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S-11. Data Stream

The 

Network Data Stream

 

option can be enabled if 
the data is destined for a 
network server.

 



Network Data Stream

 — 

Enabled

 

or 

Disabled



Destination IP

 — The IP address of the host computer or server.



Destination Port

 — The port number assigned to the MATE3s on

the host computer or server.

S-12. Battery Voltage Min/Max Reset

This screen shows the time and date of the highest and 
lowest battery voltages that have been recorded.  The 

Reset

 

key resets these items to the values present at that moment.  

S-13. Clear Internal Data Log

This screen allows the option to clear the internal history of the 
MATE3s.  The 

Yes

 key clears all graph data, Event logs, and 

similar items.

S-14. System Name

This screen allows the installer 
to give the installation a unique 
name and status title.



Name

 — Any combination of

characters up to 30 characters
maximum.  This information is
displayed by the web site
interface (if used).



Status Title

 — (Optional) Any

combination of characters up
to 15 characters maximum.
This name is displayed on the
Home screen.

S-15. Installer

Information

This screen allows a location to 
enter basic installer information.



Company

 — Any combination of

characters up to 28 characters maximum.



Name

 — Any combination of characters

up to 19 characters maximum.



Phone

 — Any combination of characters

up to 15 characters maximum.



Notes

 — Any combination of characters

up to 31 characters maximum.

After

Before

S-16. Installer Settings

This screen is a menu with options to set user 
access levels and the installer password.



Set User Access Level

 (

A

) — This prevents unauthorized access to certain levels of menus when using the standard password 

141

.



Change Installer Password

 (

B

) — This sets an alternate password which allows access to the full menus.  Often this is used by

an installer if the user’s access has been limited by 

A

.



Challenge Installer Password

 (

C

) — (Optional) Any combination of characters up to 15 characters maximum.  This name is

displayed on the Home screen.

Set User Access Level (

A

)

This menu allows one of four different user access 
levels (UAL) to set points for programming.



Full

 — Access Level 1 (UAL1).  This allows full access to all available menus.  This is the same access permitted by the installer

password.  It is the default setting.



Advanced

 — Access Level 2 (UAL2).  This allows access to many user menus.  It also accesses the menus of UAL3 and UAL4.



Basic

 — Access Level 3 (UAL3).  This allows access to the designated basic user menus.  It also accesses the menus of UAL4.



Minimum

 — Access Level 4 (UAL4).  This allows access to only a few designated user menus.  The ability to program is minimal.

Change Installer Password (

B

)

This menu allows changes to the installer password.  In conjunction 
with the UAL settings, this password will restrict full menu access to 
those who know the new password (OEM or installers).

Challenge Installer Password (

C

)

If the installer password is lost or forgotten, this process is used to 
reset access to the device.  The screen will generate a challenge code 
as shown in the image.  Once the installer has the challenge code, it is 
necessary to contact OutBack Technical Support (

see inside front cover

to obtain a temporary “challenge password” that corresponds with the 
MATE3s-generated challenge code.  After entering a valid challenge 
password, the MATE3s will immediately display the 

Change Installer 

Password

 screen 

B

.  The installer should change the password 

according to preference.  Make certain to record the new password. 

IMPORTANT:

  

Changes to system settings should only be made by qualified personnel.



The installer password consists
of four settable numerical digits
from 

to 

9

.



The default password is 

1732

.



The challenge password
consists of four settable
numerical digits from 

to 

9

.

A

B

C

IMPORTANT:

  

After changing the installer password, cycle the power to the MATE3s.  Unplug the cable, 
wait 5 seconds, then plug it back in.  This will ensure the new installer password is saved.

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Summary of Contents for Out Back Power MATE3s

Page 1: ...CK POWER TECHNOLOGIES a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION b ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE WHETHER DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S...

Page 2: ...stop a generator The MATE3 allows a user to view monitor and establish all the settings and values that occur while the system is running Occasionally components may be added or upgraded electrical loads increase or patterns of usage may change These settings and values can be adjusted to match On screens with set points the control wheel E serves two functions navigation and set point adjustment ...

