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Mean Well ISI-501-124C True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out ...
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ISI-501-124C is the model of this series: rated power 500W, typical efficiency 87%.
ISI-501 series integrates a DC/AC True Sine Wave Inverter and a MPPT charger. This series is a high performance true sine wave DC/AC inverter which converts the DC electricity from a system consisting of batteries and solar panels. ISI-501 is not only a high frequency designed inverter but also fully digitally controlled by an advanced microprocessor. With true sine wave output, ISI-501 series can provide 500W continuously, 550W for 60 seconds, and 1000W for 30 AC-cycles. This series incorporates a MPPT solar charger, including the constant current and constant voltage charging characteristics.
Features
- True sine wave output (THD<3%)
- High surge power up to 1000W
- High efficiency up to 88%
- High frequency design
- Thermosstatically controlled cooling fan
- Protections: Bat. low alarm / Bat. low shutdown / Over voltage / Over temp. / Output short / Input polarity reverse / Overload
- Built-in 500W MPPT solar charger, MPPT efficiency:98%(Typ.)
- Built-in remote ON-OFF control
- Built-in battery low relay contact
- LED indicator for operation status and battery capacity
- 3 years warranty
Specifications
INVERTER SECTION
- RATED POWER
- 500W
- MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER (Typ.)
- 550W for 60 sec. / surge power 1000W for 30 cycles (112, 212 models : 495W for 60 sec. / surge power 900W for 30 cycles)
- AC VOLTAGE
- Factory setting set at 110VAC 100 / 110 / 115 / 120VAC selectable by setting button S.W
- FREQUENCYNote.9
- Factory setting set at 110VAC 60±0.1Hz 50/60Hz selectable by setting button S.W
- WAVEFORMNote.1
- True sine wave (THD<3%)
- AC REGULATION (Typ.)
- ±3%
- FRONT PANEL INDICATOR
- Fault and operation status, Charger status, Battery capacity
- BAT. VOLTAGE
- 24V
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.3,5
- 21 ~ 30VDC
- DC CURRENT (Typ.)Note.7
- 30A
- NO LOAD CURRENT DRAW (Typ.)
- 0.63A
- OFF MODE CURRENT DRAW (Typ.)
- ≦1mA
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)Note.2
- 87%
- OVER TEMPERATURE
- Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
- OUTPUT SHORT
- Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
- OVER LOAD (Typ.)
- 110% load for 60 sec. Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
BATTERY SECTION
- CHARGER CURRENT (Typ.)
- 17A
- BATTERY TYPE
- Open & sealed Lead Acid
- FUSE
- 40A*1
- BAT. LOW ALARMNote.3
- 22.5V
- BAT. LOW SHUTDOWNNote.3
- 21V
- REVERSE POLARITY
- By internal fuse open
MPPT / SOLAR SECTION
- MPPT CHARGER EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 98%
- OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE RANGE
- 45 ~ 90V
- MPPT RANGE
- 35 ~ 90V
- SOLAR INPUT CURRENT (Typ.)
- 7A
- SOLAR INPUT POWER (Typ.)
- 500W
GENERAL SECTION
- WORKING TEMP.Note.4
- -20 ~ +40℃ @ 100% load ; 60℃ @ 50% load
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -30 ~ +70℃ / -22 ~ +158℉, 10 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 3G 10min./1cycle, 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- IEC62368-1 CB, EAC TP TC 004 approved; Meet BS EN/EN62368-1
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- Bat I/P - AC O/P:3.0KVAC AC O/P - FG:1.5KVAC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- Bat I/P - AC O/P, Bat I/P - FG, AC O/P - FG: 100M ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSION
- Compliance to FCC part 15 class B, EAC TP TC 020
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to EAC TP TC 020
- MTBF
- 565.4K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 57.8K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 205*158*67mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 2.35Kg; 6pcs/15.1Kg/1.55CUFT
Test conditions and notes9
- 1.THD is tested by rated power, linear load at 13V,26V,52V input voltage.
- 2.Efficiency is tested by 350W, linear load at 13V,26V,52V input voltage.
- 3.The tolerance of each voltage value by models is : 112/212→±0.5V ; 124/224→±1V ; 148/248→±2V.
- 4.Output derating capacity referenced by curve 1.
- 5.Input derating capacity referenced by curve 2.
- 6.All parameters not specified above are measured at rated load, 25℃ of ambient temperature and set to factory setting.
- 7.DC current is tested by 500W, linear load at 12V,24V,48V input voltage.
- 8.The ambient temperature derating of 3.5℃/1000m with fanless models and of 5℃/1000m with fan models for operating altitude higher than 2000m(6500ft).
- 9.Type F for 60Hz only.
Technical drawings
Typical applications
- Home appliance
- Power tools
- Portable equipment
- Yacht
- Vehicle
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FAQ
What are the main output and power specs of the Mean Well ISI-501-124C?
This model provides a 110V AC output with a 500W continuous power rating. It also supports surge power up to 1000W, which helps it handle short startup demands from some equipment. The inverter uses a true sine wave output with THD below 3%.
What kind of DC input does the ISI-501-124C require?
The specified input voltage range for this model is 21 to 30VDC. That makes it suitable for systems designed around that DC input range rather than lower-voltage DC sources. Buyers should match the inverter to the voltage range listed in the product specifications.
Does this inverter include a solar charger?
Yes. The ISI-501-124C includes a built-in 500W MPPT solar charger. Mean Well lists the typical MPPT efficiency at 98%, which is a key differentiator versus inverter-only models.
What types of battery systems is this model compatible with?
According to the product specifications, this inverter is designed for open and sealed lead acid batteries. That makes it a fit for lead-acid based DC power systems where an inverter and MPPT charging function are needed in one unit. The listed battery compatibility does not mention lithium battery chemistries.
What protections are built into the ISI-501-124C?
This model includes battery low alarm, battery low shutdown, over voltage, over temperature, output short, input polarity reverse, and overload protection. For overload, over temperature, and output short conditions, the unit shuts down the output and recovers after re-powering on. Reverse polarity protection is handled by an internal fuse opening.
Is the ISI-501-124C suitable for demanding environments?
It is rated for operation from -20°C to +40°C at 100% load, and up to 60°C at 50% load. The unit also uses a built-in cooling fan to support thermal management. For buyers comparing industrial power products, those ratings make it appropriate for many non-climate-controlled equipment environments within the stated limits.
What applications is this inverter best suited for?
This model is best suited for applications that need 110V AC output from a DC power system and benefit from an integrated MPPT solar charger. Typical B2B use cases include mobile power systems, off-grid equipment, and industrial or field installations where true sine wave output is important. Its 500W rating makes it a better fit for moderate loads rather than large high-power systems.
What are the physical size, weight, and warranty for this model?
The ISI-501-124C measures 205 x 158 x 67 mm and weighs 2.35 kg. The datasheet does not state a warranty period, so confirm warranty terms at purchase. Those details are useful when comparing compact inverter options for panel, vehicle, or equipment enclosure planning.
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