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MATE3s Settings

Data Logging

M-2. 

Data Logging

The Data Logging function enables the MATE3s to record operational 

status information about the system.  Individual status information is 

recorded for each device connected to the MATE3s.  This function will 

record data to the internal flash memory for up to one year and selectively 

to an SD memory card up to the capacity of the card.  

○ The MATE3s can use an SD card of up to 8 GB capacity.

To accommodate the card, it is

recommended to leave 2” clearance

on the right side of the MATE3s.

Inserting the card in the slot causes

an SD card icon to appear on the

Home screen.

Internal Data Log Write Interval

 — the interval (

60

 to 

3600

 seconds) at which data is recorded for the MATE3s graphs.

SD Card Data Logging Mode

  — the level of selectivity for downloading data to the SD card.

Excel

 records the full date and time for each interval recorded.

Disabled

 turns off data logging 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.

For instructions on downloading data logs for the charge controller, see page 48.

For instructions on downloading data logs for the FLEXnet DC Battery Monitor, see page 49.

Data Log File Format

Information generated by this function will be saved on the SD card in a generic .csv file format, which can 

be read by most spreadsheet programs.  The file name on the .csv file will appear as follows:

Example

:  11062722.csv (YYMMDDHR.csv)

Where

:  YY = Last 2 digits of the year, MM = Month (01-12), DD = Day (01-31), HR = Hour (00-23)

The data log shown in this example is arranged by date and time.  It shows all devices connected to the   

HUB Communications Manager in order by port number.  The table is broken into parts to emphasize that   

the data available for each device is not the same.  Each type of OutBack device is noted by a particular   

Device Type designation.  FX-class inverters use Device Type 2, while FLEXmax charge controllers are Type 3.   

The FLEXnet DC Battery Monitor is Device Type 4.  Device Types not depicted here include FXR-class inverters 

(Type 5) and Radian-class inverters (Type 6).      

This example shows a system with two FX(E) inverters, two FLEXmax controllers, and the FLEXnet DC.

NOTES  

 

™

The headers shown above

each part of the table are included

for convenience.  The headers are 

not included in the download.

 

™

For more information on the data

stream or any of the table items, 

see the Data Logging applications 

note at www.outbackpower.com.  

     

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This shows more of the data log  

as it actually appears.  The rows for 

each field are repeated with updated 

information at the specified interval   

(5 seconds in this example).   

Note that the order and designation 

of each column may change.  Each 

row represents a different device.   

The columns are arranged 

appropriately for the device type  

and that particular device. 

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Summary of Contents for MATE3s

Page 1: ...ks may be registered in the United States and other countries Date and Revision August 2017 Revision B Part Number 900 0125 12 02 Rev B A B C D F B A B MATE3s System Display and Controller Programming...

Page 2: ...such as when to start or stop a generator The MATE3s allows a user to view monitor and establish all the settings and values that occur while the system is running Occasionally components may be adde...

Page 3: ...Wizard See the Profile Wizard on page 42 for more information Settings Menus This menu accesses additional menus with settings for the system and for individual devices System Settings S apply to over...

Page 4: ...eyesight vary with each installation The contrast color brightness and backlighting of the LCD can be adjusted to provide the best visibility for a given location Contrast Range is from 1 to 100 from...

Page 5: ...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 m...

Page 6: ...nly A and B Turns off the charger for an individual inverter and prevents it from responding to global charger commands Input Support FX class only C Enables the Input Support function if present Not...

Page 7: ...vation The AUX deactivates three minutes after the Enable condition clears and Auxiliary Relay Radian inverters have an additional Auxiliary Relay This is a switched contact with no 12 Vdc output It h...

Page 8: ...L1 inverter for single phase parallel or split phase multiple inverter systems OB Slave L2 A secondary L2 inverter for split phase multiple inverter systems L2 Phase Master The subphase master inverte...

Page 9: ...rtain items such as Voltage Limit which are adjustable in other modes Upload Grid Protection These menus can implement any of several GIP files which can be downloaded from the OutBack website The GIP...

Page 10: ...vated when the GridZero or Grid Tied input modes are selected See page 11 All items described on this page are enabled according to regulatory specifications Grid Support Functions indicates whether t...

Page 11: ...al 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 un...

Page 12: ...g Disconnect Disconnect Delay The time after reaching Disconnect before the output is activated Threshold The low voltage setting that activates the output following the Hysteresis Time ON Time The le...

Page 13: ...er to turn on or off any of three shunts current sensors used by the battery monitor These are designated as shunts A B and C For more information on the use of each shunt see the Owner s Manual for t...

Page 14: ...f it had previously been manually disabled CAUTION Equipment Damage This function can damage the generator or the batteries if either are not properly maintained Be sure to follow all maintenance requ...

Page 15: ...of Load Start the inverter will charge the batteries However it is not programmed to perform a complete charge cycle If the generator reaches its Stop point the charge might not be completed State of...

Page 16: ...ing the exercise period This is mostly applicable to DC generators IMPORTANT Regularly running a generator keeps engine components lubricated expels excess moisture charges the starting battery and he...

Page 17: ...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 Fo...

Page 18: ...X class inverters use Device Type 2 while FLEXmax charge controllers are Type 3 The FLEXnet DC Battery Monitor is Device Type 4 Device Types not depicted here include FXR class inverters Type 5 and Ra...

Page 19: ...stem to reconnect to the utility grid Grid Connect Delay 0 to 240 minutes The delay period after reaching Grid Connect before the system reconnects to the utility grid Grid Disconnect xx x VDC inverte...

Page 20: ...iod 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 EXAMPL...

Page 21: ...for more information on this function If the battery voltage exceeds the target the 12V AUX output will open the ROCB This removes the AC source from the grid tied inverter shutting it down This will...

Page 22: ...ce programming and saving is complete press Exit to return to the Main Menu W 2 Using Existing Profiles If the most recent profile was lost or changed it can be retrieved from an SD card and applied t...

Page 23: ...battery Capacity in B above See I 6 on page 12 for more information on battery charging Wizard Date Time A Hour Minute Day Month Year Weekday NOTE See S 6 on page 6 for more information on clock setti...

Page 24: ...y pressing Save will automatically default to Option 2 below 1 Select a name on the list with the control wheel Press the Save soft key N to save the new settings over the selected profile Saving to S...

Page 25: ...1 0 01 99 4 12 17 81 2 17 9 0 11 72 2 06 98 4 11 17 83 1 67 9 0 12 54 1 55 98 NOTE This header line is included in the download Device Data Logs D Users can create Device Data Logs for the FLEXmax FM...

Page 26: ...Log is downloaded to an SD card an elg file is created This file can be opened in Notepad or MS Word as a text file Event logs can be used to identify repeated symptoms and other patterns A partial E...

Page 27: ...these steps to help determine the nature of the fault This may also help resolve the problem See the MATE3s Overview Guide for more information on the EVENTS indicator To investigate event messages 1...

Page 28: ...g the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between...

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