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Designed for dependable off grid and mobile power, the Victron Phoenix inverter 12/1200 with VE.Direct converts 12V DC from your house battery system into stable 230V AC suitable for Australian and New Zealand plug loads. It is a practical choice for caravans, 4WD touring, marine electrical systems, service vehicles, and remote cabins where power quality, low standby draw, and clear fault information matter.
Unlike modified sine wave inverters that can cause audible noise, extra heat, or compatibility issues with sensitive equipment, this unit produces a pure sine wave output that better suits electronics such as chargers, laptops, networking gear, CPAP devices, and many modern appliances. The result is cleaner power delivery with fewer surprises when you plug in the devices you rely on.
Many loads draw a brief start up surge that is well above their running wattage. This inverter is engineered with a robust topology and 2200W peak power capability to help start challenging loads such as power tool chargers, LED drivers, small appliances, and other intermittent surge loads. For installers and experienced users, this reduces the risk of nuisance shutdowns and makes system sizing more forgiving when loads vary.
In battery powered systems, idle consumption adds up. ECO mode helps minimise wasted energy by reducing power draw when the connected load is low, then quickly returning to normal operation when demand increases. Sensitivity and timing can be adjusted to suit your application, whether you are supporting always on standby loads or intermittent tool use.
The integrated VE.Direct port enables monitoring and configuration using compatible Victron interfaces such as a computer connection or an optional Bluetooth dongle. This makes it easier to match inverter behaviour to your battery chemistry and operating preferences, including setting low voltage alarms, cut off and restart thresholds, and other key parameters. It is also a useful diagnostic tool for tracking input and output conditions, load level, and alarms during commissioning and troubleshooting.
Installation is straightforward with secure screw terminal DC connections and a built in remote on off input for convenient control from a switch panel. The enclosure is intended for indoor or protected mounting locations and incorporates multiple electronic protections to help safeguard the inverter and connected equipment under fault conditions such as overload, short circuit, over temperature, and abnormal battery voltage.
Ready to power your caravan, boat, or off grid cabin? Install this inverter close to your battery bank with appropriately sized cabling and protection, then connect your 230V appliances and monitor performance via VE.Direct for a clean, controlled off grid AC supply.
Dynamic low battery cut off is fully configurable when used with an optional Bluetooth dongle, helping protect battery health under varying loads and reducing nuisance shutdowns during high current surges.
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Specifications
Technical Specifications |
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| Phoenix Inverter VE.Direct AU/NZ 230V | 12/1200 |
| Cont. power at 25°C (1) | 1200VA |
| Cont. power at 25°C / 40°C | 1000 / 850W |
| Peak power | 2200W |
| Output AC voltage / frequency (adjustable) | 230VAC +/- 3% 50Hz +/- 0.1% |
| Input voltage range | 9.2 - 17V |
| DC low shut down (adjustable) | 9.3V |
| Dynamic (load dependent) DC low shut down | Dynamic cut-off (fully configurable with optional Bluetooth Dongle) |
| DC low restart and alarm (adjustable) | 10.9V |
| Battery charged detect (adjustable) | 14.0V |
| Max. efficiency | 91% |
| Zero-load power | 7W |
| Default zero-load power in ECO mode (default retry interval: 2.5 s, adjustable) | 1W |
| ECO mode stop and start power setting | Adjustable |
| Protection (2) | a - f |
| Operating temperature range | -40 to +65°C (fan assisted cooling) Derate 1.25% per °C above 40°C |
| Humidity (non-condensing) | max 95% |
| Enclosure | |
| Material & Colour | Steel chassis and plastic cover (blue Ral 5012) |
| Battery-connection | Screw terminals |
| Maximum cable cross-section | 35mm2 / AWG2 |
| Standard AC outlets | 230V AU/NZ (AS/NZS 3112) |
| Protection category | IP 21 |
| Weight | 7.4kg / 16.3lbs |
| Dimensions (h x w x d, mm) | 117 x 232 x 362 |
| Remote on-off | Yes |
| Standards | |
| Safety | EN-IEC 60335-1 / EN-IEC 62109-1 / UL 458 (3) |
| EMC | EN 55014-1 / EN 55014-2 / IEC 61000-6-1 / IEC 61000-6-2 / IEC 61000-6-3 |
| Automotive Directive | ECE R10-4 |
1) Nonlinear load, crest factor 3:1
2) Protection key:
a) output short circuit
b) overload
c) battery voltage too high
d) battery voltage too low
e) temperature too high
f) DC ripple too high
3) UL 458 only for inverters with GFCI output socket
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Victron Energy Limited Warranty PolicyDirect CustomersVictron Energy provides the following warranty to any direct customer (OEM, distributor or dealer) in relation to any products that Victron Energy has directly sold to the direct customer. This warranty is not an end-user warranty between Victron Energy and an end-user, and end-users shall not have any rights or remedies under this limited warranty towards Victron Energy directly. The direct customer shall, in turn, ensure that the end-user is provided with a warranty identical to this warranty, subject to applicable local mandatory law. End-UsersVictron Energy may also provide a warranty directly to end-users, in which case the below warranty conditions equally apply to such warranty. In that case, end-users shall claim their warranty at their place of purchase or through the original direct customer of Victron, which can be found through the support section on Victron’s website https://www.victronenergy.com/support. Hence, the direct customer shall on behalf of Victron Energy deal with any warranty claims made under any warranty that Victron Energy may provide directly to end-users. This support section on Victron’s website https://www.victronenergy.com/support will provide further guidance on the procedure for end-users to make a claim under this limited warranty. If the end-user is a consumer – a natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside that person's trade, business, craft or profession – the following applies. The rights and remedies granted to the consumer under this limited warranty are without prejudice to the consumer’s statutory rights. Furthermore, the consumer is entitled by law to remedies from the seller free of charge in the event of a lack of conformity of the goods (such as repair, replacement, price reduction or rescission), which remedies are not affected by this limited warranty. WarrantyVictron Energy warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase by the original end-user, with a maximum of 66 months from the Victron Energy invoice date. Exceptions on this are: lead-acid batteries: 2 years from date of purchase by the original end-user, with a maximum of 30 months from the Victron Energy invoice date, Lithium batteries: 3 years from date of purchase by the original end-user, with a maximum of 42 months from the Victron Energy invoice date. In addition to this, proof of correct battery usage is required when making a battery warranty claim. For a 10% surcharge on the current net price for products that came with a 5-year warranty, an additional 5 years of warranty can be purchased by Victron’s direct customers, bringing the total warranty to 10 years. Warranty extensions need to be applied for ultimately one year before the expiration of the original term. Victron may ask proof that the product was still functional at the time of purchase of the extended warranty. During the warranty period, Victron Energy will, at its discretion, repair, replace or (partly) credit the defective product free of charge. The warranty does not include performing or reimbursing de‐installation, transportation, and re‐installation. This warranty will be considered void if the unit has suffered any physical damage or alteration, either internally or externally, and does not cover damages arising from improper use like:
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