Victron 115/230V 3600W Isolation Transformer
Automatic 115/230V Switching with Soft Start and Toroidal Core
DESCRIPTION
Victron 3600W Isolation Transformer: Advanced Shore Power Protection for Marine and Industrial Systems
Eliminate Galvanic Corrosion and Enhance Electrical Safety with Automatic Voltage Switching
The Victron Energy 3600W Isolation Transformer provides a robust solution for vessels and installations requiring complete electrical separation from shore power. By breaking the metallic connection between the shore-side supply and your onboard AC system, it prevents galvanic corrosion and ensures reliable operation of safety devices such as GFCIs and circuit breakers. This model features automatic detection and switching between 115V and 230V input, making it suitable for international cruising or variable marina supplies.
Unlike standard transformers, this unit incorporates a soft start circuit that limits inrush current, preventing nuisance tripping of shore-side breakers. The toroidal core design reduces weight and audible noise while maintaining high efficiency, and the 1:1.05 winding ratio compensates for voltage drop over long cable runs, delivering a stable 120V or 240V output to your onboard equipment.
Why Galvanic Isolation Matters
When a vessel connects to shore power, the shore earth conductor bonds to the boat's metal components, creating a path for stray currents. This accelerates corrosion of underwater metals such as propellers, shafts, and through-hull fittings, even on fibreglass hulls. Sacrificial anodes deplete rapidly, and critical components face premature failure. The Victron Isolation Transformer eliminates this pathway by magnetically coupling energy while maintaining complete galvanic separation between shore and vessel grounds.
Additionally, without isolation, a shore-side ground fault can energise the boat's bonding system, posing a shock hazard. The transformer's secondary winding establishes a new onboard neutral-to-ground bond, ensuring that GFCIs and overcurrent devices function correctly, protecting both equipment and personnel.
Key Features
- Automatic 115/230V input detection – adapts to global shore power without manual switching
- Soft start technology – eliminates high inrush currents that trip marina breakers
- Toroidal transformer design – low weight, compact size, and minimal audible hum
- 1:1.05 voltage boost – compensates for cable losses, ensuring full voltage at the panel
- IP21 aluminium enclosure – corrosion-resistant powder coating for marine environments
- Comprehensive safety compliance – meets EN 60076, suitable for global installations
Built for Harsh Marine Environments
The transformer is housed in a durable aluminium case with a blue RAL 5012 powder-coated finish, providing excellent resistance to salt spray and humidity. Rated for operation in temperatures from -20°C to 40°C and up to 95% non-condensing humidity, it withstands the demanding conditions found in engine rooms and lazarettes. The IP21 protection rating guards against vertically falling water drops, and the integrated cooling vents ensure reliable thermal management during continuous operation.
Heavy-duty cable glands provide secure, strain-relieved entry for input and output wiring, while the compact footprint simplifies installation in space-constrained areas. At 23 kg, the unit remains manageable for mounting on bulkheads or decks.
Versatile Configuration Options
This isolation transformer can be deployed in multiple configurations to suit your system voltage requirements:
- 115V to 120V isolation – for North American standard systems
- 230V to 240V isolation – for European and Australian systems
- 115V to 240V step-up – power 240V equipment from a 115V shore supply
- 230V to 120V step-down – run 120V loads when only 230V shore power is available
This flexibility makes it an ideal choice for vessels that travel internationally or for industrial applications where voltage conversion and isolation are both required.
Professional-Grade Safety and Reliability
Victron Energy designs its isolation transformers to meet stringent marine and industrial standards. The toroidal core not only reduces weight but also minimises stray magnetic fields, reducing interference with nearby electronics. The soft start circuit is integrated into the transformer, requiring no external components, and engages automatically every time shore power is connected.
For optimal safety, it is recommended to connect the secondary neutral to the vessel's ground when the boat is out of the water, ensuring full fault protection during maintenance or storage.
Protect Your Investment with Proven Isolation Technology
Whether you are refitting a cruising yacht, building a new commercial vessel, or upgrading an industrial control panel, the Victron 3600W Isolation Transformer delivers the electrical separation and voltage adaptability essential for long-term reliability. Eliminate the risk of galvanic corrosion, ensure compliance with marine electrical codes, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your onboard systems are fully protected.
