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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:

+1.360.618.4363

Email:  

[email protected]

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 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 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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