries), the voltage levels of the batteries, and recharging voltages.

aected for easier troubleshooting.

allows control over its AUX function.

and weekends, as well as “exercise” periods for generator maintenance.

e MATE allows a user to view, monitor, and establish all the pertinent settings and values that occur while the system is running. From time to time, these settings and values might be adjusted as components are added or upgraded, electrical loads increase, or patterns of usage change. Making these adjustments using the MATE is similar to adjusting any number of electronic devices we all use every day, such as a clock radio whose wake-up time and stations are pre-set.

Programming the start and stop times for dierent sources of energy (when to use gridsupplied power, stored battery power, or generator-supplied power) and determining the frequency and duration of battery recharging are highly recommended with any RE system. Many settings are based on battery voltage. Certain voltages, for example, will trigger battery recharging (a low voltage, as recommended by the battery manufacturer) while others stop recharging (a high voltage value, also recommended by the battery manufacturer). e OutBack MATE accommodates a wide range of time-based and voltage-level functions and conditions for maximum control of your power system while working through the FX Series Inverter/Chargers and OutBack Charge Controllers.

As you go through the manual, start with the simple functions, such as setting the system’s clock and calendar, to familiarize yourself with the OutBack MATE’s feel and capabilities. While using your system, you might change settings from time to time depending on the season of the year and the cost of grid-supplied power during peak and o-peak hours. For additional information and discussion on the OutBack MATE, please go to www.outbackpower.com and join our forum discussions.

Manual Setup

e MATE is a micro-computing device which means it is less powerful and smaller in size than a personal computer. A user will oen scroll through a series of MATE screens in order to view the system status or change system conditions. is manual will show all the MATE screens and tell what they do.

• Chapters 1-5: setting basic items and display options (when, how, and what you want to view) with the “so keys,” enabling the user to get around the MATE and change its settings.

• Chapters 6-7: changing the settings of MATE specic critical functions such as battery recharging (HBX), generator usage (AGS), and using grid-supplied power (Grid Use modes).

• Chapter 8 and the Appendix: lists and explains all the MATE menus. Some functions are not MATE-specic functions and are placed at the end of the manual for easy searching. Values for MATE specic functions, such as FX or OutBack Charge Controller specic functions, are covered in their respective manuals.

The MATE displays three kinds of screens:

• Screens pertinent to the MATE’s own functions, such as its clock and the appearance of its displays

• FX function screens which deal with its inverting and charging processes

• Screens showing Charge Controller modes and status

Installation

Although the MATE displays values and functions for the FX and OutBack Charge Controller (shown as “CC” on the screens), the values reside within the components themselves.

The OutBack MATE:

• Designed for surface mounting in an indoor location, just below the eye level of a typical

user (the MATE 2 is designed for recessed installation, requiring a 5 1/2” X 4” opening to be cut in a wall and four drywall screws or other fasteners to secure it)

• Readability of the display is aected by direct sunlight

• Connects to other OutBack devices using standard non-crossover CAT5 or CAT5e cable

• Has voltage less than 30 VDC and is thus considered a “limited energy circuit” normally

requiring no conduit (consult your local inspector for specic installation requirements)

NOTE: e MATE is shipped with (1) OBCAT-50 and (1) OBCAT-6 CAT5 cables with the correct RJ45 connectors already installed. Longer (up to 1000’) or shorter cables can be purchased (at home improvement and computer stores) pre-made or custom length cable can be made on site. Follow the cable manufactures’ instructions when choosing connectors, punch-down tools, and crimping tools. Incorrect crimping or handling of CAT5 cable can negatively aect 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-o cable staples, J-hooks, or cable trays to support long runs of CAT-5 cable. Do not splice cables. Cable runs must be protected and runs must be in approved conduit and not exposed to the weather.

DCﬂ‡AC ……………….0.0 kW AC Load …. …………………….. Buying …………………………. Battery …………….…14.4V

To Install the MATE:

• Install all other OutBack components rst.

• Run the CAT 5 cable from the source (HUB, FX or Charge Controller) to the MATE’s

• If connecting a computer to the MATE or MATE2, run a serial cable from the computer to

• Unsnap the MATE’s back plate and nd the four screw holes. If a MATE2 version is used,

• e MATE and MATE2 are designed for easy wall mounting using appropriate fasteners

• Power up every OutBack device connected directly or indirectly (through the HUB) to the

• If installing the MATE, snap the MATE onto the back plate and push any excess cable back

MATE2 Dimensions

location. Connect the CAT5 cable to the source but not to the MATE just yet.

the MATE’s location, but do not connect the cable at this time.

the back cover need not be removed.

(molly bolts, screws, etc.).

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.

into the wall. If installing the MATE2 version, secure its four corners to the wall.

5” between screw holes

4 ½”

3 ½” between screw holes

6 1/4”

1 Basic Operation

Power Up

NOTE: For a viewing of all MATE screens, please see pages 105-118 at the end of this manual.

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

Version Code a.aa Serial #xxxxxxxx Screen EE b.bb

First Screen

Second Screen

ird Screen

t “Code” dictates the MATE’s operation and

features*

t Serial #” matches the bar code sticker inside

the MATE on its circuit board

t “Screen EE” refers to the MATE’s menu system

NOTE: you will need the code and serial number of the MATE if contacting OutBack Power Systems regarding its operation

*For an explanation of the diering code versions, see the MATE rmware revisions topic under MATE Release Notes on the OutBack Power Systems User Forum found at: http://www.outbackpower.com/

forum/viewtopic.php?t=211

Searching for Devices

FX Found

Searching for Devices

CC Found

Fourth screen (one of the following):

t e MATE found an FX Series

Inverter/Charger

t e MATE has found a Charge Controller

Searching for Devices

HUB Found

Port Assignment 1> FX 2> FX 3> CC 4> CC 5> 6> 7> 8> 9> 10> 2M>

Searching for Devices

No Devices Found

t e MATE has found the HUB

t Port Assignment screen follows the HUB

Found screen

t Each Port used will show its connected

component.

t e MATE has not found an OutBack

product

MAIN Screen

No Device Found

Would you like to Retry?

YES NO

NOTE: If the MATE does not nd the connected device, refer to page 124, Troubleshooting

e MAIN screen appears aer the MATE detects

MAIN---------------------------------

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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

the HUB (and any devices connected to it) or detects a single device if a HUB is not in use. e MAIN screen is always the same with the exception of the time display. At the bottom of the MAIN screen are the four so key commands.

<SUM>

<SETUP>

<ADV>

SUMMARY shows the direction and amount of power ow in regard to inverting, charging, selling, and/or pass through. It also shows the voltage of the battery.

e STATUS screen is the rst step in viewing the status of either the OutBack Charge Controller or FX Series Inverter/Charger and any of their meters and conditions.

e SETUP screen leads to additional screens showing some common set points and parameters of either the MATE or an FX Series Inverter/ Charger. ese screens allow adjustments to such features as the MATE’s clock and background lighting or whether the power input to the FX is coming from a grid or a generator.

e ADVANCED screen leads to screens for the FX Series Inverter/Charger, the OutBack Charge Controller, and the MATE itself that allow for changing each component’s advanced settings.

Navigation

MATE Buttons

Press the rst two so keys from any screen to return to the MAIN screen.

MAIN---------------------------------

MAIN---------------------------

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is section of the manual will cover how to use the buttons on the MATE to navigate the menus.

SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

Yellow Status Indicator, AC Input LED

MAIN---------------------------

AC In

Hot Key

Soft Keys

Six buttons or keys navigate the MATE and change its settings:

HOT KEYS

t Two FX dedicated “hot” keys are

labeled AC IN and INV.

t Pushing the INV hot key will

return to its “hot” screen to control the FX inverting function.

t Pushing AC IN will return to the

rst of four AC input “hot” screens. Repeated pushing cycles through the four AC input screens.

t A beeping noise is made every time

a hot key is pushed.

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SOFT KEYS

t Each so key corresponds to the word on the

screen directly above it unless you are on the Summary screen.

t e so keys navigate the menus (<UP>,

<DOWN>, <NEXT>, <BACK>, or <TOP>).

t ey can change settings (<OFF>, <AUTO>,

<ON>, <INC> to increase values and <DEC>

to decrease values).

t e so keys perform other functions

depending on the individual menu screen.

t As with the hot keys, a beeping noise occurs

every time a so key is pushed.

Green Status Indicator, Inverter LED

INV

Hot Key

NOTE: Pressing and holding the two lower le keys at the same time will always bring up the MAIN screen. Pressing one key sooner than the other may lead to a dierent screen.

How To Read a MATE Screen

MATE screens will either show values that can be changed or navigate to value screens. e information on the MATE’s screen is segregated by type or task and distinguished by location on the screen and the choice of lowercase or uppercase letters. Occasionally it can be misread by a user. e following example is shown for clarication.

Top line: where you are in the system and what HUB Port you’re viewing

HUB Port

Left side: shows a condition, value label, system feature, or measurable event

STATUS/FX/METERS----------P01 output 122 VAC

voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT

Bottom line: soft key commands allowing the user to change screens or alter a condition, feature, or event or change ports if using a HUB.

Right side: status, setting, or measure of value for whatever appears on the left side

Soft Key Related Abbreviations

ADV - Advanced INC - Increase

AGS – Advanced Generator Start INV - Inverter

AUX – Auxiliary Output MIN - Minutes

BATT – Battery PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4 - Page One, Page Two, etc.

CAL – Calibration RSET – Reset

CHGR – Charger SETP – Setup

CNT - Contrast SRCH – Search

COMM – Communication STAT – Status

DEC - Decrease SUM or SUMRY - Summary

DISCON – Disconnect TMRS - Timers

EQ – Equalize WARN – Warning

GEN – Generator P01—Master FX

HBX – High Battery Transfer PO2, PO3, etc. - Slave FXs

t LOCATION—the top line, STATUS/FX/METER-----P01 (the HUB’s rst Port) indicates

STATUS then FX then METER have been selected from the MAIN screen. Pressing the <DOWN> or <UP> so keys displays the dierent METER screens. Pressing the <PORT> so key advances the Port number if there are other devices connected to the HUB. If no HUB is present, this will read “P00”.

t LABEL—the screen’s le 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.

t VALUE SETTING—the right side of this screen states the output voltage at 122 VAC. Some

screens allow adjustment of this value setting when appropriate.

t SOFT KEYS—the bottom line, DOWN UP TOP PORT, are the so key commands which

facilitate either a change of screens in the METER menu using <DOWN>, <UP> or <TOP> so keys or a change of HUB ports using the <PORT> so key.

In other cases, a MATE navigation screen leads to a screen that can require a user’s action. e screen below, for instance, asks you to choose a category—HBX, GRIDUSE, AGS, or ADV. Once chosen, you oen 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:

On All Screens:

t Lowercase letters normally show a condition or system item that can be altered or

otherwise adjusted.

t Uppercase letters identify a screen’s name or indicate a step to follow to arrive at a screen

with these values.

Key to the Example Diagrams

DOWN

HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2

So keys

Solid black indicates key can be pressed

Down arrow will lead to the next screen

Up arrow points to one or more keys that will

change a value

Pressing <DOWN> leads to the next menu

Pressing <UP> leads to the previous menu

Although the OutBack MATE menu display screens vary depending on the unit’s soware version, the menu structures and navigation are the same for all versions. e MATE uses a branching menu structure to display various OutBack products’ operation modes and statuses. e menus are divided by product type and are categorized by either type of settings or the information being displayed as shown in the following example.

