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1512-120-60

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3624-120-60

1512-230-50

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Page 1: ...harger TR1512 120 60 TR2412 120 60 TR1524 120 60 TR2424 120 60 TR3624 120 60 TR1512 230 50 TR1524 230 50 TR2424 230 50 Installation Manual http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

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Page 3: ...This manual for use by qualified installers only Trace Series Inverter Charger Installation Manual http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 4: ... MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION B ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES DAMAGES COSTS OR EXPENSES WHETHER SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USE...

Page 5: ...ers when installing the Trace Series Inverter Charger Installers must be certified technicians or electricians as this manual may not contain all required details and information necessary for a safe and code compliant installation Organization This Manual is organized into two chapters and one appendix Chapter 1 Planning contains information to pre plan your installation of the Trace Series Inver...

Page 6: ...y conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment Important These notes describe things which are important for you to know but not as serious as a caution or warning Model Number Input Voltage Power Battery Bank Operating Voltage Frequency TR1512 120 60 120 Vac...

Page 7: ...ntrex Technology Inc as well as its products and services at www xantrex com AC Alternating Current ASC Authorized Service Center COM Communications Port DC Direct Current PV Photovoltaic RE Renewable Energy RMA Return Material Authorization Trace Series Trace Series Inverter Charger http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

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Page 9: ...t install the Trace Series Inverter Charger in a zero clearance compartment Overheating may result 4 Transformerless battery chargers are not to be used with this product family due to the possible overheating and damage to the charger 5 Use only attachments recommended or sold by the manufacturer Doing otherwise may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 6 To avoid a risk of...

Page 10: ...1 The Trace Series is designed to be permanently connected to the AC and DC electrical systems Xantrex recommends that all wiring be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure compliance with the local and national electrical codes relevant to your installation It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the installation of the Trace Series complies with all relevant elec...

Page 11: ...y It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion 4 Remove all metal items like rings bracelets and watches when working with lead acid batteries Lead acid batteries produce a short circuit current high enough to weld metal to skin causing a severe burn 5 Have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work nea...

Page 12: ...for applications for which it is not listed i e land vehicles or marine craft It may not comply with the safety code requirements or could possibly present other operational or safety hazards FCC Information for the User The Trace Series Inverter Charger has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed t...

Page 13: ...AC Distribution Panel Sub Panel 1 7 DC Disconnect 1 7 Battery Considerations 1 7 Battery Location 1 7 Battery Temperature 1 8 Basic Configurations 1 9 Generators 1 11 2 Installation Inverter Mounting 2 2 DC Wiring 2 5 General DC Grounding Requirements 2 5 DC Circuit Grounding 2 5 Batteries 2 7 Battery Types 2 7 Battery Cable Sizing 2 7 DC Disconnect and Over current Protection 2 9 Battery Cable Co...

Page 14: ...on using a Generator 2 21 AC Wiring Off Grid Applications 2 22 Series Stacking 2 24 DC Wiring 2 24 DC Wiring for Two Disconnect Devices 2 25 DC Wiring for One Disconnect Device 2 26 DC Wiring With a Conduit Box 2 28 Battery Connections for Stacked Inverters 2 29 AC Wiring 2 30 AC Input to Inverters 2 30 AC Output from Inverters 2 31 Testing Stacked Inverters 2 33 Start up and Test 2 33 A Specifica...

Page 15: ...Panels 2 16 Figure 2 9 AC Terminals for AC Input to the Inverter 2 18 Figure 2 10 AC Terminals for AC output to the Sub panel 2 19 Figure 2 11 AC Wiring On Grid Application 2 20 Figure 2 12 AC Wiring On Grid Application using a Generator 2 21 Figure 2 13 AC Wiring Off Grid Application using a Generator 2 23 Figure 2 14 DC Side of the Trace Series 2 24 Figure 2 15 DC Wiring with 2 Disconnect Device...

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Page 17: ...mum Recommended Battery Cable Size versus Length 2 8 Table 2 5 Battery Cable to Maximum Breaker Fuse Size 2 9 Table 2 6 Minimum Recommended Fuse Size 2 10 Table 2 7 Min Recommended Wire Size Torque Values and Max Output Breaker Size 2 17 Table A 1 Electrical Specifications 120 Vac 60 Hz Models A 2 Table A 2 Electrical Specifications 230 Vac 50 Hz Models A 3 Table A 3 Environmental Specifications A...

