Victron SmartSolar 150/60-Tr MPPT
Robust and fast MPPT controller for demanding conditions with panel voltage up to 150 V , charging current 60 A. Battery 12/24/48 V , PV max. 860/1720/3440 Wp . Built-in Bluetooth and connector for plug-in display.
Ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
Victron Energy MPPT solar controllers are among the absolute world leaders in this field and offer ultra-fast MPPT tracking. Especially under cloudy skies with continuously changing irradiance, this controller provides solar gains of 30% higher than with classic PWM controllers or 10% higher than with slow MPPT controllers. Especially in partial shade, two or more maximum power points can be given. Conventional MPPT controllers strive to maintain power at a local power point, which may not correspond to the optimal (maximum) power point.
Excellent efficiency of up to 98%, without unnecessary energy loss with silent passive cooling without a fan.
The regulator is suitable for charging both lead-acid and LiFePo4 batteries.
Unlike the regular Victron Energy BlueSolar controller, the SmartSolar MPPT controller offers the following four new features:
1. Built-in Bluetooth Smart
You can monitor and configure your SmartSolar MPPT controller via your smartphone or tablet. You can monitor current status and historical data and make parameter settings using the VictronConnect mobile app, which can be downloaded for free from Google Play or the App Store.
If you want to do the above using a PC, then you can use the VE.direct to USB cable to connect the controller and the PC. You just need to install the Victron Connect program on your computer, which you can download for free again at the same address as above.
2. SmartSolar plug-in display (not included)
An additional SmartSolar plug-in display can be purchased as an accessory. The display plugs into the connector on the front of the controller and allows you to visualize all operating states and make parameter settings.
3. Remote on/off input
An external device can easily turn the controller on/off.
4. Built-in programmable relay
It can also be programmed using a mobile phone, for example as an alarm relay.
You can check the correct selection of your MPPT controller according to the parameters of the PV array in this configurator .
Internal temperature sensor and optional external battery voltage and temperature sensing via Bluetooth
A "smart battery sensor" or the BMV-712 intelligent battery monitor can be used to communicate with the battery.
Installing the controller is relatively simple, you set the battery type on the controller using the rotary switch (see manual) and then connect the controller to the batteries, 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 with an output of 250-270 Wp. In this case, we connect a maximum of three panels in series so that the maximum permitted VOC voltage of the panels of 150 V is not exceeded.
You can make complete and detailed settings for the individual charging modes of the controller via a mobile phone, plug-in display or also program via PC using VE.direct to USB cable.
The maximum permitted panel power for 12 V systems is 860 Wp, for 24 V systems 1720 Wp and for 48 V systems 3440 Wp. If these values are exceeded, the controller automatically reduces the power coming from the panels to acceptable values, so that excess power will not damage the controller. The controller can only be damaged if the maximum VOC voltage of the panels is not observed, which is 150 V.
The maximum input short-circuit current of the PV panels must not exceed 50 A, otherwise permanent damage may occur.
Adaptive three-stage charging: 1. fast charging (Bulk), 2. absorption (Absorption) and 3. float (Float). Selection of eight pre-programmed values of absorption and float voltage using a rotary switch.
The duration of absorption is determined by the voltage value before the start of a new charging cycle (in the morning). This has a positive impact on the full recharge of the battery and its lifespan.
Activation of the controller when the voltage from the panels is higher than the voltage on the battery. 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 voltage from the panels is 1 V higher than the battery voltage.
Advanced electronic protection
Overheating protection, short circuit protection and reverse polarity protection of PV panels.
Warning: Victron Energy MPPT controllers are not permitted to be used in combination with photovoltaic panel optimizers. When used, damage to both MPPT controllers and optimizers may occur and this damage may not be recognized as a valid complaint.
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
Battery voltage: 12/24/48 V autodetection (36 V manual - software)
Maximum battery current: 60 A
Maximum PV power, 12 V: 860 W
Maximum PV power, 24 V: 1720 W
Maximum PV power, 36 V: 2580 W
Maximum PV power, 48 V: 3440 W
Maximum PV voltage (open circuit):
150 V absolute maximum under coldest conditions
145 V inrush and operating maximum
Max. short-circuit current: 50 A
Efficiency (max.): 98%
Weight: 3 kg
Dimensions: 250 x 185 x 95 mm
VictronConnect app:
VictronConnect app for Android mobile devices
VictronConnect app for iOS mobile devices
VictronConnect app for Mac devices
The application is also available for download on the Victron Energy manufacturer's website (Mac/Windows/Linux/iOS/Android):
https://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software#victronconnect-app
Configurator:
https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/software/VE-MPPT-Calc-2_4.xlsx
