Outback Power Systems GS8048 User Manual

MATE3 Programming

IMPORTANT:

Programming should be done by a qualified installer who is trained on programming inverter power systems. Failure to program 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.

Components

GS8048 Inverter/Charger

RADIAN Series

Major Components

Radian System Products

Note: For automatic generator

start features see the MATE3
manual for details.

MATE3

System

Display and

Controller

Communication

Manager

(HUB10)

FLEXmax 80

Charge Controllers

(x2) (Optional)

Inverter/Charger

GS Load Center

System Display

and Controller

Communications

Manager

FLEXnet DC Monitor (FNDC)
Surge Protector
Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS)

GS8048

GSLC175-PV-120/240
MATE3 (FW-MB3

mounting bracket)

HUB10
HUB 4

Optional OutBack Components

Charge Controller

*Including appropriate Mounting Bracket.

PV Combiner Box

FLEXmax 80*
FLEXmax 60*

PV8
PV12

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Color

Green

Yellow

Yellow

Yellow

GS Load Center

FNDC LED Indicators

Battery State-of-Charge

> 90% (blinks if charge parameters are met)

≥ 80%

≥ 70%

≥ 60%

Red

≥ 60% off, < 60% solid, < 50% blinks

(GSLC)

IMPORTANT:

Not intended for use with

life support equipment.

Customer-Supplied Components

AC Source

Main Electrical Panel

(or overcurrent device for
the AC source)

Electrical Distribution Subpanel

(Load Panel)

Battery Bank

Photovoltaic (PV) Array
(with PV Combiner Box [PV8 or PV12])

Contact Technical Support:

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

Utility Grid, or
AC Generator

Mounting

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 ignition-protected. 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 requ irements for the specific

location.

Radian Dimensions (includes MATE3 and 2 FLEXmax 80 Charge Controllers):

1

Wall Stud

Charge Controller
Mounting Bracket

29.1" (85 cm) tall X 35.4" (50 cm) wide

Radian Mounting:

1. Ensure the mounting surface is strong enough to handle 3 times the total weight of

1

all the components. Add a piece of plywood if necessary to strengthen the surface.

2

2. Attach the wall bracket to the surface centering the mounting holes on the sides
with the wall studs. Use all 6 mounting screws to secure the bracket.

3

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

4

4. Lower the Inverter into place so that the inverter bracket slips into the wall bracket.

5

5. Secure the inverter to the surface using a minimum
of 1 wall screw (or other appropriate hardware).

Wall Stud

Wall Board

Inverter
Bracket

Side View

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Plywood

(Optional)

3

4

Bracket

5

6

6. Follow the instructions for installing the GS Load Center.

7

7. Follow the instructions for installing the HUB Communication Manager.

8

8. Follow the instructions for installing the brackets for the charge controllers.

9

9. Follow the instructions for installing the bracket for the MATE3.

Wall

MATE3

Mounting

9

HUB

Manager

Bracket

7

MATE3

Communication

Radian Series

Inverter/Charger

6

GS Load Center

16" (40.6 cm)

Plywood (Optional)

Wall Bracket

Wall Board

Charge Controller
Mounting Bracket

8

Wall Stud

2

FLEXmax 80

Charge Controllers

Wire Sizes/Torque
Requirements

GS8048

MATE3

DC

Plate

ON/OFF
INV

+ -

RELAY

Switch

Remote

12V

AUX

INV

AUX

9

10

1

N

N

L1 L2

L1 L2

E

E

GEN

OUT

U

U

3

5

6

Jumper

Battery

Temp

N

L1 L2

E

GRID

U

7

Flat Washer

Shunt

2

20

22

18

1112131415

16

Control Wiring Terminal Block:

The Inverter ON/OFF terminals are used for connecting an
external ON/OFF switch. To use this feature, the jumper
must be removed. (See Radian manual for details.)

The AUX terminals can be used to start a generator
or to control external devices.

AUX terminals are also available on the charge
controller and the FLEXnet DC. (See the charge
controller or FNDC installation manuals for details.)

9

9

HUB10

GSLC

10

Negative Battery Cable
Connections

Negative (-)

22

2

4

19

17

Bolt 3/8"

Lock Washer

21

21

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

PV Input/Output 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

19

DC Positive (+) Plate

20

DC Negative (–) Bus Bar

21

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

22

8

Charge

Controller #2

9

8

10

Charge

Controller #1

9

10

Positive Battery Cable
Connections

Battery
Negative (–)
Lug

FNDC

DC Positive (+)

19

RADIAN Series

AC Wire Sizes and Torque Values

Wire Size Torque

AWG In-lb

#14 - 10 20

#8 25

#6 - 4 35

#3 35

#2 40

#1 50

1/0 50

It is recommended 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

DC

Circuit

Cable Size

Breaker

125 1/0 (70 mm2)

175 2/0 (70 mm2)

250 4/0 (120 mm2)

Torque Requirements

Circuit Breaker Stud

M8 20 2.3

¼ - 20 35 4.0

5/16 - 18 50 5.6

3/8 - 16 225 25.4

DC Plates

3/8 - 16 225 25.4Upper holes (+) 60 6.8

3/8 - 16 225 25.4Lower holes (+) 225 25.4

Lower holes (+) 50 5.6

3/8 - 16 225 25.4Shunt Bolts (–) and GS-SBUS 60 6.8

CAUTION: Equipment Damage

!

When connecting cables from the inverter to the battery
terminals, ensure the proper polarity is observed.
Connecting the cables incorrectly can damage or
destroy the equipment and void the product warranty.

Flat Washer

Plate

Lock Washer

mm

2.5 – 6

10

16 – 25

35

35

50

70

2

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

Torque

In-lb Nm

Bolt 3/8"

Flat Washer

Nut

Nm

2.3

2.8

4.0

4.0

4.5

5.6

5.6

Battery
Positive (+)
Lug