Outback Power Systems MATE User manual

OutBack Power Systems
MATE
System Controller and Display
Installation and User Manual for the OutBack MATE and MATE2
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NOTE! This manual does not cover all functions of the MATE Controller. Rather, it is intended as a training aid for
new customers. It does cover all necessary functions for normal operation of this unit. The most important
information is highlighted in yellow. For complete function set, see the original manual.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION__________________________________4
1.1 FEATURES ________________________________4
1.2 INSTALLATION _____________________________5
2.0 BASIC OPERATION_______________________________5
2.1 POWER UP________________________________5
2.2 NAVIGATION ______________________________6
2.2.1 Menu Structure_______________________6
2.2.2 Mate Buttons ________________________6
2.2.3 ‘SOFT’ Keys ________________________7
2.2.4 The ‘INV’ Hot Key ___________________8
2.2.5 The ‘AC IN’ Hot Key__________________8
2.3 COMMON SCREENS ________________________10
2.3.1 The Main Screen ____________________10
2.3.2 Summary Screens____________________10
2.3.3 Status Screens_______________________11
2.3.4 Setup Screens _______________________11
2.3.5 Advanced Screens ___________________11
2.4 USING THE MATE WITH A HUB ______________13
3.0 MATE SETUP____________________________________14
3.1 SETTING THE CLOCK _______________________14
3.2 CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT ____________________14
3.2 BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT ___________________14
3.3 SUMMERY SCREEN OPTIONS _________________15
3.4 COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS _________________15
4.0 MATE CONTROL MODES ________________________15
4.1 HBX MODE______________________________16
4.2 GRID-USE MODE __________________________17
4.3 ADVANCED GENERATOR START MODE _________19
4.3.1 AGS Setup _________________________19
4.3.2 Quiet Time _________________________20
4.3.3 Voltage Start________________________20
4.3.4 Load Start__________________________21
4.3.5 Must Run __________________________21
4.3.6 Exercise ___________________________22
5.0 MENU MAP _____________________________________23
6.0 MENU MAP OVERVIEW__________________________37
7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING________________________39
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCTS!_______________________41

1.0 Introduction
The OutBack MATE is a complete system controller and display for both the OutBack FX inverter/charger and the MX60 PV
MPPT charge controller. It provides a display of the operation as well as allows for control and adjustment of the product
setpoints. The OutBack MATE also coordinates the operation of the entire system to maximize the performance and to
prevent multiple products from conflicting.
Through the use of an OutBack HUB communication manager a single OutBack MATE is able to connect to multiple FX
inverter/chargers, MX60 PV MPPT charge controllers and any other OutBack products offered in the future. A maximum of
ten OutBack products will be able to be connected to a single MATE via a HUB using CAT 5 type Ethernet cabling with 8 wire
RJ45 modular connectors.
1.1 Features
INVERTER LED
INVERTER
BUTTON
FOUR “SOFT”
BUTTONS
4 by 20 character
backlit display
AC INPUT LED
AC INPUT
BUTTON
LCD Display
Four line, 80 character backlit LCD display with alphanumeric and graphic displays
Control Keypad
Six backlit silicone membrane keys – dedicated Inverter and AC input “hot” keys for control & 4 soft keys
Status Indicators
Two LED indicators: Green = Inverter status Yellow = AC Input status
Communication Protocol
Proprietary OutBack Multi-drop network using the OutBack HUB.
Interconnecting Cable
Standard CAT 5 PC network cable with RJ45 modular connectors / wired as non-crossover
Maximum Cable Length
The maximum distance that has been tested is 1000 feet of cable in an office / commercial building with success.
PC computer interface
RS232 Opto-Isolated DB9 serial communication port
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1.2 Installation
The OutBack MATE is designed for surface mounting in an Indoor location. Keep the MATE out of direct sunlight to make the
display easier to view.
The cabling from the MATE to the FX inverter/charger, MX60 PV MPPT charge controller or HUB is standard CAT5 type
computer cable. Standard Ethernet CAT5 cable, can be found at any home improvement or computer store. Consult your local
inspector for specific installation requirements. The current and voltage in the communication cable is limited to less than 30
volts DC and is considered to be a “limited energy circuit”. No conduit should be required. Either CAT5 or CAT5e cable can be
used. The MATE is shipped with 50’ of cable with the correct RJ45 connectors already installed. Longer or shorter cables can
be purchased pre-made or custom length cable can be made on site. Follow the cable manufactures’ instructions when
choosing connectors and crimping tools.
