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Mean Well ISI-501-248D True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger

Name: Mean Well ISI-501-248D True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger
Brand: Mean Well
SKU: ISI-501-248D
Price: 233.87 USD
Availability: InStock

true sine wavehigh surge power up to 1000WUK Socket

SKU ISI-501-248D

$233.87 USD

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Overview

ISI-501-248D is the model of this series: rated power 500W, 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

ISI-501-248DSpecifications from the official datasheet (2024-09-04 edition)

INVERTER SECTION

RATED POWER: 500W
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
FREQUENCY^Note.9: Factory setting set at 230VAC 50±0.1Hz 50/60Hz selectable by setting button S.W
WAVEFORM^Note.1: True sine wave (THD<3%)
AC REGULATION (Typ.): ±3%
FRONT PANEL INDICATOR: Fault and operation status, Charger status, Battery capacity
BAT. VOLTAGE: 48V
VOLTAGE RANGE^Note.3,5: 42 ~ 60VDC
DC CURRENT (Typ.)^Note.7: 15A
NO LOAD CURRENT DRAW (Typ.): 0.32A
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.): 8.5A
BATTERY TYPE: Open & sealed Lead Acid
FUSE: 20A*2
BAT. LOW ALARM^Note.3: 45V
BAT. LOW SHUTDOWN^Note.3: 42V
REVERSE POLARITY: By internal fuse open

MPPT / SOLAR SECTION

MPPT CHARGER EFFICIENCY (Typ.): 98%
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE RANGE: 90 ~ 160V
MPPT RANGE: 70 ~ 160V
SOLAR INPUT CURRENT (Typ.): 4.5A
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

ISI-501-248D Block Diagram — Block Diagram

ISI-501-248D Charging Curve — Charging Curve

ISI-501-248D Mechanical Specification — Mechanical Specification

Typical applications

Home appliance
Power tools
Portable equipment
Yacht
Vehicle

Downloads

Catalogues1

Mean Well Catalog (Industrial) PDF Download

FAQ

What is the main use case for the Mean Well ISI-501-248D?

This model is a 500W true sine wave DC-AC inverter designed for applications that need clean AC output from a DC battery system. It is also differentiated by its built-in 500W MPPT solar charger, which makes it suitable for mobile, off-grid, and backup power systems that use solar charging.

Does the ISI-501-248D produce true sine wave output?

Yes. The ISI-501-248D provides true sine wave output with total harmonic distortion below 3%, which helps support sensitive electronics and other loads that benefit from cleaner AC power. Compared with modified sine wave units, this makes it a better fit where output quality matters.

What power level does this inverter support?

This model is rated for 500W continuous output power. It also supports surge power up to 1000W, which can help with short startup demands from some loads. Buyers should still size the inverter around the actual running power requirements of their equipment.

What DC input range does the ISI-501-248D require?

The listed DC input range for this model is 42 to 60VDC. That means it is intended for systems operating in that input window, so buyers should verify their battery system matches the inverter's rated input range. It also supports open and sealed lead acid batteries.

Does this model include a solar charger?

Yes. The ISI-501-248D has a built-in 500W MPPT solar charger with typical MPPT efficiency of 98%. That built-in feature can reduce the need for a separate charger in solar-assisted power systems using this inverter.

What protections are built into the ISI-501-248D?

This inverter includes battery low alarm, battery low shutdown, over voltage, over temperature, output short, input polarity reverse, and overload protection. For overload, over temperature, and output short conditions, the unit shuts down output and requires re-powering to recover.

Can the ISI-501-248D be used in demanding temperature conditions?

It is rated for operation from -20°C to +40°C at 100% load. The specification also states operation up to 60°C at 50% load, so performance expectations should be adjusted for hotter environments. Its built-in cooling fan is intended to support thermal management during operation.

What other buyer-focused features does this inverter include?

The ISI-501-248D includes built-in remote ON-OFF control, a battery low relay contact, and LED indicators for operating status and battery capacity. These are useful for commercial and industrial buyers who need system-level monitoring and control.

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Model	Power	Voltage	Waveform	Frequency
Mean Well ISI-501-248U True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	500W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-248F True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	500W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-248C True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	500W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-248B True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	500W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-248A True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	500W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-224U True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	450W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-224F True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	450W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-224D True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	450W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-224C True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	450W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-224B True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	450W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-224A True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	450W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-212U True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 450W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	500W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-212F True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 450W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	500W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-212D True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 450W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	500W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-212C True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 450W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	500W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-212B True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 450W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	500W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-212A True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 450W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	500W	230V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-148U True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	450W	110V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-148F True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	450W	110V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-148D True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	450W	110V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-148C True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	450W	110V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-148B True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	450W	110V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-148A True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	450W	110V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View
Mean Well ISI-501-124U True Sine Wave DC-AC Inverter 500W 110V out 12V in with MPPT Solar Charger	500W	110V	Modifined Sine Wave	50Hz	View

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