Introduction
MATE3 System Display and Controller
The Radian inverter/charger has no external controls. It can operate normally without an external control or interface. Basic modes and settings are
The MATE3 System Display and Controller (sold separately) is an OutBack product designed to accommodate programming and monitoring of an OutBack power system. The MATE3 provides the means to adjust the factory default settings to correctly match the installation where needed. It also provides the means to monitor system performance and troubleshoot fault or shutdown conditions.
Once settings are modified using a MATE3, the MATE3 can be removed from the installation. The settings are stored in the
The MATE3’s Configuration Wizard is capable of automatically configuring inverters to a series of preset values. This is often more efficient than attempting to manually program each setting in each inverter. Affected fields include system type, battery charging, and AC source configuration. (For more information, see the MATE3 OWNER’S MANUAL).
NOTE: The Radian Series Inverter/Charger can only be used with MATE3 firmware revision 002.005.xxx or higher.
IMPORTANT:
Some functions are not based in the inverter, but are part of the MATE3 system display’s firmware. They will not function if the system display is removed. These functions are listed beginning on page 32. For a detailed description of functions and programming, please see the MATE3 OWNER’S
MANUAL.
Figure 2 MATE3 System Display and Controller
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