Samlex PSR-1200-48

Last updated: October 24, 2026

Samlex PSR-1200-48
2.1/5#17 of 18 in up to 1,500 W 48V inverters
2.1

For telecom or network racks on a 48 V plant that need 1,200 W of clean AC with utility transfer, not for a cabin or RV.

  • 1,200 WContinuous
  • 2,000 WSurge
  • 120 VOutput
  • 24 WIdle draw
  • NoUL listed
  • 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Don Rowe$1,298.40Check price at Solarflexion$1,298.40

Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • Fits a standard 19-inch rack, 1U tall
  • Built-in 16 A transfer relay keeps loads on utility power until it fails
  • Network monitoring with SNMP alarms for remote sites
  • LCD readout of battery and load on the front panel
Cons
  • Not listed to UL 458, so it may not pass a residential or RV inspection
  • No battery charger, so the bank needs a separate one
  • Two-year warranty

The Samlex PSR 48V family

Every Samlex PSR 48V model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.

ModelContinuousRatingPrice
Samlex PSR-1200-48 (this one)1,200 W2.1/5$1,298.40
Samlex PSR-2200-482,200 W2.3/5$2,054.30

How it scores

The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Model numberPSR-1200-48
Output
TypePure sine wave inverter
AC output120 V
Continuous power1,200 W
Surge power2,000 W
DC input range40 to 60 V
Idle draw24 W (0.5 A at 48 V)
Peak efficiency90%
Connections
AC outlets2
GFCI outletsNo
Hardwire terminalNo
USB portsNone
Transfer switchYes
Pass-through rating16 A
Parallel unitsNo
Control and build
RemoteNo
AppNo
DisplayYes
Safety listingNo
DesignHigh-frequency
Coolingload-controlled fan
Dimensions482 x 386.8 x 44 mm (19 x 15.2 x 1.7 in), 1U
Weight12.8 lb
Warranty2 years

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