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Instructions for safe use and installation of the product.
Use flexible multistranded copper cable for battery and PV connections.
The internals can carry high DC voltage even when the product is off!
Ultra-fast MPPT tracking for improved energy harvest and advanced detection.
Details Bluetooth, VE.Direct, VE.Can ports, display, and User I/O.
Explains charging, limits, adaptive three-step charging, and optional sensors.
Specifies inverter placement, ventilation, grounding, and insulation fault detection.
Details battery capacity, cable needs, and solar array configuration limits.
Covers cable sequence, load connection, and communication port usage.
Overview of User I/O, programming, and settings configuration.
Detailed configuration options for battery charging parameters.
Configures absorption times, float voltage, and equalization settings.
Explanation of the LCD screen, displaying Inverter, Battery, and Solar status.
Details the live data displayed in the STATUS screen of VictronConnect.
Graphical summary of activity for the last 30 days, showing yield, P max, and V max.
Information on checking Victron website for error codes and troubleshooting.
Details DC input, output power, efficiency, PV voltage, and current.
Covers charging parameters, sensors, operating temp, dimensions, and standards.
Shows the front view of the Inverter RS with connection points.
Illustrates the bottom connection ports and a system block diagram.
Diagrams and table detailing the User I/O connector and its functions.
Detailed dimensional drawings of the Inverter RS unit.
Instructions for safe use and installation of the product.
Use flexible multistranded copper cable for battery and PV connections.
The internals can carry high DC voltage even when the product is off!
Ultra-fast MPPT tracking for improved energy harvest and advanced detection.
Details Bluetooth, VE.Direct, VE.Can ports, display, and User I/O.
Explains charging, limits, adaptive three-step charging, and optional sensors.
Specifies inverter placement, ventilation, grounding, and insulation fault detection.
Details battery capacity, cable needs, and solar array configuration limits.
Covers cable sequence, load connection, and communication port usage.
Overview of User I/O, programming, and settings configuration.
Detailed configuration options for battery charging parameters.
Configures absorption times, float voltage, and equalization settings.
Explanation of the LCD screen, displaying Inverter, Battery, and Solar status.
Details the live data displayed in the STATUS screen of VictronConnect.
Graphical summary of activity for the last 30 days, showing yield, P max, and V max.
Information on checking Victron website for error codes and troubleshooting.
Details DC input, output power, efficiency, PV voltage, and current.
Covers charging parameters, sensors, operating temp, dimensions, and standards.
Shows the front view of the Inverter RS with connection points.
Illustrates the bottom connection ports and a system block diagram.
Diagrams and table detailing the User I/O connector and its functions.
Detailed dimensional drawings of the Inverter RS unit.
The Victron Energy Inverter RS Smart Solar 48/6000 is a sophisticated power solution that combines a battery inverter and an MPPT solar charge controller, designed to efficiently manage and convert solar energy for various applications. Operating with a 48V battery bank, it accepts a wide PV input voltage range of 80-450V and delivers a pure AC sine wave at 230V, making it suitable for both off-grid and grid-tied systems.
One of the primary functions of this device is its advanced Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm. This feature is crucial for maximizing energy harvest from solar panels, especially under challenging conditions like partial shading or rapidly changing light intensity. The SmartSolar algorithm is designed to identify and lock onto the optimum MPP, even when multiple maximum power points are present on the power-voltage curve, outperforming conventional MPPTs that might settle for a local, less efficient MPP. This results in a significant improvement in energy yield, up to 30% compared to PWM charge controllers and 10% compared to slower MPPT controllers.
Beyond its core function of solar energy conversion, the Inverter RS Smart Solar also boasts a high conversion efficiency, reaching up to 96%. It is built with robust protection mechanisms, including short-circuit protection and safeguards against overheating due to overload or high ambient temperatures. The device also incorporates a frequency shift function, which is particularly useful when external PV inverters are connected to its output. This function allows excess solar energy to be used for battery recharging, similar to the internal MPPT controller. Once the battery absorption voltage is reached, the charge current is reduced by shifting the output frequency higher, a mechanism that prevents battery overcharging and assists with solar power management.
