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Mean Well ISI-501-212F True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 450W 110V out ...
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ISI-501-212F 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-501-212F designed for?
The ISI-501-212F is a true sine wave DC-AC inverter for systems that use a 12V DC battery source and need 230V AC output (factory setting). It is suited to mobile, off-grid, and backup power applications where clean AC waveform quality matters. This model also includes a built-in MPPT solar charger, which makes it more versatile than a basic inverter alone.
What are the main electrical ratings of this inverter?
This model is rated for 450W continuous output and supports surge power up to 900W. Its DC input range is 10.5 to 15VDC, and it is built for 12V battery-based systems. Mean Well lists typical efficiency of 86% for this unit.
What makes this a true sine wave inverter?
The ISI-501-212F provides true sine wave output with total harmonic distortion below 3%. That matters for loads that are sensitive to waveform quality and for buyers who want cleaner AC output than modified sine wave alternatives. It is positioned for applications where output quality is a key requirement, not just basic DC-to-AC conversion.
Does this model include a solar charger?
Yes. The ISI-501-212F has a built-in 500W MPPT solar charger with typical MPPT efficiency of 98%. That combination can reduce the need for separate inverter and MPPT charger hardware in the same system.
What battery types is the ISI-501-212F compatible with?
Mean Well specifies this model for open and sealed lead acid batteries. It is intended for 12V battery systems operating within the 10.5 to 15VDC input range. If your application uses a different battery chemistry, you should confirm suitability before purchase.
What protection features are built into this inverter?
This model includes battery low alarm, battery low shutdown, over voltage, over temperature, output short, input polarity reverse, and overload protection. Mean Well states overload protection is triggered at 110% load for 60 seconds. Several fault conditions recover by re-powering the unit after shutdown.
Can this inverter be used in demanding temperature conditions?
The specified operating temperature is -20°C to +40°C at 100% load, and up to 60°C at 50% load. It also includes a built-in cooling fan to help manage thermal conditions. That makes it a practical option for tougher environments, provided the load and ambient temperature stay within specification.
What physical size and warranty should buyers expect?
The ISI-501-212F 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 for buyers comparing compact inverter options for enclosed or space-limited equipment layouts.
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