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Victron energy SmartSolar MPPT 150/70 User Manual

Victron energy SmartSolar MPPT 150/70
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MPPT solar charger manual
SmartSolar MPPT 150/70 up to 250/100 VE.Can
Rev 05 - 10/2023
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Table of Contents

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Victron energy SmartSolar MPPT 150/70 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelSmartSolar MPPT 150/70
CategoryBattery Charger
TypeMPPT Solar Charge Controller
Maximum PV Input Voltage150 V
Maximum Charge Current70 A
Efficiency98%
Battery Voltage12/24/36/48 V Auto Select
CommunicationBluetooth
Enclosure ProtectionIP43
Operating Temperature-30°C to +60°C
Maximum PV Power1000 W
ProtectionOver temperature
Self Consumption10 mA

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Safety Precautions

General safety instructions for installation and operation.

Wiring Safety Precautions

Guidelines for safe and proper electrical wiring procedures.

Symbols Used on the Enclosure

Explanation of symbols found on the solar charger enclosure.

FCC and Industry Canada Compliance

Regulatory compliance information for FCC and Industry Canada.

Introduction

Battery Voltage, PV Voltage and Current Rating

Details on voltage and current ratings for battery and PV.

TR or MC4 Model

Description of the two available PV terminal models: TR and MC4.

Features

Automatic Battery Voltage Detection

How the charger automatically detects system voltage.

Outstanding MPPT Algorithm

Explanation of the MPPT tracking algorithm for optimal yield.

Outstanding Conversion Efficiency

Information on the charger's high conversion efficiency.

Extensive Electronic Protection

Details on the charger's built-in electronic protection features.

VictronConnect App

Overview of the VictronConnect app's capabilities for monitoring and control.

Display

Options for displaying charger information and status.

VE.Direct Port

Functionality and uses of the VE.Direct communication port.

VE.Can Ports

Description of the VE.Can ports for network communication.

Load Output

Features related to the virtual load output functionality.

Battery Charging

Explanation of the 3-stage battery charging process.

Temperature Sensing

How temperature sensing affects battery charging.

Voltage Sensing

How voltage sensing compensates for cable losses.

Remote On/Off

Methods for remotely controlling the charger's power.

Programmable Relay

Functionality of the programmable relay for custom triggers.

WireBox

Information about the optional WireBox for terminal protection.

Installation

Mounting

Guidelines for physically mounting the solar charger.

Battery

Requirements for battery protection and connection.

PV Array

Requirements for PV array configuration and connection.

Grounding

Proper grounding procedures for safety and system integrity.

Connection Overview

Visual guide to the charger's connection terminals.

Electrical Connections

Step-by-step guide for making electrical connections.

VE.Can Ports

Details on using VE.Can ports for networking.

Install the Optional SmartSolar Control Display

Instructions for installing the SmartSolar Control display.

Connect the MPPT Control Display

Instructions for connecting the MPPT Control display.

Configuration and Settings

How to Change Settings

Overview of methods for configuring charger settings.

Settings via the VictronConnect App

Configuring settings using the VictronConnect mobile application.

Settings via the Rotary Switch

Selecting pre-programmed charge algorithms using the rotary switch.

Settings via the SmartSolar Control Display

Adjusting settings via the optional SmartSolar Control display.

Settings via MPPT Control Display

Adjusting settings via the optional MPPT Control display.

All Settings Explained

Detailed explanation of all user-configurable charger settings.

Battery Settings

Configuration options for battery parameters and charging.

Load Output Settings

Settings for controlling the load output functionality.

Programmable Relay Settings

Configuration options for the programmable relay.

Streetlight Settings

Settings for controlling street lighting based on sunset/sunrise.

TX Port Settings

Configuration of the TX port for output signals.

RX Port Settings

Configuration of the RX port for input signals.

Updating Firmware

Procedure for checking and updating the charger's firmware.

Disabling and Enabling Bluetooth

How to manage the Bluetooth communication feature.

VE.Smart Networking

Setting up and managing VE.Smart Networks.

VE.Smart Networking Setup

Step-by-step guide to create a VE.Smart Network.

Operation

Start Up

How the solar charger powers up and becomes operational.

Battery Charging

Explanation of the battery charging process and stages.

Automatic Equalization

How automatic equalization works for battery maintenance.

Lithium Batteries

Recommended settings for Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo4) batteries.

Shutdown and Restart Procedure

Steps for safely shutting down and restarting the charger.

Maintenance Procedure

Information regarding the maintenance requirements of the charger.

Monitoring

LED Indications

Understanding the status indicators via the charger's LEDs.

Error Codes

Information on how error codes are displayed and where to find meanings.

Monitoring via the VictronConnect App

Using the VictronConnect app for live data and history.

VictronConnect App Status Screen

Details shown on the VictronConnect app's status screen.

VictronConnect App History Screen

Accessing and interpreting historical charging data.

VictronConnect App Error Reporting

How the app reports active and historical errors.

Monitoring via a GX Device and VRM

Monitoring through GX devices and the VRM portal.

Troubleshooting

Solar Charger is Damaged

Visual inspection for physical damage.

Solar Charger is Unresponsive

Steps to diagnose an unresponsive solar charger.

Solar Charger is Off

Reasons and troubleshooting for the charger being off.

Solar Charger is Externally Controlled

Behaviour when charger is controlled by external systems.

Batteries are Not Charged

Scenarios where charger is active, but batteries aren't charging.

Batteries are Undercharged

Reasons and checks for undercharged batteries.

Batteries are Overcharged

Causes and checks for overcharging batteries.

Solar Charger Not Achieving Full Output

Reasons for the charger not reaching maximum output.

Communication Issues

Troubleshooting problems with device communication.

Miscellaneous Issues

Addressing various other troubleshooting topics.

Error Code Overview

Introduction to error codes and their meanings.

Technical Specifications

Specifications 150/70, 150/85 and 150/100

Technical specs for 150/70, 150/85, 150/100 models.

Specifications 250/70, 250/85 and 250/100

Technical specs for 250/70, 250/85, 250/100 models.

Dimension Drawings

Visual representations of the charger's physical dimensions.

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