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Victron SmartSolar MPPT 250/85 Solar Charge Controller (MC4)
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The SmartSolar MPPT 250/85 is an 85 A solar charge controller for 12/24/48 V battery banks, accepting up to 250 V PV input with Bluetooth and VE.Can. This model uses MC4 PV connectors and reaches up to 99% efficiency.
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Description
The Victron SmartSolar MPPT 250/85 is a high-voltage solar charge controller that harvests energy from a PV array and stores it efficiently in a 12, 24 or 48 V battery bank, automatically detecting the system voltage on connection. Its ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking continuously follows the optimum operating point of the array, improving energy harvest in changing light and partial shading conditions where conventional controllers can settle on a lower power point.
Alongside built-in Bluetooth Smart and a VE.Direct port, this model adds a VE.Can interface so up to 25 controllers can be daisy-chained, synchronise their charging and report individually to a GX device and the VRM portal. Set-up, monitoring and firmware updates are handled with the free VictronConnect app, and a fully programmable multi-stage adaptive charge algorithm, optional external battery sensing and a programmable relay tailor the unit to the battery and installation.
Rated at 85 A of charge current, this model uses three pairs of MC4 connectors for the PV array and accepts up to 250 V of PV open circuit voltage, suiting larger series-connected arrays on marine, vehicle and off-grid systems. Extensive electronic protection covers PV reverse polarity, output short circuit and over-temperature operation.
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking for higher solar yield
- 85 A rated charge current for 12, 24 or 48 V battery banks (auto select)
- Accepts up to 250 V PV open circuit voltage
- Maximum efficiency up to 99% with no cooling fan
- Built-in Bluetooth Smart plus VE.Direct and VE.Can ports
- Up to 25 units synchronised over VE.Can
- Three pairs of MC4 PV connectors
- Fully programmable multi-stage adaptive charge algorithm
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Key specifications
| Battery voltage | 12 / 24 / 48 V auto select (36 V manual) |
| Maximum PV open circuit voltage | 250 V absolute maximum (coldest conditions); 245 V start-up and operating maximum |
| Rated charge current | 85 |
| Nominal PV power, 12V | 1200 |
| Nominal PV power, 24V | 2400 |
| Nominal PV power, 48V | 4900 |
| Maximum PV short circuit current | 70 (maximum 30 per MC4 connector) |
| Maximum efficiency | 99 |
Charging
| Charge voltage 'absorption' | Default 14.4 / 28.8 / 43.2 / 57.6 V (adjustable) |
| Charge voltage 'float' | Default 13.8 / 27.6 / 41.4 / 55.2 V (adjustable) |
| Charge algorithm | Multi-stage adaptive (eight pre-programmed algorithms) or user defined |
| Temperature compensation | -16 / -32 / -64 mV/°C |
| Self-consumption | Less than 35 mA at 12 V / 20 mA at 48 V |
| Automatic battery voltage recognition | Yes, 12 / 24 / 48 V auto select |
Connectivity & control
| Bluetooth | Built-in Bluetooth Smart |
| Data communication port | VE.Can, VE.Direct and Bluetooth |
| Battery voltage/temperature sensing | Internal sensor; optional external sensing via Bluetooth (Smart Battery Sense, BMV-712 or SmartShunt) |
| Remote on/off | Yes (2 pole connector) |
| Programmable relay | DPST. AC rating 240 VAC / 4 A; DC rating 4 A up to 35 VDC, 1 A up to 60 VDC |
| Parallel operation | Yes, synchronised via VE.Can (max 25 units) or Bluetooth (max 10 units) |
Protection
| Protection | PV reverse polarity; output short circuit; over temperature |
Environmental
| Operating temperature | -30 to +60 (full rated output up to 40) |
| Humidity | 95 %, non-condensing |
Physical
| Colour | Blue (RAL 5012) |
| Power terminals | PV: three pairs of MC4 connectors (max 30 A per connector); battery 35 mm2 / AWG2 |
| Protection category | IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area) |
| Weight | 4.5 |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | 246 x 295 x 103 |
Conformance
| Safety | EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, CSA C22.2 |
What battery voltages does this charge controller support?
It automatically selects between 12, 24 and 48 V battery systems, with a 36 V system selectable manually.
What is the maximum PV array voltage I can connect?
The maximum PV open circuit voltage is 250 V in the coldest conditions, with a 245 V start-up and operating maximum. The PV voltage must exceed the battery voltage plus 5 V for the controller to start.
How do I monitor and configure the controller?
Built-in Bluetooth Smart lets you configure and monitor the controller from a smartphone or tablet using the free VictronConnect app. Wired VE.Direct and VE.Can connections to a GX device are also supported, and a pluggable SmartSolar LCD display is available as an option.
How many units can be connected together?
Up to 25 units can be daisy-chained and synchronised over VE.Can, or up to 10 units over Bluetooth, sharing their charge stages and reporting individually to a GX device and the VRM portal.
Can the controller read the actual battery voltage and temperature?
It has an internal temperature sensor, and optional external battery voltage and temperature sensing is available over Bluetooth using a Smart Battery Sense, a BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor or a SmartShunt.
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