Introduction; Purpose; Functions; Features - Alpha Group OutBack Power MATE3 Owner's Manual

Purpose

A renewable energy system requires some combination of inverter/chargers, batteries, charge controllers,
a renewable energy power source, as well as often interfacing with a generator. All of these components
need to be adjusted and monitored for optimum performance.

Functions

The MATE3 System Display and Control provides a window to the system and allows for programming of
each OutBack component for maximum efficiency.
Specifically, the MATE3:
 Coordinates system operation, maximizes performance, and prevents multiple products from
conflicting with each other.
 Permits adjustments to the power system, switching among different components, viewing the status
of each component, and changing settings. Four different levels of access prevent users from
changing settings that could potentially damage or disrupt the system.
 Programs when an inverter connects to an AC source based on time, battery voltage, or time-of-day
grid usage.
 Start a two-wire generator using the Advanced Generator Start (AGS) Mode based on voltage, load,
time of day, and the state of charge of the batteries.
 Control auxiliary AC or DC loads such as cooling fans and relays.
 Links to as many as ten OutBack Inverter/Chargers and OutBack charge controllers. (OutBack HUB
Communications Manager is required.)
 Issue a global Bulk or EQ recharging command which includes the charge controller's charging
function. (OutBack HUB Communications Manager is required.)

Features

The MATE3 include the following features.
 Six-line graphical LCD display screen for information display
 Four soft keys and six hot keys for navigation and programming
 Two navigation keys for moving through the menu maps for each device
 One navigation key for selecting devices connected to the HUB Ports.
 One LOCK key to lock access levels to prevent unauthorized changes to settings.
 Circular, pressure-sensative Control Wheel with an Enter button
 One SD memory card slot.
 Communication Protocol: proprietary OutBack multi-drop network
 Interconnecting Cable: CAT5 (8 IATIA 518B) PC non-crossover network cable (6 ft)
 Maximum Tested Cable Length: 1000 feet (300 m) of cable in an office/commercial building
 Personal computer interface: network server (under construction at this time)
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