The Victron Energy 12/375 230V VE.Direct IEC inverter (MPN: PIN121371110) is a pure sine wave inverter designed to power compatible 230 V loads from a 12 V battery system. It delivers 375 W of continuous power at 25 °C, achieves a short-term peak power of 600 W, and features an IEC-320 output with VE.Direct communication, a configurable ECO mode, and a connection for remote control.
Key Benefits
375 W continuous power at 25 °C and 300 W at 40 °C
450 W limited-time power for up to 10 seconds
600 W peak power for up to 2 seconds
For 12-V battery systems with an input voltage of 9.2 to 17 V
Pure 230-V sine wave output via IEC-320
VE.Direct for configuration and monitoring
ECO mode with 1 W idle power consumption
Configurable undervoltage, restart, and alarm thresholds
Dynamic, load-dependent undervoltage shutdown
Remote on/off connection for external control options
Continuous power and short-term power reserves
At an ambient temperature of 25 °C, the inverter delivers 375 W continuously. At 40 °C, the continuous power output is 300 W. For increased power requirements, 450 W is available for up to 10 seconds and 600 W for a maximum of two seconds. This power range is particularly relevant for loads with high inrush current. Motors, pumps, power tools, and certain power supplies can draw significantly more power at startup than during normal operation. Before connection, therefore, both the operating power and the magnitude and duration of the inrush current must be verified against the inverter’s power limits.
Monitoring and Configuration with VE.Direct
The VE.Direct interface allows you to monitor battery and output voltage, percentage load, operating status, as well as warnings and alarms. VictronConnect also enables you to adjust the output voltage and frequency, ECO settings, and the thresholds for undervoltage shutdown, restart, and charge detection. A separately available VE.Direct-to-USB interface is required for connection to a computer. Smartphones and tablets can access the inverter via the optional VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are not built-in. The remote on/off connection supports control via an external switch, a suitable control panel, or a compatible battery management system.
Low Standby Power Consumption in ECO Mode
In normal idle mode, the inverter consumes 6 W. In ECO mode, this value is reduced to 1 W. If the connected load falls below the configured load threshold, the inverter switches to standby mode and checks at set intervals whether there is sufficient load again. The load threshold and check interval can be adjusted to suit the specific application. This may be necessary for small loads or devices with short power-on pulses to ensure they are reliably detected.
IEC Output and System Integration
The IEC-320 outlet differs from a Schuko outlet. For loads with a grounded plug, a suitable, professionally installed connection cable is required. The AC output must not be connected to a household outlet, a generator, or any other AC source. The inverter does not include a battery charger, a solar charge controller, or an automatic transfer switch. Switching between the inverter and another AC source must be implemented using a separate, suitable solution. Installation and configuration must be performed by a qualified electrician. Battery cables, external fuses, disconnect switches, grounding, and ground-fault circuit interrupters must be sized appropriately for the system. The device must be installed in a dry, well-ventilated location with approximately 10 cm of free space for air circulation.
It protects against
short circuits
Overload
Overtemperature
critical battery voltages
Technical Specifications
Nominal DC voltage: 12 V
DC input voltage range: 9.2 to 17 V
Continuous power at 25 °C: 375 W
Continuous power at 40 °C: 300 W
Short-term power: 450 W for 10 seconds
Peak power: 600 W for 2 seconds
Output voltage: 230 V AC ±3%
Output frequency: 50 or 60 Hz ±0.1%, configurable
Maximum efficiency: 86%
Idle power consumption: 6 W
Idle power consumption in ECO mode: 1 W
Maximum battery cable cross-section: 10 mm²
AC output: IEC-320
Protection rating: IP21 for base mounting
Cooling: Forced-air cooling
Operating temperature range: -40 to +65 °C
Permissible humidity: maximum 95%, non-condensing
Weight: 3.0 kg
Dimensions: 86 × 165 × 260 mm
Package contents:
1x Victron Energy Inverter 12/375 230V VE.Direct IEC
1x IEC-320 plug
