Victron Energy PIN485010200 48/500 Phoenix Direct Schuko Pure Sinewave Inverter
Victron Energy Phoenix 48/500 Direct Schuko Pure Sine Wave Inverter
500VA of clean 48V power 91% efficient, fan-cooled, and the highest-efficiency compact model in the 48V Phoenix range
Product Overview
The Victron Energy Phoenix 48/500 Direct Schuko (PIN485010200) delivers 500VA continuous output (400W at 25°C / 350W at 40°C) and a 900W peak power rating from a 48V battery bank stepping up from the 375VA and 250VA models to handle the broader range of AC loads common in serious 48V off-grid, commercial, and industrial installations. At 91% maximum efficiency, it is the most efficient model in the Phoenix Direct Schuko 48V compact range covered here, keeping conversion losses lower than both the 48/250 (88%) and 48/375 (90%) at a meaningfully higher output level.
Well suited to large off-grid solar systems running 48V battery banks, 48V commercial and industrial installations with moderate sustained AC load requirements, and any 48V setup needing reliable 230VAC output for CPAP machines, power tool chargers, appliances, and combinations of smaller simultaneous loads. Fan-assisted cooling maintains rated output across the full −40°C to +65°C operating range, and the fully configurable 48V voltage protection suite including dynamic cutoff and all adjustable alarm and threshold levels gives precise chemistry-appropriate battery protection without factory-fixed compromises.
Note: This product is a standalone inverter only it does not include a battery charger. It is not suitable for connection to mains AC supply.
Key Specifications
- Input voltage range: 36.8–62.0V DC (48V nominal)
- DC low shutdown (adjustable): 37.2V
- DC low restart and alarm (adjustable): 43.6V
- Battery charged detect (adjustable): 56.0V
- Output voltage: 230VAC (or 120VAC) ±3%, adjustable 210–245VAC
- Output frequency: 50Hz or 60Hz ±0.1% (configurable)
- Continuous output power at 25°C: 500VA
- Continuous output power at 25°C / 40°C: 400W / 350W
- Peak power: 900W
- Maximum efficiency: 91%
- Zero-load power: 9.0W
- Zero-load power in ECO mode: 3.0W (default retry interval: 2.5s, adjustable)
- Dynamic cutoff: fully configurable, load-dependent
- Operating temperature range: −40°C to +65°C (fan-assisted cooling; derate 1.25% per °C above 40°C)
- Humidity: max 95% non-condensing
- Short circuit protection: Yes
- Overtemperature protection: Yes
- Remote on/off: Yes (two-pole connector)
- AC outlet: Schuko (direct integrated socket)
- Battery charger included: No
- Monitoring: Input and output voltage, alarms
Features & Benefits
- 500VA continuous 91% efficiency the most efficient compact 48V Phoenix: The Phoenix 48/500 combines the highest continuous output in the compact 48V Phoenix Direct Schuko range with the best peak efficiency figure 91% versus 90% on the 48/375 and 88% on the 48/250. For daily-cycled 48V off-grid systems, these two metrics together more output with less waste make it the strongest all-round performer in this segment of the range.
- 48V input quarter the current of a 12V equivalent: At 500VA from a 48V source, DC input current is a fraction of what an equivalent 12V inverter would demand minimal cable cross-section requirements, lowest resistive losses, and least heat in the DC input circuit. The correct architectural choice for any 48V system requiring this level of AC output.
- Full bridge plus toroidal transformer pure sine wave output: Victron's proven professional inverter topology delivers grid-quality pure sine wave output essential for CPAP machines, switching power supplies, variable speed equipment, audio gear, and sensitive electronics that cannot tolerate waveform distortion or interference.
- 900W peak power: Handles inrush current from LED lamp converters, halogen lamps, power tool starts, and other high-startup-draw loads cleanly where budget inverters trip, the Phoenix stays running.
- 3.0W ECO mode standby: In ECO mode, standby draw drops to 3.0W keeping overnight parasitic battery drain well managed in always-on 48V installations with intermittent AC load use.
- Fan-assisted cooling across −40°C to +65°C: Thermally controlled fan cooling maintains rated output under sustained load and through Australian summer temperatures. Thermal derating is a controlled 1.25% per °C above 40°C the inverter keeps delivering usable power rather than cutting out abruptly under heat.
- Fully configurable 48V voltage protection: DC low shutdown (37.2V), restart (43.6V), and battery charged detect (56.0V) thresholds are all user-adjustable for 48V LiFePO4 or lead-acid. Dynamic cutoff raises the protection threshold under heavier loads preventing deep discharge at high draw while avoiding nuisance trips under light loads.
