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Southwest Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, Inc.
212 East Main, Tomball, Texas 77375 • Ph: 281.351.0031 • Fax: 281.351.8356

Trace DR-series inverters set a new standard for "entry-level" inverters. By converting 12 or 24-volt power to clean AC, the DR1512/1524, DR2412/2424 and DR3624 can run most common tools and appliances, including microwaves, refrigerators, hand tools, televisions and computers.

DR inverters give you an advantage:

  • Full power range makes it versatile. With 1.5, 2.4 kW and 3.6 kW modified sine wave output.
  • High efficiency keeps operating costs down. With high surge capacity and low idle current.
  • User-friendly controls give you access. Easily accessible controls show battery type and capacity, maximum charge rate, battery equalization, and low-voltage disconnect.
  • Smart engineering extends battery life. Built-in, automatic, three-stage battery-charging system (bulk, absorption, and float). LED status indicators show charge mode, high or low battery voltage, and over temperature or over load.
  • Ideal for alternative energy applications. Trace DR-series inverters are the choice of alternative-energy applications. They're versatile and have an extremely low idle power. Even when search mode is deactivated, the idle power for DR-series inverters is less than 8 watts.
  • Expandability offers more power. Load capacity can be doubled by "stacking" a second inverter, using a simple stacking cable kit (DRI). Connected in series, a pair of DR inverters produces both 120 and 240 VAC power - enough for tough household loads like deep well pumps or heavy power tools.
  • Available from Moscow to Mozambique. DR inverters come in export voltages of 230 VAC 50 Hz, 105 VAC 50 Hz, and 105 VAC 60 Hz. European voltage inverters are presently not stackable, but both export and domestic multiple inverters may be connected to a single battery bank to increase AC power available to separate loads.
  • Options make the DR perfect for whatever. A battery temperature sensor (BTS) ensures more precise battery charging. With a wall-mountable remote control panel (RC8) the inverter can be controlled from a convenient location. And a conduit box (DRCB) covers DC input wires.
  • Engineered for safety, simplicity. The DR series is ETL listed to UL and CSA specifications (they also carry CE approval) and are easy to install. All AC wiring terminates inside the chassis, while DC connections are housed in color-coded plastic caps.
Specifications DR1512 DR2412 DR1524 DR2424 DR3624
Continuous Power @ 25 degrees C 1500 watts 2400 watts 1500 watts 2400 watts 3600 watts
Maximum AC Surge Current 28 amps 52 amps 40 amps 72 amps 100 amps
Peak Efficiency 94% 94% 94% 95% 95%
Normal DC Input Voltage 12 volts 12 volts 24 volts 24 volts 24 volts
Input Voltage Range 10.8 to 15.5 volts 10.8 to 15.5 volts 21.6 to 31.0 volts 21.6 to 31.0 volts 21.6 to 31.0 volts
DC Input Current
Search Mode 0.045 amps 0.045 amps 0.030 amps 0.030 amps 0.030 amps
Full Output 0.700 amps 0.900 amps 0.350 amps 0.450 amps 0.500 amps
Rated Power 165 amps 280 amps 80 amps 140 amps 210 amps
Waveform modified sine wave modified sine wave modified sine wave modified sine wave modified sine wave
Voltage Regulation +/- 5% +/- 5% +/- 5% +/- 5% +/- 5%
Frequency Regulation +/-0.04% +/-0.04% +/-0.04% +/-0.04% +/-0.04%
Power Factor Allowed -1 to 1 -1 to 1 -1 to 1 -1 to 1 -1 to 1
Automatic Load Sensing 5 to 100 watts 5 to 100 watts 5 to 100 watts 5 to 100 watts 5 to 100 watts
Output Voltage 120 vac / 60Hz 120 vac / 60Hz 120 vac / 60Hz 120 vac / 60Hz 120 vac / 60Hz
"E" Models 230 vac / 50Hz NA 230 vac / 50Hz 230 vac / 50Hz NA
"J" Models 105 vac / 50Hz NA 105 vac/50Hz 105 vac / 50Hz NA
"K" Models 105 vac / 60Hz NA 105 vac/50Hz 105 vac / 60Hz NA
"W" Models 220 vac / 60Hz NA 220 vac / 60Hz NA NA
Series Operation for 120/240 vac Yes, using 2 units Yes, using 2 units Yes, using 2 units Yes, using 2 units  Yes, using 2 units
Automatic Transfer Relay 30 amps 30 amps 30 amps 30 amps 30 amps
"E" Models 15 amps NA 15 amps 15 amps NA
"J, K" Models 30 amps NA 30 amps 30 amps NA
Adjustable Charge Rate 0 to 70 amps 0 to 120 amps 0 to 35 amps 0 to 70 amps 0 to 70 amps
Number of Charging Profiles 8 and 2 EQ models 8 and 2 EQ models 8 and 2 EQ models 8 and 2 EQ models 8 and 2 EQ models
Three Stage Charging Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Battery Temp Comp Sensor Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Remote Control/Status LED (RC8) Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Specified Temperature Range 0 - 50° C 0 - 50 °C 0 - 50 °C 0 - 50 °C 0 - 50 °C
Weight 35 lbs (16 kg) 45 lbs (21 kg) 35 lbs (16 kg) 40 lbs (19 kg) 45 lbs (21kg)
"E" Models 39 lbs (18kg) NA 39 lbs (18 kg) 45 lbs (21 kg)  NA
Dimensions -inches 8.5" x 7.25" x 21" 8.5" x 7.25" x 21" 8.5" x 7.25" x 21" 8.5" x 7.25" x 21" 8.5" x 7.25" x 21"
Dimensions -centimeters 21.6 x 18.4 x 54.6 21.6 x 18.4 x 54.6 21.6 x 18.4 x 54.6 21.6 x 18.4 x 54.6 21.6 x 18.4 x 54.6
Mounting Shelf or Wall Shelf or Wall Shelf or Wall Shelf or Wall Shelf or Wall
   
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