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HUB
Communications Manager
User’s Manual
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About OutBack Power Systems OutBack Power Systems is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. Our products include true sine wave inverter/chargers, maximum power point charge controllers, system communication components, as well as breaker panels, breakers, accessories, and assembled systems. Notice of Copyright OutBack HUB Communications Manager User’s Guide © 2008 All rights reserved. Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS: (a) MAKES NO WARR
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Warranty Introduction Dear OutBack Customer, Thank you for your purchase of OutBack products. We make every eff ort to assure our power conversion products will give you long and reliable service for your renewable energy system. As with any manufactured device, repairs might be needed due to damage, inappropriate use, or unintentional defect. Please note the following guidelines regarding warranty service of OutBack products: • Any and all warranty repairs must conform to the terms of the wa
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EU Declaration of Conformity In accordance with EN 45014:1998 We ........................................................... OutBack Power Systems Of ............................................................. 19009 62nd Ave NE Arlington, WA 98223 USA Declare that: Model name/number ................. MATE, MATE2, MATE_B, HUB4, HUB10 Has been designed and manufactured to the following specifi cations: 73/23/EEC ........................................... The Low Voltag
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OUTBACK HUB Communications Manager INSTALLATION GUIDELINES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions, cautionary markings, and all appropriate sections of this installation and user manual as well as other component manuals before using the system. Be cautious around electricity, electrical components, and batteries. Shocks, burns, injury, and even death can occur if an installer comes in contact with electricity. This product is intended to be installed as part of
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INTRODUCTION OutBack Power Systems’ HUB System Communications Manager allows multiple OutBack devices to connect and integrate at one point via CAT5e cable WITH RJ45 modular jacks. There are two HUB Communication Manager products: • HUB 4, which has four component ports plus a MATE port • HUB 10, which has ten component ports plus a MATE port When the MATE is attached to the HUB 4, it can display and manage any combination of four FX Series Inverters/Chargers and OutBack Charge Controllers.
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HUB 10 and HUB 4 Parts Each HUB comes with suffi cient fasteners, cables and bushings for most common installations. Please see the enclosed hardware kit for specifi c parts. Accessories OBCATV-3 Three-foot CAT5e cable with green jacket OBCATV-6 Six-foot CAT5e cable with green jacket OBCATV-10 Ten-foot CAT5e cable with green jacket OBCATV-50 Fifty-foot CAT5e cable with green jacket Mounting The OutBack HUB can be wall-mounted in any orientation. Both the FLEXware 500 and 1000
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Connecting to the HUB 2nd MATE The Master FX plugs into Port 1 Port is not HUB Ports (HUB 10) used 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2nd 1st MATE MATE • With the HUB mounted, plug in the FX Inverter/Chargers starting with Port 1. • Port 1’s FX is the Master FX in a multiple FX system. • When all the FXs are connected to the HUB, co
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Common Wiring Confi gurations Single FX Series Inverter/Charger and OutBack Controller • Plug the FX into Port 1 of the HUB. • The Charge Controller and any future OutBack devices can be plugged into any remaining non-MATE ports. Multiple OutBack Charge Controllers Only • Plug one Charge Controller into Port 1 and the others into any remaining ports. • A FLEXnet DC can be plugged into a remaining port as well. Series/Parallel Phase-Stacked FX Series Inverter/Chargers • The FX designated as
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Three-Phase Stacking Only The OutBack HUB is shipped from the factory setup for series (120/240 VAC split phase) and/or parallel (120 VAC or 230 VAC single phase) stacking. If three-phase stacking is desired, the cover must be removed and a jumper position changed. For three-phase stacking using a HUB 4: 1. Remove the black snap on wiring cover and all cables plugged into the HUB. Label the cables to avoid confusion when reconnecting. 2. Remove the four Phillips screws from the bottom of th
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Series/Parallel location Three-Phase location 4. Move the plug-in jumper from the series/parallel location to the three-phase location. 5. Replace the PCB and bottom cover, the snap on wiring cover, and all CAT5e cables.. For three-phase stacking using a HUB 10, follow the same disassembly and assembly instructions as for a HUB 4, but note that the jumper is in a diff erent location as shown below. HUB 10 PCB Plug-in ju
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Sample Network Confi guration HUB 10 fastened to side of FLEXware 1000 AC Enclosure FLEXware 1000 System OutBack HUB 10 connected to four FX Series Inverter/Chargers and four Charge Controllers MATE Power Up As soon as the MATE cable is plugged into a powered OutBack product, the MATE itself will power-up and display several information screens. First Screen G’day Mate (C) 2008 OutBack Second Screen Power Systems Third Screen Version • “Co
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Searching for Devices MATE has found the HUB HUB FOUND Port Assignment screen follows the “HUB Port Assignment Found” screen, each Port showing the 1> FX 2> MX 3> 4> product connected to it 5> 6> 7> 8> 9> 10> 2M> While navigating the various screens and menus in the MATE, the information displayed often only applies to a single Silent P01 device on a single Port. In these cases, inv 0.0 kw zer 0.0 kw chg 0.0kw buy 0.0 kw t
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Troubleshooting Action Problem The HUB is powered from OutBack Power FXs or HUB power LED does not light Charge Controllers. Be sure all DC breakers for HUB-connected devices are on. Check or replace connecting CAT5e cables if needed. Check the MATE code version is 2.0 or higher. Check MATE does not fi nd the hub and if necessary replace CAT5e cables connecting any device to the HUB. Verify that all connected devices have DC power applied and are functioning properly
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION Hub Communications Manager Products OutBack Power Systems, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a two year (2) limited warranty (“Warranty”) against defects in materials and workmanship for its Hub Communications Manager Products (“Product(s)”) if installed in fi xed location applications. The term of this Warranty begins on the Product(s) date of manufacture or the initial purchase date as indicated on the warranty registration card submitted to OutBack, whichever
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To request warranty service, you must contact OutBack Technical Services at (360) 435-6030 or sup- port@outbackpower.com within the eff ective warranty period. OutBack Technical Support will at- tempt to troubleshoot the product and validate that the failure is product related. If warranty service is required, OutBack will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. A request for an RMA number requires all of the following information: 1. Proof-of-purchase in the form of a copy of the
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HUB Communcations Manager Limited Warranty Registration Complete this form and return it to: Outback Power Systems Inc. 19009 62nd Ave. NE Arlington, WA 98223 NOTE: Please submit a copy (not the original) of the Product purchase invoice, which confi rms the date and location of purchase, the price paid, and the Product Model and Serial Number. HUB Comunications Manager Limited Warranty Registration System Owner Name: _______________________________ Country: ______________________________ Add
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