Outback Power Systems MATE3 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 93)

Inverter Settings
900-0117-01-00 Rev C 91
 Gen Alert can be used as a limited functionality controller for an AC generator with a remote start feature. It can
start and stop the generator based on DC (battery) voltage levels.
This function has settable DC voltage and time parameters.
NOTE: This function does not have the same advantages as the Advanced Generator Start (AGS) function
which is controlled directly by the MATE3. (See page 115.)
Figure 102 Gen Alert
 Fault activates the AUX output when the inverter shuts down due to an error condition (see page 43). It can
operate a light or alarm to show that the inverter has failed. This function has no settable parameters.
 Vent Fan activates the AUX output in response to high DC (battery) voltage. It can operate a small fan to
ventilate the battery compartment to eliminate gases that result from battery charging.
This function has settable DC voltage and time parameters.
Figure 103 Vent Fan
 Cool Fan activates the AUX output when the inverter reaches a high internal temperature. It is intended to
operate a small external fan for additional cooling. This includes sealed inverter models which come with a
Turbo fan.
This function has no settable parameters.
 Divert DC activates the AUX output to divert excess energy to a DC load, in response to high DC (battery)
voltage. The AUX output controls a larger relay, which allows current to flow to a dedicated DC load
when energized.
This function has settable DC voltage and time parameters.
Figure 104 Divert DC
Set Points :
 Enable Voltage – Sets the high-voltage level at which the
Divert DC function activates the AUX output. It remains
active as long as the voltage remains above this set point.
 OFF Delay – Prevents the AUX output from activating again
for a certain amount of time, even if the voltage rises above
the
Enable Voltage set point again. This prevents nuisance
cycling of the Divert DC function.
Set Points :
 Enable Voltage – Sets the high-voltage level at which
the function activates the AUX output. It remains active
for one minute.
 OFF Period – Sets the delay time before the function
activates the AUX output again.
Set Points :
 ON: Voltage – Sets the low-voltage level at which the
Gen Alert function activates the AUX output.

Delay – Sets the delay time after the ON: Voltage setting is
reached before the AUX output is activated.
 OFF: Voltage – Sets the high-voltage level at which the
Gen Alert function deactivates the AUX output.
 Delay – Sets the delay time after the OFF: Voltage setting is
reached before the AUX output is deactivated.