NOTE: The maximum tested cable length from the MATE to an OutBack product is 1000 feet (300 meters). This
distance can vary depending on cable routing and location. MATE cable that is run in a ‘noisy’
environment (ex. MATE cable run in conduit with AC wiring) will suffer from signal degradation,
impacting the maximum length the cable can be run without incurring transmission errors.
The MATE should be wall mounted at just below the eye level of the typical user. No wiring box is required, although a
standard 2 gang wiring box mounted in the horizontal position (as opposed to the typical vertical position of a light switch) can
be used for the cable entry. By bending the wiring at a 90 degree angle just after the connector, no wiring will be visible. The
RS-232 port for the PC computer is accessible from the bottom of the MATE when it is wall mounted. It also can be removed
from the wall for connection of the serial cable.
To install the MATE, unsnap the cover from the back of the MATE. There are four holes in this plate for mounting screws.
After installing the mounting plate on the wall, connect the cable to the jack on the back of the circuit board. Snap the MATE
onto the mounting plate and push any excess cable back into the wall.
2.0 Basic Operation
2.1 Power Up
A soon as the MATE cable is plugged into a powered OutBack product, the MATE will power-up and display several
information screens. After a greeting and copyright screen appears, the next screen displayed has the MATE Code and
Screen Revisions (see below).
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The MATE’s operation and features are dictated by the code version. The serial
number displayed matches the bar coded sticker on the MATE’s main PCB. This can
be viewed by removing the MATE’s back cover. The Screen EE version refers to the
menu system currently loaded in the MATE. All of the version and serial numbers
should be referred to when contacting OutBack with MATE questions.
Version
Code a.aa
Serial #xxxxxxxx
Screen EE b.bb
For an explanation of the differing code versions, see the MATE firmware revisions topic under MATE Release Notes on the
OutBack Power Systems User Forum found at: http://www.outbackpower.com/cgi-bin/Forum/ultimatebb.cgi .
After the Version screen the MATE will display a connected devices screen (see below). If the MATE does not find the
connected device, refer to the section 7.0 Troubleshooting.
MATE found an FX MATE found a MX MATE found no OutBack Product
Searching
for Devices
FX Found
Searching
for Devices
No Devices Found
Searching
for Devices
MX Found

2.2 Navigation
This section of the manual will cover how to use the buttons on the MATE to navigate the menus.
NOTE: The menu system displayed on the MATE will vary depending on the software version that the MATE was
programmed with at the time of manufacturing or during its last software upgrade.
2.2.1 Menu Structure MAIN MENU
FX
MX
METERS
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The OutBack MATE uses a branching menu structure to display
various OutBack products operation modes and status. The menus
are divided by product type and are categorized by type of settings
or information is being displayed. OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
INPUT
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
CURRENT
BATTERY
SETUP
STATUS
STATUS/FX/METERS---------
output 122 vac
voltage
DOWN UP TOP PORT
An example of the menu structure is shown to the right. All the
screens that show AC meters are grouped together in one menu
tree allowing the user to find the required meter with a minimum of
button presses.
The top line of the MATE display will show the ‘path’ to the current menu; in this
example it is STATUS/FX/METERS.
2.2.2 Mate Buttons
A
C IN INV
Soft Keys
The MATE uses a six button user interface to navigate the menus and to change setpoints of various OutBack products.
Two buttons are dedicated for the FX inverters and are labeled ACIN and INV. These buttons are special in that they can be
pressed at any time anywhere in the MATE menu structure, and they take you to the same screens. For this reason they are
referred to as ‘hot’ keys. Many common functions that need to be accessed often are found under the ACIN and INV button.
The four lower buttons under the LCD are called ‘soft’ keys and are used for navigating around the menus and changing
values. Each ‘soft’ key has various functions dependent on the label directly above it on the lower line of the LCD.
NOTE: The lower line on the MATE is almost exclusively used for labels to the four soft keys below. This manual
will denote soft key button presses as <BUTTON>, where BUTTON corresponds with the label displayed
on the screen directly above the soft key.
Note hierarchical
structure of menus

2.2.3 ‘SOFT’ Keys
The four buttons under the LCD are referred to as the ‘soft’ keys. Their operation is dependent on what their label says. The
label is the word on the bottom line of the LCD directly above the button.
Soft keys used to navigate the menus are commonly labeled <UP>,<DOWN>,<NEXT>, <BACK>, or <TOP>.
Soft keys that change settings are labeled either with the change they will make, such as : <OFF>, <AUTO>, and <ON>, or if
there are more then a couple values that the setting can be changed to, <INC> and <DEC> are used to mean increase and
decrease, respectively.
