OutBack Power SmartRE 2500, Installation Manual

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Installation
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MATE2 Installation
A MATE2 System Controller and Display is included for system configuration and monitoring activities.
The MATE2 uses a proprietary communications protocol to network multiple components. It uses a
Category 5 (CAT5) (8IATIA 518B) PC non-crossover network cable for connection and can be placed up
to 1000 feet (300 m) from the electronics enclosure. It also has an RS232 Opto-Isolated DB9 serial
communications port that provides direct connection to a personal computer.
IMPORTANT:
OutBack only provides a 50 ft. cable with this unit. Longer cables can be used
up to 1000 ft. long, but are not provided by OutBack. It is not recommended to
exceed 1000 ft.
Figure 20 MATE2 Features
IMPORTANT:
Do not run the MATE 2 cable in conduit with the AC conductors. Signal
degradation can result if cable is run in conduit with AC wiring or in other
electronically “noisy” environments; these can affect the maximum length the
cable can run without incurring transmission errors.
The MATE2 is designed for an indoor, recessed installation. This requires a hole to be cut in the wall to
house the body that protrudes behind the faceplate.
Figure 21 MATE2 Dimensions (Not to Scale)
Yellow
Status Indicator,
AC Input LED
Green
Status Indicator,
Inverter LED
“Hot Key”
Inverter Button
LCD Display
“Soft” Keys (x4)
“Hot Key”
AC Input Button