Outback Power Systems MATE2M Installation Instructions

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OutBack Power Systems

MATE2M

System Controller and Display

Installation and User Manual

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1.0 INTRODUCTION__________________________________4

1.1 FEATURES ________________________________4

1.2 INSTALLATION _____________________________5

2.0 BASIC OPERATION_______________________________5

2.1 POWER UP ________________________________5

2.2 NAVIGATION ______________________________6

2.2.1 Menu Structure_______________________6

2.2.2 MATE2M Buttons ____________________6

2.2.3 ‘SOFT’ Keys ________________________7

2.2.4 The ‘INV’ Hot Key ___________________8

2.2.5 The ‘AC IN’ Hot Key__________________8

2.3 COMMON SCREENS ________________________10

2.3.1 The Main Screen ____________________10

2.3.2 Summary Screens____________________10

2.3.3 Status Screens_______________________11

2.4 SETUP MENU _____________________________11

2.4.1 Starting and stopping an EQ cycle_______11

2.5 DISPLAY MENU ___________________________12

2.5.1 Backlight adjustment _________________12

2.5.2 Setting the clock_____________________12

2.5.3 Communications Options______________13

3.0 ADVANCED MENU ______________________________14

4.0 USING THE MATE2M WITH A HUB _______________15

5.0 MATE2M ADVANCED GENERATOR START MODE 16

5.1 ADVANCED GENERATOR START MODE _________16

5.1.1 AGS Setup _________________________17

5.1.2 Quiet Time _________________________18

5.1.3 Voltage Start________________________18

5.1.4 Load Start__________________________19

5.1.5 Must Run __________________________19

5.1.6 Exercise ___________________________20

6.0 MENU MAP _____________________________________21

7.0 MENU MAP OVERVIEW__________________________32

8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING________________________37

REGISTER YOUR PRODUCTS!_______________________39

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1.0 Introduction

The OutBack MATE2M is a complete system controller and display for the OutBack FX inverter/charger. It provides a display of the operation as well as allows for control and adjustment of the product setpoints. The OutBack MATE2M also coordinates the operation of the entire inverter / charger system to maximize the performance and to prevent multiple products from conflicting.

Through the use of an OutBack HUB communication manager a single OutBack MATE2M is able to connect to multiple FX inverter/chargers and other OutBack products. A maximum of ten OutBack products will be able to be connected to a single MATE2M via a HUB using CAT 5 type Ethernet cabling with 8 wire RJ45 modular connectors.

1.1 Features

AC INPUT LED

AC INPUT BUTTON

4 by 20 character backlit display

INVERTER LED

INVERTER BUTTON

FOUR “SOFT” BUTTONS

LCD Display

Four line, 80 character backlit LCD display with alphanumeric and graphic displays

Control Keypad

Six backlit silicone membrane keys – dedicated Inverter and AC input “hot” keys for control & 4 soft keys

Status Indicators

Two LED indicators: Green = Inverter status Yellow = AC Input status

Communication Protocol

Proprietary OutBack Multi-drop network using the OutBack HUB.

Interconnecting Cable

Standard CAT 5 PC network cable with RJ45 modular connectors / wired as non-crossover

Maximum Cable Length

The maximum distance that has been tested is 1000 feet of cable in an office / commercial building with success.

Optional PC computer interface

RS232 Opto-Isolated DB9 serial communication port

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1.2 Installation

The OutBack MATE2M is designed for recessed panel or wall mounting in an indoor location. Keep the MATE2M out of direct sunlight to make the display easier to view.

The cabling from the MATE2M to the FX inverter/charger or HUB is standard CAT5 type computer cable. Standard Ethernet CAT5 cable, can be found at any home improvement or computer store. Consult your local inspector for specific installation requirements. The current and voltage in the communication cable is limited to less than 30 volts DC and is considered to be a “limited energy circuit”. No conduit should be required. Either CAT5 or CAT5e cable can be used. The MATE2M is shipped with 50’ of cable with the correct RJ45 connectors already installed. Longer or shorter cables can be purchased pre-made or custom length cable can be made on site. Follow the cable manufactures’ instructions when choosing connectors and crimping tools.

NOTE: The maximum tested cable length from the MATE2M to an OutBack product is 1000 feet (300 meters).

This distance can vary depending on cable routing and location. MATE2M cable that is run in a ‘noisy’ environment (ex. A MATE2M cable run in conduit with AC wiring) will suffer from signal degradation, impacting the maximum length the cable can be run without incurring transmission errors.

2.0 Basic Operation

2.1 Power Up

A soon as the MATE2M cable is plugged into a powered OutBack product, the MATE2M will power-up and display several

information screens. After a greeting and copyright screen appears, the next screen displayed has the MATE2M Code and Screen Revisions (see below).

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

For an explanation of the differing code versions, see the MATE firmware revisions topic under MATE Release Notes on the OutBack Power Systems User Forum found at:

After the Version screen the MATE2M will display a connected devices screen (see below). If the MATE2M does not find the connected device, refer to the section

MATE2M found an FX MATE2M found no OutBack Product

Searching

for Devices

FX Found

The MATE2M’s operation and features are dictated by the code version. The serial number displayed matches the bar coded sticker on the MATE2M’s main PCB. This can be viewed by removing the MATE2M’s back cover. The Screen EE version refers to the menu system currently loaded in the MATE2M. All of the version and serial numbers should be referred to when contacting OutBack with MATE2M questions.

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Searching

for Devices

No Devices Found

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2.2 Navigation

This section of the manual will cover how to use the buttons on the MATE2M to navigate the menus.

NOTE: The menu system displayed on the MATE2M will vary depending on the software version that the MATE2M

was programmed with at the time of manufacturing or during its last software upgrade.

2.2.1 Menu Structure

The OutBack MATE2M uses a branching menu structure to display various OutBack products operation modes and status. The menus are divided by product type and are categorized by type of settings or information is being displayed.

An example of the menu structure is shown to the right. All the screens that show AC meters are grouped together in one menu

MAIN MENU

STATUS

SETUP

MX

FX

METERS

BATTERY

OUTPUT

VOLTAGE

INPUT

VOLTAGE INVERTER

CURRENT

tree allowing the user to find the required meter with a minimum of button presses.

The top line of the MATE2M display will show the ‘path’ to the current menu; in this example it is STATUS/FX/METERS.

STATUS/FX/METERS--------output 122 vac voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT

2.2.2 MATE2M Buttons

C IN

Soft Keys

The MATE2M uses a six button user interface to navigate the menus and to change setpoints of various OutBack products. Two buttons are dedicated for the FX inverters and are labeled ACIN and INV. These buttons are special in that they can be

pressed at any time anywhere in the MATE2M menu structure, and they take you to the same screens. For this reason they are referred to as ‘hot’ keys. Many common functions that need to be accessed often are found under the ACIN and INV button.

The four lower buttons under the LCD are called ‘soft’ keys and are used for navigating around the menus and changing values. Each ‘soft’ key has various functions dependent on the label directly above it on the lower line of the LCD.

NOTE: The lower line on the MATE2M is almost exclusively used for labels to the four soft keys below. This

manual will denote soft key button presses as <BUTTON>, where BUTTON corresponds with the label displayed on the screen directly above the soft key.

INV

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The four buttons under the LCD are referred to as the ‘soft’ keys. Their operation is dependent on what their label says. The label is the word on the bottom line of the LCD directly above the button.

Soft keys used to navigate the menus are commonly labeled Soft keys that change settings are labeled either with the change they will make, such as :

there are more then a couple values that the setting can be changed to,

decrease, respectively.

