Victron Power Inverter 24/1600 230V VE.Direct SCHUKO | PIN242161200

The Victron Inverter 24/1600 takes DC from a 24 V battery bank and turns it into 230 V 50 Hz AC. It gives 1,450 W continuous at 25 °C and 2,100 W peak. Power comes out through a Schuko (CEE 7/4) socket, and a VE.Direct port handles setup and monitoring.

Victron power inverter features

• Continuous output: 1,450 W at 25 °C, 1,300 W at 40 °C
• Peak output: 2,100 W for motor and compressor start-up
• Maximum efficiency: 91 %
• ECO mode: idle draw falls from 14 W to 2 W, with an adjustable stop/start threshold
• Remote control: two-pole screw terminal for an on/off switch
• Vehicle use: tested to automotive directive ECE R10-4

Where it fits

Off-grid cabins, vans and backup systems all suit this unit when mains appliances need to run from batteries. Output falls as the temperature climbs. If it sits in a hot engine bay or a closed battery locker, plan your load around the 1,300 W figure at 40 °C. Fridges, pumps and power tools pull a brief inrush current on start-up, and the 2,100 W peak covers that.

Idle consumption and ECO mode

In a small off-grid system, 14 W of idle draw adds up. Switch to ECO mode and the inverter sits at 2 W, checking every 2.5 seconds for a load. Once something above your threshold appears, it powers up fully. Set the threshold to the smallest load you need to run.

Battery protection

The DC input accepts 18.4 V to 34 V. Shutdown happens at 18.6 V, with restart or alarm at 21.8 V. Dynamic low DC shutdown moves the cut-off with the load, so voltage sag at high current does not trip it early while light loads still keep the battery protected. These settings can be changed over VE.Direct for lithium or lead-acid banks.

Built-in protection covers output short-circuit, overload, high and low battery voltage, over temperature and excessive DC ripple. Battery cables land on 25 mm² (4 AWG) screw terminals.