Victron 12V 500VA MultiPlus 12/500/20-16 VE.Bus Inverter/Charger: Essential for RVs, Caravans, and Small-Scale Projects

Compact Power Management for On-the-Go and Off-Grid Living

The Victron 12V MultiPlus Inverter/Charger is specifically designed to meet the power requirements of RVs, caravans, and smaller off-grid projects. This model encapsulates a true sine wave inverter and an advanced battery charger with adaptive charging technology, alongside a high-speed AC transfer switch, all within a uniquely compact frame. Its efficiency and reliability make it an indispensable power solution for those seeking adventure or living off-grid, ensuring comfort and convenience wherever you go.

Key Features and Advantages:

Tailored for Mobility and Efficiency

  • Optimized for RVs and Caravans: Provides a stable and reliable power source for mobile living and travel, supporting all your electrical needs on the move.
  • Adaptive Charging: Features a sophisticated battery charging system that adjusts to your battery's needs, enhancing longevity and performance.

Intelligent Power and Load Management

  • PowerControl for Limited Power Environments: Manages your available power sources wisely to avoid overloading, essential in remote locations with limited power access.
  • PowerAssist to Enhance Source Capacity: Works to supplement available power during high demand, ensuring that your critical systems remain operational without interruption.

Designed for Convenience and Reliability

  • High Start-Up Power: Capably manages the initial high power requirements of appliances like refrigerators and microwaves, common in RVs and caravans.
  • Search Mode for Energy Conservation: Reduces power consumption when loads are minimal, making it ideal for maximizing battery life during extended trips.

User-Friendly Configuration and Monitoring

  • Simplified System Configuration: Easily adjustable settings via DIP switches or the VE-Config software, accommodating various installation requirements and preferences.
  • Remote Monitoring Capabilities: Offers the possibility to monitor and adjust settings remotely when connected to the internet through a compatible GX device (not included), perfect for keeping tabs on your system while exploring.

Perfect Companion for Your Adventures

  • Recreational Vehicles (RVs) and Caravans: Enhances the autonomy of your mobile home or caravan by providing reliable power for all your appliances and devices.
  • Small Off-Grid Projects: Offers a compact, efficient, and reliable power solution for remote cabins, workshops, or any small-scale off-grid setup.

Effortless Installation and Operation

  • Easy to Install: Designed with the end-user in mind, ensuring straightforward installation and setup, allowing you to quickly embark on your next adventure or project.
  • Comprehensive Remote Management: With the addition of a Cerbo GX or similar device (not included), gain access to Victron's Remote Management (VRM) platform for detailed monitoring and adjustments, enhancing your control over your energy consumption and system performance.

Enhance Your Mobile or Off-Grid Lifestyle with Victron MultiPlus

The Victron 12V MultiPlus Inverter/Charger is your go-to for reliable, efficient, and user-friendly power management in compact living spaces and small-scale projects. Its specialized features cater precisely to the needs of RV, caravan enthusiasts, and those managing smaller off-grid endeavors, ensuring that you have the power you need, when you need it, with the flexibility and reliability that Victron is known for.

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.

Specifications

Model MultiPlus 12/500/20
PowerControl / PowerAssist No
Three Phase and parallel operation Yes
Transfer switch 16 A
Inverter  
Input voltage range 9.5 – 17 V
Output Output voltage: 230VAC ± 2% Frequency: 50Hz ± 0.1% (1)
Cont. output power at 25°C^{(3)}
Cont. output power at 25°C
500 VA
430 W
Cont. output power at 40°C 400 W
Cont. output power at 65°C 300 W
Peak power 900 W
Maximum efficiency 90 %
Zero-load power 6 W
Zero-load power in search mode 2 W
Charger  
AC Input Input voltage range: 187-265 VAC
Input frequency: 45 – 65 Hz
Charge voltage 'absorption' 14.4 V
Charge voltage 'float' 13.8 V
Storage mode 13.2 V
Charge current house battery^{(4)} 20 A
Charge current starter battery 1A
Battery temperature sensor Yes
General  
Programmable relay Yes
Protection (2) a – g
VE.Bus communication port For parallel and three phase operation, remote monitoring and system integration
(RJ45-spliter ASS030065510 needed)
Remote on-off  
DIP switches Yes^{(6)}
Internal DC fuse 125 A
Common Characteristics Operating temp. range: -40 to +65°C (fan assisted cooling) Humidity (non-condensing): max 95%
Enclosure  
Common Characteristics Material & Colour: Steel/ABS (blue RAL 5012) Protection category: IP 21
Steel (RAL 5012), IP22
Battery-connection 16 mm²
230V AC-connection G-ST18i connector
Weight 4.4 kg
Dimensions (h x w x d) 311 x 182 x 100 mm
Standards  
Safety EN-IEC 60335-1, EN-IEC 60335-2-29, EN 62109-1
Emission Immunity EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN-IEC 61000-3-2, EN-IEC 61000-3-3, IEC 61000-6-1, IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 61000-6-3
Automotive Directive ECE R10-5
  1. Adjustability

    • Can be adjusted to 60Hz and to 240V.
  2. Protection Features

    • Output short circuit.
    • Overload.
    • Battery voltage too high.
    • Battery voltage too low.
    • Temperature too high.
    • 230VAC on inverter output.
    • Input voltage ripple too high.
  3. Load Capacity

    • Non-linear load, crest factor 3:1.
  4. Operating Environment

    • Up to 25°C ambient temperature.
  5. Programmable Relay

    • Can be set for general alarm, DC under voltage, or generator start/stop signal function.
    • AC rating: 230V/4A.
    • DC rating: 4A up to 35VDC, 1A up to 60VDC.
  6. Control Options

    • Remote control.
    • Battery charge voltage adjustment.
    • Inverter frequency adjustment.
    • Search mode setting.
  7. Battery and Inverter Settings

    • Battery charge voltage adjustment.
    • Search mode setting.