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Mean Well NTU-1200-212AU True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 1200W 200V out 12V in with AU Socket

built-in UPS function(AC by-pass)built-in dip switch to adjust AC output voltagefrequency and saving modecan be remotely controlled by IRC controllers

SKU NTU-1200-212AU

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Overview

NTU-1200-212AU is the model of this series: typical efficiency 90%.

NTU-1200 is a 1200W highly reliable off-grid true sine wave DC-AC power inverter with built-in UPS function(AC by-pass). Its key features include: digital design with MCU control, streamlined control circuitry that quickly responds to environmental changes and improves reliability, high quality fan with low acoustic noise, 2000W peak power, adjustable AC output voltage and frequency, -25~+70℃ wide operating temperature range, complete protection features, and etc. Combined with batteries, the NTU-1200 is suitable for use in residential, commercial, marine, automobile, mine, construction site, and remote areas with no access to utility power, and the output can be used to power fans, TV, radio, phone charger, PC/laptop, lighting, induction stove, air conditioner, electromechanical tool, communication equipment, power distribution cabinet, outdoor camping equipment, marine AC power, factory equipment, and etc.

Features

Built-in UPS function (AC by-pass)
True sine wave output (THD<3%)
High surge power up to 2000W
Temperature controlled cooling fan
AC output voltage and frequency selectable by DIP S.W
-25℃~+70℃ wide operating temperature
Power ON-OFF remote control
Front panel indicator for operation status
Protections : Input : Reverse polarity / DC low alarm / DC low shutdown / Over voltage Output : Short circuit / Overload / Over temp.
Battery over discharge protection (low voltage disconnect)
Suitable for lead-acid or li-ion batteries
Remote controller (IRC1, IRC2, IRC3 accessory sold separately, please refer to: https://www.meanwell.com/webapp/product/search.aspx?prod=IRC1)
Support RS-232 communication(Communication cable order No.: RJ11-RS232, sold sperately)
Carry handle accessory available(Order NO.: Carry handle, sold separately)
Conformal coating
3 years warranty

Specifications

NTU-1200-212AUSpecifications from the official datasheet (2026-02-04 edition)

AC OUTPUT

RATED POWER(Continuous): 1200W
OVER RATED POWER(3 Min.): 1380W
PEAK POWER(10 Sec.): 1800W
SURGE POWER(30 Cycles): 2000W
AC VOLTAGE: Default setting set at 230VAC 200 / 220 / 230 / 240Vac selectable by DIP S.W
FREQUENCY: Default setting set at 50±0.1Hz 50/60Hz selectable by DIP S.W
WAVEFORM^Note.1: True sine wave (THD<3%)
AC REGULATION: ±3.0% at rated output voltage
FRONT PANEL LED: Please see page 5

DC INPUT

DC VOLTAGE: 12Vdc
VOLTAGE RANGE (Typ.): 10 ~ 16.5Vdc
DC CURRENT (Typ.): 120A
NO LOAD DISSIPATION (Typ.) NON-SAVING MODE: 25W
NO LOAD DISSIPATION (Typ.) SAVING MODE: Default disable, auto detect AC output load≦10W will be changed to saving mode <8W
OFF MODE CURRENT DRAW: ≦1mA
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)^Note.1: 90%
BATTERY TYPES: Lead Acid or li-ion

PROTECTION

FUSE (INTERNAL): 40A*4
LOW ALARM: 11±0.3Vdc
LOW SHUTDOWN: 10±0.3Vdc
LOW RESTART: 12.5±0.3Vdc
HIGH ALARM: 15.5±0.3Vdc
HIGH SHUTDOWN: 16.5±0.3Vdc
HIGH RESTART: 15±0.3Vdc
BAT. POLARITY: By internal fuse open
OVER TEMPERATURE: Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
OUTPUT SHORT: Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
OVER LOAD (Typ.): 105 ~ 115% load for 180 sec., 115% ~ 150% load for 10 sec. Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
CIRCUIT BREAKER: 10A
GFCI PROCTECTION: None