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STATUS SCREEN-----------------choose device:

FX CC DC MAIN

STATUS/FX/PAGE 1---------------choose category:

MODES METER BATT PG2

P00 inv kw zer kw chg kw buys kw

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/FX/METER–----------P00 output vac voltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

All the screens showing the FX’s AC meters are grouped together in one menu branch allowing the user to nd the required meter with a minimum of key presses.

2 MATE Setup

Setup the MATE

MAIN---------------------------------

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SETUP------------------------------choose device:

FX MATE

SETUP/MATE/PAGE 1-------------mate code rev: 402 choose category:

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

Start with the <MAIN> screen, which appears aer the power-up screens, and press the <SETUP> so key.

Press the <MATE> so key.

is screen displays the MATE’s code version and some SETUP choices. Press the <PG2> so key for a second screen of SETUP choices.

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-------------choose category:

PG1 SUMRY COMM PG3

SETUP/MATE/PAGE3-------------choose category:

PG2 BEEP MAIN

Note: To return the MATE to its factory default settings, please see page 96

Press the <PG1> so key to return to the previous screen, SETUP/MATE/PAGE1.

Setting the Clock

Why you want to do it: Certain functions—such as when to use grid-supplied power (Grid-Use Mode) or generator (Advanced Generator Start Mode)—are dependent on accurate time and date settings. Otherwise, the system will never work optimally.

SETUP/MATE/PAGE1-------------mate code rev: 402 choose category:

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

Choose <CLOCK> from the SETUP/MATE/ PAGE1 SETUP choices screen.

SETUP/MATE/CLOCK-------------- Tu 1/01/03 12:00:00P

BACK DATE TIME

<DATE> and <TIME> adjust the MATE’s clock and calendar functions. e correct time and date are required for some MATE Control Modes to operate correctly. Pushing the <BACK> so key returns you to the previous screen.

NOTE: e MATE clock does not automatically adjust for daylight savings time or leap year.

To adjust the date, press the <DATE> so key to

Current Day

bring up the Current Day menu.

Tu 9/26/07

INC SET DAY MONTH

<INC DAY> changes the day (Monday-Sunday). Press the <SET MONTH> so key aer changing the day. e next screen, which shows automatically aer hitting <SET MONTH>,

ADJUST DAY AND THEN

MONTH

adjusts the month.

Current Month Mo 9/26/07

INC SET MONTH DATE

ADJUST MONTH AND

THEN DATE

<INC MONTH> changes the month. Press the <SET DATE> so key aer changing the month. e next screen adjusts the date.

Current Day Mo 9/26/07

INC SET

DATE YEAR

ADJUST DATE AND THEN YEAR

<INC DATE> changes the day of the month. Press the <SET YEAR> so key aer changing the date. e next screen adjusts the year

Current Year Mo 9/26/07 INC DEC

YEAR YEAR DONE

EITHER

SETUP/MATE/CLOCK------------- Mo 1/01/07

12:00:00P

BACK DATE TIME

Current Hour

12:00:00P INC SET HOUR MIN

<INC YEAR> or <DEC YEAR> changes the year setting. Press the <DONE> so key aer the date change is nal. is returns the MATE to the SETUP/MATE/CLOCK screen.

<TIME> sets the MATE’s time. Pressing the <TIME> so key leads to the Current Hour

screen.

<INC HOUR> sets the correct hour. Press the <SET MIN> so key when nished to return to

the Current Minute screen.

Current Minute

12:00:00P INC DEC RESET MIN MIN SEC DONE

Adjust the minutes by pressing the <INC MIN> or <DEC MIN> so keys as needed. Pressing the <RESET SEC> so key begins the seconds count at zero. Pressing the <DONE> so key returns the MATE to the SETUP/MATE/CLOCK screen.

Contrast Adjustment

Why you want to do it: Everyone has dierent eyesight and ambient lighting varies with every location of a MATE. Like any other monitor, you may want to adjust the lighting and contrast for easier reading.

PATH

MAIN------------------------------------

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SETUP/MATE/PAGE1-------------mate code rev: 402 choose category:

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

SETUP/MATE/CNT-----------------contrast: 30%

BACK INC DEC

SETUP------------------------------choose device:

FX MATE

Press the <CNT> (CONTRAST) so key from the <SETUP/MATE/PAGE > Setup choices screen.

<CNT> sets the desired contrast level.

<INC> increases the contrast level and <DEC>

decreases the contrast level. Aer adjusting the contrast, press the <BACK> so key to return to the previous SETUP/MATE/PAGE 1 screen.

SETUP/MATE/PAGE1---------------mate code rev: 402 choose category:

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

Backlight Adjustment

PATH

MAIN------------------------------------

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Choose <GLOW> from the SETUP/MATE/PAGE 1 Setup choices screen:

SETUP/MATE/PAGE1-------------mate code rev: 402 Choose Category CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

SETUP/MATE/GLOW-------------backlight controls

BACK LEVEL MODE TIME

SETUP------------------------------choose device:

FX MATE

On the SETUP/MATE/GLOW screen, pressing the <GLOW> so key brings up three backlight settings:

t LEVEL t MODE t TIME

<LEVEL> controls the backlight brightness and is adjustable from 0% to 100% using <INC> and

<DEC> so keys.

<MODE> allows user to set the backlight to al-

ways o, auto-o aer a time, or always on by selecting <OFF>, <AUTO>, or <ON>, respectively.

SETUP/MATE/PAGE1-------------mate code rev: 402 choose category:

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

<TIME> sets the auto-o time limit from 1 to 60 minutes using <INC> and <DEC> so keys. is is how long the MATE waits aer the last button press to turn o the backlight. Once the backlight has turned o, 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.

3 MATE Communications Options

Communications Options

Why you want them: e MATE communicates commands to dierent components. It needs to be aware of any newly added or moved devices so it can recognize them. An error reading doesn’t mean the system is failing, but that the MATE is looking for a component that has been moved from one HUB Port to another or has been disconnected completely. e MATE is trying to account for the system components.

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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

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SE TUP /MATE/ PAGE2- --- --- --- -ch oos e c ate go ry:

PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN

Press the <COMM> so key from the <PAGE 2> Setup choices screen for MATE communications options:

t <REPOLL> forces the MATE to “rediscover” all the OutBack devices it is connected to.

SE TUP --- --- -- --- --- --- --- --- --Ch oos e p rod uct:

FX MATE

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2---------------choose category:

BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG

SE TUP /MATE/ PAGE1- --- --- --- ma te cod e r ev: 402 ch oos e c ate go ry:

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

is must be used any time an OutBack device is moved or added to a HUB.

t <PC> will allow you to enable or disable the MATE’s RS232 communications port. is

setting must be enabled if you use any third party logging or control soware.

t <DEBUG> tracks communication errors involving the OutBack HUB.

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-------------choose category:

From the SETUP/MATE/PAGE2 screen, press the <COMM> so key.

PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-------------choose category:

BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG

To debug the system, press the <DEBUG> so key.

SETUP/MATE/COMM-------------comm errors:

BACK VIEW RSET

00:000 01:000 02:000 03:000 04:025 05:001 06:001 07:001 08:001 09:001 10:001 2M:001

SETUP/MATE/COMM-------------comm errors:

BACK VIEW RSET

On the DEBUG screen, rst press the <VIEW> so key to bring up a list of HUB ports with a count of communications errors for each port; <RESET> allows you to reset the error counting display (see next screen).

is is a typical VIEW screen showing the HUB Ports and any communication errors in the system. e numbered port with more than one error will need correcting. Aer the errors are corrected, all the used ports will return to 000 or 001 values aer pushing the <RSET> so key. Press any so key to return to the SETUP/MATE/ COMM screen. To correct errors, please see “Errors and Debugging” in the section that follows. If no errors are present, pressing any so key returns to the previous SETUP/MATE/COMM screen.

Press the <RSET> so key to clear the errorcounting display. Press the <BACK> so key to return to the “choose category” screen. Press <VIEW> to return to the previous screen.

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-------------choose category:

BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG

Press the <PC> so key to enable or disable the MATE’s RS232 communications port.

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-------------PC communications: OFF

BACK OFF ON

In the PC communications screen, choose ON or OFF by pressing the respective so key. Press the <BACK> so key to return to the choose category screen.

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-------------choose category:

Press the <REPOLL> so key aer a device is added to, moved, or removed from the HUB.

BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG

NOTE: Disconnecting the MATE’s CAT5 cable and then reconnecting it also performs the re-poll task, but the cable can be inconvenient to remove from a mounted MATE.

Searching for Devices

HUB Found

Port Assignment 1> FX 2> FX 3> CC 4> CC 5> 6> 7> 8> 9> 10> 2M>

e MATE has found the HUB and will automatically go to the Port Assignment screen.

Aer displaying the devices connected to each Port, the MATE returns to the choose category screen on its own.

Communication Errors

--A COMM ERROR HAS OCCURED

VIEW DEBUG

Errors and Debugging

Communication errors (COMM ERR) that occur with OutBack Power Systems components are oen the result of loose, damaged, or unplugged cables. ey can also occur if AGS (Advanced 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 06:001 07:001 08:001 09:001 10:001 2M:001

NOTE:

t Port 00 is a MATE connected directly to

an FX, no HUB is used.

t Port 2M is the “2nd MATE” Port and is

inoperable.

MORE INFO

e A COMM (communication) ERROR HAS OCCURRED screen appears when a communication error among the components occurs.

Explanation of Ports

01:000 Port Status

Port Number

• Port 00 is the MATE Port

• Port 2M is inoperable.

• 01—10: FX or CC Ports

• 000: a device is present.

• 001: no device present.

• Any other status number means a device was previously present and lost contact, resulting in errors.

Here’s how to read the DEBUG screen:

01:000 Number of errors (zero in this case) present at this port.

Port 01

An unused port will show one error:

09:001 Port 09 has no component; the single error is the system default.

A port with a large number of errors requires action. In this example, Port 4 needs attention.

04:025 Port 04 shows 25 errors.

Advancing errors (the count is increasing on the DEBUG screen) mean the HUB is not nding a device that was previously there. In order, try the following:

1. Check that the device’s DC breaker is on and operating correctly, that the device itself is on, and that the CAT5 cable connecting the device to the HUB is plugged in at both ends. en re-poll the system (SETUP MATE PG2 COMM REPOLL, see page 29)

2. Check the DEBUG screen to conrm the problem is solved.

3. Swap HUB ports with another device, each using its own CAT5 cable. Re-poll the system and check for errors on each port. If the error moved, the problem is with the device or the cable between the Port and the device. If the error remains on the same Port, then the problem is with the HUB.

4. Try connecting the MATE directly to the device. If the MATE recognizes the device, the problem could lie with the cable connecting the device to the HUB or with the HUB port itself. An unrecognized device could itself be damaged.

4 MATE Summary Screens

Summary Screens

e Summary screens provided by the MATE:

• Summarize the current status of any FX, OutBack Charge Controller and/or FLEXnet DC connected to it.

• Can be accessed from the <MAIN> screen by pressing the <SUM> so key and can be set to pop up like a screen saver aer a delay (See Summary Screen Options on the next page for more setup information).

Any MATE so 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 le so keys at the same time opens the MAIN Menu screen.

MAIN--------------------------------

12:00:30P

SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

If the MATE has a FLEXnet DC connected to it, an initial FLEXnet DC screen will be displayed as the Summary default screen.

