Outback Power Systems HUB10, MATE2, MATE-B, HUB4, MATE User Manual

HUB
Communications Manager

User’s Manual

About OutBack Power Systems

OutBack Power Systems is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. Our products include
true sine wave inverter/chargers, maximum power point charge controllers, system communication
components, as well as breaker panels, breakers, accessories, and assembled systems.

Notice of Copyright

OutBack HUB Communications Manager User’s Guide © 2008 All rights reserved.

Disclaimer

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS:
(a) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR

OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION.

(b) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT,

CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION.
THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK.

Date and Revision: June 25, 2008

Contact Information

OutBack Power Systems
19009 62nd Ave. NE, Arlington, WA 98223
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.outbackpower.com

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Warranty Introduction

Dear OutBack Customer,

Thank 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.

• The 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.

• There is no allowance or reimbursement for an installer’s or user’s labor or travel time required to

disconnect, service, or reinstall the damaged component(s).

• 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.

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EU Declaration of Conformity

In accordance with EN 45014:1998

We ........................................................... OutBack Power Systems

Of ............................................................. 19009 62nd Ave NE

Arlington, WA 98223 USA

Declare that:

Model name/number ................. MATE, MATE2, MATE_B, HUB4, HUB10

Has been designed and manufactured to the following speci cations:

73/23/EEC ........................................... The Low Voltage Directive and its’ amending directives

As the manufacturer, we declare that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with
the relevant sections of the above referenced speci cations. The unit complies with all essential require­ments of the Directives.

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Done at Arlington, WA USA
On 1/22/08

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OUTBACK HUB
Communications Manager

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions, cautionary markings, and all appropriate sections of this installation and user
manual as well as other component manuals before using the system.

Be cautious around electricity, electrical components, and batteries. Shocks, burns, injury, and even
death can occur if an installer comes in contact with electricity.

This product is intended to be installed as part of a permanently grounded electrical system .

• The OutBack HUB is designed for indoor installation or installation inside a weatherproof enclosure.

• All wiring voltage is less than 30 volts DC (CAT5e communications cable) and considered a “limited
energy circuit” which normally does not require conduit (consult your local code for speci c
installation requirements).

• Install all components and wiring according to national and local electrical and building codes. This
may include submitting a plan to the local building department and passing an inspection.

• For full system protection, one FLEXware Surge Protector per FX Series Inverter/Charger should be
installed.

OutBack Power Systems cannot be responsible for system failure, damages, or injury resulting from
improper installation of their products.

NOTE:

In the United States, it is a UL 1741 requirement for a grid-tie system to have surge protection.

Installing an OutBack FW-SP is also recommended if your AC source is irregular or unreliable with
power surges (due to a lower quality generator or inconsistent utility power, for instance).

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INTRODUCTION

OutBack Power Systems’ HUB System Communications Manager allows multiple OutBack
devices to connect and integrate at one point via CAT5e cable WITH RJ45 modular jacks.

There are two HUB Communication Manager products:

• HUB 4, which has four component ports plus a MATE port

• HUB 10, which has ten component ports plus a MATE port

When the MATE is attached to the HUB 4, it can display and manage any combination of four
FX Series Inverters/Chargers and OutBack Charge Controllers. The OutBack HUB 10 allows the
MATE to control up to 10 OutBack products of any combination.

NOTE: The OutBack HUB communicates stacking phase, load share, and incremental start­up and shut down information directly among the FX Series Inverter/Chargers. The HUB is
powered by any FX or OutBack Charge Controller connected to it.

Both the HUB 4 and HUB 10 are the same size,

but di er in the number of available ports.

The snap-on wiring
cover protects cabling,
eliminating their
accidental plugging
and unplugging,
resulting in a cleaner
installation.

Gently spread the ends of
the cover to remove it.

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