Solar Charge Controllers

Victron SMARTSOLAR MPPT 250/70 VE.Can UP TO 250/100 VE.Can Solar Charge Controller

The Victron SMARTSOLAR MPPT 250/70 to 250/100 VE.Can Solar Charge Controller is an advanced solution for maximising solar energy harvest and ensuring efficient power management for off-grid and hybrid solar systems. Designed for superior performance and durability, this controller is ideal for residential, commercial, and industrial solar installations.

Applications:

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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
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 Illustrations
Victron SMARTSOLAR MPPT 250/100 VE.Can
Downloads
Datasheet-SmartSolar-charge-controller-MPPT-250-70-up-to-250-100-VE.Can-EN.pdf
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

 

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.

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

Find the Right Model

Model Number Battery Voltage (Vdc) Rated Current (A) Max. PV Open Circuit Voltage (Vdc)
product variant MPPT 250/60 12/24/48Vdc Auto Select (36Vdc: manual) 60A 250 V absolute maximum coldest conditions 245 V start-up and operating maximum
product variant MPPT 250/70 12/24/48Vdc Auto Select (36Vdc: manual) 70A 250 V absolute maximum coldest conditions 245 V start-up and operating maximum
product variant MPPT 250/85 12/24/48Vdc Auto Select (36Vdc: manual) 85A 250 V absolute maximum coldest conditions 245 V start-up and operating maximum
product variant MPPT 250/100 12/24/48Vdc Auto Select (36Vdc: manual) 100A 250 V absolute maximum coldest conditions 245 V start-up and operating maximum

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