Outback Power Systems HUB-10 System Communication Manager User’s Manual - Manual (Page 8)

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HUB Operation
When the fi rst powered OutBack product plugs into the HUB:
• The HUB will go through a power up sequence that fl ashes all of its LEDs.
• The POWER LED will remain on any time that one or more powered OutBack products are
connected.
• After the MATE is connected it will start communicating with all connected devices.
• Each Port has an LED associated with it that is visible through the cover.
• Any device that is plugged in should have a fl ickering LED when the MATE is
communicating with it.
Note: In order to operate correctly, the HUB requires that the MATE be code version 2.0 or higher. (See
“Checking the MATE Version” in the Troubleshooting section and/or see the MATE User Manual for
more information.)
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MATE MATE
• With the HUB mounted, plug in the FX Inverter/Chargers starting with Port 1.
• Port 1’s FX is the Master FX in a multiple FX system.
• When all the FXs are connected to the HUB, connect the Charge Controllers in any
order.
• After all devices are connected to the HUB, the MATE is always plugged in last using
the 1st MATE port.
• The 2nd MATE is inactive and should not be used.
• Connections can be made with FXs or OutBack Charge Controllers already powered
up or simply power up all devices when the connections to the HUB are complete.
• After the devices are powered, the MATE will power up when it is connected; it will
display a greeting and software revision information (see page 11)
• FX AC input breakers and AC output breakers should be open until stacking pro-
gramming is complete.
• To operate, the HUB requires at least one FX or Charge/Controller to be plugged in.
• The MATE must be repolled to recognize any devices connected after it’s activated
(see page 12)
The Master FX plugs into Port 1
Connecting to the HUB
HUB Ports (HUB 10)
2nd MATE
Port is not
used