OutBack Power RADIAN, GSLC175PV1-120/240, GS8048A, MATE3 depicted, GS4048A Quick Start Manual

CAUTION: Equipment Damage

These procedures should be done by a qualified installer who is trained on programming inverter power systems.
Failure to set accurate parameters for the system could potentially cause equipment damage. Damage caused by
inaccurate programming is not covered by the limited warranty for the system.

IMPORTANT

Check the firmware revision of all OutBack devices before use. The Radian inverter and MATE3 system display may not
communicate or operate correctly unless their firmware is above a specified revision number.

For models GS8048A and GS4048A, the firmware must be revision 001.005.xxx or higher.
The MATE3 must be revision 002.017.xxx or higher.

Quick Start Guide

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Setup and Programming

Contact Technical Support:

Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.outbackpower.com

RADIAN Series

HUB 10.3

Communications

Manager

MATE3
System

Display and

Controller

Radian Inverter/Charger

GS Load Center

(GSLC)

FM80 Charge

Controllers

(x2)

WARNING: Fire/Explosion Hazard

Do not place combustible or flammable materials within 12 feet (3.7 m) of
the equipment. This unit employs mechanical relays and is not ignition­protected. Fumes or spills from flammable materials could be ignited by sparks.

WARNING: Personal Injury

Use safe lifting techniques and standard safety equipment when working with
this equipment.

IMPORTANT:

Clearance and access requirements may vary by location. Maintaining a 36”
(91.4 cm) clear space in front of the system for access is recommended.

Consult local electric code to confirm clearance and access requirements
for the specific location.

IMPORTANT:

Not intended for use with

life support equipment.

AC Source

Utility Grid or
AC Generator

Main Electrical Panel (or overcurrent
device for the AC source)

Electrical Distribution Subpanel
(Load Panel)

Photovoltaic (PV) Array

Battery Bank

Customer-Supplied Components

Inverter/Charger

GS Load Center

System Display
and Controller

MATE3 depicted
(with FW-MB3
mounting bracket)

GS8048A
GS4048A

Radian System Products

Major Components

Optional OutBack Components

FLEXnet DC Monitor (FN-DC)

Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS)

Charge Controller

FLEXmax 80 depicted
(with FW-CCB2
mounting bracket)

PV Combiner Box PV12 depicted

Communications

Manager

HUB10.3 depicted

GSLC175-PV-120/240
GSLC175PV1-120/240
(both depicted)

EnergyCell depicted

Note: See the MATE3
manual for details on
generator control.

The MATE3 Configuration
Wizard allows quick setup of
parameters that apply to all
systems. The Configuration
Wizard is reached from the
MATE3 Main Menu as shown
to the right.

The firmware revision of all
devices can be confirmed by
navigating from the MATE3
Main Menu as shown below.
Upgrades to the firmware
revision can be downloaded
from the OutBack website
www.outbackpower.com.

S

Firmware Revision

Configuration Wizard

Off Grid

Grid Tied Backup

This advances the display to the

Setup Complete screen.

C

C

C

S S S

C

This advances the display to the
Setup Complete screen if the
FLEXnet DC is not installed. If the
FLEXnet DC is installed, the display
advances to the Shunt screens.

If FN-DC is installed...

If FN-DC is installed...

If FN-DC is installed...

Generator Installed Y
Generator Type AC Size 5.0 kW
Generator Start Manual
AUX Output Device Port 1

Back Continue

New Configuration >>
Existing Configuration >>
Restore Configuration >>

System Type Grid Tied
System Voltage 48 VDC
Array Wattage 1000
Battery Type FLA Capacity 500 Ah

Back Continue

Absorb Voltage 57.6 VDC Time 1.0
Float Voltage 54.4 VDC Time 1.0
Equalize Voltage 60.0 VDC Time 3.0
Re-Float Voltage 44.0 VDC

Back Continue

New Configuration Initialized

Back Continue

Shunt A
Connection Inverter

Back Continue

Shunt B
Connection Charge Controller

Back Continue

Shunt C
Connection Charge Controller

Back Continue

Period 1 Enable N
Weekday Use 0:00 Drop 0:00
Weekend Use 0:00 Drop 0:00

Back Continue

Period 2 Enable N
Weekday Use 0:00 Drop 0:00

Back Continue

Period 3 Enable N
Weekday Use 0:00 Drop 0:00

Back Continue

Shunt A
Connection Inverter

Back Continue

Shunt B
Connection Charge Controller

Back Continue

Shunt C
Connection Charge Controller

Back Continue

Mode Disabled
Grid Connect 48.0 VDC Delay 60 Min
Grid Disconnect 52.0 VDC Delay 60 Min
Grid Connect SOC 60% Disconnect SOC 95%

