Victron SmartSolar MPPT 250/60-Tr

Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 250/60-Tr is a high-efficiency MPPT solar charge controller with a 250 V maximum PV input and charging current of up to 60 A. It intelligently converts energy from the photovoltaic array and continuously tracks the maximum power point to maximise energy harvest, including under changing cloud conditions and partial shading.

The controller is designed for 12, 24, 36 or 48 V nominal battery systems. Built-in Bluetooth enables setup, monitoring, firmware updates and synchronised parallel charging through VictronConnect, while the VE.Direct port provides a wired connection to GX devices, computers and other compatible equipment.

Key benefits

• Ultra-fast MPPT tracking for improved photovoltaic energy yield.
• Rated charging current of 60 A.
• Suitable for 12/24/36/48 V battery systems; 12, 24 and 48 V are selected automatically, while 36 V is selected manually using a software tool.
• Maximum PV voltage of 250 V in the coldest conditions and 245 V for start-up and operation.
• Up to 99% maximum efficiency with fanless passive cooling.
• Built-in Bluetooth Smart for VictronConnect.
• Adaptive multi-stage charging algorithm with eight preset profiles or a fully user-defined algorithm.
• Synchronised operation of up to 10 controllers via Bluetooth.
• Battery recovery function for fully discharged batteries, including reconnection to Li-ion batteries with an integrated disconnect function.
• Built-in programmable relay for alarms and other events.
• Protection against PV reverse polarity and short circuit, output short circuit and overheating.

Applications

Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 250/60-Tr is suitable for photovoltaic systems in campervans and caravans, boats and marine applications, professional vehicles, off-grid installations and stationary energy systems using 12, 24, 36 or 48 V battery banks.

Technical specifications

• Product: SmartSolar MPPT 250/60-Tr
• SKU: SCC125060221
• Type: MPPT solar charge controller
• Rated charge current: 60 A
• Supported nominal battery voltage: 12/24/36/48 V
• Nominal PV power: 860 W at 12 V; 1720 W at 24 V; 2580 W at 36 V; 3440 W at 48 V
• Maximum PV short-circuit current: 35 A
• Maximum PV open-circuit voltage: 250 V absolute maximum in the coldest conditions; 245 V for start-up and operation
• Minimum PV voltage for start-up: battery voltage + 5 V; after start-up, minimum PV voltage is battery voltage + 1 V
• Maximum efficiency: 99%
• Self-consumption: less than 35 mA at 12 V and less than 20 mA at 48 V
• Charging algorithm: adaptive multi-stage or user-defined algorithm
• Default absorption voltage: 14.4/28.8/43.2/57.6 V
• Default float voltage: 13.8/27.6/41.4/55.2 V
• Default equalisation voltage: 16.2/32.4/48.6/64.8 V; equalisation is disabled by default
• Temperature compensation: -16/-32/-64 mV/°C
• Operating temperature: -30°C to +60°C
• Full rated output: up to 40°C
• Maximum altitude: 5000 m; full rated output up to 2000 m
• Humidity: 95%, non-condensing
• PV terminals: screw terminals for conductors up to 35 mm² / AWG2
• Battery terminals: up to 35 mm² / AWG2
• Protection rating: IP43 for electronic components; IP22 for the connection area
• Colour: blue, RAL 5012
• Dimensions H × W × D: 185 × 250 × 95 mm
• Weight: 3 kg
• Safety standards: EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, CSA C22.2

Connectivity and control

• Bluetooth Smart: built-in; setup, monitoring, firmware updates and synchronisation through VictronConnect.
• VE.Direct: wired connection to Color Control GX, other GX devices, computers or compatible external equipment.
• VE.Smart Networking: wireless communication with compatible devices such as Smart Battery Sense, BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor or SmartShunt for sharing battery voltage and temperature data.
• Remote on/off: yes, via a two-pole connector.
• Parallel operation: up to 10 controllers can be synchronised via Bluetooth.
• Programmable relay: DPST; up to 240 VAC/4 A, up to 35 VDC/4 A or up to 60 VDC/1 A.
• Optional display: compatible with the SmartSolar pluggable LCD display.
• Data storage: battery voltage, current and temperature data, plus PV voltage and PV current; trend history stored for 46 days.