Victron 12/24/48V 70A SmartSolar MPPT 150/70-Tr Bluetooth Solar Charge Controller
Elevate your solar energy efficiency with the Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/70-Tr Bluetooth Solar Charge Controller. Engineered for peak performance, this controller is equipped with standard terminal connections, allowing for flexible and straightforward solar panel integration. This design ensures your batteries are charged efficiently, safely, and swiftly. Perfect for a wide range of applications, the SmartSolar MPPT maximizes solar energy harvesting, driving intelligent energy management to achieve full charge in the shortest possible time while maintaining battery health and extending its lifespan.
- Bluetooth Smart Integration: Wirelessly set up, monitor, update, and synchronize your SmartSolar Charge Controllers, ensuring your system is always running at its best.
- Ultra-Fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT): With the capability to improve energy harvest by up to 30% compared to PWM charge controllers and by 10% over slower MPPT controllers, the SmartSolar controller adapts quickly to changing light conditions, maximizing energy collection.
- Advanced MPP Detection in Partial Shading: Unlike conventional MPPTs that may settle for a less optimal MPP, the SmartSolar's innovative algorithm ensures the maximum energy harvest by locking onto the best MPP, even in partially shaded conditions.
- Exceptional Conversion Efficiency: Operate more efficiently with no need for a cooling fan. Enjoy maximum efficiency that exceeds 98%, reducing energy waste.
- Flexible Charging Algorithm: Tailor charging to your needs with a fully programmable charge algorithm available on our website, or choose from eight pre-programmed algorithms via a rotary switch.
- Comprehensive Electronic Protection: Benefit from over-temperature protection, PV short circuit, PV reverse polarity, and PV reverse current protection, safeguarding your system.
- Internal Temperature Sensor: Automatically adjusts charge voltage based on temperature, ensuring optimal charging and protecting battery health.
The Victron SmartSolar MPPT is expertly designed for a variety of applications where its features and capabilities are most beneficial:
- RVs and Caravans: Keep your adventures powered with efficient solar charging. This charge controller is perfect for ensuring your vehicle's batteries are fully charged, allowing you to enjoy the comforts of home while on the move.
- Marine Vessels: Sail the seas with confidence knowing your batteries are efficiently managed. Ideal for boats and yachts, this controller withstands the marine environment and ensures your navigation and communication systems stay powered.
- Agricultural Projects: Automate and power remote irrigation systems, farm lighting, and essential agricultural operations with sustainable solar energy. This controller helps reduce operational costs and supports eco-friendly farming practices.
- Off-Grid Living: For cabins, remote homes, or any off-grid setup, the SmartSolar MPPT controller maximizes solar energy harvest, ensuring reliable power where traditional electricity is unavailable. It's essential for maintaining energy independence in remote locations.
- Recovery of Fully Discharged Batteries: Capable of initiating charging with zero-volt batteries and reconnecting to fully discharged Li-ion batteries with an integrated disconnect function.
- Synchronized Charging: Connect up to 10 units via Bluetooth for synchronized parallel charging, suitable for larger or expanding systems.
- VE.Direct & Remote Options: Wired connectivity to Victron devices and remote on-off capabilities enhance system flexibility and control.
- Programmable Relay: Customizable for alarms or specific events, adding an extra layer of system management.
- Optional LCD Display: For detailed real-time monitoring and adjustments, enhancing user interaction and control.
- Optional External Sensing: Enhance accuracy with optional external battery voltage, temperature, and current sensing via Bluetooth, compatible with Smart Battery Sense, BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor, or a SmartShunt.
Transform your solar energy system with the Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/70-Tr. Its advanced technology and versatile applications make it a superior choice for optimizing solar energy harvesting and management.
Orders will be sent via Australia Post in most instances. If the order cannot be sent via Australia Post (due to size, weight, etc) then a courier service will used. Delivery times vary by location. Orders will be dispatched from our Melbourne Warehouse within 1 business day.
Returns/Exchanges are accepted on all products for 30 days after purchase. Warranty time frames vary from product to product and will be honoured in line with the manufacturers warranty statements.
If an item arrives and is not as described or not in working order, please contact us through the messaging system and will arrange a refund or re-delivery (customer chooses). Incorrect/Faulty item must be returned to Solar 4 RVs. Postage costs will be covered by Solar 4 RVs.
Change of Mind returns will be accepted if the item is returned to Solar 4 RVs in ‘as new’ (including un-opened packaging) condition. Customer to cover postage costs to return the item. Customer can choose from refund (100% less postage) or exchange.
Warranty claims must come through Solar 4 RVs, not the manufacturer. If we require the item to be returned to us, postage will be at the buyers expense. If the warranty claim is approved, a replacement item will be dispatched free of charge.
