Outback Power Systems MATE3 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 96)

Programming
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 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 option does not have the same advantages as the Advanced Generator Start (AGS) function
which is controlled directly by the MATE3. (See page 115.)
Figure 108 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. The
screen is shown on page 93.
 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 109 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. The AUX output deactivates after reaching a
cooler temperature.
 DC Divert activates the AUX output to divert excess energy to a DC load, in response to high DC (battery)
voltage. The AUX output operates a larger relay, which allows current to flow to a dedicated DC load when
energized. The output deactivates following a delay when a low DC voltage setting is reached.
This option has settable DC voltage and time parameters.
Figure 110 Divert DC
Set Points:
 ON: Batt – Sets the high-voltage level at which the
DC Divert function activates the AUX output.

Delay – Sets the delay time after the ON: Batt setting is
reached before the AUX output is activated.
 OFF: Batt – Sets the low-voltage level at which the
DC Divert function deactivates the AUX output.
 Delay – Sets the delay time after the OFF: Batt setting is
reached before the AUX output is deactivated.
Set Points :
 ON: Batt – Sets the high-voltage level at which the function
activates the AUX output. It remains active for one minute.
 OFF: Delay – 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.