SmartSolar MPPT VE.Can 250/100 MC4 RS

The VE.Can protocol from Victron Energy is an advanced solution for integrating and managing energy systems, particularly through SmartSolar MPPT solar charge controllers. It enables extended network synchronization and monitoring, optimizing energy harvesting and grid stability for marine installations and other applications.

This controller uses ultra-fast MPPT technology. It improves energy harvesting by up to 30 % compared to PWM controllers and 10 % compared to slower MPPT controllers, especially under cloudy skies or with partial shading. The innovative SmartSolar algorithm always maximizes energy harvesting by locking onto the optimal MPP, even in cases of partial shading.

The maximum conversion efficiency of this solar charge controller exceeds 98 %. No cooling fan is required to achieve this performance.

This charge controller supports battery voltages of 12 V, 24 V, and 48 V with automatic detection. For 36 V systems, manual selection is required.

The controller integrates several electronic protections, including:

Protection against overheating and power derating when temperature is high. Protection against PV short circuits and PV polarity reversal. Protection against PV reverse current.

Yes, the charge controller is equipped with integrated Bluetooth Smart functionality. This is a wireless solution that allows configuration, monitoring, firmware updates, and synchronization of SmartSolar charge controllers.

Yes, this charge controller can initiate charging even if the battery has been discharged to zero volts. It can also reconnect to a fully discharged Li-ion battery equipped with an integrated disconnect function.

The autopilot stores trend data for a 46-day period. This data includes:

Battery voltage, current, and temperature.Output charge current.PV voltage and current.

This controller uses a multi-stage adaptive charge algorithm. It offers eight pre-programmed algorithms, selectable via a rotary switch, as well as the ability to define a custom algorithm.

Up to 25 SmartSolar charge controllers can be interconnected and synchronized via VE.Can to ensure coordinated battery charging.

Yes, the regulator can be connected to a GX device (such as a Color Control GX or a Cerbo GX), a PC, or other devices via a wired data connection using the VE.Direct or VE.Can ports. This allows individual monitoring of each controller and access to detailed data on the VRM portal.

Yes, it is possible to monitor battery voltage and temperature (as well as current for some devices) via Bluetooth. A Smart Battery Sense, a BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor, or a SmartShunt can be used to send this data to one or more SmartSolar charge controllers.

Yes, the controller is compatible with Li-ion batteries. It can reconnect to a Li-ion battery even if it has been fully discharged and has an integrated disconnection function.

Yes, the controller is equipped with a remote on/off function. This function can be used, for example, to connect it to a VE.BUS BMS.

For the SmartSolar MPPT 150/70 VE.Can model with MC4 connectors, the dimensions (height x width x depth) are 215 x 250 x 95 mm. Its weight is 3 kg.

The specifications of the terminals are as follows:

PV terminals: Two pairs of MC4 connectors (for MC4 models). The maximum current per MC4 connector is 30 A.

Battery terminals: They are designed for 35 mm² / AWG2 cables.

The absolute maximum open-circuit voltage of the PV panel, under the coldest conditions, is 150 V. The maximum start-up and operating voltage is 145 V.

For a 48 V system, the SmartSolar MPPT 150/70 VE.Can charge controller can handle a nominal PV power up to 4000 W. If a higher PV power is connected, the controller will automatically limit the input power.

The controller can operate within a temperature range from -30 to +60 °C. It maintains its full nominal output up to a temperature of 40 °C.

The ingress protection rating of this controller is IP43 for the electronic components, protecting against solid objects larger than 1 mm and water splashes. The connection area has an IP22 rating.