OutBack Power Technologies MATE3s User Manual

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About OutBack Power Technologies
OutBack Power Technologies is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. OutBack products include
true sine wave inverter/chargers, maximum power point tracking charge controllers, and system communication
components, as well as circuit breakers, batteries, accessories, and assembled systems.
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Date and Revision
August 2017, Revision B
Part Number
900-0125-12-02 Rev B
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MATE3s System Display and Controller
Programming Guide
Features
NOTE: This document assumes knowledge of features, functions, and operation
of other OutBack products. Con sult appropriate literature as necessary.
Navigation Keys (buttons)
Four navigation keys are located on the lower half of the MATE3s. They are protected by the front cover when
it is in place. The navigation keys allow the user to move around within the menu structure. They also provide
access to the Main Menu programming and the various components connected to the HUB.
○ The TOP navigation key (A) returns the operator to the top of the Main Menu for the selected device.
From the Main Menu, the TOP or LOCK keys return the operator to the Home screen.
○ The UP navigation key (B) returns to the menu item on the previous screen that was used to access the current screen.
It moves up, or back, one screen in the menu map for the selected device. See the MATE3s Menu Map.
○ The LOCK navigation key (C) locks the access to prevent unauthorized changes to the system settings. It also provides
access to the Enter Password screen. (See page 2.)
○ The PORT navigation key (D) cycles through each device connected to a port on the HUB Communications Manager.
See page 6 for OPTICS RE monitoring with this key.
Contents
Access to the Main Menu 2
Recommended Programming Order 4
Settings Menus 4
OPTICSre 6
Inverter Settings 10
Charge Controller Settings 20
Battery Monitor Settings 24
MATE3s Settings 26
AGS Connections 26
High Battery Transfer (HBX) 36
Grid Use Time 38
Load Grid Transfer 39
AC Coupled Control 40
FLEXtime Schedule 41
Profile Wizard (W) 42
Device Data Logs 48
Event Logs 50
Firmware Update 51
Troubleshooting 52
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OutBack Power Technologies MATE3s Specifications

General

Brand	OutBack Power Technologies
Model	MATE3s
Category	Control Systems
Language	English

Summary

Features

Navigation Keys (buttons)

Provides access to the Main Menu programming and the various components connected to the HUB.

Menu Navigation

Control Wheel

A touch-sensitive navigation control with a center button used to navigate the menu structure and change set points.

Set Points

Conditions, measurements, or baselines established for system operations, adjustable via the control wheel.

Access to the Main Menu

Programming the system requires a password (141) to access the Main Menu screen.

Ports

Allows selection of individual devices connected to ports for configuration or system-wide changes.

Main Menu

Settings

Accesses additional menus with settings for the system and individual devices like Inverter, Charge Controller, etc.

Profile Wizard (W)

A guided program for rapidly configuring devices, creating, using, or restoring system profiles.

Device Data Logs

Records operational status information for each device connected to the MATE3s, downloadable to an SD card.

Event Logs

Records event messages that affect the system or cause shutdown, stored in MATE3s flash memory or on SD card.

Firmware Updates

Allows updating the MATE3s to the latest revision via a preloaded SD card or download.

Recommended Programming Order

A recommended sequence for programming the system to ensure correct setup and retention of settings.

Settings Menus

Accesses system and device-specific settings menus, including Inverter, Charge Controller, Battery Monitor, and MATE3s.

System Settings

System Configuration

Basic outline of system information, including type, voltage, and wattage, informing other system functions.

System Information

Displays basic system information such as Type, Nominal Voltage, Array Wattage, and Generator kW Rating.

Save / Restore Configuration

Allows saving the MATE3s configuration to an SD card or restoring a previous configuration.

OPTICSre

Web-based remote monitoring and control application for OutBack devices, can be enabled or disabled.

Firmware Versions

Displays the revision of firmware for every OutBack product on the system.

Serial Numbers

Displays the serial numbers for all products programmed with them.

S-6 Date and Time

Allows setting the current date and time for the system, important for feature dependency.

S-7 LCD Display

Adjusts LCD display settings like contrast, color, brightness, and backlight for optimal visibility.

S-8 Sound

Allows the user to enable or disable sounds when a button is pushed or the control wheel is used.

S-9. Ethernet Addresses

Manually set IP address, netmask, gateway, and DNS addresses for network connectivity.

S-10. Ethernet Ports

Configures ports used for Ethernet communication, such as HTTP, FTP, and Telnet.

S-11. Data Stream

Enables or disables network data stream and configures destination IP and port for network servers.

S-12. Battery Voltage Min/Max Reset

Shows recorded battery voltage history and allows resetting these values to current levels.

S-13. Clear Internal Data Log

Allows clearing the internal history of the MATE3s, including graph data and event logs.

S-14. System Name

Allows the installer to give the installation a unique name and status title displayed on the Home screen.

S-15. Installer Information

Provides a location to enter basic installer information such as company name, contact, and notes.

S-16. Installer Settings

Sets user access levels and installer password to restrict menu access and enhance system security.

Inverter Settings

1-1. Search

Minimizes inverter power draw when no loads are present by searching for them.

1-2. AC Input and Current Limit

Controls the input current the inverter can draw, with independent settings for two AC sources and the charger.

1-3a. Grid and Gen Input Mode and Limits (FXR-class and Radian-class)

Adjusts conditions for accepting AC sources, varying limits based on specific menu items for Grid and Gen inputs.

1-3b. Grid and Gen Input Voltage Limits (FX-class)

Adjusts acceptable AC voltage limits for Grid or Gen inputs, disconnecting if limits are exceeded.

1-4. AC Output

Adjusts settings for the AC output, including voltage and current.

