Victron Energy Inverter Compact 12/1600 230V VE.Bus
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Victron Energy · Code CIN122160000
Inverters · Inverter Compact 12/1600 230V VE.Bus
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The Inverter Compact 12/1600 230V VE.Bus is a Victron Energy inverter for powering AC equipment from a battery. Key specifications for this version: nominal battery voltage 12 V, AC output voltage 230 V, continuous power at 25°C 1,300 W, peak power 3,000 W.
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Inverter Compact 12/1600 230V VE.Bus · CIN122160000
Cerbo GX MK2 / MK3 · Direct
VE.Bus · RJ45
Additionally required:1 × ASS030064951 — RJ45 UTP Cable 1,8 m
Functions: Monitoring and supported control of a VE.Bus system.
Requires a compatible microprocessor: 19/20 with firmware ≥111, or series 26/27. Series 18 is not supported.
Only one VE.Bus system on the physical port. VE.Bus, VE.Can and Ethernet are different connections.
Control capabilities are restricted with VE.Bus BMS or Digital Multi Control; check the relevant manual section.
Selected example: 1.8 m cable. Choose the appropriate length for the specific installation.
This path is for data communication. Design power supply, fuses and power wiring separately.
Functions & interfaces
Conversion DC in AC · VE.Bus
Interface:VE.Bus
Technical specifications
Equipment type
Inverters
Nominal battery voltage
12 V
Input range DC
[9.5, 17] V
AC output voltage
230 V
Continuous power at 25°C (VA)
1,600 VA
Continuous power at 25°C (W)
1,300 W
Continuous power at 40°C
1,200 W
Peak power
3,000 W
Maximum efficiency
92 %
Connectivity
VE.Bus
Ingress protection
IP21
Weight
10 kg
Height
375 mm
Width
214 mm
Enclosure depth
110 mm
Operating temperature
[-40, 65] °C
Remote input On/Off
Yes
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