Product overview:

The UK solar power specialist Photonic Universe Ltd is proud to offer this Intelligent Victron 500VA 12V Phoenix Inverter with VE.Direct port for advanced remote programming and monitoring of the system. UK 3-pin socket. 5 year warranty.


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Victron Phoenix Inverter 12/250 230V with VE.Direct port

Photonic Universe is an official distributor of products from Victron Energy - the globally renowned manufacturer of high quality hybrid power electronics. Victron Energy inverters have a longstanding reputation for their outstanding reliability, innovative design and superior build quality.

This Victron 500VA 12V Phoenix Inverter uses advanced configurable protection functions to ensure maximum safety and efficiency of DC to AC power conversion. This Phoenix inverter uniquely features an inbuilt VE.Direct port, to allow remote system monitoring and programming via a range of communication methods.

Key features of this Victron 12/500 Phoenix inverter include:

  • High peak power handling: The peak power of 900W is useful for powering loads with a high initial start-up power.
  • Superior build quality: The unit features a toroidal transformer which works at higher efficiency and with a cooler operating temperature compared to standard transformers.
  • Inbuilt safety protection: Equipped with important safety features, such as protection against short-circuit, overload, battery overvoltage and overheating.
  • Advanced monitoring and programming abilities: The VE.direct port of the inverter enables connection to a PC/Laptop to access the free VictronConnect software (requires VE.Direct to USB cable sold separately). Alternatively, an additional VE.Direct Bluetooth dongle (sold separately) may be connected in order to wirelessly connect a smartphone/tablet to the inverter via the VictronConnect app. Using either of these connection methods will unlock the ability to monitor the system from a remote location and view important system data such as Voltage (battery and AC output), a load indicator and alarms. The user will also gain exclusive access to a range of options for remote programming of the system - for example, specifying the low-battery cut-off level (and level for reconnection), the output voltage and frequency (50/60Hz), settings for the power-saving ECO mode. There is also the option to program the inverter so that the ignition control of your vehicle is used for switching the unit On/Off.
  • Power-saving ECO mode: Switches the inverter into standby when the load power falls below a pre-set value. It will switch on every 2.5 seconds (adjustable) to check whether load power has returned to a sufficient level.
  • Dynamic cut-off feature: Intelligently determines the DC disconnect voltage, by monitoring the rate of discharge from the battery (connection to VictronConnect app/software required).
  • Remote On/Off Power function: Features a connection point for an optional remote on/off switch (not included).
  • AC Power transfer: The inverter can be connected to an optional automatic transfer switch (not included) to transfer the load to another AC power source.
  • LED Indicators: Red / green LEDs show inverter operation and status of various protection features.

The inverter is fitted with a UK 3-pin plug socket.

If your system requires a premium quality, long-life battery, we recommend our AGM or GEL deep-cycle batteries for your application.

Inverter specifications:

  • Input DC voltage range: 9.2V - 17V
  • Output AC voltage range: 230V 
  • Output AC frequency: 50Hz / 60Hz (programmable with app)
  • Continuous power at 25°C: 500VA / 400W
  • Continuous power at 40°C: 350W
  • Peak power: 900W
  • Zero-load power: 6W
  • Default zero-load power in ECO mode: 1W (Default retry interval = 2.5s, adjustable)
  • Output wave: pure sine wave
  • Battery type: Sealed lead acid, Gel, AGM
  • AC socket: UK (BS 1363)
  • Minimum battery capacity: 60Ah
  • Nominal inverter efficiency: 90%
  • Low battery shutdown: 9.3V (programmable with app)
  • Operating temperature range: -40°C to +65°C (fan assisted cooling)
  • Maximum cable cross section: 10mm²
  • Humidity (non-condensing): max. 95%
  • Size: 86 x 172 x 275 mm
  • Weight: 3.9kg

The inverter comes with a detailed user manual which explains wiring, installation and operations.

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Payment:

  • We accept Pay Pal, cheques, credit and debit cards, and bank transfer payments. If you choose a cheque payment, please note it might take up to 2-3 weeks to get processed and cleared. Other payment methods are normally much faster, and they should be used for urgent orders. Buy it now listings will require an immediate payment via eBay.

Delivery:

  • Please note that import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. If the courier requires payment of these local charges to complete the delivery, they will be your responsibility as a buyer.
  • Upon receipt of the item, please examine it carefully. In the unlikely event of any damage in transit, please report it to us immediately by email or phone, but in any case no later than 7 days after receipt of the item. To enable us to deal with the courier efficiently, we may ask for some additional details, e.g. photographs of the damage and packaging.

Returns:

  • If you change your mind within the first 30 days of receipt of the item, we will be happy to accept it back and refund your payment. You will need to notify us via email / phone within 30 days of receipt that you intend to return the item, request the return address and send the item back within a further 14 days at your cost. To be eligible for a full refund, the item must be new, unused, undamaged and correctly packaged. Please ensure that we receive the item in its brand new, original condition, i.e. take reasonable care to wrap and protect it on the way back to us.

Warranty:

  • This product is covered by a 5-year manufacturer warranty.

About us

Photonic Universe Ltd is a company based in London, United Kingdom. We design and supply solar and wind renewable energy products and complete off-grid power systems for various applications, to both trade and retail customers. Tens of thousands of clients all over the world rely on our products to generate clean energy for their households, vehicles, boats and remote places with no access to mains electricity.

We strongly believe that solar and wind energy can provide significant benefits and we are doing our best to allow you to buy these quality solar products at fair prices. We've had a lot of positive feedback from our customers who have been impressed by the high quality of our products and excellent service.

We are VAT registered in the UK and can provide VAT receipts upon request. Photonic Universe is a registered trademark in the UK.