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Victron MultiPlus 12/3000/120-50 120V VE.Bus

Brand:
Victron Energy
Part no:
PMP123021102

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Specifications

Type
Inverter charger
Rating in VA
3000 VA
Battery voltage
12 V
Charger output
120 A
AC transfer rating
50 A
Ingress rating
IP21

The MultiPlus 12/3000/120-50 is a combined inverter and charger for a 12 V battery system with 120 VAC output. It gives 2,400 W continuous at 25°C and 6,000 W peak, and the built-in charger can deliver up to 120 A. The transfer switch is rated at 50 A, and up to 4 units can run in parallel for more output. Continuous output falls to 1,700 W at 65°C.

Our take

The continuous rating of 2,400 W at 25°C falls to 1,700 W at 65°C, so the temperature of the space where it is mounted directly changes how much it can supply. The 120 A charge current and 50 A transfer switch cover the shore-power side.

From our buying guide

On a boat subpart I covers, an electrical component must not ignite fuel vapor around it unless it is isolated from gasoline fuel sources. Ignition protection is the maker's statement.

Check before you buy:

  • It can follow your battery's profile, since not every charger can follow a lithium maker's.
  • On a boat subpart I covers, each ungrounded output conductor from a battery needs a manually reset, trip-free circuit breaker or fuse within 72 inches of the battery.

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