Back Continue

Shunt B
Connection Charge Controller

Back Continue

Shunt C
Connection Charge Controller

Back Continue

Period 3 Enable N
Weekday Use 0:00 Drop 0:00

Back Continue

Mode Disabled
Grid Connect 48.0 VDC Delay 60 Min
Grid Disconnect 52.0 VDC Delay 60 Min
Grid Connect SOC 60% Disconnect SOC 95%

Back Continue

Period 1 Enable N
Weekday Use 0:00 Drop 0:00
Weekend Use 0:00 Drop 0:00

Back Continue

Generator Installed N
Generator Type AC Size 5.0 kW
Generator Start Manual
AUX Output Device Port 1

Back Continue

AC Output Voltage 240 VAC
AC Phase Single
AC Input Breaker Size 50 A
Maximum Output Load 33 A

Back Continue

Period 2 Enable N
Weekday Use 0:00 Drop 0:00

Back Continue

Generator Installed N
Generator Type AC Size 5.0 kW
Generator Start Manual
AUX Output Device Port 1

Back Continue

Absorb Voltage 57.6 VDC Time 1.0
Float Voltage 54.4 VDC Time 1.0
Equalize Voltage 60.0 VDC Time 3.0
Re-Float Voltage 44.0 VDC

Back Continue

AC Output Voltage 240 VAC
AC Phase Single
AC Input Breaker Size 50 A
Maximum Output Load 33 A

Back Continue

System Type Backup
System Voltage 48 VDC
Array Wattage 1000
Battery Type FLA Capacity 500 Ah

Back Continue

Shunt A
Connection Inverter

Back Continue

AC Output Voltage 240 VAC
AC Phase Single
AC Input Breaker Size 50 A
Maximum Output Load 33 A

Back Continue

Absorb Voltage 57.6 VDC Time 1.0
Float Voltage 54.4 VDC Time 1.0
Equalize Voltage 60.0 VDC Time 3.0
Re-Float Voltage 44.0 VDC

Back Continue

System Type Off Grid
System Voltage 48 VDC
Array Wattage 1000
Battery Type FLA Capacity 500 Ah

Back Continue

Settings >>
Configuration Wizard >>
Device Data Logs >>
Event Logs >>
Firmware Update >>

System >>
Inverter >>
Charge Controller >>
Battery Monitor >>
MATE3 >>

System

System Information >>
Save / Store Information >>
Firmware Version >>
Date and Time >>
LCD Display >>

MATE3 002.017.018
1: GS8048A 001.005.002
2: GS8048A 001.005.002

Settings >>
Configuration Wizard >>
Device Data Logs >>
Event Logs >>
Firmware Update >>

Settings

Configuration Wizard

New Configuration

!

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Installation

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RADIAN Series

16" (40.6 cm)

Plywood (Optional)

Wall Board

Wall
Stud

Wall Bracket

Wall
Stud

4.1"

(10.4 cm)

5.0"

(12.7 cm)

6.0"

(15.2 cm)

8.0"

(20.3 cm)

AC Circuit Breakers

1

GFDI

2
3
4

DC Terminals - Inverter

AC Terminals - Inverter

5

DC Circuit Breakers

6

PV Circuit Breakers

Charge Controller Terminals

7
8

Mechanical Interlock (Bypass)

9

10

Communication Ports
Auxiliary Terminals

11
12
13
14
15

AC OUT Bus Bar L1

16
17
18
19

AC OUT Bus Bar L2
GRID IN Bus Bar L1
GRID IN Bus Bar L2
GEN IN Bus Bar L1
GEN IN Bus Bar L2
AC Neutral
Ground

20

DC Positive (+) Plate (not used
on GSLC175PV1-120/240)
PV Negative (–) Terminals

21
22

PV Positive (+) Bus Bars
DC Negative(–) Plate (GS-SBUS)

N
E
U

L1 L2
GRID

L1 L2
GEN

N
E
U

N
E
U

L1 L2
OUT

RELAY
AUX

+ ­12V
AUX

Switch
INV

Remote

Battery
Temp

FM80 #1 FM80 #2

MATE3

HUB

10.3

GS8048A

GSLC175-PV-120/240

1

2 2

3

4

5

7

8

8

9

9

9

9

9

10

10

10

6

ON/OFF

INV

1112131415

16

17

18

19

20

21

21

22

20

AC Wire Sizes and Torque Values

OutBack recommends that conductors be

#6 AWG THHN copper, or larger, rated to 75°C

(minimum) unless local code requires otherwise.