Safety is a paramount consideration in the design of the Inverter RS Smart Solar. It features isolated PV connections, providing full galvanic isolation between the PV and battery connections, which enhances overall system safety. The device also includes over-temperature protection and power derating, ensuring stable operation even in high-temperature environments.
For user interaction and system management, the inverter is equipped with several interfacing and communication options. Bluetooth Smart is built-in, enabling wireless setup, monitoring, and firmware updates via Apple and Android smartphones, tablets, or other compatible devices using the VictronConnect app. This eliminates the need for additional dongles or accessories. Additionally, the device includes a VE.Direct port and two VE.Can ports, which can be used for wired data connections to GX devices like the Cerbo GX or Color Control GX, as well as PCs or other compatible devices. It's important to note that only one port type can be used at a time for wired data connection.
A 4-line LCD backlit display provides operational information at a glance, including battery levels, solar yield, and system icons, offering immediate feedback on the system's status. The User I/O connector further expands its functionality with various inputs and outputs. These include two auxiliary inputs (Aux 1, 2), a programmable relay, battery voltage sense (Vsense), battery temperature sense (Tsense), and configurable remote on/off inputs (Remote H & Remote L). The programmable relay can be set to trigger on alarms or other events, offering flexibility in system control.
The VictronConnect app serves as a comprehensive tool for configuring and monitoring the solar charge controller. Available for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows, it allows users to define charging parameters, set up the programmable relay, and monitor system performance. The app provides access to detailed settings for battery charging, including adaptive three-step charging (Bulk, Absorption, Float) and optional equalization charges. Users can customize absorption voltage, absorption time (fixed or adaptive), float voltage, and equalization voltage. The adaptive absorption time feature intelligently adjusts the absorption period based on the battery's state of charge at startup, preventing overcharging for shallow discharges and ensuring full recharge after deep discharges.
Maintenance features are integrated into the system's design and software. The device continuously monitors for PV array insulation faults, ensuring resistive isolation between PV+ and GND, and PV- and GND. If a fault is detected, the unit stops charging, displays an error, and can send notifications to a connected GX device. This proactive monitoring helps in identifying and addressing potential safety issues promptly.
The temperature sensor, when connected to the User I/O block, enables temperature-compensated charging, optimizing charge parameters based on the actual battery temperature. This is crucial for prolonging battery life, as many battery types require lower charge voltages in warm conditions and higher voltages in cold conditions. For Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries, a low-temperature cut-off setting is preset at 5 degrees Celsius, preventing charging at temperatures that could damage the battery.
The Inverter RS Smart Solar also incorporates robust protection and automatic restart mechanisms. In case of an overload, the inverter will limit its output current and, if continuously exceeded, will shut down and automatically restart after 30 seconds. After multiple consecutive overloads, it will remain off until manually restarted, prompting the user to disconnect the load. Similarly, for low battery voltage, the inverter shuts down and restarts when the voltage rises above the low battery restart level. After several low battery shutdowns, it will stop retrying until manually reset, encouraging the user to limit loads and allow the battery to recharge. High battery voltage also triggers a shutdown, with the unit retrying operation once the voltage drops to an acceptable level. Over-temperature protection ensures the inverter shuts down if it gets too hot and restarts once it cools down, preventing damage.
The device's history function, accessible via the display or VictronConnect, provides a graphical summary of activity over the past 30 days, including daily energy yield, maximum power recorded, and highest PV array voltage. This historical data, which can be exported as a CSV file, helps users assess system performance, identify trends, and determine if the PV array is adequately sized for their requirements. For example, if the system consistently fails to reach the 'Float' stage, it might indicate a need for more panels or reduced load.
Overall, the Victron Energy Inverter RS Smart Solar 48/6000 is a versatile, efficient, and safe power management solution, offering advanced solar charging capabilities, comprehensive monitoring, and robust protection features, all controllable through intuitive interfaces.
General| Input Voltage | 48V |
|---|---|
| Output Voltage | 230V AC |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +50°C |
| Protection | Overload, short circuit, over temperature |
| Communication | VE.Direct |
| Output power | 3000 VA |
| Frequency | 50 Hz or 60 Hz |
| Transfer time | Not applicable (Inverter only) |
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