Trace DR charger settings

706jim
706jim Solar Expert Posts: 514 ✭✭✭✭
Can't find the manual from my old (1995) Trace DR1524 inverter/charger.
There are two settings: Equalize 1 and Equalize 2.
Does anyone remember what voltages these two settings might generate?
(Unit has a 35 amp charger)
Island cottage solar system with 2500 watts of panels, 1kw facing southeast 1.3kw facing southwest 170watt ancient Arco's facing south. All panels in parallel for a 24 volt system. Trace DR1524 MSW inverter, Outback Flexmax 80 MPPT charge controller 8 Trojan L16's. Insignia 11.5 cubic foot electric fridge. My 30th year.

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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,431 admin
    Does this link work for you?

    http://www.manualslib.com/manual/195381/Xantrex-Dr1512w.html?page=61#manual

    Should be to page 3-5 of the manual.

    The defaults appear to be:

    Bulk/Equalize 15.0 volts for #0 (Eq #1)
    Bulk/Equalize 15.5 volts for #1 (Eq #2)

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
  • 706jim
    706jim Solar Expert Posts: 514 ✭✭✭✭
    Thanks Bill. This online manual is more detailed than the printed one I have (had?). Of interest is the reduction in surge watts from 4400 to 3500 for the DR1524 model inverter. The section on charging and equalization is far more detailed than the older manual.
    I can't say enough good about this 20 year old unit which continues to operate flawlessly at my island summer camp.
    Island cottage solar system with 2500 watts of panels, 1kw facing southeast 1.3kw facing southwest 170watt ancient Arco's facing south. All panels in parallel for a 24 volt system. Trace DR1524 MSW inverter, Outback Flexmax 80 MPPT charge controller 8 Trojan L16's. Insignia 11.5 cubic foot electric fridge. My 30th year.