SmartSolar Control display manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................... 1 2. Installation ..........................2 3. Operation ..........................3 3.1. Status menu ........................3 3.2. History menu ......................... 5 3.3. Setup menu ........................7 4. Troubleshooting and Support ....................12 4.1.
SmartSolar Control display manual 1. Introduction The SmartSolar Control display is a dedicated display for the following MPPT solar charger ranges: • SmartSolar MPPT 150/45 up to 250/100 • SmartSolar MPPT 150/70 up to 250/100 VE.Can • BlueSolar MPPT 150/70 up to 250/100 VE.Can These solar chargers can also be recognised by a small plastic cover on the front face with the text "display option".
The display connects to the display terminal on the front of the solar charger. The display terminal is located behind the plastic cover with the text: "display option". To install the SmartSolar Control display do the following: 1. Remove the two screws of the plastic cover. Keep the screws, they are needed again when securing the display.
Button Action Cancel Back Select Conform Go to next or previous item Increase or decrease value 3.1. Status menu This menu shows the live solar charger readings. The SmartSolar Control display always starts up in this menu. Page 3 Operation...
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SmartSolar Control display manual Press the - and + button to cycle through all menu items. Press the - button to see the live data of the solar charger. Each time the - button is pressed, the next parameter will be displayed.
SmartSolar Control display manual LCD display Menu item Description and notes PV power Solar array output power In addition to above menu items, the following menu items will appear when special conditions occur: LCD display Menu item Description and notes "Inf"...
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SmartSolar Control display manual Scrolling text Description YIELD TOTAL The cumulative PV yield since the last history reset. The last 4 errors since the last history reset. Only available if there actually were any error(s): • E0 - Total error 0 (most recent) LAST ERROR •...
Do not change settings unless you know what they are and what the effect of changing these setting can be. Incorrect settings may cause system problems including damage to batteries. When in doubt, seek advice from and experienced Victron Energy installer, dealer or distributor. To navigate the settings menu: •...
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SmartSolar Control display manual Scrolling text Desription and notes BATTERY Sets the system voltage 12, 24, 36 or 48V. VOLTAGE Sets the charge algorithm. A preset charge algorithm has been selected via the rotary switch. CHARGE This setting toggles between the preset algorithm or a USER ALGORITHM defined algorithm.
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SmartSolar Control display manual Scrolling text Desription and notes RELAY LOW Sets the low battery voltage alarm activation level (V) VOLTAGE RELAY CLEAR Sets the low battery voltage alarm clear level (V). LOW VOLTAGE RELAY HIGH Sets the high battery voltage alarm activation level (V).
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SmartSolar Control display manual Scrolling text Desription and notes Sets the load control mode the relay (setting 11, value 10) or the VE.Direct port (setting 58, value 4) is using to control a load: • 0 - Load output always off •...
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SmartSolar Control display manual Scrolling text Desription and notes Sets the VE.Direct port TX pin mode: • 0 - Normal VE.Direct communication(default). For example to communicate with a Color Control panel (VE.Direct cable needed) • 1 - Pulse every 0.01kWh •...
SmartSolar Control display manual 4. Troubleshooting and Support Consult this chapter in case of unexpected behaviour or if you suspect a product fault. The correct troubleshooting and support process is to first consult the common issues as described in this chapter.
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.
Technical specifications Installation type Inserts into the display port on the front of a solar charger. Suitable for the Victron Energy 150V and 250V BlueSolar and SmartSolar MPPT solar charger Suitability range that are equipped with a display port. Display port connector...
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