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- Page 1 ENGLISH MPPT solar charger manual SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 Rev 05 - 09/2023 This manual is also available in HTML5.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1.2. Wiring safety precautions ....................1 1.3. Symbols used on the enclosure ................... 2 1.4. SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 FCC and Industry Canada Compliance ........2 2. Introduction ........................... 4 2.1. Battery voltage, PV voltage and current rating ................4 3. - Page 3 MPPT solar charger manual 6.6. Maintenance procedure ....................35 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 app status screen ................37 7.3.2. VictronConnect app history screen ................38 7.3.3.
- Page 4 MPPT solar charger manual 9. Technical specifications ......................60 9.1. Specifications 100/30 and 100/50 ..................60 9.2. Dimension drawings ....................... 60 9.2.1. Dimensions 100/30 ....................61 9.2.2. Dimensions 100/50 ....................61...
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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
Ground symbol Indicates the position of the chassis ground connection 1.4. SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 FCC and Industry Canada Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and to RSS of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. - Page 7 MPPT solar charger manual • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de Classe A est conforme à...
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Page 8: 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 9: Features
• 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. The app is available for the following platforms: Page 5... -
Page 10: 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. The app can connect to the solar charger in the following ways: •... -
Page 11: 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. Special cables or interfaces are needed to connect to this port: •... -
Page 12: Flexible Charge Algorithm
MPPT solar charger manual A storage stage is not needed for solar chargers, unlike for AC chargers, since at night there is no solar power, so battery charging will stop. 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. -
Page 13: 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 [29] network to the solar charger. -
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 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 120 W 120 W 120 W 120 W 120 W 12 V 12 V 12 V... -
Page 16: Connection Overview
MPPT solar charger manual The solar charger does not have internal ground fault protection. The USA National Electrical Code (NEC) requires the use of an external ground fault protection device (GFPD). The system electrical negative should be bonded through a GFPD to earth ground at one (and only one) location. When a ground fault is indicated, battery terminals and connected circuits may be un-grounded and hazardous. -
Page 17: Connect The Mppt Control Display
MPPT solar charger manual Description Solar charger. Battery or battery bank, lead acid or lithium. Solar panel or solar panel array. DC loads. DC fuse. 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 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 MPPT solar charger manual Use a small flathead screwdriver to turn the rotary switch. The arrow indicates which setting number has been selected. 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 20: Settings Via Mppt Control Display
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 16... -
Page 21: 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 MPPT solar charger manual Float voltage This setting sets the float voltage. Re-bulk voltage offset This setting sets the re-bulk voltage offset. This offset voltage is used to determine when a charge stage stops and the bulk stage starts again, i.e. the charge cycle resets and starts at the first charge stage again. The re-bulk voltage is calculated by adding the re-bulk voltage offset to the lowest voltage setting (normally this is the float stage).
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Page 26: Load Output Settings
MPPT solar charger manual Temperature compensated charge graph By default, the solar charger uses its internal temperature for battery temperature compensated charging. An internal temperature reading is taken in the morning and then again when the e solar charger has been idle for at least one hour, for example when the charger is not actively charging a battery or supplying a load. -
Page 27: Streetlight Settings
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. •... - Page 28 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 [26] chapter for more details. The streetlight algorithm is always applied in conjunction with the settings as configured in the Load output menu: •...
- Page 29 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 30: Tx Port Settings
MPPT solar charger manual Calculation Example: For calculation we use a day of 1440 minutes, where Sunset is at 19:00 (1140 minutes) and Sunrise is at 6:25 (385 minutes): (min/day) (time to sunrise) • The night duration in minutes is: 1440m -1140m(time to sunset) + 385m = 685m. -
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
- 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 the VictronConnect app. -
Page 33: Ve.smart Networking
MPPT solar charger manual To disable or enable Bluetooth: • Connect with the VictronConnect app to the solar charger. Note that if Bluetooth has been disabled, a connection via its built-in Bluetooth is not possible anymore. In that case use the VE.Direct to USB interface, the VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle... -
Page 34: Ve.smart Networking Setup
MPPT solar charger manual • All SmartSolar solar chargers. • All BlueSolar solar chargers connected to a VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle. • The Smart Battery Sense. • A BMV or SmartShunt battery monitor equipped with Bluetooth (or VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle) and an optional temperature sensor. - Page 35 MPPT solar charger manual • Wait for confirmation that the network has been set up and click "OK". • If more devices need to be added to this network go to next paragraph and join multiple devices to the network. To join another device to an existing network: •...
- Page 36 MPPT solar charger manual Example of a VE.Smart Network More information For more information see the VE.Smart Networking manual. Page 32 Configuration and settings...