STATUS/FX/METERS—P01 output: 119 vac voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT

SETUP/FX/INPUT---P00 Input setup completed TOP SETUP MAIN

In this example, pressing the SETUP/FX/INPUT menu.

In this example, pressing the SETUP/FX/INPUT menu. screen, and

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

<OFF>, <AUTO>, and <ON>, or if

<INC> and <DEC> are used to mean increase and

<DOWN> will take you to the next setpoint screen in

<TOP> will take you to the first setpoint screen in

<SETUP> will return you to the SETUP/FX

<MAIN> will take you back to the Main screen.

SETUP/FX/INPUT---P00 ac transfer CORD control DOWN CORD GEN PORT

SETUP/FX/INPUT---P00 ac1/grid 60 aac limit DOWN INC DEC PORT

ADV/FX/AUX-------P00 aux output Remote function

DOWN INC DEC PORT

In this example, pressing

CORD mode. Conversely, pressing <GEN> will change the FX AC transfer

control to

In this example, pressing <INC> or <DEC> will change the numerical value of the

In this example, there are multiple operating modes for the aux output function. Pressing

GEN mode.

ac1/grid limit setting.

<INC> or <DEC> will cycle through the available modes.

<CORD> will change the FX AC transfer control to

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2.2.4 The ‘INV’ Hot Key

The OutBack MATE2M includes an

INV key is located on the right side of the MATE2M LCD display. Pressing the INV key will take you to the INVERTER

The CONTROL menu section as shown below.

A green LED indicator is located above the modes, and is on continuously when full AC output voltage is available from the inverter. When the inverter is turned off or when the AC input source is being used, the green LED will not be illuminated.

When an OutBack HUB is employed, the

INV

INVERTER CONTROL currently: ON

OFF SRCH ON OK

INV “hot” key to allow direct control of the inverter from anywhere in the menu system.

INV key which flashes when the inverter is either in the search or power save

INVERTER CONTROL options effect all FX inverters on the HUB.

<OFF> Turns all the inverters connected to the MATE2M off <SRCH> Causes the inverter to begin operating in the search mode if the AC

load connected is smaller than allowed by the programming of the search function.

<ON> Turns all the inverters connected to the MATE2M on <OK> Returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the

INVERTER CONTROL screen

2.2.5 The ‘AC IN’ Hot Key

The OutBack MATE2M includes an AC IN “hot” key to allow direct control of the AC input from anywhere in the menu system.

AC IN key is located on the left side of the MATE2M LCD display.

The Above the

on continuously when the AC source is connected and in use. If no AC source is connected the yellow LED indicator will remain off.

C IN

GEN AC AC START INPUT AMPS OK

AC IN key is a yellow LED indicator which flashes when an AC source is available but not connected and which is

Pressing the <AC IN> key brings up the AC INPUT CONTROLS screen. This screen

AC INPUT CONTROLS

allows the user to adjust common AC input settings and modes. When an OutBack HUB is employed, the PORT 1. The Master then echoes the command to all of its slaves.

<GEN START> Controls the MATE2M Advanced Generator Starting Mode. See

<AC INPUT> Sets the input mode to CORD or GEN.

<AC AMPS> Allows the user to adjust shore cord AC input amps.

AC INPUT CONTROLS only effects the Master FX connected to

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GEN START CONTROL Currently: Auto

OFF AUTO ON OK

Pressing the <GEN START> at the AC INPUT CONTROLS screen brings up the GEN

START CONTROL

screen. This screen allows the user to change the Advanced Generator Start (AGS) mode. Modes can only be changed when Advanced Generator Start is enabled (See section When an OutBack HUB is employed, the

5.0 Advanced Generator Start for more information).

GEN START CONTROL only effects the FX

that has been programmed as the AGS PORT in the AGS menu.

<OFF> Manually overrides AGS mode and shuts off the generat or <AUTO> Allows the MATE2M to automatically start and stop the generator

according to the settings programmed in the AGS menu

<ON> Manually overrides AGS mode and starts the generator <OK> Returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the GEN

START CONTROL

screen

AC INPUT SOURCE currently: CORD

GEN CORD OK

AC CORD AMPS ------P01 Currently: 15.0 amps

MORE LESS PORT OK

Pressing the

INPUT SOURCE

<AC INPUT> key at the AC INPUT CONTROLS screen brings up the AC

screen. This allow the user to switch between shore cord or

generator input modes.

<GEN> Forces the FX to use the generator input settings <CORD> Forces the FX to use the shore cord input settings. <OK> Returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the AC

INPUT SOURCE

screen

Pressing the

CORD AMPS

<AC AMPS> key at the AC INPUT CONTROLS screen brings up the AC

screen. This screen allows the user to adjust the shore cord input size.

When the

<MORE> is pressed, the amperage that the FX inverter will draw from the

shore cord input will be increased.

<LESS> will reduce the amperage that the FX is allowed to draw off the shore cord.

When a stacked system and an OutBack HUB is employed, this screen only controls the FX pointed to by the with a HUB, please see section

<PORT> button, for more information on using the MATE2M

4.0 USING the MATE2M with a HUB.

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2.3 Common Screens

2.3.1 The Main Screen

AC POWER SYSTEM MENU

SUM- STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY

After the power-up screens is the Main screen. It is the root, or home screen to the entire menu structure. If you get lost exploring the MATE2M’s many screens, press the two left soft keys anywhere in the menu system. Additionally, most menu branches end with a soft key labeled return you to the Main screen.

simultaneously to return to the Main Screen from

<MAIN>; pressing this button will

2.3.2 Summary Screens

The Summary screens provided by the MATE2M summarize the current status of all the OutBack products connected to it. Summary screens can be accessed from the Main screen by pressing the up like a screen saver after a delay. Any MATE2M button pressed while the Summary screen is being displayed returns you to the screen that was active before the summary screen was displayed.

If the MATE2M has one or more FXs connected to it, an FX summary screen will be displayed. It shows 3 amp meters; AC LOADS, CHARGER, and AC Total.

The AC Loads meter displays the amount of

AC LOADS 7 AMPS AC

CHARGER 2 AMPS AC

Battery GOOD 26.5V

battery voltage at which this state changes.

power consumed by the users loads. It could be either the FX’s inverting and supplying AC power to the loads, or the amount of power the loads are consuming from the AC input source, such as the shore cord or

generator. In this example it is 7 amps AC. The CHARGE meter shows the amount of power that the FX is using from an AC input

source to charge the batteries. In this example it is 2 amps AC.

The last line is for displaying battery state and voltage. Battery state is displayed as GOOD, OK, and LOW depending on battery voltage. Below is a chart describing the

System Battery

LOW OK GOOD

Voltage

24 <=11.4 VDC 11.5 to 12.4 VDC >= 12.5 VDC 12 <= 22.8 VDC 23.0 to 24.8 VDC >= 25.0 VDC

<SUMMARY> button. Summary screens also pop

AC LOADS 7 AMPS AC CHARGER 2 AMPS AC AC Total 9 AMPS AC Batter

GOOD 25.6V

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2.3.3 Status Screens

The Status menu that can be accessed by pressing <STATUS METERS> on the Main screen contains all the meters and mode displays for OutBack products that are connected to the MATE2M.

(See section your specific OutBack product owner manual for an explanation of all the operating modes and meters.

The Status screens available differ by product type and revision. Typically it contains AC & DC meters, error, warning, and disconnect reasons. Pressing second page of options.

<OK> on the second page will return you to the Main screen.

6.0 Menu Map for locations of all of the status screens available.) Consult

<PG2> brings up a

NOTE: Not all Status screens are applicable to all FX models. An example would be; none Grid-Tie FX may not

display grid-tie parameters.