AWG In-lb

#14 to #10 20

#8 25

#6 to #4 35

#3 35
#2 40
#1 50
1/0 50

mm

2

2.5 to 6
10

16 to 25

35
35
50
70

Nm

2.3

2.8

4.0

4.0

4.5

5.6

5.6

Wire Size Torque

Torque Requirements

Plywood

(Optional)

Wall Board

Wall

Bracket

Wall Stud

N
E
U

L1 L2
GRID

L1 L2
GEN

N
E
U

N
E
U

L1 L2
OUT

RELAY
AUX

+ ­12V
AUX

Switch
INV

Remote

Battery
Temp

ON/OFF

INV

28.0"

(71.1 cm)

16" (40.6 cm)

0.5" (1.3 cm)0.5" (1.3 cm)

29.1"

(74.0 cm)

45.0"

(114.3

cm)

13.7"

(34.8 cm)

Inverter
Bracket

8.75"

(22 cm)

Circuit Breaker

Stud

Torque

In-lb Nm

M8 20 2.3

¼ - 20 35 4.0

5/16 - 18 50 5.6

3/8 - 16 225 25.4

DC Plates

Torque

In-lb Nm

Upper holes (+)

Shunt Bolts (–)
and GS-SBUS

Lower holes (+)

60

6.8

5.6

6.8

60

50

60

Minimum DC Cable based on

the DC Circuit Breaker

Torque

In-lb Nm

50 5.6
225 25.4
225 25.4

Circuit

Breaker

Cable Size

125 1/0 (70 mm2)
175 2/0 (70 mm2)
250 4/0 (120 mm2)

35 4.080 #4 AWG (25 mm2)

35 4.060 #6 AWG (16 mm2)

Positive Battery Cable Connections

CAUTION:
Equipment Damage

When connecting cables
from the Radian inverter
to the battery terminals,
make sure to observe
the proper polarity.
Connecting the cables
incorrectly can damage
or destroy the equipment
and void the product
warranty.

Ensure the mounting surface is strong enough to handle 3 times the total weight of all the components. Add plywood or other
reinforcing material as necessary to strengthen the surface.

Attach the wall bracket. Center the mounting holes on the wall studs. Use all 6 mounting screws to secure the bracket.
Lift the inverter so that the inverter bracket is above the wall bracket.
Lower the inverter so that the inverter bracket slips into the wall bracket.

If GSLC is not used: Secure the inverter to the surface using a minimum of 1 wall screw (or appropriate hardware).
If GSLC is used: Unscrew the inverter bottom screws approximately ¼” (0.6 cm) to 3/16" (0.5 cm).

Align the GSLC along the bottom of the inverter. Slide the bottom screws into the keyhole slots.
Mark the spots for the GSLC mounting feet. (If necessary, remove the GSLC to install wall anchors.) Install screws to secure the feet.
Follow the appropriate instructions for installing other components. Different mounting locations are available.

1

3
4

2

5
6
7
8
9

Keyhole Slots

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

The FLEXmax charge
controller is mounted
with the FW-CCB bracket.
The FW-CCB2 allows two
controllers side by side (using
the forward holes to allow for
conduit.)

The Radian has two sets of
bracket positions. The GSLC
has one set.

NOTE: The FLEXmax
Extreme charge controller
attaches directly to the wall,
not the Radian system.

It does not use
OutBack brackets.

14.0"

(35.6 cm)

12.0"

(31.8 cm)

8

9

FN-DC

The Radian allows two locations
for the MATE3 mounting bracket
(FW-MB3).

The Radian has one
mounting location for the
HUB product. The GSLC
also has one location.

Left Side:

Right Side:

For GSLC door
clearance, space
systems 0.9"
(3.2 cm) apart.

When
stacking
multiple

inverters:

N
E
U

L1 L2

GRID

L1 L2

GEN

N
E
U

N
E
U

L1 L2

OUT

1

Wiring to AC terminals is
displayed on the Wiring page.

FN-DC wiring is displayed
on the Wiring page.

Bottom
Screws

19

Negative Battery Cable

Connections

Green

> 90% (blinks if charge parameters

are met)

Color

Red

Yellow

Yellow

Yellow ≥ 80%

≥ 70%
≥ 60%
≥ 60% off, <60% solid, <50% blinks

Battery State of Charge

FN-DC LED Indicators

Bolt 3/8"

DC

Positive

(+) Plate

Battery
Positive
(+) Lug

Flat

Washer

Nut

Lock

Washer

Flat

Washer

Shunt

Bolt 3/8"

Lock

Washer

Flat

Washer

Battery

Negative

(–) Lug

DC

Negative (-)

Plate

(GS-SBUS)

GSLC175-PV-120/240 GSLC175PV1-120/240

DC Disconnect

Stud

Battery
Positive
(+) Lug

FM80

Positive (+)

Terminal

Flat

Washer

Nut

Lock

Washer

FN-DC

Positive (+)

Sense

Terminal

4

22

20

20

!