FUNCTION

REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR: Power ON-OFF remote control by front panel dry contact connector(by RELAY), Open : Normal work ; Short : Remote off
REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORY: Remote controller sold separately, Order No.: IRC1,IRC2,IRC3
RS-232 COMMUNICATION: RS-232 ~ RJ11 Type connector (Please refer to page 4 for more details)

AC UPS MODE

AC INPUT RANGE: 200/220/230/240Vac±16%, recover±13%
FREQUENCY RANGE: 45 ~ 65Hz
TRASFER TIME(Typ.): 10ms inverter <--> AC by pass

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.: -25 ~ +70℃(Refer to “Derating curve”)
WORKING HUMIDITY: 20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY: -30 ~ +70℃ / -22 ~ +158oF, 10 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
VIBRATION: 10 ~ 500Hz, 3G 10min./1cycle, 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC (Note.4)

SAFETY STANDARDS: CB IEC62368-1,Dekra BS EN/EN62368-1,UL458, E13,EAC TP TC 004 approved; Design refer to AS/NZS 62368.1 (Please refer to next page “AC output socket” table for more details )
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE: DC I/P - AC I/P:3.0KVac DC I/P - AC O/P:3.0KVac AC O/P - FG:1.5KVac
EMC EMISSION: Parameter Standard Test Level

Radiated FCC for 112,124,148 only(expect for Type-UN) Class A
Radiated BS EN/ EN55032(CISPR32) for 212,224,248 only(expect for Type-UN) Class A
Conducted FCC for 112,124,148 only(expect for Type-UN) Class A
Conducted BS EN/ EN55032(CISPR32) for 212,224,248 only(expect for Type-UN) Class A
Harmonic Current BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class A
Voltage Flicker BS EN/EN61000-3-3
EMC IMMUNITY: BS EN/ EN55024, BS EN/ EN55035

Parameter Standard Test Level

ESD BS EN/EN61000-4-2 Level 3, 8KV air; Level 2, 4KV contact
Radiated BS EN/EN61000-4-3 Level 2
EFT / Burst BS EN/EN61000-4-4 Level 2, 1KV
Surge BS EN/EN61000-4-5 Level 3, 1KV/Line-Line 2KV/Line-Earth
Conducted BS EN/EN61000-4-6 Level 2
Magnetic Field BS EN/EN61000-4-8 Level 1
Voltage Dips and Interruptions BS EN/EN61000-4-11 >95% dip 0.5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, >95% interruptions 250 periods

Parameter	Standard	Test Level
Radiated	FCC for 112,124,148 only(expect for Type-UN)	Class A
Radiated	BS EN/ EN55032(CISPR32) for 212,224,248 only(expect for Type-UN)	Class A
Conducted	FCC for 112,124,148 only(expect for Type-UN)	Class A
Conducted	BS EN/ EN55032(CISPR32) for 212,224,248 only(expect for Type-UN)	Class A
Harmonic Current	BS EN/EN61000-3-2	Class A
Voltage Flicker	BS EN/EN61000-3-3

Parameter	Standard	Test Level
ESD	BS EN/EN61000-4-2	Level 3, 8KV air; Level 2, 4KV contact
Radiated	BS EN/EN61000-4-3	Level 2
EFT / Burst	BS EN/EN61000-4-4	Level 2, 1KV
Surge	BS EN/EN61000-4-5	Level 3, 1KV/Line-Line 2KV/Line-Earth
Conducted	BS EN/EN61000-4-6	Level 2
Magnetic Field	BS EN/EN61000-4-8	Level 1
Voltage Dips and Interruptions	BS EN/EN61000-4-11	>95% dip 0.5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, >95% interruptions 250 periods

OTHERS

MTBF: 460.5K hrs min. Telcordia TR/SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 58.3K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION: 333*184*70mm (L*W*H)
PACKING: 3.3Kg; 2pcs/ 7.6Kg/ 1.25CUFT

