Outback Power Systems GS8048 User Manual

Radian Series Inverter/Charger GS8048 Operator’s Manual

Commissioning 8 900-0020-01-00 Rev A After programming (if any) is completed, perform the following steps: 1. If other inverters are on the system,

900-0020-01-00 Rev A 9 Operation Input Modes The Radian inverter has two sets of input connections for multiple AC sources. (See the Radian Series

Operation 10 900-0020-01-00 Rev A NOTES:  The Support, Offset, and grid-interactive functions of the Radian are unavailable in this mode.  Any

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 11 Grid Tied IMPORTANT: Selling power to the utility company requires the authorization of the local electric juris

Operation 12 900-0020-01-00 Rev A  The grid-interactive function can only operate while the utility grid power is stable and within specific limits

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 13 Backup This mode is intended for systems that have utility grid available as the primary AC source. This source

Operation 14 900-0020-01-00 Rev A will then enter Silent (see page 22) and continue repeating this part of the charging cycle until it disconnects f

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 15 Functions The items in this section are states of operation common to all Radian inverters. These functions can be

Operation 16 900-0020-01-00 Rev A Search An automated search circuit is available to minimize the power draw when no loads are present. When enabl

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 17 AC Current Settings The AC current settings control the amount of current that the inverter draws from the source(s

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Operation 18 900-0020-01-00 Rev A Generator A generator should be sized to provide enough power for all inverters, both for loads and for battery ch

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 19 Offset This function is designed to use excess battery energy to power the loads, even when an AC source is presen

Operation 20 900-0020-01-00 Rev A Battery Charging IMPORTANT: Battery charger settings need to be correct for a given battery type. Always foll

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 21 Figure 3 Charging Stages Over Time1 Figure 4 Charging Stages Over Time1 (Generator mode) well, even if the

Operation 22 900-0020-01-00 Rev A This setting is typically lower than the Float voltage setting. Although the batteries are not discharged, they a

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 23 The unit will continue cycling between Float and Silent for as long as the AC source is present. However, if exces

Operation 24 900-0020-01-00 Rev A The Absorption timer continues this behavior even if the charger is still on. For example, if the charger is in F

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 25 Conversely, when batteries are warmer than room temperature, the electrolyte reaction is somewhat hyper-reactive.

Operation 26 900-0020-01-00 Rev A Multiple-Inverter Installations (Stacking) Multiple inverters in a single system can support larger loads than a

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 27 In parallel stacking, two or more inverters are stacked to create a single, common 120/240 Vac bus.  The master

900-0020-01-00 Rev A 1 Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This manual contains important safety instructions for the Ra

Operation 28 900-0020-01-00 Rev A Power Save Levels Each inverter consumes approximately 30 watts of idle power while it remains on, even if it i

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 29 Auxiliary Terminals The Radian inverter has two sets of terminals which can respond to different criteria and co

Operation 30 900-0020-01-00 Rev A  Gen Alert is used as a controller for an AC generator with a remote start feature, although it has limited funct

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 31  Source Status enables the AUX output whenever the inverter accepts an AC source. It can activate a light or alar

Operation 32 900-0020-01-00 Rev A System Display-Based Functions Advanced Generator Start (AGS) As noted under the Gen Alert feature (see page 31),

900-0020-01-00 Rev A 33 Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Table 2 is organized in order of common symptoms, with a series of possible causes.

Troubleshooting 34 900-0020-01-00 Rev A Table 2 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy No AC input. Check the AC voltage

Troubleshooting 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 35 Table 2 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy Charge complete or nearly complete.

Troubleshooting 36 900-0020-01-00 Rev A Table 2 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy Reduced power sold to the utility g

Troubleshooting 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 37 Table 2 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy Inverter output is being fed with an

Important Safety Instructions 2 900-0020-01-00 Rev A Table 1 Terms and Definitions Term Definition DVM Digital Voltmeter ETL Electrical T

Troubleshooting 38 900-0020-01-00 Rev A NOTES:

Troubleshooting 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 39 Error Messages An Error is caused by a critical fault. In most cases when this occurs, the unit will shut

Troubleshooting 40 900-0020-01-00 Rev A Warning Messages A Warning message is caused by a non-critical fault. When this occurs, the unit will

Troubleshooting 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 41 Table 4 Warning Troubleshooting Message Definition Possible Remedy Fan Failure The inverter’s internal coo

Troubleshooting 42 900-0020-01-00 Rev A Disconnect Messages Disconnect messages explain the reason that the inverter rejected an AC source. The u

Troubleshooting 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 43 Sell Status Sell Status messages describe conditions relating to the inverter’s grid-interactive mode. This

Troubleshooting 44 900-0020-01-00 Rev A NOTES:

900-0020-01-00 Rev A 45 Specifications Specifications for Model GS8048 Table 7 Electrical Specifications for Model GS8048 Specification Value Nom

Specifications 46 900-0020-01-00 Rev A Environmental Specifications Table 9 Environmental Specifications for All Models Specification Value Rated

Specifications 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 47 The acceptance ranges are selected using the system display. In the MATE3, the options are IEEE and user. 

900-0020-01-00 Rev A 3 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ...1 Aud

Specifications 48 900-0020-01-00 Rev A Table 11 GS8048 Inverter Settings Field Item Default Minimum Maximum Aux Control Off Off, Auto or On Aux M

900-0020-01-00 Rev A 49 Product Registration The purchase of an OutBack Power Technologies product is an important investment. Registering the prod

Product Registration 50 900-0020-01-00 Rev A INSTALLATION INFORMATION System Install/Commission Date System Array Size System Array Nominal

900-0020-01-00 Rev A 51 Warranty 5-Year Limited Warranty for Radian Products OutBack Power Technologies, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a five-year (5) l

Warranty 52 900-0020-01-00 Rev A How to Arrange for Warranty Service During the warranty period beginning on the invoice date, OutBack Power Technol

Warranty 900-0020-01-00 Rev A 53 Returning Product to OutBack After receiving the RMA number, the customer must pack the Product(s) authorized for re

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900-0020-01-00 Rev A 55 Index 1 10-year Warranty ...50 12V AUX...

Index 56 900-0020-01-00 Rev A I IEEE...2, 46 Input Modes...

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900-0020-01-00 Rev A 5 Introduction Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies Thank you for purchasing the OutBack Radian Series Inverter/Charger. T

Introduction 6 900-0020-01-00 Rev A MATE3 System Display and Controller The Radian inverter/charger has no external controls. It can operate normal

900-0020-01-00 Rev A 7 Commissioning Functional Test WARNING: Shock Hazard and Equipment Damage It is necessary to remove the cover of the Radia