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Overview
ISI-501-148A is the model of this series: rated power 450W, typical efficiency 87%.
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 110VAC 100 / 110 / 115 / 120VAC selectable by setting button S.W
- FREQUENCYNote.9
- Factory setting set at 110VAC 60±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
- 48V
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.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
- 87%
- 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*1
- BAT. LOW ALARMNote.3
- 45V
- BAT. LOW SHUTDOWNNote.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 FCC part 15 class B, EAC TP TC 020
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to 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
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Catalogues1
FAQ
What is the main use case for the Mean Well ISI-501-148A?
This model is designed for DC-to-AC power conversion in systems that need 110V AC output from a DC battery source. It is a good fit for mobile, off-grid, industrial, and backup power applications that also benefit from an integrated MPPT solar charger. Its true sine wave output makes it suitable for equipment that needs cleaner AC power.
What are the key electrical specifications of the ISI-501-148A?
The ISI-501-148A is rated for 500W continuous output and provides 110V AC output. It supports surge power up to 1000W and has a typical efficiency of 87%. The listed DC input voltage range is 42 to 60VDC.
Does this inverter produce true sine wave output?
Yes, this model provides true sine wave AC output with total harmonic distortion below 3%. That makes it a better choice for sensitive electronics and loads that perform best with cleaner waveform quality. It is differentiated from modified sine wave units by its lower distortion output.
Does the ISI-501-148A include a solar charger?
Yes, it has a built-in 500W MPPT solar charger. Mean Well lists typical MPPT efficiency at 98%, which helps improve solar charging performance compared with non-MPPT charging approaches. This integrated design can reduce the need for a separate charger in compatible systems.
What protection features are included in this model?
The ISI-501-148A includes battery low alarm, battery low shutdown, over voltage, over temperature, output short, input polarity reverse, and overload protection. For overload, it can handle 110% load for 60 seconds before shutdown protection activates. Recovery for several fault conditions is specified by re-powering the unit.
What battery types is the ISI-501-148A designed to work with?
This model is specified for open and sealed lead acid batteries. That makes it appropriate for systems built around those battery chemistries rather than requiring a separate battery profile not listed here. Buyers using other battery types should verify suitability before purchase.
Can this inverter operate in demanding temperature conditions?
It is rated for operation from -20°C to +40°C at 100% load. The specification also states up to 60°C at 50% load, which can be relevant in warmer installations with reduced output demand. A built-in cooling fan supports thermal management.
What certifications and warranty come with the ISI-501-148A?
The unit is listed as approved to IEC62368-1 CB and EAC TP TC 004, and it meets BS EN/EN62368-1. These are relevant safety standards for professional and industrial buyers. The datasheet does not state a warranty period, so confirm warranty terms at purchase.
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