Victron Energy PIN481800200 48/800 Phoenix Direct Schuko Pure Sinewave Inverter
Victron Energy Phoenix 48/800 Direct Schuko Pure Sine Wave Inverter
800VA of sustained 48V power serious output for serious 48V installations with 91% efficiency and 1500W peak
Product Overview
The Victron Energy Phoenix 48/800 Direct Schuko (PIN481800200) is the highest-output model in the compact Phoenix Direct Schuko 48V range, delivering 800VA continuous output (650W at 25°C / 560W at 40°C) and a 1500W peak power rating from a 48V battery bank. At this output level it handles the sustained load demands that sit well beyond the smaller 48V Phoenix models power tools in continuous use, domestic appliances, small air compressors, entertainment systems, and combinations of multiple simultaneous loads in large off-grid solar systems, 48V commercial installations, and industrial setups.
Matching the 91% maximum efficiency of the 48/500, the Phoenix 48/800 delivers the best peak efficiency in the compact 48V Phoenix Direct Schuko range at its highest output level keeping conversion losses lean even under sustained high draw. Fan-assisted cooling and a −40°C to +65°C operating range with gradual thermal derating ensure it keeps working in the hottest Australian off-grid equipment enclosures and coldest remote installations alike. The complete 48V voltage protection suite user-adjustable shutdown, restart, alarm, and dynamic cutoff gives precise battery protection for any 48V chemistry 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: 800VA
- Continuous output power at 25°C / 40°C: 650W / 560W
- Peak power: 1500W
- Maximum efficiency: 91%
- Zero-load power: 9.5W
- 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
- 800VA continuous the highest output in the compact 48V Phoenix Direct Schuko range: At 650W continuous (560W at 40°C) and 1500W peak, the Phoenix 48/800 handles sustained load demands that the 500VA, 375VA, and 250VA models cannot: power tools in active use, domestic appliances, small compressors, and multiple simultaneous moderate-draw loads in large 48V off-grid, commercial, and industrial installations.
- 91% maximum efficiency matched only by the 48/500: At 91% peak efficiency, less than 9% of the 48V battery's energy is lost as heat during conversion the best efficiency figure available in the compact 48V Phoenix Direct Schuko range. For large off-grid solar systems cycling 600–650W through the inverter daily, that efficiency directly extends usable runtime and reduces the solar generation needed to recover the battery after each cycle.
- 48V input lowest DC current in the Phoenix Direct Schuko range: At 800VA from a 48V source, DC input current remains a fraction of what equivalent 12V or 24V inverters would demand at the same output. Smaller cable cross-sections, lower resistive losses, and less heat in the DC input circuit the correct architectural choice for any serious 48V installation requiring 800VA sustained output.
- Full bridge plus toroidal transformer pure sine wave output: Victron's proven professional inverter topology delivers grid-quality pure sine wave output. Variable speed tools, switching power supplies, audio equipment, medical devices, and sensitive electronics all operate cleanly no waveform distortion, no interference, no compatibility issues.
- 1500W peak power: Handles heavy inrush current from motor loads, compressors, and power tools on startup the demands most likely to trip a lesser inverter at the moment of switch-on.
- 3.0W ECO mode standby: In ECO mode, standby draw drops to 3.0W keeping overnight parasitic battery drain manageable in always-on 48V installations where the inverter remains switched on with intermittent load use.
- Fan-assisted cooling across −40°C to +65°C: Thermally controlled fan cooling maintains rated output under sustained high draw and in hot Australian conditions. Thermal derating is a gradual 1.25% per °C above 40°C usable sustained output rather than abrupt shutdown in a hot equipment enclosure or off-grid cabinet.
- 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 chemistry. Dynamic cutoff provides load-dependent protection the threshold rises under heavier loads to prevent deep discharge at high draw while avoiding nuisance trips under light loads.
- Remote on/off: Two-pole remote connector for switching from a system control panel, BMS load-enable output, or site management circuit without routing heavy 48V battery cables to the switching point.
- Integrated Schuko socket: Direct 230VAC Schuko outlet compatible with standard Australian and European plugs. At 800VA, this socket supplies a meaningful range of appliances, tools, and equipment directly without additional wiring.
