Victron Phoenix 12V/500 VE.Direct

Consider the applications below, as long as the total power consumption and the inrush current remain within the limits of the inverter:

• Laptop adapters and chargers for phones or tablets.
• Battery chargers for cameras and other small electronics.
• A television, monitor or small audio system.
• A suitable e-bike charger: check the power consumption of the charger, not the motor power of the bike.

• Pure sine wave: suitable for electronic devices and chargers that fall within the power limits.
• ECO mode: reduces its own power consumption when there is little or no load.
• Protections: including against overload, short circuits and overheating.
• Remote on/off connection: for operation with a suitable external switch.

Small chargers may not be properly detected in ECO mode. In that case, adjust the ECO settings or use the normal on setting.

The VE.Direct port is a communication connection. With the separately available VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle, you connect to VictronConnect on a suitable phone or tablet. A VE.Direct-to-USB interface is available for a computer connection.

You can view voltages, loads and alarms, and adjust settings for ECO mode and low-voltage cut-off. Bluetooth is not built-in.

Connect the inverter to a suitable 12V battery. The battery must be able to supply sufficient current; the required capacity depends on your consumption and how long you want to use your devices. For lithium, also check the maximum discharge current of the BMS.

• Mount the inverter in a dry and well-ventilated place, with space around it for cooling.
• Keep the battery cables short and size the cable cross-section according to the current, cable length and voltage drop.
• Use a suitable cable fuse at the positive terminal of the battery.
• When connecting to a fixed 230V installation, also ensure that earthing, protection and any mains switching are correctly carried out.

Can I connect multiple devices at the same time?
Yes, provided their combined load and inrush currents remain within the limits. Add up the power consumption of the devices.

Can I charge my e-bike with this?
That depends on the charger. Check the maximum power consumption and the inrush current. The wattage of the bike motor does not tell you anything about this.

Does this inverter also charge my household battery?
No. For that, you need a separate battery charger, solar charge controller or dynamo charger.

Are you unsure if your device is suitable?
Send Faraday Energy the type or a photo of the type plate of your device . Also mention your battery and which devices you want to use at the same time, and we will help you with specific advice.