Alpha Group Out Back Power MATE Series Installation guide

System Display and Controller

Contents
Basic Navigation…………………………………………………..…... 2
Menu Maps -
MATE System Display and Controller Basic Setup……………. 2
MATE System Display and Controller Advanced Setup………. 3
MATE System Display and Controller AGS Menu………….. 4-5
Inverter Setup…………………………………………………….. 6-7
Charge Controller Setup………………………………………… 8
FLEXnet DC Setup………………………………………………. 9-10
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WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD
Consult the MATE Owner’s Manual for detailed
information on safety and installation procedures.

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BASIC NAVIGATION
The following pages are intended as a quick reference guide for the menu map of the MATE Series System
Display and Controller. This document is for use with the products MATE and MATE2. It cannot be used
with the MATE3.
See the MATE Series Owner’s Manual for detailed information about the menu structure, MATE features,
and hot/soft key functions. See the inverter, charge controller, and DC monitor manuals for detailed
information about specific features and functions that are controlled by the menus.
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choose device:
FX MATE
Selection from Main Menu
Device Selection Menu
SETUP/FX----------------
choose category
Device Menu Title(s)
SETUP/FX/SEARCH------P01
6
DOWN INC DEC PORT
Menu Item
SETUP/FX/SEARCH------P01
search
sensitivity
DOWN INC DEC PORT
Setpoint or function
for the Menu Item
SETUP/FX/SEARCH------
search 6
sensitivity
DOWN INC DEC PORT
Port
MAIN--------------------
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Main Screen
Main Menu
Soft Keys
To cycle through the
devices connected to
the HUB, press the
<PORT> soft key.
Select this option to proceed
Available menus
Adjusts the set points value
Switches between devices on the
ports of the Communications HUB
Soft Key Color Code:
Navigation colors
Selects a function
(e.g., ON, OFF, AUTO)
Soft key functions will vary depending on
the selected menu and are defined by
the word above the key in the LCD.
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To return to the Main
screen at any time:
Press and hold the 2 left soft
keys at the same time. Release
when the Main screen appears.
If accompanied by a dashed line, pressing that
soft key will return the user to the location
identified by the dashed line. This will vary
depending on the devices in the system.
Indicates a 1-screen movement within a Menu.
These are color coded according to their
function or purpose.
Navigation:
Soft Keys
Soft Keys
LCD Screen
LCD Screen
INV
Hot Key
AC IN
Hot Key
AC IN
Hot Key
INV LED
INV
Hot Key
INV LED
AC IN LED

