Introduction; Features - Outback Power Systems MATE Installation And User Manual

1.0 Introduction

The OutBack MATE is a complete system controller and display for both the OutBack FX inverter/charger and the MX60 PV
MPPT charge controller. It provides a display of the operation as well as allows for control and adjustment of the product
setpoints. The OutBack MATE also coordinates the operation of the entire system to maximize the performance and to
prevent multiple products from conflicting.
Through the use of an OutBack HUB communication manager a single OutBack MATE is able to connect to multiple FX
inverter/chargers, MX60 PV MPPT charge controllers and any other OutBack products offered in the future. A maximum of
ten OutBack products will be able to be connected to a single MATE via a HUB using CAT 5 type Ethernet cabling with 8 wire
RJ45 modular connectors.

1.1 Features

AC INPUT LED
AC INPUT
BUTTON
4 by 20 character
backlit display
LCD Display
Four line, 80 character backlit LCD display with alphanumeric and graphic displays
Control Keypad
Six backlit silicone membrane keys – dedicated Inverter and AC input "hot" keys for control & 4 soft keys
Status Indicators
Two LED indicators: Green = Inverter status Yellow = AC Input status
Communication Protocol
Proprietary OutBack Multi-drop network using the OutBack HUB.
Interconnecting Cable
Standard CAT 5 PC network cable with RJ45 modular connectors / wired as non-crossover
Maximum Cable Length
The maximum distance that has been tested is 1000 feet of cable in an office / commercial building with success.
PC computer interface
RS232 Opto-Isolated DB9 serial communication port
MATE System Controller and Display
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User Manual
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INVERTER LED
INVERTER
BUTTON
FOUR "SOFT"
BUTTONS
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