Victron energy Phoenix Inverter Compact C12/1600 230V Manuel page 8

4.2 Connection of Battery cables
In order to fully utilize the full capacity of the product, batteries with sufficient capacity and
battery cables with sufficient cross section should be used. See table.
Preassembled
cable length 1.5 m
(mm 2)
Recommended
cross section (mm 2 )
1,5  5 m
1
5  10 m
Recommended
battery capacity (Ah)
Remark: Internal resistance is the important factor when working with low capacity batteries.
Please consult your supplier or the relevant sections of our book "electricity on board",
downloadable from our website.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to connect the battery cables:
Use an insulated box spanner in order to avoid shorting the battery.
Avoid shorting the battery cables.
Connect the battery cables: the + (red) and the - (black), to the battery see appendix A.
Reverse polarity connection (+ to – and – to +) will cause damage to the product. (Safety fuse
inside the Phoenix Inverter Compact can be damaged)
Secure the nuts tightly in order to reduce the contact resistance as much as possible.
6
24/1200 24/1600
16 25
25 35
50 70
24/1200 24/1600
40 – 400 100 – 400
12/1200 12/1600
25 35
50 70
100 140
12/1200 12/1600
150 – 700 200 – 700