OutBack Power MATE3 Controller Firmware 003.015.000

Changes:

Bug Fixes:
- Fixed FTP client directory detection issue.
- DC only systems will now report a constant system voltage based upon the float voltage selection on charge controllers.
- Improved detection of devices when devices are moved to different ports on HUB.
- Improved reliability reporting of events to OPTICS.
- Additional check added to ensure SD-Card is present before attempting to open files on SD card.
- When processing AGS Manual stop, removed Drop AC input command if generator type is DC.
- Fixed graphing bug on MATE3 display for displaying inverter output kW (i.e. load kW) when inverter was disconnected from AC Input.
- Resolved generator issue that caused the system battery set points to change to zero value.

Enhancements:
- Improved DHCP operation to work more reliably with a range of router types.
- Updated data log file location by separating each months file into a separate sub-directory by month and year (i.e. 01-2016).
- Added support for late “A” model Radian inverter serial numbers within OPTICS.
- Reduced the amount of DNS server traffic.
- Added support for new HECO grid support functionality for Radian and FXR inverters only.
- Updated gateway hysteresis for status and configurations messages from 10 to 30 seconds.
- Increased file upload block size to more efficiency communicate with OPTICS servers.
- Enhanced gateway Auto Reboot functionality to allow for selectable interval of the reboot process.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.