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Radian Series Inverter/Charger GS7048E GS3548E Operator’s Manual

Introduction 8 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Inverter Controls The Radian inverter has no external controls. It can operate normally without an external c

900-0145-01-01 Rev A 9 Commissioning Functional Test WARNING: Shock Hazard and Equipment Damage It is necessary to remove the inverter cover to

Commissioning 10 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Figure 3 AC Test Points 4. Using a DVM or voltmeter, verify 230 Vac (or appropriate voltage) between the “L

Commissioning 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 11 5. Using the system display, temporarily bring each slave out of Silent mode by raising the Power Save Level

Commissioning 12 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Firmware Updates IMPORTANT: All inverters will shut down during firmware updates. If loads need to b

900-0145-01-01 Rev A 13 Operation Inverter Functionality The inverter is capable of being used for many applications. Some of the inverter’s operat

Operation 14 900-0145-01-01 Rev A accept grid power. The opposite is also true. However, if using the Gen Alert or AGS functions, the generator mu

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 15 input. The Gen Input AC Limit sets the maximum draw for the Gen input. The Support function takes effect if the

Operation 16 900-0145-01-01 Rev A The grid-interactive function is integrally tied with Offset operation and with the battery charger. See pages 35

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 17 ∼ If the inverter stops selling or disconnects due to Grid Interface Protection, the MATE3 will show the reason.

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Operation 18 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Backup The Backup mode is intended for systems that have utility grid available as the primary AC source.

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 19 Mini Grid mode is also incompatible with the Grid Use Time and Load Grid Transfer functions of the MATE3 system di

Operation 20 900-0145-01-01 Rev A  The inverter remains connected to the utility grid in case the grid is needed. If large loads require the use o

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 21 Table 1 Summary of Input Modes Mode Summary Benefits Cautions Intended Charger Generator Accepts power from an i

Operation 22 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Description of Inverter Operations The items in this section are operations common to all Radian inverters. These

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 23  Low Battery Cut-In: The recovery point from Low Battery Cut-Out. When the DC voltage rises above this point fo

Operation 24 900-0145-01-01 Rev A NOTE: Due to load characteristics, these increments are only approximate and may not function exactly as listed.

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 25 The AC input current is used to power both loads and battery charging. The combined amount should not exceed the

Operation 26 900-0145-01-01 Rev A functions, all of which are operated by the MATE3 system display. (See page 47.) Another example is the MATE3’s

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 27 Battery Charging IMPORTANT: Battery charger settings need to be correct for a given battery type. Always fol

900-0145-01-01 Rev A 1 Table of Contents Introduction ...

Operation 28 900-0145-01-01 Rev A charging to a new voltage setting. A square indicates that the inverter has reached the setting (a horizontal

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 29 Charging Steps The following items describe the operation and intended use for each individual charging step as

Operation 30 900-0145-01-01 Rev A period whenever the battery voltage decreases below this setting. (See page 31 for more information on how the ti

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 31 above that level. Often the timer will expire before the bulk and absorption stages are complete. If this happen

Operation 32 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Figure 6 Repeated Charging Cycles Example of Multiple Cycles  In Figure 6 (Cycle 1), the charger initial

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 33 Equalization Equalization is a controlled overcharge that is part of regular battery maintenance. Equalization br

Operation 34 900-0145-01-01 Rev A If installed in a multiple-inverter system, only a single RTS is necessary. It must be plugged into the master in

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 35 Offset This operation is designed to use excess battery energy to power the loads when an AC source is pres

Operation 36 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Multiple-Inverter Installations (Stacking) Multiple inverters in a single system can support larger loads than a

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 37 the following message: An inverter firmware mismatch has been detected. Inverters X, Y, Z 2 are disabled. Visit

Table of Contents 2 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Multiple-Inverter Installations (Stacking) ...