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Screen EE b.bb
Searching for Devices
FX Found
Searching for Devices
CC Found
Searching for Devices
DC Found
Port Assignment
1> FX 2>CC 3> DC 4>
5> 6> 7> 8>
9> 10> 2M>
Searching for Devices
HUB Found
SETUP/MATE/PAGE1-------
mate code rev: 4.1.3
choose category:
CLOCK CNT GLOW PG2
Current Day
Tu 01/01/09
INC SET
DAY MONTH
Current Month
Tu 01/01/09
INC SET
MONTH DATE
Current Date
Tu 01/01/09
INC SET
DATE YEAR
Current Year
Tu 01/01/09
INC DEC
YEAR YEAR DONE
Current Minute
12:00:00P
INC DEC RESET
MIN MIN SEC DONE
Current Hour
12:00:00P
INC SET
HOUR MIN
SETUP/MATE/CNT-------
contrast 30%
BACK INC DEC
SETUP/MATE/GLOW-------
backlight controls
BACK LEVEL MODE TIME
SETUP/MATE/GLOW/LEVEL
backlight 100%
BACK INC DEC
SETUP/MATE/GLOW/MODE
current code: AUTO
BACK OFF AUTO ON
SETUP/MATE/GLOW/TIME
glow Off 5 mins
time
BACK INC DEC
SETUP/MATE/CLOCK-------
Tu 1/01/09
12:00:00P
BACK DATE TIME
SETUP/MATE/SUM-------
summary control
BACK TYPE DELAY ROLL
SETUP/MATE/SUM/TYPE----
summary
screen type
BACK INC DEC
SETUP/MATE/SUM/DELAY-
Sum screen 19 mins
Delay time
BACK INC DEC
SETUP/MATE/SUM/DELAY-
Sum screen 10 seconds
Roll rate
BACK INC DEC
SETUP/MATE/COMM/PC------
PC communications: OFF
BACK OFF ON
SETUP/MATE/COMM--------
Comm errors:
BACK VIEW RSET
00:000 01:000 02:000
03:000 04:000 05:000
06:000 07:000 08:000
09:000 10:000 2M:000
After
Resetting
Comm Errors
SETUP/MATE/PAGE2-------
choose category:
PG1 SUMRY COMM PG3
SETUP/MATE/PAGE3-------
choose category:
PG2 BEEP MAIN
SETUP/MATE/COMM--------
Choose category:
BACK REPOLL PC DEBUG
00:000 01:000 02:000
03:000 04:025 05:001
06:001 07:001 08:001
09:001 10:001 2M:001
Viewing Comm Errors
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
Setting up the MATE or MATE2 includes:
1. Setting the Clock (date and time)
2. Setting the screen contrast.
3. Setting the Glow time.
4. Setting how the Summary screens are
displayed.
5. Setting communication options.
6. Setting Beep tone functions.
Setpoints:
None
Roll: rotates
between devices
FX Only
CC Only
DC Only
DC Simple
1
Main Screen
MAIN----------------
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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
Setpoints (Current Day):
Monday through Sunday
Setpoints (Current Month):
01 through 12
Setpoints (Current Date):
01 through 31
Setpoints (Current Year):
09 through xx
Setpoints (Current Hour):
01-12AM or 01-12PM
Setpoints (Reset Sec):
Resets seconds to 00
1
2
3
4
5
6
Varies depending on attached
devices. Automatically returns
to the Main Screen.
Repolling
SETUP------------------
choose device:
FX MATE
MAIN--------------------
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Main Screen
Startup Screens
MAIN----------------
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To return to the Main
screen at any time:
Press and hold the 2 left soft keys at the same
time. Release when the Main screen appears.
Port Assignment
1> FX 2>CC 3> DC 4>
5> 6> 7> 8>
9> 10> 2M>
Searching for Devices
HUB Found
SETUP/MATE/BEEP--------
button beep tone ON
BACK OFF ON
MATE
AC IN INV
MAIN----------------
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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
G'day Mate

MATE
(continued)
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Accessing the Advanced Menu:
ADV--------------------
choose device
FX CC DC MATE
Changing more detailed operating
parameters requires access to the
Advanced Setup Menu.
ADV/MATE/HBX------------
hbx-use 24.0 Vdc
grid set point
DOWN ADV INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX------------
hbx-use 1.0 hrs
grid delay
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX------------
hbx-drop 26.0 Vdc
grid set point
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX------------
hbx-drop 1.0 hrs
grid delay
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX------------
ac input USE
control
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/HBX
end of hbx menu
UP TOP ADV
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE--------
griduse enable: OFF
DOWN ADV OFF ON
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE
end of griduse menu
UP TOP ADV
ADV/MATE/HBX------------
ac input USE
control
DROP USE HBX DONE
ADV/MATE/PAGE1
choose category
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
ADV/MATE/PAGE3------------
advanced charger
float control
PG2 CC FN-DC PG4
ADV/MATE/PG3/CC-----------
enable CC float
coordination: Yes
PG3 YES NO ADV
ADV/MATE/PG3/FN-DC--------
enable FN-DC charge
termination: Yes
PG3 YES NO ADV
ADV/MATE/PAGE2----------
choose category:
PG1 DEFAULTS PG3
ADV/MATE/DEFAULT----------
reset MATE to
factory default
RESET NO
Page 1 Page 2 Page 3
Page 4
MAIN--------------------
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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
Charge Controller and
FLEXnet DC Menus
Resetting the MATE2 to
Factory Defaults
1
1The AGS Menu is shown
on the next page….
ADV/MATE/DEFAULT----------
Are you sure?
YES NO
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE--------
weekday 12:00A
griduse start time
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE--------
weekday 12:00A
griduse stop time
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE--------
weekend 12:00A
griduse start time
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/GRIDUSE--------
weekend 12:00A
griduse stop time
DOWN UP CHANGE
WEEKDAY GRIDUSE START
adj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
WEEKDAY GRIDUSE START
adj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
WEEKDAY GRIDUSE STOP
adj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
WEEKDAY GRIDUSE STOP
adj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
WEEKEND GRIDUSE START
adj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
WEEKEND GRIDUSE START
adj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
WEEKEND GRIDUSE STOP
adj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
WEEKEND GRIDUSE STOP
adj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
ADV/MATE/PG4-------------
FN-DC advanced grid
tie authority
PG3 MODE ADV MAIN
ADV/MATE/AGS/PG4/MODE--
FN-DC enable
disabled
PG4 IN DEC ADV
MAIN--------------------
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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely affect
system performance
ADV/PASSOWRD------------
Enter the password
132
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
ADV/PASSOWRD------------
Enter the password
141
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
A1. Press the <INC> soft key
until “141” is displayed on
the LCD.
2. Press the <ENTER> soft key
to accept the password and
move forward to the Device
Selection Menu.
A
B
B
MAIN-------------------
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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
To return to the Main
screen at any time:
Press and hold the 2 left soft keys at the same
time. Release when the Main screen appears.

