Description
The Victron Energy Phoenix 12/1200 VE.Direct is a pure sine wave inverter delivering 1200VA of continuous power from a 12V battery bank, with VE.Direct connectivity, ECO mode, and a 120V Nema 5-15R output for reliable off-grid and mobile power applications.
Key Features:
- Pure Sine Wave Output — Full bridge toroidal transformer topology delivers clean 120VAC pure sine wave power at 50Hz or 60Hz, suitable for sensitive electronics, LED converters, halogen lamps, and electric tools.
- VE.Direct Communication Port — Connects to a computer via VE.Direct to USB cable or to Apple and Android devices via a VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle for full monitoring and configuration.
- ECO Mode — Switches to standby when load drops below a preset minimum (15W), reducing zero-load consumption to as low as 1.5W and waking every 2.5 seconds (adjustable) to check for load.
- Fully Configurable — Adjust low battery alarm, cut-off and restart levels, dynamic load-dependent cut-off, output voltage (210–245V), frequency, and ECO mode settings via VE.Direct.
- Remote On/Off — A remote on/off switch connects to the two-pole connector for convenient system integration and external control.
The Phoenix 12/1200 VE.Direct delivers 1,000W continuous power at 25°C (850W at 40°C) with a 2,200W peak power rating for high start-up loads. Maximum efficiency reaches 91% across the 12V platform, and the unit operates across a wide input voltage range of 9.2–17V DC with adjustable DC low shutdown, restart, and battery charged detection thresholds.
The steel chassis and blue plastic cover (RAL 5012) houses screw terminal DC connections accepting cables up to 35mm²/AWG2, requiring no special tools for installation. Comprehensive protection covers output short circuit, overload, high and low battery voltage, over-temperature, and DC ripple, with fan-assisted cooling across a -40°C to +65°C operating range.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Phoenix Inverter 12/1200 VE.Direct |
| Continuous Power @ 25°C | 1200VA / 1000W |
| Continuous Power @ 40°C | 850W |
| Peak Power | 2,200W |
| Output AC Voltage | 120VAC ±3% (adjustable) |
| Output Frequency | 50Hz or 60Hz ±0.1% (adjustable) |
| Input Voltage Range | 9.2–17V DC |
| DC Low Shutdown | 9.3V (adjustable) |
| DC Low Restart & Alarm | 10.9V (adjustable) |
| Battery Charged Detect | 14.0V (adjustable) |
| Maximum Efficiency | 91% |
| Zero-Load Power | 7W |
| ECO Mode Zero-Load Power | 1.5W (default retry: 2.5s) |
| AC Outlet | Nema 5-15R |
| DC Battery Connection | Screw terminals |
| Max Cable Cross-Section | 35mm² / AWG2 (battery) / 25mm² / AWG4 (other) |
| Protection Category | IP21 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +65°C (derate 1.25%/°C above 40°C) |
| Humidity | Max 95% non-condensing |
| Material | Steel chassis, blue plastic cover (RAL 5012) |
| Weight | 7.4 kg (16.3 lbs) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 117 x 232 x 362 mm |
| Safety | EN-IEC 60335-1, EN-IEC 62109-1, UL 458 |
| EMC | EN 55014-1/2, IEC 61000-6-1/2/3 |
| Automotive | ECE R10-4 |
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