Installation Guide

7
Introduction
The OutBack Power Systems MATE serves several functions:
• Displaysandconguresthesystemanditscomponents—theFXSeriesInverter/Charger,
theFLEXmax80andFLEXmax60ChargeControllers*,andtheFLEXnetDC
• Coordinatessystemoperation,maximizesperformance,andpreventsmultipleproducts
from conicting
• Permitsadjustmentsofyourpowersystemthroughaseriesofconvenientdisplayscreens,
which allow switching among dierent components, viewing the status of each and
changing settings
*MX60ChargeController—remotecontrolstheAUXfunctionanddisplays,butdoesnot
control, all other functions
When connected to an OutBack HUB communications manager, a single
OutBack MATE can:
• LinktoasmanyastenFXSeriesInverters/Chargers,OutBackChargeControllersand
additional future OutBack Power System products.
• IssueaglobalBulkorEQrechargingcommandwhichincludestheChargeController’s
charging function.
is manual will show step-by-step use of the OutBack MATE to best run a power system.
MATE At a Glance
Yellow Status Indicator,
AC Input LED
“Hot Key”
AC Input Button
LCD Display
Four “Soft” Keys
or Buttons to scroll the
menus and change values.
Green Status Indicator,
Inverter LED
“Hot Key”
Inverter Button
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