Victron Phoenix Inverter: VE.Direct Setup

Key Takeaways

• The Phoenix Inverter VE.Direct delivers high-efficiency pure sine wave AC power from DC battery banks.
• Scalable output capacity: Continuous power at 25°C 250W 375W 450W 800W 1150W 1450W.
• Heavy motor-starting surge capability: Peak power 400W/2s 600W/2s 750W/3s 1200W/15s 1600W/15s 2100W/15s.
• Precise grid-quality waveform: Output AC voltage 230V +/- 3% and Output AC frequency (adjustable) 50 or 60Hz +/- 0.1%.
• Wide input voltage windows: Input DC voltage range 9.2 - 17V 18.4 - 34V 36.8 -62V.
• Deep discharge battery protection cutoff: Low battery shutdown DC voltage (adjustable) 9.3V 18.6V 37.2V.
• Full charge restoration threshold across operating temperature: Battery charged detect DC voltage (adjustable) 14.0V 28V 56V.
• Ultra-efficient standby algorithm: Default zero-load power in ECO mode (default search interval: 2.5s, adjustable) 1W 1W 2W 1W 1W 2W 1W 1W 2W 1W 2W 2W 1W 2W 3W 1W 2W 3W.
• Broad thermal operating envelope: Operating temperature range -40 to +65°C (fan-assisted cooling) with Power derating 1.25% per °C above 40°C.
• Chassis construction: Protection category IP 21.

Pure Sine Wave Topology & Electrical Architecture

The Phoenix Inverter uses a hybrid high-frequency and line-frequency transformer topology that combines the surge capability of heavy iron core transformers with the lightweight efficiency of modern switched-mode power supplies.

The Victron Phoenix Inverter VE.Direct produces a pure sine wave output of 230V ± 3% (50/60Hz) across continuous ratings of 250W to 1450W (peak surges up to 2100W) with an ECO standby draw of 1W to 3W (2.5s search interval):

• DC Battery Input: 9.2 - 17V (12V), 18.4 - 34V (24V), 36.8 - 62V (48V), Low Cut: 9.3V / 18.6V / 37.2V.
• Pure Sine Output: 230V AC ± 3%, 50 / 60 Hz, SCHUKO / IEC / UK Sockets, 2100W Peak Surge.
• Control & Ports: VE.Direct Port, VictronConnect App, Remote Switch, -40 to +65°C Range.

Installation Rules & Commissioning

1. DC Cable Sizing: Connect heavy-duty DC supply leads across Input DC voltage range 9.2 - 17V 18.4 - 34V 36.8 -62V, incorporating an inline DC fuse close to the battery.
2. Chassis Grounding: Securely bond the inverter chassis earth stud to electrical ground or vehicle chassis.
3. Low Standby Loss: Enable ECO mode to minimize idle drain to Default zero-load power in ECO mode (default search interval: 2.5s, adjustable) 1W 1W 2W 1W 1W 2W 1W 1W 2W 1W 2W 2W 1W 2W 3W 1W 2W 3W.

VE.Direct Telemetry & Low Battery Protection

The Phoenix Inverter features full programmatic configuration via the VE.Direct communication port:

• VictronConnect Integration: Connect via VE.Direct to USB or Bluetooth dongle to modify AC voltage, frequency, and dynamic cutoff curves.
• Continuous & Surge Capacity: Handles continuous domestic and marine loads across Continuous power at 25°C 250W 375W 450W 800W 1150W 1450W while starting refrigeration compressors and power tools with **Peak power 400W/2s 600W/2s 750W/3s 1200W/15s 1600W/15s 2100W/15s**.
• Pure AC Output: Produces clean grid-quality power at Output AC voltage 230V +/- 3% and Output AC frequency (adjustable) 50 or 60Hz +/- 0.1%.
• Battery Protection: Prevents battery over-discharge across operating temperature with Low battery shutdown DC voltage (adjustable) 9.3V 18.6V 37.2V and resumes upon charging to Battery charged detect DC voltage (adjustable) 14.0V 28V 56V.
• Thermal Capabilities: Operates reliably across Operating temperature range -40 to +65°C (fan-assisted cooling) with Power derating 1.25% per °C above 40°C in an enclosure of Protection category IP 21.

Technical Specifications & Parameter Summary