HE200-2500-O — 1200 W Off-Grid Inverter, 12 V
One line: A compact 12 V off-grid inverter for small loads — 1200 W output, 800 W PV input, built-in MPPT. The entry point of the HE200 line.
Specifications
| Category | Item | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Inverter output | Maximum output power | 1200 W |
| Maximum output voltage | 240 Vac ±5% (single phase) | |
| Maximum output current | 5.45 A | |
| Output frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| Output waveform | Pure sine wave | |
| Output topology | L+N+PE | |
| Battery | Battery type | Lead-acid / lithium |
| Rated battery voltage | 12 Vdc | |
| Max combined PV charge current | 100 A | |
| Charging modes | Two-stage / three-stage / automatic | |
| PV input | MPPT strings | 1 |
| Maximum input power | 800 W | |
| Maximum open-circuit voltage | 115 Vdc | |
| Maximum short-circuit current | 16 A | |
| Working voltage range | 17–115 Vdc | |
| Efficiency | 99.5% (PV charging) | |
| Grid / generator input | Input voltage range | 90–280 Vac |
| Rated input voltage | 220 Vac | |
| Input frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| Maximum current | 50 A | |
| General | Dimensions | 309 × 220 × 106 mm |
| Packing dimensions | 392 × 312 × 194 mm | |
| Net weight | 3.85 kg | |
| Gross weight | 5.0 kg | |
| Protection rating | IP21 | |
| Operating temperature | −10 to 60 °C | |
| Cooling | Smart fan cooling | |
| Humidity | 5–95% |
Features
- PV, utility and battery can supply the load simultaneously.
- Built-in MPPT — solar panels connect directly, no external charge controller needed.
- Smart temperature-controlled fan — quiet at low load.
- High-frequency design — light and compact for its power density.
- 360° protection — over-voltage, under-voltage, overload, short circuit, over-temperature, reverse polarity and surge protection.
Typical loads
The 1200 W output is best matched to a defined, modest load. Three configurations the manufacturer documents:
Remote rural household. One or two efficient refrigerators (150–200 W each), four to six LED lights (20–40 W each), a television (80–120 W) and phone chargers — total under 800 W. Pair with a 12 V 200–300 Ah LiFePO4 battery and a matched PV array.
Small agricultural use. Irrigation controls, a small ventilation fan (60–100 W), an automatic feeder (30–50 W) and a heat lamp (50–80 W).
Market stall or small commercial point. LED strip lighting (30–50 W), a small freezer (150–200 W), a cash register (20–50 W) and small catering equipment up to 500–800 W.
Sizing notes
The PV input limit of 800 W is the binding constraint, not the output. A 1200 W inverter with only 800 W of PV will not recharge a large battery bank quickly. If the battery is 300 Ah at 12 V (3.6 kWh), and the load draws 2 kWh per day, the array needs to deliver roughly 2.5 kWh per day including losses — feasible within 800 W over 4 peak-sun hours, but not with much margin.
Battery voltage is fixed at 12 V by this model. At 1200 W output that means up to about 100 A of battery current, so battery cable size matters. Use the installation guide for cable and breaker ratings.
Connections, monitoring and accessories
Terminal layout, system wiring, monitoring options and the accessories supplied with the unit.
Certification coverage
| Certification | Status |
|---|---|
| CE (LVD + EMC) — M.2025.206.C116069 | Covered |
| FCC Part 15 Subpart B SDoC — CKEYS251013025 | Covered (series) |
| RoHS 2.0 — CKEYS251013024 | Covered (series) |
| GB 4943.1-2022 safety — RKEYS250917157 | Covered (series) |
Full details, including what is not held, are on the certifications page.
Related models
- Need more power on 12 V? HE200-3000-O-I5 — 2000 W, IP54
- Need a 24 V system? HE200-4200-T — 3600 W
- Both lines: hybrid inverters · off-grid inverters