Victron energy SmartSolar MPPT 250/60-Tr User Manual

MPPT solar charger manual
SmartSolar MPPT 150/60 up to 250/70
Rev 05 - 09/2023
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Victron energy SmartSolar MPPT 250/60-Tr Specifications

General

Brand	Victron energy
Model	SmartSolar MPPT 250/60-Tr
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for installation, operation, and maintenance of the solar charger.

Wiring Safety Precautions

Guidelines for using appropriate cables and ensuring safe electrical connections for the solar charger.

Installation

PV Array Configuration

Electrical Connections

Step-by-step guide for making electrical connections, including polarity and torque.

Configuration and Settings

How to Change Settings

Settings via VictronConnect App

All Settings Explained

Comprehensive explanation of all user-configurable solar charger settings.

Battery Settings

Configuration options for battery voltage, charge current, presets, and expert mode.

Battery Charge Algorithm Settings

Detailed parameters for configuring battery charge algorithms in expert or custom modes.

Load Output Settings

Programmable Relay Settings

Updating Firmware

Monitoring

Error Codes

How error codes are displayed and where to find detailed explanations.

Monitoring via VictronConnect App

Using the VictronConnect app to monitor live data, history, and operational warnings.

VictronConnect App Status Screen

VictronConnect App History Screen

VictronConnect App Error Reporting

Troubleshooting

Solar Charger is Damaged

Initial visual inspection for physical damage to the solar charger housing or terminals.

Solar Charger is Unresponsive

Troubleshooting steps for when the solar charger shows no LED activity or communication.

Solar Charger is Off

Reasons why the charger might be off and how to resolve issues like low PV voltage.

PV Voltage Too High

Diagnosing and resolving issues related to the PV voltage exceeding the charger's maximum limit.

Batteries Are Not Charged

Scenarios where the charger is active but batteries are not receiving charge current.

Battery Not Connected

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to incorrect or missing battery connections.

Reverse Battery Polarity

Identifying and addressing reverse polarity connections which can damage the charger.

Battery Settings Too Low

Checking if battery voltage and current settings are too low, causing inadequate charging.

Batteries Are Undercharged

Reasons for undercharged batteries and checks for insufficient solar supply or high DC load.

Batteries Are Overcharged

Causes and troubleshooting for battery overcharging, including incorrect voltage settings.

Solar Charger Not Achieving Full Output

Communication Issues

Error Code Overview

Summary of error codes displayed by the charger and their potential causes and solutions.