E F

Battery Discharging

State of Charge 100%

DC Now 25.4V 100% In 0.1A 0.000 kW Out 0.4A 0.010kW Bat -0.3A 0.010kW

DC TODAY minSOC 97% In 102AH 2.70 kWH Out 93AH 2.44kWH Bat 9AH 0.26kWH

Pressing the second so key brings up the next three FLEXnet DC summary screens as well as the FX and Charge Controller summary screens.

e FLEXnet DC summary screens display the battery state of charge, including the day’s minimum, the current DC voltage, and the in and out kilowatt hours and amp hours.

DC BAT 25.4V 100% Bat -0.3A -0.010kW Net 0AH 0.00kWH Days Since Full

1.1

FX Summary Screen

FX Total 12.6V 97% Inverting 0.000kW AC Loads 0.000kW Buying $ 0.000kW

OutBack Charge Controller Summary Screen

If the MATE has one or more FXs connected to it and does not have a FLEXnet DC as part of the system, an FX Summary screen will be displayed as the Summary default screen. Otherwise, it will follow the FLEXnet DC summary screens.

e FX summary screen’s values summarize power ow in an FX system as well as the nontemperature compensated battery voltage.

CC TOTALS 13.3V Output 0A 0.000kW Today 0.0kWh 0 AH

e CC summary applies to all OutBack Charge Controller. Its screen shows the voltage level of the battery (also non-temperature-compensated) and the amount of power (1.5kw) being supplied to the battery. is screen is the default Summary screen if the Charge Controller is directly connected to the HUB. e AH value applies only to the FLEXmax 80 Charge Controller

Summary Screen Options

Why you might want them: Summary screens show the current status of one or more FXs or

Charge Controllers. Given that each user and system is dierent, the MATE oers the choice of viewing the status of either component as well as the timing of those displays.

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MAIN------------------------------------

9:57:32A

SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-------------choose category:

PG1 SUMRY COM MAIN

SETUP------------------------------choose device:

FX MATE

SETUP/MATE/PAGE1-----------------mate code rev: 402 choose category:

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2----------------choose category:

PG1 SUMRY COMM PG3

Press the <SUMRY> so key from the <SETUP MATE/PAGE2> Setup choices screen.

SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY---------summary control

BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL

Pressing the <SUMRY> so key brings up the SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY (summary control) screen options <TYPE> and <TIME>.

SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY--------summary control

BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL

To choose the SUMMARY screen you want to view automatically and also view via the MAIN menu, press the <TYPE> so key on the SETUP/ MATE/SUMMARY screen.

SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE--summary Roll 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

SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE--------summary FXOnly

screen type

BACK INC DEC

Press either the <INC> and <DEC> so keys to change the summary screen

Roll—switches between FX and CC (Charge Controller) summary screens automatically if both are connected to the MATE through an OutBack Power Systems HUB.

None—disables the SUMMARY screen from automatically opening; the SUMMARY screen can still be accessed via the <SUM> so key on the MAIN screen.

FX Only—displays the FX SUMMARY screen.

SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE---------summary CC Only

screen type

BACK INC DEC

CC Only—displays the CC SUMMARY screen. Pressing the <INC> opens the DC Only summary screen.

SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE---------summary DC Only

screen type

BACK INC DEC

SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE--------summary DC OnlySimple

screen type

BACK INC DEC

SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY---------summary control

BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL

DC Only—displays the DC SUMMARY screen. Pressing the <INC> so key opent the DC Only Simple screen.

From the DC OnlySimple screen, press the

<BACK> so key to return to the summary con- trol screen.

NOTE: An Charge Controller or FX must be connected to the MATE or HUB to have “CC Only” or “FX Only” modes.

Having chosen a Summary type—None, Roll, FX Only, CC Only, DC Only or DCSimple:

1. Aer exiting that screen, the SUMMARY type will automatically appear whenever the MATE has been inactive for the <TIME> set point (very much like a screensaver on a computer monitor).

2. e chosen SUMMARY type will also be the SUMMARY manually called up by pushing the <SUM> so key on the MAIN menu.

3. If the MATE is connected to a HUB with both Charge Controller and FX components, it will switch between the CC and FX SUMMARY screens every 20 seconds when in “Roll” mode.

4. If you choose “None,” the MATE continues to display the last active screen viewed; if you press the <SUM> so key on the MAIN menu when “None” is chosen, the FX SUMMARY

screen appears.

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MAIN--------------------------------

9:57:32A

SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

Pressing the <SUM> so key in the MAIN menu brings up your chosen SUMMARY screen or, if None is chosen, it will bring up the FX SUMMARY screen as a default. To adjust the timing of the SUMMARY screen display, see the next section.

MAIN-----------------------------------

9:57:32A

SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY---------summary control

BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL

SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE-sum screen 19 minutes delay time

BACK INC DEC

SETUP-------------------------------

choose device:

FX MATE

SETUP/MATE/PAGE1----------------mate code rev: 402 choose category:

CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2

SETUP/MATE/PAGE2----------------choose category:

PG1 SUMRY COMM MAIN

In the SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY screen, press the <DELAY> so key; this will take you to the sum screen delay time screen. Pressing the <ROLL> so key leads to the sum screen roll rate screen.

SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE-sum screen 10 seconds roll rate

BACK INC DEC

<DELAY> in SUMMARY mode shows how long it takes for a SUMMARY screen to be automatically displayed. is time can be increased or decreased by pressing the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. Aer the SUMMARY screen delay time is chosen, press the <BACK> so key to return you to the SETUP/MATESUMMARY screen.

e roll rate is how oen the MATEswitches between the FX and CC summary screens. e rate can be adjusted with the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. Pressing the <BACK> so key returns to the SETUP/MATESUMMARY screen.

5 MATE Status Screens

STATUS Screens

Why you want them: Status screens give the user a breakdown of individual activities of the FX Series Inverter/Charger(s) and the Charge Controller(s), including AC and DC voltage and AC current meters. It is these individual readings that combine to produce the Summary screens noted earlier and allow monitoring of the system operation.

MAIN---------------------------------

9:57:32A

SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

STATUS ----------------------------choose device:

FX CC DC MATE

NOTE: Not all STATUS screens are applicable to all FX models. e screens dier 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 specic OutBack product owner manual for an explanation of all the operating modes and meters.

Press <STATUS> on the Main menu to access the STATUS menu. STATUS contains all the meters and mode displays for OutBack products connected to the MATE.

e STATUS menu is divided rst by product and then into menu categories, such as meter, modes, and statuses.

STATUS/CC/PAGE 1--------------

MODE METER SETP PG2

Typical CC Status Screen Typical FX Status Screen

NOTE: Other than oering manual on/o 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.

STATUS/FX/PAGE 1---------------choose category

MODE METER BATT PG2

Reading a STATUS Screen

STATUS/FX/PAGE1--------------choose catagory

MODES METER BATT PG2

• 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 dierent

recharging cycles as well as the time remaining to complete any of those cycles

• PG2: pressing the <PG2> so key opens the next selection of STATUS screens

• ERROR: various FX errors and their causes; an error can shut the FX down

• WARN(ING): FX warning situations; warnings will not shut the FX down

• PG3: Pressing the <PG3> so key opens the last STATUS screen

• DISCON: lists the reasons the FX disconnects from an AC source

• SELL: displays a number representing the reason the FX stops selling power to the grid; this

number is used by technicians for troubleshooting grid-tied FX units

STATUS/FX/PAGE2--------------choose catagory

PG1 ERROR WARN PG3

STATUS/FX/PAGE3--------------choose catagory

PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN

e second line indicates the FX or Charge Controller MODE

STATUS/FX/MODE----------- P00 inv control: ON

CHANGE

DOWN STAT MODE PORT

Pressing the <CHANGE MODE> so 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> so key.

e status of “inv(erter) control” is “ON.”

To choose an FX on a specic Port, press the <PORT> so key.

FX STATUS MODE Screens

STATUS/FX/PAGE1-----------------choose category:

MODES METER BATT PG2

STATUS/FX/MODE------------P00 chr control: ON CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT

STATUS/FX/MODE------------P00 inv control: ON CHANGE DOWN STAT MODE PORT

Push <STAT> to return to the choose category STATUS page.

STATUS/FX/PAGE1-------choose category:

MODES METER BATT PG2

Pressing the <METER> so key brings up the rst METER screen.

STATUS/FX/MODE------------P00 inv control: ON CHANGE DOWN STAT MODE PORT

STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00 aux control: AUTO CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT

MODE Screens

• Pressing the <CHANGE MODE> so key on any MODE screen allows the user to change the operation of that individual mode, i.e., activate the function, shut it o, etc. Aer changing the operation (or leaving it alone), the user presses the <OK> so key to return to the MODE screen whose operation was changed. Press the <DOWN> so key to view the next mode.

• inv control: shows the status of the inverter function*

• AC in control: the FX accepts or drops an AC source*

• chr control: shows charger activity*

• aux control: controls 12 VDC and 0.7 ADC loads which can be used to run a fan, activate an alarm, signal a generator start and other low-power functions*

• eq enabled: shows status of the equalize recharging cycle and allows user to start or stop the cycle*

* ese modes can be controlled and adjusted in greater detail in the INVERTER, CHARGER, and AUXILIARY menus and through the AC IN hot key respectively.

STATUS/FX/MODE-----------P00 ac in control: USE CHANGE DOWN UP MODE PORT

STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00 eq enabled: No CHANGE UP MODE PORT

Push <UP> until the inv

control screen appears.

FX STATUS METER Screens

Charge P00 inv 0.0kw zer 0.0kw chg 0.0kw buy 0.0 kw

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/FX/METER------------P00 inverter 0.0 aac current

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER----------P00 sell 0.0 aac current

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER----------P00 sell 0.0 aac current

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER---------P00 output 117 vac voltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER----------P00 charger 0.0 aac current

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER---------P00

FX rmware 61

revision

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER---------P00 input 118 vac voltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER--------P00 input 0.0 aac current

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/METER--------------end of meter menu

UP TOP STATUS

Push <UP> to return to the rst METER screen.

Push <STAT> to return to the “choose category” STATUS screen.

Pressing the <BATT> so key brings up the rst FX BATT screen.

e rst Meter screen shows what the inverter is doing at the time this screen is viewed. A grid-tied FX will also show any target activity. e lists below show the possible activities and target activities. An o-grid FX will only show the current activity.

Activity

O

Charge

Silent

Float

EQ Chr O Support

Sell

Passthru

Target Activity

Sell RE

Float

Bulk EQ

METER Screens

e METER screens display current and voltage measure-ments and the version of FX soware.

• 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 owing into the FX AC input

• sell current: AC current being sold to the grid

• FX rmware: current FX soware version

e METER MODE values cannot be changed in the STATUS screens.

FX STATUS Batt(ery) Screens

STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00 battery 13.6 vdc

actual

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00 absorb 00.0 hrs

time remaining

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00

reoat 12.5 vdc

set point

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00 batt temp. 255

(not in degree C/F)

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00 battery 13.6 vdc

temp compensated

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00

oat 13.6 vdc

set point

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00 equalize 14.4 vdc

set point

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT--------------------end of battery menu

UP TOP STATUS

STATUS/FX/METER-------------P00 battery 14.4 vdc

set point

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00

oat 24.0 hrs

time remaining

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/BATT---------------P00 equalize 00.0 hrs

time remaining

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/PAGE1------------------choose catagory:

MODES METER BATT PG2

Pressing the <PG2> so key brings up more STATUS categories.

