Status - Live Data Information - Victron energy Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/100 Manual

4.2. STATUS - Live Data Information

• MPPT [Model Number] confirms the connected device. A custom name can also be set if desired.
• Solar 'Gauge' icon shows the dynamic real-time power output from the solar array. With regard to the Solar Panel voltage,
note that the Solar charger will only operate once the Panel voltage has risen more than 5V above battery voltage.
• Battery - Voltage The voltage measurement is taken at the battery terminals of the Solar charger.
• Battery - Current This reading shows the current flowing-to, or drawn-from the battery terminals of the Solar charger. Note that
in the case of the 100/20 Solar chargers and smaller - which have a dedicated load output - a Positive notation alongside the
current reading means that current is flowing to the battery; whereas a Negative notation means that current is being drawn
from the battery.
• Battery - State:
• Bulk: During this stage the Controller delivers as much charge current as possible to rapidly charge the batteries. When the
battery voltage reaches the Absorption voltage setting, the Controller activates the Absorption stage.
• Absorption: During this stage the Controller switches to the constant voltage mode, where a pre-set absorption voltage,
suitable to the battery type (See section 4.1 Battery Settings below), is applied. When the charge current decreases below
the Tail current and/or the pre-set Absorption time has elapsed, the battery is fully charged. The Controller switches to the
Float stage. The Tail current is 1A for models 100/20 and smaller; and 2A for larger models. (When an automatic equalisation
is being performed this will also be reported as 'Absorption'.)
• Float: During this stage the float voltage is applied to the battery to maintain a fully-charged state. When the battery voltage
drops below float voltage during at least 1 minute, a new charge cycle will be triggered.
• Equalization: This is shown when 'Start equalization now' is pressed in the battery settings. The charger applies the
equalization voltage to the battery as long as the current level stays below 8% (Gel or AGM) or 25% (tubular plate) of the
bulk current.
* Menu items only available on MPPT models with load output (100/20 and smaller.)
• Load output on/off The function of the load output switch is to disconnect the load when the battery is low on power in order to
avoid damaging it. See the configuration section (4.2 below) for available load switching algorithms.
• Load current This shows the current being drawn by electronic devices, lights, fridge, etc.
Note that for the load output reading to be reliable, all loads must be wired directly to the load output ...including their negative
terminals. See manual or consult your installer for details.
Note that some loads (especially inverters) are best connected directly to the battery. In such cases the load output does not
show a reliable reading - the current drawn by the inverter, for example, will not be included. Consider adding a
monitor which will measure all current going to - or being drawn from the battery, including loads connected directly to the battery
...not just the load output terminals of the charge controller.
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