Grid Tie Mode - Alpha Group OutBack Power MATE3 Owner's Manual

Grid Tie Mode

This menu allows the charge controller to work more effectively with any grid-interactive inverters present
on the HUB. When enabled, this setting automatically raises the charge controller's Float voltage to equal
its Absorption voltage. Since the inverter sells power to maintain its own Float, Absorption, or Sell settings
(all of which should be lower than those of the controller), this mode makes it easier for the inverter to
sell power.
NOTE: The charge controller's Float voltage returns to normal any time the inverter enters PassThru or
Silent modes. (See page 37.)
To access the Grid Tie Mode menu:
1. Access the Charge Controller menu as shown in Figure 90 on page 94.
2. Use the control wheel to highlight the Grid Tie Mode menu.
Press the button in the center of the control wheel to accept the selection.
3. Use the control wheel to increase or decrease the set points to the correct voltage.
Press the button in the center of the control wheel to accept the selection.
This should automatically move the highlighting to the next set point.
4. After setting the parameters for each set point, press the TOP navigation key to return to the
Main Menu screen.
Set Points:
 Two options are available in this menu; N and Y.
~ N (No) disables Grid-Tie Mode;
~ Y (Yes) enables it.
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IMPORTANT:
Grid-Tie Mode requires an inverter that is grid-interactive, (also known as grid-tied or
grid-tie enabled.) Not all inverters are grid-interactive. If the MATE3 is connected to an
inverter that is not grid-interactive, Grid-Tie Mode will not function if selected.
Figure 95
Charge Controller Settings
Y/N
Grid Tie Mode
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