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www.victronenergy.com Victron Energy B.V. | De Paal 35 | 1351 JG Almere | The Netherlands General phone: +31 (0)36 535 97 00 | Fax: +31 (0)36 535 97 40 E-mail: [email protected] | www.victronenergy.com 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 may be present on the power-voltage curve. Conventional MPPT’s tend to lock to a local MPP, which may not be the optimum MPP. The innovative BlueSolar algorithm will always maximize energy harvest by locking to the optimum MPP. Outstanding conversion efficiency No cooling fan. Maximum efficiency exceeds 98%. 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 Compensates absorption and float charge voltage for temperature. Real-time data display options - Apple and Android smartphones, tablets and other devices: see the VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle - ColorControl panel BlueSolar charge controllers with screw- or MC4 PV connection MPPT 150/45 MPPT 150/60 MPPT 150/70 Maximum Power Point Tracking Upper curve: Output current (I) of a solar panel as function of output voltage (V). The maximum power point (MPP) is the point Pmax along the curve where the product I x V reaches its peak. Lower curve: Output power P = I x V as function of output voltage. When using a PWM (not MPPT) controller the output voltage of the solar panel will be nearly equal to the voltage of the battery, and will be lower than Vmp. Solar charge controller MPPT 150/70-MC4 BlueSolar charge controller MPPT 150/45 MPPT 150/60 MPPT 150/70 Battery voltage 12 / 24 /48 V Auto Select (software tool needed to select 36 V) Rated charge current 45 A 60 A 70 A Maximum PV power, 12V 1a,b) 650 W 860 W 1000 W Maximum PV power, 24V 1a,b) 1300 W 1720 W 2000 W Maximum PV power, 48V 1a,b) 2600 W 3440 W 4000 W Maximum PV open circuit voltage 150V absolute maximum coldest conditions 145V start-up and operating maximum Maximum efficiency 98 % Self-consumption 10 mA Charge voltage 'absorption' Default setting: 14,4 / 28,8 / 43,2 / 57,6 V (adjustable) Charge voltage 'float' Default setting: 13,8 / 27,6 / 41,4 / 55,2 V (adjustable) Charge algorithm multi-stage adaptive Temperature compensation -16 mV / °C resp. -32 mV / °C Protection Battery reverse polarity (fuse, not user accessible) 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 Data communication port and remote on-off VE.Direct (see the data communication white paper on our website) Synchronized parallel operation Not possible ENCLOSURE Colour Blue (RAL 5012) PV terminals 2) 35 mm² / AWG2 (Tr models), or Dual MC4 connectors (MC4 models) Battery terminals 35 mm² / AWG2 Protection category IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area) Weight 3 kg Dimensions (h x w x d) 200 x 250 x 95 mm STANDARDS Safety EN/IEC 62109 1a) If more PV power is connected, the controller will limit input power to the stated maximum. 1b) PV voltage must exceed Vbat + 5V for the controller to start. Thereafter minimum PV voltage is Vbat + 1V 2) MC4 models: several splitter pairs will be needed to parallel the strings of solar panels Solar charge controller MPPT 150/70-Tr Manual EN Handleiding NL Manuel FR Anleitung DE Manual ES Användarhandbok SE Appendix BlueSolar charge controllers MPPT 150/45-Tr MPPT 150/45-MC4 MPPT 150/60-Tr MPPT 150/60-MC4 MPPT 150/70-Tr MPPT 150/70-MC4 1 EN NL FR DE ES SE Appendix 1. General Description 1.1 Ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Especially in case of a clouded sky , when light intensity is changing continuously , an ultra f ast MPPT controller will improv e energy harv est by up to 30% compared to PWM charge controllers and by up to 10% compared to slower MPPT controllers. 1.2 Advanced Maximum Power Point Detection in case of partial shading conditions If partial shading occurs, two or more maximum power points may be present on the power-v oltage curv e. Conv entional MPPT’s tend to lock to a local MPP, which may not be the optimum MPP. The innov ativ e BlueSolar algorithm will alway s maximize energy harv est by locking to the optimum MPP. 1.3 Outstanding conversion efficiency No cooling f an. Maximum ef f iciency exceeds 98%. Full output current up to 40°C (104°F). 1.4 Flexible charge algorithm Eight preprogrammed algorithms, selectable with a rotary switch. 1.5 Extensive electronic protection Ov er-temperature protection and power derating when temperature is high. PV short circuit and PV rev erse polarity protection. PV rev erse current protection. 1.6 Internal temperature sensor Compensates absorption and f loat charge v oltages f or temperature. 1.7 Automatic battery voltage recognition The controllers will automatically adjust to a 12V, 24V or a 48V sy stem. A computer or a Color Control panel is required to set the controller to 36V.