SETUP/FX/INPUT---P00
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ac transfer GRID
control
DOWN GRID GEN PORT
In this example, pressing <DOWN> will take you to the next setpoint screen in
the SETUP/FX/INPUT menu.
SETUP/FX/INPUT---P00
Input setup
completed
TOP SETUP MAIN
In this example, pressing <TOP> will take you to the first setpoint screen in
the SETUP/FX/INPUT menu. <SETUP> will return you to the SETUP/FX
screen, and <MAIN> will take you back to the Main screen.
SETUP/FX/INPUT---P00
ac transfer GRID
control
DOWN GRID GEN PORT
In this example, pressing <GRID> will change the FX AC transfer control to
GRID mode. Conversely, pressing <GEN> will change the FX AC transfer
control to GEN mode.
SETUP/FX/INPUT---P00
ac1/grid 60 aac
limit
DOWN INC DEC PORT
In this example, pressing <INC> or <DEC> will change the numerical value of
the ac1/grid limit setting.
ADV/FX/AUX-------P00
aux output Remote
function
DOWN INC DEC PORT
In this example, there are multiple operating modes for the aux output function.
Pressing <INC> or <DEC> will cycle through the available modes.

2.2.4 The ‘INV’ Hot Key
The OutBack MATE includes an INV “hot” key to allow direct control of the inverter from anywhere in the menu system. The
INV key is located on the right side of the MATE LCD display. Pressing the INV key will take you to the INVERTER
CONTROL menu section as shown below.
A green LED indicator is located above the INV key which flashes when the inverter is either in the search or power save
modes, and is on continuously when full AC output voltage is available from the inverter. When the inverter is turned off or
when the AC input source is being used, the green LED will not be illuminated.
When an OutBack HUB is employed, the INVERTER CONTROL options effect all FX inverters on the HUB.
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INVERTER CONTROL
currently: ON
OFF SRCH ON OK
<OFF> Turns all the inverters connected to the MATE off
INV
<SRCH> Causes the inverter to begin operating in the search mode if the AC
load connected is smaller than allowed by the programming of the
search function.
<ON> Turns all the inverters connected to the MATE on
<OK> Returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the
INVERTER CONTROL screen
2.2.5 The ‘AC IN’ Hot Key
The OutBack MATE includes an 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 LCD display.
Above the AC IN key is a yellow LED indicator which flashes when an AC source is available but not connected and which is
on continuously when the AC source is connected and in use. If no AC source is connected the yellow LED indicator will
remain off.
AC INPUT CONTROL
currently: USE
DROP USE OK
Pressing the AC IN key once brings up the AC INPUT CONTROL screen. This screen
allows the user to select whether the FX inverters connect to the AC input source.
When an OutBack HUB is employed, the AC INPUT CONTROL only effects the
Master FX connected to PORT 1. The Master then echoes the command to all of its
slaves.
A
C IN
<USE> Enables the inverter to connect to the AC source when it is available
<DROP> Disconnects the AC input source but will allow it to be reconnected if
the battery gets low or the inverter is overloaded
<OK> Returns to the point in the menu system from you entered the AC
INPUT CONTROL screen
Continued on next page
DANGER: You must
see "USE" in this
window or problems
will occur

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GEN START CONTROL
Currently: Auto
OFF AUTO ON OK
Pressing the AC IN key a second time brings up the GEN START CONTROL screen.
This screen allows the user to change the Advanced Generator Start (AGS) mode.
Modes can only be changed when Advanced Generator Start is enabled (See section
4.3 Advanced Generator Start for more information). When an OutBack HUB is
employed, the GEN START CONTROL only effects the FX that has been programmed
as the AGS PORT in the AGS menu.
A
C IN
A
C IN
<OFF> Manually overrides AGS mode and shuts off the generator
<AUTO> Allows the MATE to automatically start and stop the generator
according to the settings programmed in the AGS menu
<ON> Manually overrides AGS mode and starts the generator
<OK> Returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the GEN
START CONTROL screen
CHARGER CONTROL
currently: OFF
OFF AUTO OK
A
C IN
A
C IN
A
C IN 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. The charger’s operation is independent of the inverter: you can set the
charger to come on when AC is available but have the inverter stay off when AC is
disconnected. When an OutBack HUB is employed, the CHARGER CONTROL only
effects the Master FX connected to PORT 1. The Master then echoes the command to
all of its slaves.
