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Brand: Victron Energy
Victron Inverter RS 48/6000 230V Smart 6000VA Inverter
Description
Compact 48 V inverter with Bluetooth, VE.Can and a display
The Victron Inverter RS 48/6000 Smart is a 48 V DC to 230 V AC, 50 Hz inverter that Victron describes as light weight, efficient and quiet. At 11 kg it is a high-power inverter for its size, with high-frequency technology, 96.5 % maximum efficiency at 1 kW load and 20 W zero-load power. A display shows battery and inverter parameters, and the same data is available over Bluetooth in the VictronConnect app, which is also used for setup and settings.
The RS Smart has a VE.Can port for connection to a GX device (system monitoring, energy meter, data logging and remote firmware update) and a VE.Direct port for the GlobalLink 520 remote monitoring. Two analogue and digital I/O ports, a programmable relay, a temperature sensor and a voltage sense connection are provided, and the remote input can be configured to accept the Victron smallBMS.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / model | Victron Energy, Inverter RS Smart 48/6000 (part number PIN482600000) |
| DC input voltage range | 38 to 62 V; minimum start-up voltage 41 V; over-voltage disconnect 65.5 V |
| Output | 230 VAC ± 2 %; 50 Hz ± 0.1 % (adjustable to 60 Hz); maximum continuous current 25 A AC |
| Continuous output power | 4800 W at 46 VDC rising linearly to 5300 W at 52 VDC (25 °C); 4500 W at 40 °C; 3000 W at 65 °C |
| Peak power | 9 kW for 3 seconds; 7 kW for 4 minutes |
| Short-circuit output current | 50 A |
| Maximum efficiency | 96.5 % at 1 kW load; 94 % at 5 kW load |
| Zero load power | 20 W |
| Parallel and 3-phase operation | 12 parallel units supported; 3-phase supports 4 units per phase |
| Charger section (AC-coupled solar charging) | Programmable charge voltage range 36 to 60 V; absorption default 57.6 V and float default 55.2 V (adjustable); maximum charge current 88 A at 57.6 V; maximum AC-coupled solar charging power 5000 W; battery temperature sensor included |
| Programmable relay | Yes: general alarm, DC under voltage or genset start/stop; 4 A up to 35 VDC and 1 A up to 70 VDC |
| Communications | VE.Direct port, VE.Can port and Bluetooth (2402 to 2480 MHz, 4 dBm) |
| I/O | 2 general purpose analogue/digital ports; temperature sensor and voltage sense; remote on-off |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +65 °C (fan assisted cooling); maximum altitude 2000 m; humidity max 95 % |
| Enclosure | Steel, blue RAL 5012; protection IP21 |
| Connections | Battery: M8 bolts. 230 VAC: screw terminals 10 mm² (6 AWG) |
| Weight / dimensions | 11 kg; 425 x 440 x 125 mm (h x w x d) |
| Standards | EN-IEC 60335-1, EN-IEC 62109-1, EN-IEC 62109-2; EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN-IEC 61000-3-2, EN-IEC 61000-3-3; IEC 61000-6-1, 61000-6-2, 61000-6-3 |
Notes on the RS Smart datasheet figures
Victron gives the continuous output as a range that rises with battery voltage. Because of that, the system design should check the actual battery voltage under load, not just the nominal 48 V. Peak ratings of 9 kW for three seconds and 7 kW for four minutes are useful for motor starting but should not be used as a continuous rating.
The RS Smart is an inverter. Its datasheet charger section applies to AC-coupled solar charging, where an external PV inverter is connected on a circuit at the AC output, up to 5000 W. Charging a battery from a grid or generator is not described for this model; for that, Victron makes charger-inverters such as the MultiPlus-II range. The RS family also includes models with built-in solar charge controllers, which are separate products. The datasheet adds that connection to the Victron VM-3P75CT energy meter is made over VE.Can.
Selection and installation
Specify the battery type and capacity, the DC cable size and fuse, the AC load and its starting current, the ambient temperature and the monitoring route, such as a Cerbo GX or Ekrano GX through VE.Can. The 12-unit parallel and 3-phase rules in the datasheet apply to the installation design. Check the allowable derating at high enclosure temperature, since continuous output at 65 °C is 3000 W.
For a charger and transfer-capable alternative see Victron MultiPlus-II 48/5000/70-50 inverter charger.
Documents and quotation
The Victron datasheet is attached. For a quotation send the part number, quantity and battery details. Related products are listed under Solar Power.
Datasheets & Documents
- Datasheet Victron Inverter RS Smart datasheet (EN) Download
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About brand
A battery-based backup or off-grid system needs one device that inverts, charges the battery and switches between AC sources. In the Victron Energy program that device is the MultiPlus-II inverter charger. Victron Energy, founded in 1975 and based in Almere, Netherlands, makes inverters, chargers and battery systems.
Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat. We list the MultiPlus-II 48/5000/70-50 and source Victron inverter chargers for buyers in Oman.
Reading the Victron MultiPlus-II 48/5000/70-50 model name
The name carries the main ratings: a 48 V battery system, 5000 VA inverter output, a 70 A battery charger and a 50 A AC transfer switch. Victron's documentation gives a 230 VAC output and continuous power of 4000 W at 25 °C, falling to 3700 W at 40 °C. The unit supports Victron's PowerControl and PowerAssist functions for use with a limited grid or generator supply.
Ordering Victron Energy equipment: what we need
Send the complete model name, state if you need the standard or the GX version, and give the battery voltage and battery type. Tell us if the unit will run alone, in parallel or in a three-phase group, and the ambient temperature at the site, which matters in the GCC. We check the model against Victron documentation and provide the manufacturer's datasheet on request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What input voltage range does the RS 48/6000 Smart use?
38 to 62 V DC. The minimum start-up voltage is 41 V and the over-voltage disconnect is 65.5 V.
What continuous power can it supply?
4800 W at 46 VDC rising linearly to 5300 W at 52 VDC at 25 °C, 4500 W at 40 °C and 3000 W at 65 °C.
How many units can be paralleled?
The datasheet states 12 parallel units are supported, and 3-phase operation supports 4 units per phase.
How is it configured and monitored?
Over Bluetooth with VictronConnect, on the built-in display, or through VE.Can to a GX device and VE.Direct to a GlobalLink 520.
Does it include a charger?
Its charger section is for AC-coupled solar charging, up to 5000 W with an external PV inverter on the AC output. For grid or generator charging use a charger-inverter such as a MultiPlus-II.
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