MPPT solar controller Victron Energy SmartSolar 150/60-Tr

Product detailed description

The SmartSolar MPPT controller offers the following four new features in contrast to the regular Victron Energy BlueSolar controller: 1. Bluetooth You can view and configure the SmartSolar MPPT controller via your smartphone or tablet. You can monitor current status and historical data and make parameter adjustments using the VictronConnect mobile app. You can download the app for iOS and Android here. You can also download the VictronConnect app for free on Google Play or in the App Store. The app is not yet available for Windows mobile devices. 2. SmartSolar plug-in display (not included) It is possible to purchase an additional SmartSolar plug-in display as an accessory. The display plugs into the connector on the front of the controller and allows you to visualize all operating conditions and make parameter settings. 3. Remote on/off input an external device can simply switch the controller off/on 4. Built-in programmable relay Can also be programmed via a mobile phone, for example as an alarm relay. Check the correct selection of your MPPT controller according to the PV array parameters in our configurator here. Compared to competing manufacturers, Victron Energy's new professional controllers offer ultra-fast MPPT monitoring. Especially under overcast skies with continuous change of illuminance, solar gains are 30% higher with this controller compared to conventional PWM controllers or 10% higher compared to slow MPPT controllers. Especially with partial shading, two or more points of maximum output can be given. Conventional MPPT controllers tend to maintain power at a local power point, but this may not correspond to the optimum (maximum) power point. Excellent efficiency of up to 98%, with no unnecessary power losses with quiet passive fanless cooling. The controller is suitable for recharging both lead acid and LiFePo4 batteries. The installation of the regulator is quite simple - on the regulator with a rotary switch we set the battery type, see manual. Next, you connect the regulator to the battery and it reads the battery voltage and automatically adjusts itself. Next, you connect the solar panels to the controller - for these powerful models we usually use 60-cell panels of 250-270Wp. In this case, we connect a maximum of three panels in series so that the maximum allowed VOC voltage of the panels does not exceed 150V. The complete and detailed setting of the individual charging modes of the controller can be done via mobile phone, plug-in display or also programmed via PC using the VE.direct to USB cable. The maximum allowed panel power for 12V systems is 860Wp, for 24V systems 1720Wp and for 48V systems 3440Wp. If these values are exceeded, the controller will automatically reduce the incoming power from the panels to acceptable values, so that the controller is not damaged by over-power. The only thing that can damage the controller is failure to meet the maximum VOC voltage of the panels of 150V. The maximum input short circuit current of the PV panels must not exceed 50A, otherwise permanent damage may occur. Adaptive three-stage charging: 1. fast charging (Bulk), 2. absorption (Absorption) and 3. maintenance (Float). Select from eight pre-programmed values for absorption and maintenance voltages using a rotary switch. The length of absorption is determined by the voltage value before the start of a new charge cycle (morning). This has a positive impact on the full recharge of the battery and its lifetime. The regulator is activated when the panel voltage is higher than the battery voltage. The voltage from the panels must exceed the battery voltage by 5 V for the controller to start working and charging the battery. The controller charges until the panel voltage is 1 V higher than the battery voltage. Extended electronic protection Protection against overheating, short circuit and re-polarized PV panels. Technical parameters Operating voltage per battery: 12,24 or 48 V (automatic adjustment) Maximum current: 60A Maximum PV array power at 12 V: 860 W Maximum PV array power at 24 V: 1720 W Maximum PV array power at 48 V: 3440 W Maximum PV array no-load voltage: 150 V (150 V is the absolute maximum at low temperatures, for normal operation we recommend a maximum of 145 V) Maximum efficiency: 98% Power consumption: 10 mA Absorption voltage: factory set 14.4V / 28.8V / 57.6V Holding voltage: factory set 13.8V / 27.6 / 55.2V Charging algorithm: adaptive multi-stage Temperature compensation of charging voltage: -16 mV/°C (12 V), -32 mV/°C (24 V) Operating temperature range: -30 to +60°C (full output power up to 40°C) Humidity: 95%, non-condensing Colour: blue (RAL 5012)