Radian Series Inverter/Charger
GS8048
Installation Manual
Page 1: ...Radian Series Inverter Charger GS8048 Installation Manual...
Page 2: ...LOSS OR DAMAGE WHETHER DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK Warranty Su...
Page 3: ...ersonnel who meet all local and governmental code requirements for licensing and training for the installation of electrical power systems with AC and DC voltage up to 600 volts Symbols Used Symbol De...
Page 4: ...ve connection to earth for safety reasons also known as Chassis Ground Protective Earth PE Grounding Electrode Conductor and GEC Grid interactive grid intertie grid tie Utility grid power is available...
Page 5: ...s CAUTION Equipment Damage Only use components or accessories recommended or sold by OutBack Power Technologies or its authorized agents IMPORTANT Do not attempt to install this equipment if it appear...
Page 6: ...Do not place combustible or flammable materials within 12 feet 3 7 m of the equipment This product contains relays with moving parts and is not ignition protected Ensure AC DC and ground cable sizes...
Page 7: ...teries Avoid touching bare skin or eyes while working near batteries If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters the eye immediately flood it with run...
Page 8: ...must meet the requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code National Electrical Code NEC NFPA 70 Current Edition Canadian Electrical Code C22 1 Current Edition Additional Resources The following are re...
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Page 11: ...11 Components and Accessories 12 Planning 13 Applications 13 Renewable Energy 14 Battery Bank 14 Generator 15 Maintenance Bypass Switching 16 Installation 17 Location and Environmental Requirements 17...
Page 12: ...omponents 20 Figure 10 Cover Screws 21 Figure 11 DC Terminals Ribbon Cables and Auxiliary Terminals 22 Figure 12 AC Terminals Ports and Ground Bus 23 Figure 13 Chassis Ground TBB 24 Figure 14 DC Cable...
Page 13: ...ounts easily with supplied mounting plate All terminals exit at the bottom of the inverter This allows the installer to use a single distribution box The GS Load Center GSLC is specifically designed f...
Page 14: ...r s Manual Hardware Kit Mounting Bracket Optional Components for Attachment to Radian Inverter MATE3 System Display and Controller FLEXmax 60 or FLEXmax 80 Charge Controller FW MB3 MATE3 bracket FW CC...
Page 15: ...ng each mode Generator This mode is intended for a wide range of AC sources including generators with a rough or imperfect AC waveform The Radian will charge from the generator even when the generator...
Page 16: ...are shown on page 25 The maximum length will determine the placement of the battery bank Other local codes or regulations may apply and may take priority over OutBack recommendations Battery Type The...
Page 17: ...verter Charger Operator s Manual and the MATE3 Owner s Manual Parameters to be programmed may include generator size automatic starting requirements and potential fluctuations in generator AC voltage...
Page 18: ...n must be simultaneous for all inverters The GSLC bypass kits operate independently not simultaneously and should not be installed in this kind of application Both manual and automatic double pole dou...
Page 19: ...Radian Series Inverter Charger If more than two Radian inverters are installed side by side with the GSLC the inverters should be separated by at least 0 9 inches 2 3 cm to accommodate the GSLC doors...
Page 20: ...Use correct fasteners to secure the mounting plate and the Radian inverter charger to the mounting surface OutBack cannot be responsible for damage to the product if it is attached with inadequate fas...
Page 21: ...is way will prevent it from dislodging from the mounting plate in the event of an earthquake or similar event NOTE The left corner is used for securing the inverter to a stud If the Radian inverter is...
Page 22: ...d The long screwdriver recommended on page 18 may be needed to reach these screws The GSLC should be secured to the wall using screws or wall anchors The GSLC also makes a mechanical connection to the...
Page 23: ...as well as several sets of auxiliary terminals Twenty two machine screws are located around the perimeter Remove these screws with a Phillips screwdriver Once they are removed the cover can be lifted...
Page 24: ...ions See page 29 for details See the MATE3 manual for programming instructions SWITCH INV Receives wires for a manual on off switch to control the inverter See page 28 for instructions NOTE The ON OFF...
Page 25: ...s from the MATE3 system display and Remote Temp Sensor See page 28 for instructions AC TERMINAL BLOCK Receives AC input wires for two input sources L1 L2 and neutral for each Also receives AC output w...
Page 26: ...o be removed IMPORTANT OutBack products are not designed for use in a positive grounded system If it is necessary to build this system with OutBack products contact OutBack Technical Support at 1 360...
Page 27: ...attery positive and negative cables should be no longer than 10 feet 3 meters each to minimize voltage loss and other effects Note information in Table 4 but refer to NEC or applicable codes for absol...
Page 28: ...inch 1 cm of insulation from the end of each wire Other tools are not required Figure 15 AC Terminals The terminals labeled L1 and L2 Grid are used to connect to the two utility grid hot wires The L1...
Page 29: ...tral wire from a generator A Ground TBB is also available if multiple ground connections are needed see Figure 13 on page 24 AC Sources The inverter s transfer relay is normally set to provide inverte...
Page 30: ...connects directly to the HUB s MATE port Inverters plug into ports 1 and above Charge controllers and other devices plug into additional ports after the last inverter is connected See Stacking on pag...
Page 31: ...ELAY AUX terminals do not incorporate overcurrent protection it is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the circuit is protected Internal failure that results from lack of protection is not c...
Page 32: ...relay that diverts wind power The relay s coil is connected to the 12V AUX terminals When the AUX function closes the relay based on battery voltage the relay diverts the excess wind power to a water...
Page 33: ...ercurrent protection A fuse of no larger than 10 amps must be installed to protect the circuit Since the internal circuitry of the RELAY AUX terminals does not incorporate overcurrent protection it is...
Page 34: ...ware Relay Assembly which is sold for this purpose The relay contacts can serve in place of the generator s start switch The battery shown below is depicted for clarity In most cases it is part of the...
Page 35: ...tkinsonelectronics com is one company that makes these kits The Atkinson GSCM Mini is intended to work with OutBack inverters NOTE The conversion kit requires a 12 volt signal which the RELAY AUX term...
Page 36: ...lowing rules must be observed All overcurrent devices in building based installations must be sized for 50 Aac or less All wiring in building based installations must be sized for 50 Aac or more All o...
Page 37: ...k of units and ports for programming purposes Programming involves using the MATE3 to assign a status and stacking value to the inverter on each port These assignments can be changed at any time as lo...
Page 38: ...must be observed Parallel stacking requires the MATE3 system display and a communications manager One inverter and one inverter only is always the master and is programmed as Master This is the defau...
Page 39: ...Installation 900 0021 01 00 Rev B 37 Figure 27 Parallel Wiring...
Page 40: ...he Radian Series Inverter Charger Operator s Manual The Operator s Manual has steps for system commissioning These include powering up and performing a functional test on the inverter system as well a...
Page 41: ...ces 27 Parallel Stacked System 36 Single Inverter System 34 Transfer Relay 27 DVM 2 18 E Environmental Requirements 17 ETL 2 F Features 11 FLEXmax 12 20 Front Cover 21 G Generator 13 26 27 29 36 Contr...
Page 42: ...onal 3 Stacking 35 Parallel 36 Switch 22 28 Symbols Used 1 System Display 3 36 38 T Temperatures 17 Terms and Definitions 2 Test 38 Three Phase 26 Tools Required 18 Torque Requirements DC Terminals 25...
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