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- Page 1 www.butlertechnik.com ENGLISH Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS SmartSolar MPPT RS 450|100 & 450|200 Rev 09 - 11/2022 This manual is also available in HTML5. www.butlertechnik.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS Table of Contents 1. Safety Instructions ........................1 1.1. Meaning of icons ......................2 2. General Description ......................... 3 2.1. Features ........................3 2.2. Interfacing and Communications ..................3 2.3. Setup options ........................ 4 3. Installation ..........................5 3.1. - Page 3 www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 5.4.6. Battery cable voltage drop ..................27 5.4.7. Wrong temperature compensation setting ..............28 5.5. Batteries are overcharged ....................28 5.5.1. Battery charge voltages too high ................28 5.5.2. Battery unable to deal with equalization ..............29 5.5.3.
- Page 4 www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 7.4.31. Error 67 - BMS Connection lost ................45 7.4.32. Error 68 - Network misconfigured ................46 7.4.33. Error 114 - CPU temperature too high ............... 46 7.4.34. Error 116 - Calibration data lost ................46 7.4.35.
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 1. Safety Instructions ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Please read this manual carefully before the product is installed and put into use. This product is designed and tested in accordance with international standards. The equipment should be used for the designated application only. -
Page 6: Meaning Of Icons
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS If the maximum AC mains operating voltage is higher than the PV array maximum system voltage, then the instructions shall require PV modules that have a maximum system voltage rating based upon the AC mains voltage. Environment and Access Ensure that the equipment is used under the correct ambient conditions. -
Page 7: General Description
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 2. General Description The MPPT RS is a solar charge controller intended to operate with a PV voltage of between 80-400V and designed to charge a 48V battery bank. 2.1. Features Ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Especially in case of a clouded sky, when light intensity is changing continuously, a fast MPPT algorithm will improve energy harvest by up to 30% compared to PWM charge controllers and by up to 10% compared to slower MPPT controllers. -
Page 8: Setup Options
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 2.3. Setup options Adaptive three step charging The Charge Controller is configured for a three step charging process: Bulk – Absorption – Float. A regular equalization charge can also be programmed. Bulk- During this stage the controller delivers as much charge current as possible to rapidly recharge the batteries. Absorption - When the battery voltage reaches the absorption voltage setting, the controller switches to constant voltage mode. -
Page 9: Installation
This product contains potentially dangerous voltages. It should only be installed under the supervision of a suitable qualified installer with the appropriate training, and subject to local requirements. Please contact Victron Energy for further information or necessary training. Excessively high ambient temperature will result in the following: ·... -
Page 10: Battery And Battery Lead Requirements
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS If an audible alarm and/or email notification of this fault is required, then you must also connect a GX device (such as the Cerbo GX). Email notifications require an internet connection to the GX device and a VRM account to be configured. The positive and negative conductors of the PV array must be isolated from ground. -
Page 11: Mppt Rs Example Pv Configuration
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS BEWARE that the product warranty will be void if a PV array with a short circuit current larger than 20 A array is connected in reverse polarity. The MPPT RS must keep the individual tracker inputs isolated from each other. That means one solar PV array per input, do not attempt to connect the same array to multiple tracker inputs. -
Page 12: Cable Connection Sequence
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS Figure 2. MPPT RS PV example diagram 8 x 270W 60 cell panels in 11 x 270W 60 cell panels in series – 304 Voc series – 418 Voc 418V and 304V DC PV Distribution 3.5. -
