MPPT Solar Charge Controller Victron Energy SmartSolar 100/15

Product detailed description

Robust and fast MPPT controller for demanding conditions with panel voltage up to 100V, maximum charging current 15 A. Battery 12/24V, PV max 220/440Wp. Full 5-year warranty. Integrated Bluetooth.
As proof of high quality, Victron Energy provides an extended full 5-year warranty on all MPPT controllers.
Victron Energy MPPT solar charge controllers are among the absolute world leaders in this field. They offer ultra-fast MPPT tracking, which ensures the maximum possible solar yields. Especially under overcast skies with frequent changes in light intensity, solar yields are 30% higher compared to classic PWM controllers or 10% higher compared to slower MPPT controllers.
The maximum power of solar panels is 220 Wp for 12 V systems and 440 Wp for 24 V systems. If these values are exceeded, the controller will not be damaged, but will simply automatically reduce the incoming power from the panels to acceptable values. The solar controller is factory preset and usually does not require any major setting adjustments.
The maximum open-circuit voltage (referred to as Voc) of the connected solar panels must not exceed 100V (note: as the outside temperature drops, the voltage of the solar panels increases). The maximum input short-circuit current of the PV panels must not exceed 15A, otherwise permanent damage may occur.
Verify the correct choice of your BlueSolar/SmartSolar controller according to the parameters of your photovoltaic array using our configurator here.
The new range of SmartSolar MPPT controllers offers built-in Bluetooth
This new feature brings the possibility of connecting your "smart" phone/tablet with your "smart" solar controller.
You can monitor many system parameters and historical statistics for the last 30 days. You also have the option to adjust operating parameters.
You can also download the VictronConnect app for free on Google Play or the App Store.
If you want to do the above using a PC, you can use a VE.direct to USB cable to connect the controller to the PC. You only need to install the Victron Connect program on your computer, which you can also download for free at the same address here.
The internal electronic components are protected by a resin coating against adverse effects and for a long service life. This offers increased protection with IP43 rating for electronic components and IP22 for connection connectors. Designed for vertical position on a non-flammable surface, with cabling connected from below.
The controller contains an internal temperature sensor for appropriate adjustment of the charging voltage. Automatic detection of system voltage 12 or 24 V.
Adaptive three-stage charging:
1. bulk charging, 2. absorption, and 3. float. Initially, during bulk charging, a high current and lower voltage are generated for quick recharging of a discharged battery. This phase is followed by constant voltage with decreasing current to fully charge the battery without dangerous overcharging that reduces battery life. The charged battery is maintained in a charged state with very low current and low voltage. If the voltage across the battery drops below 13.2 V, for example due to load, a new charging cycle begins.
The voltage from the panels must exceed the battery voltage by 5 V for the controller to start operating and charging the battery. The controller charges until the voltage from the panels is 1 V higher than the battery voltage. For a 12 V battery, we recommend panels with a minimum of 32 cells and a maximum of 108 cells (panels in series). It is therefore possible to charge a 12 V battery even with panels with an operating voltage of 24 V. For 24 V systems, we recommend panels with a minimum of 72 cells and a maximum of 108 cells. The purpose is to achieve sufficient voltage for efficient and full charging of the battery.
The solar controller has a DC output for powering DC loads. The DC output voltage is equal to the battery voltage. So if you have, for example, a 12V battery, you can power a 12V load on the DC output.
BatteryLife algorithm - adaptive charging to extend battery life. The controller continuously monitors the battery charge level and, day by day, gradually increases the voltage level at which the load is disconnected, until the absorption voltage is reached (battery fully charged). This is followed again by a decrease in the voltage level at which the load is disconnected. In this way, a full battery recharge can occur approximately once a week even under reduced solar yields and higher load, which has a positive effect on battery life. This is an optional feature.