{"product_id":"victron-inverter-500va-schuko","title":"Victron Inverter 12\/500 230V VE.Direct SCHUKO | PIN121501200","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Victron Inverter 12\/500 converts 12V DC from a battery bank into 230V AC pure sine wave output, rated at 500VA continuous. It's built for mobile, marine and small off-grid setups where a dependable AC supply is needed from a 12V system. A SCHUKO socket is fitted as standard, and a VE.Direct port lets it talk to Victron monitoring gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features of this Victron inverter\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput\u003c\/strong\u003e, 500VA continuous, 230V AC, from a 12V DC input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaveform\u003c\/strong\u003e, pure sine wave, suitable for motor-driven appliances, medical devices and audio equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication\u003c\/strong\u003e, VE.Direct port for connection to a Color Control GX, Cerbo GX, or a PC via a VE.Direct to USB interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput socket\u003c\/strong\u003e, SCHUKO (Type F), ready for European-standard plugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtections\u003c\/strong\u003e, low and high battery voltage shutdown, overload, short circuit and over-temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e, 4.1kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 12\/500 sits at the entry point of Victron's VE.Direct inverter range, covering loads such as laptops, LED lighting circuits, small power tools and low-wattage kitchen appliances. Many switch-mode power supplies and motor-driven loads run cooler and more efficiently on pure sine wave than on a modified sine wave, and some equipment simply won't run on anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VE.Direct port sets it apart from basic inverters at this size. It reports AC output power, battery voltage and alarm states to a GX device, or to VictronConnect through a compatible interface, so installers building monitored off-grid or vehicle systems can see consumption in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtection thresholds are factory-set for standard lead-acid and AGM batteries. Low-voltage shutdown guards against deep discharge, and over-temperature protection reduces output or shuts the unit down if it runs too hot, which matters in poorly ventilated installations. Keep clearance around the unit for airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCampervans and motorhomes needing a 230V AC supply from a 12V leisure battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall vessels needing AC power for navigation equipment or domestic appliances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff-grid cabins or garden buildings running a 12V battery system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle-based work setups powering tools or laptop chargers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackup power for low-wattage critical loads during short mains outages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVictron Inverter 12\/500 230V VE.Direct SCHUKO unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC connection cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation and quick-start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victron Energy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52061012885792,"sku":"PIN121501200","price":108.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8148\/1504\/files\/ledandsolar-pin121501200-1.webp?v=1785508938","url":"https:\/\/www.ledandsolar.co.uk\/products\/victron-inverter-500va-schuko","provider":"LED \u0026 Solar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}