- Remote on/off: Two-pole remote connector for switching from a system panel, BMS output, or site management circuit no heavy 48V battery cables needed at the switching point.
- Integrated Schuko socket: Direct 230VAC Schuko outlet compatible with standard Australian and European plugs. No additional socket wiring required.
- Short circuit proof and overtemperature protected: Automatic clean shutdown under fault conditions; recovers without damage once conditions normalise.
Technical Specs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| SKU | PIN485010200 |
| Brand | Victron Energy |
| Model | Phoenix 48/500 Direct Schuko |
| Input Voltage Range | 36.8–62.0V DC |
| Nominal Input Voltage | 48V |
| DC Low Shutdown (Adjustable) | 37.2V |
| DC Low Restart & Alarm (Adjustable) | 43.6V |
| Battery Charged Detect (Adjustable) | 56.0V |
| Output Voltage | 230VAC (or 120VAC) ±3%, adjustable 210–245VAC |
| Output Frequency | 50Hz or 60Hz ±0.1% (configurable) |
| Continuous Output Power (25°C) | 500VA |
| Continuous Output Power (25°C / 40°C) | 400W / 350W |
| Peak Output Power | 900W |
| Maximum Efficiency | 91% |
| Zero-Load Power | 9.0W |
| Zero-Load Power (ECO Mode) | 3.0W |
| ECO Mode Sense Interval | Adjustable (default: 2.5 seconds) |
| Dynamic Cutoff | Yes (fully configurable, load-dependent) |
| Cooling | Fan-assisted |
| Operating Temperature Range | −40°C to +65°C |
| Thermal Derating | 1.25% per °C above 40°C |
| Humidity | Max 95% non-condensing |
| Topology | Full bridge + toroidal transformer |
| Output Waveform | Pure sine wave |
| Short Circuit Protection | Yes |
| Overtemperature Protection | Yes |
| Remote On/Off | Yes (two-pole connector) |
| AC Outlet | Schuko (direct integrated) |
| Battery Charger Included | No |
| Monitoring | Input/output voltage and alarms |
Compatible With
- 48V LiFePO4 and lead-acid battery banks (configure low voltage thresholds to suit chemistry)
- Large off-grid solar systems with 48V battery storage requiring moderate sustained 230VAC output
- 48V commercial and industrial installations with mid-range 230VAC accessory requirements
- 48V marine installations for moderate sustained AC load supply
- CPAP and PAP therapy machines requiring clean pure sine wave power
- Power tool battery chargers and small workshop equipment in 48V setups
- Victron MultiPlus-II 48V systems requiring a supplementary AC outlet
- Victron SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers (48V off-grid systems)
- Victron BMV battery monitors (input voltage monitoring and system integration)
- Victron Color Control GX and Cerbo GX (for system-level monitoring check compatibility)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Phoenix 48/500 compare to the 48/375 and 48/250 in the same range?
The 48/500 delivers the highest continuous output (500VA) and the best peak efficiency (91%) of the three compact 48V Phoenix Direct Schuko models. The 48/375 offers 375VA at 90% efficiency, and the 48/250 offers 250VA at 88%. The 48/500 is the strongest all-round performer in this segment more output capacity combined with lower conversion losses.
Is this inverter suitable for powering a CPAP machine from a 48V off-grid system?
Yes, provided the CPAP machine's power draw falls within the 500VA continuous rating. CPAP machines require clean pure sine wave output which the Phoenix 48/500 provides. Disable ECO mode if the CPAP requires uninterrupted power throughout the night, and confirm your machine's watt rating is within the inverter's capacity.
Can the voltage thresholds be configured for a 48V LiFePO4 battery?
Yes. DC low shutdown (37.2V default), restart (43.6V), and battery charged detect (56.0V) are all fully user-adjustable for 48V LiFePO4 voltage ranges. Consult the Victron Phoenix inverter manual and your battery manufacturer's recommended discharge limits before configuring thresholds.
Why is 91% efficiency particularly valuable in an off-grid 48V solar system?
In a system cycling the inverter daily, each percentage point of efficiency represents energy saved or lost on every cycle. At 91%, less than 9% of the battery's energy is lost as heat during conversion extending usable runtime, reducing how much solar generation is needed to recover the battery, and lowering the overall energy cost of running AC loads from the system.
Does this inverter include a battery charger?
No. The Phoenix 48/500 is a standalone pure sine wave inverter only with no battery charger or AC input. For combined 48V inverter and charger functionality including shore power input, PowerAssist, and UPS transfer refer to the Victron MultiPlus-II range.
