Inverters - The purpose of an inverter is to supply power to AC appliances (such as a coffee maker or microwave) by inverting DC battery power to AC power. An inverter draws power from the battery bank and supplies it to AC appliances. Inverters are available in various sizes measured in watts of output. The most common inverter capacities range from 1,500 watts to 3,000 watts. Most inverters are about 80-90% efficient which means 80-90% of the power drawn from the battery bank is converted to AC power. There are two types of inverters; pure sine wave and modified sine wave. Pure sine wave inverters output current in the form of a sine wave similar to power from the grid. Modified sine wave inverters output current in a square pattern of alternating current. Appliances, especially electronics, run better with a pure sine wave. Modified sine wave inverters are considerably less expensive than pure sine wave inverters.
Inverter/Chargers - The purpose of an inverter/charger is to both supply power to AC appliances from the battery bank and to charge the battery bank from grid power or a generator. In summary, invert DC to AC current for powering appliances and invert AC to DC current for charging the battery bank. Most inverter/chargers are equipped with an automatic transfer switch (ATS). When grid or generator power is applied to the inverter/charger, the ATS bypasses the inverter and passes the AC current through to the AC appliances and also connects to the built in battery charger to charge the battery bank. When grid or generator power is turned off or removed from the inverter/charger, the ATS automatically disconnects the battery charger and connects the inverter so the AC appliances are powered by the battery bank.
Victron Energy offers a full line of inverters and inverter/chargers.
Victron Phoenix Inverter
Phoenix Inverter - The Phoenix Inverter Smart is an efficient and reliable inverter. Built on our proven and field tested Phoenix inverter platform, it now comes with a new slimmer design and full metal casing.
It’s powerful enough to supply most common plug in appliances in your car, boat, caravan or home. A toroidal transformer provides a high peak power surge capacity, stable voltage, frequency and high quality sine-wave. Installation is simpler than ever before with terminals now more accessible for the installer, enabling a more professional finish.
Bluetooth is built-in, and makes setting up your high power inverter easier than ever before.
Configure alarms, alarm relay, voltage cut-off, output voltage, frequency, eco-mode and more, all from within VictronConnect.
Models: 1600VA, 2000VA 3000VA 12, 24 or 48V systems
It’s powerful enough to supply most common plug in appliances in your car, boat, caravan or home. A toroidal transformer provides a high peak power surge capacity, stable voltage, frequency and high quality sine-wave. Installation is simpler than ever before with terminals now more accessible for the installer, enabling a more professional finish.
Bluetooth is built-in, and makes setting up your high power inverter easier than ever before.
Configure alarms, alarm relay, voltage cut-off, output voltage, frequency, eco-mode and more, all from within VictronConnect.
Models: 1600VA, 2000VA 3000VA 12, 24 or 48V systems
Victron MultiPlus Inverter/Charger
MultiPlus Inverter/Charger - The MultiPlus is a combined inverter and charger. It is used by boaters so they don't have to manually switch back and forth from shorepower to battery power. The Multiplus does that automatically, and it will continually run all 12 volt devices on board. Its many features include a true sine wave inverter, adaptive charging, hybrid PowerAssist technology, plus multiple system integration features.
Unique Power Assist feature - The MultiPlus will prevent overload of a limited AC source, such as a generator or shore power connection. First, battery charging will automatically be reduced when otherwise an overload would occur. The second level will boost the output of a generator of shore side supply with power taken from the battery.
Remote Monitoring and Control - When coupled with a GX device (e.g. Cerbo GX) you can monitor and control your Multi and system or systems' locally (LAN) or remotely via the internet from anywhere in the world.
Models: 800VA, 1200VA, 1600VA, 2000VA, 3000VA, 5000VA
Unique Power Assist feature - The MultiPlus will prevent overload of a limited AC source, such as a generator or shore power connection. First, battery charging will automatically be reduced when otherwise an overload would occur. The second level will boost the output of a generator of shore side supply with power taken from the battery.
