Victron
Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/85 Solar Charge Controller (VE.Can)
£524.40
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SCC115085411
The Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/85-Tr VE.Can is an 85 A solar charge controller with a 150 V maximum PV input and built-in Bluetooth. It offers VE.Can and VE.Direct communication with PV connection via screw terminals.
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Description
The SmartSolar MPPT 150/85-Tr VE.Can is a high-power solar charge controller that accepts a PV array of up to 150 V, allowing longer string runs without exceeding the input limit. Its ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking continuously finds the optimum operating point of the array, harvesting up to 30 per cent more energy than a PWM controller and up to 10 per cent more than a slower MPPT, with peak conversion efficiency above 98 per cent and no cooling fan.
Built-in Bluetooth lets you set up, monitor and update the controller directly from the free VictronConnect app. Both VE.Can and VE.Direct ports are provided for connection to a GX device and the VRM online portal, giving full remote monitoring and configuration. Using VE.Can you can daisy-chain up to 25 units (or up to 10 via Bluetooth) for synchronised charging of a single battery bank.
A programmable relay and a remote on/off input allow the controller to be integrated into wider system control and alarm schemes. PV connection on this model is via 35 mm2 screw terminals, and the eight pre-programmed or user-defined charge algorithms suit a wide range of battery chemistries.
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Rated charge current of 85 A with battery voltage auto select for 12, 24 and 48 V systems
- Maximum PV input of 150 V allows longer solar string runs
- Ultra-fast MPPT for up to 30 per cent more yield than PWM and up to 10 per cent more than slower MPPT controllers
- Peak efficiency above 98 per cent with no cooling fan
- Built-in Bluetooth for setup and monitoring via the VictronConnect app
- VE.Can and VE.Direct ports for connection to GX devices and the VRM portal
- Daisy-chain up to 25 units on VE.Can (or 10 via Bluetooth) for synchronised charging
- Programmable relay and remote on/off input, with PV connection via screw terminals
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Key specifications
| Battery voltage | 12/24/48 V auto select (36 V manual) |
| Maximum PV open circuit voltage | 150 V absolute maximum (145 V start-up and operating maximum) |
| Rated charge current | 85 A |
| Nominal PV power, 12V | 1200 W |
| Nominal PV power, 24V | 2400 W |
| Nominal PV power, 48V | 4900 W |
| Maximum PV short circuit current | 70 A (max 30 A per MC4 connector) |
| Maximum efficiency | 98 % |
Charging
| Charge voltage 'absorption' | 14.4 / 28.8 / 43.2 / 57.6 V (adjustable) |
| Charge voltage 'float' | 13.8 / 27.6 / 41.4 / 55.2 V (adjustable) |
| Charge voltage 'equalization' | 16.2 / 32.4 / 48.6 / 64.8 V (adjustable) |
| Charge algorithm | Multi-stage adaptive (eight pre-programmed algorithms) or user defined |
| Temperature compensation | -16 mV / -32 mV / -64 mV / degC |
| Self-consumption | Less than 35 mA at 12 V / 20 mA at 48 V |
| Automatic battery voltage recognition | 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 temperature sensor. Optional external sensing via Bluetooth (Smart Battery Sense, BMV-712 or SmartShunt) |
| Remote on/off | Yes (2 pole connector) |
| Programmable relay | Yes. DPST, AC rating 240 VAC / 4 A, DC rating 4 A up to 35 VDC, 1 A up to 60 VDC |
| Parallel operation | Yes, parallel synchronised operation with 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 |
| Maximum altitude | 5000 m (full rated output up to 2000 m) |
Physical
| Colour | Blue (RAL 5012) |
| PV terminals | 35 mm2 / AWG2 (screw terminals) |
| Battery terminals | 35 mm2 / AWG2 |
| Protection category | IP43 (electronics), IP22 (connection area) |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | 185 x 250 x 95 mm |
Conformance
| Safety | EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, CSA C22.2 |
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How is an MPPT controller better than a PWM controller?
The SmartSolar uses ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking to continuously find the optimum operating point of the solar array. This harvests up to 30 per cent more energy than a PWM controller and up to 10 per cent more than a slower MPPT, with peak conversion efficiency above 98 per cent and no cooling fan.
Can I set up and monitor the controller from my phone?
Yes. The controller has built-in Bluetooth Smart, so you can configure, monitor and update it directly from the free VictronConnect app without any extra hardware.
What is the difference between VE.Can and VE.Direct, and how do I connect to a GX device?
This model has both VE.Can and VE.Direct ports. Either can connect the controller to a GX device and the VRM online portal for remote monitoring and configuration. Using VE.Can you can also daisy-chain up to 25 units (or up to 10 via Bluetooth) for synchronised charging of one battery bank.
How do I size my solar array for this controller?
Keep the array within 150 V absolute maximum, with 145 V the start-up and operating maximum, and a maximum PV short circuit current of 70 A (max 30 A per MC4 connector). Nominal PV power is up to 1200 W at 12 V, 2400 W at 24 V and 4900 W at 48 V.
Does it have a programmable relay and remote on/off?
Yes. There is a programmable relay (DPST, 240 VAC / 4 A AC rating, 4 A up to 35 VDC and 1 A up to 60 VDC DC rating) and a 2 pole remote on/off connector. Units can also run in parallel synchronised operation, up to 25 via VE.Can or 10 via Bluetooth.