MATE
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ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------
ags enabled: No
DOWN UP NO YES
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------
ags control: MAN-OFF
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETP-------
dc genset: No
DOWN UP NO YES
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------
Vdc genstop 38.0 Vdc
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------
ags fault time 17
minutes
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------
cool down time 0
minutes
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------
warm up time 0
minutes
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETP-------
end of AGS Setup
menu
UP TOP AGS
ADV/MATE/PAGE1
choose category
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS------------
choose category:
QUIET VOLT
SETUP TIME START PG2
ADV/MATE/AGS/QUIETTIME--
weekday 12:00A
quiet time start
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/QUIETTIME--
weekday 12:00A
quiet time stop
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/QUIETTIME--
weekend 12:00A
quiet time start
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/QUIETTIME--
weekend 12:00A
quiet time stop
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGE/QUIETTIME--
end of quiet time
menu
UP TOP AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-----
volt start 24.4 Vdc
24 hr setting
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-----
volt start 23.6 Vdc
2 hr setting
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-----
volt start 22.0 Vdc
2 min setting
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGE/QT
end of VOLTAGE
START menu
UP TOP AGS
GEN START CONTROL
currently: MAN-OFF
OFF AUTO ON OK
WEEKDAY QT START
adj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
WEEKDAY QT START
adj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
WEEKDAY QT STOP
adj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
WEEKDAY QT STOP
adj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
WEEKEND QT START
adj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
WEEKEND QT START
adj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
WEEKEND QT STOP
adj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/SETUP------
ags port: 1
DOWN AGS INC DEC
WEEKEND QT STOP
adj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
Continued on the next page...
MAIN-------------------
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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
To return to the Main
screen at any time:
Press and hold the 2 left soft keys at the same
time. Release when the Main screen appears.

MATE
(continued)
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Advanced Setup Menu
(Continued)
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS---------
load start 0 kw
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS---------
load start 1 min
delay
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGE/LS
end of LOAD
START menu
UP TOP AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS---------
load stop 0 kw
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/PAGE2---------
choose category
LOAD MUST
PG1 START RUN PG3
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR---------
weekday 12:00 A
must run start time
DOWN AGS CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR---------
weekday 12:00 A
must run stop time
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGE/MR
end of MUST
RUN menu
UP TOP AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR---------
weekend 12:00 A
must run start time
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/MR---------
weekend 12:00 A
must run stop time
DOWN UP CHANGE
ADV/MATE/AGS/LS---------
load stop 1 min
delay
DOWN UP INC DEC
WEEKDAY MR START
adj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
WEEKDAY MR STOP
adj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
WEEKEND MR START
adj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
WEEKEND MR STOP
adj hour 12:00A
DOWN INC DEC
WEEKEND MR START
adj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
WEEKEND MR STOP
adj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
WEEKDAY MR START
adj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
WEEKDAY MR STOP
adj min 12:00A
INC DEC DONE
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC-------
end of %SOC
START Menu
UP TOP AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/PAGE3------
choose category
%soc
PG2 START TIMERS PG4
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-----
ags state 0
DOWN AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-----
agsgenfault 0
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-----
24 hr 1440 min
vs time
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-----
2 hr vs time 120 min
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-----
2 min 2 min
vs time
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-----
lsstart timer 0 min
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-----
lsstop timer 0 min
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/PAGE4------
choose category:
PG3 EXERCISE ADV
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX---------
ex start day ---
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX---------
ex start time 12:00A
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/EX---------
ex period 15 min
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC----------
%SOC start 0%
DOWN AGS INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/%SOC-------
%SOC stop 90%
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/FULLCHG---
charge to 100% full
every 15 days
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-----
exstop timer 0 min
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/ES---------
end of
exercise Menu
UP TOP AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS------------
choose category:
QUIET VOLT
SETUP TIME START PG2
ADV/MATE/PAGE1
choose category
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
Continued from the previous page.
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-----
Vdcstop timer 0 min
DOWN UP
ADV/MATE/AGS/TIMERS-----
end of TIMERS
Menu
UP TOP AGS
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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
To return to the Main
screen at any time:
Press and hold the 2 left soft keys at the same
time. Release when the Main screen appears.