Page 13: Synchronised Parallel Operation
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS Supply voltage (V+ supply): 9V-70V Maximum supply current: 500mA Data rate: 250 kbps CANH/CANL voltage tolerance: +/-70VDC CAN transceiver ISO specification: ISO 11898-2:2016 To provide maximum flexibility, the battery voltage is used for the V+ supply line of VE.CAN. This means that all equipment connected to VE.CAN are a permanent load to the battery. -
Page 14: Programmable Relay
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 3.9.2. Programmable relay Programmable relay which can be set for general alarm, DC under voltage or genset start/stop function. DC rating: 4A up to 35VDC and 1A up to 70VDC 3.9.3. Voltage sense For compensating possible cable losses during charging, two sense wires can be connected directly to the battery or to the positive and negative distribution points. -
Page 15: Programming With Victronconnect
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS Number Connection Description REMOTE_H Remote on/off connector High RELAY_NC Programmable relay Normally Closed connection RELAY_COM Programmable relay common negative TSENSE - Temperature Sensor negative TSENSE + Temperature Sensor positive VSENSE - Voltage Sensor negative VSENSE + Voltage Sensor positive 3.10. -
Page 16: Battery Settings
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 3.10.2. Battery settings Battery voltage The RS is fixed to 48V, and is only available for 48V systems. Max charge current Allows the user to set a lower maximum charge current. Charger enabled Toggling this setting turns the Solar Charger off. The batteries will not be charged. This setting is intended only for use when carrying-out work on the installation. - Page 17 www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS The multiplier is applied to the maximum absorption time setting and this results in the maximum duration of the absorption period used by the charger. The maximum absorption times shown in the last column of the table are based on the default maximum absorption time setting of 6 hours.
- Page 18 www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS Many types of battery require a lower charge voltage in warm operating conditions, and a higher charge voltage in cold operating conditions. The configured coefficient is in mV per degree Celsius for the whole battery bank, not per cell. The base temperature for the compensation is 25°C (77°F), as shown in the chart below.
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Page 19: Programmable Relay
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 3.10.3. Programmable relay A programmable relay switch is available on some SmartSolar models. The datasheet for your model will tell you whether or not it is available. The relay offers three connections: 1. NO (Normally Open) 2. - Page 20 www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS Panel voltage High settings 1. Panel high voltage. (User-defined Voltage) 2. Clear panel high voltage. (User-defined Voltage) This option switches the relay ON when the panel voltage rises above the chosen “Panel high voltage” setting, and switches the relay OFF when the panel voltage falls below the chosen “Clear panel high voltage”...
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Page 21: Operation
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 4. Operation 4.1. Startup and shutdown procedure Note: This presumes the correct installation procedure has been followed, and battery and PV polarity was tested and confirmed to be correct by the installer. These polarity tests are essential as part of installation, but should not be necessary as part of the normal start up and shut down procedure. -
Page 22: Status - Live Data Information
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS The system will display code notifications as required. See troubleshooting section for additional information. In the top right of the display are other system information icons. Communicating on any interface (e.g., Bluetooth, VE.Can, etc.) Bluetooth Enabled, Icon colour changes when connected MPPT Active (Blinking) Error or Warning Battery, fill corresponds with voltage, blinks when empty... -
Page 23: History - Thirty-Day Graphic
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 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'.) •... - Page 24 www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS Tip! You can use the charge times to see if the PV array is properly sized for your requirements. A system which never reaches 'Float' may need more panels; or perhaps the load could be reduced? Figure 4.
