1. General Description Bluetooth Smart built-in: dongle not needed The wireless solution to set-up, monitor and update the controller using Apple and Android smartphones, tablets or other devices. VE.Direct port For a wired data connection to a Color Control, Venus GX, PC or other devices.
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Automatic battery voltage recognition The controllers will automatically adjust to a 12V, 24V or a 48V system one time only. If a different system voltage is required at a later stage, it must be changed manually, for example with the Bluetooth app or the optionel LCD display.
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Configuring and monitoring - Bluetooth Smart built-in: the wireless solution to set-up, monitor and update the controller using Apple and Android smartphones, tablets or other devices. - Use the VE.Direct to USB cable (ASS030530000) to connect to a PC, a smartphone with Android and USB On-The-Go support (requires additional USB OTG cable).
2. Safety instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important instructions that shall be followed during installation and maintenance. Danger of explosion from sparking Danger of electric shock ● Please read this manual carefully before the product is installed and put into use. ●...
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● Use flexible multistranded copper cable for the battery and PV connections. The maximum diameter of the individual strands is 0,4mm/0,125mm² (0.016 inch/AWG26). A 25mm² cable, for example, should have at least 196 strands (class 5 or higher stranding according to VDE 0295, IEC 60228 and BS6360). An AWG2 gauge cable should have at least 259/26 stranding (259 strands of AWG26).
3. Installation WARNING: DC (PV) INPUT NOT ISOLATED FROM BATTERY CIRCUIT. CAUTION: FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION THE AMBIENT CONDITION FOR CHARGER AND BATTERY MUST BE WITHIN 5°C. 3.1 General ● Mount vertically on a non-flammable surface, with the power terminals facing downwards.
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3.3 PV configuration (also see the MPPT Excel sheet on our website) ● The controllers will operate only if the PV voltage exceeds battery voltage (Vbat). ● PV voltage must exceed Vbat + 5V for the controller to start. Thereafter minimum PV voltage is Vbat + 1V. ●...
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3.6 Configuration of the controller with the rotary switch Fully programmable charge algorithm (see the software page on our website) and eight preprogrammed charge algorithms, selectable with a rotary switch: Suggested battery type Equalize Absorption Float dV/dT mV/°C 31,8 28,2 27,6 Gel Victron long life (OPzV) Gel exide A600 (OPzV)
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A binary LED code helps determining the position of the rotary switch. After changing the position of the rotary switch, the LEDs will blink during 4 seconds as follows: Switch Blink position Bulk Float frequency Fast Slow Slow Slow Slow Slow Slow Slow...
3.8 Battery charging information The charge controller starts a new charge cycle every morning, when the sun starts shining. Default setting: The maximum duration of the absorption period is determined by the battery voltage measured just before the solar charger starts up in the morning: Battery voltage Vb (@start-up) Maximum absorption time Vb <...
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3.10 Pluggable LCD display - Live data Remove the rubber seal that protects the plug on the front of the controller and plug-in the display module. The display is hot-swappable; this means that the charger may be operational while the display is plugged in. The following information will be displayed if the "-"...
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Scrolling text Icons Segments Units Displayed info Total yield . Total error 0 (most recent) Total error 1 (shown when available) Total error 2 (shown when available) Total error 3 (shown when available) ...
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Scrolling text Icons Segments Units Function or parameter On/off switch , .-. A Maximum charge current - V System voltage ,- Type Charge algorithm (1) .-.-....
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Notes: 1) The factory defined battery type can be selected with the rotary switch next to VE.Direct connector. The selected type will be shown here. The setting can alter between a factory defined type and "USER". 2) These values can ONLY be changed for the battery type "USER". The values in the table are for a 24V-battery.
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9) VE.Direct port RX pin mode (setting 57) Value Description Remote on/off (default). Can be used for on-off control by a VE.Bus BMS (instead of connecting the BMS to the remote on-off port. VE.Direct non-inverting remote on/off cable needed. (ASS030550310) No function.
4. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution Reversed PV connection Connect PV correctly Charger does not function Reverse battery Non replacable fuse blown. connection Return to VE for repair Check battery A bad battery connection connection Cable losses too high Use cables with larger cross section Large ambient Make sure that...
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Using the pluggable LCD display or VictronConnect and the procedures below, most errors can be quickly identified. If an error cannot be resolved, please refer to your Victron Energy supplier. Error nr. Problem Cause / Solution n. a. The LCD does not light up...
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Error nr. Problem Cause / Solution fasten bolts if possible. This error will auto-reset. Err 33 PV over-voltage This error will auto-reset after PV-voltage has dropped to safe limit. This error is an indication that the PV-array configuration with regard to open-circuit voltage is critical for this charger.
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Figure 1: Power connections Illustration 1 : Connexions électriques Abbildung 1: Stromanschlüsse Figura 1: Conexiones de alimentación Bild 1: Strömanslutningar...
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SmartSolar MPPT 150 I 85/100 – MC4 dimensions SmartSolar MPPT 150 I 85/100 – MC4 dimensions SmartSolar MPPT 150 I 85/100 – MC4 Maße SmartSolar MPPT 150 I 85/100 – MC4 dimensiones SmartSolar MPPT 150 I 85/100 – MC4 dimensioner...
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Serial number: Version : 04 Date : April 15 , 2019 Victron Energy B.V. De Paal 35 | 1351 JG Almere PO Box 50016 | 1305 AA Almere | The Netherlands General phone : +31 (0)36 535 97 00 E-mail : sales@victronenergy.com...
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