INVERTER
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Setting up the basic Inverter
functions includes:
1. Selecting the AC input (Grid or Gen).
2. Setting the Search function.
SETUP/FX/INPUT
Ac1/grid 60.0 aac
limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
SETUP/FX/SEARCH------P01
search 6
sensitivity
DOWN INC DEC PORT
SETUP/FX/SEARCH------P01
search 8 cycles
pulse length
DOWN INC DEC PORT
SETUP/FX/SEARCH------P01
search 60 cycles
pulse spacing
DOWN INC DEC PORT
SETUP/FX----------------
choose category
SRCH INPUT
SETUP------------------
choose device:
FX MATE
MAIN--------------------
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SETUP/FX/SEARCH---------
search setup completed
TOP SETUP MAIN
ADV/FX/PAGE1
choose category
ADV INV CHRG PG2
ADV/FX/INVERTER------P01
press button 2 Done
EXIT 1 2
ADV/FX/INVERTER------P01
press button 2 Ready
EXIT 1 2
ADV/FX/INVERTER------P01
press button 1 Ready
EXIT 1 2
ADV/FX/INVERTER------P01
choose fx port
then press next
EXIT PORT NEXT
ADV/FX/INVERTER---------
reset FX to factory
defaults
DOWN MORE
ADV/FX/INVERTER---------
inverter programming
completed
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/FX/CHARGER-------P01
charger 12.0Aac
limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHARGER-------P01
charger 12.0 Aac
limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHARGER-------P01
absorb 28.8 Vdc
set point
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHARGER-------P01
absorb 1.0 hrs
time limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHARGER-------P01
float 27.2 Vdc
set point
DOWN INC DEC PORT
Continued on next page….
NOTE: The values shown in this illustration
will vary depending on the model of inverter.
Setpoints:
Grid
Generator
1
ADV/FX/INVERTER-----P01
search 6
sensitivity
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/INVERTER-----P01
search 8
pulse length
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/INVERTER-----P01
search 8 cycles
pulse length
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/INVERTER------P01
search 60 cycles
pulse spacing
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/INVERTER------P01
low battery 21.0 Vdc
cutout set point
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/INVERTER------P01
low battery 25.0 Vdc
cutin set point
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHARGER-------P01
float 1.0 hrs
time limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHARGER-------P01
equalize 1.0 hrs
time limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHARGER-------P01
equalize 28.8 Vdc
set point
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHARGER-------P01
charger programming
completed
TOP ADV MAIN
Main Screen
ADV/FX/INVERTER------P01
adjust 120 Vac
output voltage
DOWN INC DEC PORT
Accessing the Advanced Menu:
ADV--------------------
choose device
FX CC DC MATE
Changing more detailed operating parameters
requires access to the Advanced Setup Menu.
MAIN--------------------
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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
Main Screen
Advanced Menu for Inverter
(Page 1 of 3)
ADV/FX/CHARGER-------P01
refloat 25.0 Vdc
set point
DOWN INC DEC PORT
Resetting the Inverter
to Factory Defaults
SETUP/FX/INPUT-------P01
ac transfer
control
DOWN GRID GEN PORT
1
SETUP/FX/INPUT
Ac2/gen 30.0 aac
limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
SETUP/FX/INPUT---------
Input setup completed
TOP SETUP MAIN
MAIN--------------------
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ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely affect
system performance
ADV/PASSOWRD------------
Enter the password
132
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
ADV/PASSOWRD------------
Enter the password
141
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
A1. Press the <INC> soft key
until “141” is displayed on
the LCD.
2. Press the <ENTER> soft key
to accept the password and
move forward to the Device
Selection Menu.
A
B
B
To return to the Main
screen at any time:
MAIN-------------------
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SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
Press and hold the 2 left soft
keys at the same time. Release
when the Main screen appears.

