Training – Inverters and inverter/chargers
Inverter
Inverter
• An inverter converts DC power into AC power
• This so you can run an AC load from a DC battery
Inverters
Phoenix inverters VE.Direct
• Very high start-up power, proven full bridge + toroidal transformer technology
• VE.Direct port for VictronConnect App or GX device
• Fixed or dynamic low voltage cut-off
• Power Saving mode operation
• Remote on/off switch connection or remote control panel
• LED diagnostics
12 Volt 24 Volt 48 Volt
250 VA 250 VA 250VA
375 VA 375 VA 375 VA
500 VA 500 VA 500 VA
800 VA 800 VA 800 VA
1200 VA 1200 VA 1200 VA
Phoenix inverters Smart
• Very high start-up power, proven full bridge + toroidal transformer technology
• Bluetooth for communication with VictronConnect App
• VE.Direct port for VictronConnect App or CCGX
• Fixed or dynamic low voltage cut-off
• Remote on/off switch connection or remote control panel
• Power Saving mode operation
• LED diagnostics
12 Volt 24 Volt 48 Volt
1600 VA 250 VA 250VA
2000 VA 375 VA 375 VA
3000 VA 500 VA 500 VA
Phoenix Inverters VE.Bus
• Very high start-up power, proven full bridge + toroidal transformer technology
• VE.Bus port for programming via MK3 interface or for connection to a GX device
• Remote on/off via control panel or switch
• Parallel and 3-phase operational
• Power saving mode operation
• Led diagnostics
12 Volt3 24 Volt 48 Volt
1200 VA 1200 VA
1600 VA 1600 VA
2000 VA 2000 VA
3000 VA 3000 VA 3000 VA
1200 and 1600 2000 3000 5000
5000 VA 5000 VA
Inverter RS Smart - HF inverter 48V/ 6000 Soon
• 48V 6kVA Inverter with 450V 4kWp PV input
• Small display, VE.Can and VE.Direct
• Supports AC-Coupled PV frequency shift without assistant
• Similar efficiency but lower standby power
Inverter overview
Inverters VE.Direct
12 V 250 375 500 800 1200 1600 2000 3000
24 V 250 375 500 800 1200 1600 2000 3000
48 V 250 375 500 800 1200 1600 2000 3000
Inverters VE.Bus
12 V 1200 1600 2000 3000
24 V 1200 1600 2000 3000 5000
48 V 3000 5000
Soon
Inverters RS Smart
48 V 6000
VE Direct inverter accessories
VictronConnect VictronConnect
VE.Direct cables Inverter control
Bluetooth smart Bluetooth USB
0.3 - 10 meter panel
dongle interface
VE.Bus inverter accessories
RJ45 cable Inverter control MK3 - USB
0.3 - 30 meter panel interface
System examples using remote on/off
Inverter control panel
External
on/off
On/off switch
On signal
Off
AC AC AC
Loads Loads Loads
VE.Direct monitoring and setup via VictronConnect
VictronConnect
Windows or Mac
VictronConnect
App VE.Direct to USB
VE.Direct interface
Bluetooth Smart
Dongle
AC AC
Loads Loads
RS inverter system examples
Charger
Battery
Battery
Inverter/charger
Inverter/charger
• An inverter/charger has the functionality of an inverter, a charger and an AC transfer
switch.
• The inverter and charger are combined into a bidirectional converter
Main features:
• Unique PowerControl and PowerAssist feature
• Uninterrupted AC power, UPS functionality
• Multiple units can operate in parallel and/or in 3 phase
• Fully computer configurable
• Intelligent and able to communicate with networks
Battery
• Available in 230Vac and limited models also in 110Vac
Inside the Victron MultiPlus with Johannes
A detailed explanation of how
the MultiPlus works
20 minute video
See:
https://www.victronenergy.co
m/blog/2019/11/28/inside-the-
victron-multiplus-with-
johannes-boonstra/
Inverting - changing DC into AC
When no grid or generator is connected the Multi is in inverter mode
It will supply the AC loads from the battery
grid or house
generator loads
Charging - changing AC into DC
When connected to an AC supply the Multi will phase match to this supply
Once matched, the AC supply will supply the AC loads and will charge the battery
grid or house
generator loads
PowerControl
If the loads increase the battery charge current will eventually reduce
The loads always have first priority and the Multi will not overload the incoming AC supply
grid or house
generator loads
PowerAssist
If the load increases further battery charging will stop
And if the load is further increased, the battery will also provide power to the load
grid or house
generator loads
Average load of a system
Largest load or Peak power from start
combination of loads up currents Peak load: This has to
match the peak load
capability of the Multi
Largest load: This
determines the Multi size
power
Average load:
This determines the
generator size in
relation to its running
time hours
Internal wiring diagram basic inverter/charger
What’s in a name?