BATT(ERY) Screens

• battery actual: battery voltage as measured by the FX

• battery temp compensated: the Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS) must be connected to this value to be measured

• absorb set point: charger set point for absorb recharging cycle

• absorb time remaining: time remaining in absorb recharging cycle

• oat set point: battery set point for oat recharging cycle

• reoat set point: at this battery voltage, the charger restarts the oat 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 reects the battery temperature, is used by the charger when an RTS is connected to the FX

e BATT MODE values cannot be changed in the STATUS screens.

FX STATUS ERROR Screens

STATUS/FX/PAGE1------------------choose category:

MODES METER BATT PG2

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00 stacking No error detected

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00 phase loss No error

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR---P00 ac output No backfeed

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/PAGE2------------------choose category:

PG1 ERROR WARN PG3

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00 inverter No overtemp

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00 high battery No voltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------------- end of error menu

UP TOP STATUS

STATUS/FX/ERROR-----------P00 Low ac output No voltage

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00 low battery No voltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/ERROR----------P00 ac output No shorted

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/PAGE2----------------choose category:

PG1 ERROR WARN PG3

Push <STAT> to return to the “choose category” STATUS /FX/PAGE2

Push <WARN> to see 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 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 oer any means to correct them. ese are hard faults. e LED is solid and the inverter must be turned o and then on to reset.

FX STATUS WARN(ING) Screens

STATUS/FX/PAGE2----------------choose category:

PG1 ERROR WARN PG3

STATUS/FX/WARN--------------P00 acin voltage No too high

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00 temperature No sensor fault

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN------------P00 airtemp 190

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00 acin freq No too high

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00 acin voltage No too low

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00 internal comm No error detected

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-----------P00 fettemp 184

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00 acin freq No too low

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00 acin input No current exceeds max

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN--------------P00 internal fan No failure detected

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-----------P00 captemp 186

DOWN UP PORT

STATUS/FX/WARN-----------------end of warnings menu

UP TOP STATUS

DOWN UP PORT

STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----------------choose category:

PG1 ERROR WARN PG3

DOWN UP PORT

STATUS/FX/PAGE3----------------choose category:

PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN

Push <DISCON> to view the DISCONNECT Menu.

WARN(ING) Screens

• acin freq too high: AC source is above 66 Hz (upper limit) and will be dropped if frequency gets much higher

• acin freq too low: AC source is under 54 Hz (lower limit) and will be dropped if frequency gets much lower

• acin voltage too high: AC source’s voltage is over 140 VAC (default limit) and risks loss of FX connection

• acin voltage too low: AC source’s voltage is under 108 VAC (default limit) and risks loss of FX connection

• acin input current exceeds max: AC loads are drawing more current than the rating of the FX allows

• temperature sensor fault: an internal FX temperature sensor is malfunctioning

• internal comm. error detected: there is a communication problem between the MATE and the FX

• internal fan failure detected: the FX’s internal cooling fan is not operating properly

• airtemp: displays a numeric value representing the air temperature around the FX*

• fettemp: displays a numeric value representing the temperature of the FETs (Field Eect Transistors)*

• captemp: displays a numeric value representing the temperature of the ripple capacitors* *ese values are used for troubleshooting purposes. e higher the numerical value, the cooler the temperature.

DISCON(NECT) Screens

STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00 acin freq No too high

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00 acin voltage No < min

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/DISCON----------P00 acin freq No too low

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/DISCON---------------end of DISCON menu

UP TOP STATUS

STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00 acin voltage No > max

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/FX/PAGE3---------------choose category:

PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN

DISCON(NECT) Screens

• acin freq too high: screen displays “Yes” if the AC source exceeds 69 Hz and the FX disconnects from

the source

• acin freq too low: displays “Yes” if the FX disconnects from an AC source below 51 Hz

• acin voltage > max: the source of the AC voltage exceeds the FX maximum of 140 VAC(default value)

• acin voltage < min: the source of the AC voltage falls below the FX minimum of 108 VAC (default)

STATUS/FX/PAGE3----------------choose category:

PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN

STATUS/FX/SELL------------- stop sell 15 reason

STATUS PORT

STATUS/FX/PAGE3----------------choose category:

PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN

Press STATUS to return to the MAIN 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.

Press MAIN to return to the STATUS Menu

Stop SELL Reasons

0 1 2 Island-detected wobble 3 4 5 Charge diode battery volt fault 6 7 Silent command 8 Save command 9 R60 o at go fast 10 R60 of at do relays 11 Current limit sell 12 Current limit charge 13 14 Back feed

15 Brute sell charge VAC over

OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS MODE Screens

To view the CC STATUS screens, return to the MAIN Menu, press the <STATUS> so key and then choose the CC on the STATUS choose product screen. e STATUS screens include MODE, METER, and SET (SET POINT). In STATUS Mode, these Charge Controller functions can be viewed by the MATE, but not changed.

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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

STATUS/CC/MODE-------------P00 charger mode: Silent

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/CC/MODE----------------end of mode menu

UP TOP STATUS

NOTE: All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on a MATE with soware code revision 402 and higher.

STATUS------------------------------choose device:

FX CC DC MAIN

STATUS/CC/MODE-------------P00 aux relay mode: Low Batt

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/CC---------------------------

MODE METER SETP MAIN

STATUS/CC/PAGE1------------------

MODE METER SETP MAIN

STATUS/CC/MODE------------P00 aux relay state: ON

DOWN UP TOP PORT

Press <METER> to view the CC METER screens.

CHARGE CONTROLLER MODE Screens

• charger mode: displays one of ve 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

OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS METER Screens

mode: Silent P00 in 33.2 vdc 0 adc out 38.8 vdc 0 adc

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/CC/METER-------------P00 charger +000 adc amps dc

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/CC/METER--------------end of meter menu

UP TOP STATUS

NOTE: All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on the MATE.

STATUS/CC/METER-----------P00 charger 0 w watts

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/CC/METER-----------P00 battery 38.7 vdc voltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/CC-----------------

MODE METER SETP MAIN

STATUS/CC/METER----------P00 charger .0 kwh kwhrs

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/CC/METER-----------P00 panel 33 vdc voltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT

Press <SETP> to view the SET POINT screens

CHARGE CONTROLLER METER Screens

• Mode/pv/in/bat/out: displays the charger mode, the PV array voltage, the incoming PV amps, the battery voltage, and the outgoing amps to the battery

• charger watts: charger output measured in watts

• charger kwhrs: kilowatt hours produced in the last 60 minutes by the Charge Controller

• charger amps dc: the amount of amperage the Charge Controller is sending to the battery

• battery voltage: current battery voltage

• panel voltage: current voltage from the PV array

OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS SETP(OINT) Screens

STATUS/CC/SETPT------------P00 Absorb 28.8 VDC

DOWN STATUS PORT

STATUS/CC/SETPT------------P00 Float 27.2 VDC

DOWN UP TOP PORT

STATUS/CC/METER----------------end of set point menu

UP TOP STATUS

Press the rst two so keys simultaneously to return to the MAIN Menu or press <STATUS> and then press <MAIN> on the STATUS screen.

NOTE: All OutBack Charge Controller screens are displayed as CC screens on the MATE.

CHARGE CONTROLLER SETP(OINT) Screens

• Absorb: displays the voltage that initiates and maintains the Absorb cycle

• Float: displays the voltage that begins the Float cycle and is maintained during this cycle

6 MATE Hot Keys

HOT KEYS

INV Hot Key

e INV “hot” key takes you to the INVERTER CONTROL screen allowing direct control of the FX’s inverter from anywhere in the menu system.

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e green LED indicator above the INV has three modes:

u Flashing—the inverter is either in the search or power save modes u Continuously On—DC battery power is converted to AC power and the FX is supplying

loads or selling to the grid

u O—the inverter is not converting DC power to AC power or when the AC input source

is powering the loads

INV Hot

INVERTER CONTROL Currently: ON

OFF SRCH ON OK

PRESS ONCE:

<OFF> —turns o all the FX inverters connected to the MATE <SRCH> —the inverter begins search mode if the AC load connected is smaller than allowed by the programming of the search function.

<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.

INV

AC IN Hot Key

e AC IN “hot” key allows direct control of the AC input from anywhere in the menu system.

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INV Hot

e yellow LED indicator above the AC IN “hot” key has three settings:

u Flashing - an AC source is available, but not connected u Continuously On - the AC source is connected and in use u O - no AC source is present

e number of AC IN key presses determines which menu is called up.

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AC INPUT CONTROL currently: USE

DROP USE OK

PRESS ONCE:

• e AC INPUT CONTROL screen is called up, allowing the user to connect or disconnect the FX to an AC input source.

• If a HUB is employed, AC INPUT CONTROL only aects the Master FX connected to PORT 1; the Master FX then gives the same command to the Slave FXs

<USE> enables the FX to connect to an AC input source.

<DROP> disconnects the AC input source but will allow it to be reconnected if the “low

battery cut-o set point” occurs or the FX is overloaded.

<OK> returns to the point in the menu system before you entered the AC INPUT CONTROL menu cycle.

If HBX Mode is enabled, the AC INPUT CONTROL will read:

AC INPUT CONTROL currently: DROP-HBX

DROP USE OK

AC INPUT CONTROL currently: USE-HBX

DROP USE OK

AC INPUT CONTROL currently: USE

DROP USE OK

• When an OutBack HUB is employed, the GEN START CONTROL only aects the FX programmed as the AGS PORT in the AGS setup. is is the HUB Port connected to the FX with the generator start relay.

<OFF> manually overrides AGS mode. Pressing <OFF> brings up MAN-OFF indicating the user manually shut o the generator.

<AUTO> allows the MATE to automatically start and stop the generator according to the settings programmed in the AGS menu. Pressing <AUTO> brings up either AUTO-OFF or AUTO-ON depending on the FX programming.

PRESS TWICE:

• e GEN START CONTROL screen allows changes to the Advanced Generator Start (AGS) mode.

• e AGS settings only take eect when Advanced Generator Start is enabled (See the AGS Mode section for more information).

NOTE: is does not control the GenAlert function.

<ON> manually overrides AGS mode. Pressing it brings up MAN-ON indicating the user manually turned the generator ON)

<OK> Returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the GEN START CONTROL screen.

NOTE: To reset an AGS error, press <OFF> and then press <AUTO>.

CHARGER CONTROL

currently: OFF

OFF AUTO ON OK

PRESS THREE TIMES:

• e CHARGER CONTROL screen appears.

• is allows the operation of the FX battery charger to be preset for an available AC source.

• When an OutBack HUB is employed, the CHARGER CONTROL only aects the Master FX connected to PORT 1. e Master FX then gives the same command to all slave FXs.

NOTE: e charger’s operation is independent of the inverter. With the inverter in OFF mode, the charger can be set to come on when AC is available, but have the inverter stay o when AC is disconnected.

<OFF> disables all charger functions in the FX.

<AUTO> enables automatic battery charging, silent, and “re-oat” when an AC input source is

connected.

<ON> also recharges the batteries, but eventually remains in the “oat” charging stage (and eliminates silent mode) until the AC input is disconnected.

<OK> returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the CHARGER CONTROL screen.

CHARGER MODE CONTROL global charger mode

BULK EQ OK

NOTE: Global commands apply to the Charge Controllers and FXs connected to a HUB.

BULK CONTROL

START STOP OK

BULK CONTROL

bulk charge started

OK MAIN

PRESS FOUR TIMES:

• e CHARGER MODE CONTROL screen

appears allowing the MATE to issue system (global) recharging commands.

• Pressing <BULK> brings up the BULK

CONTROL screen and starts a new recharging cycle. Please see the FX and Charge Controller product manuals for more information.

