Victron energy MPPT 150/70 Manual
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- Page 1 ENGLISH MPPT solar charger manual SmartSolar MPPT 150/70 up to 250/100 VE.Can 03/2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MPPT solar charger manual Table of Contents 1. Safety precautions ........................1 1.1. General safety precautions ....................1 1.2. Wiring safety precautions ....................1 2. Introduction ........................... 3 2.1. Battery voltage, PV voltage and current rating ................3 2.2. TR or MC4 model ......................3 3. - Page 3 MPPT solar charger manual 7. Monitoring ........................... 36 7.1. LED indications ......................36 7.2. Error codes ......................... 37 7.3. Monitoring via the VictronConnect App ................. 37 7.3.1. VictronConnect status screen .................. 37 7.3.2. VictronConnect history screen ................. 38 7.3.3. VictronConnect error reporting ................. 39 7.4.
- Page 4 MPPT solar charger manual 10.1. Specifications 150/70, 150/85 and 150/100 ................57 10.2. Specifications 250/70, 250/85 and 250/100 ................59 11. Appendix ........................... 61 11.1. Dimensions 70A-MC4-VE.Can ..................61 11.2. Dimensions 70A-Tr-VE.Can .................... 62 11.3. Dimensions 85A-MC4-VE.Can and 100A-MC4-VE.Can ............. 62 11.4.
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Page 5: Safety Precautions
MPPT solar charger manual 1. Safety precautions 1.1. General safety precautions • Read this manual carefully. It contains important instructions that need to be followed during installation, operation and maintenance. • Save these instructions for future reference on operation and maintenance •... - Page 6 MPPT solar charger manual The grounding terminal is located in the wiring compartment and is identified by this symbol: Page 2 Safety precautions...
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Page 7: Introduction
MPPT solar charger manual 2. Introduction The Victron Energy SmartSolar charge controller is an ultra fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) solar charger with an outstanding conversion efficiency and is suitable for a wide range of battery and PV voltages. -
Page 8: Features
• Update firmware. Screenshot of the VictronConnect App, showing real time data and historic data The VictronConnect App can be downloaded from app stores or from the Victron Energy downloads page. The app is available for the following platforms: Page 4... -
Page 9: Display
MPPT solar charger manual • Android • Apple iOS (Note that USB is not supported, it is only possible to connect via Bluetooth) • MacOs • Windows (Note that Bluetooth is not supported, it is only possible to connect via USB) Where to download the VictronConnect App from The VictronConnect App can connect to the solar charger via its built-in Bluetooth. -
Page 10: Ve.direct Port
MPPT solar charger manual 3.7. VE.Direct port The VE.Direct port is used to communicate with the solar charger. It can be used for several purposes: • To connect to a monitoring device, such as a GX device or the GlobalLink. •... -
Page 11: Flexible Charge Algorithm
MPPT solar charger manual 3.9.2. Flexible charge algorithm The VictronConnect App allows selection of 8 pre-set charge algorithms, or alternatively the charge algorithm is fully programmable. The charge voltages, stage duration and the charge current can be customized. In addition to this, 8 pre-programmed algorithms can be set with a rotary switch. 3.9.3. -
Page 12: Voltage Sensing
MPPT solar charger manual Example of a VE.Smart Network of a Smart Battery Sense and a solar charger 3.11. Voltage sensing An optional Smart Battery Sense battery monitor measures the battery terminal voltage and sends this via Bluetooth using the VE.Smart [30] network to the solar charger. - Page 13 MPPT solar charger manual • MPPT WireBox-Tr Example of a solar charger with MPPT WireBox Page 9 Features...
