Outback Power Systems MATE2 - Manual (Page 78)


2-Minute Voltage Set Point
If the battery voltage falls below this set point, a
2-minute timer starts to count down. Upon reach-
ing zero, a start command is sent to the generator
even if it is currently Quiet Time. Use the <INC>
and <DEC> soft keys to change the default set-
tings. When finished, press the <DOWN> soft key
to go to the end of VOLTAGE START menu.
Press the <AGS> soft key to return to ADV/
MATE/AGS
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-----------
volt start 22.0 vdc
2 min setting
DOWN UP INC DEC
ADV/MATE/AGS/VSTART-----------
end of VOLTAGE START menu
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Why you might want it: Instead of the generator starting only at preset times or according to
battery voltage conditions, Load Start allows it to start because the demand for electricity is
high. This should prevent the batteries from being depleted. As soon as the demand decreases
and the batteries can adequately fulfill it, the generator will shut off.
Load Start will start a generator whenever the total system AC Load exceeds the set point for
the programmed amount of time. The generator will then be stopped when the AC load has
dropped below a Load Stop set point for a programmed amount of time.
When the generator is running because of Load Start, the FX system will charge the batteries.
This charge might not be completed if the generator is disconnected because of Load Stop.
NOTE: Large instantaneous loads can still overcurrent the inverter prior to the generator
starting and getting in sync with the inverter.
Load Start