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BrandVictron Energy
Victron MultiPlus 500VA - 1600VA
£ 256.58GBP · price may vary
BrandVictron Energy- Model
- VM-12/500/20-16
- Specifications
- 13
- Power Rating430W
- System Battery Voltage12V
- PhasesSingle phase
- ConnectivityVE.Bus
- ConnectionScrew terminals (battery), G-ST18i (AC)
- View all 13 specifications ↓
Overview
The MultiPlus is a powerful true sine wave inverter, a sophisticated battery charger that features adaptive charge technology and a high-speed AC transfer switch in a single compact enclosure. Features Proven reliability The full bridge plus toroidal transformer topology has proven its reliability over many years. The inverter is short circuit proof and protected against overheating, whether due to overload or high ambient temperature. High start-up power Needed to start high inrush loads such as power converters for LED lamps, halogen lamps or electric tools. Search Mode When Search Mode is ‘on’, the power consumption of the inverter in no-load operation is decreased by approx. 70%. In this mode the Multi, when operating in inverter mode, is switched off in case of no load or very low load, and switches on every two seconds for a short period. If the output current exceeds a set level, the inverter will continue to operate. If not, the inverter will shut down again. Programmable relay By default, the programmable relay is set as an alarm relay, i.e. the relay will de-energise in the event of an alarm or a pre-alarm (inverter almost too hot, ripple on the input almost too high, battery voltage almost too low). Remote on / off / charger on Remote operation can be implemented by connecting a switch to the three pole connector.
Specifications
| Power Rating | 430W |
|---|---|
| System Battery Voltage | 12V |
| Phases | Single phase |
| Connectivity | VE.Bus |
| Connection | Screw terminals (battery), G-ST18i (AC) |
| Height | 311 |
| Width | 182 |
| Depth | 100 |
| Weight (kg) | 5.55 |
| Warranty | 5 |
| IP Rating | IP21 |
| On Grid / Off Grid | Off Grid |
| Lithium Compatibility | Yes* |
How to read this datasheet
Victron MultiPlus 500VA - 1600VA is listed with 13 published specifications from Victron Energy, including power rating of 430W, system battery voltage of 12V, phases of Single phase and connectivity of VE.Bus. Those figures are what decide whether this unit fits your system, so read them against the equipment it will connect to before comparing price.
For an inverter, the figures that matter most are maximum PV input and the number of MPPT trackers, which set how many panel strings you can connect, the MPPT voltage window, which decides how many panels go in a string, peak and weighted (European/CEC) efficiency, typically 96–98.5% and topology — on-grid, off-grid, hybrid or micro. It is the component that decides what a solar system can do: how much power you can draw at once, whether you can export to the grid, whether the system keeps running in a blackout, and how well the panels and battery are managed day to day.
What to check before ordering
The checks below apply to any inverter. Run them against the specification table above — most disappointing solar purchases are compatible-on-paper units that fail one of these in practice.
- Match the battery communication protocol (CAN bus or RS485) between inverter and battery. Compatible voltages are not enough; without a supported protocol the battery management system and inverter cannot agree on charge limits.
- Look at the warranty term and what it covers. Five years is the common baseline, ten is offered by stronger brands, and extensions are often cheaper bought with the unit than later.
- Size the inverter against the loads you need to run simultaneously, not against the total wattage of every appliance in the building — a 5 kW inverter comfortably runs a fridge, fans, lights and a couple of ACs, but not all of them plus a water pump starting at the same time.
- Keep the panel array between roughly 1.0 and 1.3 times the inverter's rating. Slight oversizing (a higher DC-to-AC ratio) captures more energy on cloudy mornings and winter days; going far beyond it wastes generation through clipping.
Where buyers lose money
- Buying on peak-watt price alone. A cheap inverter with a narrow MPPT window forces awkward string layouts and can strand a portion of the array.
- Ignoring the ambient temperature rating. Inverters derate in heat, so a unit rated 5 kW at 25 °C may deliver noticeably less on a hot roof-adjacent wall at 45 °C.
- Assuming any grid-tie inverter keeps the lights on during an outage. Standard on-grid units shut down for safety unless they have a dedicated backup or islanding output.
Price and availability
Victron MultiPlus 500VA - 1600VA is listed at £ 257 (GBP). Solar pricing moves with supply, import duties and exchange rates, and distributors set their own margins, so treat this as a comparison reference and confirm the current figure before you order.
SolarBazaar compares equipment rather than selling it. Shortlist here on specification and price, then buy from an authorised distributor or installer in your country: warranty cover on solar hardware is normally honoured through the channel you bought from, so confirm who supports Victron Energy locally before ordering.
Victron MultiPlus 500VA - 1600VA — frequently asked questions
How much does Victron MultiPlus 500VA - 1600VA cost?
Victron MultiPlus 500VA - 1600VA is listed at £ 257 (GBP). The figure is indicative — solar prices move with supply, duties and exchange rates, and each distributor sets its own margin — so confirm the current price with a supplier before ordering.
What are the specifications of Victron MultiPlus 500VA - 1600VA?
We hold 13 published specifications for this inverter, including power rating 430W, system battery voltage 12V, phases Single phase, connectivity VE.Bus and connection Screw terminals (battery), G-ST18i (AC). The full table is on this page, listed under model VM-12/500/20-16.
Who makes Victron MultiPlus 500VA - 1600VA?
Victron MultiPlus 500VA - 1600VA is a Victron Energy product, listed under inverters with model reference VM-12/500/20-16. The Victron Energy brand page lists the rest of its range so you can compare across the catalogue.
Is Victron MultiPlus 500VA - 1600VA right for my system?
That depends on what it has to connect to. For an inverter, check maximum PV input and the number of MPPT trackers, which set how many panel strings you can connect, the MPPT voltage window, which decides how many panels go in a string and peak and weighted (European/CEC) efficiency, typically 96–98.5% against the rest of your equipment before price enters the decision. Size the inverter against the loads you need to run simultaneously, not against the total wattage of every appliance in the building — a 5 kW inverter comfortably runs a fridge, fans, lights and a couple of ACs, but not all of them plus a water pump starting at the same time.
Where can I buy Victron MultiPlus 500VA - 1600VA?
SolarBazaar lists and compares equipment rather than selling it. Use the specifications and price here to shortlist, then buy through an authorised distributor or installer — buying in-channel is what keeps the manufacturer's warranty valid.
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