A Victron SmartSolar MPPT charge controller is used in off-grid solar power systems to maximise energy harvest, particularly in mobile applications like RVs, boats, and campervans, or remote, off-grid cabins.
Engineered for mobile life, they handle vibration and provide efficient charging for 12 - 48 V systems. Its built-in Bluetooth allows for easy monitoring via the VictronConnect app, making it ideal for systems with variable shading or varying light conditions.
Width | 295 mm |
Height | 246 mm |
Depth | 103 mm |
Weight | 4.5 kg |
| Brand | Victron |
| Battery voltage | 12 / 24 / 48 V Auto Select (36 V: manual) |
| Rated charge current | 85 A |
| Nominal PV power, 12 V | 1200 W |
| Nominal PV power, 24 V | 2400 W |
| Nominal PV power, 36 V | 3600 W |
| Nominal PV power, 48 V | 4900 W |
| Max. PV short circuit current | 70 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 35 mA @ 12 V / 20m A @ 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 preprogrammed 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 | 5000 m (full rated output up to 2000 m) |
| Environmental condition | Indoor, unconditioned |
| Data communication | VE.Can, VE.Direct and Bluetooth |
| Remote on/off | Yes (2 pole connector) |
| Programmable relay | DPST AC rating: 240 V AC / 4 A DC rating: 4 A up to 35 V DC, 1 A up to 60 V DC |
| Parallel operation | Yes, parallel synchronised operation with VE.Can or Bluetooth |
| Colour | Blue (RAL 5012) |
| PV terminal | Three pairs of MC4 connectors |
| Battery terminals | 35mm² / AWG2 |
| Protection category | IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area) |
| Weight | 4.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 246 x 295 x 103 mm |
| Safety | EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, CSA C22.2 |