The Victron Phoenix Inverter 12/500 converts 12V DC battery power into 230V AC at 500VA continuous output, using a pure sine wave for clean power delivery. It suits off-grid installations, vehicles, boats and backup setups where compact DC-to-AC conversion is needed. A VE.Direct port allows monitoring and integration with the wider Victron ecosystem.

Key features of this victron power inverter

• Output, 500VA continuous, pure sine wave AC suitable for sensitive electronics and motor loads.
• Input/output, 12V DC input with a 230V AC IEC output socket for direct appliance connection.
• Monitoring, VE.Direct port for communication with Victron devices including the Color Control GX and Venus GX.
• Protections, low battery shutdown, overload and over-temperature protection with automatic recovery.
• Build, compact and lightweight, suited to space-constrained installations in vehicles, caravans and small off-grid cabins.
• Efficiency, high-efficiency operation reduces battery drain during light loads.

Product overview

Pure sine wave output means the Phoenix 12/500 works with virtually all AC loads, including inductive motors, medical equipment and audio-visual devices. Modified sine wave inverters can cause problems with certain appliances; this unit avoids that entirely.

VE.Direct is Victron's point-to-point communication protocol. On this inverter it connects to the VE.Direct to USB interface, a Bluetooth Smart dongle, or a GX device for remote monitoring and on/off control, so it fits into a larger Victron system without extra wiring.

The IEC output socket suits European and UK equipment. Built-in protections shut the unit down safely under fault conditions and restart once the fault clears, cutting down on manual intervention in unattended installations.

Applications

• Off-grid cabins and remote sites needing 230V AC from a 12V battery bank.
• Campervans, motorhomes and caravans needing a compact inverter for appliances.
• Marine installations needing 230V AC output from a 12V DC system.
• Small backup power systems for sensitive electronics during mains outages.
• Mobile work vehicles needing 230V AC for tools or equipment.

Installation notes

Installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician familiar with DC and AC wiring. The battery bank and cabling must be rated for the peak current draw of a 500VA inverter at 12V. The unit is not grid-connected and does not require G98 or G99 compliance, but all AC wiring must comply with BS 7671. If a schuko output socket is needed instead of IEC, order PIN121501110.

What's in the box

• Victron Phoenix Inverter 12/500 230V VE.Direct with IEC output socket