HBX Mode:

Stands for high battery transfer

Is used with grid-connected FX Series Inverter/Chargers that have utility power as their AC input

Is a mode primarily used in applications that have enough renewable energy (RE) power production to meet the needs of the loads most of the time

Allows the FX to connect to an AC source if the battery voltage has fallen below a program- mable set point for a user configurable amount of time (MATE will then allow the FX to remain connected to the AC source until the battery voltage has risen above a second set point for a programmable amount of time)

The MATE detects when the battery is truly low and needs charging as opposed to a sudden and momentary drop caused by a sizable demand for power from a device such as a motor. At these times, the MATE directs the FX to use AC power until the battery is fully charged again. The user programs in the amount of time a battery can be below the low voltage and the amount of time after it’s fully charged before the MATE starts issuing its commands. The MATE uses these times to switch back and forth between AC and battery power. Additionally, in HBX mode, the FX charging function can be shut off to allow the alternative energy source to recharge the batteries while the loads are powered by the utility grid.

Press <INC> until 141, then press enter

MAIN-----------------------------------

ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING

ADV/PASSWORD---------------

8:25:04A

 

changes made could

enter the password

 

 

 

adversely affect

132

 

SUM STATUS SETUP

ADV

system performance

ENTER INC DEC

EXIT

 

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

 

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

ADV/MATE/HBX-------------------

 

choose a product:

 

choose category

 

hbx-use

 

24.0 vdc

 

 

 

 

 

griduse point

 

 

FX

CC

DC MATE

HBX GRIDUSE AGS

PG2

DOWN ADV

INC

DEC

ADV/MATE/HBX

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ADV/MATE/HBX

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ADV/MATE/HBX

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hbx-use

 

01.0 hrs

hbx-drop

 

 

26.0 vdc

Hbx-drop

 

 

01.0 hrs

grid delay

 

 

grid set point

 

 

grid delay

 

 

 

DOWN UP

INC

DEC

DOWN

UP

INC

DEC

DOWN

UP

INC

DEC

ADV/MATE/HBX ---------------------

 

end of HBX menu

 

Press <INC> and <DEC> soft keys as

 

 

needed to change set points

UP

TOP

ADV

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Continental Home MATE2 manual HBX Mode, Stands for high battery transfer

MATE, MATE2 specifications

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