<OFF> Disables all charger functions in the FX
<AUTO> Enables automatic battery charging when an AC input source is
connected
<OK> Returns to the point in the menu system where you entered the
CHARGER CONTROL screen
CHARGER MODE CONTROL
Global charger mode
BULK EQ OK
BULK CONTROL
START STOP OK
CHARGER MODE CONTROL
Global charger mode
BULK EQ OK
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.
A
C IN
A
C IN
A
C IN
A
C IN
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 the <START> has been selected, two informational screen 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.
NOTE: For a global charger command to work, all of the OutBack products must be connected to a HUB. The
CHARGER MODE CONTROL effects both FX inverters and MX60 charge controllers. This requires that
the FX and MX firmware versions support this feature (See section 7.0 Troubleshooting if this command
fails to function).
DANGER: You must
see "ON" in this
window or problems
will occur

2.3 Common Screens
2.3.1 The Main Screen
MAIN----------------------------
12:00:30P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
After the power-up screens is the Main screen. It is the root, or home screen to the entire menu structure. If you get lost
exploring the MATE’s many screens, press the two left soft keys simultaneously to return to the Main Screen from anywhere
in the menu system. Additionally, most menu branches end with a soft key labeled <MAIN>; pressing this button will return you
to the Main screen.
2.3.2 Summary Screens
The Summary screens provided by the MATE summarize the current status of all the OutBack products connected to it.
Summary screens can be accessed from the Main screen by pressing the <SUM> button or can be set to pop up like a screen
saver after a delay (See section 3.3 Summary Screen Options for more setup information). Any MATE button pressed while
the Summary screen is being displayed returns you to the screen that was active before the summary screen was displayed.
DC<>AC ……. 0.0kw
AC Load ……………...
Buying ……………...
Batter
y
25.6V
If the MATE has one or more FXs connected to it, an FX summary screen will be
displayed. It shows three bar graphs that summarize power flow in an FX system. Each
bar graph is made up of segments that roughly represent 500 watts of power per FX
inverter connected (ex. With 2 FXs, each segment would represent 1000 Watts).
The DC<>AC bar graph represents the amount of power conversion happening in the
system. It could be either the FX’s inverting and supplying AC power to the loads, or the
FX’s charging the batteries with an AC input source. There is also a numerical read-out
(in kilowatts) in the upper right hand corner.
DC<>AC >>>…1.5kw
The AC LOAD bar graph shows the amount of power that the FX is sending out its AC
OUTPUT to power loads. This bar graph should equal the DC<>AC bar graph when all
the FXs in a system are inverting and will equal pass-thru loads when all the FXs are
connected to an AC source.
AC Load ☼☼☼…...
The next bar graph denotes the power coming in or going out of the AC input terminals of
the FX. Its label can be Buying when the AC input source is providing power to the FX
and loads or Selling when the FX is exporting excess battery capacity back to the Grid.
Buying $$$$$…...
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The last line is for displaying battery voltage.
Battery 26.5V
-------------------------------
MX CHARGER 1.5kw
>>>……….…………….
Batter
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25.6V
If the MATE has one or more MX60 MPPT charge controllers attached to it, an MX
summary screen will be displayed. Each arrow displayed on the MX summary screen is
equal to 500 watts per MX (ex. With 3 MXs, each arrow would represent 1500 watts).
NOTE: A MATE connected to a HUB with both FXs and MXs connected to it will switch between both types of
summary screens every 20 seconds.

2.3.3 Status Screens MAIN----------------------------
12:00:30P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
The Status menu that can be accessed by pressing <STATUS> on the Main screen
contains all the meters and mode displays for OutBack products that are connected to
the MATE.
STATUS--------------------------
Choose product:
FX MX
The Status menu is divided first by product; then it is further divided into menu
categories, such as meters, modes, and statuses.
STATUS/FX/PAGE1------------
Choose category:
MODES METER BATT PG2
The Status screens available differ by product type and revision. (See section 5.0 Menu
Map for locations of all of the status screens available.) Consult your specific OutBack
product owner manual for an explanation of all the operating modes and meters.
NOTE: Not all Status screens are applicable to all FX models. An example would be; none Grid-Tie FX may not
display grid-tie parameters.
2.3.4 Setup Screens MAIN----------------------------
12:00:30P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
The Setup screens allow the user to adjust basic setpoints for the MATE and FX
inverters. Changing Setpoints in the MX60 is not supported via the MATE at this time.
Pressing <SETUP> from the Main screen allows the user to choose the FX or the MATE
setup menu.
MATE Setup will be covered in section 3.0 MATE Setup.
SETUP/FX------------------------
Choose category:
SRCH INPUT MAIN
The FX Setup menu will allow the user to change Search and Input settings only. Refer
to the FX user manuals for an explanation of these settings and their functions.
