Page 2 - Disclaimer; UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, OUTBACK POWER SYSTEMS:; Contact Information; OutBack Power Systems
1 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 sy...
Page 3 - Warranty Introduction; Dear OutBack Customer,
2 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 dama...
Page 4 - EU Declaration of Conformity; Arlington, WA 98223 USA
3 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 ...............
Page 5 - manual as well as other component manuals before using the system.
4 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 el...
Page 6 - INTRODUCTION; There are two HUB Communication Manager products:
5 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, ...
Page 8 - HUB Operation; Connecting to the HUB
7 HUB Operation When the fi rst powered OutBack product plugs into the HUB: • The HUB will go through a power up sequence that fl ashes all of its LEDs. • The POWER LED will remain on any time that one or more powered OutBack products are connected. • After the MATE is connected it will start commun...
Page 9 - Common Wiring Confi gurations
8 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 Controlle...
Page 10 - Three-Phase Stacking Only; Label the cables to avoid confusion when
9 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...
Page 13 - Adding a Device to an Operating HUB; Searching for Devices
12 MATE has found the HUB Port Assignment screen follows the “HUB Found” screen, each Port showing the product connected to it While navigating the various screens and menus in the MATE, the information displayed often only applies to a single device on a single Port. In these cases, the Port number...
Page 14 - Troubleshooting; Problem; HUB power LED does not light; Action; Adding a Device
13 Troubleshooting Problem HUB power LED does not light MATE does not fi nd the hub MATE does not see all connected devices MATE displays a ‘COMM ERROR’ Action The HUB is powered from OutBack Power FXs or Charge Controllers. Be sure all DC breakers for HUB-connected devices are on. Check or replace ...
Page 15 - TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION
14 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 lo...
Page 17 - HUB Communcations Manager; Limited Warranty Registration; Complete this form and return it to:; HUB Comunications Manager Limited Warranty Registration; System Owner
16 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...