Xantrex DR1512E - Table of Contents

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©2000 Xantrex Technology Inc.
DR Series
Inverter/Charger
Table of Contents
Section Description Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................... 1
Unpacking and Inspection ................................................... 2
Model Identification and Numbering Conventions ............ 3
Certification .......................................................................... 4
2.0 INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 5
Features ............................................................................ 5
Modified Sine Wave Power ........................................... 5
Battery Charger/AC Transfer Relay .............................. 5
Simplicity ........................................................................ 5
High Efficiency ............................................................... 5
Low Power Consumption ............................................. 5
Options ............................................................................ 5
RC4/RC8 ......................................................................... 5
DRI ............................................................................ 5
DRCB ............................................................................ 5
Pre-installation ..................................................................... 6
Location .......................................................................... 6
Mounting......................................................................... 6
Ventilation....................................................................... 6
Tools Required ............................................................... 7
Hardware/Materials Required ....................................... 7
Wiring ............................................................................ 7
AC Connections ............................................................. 7
DC Connections ............................................................. 7
Grounding ...................................................................... 7
AC Grounding .......................................................... 7
DC Grounding .......................................................... 7
Batteries ............................................................................ 8
Battery Location ............................................................ 8
Battery Temperature ...................................................... 8
Main Service Panel ............................................................... 10
Sub-Panel ............................................................................ 10
AC Circuit Breakers ............................................................. 10
DC Disconnect ...................................................................... 10
Wire Routing ......................................................................... 10
Inverter Mounting ................................................................. 11
Wiring ............................................................................ 13
DC Wiring (Batteries) ..................................................... 13
Battery Cable Sizing ...................................................... 13
DC Disconnect and Over-current Protection .............. 14
Battery Cable Connections ........................................... 15
Battery Bank Sizing ....................................................... 16
Battery Types ................................................................. 16
Battery Configuration .................................................... 16
SERIES ..................................................................... 16
PARALLEL ............................................................... 16
SERIES-PARALLEL ................................................. 16