2.3.5 Advanced Screens
The Advanced menu system is where most of the initial system settings are programmed. Because changing these settings
could adversely effect how the system operates, the user must input a password to enter the advanced menus. The settings
under the Advanced menu should only be changed by someone that has read and understands the specific products (FX or
MX) users manual. MAIN----------------------------
12:00:30P
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
The Advanced menus can be accessed by pressing the <ADV> from the Main screen.
Pressing <ADV> brings up a warning screen. Pressing any of the soft keys at the
warning screen will bring the user to the password screen.
Using the <INC> or <DEC> buttons changes the number displayed to match the
Advanced menus password. When the password is set, press <ENTER> to go into the
Advanced menu. Pressing <EXIT> will return the user to the Main screen. ADV/PASSWORD--------------
Enter the password
132
ENTER INC DEC EXIT
The Advanced Menu Password is 141
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2.3.5 Advanced Screens cont.
The Advanced menus allow the user to set most of the initial system setpoints for the FX, MX, and MATE. After entering the
password choose the product you would like to change the Advanced settings for.
The FX Advanced menus have categories like:
• INV – Inverter setup
• CHGR – Charger setpoints
• GRID – Grid input setpoints
• GEN – Generator input setpoints
• AUX – FX Aux output settings
• STACK – FX stacking setup
• SELL – Grid-Tie setup
• CAL – FX meter calibrations
NOTE: Not all Advanced menu screens are applicable to every model FX. An example would be a non Grid-Tie FX
may not display grid-tie parameters, or allow their adjustment.
The MX Advanced menus only allow for the setup and control of the MX60s AUX output.
The Mate Advanced menus contain the settings for:
• HBX – High battery transfer
• GRIDUSE – Time of day grid usage
• AGS – Advanced generator starting
These advanced settings are covered in section 4.0 Mate Control Modes
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2.4 Using the MATE with a HUB
AHUB-4 or HUB-10 can be used to connect multiple OutBack products to the MATE. A HUB-10 communication manager
allows a single MATE to control and monitor a maximum of ten OutBack products, while a HUB-4 is limited to four OutBack
products.
A HUB has 4 to 10 ports labeled 1-10 for various OutBack
products to be plugged into.
When setting-up a HUB based system to work with the MATE,
several guidelines must be followed:
A system comprised of all FX inverters must have the
Master FX plugged into Port 1 of the HUB.
A system comprised of all MX charge controllers must
have one of the MXs plugged into Port 1.
A system that has a mix of FXs and MXs must have the
Master FX plugged into Port 1 and have the slave FXs
plugged into the next lowest numbered Ports. For
example, if a system comprised of 4 FX’s and 2 MX’s,
the FXs must be plugged into Ports 1 – 4; the MXs can
be plugged into any Port numbered greater then 4.
When first powering-up the system, make sure all of the OutBack products are plugged into the HUB and powered before
plugging the MATE into the HUB.
Searching
for Devices
HUB Found
When a MATE that is plugged into a HUB powers up, it will first display that it has found
the HUB.
Next it will display the Port Assignment screen. This screen shows all of the connected
devices and what Port that they are found on. If a connected device is not shown on this
screen, check that it is connected correctly and is powered up. Then either unplug and
plug the MATE back into the HUB or use the REPOLL command described in the MATE
Setup section to force the MATE to rediscover all devices.
Port Assignment
1>FX 2>FX 3>FX 4>FX
5>MX 6>MX 7>-- 8>--
9>-- 10>-- 2M>--
Once powered up, the MATE operation with a HUB is basically the same as when the MATE is directly connected to an
OutBack product.
The most important difference is the Port Identifier in the upper right hand corner of
most screens. The number after the Pin P01 tells you that the meter reading currently
displayed on the screen is coming from the FX in Port 1. By pressing the <PORT>
button, you can cycle through all of the devices on the system.
STATUS/FX/METER------P01
Output 120vac
Voltage
DOWN UP TOP PORT
NOTE: When the user is in a menu that is dedicated to FXs, only FX Ports can be cycled through by pressing the
<PORT> button. Using the above system as an example, only P01 , P02 , P03 , and P04 will be displayed
when the <PORT> button is pushed while in a FX menu. Conversely, only P05 and P06 will be displayed
when the <PORT> button is pressed in an MX menu.
NOTE: Any time a new device is plugged into a HUB or an existing device is moved to a different Port, the MATE
must be either unplugged and plugged back into the HUB or the REPOLL command described in the
MATE Setup section must be used to force the MATE to rediscover all devices.
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