{"product_id":"victron-filax-2-16a-230v-50hz-transfer-switch-sdfi0000000","title":"Victron Filax 2 16A 230V\/50Hz Transfer Switch | SDFI0000000","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: Victron Filax 2 16A 230V\/50Hz Transfer Switch | SDFI0000000 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; margin:0 0 14px; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eThe Victron \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eFilax 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eultra-fast automatic transfer switch\u003c\/strong\u003e that keeps critical and sensitive loads such as computers, industrial controls and modern entertainment equipment powered by switching between two AC sources. The \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003epriority source\u003c\/strong\u003e is typically the grid, a generator or shore power, and the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003ealternate source\u003c\/strong\u003e is typically an inverter. This version is for \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003e230 V \/ 50 Hz and 240 V \/ 60 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; margin:0 0 14px; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eWith a maximum \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eload transfer time of 16 ms\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Filax 2 is an \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eopen transition (break-before-make)\u003c\/strong\u003e switch. It moves the load to the alternate source if the priority source voltage falls below the threshold, or if its frequency drops below or rises above the set limits, and it transfers back once the priority source has been stable for \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003e30 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; margin:0 0 14px; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eThree \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eLED indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e show whether the load is running from the priority source, the alternate source, or whether the priority source has faulted, and the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eIP65 ABS enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e is only 0.8 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:20px -5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:120px; margin:5px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center; border:2px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:21px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e16 A\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px; color:#5A5A5A; margin-top:5px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eMaximum current\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:120px; margin:5px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center; border:2px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:21px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e16 ms\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px; color:#5A5A5A; margin-top:5px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eMax load transfer time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:120px; margin:5px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center; border:2px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:21px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e30 s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px; color:#5A5A5A; margin-top:5px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eReverse transfer delay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:120px; margin:5px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center; border:2px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:21px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e230 V \/ 50 Hz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px; color:#5A5A5A; margin-top:5px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eAlso 240 V \/ 60 Hz (jumper)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:120px; margin:5px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center; border:2px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:21px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; line-height:1.2;\"\u003eIP65\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px; color:#5A5A5A; margin-top:5px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eABS enclosure, RAL 7035\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:120px; margin:5px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center; border:2px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:21px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e0.8 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px; color:#5A5A5A; margin-top:5px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003e120 × 255 × 75 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:6px solid #C62828; background:#FDEBEB; border-radius:6px; padding:14px 18px; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; font-size:16px; color:#B71C1C; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eInstaller Safety Note – Mains Voltage Equipment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eThis unit switches mains-voltage supplies and must be installed by a competent electrician in accordance with BS 7671. \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eBoth the priority and alternate inputs must be protected against current above 16 A\u003c\/strong\u003e. Install the Filax in a dry, well-ventilated area, and connect the input and output cables according to the wiring diagram.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:6px solid #E0A100; background:#FFF6DD; border-radius:6px; padding:14px 18px; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; font-size:16px; color:#8A5A00; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eNot for High-Power Household Equipment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eThe Filax 2 is not intended to supply high-power household equipment such as \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003ewashing machines or electric motors\u003c\/strong\u003e. For loads of \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eless than 850 W\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wire bridges in the terminal block must be removed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:6px solid #E0A100; background:#FFF6DD; border-radius:6px; padding:14px 18px; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; font-size:16px; color:#8A5A00; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eSet the 50 \/ 60 Hz Jumper Correctly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eThe mains frequency is set with a jumper: \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eno jumper for 50 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e (UK mains) and a jumper fitted for 60 Hz. If the jumper is not set for the system frequency, the voltage switching thresholds will be incorrect.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; margin:30px 0 12px; padding-bottom:6px; border-bottom:3px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:14px -6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; min-width:230px; border:1px solid #CFE3E0; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; margin:6px; background:#F3F9F8;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eOpen Transition Switching\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003ebreak-before-make\u003c\/strong\u003e transfer switch with a maximum load transfer time of \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003e16 ms\u003c\/strong\u003e. Victron quotes a switching time of under 20 ms, so sensitive loads continue to operate without disruption.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; min-width:230px; border:1px solid #CFE3E0; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; margin:6px; background:#F3F9F8;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eVoltage and Frequency Monitoring\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eThe load is transferred to the alternate source if the priority source voltage drops below the threshold (\u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003e180 V\u003c\/strong\u003e on this model) or its frequency leaves the permitted window.