Victron Smart Solar MPPT 150/100 TR VE.Can Solar Charger - Express Post

Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/100 TR VE.Can Solar Charger 

The SmartSolar MPPT is packed with advanced technology to get the most out of your solar panels whilst protecting your batteries. It operates at 98% efficiency with natural cooling and is engineered to withstand the toughest conditions. Its lightning-fast maximum power point tracking converts all available sunlight into useful energy. Its charge algorithms enhance power output and extend battery life by intelligently managing charging cycles. Built-in SafetyShield+ features such as over-temperature, short-circuit, and reverse polarity protection safeguard your batteries from potential issues.

Simply put: the SmartSolar MPPT is the smartest solar charge controller under the sun.

This regulator charges all 12V, 24V and 48V batteries (including lithium) and can be adapted for use with the Victron Bluetooth app using the Wireless Dongle so you can monitor and adjust battery charging from your smartphone! Using Bluetooth you can view information such as:

• Solar Gauge – Realtime power output
• Battery Voltage and State
• Load current being drawn by appliances
• Battery Charge History Analysis
• Various Settings

Using the VE Can port, up to 25 charge controllers can be daisy-chained and connected to a Color Control GX or other GX device. This greatly improves wiring simplicity and cost on large systems. Previously, all units required their own communications cable to be wired to a network of adapters and USB hubs to connect to the GX Device. The VE.Direct port found on other BlueSolar controllers is retained, ensuring no functionality is lost by selecting the VE.CAN models. This unit includes exclusively regular screw-down terminals. For a unit which includes MC4 connectors for easy integration with existing solar cabling, please see MPPT 150/100-MC4 VE.Can.

Ultra fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT): Especially in case of a clouded sky, when light intensity is changing continuously, an ultra fast MPPT controller will improve energy harvest by up to 30% compared to PWM charge controllers and by up to 10% compared to slower MPPT controllers. In the event of partial shading, the innovative BlueSolar algorithm will always maximize energy harvest by locking to the optimum MPP.

Load output: Over-discharge of the battery can be prevented by connecting all loads to the load output. The load output  will disconnect the load when the battery has been discharged to a preset voltage. Alternatively, an intelligent battery management algorithm can be chosen. The load output is short circuit proof, but  some loads (especially inverters) are best connected directly to the battery, with the inverter remote control connected to and triggered by the load output. A special interface cable may be required for this method; please refer to the manual.

Battery Life intelligent battery management: When a solar charge controller is not able to recharge the battery to its full capacity within one day, the result is often that the battery will be continually be cycled between a partially charged state and the end of discharge state. This mode of operation (no regular full recharge) will destroy a lead-acid battery within weeks or months. The Battery Life algorithm will monitor the state of charge of the battery and, if needed, day by day slightly increase the load disconnect level (i.e. disconnect the load earlier) until the harvested solar energy is  sufficient to recharge the battery to nearly the full 100%. From that point onwards the load disconnect level  will be modulated so that a nearly 100% recharge is achieved about once every week.

Other Features:

• IP43 rated charger casing and resin encapsulated electronics offers all vital components exceptional protection from the environment
• Programmable battery charge algorithm allows you to tailor the chargers output to your specific requirements
• Internal temperature sensor compensates absorption and float charge voltage for temperature to ensure optimal efficiency
• Fully discharged battery recovery function will initiate charging even if the battery has been discharged to zero volts
• Optional external battery voltage and temperature sensing via Bluetooth using a Smart Battery Sense or a BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor
• Long 5 year manufacturer warranty for added confidence