Outback Power Systems FX 2012T - Manual (Page 34)

Installation & Programming Manual FX & VFX Series Inverter/Charger System Copyright 2003  OutBack Power Systems, Inc.
900-0027-1 19009 62 nd Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA
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Rev 7.2 08/26/05 Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019
MATE - SYSTEM CONTROLLER AND DISPLAY
The OutBack MATE system controller and display allows you to program, control, and monitor the operation of one or more FX’s as
well as any other OutBack products (such as the MX60 MPPT charge controller).
When connecting a MATE to more than one product is required, a HUB-4 or HUB-10 communication manager must be included in the
system. The MATE can be located up to 1000 feet (300 meters) from the FX system using standard 8 conductor CAT-5 type
communication cabling. This wiring is considered to be a low voltage / limited energy circuit.
The MATE can be used to program the FX and then removed in most cases. There are, however, some settings that are located within
the MATE itself. Settings that require the use of the MATE’s time and date (programmable through the MATE) are stored within the
MATE and, therefore, the MATE must be connected to the FX or HUB for these setting to work. All of the settings pertaining only to the
FX are stored in non-volatile memory inside of the FX itself. The battery can then be disconnected from the FX and the settings will not
be lost.
The MATE also allows for monitoring and control of the FX system’s operation. Some of the more advanced system operating modes
(such as the HIGH BATTERY TRANSFER (HBX) function, the ADVANCED GENERATOR START (AGS) function and the GRID USE
function) requires that a MATE be connected to the FX system all of the time. To use these functions properly, the MATE’s time and
date should be set. The MATE’s settings are also stored in non-volatile memory and a battery within the MATE keeps the time and
date current when disconnected from an FX or the HUB.
The operating software used in the MATE is upgradeable to allow for the addition of new features to existing systems. It can be easily
removed and exchanged by the system user.
The MATE includes an RS-232 PC serial communication port to allow monitoring and remote modem access of the system via phone
or internet. This PC software is currently being developed by third party companies and will soon be offered as an option through your
OutBack Power Systems dealer. Tracking software is available at www.RightHandEng.com/OutBack.
Outback Power Systems currently offers the following different versions of the MATE:
“MATE”: Basic MATE with an oval encasing shown below. The casing is grayish white in color. This option includes an RS-232 port.
“MATE2”: Black flush mount version of the MATE shown below. This option includes an RS-232 port.
“MATE2M”: Black flush mount version with a simplified menu designed specifically for the Mobile market. Includes RS-232 access.
OutBack MATE System Controllers
“MATE” “MATE 2” & “MATE 2M”