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Mean Well ISI-501-224U True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out ...
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ISI-501-224U is the model of this series: rated power 450W, typical efficiency 88%.
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
- 450W
- 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
- 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
- 88%
- 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 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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FAQ
What kind of output waveform does the Mean Well ISI-501-224U provide?
This model provides a true sine wave AC output with total harmonic distortion below 3%. That makes it a better fit for loads that need cleaner power than modified sine wave inverters.
What is the power capacity of the ISI-501-224U?
The inverter is rated for 500W continuous output power. It also supports surge power up to 1000W, which helps with equipment that has a higher startup demand.
Does this inverter include a solar charger?
Yes. The ISI-501-224U has a built-in 500W MPPT solar charger, and the listed typical MPPT efficiency is 98%. This combines inverter and solar charging capability in one unit.
What battery type and input range does this model support?
The provided specifications list support for open and sealed lead-acid batteries. The stated DC input range is 21 to 30VDC, so buyers should confirm that range matches their battery system before ordering.
What protection features are included on the ISI-501-224U?
This model includes battery low alarm, battery low shutdown, over-voltage, over-temperature, output short, input reverse polarity, and overload protection. For overload, over-temperature, and output short conditions, the listed recovery method is to re-power the unit after shutdown.
Is this inverter suitable for demanding operating environments?
It is rated for operation from -20°C to +40°C at 100% load, and up to 60°C at 50% load. It also uses a built-in cooling fan to help manage temperature under load.
How efficient is the Mean Well ISI-501-224U?
The inverter's listed peak efficiency is up to 88%. Its built-in MPPT solar charger is listed separately at 98% typical MPPT efficiency.
What should buyers verify about the voltage version before purchasing?
The ISI-501-224U is the 24V battery version (21-30VDC input) with AC output factory set at 230V, selectable at 200/220/230/240VAC, and 50Hz factory frequency, selectable to 60Hz. Buyers should confirm their battery voltage and the AC output setting match their application before installation.
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