Victron

Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/70 Solar Charge Controller

£442.80
Tax included.
SCC115070211
The Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/70-Tr is an ultra-fast solar charge controller with a 150 V PV input and 70 A charge current for 12, 24 or 48 V battery banks. It uses screw terminals for the PV and battery connections and has built-in Bluetooth for setup and monitoring with VictronConnect.

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Description

The Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/70-Tr 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 version uses screw terminals for the PV and battery connections. 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
  • 70 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
  • Screw terminal PV and battery connections, parallel operation of up to 10 units via Bluetooth
  • SmartSolar MPPT 150/70-Tr VE.Can charge controller

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Key specifications

Battery voltage12/24/48 V auto select (36 V via software tool)
Maximum PV open circuit voltage150 V absolute maximum (145 V start-up and operating maximum)
Rated charge current70 A
Nominal PV power, 12V1000 W
Nominal PV power, 24V2000 W
Nominal PV power, 48V4000 W
Maximum PV short circuit current50 A (max 30 A per MC4 connector)
Maximum efficiency98 %

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 algorithmMulti-stage adaptive (eight pre-programmed algorithms) or user defined
Temperature compensation-16 mV / -32 mV / -64 mV / degC
Self-consumptionLess than 35 mA at 12 V / 20 mA at 48 V
Automatic battery voltage recognition12/24/48 V auto select

Connectivity & control

BluetoothBuilt-in Bluetooth Smart
Data communication portVE.Direct
Battery voltage/temperature sensingInternal temperature sensor. Optional external sensing via Bluetooth (Smart Battery Sense, BMV-712 or SmartShunt)
Remote on/offYes (2 pole connector)
Programmable relayYes. DPST, AC rating 240 VAC / 4 A, DC rating 4 A up to 35 VDC, 1 A up to 60 VDC
Parallel operationYes, up to 10 units can be synchronised with Bluetooth

Protection

ProtectionPV reverse polarity, output short circuit, over temperature

Environmental

Operating temperature-30 to +60 (full rated output up to 40)
Humidity95 %, non-condensing
Maximum altitude5000 m (full rated output up to 2000 m)

Physical

ColourBlue (RAL 5012)
PV terminals35 mm2 / AWG2 (screw terminals)
Battery terminals35 mm2 / AWG2
Protection categoryIP43 (electronics), IP22 (connection area)
Weight3 kg
Dimensions (h x w x d)185 x 250 x 95 mm

Conformance

SafetyEN/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 150/70-Tr handles a nominal PV power of 1000 W at 12 V, 2000 W at 24 V and 4000 W at 48 V.
What control options does the controller offer?
It includes a programmable relay (DPST) and a remote on/off input for flexible control of the wider installation, and up to ten units can be synchronised over Bluetooth for parallel operation on larger arrays.