Victron Energy Multi RS 48/6000 Inverter/Charger 230V (Euro)

The Multi RS is Victron's next-generation 48V inverter/charger — 6,000 VA of output at roughly a third of the weight of a comparable low-frequency unit. High-frequency design brings it in at 24.7 lb (11.2 kg), it runs quietly, and you manage it from the built-in display, over Bluetooth with VictronConnect, or through a GX device on VE.Can. It's the non-solar sibling of the Multi RS Solar: the same inverter/charger platform without built-in charge controllers, so you pair it with whatever PV fits your system — DC-coupled MPPTs or AC-coupled PV inverters. It ships as a 230 V / 50 Hz unit and can be configured for 240 V / 60 Hz — so alongside European-spec systems and 230/240V off-grid builds, it works in US installs too, and pairs with a Victron Autotransformer for 120/240V split-phase. Who the Multi RS fits 230V off-grid homes and cabins — a light, wall-mounted 48V/6kVA core for a solar-plus-storage build, with Dynamic ESS support where a grid connection exists. European-built boats and imported rigs — keeps a 230V AC side running from a 48V bank, with shore charging and PowerAssist for small marina pedestals. US 240V and split-phase systems — configured for 240 V / 60 Hz and paired with a Victron Autotransformer, the Multi RS delivers balanced US 120/240V split-phase — the same proven pairing used when refitting European-built boats for US power. Grid-connected starts, batteries later — it can run as a direct grid connection without batteries, so a system can be commissioned first and storage added when budget allows. Generator-backed systems — a dedicated generator mode minimizes run-hours and supplements the genset from the battery when loads spike. What stands out Light enough to mount anywhere At 24.7 lb (11.2 kg), the Multi RS weighs about a third of a comparable low-frequency inverter/charger. One person can hang it on a bulkhead or cabin wall without help, and the 18.2 × 16.7 × 5.0 in (462 × 425 × 127 mm) footprint keeps it shallow. Three operating modes Backup mode rides through grid outages; off-grid mode runs with no grid at all; generator mode controls a genset to minimize run-hours and adds battery power when demand exceeds what the generator can deliver. PowerControl and PowerAssist Set a maximum shore, grid, or generator current and the Multi RS keeps the total draw under it — throttling battery charging first (PowerControl) and, when loads spike past the limit, adding inverter power from the battery in parallel (PowerAssist). Bring your own solar — DC- or AC-coupled Add SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers on the DC side, or AC-couple PV inverters on the output — the Multi RS regulates AC-coupled PV automatically with built-in frequency-shift power control. Display, Bluetooth, and GX integration The integrated display reads battery, inverter, and AC parameters at a glance; VictronConnect over Bluetooth adds historical trend data, configuration, and quick firmware updates. For full-system monitoring, VRM, and advanced ESS functions (zero-export, backup mode for critical loads), connect a GX device such as a Cerbo GX MK2 or Nucleo GX via VE.Can. On this unit the VE.Direct port is dedicated to a GlobalLink for standalone remote monitoring, and VE.Smart Networking isn't supported. Three-phase support (no parallel) Three units — one per phase — build a three-phase system. Single-phase parallel operation is not supported, so size the single unit to your peak loads. Full technical specifications Transfer switch / max AC pass-through 50 A DC input voltage range 38–62 V (48V nominal; minimum start-up 41 V) AC output 230 VAC ± 2%, 50 Hz ± 0.1% (configurable to 240 VAC / 60 Hz); max continuous inverter current 25 A Continuous output at 77 °F (25 °C) 4,600 W at 46 VDC, rising linearly to 5,200 W at 52 VDC Continuous output at 104 °F (40 °C) 4,500 W Continuous output at 149 °F (65 °C) 3,000 W Peak power (cold unit) 9 kW for 3 seconds; 7 kW for 4 minutes Efficiency 96.5% at 1 kW load; 94% at 5 kW load Zero-load power 20 W Charger — AC input Nominal 230 VAC (range 187–265 VAC), 45–65 Hz Charge voltages Absorption 57.6 V / float 55.2 V, adjustable; programmable range 36–60 V Maximum charge current from AC 88 A (at 230 V input, 57.6 V battery, 77 °F) Battery sensing Temperature sensor included; battery voltage sense Auxiliary output (AC-out-2) Yes — connected to AC input for non-critical loads; counted by PowerControl / PowerAssist Phase configurations Three-phase supported (one unit per phase); parallel operation not supported Communication VE.Can (GX device), VE.Direct (GlobalLink), Bluetooth; 2× programmable analog/digital I/O; remote on/off; programmable relay Protection Output short circuit; overload; battery voltage too high/low; over-temperature; 230 VAC on inverter output Operating range −40 to +149 °F (−40 to +65 °C), fan-assisted cooling; max 95% humidity (non-condensing); max altitude 6,562 ft (2,000 m) Earthing systems TN and TT only Enclosure Steel, blue RAL 5012; IP21 (Protective Class I); battery connection M8 bolts; AC screw terminals 10 mm² Weight 24.7 lb (11.2 kg) Dimensions (H×W×D) 18.2 × 16.7 × 5.0 in (462 × 425 × 127 mm) Safety standards EN-IEC 60335-1, EN-IEC 60335-2-29, EN-IEC 62109-1, EN-IEC 62109-2, IEC 62040, IEC 62477 Good to know before you order Output is 230 VAC / 50 Hz by default and configurable to 240 VAC / 60 Hz for the US market (single-phase). For US 120/240V split-phase, pair it with a Victron Autotransformer — it creates the balanced split-phase output and handles the neutral-ground bond. A MultiPlus-II 2x120V is the single-box alternative. GX connection is VE.Can only; the VE.Direct port is reserved for a GlobalLink. Parallel operation isn't supported — one unit per phase, sized for the job. Resources The full Victron datasheet is in Manuals & Datasheets below on this page. Not sure whether the Multi RS or a MultiPlus-II fits your system better — or how to spec the Autotransformer pairing? Schedule an online consultation with one of our ABYC-certified Advisors and we'll spec it with you. Warranty Covered by Victron Energy's 5-year limited warranty. Blue Marine is an authorized Victron Energy dealer and handles the claim process for you — email support@bluemarine.com. Why buy from Blue Marine Authorized Victron Energy Distributor — genuine product, fully supported warranty. ABYC-certified Advisors — real help with sizing and system design; book an online consultation. Free US shipping over $49 from our Seattle warehouse. 60-day hassle-free returns. Local pickup available in Seattle, WA. Dealer & installer program — apply here for trade pricing.