Outback Power Systems GS4048A User Manual

Setup and Programming

Quick Start Guide

RADIAN Series

!

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.

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.

Firmware Revision

Settings >>

Settings

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

System

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

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

Configuration Wizard

Settings >>
Configuration Wizard >>

Configuration Wizard

Device Data Logs >>
Event Logs >>
Firmware Update >>

New Configuration

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

New Configuration Initialized

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Off Grid

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

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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

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

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

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

If FN-DC is installed...

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 wi th
this equipment.

IMPORTANT:

Clearance and access requirements may vary by location. Maintaining a 36”

Major Components

Radian System Products

Inverter/Charger

GS Load Center

System Display
and Controller

GS8048A
GS4048A

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

MATE3 depicted
(with FW-MB3
mounting bracket)

(91.4 cm) clear space in front of the system for access is recommended.

Consult local electric code to confirm clearance and access requirements

Grid Tied Backup

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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for the specific location.

Radian Inverter/Charger

MATE3

System

Display and

Controller

Optional OutBack Components

Communications

Manager

Charge Controller

PV Combiner Box PV12 depicted

Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS)

FLEXnet DC Monitor (FN-DC)

Battery Bank

HUB10.3 depicted

FLEXmax 80 depicted
(with FW-CCB2
mounting bracket)

EnergyCell depicted

Customer-Supplied Components

AC Source

Utility Grid or
AC Generator

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

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

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C

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

If FN-DC is installed...

C

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

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

If FN-DC is installed...

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

FM80 Charge

Controllers

(x2)

Electrical Distribution Subpanel
(Load Panel)

Photovoltaic (PV) Array

HUB 10.3

Communications

C

Manager

IMPORTANT:

Not intended for use with

life support equipment.

This advances the display to the

S

Setup Complete screen.

This advances the display to the

C

Setup Complete screen if the

FLEXnet DC is not installed. If the
FLEXnet DC is installed, the display
advances to the Shunt screens.

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Shunt A
Connection Inverter

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Shunt B
Connection Charge Controller

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Shunt C
Connection Charge Controller

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Shunt A
Connection Inverter

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Shunt B
Connection Charge Control ler

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Shunt C
Connection Charge Control ler

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Shunt A
Connection Inverter

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Shunt B
Connection Charge Controller

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Shunt C
Connection Charge Controller

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S S S

GS Load Center

(GSLC)

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

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First Choice for the New Grid.

Installation

RADIAN Series

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

1

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.

2

Lift the inverter so that the inverter bracket is above the wall bracket.

3

Lower the inverter so that the inverter bracket slips into the wall bracket.

4

If GSLC is not used: Secure the inverter to the surface using a minimum of 1 wall screw (or appropriate hardware).

5

If GSLC is used: Unscrew the inverter bottom screws approximately ¼” (0.6 cm) to 3/16" (0.5 cm).

6

Align the GSLC along the bottom of the inverter. Slide the bottom screws into the keyhole slots.

7

Mark the spots for the GSLC mounting feet. (If necessary, remove the GSLC to install wall anchors.) Install screws to secure the feet.

8
9

Follow the appropriate instructions for installing other components. Different mounting locations are available.

16" (40.6 cm)

ON/OFF

INV

+ -

Battery

RELAY

Switch

Remote

12V

Temp

AUX

INV

AUX

45.0"

(114.3

cm)

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N

N

N

L1 L2

L1 L2

L1 L2

E

E

E

GRID

GEN

OUT

U

U

U

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

Wall
Stud

16" (40.6 cm)

Wall
Stud

1

Plywood (Optional)

4.1"

(10.4 cm)

2

Wall Bracket

5.0"

(12.7 cm)

MATE3

Wall Board

6.0"

(15.2 cm)

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

8.75"

(22 cm)

Wall Stud

AC Wire Sizes and Torque Values

Wire Size Torque

AWG In-lb

#14 to #10 20

13.7"

(34.8 cm)

Inverter
Bracket

Wall Board

Plywood

(Optional)

3

Wall

Bracket

5

Keyhole Slots

6

Bottom
Screws

#8 25

#6 to #4 35

#3 35
#2 40
#1 50

1/0 50

8.0"

(20.3 cm)

2

mm

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

9

ON/OFF

INV

+ -

Battery

RELAY

Switch

Remote

12V

Temp

AUX

INV

AUX

9

10

1

N

N

N

L1 L2

L1 L2

L1 L2

E

E

E

GRID

GEN

OUT

U

U

U

HUB

10.3

9

3

7

OutBack recommends that conductors be

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

(minimum) unless local code requires otherwise.

Minimum DC Cable based on

the DC Circuit Breaker

Circuit

Breaker

Cable Size

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

Torque

In-lb Nm

35 4.060 #6 AWG (16 mm2)
35 4.080 #4 AWG (25 mm2)

50 5.6
225 25.4
225 25.4

5

6

(71.1 cm)

When

stacking

multiple

inverters:

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

28.0"

29.1"

7

(74.0 cm)

4

14.0"

(35.6 cm)

GSLC175-PV-120/240

Left Side:

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

Right Side:

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.)

8

(31.8 cm)

Circuit Breaker

Stud

M8 20 2.3

¼ - 20 35 4.0

5/16 - 18 50 5.6

3/8 - 16 225 25.4

12.0"

Torque Requirements

Torque

In-lb Nm

DC Plates

Upper holes (+)

Lower holes (+)

Shunt Bolts (–)
and GS-SBUS

Torque

In-lb Nm

60

60
50

60

6.8

5.6

6.8

The Radian has two sets of

9

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.

DC
Positive
(+) Plate

19

Positive Battery Cable Connections

4

Flat

Washer

Lock

Washer

Bolt 3/8"

Flat

Washer

Nut

Battery
Positive
(+) Lug

DC Disconnect

Stud

FM80

Positive (+)

Terminal

FN-DC

Positive (+)

Sense

Terminal

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

Battery

Positive

(+) Lug

Flat

Washer

Lock

Washer

Nut

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.

DC

Negative (-)

Plate

(GS-SBUS)

22

GS8048A

2 2

20

22

20

20

18

1112131415

4

19

17

16

FN-DC LED Indicators

Color

Green

Yellow ≥ 80%
Yellow
Yellow

Red

Negative Battery Cable

Connections

Bolt 3/8"

Battery

Lock

Washer

Negative

(–) Lug

Shunt

20

Flat

Washer

21

21

> 90% (blinks if charge parameters

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

1

AC Terminals - Inverter

2

DC Terminals - Inverter
AC Circuit Breakers

3

DC Circuit Breakers

4

GFDI

5
6

PV Circuit Breakers
Mechanical Interlock (Bypass)

7

Charge Controller Terminals

8

Communication Ports

9

Auxiliary Terminals

10

AC OUT Bus Bar L1

11

AC OUT Bus Bar L2

12
13

GRID IN Bus Bar L1

14

GRID IN Bus Bar L2

15

GEN IN Bus Bar L1

16

GEN IN Bus Bar L2

17

AC Neutral

18

Ground
DC Positive (+) Plate (not used

19

on GSLC175PV1-120/240)

20

PV Negative (–) Terminals

21

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

22

9

8

9

10

FM80 #1 FM80 #2

FN-DC

Battery State of Charge

are met)

FN-DC wiring is displayed
on the Wiring page.

Wiring to AC terminals is

1

displayed on the Wiring page.

N

L1 L2

E

OUT

U

8

10

GRID

N
E
U

N
E
U

L1 L2

GEN

L1 L2