INVERTER
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ADV/FX/PAGE2--------P01
choose category
ADV GRID GEN PG3
ADV/FX/GRID---------P01
ac 1/grid 108
Vac lower limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GRID---------P01
ac 1/grid 140 Vac
upper limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GRID---------P01
ac 1/grid 48.0 Aac
input limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GRID---------P01
ac 1/grid 6 cycles
transfer delay
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GRID---------P01
grid programming
completed
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/FX/GEN----------P01
gen input 00.5 min
connect delay
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GEN----------P01
ac 2/gen 108 Vac
lower limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GEN----------P01
ac 2/gen 140.0 Aac
upper limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GEN----------P01
ac 2/gen 48.0 Aac
input limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GEN----------P01
ac 2/gen ON
support
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GEN----------P01
ac 2/gen 60
cycles transfer delay
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/GEN----------P01
gen programming
completed
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/FX/PAGE4---------P01
choose category
PG3 SELL CAL MAIN
ADV/FX/SELL----------P01
sell re 23.6 Vdc
volts
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/SELL----------P01
grid tie IEEE
window
DOWN IEEE USER PORT
ADV/FX/SELL----------P01
selling
setup completed
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/FX/SELL----------P01
grid tie GRIDTIE
authority
DOWN IEEE USER PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P01
loadshed 22.0 Vdc
off set point
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P01
vent fan 26.0 Vdc
on set point
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P01
vent fan off 5 min
period
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P01
diversion 29.2 Vdc
on set point
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P01
diversion 30 sec
off delay
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P01
aux output
setup completed
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/FX/PAGE3---------P01
choose category
PG2 AUX STACK PG4
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P01
aux output AUTO
control
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P01
aux output cool fan
function
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P01
genalert 22.0 Vdc
on setpoint
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P01
genalert 4 min
on delay
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P01
genalert 28.0 Vdc
off set point
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/AUX-----------P01
genalert 9 min
off delay
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CALIBRATE-----P01
Vac input 120 vac
adjustment
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CALIBRATE-----P01
Vac output 120 Vac
adjustment
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CALIBRATE-----P01
calibration
setup completed
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/FX/CALIBRATE-----P01
battery Vdc 25.4 Vdc
adjustment
DOWN INC DEC PORT
Advanced Inverter Setup Menu (continued)
NOTE: The values shown in this illustration
will vary depending on the model of inverter.
ADV/FX/PAGE1
choose category
ADV INV CHRG PG2
ADV/FX/STACK---------P01
stack 1-2PH Master
phase
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/STACK---------P01
stack Classic Slave
phase
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/STACK---------P01
stack OB Slave L1
phase
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/STACK---------P01
stack OB Slave L2
phase
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/STACK---------P01
stack 3PH Master
phase
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/STACK---------P01
stack 3 PH Slave
phase
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/STACK---------P01
power save level 0
master adjust only
DOWN INC DEC PORT
MAIN--------------------
3:02:14P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ADV/FX/STACK---------P01
stacking
setup completed
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/FX/STACK---------P01
power save level 0
slave adjust only
DOWN INC DEC PORT
Continued from
previous page….
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 1 MAIN-------------------
3:02:14P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
To return to the Main
screen at any time:
Press and hold the 2 left soft keys at the same
time. Release when the Main screen appears.

