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Victron MultiPlus Compact 12/2000/80-50 120V inverter-charger

Brand:
Victron Energy
Part no:
CMP122200102

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Specifications

Type
Inverter charger
Continuous output
1600 W
Rating in VA
2000 VA
Battery voltage
12 V
Charger output
80 A
AC transfer rating
50 A

The MultiPlus Compact 12/2000/80-50 is a 12 V inverter-charger with a true sine wave output at 120 VAC. It is rated 1,600 W continuous at 25°C, 2,000 VA on a nonlinear load at that temperature, and 4,000 W peak. The charger delivers up to 80 A. A 50 A transfer switch passes shore or generator power through to the loads, and the PowerAssist feature can add battery power to a limited AC source. Up to 4 units can run in parallel for more output.

Our take

Continuous output drops from 1,600 W at 25°C to 1,100 W at 65°C, so a hot engine space costs real capacity. Size the loads against the lower figure if the unit will sit somewhere warm.

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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