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Overview
ISI-501-224A is the model of this series: rated power 450W, typical efficiency 88%.
ISI-501 series integrates a DC/AC True Sine Wave Inverter and a MPPT charger. This series is a high performance true sine wave DC/AC inverter which converts the DC electricity from a system consisting of batteries and solar panels. ISI-501 is not only a high frequency designed inverter but also fully digitally controlled by an advanced microprocessor. With true sine wave output, ISI-501 series can provide 500W continuously, 550W for 60 seconds, and 1000W for 30 AC-cycles. This series incorporates a MPPT solar charger, including the constant current and constant voltage charging characteristics.
Features
- True sine wave output (THD<3%)
- High surge power up to 1000W
- High efficiency up to 88%
- High frequency design
- Thermosstatically controlled cooling fan
- Protections: Bat. low alarm / Bat. low shutdown / Over voltage / Over temp. / Output short / Input polarity reverse / Overload
- Built-in 500W MPPT solar charger, MPPT efficiency:98%(Typ.)
- Built-in remote ON-OFF control
- Built-in battery low relay contact
- LED indicator for operation status and battery capacity
- 3 years warranty
Specifications
INVERTER SECTION
- RATED POWER
- 450W
- MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER (Typ.)
- 550W for 60 sec. / surge power 1000W for 30 cycles (112, 212 models : 495W for 60 sec. / surge power 900W for 30 cycles)
- AC VOLTAGE
- Factory setting set at 230VAC 200 / 220 / 230 / 240VAC selectable by setting button S.W
- FREQUENCYNote.9
- Factory setting set at 230VAC 50±0.1Hz 50/60Hz selectable by setting button S.W
- WAVEFORMNote.1
- True sine wave (THD<3%)
- AC REGULATION (Typ.)
- ±3%
- FRONT PANEL INDICATOR
- Fault and operation status, Charger status, Battery capacity
- BAT. VOLTAGE
- 24V
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.3,5
- 21 ~ 30VDC
- DC CURRENT (Typ.)Note.7
- 30A
- NO LOAD CURRENT DRAW (Typ.)
- 0.63A
- OFF MODE CURRENT DRAW (Typ.)
- ≦1mA
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)Note.2
- 88%
- OVER TEMPERATURE
- Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
- OUTPUT SHORT
- Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
- OVER LOAD (Typ.)
- 110% load for 60 sec. Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
BATTERY SECTION
- CHARGER CURRENT (Typ.)
- 17A
- BATTERY TYPE
- Open & sealed Lead Acid
- FUSE
- 40A*1
- BAT. LOW ALARMNote.3
- 22.5V
- BAT. LOW SHUTDOWNNote.3
- 21V
- REVERSE POLARITY
- By internal fuse open
MPPT / SOLAR SECTION
- MPPT CHARGER EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 98%
- OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE RANGE
- 45 ~ 90V
- MPPT RANGE
- 35 ~ 90V
- SOLAR INPUT CURRENT (Typ.)
- 7A
- SOLAR INPUT POWER (Typ.)
- 500W
GENERAL SECTION
- WORKING TEMP.Note.4
- -20 ~ +40℃ @ 100% load ; 60℃ @ 50% load
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -30 ~ +70℃ / -22 ~ +158℉, 10 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 3G 10min./1cycle, 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- IEC62368-1 CB, EAC TP TC 004 approved; Meet BS EN/EN62368-1
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- Bat I/P - AC O/P:3.0KVAC AC O/P - FG:1.5KVAC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- Bat I/P - AC O/P, Bat I/P - FG, AC O/P - FG: 100M ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSION
- Compliance to BS EN/EN55032 class B, EAC TP TC 020
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,8, BS EN/EN55035, EAC TP TC 020
- MTBF
- 565.4K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 57.8K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 205*158*67mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 2.35Kg; 6pcs/15.1Kg/1.55CUFT
Test conditions and notes9
- 1.THD is tested by rated power, linear load at 13V,26V,52V input voltage.
- 2.Efficiency is tested by 350W, linear load at 13V,26V,52V input voltage.
- 3.The tolerance of each voltage value by models is : 112/212→±0.5V ; 124/224→±1V ; 148/248→±2V.
- 4.Output derating capacity referenced by curve 1.
- 5.Input derating capacity referenced by curve 2.
- 6.All parameters not specified above are measured at rated load, 25℃ of ambient temperature and set to factory setting.
- 7.DC current is tested by 500W, linear load at 12V,24V,48V input voltage.
- 8.The ambient temperature derating of 3.5℃/1000m with fanless models and of 5℃/1000m with fan models for operating altitude higher than 2000m(6500ft).
- 9.Type F for 60Hz only.
Technical drawings
Typical applications
- Home appliance
- Power tools
- Portable equipment
- Yacht
- Vehicle
Downloads
Catalogues1
FAQ
What is the Mean Well ISI-501-224A designed for?
The ISI-501-224A is a 500W true sine wave DC-AC inverter built for applications that need clean AC power from a DC battery-based system. It also includes a built-in 500W MPPT solar charger, which makes it suitable for mobile, backup, and off-grid power setups that use solar charging.
What are the main power specifications of this inverter?
This model provides 500W continuous output power and supports surge power up to 1000W. It operates from a 21 to 30VDC input range and delivers typical efficiency of 88%.
Is the ISI-501-224A a true sine wave inverter?
Yes. The ISI-501-224A produces a true sine wave output with total harmonic distortion below 3%, which is important for sensitive electronics and equipment that require stable, clean power. This distinguishes it from modified sine wave alternatives that may be less suitable for some loads.
Does this model include a solar charger?
Yes. The inverter includes a built-in 500W MPPT solar charger with typical MPPT efficiency of 98%. That gives this model added value for systems where solar charging and inverter functions are needed in one unit.
What battery types is the ISI-501-224A compatible with?
This model is specified for open and sealed lead acid batteries. Buyers using lead acid battery systems can match the inverter to that chemistry without adding assumptions about unsupported battery types.
What protection features are included in this inverter?
The ISI-501-224A includes battery low alarm, battery low shutdown, over voltage, over temperature, output short, input reverse polarity, and overload protection. For overload, over temperature, and output short conditions, the unit shuts down output voltage and recovers after re-powering on.
Can this inverter be used in demanding temperature conditions?
It is rated for operation from -20°C to +40°C at 100% load, and up to 60°C at 50% load. That makes it a practical option for industrial or mobile environments, provided the load and ambient temperature stay within the stated limits.
What monitoring and control features does the ISI-501-224A offer?
This model includes built-in remote ON-OFF control, a built-in battery low relay contact, and LED indicators for operation status and battery capacity. These features help users monitor system condition and manage operation without relying only on the main unit enclosure.
What are the physical size and warranty for this model?
The ISI-501-224A measures 205 x 158 x 67 mm and weighs 2.35 kg. The datasheet does not state a warranty period, so confirm warranty terms at purchase.
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