Example:
PMP483020001 - MultiPlus 48/3000/35-16 - 230V VE.Bus Inverter/Charger
• 48 Volt battery
• 3000 VA continuous power rating
• 35 Amp charger 16 A
• 16 Amp AC pass through
• 230Vac model
Inverter/charger models
MultiPlus 500VA - 1600VA
• Very high start-up power, proven full bridge + toroidal transformer technology
• VE.Bus port for programming via MK3 interface or for connection to a GX device
• PowerAssist* and PowerControl ), Parallel and 3-phase operational
• Remote on/off via control panel or switch
• Power saving mode operation
• Led diagnostics
• Compact enclosure
* except for the 500VA model
12 Volt 24 Volt 48 Volt
500VA - 20A 500VA - 10A 500 VA - 6A
800VA - 35A 800 VA - 16A 800VA - 8A
1200VA - 50A 1200 VA - 25A 1200 VA - 12A
MultiCompact
• Very high start-up power, proven full bridge + toroidal transformer technology
• VE.Bus port for programming via MK3 interface or for connection to a GX device
• Remote on/off via control panel or switch
• PowerAssist and PowerControl, Parallel and 3-phase operational
• Power saving mode operation
• Led diagnostics, Compact enclosure
• Battery cables included *
* except for the 2000VA model
12 Volt 24 Volt
800 VA - 35A 800 VA - 16A
1200 VA - 50A 1200 VA - 25A
1600 VA -70A 1600 VA - 40A
2000 VA - 80A 2000 VA - 50A
MultiPlus
• Very high start-up power, proven full bridge + toroidal transformer technology
• VE.Bus port for programming via MK3 interface or for connection to a GX device
• Remote on/off via control panel or switch
• PowerAssist and PowerControl Parallel and 3-phase operational
• Power saving mode operation
• Led diagnostics
12 Volt 24 Volt 48 Volt
3000 VA - 120 A 3000 VA - 70 A 3000 VA - 35 A
5000 VA - 120 A 5000 VA - 70 A
Quattro
• Very high start-up power, proven full bridge + toroidal transformer technology
• VE.Bus port for programming via MK3 interface or for connection to a GX device
• Remote on/off via control panel or switch
• PowerAssist and PowerControl, Parallel and 3-phase operational
• Power saving mode operation
• Led diagnostics
12 Volt 24 Volt 48 Volt
3000 VA - 120 A 3000 VA - 70 A
5000 VA - 220 A 5000 VA - 120 A 5000 VA - 70 A
8000 VA - 200 A 8000 VA - 110 A
10 kVA - 140 A
15 kVA - 200 A
MultiPlus II
• Proven full bridge + toroidal transformer technology
• VE.Bus port for programming via MK3 interface or for connection to a GX device
• PowerAssist and PowerControl, Parallel and 3-phase operational
• IEC 62109-2 and 4777.2 certification
• Internal and optional external current sensor
• LED diagnostics
• Compact enclosure
24 Volt 48 Volt
3000VA - 70A 3000VA -35 A
5000VA - 70A
MultiPlus II GX
• Ethernet & Wi-Fi inside
• All GX device functionalities included
• VE.Can port (for managed batteries or MPPTs)
48 Volt
3000 VA
5000 VA
The widest range in the industry
Inverter/chargers
12 V 500 800 1200 1600 2000 3000 5000
24 V 500 800 1200 1600 2000 3000 5000 8000 10.000
48 V 500 800 1200 3000 5000 8000 10.000 15.000
2020
MultiPlus MultiPlus-II
EasySolar - System in a box
Combination of:
• Inverter/charger
• Solar charge controller
• CCGX (3K and 5K models)
• AC breakers and a RCD
• DC battery cables (1600 model)
12 Volt 24 Volt 48 Volt
1600 VA + 100/50 MPPT 1600 VA + 100/50 MPPT
3000 VA + 150/70 MPPT + CCGX
5000 VA + 150/100 MPPT + CCGX
EasySolar-II GX
Combination of:
• Inverter/charger
• Solar charge controller
• GX device
Note: No more circuit
breakers and RCD
48 Volt
3000 VA + 250/70 MPPT + GX
Inverter/charger models
Multi MultiCompact MultiPlus MultiPlus-II Quattro EasySolar EasySolar-II
500-1200 800-2000 3000 – 5000 3000 – 5000 3000 – 15000 1600 - 5000 3000
VE.Bus Inverter/charger accessories
RJ45 cable Multi control MK3 - USB VE.Bus smart
0.3 - 30 meter panel interface Bluetooth dongle
ESS Accessories
Energy meters
Anti Islanding
GX device and Current sensors
relay
communication
EasyPlus
Combination of:
• 1600 VA inverter/charger
• MPPT 100/50 solar charge controller
• AC breakers and a RCD
• DC battery cables
12 Volt 24 Volt 48 Volt
1600 VA
ECO Multi
Combination of:
• 24V 3000 VA inverter/charger
• 24V 90Ah LiFePo battery bank
(batteries not included)
• Color Control GX
• BMS system
• Ac sensor and AC detector
12 Volt 24 Volt 48 Volt
3000 VA
Monitoring and configuring
Control the system with the Multi Control Panel
Multi Control
Panel
AC
Loads
Monitoring the system with a Color Control GX
Essential
AC
Loads
Non Ess.
