Ray, We usually include the Mate if we expect a backup generator to be the periodic source of a higher C/rate than the PV array for equalizing batteries. The Mate is necessary to initiate an EQ charge algorithm. How do you accomplish periodic EQ with an Outback inverter and no Mate?
Thanks, Allan Sindelar [email protected] NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer EE98J Journeyman Electrician Positive Energy, Inc. 3201 Calle Marie Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 505 424-1112 www.PositiveEnergySolar.com <http://www.positiveenergysolar.com/> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of R Ray Walters As far as customer interaction with the MATE, we generally don't provide one. They're way too expensive and hard to understand, and the chances of them screwing up the programming are too great. We install just the cable, and coil it up so that when we come out, we can access the programming without having to remove all the cover plates. Only customers that are comfortable with changing settings, etc. actually get a MATE. (1 out of 10) R. Walters [email protected] Solar Engineer
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