1MATESystem Controller and DisplayInstallation and User Manualfor the OutBack MATE and MATE 2
10• Install all other OutBack components rst.• Run the CAT 5 cable from the source (HUB, FX or Charge Controller) to the MATE’s location. Connect t
1008 MATE Menu Map
101e menu system displayed on the MATE will vary depending on the soware version the MATE was programmed with at the time of manufacturing or during
102 MAIN--------------------------------- 9:57:32 A SUM STATUS SETUP ADVSTATUS--------------------------------choose device: FX
103e MATE features over 400 screens for viewing power system status and adjusting its values. e screens are accessible in a series of categorized me
104ADV/SETTINGS/WARNINGchanges made could adversely eect system performanceBefore entering the ADVANCED screens, a warning message appears. Any chang
105INVERTER CONTROLcurrently: ONOFF SRCH ON OKAC IN HOT KEYAC INPUT CONTROLcurrently: DROPDROP USE OKGEN START CONTROLcur
106STATUS/FX/METERS--P00charger 0.0 aaccurrentDOWN UP TOP PORTSTATUS/FX/METERS--P00input 0.0 aaccurrent
107MAIN----------------6:54:42PMSUM STATUS SETUP ADVSTATUS--------------choose device:FX CC DC MAINSTATUS/FX/PAGE1-----choose catego
108MAIN---------------- 6:54:42PMSUM STATUS SETUP ADVSTATUS--------------choose device:FX CC DC MAINSTATUS/CC/PAGE 1------
109STATUS--------------choose device:FX CC DC MAINSTATUS/DC/PAGE 1-------- STATSMETER SHUNT BATT PG2A:
110STATUS/DC/SHUNT Cmax removedamps 0.4DOWN UP RESET TOPSTATUS/DC/SHUNT Cmax removedkWatts 0.000DOWN UP RESET TOPSTATUS/
111DATE & TIMESETUP/MATE/PAGE1----mate code rev: 402choose category:CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2SETUP/MATE/CLOCK---- Tu 12/10/02 4:00:22PBACK DATE
112CHARGERMAIN---------------- 6:54:42PSUM STATUS SETUP ADVADV/SETTINGS/WARNINGchanges made couldadversely eectsystem performanceADV/PAS
113ADV/FX/GEN-----------P00ac2/gen 140 vacupper limitDOWN INC DEC PORTADV/FX/GEN-----------P00ac2/gen 60.0 aacinput
114ADV/FX/AUX-------P00aux output AC DropfunctionDOWN INC DEC PORTSTACKINGMAIN----------------6:54:42PSUM STATUS SETUP ADVADV/SETTINGS/WARNINGchan
115ADV/CC/PAGE 1---------choose category:ADV CHGR CCADV PG2ADV/CC/CHGR-----------absorb voltage 14.4vDOWN INC DEC PORTADV/CC/CHGR-----------
116ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP---ags fault 17 mintimeDOWN UP INC DECQUIET TIMEMATE/AGS/SETUP------end of AGS SETUP men
117ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----load sop 1 min delayDOWN UP INC DEC ADV/MATE/AGS/LS----- end of VOLTAGE START menu UP TOP AGS ADV/M
118ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS--agsstate 0 DOWN AGS ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS--genfault 0 DOWN UP ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS--24 hr 14
119MAIN MENUSUM STATUS SETUP ADV SUMMARY SCREENSADVVANCED MENUFX CC DC MATESTATUS SCREENFX CC DC M
121 Basic Operation
120ADVANCED MENUFX CC DC MATEADV/MATE/PG1 HBX GRIDUSE AGS ADVADV/MATE/AGS QUIET VOLTSETUP TIME START PG2ADV/MATE/AGS/P
121e following tasks are common to many OutBack Power Systems customers and are viewable and programmable using the MATE. ey are fully explained wit
122Go to the GRIDUSE screens in the ADVANCED menu. Using these screens, you can set the times of day you want to use grid AC power and the times you w
123When the battery falls below your established voltage set point for a set amount of time, the generator will start and recharge the batteries. For
124MATE does not power-upe OutBack MATE is powered by the OutBack product that it is connected to. Make sure that all OutBack Products are powered-up
125Date of Installation_________________________________________________Installer __________________________________________________________Battery Ch
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13NOTE: For a viewing of all MATE screens, please see pages 105-118 at the end of this manual.Power UpA soon as the MATE cable is plugged into a power
14Fourth screen (one of the following):t e MATE found an FX Series Inverter/Charger
15e MAIN screen appears aer the MATE detects the HUB (and any devices connected to it) or detects a single device if a HUB is not in use. e MAIN sc
16Green Status Indicator, Inverter LEDYellow Status Indicator, AC Input LED AC In Hot KeyINV Hot Key HOT KEYS t Two FX dedicated “hot” keys are label
17Soft Key Related AbbreviationsADV - Advanced INC - Increase AGS – Advanced Generator Start INV - InverterAUX – Auxiliary Output MIN - MinutesBA
18t 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.