2.4 Setup Menu

The Setup screens allow the user to adjust basic setpoints for the MATE2M and FX inverters. Pressing

<SEARCH> Allows the user to adjust the FXs Search function. <LBCO> Change the FXs Low Battery Cut Out voltage. <AC IN LIMT> Allows the user to change the low and high voltage input windows for

<PG2> <EQ> Starts or stops an EQ cycle. See below.

<SETUP> from the Main screen brings up the SETUP menu.

the shore cord input. Brings up the second page.

2.4.1 Starting and stopping an EQ cycle

EQUALIZE CONTROL

START STOP OK

Pressing the <EQ> key from the SETUP INV CHGR MENU brings up the EQUALIZE

CONTROL

charger commands. When the

user then must answer Once the equalizing process has started, you can stop it at anytime by selecting

<STOP> from this same control screen.

screen. This screen allows the MATE2M to issue system wide (global)

<START> has been selected, two informational screen are displayed. The

<YES> before an equalize charging cycle is allowed to begin.

AC POWER SYSTEM MENU

SUM- STATUS SET DISMARY METERS UP PLAY

STATUS/METERS MENU Choose category:

METER BATT ERROR PG2

STATUS/METERS MENU Choose category:

PG1 WARN DISCON OK

SETUP INV CHGR MENU select category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

SETUP INV/CHGR MENU Choose category:

EQ OK

NOTE: For a global charger command to work, all of the OutBack products must be connected to a HUB. The

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the FX and MX firmware versions support this feature (See section fails to function).

effects both FX inverters and MX60 charge controllers. This requires that

8.0 Troubleshooting if this command

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2.5 Display Menu

The Display menu contains settings concerning the MATE2M. In the Display menu, the user can adjust the LCD display backlight options, set time and date, and adjust communications setpoints.

From the Main screen press

<DISPLAY> to enter the Display menu

AC POWER SYSTEM MENU

SUM- STATUS SET DISMARY METERS UP PLAY

The Setup Display screen displays the MATE2M code revision; in the example to the right it is 3.30.

<BLITE> This menu is for adjusting the LCD screens backlight. See 2.5.1

Backlight Adjustment for details.

<TIME> Allows the user to adjust time and date settings used by the MATE2M. See section 2.52 Setting the Clock. <COMM> The communications menu allows the user to turn PC communications on or off (RS-232 equipped

MATE2M only), debugging of communications errors, and repelling of OutBack devices connected to the MATE2M. See section 2.5.3. Communications Options for more details.

<OK> The OK button will return the user to the Main screen.

SETUP DISPLAY-------------Mate code rev: 330 Choose category: BLITE TIME COMM OK

2.5.1 Backlight adjustment

<LEVEL> controls brightness and is adjustable from 0 to 100%. <MODE> allows user to set the backlight to always off, auto-off after a time, or

always on by selecting

<TIME> sets the auto-off time limit from 1 to 60 minutes. This is how long the MATE2M waits after the last button

press to turn off the backlight. Once the backlight has turned off, any button press on the MATE2M will turn it back on.

<OFF>, <AUTO>, or <ON>, respectively.

SETUP BLITE-----------------Backlight controls

LEVEL MODE TIME OK

2.5.2 Setting the clock

Pressing <DATE> lets allows the user to change the date displayed by the MATE2M. The MATE2M

Correct time and date are required for the

mode discussed in section 5.0 to operate correctly.

NOTE: The MATE2M clock does not automatically adjust for daylight savings time.

<TIME> is for changing the current time displayed by the

. The <OK> button returns you to the previous screen.

MATE2M Advanced Generator Start

SETUP/MATE/CLOCK------- Mo 1/01/03 12:00:00P DATE TIME OK

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2.5.3 Communications Options

<COMM> deals with MATE2M communication options. Pressing <COMM> brings up several options that can be

changed.

<REPOLL> forces the MATE2M to ‘rediscover’ all the OutBack devices it is

connected to. This is used any time an OutBack devices is moved or added to a HUB.

<PC> will enable or disable the RS232 communications port of the MATE2M. This setting must be enabled if you use

any third party logging or control software.

<DEBUG> allows communications errors involving the OutBack HUB to be

tracked. On the DEBUG screen, first press

then press communications errors for each port.

In the example to the right, Port 4 has a large number of errors detected (04:025 means Port 4: showing 25 errors). Pressing any key will take you to the SETUP/MATE/COMM screen, which will allow the error counts to be reset using the

<VIEW> button, or the user can get back to the SETUP menu by using the <BACK> button.

Use the information on the DEBUG screen to locate the problem device. Make sure that the problem device’s DC breaker is on and that it is operating correctly. Check or replace CAT5 cables running from the HUB to that device.

<VIEW> to bring up a list of HUB ports with a count of

<RSET> button. The DEBUG screen can be redisplayed by using the

<RSET> to reset the error counting display;

SETUP/MATE/COMM------Choose category:

REPOLL PC DEBUG OK

SETUP/MATE/COMM------Comm. errors:

VIEW RSET OK

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

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3.0 Advanced Menu

The Advanced menu system is where most of the initial system settings are programmed. Because changing these settings could adversely effect how the system operates, the user must input a password to enter the advanced menus. The settings under the Advanced menu should only be changed by someone that has read and understands the specific products users manual.

NOTE: Not all Advanced menu screens are applicable to every model FX. An example would be a none Grid-Tie

The Advanced menu is hidden and can only be accessed from the Setup menu. From the Main menu press press the middle two buttons

<LBCO> and <AC IN LIMT> respectively)

At the resulting warning screen, press any of the four soft keys to continue on to the password screen.

Using the

<ENTER>.

The Advanced menus allow the user to set most of the initial system setpoints for the FX, MX, and MATE. After entering the password choose the product you would like to change the Advanced settings for.

The FX Advanced menus have categories like:

<INC> and <DEC> buttons, enter the advanced menu password and press

FX may not display grid-tie parameters, or allow their adjustment.

<SETUP>. When the SETUP INV / CHGR MENU screen appears,

simultaneously (The middle two buttons are labeled

• INV – Inverter setup

• CHGR – Charger setpoints

• GRID – Grid input setpoints

• GEN – Generator input setpoints

AC POWER SYSTEM MENU

SUM- STATUS SET DISMARY METERS UP PLAY

SETUP INV CHGR MENU select category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

ADV/PASSWORD------------- Enter the password

132

ENTER INC DEC EXIT

• AUX – FX Aux output settings

• STACK – FX stacking setup

• CAL – FX meter calibrations

NOTE: Not all Advanced menu screens are applicable to every model FX. An example would be a non Grid-Tie FX

may not display grid-tie parameters, or allow their adjustment.

The MX Advanced menus only allow for the setup and control of the MX60s AUX output. The Mate Advanced menus contain the settings for:

• AGS – Advanced Generator Starting

These advanced settings are covered in section

5.0 Advanced Generator Start Mode

The Advanced Menu Password is 141

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4.0 Using the MATE2M with a HUB

A HUB-4 or HUB-10 can be used to connect multiple OutBack products to the MATE2M. A HUB-10 communication manager

allows a single MATE2M to control and monitor a maximum of ten OutBack products, while a HUB-4 is limited to four OutBack products.

A HUB has 4 to 10 ports labeled 1-10 for various OutBack products to be plugged into.

When setting-up a HUB based system to work with the MATE2M, several guidelines must be followed:

A system comprised of all FX inverters must have the

Master FX plugged into Port 1 of the HUB.