Before initiating any returns, please contact Solar 4 RVs through the messaging system.
| SmartSolar Charge Controller | 150/70 |
| Battery voltage | 12 / 24 / 48 V Auto Select (software tool needed to select 36 V) |
| Rated charge current | 70 A |
| Nominal PV power, 12 V 1a,b) | 1000 W |
| Nominal PV power, 24 V 1a,b) | 2000 W |
| Nominal PV power, 36 V 1a,b) | 3000 W |
| Nominal PV power, 48 V 1a,b) | 4000 W |
| Max. PV short circuit current 2) | 50 A (max 30 A per MC4 conn.) |
| Maximum PV open circuit voltage | 150 V absolute maximum coldest conditions 145 V start-up and operating maximum |
| Maximum efficiency | 98 % |
| Self-consumption | Less than 35mA @ 12 V / 20mA @ 48 V |
| Charge voltage 'absorption' | Default setting: 14.4 / 28.8 / 43.2 / 57.6 V (adjustable with: rotary switch, display, VE.Direct or Bluetooth) |
| Charge voltage 'float' | Default setting: 13.8 / 27.6 / 41.4 / 55.2 V (adjustable: rotary switch, display, VE.Direct or Bluetooth) |
| Charge voltage 'equalization' | Default setting: 16.2 V / 32.4 V / 48.6 V / 64.8 V (adjustable) |
| Charge algorithm | Multi-stage adaptive (eight pre-programmed algorithms) or user defined algorithm |
| Temperature compensation | -16 mV / -32 mV / -64 mV / °C |
| Protection | PV reverse polarity / Output short circuit / Over temperature |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +60 °C (full rated output up to 40 °C) |
| Humidity | 95 %, non-condensing |
| Maximum altitude | 5000m (full rated output up to 2000m) |
| Environmental condition | Indoor, unconditioned |
| Pollution degree | PD3 |
| Data communication port | VE.Direct or Bluetooth |
| Remote on/off | Yes (2 pole connector) |
| Programmable relay | DPST AC rating: 240 VAC / 4 A DC rating: 4 A up to 35 VDC, 1 A up to 60 VDC |
| Parallel operation | Yes: up to 10 units can be synchronized with Bluetooth |
| ENCLOSURE | |
| Colour | Blue (RAL 5012) |
| PV terminals 3) | 35 mm² / AWG2 (Tr models) Two pairs of MC4 connectors (MC4 models) |
| Battery terminals | 35 mm² / AWG2 |
| Protection category | IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area) |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | Tr models: 185 x 250 x 95 mm MC4 models: 215 x 250 x 95 mm |
| STANDARDS | |
| Safety | EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, CSA C22.2 |
| STORED TRENDS | |
| Data stored | Battery voltage, current and temperature, as well as load output current, PV voltage and PV current. |
| Number of days trends data is stored | 46 |
1a) If more PV power is connected, the controller will limit input power.
1b) The PV voltage must exceed Vbat + 5 V for the controller to start. Thereafter the minimum PV voltage is Vbat + 1 V.
2) A PV array with a higher short circuit current may damage the controller.
3) MC4 models: several splitter pairs may be needed to parallel the strings of solar panels
Maximum current per MC4 connector: 30 A (the MC4 connectors are parallel connected to one MPPT tracker)
Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy
Victron Energy warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase by the end user, with a maximum of 66 months from the Victron Energy invoice date. Exceptions on this are: lead acid batteries; 2 years from date of purchase by the end user, with a maximum of 30 months from the Victron Energy invoice date, Lithium-ion batteries; 3 years from date of purchase by the end user. In addition to this proof of correct battery usage is required when making a battery warranty claim.
During this period, Victron Energy will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product free of charge. The warranty does not include performing or reimbursing de‐installation, transportation and re‐installation. This warranty will be considered void if the unit has suffered any physical damage or alteration, either internally or externally, and does not cover damages arising from improper use like:
• Reverse of battery polarity.
• Inadequate connection.
• Mechanical shock or deformation.
• Contact with liquid or oxidation by condensation.
• Use in inappropriate environment (dust, corrosive vapor, humidity, high temperature, biological infestation...).
• Breakage or damage due to lightning.
• Connection terminals and screws destroyed or other damages, like overheat, due to insufficient tightening.
• For any electronical breakage except due to lightning (reverse polarity, over‐voltage due to external cause), the state ofthe internal control diode and of the inputs/output X and Y capacitors determine the warranty.
This warranty will not apply where the product has been misused, neglected, improperly installed, or repaired by anyone else than Victron Energy or one of its authorized Qualified Service Partners. In order to qualify for the warranty, the product must not be disassembled or modified.
Repair or replacement are our sole remedies and Victron Energy shall not be liable for damages, whether direct, incidental,special, or consequential, even caused by negligence or fault.
Victron Energy owns all parts removed from repaired products. Victron Energy uses new or reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. If Victron Energy repairs or replaces a part of a product, its warranty term is not extended. In case of replacement the new component has a warranty of 6 months, without effect on the initial warranty period. All remedies and the measure for damages are limited to the above. Victron Energy shall in no event be liable for consequential, incidental, contingent orspecial damages, even if having been advised of the probability of such damages. Any and all other warranties expressed or implied arising by law, course of dealing, course of performance, usage of trade or otherwise, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.
Life Support Policy
As a general policy, Victron Energy, does not recommend the use of any of its products in life support applications where failure or malfunction of the Victron Energy's product can be reasonably expected to cause failure of the life support device or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness. Victron Energy does not recommend the use of any of its products in direct patient care. Victron Energy will not knowingly sell its products for use in such applications unless it receives in writing assurances satisfactory to Victron Energy that the risks of injury or damage have been minimized, the customer assumes all such risks, and the Liability of Victron Energy is adequately protected under the circumstances.
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Warranty on Repairs
The warranty period on products or on printed circuits boards repaired by Victron Energy as well as on printed circuit boards for replacement is 6 months from delivery by Victron Energy.
Transport
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