Outback Power Systems MATE2 - Manual (Page 61)


HBX Mode:
• Stands for high battery transfer
• Is used with grid-connected FX Series Inverter/Chargers that have utility power as their AC
input
• Is a mode primarily used in applications that have enough renewable energy (RE) power
production to meet the needs of the loads most of the time
• Allows the FX to connect to an AC source if the battery voltage has fallen below a program-
mable set point for a user configurable amount of time (MATE will then allow the FX to
remain connected to the AC source until the battery voltage has risen above a second set
point for a programmable amount of time)
The MATE detects when the battery is truly low and needs charging as opposed to a sudden
and momentary drop caused by a sizable demand for power from a device such as a motor.
At these times, the MATE directs the FX to use AC power until the battery is fully charged
again. The user programs in the amount of time a battery can be below the low voltage and
the amount of time after it’s fully charged before the MATE starts issuing its commands. The
MATE uses these times to switch back and forth between AC and battery power. Additionally,
in HBX mode, the FX charging function can be shut off to allow the alternative energy source
to recharge the batteries while the loads are powered by the utility grid.
MAIN-----------------------------------
8:25:04A
SUM STATUS SETUP ADV
ADV/PASSWORD---------------
enter the password
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ENTER INC DEC EXIT
ADV/SETTINGS/WARNING
changes made could
adversely affect
system performance
ADV----------------------------------
choose a product:
FX CC DC MATE
ADV/MATE/HBX-------------------
hbx-use 24.0 vdc
griduse point
DOWN ADV INC DEC
ADV/MATE/PG1--------------------
choose category
HBX GRIDUSE AGS PG2
Press <INC> until 141, then press enter
ADV/MATE/HBX --------------------
hbx-use 01.0 hrs
grid delay
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX -------------------
Hbx-drop 01.0 hrs
grid delay
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX --------------------
hbx-drop 26.0 vdc
grid set point
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/HBX ---------------------
end of HBX menu
UP TOP ADV
Press <INC> and <DEC> soft keys as
needed to change set points