Outback G/FX version, Gray oval housing with RS232 serial port (SKU Part Number MATE)

The OutBack MATE is a complete system controller and display for both the OutBack FX2000 inverter/charger and MX60 MPPT PV charge controller. It provides a display of the operation as well as allows control and adjustment of the setpoints. The OutBack Mate also coordinates the operation of the entire system to maximize performance and to prevent multiple products from conflicting. A single OutBack MATE is able to connect to multiple FX2000 inverter/charges, MX60 MPPT PV charge controllers and any other OutBack power conversion and control products offered in the future. A maximum of ten OutBack products will be able to be connected to a single MATE via CAT 5 / ethernet type cabling with 8 wire RJ45 modular connectors and the OutBack HUB communication manager. The OutBack MATE includes a 4 line backlit LCD display with 80 alphanumeric characters. This allows multiple measurements to be displayed at the same time and reduces the amount of abbreviations required, simplifying the operation and reducing confusion. All of the programmed setpoints are stored in permanent memory to eliminate the need to reprogram the system after a shutdown or battery replacement. The OutBack MATE also includes a built in real time clock and calendar which allows programming of the inverter operation based on the time of day and even day of the week. This can be used to allow the system to work with time-of-day power rates or to limit a generator's run time to a specific time period of the day or week. The OutBack MATE also includes an opto-isolated RS232 port with a DB9 jack for connection to the serial port of a PC computer. OutBack is working with several third party developers to offer Windows based software programs for datalogging and graphical display of the system's operation and performance. This PC computer software will be available Separately and is expected in September, 2002.

Features

• Simple system management
• Four soft keys allow easy context-based navigation of menus and functions
• Built-in clock and calendar function
• Two hot keys give immediate access to AC and inverter functions

Specifications

• Interface Display: 4 Line 80 Character Backlit LCD - Alphanumeric with Graphic Symbols
• Control Keypad: 6 Backlit Silicone Membrane Keys - Dedicated Inverter & AC Input Keys
• Status Indicator:
  • (2) LED Status Indicators:
    • Green: Inverter
    • Yellow: AC Input
• Communication Protocol: Proprietary Outback Multi-Drop Using an Outback Hub
• Interconnection Cabling: Standard Cat 5 Network Cable with RJ45 Modular Jack
• PC Computer Interface: RS232 Opto-Isolated DB9 Jack, 9600 Baud Serial Communication
• Microprocessor: 16 MHz Low Power Consumption Version
• Setpoint & Data Memory: 32 K Non-volatile Flash RAM
• Clock/Calendar: On-Board Real Time Clock with Battery Backup
• Audible Indicator: 2 kHz Transducer
• Environmental Rating: Indoor Type 1
• Warranty: 2 Years Parts & Labor

Documents 

• Specification Sheet
• Instruction/Installation Manual