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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 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 The automatic absorption time is based on the start-up battery voltage (see table). This absorption time estimation can be incorrect if there is an additional charge source (eg alternator) or load on the batteries. This is an inherent issue in the default algorithm. -
Page 39: Maintenance Procedure
MPPT solar charger manual 1. Connect the battery supply to the solar charger by switching the battery supply on or by inserting the external fuse(s) or circuit breaker(s). 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). -
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 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 42: 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 into the battery. • The battery state indicates the battery charge stage or if external control is active. These are the possible states: Bulk During this stage the solar charger delivers as much charge current as possible to rapidly charge the batteries. -
Page 43: Victronconnect App Error Reporting
MPPT solar charger manual • Errors: This shows the daily number of errors, if any. To get more information about the error(s), click the orange dot. You may need to slide the display on your device up to see the errors.) •... - Page 44 MPPT solar charger manual Solar charger alarm logging via VRM Page 40 Monitoring...
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Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: Battery Is Full
MPPT solar charger manual • Reverse battery polarity. Refer to the Reverse battery polarity [46] 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 [45] subchapter for more details. -
Page 50: 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 51: Battery Settings Too Low
MPPT solar charger manual Reverse battery polarity can potentially damage the solar charger, causing its internal fuse to blow for fail-safe protection. This fuse might blow before the external fuse in the battery cable. However, please note that the internal fuse is situated in a non-serviceable area, and it cannot be replaced or repaired. -
Page 52: Reverse Pv Polarity
MPPT solar charger manual VictronConnect app error #33 indication on the status screen and history screen. 8.5.6. Reverse PV polarity When the solar charger is installed within the published specifications, internal protection guards the PV input against reverse PV polarity, and no error is displayed in such cases. To identify reverse PV voltage, watch for these indicators: •... -
Page 53: Insufficient Solar Supply
MPPT solar charger manual • Voltage drop in battery cables. Refer to the Battery cable voltage drop [49] subchapter. • Incorrect temperature compensation setting. Refer to the Temperature compensation setting incorrect [50] subchapter. • Temperature difference between the solar charger and battery. Refer to the Temperature difference between solar charger and battery [50] subchapter. -
Page 54: Temperature Compensation Setting Incorrect
MPPT solar charger manual • Loss of charge power. • Increased heat in the battery cables. The voltage drop can be caused by: • Battery cables with insufficient cross-sectional area. • Poorly crimped cable lugs or terminals. • Loose terminal connections. •... -
Page 55: Batteries Are Overcharged
MPPT solar charger manual Note that this chapter does not apply if the solar charger is connected to a VE.Smart Network with a battery temperature measurement or is equipped with a temperature sensor. At the beginning of the day, as soon as power is generated by the solar array, the solar charger will measure the ambient temperature and use it to temperature-compensate the charge voltage. -
Page 56: Battery Old, Faulty Or Undersized
MPPT solar charger manual 8.7.4. Battery old, faulty or undersized A battery that has reached the end of its service life or has been damaged due to improper use may be susceptible to overcharging. A battery is comprised of multiple cells connected in series. In the case of an old or damaged battery, it's possible that one of these cells is no longer operational. -
Page 57: Pv Yield Lower Than Expected
MPPT solar charger manual • There may be an issue with the battery. Refer to the Batteries are not charged [44] Batteries are undercharged [48] chapters. 8.8.1. PV yield lower than expected If the PV yield is not meeting expectations, start by checking the solar charger history in the VictronConnect app. Verify the total maximum power (Pmax) for each day and compare it with the array power. -
Page 58: Temperature Above 40°C
MPPT solar charger manual Thus, even though a 360W panel is connected to the solar charger, the output power into a 12V battery will be less than when connected to a 24V battery. Example of differences in output power at different battery voltages 8.8.3. -
Page 59: Ve.direct Port
MPPT solar charger manual Bluetooth check Check if Bluetooth is enabled: • Connect to the solar charger via the VictronConnect app using its VE.Direct port, either through USB using VE.Direct to USB interface or remotely via the VRM portal. Step 2 •... -
Page 60: Miscellaneous Issues
MPPT solar charger manual 8.10. Miscellaneous issues This chapter describes issues that were not covered in the previous troubleshooting chapter. 8.10.1. 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 [60] chapter or check the "battery voltage"... -
Page 61: Error Code Overview
MPPT solar charger manual 8.11. 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 62: Error 28 - Power Stage Issue
MPPT solar charger manual 8.11.8. 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 63: 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 64 MPPT solar charger manual 9. Technical specifications 9.1. Specifications 100/30 and 100/50 MPPT 100/30 MPPT 100/50 Battery voltage (auto select) 12V or 24V Rated charge current 1a,b Nominal PV power, 12V 440W 700W 1a,b Nominal PV power, 24V 880W 1400W Maximum PV open circuit voltage 100V 100V...
- Page 65 MPPT solar charger manual 9.2.1. Dimensions 100/30 Dimension Drawing - SmartSolar charge controller SCC020030200 BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 SCC110030210 SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 122 131 71.5 DETAIL SCALE 1 : 1 Dimensions in mm 9.2.2. Dimensions 100/50 Dimension Drawing - SmartSolar charge controller...