Description

Victron Inverter 24/1600 120V VE.Direct NEMA 5-15R [PIN242161500]

This selected 24V DC model supplies 120V AC for suitable domestic, leisure and mobile loads. Its continuous output is 1500W at 25°C and 1350W at 40°C. Use the selected-model ratings and installation conditions below.

Communication and monitoring

The VE.Direct port supports a computer connection through an optional VE.Direct to USB interface, or a phone or tablet through an optional VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle. The inverter does not have built-in Bluetooth. VictronConnect is available for Android, iOS, Windows and macOS.

Monitor inverter state, battery and AC output voltage, percentage of nominal AC load, and alarms. Power and alarm LEDs indicate operating state, overload, high temperature, low battery voltage and excessive DC ripple.

Configuration

Configure the output voltage and frequency, low-battery alarm and shutdown/restart thresholds, and ECO mode and sensitivity through VictronConnect. The factory AC setting is 120V at 60Hz. At 60Hz the output setting range is 100-120V AC; the 50Hz setting uses a fixed 100V AC output. Settings must be changed only by a qualified engineer.

Dynamic cut-off adjusts the low-battery shutdown threshold according to battery load and voltage. It is disabled by default and supports battery-specific configuration. Do not use dynamic cut-off when other loads are connected to the same battery, because those loads are not included in the inverter's calculation.

ECO mode

ECO mode enters standby at low or zero load and periodically checks whether a load is present. Wake-up sensitivity and search timing are adjustable. The manual gives a 15W default wake-up minimum, adjustable from 15W to the inverter rating; settings may require adjustment for inductive, capacitive or non-linear loads.

Remote control and AC transfer

Use the ON/OFF/ECO switch or the supported remote-control connection. Optional external switches, the Inverter Control VE.Direct panel, a compatible battery management system, or a GX monitoring device can provide remote on/off control as described in the manual.

An automatic AC transfer switch is not built in. An optional external Filax2 transfer switch provides a switchover time of less than 20 milliseconds; an inverter/charger with a built-in transfer switch is another option.

Reliability and load starting

The full-bridge design with a toroidal transformer provides a high-quality sine-wave output and startup capability for loads such as LED power converters, filament lamps and electric tools. The inverter has overload, short-circuit and over-temperature protection.

Installation and safety

Use an adequately sized battery, correctly sized DC cables and the fuse arrangements specified for the selected model. The manual requires an additional battery-side fuse or DC circuit breaker when the battery cable is longer than 1.5m. Avoid reverse battery polarity. Never connect the inverter AC output to another AC source, such as a household wall outlet or generator.

The selected NEMA 5-15R model has a floating AC output. Any required neutral-to-ground connection and additional GFCI protection must follow the selected installation instructions. Enclosure protection depends on the mounting orientation described in the manual.

Specifications

Selected-model electrical ratings

• Model: 24/1600; manufacturer part number PIN242161500
• Nominal DC battery voltage: 24V; input range: 18.4-34.0V
• Continuous output: 1500W at 25°C (77°F); 1350W at 40°C (104°F)
• Time-limited output from a cold start: 1700W for 1 hour
• Peak output: 2100W for 15 seconds
• Factory AC output: 120V AC ±3%, 60Hz ±0.1%; configuration limits are stated above
• Waveform: true sine wave
• Maximum efficiency: 91%
• Zero-load power: 14W
• ECO-mode zero-load reference in the manufacturer technical table: 2W; actual consumption depends on search settings and load
• Low-battery shutdown default: 18.6V; low-battery restart/alarm default: 21.8V; charge-detect default: 28.0V; thresholds are adjustable
• ECO stop/start power and search settings: adjustable

Enclosure and connections

• Material: steel chassis with a plastic cover; blue RAL 5012
• DC connection: hardwired battery cables at screw terminals
• Maximum battery-terminal cable cross-section: 25mm² / AWG4
• Selected AC outlet: NEMA 5-15R; GFCI output sockets belong to separately specified variants
• Enclosure category: IP21, subject to the mounting-orientation conditions in the manual
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +65°C, with fan-assisted cooling and output derating above 40°C
• Maximum humidity: 95%, non-condensing
• Product weight listed in the selected 1600 technical table: 8kg / 18lb

Protection and standards

• Protection against output short circuit, overload, battery voltage too high or too low, high temperature, 120V AC applied to the inverter output, and excessive DC ripple
• Safety standards listed in the selected manual: EN/IEC 60335-1 and EN/IEC 62109-1
• EMC standards listed in the selected manual: EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, IEC 61000-6-1, IEC 61000-6-2 and IEC 61000-6-3

Supplied packaging information

• Box dimensions and packaged weight supplied with this listing: 8 in H × 12 in W × 17 in L; 19lb
• UPC supplied with this listing: 8719076071945

Data Sheet

• Inverter VE.Direct 120V HW15 manual, Rev 02 - 01/2026
• Inverter VE.Direct 120V HW15 manual, Rev 01 - 01/2026
• Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy (PDF)