Manual EN Handleiding NL Manuel FR Anleitung DE Manual ES Användarhandbok SE Appendix BlueSolar charge controller MPPT 150/70 all-guides com 2 3 EN NL FR DE ES SE Appendix 1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Charge current up to 70 A and PV voltage up to 150 V The BlueSolar 150/70-MPPT charge controller is able to charge a lower nominal- voltage battery from a higher nominal voltage PV array. The controller will automatically adjust to a 12, 24, or 48 V nominal battery voltage. 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 may be present on the power-voltage curve. Conventional MPPT’s tend to lock to a local MPP, which may not be the optimum MPP. The innovative BlueSolar algorithm will always maximize energy harvest by locking to the optimum MPP. Outstanding conversion efficiency No cooling fan. Maximum efficiency exceeds 98%. Full output current up to 40°C (104°F). Flexible charge algorithm Several preprogrammed algorithms. One programmable algorithm. Manual or automatic equalisation. Battery temperature sensor. Battery voltage sense option. Programmable auxiliary relay For alarm or generator start purposes Extensive electronic protection Over-temperature protection and power derating when temperature is high. PV short circuit and PV reverse polarity protection. Reverse current protection.

Manual EN Handleiding NL Manuel FR Anleitung DE Manual ES Användarhandbok SE Appendix BlueSolar charge controller MPPT 150/70 2 3 EN NL FR DE ES SE Appendix 1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Charge current up to 70 A and PV voltage up to 150 V The BlueSolar 150/70-MPPT charge controller is able to charge a lower nominal- voltage battery from a higher nominal voltage PV array. The controller will automatically adjust to a 12, 24, or 48 V nominal battery voltage. Synchronised parallel operation of up to 25 units Interconnect the charge controllers with RJ45 UTP cables and they will automatically synchronise. Charge process controlled by a Multi or Quattro Connect the charge controller to a Multi or Quattro and build a Hub-1 off-grid or grid- interactive self-consumption system. Remote on/off connector Less wiring and no additional Cyrix relay needed in a system with Li-ion batteries. 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 may be present on the power-voltage curve. Conventional MPPT’s tend to lock to a local MPP, which may not be the optimum MPP. The innovative BlueSolar algorithm will always maximize energy harvest by locking to the optimum MPP. Outstanding conversion efficiency No cooling fan. Maximum efficiency exceeds 98%. Full output current up to 40°C (104°F). Flexible charge algorithm Several preprogrammed algorithms. One programmable algorithm. Manual or automatic equalisation. Battery temperature sensor. Battery voltage sense option. Programmable auxiliary relay For alarm or generator start purposes Extensive electronic protection Over-temperature protection and power derating when temperature is high. PV short circuit and PV reverse polarity protection. Reverse current protection.

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MPPT solar charger manual SmartSolar MPPT 150/70 up to 250/100 VE.Can 03/2021 ENGLISH Table of Contents 1. Safety precautions ................................................................................................................... 1 1.1. General safety precautions ................................................................................................. 1 1.2. Wiring safety precautions ................................................................................................... 1 2. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 3 2.1. Battery voltage, PV voltage and current rating ........................................................................... 3 2.2. TR or MC4 model ............................................................................................................ 3 3. Features ................................................................................................................................ 4 3.1. Automatic battery voltage detection ....................................................................................... 4 3.2. Outstanding MPPT algorithm .............................................................................................. 4 3.3. Outstanding conversion efficiency ......................................................................................... 4 3.4. Extensive electronic protection ............................................................................................ 4 3.5. VictronConnect App ......................................................................................................... 4 3.6. Display ........................................................................................................................ 5 3.7. VE.Direct port ................................................................................................................ 6 3.8. VE.Can ports ................................................................................................................. 6 3.9. Battery charging ............................................................................................................. 6 3.9.1. Adaptive 3-stage battery charging .............................................................................. 6 3.9.2. Flexible charge algorithm ......................................................................................... 7 3.9.3. Equalization charging ............................................................................................. 7 3.10. Temperature sensing ...................................................................................................... 7 3.10.1. Internal temperature sensor .................................................................................... 7 3.10.2. External temperature and voltage sensor ..................................................................... 7 3.11. Voltage sensing ............................................................................................................ 8 3.12. Remote on/off .............................................................................................................. 8 3.13. Programmable relay ....................................................................................................... 8 3.14. WireBox ..................................................................................................................... 8 4. Installation ........................................................................................................................... 10 4.1. Mounting .................................................................................................................... 10 4.2. Battery ...................................................................................................................... 10 4.3. PV array .................................................................................................................... 10 4.4. Grounding .................................................................................................................. 11 4.5. Electrical connections ..................................................................................................... 12 4.6. Install the optional SmartSolar Control display ......................................................................... 13 4.7. Connect the MPPT Control display ...................................................................................... 14 5. Configuration and settings ....................................................................................................... 15 5.1. How to change settings ................................................................................................... 15 5.1.1. Settings via the VictronConnect App .......................................................................... 15 5.1.2. Settings via the rotary switch .................................................................................. 15 5.1.3. Settings via the SmartSolar Control display .................................................................. 17 5.1.4. Settings via MPPT Control display ............................................................................ 17 5.2. All settings explained ...................................................................................................... 17 5.2.1. Battery settings .................................................................................................. 18 5.2.2. Load output settings ............................................................................................ 23 5.2.3. Programmable relay settings .................................................................................. 24 5.2.4. Streetlight settings .............................................................................................. 25 5.2.5. TX port settings .................................................................................................. 28 5.2.6. RX port settings ................................................................................................. 