Victron Energy Mains 230V Off Grid Kit With Mains Hook Up - Multiplus 12/1600/70

PLEASE NOTE - AS WE ARE NOW ENTERING THE BUSY PERIOD OF THE YEAR FOR CONVERTING VANS, THE LEAD TIME ON THIS KIT IS CURRENTLY 2-3 WEEKS.

We have created this kit to give people an affordable entry point into off grid power with Victron Energy. 

HIGH LEVEL KIT FEATURES

• 1600VA (1300W) Inverter Charger with power boost function on mains
• 30A MPPT Solar Controller (For connection to a solar panel)
• 30A DC-DC charger (For leisure battery charging from your vehicle)
• 1000A High current DC distribution system
• 100A Low current DC distribution system
• Battery isolation and current/voltage monitoring
• Mains hook up

COMPONENTS

VICTRON ENERGY MULTIPLUS 12/1600/70 INVERTER CHARGER

This new style Victron MultiPlus 1600VA is set to replace the earlier MultiPlus Compact range. It is a powerful true sine wave inverter, a sophisticated battery charger that features adaptive charge technology and a high-speed AC transfer switch in a single compact enclosure.

The MultiPlus is a powerful true sine wave inverter, a sophisticated battery charger that features adaptive charge technology, and a highspeed AC transfer switch in a single compact enclosure.

• Input voltage range - 9.5 – 17V
• Output Output voltage - 230VAC ± 2% Frequency: 50Hz ± 0,1% (1)
• Cont. output power at 25°C(3) - 1600VA
• Cont. output power at 25°C - 1300W
• Cont. output power at 40°C - 1100W
• Cont. output power at 65°C - 800W
• Peak power - 2800W
• Maximum efficiency - 93%
• Zero-load power - 10W
• Zero-load power in search mode - 3W
• AC Input - Input voltage range: 187-265VAC / Input frequency: 45 – 65Hz
• Charge voltage 'absorption' - 14.4V
• Charge voltage 'float' - 13.8V
• Storage mode - 13.2V
• Leisure battery charge current - 70A
• Starter battery charge current - 1A
• Battery temperature sensor - Yes
• Weight - 10.2KG
• Dimensions (hxwxd) - 470 x 265 x 120 mm

VICTRON ENERGY ORION 12/12 30A DC-DC NON ISOLATED CHARGER

The Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC charger is a professional DC to DC adaptive 3-stage charger with built-in Bluetooth.

For use in dual battery systems in vehicles where the alternator and the starter battery are used to charge the leisure battery. The unit can be monitored and programmed via Bluetooth and can be remotely controlled via a remote on/off switch and has an engine running detection mechanism.

• Input voltage range - 10-17V
• Under voltage shut down - 7V
• Under voltage restart - 7.5V
• Nominal output voltage - 12.2V
• Output voltage adjust range - 10-15V
• Cont. output current at nominal output voltage and 40 °C - 30A
• Cont. output power at 25 °C - 430W
• Cont. output power at 40 °C - 360W
• Efficiency - 87%
• No load input current - < 80 mA
• Standby current - Less than 1mA
• DC connection - Screw terminals
• Maximum cable cross-section - 16 mm² AWG6
• Weight - 1.8 kg
• Dimensions - 130 x 186 x 80 mm

VICTRON ENERGY SMARTSOLAR 100/30 MPPT SOLAR CONTROLLER

This Victron SmartSolar 100/30 MPPT charger gathers energy from your solar panels, and stores it in your batteries. Using the latest, fastest technology, SmartSolar maximises this energy-harvest, driving it intelligently to achieve full charge in the shortest possible time. SmartSolar maintains battery health, extending its life.

The SmartSolar charge controller will even recharge a severely depleted battery. It can operate with a battery voltage as low as 0 Volts, provided the cells are not permanently sulphated or otherwise damaged.

• Battery voltage (Auto select) - 12-24V
• Rated charge current - 30A
• Nominal PV Power (12V) - 440W
• Max PV short circuit current - 35A
• Automatic load disconnect - Yes
• Max PV open circuit voltage - 100V
• Peak efficiency - 98%
• Power terminals - 16 mm²
• Weight - 1.3KG
• Dimensions (h x w x d) - 130 x 186 x 70MM

VICTRON ENERGY LYNX 100A M8 DISTRUBUTOR

The Victron Lynx 1000A Distributor is a modular DC busbar with spaces for four DC fuses. It monitors the status of each fuse and displays its condition with an LED on the front. The Lynx Distributor is part of the modular Lynx distribution system.