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; min-width:230px; border:1px solid #CFE3E0; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; margin:6px; background:#F3F9F8;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eAutomatic Reverse Transfer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eOnce the priority source has stayed within the reverse switching limits of voltage and frequency for \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003e30 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e, the load is transferred back to it automatically.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; min-width:230px; border:1px solid #CFE3E0; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; margin:6px; background:#F3F9F8;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eClear LED Status\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eYellow\u003c\/strong\u003e shows the load running on the priority source, a second \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eyellow\u003c\/strong\u003e LED shows the alternate source, and a \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003ered\u003c\/strong\u003e LED indicates a priority source fault.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; min-width:230px; border:1px solid #CFE3E0; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; margin:6px; background:#F3F9F8;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eIP65 ABS Enclosure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eA compact, light \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eIP65-rated\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS case in RAL 7035 grey. The front is secured with four supplied screws.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; min-width:230px; border:1px solid #CFE3E0; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; margin:6px; background:#F3F9F8;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e50 \/ 60 Hz Selection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eOne unit covers both \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003e230 V \/ 50 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003e240 V \/ 60 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e systems, selected with a simple jumper inside the unit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; margin:30px 0 12px; padding-bottom:6px; border-bottom:3px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eSwitching Thresholds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14.5px; margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eThresholds for the priority source on the 230 V \/ 50 Hz and 240 V \/ 60 Hz versions of the Filax 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:16px 0; border:1px solid #CFE3E0; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#008377CF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:10px 8px; font-weight:bold; font-size:13.5px; color:#FFFFFF; text-align:center;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:10px 8px; font-weight:bold; font-size:13.5px; color:#FFFFFF; text-align:center;\"\u003e230 V \/ 50 Hz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:10px 8px; font-weight:bold; font-size:13.5px; color:#FFFFFF; text-align:center;\"\u003e240 V \/ 60 Hz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eLow voltage switching threshold\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:normal; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e180 V\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:normal; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e180 V\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#F3F9F8; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eLow voltage reverse switching threshold\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:normal; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e188 V\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:normal; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e188 V\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eLow frequency switching threshold\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:normal; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e45 Hz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:normal; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e46 Hz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#F3F9F8; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eLow frequency reverse switching threshold\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:normal; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e47 Hz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:normal; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e52 Hz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eHigh frequency switching threshold\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:normal; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e60 Hz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:normal; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e68 Hz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#F3F9F8; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eHigh frequency reverse switching threshold\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:normal; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e56 Hz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:normal; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e63 Hz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eMax continuous input voltage (priority and alternate)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:normal; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e260 V\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 33.33%; min-width:90px; padding:9px 8px; font-size:13.5px; text-align:center; font-weight:normal; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e260 V\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; margin:30px 0 12px; padding-bottom:6px; border-bottom:3px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#FFFFFF; font-weight:bold; font-size:15px; padding:10px 12px; border-radius:6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003eElectrical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #CFE3E0; border-top:none; border-radius:0 0 6px 6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 12px; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0; font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 210px; color:#5A5A5A; padding-right:12px;\"\u003eModel covered\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px; font-weight:bold; color:#2B2B2B; text-align:right;\"\u003eFilax 2, 230 V \/ 50 Hz – 240 V \/ 60 Hz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 12px; background:#F3F9F8; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0; font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 210px; color:#5A5A5A; padding-right:12px;\"\u003eMaximum current\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px; font-weight:bold; color:#2B2B2B; text-align:right;\"\u003e16 A\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 12px; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0; font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 210px; color:#5A5A5A; padding-right:12px;\"\u003eMaximum load transfer time and reverse transfer time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px; font-weight:bold; color:#2B2B2B; text-align:right;\"\u003e16 ms\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 12px; background:#F3F9F8; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0; font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 210px; color:#5A5A5A; padding-right:12px;\"\u003eReverse switching delay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px; font-weight:bold; color:#2B2B2B; text-align:right;\"\u003e30 s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 12px; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0; font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 210px; color:#5A5A5A; padding-right:12px;\"\u003eTransfer