A system comprised of all MX charge controllers must

have one of the MXs plugged into Port 1. A system that has a mix of FXs and MXs must have the

Master FX plugged into Port 1 and have the slave FXs plugged into the next lowest numbered Ports. For example, if a system comprised of 4 FX’s and 2 MX’s, the FXs must be plugged into Ports 1 – 4; the MXs can be plugged into any Port numbered greater then 4.

When first powering-up the system, make sure all of the OutBack products are plugged into the HUB and powered before plugging the MATE2M into the HUB.

When a MATE2M that is plugged into a HUB powers up, it will first display that it has found the HUB.

Next it will display the Port Assignment screen. This screen shows all of the connected devices and what Port that they are found on. If a connected device is not shown on this screen, check that it is connected correctly and is powered up. Then either unplug and plug the MATE2M back into the HUB or use the REPOLL command described in the

Communications Options section to force the MATE2M to rediscover all devices.

Once powered up, the MATE2M operation with a HUB is basically the same as when the MATE2M is directly connected to an OutBack product.

STATUS/FX/METER------P01 Output 120vac Voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT

NOTE: When the user is in a menu that is dedicated to FXs, only FX Ports can be cycled through by pressing the

<PORT> button. Using the above system as an example, only P01 , P02 , P03 , and P04 will be displayed

NOTE: Any time a new device is plugged into a HUB or an existing device is moved to a different Port, the

when the when the

MATE2M must be either unplugged and plugged back into the HUB or the REPOLL command described in

MATE2M Setup section must be used to force the MATE2M to rediscover all devices.

the

<PORT> button is pushed while in a FX menu. Conversely, only P05 and P06 will be displayed <PORT> button is pressed in an MX menu.

The most important difference is the Port Identifier in the upper right hand corner of most screens. The number after the displayed on the screen is coming from the FX in Port 1. By pressing the button, you can cycle through all of the devices on the system.

P in P01 tells you that the meter reading currently

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

Searching

for Devices

HUB Found

<PORT>

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5.0 MATE2M Advanced Generator Start Mode

The settings for all of the MATE2M Advanced Generator Start are under the ADVANCED menu. The Advanced menu is hidden and can only be accessed from the Setup menu. From the Main menu press

When the

simultaneously (The middle two buttons are labeled <LBCO> and <AC IN LIMT>

respectively) At the resulting warning screen, press any of the four soft keys to continue on to the

password screen.

Using the

<ENTER>.

Choose

SETUP INV / CHGR MENU screen appears, press the middle two buttons

<INC> and <DEC> buttons, enter the advanced menu password and press

<MATE> at the Advanced menu screen.

<AGS> to begin Advanced Generator Start setup.

<SETUP>.

5.1 Advanced Generator Start Mode

Advanced Generator Start (AGS) Mode utilizes the AUX output found on FX inverters and is compatible with any 2 wire start generator. AGS allows the user to choose a variety of conditions that will start a generator by energizing the FX AUX output.

AGS will start the generator anytime one or more of the Gen Start conditions are true, and will stop the generator only when all of the conditions are false.

After AGS starts a generator, the FX must connect to the generator within a 5 minute window. If the FX fails to connect within 5 minutes, a Genstart error is displayed by the MATE2M, and all subsequent AGS conditions will be ignored until the AGS mode has been reset. AGS mode can be reset by using the twice. Pressing the

GEN START CONTROL screen by pressing <ON>. If the user wants the generator to auto stop after a charge cycle is

complete, the user can press the

The following is a discussion of all the AGS setup parameters and start condition available to the user:

<OFF> and then <AUTO> resets all AGS errors or faults. The generator can also be manually started using

<AUTO> button after the generator has been started by pressing <ON>.

GEN START CONTROL found by pressing the <ACIN> button

AC POWER SYSTEM MENU

SUM- STATUS SET DISMARY METERS UP PLAY

SETUP INV CHGR MENU select category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

ADV/PASSWORD------------- Enter the password

132

ENTER INC DEC EXIT

ADV----------------------------Choose product:

FX MX MATE MAIN

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

AGS ADV

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5.1.1 AGS Setup

The AGS Setup menu contains the following general settings that define how the rest of the AGS routines will work:

AGS Port:

The MATE2M can use any AUX output of an FX that is connected to it either directly or via an OutBack HUB-4 or HUB-10. If a HUB is used, the MATE2M must be told what Port that the desired FX resides on. If no HUB is used and the MATE2M is directly plugged into an FX, then the AGS Port needs to be set to 0 (zero). If a HUB is used, the numbered jack that the desired FX is connected to on the HUB should be set as the AGS Port.

Example:

A MATE2M is connected to a HUB-10 that has four FXs and three MXs connected to it. The FXs are plugged into Ports 1 – 4, as labeled on the HUB, and the MXs are plugged into Ports 5 – 7. The FX connected to Port #3 will have its AUX output wired to the generator, so the AGS Port should be set to ‘3’.

AGS Control:

This screen allows the AGS mode to be changed. Pressing <CHANGE> brings up a screen that allows the user to switch AGS from Manual to Auto.

An regardless of any AGS setting; this is displayed as MAN – OFF.

An automatically, and is displayed as either AUTO – ON (when the generator is running), or AUTO – OFF (when the generator is stopped).

An of any AGS setting, this is displayed as MAN – ON.

AGS Enabled:

This is the overall control for AGS. If AGS is not enabled, none of the AGS settings or controls will work.

DC Genset:

A Yes means that you have a DC generator and that AGS routines which normally stop the generator upon the FX going to Float or Silent will instead stop the generator when the

VDC Genstop:

This voltage setting will terminate a Voltage Start Genstart when the battery voltage remains above it for 15 min regardless of the

<OFF> de-energizes the FX AUX output and stops the generator

<AUTO> will allow the AGS settings to start and stop the generator

<ON> will energize the FX AUX output and start the generator regardless

VDC Genstop setting is reached.

DC Genset setting.

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

Ags port: 0

DOWN AGS INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP----Ags control: MAN-Off

DOWN UP CHANGE

GEN START CONTROL currently: MAN-Off

OFF AUTO ON OK

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP----Ags enabled: NO

DOWN UP NO YES

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP----Dc genset: NO

DOWN UP NO YES

ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP----Vdc genstop: 38.0 vdc

DOWN UP INC DEC

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5.1.2 Quiet Time

Quiet Time is a time period during which the MATE2M will not allow most AGS settings to start the generator. This is usually set-up as night time when a running generator would be an annoyance. Quiet Times can be set individually for weekday and weekend, and consist of a Quiet Time Start and a Quiet Time Stop.

WEEKDAY START:

Weekday Quiet Time start is the beginning of the quiet time period for Mon Fri, most AGS start conditions will be stopped at this time. Press to adjust the hour and minutes settings.

WEEKDAY STOP:

Weekday Quiet Time stop is the end of the quiet time period for Mon - Fri. Press

<CHANGE> to adjust the hour and minutes settings.

WEEKEND START:

Weekend Quiet Time start is the beginning of the quiet time period for Sat & Sun, most AGS start conditions will be stopped at this time. Press to adjust the hour and minutes settings.

WEEKEND STOP:

Weekend Quiet Time stop is the end of the quiet time period for Sat & Sun. Press

<CHANGE> to adjust the hour and minutes settings.

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

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

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

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

5.1.3 Voltage Start

There are three voltage start setpoints in AGS Mode that the user can adjust. After a generator is started due to a Voltage Start setting, it will be stopped when the FX reaches Float or Silent mode, or based on the Setup menu previously explained.

24 Hour voltage setpoint:

If the battery voltage falls below this setpoint, a 24 hour timer starts to count down. On reaching zero, a genstart is sent to the FX inverter unless it is currently Quiet Time.