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Page 14: Installation
4.2. Battery The battery supply must be protected by a fuse as per below table. Solar charger type Minimum battery fuse rating Maximum battery fuse rating MPPT 150/70 and 250/70 100A MPPT 150/85A and 250/85 100A 120A MPPT 150/100 and 250/100... -
Page 15: Grounding
MPPT solar charger manual 120 W 120 W 120 W 120 W 120 W 120 W 120 W 120 W 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 240 W 240 W 480 W 24 V 12 V... -
Page 16: Electrical Connections
MPPT solar charger manual Apply a single ground connection, preferably close to the battery, to prevent system issues or ground loops. Chassis grounding A separate ground path for the chassis ground is permitted because the chassis is isolated from the positive and the negative terminals. -
Page 17: Install The Optional Smartsolar Control Display
MPPT solar charger manual DC loads 4.6. Install the optional SmartSolar Control display To install the optional SmartSolar Control display follow these steps: 1. Remove the two screws of the plastic cover. Keep the screws, they are needed again when securing the display. 2. -
Page 18: Connect The Mppt Control Display
MPPT solar charger manual For more information, see the SmartSolar Control display manual The display is hot-swappable, this means that the display can be plugged in or removed while the solar charger is operating. 4.7. Connect the MPPT Control display Connect the (optional) MPPT Control display to the VE.Direct port of the solar charger using a VE.Direct cable. -
Page 19: Configuration And Settings
Do not change solar charger settings unless you know what they are and what the effect of changing these settings can be. Incorrect settings may cause system problems including damage to batteries. When in doubt, seek advice from an experienced Victron Energy installer, dealer or distributor. 5.1.1. Settings via the VictronConnect App The VictronConnect App can be used to change all solar charger settings and can be used to update the firmware. - Page 20 MPPT solar charger manual The table below indicates the charge algorithm and charge settings for each rotary switch position. Rotary switch set to position 2 Turning the rotary switch will override the charge settings including settings that were made with the VictronConnect App or with the display.
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Page 21: Settings Via The Smartsolar Control Display
MPPT solar charger manual Equalize** Float Temperature Switch Suggested Absorption Equalize** nominal voltage* compensation position battery type voltage* (V) voltage* (V) current factor* (mV/°C) percentage Lithium Iron 14.2 13.5 Phosphate 28.4 27.0 (LiFePo4) 56.8 batteries * The top value is for 12V systems, the middle for 24V systems and the bottom for 48V systems. ** Equalize is by default disabled. -
Page 22: Battery Settings
Do not change settings unless you know what they are and what the effect of changing these settings will be. Incorrect settings may cause system problems including damage to batteries. When in doubt, seek advice from an experienced Victron Energy installer, dealer or distributor. 5.2.1. Battery settings... - Page 23 MPPT solar charger manual • The rotary switch position • Pre-defined factory battery presets • User defined battery presets • Create, modify or delete a user defined preset. This setting uses factory pre-defined presets for a large variety of battery types. These pre-defined charge algorithms are suitable for almost all installations.
- Page 24 MPPT solar charger manual Only experienced users should configure or edit user defined battery charge algorithms. A wrongly defined battery charge algorithm can lead to battery damage or create unsafe situations. To Modify a basic battery charge algorithm: • Select a preset battery type that is the best match to your battery type. •...
- Page 25 MPPT solar charger manual This setting sets the absorption voltage. Adaptive absorption time This setting enables or disables the adaptive absorption time. • When disabled: The length of the absorption stage is the same each day, the length is determined by the "Maximum absorption time"...
- Page 26 MPPT solar charger manual • For all VRLA battery presets and for some flooded batteries presets, the automatic equalization stage ends when the voltage limit (maxV) has been reached, or after a period equal to absorption time/8, whichever comes first. •...
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Page 27: Load Output Settings
MPPT solar charger manual The "Low temperature cut-off" feature is only active when the solar charger is part of a VE.Smart Network and is receiving a battery temperature reading from a BatterySense or a battery monitor with temperature sensor. The "low temperature cut-off" setting is by default disabled. When enabled, a low cut off temperature can be set. The default temperature is 5°C, this is a suitable temperature setting for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. -
Page 28: Programmable Relay Settings
MPPT solar charger manual The load output settings also controls the streetlight algorithm. Both work together to protect the battery from being too deeply drained. The streetlight settings are overridden should the battery voltage falls below the load disconnect voltage. When the battery voltage increases to the load reconnect voltage, the streetlight function will resume. -
Page 29: Streetlight Settings
MPPT solar charger manual Relay mode Description and notes Panel voltage This option switches the relay ON when the panel voltage becomes too high. high Panel voltage High settings Panel high voltage. (User-defined Voltage) Clear panel high voltage. (User-defined Voltage) This option switches the relay ON when the panel voltage rises above the chosen “Panel high voltage”... - Page 30 MPPT solar charger manual Streetlight control The solar charger controls the streetlight: • Via the TX port together with a VE.Direct TX digital output cable. Also see the TX port settings [28] chapter for more details. • Via the programmable relay. Also see the Programmable relay settings [24] chapter for details.
