Introduction | Outback Power Systems GS8048 specification

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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Outback Power Systems GS8048 manual Introduction

Contents

GS8048 Radian Series Inverter/Charger Trademarks Terms and Definitions Symbols UsedAudience Definitions Important Safety Instructions General Safety Table of Contents List of Tables Table of ContentsList of Figures Introduction MATE3 System Display and Controller Startup Pre-startup ProceduresCommissioning Functional Test Commissioning Powering DownFirmware Updates Adding New Devices Input Modes OperationGenerator Operation Support Grid Tied UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply Mini Grid Backup Operation Inverting Functions Input Search AC Source Acceptance AC Current Settings Transfer Offset Bulk Stage Battery ChargingCharging Steps No Charging Charging Stages Over Time1 Offset Repeated Silent Float TimerSilent Float Stage New Charging Cycle Absorption TimerNew Absorption Stage Equalization Battery Temperature Compensation Examples OutBack HUB4 and MATE3 Multiple-Inverter Installations Stacking Example 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 AGS Basic 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 Messages AC Freq Too High Message Definition Possible Remedy Capacitors Voltage Maximum Disconnect Messages Sell Status Messages Sell StatusSell Status Definition Troubleshooting Mechanical Specifications for Model GS8048 SpecificationsSpecifications for Model GS8048 Electrical Specifications for Model GS8048 Value Environmental Specifications for All Models Value Environmental SpecificationsRegulatory Specifications Specifications GS8048 Inverter Settings Default Settings and RangesFirmware Revision Field Default Minimum Maximum Product Registration OutBack Power Technologies Product Registration Extended Warranty Year Limited Warranty for Radian Products Warranty Warranty How to Arrange for Warranty ServiceTroubleshooting Return Material Authorization RMA Returning Product to OutBack Out of Warranty This page Intentionally Left Blank Index Year Warranty Input Modes 11, 17, 20, 22 Index This page Intentionally Left Blank