The Victron Inverter 12/1200 turns 12V DC battery power into a 230V AC pure sine wave supply, rated for 1200VA continuous output. It suits off-grid installations, vehicles, boats and backup power setups where a clean AC supply from a 12V bank is needed. A built-in SCHUKO socket lets you plug in standard European appliances directly, without an adaptor.

Key features of the victron inverter 12/1200

• Output power, 1200VA continuous from a 12V DC input.
• Waveform, pure sine wave at 230V, suited to sensitive electronics and motor-driven loads.
• Monitoring, VE.Direct port for use with Victron GX devices and the VictronConnect app.
• Output socket, SCHUKO, for direct connection of standard European plugs.
• Protections, low battery shutdown, overload, over-temperature and short circuit.
• Weight, 7.7 kg.

Product overview

This unit sits in Victron's VE.Direct inverter range for off-grid and mobile use. The VE.Direct port connects to the Cerbo GX or VictronConnect app over Bluetooth or USB, so output and settings can be checked without extra hardware beyond a VE.Direct cable or Bluetooth dongle.

Pure sine wave output avoids the issues modified sine wave inverters can cause with variable-speed motors, some chargers, audio gear and medical devices. The SCHUKO socket is a standard fitting across much of Europe, useful in mobile or temporary setups. Fixed installations are normally wired into a distribution board by a qualified electrician instead.

Applications

• Off-grid cabins and remote buildings run from a 12V battery bank.
• Campervans, motorhomes and caravans needing 230V AC from the vehicle battery.
• Marine installations on smaller vessels with a 12V house battery.
• Backup power for essential loads during grid outages.
• Temporary site power from a battery source.

Installation notes

Fit this inverter with a qualified electrician familiar with DC battery systems and 230V AC wiring. DC cable sizing and fusing between battery and inverter matter due to the high currents at 12V. It is not grid-tied and does not need G98 or G99 notification. A VE.Direct cable or VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle is required separately for monitoring, and the unit needs adequate ventilation to avoid thermal shutdown under sustained load.

What's included

• Victron Inverter 12/1200 230V VE.Direct SCHUKO unit