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Page 19: ...alified installers only 1 Planning Chapter 1 Planning contains information to pre plan your installation of the Trace Series Inverter Charger http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 20: ...eds 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 page WA 4 of the Trace Series Inverter Charger Operation Manual Part 975 0391 01 01 See the Trace Series Inverter Charg...

Page 21: ...switching a relay could ignite this mixture Mounting the inverter in a ventilated enclosure with sealed batteries is acceptable WARNING Shock hazard Installation must only be performed by installers that are certified technicians or electricians as this manual may not contain all required details and information necessary for a safe and code compliant installation Important Before installing and u...

Page 22: ...wn point will be reached sooner than normal in a poorly ventilated environment resulting in reduced peak power output and surge capability as well as shorter inverter life The inverter contains an internal fan Ensure the air vents and intakes are not obstructed in any way Provide a minimum clearance of 6 in 15 cm around the top and bottom plus 12 in 30 cm clearance around the sides of the inverter...

Page 23: ...ed in accordance with 75 C wiring ampacities from your local electrical code for use in conjunction with typical AC over current protection See Minimum Recommended Battery Cable Size versus Length on page 2 8 for details All wiring and installation methods should conform to applicable electrical and building codes Pre plan the wire and conduit runs The AC terminals accept cable sizes up to 6 AWG 1...

Page 24: ...ion and requirements Wire Routing Determine all wire routes both to and from the inverter and which knockouts are best suited for connecting the AC conduits Possible routing scenarios include AC input wiring from the main electrical service panel to the inverter charger if used AC input wiring from the generator to the inverter charger if used DC input wiring from the batteries to the inverter cha...

Page 25: ...Location Locate the batteries in an accessible location Two feet 61 cm clearance above the batteries is recommended for access to the battery caps They should be located as close to the inverter as possible without limiting access to the inverter s disconnects Install the batteries to the left of a wall mounted inverter for easy access to the DC side of the inverter and shorter cable runs For safe...

Page 26: ...lation also provides a more consistent temperature and better system performance The battery enclosure should not be installed in direct sunlight where the summer sun can overheat the batteries Locate the enclosure where it will be protected from the afternoon sun and provide vents in the top and bottom of the enclosure to provide air flow High battery temperatures greatly shortens the life of the...

Page 27: ...stem design for other possible configurations depending on site and code requirements Figure 1 1 On Grid Basic Configuration Utility Backup Important For Renewable Energy RE sources to be utilized in conjunction with grid power the inverter s AC input connection to the main electrical panel will need to be switched OFF so the inverter operates in a stand alone configuration The utility power can b...

Page 28: ... 975 0367 01 01 This manual for use by qualified installers only Figure 1 2 Off Grid Configuration with Renewable Energy Sources http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 29: ...igure 1 3 demonstrates how the AC voltage available affects the charging current WARNING Shock hazard Generators utilizing AC outputs with plug receptacle configurations are not permitted for connection to the AC input terminals of the Trace Series unit Only the use of generators that are permanently and directly connected to the Trace Series unit without any type of interconnecting devices is per...

Page 30: ...nning 1 12 975 0367 01 01 This manual for use by qualified installers only Figure 1 3 Charge Rate versus RMS AC Voltage http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 31: ...ed installers only 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation contains information about how to plan for and install the Trace Series Inverter Charger http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 32: ...ecure the Trace Series to the wall studs 1 Locate the studs and mark their location on the wall 2 Measure the desired height from the floor for the inverter to be mounted 3 Using a level mark a horizontal line The length of the line must span at least three studs 4 Using the dimensions illustrated in Figure 2 1 drill mounting holes into the center of the studs for the inverter 5 Secure the inverte...

Page 33: ...uivalent Wood screw must penetrate 1 in 38 mm into the wall studs as shown in Figure 2 2 4 Measure 7 5 8 in 19 4 cm from the center of the first construction stud and draw another level line Place the center of the second construction stud over this line and secure to the wall as described in Step 5 5 Using the dimensions illustrated in Figure 2 1 drill mounting holes into the center of the constr...

