Reading a STATUS Screen

STATUS/FX/PAGE1---------------

STATUS/FX/PAGE2---------------

STATUS/FX/PAGE3---------------

choose catagory

choose catagory

choose catagory

MODES METER BATT PG2

PG1 ERROR WARN PG3

PG2 DISCON SELL MAIN

MODE: a functioning condition or state of operation

METER: displays inverter and charger activity, including output and input AC voltage, and AC inverter, charger, and input current

BATT: displays the battery temperature, voltage and the various set points for the different recharging cycles as well as the time remaining to complete any of those cycles

PG2: pressing the <PG2> soft key opens the next selection of STATUS screens

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

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

PG3: Pressing the <PG3> soft key opens the last STATUS screen

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

SELL: displays a number representing the reason the FX stops selling power to the grid; this number is used by technicians for troubleshooting grid-tied FX units

The second line

 

STATUS/FX/MODE----------- P00

indicates the FX

 

inv control:

ON

 

or Charge Con-

 

 

CHANGE

troller MODE

 

DOWN STAT

MODE PORT

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

To choose an FX on a specific Port, press the <PORT> soft key.

Pressing the <CHANGE MODE> soft key changes the operation of the mode shown on the screen; it does not change to another mode altogether. To change modes, press the <DOWN> soft key.

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Continental Home MATE2 manual Reading a Status Screen

MATE, MATE2 specifications

The Continental Home MATE2 and MATE are modern home automation systems designed to enhance the comfort, efficiency, and convenience of daily living. These systems stand out for their user-friendly interfaces and advanced technologies that cater to a wide range of household needs.

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