Outback-power-systems GS8048 Operator Manual Manual de usuario

Radian Series Inverter/Charger GS8048 Operator’s Manual

Commissioning 8 900-0020-01-00 Rev B After programming (if any) is completed, perform the following steps: 1. If other inverters are on the system,

900-0020-01-00 Rev B 9 Operation Input Modes The Radian inverter has two sets of input connections for multiple AC sources. (See the Radian Series

Operation 10 900-0020-01-00 Rev B NOTES:  The Support, Offset, and grid-interactive functions of the Radian are unavailable in this mode.  Any

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 11 Grid Tied IMPORTANT: Selling power to the utility company requires the authorization of the local electric juri

Operation 12 900-0020-01-00 Rev B  The grid-interactive function can only operate while the utility grid power is stable and within specific limits

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 13 Backup This mode is intended for systems that have utility grid available as the primary AC source. This source

Operation 14 900-0020-01-00 Rev B will then enter Silent (see page 22) and continue repeating this part of the charging cycle until it disconnects f

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 15 Functions The items in this section are operations common to all Radian inverters. These are used in most or all

Operation 16 900-0020-01-00 Rev B  Low Battery Cut-In: The recovery point from Low Battery Cut-Out. When the DC voltage rises above a specified l

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 17  The independent inputs are intended to simplify the connection to multiple AC sources; however, only one input c

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Operation 18 900-0020-01-00 Rev B Input Mode and Limits). The settings are titled Voltage Limit Lower and Upper. When this setting is adjusted, it

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 19 The inverter does not filter or clean up the power from the AC source. The voltage and power quality received by

Operation 20 900-0020-01-00 Rev B Battery Charging IMPORTANT: Battery charger settings need to be correct for a given battery type. Always fol

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 21 For multiple inverters only: The charging of multiple stacked inverters is synchronized and is governed by the mas

Operation 22 900-0020-01-00 Rev B setting. (Excess current typically comes into the batteries from a PV array, wind turbine, or similar renewable e

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 23 Repeated Silent The unit re-enters the Silent stage as it did previously. The unit remains on the AC source, but

Operation 24 900-0020-01-00 Rev B If the battery voltage drops below 48.0 Vdc, the timer increments (counts upward) at double the normal rate. For

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 25 Battery Temperature Compensation Temperature compensation is a process that corrects for changes in battery per

Operation 26 900-0020-01-00 Rev B Multiple-Inverter Installations (Stacking) Multiple inverters in a single system can support larger loads than a

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 27 In parallel stacking, two or more inverters are stacked to create a single, common 120/240 Vac bus.  The maste

900-0020-01-00 Rev B 1 Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This manual contains important safety instructions for the Ra

Operation 28 900-0020-01-00 Rev B If it is necessary to set these items manually without the Configuration Wizard: In the MATE3 system display, the

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 29 Figure 8 GS8048 Power Save Priority Forcing Specific Slaves to be Active: It is possible to raise the priority

Operation 30 900-0020-01-00 Rev B Auxiliary Terminals The Radian inverter has two sets of terminals which can respond to different criteria and c

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 31  Gen Alert is used as a controller for an AC generator with a remote start feature, although it has limited func

Operation 32 900-0020-01-00 Rev B ∼ This function does not have settable parameters other than those of the Grid Interface Protection menu (see Tab

Operation 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 33 System Display-Based Functions A system display such as the OutBack MATE3 can provide functions not available in t

Operation 34 900-0020-01-00 Rev B Grid Use Time The inverter system is capable of connecting to, or disconnecting from, the utility grid based on ti

900-0020-01-00 Rev B 35 Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Table 3 is organized in order of common symptoms, with a series of possible causes.

Troubleshooting 36 900-0020-01-00 Rev B Table 3 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy Will not connect to the AC source. N

Troubleshooting 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 37 Table 3 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy Low charge rate. Charge complete or n

Important Safety Instructions 2 900-0020-01-00 Rev B Table 1 Terms and Definitions Term Definition DVM Digital Voltmeter ETL Electrical Te

Troubleshooting 38 900-0020-01-00 Rev B Table 3 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy Reduced power sold to the utility gri

Troubleshooting 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 39 Table 3 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy Inverter hums loudly. System display

Troubleshooting 40 900-0020-01-00 Rev B Error Messages An Error is caused by a critical fault. In most cases when this occurs, the unit will shu

Troubleshooting 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 41 Warning Messages A Warning message is caused by a non-critical fault. When this occurs, the unit will

Troubleshooting 42 900-0020-01-00 Rev B Table 5 Warning Troubleshooting Message Definition Possible Remedy Fan Failure The inverter’s internal coo

Troubleshooting 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 43 Disconnect Messages Disconnect messages explain the reason that the inverter rejected an AC source. The u

Troubleshooting 44 900-0020-01-00 Rev B Sell Status Sell Status messages describe conditions relating to the inverter’s grid-interactive mode. Thi

900-0020-01-00 Rev B 45 Specifications Specifications for Model GS8048 Table 8 Electrical Specifications for Model GS8048 Specification Value Nom

Specifications 46 900-0020-01-00 Rev B Environmental Specifications Table 10 Environmental Specifications for Model GS8048 Specification Value Ra

Specifications 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 47 The acceptance ranges are selected using the system display. In the MATE3, the options are IEEE and user.

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Specifications 48 900-0020-01-00 Rev B Table 12 GS8048 Inverter Settings Field Item Default Minimum Maximum Aux Mode Vent Fan Load Shed, Gen Alert

900-0020-01-00 Rev B 49 Product Registration The purchase of an OutBack Power Technologies product is an important investment. Registering the prod

Product Registration 50 900-0020-01-00 Rev B INSTALLATION INFORMATION System Install/Commission Date System Array Size System Array Nom

900-0020-01-00 Rev B 51 Warranty 5-Year Limited Warranty for Radian Products OutBack Power Technologies, Inc. (“OutBack”) provides a five-year (5) l

Warranty 52 900-0020-01-00 Rev B How to Arrange for Warranty Service During the warranty period beginning on the invoice date, OutBack Power Technol

Warranty 900-0020-01-00 Rev B 53 Returning Product to OutBack After receiving the RMA number, the customer must pack the Product(s) authorized for

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900-0020-01-00 Rev B 55 Index 1 10-year Warranty ... 50 12V AUX ...

Warranty 56 900-0020-01-00 Rev B I IEEE ... 2, 46 Input Modes ..

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Table of Contents 4 900-0020-01-00 Rev B Troubleshooting ... 3

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900-0020-01-00 Rev B 5 Introduction Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies Thank you for purchasing the OutBack Radian Series Inverter/Charger. T

Introduction 6 900-0020-01-00 Rev B MATE3 System Display and Controller The Radian inverter/charger has no external controls. It can operate normal

900-0020-01-00 Rev B 7 Commissioning Functional Test WARNING: Shock Hazard and Equipment Damage The inverter cover must be removed to perform th