MATE3 USB Card Owner’s Manual
About OutBack Power Technologies OutBack Power Technologies is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. Our products include true sine wave inverter/chargers, maximum power point tracking charge controllers, and system communication components, as well as circuit breakers, batteries, accessories, and assembled systems. Audience These instructions are intended for anyone required to install and operate this equipment.
Table of Contents Introduction.................................................................................................3 Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies.................................................................................................................3 Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................3 Parts Included..................................
Table of Contents List of Tables Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Table 18 Table 19 Table 20 2 Data Stream Matrix for FX-Class Inverters ............................................................................... 5 FX Inverter Operating Modes ....................................................................................................... 6 FX Error Codes ..............................
Introduction Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies This document contains the instructions for installing the MATE3 USB Card into the MATE3TM System Display and Controller. It also provides the software protocols for USB communications between a MATE3 and a personal computer (PC), as well as status information from various OutBack devices. Some of the devices can accept operational commands. IMPORTANT: This information applies to MATE3 firmware revisions 2.7.16 and greater.
Introduction Installation CAUTION: Hazard to Equipment The MATE3 USB card has two pin sockets. These sockets must be aligned correctly when installing the card (see step 3 below). Misalignment could damage either device. Sockets To Install the MATE3 USB Card: 1. Remove the back cover of the MATE3. The cover is secured with eight screws. 2. Make an opening in the MATE3 cover for the USB port.
FX-Class Inverter Data Stream This is the data stream generated for each FX-class inverter connected to the system. This includes all variants on the FX such as VFX, GTFX, GVFX, and so on. The data stream for each inverter is 52 characters long. An example is 00,2,00,00,00,119,000,00,00,000,01,254,008,000,033. The items shown in Table 1 define the data stream by character. Specific descriptions for each category begin on page 6.
FX-Class Inverter Data Stream Definition of Data Stream Items for the FX-Class Inverter Port Number: Indicates the designation of the OutBack HUB port used by the inverter. The addresses will be 01 to 10 and will correspond to the appropriate numbered port. If the MATE3 is connected directly to the inverter without a HUB, this item will read 00. Device Type: Indicates the presence of an FX-class inverter. This device type is always 2.
FX-Class Inverter Data Stream EXAMPLE: A grid-interactive inverter has a SellRE setting of 25.6 Vdc and 10 amps (1200 watts) of AC output load. DC sources contribute 480 watts to the battery. The inverter maintains the battery at 25.6 Vdc by converting the excess 480 watts of DC power to AC. The inverter mode displays Support with the Inverter Current meter showing 4 amps (480 watts) of production. The Buy Current would show 6 amps (720 watts), for 10 amps (1200 watts) of total AC load current.
FX-Class Inverter Data Stream Misc: This is an ASCII expression of an 8-bit byte, displayed in values ranging from 000 to 255. Each bit represents a different condition. Only two of the bits are used at this time (see Table 5). Bit 1 indicates an inverter with greater than 200 Vac output. If this bit is set, then AC input and output voltages must be multiplied by two and all currents must be divided by two. Bit 8 indicates the status of the inverter’s AUX output.
Radian-Class Inverter Data Stream This is the data stream generated for each “Radian-class” inverter connected to the system. (This includes all variations of the GS inverter.) The data stream for each inverter is 80 characters long. An example is 00,6,00,00,00,00,119,000,119,00,00,00,00,121,000,121,04,000,02,554,128,000,067. The matrix in Table 7 and the list in Table 8 define the data stream by character. Specific descriptions for each category begin on page 11.
Radian-Class Inverter Data Stream Table 8 Byte Definition 1 New Line character, ASCII (10). Denotes the start of the status page. Byte 41 Definition Units digit of Sell current on line L2. 2 Tens digit of Port number. 42 Comma, ASCII (44). Used as a data separator. 3 Units digit of Port number. 43 Hundreds digit of AC output voltage on line L2. 4 Comma, ASCII (44). Used as a data separator. 44 Tens digit of AC output voltage on line L2. 5 Device type 6, ASCII (54). Indicates Radian-class.
Radian-Class Inverter Data Stream Definition of Data Stream Items for the Radian-Class Inverter Port Number: Indicates the designation of the OutBack HUB port used by the inverter. The addresses will be 01 to 10 and will correspond to the appropriate numbered port. If the MATE3 is connected directly to the inverter without a HUB, this item will read 00. Device Type: Indicates the presence of a Radian-class inverter. This device type is always 6.
Radian-Class Inverter Data Stream EXAMPLE: Table 10 Radian Error Codes A grid-interactive inverter has a SellRE setting of 51.2 Vdc and 10 amps (1200 watts) of AC output load on L1. DC sources contribute 480 watts to the battery. The inverter maintains the battery at 51.2 Vdc by converting the excess 480 watts of DC power to AC. The inverter mode displays Support with the Inverter Current meter showing 4 amps (480 watts) of production.
Charge Controller Data Stream This is the data stream generated for each OutBack charge controller connected to the system. The data stream for each charge controller is 52 characters long. An example is 00,3,00,08,06,034,031,00,05,000,02,262,000,000,045. The items shown in Table 14 define the data stream by character. Specific descriptions for each category begin on page 14.
FLEXmax Charge Controller Data Stream Definition of Data Stream Items for the FLEXmax CC Port Number: Indicates the designation of the OutBack HUB port used by the charge controller. The addresses will be 01 to 10 and will correspond to the appropriate numbered port. If the MATE3 is connected directly to the charge controller without a HUB, this item will read 00. Device Type: Indicates the presence of an OutBack charge controller of any model. This device type is always 3.
FLEXnet DC Data Stream This is the data stream generated for a FLEXnet DC (FNDC) battery monitor connected to the system. The data stream for is 52 characters long. An example is 0,4,0000,0126,0000,02,00023,287,099,001,00,33,062. The items shown in Table 18 define the data stream by character. Specific descriptions for each category begin on page 16.
FLEXnet DC Data Stream Definition of Data Stream Items for the FLEXnet DC Port Number: Indicates the designation of the OutBack HUB port used by the FLEXnet DC. The addresses will be 01 to 10 and will correspond to the appropriate numbered port. Device Type: Indicates the presence of a FLEXnet DC battery monitor. This device type is always 4. Shunt Current: Measures the DC current delivered across a specified shunt. The range is 0009 to 9999, incorporating one decimal place. For example, a current of 112.
Commands The MATE3 serial commands are text based, using a command and response method. For each command, there is a corresponding response. Commands start with a “<” and end with a “>”. Responses start with a “ [ “ and end with a “ ] ”. Example: PC sends the command (enable search mode). The MATE3 responds with [INV:1]. If the serial data stream is enabled, the response will be inserted between output lines of device status data.
Commands Table 21 Command Command/Response Definitions Response Set inverter Selling disabled Set inverter Selling enabled Returns current inverter sell mode [SELL:s] s = state, 0=disabled, 1=enabled Sets inverter selling battery v
Index A D AC Input Voltage FX ........................................................................................6 Radian..............................................................................11 AC Modes FX ........................................................................................7 Radian..............................................................................12 AC Output Voltage FX ........................................................................................
Index Inverter Current ........................................................6 Inverter Error..............................................................6 Inverter Operating Mode.......................................6 Misc...............................................................................8 Pass-through .............................................................6 Port Number ..............................................................6 Sell Current........................................
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