Solar Charge Controllers

These ultra-fast, Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), solar charge controllers are Bluetooth accessible via either built in Bluetooth or the Victron Energy Bluetooth dongle. Utilising the free VictronConnect app many parameters can be viewed and set, such as battery voltage, solar history, load output, flexible battery charge algorithms plus day/night timing and light dimming options. These advanced MPPTs also include Advanced Maximum Power Point Detection in case of partial shading conditions. Specification Summary Battery voltage: 12/24V Auto Select Rated charge current: 30A Nominal PV power, 12V: 440W Nominal PV power, 24V: 880W Max. PV short circuit current: 35A PV open circuit voltage: 100V Features Bluetooth Smart built-in  The wireless solution to set-up, monitor, update and synchronise SmartSolar Charge Controllers.  VE.Direct For a wired data connection to a Color Control GX, other GX products, PC or other devices  Ultrafast 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.  Advanced Maximum Power Point Detection in case of partial shading conditions  If partial shading occurs, two or more maximum power points may be present on the power-voltage curve. Conventional MPPTs tend to lock to a local MPP, which may not be the optimum MPP. The innovative BlueSolar algorithm will always maximize energy harvest by locking to the optimum MPP.  Outstanding conversion efficiency  No cooling fan. Maximum efficiency exceeds 98%. The full output current up to 40°C (104°F).  Flexible charge algorithm  Fully programmable charge algorithm (see the software page on our website), and eight pre-programmed algorithms, selectable with a rotary switch (see manual for details).  Extensive electronic protection  Over-temperature protection and power derating when temperature is high. PV short circuit and PV reverse polarity protection. PV reverse current protection.  Internal temperature sensor  Compensates absorption and float charge voltage for temperature. Optional external battery voltage and temperature sensing via Bluetooth A Smart Battery Sense or a BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor can be used to communicate battery voltage and temperature to one or more Smart Solar Charge Controllers.

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A solar charger gathers energy from your solar panels, and stores it in your batteries. Using the latest, fastest technology, BlueSolar maximises this energy-harvest, driving it intelligently to achieve full charge in the shortest possible time. BlueSolar maintains battery health, extending its life. Specification Summary Battery voltage: 12/24V Auto Select  Rated charge current: 15A   Nominal PV power, 12V: 220W  Nominal PV power, 24V: 440W  Max. PV short circuit current: 15A   Automatic load disconnect: Yes Max.  PV open circuit voltage: 100V Features Bluetooth Smart built-in: dongle not needed The wireless solution to set-up, monitor and update the controller using Apple and Android smartphones, tablets or other devices. VE.Direct For a wired data connection to a Colour Control panel, PC or other devices 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. 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 pre-set voltage. Alternatively, an intelligent battery management algorithm can be chosen: see Battery Life. 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 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. Programmable battery charge algorithm See the software section on Victron Energy's website for details Day/night timing and light dimming option See the software section on Victron Energy's website for details Programming, real-time data and history display options - Modern Apple and Android smartphones, tablets, macbooks and other devices: see the VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle and the MPPT app discovery sheet for screenshots. - Colour Control panel 

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SmartSolar is all about functionality and options. These highly efficient ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) solar charge controllers have it all - from high efficiency, optimal partial shading performance, programmable battery algorithms, street light functions and more. Smart is for built in Bluetooth for monitoring and control with Victron Connect. Options include remote monitoring over the internet via the VRM Portal, also a pluggable LCD display for the larger models. Specification Summary Battery voltage: 12/24V Auto Select  Rated charge current: 15A   Nominal PV power, 12V: 220W  Nominal PV power, 24V: 440W  Max. PV short circuit current: 15A   Automatic load disconnect: Yes Max.  PV open circuit voltage: 75V Features Bluetooth Smart built-in: dongle not needed The wireless solution to set-up, monitor and update the controller using Apple and Android smartphones, tablets or other devices. VE.Direct For a wired data connection to a Colour Control panel, PC or other devices 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. 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 pre-set voltage. Alternatively, an intelligent battery management algorithm can be chosen: see Battery Life. 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 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. Programmable battery charge algorithm See the software section on Victron Energy's website for details Day/night timing and light dimming option See the software section on Victron Energy's website for details Programming, real-time data and history display options - Modern Apple and Android smartphones, tablets, macbooks and other devices: see the VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle and the MPPT app discovery sheet for screenshots. - Colour Control panel

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SmartSolar is all about functionality and options. These highly efficient ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) solar charge controllers have it all - from high efficiency, optimal partial shading performance, programmable battery algorithms, street light functions and more. Smart is for built in Bluetooth for monitoring and control with Victron Connect. Options include remote monitoring over the internet via the VRM Portal, also a pluggable LCD display for the larger models. Specification Summary Battery voltage: 12/24V Auto Select  Rated charge current: 10A   Nominal PV power, 12V: 145W  Nominal PV power, 24V: 290W  Max. PV short circuit current: 13A   Automatic load disconnect: Yes Max.  PV open circuit voltage: 75V Features Bluetooth Smart built-in: dongle not needed The wireless solution to set-up, monitor and update the controller using Apple and Android smartphones, tablets or other devices. VE.Direct For a wired data connection to a Colour Control panel, PC or other devices 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. 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 pre-set voltage. Alternatively, an intelligent battery management algorithm can be chosen: see Battery Life. 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 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. Programmable battery charge algorithm See the software section on Victron Energy's website for details Day/night timing and light dimming option See the software section on Victron Energy's website for details Programming, real-time data and history display options - Modern Apple and Android smartphones, tablets, macbooks and other devices: see the VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle and the MPPT app discovery sheet for screenshots. - Colour Control panel

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