Alpha Group OutBack Power MATE3, Owner'S Manual

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Inverter Settings
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~ Load Shed performs load management. The Auxiliary output activates when DC (battery) voltage
drops below a certain level. The AUX output controls a larger relay, which turns non-critical loads
on or off to conserve battery power.
This option has a settable DC voltage parameter.
Figure 81 Load Shed
~ Gen Alert is used as a controller with (with limited functionality) for an AC generator with a remote
start feature. It can start and stop the generator based on DC (battery) voltage levels.
This option 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 114.)
Figure 82 Gen Alert
~ Fault enables the AUX output when the inverter shuts down due to an error condition (see
page 40). It can activate a light or alarm to show that the inverter has failed.
~ Vent Fan enables the AUX output in response to high DC (battery) voltage. It can run a small fan
to ventilate the battery compartment to eliminate gases that result from battery charging.
This option has settable DC voltage and time parameters.
Figure 83 Vent Fan
Set Points for Load Shed :
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Enable Voltage: Sets the low-voltage level at
which the Load Shed function turns on the
AUX output. It remains on for three minutes.
Set Points for Vent Fan:
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Enable Voltage: Sets the high-voltage level at
which the function turns on the AUX output. It
remains on for one minute.
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OFF Delay: Sets the delay time before the
function turns the AUX output on again.
Set Points for Gen Alert:

ON Voltage: Sets the low-voltage level at which the
Gen Alert function turns on the AUX output.
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ON Delay: Sets the delay time after the ON Voltage
setting is reached before the AUX output is turned on.
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OFF Voltage: Sets the high-voltage level at which the
Gen Alert function turns off the AUX output.
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OFF Delay: Sets the delay time after the OFF Voltage
setting is reached before the AUX output is turned off.