Page 3: ...ommended Programming Order It is recommended that programming proceed in the following order 1 Establish Profile Wizard settings W 4 2 Save the Profile as applicable in either W 1 W 2 or W 3 3 Program the Profile as applicable in either W 1 W 2 or W 3 4 Program any other custom settings 5 Save the System Configuration S 2 6 When restoring settings in the future restore the System Configuration ins...

Page 4: ...s when a button is pushed or the control wheel is used Button Beep Enabled or Disabled Wheel Click Enabled or Disabled IMPORTANT Some features are dependent on time and date settings Be sure to adjust these settings for the proper time and date for the location of the installation The MATE3s clock does not automatically adjust for daylight savings time The MATE3s does automatically adjust for leap...

Page 5: ... maximum This name is displayed on the Home screen Set User Access Level A This menu allows one of four different user access levels UAL to set points for programming Full Access Level 1 UAL1 This allows full access to all available menus This is the same access permitted by the installer password It is the default setting Advanced Access Level 2 UAL2 This allows access to many user menus It also ...

Page 6: ... Gen AC Input Voltage Limits FX class Pulse Spacing Adjusts the time between search pulses in single AC cycles Shorter spacing will detect loads more quickly This consumes more power o I 8 Auxiliary Output Relay o I 9 Inverter Stacking o I 10 Power Save Ranking o I 11 Grid Tie Sell B A C D I 3b Grid and Gen Input Voltage Limits FX class only The inverter will not connect to an AC source unless spe...

Page 7: ...epicted On activates the AUX output immediately It displays Manual On and remains continuously active until Off is selected Auto activates the AUX output according to the Aux Mode automatic criteria When activated it displays Auto On otherwise it displays Auto Off Off deactivates the AUX output It displays Manual Off Note that the AUX output may still activate from the settings of inverter or MATE...

Page 8: ...nverter for the L2 output in a split phase system B Phase C Phase Master The subphase master inverters for the B or C outputs in a three phase system 3p Master or 3phase Master The primary inverter for three phase systems that include the selection 1 2ph Master as shown above The 3p Master is Phase A 3phase Classic B C or 3p OB Slave A B C A secondary inverter for three phase systems Used in model...

Page 9: ... will appear Pressing this key returns the screen to the Inverter menu NOTE Some items are retained at the present setting even when the inverter is reset to factory defaults The retained settings include the Output Voltage all items in the Calibrate menu Model Select and all items in the Grid Interface Protection menu This menu contains sensitive inverter settings Some settings relate to regional...

Page 10: ...ler Owner s Manual features this as an option under RTS Compensation Limited Lower and Upper Battery Voltage Adjust the lowest and highest allowed compensated voltage The Owner s Manual features these as an option under RTS Compensation See page 42 for the effects of the Profile Wizard on both settings C 4 Battery Equalize CAUTION Battery Damage Do not equalize any sealed battery types VRLA AGM Ge...

Page 11: ... reaching Disconnect Disconnect Delay The time after reaching Disconnect before the output is activated Float activates the AUX output when the charge controller enters the Float stage It can operate a charged indicator Not depicted No settable parameters Remote allows the AUX output to be activated by manual or automatic commands based in the MATE3s such as AGS Not depicted No settable parameters...

Page 12: ...tivates the relay by automatic criteria according to the option selected in Relay Set Points Off deactivates the relay and prevents any of the FLEXnet Relay Set Points options from working Note that even if the relay output is set to Off it may still be activated by an external option such as AGS See page 25 Invert Logic Switches the relay s function from N O a normally open state to N C a normall...

Page 13: ...ect to the inverter s GEN terminal input when using AGS If the input priority is set to GRID and the GRID terminals are energized an automatically controlled generator will shut down AGS turns on the inverter s charger even if it had previously been manually disabled AGS Topics These menus show the different topics settings and starting conditions for AGS AGS screens and topics included under M 1 ...

Page 14: ...nge varies with battery voltage NOTE The Quiet Time settings overrides the settings and prevents an automatic start The exception is 2 Minute Start As an emergency set point it will start the generator regardless of Quiet Time settings Enabled either enables Y or disables N the Load Start function Start the load size 0 to 50 kW which requires the generator to start following the Delay time 1 to 24...

Page 15: ...ints Voltage Load Must Run Exercise etc preventing the generator from starting automatically The only exception is 2 Minute Start which is considered an emergency start set point and which will start the generator regardless of Quiet Time settings M 1 AGS continued Set Generator Total Run Time The total running time for an automatic generator is displayed on the Generator Status screen which is ac...

