Victron Energy MultiPlus 12/500/20-16 230V VE.Bus
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Victron Energy · Code PMP121500000
Inverter / Charger · MultiPlus 12/500/20-16 230V VE.Bus
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The MultiPlus 12/500/20-16 230V VE.Bus combines a Victron Energy inverter and battery charger in one unit, to manage the AC power supply and battery-bank energy. Key specifications for this version: nominal battery voltage 12 V, continuous power at 25°C 500 VA, maximum charging current 20 A, number of AC inputs 1.
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1 documented connection · Sources checked: 2026-10-10
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MultiPlus 12/500/20-16 230V VE.Bus · PMP121500000
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 · Battery charging · VE.Bus
Interface:VE.Bus
Technical specifications
Equipment type
Inverter / Charger
Series
MultiPlus
Nominal battery voltage
12 V
Input range DC
[9.5, 17] VDC
Input range AC
[187, 265] VAC
AC output voltage
230 VAC
Continuous power at 25°C (VA)
500 VA
Continuous power at 25°C (W)
430 W
Continuous power at 40°C
400 W
Peak power
900 W
Maximum charging current
20 A
Maximum efficiency
90 %
Connectivity
VE.Bus
Ingress protection
IP21
Battery connection
Screw terminals 16 mm² (6 AWG)
Weight
4.4 kg
Height
311 mm
Width
182 mm
Enclosure depth
100 mm
Operating temperature
[-40, 65] °C
PowerAssist
No
PowerControl
No
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