Victron energy BlueSolar MPPT 75/10 Manual
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- Page 1 ENGLISH MPPT solar charger manual BlueSolar MPPT 75/10 up to 100/20 Rev 05 - 09/2023 This manual is also available in HTML5.
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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 1.3. Symbols used on the enclosure ................... 2 2. Introduction ........................... 3 2.1. Battery voltage, PV voltage and current rating ................3 3. - Page 3 MPPT solar charger manual 7. Monitoring ........................... 35 7.1. LED indications ......................35 7.2. Error codes ......................... 36 7.3. Monitoring via the VictronConnect app ................. 36 7.3.1. VictronConnect app status screen ................36 7.3.2. VictronConnect app history screen ................37 7.3.3.
- Page 4 MPPT solar charger manual 8.12.13. Error 117 - Incompatible firmware ................60 8.12.14. Error 119 - Settings data lost ................60 9. Technical specifications ......................61 9.1. Specifications 75/10, 75/15, 100/15 and 100/20 ............... 61 9.2. Dimension drawings ....................... 62 9.2.1.
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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: Symbols Used On The Enclosure
MPPT solar charger manual For the 20A model only: The grounding terminal is located on the side of the housing and is identified by this symbol: 1.3. Symbols used on the enclosure The following symbols are used on the solar charger enclosure: Symbol Name Meaning... -
Page 7: Introduction
MPPT solar charger manual 2. Introduction The Victron Energy BlueSolar 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
• Access up to 30 days of historical data and error history. • Configure solar charger settings. • Update firmware. Screenshot of the VictronConnect app, showing real-time data and historical data. The VictronConnect app can be downloaded from app stores or from the Victron Energy downloads page. Page 4 Features... -
Page 9: Display
MPPT solar charger manual The app is available for the following platforms: • 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. The app can connect to the solar charger in the following ways: •... -
Page 10: Load Output
MPPT solar charger manual • To connect to a monitoring device, such as a GX device or the GlobalLink. • To connect with the VictronConnect app. • For external control. • To program the load output behaviour. Special cables or interfaces are needed to connect to this port: •... -
Page 11: Virtual Load Output
MPPT solar charger manual DC loads Solar charger system with inverter connected directly to the battery and controlled by the load output Alternatively, a BatteryProtect can be used to control the load. Solar charger system with DC loads connected directly to the battery via a BatteryProtect controlled by the load output 3.8.2. -
Page 12: Flexible Charge Algorithm
MPPT solar charger manual Absorption During the absorption stage, the solar charger has switched to constant voltage mode. The current flowing to the battery will gradually decrease. Once the current has dropped below 1A (tail current), the absorption stage stops and the float stage will commence. -
Page 13: Voltage Sensing
MPPT solar charger manual Note that a VE.Smart Network can only be set up if the solar charger is capable of Bluetooth communication, has Bluetooth enabled or is equipped with a VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle. Example of a VE.Smart Network of a Smart Battery Sense and a solar charger. 3.11. -
Page 14: Installation
MPPT solar charger manual 4. Installation The DC (PV) input is not isolated from the battery circuit. Therefore the PV, battery and control circuit are considered hazardous and should not be user accessible. For proper temperature compensated battery charging the ambient temperature of the solar charger and the battery must be within 5°C (9°F). -
Page 15: Grounding
MPPT solar charger manual • The nominal PV voltage should be at least 5V higher than the battery voltage. The PV array can consist of mono- or poly-crystalline panels. The solar panels are connected in series, in parallel or in series/parallel. See below figure for examples of these configurations. 120 W 120 W 120 W... -
Page 16: Connection Overview
MPPT solar charger manual PV array grounding The positive and negative of the PV array should not be grounded. Ground the frame of the PV panels to reduce the impact of lightning. Do not connect the solar charger to a grounded PV array. Only one ground connection is allowed, and this should be near the battery. -
Page 17: Connect The Mppt Control Display
MPPT solar charger manual The correct connection order is necessary to allow the automatic system voltage detection to setup properly. It is only allowed to connect PV first when the system voltage is manually set before connecting the battery. Not following the correct procedures can disable or damage the charger and/or the installation. -
Page 18: 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 19: Settings Via The Jumper Link
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. Page 15... -
Page 20: Battery Settings
MPPT solar charger manual 5.2.1. Battery settings Battery voltage The battery voltage is automatically detected at the very first power-up of the solar charger and the battery voltage is set accordingly. Further automatic detection is disabled. To make sure that a stable measurement is used, the charger first waits 10 seconds, and thereafter takes an averaged measurement. - Page 21 MPPT solar charger manual • 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 22 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 23 MPPT solar charger manual • To save the settings press the "SAVE CHANGES" button at the bottom of the page. • To delete the battery, press the "REMOVE PRESET" button. Battery charge algorithm settings This chapter explains all parameters that are used in "Expert" mode and the settings that are used when programming a custom battery type via the battery preset menu.