2 Hour voltage setpoint:

If the battery voltage falls below this setpoint, a 2 hour timer starts to count down. On reaching zero, a genstart is sent to the FX inverter unless it is currently Quite Time.

2 Minute voltage setpoint:

If the battery voltage falls below this setpoint, a 2 minute timer starts to count down. On reaching zero, a genstart is sent to the FX inverter currently Quite Time.

even if it is

VDC Genstop setting in AGS

ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-Volt start 24.4 vdc 24 hr setting DOWN AGS INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-Volt start 23.6 vdc 2 hr setting DOWN UP INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-Volt start 22.0 vdc 2 min setting DOWN UP INC DEC

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5.1.4 Load Start

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

Load Start KW:

An AGS genstart will be issued when the total AC load of all the FXs connected to the MATE2M exceeds this setting for the amount of time set with

. A zero disables any load start function. <INC> and <DEC> adjusts this

Delay

setting between 1 – 50kW.

Load Start Delay:

This setting is the delay time that the total system AC load must remain above

Load Start kW , before the generator is started. It is adjustable from 1 to 240

minutes.

Load Stop KW:

An AGS genstop will be issued when the total AC load of all the FXs connected to the MATE2M fall below this setting for the amount of time set with

Stop Delay

calculation. Only when the power being provided to the FXs’ AC output falls below this setting, will the generator be stopped.

Load Stop Delay:

This setting is the delay time that the total system AC load must remain below

Load Stop kW , before the generator is stopped. It is adjustable from 1 to 240

minutes.

Load Start

Load

. This setting excludes any FX charger current for its AC load

ADV/MATE/AGS/LS---------Load start 0 kw

DOWN AGS INC DEC

ADV/MATE/AGS/LS---------load start 1 min delay DOWN UP INC DEC

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

5.1.5 Must Run

Must Run Time is a daily time period that the MATE2M will command the generator to run every day. Must Run Times can be set individually for weekday and weekend, and consist of a Must Run Start time and a Must Run Stop time. Setting Must Run start and stop times to the same time, disables the Must Run function.

WEEKDAY START:

Weekday Must Run start time is the beginning of the time period , Mon - Fri, that the generator will be forced to run. Press and minutes settings.

WEEKDAY STOP:

Weekday Must Run stop time is the end of the Must Run time period for Mon Fri. Press

WEEKEND START:

Weekend Must Run start time is the beginning of the time period , Sat & Sun, that the generator will be forced to run. Press and minutes settings.

WEEKEND STOP:

Weekend Must Run stop time is the end of the Must Run time period for Sat & Sun. Press

<CHANGE> to adjust the hour

<CHANGE> to adjust the hour and minutes settings.

<CHANGE> to adjust the hour

<CHANGE> to adjust the hour and minutes settings.

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

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

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

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

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5.1.6 Exercise

An Exercise time can be set by choosing a day of the week (Sun – Sat), a start time of day (12AM – 11:59PM), and a exercise period (1 – 240 minutes). On the first occurrence of the chosen day of the week each month, at the programmed start time, the generator will start and run for the programmed period.

EXERCISE START DAY (exstartday):

This is the day of the week that the generator will start on. This can be set to Mon – Fri, and Sat or Sun, depending on what day each month a generator exercise period should be run. The setting “- -“ disables any exercise period.

EX START TIME:

This setting controls at what time on the Exercise Start Day the generator will start it’s exercise period. Press settings.

EX PERIOD:

Ex Period is how long a generator exercise period will be. <INC> and <DEC> can change the value between 1 – 240 minutes.

<CHANGE> to adjust the hour and minutes

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

DOWN AGS INC DEC

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

DOWN UP CHANGE

ADV/MATE/AGS/EX---------Ex period: 15 min

DOWN UP INC DEC

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AC Input LED Indicator (yellow)

Dedicated Inverter Control “HOT” Key

The menu system displayed on the MATE will vary depending on the software version that the MATE was programmed with at the time of manufacturing or during its last software upgrade.

The following pages give a basic idea of the menu structure and how you navigate through the menu system to the different programming levels. Some changes from these specific displays may be present in your installation.

Variable “Soft” Keys

each one of the soft keys corresponds to a word

on the bottom line of the LCD display

Inverter LED Indicator (green)

Dedicated Inverter Control “HOT” Key

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CONTROL KEYS STATUS MENU

Inv Hot Key

INV

INVERTER CONTROL currently: ON

OFF SRCH ON OK

AC IN Hot Key

AC IN

AC INPUT CONTROL GEN AC AC

START INPUT AMPS OK

GEN START CONTROL currently: MAN-OFF

OFF AUTO ON OK

AC INPUT SOURCE currently: Cord

GEN CORD OK

AC CORD AMPS-----P00 Currently: 30.0 amps

MORE LESS PORT OK

Summary Screens

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P

SUM- STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓

ACLOADS 0 AMPS AC CHARGER 0 AMPS AC ACTOTAL 0 AMPS AC Battery Good 25.4V

METERS

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓

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

METER BATT ERROR PG2 ↓ INVERT P00

inv 0.0kw chg 0.0kw buy 0.0kw

DOWN STATUS PORT ↓

STATUS/FX/METERS—P00 output 122 vac voltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT ↓

STATUS/FX/METERS—P00 input 122 vac voltage DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/METERS—P00

inverter 0.0 aac current DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/METERS—P00

charger 0.0 aac current DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/METERS—P00

input 0.0 aac current

DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓

STATUS/FX/METERS—P00 FX firmware 50 revision DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓

STATUS/FX/METERS—--end of meter menu

UP TOP STATUS

- - - - - - - - - -

MX CHARGER. . . . .

Battery 25.6V

BATTERY

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- SET DIS STATUS MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ STATUS/FX/PAGE1-----

choose category: METER BATT ERROR PG2

↓ STATUS/FX/BATT---P00

battery 25.0 vdc actual DOWN STATUS PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/BATT---P00

battery 25.0 vdc temp compensated DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/BATT---P00

absorb 28.8 vdc setpoint DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/BATT---P00

absorb 01.5 hrs time remaining DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/BATT---P00

float 26.8 vdc setpoint DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/BATT---P00

float 00.8 hrs time remaining DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/BATT---P00

refloat 25.0 vdc setpoint

DOWN UP TOP PORT ↓

STATUS/FX/BATT---P00 equalize 28.8 vdc setpoint DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/BATT---P00

equalize 02.0 hrs time remaining DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/BATT---P00

batt temp. 255 (not dein gree C/F) DOWN UP TOP STATUS

↓

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

UP TOP STATUS

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ERRORS

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- SET DIS STATUS MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ STATUS/FX/PAGE1-----

choose category: METER BATT ERROR PG2

↓ STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00

low ac output NO voltage

DOWN STATUS PORT ↓

STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00 stacking NO error detected

