Outback MATE3s Programming Guide
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900-0125-12-02 Rev A
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Main Menu
All programming is accessed from the
Main Menu, which includes the following:
○ Settings (System, Inverter, Charge Controller, Battery Monitor, MATE3s) (see below)
○ Profile Wizard (W) (see page 42)
○ Device Data Logs (D) (see page 48)
○ Event Logs (E) (see page 50)
○ Firmware Updates (see page 51 and the MATE3s Overview Guide)
Each menu has a set of menu options. Each menu option has a set of menu items.
S-2. Save/Restore Configuration
A conguration is the sum of all MATE3s settings
for all devices. This menu allows for saving a
conguration to an SD card after programming is
complete. It can restore a lost or erased conguration from the SD card to the
MATE3s. It can also copy a conguration from an SD card to an identical system.
To save or update, select Save Configuration and follow the A steps. To restore
from an SD card, select Restore Conguration and follow the B steps.
NOTE: The Profile Wizard (see section W on page 42) has similar functions. However,
it does not affect the entire system configuration and is not interchangeable with this
function. See Recommended Programming Order.
A. To save a configuration to an SD card:
If other congurations have been saved on the SD
card, a list will be displayed. Choose option 1 or 2
.
NOTE
: If the SD card is empty, pressing the
<Save> soft key will automatically default to option 2.
1. Select a name on the list with the control wheel.
Press <Save> to save the new settings over the
selected congurations. Saving to SD Card will be
displayed. Proceed to 3.
OR
2. Press <New> to create a new conguration
name. (8 characters maximum)
● Use the control wheel to scroll through the
available characters.
● Use <> or <> to move to the desired
character location.
● Use <Delete> to erase characters when
highlighted.
Press <Save> to save the new configuration name.
Saving to SD Card will be displayed.
In either case:
3. Wait for the conrmation screen to appear.
After the screen appears, press <Continue>
to return to the Main Menu.
S-1. System
Information
This screen contains a
basic outline of the
system. Many of these
settings inform other
system functions.
● Type* — either Off Grid,
Grid Tied, or Backup
● Array Wattage* —
Allows for a PV array(s)
with total wattage rating of
0 to 50 kW
● Generator kW Rating* —
Allows for a generator with
a rating of 0 to 250 kW
● Max Inverter kW* —
Allows for an inverter
system with total wattage
rating of 0 to 72 kW
Main Menu
Recommended Programming Order
It is recommended that programming proceed in the following order.
1. Establish Prole Wizard settings (W-4).
2. Save the Prole (as applicable in either W-1, W-2, or W-3).
3. Program the Prole (as applicable in either W-1, W-2, or W-3).
4. Program any other custom settings.
5. Save the System Conguration (S-2).
6. When restoring settings in the future, restore the System Conguration instead of
the Prole Wizard. (See the Prole 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 overall system functions (date and time,
communication options, etc.). See the System Settings section.
● Device Settings are used to program the system components (inverter, charge
controller, battery monitor, MATE3s).
◘ Inverter Settings (I) are described beginning on page 10. See the inverter literature
for details about inverter functions.
◘ Charge controller Settings (C) are described beginning on page 20. For details about a
FLEXmax, FLEXmax 100, or FLEXmax Extreme charge controller, see the controller literature.
The MATE3s can monitor, but not program, an MX60 controller.
◘ Battery monitor Settings (B) for the FLEXnet DC are described beginning on page 24.
For details about the FLEXnet DC, see the product literature.
◘ MATE3s function Settings (M) are for device functions with control logic based in the
MATE3s (AGS, HBX, etc.) These are described beginning on page 26.
NOTE: Once the settings have been changed to match the conguration, they are
stored in the static memory of the MATE3s. Once the conguration is established,
save the data to an SD card. That way the conguration can be restored without
having to repeat each setting individually. (See S-2.)
Set Points
IMPORTANT:
If multiple inverters are used in the installation, make certain to change settings
as appropriate for each inverter on its assigned port. Changing settings for a
single inverter in a multiple-inverter system may result in conicts in operation.
NOTE: The letter codes for each
branch of the Settings menu are
continued on subsequent pages
under the appropriate sections.
System
Settings (S)
The Main Menu selection
for this screen is Settings,
but the actual screen name
is System Conguration.
○ S-1 System Information
○ S-2 Save/Restore
Configuration
○ S-3 OPTICSre
○ S-4 Firmware Versions
○ S-5 Serial Numbers
○ S-6 Date and Time
○ S-7 LCD Display
○ S-8 Sound
*These items are used to format the
Home screen layout or meter bars.
See the MATE3s Overview Guide for
more information on Home screens.
○ S-9 Ethernet Addresses
○ S-10 Ethernet Ports
○ S-11 Data Stream
○ S-12 Battery Voltage
Min/Max Reset
○ S-13 Clear Internal Data Log
○ S-14 System Name
○ S-15 Installer Information
○ S-16 Installer Settings
For example, charge controller
setting menu items are labeled
C-1, C-2, C-3, and so on.
● Nominal Voltage —
Allows for a battery bank
with a voltage of 12, 24, 36,
48, 60 Vdc.
● Battery Ah —
Allows for a bank with a total
amp-hour rating of 25 to
10,000 Ah
● Generator Type —
Allows for an AC or DC
generator, or None
● Max Charger kW* —
Allows for a system with a total
charger rating of 0 to 60 kW
B. To restore a configuration from
an SD card:
1. If other congurations have been saved on
the SD card, a list will be displayed. Use
the control wheel to select the name of the
conguration that is to be restored.
2. Press <Restore> to start the process.
Wait for the conrmation screen to appear.
3. After the screen appears, press
<Continue> to return to the Main Menu.
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