Page 34: ...Installation 2 4 975 0367 01 01 This manual for use by qualified installers only Figure 2 3 Mounting on Plywood http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 35: ...ircuits 1 Connect the negative terminal of the battery bank to an appropriately sized conductor and connect it to the ground bus in the DC Disconnect 2 Connect an appropriately sized conductor to the Ground bus in the DC Disconnect and connect it to the primary system ground 3 Torque ground nut to 10 15 in lb 1 1 1 7 Nm The system ground is the same ground used by the AC side of the system DC Circ...

Page 36: ...n from CEC Part I 2006 Edition Table 16 Size of Over current Device Protecting the Conductor Minimum Size of the Copper Ground Wire 30 amp 12 AWG 40 or 60 amp 10 AWG 100 amp 8 AWG 200 amp 6 AWG 300 amp 4 AWG 400 amp 3 AWG Figure 2 4 DC Wiring Sample 24 V system shown http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 37: ...tance thus lowering the overall efficiency of the system This is especially true in lower voltage systems i e 12 Vdc where depending upon the length of the cable run it may be necessary to oversize the diameter of the wire or parallel double the cables Table 2 4 provides recommended minimum cable sizes for various cable lengths and inverter amperages Refer to your local electrical code requirement...

Page 38: ...75 C copper conductors in a maximum 30 C ambient and then applying the worst case conditions between the CEC Part I 2006 Edition Table 2 and the NEC ANSI NFPA 2005 Edition Table 310 16 Inverter Model Typical Amperageb b At nominal DC voltage and maximum rated power 1 5 ft 30 5 152 cm one way 5 to 10 feet 152 305 cm one way TR1512 120 60 TR1512 230 50 165 A 4 0 AWG 107 mm2 350 MCM 177 mm2 TR2412 12...

Page 39: ...line for selection of appropriate DC over current protection based on cable size used Important Xantrex DC disconnects are not designed to accept doubled paralleled cables which may be required for long cable runs Also the plastic red and black covers on the DC inverter inputs are not designed to accommodate dual cables If dual cables are used the optional TR CONDUIT BOX DC conduit box must be use...

Page 40: ...sizes larger than 2 0 AWG 70 mm2 for the DC input wires and 4 AWG 25 mm2 for the chassis ground wire then right angled lugs must be used Table 2 6 Minimum Recommended Fuse Size Cable Size Required Rating 2 AWG 33 6 mm2 100 amps 1 0 AWG 53 5 mm2 150 amps 2 0 AWG 67 4 mm2 150 amps 4 0 AWG 107 mm2 200 amps 350 MCM 177 mm2 300 amps WARNING Shock hazard Ensure the inverter is off and that AC power is d...

Page 41: ...anything between battery cable lug and terminal surface Assemble exactly as shown Ground Lug Negative Battery Terminal Torque value for the Ground Lug is 10 15 in lbs 1 1 to 1 7 Nm Torque the Negative Battery terminal to 10 15 ft lbs 13 6 to 20 3 Nm Positive Battery Terminal Torque the Positive Battery terminalto 10 15 ft lbs 13 6 to 20 3 Nm http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www whol...

Page 42: ...terminal torque to manufacturer s recommendations 7 Ensure the correct polarity of the cables with a DC voltmeter DVM 8 Observing battery polarity connect the positive battery cable from the over current device to the inverter s positive terminal 9 Observing battery polarity connect the negative battery cable to the inverter s negative terminal See Figure 2 4 on page 2 6 10 Use an insulated in wre...

Page 43: ...suring the batteries receive a full charge and lowers it during warm temperatures reducing battery gassing and providing overcharge protection To install the Battery Temperature Sensor 1 Connect the RJ11 connector end of the battery temperature sensor wire in to the BATTERY SENSE port located on the DC end of the Trace Series If the TR CONDUIT BOX is used make sure that the battery temperature sen...

Page 44: ... Series Stacking on page 2 24 There is one COM port so you cannot use both stacking interface and remote at the same time To use the COM port 1 Connect one end of the COM cable or series stacking cable in to the COM port located on the DC end of the Trace Series If the TR CONDUIT BOX is used make sure that the cable is correctly routed through the conduit 2 Connect the other end of the COM cable i...

Page 45: ...priately sized branch rated circuit breaker in the sub panel This will later be wired to the inverter s output If two inverters are being used in a stacked configuration install a double pole circuit breaker for 240 Vac service Accessing the AC Terminals All AC wiring connects to the terminal block located on the right hand side of the inverter To access the AC terminals Remove the side cover pane...

