MATE - SYSTEM CONTROLLER AND DISPLAY

System Controller and Display

The OutBack MATE system controller and display allows you to program, control, and monitor the operation of one or more FX’s as well as the MX60 MPPT charge controller.

When connecting a MATE to more than one product is required, a HUB-4 or HUB-10 communication manager must be included in the system. The MATE can be located up to 1000 feet (305 meters) from the FX system using standard 8 conductor CAT5 type communication cabling. This wiring is considered to be a low voltage / limited energy circuit.

The MATE can be used to program the FX and then removed. All of the settings in the FX are stored in non-volatile memory inside of the FX itself - the battery can be removed from the FX and the settings will not be lost.

The MATE also allows for monitoring and control of the FX system’s operation. Some of the more advanced system operating modes (such as the HIGH BATTERY TRANSFER (HBX) function or the ADVANCED GENERATOR START (AGS) function) requires that a MATE be connected to the FX system all of the time.

The operating software used in the MATE is upgradeable to allow for the addition of new features to existing systems. It can be easily removed and exchanged by the system user – there is a single CAT5 RJ45 modular connection.

The MATE also includes an RS-232 PC serial communication port to allow monitoring and remote modem access of the system via phone or internet. This PC software is currently being developed by third party companies and will soon be offered as an option through your OutBack Power Systems dealer. Tracking software is available at www.RightHandEng.com/OutBack.

Outback Power Systems currently offers five different versions of the MATE.

MATE: Basic MATE with an oval encasing (shown below). The casing is white in color. This option includes an RS-232 port.

MATE B: Basic MATE with an oval encasing. The casing is black in color. This option includes an RS-232 port.

MATE 2: Black flush mount version of the MATE shown below. This option includes an RS-232 port.

MATE 2M: Black flush mount version with a simplified menu structure designed specifically for the Mobile market. No RS-232 access.

MATE 2M-232:Same as MATE2M but with the RS-232 port accessible.

OutBack MATE System Controllers

“MATE” “MATE B”

“MATE 2” “MATE 2M” “MATE 2M-232”

Installation & Programming Manual

FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System

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