Not compatible
Victron Energy Phoenix Inverter 48/1200 120V VE.Direct + Universal Battery D5744
- Voltage doesn't match: the 12 V battery won't work with this 48 V inverter.
Checked automatically against spec sheets. Not yet confirmed in a real install. Last checked 2026-10-14. We don't track firmware versions.
Size the battery cable and fuse for this pair in the build tool, from your run length.
Published limits, side by side
| Spec | Victron Energy Phoenix Inverter 48/1200 120V VE.Direct | Universal Battery D5744 |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 48 V accepts 36.8–62 V | 12 V |
| Current | Max battery current Not published | Max charge 3.6 A Max output Not published |
| Communication | None listed | None listed |
| Cable connection | Stud size Not published | Terminal F1 |
Values come from each maker's documents. "Not published" means the maker doesn't state it.
Confirm with the makers before you buy
- Each product's current limits. One or both aren't published, so ask both makers.
- Which firmware versions support this pairing. We don't track firmware.
- That your cable lugs fit the inverter's battery studs (Not published) and the battery's terminals (F1).
- How to install both safely, from each maker's manual and your local code.
This result checks two things: the battery's voltage suits the inverter, and the inverter maker lists this battery for closed-loop communication (the battery tells the inverter how to charge it). It doesn't check current limits, charge settings, firmware, cable sizes, or safe installation. Confirm those with both makers before you buy.
Sources
This result comes from the documents below. We haven't yet found an outside source that confirms it, such as a forum report or a video of a real install.
Where to buy
Victron Energy Phoenix Inverter 48/1200 120V VE.Direct
- No store links yet. The maker's site is below.
- Victron Energy (maker)
Universal Battery D5744
- No store links yet. The maker's site is below.
- Universal Battery (maker)
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