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Dear Customer:
Thank you for hiring Miller Solar to install your Outback Power System. This manual describes the
operation of the Mate 3, the device that controls the equipment and provides you with essential
readings.
The equipment comes with manuals that contain way more information than the user needs. The
document you are reading is abbreviated from 190 pages down to about 11. The most important
points are highlighted. Please familiarize yourself with this abbreviated manual and keep it handy
In case of problems, we can talk you through most problems over the telephone.
The most important thing is to take care of your batteries. We will provide information and
training on the proper care and feeding of your battery bank.
Abbreviated Manual for Mate 3
System Display and Controller
Prepared by Miller Solar
William Miller
805-438-5600
william@millersolar.com
MATE3
Owner's Manual
For emergencies: 805-438-5600
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Summary of Contents for Alpha OutBack POWER MATE3
- Page 1 William Miller 805-438-5600 william@millersolar.com Dear Customer: Thank you for hiring Miller Solar to install your Outback Power System. This manual describes the operation of the Mate 3, the device that controls the equipment and provides you with essential readings. The equipment comes with manuals that contain way more information than the user needs. The document you are reading is abbreviated from 190 pages down to about 11.
- Page 2 Introduction LCD Screen Battery Status LEDs (x3) EVENTS Hot Key INVERTER Hot Key Event LED (Red) Inverter Status LED (Green) SD Memory Card CHARGER Hot Key AC INPUT Hot Key Charger Status LED (Yellow) AC Status LED (Yellow) GEN(erator) Hot Key FAVORITE Hot Key GEN Status LED (Green) Favorite Status LED (Green)
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Page 3: Operation
Operation The MATE3 provides the means for programming OutBack inverter/chargers, charge controllers, and battery monitors when preprogrammed default settings do not work for the destined installation. Below is an overview of the Mate 3 controller. The unit will allow you to read critical values on your power system, make some adjustments and initiate important operations, such as IMPORTANT: starting the generator or starting an equalization charge (see attached battery instructions). -
Page 4: Led Status Indicators
Operation LED Status Indicators The actual battery voltages are a more reliable gauge on battery charge status. Battery LEDs Three LEDs provide a visual reference to indicate the condition of the battery bank. A GREEN LED means the batteries have an adequate charge at that time. It does not always mean they are full. If an FNDC is installed, this means the batteries are ... - Page 5 Operation Generator LED (green) This LED is located on the GEN hot key. (See page 59.) It provides a visual reference for the status of a generator that is controlled by the Advanced Generator Start (AGS) function. (See page 115.) ...
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- Page 7 Operation Hot Keys Six hot keys are available to navigate through the most commonly used operational screens. Some screens will have operational options, such as ON, OFF, or AUTO. Some will show current operational status for that function. Status, mode, and measurements are the collective status of the system, not of an individual inverter, unless specified otherwise.
- Page 8 Operation CHARGER Hot Key The CHARGER hot key displays the Charger Status Charger Status screen. The screen displays the current charger mode, battery voltage, absorb and float voltage settings and timers. Soft key options include starting or stopping the charger, which is a global command issued to all inverters in the system. Other options include starting or the bulk or equalization charge functions, which are global commands issued to all inverters and charge controllers in the system.
- Page 9 Operation From the CHARGER hot key’s Charger Status screen, the <EQ Charge> soft key brings up a series of screens that can turn on the battery equalization process. Screens below continue the process to equalize the batteries. If your batteries cannot be opened or if you have a grid connection, you can ignore this step.
- Page 10 Operation GENerator Hot Key The GEN hot key displays the Generator Status Generator Status screen. The screen displays information on the Advanced Generator Start (AGS) mode. Soft key options include: <Back>, <Auto>, <Off>, and <On>. GEN Hot Key Screen Items: The figure to the left of the title displays the accumulated generator run time.