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Description
Victron Energy Phoenix 48/500 Direct Schuko Pure Sine Wave Inverter
500VA of clean 48V power 91% efficient, fan-cooled, and the highest-efficiency compact model in the 48V Phoenix range
Product Overview
The Victron Energy Phoenix 48/500 Direct Schuko (PIN485010200) delivers 500VA continuous output (400W at 25°C / 350W at 40°C) and a 900W peak power rating from a 48V battery bank stepping up from the 375VA and 250VA models to handle the broader range of AC loads common in serious 48V off-grid, commercial, and industrial installations. At 91% maximum efficiency, it is the most efficient model in the Phoenix Direct Schuko 48V compact range covered here, keeping conversion losses lower than both the 48/250 (88%) and 48/375 (90%) at a meaningfully higher output level.
Well suited to large off-grid solar systems running 48V battery banks, 48V commercial and industrial installations with moderate sustained AC load requirements, and any 48V setup needing reliable 230VAC output for CPAP machines, power tool chargers, appliances, and combinations of smaller simultaneous loads. Fan-assisted cooling maintains rated output across the full −40°C to +65°C operating range, and the fully configurable 48V voltage protection suite including dynamic cutoff and all adjustable alarm and threshold levels gives precise chemistry-appropriate battery protection without factory-fixed compromises.
Note: This product is a standalone inverter only it does not include a battery charger. It is not suitable for connection to mains AC supply.
Key Specifications
- Input voltage range: 36.8–62.0V DC (48V nominal)
- DC low shutdown (adjustable): 37.2V
- DC low restart and alarm (adjustable): 43.6V
- Battery charged detect (adjustable): 56.0V
- Output voltage: 230VAC (or 120VAC) ±3%, adjustable 210–245VAC
- Output frequency: 50Hz or 60Hz ±0.1% (configurable)
- Continuous output power at 25°C: 500VA
- Continuous output power at 25°C / 40°C: 400W / 350W
- Peak power: 900W
- Maximum efficiency: 91%
- Zero-load power: 9.0W
- Zero-load power in ECO mode: 3.0W (default retry interval: 2.5s, adjustable)
- Dynamic cutoff: fully configurable, load-dependent
- Operating temperature range: −40°C to +65°C (fan-assisted cooling; derate 1.25% per °C above 40°C)
- Humidity: max 95% non-condensing
- Short circuit protection: Yes
- Overtemperature protection: Yes
- Remote on/off: Yes (two-pole connector)
- AC outlet: Schuko (direct integrated socket)
- Battery charger included: No
- Monitoring: Input and output voltage, alarms
Features & Benefits
- 500VA continuous 91% efficiency the most efficient compact 48V Phoenix: The Phoenix 48/500 combines the highest continuous output in the compact 48V Phoenix Direct Schuko range with the best peak efficiency figure 91% versus 90% on the 48/375 and 88% on the 48/250. For daily-cycled 48V off-grid systems, these two metrics together more output with less waste make it the strongest all-round performer in this segment of the range.
- 48V input quarter the current of a 12V equivalent: At 500VA from a 48V source, DC input current is a fraction of what an equivalent 12V inverter would demand minimal cable cross-section requirements, lowest resistive losses, and least heat in the DC input circuit. The correct architectural choice for any 48V system requiring this level of AC output.
- Full bridge plus toroidal transformer pure sine wave output: Victron's proven professional inverter topology delivers grid-quality pure sine wave output essential for CPAP machines, switching power supplies, variable speed equipment, audio gear, and sensitive electronics that cannot tolerate waveform distortion or interference.
- 900W peak power: Handles inrush current from LED lamp converters, halogen lamps, power tool starts, and other high-startup-draw loads cleanly where budget inverters trip, the Phoenix stays running.
- 3.0W ECO mode standby: In ECO mode, standby draw drops to 3.0W keeping overnight parasitic battery drain well managed in always-on 48V installations with intermittent AC load use.
- Fan-assisted cooling across −40°C to +65°C: Thermally controlled fan cooling maintains rated output under sustained load and through Australian summer temperatures. Thermal derating is a controlled 1.25% per °C above 40°C the inverter keeps delivering usable power rather than cutting out abruptly under heat.
- Fully configurable 48V voltage protection: DC low shutdown (37.2V), restart (43.6V), and battery charged detect (56.0V) thresholds are all user-adjustable for 48V LiFePO4 or lead-acid. Dynamic cutoff raises the protection threshold under heavier loads preventing deep discharge at high draw while avoiding nuisance trips under light loads.
