Victron

Victron Isolation Transformer 4500W Auto (115/230V)

£624.00
Tax included.
ITR050452042
Marine isolation transformer with automatic 115/230V input detection. Fully separates shore power from the vessel to stop galvanic corrosion and lets you change dock without reconfiguring. Toroidal design with soft start and 1:1.05 step-up. Rated 4500W, 19A at 230V (38A at 115V).

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Description

The Victron Isolation Transformer 4500W Auto is a professional marine transformer that fully breaks the electrical connection between shore power and your vessel, with the convenience of automatic input voltage detection. Shore power feeds the primary winding while the boat runs from the isolated secondary, so there is no direct continuity between the two. This eliminates stray current and galvanic corrosion, protecting your shaft, propeller, sacrificial anodes and other underwater metals, and it removes the need for a separate galvanic isolator or polarity alarm.

The Auto model senses the incoming supply and switches itself between 115V and 230V input modes: it selects 115V for a supply between 88 and 130V and 230V for a supply between 185 and 250V. This makes it ideal for vessels that cruise between regions with different mains voltages, since no manual reconfiguration is needed when you change dock. At 4.5 kVA it delivers up to 19A at 230V (38A at 115V), and a 1:1.05 winding ratio raises the output by 5% to compensate for the voltage drop common on long marina supply cables.

Toroidal winding technology keeps the unit quiet and efficient, and a built-in soft start limits inrush current so the shore breaker does not trip when you plug in. LED indicators show the operating mode, the rugged aluminium enclosure is rated IP21, and like all core Victron products the transformer carries a five year warranty.

PRODUCT DETAILS

  • Automatic input voltage detection: switches between 115V and 230V to suit the shore supply
  • Full galvanic isolation between shore power and vessel, stopping stray-current and galvanic corrosion
  • Removes the need for a separate galvanic isolator or polarity alarm
  • 4.5 kVA capacity delivering up to 19A at 230V (38A at 115V)
  • 1:1.05 winding ratio boosts output by 5% to offset marina voltage drop
  • Toroidal core for low noise and high efficiency, with soft start to protect the shore breaker
  • LED mode indicators, rugged aluminium enclosure, IP21 protection, five year warranty

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Key specifications

Continuous power4.5 kVA (4500 W)
Rated current19 A at 230V (38 A at 115V)
Input voltage115 / 230 V (automatic detection)
Output voltage120 / 240 V
Transformer typeIsolation (toroidal)
Protection category (IP)IP21

Electrical

Continuous power4.5 kVA (4500 W)
Output current rating19 A at 230V, 38 A at 115V
AC input voltage115 or 230 V, automatic detection (88-130V to 115V; 185-250V to 230V)
AC output voltage120 or 240 V
Automatic input voltage detectionYes (88-130V to 115V; 185-250V to 230V)
Voltage ratio (input to output)1:1.05
Frequency50/60 Hz
Galvanic isolationYes
Maximum 240V feed-through currentNot applicable
Neutral current (30 min)Not applicable
Neutral current (continuous)Not applicable
Soft start (inrush current limiter)Yes
Over-temperature protectionYes
Ground relay for Multi/QuattroNot applicable

Connections

Input circuit breakerYes
Split-phase output balancingNot applicable

Mechanical

Dimensions (h x w x d)362 x 258 x 221 mm
Weight21.8 kg
Enclosure materialAluminium (blue RAL 5012)
CoolingFan cooled (temperature-controlled)

Environmental

Operating temperature range-20 to +40°C
HumidityMax 95%, non-condensing
Protection categoryIP21

Standards

SafetyEN 60076
Marine approvals / certificatesCE (Declaration of Conformity), Russian River Boat Register

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How does automatic input voltage detection work?
The transformer senses the incoming shore supply and switches its input mode automatically: a supply between 88 and 130V selects 115V mode, and a supply between 185 and 250V selects 230V mode. Outside those ranges the input and output are switched off for safety. LED indicators show which mode is active.
How does an isolation transformer prevent galvanic corrosion?
It completely breaks the electrical connection between the shore ground and the boat. Shore power feeds the primary winding and the vessel is connected to the isolated secondary, so no galvanic current can flow through the water between your boat's underwater metals and other boats or the shore. This protects the shaft, propeller and sacrificial anodes.
Do I still need a galvanic isolator or polarity alarm with this unit?
No. Because the isolation transformer fully separates the boat from the shore earth, it removes the need for a separate galvanic isolator and polarity alarm. It also lets a GFCI on the output work correctly for onboard electrical safety.
What size vessel is 4.5 kVA suited to?
At 4.5 kVA the transformer delivers up to 19A at 230V (or 38A at 115V) continuously. This suits larger vessels running several shore-power loads at once, such as air conditioning, water heating, galley equipment and battery chargers within that current limit.
Can it convert 50Hz to 60Hz?
No. The transformer works on either 50Hz or 60Hz systems but it cannot convert frequency between the two. It can, however, be used to convert voltage (for example 230V to 120V or 115V to 240V) depending on configuration.
Will plugging in trip the marina circuit breaker?
No. A soft start (inrush current limiter) is standard on all Victron isolation transformers. It limits the initial magnetising current so the upstream shore breaker does not trip when you switch the unit on.