DOWN UP TOP PORT ↓

STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00 inverter NO overtemp

DOWN UP TOP PORT ↓

STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00 low battery NO voltage

DOWN UP TOP PORT ↓

STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00 phase loss NO error

DOWN UP TOP PORT ↓

STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00 high battery NO error

DOWN UP TOP PORT ↓

STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00 ac output NO shorted

DOWN UP TOP PORT ↓

STATUS/FX/ERROR—-P00 ac output NO backfeed

DOWN UP TOP PORT ↓

STATUS/FX/ERROR—---end of error menu

UP TOP STATUS

WARNINGS

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ STATUS/FX/PAGE1-----

choose category: METER BATT ERROR PG2

↓ STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----

choose category: PG1 WARN DISCON OK

↓ STATUS/FX/WARN---P00

ac in freq NO to high DOWN STATUS PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/WARN---P00

ac in freq NO to low DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/WARN---P00

ac in voltage NO to high DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/WARN---P00

ac in voltage NO to low DOWN UP TOP

↓ STATUS/FX/WARN---P00

ac input NO current exceeds max DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/WARN---P00

temperature NO sensor fault DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/WARN---P00

internal comm NO error detected

DOWN UP TOP PORT ↓

STATUS/FX/WARN---P00 internal fan NO error detected

DOWN UP TOP PORT ↓

STATUS/FX/WARN---P00 Air temp 204

DOWN UP TOP PORT ↓

STATUS/FX/WARN---P00 Fet temp 204

DOWN UP TOP PORT ↓

WARNINGS cont

STATUS/FX/WARN---P00 Cap temp 204

DOWN UP TOP PORT ↓

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

UP TOP STATUS

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DESCONNECT

REASONS

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↓ STATUS/FX/PAGE1-----

choose category: METER BATT ERROR PG2

↓ STATUS/FX/PAGE2-----

choose category: PG1 WARN DISCON OK

↓ STATUS/FX/DISCON-P00

ac in freq NO to high DOWN STATUS PORT

↓

STATUS/FX/DISCON-P00 ac in freq NO to low DOWN STATUS PORT

↓

STATUS/FX/DISCON-P00 ac in voltage NO > max DOWN UP TOP PORT

↓

STATUS/FX/DISCON-P00 ac in voltage NO < min UP TOP PORT

↓ STATUS/FX/ERROR—----

end of error menu UP TOP STATUS

STATUS MENU

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SEARCH

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS S DIS ET MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category:

AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR---P01

Search 6 sensitivity INC DEC PORT OK

LBCO

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS S DIS ET MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR---P00

Low battery 21.0 vdc Cut-out setpoint INC DEC PORT OK

SETUP MENU

AC IN LIMIT

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓

SETUP AC IN LIMITS Select category:

LVAC HVAC OK ↓

SETUP INV/CHGR---P00 cord 114.0 vac lower limit INC DEC PORT OK

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS S DIS ET MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓

SETUP AC IN LIMITS Select category:

LVAC HVAC OK ↓

SETUP INV/CHGR---P00 cord 141.0 vac upper limit INC DEC PORT OK

EQ

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: EQ OK

↓ EQUALIZE CONTROL

EQ ENABLED: NO

START STOP OK

MAIN MENU SHORTCUT

Pressing the left two keys on the MATE

at the same time from anywhere in the

menu system takes you to the MAIN menu

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DISPLAY MENU

BACKLIGHT

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↓

SETUP DISPLAY------MATE CODE REV: 330 CHOOSE CATEGORY: BLITE TIME COMM OK

↓ SETUP BLITE---------

Backlight controls LEVEL MODE TIME OK

MAIN MENU SHORTCUT

Pressing the left two keys on the MATE

at the same time from anywhere in the

menu system takes you to the MAIN menu

DATE / TIME

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓

SETUP DISPLAY------MATE CODE REV: 330 CHOOSE CATEGORY: BLITE TIME COMM OK

↓ SETUP/MATE/CLOCK----

Tu 12/10/02 4:00:22P DATE TIME OK

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY

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SETUP DISPLAY------MATE CODE REV: 330 CHOOSE CATEGORY: BLITE TIME COMM OK

↓ SETUP/MATE/COMM-----

choose category: BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG

COMM

SET

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ADVANCED MENU--FX

INVERTER

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS S DIS ET MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ ↓ ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could adversely effect system performance

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ADV/PASSWORD--------

enter the password: 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

↓ ADV-----------------

choose product:

FX MX MATE MAIN ↓

ADV/FX/PAGE1-------choose category:

ADV INV CHGR PG2 ↓ ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00

search 6 sensitivity DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00

search 2 cycles pulse length DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00

search 30 cycles pulse spacing DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓

ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00 low battery 21.0 vdc cut-out setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00

low battery 25.0 vdc cut-in setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓

ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00 adjust 120 vac output voltage DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓

ADV/FX/INVERTER—---reset FX to factory defaults DOWN MORE

↓

INVERTER cont

ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00 choose FX port then press next EXIT PORT NEXT

↓

ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00 press button 1 READY EXIT 1 2

↓

ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00 press button 2 READY EXIT 1 2

↓

ADV/FX/INVERTER—-P00 press button 1 DONE EXIT 1 2

↓

ADV/FX/INVERTER—---reset FX to factory defaults DOWN MORE

↓

ADV/FX/INVERTER—---Inverter programming completed TOP ADV MAIN

CHARGER

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ ↓ ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could adversely effect system performance

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ADV/PASSWORD--------

enter the password: 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

↓ ADV-----------------

choose product:

FX MX MATE MAIN ↓

ADV/FX/PAGE1-------choose category:

ADV INV CHGR PG2 ↓ ADV/FX/CHARGER---P00

charger 12.0 aac limit DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓

ADV/FX/CHARGER-----absorb 28.8 vdc setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/CHARGER---P00

absorb 02.0 hrs time limit DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/CHARGER---P00

float 26.8 vdc setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/CHARGER---P00

float 00.5 hrs time period DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓

ADV/FX/CHARGER---P00 refloat 25.0 vdc setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/CHARGER---P00

equalize 28.8 vdc setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/CHARGER---P00

equalize 02.0 hrs time period DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓

ADV/FX/CHARGER-----Charger programming compelted TOP ADV MAIN

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ADVANCED MENU—FX

CORD

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ ↓ ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could adversely effect system performance

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ADV/PASSWORD--------

enter the password: 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

↓ ADV-----------------

choose product:

FX MX MATE MAIN ↓

ADV/FX/PAGE1-------choose category:

ADV INV CHGR PG2 ↓

ADV/FX/PAGE2-------choose category:

ADV CORD GEN PG2 ↓ ADV/FX/CORD------P00

Ac usage USE connect delay DOWN DROP USE PORT

↓ ADV/FX/CORD------P00

ac1/grid 100 vac lower limit DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/CORD------P00

ac1/grid 140 vac upper limit DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/CORD------P00

ac1/grid 60.0 aac input limit DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/CORD------P00

ac1/grid c3 ycles transfer delay DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/CORD------P00

CORD programming completed TOP ADV MAIN

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS S DIS ET MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ ↓ ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could adversely effect system performance

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ADV/PASSWORD--------

enter the password: 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

↓ ADV-----------------

choose product:

FX MX MATE MAIN ↓

ADV/FX/PAGE2-------choose category:

PG1 CORD GEN PG3 ↓ ADV/FX/GEN-------P00

Ac usage USE connect delay DOWN DROP USE PORT

↓ ADV/FX/GEN-------P00

ac input 00.5 min connect delay DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/GEN-------P00

ac2/gen 100 vac lower limit DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/GEN-------P00

ac2/gen 140 vac upper limit DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/GEN-------P00

ac2/gen 60.0 aac input limit DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/GEN-------P00

ac2/gen c 3 ycles transfer delay DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/GEN-------P00

ac2/gen OFF support DOWN OFF ON PORT

↓ ADV/FX/GEN----------

GEN programming completed TOP ADV MAIN

GEN

AUX OUTPUT

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS S DIS ET MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ ↓ ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could adversely effect system performance

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ADV/PASSWORD--------

enter the password: 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

↓ ADV-----------------

choose product:

FX MX MATE MAIN ↓

ADV/FX/PAGE1-------choose category:

ADV INV CHGR PG2 ↓

ADV/FX/PAGE2-------choose category:

PG1 CORD GEN PG3 ↓

ADV/FX/PAGE3-------choose category:

