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Mean Well ISI-501-212B True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 450W 110V out ...
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ISI-501-212B is the model of this series: rated power 500W, typical efficiency 86%.
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 230VAC 200 / 220 / 230 / 240VAC selectable by setting button S.W
- FREQUENCYNote.9
- Factory setting set at 230VAC 50±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
- 12V
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.3,5
- 10.5 ~ 15VDC
- DC CURRENT (Typ.)Note.7
- 50A
- NO LOAD CURRENT DRAW (Typ.)
- 1.25A
- OFF MODE CURRENT DRAW (Typ.)
- ≦1mA
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)Note.2
- 86%
- 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.)
- 30A
- BATTERY TYPE
- Open & sealed Lead Acid
- FUSE
- 40A*2
- BAT. LOW ALARMNote.3
- 11.3V
- BAT. LOW SHUTDOWNNote.3
- 10.5V
- REVERSE POLARITY
- By internal fuse open
MPPT / SOLAR SECTION
- MPPT CHARGER EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 98%
- OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE RANGE
- 35 ~ 50V
- MPPT RANGE
- 25 ~ 50V
- SOLAR INPUT CURRENT (Typ.)
- 11A
- 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 BS EN/EN55032 class B, EAC TP TC 020
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,8, BS EN/EN55035, 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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Catalogues1
FAQ
What is the Mean Well ISI-501-212B designed for?
The ISI-501-212B is a true sine wave DC-AC inverter for converting 12V DC input power to 230V AC output (factory setting). It is intended for applications that need cleaner AC power and also includes a built-in 500W MPPT solar charger for battery-based systems.
What are the main output and input ratings of this inverter?
This model is rated for 450W continuous power and supports up to 900W surge power. Its DC input range is 10.5 to 15VDC, which matches 12V battery-based systems.
How clean is the AC output from the ISI-501-212B?
This inverter provides a true sine wave output with total harmonic distortion below 3%. That makes it a better fit than modified sine wave designs for loads that need smoother AC power quality.
Does this model include a solar charger?
Yes. The ISI-501-212B has a built-in 500W MPPT solar charger with typical MPPT efficiency of 98%, which helps improve solar charging performance in battery-based power systems.
What battery types is the ISI-501-212B compatible with?
According to the provided specification, this model is compatible with open and sealed lead-acid batteries. That makes it suitable for systems built around those battery chemistries.
What protection features are built into this inverter?
The ISI-501-212B includes battery low alarm, battery low shutdown, over voltage, over temperature, output short, input polarity reverse, and overload protection. For overload, it can handle 110% load for 60 seconds before shutting down output and requiring re-powering to recover.
Can this inverter operate in demanding temperature conditions?
It is rated for operation from -20°C to +40°C at 100% load. The specification also states operation up to 60°C at 50% load, so ambient temperature and load level both matter in hotter environments.
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