Features
975-0012-01-02 Rev A 1–5
❐Verify all of the items listed on the packing material sheet are present. Please
call Xantrex Customer Service at (800) 670-0707 if any items are missing.
❐Save your proof-of-purchase. This is required if the unit should require
warranty service.
❐Save the original shipping carton and packing materials! If the inverter ever
needs to be returned for service, it should be shipped in the original carton.
This is also a good way to protect the inverter if it ever needs to be moved.
❐Record the unit’s model, serial number and date of purchase in the appropriate
fields in section “Information About Your System” on pageWA–4.
Model Identification and Numbering Conventions
The DR Inverter is identified by the model/serial number labels. The Serial
Number can be located on the mounting rail or inside the top cover. Model
Number labels may be located on the bottom side of the front cover or possibly
inside the front cover. All the necessary information is provided on the label such
as AC output voltage, power and frequency (punch holes).
The inverter also has a letter designator followed by 4 or 5 digits (depending on
revision). The model number describes the type of inverter, the output
specifications, the required battery voltage and the output voltage and frequency
Important:
The unit weighs 35–45 lb/15.9–20.4 kg (depending on model). Have
additional help available if necessary, to assist in lifting the unit during installation.
Important:
Due to continual improvement through product updates, photographs and/
or illustrations used in this manual may not exactly match your unit. Xantrex Technology
Inc. reserves the right to update this product without notice or releasing an updated
manual when fit, form or function are not affected.
Table 1-1
Model Identification and Numbering Conventions
DR indicates the type of inverter/charger - DR Series.
15
the first two digits of the numerical designator indicate the inverter’s output
power - 1500 Watts.
12
the second two digits indicate the required nominal battery bank voltage -
12 Vdc.
E
the letter suffix code indicates the output voltage and frequency of the inverter -
230 Vac/50 Hz.
Figure 1-4
Product Identification
Product Family
Output Power
Example: DR 1512 E
Country Code
(Letter Suffix)
Battery Voltage