- Page 24 MPPT solar charger manual Enter the maximum time in hours and minutes (hh:mm) the solar charger is allowed to spend in the absorption stage. The maximum time that can be set is 12 hours and 59 minutes. Float voltage This setting sets the float voltage. Re-bulk voltage offset This setting sets the re-bulk voltage offset.
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Page 25: Load Output Settings
MPPT solar charger manual The chart below indicates the absorption and float charge voltage behaviour at different temperatures. The graph displays the temperature compensation for a 12V system and uses a -16mV/°C temperature compensation coefficient. For a 48V system multiply by 4. Temperature compensated charge graph By default, the solar charger uses its internal temperature for battery temperature compensated charging. - Page 26 MPPT solar charger manual The available operation modes are: • BatteryLife (default setting): This algorithm is self-adapting and aims to maximise the battery's lifespan. For a detailed explanation of its functionality, please refer to the BatteryLife [7] chapter for a description of its functionality. •...
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Page 27: Streetlight Settings
MPPT solar charger manual Note that the AES timer only runs when Vbat is below Vhigh, but is reset when Vbat goes above Vhigh. For example: Let's say that the load is configured to turn on when the battery is at 14V (Vhigh) and to turn off at 10V (Vlow): •... - Page 28 MPPT solar charger manual Setting the Sunset action At sunset you can choose any of the following actions: • Keep the lights off • Switch on for a fixed time: This option will turn the light on at sunset, and then off again after a configurable interval. When the dimming feature is enabled (1), two dim-levels can be entered: one for the “on”...
- Page 29 MPPT solar charger manual Gradual dimming speed The gradual dimming option can be used to slow down the response of the timer program. This is useful when multiple streetlights are used in a row. This helps to mask the fact that each timer uses its own detection and will have a transition moment which will vary from unit to unit.
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Page 30: Tx Port Settings
MPPT solar charger manual • At sunrise - the lighting will be adjusted before sunrise. • Time before sunrise - at 1h 0m before sunrise, the following adjustment will be made: • Dim level - full brilliance will be restored (100%). 5.2.4. -
Page 31: Rx Port Settings
Once the data reception has been completed, it will automatically return to its configured TX function. For more in-depth "developer style" information on the VE.Direct port see the Data communication with Victron Energy products document. 5.2.5. RX port settings The VE.Direct-RX port can be used to receive a signal from an external device. -
Page 32: Updating Firmware
MPPT solar charger manual 5.3. Updating firmware The firmware can be checked and updated with the VictronConnect app. The VictronConnect app might ask on the first connection to update the firmware. If this is the case, let it perform a firmware update. -
Page 33: Ve.smart Networking Setup
MPPT solar charger manual • 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. To measure the charge current all charge currents from all chargers are combined, or if a battery monitor is part of the network the actual battery current will be used. - Page 34 MPPT solar charger manual • Select a device that needs to be removed from the VE.Direct network. • Navigate to the settings page by clicking the gear symbol. • Click on "VE.Smart Networking". • Click on "leave network". Check the network Once the network has been set up all devices communicate with each other.
- Page 35 MPPT solar charger manual For more information see the VE.Smart Networking manual. Page 31 Configuration and settings...
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Page 36: 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 . The solar charger's data can be read out and setting configurations can be made using the VictronConnect or the optional display. -
Page 37: Automatic Equalization
MPPT solar charger manual the solar charge controller. Be aware this can result in overcharging your batteries. Please see your battery manufacturer for recommended settings. • 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 38: Maintenance Procedure
MPPT solar charger manual 2. Reconnect the PV supply to the solar charger by switching the PV supply on or by inserting the external fuse(s) or circuit breakers(s). 6.6. Maintenance procedure The solar charger does not need regular maintenance. Page 34 Operation... -
Page 39: 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 40: Error Codes
MPPT solar charger manual 7.2. Error codes In case of an error, an error code will be displayed in the following ways: • Via its LEDs. • Via the VictronConnect app while it is connected to the solar charger. • Via an optional MPPT control or SmartSolar Control display. •... -
Page 41: Victronconnect App History Screen
MPPT solar charger manual • The battery voltage measured at the battery terminals of the solar charger. • The current flowing from the solar charger in or out of the battery. A positive notation indicates that current is flowing into the battery and a negative notation indicates that current is being drawn from the battery. -
Page 42: Victronconnect App Error Reporting
MPPT solar charger manual The daily log shows: • Solar yield: The energy (Wh) converted for that day. • Solar Pmax: The maximum power (W) recorded during the day. • Solar Vmax: The highest voltage (V) from the PV array during the day. •... - Page 43 MPPT solar charger manual GX device showing alarm notification and historic errors. If the GX device is connected to Victron Remote Monitoring (VRM) portal, the solar charger can be monitored remotely via the internet. All solar charger data, alarms and errors can be accessed via the VRM portal and solar charger settings can be remotely changed via the VRM portal with the VictronConnect app.