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Page 25: Protections And Automatic Restarts
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS Battery Voltage The first figure shows the maximum battery voltage for the day …the figure below is the minimum battery voltage. Errors Shows the number of errors (if any) for the day, to see the error codes click on the orange point. See MPPT Solar Charger Error Codes. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide - Mppt
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. 5.2. The controller is not operational For the controller to be operational it needs to be powered-up. -
Page 27: Battery Supply Issue
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS • The solar charger is externally controlled. • Natural battery behaviour. In some of these cases the VictronConnect app will show, at the bottom of the status screen, a clickable link with the text “why is the charger off”. -
Page 28: Reverse Battery Polarity
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS Battery supply check Check and verify that all cabling is connected correctly, and that no wiring mistakes have been made. Check if all cable connections are tight while taking maximum torque levels into consideration. Check if all cable lugs or cable terminals have been crimped correctly. Check fuses and/or circuit breakers. -
Page 29: Reverse Pv Polarity
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS • Splitters or combiners issues, or these are used in an incorrect way. PV array design issues: • Solar array wiring configuration mistake - not enough panels in a series string. Reverse PV polarity: • The positive and negative have been swapped when connected to the controller, read next paragraph: “Reverse PV polarity”. 5.3.4. -
Page 30: The Charger Is Disabled
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS To find out what the state of charge (SoC) of the battery is, check the battery monitor (if present), or alternatively check what charge stage the controller is in. Also observe that the solar cycle is (briefly) progressing trough these charge stages at the beginning of the daily charge cycle: •... -
Page 31: Too Much Dc Load
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS To find out what the state of charge (SoC) of the battery is, check the battery monitor (if present), or alternatively check the charge stage the solar charger is in. • Bulk: 0-80% SoC • Absorption 80-100% SoC •... -
Page 32: Wrong Temperature Compensation Setting
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS The voltage drop is caused by the following: • Battery cables with insufficient cross-sectional area • Badly crimped cable lugs or terminals • 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. -
Page 33: Battery Unable To Deal With Equalization
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 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. 5.5.2. Battery unable to deal with equalization During equalization the battery charge voltage will be quite high and if the battery is unsuitable to be equalized, the battery will be overcharged. -
Page 34: Solar Issues
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 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 35: Full Rated Output Not Reached
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 5.6.3. Full rated output not reached There are a few reasons why the solar charger is not reaching its full rated output. Some of these reasons have already been explained in the the chapter: “The batteries take too long to charge, are undercharged or charge current less than expected”. -
Page 36: Communication Issues
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 5.7. Communication issues This chapter describes issues that might arise when the solar charger is connected to the VictronConnect app, other Victron devices or third-party devices. 5.7.1. VictronConnect issues For a full troubleshooting guide on the VictronConnect app see the VictronConnect manual. -
Page 37: Ve.smart Communication Issues
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS Physical cable connector or data port issues Try a different VE.Direct cable and see if the unit will now communicate. Is the connector inserted properly and deep enough? Is the connector damaged? Inspect the VE.Direct port, are there bent pins? If this is the case, use long nose pliers to straighten the pins, while the unit is unpowered. -
Page 38: Operation Issues
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 5.9. Operation issues This chapter describes all remaining troubleshooting suggestions that were not covered in previous chapters. 5.9.1. Unable to operate as a power supply We do not recommend to use the solar charger as a power supply, that is without batteries connected. Operation as a power supply will not damage the solar charger, but it is not guaranteed that the solar charger is able to run all types of loads. -
Page 39: Warranty
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS Active Error and Historical error Errors via a display The display keeps track of the last 4 errors. The errors are indicated by a number. Monitoring via a GX device and VRM If the solar charger is connected to a device, all its data can be accessed via the GX device. - Page 40 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.
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Page 41: Technical Specifications
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 6. Technical Specifications Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/100 450/200 CHARGER Programmable charge voltage Minimum: 36 V range Maximum: 60 V Charge voltage'absorption' Default : 57.6 V (adjustable) Charge voltage 'float' Default : 55.2 V (adjustable) Maximum charge current 100 A 200 A... - Page 42 www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/100 450/200 Battery-connection Two M8 bolts Power terminals PV input 2.5..16m Weight 7.9 kg 13.7 kg Dimensions (hxwxd) 440 x 313 x 126 mm 487 x 434 x 146 mm STANDARDS Safety EN-IEC 62109-1, EN-IEC 62109-2 Country of Origin...
