Victron Energy MultiPlus 12V 500VA 20A - 16A inverter / charger

Product detailed description

Multifunctional inverter/charger

The Multiplus is a multifunctional powerful DC-AC inverter with pure sine wave output voltage, a sophisticated adaptive battery charger and an ultra fast power transfer switch (between battery/external power supply). The inverter is housed in a plastic compact housing in a brand new attractive design.
 

Proven reliability

The proven reliability of Victron Energy professional inverters with a full 5-year warranty. The inverter includes a rugged toroidal transformer that has proven its reliability in Victron Energy inverters for many years. The inverters are short circuit proof and protected against overheating, whether due to overload or high ambient temperature.

High starting performance

Required to run loads such as power inverters for LED lamps, halogen lamps or power tools.

Programmable relay

The Multiplus is equipped with a programmable relay that is set as an alarm relay by default. The relay can be programmed for various other applications such as a starter relay for a generator.

1 AC input and 1 AC output

The Multiplus is equipped with one AC input (for mains or generator) and one AC output. The AC output is equipped with a function that ensures an uninterrupted power supply. The Multiplus will take over power to connected appliances in the event of a mains or generator failure. This happens so quickly (less than 20 milliseconds) that computers and other electronic devices will continue to operate without interruption. When Multiplus is operating in island mode, i.e. without an external power supply, it draws all of its power from the battery or the connected solar controller. Once an external source (grid or generator) is connected to the AC input, then the appliances will be powered from the external source and at the same time the Multiplus will charge the battery.

Supervisory mode "Search"

If the "Search" mode is enabled, the power consumption of the inverter during idle operation is reduced by approx. 70%. In this mode, the Multiplus switches off in case of zero or very low load. It then switches on for a short time every two seconds. If the output current exceeds the set level, the inverter will automatically switch on and continue to operate.

Four-stage charging with adaptive charger and two battery charging outputs

The main output provides powerful battery charging through an "adaptive charging" system. The software manages the three-stage automatic charging process to suit the condition of the battery and adds a fourth charging stage - maintenance charging. In addition to this, the Multi can charge a second battery using an independent charging output designed, for example, for the starter battery of a generator.

The PC communication interface MK3-USB is used to set parameters and to display the current status of the unit.
The software for setting up Multi inverters can be found at this link: https://www.victronenergy.com/Executables/VEConfig/VECSetup_A.exe
Drivers for the MK3-USB interface can be found at this link: https://www.victronenergy.com/Executables/VEConfig/CDM21216_Setup.exe