Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 250/60

Bluetooth Smart built-in:
The wireless solution to set-up, monitor, update and synchronise SmartSolar Charge Controllers.

Ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT):
Especially in case of a clouded sky, when light intensity is changing continuously, an ultra-fast MPPT controller will improve energy harvest by up to 30 % compared to PWM charge controllers and by up to 10 % compared to slower MPPT controllers.

Advanced Maximum Power Point Detection in case of partial shading conditions:
If partial shading occurs, two or more maximum power points (MPP) may be present on the power-voltage curve. Conventional MPPTs tend to lock to a local MPP, which may not be the optimum MPP. The innovative SmartSolar algorithm will always maximize energy harvest by locking to the optimum MPP.

Outstanding conversion efficiency:
No cooling fan. Maximum efficiency exceeds 99%.

Flexible charge algorithm:
Fully programmable charge algorithm (see the software page on our website), and eight preprogrammed algorithms, selectable with a rotary switch (see manual for details).

Extensive electronic protection:
Over-temperature protection and power derating when temperature is high. PV short circuit and PV reverse polarity protection. PV reverse current protection.

Internal temperature sensor and optional external battery voltage and temperature sensing via Bluetooth:
A Smart Battery Sense, a BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor or a SmartShunt can be used to communicate battery voltage and temperature (and current, in case of a BMV-712 or a SmartShunt) to one or more SmartSolar Charge Controllers

Synchronized parallel charging with Bluetooth:
Up to 10 units can be synchronized with Bluetooth.

Fully discharged battery recovery function:
Will initiate charging even if the battery has been discharged to zero volts. Will reconnect to a fully discharged Li-ion battery with integrated disconnect function.

VE.Direct:
For a wired data connection to a Color Control GX, other GX products, PC or other devices

Remote on-off:
To connect for example to a VE.BUS BMS.

Programmable relay:
Can be programmed (a.o. with a smartphone) to trip on an alarm, or other events.

Optional: SmartSolar pluggable LCD display Simply remove the rubber seal that protects the plug on the front of the controller, and plug-in the display.

Features:
Ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT).
Advanced Maximum Power Point Detection in case of partial shading conditions.
Outstanding conversion efficiency.
Natural convection cooling.
Automatic battery voltage recognition.
Flexible charge algorithm.
Over temperature protection and power derating when temperature is high.

Specifications:
Battery voltage: 12 / 24 / 48V Auto Select (software tool needed to select 36V)
Rated charge current: 60A
Nominal PV power, 12 V 1a,b): 860W
Nominal PV power, 24 V 1a,b): 1720W
Nominal PV power, 36 V 1a,b): 2580W
Nominal PV power, 48 V 1a,b): 3440W
Max. PV short circuit current 2): 35A (max 30 A per MC4 conn.)
Maximum PV open circuit voltage: 250V absolute maximum coldest conditions / 245V start-up and operating maximum
Maximum efficiency: 99%
Self-consumption: Less than 35 mA @ 12 V / 20 mA @ 48V
Charge voltage 'absorption': Default setting: 14,4 / 28,8 / 43,2 / 57,6V (adjustable with: rotary switch, display, VE.Direct or Bluetooth)
Charge voltage 'float': Default setting: 13,8 / 27,6 / 41,4 / 55,2V (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)
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:
Protection Category: IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area)

Standards:
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)