- Short circuit proof and overtemperature protected: Automatic clean shutdown under fault conditions; recovers without damage once conditions normalise. Reduces failure risk in unattended remote and commercial installations running sustained high loads.
Technical Specs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| SKU | PIN481800200 |
| Brand | Victron Energy |
| Model | Phoenix 48/800 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) | 800VA |
| Continuous Output Power (25°C / 40°C) | 650W / 560W |
| Peak Output Power | 1500W |
| Maximum Efficiency | 91% |
| Zero-Load Power | 9.5W |
| 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 larger capacity recommended for sustained 800VA use (configure low voltage thresholds to suit chemistry)
- Large off-grid solar systems with 48V battery storage requiring sustained high 230VAC output
- 48V commercial and industrial installations with high sustained 230VAC load requirements
- 48V marine installations for sustained appliance and tool supply
- Power tools, compressors, and domestic appliances in 48V off-grid and mobile setups
- Victron MultiPlus-II 48V systems requiring a supplementary high-output 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 48/800 compare to the other models in the 48V Phoenix Direct Schuko range?
The 48/800 is the highest-output model in the compact 48V Phoenix Direct Schuko range delivering 800VA continuous and 1500W peak versus 500VA/900W on the 48/500, 375VA/700W on the 48/375, and 250VA/400W on the 48/250. It matches the 48/500's 91% peak efficiency while delivering 60% more continuous output capacity.
What sustained loads can the Phoenix 48/800 power from a 48V system?
At 650W continuous at 25°C (560W at 40°C), it handles power tools in active use, domestic appliances, small air compressors, entertainment systems, and combinations of multiple moderate-draw loads simultaneously. The 1500W peak covers motor and compressor start-up inrush. Battery bank capacity should be sized appropriately for sustained 800VA use.
Why is 91% efficiency particularly important at 800VA output?
At 800VA continuous, the absolute energy lost per hour through the inverter is higher than at lower output levels. At 91% efficiency, those losses are kept to under 9% minimising heat generation, extending battery runtime, and reducing the solar generation or charge time needed to recover the bank after sustained high-draw use. In large off-grid systems where this inverter runs hard daily, the efficiency advantage compounds meaningfully.
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.
Does this inverter include a battery charger?
No. The Phoenix 48/800 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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Victron Energy Phoenix 48/800 Direct Schuko Pure Sine Wave Inverter
800VA of sustained 48V power serious output for serious 48V installations with 91% efficiency and 1500W peak
Product Overview
The Victron Energy Phoenix 48/800 Direct Schuko (PIN481800200) is the highest-output model in the compact Phoenix Direct Schuko 48V range, delivering 800VA continuous output (650W at 25°C / 560W at 40°C) and a 1500W peak power rating from a 48V battery bank. At this output level it handles the sustained load demands that sit well beyond the smaller 48V Phoenix models power tools in continuous use, domestic appliances, small air compressors, entertainment systems, and combinations of multiple simultaneous loads in large off-grid solar systems, 48V commercial installations, and industrial setups.
Matching the 91% maximum efficiency of the 48/500, the Phoenix 48/800 delivers the best peak efficiency in the compact 48V Phoenix Direct Schuko range at its highest output level keeping conversion losses lean even under sustained high draw. Fan-assisted cooling and a −40°C to +65°C operating range with gradual thermal derating ensure it keeps working in the hottest Australian off-grid equipment enclosures and coldest remote installations alike. The complete 48V voltage protection suite user-adjustable shutdown, restart, alarm, and dynamic cutoff gives precise battery protection for any 48V chemistry 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: 800VA
- Continuous output power at 25°C / 40°C: 650W / 560W
- Peak power: 1500W
- Maximum efficiency: 91%
- Zero-load power: 9.5W
- 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
- 800VA continuous the highest output in the compact 48V Phoenix Direct Schuko range: At 650W continuous (560W at 40°C) and 1500W peak, the Phoenix 48/800 handles sustained load demands that the 500VA, 375VA, and 250VA models cannot: power tools in active use, domestic appliances, small compressors, and multiple simultaneous moderate-draw loads in large 48V off-grid, commercial, and industrial installations.
- 91% maximum efficiency matched only by the 48/500: At 91% peak efficiency, less than 9% of the 48V battery's energy is lost as heat during conversion the best efficiency figure available in the compact 48V Phoenix Direct Schuko range. For large off-grid solar systems cycling 600–650W through the inverter daily, that efficiency directly extends usable runtime and reduces the solar generation needed to recover the battery after each cycle.
