Outback Power Systems MATE3 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 109)

Charge Controller Settings
900-0117-01-00 Rev C 107
Grid-Tie Mode
IMPORTANT:
Grid-Tie Mode requires a grid-interactive inverter model (also known as
grid-tied or grid-tie enabled). Not all inverters are grid-interactive. If the
MATE3 is connected to an inverter that is not grid-interactive, Grid-Tie Mode
will not function if selected.
This menu allows the charge controller to work more effectively with any grid-interactive inverters present
on the HUB. When enabled, this setting automatically raises the charge controller’s Float voltage to equal
its Absorption voltage. Since the inverter sells power to maintain its own Float, Absorption, or Sell settings
(all of which should be lower than those of the controller), this mode makes it easier for the inverter to
sell power.
NOTE: The charge controller’s Float voltage returns to normal any time the inverter enters PassThru or
Silent modes. (See page 40 for inverter modes.)
Figure 126 Grid-Tie Mode
Auxiliary Output on the Charge Controller
This menu controls the output and functionality of the Auxiliary (AUX) output. The charge controller’s
AUX terminals provide a 12 Vdc output that can deliver up to 0.2 Adc to control external loads. Typical
loads include signaling a generator to start, sending a fault alarm signal, or running a small fan to cool the
inverter. See the charge controller Owner’s Manual for more information on hooking up the
AUX terminals.
Figure 127 Auxiliary Output
Set Points:
 Status – The Auxiliary Output status is controlled by the ,
, and soft keys.
~ activates the Auxiliary Output immediately. It will
display the message Manual On and remain continuously
active until is selected.
~ activates the Auxiliary Output by automatic criteria,
according to the option selected in Aux Mode. When
activated, it displays the message
Auto On; otherwise it
displays Auto Off.
~ deactivates the Auxiliary Output and prevents any of
the charge controller’s automatic AUX options from working.
When is selected, it will display
Manual Off. Note that
even if the AUX output is set to Off, it may still be activated by
an external option not based in the charge controller, such as
AGS. (See page 115.)
 Aux Mode –Selects one of nine functions.
(These functions are described in greater detail on page 108 through
page 110.)
Aux Modes:
 Vent Fan
 PV Trigger
 Error Output
 Night Light
 Float
 Diversion:Relay
 Diversion:Solid St
 Low Battery Disconnect
 Remote
Set Points:
 Two options are available in this menu; N and Y:
~ N (No) disables Grid-Tie Mode
~ Y (Yes) enables Grid-Tie Mode