BULK CONTROL

bulk charge stopped

OK MAIN

e BULK CONTROL screen allows the user to manually start or stop a bulk charge cycle by pressing the <START> or <STOP> so keys respectively.

NOTE: Both Outback Charge Controller and FX products connected to the HUB will respond to global EQ and BULK charger commands.

EQUALIZE CONTROL eq enabled

START STOP OK

Pressing <EQ> on the CHARGER MODE CONTROL screen brings up the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen

When <STOP> has been selected, the EQ charge has stopped.

EQUALIZE CONTROL eq charge stopped

OK MAIN

EQ parameters must be set in ADV/FX menu. follow mauf. Recommendations

When <START> has been selected, two informational screens are displayed. e user must push the <MORE> so 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. e EQ cycle ends aer the time it takes to charge the batteries to the EQ voltage and the EQ time limit or by manually stopping the EQ charge from this menu.

NOTE: Start the generator or check that the grid is connected before starting an EQ cycle. e AC IN status LED on the FX must be solid yellow.

For EQ settings ac source must be connected to start EQ cycle

EQ ENABLED: No are you sure you wish to start an EQ cycle?

YES EXIT

e EQ ENABLED screen allows an equalize charging cycle or an exit. Press the <YES> so key to enable and then press <EXIT>.

To stop an equalizing process, return to the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen and press the <STOP> so key. To return to the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen:

• Press the <AC IN> hot key four times.

• Press the <EQ> so key.

• Press the <STOP> so key on the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen.

AC INPUT CONTROL Hot Key

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CHARGER MODE CONTROL Global charger mode

BULK EQ OK

NOTE: For a global charger command to work, all of the OutBack products must be connected to a HUB. e CHARGER MODE CONTROL aects both FX Series Inverters/Chargers and OutBack Charge Controllers. is requires that the FX and OutBack Charge Controller rmware versions support this feature (See page 124, Troubleshooting, if this command fails to function).

EQUALIZE CONTROL

eq enabled Yes

START STOP OK

7 Advanced MATE Menus

MATE Control Modes

e MATE, when connected to at least one FX Series Inverter/Charger, oers more sophisticated controls than basic debugging and system displays. With the MATE, you can:

• Program when an FX connects to an AC source based on time, battery voltage, or time-ofday grid usage

• Start a generator using Advanced Generator Start (AGS) Mode

• Control auxiliary AC or DC loads such as cooling fans and relays

• Sell power back to the utility grid

• Set up the stacking of multiple FXs, the FLEXmax 80, and the FLEXnet DC

e following chapters detail the MATE Control Modes. Please note whenever a password is called for, the system password is:

e following chapters detail the MATE Control Modes.

Please note whenever a password is called for, the system password is:

141

The ADVANCED Menus

e MATE must be connected to an OutBack system for the Advanced features to function.

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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could

adversely effect

system performance

ADV/PASSWORD---------------------

enter the password

132

ENTER INC DEC EXIT

To access the MATE’s Advanced Mode settings, go to the MAIN menu and push the <ADV> so key.

e next screen is a warning screen intended to keep those unfamiliar with an OutBack system from altering the settings. Push any key to advance to the next screen to input the password (141).

e screen displays <132>. Push the <INC> so key until it scrolls to 141.

ADV/PASSWORD-----------------------

enter the password

141

ENTER INC DEC EXIT

With the password 141 on the screen, push the <ENTER> so key.

ADV-----------------------------------choose device:

FX CC DC MATE

In the ADV menu, push the <MATE> so key to view the Advanced MATE functions.

HBX Mode

ADV/MATE/PG1----------------------choose category:

HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2

What it does: HBX Mode allows control over the use of grid-supplied power based on userdetermined battery voltage and time set points. A user can maximize renewable energy use and minimize the use of grid-supplied power through careful HBX usage.

e OutBack default values* for HBX (24V system) are the following:

• High voltage—26 volts

• Low voltage—24 volts

• Time for both high and low settings—one hour

* Double these values for a 48V system; divide them by one half for a 12V system. ese

values are not temperature compensated.

From the ADV/MATE screen, a Control Mode is chosen. Press the <HBX> so key to view the HBX screens.

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 o the FX charging function o. With the charger o, the grid will only power the loads, allowing renewable energy sources to recharge the batteries. is avoids running the loads from the batteries and repeatedly charging and discharging them using more expensive utility power.

To shut the charger function o:

• Press the <AC IN> hot key three times until the CHARGER CONTROL screen appears.

• Press the <OFF> so key.

HBX Mode:

• Stands for high battery transfer

• Is used with grid-connected FX Series Inverter/Chargers that have utility power as their AC

input

• Is a mode primarily used in applications that have enough renewable energy (RE) power

production to meet the needs of the loads most of the time

• Allows the FX to connect to an AC source if the battery voltage has fallen below a program-

mable set point for a user congurable amount of time (MATE will then allow the FX to remain connected to the AC source until the battery voltage has risen above a second set point for a programmable amount of time)

e MATE detects when the battery is truly low and needs charging as opposed to a sudden and momentary drop caused by a sizable demand for power from a device such as a motor. At these times, the MATE directs the FX to use AC power until the battery is fully charged again. e user programs in the amount of time a battery can be below the low voltage and the amount of time aer it’s fully charged before the MATE starts issuing its commands. e MATE uses these times to switch back and forth between AC and battery power. Additionally, in HBX mode, the FX charging function can be shut o to allow the alternative energy source to recharge the batteries while the loads are powered by the utility grid.

Press <INC> until 141, then press enter

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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

ADV---------------------------------choose a product:

FX CC DC MATE

ADV/MATE/HBX -------------------hbx-use 01.0 hrs grid delay

DOWN UP INC DEC

ADV/MATE/HBX --------------------end of HBX menu

UP TOP ADV

ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could

adversely affect

system performance

ADV/MATE/PG1-------------------choose category

HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2

ADV/MATE/HBX -------------------hbx-drop 26.0 vdc grid set point

DOWN UP INC DEC

Press <INC> and <DEC> so keys as needed to change set points

ADV/PASSWORD-------------- enter the password 132

ENTER INC DEC EXIT

ADV/MATE/HBX------------------hbx-use 24.0 vdc griduse point

DOWN ADV INC DEC

ADV/MATE/HBX ------------------Hbx-drop 01.0 hrs grid delay

DOWN UP INC DEC

NOTE: HBX Mode will control the Master FX Series Inverter/Charger in Port 1 of a HUB-4 or HUB-10. e Master will then instruct any stacked Slaves to USE or DROP the AC input source (please see appropriate the FX programming manual for stacking instructions).

Before starting HBX Mode, set or reset the established values on the four MATE set point modes shown on the following screens:

• e rst screen, HBX-USE GRID SET POINT appears when the HBX so key is pressed on

• Each successive screen appears by pressing the <DOWN> key on the previous menu.

• With these screens, the user sets the battery voltages and the amount of time these voltages

HBX-Use Grid Set Point

the previous ADV/MATE screen.

must remain in order for the grid-supplied AC power to both recharge the battery and to disconnect. Since power demand surges can briey aect a battery’s voltage level, establishing voltage and time limits can prevent a premature or inappropriate connection to grid-supplied AC power that can occur due to a momentary change.

HBX-Use Grid Delay

ADV/MATE/HBX-------------------hbx-use 24.0 vdc grid set point

DOWN ADV INC DEC

ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------hbx-use 01.0 hrs grid delay

DOWN UP INC DEC

is is the voltage set point that allows the FX to connect to (USE) AC power. e battery voltage must remain below the voltage listed on the screen—24.0 vdc in this case—for the amount of time programmed by the HBX-USE GRID DELAY (see next screen) before a USE command is issued. Use the <INC> and <DEC> so keys to change the voltage set point. Press the <DOWN> so key to proceed to the next screen.

is set point—01.0 hrs in this example—is the amount of time the battery voltage must remain below the HBX-USE GRID SET POINT (above) before a USE command is sent. It can range from

00.1 hrs to 24.0 hrs in 0.1 hour increments. Times are adjusted using the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. Press the <DOWN> so key to proceed to the next screen.

HBX-Drop Grid Set Point

HBX-Drop Grid Delay

AC Input Control

ADV/MATE/HBX--------------------hbx-drop 26.0 vdc grid set point

DOWN UP INC DEC

ADV/MATE/HBX--------------------hbx-drop 01.0 hrs grid delay

DOWN UP INC DEC

ADV/MATE/HBX--------------------ac input USE control

DOWN UP CHANGE

is set point shows the voltage—26.0 VDC is the default for a 24V system—at which the FX will DROP its AC input source. e battery voltage must remain above this voltage for the amount of time set by HBX-DROP GRID DELAY (next screen) for a DROP to be issued. Press the <DOWN> so key to proceed.

is set point is the amount of time—01.0 hrs in this case—battery voltage must remain above the HBX-DROP GRID SET POINT (see previous screen) before a DROP command is sent. It can range from 00.1 hrs to 24.0 hrs in 0.1 hour increments. ese increments are adjusted using the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. Press the <DOWN> so 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.

ADV/MATE/HBX--------------------ac input USE control

DROP USE HBX DONE

NOTE: Before enabling HBX Mode, make sure the FX is in DROP mode by pressing the <DROP> so key. e screen will indicate DROP mode, allowing the MATE to reset the HBX values.

Disable HBX

ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------ac input DROP control

DROP USE HBX DONE

ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------ac input DROP-HBX

control

DROP USE HBX DONE

Enable HBX by pressing the <HBX> so key. e screen now indicates the MATE is running in HBX mode by displaying the current state, USE or DROP followed by HBX.

ADV/MATE/HBX------------ac input DROP-HBX control

DROP USE HBX DONE

ADV/MATE/HBX---------------------ac input DROP control

DROP USE HBX DONE

ADV/MATE/HBX--------------------ac input DROP control

DOWN UP CHANGE

To disable HBX Mode, press the <HBX> so key again. Aer 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> so key returns to the last HBX activated USE menu.

Press either the <UP> or <DOWN> so keys to return to the ADVANCED menu.

AC INPUT CONTROL

Currently:USE

DROP USE OK

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Push the <AC IN> hot key to view the AC status and change to USE or DROP as needed. Pressing the <OK> so key means you accept the conditions or mode shown on the screen.

NOTE: Even with HBX enabled, the user can issue manual DROP or USE commands using the AC INPUT CONTROL found under the ACIN hot key. Once a manual command is issued, the system will remain in that chosen command until the next HBX scheduled cycle normally occurs.

Because GRID-USE Mode uses the DROP and USE commands, it cannot be enabled at the same time as HBX Mode. Enabling GRID-USE will automatically disable HBX Mode

Advanced Generator Start (AGS) Mode

is section applies to o-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 oers a variety of conditions that will start a generator by energizing the FX AUX output or the FLEXnet DC relay output.

AGS starts the generator anytime one or more of the Gen Start conditions are true and will stop the generator only when all of the conditions are false except during a programmed Quiet Time (normally at night when a noisy generator would be disturbing).

NOTE: Low Battery Cut Out overrides Quiet Time.

GenAlert is another way to automatically start a generator, but it does not oer the range of programming options as AGS. AGS is a function of the MATE while GenAlert is a function of the FX, which is programmed using the MATE. Information on the GenAlert function can be found in the FX programming and operations manual.

NOTE: Choose either AGS or Gen Alert to automatically start your generator. Enabling AGS overrides all AUX control functions of that particular inverter.

