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Phoenix Inverter Smart and Lithium SuperPack battery range
February 14th, 2019

This week more information about the Phoenix Inverter Smart 1600VA & 2000VA. There are some changes in the battery range of the Lithium SuperPack. We also have a new accessory; the Carry Case for Blue Smart IP65 chargers and accessories. The Victron-Competence Centre in Klagenfurt was officially opened last December. The Solar Show Africa 2019 is 26 and 27 March, be sure to put the dates in your diary. Please do check our list of new and updated documentation, certificates, training and exhibitions.

 

Phoenix Inverter Smart 1600VA and 2000VA

We’ve added two Bluetooth enabled Inverters to our range. The new-build models are rated at 1600VA and 2000VA and we have models for 12V, 24V and 48V systems. 
The Phoenix Inverter Smart has some great features, such as:

  • Dynamic cut-off/intelligent restart
  • We’ve added 48V models to the range
  • Bluetooth communication – allows easy set-up and monitoring on your phone, laptop or smart device
  • Slimline design allows for discreet wall-mounting
  • Eco mode

More information is available in this blogpost.

 

Lithium SuperPack range changes

The very recently introduced Lithium SuperPack battery range is undergoing a few changes: there are new models with some dimension changes, plus the 50Ah is upgraded to 60Ah:
 

  1. BAT512020705 Lithium SuperPack 12,8V/20Ah (M5)
    This is a new model.
  2. BAT512060705 Lithium SuperPack 12,8V/60Ah (M6)
    This is an upgrade from the 50Ah model. Price does not change.
    Dimensions are different:
    Old: 197 x 165 x 170
    New: 229 x 138 x 213 (similar to 12V/60Ah AGM & GEL Deep Cycle)
  3. BAT512110705 Lithium SuperPack 12,8V/100Ah (M8)
    Dimensions are almost the same:
    Old: 330 x 171 x 235
    New 330 x 171 x 220 (identical to 12V/ 110Ah AGM & GEL Deep Cycle)
  4. BAT512120705 Lithium SuperPack 12,8V/200Ah (M8)
    Dimensions are almost the same:
    Old: 520 x 269 x 220
    New: 529 x 269 x 208
  5. BAT524050705 Lithium SuperPack 25,6V/50Ah (M8)
    This is a new model.

Please see E.Order for expected week of availability and see our website for the new datasheet. Our apologies for making these changes so quickly.

 

New Carry Case for Blue Smart IP65 Chargers and accessories

The carry case for the IP65 charger is one of those indispensable accessories. It protects your charger from the knocks and bangs of workshop life. It allows tidy storage, everything is in one place; and if you use an IP65 charger in your work – it gives a professional appearance.

 

Victron-Competence Centre, Klagenfurt

In December 2018 the new VICTRON-Kompetenzzentrum (VICTRON-Competence Centre) for ‘Renewable Energy and Storage Technology’ was opened at the HTL1 Lastenstraß, a Higher Technical institute in Klagenfurt, southern Austria. This school trains engineers in the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and mechatronics

 

The Solar Show Africa 2019

Will you be visiting us at the Solar Show Africa 2019 exhibition, which will be held on the 26th and 27th of March at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa?
Among other exciting developments, we will be introducing the following new products to you at the Solar Show this year:

  • Phoenix Inverter Smart 1600 & 2000VA
  • VE.Bus Smart Dongle
  • MultiPlus-II 5kVA
  • Smart Battery Sense
  • GX GSM

Our stand number is B51, and we look forward to meeting you there.

 

Documentation

We have the following new and updated documentation for you:

For all of our latest documentation we refer you to our website.

 

New certificate

We've added the following certificate to our website:

 

Victron training

Sign up for one of our training events and learn more about our products. You can still register for the next training events:

  • February 27th - February 28th, VE products, systems and software training in Polokwane (Pietersburg) South Africa
  • February 28th, Technical training Baltics in Riga, Latvia
  • March 5th, Formación Básica in Muchamiel, Spain

For more information about our training events go to Victron Professional.

 

Upcoming exhibitions

Check our exhibition schedule online if you are interested in visiting an exhibition in your area during the coming months. The following exhibitions are scheduled:

  • February 13th – February 15th, Renewable energies show in Lyon, France
  • February 15th – February 17th, Belgium Boat Show in Gent, Belgium
  • February 20th – February 24th, Reise + Camping 2019 in Essen, Germany