Solar Charge Controllers

Victron SmartSolar MPPT 250/60 to 250/100 VE.Can Charge Controller

The Victron SmartSolar MPPT 250 VE.Can range covers four solar charge controllers, the 250/60, 250/70, 250/85 and 250/100, for PV arrays up to 250V open circuit voltage. The second number in each model name is the maximum charge current: 60A, 70A, 85A or 100A. Battery voltage is selected automatically at 12V, 24V or 48V, with 36V available thro...

Battery voltage is selected automatically at 12V, 24V or 48V, with 36V available through manual configuration. At 48V, nominal PV power runs from about 4000W on the 250/70 to 5800W on the 250/100. Peak conversion efficiency is up to 99%, and the tracking algorithm scans the full PV curve to find the true maximum power point when part of the array is shaded.

Every Victron SmartSolar MPPT 250 VE.Can unit has three communication options: built-in Bluetooth for setup and monitoring in the VictronConnect app, a VE.Direct port, and a VE.Can port for connection to a GX device or CAN network. Over VE.Can, up to 25 controllers can be synchronised in parallel to charge a shared battery bank, or up to 10 over Bluetooth. A pluggable LCD display is available as an option.

Protection covers PV reverse polarity, fused battery reverse polarity, output short circuit and over-temperature. The enclosure is rated IP43 for the electronics and IP22 at the connection area, with an operating range of -30°C to +60°C and full rated output up to 40°C. A programmable relay and remote on/off connector are standard, and the series complies with EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741 and CSA C22.2.

Typical applications include off-grid and hybrid systems, remote telecom and monitoring sites, and commercial or industrial installations that need more charge current than a single controller can deliver. Powerbox Australia's engineering team can help with PV string sizing, parallel configurations and battery integration for the Victron SmartSolar MPPT 250 series.

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Victron SmartSolar MPPT 250/100 VE. Can solar charge controller

Features

Ultra-Fast MPPT Technology: Enhances energy capture by up to 30% compared to PWM controllers, especially under dynamic light conditions.
Partial Shading Optimisation: Advanced algorithms ensure maximum power point detection for optimal energy harvest even in shaded environments.
High Conversion Efficiency: With a peak efficiency exceeding 99%, it ensures minimal energy loss during conversion.
Bluetooth Smart Integration: Easily monitor and configure your charge controller wirelessly via the VictronConnect app.
VE.Can and VE.Direct Connectivity: Simple integration with GX devices for real-time monitoring and system management.
Advanced Maximum Power Point Detection in case of partial shading
Robust Protection: Comprehensive safeguards against PV short circuits, reverse polarity, over-temperature, and more.
Parallel Charging Capability: Synchronise up to 25 units using VE.Can or 10 units via Bluetooth for larger systems.
Fully Programmable Charge Algorithms: Customise charging profiles or select from eight pre-configured options for diverse battery types.
Versatile Application Range: Supports 12V, 24V, and 48V systems with auto-selection, accommodating various solar setups.

Specifications

SMARTSOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER
Battery Voltage	12V, 24V, 36V, 48V Auto Select (software tool needed to select 36V) See selection table
Rated charge current	See selection table
Nominal PV power	See selection table
Max PV open circuit voltage	250V absolute max coldest conditions 245V start-up and operating max
Maximum efficiency	99%
Self-consumption	Less than 35mA @ 12V / 20mA @ 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 with: rotary switch, display, VE.Direct or Bluetooth)
Charge algorithm	multi-stage adaptive
Temperature compensation	12V: -16 mV / 24V: -32 mV / 48V: -64 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	VE.Direct or Bluetooth
Remote on/off	Yes (2 pole connector)
Programmable relay	DPST AC rating: 240VAC / 4A DC rating: 4A up to 35VDC, 1A up to 60VDC
Parallel operation	Yes (not synchronized)

STANDARDS
Safety	EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, CSA C22.2

MECHANICAL
Colour	Blue (RAL 5012)
PV terminals	35 mm² / AWG2 (Tr models) Two sets of MC4 connectors (MC4 models 250/60 and 250/70) . Three sets of MC4 connectors (MC4 models 250/85 and 250/100) . MC4 models: several splitter pairs may be needed to parallel the strings of solar panels. Maximum current per MC4 connector: 30A (the MC4 connectors are parallel connected to one MPPT tracker)
Battery terminals	35 mm² / AWG2
Protection category	IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area)
Weight	MPPT250/60-70, 3 kg MPPT250/85-100, 4,5 kg
Dimensions (h.w.d)mm MPPT250/60-70	Tr models: 185 x 250 x 95 MC4 models: 215 x 250 x 95
Dimensions (h.w.d)mm MPPT250/85-100	Tr models: 216 x 295 x 103 MC4 models: 246 x 295 x 103