• Voltage range - 9 - 60Vdc
• Supported system voltages - 12, 24 or 48V
• Reverse polarity protection - Yes (1)
• Current rating - 1000Adc continuous
• Power consumption (2) - Maximum 100mA (with all LEDs illuminated)
• Terminals - M8
• Enclosure dimensions - (hxlxw) 290 x 170 x 80MM
• Unit weight - 2.2 kg

(1) The RJ10 cable connection is not protected against reverse polarity
(2) Powered from Lynx Shunt VE.Can or Lynx Smart BMS

VICTRON ENERGY 500A SMARTSHUNT

This 500A Victron SmartShunt is an all in one battery monitor, only without a display. Your phone acts as the display.

The SmartShunt connects via Bluetooth to the VictronConnect App on your phone (or tablet) and you can conveniently read out all monitored battery parameters, like state of charge, time to go, historical information and much more.

• SmartShunt - 500A
• Supply voltage range - 6.5 - 70 VDC
• Current draw - < 1mA
• Input voltage range, auxiliary battery - 6.5 - 70 VDC
• Battery capacity (Ah) - 1 - 9999 Ah
• Operating temperature range - -40 +50°C (-40 - 120°F)
• Measures voltage of second battery, or temperature, or midpoint - Yes
• Temperature measurement range - -20 +50°C
• VE.Direct communication port - Yes

INCOMING MAINS CONSUMER UNIT (Pre Assembled)

This is a small mains consumer unit that runs from the surface mount 16A hook up point on the outside of your van and feeds the input of the inverter. This protects the inverter from any power surges and overloads and is the first point of safety, providing an earth to both the inverter body and the chassis of your camper van.

• 5 Way plastic consumer unit
• 30mA 63A Double pole RCD
• 16A Double pole MCB
• 63A DP Bus bar
• Surface mounted 16A magnetic hook up point (Available in black or white)
• Relevant electrical safety stickers
• Hook up input - 2.5mm² three core arctic flex - 5M
• Inverter input - 2.5mm² three core flex - 2M
• Inverter earth (Terminated with ring terminal) - 6mm² tri rated flex - 2M
• Vehicle earth (Terminated with ring terminal) 6mm² tri rated flex - 2M

OUTGOING MAINS CONSUMER UNIT (Pre Assembled)

This is the central mains consumer unit for the camper van. This takes the output from the inverter/hook up and feeds the power via double pole RCD's and MCB's to the mains sockets and switches. 

• 8 Way plastic consumer unit
• 30mA 63A Double pole RCD
• 3 X 10A Double pole MCB's
• Neutral 63A DP Bus bar
• 3 X 13A UK double sockets
• 3 X double surface mount back boxes
• Single surface mount back box
• Inverter output - 2.5mm² three core flex - 2M
• Sockets & Switches - 1.5mm² three core flex - 3M each
• Vehicle earth (Terminated with ring terminal) 6mm² tri rated flex - 2M

12V DISTRIBUTION

12V 12 Way fuse box with a built in negative bus bar, saving the time and extra money having to install a separate one.

• LED function on each output that will illuminate to show any blown fuses.
• Numerous labels for easy identification of outputs.
• Complete with 12 fuses (3 X 5A, 3 X 10A, 3 X 15A, 3 X 20A).
• Mounting screws.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

• PV Solar Isolator
• 600A Battery Isolator
• Relevant fuses and fuse holders
• Battery terminals with PVC covers

CABLING

We will provide adequate lengths of cable to complete the installation as seen on the screen, the lengths provided are suitable for most camper installations, but if you need anymore, this is all available to buy on our website.

For use to wire both the input and output of the Orion DC-DC charger, the output of the SmartSolar MPPT Controller, and the cabling to the 12V fuse box - 

• 16mm² Red Positive Hi Flex - 10M
• 16mm² Black Negative Hi Flex - 10M

For use to wire the Multiplus Inverter Charger to the Lynx Distribution System, and to connect this to the chassis of the van and to power the Lynx via the isolator and shunt from the leisure battery -

• 50mm² Red Positive Hi Flex - 3M
• 50mm² Black Negative Hi Flex - 3M

For use to wire the input of the SmartSolar MPPT controller to the PV isolator - 

• 6mm² Red Positive Double Insulated PV Cable -  3M
• 6mm² Black Positive Double Insulated PV Cable -  3M

For use to wire from the low current 12 way fuse box to your 12V accessories -

• 1.5mm² Twin core automotive thin wall cable - 30M

All crimps, terminals, and heat shrink will be provided in the kit to make the necessary connections.

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

As with all the kits and layouts provided on our site, they serve as a guide only and we recommend all wiring and installation is carried out by a qualified professional. Disconnect all AC and DC power sources to prevent accidental shock. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all the applicable installation codes, regulations, and to ensure the equipment is fitted correctly.