- Page 31 MPPT solar charger manual • Switch off: Turns the light off at sunrise • Switch on before sunrise: This option switches the light on at a configurable time interval before sunrise, and then switches the light off at sunrise. In case the dimming feature is enabled an interval of more intense light can be configured during early morning rush hour.
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Page 32: Tx Port Settings
MPPT solar charger manual (min/day) (time to sunrise) • The night duration in minutes is: 1440m -1140m(time to sunset) + 385m = 685m (minutes) (minutes) (minutes) • The degree of shift = time of sunset + half the duration of night - length of day = 1140m + 342m - 1440m = 42 minutes. -
Page 33: Rx Port Settings
MPPT solar charger manual The functionality of the TX port can be set at: • Normal communication: This is the default setting. Use this function when connecting to a GX device, a VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle, or any other device that needs to communicate with the solar charger via the VE.Direct port. •... -
Page 34: Updating Firmware
- RX pin 0V will switch the load output off - RX pin +5V will switch load output on For more in depth "developer style" information on the VE.Direct port see the Data communication with Victron Energy products Whitepaper. 5.3. Updating firmware The firmware can be checked and updated with VictronConnect. -
Page 35: Ve.smart Network Setup
MPPT solar charger manual • Battery voltage sensing - the measured battery voltage is used by the chargers in the network to to compensate the charge voltage should there be a voltage drop over the battery cables. • Current sensing - The measured battery current is used by the charger so it knows the exact tail current at which the absorption stage should end and the float (or equalisation) stage should start. - Page 36 MPPT solar charger manual To check if an individual device is communication with the network, click on the VE.Smart symbol in the main screen next to the solar dail. A pop-up window will open showing teh connection status and the shared parameters. VE.Smart network pop-up To check if all devices are actively communication to the same VE.Smart network, navigate to the settings page of one of the networked devices and click on "VE.Smart networking".
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Page 37: Operation
MPPT solar charger manual 6. Operation 6.1. Start up The solar charger will power up as soon as it has been connected to a battery and/or to a solar panel. As soon as the solar charger has been powered up, it can communicate via the VE.Direct port and Bluetooth. The the solar charger's data can be read out and setting configurations can be made using the VictronConnect or the optional display. -
Page 38: Automatic Equalization
MPPT solar charger manual • Absorption time determined by tail current: In some applications it may be preferable to terminate absorption time based on tail current only. This can be achieved by increasing the default absorption time multiplier (warning: the tail current of lead-acid batteries does not decrease to zero when the batteries are fully charged, and this “remaining”... -
Page 39: Maintenance Procedure
MPPT solar charger manual 6.6. Maintenance procedure The solar charger does not need regular maintenance. Page 35 Operation... -
Page 40: Monitoring
MPPT solar charger manual 7. Monitoring This chapter describes all various monitoring methods and for each method how to access live data, historic data and errors. 7.1. LED indications The solar charger has three LEDs to indicate operational status, a blue, green and a yellow LED. These LEDs respectively indicate the charge stages bulk, absorption and float, but are also used to indicate other charge situations and fault situations. -
Page 41: Error Codes
MPPT solar charger manual 7.2. Error codes In case of an error, an error code will be displayed via VictronConnect, a display, a GX device or on VRM. Each number corresponds with a specific error. For a full list of error codes and their meaning see the appendix: Charger error code overview [64]. -
Page 42: Victronconnect History Screen
MPPT solar charger manual charger will enter the Float stage. Note that 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. -
Page 43: Victronconnect Error Reporting
MPPT solar charger manual The history can be exported as a comma separated file (CSV) by clicking the three connected dots symbol or the save symbol at the top right of the history screen. The symbol varies, depending on what platform VictronConnect is used. The history can be reset by clicking the clock with arrow symbol at the top right of the history screen. -
Page 44: Warranty
Victron Energy to make such repairs. Non-compliance with the instructions in this manual will render the warranty void. Victron Energy is not liable for any consequential damages arising from the use of this product. The maximum liability of Victron Energy under this limited warranty shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the product. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting And Support
The correct troubleshooting and support process is to first consult the common issues as described in this chapter. Should this fail to resolve the issue, contact the point of purchase for technical support. If the point of purchase is unknown, refer to the Victron Energy Support webpage. 9.1. The controller is not operational For the controller to be operational it needs to be powered-up. -
Page 46: Batteries Are Not Charged
MPPT solar charger manual Battery voltage Operational state Action to take Powered, but not Connect PV supply and check if battery charging starts. If charging does Correct Voltage charging not start, see chapter: “ Batteries are not charged”. 9.2. Batteries are not charged This chapter lists all possible reasons why the solar charger does not charge the batteries, and the steps you can take to remedy the situation. -
