Victron
Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/60 Solar Charge Controller (MC4)
£405.60
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SCC115060311
The Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/60-MC4 is an ultra-fast solar charge controller with a 150 V PV input and 60 A charge current for 12, 24 or 48 V battery banks. It uses two pairs of MC4 connectors for the PV connection and has built-in Bluetooth for setup and monitoring with VictronConnect.
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Description
The Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/60-MC4 is an ultra-fast maximum power point tracking solar charge controller that accepts a PV array voltage of up to 150 V. The high input voltage lets you wire panels in longer series strings, keeping cable runs and current low while still serving a 12, 24 or 48 V battery bank, with the system voltage selected automatically on first use.
Its ultra-fast MPPT tracking captures up to 30 per cent more energy than a PWM controller and up to 10 per cent more than slower MPPT controllers, while the fanless design operates at more than 98 per cent peak efficiency. Built-in Bluetooth pairs with the free VictronConnect app for setup, live monitoring and firmware updates, and the VE.Direct port links the controller to a GX device for system integration and remote monitoring through the VRM online portal.
This is the same controller as the screw-terminal version but fitted with two pairs of MC4 connectors for the PV connection, making it quick to connect to MC4-terminated solar panels. A programmable relay and a remote on/off input add flexible control over the wider installation, and up to ten units can be synchronised over Bluetooth for parallel operation on larger arrays.
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Ultra-fast MPPT for up to 30 per cent more energy than PWM and up to 10 per cent more than slower MPPT controllers
- 150 V maximum PV input voltage allows longer series strings and reduced cabling
- 60 A rated charge current for 12, 24 or 48 V battery banks, voltage auto selected
- More than 98 per cent peak efficiency with silent, fanless operation
- Built-in Bluetooth for setup, monitoring and firmware updates with VictronConnect
- VE.Direct port for connection to a GX device and VRM online monitoring
- Programmable relay and remote on/off input for flexible system control
- Two pairs of MC4 PV connectors, parallel operation of up to 10 units via Bluetooth
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Key specifications
| Battery voltage | 12/24/48 V auto select (36 V via software tool) |
| Maximum PV open circuit voltage | 150 V absolute maximum (145 V start-up and operating maximum) |
| Rated charge current | 60 A |
| Nominal PV power, 12V | 860 W |
| Nominal PV power, 24V | 1720 W |
| Nominal PV power, 48V | 3440 W |
| Maximum PV short circuit current | 50 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.Direct |
| 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, up to 10 units can be synchronised with Bluetooth |
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 | Two pairs of MC4 connectors |
| Battery terminals | 35 mm2 / AWG2 |
| Protection category | IP43 (electronics), IP22 (connection area) |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | 215 x 250 x 95 mm |
Conformance
| Safety | EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, CSA C22.2 |
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Why choose an MPPT controller over a PWM controller?
An ultra-fast MPPT controller continuously tracks the maximum power point of the solar array, harvesting up to 30 per cent more energy than a PWM controller and up to 10 per cent more than slower MPPT controllers. This makes it especially worthwhile when the array voltage is higher than the battery voltage.
How do I set up and monitor the controller?
The controller has built-in Bluetooth, so you can pair it with the free VictronConnect app on a phone or tablet to configure charge settings, view live performance and install firmware updates without any extra hardware.
Can I integrate it into a larger Victron system?
Yes. The VE.Direct port connects the controller to a GX device for system integration and to a PC, and through a GX device the data is forwarded to the VRM online portal for remote monitoring.
How do I size my solar array for this model?
Keep the PV array within 150 V absolute maximum, with a 145 V start-up and operating maximum, and within 50 A maximum PV short circuit current. The 150/60-MC4 handles a nominal PV power of 860 W at 12 V, 1720 W at 24 V and 3440 W at 48 V.
How does the MC4 PV connection work?
This model has two pairs of MC4 connectors for the PV connection, allowing direct connection of MC4-terminated panels. The maximum is 30 A per MC4 connector, so MC4 splitter pairs may be needed when paralleling several strings.