AGS can start a generator under the following variety of settings:

• Voltage Start

• Load Start

• Must Run

• State of Charge % Start (FLEXnet DC)

• Exercise

SAFETY WARNING: AGS can cause severe damage if the generator and battery bank are not properly maintained.

AGS Setup

To enter the AGS setup, go to the <ADV/MATE> screen:

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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

ADV----------------------------------

choose device:

FX CC DC MATE

ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could

adversely affect

system performance

Press <INC> until 141 and then press <ENTER>

ADV/PASSWORD------------- enter the password

132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

ADV/MATE/PG1----------------------choose category:

HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2

ADV/MATE/AGS-----------------------choose category:

QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2

Press the <AGS> so key.

Press the <SETUP> so key.

AGS Port

e AGS Setup menu contains the following general settings that dene the AGS routines.

e MATE uses the AUX output of an FX or FLEXnet DC relay to control the generator. e MATE is connected to this FX either directly or through a HUB.

If a HUB is used:

• Use the <INC> and <DEC> so 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:

MATE/AGS/SETUP----------------ags port: 0

DOWN AGS INC DEC

MATE/AGS/SETUP------------------ags port: 3

DOWN AGS INC DEC

A MATE is connected to a HUB-10 that has four FXs and three Charge Controllers connected to it. e FXs are plugged into Ports 1 – 4, as labeled on the HUB, and the Charge Controllers are plugged into Ports 5 – 7. Any FX can have its AUX output wired to a relay whose contacts are wired to the starting circuitry of the generator. e AGS Port must be set to the port of the chosen FX.

Aer setting the AGS Port, press the <DOWN> so key. e next screen allows you to enable the AGS Mode.

AGS Enabled

AGS Control

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------------

AGS enabled: NO

DOWN UP NO YES

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-------------

AGS enabled: YES

DOWN UP NO YES

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-------------

AGS control: MAN-OFF

DOWN UP CHANGE

is is the overall control for the AGS Mode. If AGS is not enabled, none of the AGS settings or controls will work. Enable the AGS rst by pressing the YES so key and then establish your settings.

Aer enabling the AGS Mode, press the <DOWN> so key to continue to the AGS Control menu.

is screen allows the AGS Mode to be changed. Pressing <CHANGE> brings up a screen that allows the user to switch choose from three AGS control modes sown below.

GEN START CONTROL

currently: MAN-OFF

OFF AUTO ON OK

is screen oers 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 deactivat- ed).

• ON will manually energize the FX AUX output and start the generator regardless of any AGS setting; this is displayed as MAN – ON.

• OFF and ON are considered “manual” selections, hence the MAN-OFF and MAN-ON screen displays.

DC Genset

VDC Genstop

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP

dc genset NO

DOWN UP NO YES

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-----

vdc genstop: 38.0 vdc

DOWN UP INC DEC

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 status shown on this screen.

Press the <DOWN> so key to go to the vdc genstop screen.

is voltage setting will terminate a Voltage Start command when the battery voltage remains above it for 15 minutes regardless of the DC Genset setting. e setting can be adjusted using the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. Press the <DOWN> so key to view the AGS fault time screen.

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP----AGS fault time 17 minutes

DOWN UP INC DEC

NOTE: e vdc genstop will turn o 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 aer the AUX output has been activated. If the generator fails to connect and provide AC current, the MATE displays an AGS error. e user can set this time anywhere from 5-30 minutes by pressing the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. Press the <DOWN> so key to reach the cool down time screen.

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP----cool down time 0 minutes

DOWN UP INC DEC

Aer 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 o. is time should follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Press the <DOWN> key to view the warm up time screen

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP----warm up time 0 minutes

DOWN UP INC DEC

End of AGS SETUP

UP TOP AGS

e warm up time screen allow the user to adjust the number of minutes the generator will warm up before the FX charging begins. is time should follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Press the <DOWN> key to view the End of AGS SETUP time screen

NOTE: Cool down and warm up times are not used when DC generator (dc genset) is selected.

In the End of the AGS SETUP screen Press the <menu AGS> so key for more AGS programming.

Generators are an integral part of many renewable energy systems. Setting a generator’s start and stop times and voltage set points can be confusing. e following test helps assure your generator is properly functioning and the programming is accurate (AGS must be set up rst in

order to perform this test).

Before any further programming, conrm that the generator is working properly by manually turning it on and then shutting it o.

Advanced Generator Start (AGS) Test

Quiet Time

GEN START CONTROL

currently: AUTO

OFF AUTO ON OK

e AGS test conrms 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 conrms the correct set points are used. GEN ALERT set points should not be used as AGS set points. ese are two separate methods for starting a generator automatically.

Why do you might want it: If Quiet Time Mode is set, the MATE will not allow most AGS settings to start the generator during the Quiet Time window. is is usually set up during night time when a running generator would be an annoyance. Quiet Times can be set individually for weekday and weekend, and consist of a Quiet Time Start and a Quiet Time Stop.

PRESS TWICE:

• Brings up the GEN START CONTROL screen.

• Press the <ON> so key and wait for the

generator to go on.

• Press the <OFF> so key to shut the generator

o.

• Press the <AUTO> so key to put the generator

in AUTO mode

• Press the <OK> so key to return to the ADV/

MATE/AGS screen.

NOTE: e 2-minute Voltage set point (see page 78) will override Quiet Time settings. is is necessary to prevent the battery from falling below an unacceptable voltage.

As with GRID-USE settings, if you set the START and STOP modes for the same time (for example, 12:00 a.m. for each), each will be ignored. To program Quiet Time Mode, go to the advanced MATE menu.

PRESS <INC> UNTIL 141 AND THEN PRESS ENTER

MAIN-----------------------------------

9:57:32A

SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

ADV----------------------------------

choose device:

FX CC DC MATE

ADV/MATE/PG1---------------------

choose category

HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2

ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could

adversely affect

system performance

Go to the ADV/MATE screen and press the <AGS> so key.

ADV/PASSWORD--------------------enter the password

ENTER INC DEC EXIT

131

Weekday Start

ADV/MATE/AGS---------------------choose category:

QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2

ADV/MATE/AGS/QT-----------------weekday 12:00A quiet time start

DOWN AGS CHANGE

Next, press the <QUIET TIME> so key.

weekday quiet time start is the beginning of the Monday-Friday quiet time period. Most AGS start conditions will be stopped during this time. <CHANGE> adjusts the hour and minutes settings.

WEEKDAY QT START--------------adj hour 12:00A

DOWN INC DEC

<INC> and <DEC> adjust the weekday start hours. When nished, press the <DOWN> so key.

Weekday Stop

WEEKDAY QT START---------------adj min 12:00A

DOWN INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/QT-----------------weekday: 12:00A quiet time start

DOWN AGS CHANGE

ADV/MATE/AGS/QT-----------------weekday 12:00A quiet time stop

DOWN AGS CHANGE

<INC> and <DEC> adjust the weekday start minutes. When nished, press the <DONE> so key. is will return you to the ADV/MATE/AGS/QT weekday quiet time start menu.

Press the <DOWN> so 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> so key and adjust the hour and minute settings on the next screens using the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. Proceed through the adj hour and adj min screens in the same manner described in the Weekday Start section. Press the <DOWN> so key on the nal ADV/MATE/AGS/QT weekday quiet time stop screen to open the weekend screens.

Weekend Start

ADV/MATE/AGS/QT-----------------weekend: 12:00A quiet time start

DOWN UP CHANGE

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> so key to adjust the hour and minutes settings.

WEEKEND QT START--------------adj hour 12:00A

DOWN INC DEC

WEEKEND QT START---------------adj min 12:00A

INC DEC DONE

ADV/MATE/AGS/QT-----------------weekend: 12:00A quiet time start

DOWN UP CHANGE

<INC> and <DEC> adjust the hourly setting for the WEEKEND QT START. Press the <DOWN> so key when nished.

<INC> and <DEC> adjust the minutes setting for the WEEKEND QT START. Press the <DONE> so key when nished.

If you are satised with the weekend quiet time start settings, press the <DOWN> so key and go to the weekend stop screen.

Weekend Stop

ADV/MATE/AGS/QT-----------------weekend 12:00A quiet time stop

DOWN UP CHANGE

WEEKEND QT STOP----------------adj hour 12:00A

DOWN INC DEC

WEEKEND QT STOP----------------

adj min 12:00A

INC DEC DONE

weekend quiet time stop is the end of the quiet time period for Saturday & Sunday. <CHANGE> adjusts the hour and minutes settings.

<INC> and <DEC> adjust the hourly setting for the WEEKEND QT STOP. Press the <DOWN> so key when nished.

<INC> and <DEC> adjust the minute setting for the WEEKEND QT STOP. Press the <DONE> so key when nished.

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

If you are satised with the weekend quiet time stop settings, press the <DOWN> so key and go

to the end of the quiet time menu.

Press the <AGS> so key to return to ADV/ MATE/AGS screen.

Voltage Start

ere are three voltage start set points in AGS Mode that the user can adjust. Aer a generator is started due to a Voltage Start setting, it will be stopped when the FX completes the absorb charge or based on the VDC Genstop setting in the AGS Setup menu previously explained.

NOTE: If the DC Genset is set to YES, the generator will only stop aer the battery voltage has reached the VDC Genstop voltage for 15 minutes.

ADV/MATE/AGS-----------------------Choose category:

QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2

24-Hour Voltage Set Point

ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART----------volt start 24.4 vdc 24 hr setting

DOWN AGS INC DEC

2-Hour Voltage Set Point

ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-----------volt start 23.6 vdc 2 hr setting

DOWN UP INC DEC

To get to the Voltage Start screen, press the <VOLT START> so 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> so keys. When nished, press the <DOWN> so key to go to the volt start 2 hr setting screen.

If the battery voltage falls below this set point, a 2 hour timer starts to count down. Aer 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> so keys. When nished, press the <DOWN> so key to go to the volt start 2 min setting screen.

2-Minute Voltage Set Point

Load Start

ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART----------volt start 22.0 vdc 2 min setting

DOWN UP INC DEC

If the battery voltage falls below this set point, a 2-minute timer starts to count down. Upon reaching zero, a start command is sent to the generator even if it is currently Quiet Time. Use the <INC> and <DEC> so keys to change the default settings. When nished, press the <DOWN> so key to go to the end of VOLTAGE START menu.

ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART----------end of VOLTAGE START menu

UP TOP AGS

Press the <AGS> so key to return to ADV/ MATE/AGS

Why you might want it: Instead of the generator starting only at preset times or according to battery voltage conditions, Load Start allows it to start because the demand for electricity is high. is should prevent the batteries from being depleted. As soon as the demand decreases and the batteries can adequately fulll it, the generator will shut o.

Load Start will start a generator whenever the total system AC Load exceeds the set point for the programmed amount of time. e generator will then be stopped when the AC load has dropped below a Load Stop set point for a programmed amount of time.

When the generator is running because of Load Start, the FX system will charge the batteries. is charge might not be completed if the generator is disconnected because of Load Stop.

NOTE: Large instantaneous loads can still overcurrent the inverter prior to the generator starting and getting in sync with the inverter.

To open the Load Start screen:

Load Start KW

ADV/MATE/AGS----------------------choose category

QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2

ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2---------------choose category

LOAD MUST PG1 START RUN PG3

ADV/MATE/AGS/LS------------------

load start 0 kw

DOWN AGS INC DEC

Go to the ADV/MATE/AGS screen and press the <P2> so key.

At the ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2 screen, press the <LOAD START> so 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. Aer the value has been set, press the <DOWN> so key to get to the load start delay screen.

