About OutBack Power Systems OutBack Power Systems is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. Our products include true sine wave inverter/chargers, maximum power point charge controllers, system communication components, as well as breaker panels, breakers, accessories, and assembled systems.
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Warranty Introduction Dear OutBack Customer, Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every eff ort to assure our power conversion products will give you long and reliable service for your renewable energy system. As with any manufactured device, repairs might be needed due to damage, inappropriate use, or unintentional defect.
Of ... 19009 62nd Ave NE Arlington, WA 98223 USA Declare that: Model name/number ... MATE, MATE2, MATE_B, HUB4, HUB10 Has been designed and manufactured to the following specifi cations: 73/23/EEC ... The Low Voltage Directive and its’ amending directives As the manufacturer, we declare that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with the relevant sections of the above referenced specifi cations.
• For full system protection, one FLEXware Surge Protector per FX Series Inverter/Charger should be installed. OutBack Power Systems cannot be responsible for system failure, damages, or injury resulting from improper installation of their products. NOTE: In the United States, it is a UL 1741 requirement for a grid-tie system to have surge protection.
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INTRODUCTION OutBack Power Systems’ HUB System Communications Manager allows multiple OutBack devices to connect and integrate at one point via CAT5e cable WITH RJ45 modular jacks. There are two HUB Communication Manager products: • HUB 4, which has four component ports plus a MATE port •...
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HUB 10 and HUB 4 Parts Each HUB comes with suffi cient fasteners, cables and bushings for most common installations. Please see the enclosed hardware kit for specifi c parts. Accessories OBCATV-3 Three-foot CAT5e cable with green jacket OBCATV-6 Six-foot CAT5e cable with green jacket OBCATV-10 Ten-foot CAT5e cable with green jacket OBCATV-50 Fifty-foot CAT5e cable with green jacket Mounting...
Connecting to the HUB HUB Ports (HUB 10) • With the HUB mounted, plug in the FX Inverter/Chargers starting with Port 1. • Port 1’s FX is the Master FX in a multiple FX system. • When all the FXs are connected to the HUB, connect the Charge Controllers in any order.
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Common Wiring Confi gurations Single FX Series Inverter/Charger and OutBack Controller • Plug the FX into Port 1 of the HUB. • The Charge Controller and any future OutBack devices can be plugged into any remaining non-MATE ports. Multiple OutBack Charge Controllers Only •...
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Three-Phase Stacking Only The OutBack HUB is shipped from the factory setup for series (120/240 VAC split phase) and/or parallel (120 VAC or 230 VAC single phase) stacking. If three-phase stacking is desired, the cover must be removed and a jumper position changed. For three-phase stacking using a HUB 4: 1.
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Series/Parallel location 4. Move the plug-in jumper from the series/parallel location to the three-phase location. 5. Replace the PCB and bottom cover, the snap on wiring cover, and all CAT5e cables.. For three-phase stacking using a HUB 10, follow the same disassembly and assembly instructions as for a HUB 4, but note that the jumper is in a diff erent location as shown below.
Sample Network Confi guration HUB 10 fastened to side of FLEXware 1000 AC Enclosure OutBack HUB 10 connected to four FX Series Inverter/Chargers and four Charge Controllers MATE Power Up As soon as the MATE cable is plugged into a powered OutBack product, the MATE itself will power-up and display several information screens.
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for Devices HUB FOUND Port Assignment 1> FX 2> MX 5> 6> 9> 10> Silent 0.0 kw 0.0kw DOWN Adding a Device to an Operating HUB Any time an OutBack device is removed or added to a HUB or its Port is changed, the MATE must re- poll the system to fi nd the locations of all the new or moved devices.
Troubleshooting Problem HUB power LED does not light MATE does not fi nd the hub MATE does not see all connected devices MATE displays a ‘COMM ERROR’ Action The HUB is powered from OutBack Power FXs or Charge Controllers. Be sure all DC breakers for HUB-connected devices are on.
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION Hub Communications Manager Products OutBack Power Systems, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a two year (2) limited warranty (“Warranty”) against defects in materials and workmanship for its Hub Communications Manager Products (“Product(s)”) if installed in fi xed location applications.
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RMA number. The sender must prepay all shipping charges to the agreed upon OutBack Power Systems location, and insure the shipment, or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. OutBack is not responsible for shipping damage caused by improperly packaged Products, the repairs this damage might require, or the costs of these repairs.
(5) years; include a check or money order in the amount of $50USD for a Hub 10 or $35USD for a Hub 4 payable to OutBack Power Systems, Inc. along with your Warranty Registration.
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