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Page 44: Troubleshooting
Refer to this chapter for addressing any unforeseen behaviour of the solar charger. Start by reviewing the common issues listed here during troubleshooting. If the problem persists or requires technical assistance, contact the point of purchase – the Victron Energy dealer or distributor. If unsure whom to reach or unaware of the point of purchase, visit the Victron Energy Support webpage for guidance. -
Page 45: Solar Charger Is Off
MPPT solar charger manual Unresponsive solar charger troubleshooting procedure If the battery or PV voltage is below the minimum voltage, check the following: • Check the continuity of the battery and PV supply cables. • Inspect the fuses and circuit breakers in the battery and PV supply cables. Step 3 •... -
Page 46: Settings Being Edited On An External Display
MPPT solar charger manual PV and battery voltage check Use the VictronConnect app, a solar charger display or a GX device to check the battery and PV voltage. Step 1 If the above step is impossible, use a multimeter in DC mode to measure the battery and PV voltages at the solar charger terminals. -
Page 47: Disabled In The Settings
MPPT solar charger manual 8.3.3. Disabled in the settings The charger has been disabled in the settings. Check the VictronConnect app battery settings page to ensure that the charger has been enabled. VictronConnect app charger enable/disable setting 8.3.4. Disabled by remote or BMS The charger has been switched off via its VE.Direct port. -
Page 48: Battery Is Full
MPPT solar charger manual • Reverse battery polarity. Refer to the Reverse battery polarity [45] subchapter for more details. • The solar charger is disconnected from the battery, possibly due to cable, fuse, or circuit breaker issues. Refer to the Battery not connected [44] subchapter for more details. -
Page 49: Reverse Battery Polarity
MPPT solar charger manual • Open (or faulty) circuit breaker in the battery supply cable. • Incorrectly wired battery cables. Battery voltage check Use the VictronConnect app, a connected display or a GX device to read the solar charger battery voltage. Alternatively, use a multimeter to measure the battery voltage at the terminals of the solar charger. -
Page 50: Blown Fuse
MPPT solar charger manual Reverse battery polarity has the potential to damage the solar charger, causing its fuse to blow for fail-safe protection. This fuse might blow before the external fuse in the battery cable. If you encounter a blown solar charger fuse, before attempting replacement, refer to the Blown fuse chapter to assess if replacing the fuse will fix the solar charger. -
Page 51: Pv Voltage Too High
MPPT solar charger manual 8.5.6. PV voltage too high The PV voltage should always stay within the maximum rated limit of the solar charger, as indicated in its product name, type plate and Technical specifications [61]. The solar charger can sustain damage based on the extent of the PV voltage height, and it's important to note that such damage is not covered by warranty. -
Page 52: Batteries Are Undercharged
MPPT solar charger manual 8.6. Batteries are undercharged This chapter addresses the issue of undercharged batteries. It explores possible reasons why the solar charger might not be adequately charging the batteries and provides steps to check or resolve the situation. Some signs of undercharged batteries include: •... -
Page 53: Battery Cable Voltage Drop
MPPT solar charger manual • If the system includes a properly installed and configured battery monitor, you can monitor the current flowing in (or out) of the battery, while the solar charger indicates the current generated by the solar array. •... -
Page 54: Temperature Compensation Setting Incorrect
MPPT solar charger manual In a VE.Smart Network a Smart Battery Sense or battery monitor measures the battery terminal voltage and transmits this via VE.Smart Networking to the solar charger. If the battery voltage is less than the solar charge voltage, the solar charger will increase its charge voltage to compensate for (small) voltage losses. -
Page 55: Battery Charge Voltage Settings Too High
MPPT solar charger manual 8.7.2. Battery charge voltage settings too high Batteries can be overcharged if the battery charge voltages are set too high. Verify that all the battery charge voltages (absorption and float) are correctly configured to match the recommended voltages specified in the battery manufacturer's documentation. -