29 5.3. Updating firmware ......................................................................................................... 30 5.4. VE.Smart network ......................................................................................................... 30 5.4.1. VE.Smart network setup ........................................................................................ 31 6. Operation ............................................................................................................................ 33 6.1. Start up ..................................................................................................................... 33 6.2. Battery charging ........................................................................................................... 33 6.3. Automatic equalization .................................................................................................... 34 6.4. Lithium batteries ........................................................................................................... 34 6.5. Shutdown and restart procedure ........................................................................................ 34 6.6. Maintenance procedure ................................................................................................... 35 MPPT solar charger manual 7. Monitoring ........................................................................................................................... 36 7.1. LED indications ............................................................................................................ 36 7.2. Error codes ................................................................................................................. 37 7.3. Monitoring via the VictronConnect App ................................................................................. 37 7.3.1. VictronConnect status screen .................................................................................. 37 7.3.2. VictronConnect history screen ................................................................................. 38 7.3.3. VictronConnect error reporting ................................................................................. 39 7.4. Monitoring via a GX device and VRM ................................................................................... 39 8. Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 40 9. Troubleshooting and Support ................................................................................................... 41 9.1. The controller is not operational ......................................................................................... 41 9.1.1. Visual check ..................................................................................................... 41 9.1.2. Battery supply check ............................................................................................ 41 9.2. Batteries are not charged ................................................................................................. 42 9.2.1. Reverse battery polarity ........................................................................................ 42 9.2.2. Reverse PV polarity ............................................................................................. 43 9.2.3. Battery full ........................................................................................................ 43 9.2.4. Remote terminal is missing, is disconnected or external control is active ................................ 43 9.2.5. The charger is disabled ......................................................................................... 43 9.2.6. PV voltage too low .............................................................................................. 44 9.2.7. Battery voltage setting too low ................................................................................. 45 9.2.8. Controlled by an external device .............................................................................. 45 9.2.9. Battery supply issue ............................................................................................ 45 9.2.10. PV voltage too high ............................................................................................ 46 9.3. Batteries are undercharged .............................................................................................. 47 9.3.1. Too much DC load .............................................................................................. 47 9.3.2. Battery charge voltages are too low ........................................................................... 47 9.3.3. The battery is almost full ....................................................................................... 47 9.3.4. Battery cable voltage drop ..................................................................................... 47 9.3.5. Temperature difference between solar charger and battery ................................................ 48 9.3.6. Insufficient solar ................................................................................................. 48 9.3.7. Wrong temperature compensation setting ................................................................... 49 9.3.8. Battery charge current too low ................................................................................. 49 9.4. Batteries are overcharged ................................................................................................ 49 9.4.1. Battery voltage setting too high ................................................................................ 49 9.4.2. Battery charge voltages too high .............................................................................. 50 9.4.3. Battery unable to deal with equalization ...................................................................... 50 9.4.4. Battery old or faulty ............................................................................................. 50 9.5. Solar issues ................................................................................................................ 51 9.5.1. PV reverse current too high .................................................................................... 51 9.5.2. PV yield less than expected .................................................................................... 51 9.5.3. Full rated output not reached .................................................................................. 51 9.5.4. Max PV output power relates to battery voltage ............................................................. 52 9.5.5. Mixed PV panel types ........................................................................................... 52 9.5.6. PV connections burned or melted ............................................................................. 52 9.5.7. MC4 connectors wrongly connected .......................................................................... 53 9.5.8. Optimisers cannot be used ..................................................................................... 53 9.5.9. Earth fault detection missing ................................................................................... 53 9.5.10. Ground current ................................................................................................. 53 9.6. Communication issues .................................................................................................... 53 9.6.1. VictronConnect issues .......................................................................................... 53 9.6.2. VE.Direct port communication issues ......................................................................... 53 9.6.3. VE.Can port communication issues ........................................................................... 54 9.6.4. VE.Smart communication issues .............................................................................. 54 9.6.5. Bluetooth issues ................................................................................................. 54 9.7. Settings or firmware issues ............................................................................................... 55 9.7.1. Incorrect settings ................................................................................................ 55 9.7.2. Firmware issues ................................................................................................. 55 9.7.3. Interrupted firmware update .................................................................................... 56 9.8. Operation issues ........................................................................................................... 56 9.8.1. Unable to operate as a power supply ......................................................................... 56 9.8.2. Unable to operate as a DC to DC charger ................................................................... 56 9.8.3. Relay issues ..................................................................................................... 56 10. Technical specifications ......................................................................................................... 57 MPPT solar charger manual