Page 47: Reverse Pv Polarity
MPPT solar charger manual Reverse battery polarity can in rare occasions be accompanied with a blown battery fuse (one that is located in the battery cable). But in most cases the ultra-fast internal fuse inside the solar charger will blow to ensure a proper fail-safe situation. This internal fuse will usually blow before the external fuse blows. -
Page 48: Pv Voltage Too Low
MPPT solar charger manual VictronConnect charger enable/disable setting 9.2.6. PV voltage too low The solar charger will commence charging when the PV voltage is 5V higher than the battery voltage. Once charging has commenced, the PV voltage must remain 1V higher than the battery voltage for charging to continue. Check the PV and battery voltage WARNING: Depending on the solar charge controller model, the PV voltage can be up to 250Vdc. -
Page 49: Battery Voltage Setting Too Low
MPPT solar charger manual 9.2.7. Battery voltage setting too low The battery will not be charged if the “battery voltage” setting in the VictronConnect App is set at a voltage lower than the actual system voltage. Check that the battery voltage is set properly in the settings of the solar charger. The battery voltage setting has to match that of the voltage of the battery. -
Page 50: Pv Voltage Too High
MPPT solar charger manual Use a multi meter to measure the voltage at the battery terminals. Compare the two voltages. If the battery voltage and the controller voltage are not the same, then investigate why this is. Follow the path from the controller to the battery to investigate what could be the cause. -
Page 51: Batteries Are Undercharged
MPPT solar charger manual 9.3. Batteries are undercharged This chapter deals with possible reasons why the solar charger is not sufficiently charging the batteries and the steps you can take to check or remedy the situation. Some signs of undercharged batteries: •... -
Page 52: Temperature Difference Between Solar Charger And Battery
MPPT solar charger manual • Loose terminal connections • Bad or loose fuse(s) For more information on cabling issues and voltage drop see the Wiring unlimited book Battery cable voltage drop check This check can only be performed if the solar charger is in the bulk charge stage and is charging with full current. Measure the voltage on the battery terminals of the solar charger using the VictronConnect App or a multi meter. -
Page 53: Wrong Temperature Compensation Setting
MPPT solar charger manual • Not enough solar panels • Too much load • A problem with the array causing it to have a reduced power output. • For more potential reasons see paragraph: “PV power or yield less than expected” Please note that above information does not apply to an ESS system. -
Page 54: Battery Charge Voltages Too High
MPPT solar charger manual 9.4.2. Battery charge voltages too high If the battery charge voltages are set too high this will cause the batteries to overcharge. Check if all the battery charge voltages (absorption and float) are set correctly. The charge voltages have to match the recommended voltages as stated in the battery manufacturers documentation. 9.4.3. -
Page 55: Solar Issues
MPPT solar charger manual Check if the battery has been charged with a too high voltage. Very high charge voltage will damage the battery. Check the maximum battery voltage and the high voltage alarms in the battery monitor. Check if the measured maximum voltage has exceeded the battery manufacturer recommendations. -
Page 56: Max Pv Output Power Relates To Battery Voltage
MPPT solar charger manual PV array too small If the PV array power rating is less than the solar charger nominal power rating, the solar charger cannot output more power than the connected solar array can provide. Temperature above 40°C When the solar charger heats up, eventually the output current will derate. -
Page 57: Mc4 Connectors Wrongly Connected
MPPT solar charger manual • Loose screw connection. • Cable insulation inserted too deep into the connector. • Cables with rigid core wire or rigid strands used. • Cables where the core wire has been soldered. MC4 terminals • Current has exceeded 30A per connector pair. •... -
Page 58: Ve.can Port Communication Issues
MPPT solar charger manual 9.6.3. VE.Can port communication issues These are not common and if this occurs it is probably due to one of these issues: • Try a different RJ45 cable and see if the unit will now communicate. •... -
Page 59: Settings Or Firmware Issues
MPPT solar charger manual • The controller is missing in the VictronConnect device list Some steps to try to resolve this issue are: Press the orange refresh button at the bottom of the VictronConnect device list and check if the solar charger is now listed. Only one phone or tablet can be connected to the solar charger at any given time. -
Page 60: Interrupted Firmware Update
MPPT solar charger manual Status screen - Settings screen - Product info screen 9.7.3. Interrupted firmware update This is recoverable and is nothing to worry about. Just try to update the firmware again. 9.8. Operation issues This chapter describes all remaining troubleshooting suggestions that were not covered in previous chapters. 9.8.1. -
Page 61: Technical Specifications
MPPT solar charger manual 10. Technical specifications 10.1. Specifications 150/70, 150/85 and 150/100 150/70 150/85 150/100 Battery Voltage 12/24/48V auto select, 36V: manual select Maximum battery current 100A 1a,b Nominal PV power, 12V 1000W 1200W 1450W 1a,b Nominal PV power, 24V 2000W 2400W 2900W... - Page 62 MPPT solar charger manual 150/70 150/85 150/100 Weight 4.5kg Dimensions (h x w x d) Tr models: 185 x 250 x Tr models: 216 x 295 x 103mm 95mm MC4 models: 246 x 295 x 103mm MC4 models: 215 x 250 x 95mm STANDARDS Safety...
