Outback Power Systems GS8048 manual Introduction

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Introduction

Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies

Thank you for purchasing the OutBack Radian Series Inverter/Charger. This product offers a complete power conversion system between batteries and AC power. It can provide backup power, sell power back to the utility grid or provide complete stand-alone off-grid service.

￿Battery-to-AC inverting which delivers split-phase 120/240 Vac at 60 Hz

￿AC-to-battery charging from any AC source

￿Uses energy from photovoltaic arrays, wind turbines, and other renewable resources. Use of OutBack FLEXmax charge controllers will optimize power production from PV sources.

￿Dual AC inputs allow direct connection to utility grid and AC generator

￿Rapid transfer between AC source and inverter output with minimal delay time

￿Six selectable input modes for different applications

Generator

Support

Grid Tied

UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)

Backup

Mini Grid

￿8000 watts (8 kW) continuous power at 48 Vdc

￿16.97 kVA peak surge capacity

￿Stackable in parallel configuration up to 10 inverters

￿Modular internal design allows low idle consumption and high efficiency at both high and low power operation

￿Field-upgradeable firmware

￿Certified by ETL to UL1741 and CSA C22.2

￿Uses MATE3 System Display and Controller

Figure 1 GS8048 Inverter/Charger

IMPORTANT:

The Radian Series Inverter/Charger is not intended for use with the OutBack MATE or

MATE2 System Display and Controller. It is only compatible with the MATE3 System

Display and Controller.

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Contents GS8048 Radian Series Inverter/ChargerTrademarks Terms and Definitions Symbols UsedAudience DefinitionsImportant Safety Instructions General SafetyTable of Contents List of Tables Table of ContentsList of Figures Introduction MATE3 System Display and Controller Startup Pre-startup ProceduresCommissioning Functional TestCommissioning Powering DownFirmware Updates Adding New DevicesInput Modes OperationGenerator Operation SupportGrid Tied UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply Mini Grid BackupOperation Inverting FunctionsInput SearchAC Source Acceptance AC Current SettingsTransfer Offset Bulk Stage Battery ChargingCharging Steps No ChargingCharging Stages Over Time1 OffsetRepeated Silent Float TimerSilent Float StageNew Charging Cycle Absorption TimerNew Absorption Stage Equalization Battery Temperature CompensationExamples OutBack HUB4 and MATE3 Multiple-Inverter Installations StackingExample of Parallel Stacking Arrangement Three Inverters Power Save Levels Auxiliary Terminals Operation Operation Grid Use Time High Battery TransferSystem Display-Based Functions Advanced Generator Start AGSBasic Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy Hot or neutral Not be bonded Inverter may be behaving correctly Inverter output is being fed Troubleshooting Error Troubleshooting Message Causes Possible Remedy Error MessagesAC Freq Too High Message Definition Possible RemedyCapacitors Voltage Maximum Disconnect MessagesSell Status Messages Sell StatusSell Status Definition Troubleshooting Mechanical Specifications for Model GS8048 SpecificationsSpecifications for Model GS8048 Electrical Specifications for Model GS8048 ValueEnvironmental Specifications for All Models Value Environmental SpecificationsRegulatory Specifications SpecificationsGS8048 Inverter Settings Default Settings and RangesFirmware Revision Field Default Minimum Maximum Product Registration OutBack Power TechnologiesProduct Registration Extended WarrantyYear Limited Warranty for Radian Products WarrantyWarranty How to Arrange for Warranty ServiceTroubleshooting Return Material Authorization RMAReturning Product to OutBack Out of WarrantyThis page Intentionally Left Blank Index Year WarrantyInput Modes 11, 17, 20, 22 IndexThis page Intentionally Left Blank