Operation 38 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Three-Phase Stacking (Three Inverters) In three-phase stacking, inverters are stacked to create three AC o

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 39 Power Save Each inverter consumes approximately 30 watts of idle power while it remains on, even if it is not act

Operation 40 900-0145-01-01 Rev A depending on the inverter’s stacking designation.  Master Power Save Level appears on an inverter which is set

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 41 Additional Notes for the Radian GS7048E: The GS7048A has two modules. The modules are controlled individually. T

Operation 42 900-0145-01-01 Rev A In Table 4, instead of loads, the number on the far left of each line shows the master increased by one rank. (Th

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 43 Auxiliary Terminals The Radian inverter has two sets of terminals which can respond to different criteria and

Operation 44 900-0145-01-01 Rev A examples are illustrated in the Radian Series Inverter/Charger Installation Manual. ∼ The AUX output will activa

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 45  GT Limits activates the AUX output as an alert that the utility grid does not meet Grid Interface Protection par

Operation 46 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Table 5 Aux Mode Functions Name Purpose Triggers Settable Points Start Stop Load Shed Operates designated loads

Operation 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 47 System Display-Based Functions A system display such as the OutBack MATE3 can provide functions not available in t

Table of Contents 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 3 List of Tables Table 1 Summary of Input Modes ...

Operation 48 900-0145-01-01 Rev A This mode has similar priorities to the Mini Grid input mode contained within the Radian inverter. Either mode ma

900-0145-01-01 Rev A 49 Metering MATE3 Screens The MATE3 system display can monitor the GS inverter and other networked OutBack devices. From th

Metering 50 900-0145-01-01 Rev A  Charge displays the kilowatts and AC amperage consumed for the inverter to charge the battery bank. This line al

900-0145-01-01 Rev A 51 Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Table 6 is organized in order of common symptoms, with a series of possible causes.

Troubleshooting 52 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Table 6 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy One or more inverters will not invert while

Troubleshooting 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 53 Table 6 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy Low charge rate. Charge complete or nearly

Troubleshooting 54 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Table 6 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy Will not sell power to the utility grid. Gr

Troubleshooting 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 55 Table 6 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy Inverter clicks repeatedly. AC output volt

Troubleshooting 56 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Table 6 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy Advanced Generator Start (AGS) fails to act

Troubleshooting 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 57 Error Messages An error is caused by a critical fault. In most cases when this occurs, the unit will shut

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Troubleshooting 58 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Warning Messages A warning message is caused by a non-critical fault. When this occurs, the unit will

Troubleshooting 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 59 Table 8 Warning Troubleshooting Message Definition Possible Remedy Fan Failure The inverter’s internal coo

Troubleshooting 60 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Disconnect Messages Disconnect messages explain why the inverter has disconnected from an AC source after

Troubleshooting 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 61 Sell Status Sell Status messages describe conditions relating to the inverter’s grid-interactive mode. Thi

Troubleshooting 62 900-0145-01-01 Rev A NOTES:

900-0145-01-01 Rev A 63 Specifications Electrical Specifications NOTE: Items qualified with “default” can be manually changed using the system di

Specifications 64 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Table 12 Electrical Specifications for Radian Models Specification GS7048E GS3548E DC Input Maximum Current

Specifications 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 65 Temperature Derating All Radian inverters can deliver their full rated wattage at temperatures up to 25°C (

Specifications 66 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Compliance  RoHS: per directive 2011/65/EU These inverter/charger models have grid-interactive functions.

Specifications 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 67 Firmware Revision This manual applies to inverter models GS7048E and GS3548E with Revision 001.005.xxx

900-0145-01-01 Rev A 5 Introduction Audience This manual provides instructions for setup and operation of the product. It does not cover instal

Specifications 68 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Table 16 Radian Inverter Settings Field Item Default Minimum Maximum AC Output Output Voltage X 230 Vac

Specifications 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 69 Table 16 Radian Inverter Settings Field Item Default Minimum Maximum Inverter Stacking Stack Mode Mast

Specifications 70 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Definitions The following is a list of initials, terms, and definitions used in conjunction with this produc

900-0145-01-01 Rev A 71 Index 1 12V AUX ... 43 A Absorption Stage ...

Index 72 900-0145-01-01 Rev A GT Limits ... 45 H High Battery Cut-Out .

Index 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 73 V Vent Fan Control ... 44 W Warning Symbol ...

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Introduction 6 900-0145-01-01 Rev A Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies Thank you for purchasing the OutBack Radian Series Inverter/Charger. It

Introduction 900-0145-01-01 Rev A 7 Figure 1 Radian Series Inverter/Charger GS7048E  7000 watts (7 kW) continuous power at 48 Vdc  16.3 kVA pe