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Xantrex DR - REV A Manual

Xantrex DR - REV A Manual

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  • Page 17 (continued) CONDUIT (if used) MAIN PANEL DISCONNECT SUB-PANEL INVERTER/CHARGER DC CONDUIT (if used) AC CONDUIT FROM MAIN PANEL AC CONDUIT TO SUB-PANEL BATTERIES VENT (outlet) BATTERY ENCLOSURE (if used) VENT (inlet) 975-0012-001 ALTERNATE DC ENERGY SOURCES SOLAR WIND AC CONDUIT MANUAL AC N.C.
  • Page 19 (continued) Wall studs 16 inches on center Ceiling 7–5/8" c-c 2 x 4 mounting supports Approximately 4–5 ft Wallboard Floor 975-0012-003...
  • Page 20 0.281 DIA 10 PLACES 0.375 DIA 4 PLACES TERMINAL AC SIDE DC SIDE – TERMINAL 1.00 inches 7.00 inches 7.00 inches 2.54 cm 0.365 inches 17.8 cm 17.8 cm 0.93 cm 8.00 inches 20.32 cm 14.00 inches 1.90 inches 35.56 cm 4.83 cm 16.00 inches 40.64 cm...
  • Page 21: Not Recommended

    Inverter Typical 1 to 3 Feet (one-way) 3 to 5 Feet (one-way) 5 to 10 Feet (one-way) Model Amperage DR1512 150 A #2/0 AWG (67.4 mm #2/0 AWG (67.4 mm #4/0 AWG (107 mm DR2412 240 A #4/0 AWG (107 mm #4/0 AWG (107 mm NOT RECOMMENDED DR1524...
  • Page 22 (continued) Cable Size Rating in Maximum Rating in "Free Maximum Fuse Required Conduit Breaker Size Air" Size #2 AWG 115 amps max 170 amps max TFB200 #2/0 AWG 175 amps max DC175 265 amps max TFB300 #4/0 AWG 250 amps max DC250 360 amps max TFB400...
  • Page 23 (continued) Do not place anything between battery cable lug and terminal surface. Assemble exactly as shown. 2/0 Copper Compression Lug 2/0 Aluminum Mechanical Lug...
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  • Page 25 (continued) 12 V INVERTER 24 V INVERTER (Total battery capacity = 100 Ah) (Total battery capacity = 100 Ah) 3597-F00-D21 3597-F00-D22 48 V INVERTER (Total battery capacity = 100 Ah) 3597-F00-D23 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 24 V INVERTER 48 V INVERTER...
  • Page 26 (continued) – 12 V INVERTER (Total battery capacity = 200 Ah) 3597-F00-D26 – – – – 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V – – – – 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 3597-F00-D27...
  • Page 27 (continued) – – – – 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V – – – – 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 3597-F00-D28 – – – – 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V – – –...
  • Page 28 (continued) – – – – – – Cross-tie cable Cross-tie cable (not required) (not required) Cross-tie cable Cross-tie cable Cross-tie cable Cross-tie cable Cross-tie cable Cross-tie cable (not required) (not required) (not required) (not required) (not required) (not required) – –...
  • Page 29 (continued) – – 12 V 12 V Cross-tie cable Cross-tie cable (not required) (not required) – – 12 V 12 V Fuse Block Disconnect – 24 V INVERTER (Total battery capacity = 100 Ah) 3597-F00-D34 – – – – 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V...
  • Page 31 Size of Over-current Minimum Size of Device Protecting the Copper Ground Wire Conductor 30 or 60 amp #10 AWG 100 amp #8 AWG 200 amp #6 AWG 300 amp #4 AWG 400 amp #3 AWG 3597-000-018 8uh††v†ÃB…‚ˆq 8v…pˆv‡Ã7…rhxr… *URXQG ...
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  • Page 34 AC Input AC Output Inverter Model 120 VAC 220-240 VAC 120 VAC 220-240 VAC DR1512 #8 or 6 AWG #10 AWG #12 AWG #16 AWG DR2412 #6 AWG #10 AWG #10 AWG #14 AWG DR1524 #8 or 6 AWG #10 AWG #12 AWG #16 AWG DR2424...
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  • Page 37: Main Panel

    (continued) UTILITY FEED FROM METER LINE EXISTING HOUSE WIRING NEUTRAL LINE OUT 120 VAC BACKUP POWER NEUTRAL TO LOAD GROUND MAIN PANEL 120 VAC 120 VAC MAIN BREAKER INVERTER/CHARGER FROM UTILITY GROUND 120 VAC LINE IN NEUTRAL LINE OUT 120 VAC INVERTER OUT NEUTRAL 120 VAC FROM INVERTER...
  • Page 38: Inverter Type

