OutBack Power MATE3 - Page 90

Programming
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
Gen Alert
can be used as a limited functionality controller for an AC generator with a remote start feature. It can
start and stop the generator based on DC (battery) voltage levels.
This option has settable DC voltage and time parameters.
Note: This option does not have the same advantages as the Advanced Generator Start (AGS) function
which is controlled directly by the MATE3. (See page
35105.)
Figure 100 Gen Alert

Fault
enables the AUX output when the inverter shuts down due to an error condition (see page
35
43). It can
activate a light or alarm to show that the inverter has failed. This menu has no adjustable settings.

Vent Fan
enables the AUX output in response to high DC (battery) voltage. It can run a small fan to ventilate
the battery compartment to eliminate gases that result from battery charging.
This option has settable DC voltage and time parameters.
Figure 101 Vent Fan

Cool Fan
enables the AUX output when the inverter reaches a high internal temperature. It is intended to
trigger a small external fan for additional cooling. This includes sealed inverter models which come with a Turbo
fan.
This menu has no adjustable settings.

Divert DC
enables the AUX output to divert excess energy to a DC load, in response to high DC (battery)
voltage. The AUX output controls a larger relay, which allows current to flow to a dedicated DC load when
energized.
This option has settable DC voltage and time parameters.
Figure 102 Divert DC
Set Points for Divert DC:
 Enable Voltage – Sets the high-voltage level at which the
Divert DC function turns on the AUX output. It remains on
as long as the voltage remains above this set point.

OFF Delay – Prevents the AUX output from turning on again
for a certain amount of time, even if the voltage rises above
the
Enable Voltage set point again. This prevents nuisance
cycling of the
Divert DC function.
Set Points :
 Enable Voltage – Sets the high-voltage level at which the
function turns on the AUX output. It remains on for one
minute.

OFF Period – Sets the delay time before the function turns
the AUX output on again.
Set Points :
 ON: Voltage – Sets the low-voltage level at which the
Gen Alert function turns on the AUX output.
 Delay – Sets the delay time after the ON: Voltage setting is
reached before the AUX output is turned on.
 OFF: Voltage – Sets the high-voltage level at which the
Gen Alert function turns off the AUX output.

Delay – Sets the delay time after the OFF: Voltage setting is
reached before the AUX output is turned off.