CHARGE CONTROLLER
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Accessing the Advanced Menu:
Changing more detailed operating parameters
requires access to the Advanced Setup Menu. Advanced Menu for the
FLEXmax Charge Controller
(Page 1 of 2)
ADV/CC/CHGR----------P02
output current 80.0 A
limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
MPPT mode
auto track
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
grid tie mode
nonGT
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
park MPP 77.0%
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
Mpp range limit %VOC
maximum 90%
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
rebulk voltage
24.8 Vdc
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
vbatt calibration
29.3 Vdc 0.0 Vdc
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
RTS compensation
wide
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
RTS comp limit
upper limit 28.2 Vdc
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/EQ------------P02
eq voltage 28.8 VOC
DOWN INC SETUP ADV
ADV/CC/EQ------------P02
eq time 1 hours
DOWN INC SETUP ADV
ADV/CC/EQ------------P02
end CC eq menu
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/CC/EQ------------P02
eq auto eq interval
0 days
DOWN INC SETUP ADV
ADV/CC/AUX-----------P02
vent fan
DOWN INC SET PORT
ADV/CC/AUX-----------P02
aux control OFF
DOWN ON OFF PORT
ADV/CC/aux-----------P02
end of menu
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/CC/CHRG----------P02
absorb voltage 28.8 V
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/CHRG----------P02
float voltage 27.2 V
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/FX/CHRG----------P02
end charger menu
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
snooze mode
<0.6 AMP
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
wakeup mode
VOC change 3.0 V
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
wakeup mode
time 5 minutes
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
MPP range limit % VOC
minimum 1/2
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
absorb time
1.0 hours
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
absorb end amps
0A
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
RTS comp limit
lower limit 26.4 Vdc
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
auto restart
mode 0
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
AUX output polarity
active
DOWN INC DEC PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
Reset CC to factory
defaults?
DOWN YES NO PORT
ADV/CC/ADVANCED------P02
end CC advanced menu
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/CC/PAGE1
choose category
ADV CHGR CCADV PG2
ADV/CC/PAGE2---------P02
choose category
PG1 EQ AUX MAIN
Advanced Menu for the
FLEXmax Charge Controller
(Page 2 of 2)
MAIN--------------------
3:02:14P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
A1. Press the <INC> soft key
until “141” is displayed on
the LCD.
2. Press the <ENTER> soft key
to accept the password and
move forward to the Device
Selection Menu.
B
B
ADV/PASSOWRD------------
Enter the password
141
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
ADV/PASSWORD------------
Enter the password
132
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
A
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely affect
system performance
MAIN--------------------
3:02:14P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ADV--------------------
choose device
FX CC DC MATE
To return to the Main
screen at any time:
MAIN-------------------
3:02:14P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
Press and hold the 2 left
soft keys at the same time.
Release when the Main
screen appears.

FLEXnet DC
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Main Screen
MAIN----------------
3:02:14P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
E -------------- F
Battery Discharging
State of Charge 100%
DC Now 25.4V 100%
IN 0.4A 0.010kW
OUT 1.6A 0.040kW
BAT -1.2A -0.030kW
DC Today minSOC 97%
In 247AH 12.84kWH
Out 240AH 12.50kWH
Bat 7AH 0.34kWH
DC BAT 25.4V 100%
Bat -0.3A -0.010kW
Net 0.4AH 0.00kWH
Days Since Full 1.1
FX Total 25.4V 97%
Inverting 0.000kW
AC Loads 0.000kW
Buying $ 0.000kW
State-of-Charge Screen
Summary Screen #1
Summary Screen #2
Summary Screen #3
Summary Screen #4
Press this soft key to
proceed. This screen will
also automatically move
forward after a user-
defined period of time.
1
1
1
1
STATUS------------------
choose device:
FX CC DC MAIN
MAIN--------------------
3:02:14P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
Main Screen
NOTE: The values shown in this illustration will
vary depending on the model of inverter.
STATUS/DC/PAGE 1-------
STATS
METER SHUNT BATT PG2
A: 0.1 A 0.001 kW
B: 0.0 A 0.000 kW
C: 0.0 A 0.000 kW
DOWN STATUS
A: -1 Ah 0.100 kWH
B: 0 Ah 0.000 kWH
C: 0 Ah 0.000 kWH
DOWN UP TOP
METER/DC/SHUNT A
removed
12 AH 0.16 kWH
DOWN UP TOP
METER/DC/SHUNT A
charged
12 AH 0.16 kWH
DOWN UP TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT A
max removed
amps 0.9
DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT A
max removed
kWatts 0.010
DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT A
max charged
amps 10.1
DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT A
max charged
kWatts 0.129
DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT B
max removed
amps 0
DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT B
max charged
amps 30.2
DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT B
max charged
kWatts 2.040
DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/BATT
total days at 100%
0.5
DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/BATT
days since charge
parameters met 5.9
DOWN UP TOP
STATUS/DC/BATT
battery min today
24.8 Vdc
DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT B
max charged
amps 39.8
DOWN UP RESET TOP
METER/DC/SHUNT B
removed
0 AH 0 kWH
DOWN UP TOP
METER/DC/SHUNT B
charged
12 AH 0.16 kWH
DOWN UP TOP
METER/FN/METER
DC firmware revision
000.00/040
DOWN UP TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT
end of shunt
status menu
UP TOP STATUS
STATUS/DC/BATT
battery max today
25.4 Vdc
DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/BATT
temp comp’d batt
setpoint 28.4 Vdc
DOWN UP TOP
STATUS/DC/BATT
system battery
temperature 29°C
DOWN UP TOP
STATUS/DC/BATT
cycle charge
factor 78%
DOWN UP TOP
STATUS/DC/BATT
cycle kWhr charge
efficiency 65%
DOWN UP TOP
STATUS/DC/BATT
lifetime kAH removed 5
DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/BATT
end of battery
status menu
UP TOP STATUS
METER/FN/METER
end of meter menu
UP TOP STATUS
STATUS/DC/SHUNT C
max removed
amps 0
DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT C
max charged
amps 30.2
DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT C
max charged
kWatts 2.040
DOWN UP RESET TOP
STATUS/DC/SHUNT C
max charged
amps 39.8
DOWN UP RESET TOP
METER/DC/SHUNT C
removed
0 AH 0 kWH
DOWN UP TOP
METER/DC/SHUNT C
charged
0 AH 0.00 kWH
DOWN UP TOP
STATUS/DC/PAGE2--------
PG1 AUX MAIN
STATUS/DC/AUX---------
aux control
manual
DOWN STATUS
STATUS/DC/PAGE2-------
aux relay state: OFF
UP STATUS
These screens are informational
only. No changes can be made
from this location in the Menu Map.
MAIN-------------------
3:02:14P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
To return to the Main
screen at any time:
Press and hold the 2 left soft keys at the same
time. Release when the Main screen appears.