PG2 AUX STACK PG4 ↓

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AUX OUTPUT cont

ADV/FX/AUX-------P00 aux output OFF control DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX-------P00

aux output AUTO control DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX-------P00

aux output ON control DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX-------P00

aux output Remote function DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX-------P00

aux output Loadshed function DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX-------P00

aux output GenAlert function DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX-------P00

aux output Fault function DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓

ADV/FX/AUX-------P00 aux output Vent Fan function DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX-------P00

aux output CoolFan function DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX-------P00

aux output DivertDC function DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX-------P00

aux output DivertAC function DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX-------P00

genalert 22.0 vdc on setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX-------P00

genalert 4 min on delay DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓

AUX OUTPUT cont

ADV/FX/AUX-------P00 genalert 28.0 vdc off setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX-------P00

genalert 9 min off delay DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX-------P00

loadshed 22.0 vdc off setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX-------P00

ventfan 26.0 vdc on setpoint DO INC DEC PORT WN

↓

ADV/FX/AUX-------P00 ventfan off 5 min period DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX-------P00

diversion 29.2 vdc on setpoint DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX-------P00

diversion 30 sec off delay DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/AUX---------

Aux output Setup completed TOP ADV MAIN

STACKING

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS S DIS ET MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ ↓ ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could adversely effect system performance

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ADV/PASSWORD--------

enter the password: 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

↓ ADV-----------------

choose product:

FX MX MATE MAIN ↓

ADV/FX/PAGE1-------choose category:

ADV INV CHGR PG2 ↓

STACKING cont

ADV/FX/PAGE2-------choose category:

PG1 GRID GEN PG3 ↓

ADV/FX/PAGE3-------choose category:

PG2 AUX STAC PG4 K

↓

ADV/FX/STACK-----P00 stack 1-2PH Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/STACK-----P00

stack Clasic Slave phase DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/STACK-----P00

stack OB Slave L1 phase DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/STACK-----P00

stack OB Slave L2 phase DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/STACK-----P00

stack 3PH Master phase DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/STACK-----P00

stack 3PH Slave phase DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/STACK-----P00

power save level 0 master adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/STACK-----P00

power save level 1 slave adjust only DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓ ADV/FX/STACK--------

Stacking setup completed TOP ADV MAIN

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MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS S DIS ET MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ ↓ ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could adversely effect system performance

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ADV/PASSWORD--------

enter the password: 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

↓ ADV-----------------

choose product:

FX MX MATE MAIN ↓ADV/FX/PAGE1------

choose category: ADV INV CHGR PG2

↓ ADV/FX/PAGE2--------

choose category: PG1 GRID GEN PG3

↓ ADV/FX/PAGE3-------choose category:

PG2 AUX STACK PG4 ↓

ADV/FX/PAGE4-------choose category:

PG3 SELL CAL MAIN ↓

ADV/FX/CALIBRATE-P00 Vac input 120 vac adjustment DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓

ADV/FX/CALIBRATE-P00 Vac output 120 vac adjustment DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓

ADV/FX/CALIBRATE-P00 Battery vdc 25.4 vdc adjustment DOWN INC DEC PORT

↓

ADV/FX/CALIBRATE--- Calibration setup completed TOP ADV MAIN

CAL

--

MAIN MENU SHORTCUT

Pressing the left two keys on the MATE

at the same time from anywhere in the

menu system takes you to the MAIN menu

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AUX

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS S DIS ET MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ ↓ ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could adversely effect system performance

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ADV/PASSWORD--------

enter the password: 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

↓ ADV-----------------

choose product: FX MX MATE MAIN

↓

ADV/MX---------------choose category:

AUX ADV MAIN

↓

ADV/MX/AUX---------P00 Aux output Disabled function DOWN PORT

↓

ADV/MX/AUX-------P00 Aux output Off control DOWN ON OFF PORT

↓

ADV/MX/AUX---------End of aux menu

TOP ADV MAIN

ADVANCED MENU--MX

MAIN MENU SHORTCUT

Pressing the left two keys on the MATE

at the same time from anywhere in the

menu system takes you to the MAIN menu

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AGS SETUP

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ ↓ ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could adversely effect system performance

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ADV/PASSWORD--------

enter the password: 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

↓ ADV-----------------

choose product: FX MX MATE MAIN

↓

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

AGS ADV ↓

ADV/MATE/AGS-------Choose category: QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2

↓ MATE/AGS/SETUP------

Ags port: 0

DOWN AGS INC DEC

↓

MATE/AGS/SETUP-----Ags enabled: NO

DOWN UP NO YES

↓

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

DOWN UP CHANGE

↓

MATE/AGS/SETUP-----Dc genset: NO

DOWN UP NO YES

↓

MATE/AGS/SETUP-----Vdc genstop:38.0 vdc

DOWN UP INC DEC

↓

MATE/AGS/SETUP-----End of AGS SETUP menu UP TOP AGS

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MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ ↓ ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could adversely effect system performance

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ADV/PASSWORD--------

enter the password: 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

↓ ADV-----------------

choose product: FX MX MATE MAIN

↓

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

AGS ADV ↓

ADV/MATE/AGS-------Choose category: VOLT QUIET SETUP TIME START PG2

↓ MATE/AGS/QT---------

weekday: 12:00A quiet time start

DOWN AGS CHANGE

↓

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

DOWN AGS CHANGE

↓

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

DOWN AGS CHANGE

↓

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

DOWN AGS CHANGE

↓

MATE/AGS/QT--------End of QUIET TIME menu UP TOP AGS

VOLTAGE START

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS SET DIS MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ ↓ ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could adversely effect system performance

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ADV/PASSWORD--------

enter the password: 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

↓ ADV-----------------

choose product: FX MX MATE MAIN

↓

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

AGS ADV ↓

ADV/MATE/AGS-------Choose category: QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2

↓ MATE/AGS/VSTART-----

Volt start 24.4 vdc 24 hr setting

DOWN AGS INC DEC

↓

ATE/AGS/VSTART----Volt start 23.6 vdc 2 hr setting

DOWN AGS INC DEC

↓

ATE/AGS/VSTART----Volt start 22.0 vdc 2 min setting

DOWN AGS INC DEC

↓

MATE/AGS/VSTART----End of VOLT START menu UP TOP AGS

LOAD START

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS S DIS ET MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ ↓ ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could adversely effect system performance

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ADV/PASSWORD--------

enter the password: 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

↓ ADV-----------------

choose product: FX MX MATE MAIN

↓

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

AGS ADV

↓

ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2---Choose category: QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2

↓ ADV/MATE/AGS--------

Choose category: MUST LOAD PG2 START RUN PG3

↓

ADV/MATE/AGS/LS----load start 0 kw

DOWN AGS INC DEC

↓

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

DOWN UP INC DEC

↓

ADV/MATE/AG -S/LS---- load stop 0 kw

DOWN UP INC DEC

↓

ADV/MATE/AGS/LS----load sop 1 min selay

DOWN UP INC DEC

↓

ADV/MATE/AGS/LS----End of LOAD START menu UP TOP AGS

MUST RUN

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS S DIS ET MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ ↓ ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could adversely effect system performance

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ADV/PASSWORD--------

enter the password: 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

↓ ADV-----------------

choose product: FX MX MATE MAIN

↓

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

AGS ADV

↓

ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2---Choose category: QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2

↓ ADV/MATE/AGS--------

Choose category: LOAD T MUS PG2 START RUN PG3

↓

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

↓

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

↓

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

↓

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

↓

ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----End of MUST RUN menu UP TOP AGS

EXERCISE

MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS S DIS ET MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ ↓ ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could adversely effect system performance