Page 46: ...o Table 2 7 for the minimum recommended wire size Figure 2 8 AC Side Cover Panels Screws GROUND IN LINE IN NEUTRAL IN LINE OUT NEUTRAL OUT GROUND OUT Important Refer to your local electrical codes for actual wire sizes for specific installations http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 47: ...6 in lbs 1 8 Nm max 30 amps AC TR3624 120 60 6 AWG 13 6 mm2 8 AWG 8 mm2 16 in lbs 1 8 Nm max 45 amps AC TR1512 230 50 10 AWG 5 2 mm2 14 AWG 2 0 mm2 16 in lbs 1 8 Nm max 15 amps AC TR1524 230 50 10 AWG 5 2 mm2 14 AWG 2 0 mm2 16 in lbs 1 8 Nm max 15 amps AC TR2424 230 50 10 AWG 5 2 mm2 14 AWG 2 0 mm2 16 in lbs 1 8 Nm max 15 amps AC WARNING Fire Hazard To reduce the risk of fire connect only to a cir...

Page 48: ...rom the inverter to the AC source Leave several inches centimeters of extra wire at each end 4 Make the connections to the inverter first Wiring to the AC source is performed after all connections have been made in the inverter a Connect the ground wire to the inverter s ground IN terminal b Connect the neutral wire from the AC source to the inverter s neutral IN terminal c Connect the line wire f...

Page 49: ... sub panel manufacturer s specifications for wire torque requirements to sub panel terminals WARNING Shock hazard The ground and neutral must be bonded at one place and only one place in the system Figure 2 10 AC Terminals for AC output to the Sub panel Important The two neutral connections input and output are common to one another and if necessary may be used in any combination The two ground co...

Page 50: ...sult your system design for other possible configurations Figure 2 11 AC Wiring On Grid Application on page 2 20 Figure 2 12 AC Wiring On Grid Application using a Generator on page 2 21 Figure 2 20 AC Wiring On Grid Application using Series Stacking on page 2 32 Figure 2 11 AC Wiring On Grid Application http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 51: ...dded to provide a means to switch the generator power to the inverter s input The generator can be used during extended outages to recharge the batteries and provide pass through power for the loads Start and stop the generator manually using the generator s pull cord ON OFF switch etc Figure 2 12 AC Wiring On Grid Application using a Generator http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www w...

Page 52: ...conductor outputs 120 240 V or 240 V input you will need to use the auto transformer shown as optional in the diagram to combine the L1 and L2 lines to a single line If you have a generator with two conductor outputs one 120 V single phase input you do not need to make use of the auto transformer and your single line L1 can be routed directly Important For system configurations without generator o...

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Page 54: ... The included 3 ft 0 9 m series stacking cable is required to connect the COM ports of the two inverters to enable series stacking communication DC Wiring Trace Series Inverter Chargers can be stacked whether there is one disconnect device or two Important Only 120 VAC 60 Hz models can be stacked This option is not available for 230 VAC 50 Hz models Important To easily identify the Trace Series In...

Page 55: ...erminal to the DC disconnect 1 5 Connect the DC disconnect 1to the positive terminal of the battery bank 6 Connect INVERTER 2 s positive terminal to the DC disconnect 2 7 Connect the DC disconnect 2 to the positive terminal of the battery bank 8 Connect the DC ground lugs of the two Trace Series Inverter Chargers together using heavy gauge wire according to Battery Cable Sizing on page 2 7 9 Conne...

Page 56: ...R 1 s positive terminal to the DC disconnect 5 Connect the DC disconnect to the positive terminal of the battery bank Figure 2 15 DC Wiring with 2 Disconnect Devices WARNING Shock hazard When stacking inverters always connect the chassis of each inverter together using the chassis ground lug otherwise a hazardous voltage may be present between each chassis CAUTION Installers must carefully size ca...