AC
Loads
Color Control
GX
Or use a MultiPlus-II GX with built-in Venus
Essential
AC
Loads
Non Ess.
AC
Loads
Monitoring via Bluetooth with VictronConnect
VictronConnect App
Ios or Android
Monitoring only
AC
Loads
VE.Bus Smart
Dongle
Programming via USB
Essential
AC
Loads Configuration and
monitoring
via computer
Non Ess. VEConfigure
AC Or VictronConnect
Loads
MK3-USB interface
Additional features
On / off / Charger only switch
• When switched to charger only the battery charger and the AC feed
through are operational
• If the AC input is lost or disconnected, the unit will switch-off
• The unit will remain switched-off until the AC input is restored
• This prevents the inverter from being switched on if AC is lost. This
prevents discharge of the batteries due to the inverter self
consumption.
LEDs
• The LEDs indicate the unit status
• A MultiPlus or Quattro have full read out
• A Multi or MultiCompact have a limited readout, consider
using the Multi Control Panel to get full LED readout
• To find the correct LED definition use the Victron Toolkit
App or the product manual
Current limit
The Multi needs to know how much current is allowed to be taken from grid or the
generator.
You will need to set the current limit using the:
• Multi Control panel
• CCGX
• VE.Configure software
AC input
current
limit
Generators
• When the sine wave is of good quality, the Inverter of the Grid tab
MultiPlus will hook up on it, thus allowing a synchronised and fast
transfer when the generator stops.
• Many generators have ill-shaped sine waves, in particular during
sudden load changes. In these situations, the MultiPlus will
disconnect frequently or not connect at all. The UPS function must General tab
then be deactivated. The drawback is a slightly longer transfer
time.
Charger tab
Internal ground relay
• The ground relay is closed when the
back-feed relay is open - Inverting
• The ground relay is open when the back-
feed relay is closed - Charging
• This is an essential feature for an RCD
connected to the output to function
• The ground relay can be disabled if
undesirable. Use in VE.Configure
Programmable relay (Virtual switch)
• The relay and the connector are both located on the
control pcb in the top right hand corner
• Use VEConfigure to configure these settings
Connector
Relay
AC input relay
• The AC input relay can be
configured to open at more times
rather than its normal safety
function
• This way the grid can be ignored
while the batteries are still full
enough and the grid can be used
like a backup generator
• Use VEConfigure to configure
these settings
Frequency shift for communication with PV inverter
• When the battery is full the Multi increases its output
frequency
• The PV inverter turns off when it detects a frequency change
• When the battery has been discharged again the Multi will
shift the frequency back to 50Hz and the PV inverter will
again charge the battery
• PV power is not allowed to be more than the Multi Power
• Frequency shift is always needed when a PV inverter is
connected to the output of a Multi. This to protect the
battery
Parallel and/or 3 phase systems
• MultiCompact, MultiPlus, Quattros and large Phoenix inverters can be
connected in parallel and/or 3 phase and 2 phase
• The maximum in a parallel string is 5 units up to 10 kVA or 4 units 15 kVA
• All units need to be the same model and be the same age and have the
same firmware
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