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Page 43: Appendix
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Page 44: Appendix B : Block Diagram
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Page 45: Appendix C : Example System Schematic And Wiring Diagram
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 7.2. Appendix C : Example system schematic and wiring diagram 8 x 270W 60 cell panels in 11 x 270W 60 cell panels in series – 304 Voc series – 418 Voc AC Input Supply - Either Grid Generator Critical AC Loads... -
Page 46: Appendix D : Dimensions
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 7.3. Appendix D : Dimensions Dimension Drawing - SS MPPT 450/100 SCC145110410 SmartSolar MPPT 450/100-Tr VE.Can 6.2(3x) 32.5 87.5 87.5 103.5 Dimensions in mm 7.4. Error Codes 7.4.1. Error 2 - Battery voltage too high This error will auto-reset after the battery voltage has dropped. -
Page 47: Error 14 - Battery Low Temperature
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 7.4.7. Error 14 - Battery low temperature The charger is stopped to avoid charging LiFePO4 batteries at low temperature as this damages the cells. 7.4.8. Error 17 - Controller overheated despite reduced output current This error will auto-reset after charger has cooled down. Check the ambient temperature and check for obstructions near the heatsink. -
Page 48: Error 34 - Pv Over-Current
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 7.4.17. Error 34 - PV over-current The current from the solar-panel array has exceeded 75A. This error could be generated due to an internal system fault. Disconnect the charger from all power-sources, wait 3 minutes, and power-up again. If the error persists the controller is probably faulty, contact your dealer. -
Page 49: Error 50, Error 52 - Inverter Overload, Inverter Peak Current
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 7.4.24. Error 50, Error 52 - Inverter overload, Inverter peak current Some loads like motors or pumps draw large inrush currents in a start-up situation. In such circumstances, it is possible that the start-up current exceeds the over current trip level of the inverter. In this case the output voltage will quickly decrease to limit the output current of the inverter. -
Page 50: Error 68 - Network Misconfigured
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 7.4.32. Error 68 - Network misconfigured Applies to SmartSolar/BlueSolar MPPTs VE.Can (FW version v1.04 or higher) and SmartSolar VE.Direct MPPTs (FW version v1.47). To clear the error on the SmartSolar VE.Direct MPPTs update the FW version to v1.48 or higher. To clear the error on the SmartSolar/BlueSolar MPPTs VE.Can, update the software. -
Page 51: Err 203, Err 205, Err 212, Err 215 - Internal Supply Voltage Error
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 7.4.39. Err 203, Err 205, Err 212, Err 215 - Internal supply voltage error The unit performs internal diagnostics when activating its internal voltage supplies. This error indicates that something is wrong with an internal supply voltage. This error will not auto-reset. -
Page 52: Rs Error Code Overview
www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 7.5. RS error code overview The error codes are displayed on the VictronConnect app, a remote display or via a connected GX device. For the most up-to-date version of this list see this link: https://www.victronenergy.com/live/mppt-error-codes. Note that not all of these errors might apply to your product. - Page 53 www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS Error 21 - Current sensor issue • The current measurement is out of range. Disconnect all wires, and then reconnect all wires, to make the charger restart. Also, make sure the minus on the MPPT charge controller (PV minus/Battery minus) is not bypassing the charge controller.
- Page 54 www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS Error 38, Error 39 and Error 80 to Error 78 - PV Input shutdown • When these errors show, the PV Input is internally shorted in order to protect the battery from over-charging. Prior to any other trouble shooting, make sure to update to the latest firmware version. Possible reasons for this error to occur: •...
- Page 55 www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS Error 54 - Inverter output voltage • If the battery voltage is getting low and a large load is applied to the AC output the inverter is unable to maintain the proper output voltage. Re-charge the battery or reduce the AC loads to continue operation. If the error immediately pops up when switching on the inverter (without load) on a full battery the cause is most likely a broken internal fuse.
- Page 56 www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS Error 70 - Network misconfigured • Applies to Inverter RS models. Firmware versions 1.11 and higher. The Inverter RS model used cannot be paired with a Multi RS and/or Transfer Switch. Only Inverter RS models with a production code newer than HQYYWW can be used for this purpose.
- Page 57 www.butlertechnik.com Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS First, make sure to update the firmware to v1.08 or later. The limits were too strict in earlier versions. And it could trigger falsely during MPPT start-up in the morning and MPPT shutdown in the evening. If the error still occurs after updating to v1.08 or later, then it means that a measurement circuit inside the unit is broken.
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