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Page 63: Specifications 250/70, 250/85 And 250/100
MPPT solar charger manual 10.2. Specifications 250/70, 250/85 and 250/100 250/70 250/85 250/100 Battery Voltage 12/24/48V auto select, 36V: manual select Maximum battery current 100A 1a,b Nominal PV power, 12V 1000W 1200W 1450W 1a,b Nominal PV power, 24V 2000W 2400W 2900W 1a,b Nominal PV power, 36V... - Page 64 MPPT solar charger manual 250/70 250/85 250/100 Dimensions (h x w x d) Tr models: 185 x 250 x Tr models: 216 x 295 x 103mm 95mm MC4 models: 246 x 295 x 103mm MC4 models: 215 x 250 x 95mm STANDARDS Safety...
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Page 65: Appendix
MPPT solar charger manual 11. Appendix 11.1. Dimensions 70A-MC4-VE.Can Dimension Drawing - SmartSolar charge controller (L) SCC115070511 SmartSolar MPPT 150/70-MC4 VE.Can SCC125070521 SmartSolar MPPT 250/70-MC4 VE.Can 171 182 DETAIL SCALE 1 : 1 DETAIL SCALE 1 : 1 Dimensions in mm... -
Page 66: Dimensions 70A-Tr-Ve.can
11.2. Dimensions 70A-Tr-VE.Can Dimension Drawing - SmartSolar charge controller (L) SCC115045410 SmartSolar MPPT 150/45-Tr VE.Can SCC115060410 SmartSolar MPPT 150/60-Tr VE.Can SCC115070410 SmartSolar MPPT 150/70-Tr VE.Can SCC125060410 SmartSolar MPPT 250/60-Tr VE.Can SCC125070410 SmartSolar MPPT 250/70-Tr VE.Can R2.75 DETAIL SCALE 1 : 1... -
Page 67: Dimensions 85A-Tr-Ve.can And 100A-Tr-Ve.can
MPPT solar charger manual 11.4. Dimensions 85A-Tr-VE.Can and 100A-Tr-VE.Can Dimension Drawing - SmartSolar charge controller (XL) SCC115085410 SmartSolar MPPT 150/85-Tr VE.Can SCC115110410 SmartSolar MPPT 150/100-Tr VE.Can SCC125085410 SmartSolar MPPT 250/85-Tr VE.Can SCC125110410 SmartSolar MPPT 250/100-Tr VE.Can DETAIL SCALE 1 : 1 R3.75 13.75 DETAIL... -
Page 68: Charger Error Code Overview
MPPT solar charger manual 11.5. Charger error code overview This overview lists all possible error codes that can be generated by a solar charger or AC charger. The error codes are displayed on the charger display, remote display or via a connected GX device. Note that not all of these errors might apply to your charger model. - Page 69 MPPT solar charger manual Power terminals overheated, check wiring, including the wiring type and type of strands, and/or fasten bolts if possible. This error will auto-reset. Error 28 - Power stage issue This error will not auto-reset. Disconnect all wires, and then reconnect all wires. If the error persists the charger is probably faulty. Note that this error was introduced in v1.36.
- Page 70 MPPT solar charger manual Check the connection between the charger and the BMS. How to reconfigure the charger to standalone mode: The charger automatically configures themselves to be BMS-controlled when they are connected to one; either direct or via a GX Device.
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