ADV------------------------------------

 

 

choose device:

 

 

FX

CC

DC

MATE

In the ADV menu, push the <MATE> soft key to view the Advanced MATE functions.

ADV/MATE/PG1-----------------------

choose category:

 

HBX GRIDUSE AGS

PG2

From the ADV/MATE screen, a Control Mode is chosen. Press the <HBX> soft key to view the HBX screens.

HBX Mode

What it does: HBX Mode allows control over the use of grid-supplied power based on user- determined battery voltage and time set points. A user can maximize renewable energy use and minimize the use of grid-supplied power through careful HBX usage.

The OutBack default values* for HBX (24V system) are the following:

High voltage—26 volts

Low voltage—24 volts

Time for both high and low settings—one hour

*Double these values for a 48V system; divide them by one half for a 12V system. These values are not temperature compensated.

When the battery voltage remains at 26 volts for one hour, the FX will disconnect from the grid and the system will run on battery-supplied power. If the battery voltage falls to 24 volts for one hour, the FX connects to the grid. During this connected period, the grid-supplied AC current will power the loads and recharge the batteries unless the user manually shuts off the FX charging function off. With the charger off, the grid will only power the loads, allowing renewable energy sources to recharge the batteries. This avoids running the loads from the batteries and repeatedly charging and discharging them using more expensive utility power.

To shut the charger function off:

Press the <AC IN> hot key three times until the CHARGER CONTROL screen appears.

Press the <OFF> soft key.

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Continental Home MATE2 manual HBX Mode

MATE, MATE2 specifications

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