Test conditions and notes4

1.Efficiency, AC regulation and THD are tested by 900W load, linear load at 12.5Vdc/25Vdc/50Vdc input voltage.
2.All parameters not specified above are measured at rated load, 25℃ of ambient temperature and set to factory setting.
3.Internal pre-start circuit, the setup time is 8s.
4.The power supply is considered as an independent unit, but the final equipment still need to re-confirm that the whole system complies with the EMC directives. For guidance on how to perform these EMC tests, please refer to “EMI testing of component power supplies.” (as available on https://www.meanwell.com//Upload/PDF/EMI_statement_en.pdf )

Technical drawings

NTU-1200-212AU AC Output Socket — AC Output Socket

NTU-1200-212AU DERATING CURVE — DERATING CURVE

NTU-1200-212AU Support RS-232 Communication — Support RS-232 Communication

NTU-1200-212AU AC Output Voltage、Frequency、Power — AC Output Voltage、Frequency、Power

NTU-1200-212AU FUNCTION MANUAL — FUNCTION MANUAL

NTU-1200-212AU MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION — MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION

NTU-1200-212AU TYPICAL APPLICATION — TYPICAL APPLICATION

Typical applications

Downloads

Datasheet1

NTU-1200-212AU datasheetNTU-1200-SPEC.PDF · 2026-02-04 edition PDF Download

Certificates8

MeanWell NTS-1200 and NTU-1200 Certificate PDF Download

Catalogues1

Mean Well Catalog (Industrial) PDF Download

FAQ

What type of inverter is the Mean Well NTU-1200-212AU?

The NTU-1200-212AU is a true sine wave DC-AC inverter designed to deliver 1200W continuous power. This model converts 12V DC input to 230V AC output (factory default, 200-240VAC selectable) and includes an AU socket. Its output waveform has THD below 3%, which is important for equipment that requires clean AC power.

What kinds of applications is this inverter suitable for?

This model is suited to business and industrial applications that need 230V-class AC power from a 12V battery-based system. Typical use cases include mobile power, backup power, and equipment that benefits from true sine wave output. The built-in UPS bypass function also makes it relevant where AC pass-through capability is needed.

Does the NTU-1200-212AU support battery chemistries besides lead-acid?

Yes, Mean Well specifies that this inverter is suitable for both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. That gives buyers more flexibility when selecting or standardizing battery platforms. It also includes battery over-discharge protection through low voltage disconnect.

How much surge capacity does this inverter provide?

The NTU-1200-212AU is rated for 1200W continuous output and supports surge power up to 2000W. Mean Well also specifies overload behavior at 105 to 115% load for 180 seconds and 115 to 150% load for 10 seconds. This helps it handle short-duration startup demands better than an inverter with only a flat continuous rating.

What output options are available on this model?

This inverter supports selectable AC output voltages of 200/220/230/240VAC. Mean Well also states that output voltage and frequency (50/60Hz) are selectable by DIP switch. For this specific model, the factory default output is 230V AC at 50Hz.

Is the NTU-1200-212AU suitable for demanding environments?

It is designed to operate across a wide temperature range of -25°C to +70°C, subject to the output derating curve. The unit also has a built-in cooling fan and is rated for 10 to 500Hz, 3G vibration, which support reliability in harsher operating conditions. Buyers should still confirm that their enclosure and thermal conditions match the product's rated operating environment.

What protection and monitoring features are included?

The NTU-1200-212AU includes protections for output short circuit, overload, over temperature, and DC input high voltage, along with battery over-discharge protection. It also has front panel indicators for operating status and supports RS-232 communication. Remote controller accessories are available separately for applications that need external control access.

What safety, compliance, and warranty details are specified for this inverter?

Mean Well lists CB IEC62368-1 approval for this model, with design reference to AS/NZS 62368.1. EMC compliance includes EN55032 Class A and BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11. The datasheet does not state a warranty period.

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