Outback Power Systems GS8048 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 5)

900-0020-01-00 Rev B 3
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................ 1
Audience ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Symbols Used ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Definitions ............................................................................................................................................................................... 1
General Safety ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction ................................................................................................. 5
Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies ................................................................................................................. 5
MATE3 System Display and Controller ......................................................................................................................... 6
Commissioning ............................................................................................ 7
Functional Test ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Pre-startup Procedures ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Startup ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Powering Down ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Adding New Devices ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Firmware Updates ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Operation .................................................................................................... 9
Input Modes ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Generator ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Support ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Grid Tied ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)........................................................................................................................................... 12
Backup .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Mini Grid ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Functions .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Inverting ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Search ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Input ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Generator ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Transfer ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Offset ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Battery Charging ................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Charging Steps .................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Equalization .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Battery Temperature Compensation .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Multiple-Inverter Installations (Stacking) .................................................................................................................................. 26
Power Save Levels .............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Auxiliary Terminals ............................................................................................................................................................................. 30
System Display-Based Functions ................................................................................................................................. 33
Advanced Generator Start (AGS) .................................................................................................................................................. 33
High Battery Transfer (HBX) ............................................................................................................................................................ 33
Grid Use Time ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 34