Remote Monitoring and Control - When coupled with a GX device (e.g. Cerbo GX) you can monitor and control your Multi and system or systems' locally (LAN) or remotely via the internet from anywhere in the world.
Models: 800VA, 1200VA, 1600VA, 2000VA, 3000VA, 5000VA
Victron Quattro Inverter/Charger
Quattro Inverter/Charger - Similar to the MultiPlus, the Quattro is also a combined inverter and charger. Additionally it can accept two AC inputs and automatically connect to the active source (i.e. automatically switch between shore power and a generator). Its many features include a true sine wave inverter, adaptive charging, hybrid PowerAssist technology plus multiple system integration features such as three or split phase operation and parallel operation.
Two AC inputs and two AC outputs - The Quattro can be connected to two independent AC sources, for example shore-side power and a generator, or two generators. The Quattro will automatically connect to the active source. The main output has no-break functionality (it will output power from any source, batteries or AC inputs). In the event of a grid failure, or shore or generator power being disconnected, the Quattro takes over the supply to the connected loads. This happens so fast (less than 20 milliseconds) that computers and other electronic equipment will continue to operate without disruption. The second output is live only when AC is available on one of the inputs of the Quattro. Loads that should not discharge the battery, such as air-conditioning or a water heater can be connected to this output.
Unique Power Assist feature - The MultiPlus will prevent overload of a limited AC source, such as a generator or shore power connection. First, battery charging will automatically be reduced when otherwise an overload would occur. The second level will boost the output of a generator of shore side supply with power taken from the battery.
Remote Monitoring and Control - When coupled with a GX device (e.g. Cerbo GX) you can monitor and control your Multi and system or systems' locally (LAN) or remotely via the internet from anywhere in the world.
Models:3000VA, 5000VA, 8000VA, 10000VA, 15000VA 12 / 24 / 48 Volt
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Victron Multiplus 3000 Watt Inverter-ChargerThe MultiPlus, as the name suggests, is a combined inverter and charger in one elegant package. Its many features include a true sine wave inverter, adaptive charging, hybrid PowerAssist technology, plus multiple system integration features.
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EPever Marine and RV Off Grid 1500 Watt Inverter
EP makes an excellent pure sine wave inverter for marine and RV use. This IPower sine wave inverter can convert 12/24/VDC to 110/120VAC. Its Industrial design has a wider operating temperature and is designed for easy installation and operation. The wide input voltage range is ideal for solar system applications. Dual cooling fans activate automatically to cool the unit. A handy USB port is mounted on the front of the inverter.
Features include:
- Safe design with input and output electrical isolation
- Adoption of advanced SPWM technology, pure sine wave output
- Optional output voltage 110/120VAC)
- LED indicators for fault status and working status
- Low No-load consumption
- Max. efficiency up to 95%(IP2000-22, IP2000-42)
- Input protection: Over voltage protection, low voltage protection
- Output protection: Over load protection, short circuit protection
- Over temperature protection: Temperature-controlled Fan Ventilation; Inverter turns off automatically when overheating
- Operational USB output 5VDC/1A Operational RS485 communication port
- Rated Input Voltage: 12VDC
- Input Voltage Range: 10.8～16VDC
- Output Voltage: 110VAC(±5%)/120VAC(-10%～+5%)
- Output Frequency: 50/60±0.1Hz
- Output Continuous Power: 1200W
- Output Power 15 min.: 1500W
- Max. Efficiency: 93%
- No-load current: ＜1.0A
- Binding post: Φ10mm
EP Solar 1,500 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter
EP makes an excellent pure sine wave inverter for marine and RV use. This IPower sine wave inverter can convert 12/24/VDC to 110/120VAC. Its Industrial design has a wider operating temperature and is designed for easy installation and operation. The wide input voltage range is ideal for solar system applications.