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.
Battery-to-AC inverting which delivers split-phase
120/240 Vac at 60 Hz
AC-to-battery charging from any AC source
Uses energy from photovoltaic arrays, wind turbines, and
other renewable resources. Use of OutBack FLEXmax
charge controllers will optimize power production from
PV sources.
Dual AC inputs allow direct connection to utility grid and
AC generator
Rapid transfer between AC source and inverter output
with minimal delay time
Six selectable input modes for different applications
∼ Generator
∼ Support
∼ Grid Tied
∼ UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
∼ Backup
∼ Mini Grid
8000 watts (8 kW) continuous power at 48 Vdc
16.97 kVA peak surge capacity
Stackable in parallel configuration up to 10 inverters
M
odular internal design allows low idle consumption and
high efficiency at both high and low power operation
Field-upgradeable firmware
Certified by ETL to UL1741 and CSA C22.2
Uses MATE3 System Display and Controller