Outback Power Systems MATE3 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 118)

Programming
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Figure 142 Advanced Generator Start (AGS) Menu
AGS Setup
Figure 143 AGS Setup Screen
Set Points:
 AGS Enabled either enables (Y) or disables (N) the AGS mode.
 Port identifies the HUB port (1 – 10) for the device that is
going to control the generator.
 Fault Time is the period the generator is given to connect to
the inverter system after the AUX output has been activated.
If the generator fails to connect and provide AC current during
this time, the MATE3 displays an
AGS Fault message on the
Gen screen. A fault is added to the event log and the Event
LED will illuminate. This set point can be anywhere from 5 to
30 minutes.
 Control (Radian-class only) selects which terminals will be
used for AGS: AUX Output or AUX Relay.
 Warmup Time for the generator (in minutes). Before
charging begins, the Warmup Time allows the user to adjust
the time the generator will be allowed to run with no load.
This time can be from
0 to 30 minutes, but should follow the
generator manufacturer’s recommendations.
 Cool Down Time for the generator (in minutes). After
charging has stopped, the Cool Down Time set point allows
the user to adjust the time the generator will run with no load
before being shut off. This time can be from
0 to 30 minutes,
but should follow the generator manufacturer’s
recommendations.
 DC Generator identifies if a DC generator is used, instead of
an AC generator.
~ DC Absorb Time is the amount of time that the batteries
must remain at the
DC Absorb Voltage. Once this time
expires, the MATE3 can shut the generator off.
~ DC Absorb Voltage is the voltage the batteries must
reach while being charged by a DC generator before the
DC absorb timer starts counting.
~ The Stop SOC % setting (see page 119) can also be used
to stop a DC generator.
~ These settings only become effective when
DC Generator is set to Y.
NOTE:
 If there is only one inverter in the system and
no OutBack HUB is used, it is necessary to set
the AGS Port to zero (0).
 If a HUB is used, adjust the port number to the
port that is assigned to the device that is
going to control the generator.
 In an example of a common configuration:
~ Ports 1-4 are for the inverters.
~ Ports 5-7 are for the charge controllers.
 It will be necessary to choose which device is
going to control the generator (1, 2, 3, or 4)
and set that number as the AGS port in that
menu.
IMPORTANT:
 Cool Down and Warmup times are
disabled when a DC generator is used.
 If an AC generator is being used, the
DC Generator menu item must be set
to
N.