- Remote on/off: Two-pole remote connector for switching from a system panel, BMS output, or site management circuit no heavy 48V battery cables needed at the switching point.
- Integrated Schuko socket: Direct 230VAC Schuko outlet compatible with standard Australian and European plugs. No additional socket wiring required.
- Short circuit proof and overtemperature protected: Automatic clean shutdown under fault conditions; recovers without damage once conditions normalise.
Technical Specs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| SKU | PIN485010200 |
| Brand | Victron Energy |
| Model | Phoenix 48/500 Direct Schuko |
| Input Voltage Range | 36.8–62.0V DC |
| Nominal Input Voltage | 48V |
| DC Low Shutdown (Adjustable) | 37.2V |
| DC Low Restart & Alarm (Adjustable) | 43.6V |
| Battery Charged Detect (Adjustable) | 56.0V |
| Output Voltage | 230VAC (or 120VAC) ±3%, adjustable 210–245VAC |
| Output Frequency | 50Hz or 60Hz ±0.1% (configurable) |
| Continuous Output Power (25°C) | 500VA |
| Continuous Output Power (25°C / 40°C) | 400W / 350W |
| Peak Output Power | 900W |
| Maximum Efficiency | 91% |
| Zero-Load Power | 9.0W |
| Zero-Load Power (ECO Mode) | 3.0W |
| ECO Mode Sense Interval | Adjustable (default: 2.5 seconds) |
| Dynamic Cutoff | Yes (fully configurable, load-dependent) |
| Cooling | Fan-assisted |
| Operating Temperature Range | −40°C to +65°C |
| Thermal Derating | 1.25% per °C above 40°C |
| Humidity | Max 95% non-condensing |
| Topology | Full bridge + toroidal transformer |
| Output Waveform | Pure sine wave |
| Short Circuit Protection | Yes |
| Overtemperature Protection | Yes |
| Remote On/Off | Yes (two-pole connector) |
| AC Outlet | Schuko (direct integrated) |
| Battery Charger Included | No |
| Monitoring | Input/output voltage and alarms |
Compatible With
- 48V LiFePO4 and lead-acid battery banks (configure low voltage thresholds to suit chemistry)
- Large off-grid solar systems with 48V battery storage requiring moderate sustained 230VAC output
- 48V commercial and industrial installations with mid-range 230VAC accessory requirements
- 48V marine installations for moderate sustained AC load supply
- CPAP and PAP therapy machines requiring clean pure sine wave power
- Power tool battery chargers and small workshop equipment in 48V setups
- Victron MultiPlus-II 48V systems requiring a supplementary AC outlet
- Victron SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers (48V off-grid systems)
- Victron BMV battery monitors (input voltage monitoring and system integration)
- Victron Color Control GX and Cerbo GX (for system-level monitoring check compatibility)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Phoenix 48/500 compare to the 48/375 and 48/250 in the same range?
The 48/500 delivers the highest continuous output (500VA) and the best peak efficiency (91%) of the three compact 48V Phoenix Direct Schuko models. The 48/375 offers 375VA at 90% efficiency, and the 48/250 offers 250VA at 88%. The 48/500 is the strongest all-round performer in this segment more output capacity combined with lower conversion losses.
Is this inverter suitable for powering a CPAP machine from a 48V off-grid system?
Yes, provided the CPAP machine's power draw falls within the 500VA continuous rating. CPAP machines require clean pure sine wave output which the Phoenix 48/500 provides. Disable ECO mode if the CPAP requires uninterrupted power throughout the night, and confirm your machine's watt rating is within the inverter's capacity.
Can the voltage thresholds be configured for a 48V LiFePO4 battery?
Yes. DC low shutdown (37.2V default), restart (43.6V), and battery charged detect (56.0V) are all fully user-adjustable for 48V LiFePO4 voltage ranges. Consult the Victron Phoenix inverter manual and your battery manufacturer's recommended discharge limits before configuring thresholds.
Why is 91% efficiency particularly valuable in an off-grid 48V solar system?
In a system cycling the inverter daily, each percentage point of efficiency represents energy saved or lost on every cycle. At 91%, less than 9% of the battery's energy is lost as heat during conversion extending usable runtime, reducing how much solar generation is needed to recover the battery, and lowering the overall energy cost of running AC loads from the system.
Does this inverter include a battery charger?
No. The Phoenix 48/500 is a standalone pure sine wave inverter only with no battery charger or AC input. For combined 48V inverter and charger functionality including shore power input, PowerAssist, and UPS transfer refer to the Victron MultiPlus-II range.
