The Victron MultiPlus 12/500/20-16 230V VE.Bus is a compact all-in-one solution combining a powerful true sine wave inverter, advanced battery charger with adaptive charging, and a high-speed AC transfer switch. Designed to replace the earlier MultiPlus Compact range, it ensures reliable energy conversion and seamless power management for off-grid or backup applications. Ideal for mobile and residential systems where space-saving, efficiency, and performance matter.
Features:
- True sine wave inverter, adaptive battery charger, and AC transfer switch in one unit.
- Supports up to 6 units in parallel or 3-phase configuration.
- PowerControl prevents generator or shore overload by managing power use.
- PowerAssist boosts limited shore/generator power with battery support during peaks.
- Four-stage adaptive charging for Lithium, AGM, Gel, and Flooded batteries.
- Dual battery charging for starter or auxiliary batteries.
- High start-up power for heavy loads like LED lamps and power tools.
- Search Mode reduces power consumption during low/no load.
- Programmable alarm relay and remote on/off control.
- Easy on-site setup with DIP switches; advanced remote monitoring via GX devices and VRM portal.
Specifications:
- Input voltage range: 9.5 – 17 V
- Output voltage: 230 VAC ± 2%
- Output frequency: 50 Hz ± 0.1%
- Continuous output power at 25 °C: 500VA (430W)
- Continuous output power at 40 °C: 400 W
- Continuous output power at 65 °C: 300 W
- Peak power: 900 W
- Maximum efficiency: 90%
- Zero-load power consumption: 6W
- Zero-load power in search mode: 2W
Charger
- Input voltage range: 187 – 265 VAC
- Input frequency: 45 – 65 Hz
- Charge voltage (absorption): 14,4V
- Charge voltage (float): 13,8V
- Storage mode voltage: 13,2V
- Charge current (house battery): 20A
- Charge current (starter battery): 1 A (only for 12 V and 24 V models)
- Battery temperature sensor: Yes
General
- Programmable relay: Yes
- Protection: a – g (various protections including output short circuit, battery voltage, temperature, etc.)
- VE.Bus communication port: Yes (for parallel and three-phase operation, remote monitoring, system integration)
- Remote on/off: On/off/charger only
- DIP switches: Yes
- Internal DC fuse: 125A
Common Characteristics
- Operating temperature range: -40 to +65 °C (fan assisted cooling)
- Humidity: Max 95% (non-condensing)
Enclosure
- Material & Color: Steel/ABS, Blue RAL 5012
- Protection category: IP21
- Battery connection: 35mm²
- 230 VAC connection: G-ST18i connector
- Weight: 8.2 kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 406 x 250 x 100 mm
Standards
- Safety: EN-IEC 60335-1, EN-IEC 60335-2-29, EN 62109-1
- Emission Immunity: EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, IEC 61000 series
- Automotive Directive: ECE R10-5