type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px; font-weight:bold; color:#2B2B2B; text-align:right;\"\u003eOpen transition (break-before-make)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 12px; background:#F3F9F8; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0; font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 210px; color:#5A5A5A; padding-right:12px;\"\u003ePriority source\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px; font-weight:bold; color:#2B2B2B; text-align:right;\"\u003eGrid, generator or shore power (typical)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 12px; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0; font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 210px; color:#5A5A5A; padding-right:12px;\"\u003eAlternate source\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px; font-weight:bold; color:#2B2B2B; text-align:right;\"\u003eInverter (typical)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#FFFFFF; font-weight:bold; font-size:15px; padding:10px 12px; border-radius:6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003eIndicators\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #CFE3E0; border-top:none; border-radius:0 0 6px 6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 12px; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0; font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 210px; color:#5A5A5A; padding-right:12px;\"\u003eLoad supplied by priority source\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px; font-weight:bold; color:#2B2B2B; text-align:right;\"\u003eYellow LED\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 12px; background:#F3F9F8; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0; font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 210px; color:#5A5A5A; padding-right:12px;\"\u003eLoad supplied by alternate source\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px; font-weight:bold; color:#2B2B2B; text-align:right;\"\u003eYellow LED\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 12px; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0; font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 210px; color:#5A5A5A; padding-right:12px;\"\u003ePriority source fault\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px; font-weight:bold; color:#2B2B2B; text-align:right;\"\u003eRed LED\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#FFFFFF; font-weight:bold; font-size:15px; padding:10px 12px; border-radius:6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003eGeneral and Enclosure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #CFE3E0; border-top:none; border-radius:0 0 6px 6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 12px; 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flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 12px; background:#F3F9F8; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0; font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 210px; color:#5A5A5A; padding-right:12px;\"\u003eDimensions (h × w × d)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px; font-weight:bold; color:#2B2B2B; text-align:right;\"\u003e120 × 255 × 75 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 12px; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0; font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 210px; color:#5A5A5A; padding-right:12px;\"\u003ePart number (MPN)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px; font-weight:bold; color:#2B2B2B; text-align:right;\"\u003eSDFI0000000\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#FFFFFF; font-weight:bold; font-size:15px; padding:10px 12px; border-radius:6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003eStandards\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #CFE3E0; border-top:none; border-radius:0 0 6px 6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 12px; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0; font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 210px; color:#5A5A5A; padding-right:12px;\"\u003eSafety\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px; font-weight:bold; color:#2B2B2B; text-align:right;\"\u003eEN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 12px; background:#F3F9F8; border-bottom:1px solid #CFE3E0; font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 210px; color:#5A5A5A; padding-right:12px;\"\u003eEmission and immunity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px; font-weight:bold; color:#2B2B2B; text-align:right;\"\u003eEN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:bold; color:#008377CF; margin:30px 0 12px; padding-bottom:6px; border-bottom:3px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:8px; overflow:hidden; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#FFFFFF; background:#008377CF; font-size:15px; cursor:pointer; padding:11px 14px;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between an open transition and a bridging switch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eThe Filax 2 is an open transition (break-before-make) switch: it disconnects from one source before connecting to the other, with a maximum transfer time of 16 ms. The two sources are never connected to the load at the same time.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:8px; overflow:hidden; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#FFFFFF; background:#008377CF; font-size:15px; cursor:pointer; padding:11px 14px;\"\u003eWhen does the Filax 2 switch to the alternate source?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eIt switches when the priority source voltage drops below the threshold (180 V on this model), or when the priority source frequency falls below the low threshold or rises above the high threshold for the selected 50 Hz or 60 Hz setting.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:8px; overflow:hidden; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#FFFFFF; background:#008377CF; font-size:15px; cursor:pointer; padding:11px 14px;\"\u003eWhen does it switch back to the priority source?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eReverse transfer starts once the priority source has operated within the reverse switching limits of voltage and frequency for 30 seconds.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:8px; overflow:hidden; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#FFFFFF; background:#008377CF; font-size:15px; cursor:pointer; padding:11px 14px;\"\u003eCan I use it for a washing machine, motor or other heavy load?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eNo. Victron states the Filax 2 is not intended for high-power household equipment such as washing machines or electric motors. It is designed for sensitive loads such as computers, industrial controls and entertainment equipment, up to a maximum of 16 A.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:8px; overflow:hidden; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#FFFFFF; background:#008377CF; font-size:15px; cursor:pointer; padding:11px 14px;\"\u003eWhy do I need to remove the wire bridges?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eIf the connected load is less than 850 W, the wire bridges in the terminal block should be removed, as shown on the wiring diagram in the manufacturer's datasheet.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:8px; overflow:hidden; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#FFFFFF; background:#008377CF; font-size:15px; cursor:pointer; padding:11px 14px;\"\u003eHow do I set it for 50 Hz?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eFrequency is set with a jumper: for 50 Hz leave the jumper off, and for 60 Hz fit it. If the jumper does not match the system frequency, the voltage thresholds will be incorrect.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Victron Energy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67610333151622,"sku":"SDFI0000000","price":257.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/VictronFilax216A230V-50HzTransferSwitchSDFI0000000.jpg?v=1791823880","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/victron-filax-2-16a-230v-50hz-transfer-switch-sdfi0000000","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}