    Peak Voltage DR1512 DR2412 DR1524 DR2424 DR3624 Available 170 VAC 70 amps 120 amps 35 amps 70 amps 70 amps 975-0012-012 Typical MAX charge Generator Type Inverter Type Rate amps Honda 800 DR1512 43 amps Honda 2200 DR1512 57 amps Homelite 2500 DR1512 11 amps...
  • Page 39 (continued) 120 VAC INVERTER/ GENERATOR CHARGER Neutral Neutral Neutral/ Ground Ground bond Ground 120 VAC LOADS 3597-A00-016...
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  • Page 41 (continued) Utility Power 120 VAC NEUTRAL Bonded Neutral/ Ground Bus Main Utility NEUTRAL Circuit Breaker Bond Wire Inverter Circuit Breaker Utility Service Panel COMMOMN UTILITY HOT CONTACT Manual Transfer House CONTACT (to inverter) Ground Switch GENERATOR HOT CONTACT NEUTRAL Isolated Neutral Bus Manual Start...
  • Page 42 MAIN PANEL HOT L1 HOT L2 BOND GROUND WIRE NEUTRAL IN HOT OUT NEUTRAL OUT NEUTRAL IN HOT IN NEUTRAL OUT COM PORT GROUND GROUND INVERTER 1 (L1) SERIES STACKING CABLE (DRI) HOT OUT NEUTRAL OUT NEUTRAL IN HOT IN COM PORT GROUND NEUTRAL OUT...
  • Page 43 (continued) Inverter 1 (L1) Positive Negative Series Stacking Cable (DRI) Inverter 2 Disconnect (L2) – – 975-0012-009 – – Inverter 1 (L1) Negative Series Stacking Cable (DRI) Disconnect Inverter 2 (L2) – – 975-0012-010 Disconnect – –...
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  • Page 46 (continued) 12 Volt Models 24 Volt Models Equalize Switch Description Float Bulk/Equalize* Float Bulk/Equalize* Charge Position Time Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage Rate Battery Capacity 6 hours minimum Equalize 1 13.2 *15.0 26.4 *30.0 Setting 12 hours maximum (C/40) Battery Charger 6 hours minimum Equalize 2 13.2...
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  • Page 49 (continued) Percent of Potentiometer Rotation (between stops) 100% Model DR1512 DR2424 0 amps 17.5 amps 35 amps 52.5 amps 70 amps DR3624 DR2412 0 amps 30 amps 60 amps 90 amps 120 amps DR1524 0 amps 8.75 amps 17.5 amps 26.25 amps 35 amps 975-0012-011...
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  • Page 60 (continued) 12 Volt Models 24 Volt Models Equalize Switch Description Float Bulk/Equalize* Float Bulk/Equalize* Charge Position Time Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage Rate Battery Capacity 6 hours minimum Equalize 1 13.2 *15.0 26.4 *30.0 Setting 12 hours maximum (C/40) Battery Charger 6 hours minimum Equalize 2 13.2...
  • Page 61: Discharge Protection

    Troubleshooting Error Condition Possible Cause Solution Battery HIGH LED (red) is ON, The battery voltage is above the Use a DVM and measure the voltage at the buzzer is ON. high battery voltage input tolerance. inverter’s DC input terminals. Ensure the DC source is regulated below the High Battery Cutout voltage.
  • Page 62: Charger Led

    Troubleshooting Error Condition Possible Cause Solution No AC output and no warning Battery voltage at the inverter Check the battery voltage, fuses or breakers, LEDs are ON. terminals is too high or low. and cable connections. AC output is low and the inverter Low battery.
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  • Page 66 (continued) Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 AC Appliance Appliance (x) Hours Used (x) Days Used (÷ 7 =) Average Daily Running Each Day Each Week Watt-Hours Required Watts Microwave Lights (x 4) Hair Dryer 0.25 Television Washer Refrigerator* 480/3 = 160 3840...
  • Page 67 Step 2 Step3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 1 Appliance (x) Hours Used (x) Days Used (÷ 7 =) Average Daily Running Each Day Each Week Watt-Hours Required AC Appliance Watts Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Total Daily Watt-Hours Autonomy Rough Battery Size...
  • Page 68 Typical Appliance Wattage Appliance Watts Appliance Watts Fluorescent type light Blender Computer 200-300 Toaster 1000 Microwave (compact) 600-800 Hot Plate 1800 Microwave (full size) 1500 Washer/Dryer 375-1000 Stereo or VCR 3/8" Drill Color TV (19") Hair Dryer or Iron 1000 *Refrigerator (3 cu ft) Vacuum Cleaner 1200...
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  • Page 71: System Voltage

    (continued) System Voltage Percent of Individual Cell Full Charge Voltage 12 V 24 V 48 V 100% 12.7 25.4 50.8 2.12 12.6 25.2 50.4 2.10 12.5 25.0 50.0 2.08 12.3 24.6 49.2 2.05 12.2 24.4 48.8 2.03 12.1 24.2 48.4 2.02 12.0 24.0...
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  • Page 74 Load Center 240 VAC from Grid Neutral Ground 25 A 25 A Breaker Breaker 25 A Black–Hot 25 A Black–Hot 120 VAC 120 VAC White–Neutral 25 A White–Neutral 25 A Bare–Ground Bare–Ground 062949-001 Load Center Load Center 240 VAC 240 VAC from Grid from Grid Neutral...
  • Page 75 (continued) Load Center 120 VAC Inverter (or generator) Neutral 25 A 25 A Ground Breaker Breaker (Ganged) (Ganged) 25 A Red–Hot 25 A Black–Hot 120 VAC 120 VAC 50 A Single White–Neutral The in-phase currents Bare–Ground Bare–Ground add at this point Splice exceeding wire capacity!
  • Page 76 (continued) 120 VAC Inverter (or generator) Load Center Auto- Neutral transformer 25 A 25 A Ground Breaker Breaker Hot-L2 (Ganged) (Ganged) Hot–L1 25 A Red–Hot White–Neutral 25 A Black–Hot 120 VAC 120 VAC Single White–Neutral The out-of-phase Bare–Ground Bare–Ground currents subtract at this Splice point 25 A White–Neutral...