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ADV/PASSWORD--------

enter the password: 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

↓ ADV-----------------

choose product: FX MX MATE MAIN

↓

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

AGS ADV

↓

ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2---Choose category: QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2

↓ ADV/MATE/AGS--------

Choose category: LOAD MUST PG2 START RUN PG3

↓

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

PG3 EXERCISE TMRS ADV

↓

ADV/MATE/AGS/EX----Exercise -start day DOWN AGS INC DEC

↓

ADV/MATE/AGS/EX----exercise 12:00A start time DOWN UP CHANGE

↓

ADV/MATE/AGS/EX----Exercise 15 min period DOWN AGS INC DEC

↓

ADV/MATE/AGS/EX----End of EXERCISE menu UP TOP AGS

TIMERS

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MAIN--------------- 6:54:42P SUM- STATUS S DIS ET MARY METERS UP PLAY

↓ SETUP INV/CHGR MENU

choose category: AC IN SEARCH LBCO LIMT PG2

↓ ↓ ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

changes made could adversely effect system performance

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ADV/PASSWORD--------

enter the password: 132 ENTER INC DEC EXIT

↓ ADV-----------------

choose product: FX MX MATE MAIN

↓

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

AGS ADV

↓

ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2---Choose category: QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2

↓ ADV/MATE/AGS--------

Choose category: LOAD MUST PG2 START RUN PG3

↓

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

PG3 EXERCISE TMRS ADV

↓

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-agsstate: 0

DOWN AGS

↓

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-genfault: 0

DOWN UP

↓

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

↓

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

↓

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

↓

TIMERS cont.

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

DOWN UP

↓

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

DOWN UP

↓

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

DOWN UP

↓

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

DOWN UP

↓

ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERSEnd of TIMERS menu UP TOP AGS

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8.0 Troubleshooting

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MATE2M does not power-up

MATE2M does not find a Device

MATE2M does not display the correct meter or setting.

MATE2M will not EQ my system when I use the EQ function under the <ACIN> button.

MATE2M displays a ‘COMM ERROR’

The OutBack MATE2M is powered by the OutBack product that it is connected to. Make sure that all OutBack Products are powered-up and operating correctly before connecting the MATE2M. Check or replace the CAT5 cables running from the MATE2M to the OutBack product.

Make sure that all OutBack Products are powered-up and operating correctly before connecting the MATE2M. Check or replace the CAT5 cables running from the MATE2M to the OutBack product.

If a HUB is being used, make sure no OutBack products have been moved, unplugged, or added. If they have, follow the instructions in

MATE2M Setup Communications Options to REPOLL for moved or new

devices.

Make sure that all OutBack Products are powered-up and operating correctly before connecting the MATE2M. Check or replace the CAT5 cables running from the MATE2M to the OutBack product.

If a HUB is being used, make sure no OutBack products have been moved or unplugged. If they have, follow the instructions in

Setup Communications Options to REPOLL for moved or new devices.

Older FXs and MXs with a newer MATE2M will not be able to utilize this system wide command. FXs that do not respond to this command can have an EQ cycle started by using the EQ start function located in the STATUS/FX/MODE menu. From the Main screen press

<FX>

, <MODES>. Continue to press <DOWN> until you see the EQ function. If a HUB is used, FXs must have an EQ cycle start individually for each FX on the HUB (Use the <PORT> button to cycle through the available FXs).

MATE2M

<STATUS>,

If the MATE2M receives too many interrupted or corrupt communications with OutBack products attached to the HUB, it will display a ‘COMM ERROR’ screen.

Choosing ‘VIEW DEBUG’ takes you to a screen that lists all ports and accumulated errors. Any Port experiencing errors can be found by the error count after the Port number.

In the example to the right, Port 4 has a large number of errors detected (04:025 means Port 4: showing 25 errors).

Pressing any key will take you to the SETUP/MATE/COMM screen, which will allow the error counts to be reset using the ‘RSET’ button, the Debug screen can be redisplayed by using the ‘VIEW’ button, or user can get back to the SETUP menu by using the ‘BACK’ button.

Use the information on the Debug screen to locate the problem device. Make sure that it’s DC breaker in on, and that is operating correctly. Check or replace CAT5 cables running from the HUB to that device.

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

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OutBack Power Systems

Two Year Limited Warranty

OutBack Power Systems Inc. warrants that the products it manufacturers will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years subject to the conditions set forth below.

The limited warranty is extended to the original user and is transferable. The limited warranty term begins on the date of invoice to the original user of the product. The limited warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof damaged by a) alteration or disassembly, b) accident or abuse, c) corrosion, d) lightning, e) reverse polarity, f) repair or service provided by an unauthorized repair facility, g) operation or installation contrary to instructions pertaining to the product.

OutBack Power Systems’ liability for any defective product or any part thereof shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the product, at OutBack Power Systems’ discretion. OutBack Power Systems does not warrant or guarantee the workmanship performed by any person or firm installing its products.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS’ RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

During the two year period beginning on the invoice date, OutBack Power Systems will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to OutBack Power Systems’ facility or to an OutBack Power Systems authorized repair facility, or that are repaired on site by an OutBack Power Systems authorized repair technician. To request limited warranty service, you must contact OutBack Power Systems at 360-435-6030 within the limited warranty period. If limited warranty service is required, OutBack Power Systems will issue a Return MATErial Authorization (RMA) Number. Mark the outside of the package with the RMA number and include a copy of the purchase invoice in the package. You must ship the products back to OutBack Power Systems in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. OutBack Power Systems will ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in the continental United States, where applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect.

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Your purchase of an OutBack Power Systems product is an important investment. Registering your products will help us maintain the standard of excellence you expect from us in terms of performance, quality and reliability.

Please take a moment to register and provide us with some important information.

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code: __________________________________________________________________________________ Country: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ____________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

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EXTENDED WARRANTY APPLICATION

OutBack Power Systems offers an optional three year extension to the standard two year limited warranty. Purchase of extended warranty coverage is available on products listed below provided conditions shown are met. Extended warranty coverage must be purchased within 90 days of the original sale of the product covered.

PRODUCT REQUIRED SURGE PROTECTION EXTENDED WARRANTY COST FX2024 AC Input; AC Output, DC Input $300.00

FX2048 AC Input; AC Output, DC Input $300.00 MX60 DC Input; DC Output $100.00 MATE2M NA $50.00 HUB 4 NA $35.00 HUB 10 NA $50.00

Product Covered Serial Number Quantity Extended Warranty Cost

Total

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Outback Power Systems MATE2M Installation Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Features

1.2 Installation

2.0 Basic Operation

2.1 Power Up

2.2 Navigation

2.2.1 Menu Structure

2.2.2 MATE2M Buttons

2.2.3 ‘SOFT’ Keys

2.2.4 The ‘INV’ Hot Key

2.2.5 The ‘AC IN’ Hot Key

2.3 Common Screens

2.3.1 The Main Screen

2.3.2 Summary Screens

2.3.3 Status Screens

2.4 Setup Menu

2.4.1 Starting and stopping an EQ cycle

2.5 Display Menu

2.5.1 Backlight adjustment

2.5.2 Setting the clock

2.5.3 Communications Options

3.0 Advanced Menu

4.0 Using the MATE2M with a HUB

5.0 MATE2M Advanced Generator Start Mode

5.1 Advanced Generator Start Mode

5.1.1 AGS Setup

5.1.2 Quiet Time

5.1.3 Voltage Start

5.1.4 Load Start

5.1.5 Must Run

5.1.6 Exercise

6.0 Menu Map

7.0 Menu Map Overview

8.0 Troubleshooting

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