The Victron EasyPlus Compact 12/1600/70-16 combines an inverter and a battery charger in one compact unit for 12V DC systems with a 230V AC output. It suits marine, vehicle, off-grid and backup power installations where space is tight but reliable AC power and battery charging are both needed.

Key features

• Inverter output, 1600VA continuous at 230V AC from a 12V DC battery bank.
• Battery charger, 70A three-stage charger, suitable for lead-acid and lithium battery chemistries.
• AC transfer switch, 16A rating, connects to shore power or a generator with automatic switchover.
• VE.Bus port, enables system integration, remote monitoring and parallel or three-phase configuration with compatible Victron units.
• Compact enclosure, a smaller footprint than standard MultiPlus units of equivalent rating.
• PowerControl and PowerAssist, draws supplementary power from the battery when AC demand exceeds the input limit, preventing overload of a limited supply.

Product overview

The EasyPlus Compact shares the MultiPlus family's inverter-charger architecture. Its 12/1600/70-16 designation sets out a 12V battery input, 1600VA inverter output, 70A charger and 16A AC input current rating. The compact enclosure fits engine rooms, under-bunk lockers, vehicle conversions and small off-grid cabins where a full-size MultiPlus would not.

The three-stage adaptive charging algorithm (bulk, absorption, float) suits AGM, gel and flooded lead-acid batteries, and the unit can be configured for lithium iron phosphate batteries with the correct charge profile. VE.Bus links the unit to a Victron Color Control GX or Cerbo GX for monitoring and control, or into a larger Victron system. PowerAssist helps in marina or campsite hookup situations, where the incoming AC supply is limited: the unit tops up short-term load peaks with battery power rather than tripping the shore power breaker. Configuration is done through a VE.Bus Smart Dongle or MK3-USB interface.

Technical specifications

Applications

• Marine vessels needing 230V AC power from a 12V battery bank with shore power charging.
• Motorhomes and large vehicle conversions needing a compact inverter-charger with generator or hookup input.
• Small off-grid cabins or shepherd's huts with a 12V battery system and occasional generator charging.
• Backup power systems for critical loads requiring automatic transfer from mains to battery.
• Victron system builds requiring VE.Bus integration with a GX device for monitoring and control.

What's included

• Victron EasyPlus Compact 12/1600/70-16 230V VE.Bus inverter-charger unit.

Installation notes

This unit runs 12V DC battery connections alongside a 230V AC output. Installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person familiar with both DC battery systems and 230V AC wiring. Any UK installation connected to shore power or the grid must comply with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), and marine installations should follow the relevant marine wiring standards.