Page 57: ...und lugs of the two Trace Series Inverter Chargers together using heavy gauge wire 7 Connect the series stacking cable to the COM port of both Trace Series Inverter Chargers Figure 2 16 DC Wiring with 1 Disconnect Device http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 58: ...x Important A TR CONDUIT BOX DC Conduit Box may be required to meet code when stacking inverters and is available for purchase wherever you purchased your Trace Series Inverter Charger Figure 2 17 DC Wiring with a Conduit Box http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 59: ...ries each inverter must be connected to both strings as shown in Figure 2 18 For example INVERTER L1 positive cable to string 2 and negative cable to string 1 INVERTER L2 positive cable to string 1and negative cable to string 2 Figure 2 18 Battery Connections CONDUIT FOR INVERTER 2 CONDUIT FOR INVERTER 1 2903 00 021 12 Volt Battery 12 Volt Battery 12 Volt Battery 12 Volt Battery 24 Volt system sho...

Page 60: ...ters 1 Connect a wire from the ground bus in the main panel to the ground IN terminal in INVERTER 1 L1 2 Connect a second ground wire from the ground bus in the main panel to the ground IN terminal in INVERTER 2 L2 3 Connect a wire from the neutral bus in the main panel to the neutral IN terminal in INVERTER 1 L1 4 Connect a second wire from the neutral OUT terminal in INVERTER 1 L1 to the neutral...

Page 61: ...2 neutral OUT terminal to the neutral bus in the sub panel 2 Connect the line 120 VAC output from INVERTER 1 L1 line OUT terminal to the L1 main input lug in the sub panel 3 Connect the line 120 VAC output from INVERTER 2 L2 line OUT terminal to the L2 main input lug in the sub panel 4 Torque all connections in the sub panel to the manufacture s specifications WARNING Shock hazard The ground and n...

Page 62: ...32 975 0367 01 01 This manual for use by qualified installers only Figure 2 20 AC Wiring On Grid Application using Series Stacking http www wholesalesolar com inverters html http www wholesalesolar com inverters html ...

Page 63: ...switch off 7 Replace all covers and panels on the inverters and sub panel 8 Switch on the inverter designated as primary or INVERTER 1 L1 9 The inverter designated as secondary or INVERTER 2 L2 will automatically turn on 10 Switch on the breakers in the main panel feeding the inverters Ensure the inverters start to charge the batteries and power the sub panel The stacked inverter system is now rea...

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Page 65: ...eries Inverter Charger 120 Vac 60 Hz models Table A 2 provides the electrical specifications for the Trace Series Inverter Charger 230 Vac 50 Hz models Table A 3 provides physical and environmental specifications for all models of the Trace Series Inverter Charger Information is also provided on the safety and electromagnetic compatibility specifications for the Trace Series Inverter Charger http ...

Page 66: ...400 VA 3600 VA AC Current at Max Charge Ratec c In bulk mode at nominal input AC and nominal DC voltage 11 20 Aac 15 81 Aac 10 20 Aac 19 68 Aac 19 53 Aac Rated Output Current 12 5 amps AC 20 amps AC 12 5 amps AC 20 amps AC 30 amps AC Typical Efficiency 90 92 92 93 94 AC Output Voltage rms 120 Vac 120 Vac 120 Vac 120 Vac 120 Vac Max Output Overcurrent Protection 30 amps AC 30 amps AC 30 amps AC 30 ...

Page 67: ... Typical Efficiency 92 91 94 AC Output Voltage rms 230 Vac 230 Vac 230 Vac Max Output Overcurrent Protection 15 amps AC 15 amps AC 15 amps AC Surge Capability Max Output and Duration Overload 10 sec Rating 3000 VA 3000 VA 4800 VA Short Circuit 10 sec Rating 26 5 2 5 Apk 26 5 2 5 Apk 42 4 Apk DC Current at Rated Power 158 amps 77 amps 121 amps DC Input Voltage nominal c c Product may not meet volta...

Page 68: ...ntrols 8 5 in W 7 25 in H 21 in L 216 mm W 184 mm H 546 mm L Weight 40 lbs 18 kg 42 lbs 19 kg 40 lbs 18 kg 45 lbs 20 kg 45 lbs 20 kg 42 lbs 19 kg 42 lbs 19 kg 42 lbs 19 kg Shipping Packaging plus Trace Series Dimensions 12 4 in W 11 8 in H 26 6 in L 315 mm W 300 mm H 675 mm L Weight 50 lbs 22 7 kg 52 lbs 23 6 kg 50 lbs 22 7 kg 55 lbs 24 9 kg 55 lbs 24 9 kg 52 lbs 23 6 kg 52 lbs 23 6 kg 52 lbs 23 6...

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