The Victron 12/1600 230V Smart is a pure sine wave inverter built around a 12V DC battery bank, giving 1600VA of continuous AC output at 230V and 50Hz. It suits off-grid buildings, vehicle and marine installations, and backup power setups where DC has to become usable mains power. Bluetooth Smart is built in, so there is no separate display module to fit.

Key features

• Output, 1600VA continuous at 230V AC, 50Hz, pure sine wave.
• Input, 12V DC battery bank.
• Monitoring, Bluetooth Smart with the VictronConnect app on iOS and Android, plus VE.Direct for connection to a GX device such as the Cerbo GX.
• Protection, adjustable low battery shutdown, warning and restart thresholds, plus overload and short-circuit protection with automatic restart.
• Cooling, temperature-controlled fan that stays quiet at low loads.
• System integration, PowerControl and PowerAssist functions when paired with a Victron charger/inverter setup.

Product overview

This is a standalone inverter: it converts battery power to mains voltage but has no built-in charger, so it works well alongside a separate Victron MPPT solar charge controller or mains charger. The transformer-based, low-frequency design gives it strong surge capacity for motor starting loads and tolerance of sustained high demand. The unit weighs 12.4 kg.

Connectivity

VictronConnect gives live readings, lets you adjust protection thresholds, and shows alarm history from a phone or tablet. Linking the VE.Direct port to a GX device brings the inverter into full system monitoring through the VRM portal.

Applications

• Off-grid cabins and remote buildings running from a 12V battery bank.
• Campervans, motorhomes and coaches needing 230V AC from the vehicle battery.
• Marine vessels with 12V house banks powering onboard equipment.
• Backup systems where charging is already handled by another device.
• Temporary site power and mobile working platforms needing clean sine wave output.

What's in the box

• Victron 12/1600 230V Smart inverter
• DC battery connection cables
• User documentation

Installation notes

The inverter draws high DC currents at full load, so cable sizing, fusing and terminal torque all matter. Fitting should be done by someone experienced with DC power systems. It is not grid-tied, so G98 or G99 notification does not apply, though AC wiring still needs to meet standard regulations.