Order the Victron 3600W Isolation Transformer today and secure your vessel's electrical system against corrosion and shore power faults.
SKU: VIC-ITR040362041
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
| Product Number | ITR040362041 |
|---|---|
| Power | 3600 W |
| AC Input Voltage | 115 or 230 V |
| AC Output Voltage | 120 or 240 V |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Output Current Rating | 32 A (115 V), 16 A (230 V) |
| Soft Start | Yes |
| Operating Temperature Range | -20 °C to 40 °C |
| Humidity | Max 95%, non-condensing |
| Transformer Type | Toroidal (low noise, low weight), 1:1.05 ratio |
| Enclosure | Aluminium (blue RAL 5012) |
| Protection Category | IP21 |
| Safety | EN 60076 |
| Can Be Used As | 115 V to 120 V isolation transformer; 230 V to 240 V isolation transformer; 115 V to 240 V isolation transformer; 230 V to 120 V isolation transformer |
| SKU: | VIC-ITR040362041 |
| Barcode: | 8719076022527 |
| Model #: | ITR040362041 |
| MPN: | ITR040362041 |
WARRANTY
Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy
Victron Energy warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase by the end user, with a maximum of 66 months from the Victron Energy invoice date. Exceptions on this are: lead acid batteries; 2 years from date of purchase by the end user, with a maximum of 30 months from the Victron Energy invoice date, Lithium-ion batteries; 3 years from date of purchase by the end user. In addition to this proof of correct battery usage is required when making a battery warranty claim.
During this period, Victron Energy will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product free of charge. The warranty does not include performing or reimbursing de‐installation, transportation and re‐installation. This warranty will be considered void if the unit has suffered any physical damage or alteration, either internally or externally, and does not cover damages arising from improper use like: • Reverse of battery polarity. • Inadequate connection. • Mechanical shock or deformation. • Contact with liquid or oxidation by condensation. • Use in inappropriate environment (dust, corrosive vapor, humidity, high temperature, biological infestation...). • Breakage or damage due to lightning. • Connection terminals and screws destroyed or other damages, like overheat, due to insufficient tightening. • For any electronical breakage except due to lightning (reverse polarity, over‐voltage due to external cause), the state ofthe internal control diode and of the inputs/output X and Y capacitors determine the warranty.
This warranty will not apply where the product has been misused, neglected, improperly installed, or repaired by anyone else than Victron Energy or one of its authorized Qualified Service Partners. In order to qualify for the warranty, the product must not be disassembled or modified.
Repair or replacement are our sole remedies and Victron Energy shall not be liable for damages, whether direct, incidental,special, or consequential, even caused by negligence or fault.
Victron Energy owns all parts removed from repaired products. Victron Energy uses new or reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. If Victron Energy repairs or replaces a part of a product, its warranty term is not extended. In case of replacement the new component has a warranty of 6 months, without effect on the initial warranty period. All remedies and the measure for damages are limited to the above. Victron Energy shall in no event be liable for consequential, incidental, contingent orspecial damages, even if having been advised of the probability of such damages. Any and all other warranties expressed or implied arising by law, course of dealing, course of performance, usage of trade or otherwise, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.
Life Support Policy As a general policy, Victron Energy, does not recommend the use of any of its products in life support applications where failure or malfunction of the Victron Energy's product can be reasonably expected to cause failure of the life support device or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness. Victron Energy does not recommend the use of any of its products in direct patient care. Victron Energy will not knowingly sell its products for use in such applications unless it receives in writing assurances satisfactory to Victron Energy that the risks of injury or damage have been minimized, the customer assumes all such risks, and the Liability of Victron Energy is adequately protected under the circumstances.
As a product requires service, it must be brought back to the place of purchase. In case no contact can be taken with the merchant, or if he is either unable or not allowed to provide service, direct contact should be taken with Victron Energy.
Warranty on Repairs The warranty period on products or on printed circuits boards repaired by Victron Energy as well as on printed circuit boards for replacement is 6 months from delivery by Victron Energy.
Transport It is the responsibility of the sender to sufficiently package these products. The transport must be organized in a way to avoid any damage, especially when a single unit or heavy unit is sent.
Severability If a part of the terms and conditions set out above is held invalid, void or unenforceable due to any particular national or international legislation, it shall not affect other parts of the terms and conditions remaining.
For Australia only Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
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