- Outback Power Systems, Inc. Welding System User Manual

900-0020-01-00 Rev A 5
Introduction
Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies
Thank you for purchasing the OutBack Radian Series Inverter/Charger. This product offers a complete
power conversion system between batteries and AC power. It can provide backup power, sell power
back to the utility grid or provide complete stand-alone off-grid service.
Figure 1 GS8048 Inverter/Charger
IMPORTANT:
The Radian Series Inverter/Charger is not intended for use with the OutBack MATE or
MATE2 System Display and Controller. It is only compatible with the MATE3 System
Display and Controller.
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Battery-to-AC inverting which delivers split-phase
120/240 Vac at 60 Hz
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AC-to-battery charging from any AC source
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Uses energy from photovoltaic arrays, wind turbines, and
other renewable resources. Use of OutBack FLEXmax
charge controllers will optimize power production from
PV sources.
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Dual AC inputs allow direct connection to utility grid and
AC generator
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Rapid transfer between AC source and inverter output
with minimal delay time
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Six selectable input modes for different applications
∼ Generator
∼ Support
∼ Grid Tied
∼ UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
∼ Backup
∼ Mini Grid
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8000 watts (8 kW) continuous power at 48 Vdc
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16.97 kVA peak surge capacity
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Stackable in parallel configuration up to 10 inverters
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M
odular internal design allows low idle consumption and
high efficiency at both high and low power operation
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Field-upgradeable firmware
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Certified by ETL to UL1741 and CSA C22.2
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Uses MATE3 System Display and Controller