- 48V input lowest DC current in the Phoenix Direct Schuko range: At 800VA from a 48V source, DC input current remains a fraction of what equivalent 12V or 24V inverters would demand at the same output. Smaller cable cross-sections, lower resistive losses, and less heat in the DC input circuit the correct architectural choice for any serious 48V installation requiring 800VA sustained output.
- Full bridge plus toroidal transformer pure sine wave output: Victron's proven professional inverter topology delivers grid-quality pure sine wave output. Variable speed tools, switching power supplies, audio equipment, medical devices, and sensitive electronics all operate cleanly no waveform distortion, no interference, no compatibility issues.
- 1500W peak power: Handles heavy inrush current from motor loads, compressors, and power tools on startup the demands most likely to trip a lesser inverter at the moment of switch-on.
- 3.0W ECO mode standby: In ECO mode, standby draw drops to 3.0W keeping overnight parasitic battery drain manageable in always-on 48V installations where the inverter remains switched on with intermittent load use.
- Fan-assisted cooling across −40°C to +65°C: Thermally controlled fan cooling maintains rated output under sustained high draw and in hot Australian conditions. Thermal derating is a gradual 1.25% per °C above 40°C usable sustained output rather than abrupt shutdown in a hot equipment enclosure or off-grid cabinet.
- 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 chemistry. Dynamic cutoff provides load-dependent protection the threshold rises under heavier loads to prevent deep discharge at high draw while avoiding nuisance trips under light loads.
- Remote on/off: Two-pole remote connector for switching from a system control panel, BMS load-enable output, or site management circuit without routing heavy 48V battery cables to the switching point.
- Integrated Schuko socket: Direct 230VAC Schuko outlet compatible with standard Australian and European plugs. At 800VA, this socket supplies a meaningful range of appliances, tools, and equipment directly without additional wiring.
- Short circuit proof and overtemperature protected: Automatic clean shutdown under fault conditions; recovers without damage once conditions normalise. Reduces failure risk in unattended remote and commercial installations running sustained high loads.
Technical Specs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| SKU | PIN481800200 |
| Brand | Victron Energy |
| Model | Phoenix 48/800 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) | 800VA |
| Continuous Output Power (25°C / 40°C) | 650W / 560W |
| Peak Output Power | 1500W |
| Maximum Efficiency | 91% |
| Zero-Load Power | 9.5W |
| 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 larger capacity recommended for sustained 800VA use (configure low voltage thresholds to suit chemistry)
- Large off-grid solar systems with 48V battery storage requiring sustained high 230VAC output
- 48V commercial and industrial installations with high sustained 230VAC load requirements
- 48V marine installations for sustained appliance and tool supply
- Power tools, compressors, and domestic appliances in 48V off-grid and mobile setups
- Victron MultiPlus-II 48V systems requiring a supplementary high-output 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 48/800 compare to the other models in the 48V Phoenix Direct Schuko range?
The 48/800 is the highest-output model in the compact 48V Phoenix Direct Schuko range delivering 800VA continuous and 1500W peak versus 500VA/900W on the 48/500, 375VA/700W on the 48/375, and 250VA/400W on the 48/250. It matches the 48/500's 91% peak efficiency while delivering 60% more continuous output capacity.
What sustained loads can the Phoenix 48/800 power from a 48V system?
At 650W continuous at 25°C (560W at 40°C), it handles power tools in active use, domestic appliances, small air compressors, entertainment systems, and combinations of multiple moderate-draw loads simultaneously. The 1500W peak covers motor and compressor start-up inrush. Battery bank capacity should be sized appropriately for sustained 800VA use.
Why is 91% efficiency particularly important at 800VA output?
At 800VA continuous, the absolute energy lost per hour through the inverter is higher than at lower output levels. At 91% efficiency, those losses are kept to under 9% minimising heat generation, extending battery runtime, and reducing the solar generation or charge time needed to recover the bank after sustained high-draw use. In large off-grid systems where this inverter runs hard daily, the efficiency advantage compounds meaningfully.
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.
Does this inverter include a battery charger?
No. The Phoenix 48/800 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.