Load Start Delay

ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----------------load start 1 min delay

DOWN UP INC DEC

is setting is the delay time that the total system AC load must remain above the load start kw setting (see previous screen), before the generator is started. It is adjustable from 1 to 240 minutes using the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. Aer making any adjustments to the delay time, press the <DOWN> so key to go to the load stop kw screen.

Load Stop KW

Load Stop Delay

ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----------------

load stop 0 kw

DOWN UP INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/LS---------------load stop 1 min delay

DOWN UP INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/LS--------------end of the LOAD START menu

An AGS stop command will be issued when the total AC load of all the FXs connected to the MATE falls below this setting for the amount of time set with load stop delay (next screen) as long as the generator was started due to Load Start. is setting excludes any FX charger current for its AC load calculation. e setting can be changed using the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. Pressing the <DOWN> so key leads to the load stop delay screen.

is setting is the delay time the total system AC load must remain below the Load Stop kw before the generator is stopped. It is adjustable from 1 to 240 minutes using the <INC> and <DEC> keys. Pressing the <DOWN> so key leads to the end of the VOLTAGE START menu screen.

Pressing the <AGS> so key returns the ADV/ MATE/AGS/PG2 screen

UP TOP AGS

Must Run

Why you might want it: In time, a user can determine patterns in energy usage and demands on batteries. Must Run times the generator usage to the heaviest user demands during a day, thus avoiding depleting the batteries or requiring a long recharging period. is might happen in the mornings or early evenings when a family’s power demand is higher.

Must Run Time is a daily time period when the MATE commands the generator to run. Must Run Times can be set individually for weekdays and weekends and consist of a must run start time and a must Run stop time. Setting must run start and stop times to the same time disables

the Must Run function. To go to the Must Run screens, press the <Must Run> so key on the ADV/MATE/AGS/P2 screen.

Weekday Start

ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2--------------choose category

LOAD MUST PG1 START RUN PG3

ADV/MATE/AGS/MR---------------weekday 12:00A must run start time

DOWN AGS CHANGE

WEEKDAY MR START

adj hour 12:00A

DOWN INC DEC

From the ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2 screen, press the <MUST RUN> so 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> so keys.

Adjust the weekday must run start time minutes with the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. Press the <DOWN> so key to view the adj min screen.

WEEKDAY MR START

adj min 12:00A

INC DEC DONE

Aer the minutes have been set, press the <DONE> so key to return to the ADV/MATE/ AGS/MR weekday must run start time screen.

Weekday Stop

ADV/MATE/AGS/MR---------------weekday: 12:00A must run start time

DOWN AGS CHANGE

weekday must run stop time is the end of the Must Run time period for Monday-Friday. Press the

<DOWN> so key to go to the weekday must run stop screen.

ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-----------------weekday: 12:00A must run stop time

DOWN UP CHANGE

WEEKDAY MR STOP

adj hour 12:00A

DOWN INC DEC

WEEKDAY MR STOP

adj min 12:00A

INC DEC DONE

To adjust the start time hour and minute settings, press the <CHANGE> so key.

Adjust the hours using the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. When nished, press the <DOWN> so key to adjust the minutes.

Adjust the minutes using the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. When nished, press the <DONE> so key to return to the ADV/MATE/AGS/MR week- day must run stop time screen.

Weekend Start

ADV/MATE/AGS/MR---------------weekday 12:00A must run stop time

DOWN UP CHANGE

ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------weekend 12:00A must run start time

DOWN UP CHANGE

WEEKEND MR START

adj hour 12:00A

DOWN INC DEC

Press the <DOWN> so 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> so key.

Adjust the weekend must run start time hours using the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. Press the <DOWN> so key when nished.

WEEKEND MR START

adj min 12:00A

INC DEC DONE

Adjust the weekend must run start minutes us- ing the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. Press the <DONE> so key to return to the ADV/MATE/ AGS/MR weekend must run stop time screen when nished.

Weekend Stop

ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------weekend 12:00A must run start time

DOWN UP CHANGE

Press the <DOWN> so key to go to the ADV/ MATE/AGS/MR weekend must run stop screen.

ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------weekend 12:00A must run stop time

DOWN UP CHANGE

WEEKEND MR STOP adj hour 12:00A

DOWN INC DEC

WEEKEND MR STOP adj min 12:00A

INC DEC DONE

weekend must run stop time is the end of the must run time period for Saturday and Sunday. Press

<CHANGE> to adjust the hour and minutes settings.

Adjust the hour settings using the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. Press the <DOWN> so key when nished to go to adj min screen to change the minutes.

Adjust the minutes settings using the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. When nished, press the <DONE> so key to return to the ADV/MATE/ AGS/MR weekend: must run stop time screen.

ADV/MATE/AGS/MR---------------weekend 12:00A must run stop time

DOWN UP CHANGE

To proceed to the end of MUST RUN menu, press the <DOWN> so key.

ADV/MATE/AGS/MR-------------- end of MUST RUN menu

UP TOP AGS

To proceed to the ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2 screen, press the <AGS> so key

ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2----------------choose category

LOAD MUST PG1 START RUN PG3

ADV/MATE/AGS/PG3---------------choose category

%SOC PG2 START TIMERS PG4

ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC-------------%SOC start %

DOWN AGS INC DEC

Press the <P3> so key to access the ADV/MATE/ AGS/PG3 screen which includes the EXERCISE option.

Press the <%SOC> so key.

With a FLEXnet DC, a user can start a generator based on a battery state of charge rather than its voltage, which can be less accurately inteprepeted depending on loads and surges. Use the <INC> and <DEC> so keys to adjust this value. Press the <DOWN> so key to view the %SOC stop screen.

ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC-------------%SOC stop 90%

DOWN AGS INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC--------------

end of %SOC

START menu

UP TOP AGS

A user can stop a generator based on the percentage of the battery’s state of charge using <INC> and <DEC> so keys.

Press the <AGS> so key to view the ADV/MATE/

AGS/PG3 screen.

ADV/MATE/AGS/PG3--------------choose category

%SOC PG2 START TIMERS PG4

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-----------agsstate 0

DOWN AGS

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS ---------- agsgenfault 0

DOWN UP

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS--------- 24 hr 1440 min vs time

DOWN UP

Press the <TIMERS> so key to view the various AGS timer-related screens.

e agsstate screen displays a numeric value corresponding to why the generator is or is not running. is is a diagnostic feature for OutBack troubleshooting purposes. Press the <DOWN> so key to view the next TIMER screen.

AGS state can be one or more of the following numbers:

Manual Start 128 Exercise 64 Time of Day 32 Load Start 16 Voltage 24hr/2hr 8 Voltage 2min 4 SOC Start 2

An AGS state of 128 means that AGS is active because of a manual start. More then one reason can be true at any one time (e.g., AGS state of 20 would be load start and 2 min voltage timer). e generator will be running any time AGS state is greater then 0.

e agsgenfault screen displays three states:

• 0 or no generator fault

• 1 indicates the generator did not start and there is no AC input aer ve minutes

• 2 indicates the generator started, but then stopped (e.g., it ran out of fuel)

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS--------- 2hr vs time 120 min

DOWN UP

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS --------- 2 min 2 min vs time

DOWN UP

Press the <DOWN> so key to proceed.

e 24 hr vs time screen counts down the minutes, starting at 1440, of the 24-hour voltage start set point. Aer the battery voltage has fallen below its 24-hour set point, the timer starts and is displayed here. Pressing the <DOWN> so key brings up the 2hr vs time screen.

e 2hr vs time 120 min screen counts down the 2-hour voltage start set point. Pressing the <DOWN> so key leads to the 2 min vs time screen.

e 2 min vs time screen counts down the 2-minute voltage start set point. Pressing the <DOWN> so key leads to the lsstart timer screen.

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS --------- lsstart timer 0 min

DOWN UP

is screen displays the load start delay timer which is adjustable up to 240 minutes, counting down. e user determines how many minutes the AC loads must remain above the load start kw set point before starting the generator. Press the <DOWN> so key to view the next TIMERS screen.

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS--------- lsstop timer 0 min

DOWN UP

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS--------- vdcstop timer 0 min

DOWN UP

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS--------- exstop timer 0 min

DOWN UP

e lsstop timer screen counts down the time the AC load must remain below the load stop kw before the generator stops. Press the <DOWN> so key to view the vdcstop timer screen.

e vdcstop timer counts down the amount of time a DC generator is allowed to run. Press the <DOWN> so key to view the last TIMERS screen.

e exstop timer screen displays the amount of time the generator runs during an exercise period (1-240 minutes). Press the <DOWN> so key to open the end of TIMERS screen.

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS ---------- end of TIMERS menu

UP TOP AGS

is is the nal TIMERS screen. Press the <AGS> so key to view the nal AGS screen.

Generator Exercise

ADV/MATE/AGS/PG3--------------choose category

Press the <PG4> so key

%SOC PG2 START TIMERS PG4

ADV/MATE/AGS/PG5-------------choose category

PG2 EXERCISE ADV

Press the <EXERCISE> so key.

is takes you to the ADV/MATE/AGS/EX (exercise) screen for running a lightly used generator at least one day a month to assure it’s in good working order (see next section).

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 nd the manufacturer’s recommendations for appropriate length and frequency of exercise periods and what load to run during the exercise periods.

An Exercise time can be set by choosing a day of the week (Sun – Sat), a start time of day (12AM – 11:59PM), and an exercise period (1 – 240 minutes). e generator will run once a month at this chosen time during the rst occurrence of the chosen day.

Sample Generator Exercise Schedule

Day: Saturday Time: 10:00 a.m. Exercise Period: 15 minutes

A een minute exercise period with loads running is a good starting point for most generators.

Exercise Start Day (exstartday)

Ex Start Time

ADV/MATE/AGS/EX----------exstartday

DOWN AGS INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/EX------------------

ex start time 12:00A

DOWN UP CHANGE

EX START TIME adj hour 12:00A

DOWN INC DEC

Use the <INC> or <DEC> so 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> so keys until a broken line (--) appears. Press the <DOWN> so key to go to the EX START TIME screen which sets the exercise start time.

is setting controls the daily exercise start time. Press the <CHANGE> so key to adjust the hour and minute settings using the <INC> and <DEC> so keys on the hour and minute screens.

Aer adjusting the exercise start time hour, press the <DOWN> so key and go to the adj min screen.

EX START TIME adj min 12:00A

INC DEC DONE

Ajust the minutes and then press the <DONE> so key to return to the ADV/MATE/AGS/EX ex start time screen

Ex Period

ADV/MATE/AGS/EX-----------------ex start time 12:00A

DOWN UP CHANGE

ADV/MATE/AGS/EX------------------

ex period 30 min

DOWN UP INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/EX----------------- end of exercise menu

UP TOP AGS

Press the <DOWN> so key. is takes you to the ADV/MATE/AGS/EX ex period screen, which allows you to set the number of minutes your generator will run during its exercise period.

e exercise period screen allows you to set the length of the exercise period using the <INC> and <DEC> so keys. e MATE oers a range of 1-240 minutes for this period, but check your generator manufacturer’s recommendations before setting this period. Press the <DOWN> so key to exit this screen and go to the ADV/ MATE/AGS/EX end of exercise menu screen.

Grid-Use Mode

Why you might want it: Grid-connected systems make use of utility-supplied power. e MATE’s Grid-Use Mode allows the user to pre-determine the time periods it uses the grid.

NOTE: e FX’s default settings are for a generator-supported system. If your system includes a utility’s grid, set the FX to Grid by going to SETUP/FX/INPUT ac transfer control and pressing the <GRID> so key.

