Outback Power Systems MATE3 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 92)

Programming
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Auxiliary Output (AUX Modes, FX-class only)
The Auxiliary Output menu controls the functionality of an FX-class inverter’s Auxiliary (AUX) output.
The inverter’s AUX terminals provide a 12 Vdc output that can deliver up to 0.7 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 inverter Installation Manual for more information on hooking up the AUX
terminals.
Figure 100 Auxiliary Output
Auxiliary modes include the following:
 Remote allows the AUX output to be activated in response to manual or automatic commands external to the
inverter, such as the MATE3’s AGS function. It is strongly recommended to select Remote when the AUX output
is controlled by AGS or similar external functions. This will prevent software conflicts. This function has no
settable parameters.
 Load Shed performs load management. The AUX output activates when DC (battery) voltage drops below a
certain level. The AUX output operates a larger relay, which turns noncritical loads on or off to conserve
battery power. (See the inverter Operator’s Manual for other criteria that will activate this function.) The AUX
output remains active for three minutes after removing the condition that activated it.
This function has a settable DC voltage parameter.
Figure 101 Load Shed
Set Point:
 Enable Voltage – Sets the low-voltage level at which
the Load Shed function activates the AUX output.
Set Points:
 Status – The AUX 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 inverter’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 inverter, such as AGS. (See
page 115.) If this soft key is pressed, the screen will display
Manual Off.
 Aux Mode – Selects one of nine options with automatic criteria.
(These options are described briefly in the next section and in
greater detail in the inverter Operator’s Manual.)
NOTE: If an Aux Mode has settable parameters, additional fields
will appear below this item showing the options.
Aux Modes:
 Remote
 Load Shed
 Gen Alert
 Fault
 Vent Fan
 Cool Fan
 Divert DC
 Divert AC
 AC Drop
Auxiliary Output Screen (FX-class)