19Although the OutBack MATE menu display screens vary depending on the unit’s soware version, the menu structures and navigation are the same for all
2Dear OutBack Customer,ank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every eort to assure our power conversion products will give you long
202 MATE Setup
21Setup the MATEStart with the <MAIN> screen, which appears aer the power-up screens, and press the <SETUP> so key.Press the <MATE>
22Why 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 de
23EITHERADJUST DATE AND THEN YEAR<INC DATE> changes the day of the month. Press the <SET YEAR> so key aer changing the date. e next scr
24SETUP/MATE/PAGE1--------------mate code rev: 402choose category:CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2SETUP/MATE/CNT------------------contras
25Backlight AdjustmentChoose <GLOW> from the SETUP/MATE/PAGE 1 Setup choices screen:On the SETUP/MATE/GLOW screen, pressing the <GLOW> so
263 MATE Communications Options
27Press the <COMM> so key from the <PAGE 2> Setup choices screen for MATE communications options:t <REPOLL> forces the MATE to “red
28To debug the system, press the <DEBUG> so key.On the DEBUG screen, rst press the <VIEW> so key to bring up a list of HUB ports with a
29Press the <PC> so key to enable or disable the MATE’s RS232 communications port. In the PC communications screen, choose ON or OFF by pressin
3DisclaimerUNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS:(a) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY
30Communication ErrorsErrors and DebuggingCommunication errors (COMM ERR) that occur with OutBack Power Systems components are oen the result of loos
31Advancing 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 foll
324 MATE Summary Screens
33MAIN--------------------------------12:00:30P SUM STATUS SETUP ADVIf the MATE has a FLEXnet DC connected to it, an initial FLEXnet DC screen
34OutBack Charge Controller Summary Screen e CC summary applies to all OutBack Charge Controller. Its screen shows the voltage level of the battery (
35SETUP/MATE/SUMMARY---------summary controlBACK TYPE DELAY ROLLSETUP/MATE/SUMMARY/TYPE---summary Roll screen typeBACK INC DEC
36SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE----------summary CC Onlyscreen typeBACK INC DECCC Only—displays the CC SUMMARY screen. Pressing the <INC> opens the DC
37PATHMAIN-----------------------------------9:57:32ASUM STATUS SETUP ADVSETUP-------------------------------choose device:FX
385 MATE Status Screens
39Why you want them: Status screens give the user a breakdown of individual activities of the FX Series Inverter/Charger(s) and the Charge Controller(
4INTRODUCTION 6 MATE Specications and Features 7-8 Manual Setup 9 Installation 9-101 Basic Operation 12 Power Up 13 MAIN Screen 15 Ho
40Reading a STATUS ScreenSTATUS/FX/PAGE1---------------choose catagoryMODES METER BATT PG2STATUS/FX/PAGE2---------------choose catagoryPG1 ERROR
41FX STATUS MODE ScreensSTATUS/FX/PAGE1------------------choose category:MODES METER BATT PG2STATUS/FX/MODE-----------P00ac in control:
42 Charge P00inv 0.0kw zer 0.0kwchg 0.0kw buy 0.0 kwDOWN STATUS PORT S
43 FX STATUS Batt(ery) ScreensSTATUS/FX/MODE-------------P00battery 13.6 vdcactualDOWN STATUS PORTSTATUS/FX/METER----------
44FX STATUS ERROR ScreensSTATUS/FX/PAGE1-------------------choose category:MODES METER BATT PG2STATUS/FX/ERROR-----------P00Low ac output
45FX STATUS WARN(ING) ScreensSTATUS/FX/PAGE2-----------------choose category: PG1 ERROR WARN PG3 STATUS/FX/WARN-------------P00acin freq
46STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00 acin freq Notoo high DOWN STATUS PORT STATUS/FX/DISCON-----------P00 aci
47OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS MODE ScreensTo view the CC STATUS screens, return to the MAIN Menu, press the <STATUS> so key and then choos
48OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS METER ScreensTo view the CC STATUS screens, return to the MAIN Menu, press the <STATUS> so key and then choo
49OUTBACK CHARGE CONTROLLER STATUS SETP(OINT) ScreensPress the rst two so keys simultaneously to return to the MAIN Menu or press <STATUS> and
5 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
506 MATE Hot Keys
51HOT KEYS<OFF> —turns o all the FX inverters connected to the MATE <SRCH> —the inverter begins search mode if the AC load connected is s
52AC INPUT CONTROLcurrently: DROP-HBXDROP USE OKAC INPUT CONTROLcurrently: USE-HBXDROP USE
53• When an OutBack HUB is employed, the GEN START CONTROL only aects the FX programmed as the AGS PORT in the AGS setup. is is the HUB Port connec
54NOTE: 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,
55NOTE : 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 m
56NOTE: For a global charger command to work, all of the OutBack products must be connected to a HUB. e CHARGER MODE CONTROL aects both FX Series In
577 Advanced MATE Menus
58MATE Control Modese MATE, when connected to at least one FX Series Inverter/Charger, oers more sophisti-cated controls than basic debugging and sy
59The ADVANCED Menuse MATE must be connected to an OutBack system for the Advanced features to function.To access the MATE’s Advanced Mode settings,
6Introduction e OutBack Power Systems MATE serves several functions:• Displays and congures the system and its components—the
