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Victron Energy Inverter 12/1600 Smart
- Brand
- Victron Energy
- Model
- Inverter 12/1600 Smart
- SKU / part number
- PIN122161000[2]
- Category
- Inverters

AC output
| Continuous output | 1.3 kW[8]Calculated |
|---|---|
| Peak output | ? |
| AC configuration | Single-phase, 230 V AC[1] |
| AC output voltage | 230 V[1] |
| AC frequency | ? |
| Grid pass-through | ? |
| Maximum output per leg | ? |
Battery
| Battery voltage | 12 V[9] |
|---|---|
| Battery voltage range | 9.3 to 17 V[9] |
| Maximum charge current | ? |
| Maximum discharge current | ? |
| Battery-only output | ? |
| Maximum grid charging | ? |
| Compatible batteries / BMS | ? |
PV input
| PV array limit (connected) | ? |
|---|---|
| PV input limit (converted) | ? |
| Maximum PV voltage (Voc) | ? |
| MPPT voltage range | ? |
| MPPT trackers | ? |
| String inputs per MPPT | ? |
| PV current per MPPT | ? |
| PV short-circuit current | ? |
| PV startup voltage | ? |
Efficiency and modes
| Peak efficiency | 92 %[9] |
|---|---|
| CEC weighted efficiency | ? |
| Battery conversion efficiency | ? |
| Grid / off-grid modes | ? |
| Generator input | ? |
| Transfer time | ? |
| Idle consumption | 8 W[9] |
| Parallel units | ? |
Communication and environment
| Communications | Bluetooth; VE.Direct[9] |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | -40 to 65 °C[9] |
| Enclosure rating | IP21[9] |
| Operating noise | ? |
Mechanical
| Dimensions | 125 D × 219 W × 482 H mm[9] |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12 kg / 26.46 lb[9] |
Installation (from the manual)
Torque
| Terminal torque | 11 N·m(97.36 in-lb*)[8] |
|---|---|
| AC terminal torque | ? |
| Battery terminal torque | ? |
| PV terminal torque | ? |
| Ground terminal torque | ? |
Conductors
| Battery conductors | 1 x 70 mm² (cables 0 to 5 m); 5 to 10 m not recommended[8] |
|---|---|
| AC input conductors | ? |
| AC output conductors | ? |
| PV conductors | ? |
| Ground conductor | ? |
Protection
| Breakers / fuses | External DC fuse 250 A (no internal safety fuse)[8] |
|---|---|
| AC input breaker | ? |
| AC output breaker | ? |
| Battery fuse or breaker | ? |
| PV disconnect | ? |
Not in the manual: Clearances and orientation, Grounding, Communication
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