Victron Energy 12/500 120V VE.Direct NEMA GFCI Phoenix Inverter

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The Victron Energy Phoenix Inverter 12/500 converts 12V battery power into 120V AC electricity for compatible appliances and electronics in RVs, boats and off-grid systems. Its pure sine wave output, GFCI-protected NEMA outlet and configurable ECO mode provide reliable power for everyday applications.

FEATURES

• Pure sine wave output: Supplies clean AC power for compatible electronic equipment.

• 400W continuous output: Delivers 400W at 25°C and 350W at 40°C.

• 900W peak power: Supports brief startup surges from compatible equipment.

• GFCI-protected outlet: Integrated NEMA GFCI receptacle for ground-fault protection.

• VE.Direct communication: Monitor and configure the inverter with a compatible interface or Bluetooth dongle.

• Configurable settings: Adjust low-battery alarms, shutdown and restart thresholds, output frequency and ECO mode.

• ECO mode: Reduces idle consumption by switching to standby when the load falls below the configured threshold.

• Remote on/off: Supports an external switch.

• Built-in protection: Protects against short circuits, overloads and overheating.

SPECIFICATIONS

• DC input voltage: 12V nominal; operating range 9.2–17V

• AC output voltage: 120V AC

• Output frequency: 50Hz or 60Hz, configurable

• Apparent power: 500VA

• Continuous power at 25°C: 400W

• Continuous power at 40°C: 350W

• Peak power: 900W

• Maximum efficiency: Approximately 90%

• Communication: VE.Direct

• AC outlet: NEMA GFCI

• Dimensions: 85 × 182 × 274mm (3.3 × 7.2 × 10.8in)

• Weight: 3.9kg (8.5lb)

• Warranty: 5-year limited warranty

IMPORTANT

This inverter requires a suitable 12V battery bank and correctly sized DC cables and overcurrent protection. Actual runtime depends on battery capacity and connected loads. The VE.Direct port does not provide built-in Bluetooth; wireless monitoring requires a compatible Bluetooth interface or GX device.