Selection Table

SmartSolar Tr/MC4 Connector	MPPT 250/70	MPPT 250/85	MPPT 250/100
Battery voltage	12 / 24 / 48V Auto Select	12 / 24 / 48V Auto Select	12 / 24 / 48V Auto Select
Rated charge current	70A	85A	100A
Nominal PV power, 12V 1a,b)	1000W	1200W	1450W
Nominal PV power, 24V 1a,b)	2000W	2400W	2900W
Nominal PV power, 48V 1a,b)	4000W	4900W	5800W
Max. PV short circuit current 2)	35A (max 30A per MC4)	70A (max 30A per MC4)	70A (max 30A per MC4)

1a) If more PV power is connected, the controller will limit input power to the stated maximum.
1b) The PV voltage must exceed Vbat + 5V for the controller to start. Thereafter the minimum PV voltage is Vbat + 1V.
2) A PV array with a higher short circuit current may damage the controller in case of reverse polarity connection of the PV array.

Technical Drawings

SmartSolar controller display and phone app showing solar panel data.

Wiring diagram showing a solar panel connected to a battery via a charge controller.

Downloads

Datasheet-SmartSolar-charge-controller-MPPT-250-70-up-to-250-100-VE.Can-EN.pdf

Warranty & Returns

Warranty periods vary by product. Please refer to the Powerbox Warranty Policy for the applicable coverage period against manufacturing defects from date of purchase. For returns and RMA requests, please visit our RMA support page or contact our support team directly.

FAQs

How do I select between the MPPT 250/60, 250/70, 250/85, and 250/100 models?

All models support a maximum PV open circuit voltage of 250V and 12/24/48Vdc battery systems (36Vdc via software). The model suffix indicates maximum charge current: 60A, 70A, 85A, or 100A. At 48Vdc, nominal PV power ranges from approximately 4000W (250/70) up to 5800W (250/100). Select based on the size of your PV array and your required charge rate at the battery voltage you are operating.

What are the key electrical specifications for this series?

All models accept a maximum PV open circuit voltage of 250V (245V start-up and operating maximum) and achieve up to 99% peak conversion efficiency. Battery voltage is auto-selected across 12V, 24V, and 48V (36V via software tool). Temperature compensation is –16mV/°C (12V), –32mV/°C (24V), or –64mV/°C (48V). The MPPT 250/100 supports nominal PV arrays of 1450W (12V), 2900W (24V), or 5800W (48V).

What distinguishes the 250 VE.Can series from the 150-series, and when should I choose it?

The most significant distinction is the maximum PV open circuit voltage: 250V versus 150V, allowing longer or higher-voltage panel strings without reconfiguration. The 250 VE.Can series also adds the VE.Can bus in addition to VE.Direct and Bluetooth, enabling synchronised parallel operation of up to 25 units via CAN network — essential for larger commercial or industrial systems requiring very high aggregate charge current.

How does VE.Can parallel operation work and what systems is it suited to?

Up to 25 MPPT 250 VE.Can units can be connected via the CAN bus and synchronised in a parallel configuration, enabling multi-controller systems that aggregate charge current across a shared battery bus without needing a centralised master controller. This is particularly suited to large off-grid sites, telecom installations, and remote industrial power systems where a single charge controller cannot meet peak charge current requirements. Up to 10 units can also be synchronised via Bluetooth.

What partial shading handling does this series provide, and why does it matter in Australian conditions?

The MPPT 250 VE.Can series includes advanced maximum power point detection algorithms that continuously scan for and track the true global power peak of a PV array, rather than locking onto a local maximum — a common failure mode in partially shaded installations. In Australian conditions where shifting cloud cover, dust accumulation, or nearby structures can cause frequent partial shading events, this improves daily yield compared to single-peak trackers.

What protection features, certifications, and enclosure ratings apply?

The series meets EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, and CSA C22.2 for safety, and includes protection against battery reverse polarity (fused), PV reverse polarity, output short circuit, and over-temperature. The enclosure is rated IP43 for electronics and IP22 at the connection area. The 250/60 and 250/70 weigh 3kg; the 250/85 and 250/100 weigh 4.5kg. A programmable DPST relay and remote on/off connector are standard. Operating range is –30°C to +60°C with full rated output to 40°C.

What connectivity and monitoring options does the 250 VE.Can series support?

Each unit includes built-in Bluetooth Smart for VictronConnect app monitoring and configuration, a VE.Direct port for wired connection to GX devices, and a VE.Can port for CAN bus network integration. The optional pluggable LCD display can be added for on-unit monitoring. All three interfaces enable adjustment of charge voltages, charge algorithm selection, relay programming, and remote on/off control.

Where can I get sizing support and local supply for the MPPT 250 VE.Can series?

Powerbox Australia stocks the SmartSolar MPPT 250 VE.Can series and can assist with PV string design, parallel controller configurations, and battery system integration. Speak with our applications team at sales@powerbox.com.au or 1800 251 380.

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