Page 16: ... shows the reason for starting under Last Run The first two columns in the table below are a list of start reasons The remaining columns display the possible reasons for the generator to stop The possible stop reasons are connected to the start reasons For example a generator which started due to Load kW can stop due to reduction of load kilowatts due to Quiet Time or manually However it will not ...

Page 17: ...ogging to the SD card It does not turn off data logging to the internal flash memory Compact records only the minutes and seconds for each interval recorded SD Card DataLog Write Interval the interval 1 to 60 seconds at which data is automatically downloaded to the SD card SD Card Icon Front Back SD Card Clearance The data log shown in this example is arranged by date and time It shows all devices...

Page 18: ...ters However it is not compatible with Mini Grid and cannot be used at the same time To prevent conflicts when using HBX mode make certain not to select Mini Grid Selection of AC input modes can be found on page 11 Information on Mini Grid and other modes can be found in the inverter Operator s Manual HBX is also incompatible with the Grid Use Time and Load Grid Transfer functions in the MATE3s Th...

Page 19: ...e If a start time equals a stop time no action will be taken and the time period is ignored If the battery voltage falls below the inverter s Low Battery Cut Out voltage the inverter will automatically connect to the AC input source regardless of the time of day setting M 5 Load Grid Transfer The MATE3s can force all inverters to automatically reconnect to the utility grid even if the normal mode ...

Page 20: ...active function to be turned off at midnight each night This function allows the charge controllers to complete a charge cycle at the beginning of the next day before the system begins selling It prevents the batteries from remaining at or below the Sell voltage for extended periods without receiving a full charge If grid interactive inverters are not present this item is inoperative Options are N...

Page 21: ... complete press Exit to return to the Main Menu K W 2 Using Existing Profiles If the most recent profile was lost or changed it can be retrieved from an SD card and applied to the system If the profile was not ideal any existing value can be changed before re applying the profile To apply a profile that was previously saved 1 From the Profile Wizard menu select Existing Profile This will take the ...

Page 22: ...System Type B System Type Off Grid Grid Tied Backup System Voltage Vdc B C Array Wattage Battery Type FLA Gel AGM and Capacity Ah Wizard Generator Configuration F Generator Installed Y or N Generator Type AC or DC and Size kW Generator Start Manual or Auto AUX Output Port F G Wizard AC Configuration D AC Output Voltage Vac AC Phase Single Split 3 Phase AC Input Breaker Size Aac Maximum Output Load...

Page 23: ...e new data log name Saving to SD Card will be displayed In either case C Wait for the confirmation screen to appear After the screen appears press Continue to return to Upload and Save Data Log B A C Date AH 0 38 kWh Max Amps 0 38 0 9 36 Max Watts 52 48 32 0 8 1 hour 1 hour FLEXmax Data Log 6 13 15 6 12 15 6 11 15 Absorb Time 0 00 0 00 0 00 Float Time 0 00 0 00 0 00 Min Battery V 24 1 24 1 24 1 Ma...

Page 24: ...ard or deleted from the MATE3s internal memory o To Save an Event Log E 1 o To Read an Event Log File from the SD Card E 2 o To Delete an Event Log E 3 E 1 To Save an Event Log To create a data log for the FLEXmax Charge Controller 1 From the Event Logs menu select Save Events to SD Card 2 On the Date Range set point use the control wheel to select the date for the event log or logs to be saved to...

Page 25: ... OutBack product to which it is connected The OutBack products may not be powered up or connected Symptom Possible Remedy Check all OutBack devices for correct operation Check or replace the CAT5 cable running from the MATE3s to the OutBack product The left hand RJ45 port on the back of the MATE3s is used for computer communications It cannot power a MATE3s Make sure the CAT5 cable is plugged into...

Page 26: ...r Technologies All Rights Reserved 2 Check the LED indicator o A flashing EVENTS indicator means a warning has occurred o A solid EVENTS indicator may mean that the system has shut down due to an error If Advanced Generator Start AGS is in use it may also mean the system has suffered an AGS fault See the MATE3s Overview Guide and the inverter literature for more information on warnings and errors ...

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