Outback Power Systems MATE3 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 4)

Important Safety Instructions
2 900-0117-01-00 Rev C
Definitions
The following is a list of initials, terms, and definitions used in conjunction with this product.
Table 1 Terms and Definitions
Term Definition
AC Alternating Current; refers to voltage produced by the inverter, utility grid, or generator
AGS Advanced Generator Start
AUX Auxiliary switched relay or 12-volt output for OutBack devices
Battery Monitor See FNDC.
DC Direct Current; refers to voltage produced by the batteries or renewable source
FCC Federal Communications Commission
FNDC FLEXnet DC Monitor; battery monitor manufactured by OutBack Power.
May be referred to as battery monitor
FX-class A family of OutBack inverter products, such as the FX, VFX, GTFX, GVFX, and GFX models;
used to differentiate them from Radian-class
Grid-interactive,
grid-intertie, grid-tie Utility grid power is available for use and the inverter is a model capable of returning
(selling) electricity back to the utility grid
HBX High Battery Transfer; a function of the MATE3
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; refers to a series of standards and
practices for the testing of electrical products
LED Light-Emitting Diode; refers to indicators used by the inverter and the system display
MPP Maximum Power Point
MPPT Maximum Power Point Tracking
PV Photovoltaic
Radian-class A family of Outback inverter products, such as the GS models; used to differentiate them
from FX-class
RTS Remote Temperature Sensor; accessory that measures battery temperature for charging
SOC State of charge of a battery bank, usually as measured by a battery monitor
System display Remote interface device (such as the MATE3), used for monitoring, programming and
communicating with the inverter; also called “remote system display”
Utility grid The electrical service and infrastructure supported by the electrical or utility company;
also called “mains”, “utility service”, or “grid”