Description
The MPPT VE.Can SmartSolar charger uses the latest and fastest technology to convert energy from a solar array into energy that optimally charges a battery banks.
The SmartSolar charge controller will even recharge a severely depleted battery. It can operate with a battery voltage as low as 0 Volts, provided the cells are not permanently sulphated or otherwise damaged.
MPPT: Ultra Fast Maximum Power Point Tracking
The MPPT VE.Can SmartSolar charger connects to a PV array of 150 or 250 Volt Voc and will automatically detect and charge your 12, 24, or 48V battery bank with current ranging from 70 to 100A depending on the model.
The charge settings are fully programmable and can even be set up for different battery chemistries, like lead-acid, lithium and others.
Control Your Charger Remotely
The MPPT VE.Can SmartSolar charger can be remotely controlled and configured over Bluetooth via the VictronConnect App. This allows device set-up, management, and at-a-glance information, such as battery voltage and current, PV voltage and current, and historical data.
Daisy Chain Additional Units
The VE.Can SmartSolar charger is equipped with CAN bus ports. This allows for communication with additional VE.Can SmartSolar chargers. The additional units are simply “daisy chained” to each other with a single RJ45 cable between the individual units.
When connected to each other, all individual VE.Can SmartSolar chargers, will synchronise their charge stages. They can also send their data, via a single cable, to a GX monitoring device.
Remote Monitoring and Control
If the GX device is connected to the internet, the Victron Remote Management Portal (VRM) provides access to the full power of your solar charger(s).
For remote installations - even when there is no internet connection nearby - you may be able to monitor your MPPT by connecting the GlobalLink 520.
SmartSolar Control Display
The VE.Can SmartSolar charger is also equipped with a VE.Direct port like our other MPPT solar chargers. This port can be for single unit monitoring or for streetlight control. The remote on/off connector can be externally controlled by a third-party device like a lithium battery. An optional plug-in LCD display/control provides live-data, set-up and management, straight from the face of the device.
SmartSolar Charge Controller with VE.Can interface | 250/100 |
Battery voltage | 12/24/48 V Auto Select (36 V: manual) |
Rated charge current | 100 A |
Nominal PV power, 12 V 1a,b) | 1450 W |
Nominal PV power, 24 V 1a,b) | 2900 W |
Nominal PV power, 36 V 1a,b) | 4350 W |
Nominal PV power, 48 V 1a,b) | 5800 W |
Max. PV short circuit current 2) | 70 A (max 30 A per MC4 conn.) |
Maximum PV open circuit voltage | 250 V absolute maximum coldest conditions 245 V start-up and operating maximum |
Maximum efficiency | 99 % |
Self-consumption | Less than 35 mA @ 12 V / 20 mA @ 48 V |
Charge voltage 'absorption' | Default setting: 14,4 / 28,8 / 43,2 / 57,6 V (adjustable with: rotary switch, display, VE.Direct or Bluetooth) |
Charge voltage 'float' | Default setting: 13,8 / 27,6 / 41,4 / 55,2 V (adjustable: rotary switch, display, VE.Direct or Bluetooth) |
Charge voltage 'equalization' | Default setting: 16,2 V / 32,4 V / 48,6 V / 64,8 V (adjustable) |
Charge algorithm | multi-stage adaptive (eight pre-programmed algorithms) or user defined algorithm |
Temperature compensation | -16 mV / -32 mV / -64 mV / °C |
Protection | PV reverse polarity / Output short circuit / Over temperature |
Operating temperature | -30 to +60 °C (full rated output up to 40 °C) |
Humidity | 95 %, non-condensing |
Maximum altitude | 5000 m (full rated output up to 2000 m) |
Environmental condition | Indoor, unconditioned |
Pollution degree | PD3 |
Data communication | VE.Can, VE.Direct and Bluetooth |
Data communication | Yes (2 pole connector) |
Programmable relay | DPST AC rating: 240 VAC / 4 A DC rating: 4 A up to 35 VDC, 1 A up to 60 VDC |
Parallel operation | Yes, parallel synchronised operation with VE.Can (max. 25 units) or Bluetooth (max. 10 units) |
ENCLOSURE | |
Color | Blue (RAL 5012) |
PV terminals 3) | 35 mm² / AWG2 (Tr models) Three pairs of MC4 connectors (MC4 models) |
Battery terminals | 35mm² / AWG2 |
Protection category | IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area) |
Weight | 4.5 kg |
Dimensions (h x w x d) in mm | Tr models: 216 x 295 x 103 MC4 models: 246 x 295 x 103 |
STANDARDS | |
Safety | EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, CSA C22.2 |
STORED TRENDS | |
Data stored | Battery voltage, current and temperature, as well as load output current, PV voltage and PV current. |
Number of days trends data is stored | 46 |
1a) If more PV power is connected, the controller will limit input power.
1b) The PV voltage must exceed Vbat + 5 V for the controller to start. Thereafter the minimum PV voltage is Vbat + 1 V.
2) A PV array with a higher short circuit current may damage the controller.
3) MC4 models: several splitter pairs may be needed to parallel the strings of solar panels Maximum current per MC4 connector: 30 A (the MC4 connectors are parallel connected to one MPPT tracker)