Outback Power Systems MATE3 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 39)

Operation
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Basic Navigation
Soft Keys
Four “soft” keys are located directly below the LCD. The functions of the soft keys will vary depending on
the location of the user within the menu structure. Soft key functions are identified by icons or text
directly above the key. Every soft key may not be used in some screens.
 The function of the far right soft key varies with the inverter model and system type (see pages 33 and 74).
The following functions are true for all FX-class inverters.
~ If the system type is Off Grid, then the soft key functions as an Inverter Input Select option. This soft key may not
have a symbol above it. The symbol will only be visible if a generator is present.
~ If the system type is Grid Tied, the soft key functions as a Grid Status option. When Grid Tied is selected, the grid
symbol will be present.
~ If the system type is Backup, the soft key is inoperative.
 For Radian inverters, the far right soft key functions as a Grid Status key (see page 39) regardless of which
system type is selected. The grid symbol will be present regardless of the input source.
 The right-center key, or Inverter soft key, displays information on any inverters present on the HUB. If no
inverters are present (the symbol is not present), this key is inoperative.
NOTE: The Inverter soft key is different from the INVERTER hot key (see page 55). The Inverter
soft key has more information. However, it can only be accessed from the Home screen. The
INVERTER hot key can control the inverting function. The Inverter soft key cannot.
 The left-center key, or Battery soft key, displays information on the battery bank and is marked with the symbol
. The information available with the Battery soft key varies depending on whether the FLEXnet DC battery
monitor is present on the HUB.
 The far left key, or Charge Controller soft key, displays information on any FLEXmax charge controllers present
on the HUB. If no charge controllers are present, this key is inoperative and the symbol is not present.
Figure 24 Soft Keys
Battery Soft Key
Inverter Input Select
Charge Controller
Soft Key
Inverter Soft Key
Grid Status Soft Key
Inverter Soft Key Battery Soft Key
Charge Controller
Soft Key
System Type
(FX-class only):
 Off Grid
System Type
(FX-class only):
 Grid Tied
NOTE: In Radian-class
inverters, the
Inverter
Input Select soft key is
inoperative regardless of
system type or AC input.
NOTE: In Radian-class
inverters, the
Grid Status
soft key is always active,
regardless of system type or
AC input. See Figure 26 on
page 39.