60ADV------------------------------------choose device: FX CC DC MATE ADV/MATE/PG1-----------------------choose category: H
61HBX Mode:• Stands for high battery transfer• Is used with grid-connected FX Series Inverter/Chargers that have utility power as their AC input• I
62NOTE: 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
63HBX-Drop Grid Set PointHBX-Drop Grid DelayADV/MATE/HBX---------------------hbx-drop 26.0 vdcgrid set point DOWN UP INC
64Disable HBXADV/MATE/HBX----------------------ac input DROPcontrol DROP USE HBX DONE ADV/
65AC INPUT CONTROLCurrently:USEDROP USE OKPush the <AC IN> hot key to view the AC status and change to USE or DROP as
66is section applies to o-grid systems which regularly use generator-supplied power. Why you may want it: Some systems include fuel-powered generato
67To enter the AGS setup, go to the <ADV/MATE> screen:MAIN----------------------------------- 9:57:32 A SUM STATUS SETUP ADV ADV/PASS
68e AGS Setup menu contains the following general settings that dene the AGS routines.e MATE uses the AUX output of an FX or FLEXnet DC relay to co
69AGS Enabledis 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 b
7• Communication Protocol: proprietary OutBack multi-drop network• Interconnecting Cable: CAT 5 (8 IATIA 518B) PC non-crossover network cable • Max
70DC GensetIn 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 S
71End of AGS SETUP menu UP TOP AGSADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP-----cool down time 0
72Generators are an integral part of many renewable energy systems. Setting a generator’s start and stop times and voltage set points can be confusing
73MAIN----------------------------------- 9:57:32A SUM STATUS SETUP ADVADV/PASSWORD---------------------enter the p
74WEEKDAY QT START---------------adj hour 12:00A DOWN INC DECWEEKDAY QT START----------------adj min
75ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------weekend: 12:00Aquiet time start DOWN UP CHANGEWEEKEND QT START-----------
76 ADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------weekend 12:00Aquiet time stop DOWN UP CHANGEWEEKEND QT STOP-------------
77ADV/MATE/AGS------------------------Choose category: QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-----
782-Minute Voltage Set PointIf the battery voltage falls below this set point, a 2-minute timer starts to count down. Upon reach-ing zero, a start com
79 ADV/MATE/AGS-----------------------choose category QUIET VOLT SETUP TIME START PG2ADV/MATE/AGS/PG2----------------choose
8With the MATE, a user can know the system’s activity and conditions at any given time. Sometimes, aer careful observations, a user might want to cha
80 ADV/MATE/AGS/LS-----------------load stop 0 kw DOWN UP INC DEC ADV/MATE/AGS/LS----------------load stop
81Why 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 he
82 ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------weekday: 12:00A must run start time DOWN AGS CHANGEADV/MATE/AGS/MR-------------
83 ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------weekday 12:00A must run stop time DOWN UP CHANGEADV/MATE/AGS/MR-----------------
84Press the <DOWN> so key to go to the ADV/MATE/AGS/MR weekend must run stop screen.weekend must run stop time is the end of the must run time
85 ADV/MATE/AGS/MR--------------- end of MUST RUN menu UP TOP AGSADV/MATE/AGS/PG2-----------------choose
86e agsstate screen displays a numeric value corresponding to why the generator is or is not running. is is a diagnostic feature for OutBack trouble
87 ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS --------- lsstart timer 0 minDOWN UPADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS--------- lsstop timer 0 mi
88is 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
89Use the <INC> or <DEC> so keys to choose the day (Sunday-Saturday) of the week to exercise the generator. To disable the exercise funct
9e MATE is a micro-computing device which means it is less powerful and smaller in size than a personal computer. A user will oen scroll through a s
90Press 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
91Why 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
92Example #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.
93On the ADV menu, push the <MATE> so key.Press the <GRIDUSE> so key on the <ADV/MATE> screen. ADV------------------------------
94<INC>and <DEC> set the hour to the desired time. Press <DOWN> to access the adj min screen.<INC> and <DEC> set the min
95 ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----------------weekend 12:00Agridusestart DOWN ADV OFF ON ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE----------------weeke
96ADV-------------------------------------choose device: FX CC DC MATE ADV/MATE/PG2-------------------choose category: PG1 DE
97MATE ADVANCED Default ValuesADV/MATE/HBX--------------------hbx-use 12.0 vdcgrid setpointDOWN ADV INC DECADV/MATE/H
98ADV/MATE/AGS/QT----------------weekday 12:00Aquiet time start DOWN AGS CHANGEADV/MATE/AGS/QT------------------
99 ADV/MATE/AGS/MR----------------weekday 12:00Amust run start time DOWN AGS CHANGEADV/MATE/AGS/MR--------------
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