Page 56: Pv Yield Lower Than Expected
MPPT solar charger manual • The PV array is a mix of different PV panel types or models. Only use solar panels that are of the same brand, type and model. • Do not use optimisers. Nearly all optimisers contain an MPPT or other tracking mechanisms, which will interfere with the MPPT algorithm in the solar charger. -
Page 57: Maximum Output Power Relates To Battery Voltage
MPPT solar charger manual VictronConnect app history Pmax reading. 8.8.2. Maximum output power relates to battery voltage The solar charger's output current is limited to its rated current, resulting in varying output power depending on the battery's voltage. For instance: In a 75/15 solar charger with a 15A output current rating, the power going into the battery will differ for a 12V battery and a 24V battery. -
Page 58: Communication Issues
MPPT solar charger manual • Loose screw connections. • Using cables with rigid core wire or rigid strands. • Soldering the core wire ends of the cables. • Using thin cables may result in higher currents when the PV voltage is lower. Refer to the Wiring Unlimited book for more information. -
Page 59: Ve.direct Port
• If connecting a VE.Direct cable, remove the jumper and configure the load output via VictronConnect. • In case the jumper is missing, configure the load output via VictronConnect. • If a replacement jumper is needed, contact your Victron Energy dealer or distributor. Physical cable connector or data port issue •... -
Page 60: Load Output Not Able To Run Load
MPPT solar charger manual Refer to the Load output not able to run load [56] subchapter. • There is an incorrect load output current or power reading: Refer to the Load output not able to run load [56] subchapter. 8.10.1. Load output not able to run load These are possible reasons why the solar charger load output might not be able to run a load: •... -
Page 61: Unable To Select 36V Or 48V Battery Voltage
MPPT solar charger manual 8.11.2. Unable to select 36V or 48V battery voltage Not all solar chargers support 36V or 48V battery system voltages. To confirm the supported battery voltages, refer to the Technical specifications [61] chapter or check the "battery voltage" parameter drop-down menu in the VictronConnect app. -
Page 62: Error Code Overview
MPPT solar charger manual 8.12. Error code overview The error codes in the following subchapters are potentially displayed in the VictronConnect app, on a remote display or a connected GX device. For the most up-to-date error overview, see this link: https://www.victronenergy.com/live/mppt-error-codes. Furthermore, the solar charger utilises specific LED indications to signal particular errors. -
Page 63: Error 28 - Power Stage Issue
MPPT solar charger manual 8.12.8. 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. So when doing an update, it might look like the firmware update caused this issue; but it doesn't. -
Page 64: Error 117 - Incompatible Firmware
MPPT solar charger manual SmartSolar models (not the BlueSolar models): upgrading to v1.4x firmware is a one-way trip, you cannot go back to an older firmware version once you upgrade to v1.4x. Reverting to older firmware gives error 116 (calibration data lost), this can be fixed by re-installing the v1.4x firmware. -
Page 65: Technical Specifications
MPPT solar charger manual 9. Technical specifications 9.1. Specifications 75/10, 75/15, 100/15 and 100/20 MPPT 75/10 MPPT 75/15 MPPT 100/15 MPPT 100/20 Battery voltage (auto select) 12V or 24V 12V, 24V, or 48V Maximum battery current 1a,b Nominal PV power, 12V 145W 220W 220 W... -
Page 66: Dimension Drawings
Technical information section our website. 9.2. Dimension drawings 9.2.1. Dimensions 75/10 and 75/15 Dimension Drawing - MPPT 75/10 - 75-15 SCC010010050R BlueSolar MPPT 75/10 Retail SCC010015050R BlueSolar MPPT 75/15 Retail SCC075010060R SmartSolar MPPT 75/10 Retail SCC075015060R SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 Retail 4(4x) 84.1... -
Page 67: Dimensions 100/15
MPPT solar charger manual 9.2.2. Dimensions 100/15 Dimension Drawing - MPPT 100/15 SCC110015060R SmartSolar MPPT 100/15 Retail SCC010015200R BlueSolar MPPT 100/15 Retail R2(4x) 100.7 84.1 98.8 46.9 113.9 Dimensions in mm 9.2.3. Dimensions 100/20 Dimension Drawing - SmartSolar charge controller SCC110020160R SmartSolar MPPT 100/20_48V Retail SCC110020060R...