1-5. Low Battery

Sets the low battery voltage that stops the inverter's operation and initiates a drop from the grid.

1-6. Battery Charger

Controls the charger's three-stage charging cycle, including voltages, timers, and current limits.

1-7. Battery Equalize

Manages the battery equalization process, including voltage, duration, and schedule, following manufacturer recommendations.

1-8. Auxiliary Output / Relay

Controls the 12 Vdc auxiliary output for external loads, with options for status, mode, and function.

1-9. Inverter Stacking

Coordinates multiple inverters, assigning master or slave designations for phased or output coordination.

1-10. Power Save Ranking

Minimizes idle consumption by putting slave inverters into Silent mode based on ranking.

1-11. Grid-Tie Sell

Sets basic limits for offset operation, including the grid-interactive function and selling power to the grid.

1-12. Module Control

Disables internal power modules of a Radian-class inverter for testing or troubleshooting.

1-13. Calibrate

Adjusts the inverter's internal voltmeters to improve system performance and voltage target accuracy.

1-14. Grid Interface Protection

Contains sensitive inverter settings related to regional requirements and grid-interactive applications.

1-15. Model Select

Designates whether an inverter is a vented or sealed model, crucial for control PCBA replacement.

1-16. Reset to Factory Defaults

Erases selected inverter settings and restores them to the original factory programmed values.

Charge Controller Settings (C)

C-1 Charger

Controls the three-stage charging cycle, including absorb, float, and rebulk voltages, and current limits.

C-2 MPPT

Adjusts the MPPT algorithm for special applications, including mode, VOC settings, and snooze parameters.

C-3 Temperature Compensation

Adjusts limits for temperature compensation to optimize charging voltages based on ambient temperature.

C-4 Battery Equalize

Controls the equalization process for battery maintenance, setting voltage and duration.

C-5 Grid-Tie Mode

Enables charge controller cooperation with grid-interactive inverters by matching float voltages.

C-6 Auxiliary Output

Controls the auxiliary output for external loads, with options for status, mode, and function.

C-7 Calibrate

Adjusts the voltmeter for improved system performance and voltage target accuracy.

C-8 Reset Charge Controller to Factory Defaults

Erases charge controller settings and restores them to the original factory programmed values.

Battery Monitor Settings (B)

B-1 Battery Setup

Sets parameters for the FLEXnet DC battery monitor, including amp-hours, charged voltage, and charge factor.

B-2 Shunt Enable

Enables or disables up to three shunts (current sensors) used by the battery monitor for current measurement.

B-3 FLEXnet Relay Mode

Allows turning on or off an internal relay for controlling other devices, with options for status and invert logic.

B-4 FLEXnet Relay Set Points

Adjusts criteria for automatic relay activation based on voltage or state of charge, including delay times.

B-5 Reset to Factory Defaults

Erases FLEXnet DC settings and restores them to the original factory programmed values.

MATE3s Settings

M-1 Advanced Generator Start (AGS)

Manages automatic generator starting based on various conditions like voltage, load, or state of charge.

M-2 Data Logging

Enables recording of operational status information for system devices, saving data to internal memory or an SD card.

M-3 High Battery Transfer (HBX)

Prioritizes battery power over AC source, reconnecting to AC when batteries are depleted.

M-4 Grid Use Time

Allows scheduling of utility grid connection and disconnection based on weekday and weekend times.

M-5 Load Grid Transfer

Forces inverter reconnection to the utility grid based on high output loads or low battery voltage.

M-6 Charge Controller Float Coordination

Coordinates FLEXmax charge controllers to simultaneously enter the float stage.

M-7 Global Charger Output Control

Limits the total DC current delivered by all FLEXmax charge controllers in the system.

M-8 FLEXnet DC Advanced Control

Enables advanced functions for the FLEXnet DC, such as charge termination control and auto grid-tie control.

M-9 AC Coupled Control

Activates AC Coupling for Radian-class inverters, interfacing with another grid-tied inverter's output.

M-10 FLEXtime Schedule

Allows the inverter to switch between AC input modes based on time of day, creating a flexible schedule.

M-11 Automatic Daily Reboot

Reboots the MATE3s every 24 hours as a backup measure against display freezes or disconnects.

M-12 Reset to Factory Defaults

Erases MATE3s settings and restores them to the original factory programmed values.

Profile Wizard (W)

W-1. Creating New Profiles

Guides the user through customizing system settings to create new device profiles.

W-2. Using Existing Profiles

Allows retrieval and application of previously saved profiles from an SD card.

W-3. Restoring Profiles

Enables selection and restoration of previously saved profiles, with options to change or save them.

W-4. Profile Settings

Customizes system elements by guiding the user through a series of screens for device configuration.

Device Data Logs (D)

D-1. Saving Data Logs for the FLEXmax Charge Controller

Creates and saves data logs for the FLEXmax Charge Controller to an SD card.

D-2. Saving Data Logs for the FLEXnet DC

Creates and saves data logs for the FLEXnet DC Battery Monitor to an SD card.

D-3. Deleting Data Logs

Erases data logs for the FLEXmax controller or the FLEXnet DC from the MATE3s internal memory.

Event Logs

E-1. Saving Event Logs

Saves event logs for the FLEXmax Charge Controller to an SD card, allowing naming and overwriting.

E-2. Reading an Event Log File from the SD Card

Opens downloaded event log files (.elg) in text editors to identify symptoms and patterns.

E-3. Deleting Event Logs

Erases MATE3 event logs from internal memory, allowing selection by date range or specific log.

Troubleshooting

Event Messages

Explains how to interpret and resolve event messages indicated by the EVENTS indicator on the Home screen.

Specifications

MATE3s Specifications

Details the mechanical, regulatory, and interface specifications of the MATE3s unit.