MATE - SYSTEM CONTROLLER AND DISPLAY
AC Input Control
AC IN
The OutBack MATE includes a AC IN “hot” key to allow direct control of the AC input from anywhere in the menu system. The AC IN key is located on the left side of the MATE’s LCD display. Above the AC IN key is a yellow LED indicator which flashes when an AC source is available but not connected, and is on continuously when the AC source is connected. If no AC source is available, the yellow LED indicator will remain off. The screens shown on this page apply to the “MATE”, the “MATE B”, and the “MATE 2” only.
AC IN
AC INPUT CONTROL
currently: USE
DROP USE OK
AC IN AC IN
GEN START CONTROL
currently:
OFF AUTO ON OK
AC IN AC IN AC IN
CHARGER CONTROL
currently: AUTO
OFF | AUTO | OK |
Pressing the AC IN key once brings up the AC INPUT CONTROL screen. USE enables the inverter to connect to the AC source when it is available. DROP disconnects the AC source but will allow it to be reconnected if the battery gets too low or the inverter is overloaded.
Pressing the AC IN key a second time brings up the GEN START CONTROL screen. This allows operation of the generator either manually or automatically using the Advanced Generator Start (AGS) functions. The generators starting circuitry must be connected to the AUX ports of the control terminal block (see pages 12 & 13) to use this screen to manually turn the generator ON or OFF or to let the FX automatically perform the AGS functions. When the AGS functions have not been programmed, the screen will show
Pressing the AC IN key a third time brings up the CHARGER CONTROL screen. This allows operation of the battery charger to be preset for when an AC source is available. In AUTO mode the charger will start charging when an AC source connects to the FX or when the FX decides the batteries need charging. In OFF mode the charger stays off but the AC source is still passed through to the loads.
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BULK | EQ | OK |
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Pressing the AC IN key a fourth time brings up the CHARGER MODE CONTROL screen. This screen allows the MATE to issue system wide (global) charger commands. Both OutBack MX and FX products will respond to global charger commands if they are connected together through the HUB.
Pressing <BULK> brings up the BULK CONTROL screen, it will allow the user to start and/or stop a bulk charge cycle manually by pressing <START> or <STOP> respectively.
Pressing <EQ> brings up the EQUALIZE CONTROL screen.
When <START> has been selected, two informational screens are displayed. The user then must answer <YES> before an equalize charging cycle is allowed to begin.
Once the equalizing process has started, you can stop it at anytime by selecting <STOP> from this same control screen.
Copyright 2003 OutBack Power Systems, Inc. | FX & VFX “E” Series Inverter/Charger System | Installation & Programming Manual |
19009 62nd Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA |
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Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 | Rev 7.1 06/08/06 |
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