(continued)
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NOTE: The values shown in this illustration
will vary depending on the model of inverter.
ADV/DC/BAT----------P03
battery capacity
110 amphours
TOP INC DEC ADV
ADV/DC/PAGE1
choose category
ADV BAT SHUNT PG2
ADV/DC/SHUNT--------P03
shunt A mode enabled
DOWN EN DIS TOP
ADV/DC/SHUNT--------P03
shunt B mode enabled
DOWN EN DIS TOP
ADV/DC/SHUNT--------P03
shunt C mode disabled
DOWN EN DIS TOP
ADV/DC/SHUNT--------P03
shunt setup complete
TOP ADV MAIN
ADV/DC/PG2
choose category
PG1 CHARGE AUX PG3
ADV/DC/CHARGE
return amps 10.4
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/CHARGE
battery voltage 26.0
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/CHARGE
parameters met time
1 minutes
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/CHARGE
charge factor 93%
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/AUXCONTROL
currently MAN-OFF
DOWN OFF AUTO ON
ADV/DC/AUXCONTROL
high volts 29.0 Vdc
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/AUXCONTROL
low volts 22.0 Vdc
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/AUXCONTROL
SOC high 90%
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/AUXCONTROL
SOC low 59%
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/AUXCONTROL
high set point delay
1 minutes
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/AUXCONTROL
low set point delay
1 minutes
DOWN INC DEC TOP
ADV/DC/AUXCONTROL
invert logic YES
DOWN YES NO TOP
ADV/DC/AUXCONTROL
aux parameters
complete
TOP ADV MAIN
Accessing the Advanced Menu:
MAIN--------------------
3:02:14P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely affect
system performance
ADV/PASSWORD------------
Enter the password
132
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
ADV/PASSWORD------------
Enter the password
141
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
ADV--------------------
choose device
FX CC DC MATE
MAIN--------------------
3:02:14P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ADV/DC/PG3---------P03
choose category
PG2 RESET CLR MAIN
ADV/DC/RESET-------P03
reset DC to factory
defaults?
NO YES TOP
ADV/DC/CLEAR
clear data log
memory?
YES NO TOP
FLEXnet DC
ADV/DC/CHARGE
charge parameters
complete
TOP ADV MAIN
MAIN-------------------
3:02:14P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
To return to the Main
screen at any time:
Press and hold the 2 left soft keys at the same
time. Release when the Main screen appears.

About OutBack Power Technologies
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MATE Series Overview © January 2012 by OutBack Power Technologies.
All Rights Reserved.
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Date and Revision
January 2012, Revision A
Part Number
900-0131-01-00 Rev A

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