Outback Power Systems MATE2M System Controller and Display Installation and User Manual - Manual (Page 5)

1.2 Installation
The OutBack MATE2M is designed for recessed panel or wall mounting in an indoor location. Keep the MATE2M out of direct
sunlight to make the display easier to view.
The cabling from the MATE2M to the FX inverter/charger or HUB is standard CAT5 type computer cable. Standard Ethernet
CAT5 cable, can be found at any home improvement or computer store. Consult your local inspector for specific installation
requirements. The current and voltage in the communication cable is limited to less than 30 volts DC and is considered to be a
“limited energy circuit”. No conduit should be required. Either CAT5 or CAT5e cable can be used. The MATE2M is shipped
with 50’ of cable with the correct RJ45 connectors already installed. Longer or shorter cables can be purchased pre-made or
custom length cable can be made on site. Follow the cable manufactures’ instructions when choosing connectors and crimping
tools.
NOTE: The maximum tested cable length from the MATE2M to an OutBack product is 1000 feet (300 meters).
This distance can vary depending on cable routing and location. MATE2M cable that is run in a ‘noisy’
environment (ex. A MATE2M cable run in conduit with AC wiring) will suffer from signal degradation,
impacting the maximum length the cable can be run without incurring transmission errors.
2.0 Basic Operation
2.1 Power Up
A soon as the MATE2M cable is plugged into a powered OutBack product, the MATE2M will power-up and display several
information screens. After a greeting and copyright screen appears, the next screen displayed has the MATE2M Code and
Screen Revisions (see below).
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© OutBack Power Systems, Inc User Manual . MATE2M System Controller and Display
19009 62 nd Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223 USA
Tel 360 435 6030 Fax 360 435 6019 Rev 1.00 03/31/04 Page 5
The MATE2M’s operation and features are dictated by the code version. The serial
number displayed matches the bar coded sticker on the MATE2M’s main PCB. This
can be viewed by removing the MATE2M’s back cover. The Screen EE version refers
to the menu system currently loaded in the MATE2M. All of the version and serial
numbers should be referred to when contacting OutBack with MATE2M questions.
MOBILE
Code a.aa
Serial #xxxxxxxx
Screen EE b.bb
For an explanation of the differing code versions, see the MATE firmware revisions topic under MATE Release Notes on the
OutBack Power Systems User Forum found at:
http://www.outbackpower.com/cgi-bin/Forum/ultimatebb.cgi .
After the Version screen the MATE2M will display a connected devices screen (see below). If the MATE2M does not find the
connected device, refer to the section
8.0 Troubleshooting
MATE2M found an FX
MATE2M found no OutBack Product
Searching
for Devices
No Devices Found
Searching
for Devices
FX Found