MAIN---------------------------------- 8:25:04A

SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

SETUP/FX/INPUT---------------P00 ac transfer Grid control

DOWN GRID GEN PORT

Grid-Use Mode allows programing the times the FX system connects to an AC input source and enables the <USE> mode. e time and date must be accurately programmed for Grid-Use mode to function properly.

Grid-Use Mode is programmed separately for weekday and weekend connect times. Care must be taken when programming weekday and weekend times that encompass <USE> periods past midnight (12:00 am). e user must take into account weekday <USE> periods that will end on a Saturday.

Example #1:

Weekday Start-6:00 p.m. Press <INC> and <DEC> so keys as needed to change set points

ADV----------------------------------choose a device:

FX CC DC MATE

SETUP/FX------------------------choose category:

SRCH INPUT MAIN

Weekend Start-12:00 a.m. Weekend Stop-12:00 a.m.

e weekend USE period has been le at its default (12:00 a.m.). Any time that a Start time equals a Stop time, no action will be taken and the time period is ignored. e above settings will have the following results:

• Monday—Friday evenings at 6 p.m., the MATE issues a USE command to the FX allowing the AC input source to be used.

• Monday-Friday mornings at 6 a.m., a DROP will be issued.

• On Friday evening at 6 p.m., a USE will be issued but since the Weekend Start and Stop times are equal, the weekend use time is disabled; no DROP will be issued until Monday morning at 6 a.m.

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.

• Monday—ursday evenings at 6:00 p.m., the MATE will issue a USE command to the FX

allowing the AC input source to be used.

• Monday—Friday at 6:00 a.m., a <DROP> will be issued. On Friday evening at 6:00 p.m., a

USE will be issued.

• e following morning is a weekend (Saturday) so a DROP command will be issued at 8:00

a.m. During Saturday aernoon at 4:00 p.m., the FX will USE again until Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. On Sunday evening at 4:00 p.m., a USE time period will start, ending on Monday morning at 6:00 a.m.

NOTE:

• If the battery voltage falls below the FX’s Low Battery Cut-O voltage, the FX will

automatically connect to the AC input source regardless of the GRID-USE time of day setting.

• Because GRID-USE Mode uses the DROP and USE commands, it cannot be enabled at the

same time as HBX Mode. Enabling GRID-USE will automatically disable HBX Mode.

• GRID-USE Mode only allows one Drop and Use per day. GRID-USE can be aected by the

MATE not automatically adjusting its clock for Daylight Savings Time.

• A START time that equals a STOP time disables a change during that period (weekdays

or weekends). If disabled, the current USE or DROP command will continue through the disabled period. If both the weekday and weekend periods have START and STOP times that are the same, respectively, the GRID-USE Mode will be completely disabled.

To enter grid use mode:

MAIN

9:57:32 A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

ADV/MATE----------------------------choose category:

HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2

ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE--------------weekend 12:00A gridusestart

DOWN ADV OFF ON

ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could

adversely affect

system performance

ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE---------------griduse enable: Off

DOWN ADV OFF ON

ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE---------------weekend 12:00A griduse stop

DOWN UP CHANGE

Press until 141 and then press enter.

ADV/PASSWORD----------------- enter the password

132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE---------------weekday 12:00A griduse start time

DOWN UP CHANGE

ADV---------------------------------choose device:

FX CC DC MATE

ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE-------------weekday 12:00A griduse stop time

DOWN UP CHANGE

ADV-----------------------------------choose device:

FX CC DC MATE

On the ADV menu, push the <MATE> so key.

NOTE: Set all the weekday and weekend timing rst before turning the GRID-USE Mode on. e GRID-USE settings can be accessed by pressing the <DOWN> so key.

Weekday Grid-Use Start

ADV/MATE-------------------------choose category:

HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2

ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE--------------griduse enable: Off

DOWN ADV OFF ON

Press the <GRIDUSE> so key on the <ADV/ MATE> screen.

e rst GRID-USE screen to appear is the griduse enable screen. is screen turns GRIDUSE mode ON or OFF.

ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE--------------weekday 12:00A griduse start time

DOWN UP CHANGE

is setting is the time during the week (Monday– Friday) that a USE will be issued to the FX system, allowing it to connect to the AC input source. e time displayed is the default setting. To change the time on the adj hour screen, press the <CHANGE> so key

WEEKDAY GRIDUSE START adj hour 12:00A

DOWN INC DEC

<INC>and <DEC> set the hour to the desired time. Press <DOWN> to access the adj min screen.

Weekday Grid-Use Stop

WEEKDAY GRIDUSE START

adj min 12:00A

INC DEC DONE

ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----------------weekday 12:00A griduse start time

DOWN UP CHANGE

ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE---------------weekday 12:00A griduse stop time

DOWN UP CHANGE

<INC> and <DEC> set the minutes to the desired time. Press the <DONE> so key to return to the weekday griduse start screen.

Press the <DOWN> so key to access the ADV/ MATE/GRIDUSE weekday grid-use stop screen.

e WEEKDAY GRID-USE STOP setting is the time during the week (Monday-Friday) that a DROP will be issued to the FX system, forcing a disconnect from the AC input source. e time displayed is the default setting. To change the time, press the <CHANGE> so key and adjust the hour and minute settings on the next screens using the <INC> and <DEC> so 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.

Weekend Grid-Use Start

Weekend Grid-Use Stop

ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE---------------weekend 12:00A gridusestart

DOWN ADV OFF ON

ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE---------------weekend 12:00A griduse stop

DOWN UP CHANGE

is setting is the time during the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) that a <USE> will be issued to an FX system, allowing the FX to connect to the AC input source. e time displayed is the default setting. To change the time press the <CHANGE> so key and adjust the time as you would for a weekday setting.

is setting is the time during the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) that a DROP will be issued to the FX system, forcing the FXs to disconnect from the AC input source. e time displayed is the default setting. To change the time press the <CHANGE> so key and adjust the time as you would for a weekday setting.

Aer setting the START and STOP times, scroll back to the rst GRID-USE screen using the <UP> so key. Press the <ON> so key to activate GRID-USE Mode.

MATE DEFAULTS

e MATE comes with factory default settings for its various functions. Many of these can be changed depending on a user’s preferences. To return the MATE to its default settings, go to the ADV/MATE/DEFAULT screen and press the <RESET> so key. Press the <YES> so key in the ADV/MATE/RESET ARE YOU SURE? screen to reset the default values.

ADV-------------------------------------

choose device:

FX CC DC MATE

ADV/MATE/DEFAULT----------------reset MATE to factory default

RESET NO

MATE SETUP Default Values

SETUP/MATE/CNT----------------contrast: 30%

BACK INC DEC

ADV/MATE/PG1--------------------choose category:

HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2

ADV/MATE/RESET-----------------ARE YOU SURE?

YES NO

SETUP/MATE/GLOW/LEVEL----backlight 100%

BACK INC DEC

ADV/MATE/PG2------------------choose category:

PG1 DEFAULTS ADV

MAIN------------------------------ 9:20:09A

SUM STATUS SETUP ADV

SETUP/MATE/GLOW/MODE----current mode AUTO

BACK OFF AUTO ON

SETUP/MATE/GLOW/Time--------glow off 5 mins time

BACK INC DEC

SETUP/MATE/SUM ROLL---------sum screen: 8 secs roll rate

BACK INC DEC

SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE---------summary Roll screen type

BACK INC DEC

SETUP/MATE/SUM/TIME---------sum screen: 20 Mins

delay time

BACK INC DEC

MATE ADVANCED Default Values

• HBX Menu

ADV/MATE/HBX-------------------hbx-use 12.0 vdc grid setpoint

DOWN ADV INC DEC

ADV/MATE/HBX--------------------hbx-drop 01.0 hrs grid delay

DOWN ADV INC DEC

• Griduse Menu

ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----griduse enable: OFF

DOWN ADV OFF ON

ADV/MATE/HBX-------------------hbx-use 01.0 hrs grid delay

DOWN ADV INC DEC

NOTE: e MATE’s hbx-use grid setpoint screen vdc value will equal the battery voltage of the system it’s connected to. In this case, it reects 12 VDC batteries.

NOTE: For a 24 VDC battery, the hbx-drop grid setpoint is

26.0 vdc; for 32 VDC, the value is 34.7 for 36 VDC, it’s 39.0 vdc; and for 48 VDC, the value will be 52 vdc.

ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----weekday 12:00A griduse start time

DOWN UP CHANGE

ADV/MATE/HBX-------------------hbx-drop 13.0 vdc grid setpoint

DOWN ADV INC DEC

ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----weekday 12:00A griduse stop time

DOWN UP CHANGE

ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----weekend 12:00A griduse start time

DOWN UP CHANGE

• AGS SETUP Menu

MATE/AGS/SETUP-----------------ags port: 0

DOWN AGS INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-------------dc genset:: No

DOWN UP NO YES

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-----------cool down time 0 minutes

DOWN UP INC DEC

ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----weekend 12:00A griduse stop time

DOWN UP CHANGE

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-----------AGS enabled: No

DOWN UP NO YES

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-----------vdc genstop 19.0 vdc

DOWN UP INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------------warm up time 0 minutes

DOWN UP INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-----------AGS control: MAN-OFF

DOWN UP CHANGE

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------------ags fault 17 min time

DOWN UP INC DEC

• AGS QUIET TIME Menu

ADV/MATE/AGS/QT---------------weekday 12:00A quiet time start

DOWN AGS CHANGE

ADV/MATE/AGS/QT-----------------weekend 12:00A quiet time stop

DOWN UP CHANGE

• AGS VOLT START Menu

ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART---------volt start 12.2 vdc 24 hr setting

DOWN AGS INC DEC

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

ADV/MATE/AGS/QT---------------weekday 12:00A quiet time stop

DOWN UP CHANGE

ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART----------volt start 11.8 vdc 2 hr setting

DOWN AGS INC DEC

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/QT-----------------weekend 12:00A quiet time start

DOWN UP CHANGE

ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-----------volt start 11.0 vdc 2 min setting

DOWN AGS INC DEC

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

• AGS VOLT START Menu

ADV/MATE/AGS/LS----------------load start 0 kw

DOWN AGS INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/LS----load stop 1 min delay

DOWN AGS INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/LS----------------load start 1 min delay

DOWN AGS INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/LS----------------load stop 0 kw

DOWN AGS INC DEC

• AGS MUST RUN Menu

ADV/MATE/AGS/MR---------------weekday 12:00A must run start time

DOWN AGS CHANGE

ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------weekend 12:00A must run stop time

DOWN UP CHANGE

• AGS EXERCISE Menu

ADV/MATE/AGS/EX----------------exstartday ----

DOWN AGS INC DEC

• AGS TIMERS Menu

ADV/MATE/AGS/MR---------------weekday 12:00A must run stop time

DOWN UP CHANGE

ADV/MATE/AGS/EX----------------ex start time 12:00A

DOWN UP CHANGE

ADV/MATE/AGS/MR---------------weekend 12:00A must run start time

DOWN UP CHANGE

ADV/MATE/AGS/EX----------------ex period 15 min

DOWN UP INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS agsstate 0

DOWN AGS

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS 24hr vs time 120 min

DOWN UP

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS 1sstop timer 0 min

DOWN AGS

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS agsgenfault 0

DOWN UP

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS 2 min 2 min vs time

DOWN UP

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS vdcstop timer 0 min

DOWN UP

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS 24hr 1440 min vs time

DOWN UP

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS 1sstart timer 0 min

DOWN UP

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS exstop timer 0 min

DOWN UP

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