Victron Power Inverter 24/1600 230V VE.Direct IEC | PIN242161100

The Victron Inverter 24/1600 turns a 24 V battery supply into 230 V 50 Hz AC for off-grid and mobile systems. Continuous output is 1,450 W at 25°C. Loads connect through an IEC-320 outlet, and a male plug comes with the unit. Vans, boats, cabins and backup systems running on a 24 V battery bank are all a good fit.

Victron power inverter key features

• Output: 1,450 W continuous at 25°C, 1,300 W at 40°C and 2,100 W peak for motor and inrush loads.
• ECO mode: idle consumption falls from 14 W to 2 W, with an adjustable stop/start power level and a 2.5 s retry interval.
• Low DC shutdown: dynamic shutdown, plus a fixed shutdown level of 18.6 V and restart/alarm at 21.8 V.
• Communication: VE.Direct port. The unit is fully programmable.
• Remote on/off: two pole screw terminal.
• Vehicle approval: automotive directive ECE R10-4.

Input, efficiency and protection

DC input runs from 18.4 V to 34 V, covering the normal working range of a 24 V lead acid or lithium bank. Peak efficiency is 91%. The battery connects to 25 mm² (4 AWG) screw terminals, and battery charged detection sits at 28 V.

Idle draw adds up when an inverter stays on all day. In ECO mode the output switches off and the unit checks for a load every 2.5 seconds, starting again once demand passes the threshold you set. Dynamic low DC shutdown accounts for load. A heavy draw that briefly drags battery voltage down is less likely to trip it, while light loads are cut before the battery is over-discharged.

Protection covers output short circuit, overload, high and low battery voltage, over temperature and excessive DC ripple.

Installation notes

The unit operates from -40°C to +65°C at up to 95% humidity. Output derates as it gets warmer, so size against the 40°C figure in engine bays, lockers and other warm enclosures. Through VE.Direct you can set shutdown voltages and ECO thresholds, then link the inverter to Victron monitoring equipment.