Xantrex Technology DR1512, DR1512E, DR1512W, DR1524, DR1524E, DR1524W, DR1548E, DR2412, DR2424, DR2424E, DR3624 About This Manual

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About This Manual

Purpose

The purpose of this Installation and Operation Manual is to provide explanations

and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the DR

Inverter/Charger.

Scope

The Manual provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information,

procedures for installing the inverter, as well as information about operating and

troubleshooting the unit. It does not provide details about particular brands of

batteries. You need to consult individual battery manufacturers for this

information.

Audience

The Manual is intended for anyone who needs to install and operate the DR

Inverter/Charger. Installers should be certified technicians or electricians.

Organization

This Manual is organized into four chapters and three appendices.

Chapter 1, “Introduction” contains information about the features and functions of

the DR Inverter/Charger.

Chapter 2, “Installation” contains information about how to plan for and install

the DR Inverter/Charger.

Chapter 3, “Operation” contains information about how to operate the DR

Inverter/Charger.

Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting” contains information about how to troubleshoot

possible error conditions while using the DR Inverter/Charger.

Appendix A, “Specifications” contains information about the electrical

specifications and environmental specifications of the DR Inverter/Charger.

Appendix B, “Appendix B, “Battery Information” supplies general information

about batteries such as battery types, battery bank sizing, battery configurations,

and battery care. For detailed information, see your battery manufacturer or your

system designer.”

Appendix C, “Multi-wire Branch Circuit Wiring” supplies information about

Multi-wire Branch Circuit Wiring Precautions when using stand-alone 120 Vac

inverters or generators.

Contents

Main DR Inverter/Charger Page Page Page About This Manual Purpose Scope Audience Organization Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. Abbreviations and Acronyms Related Information WARNING Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS General Wiring Requirements Explosive gas precautions WARNING Fire Hazard: WARNING: Explosion Hazard Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion or Fire Hazard Page Contents Important Safety Instructions 1 2 Introduction 3 Operation 4 Troubleshooting B A Specifications Page Figures Page Tab le s Page Page Introduction Features AC Side DC Side Optional Equipment Remote Control (RC8) Stacking Interface (DRI) Conduit Box (DRCB) Model Identification and Numbering Conventions Regulatory Page Pre-installation Planning Location CAUTION: Personal Injury CAUTION: Corrosion Damage Mounting Venti lati on Tools Required Hardware / Materials Required Wiring Considerations DC Terminal Connections Grounding Considerations AC Grounding Wire Routing Electrical Panels and Circuit Breaker Requirements AC Distribution Panel (Sub-Panel) DC Disconnect Battery Considerations Basic Configurations Page Page Page Generators Inverter Mounting WARNING: Personal Injury Page DC Wiring DC Circuit Grounding General DC Grounding Requirements Page Batteries Battery Types Battery Bank Sizing Battery Configuration Battery Cable Sizing WARNING: Fi re Hazard DC Disconnect and Over-current Protection Battery Cable Connections Connecting the Battery Bank to the Inverter Page Installing a Battery Temperature Sensor AC Wirin g AC Distribution Panel (Sub-panel) Mounting and Conduit Installation Accessing the AC Terminals AC Side Cover Panels Table 2-5 WARNING: Fire Hazard Page AC Output Wiring to the AC Distribution Panel (Sub-panel) AC Input Wiring - On-Grid Applications AC Input Wiring using a Generator in an On-Grid Application Page Page Series Stacking (120 Vac/60 Hz Models only) Page Page Page Front Panel Controls and Indicators POWER ON/OFF Switch Ports BATTERY SENSE Port COM Port Remote Controls (RC8/RC4) Stacking Interface Controls Battery Type Selector See Important notes that follow. Table 3-1 Battery Type Selector Switch Settings SEARCH MODE WATTS Potentiometer Battery Charger Rate Over Discharge Protection/AC Transfer Voltage Over Discharge Protection (ODP) AC Transfer Voltage Figure 3-7 ODP Enabled/Disabled Positions Figure 3-8 Typical Setting for Most Utility Application Battery Capacity LED Indicators Inverter Mode LED - Green Over Temp / Overload LED - Red / Green (error condition) Battery High/Battery Low LED - Red/Green (error condition) Charger LED - Orange / Green Audible Indicator (internal) Circuit Breakers Start-up Charger Mode 3-Stage Charging Process Equalize Charging CAUTION: Explosion Hazard Page Page Page Troubleshooting the DR Inverter Troubleshooting the DR Inverter Problem Loads Ceiling Fans Cell Phones Computers and Sensitive Electronics Consumer Electronics Clocks Decreasing Loads Dimmer Switches Fluorescent Lights Heavy Loads Page Page Page Specifications of the DR Inverter Table A-1 - 120 Vac/60 Hz Models Table A-2 Electrical Specifications for the DR Inverter/Chargers - 220 Vac/60 Hz Models Table A-2 Electrical Specifications for the DR Inverter/Chargers Table A-3 - 220 Vac/60 Hz Models - 230 Vac/50 Hz Models Table A-3 - 230 Vac/50 Hz Models Table A-4 Environmental Specifications for the DR Inverter/Charger Page Page Introduction Battery Types Deep-cycle Flooded Lead Acid (FLA) Sealed Batteries (Gel and AGM) NiCad and NiFe Batteries Understanding Battery Capacity Ratings Battery Bank Sizing Understanding Amp-hour Requirements Calculating Amp Hours Amp Hour Example Worksheet Battery bank size worksheet Battery Configurations Wiring Batteries in Series Wiring Batteries in Parallel +-+- +- +-+- +- DC Disconnect (either a circuit breaker or a fuse with a disconnect) Wiring Batteries in Series-Parallel Page Battery Information B12 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Battery Connections for Stacked Inverters Figure B-7 Example of Battery Connections for Stacked Inverters (24Vdc shown) Battery Maintenance Battery Charging Table B-4 Table B-5 Variances in Charging Voltage based on Battery Temperature Temperature Compensation Calculation Equalization Charging CAUTION: Damage to DC Loads CAUTION: Damage to Batteries General Maintenance CAUTION: Damage to Batteries Page Page C Multi-wire Branch Circuits Multi-wire Branch Circuits Figure C-2 120 Vac 120 Vac 975-0012-01-02 Rev A C3 Multi-wire Branch Circuit Wiring and Current Flow Figure C-3 Identifying Multi-wire Branch Circuits Correcting Multi-wire Branch Circuit Wiring WARNING: Fire Hazard Multi-wire Branch Circuit Wiring C6 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Figure C-5 Using a Step-down Autotransformer in Multi-wire Branch Circuit Wiring Load Center 120 Vac 120 Vac Neutral Ground Warranty and Return Information Warra nty What does this warranty cover? How do you get service? What proof of purchase is required? Disclaimer Product Exclusions Warning: Limitations On Use Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC) A Xantrex return Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System Index A B C F