Victron SmartSolar MPPT 250/70-Tr VE.Can

Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 250/70-Tr VE.Can – 250 V / 70 A solar charge controller is a high-performance MPPT solar charger for photovoltaic systems with 12 V, 24 V, 36 V or 48 V battery banks. Its ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking technology extracts the maximum available energy from the PV array and converts it into an optimized charging profile for the battery.

The controller delivers up to 70 A of charging current, supports PV open-circuit voltages up to 250 V and reaches peak efficiency of up to 99%. VE.Can communication enables synchronized operation of multiple controllers, integration with GX devices and centralized monitoring. Built-in Bluetooth provides configuration and monitoring through the VictronConnect app.

Key benefits

• MPPT solar charge controller for photovoltaic arrays with up to 250 V open-circuit voltage.
• Maximum charging current of 70 A.
• Nominal PV power: 1000 W at 12 V, 2000 W at 24 V, 3000 W at 36 V and 4000 W at 48 V.
• Peak efficiency of up to 99% with low self-consumption.
• Automatic detection of 12 V, 24 V and 48 V battery systems; 36 V is selected manually.
• Adaptive multi-stage charging algorithm with eight preset profiles or a user-defined algorithm.
• Adjustable charge voltages and settings for different battery chemistries, including lead-acid and lithium batteries.
• Parallel synchronized operation via VE.Can with up to 25 units or via Bluetooth with up to 10 units.
• Built-in input power limiting when the PV array is oversized.
• Protection against PV reverse polarity, output short circuit and overheating.

Applications

Suitable for off-grid and hybrid solar systems, campervans and caravans, marine installations, professional vehicles, remote sites and stationary energy-storage systems. VE.Can connectivity makes it a practical choice for systems with multiple solar chargers, a GX communication device and remote VRM monitoring.

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: Victron Energy
• Model: SmartSolar MPPT 250/70-Tr VE.Can
• SKU / Part number: SCC125070421
• Type: MPPT solar charge controller
• Battery voltage: 12/24/48 V automatic selection; 36 V manual selection
• Maximum battery charging current: 70 A
• Nominal PV power: 1000 W at 12 V; 2000 W at 24 V; 3000 W at 36 V; 4000 W at 48 V
• Maximum PV short-circuit current: 35 A
• Maximum PV voltage: 250 V under the coldest conditions; 245 V maximum start-up and operating voltage
• Minimum PV voltage for start-up: battery voltage + 5 V; after start-up, minimum operating voltage is battery voltage + 1 V
• Peak efficiency: 99%
• Self-consumption: less than 35 mA at 12 V; less than 20 mA at 48 V
• Charging algorithm: adaptive multi-stage, eight preset algorithms or user-defined algorithm
• Temperature compensation: -16 mV/°C, -32 mV/°C, -48 mV/°C or -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
• Protection rating: IP43 for electronic components; IP22 for the connection area
• PV terminals: screw terminals for cables up to 35 mm² / AWG2
• Battery terminals: suitable for cables up to 35 mm² / AWG2
• Relay: programmable DPST; 4 A up to 240 Vac, 4 A up to 35 Vdc or 1 A up to 60 Vdc
• Dimensions H × W × D: 185 × 250 × 95 mm
• Weight: 3 kg
• Colour: blue, RAL 5012
• Standards: EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, CSA C22.2

Connectivity and control

• VE.Can: CAN bus communication for connecting additional VE.Can SmartSolar chargers and GX devices.
• VE.Direct: port for single-device monitoring and streetlight-control applications.
• Bluetooth: configuration, control and monitoring through the VictronConnect app.
• GX and VRM: when connected to a GX device with internet access, the charger can be monitored remotely through Victron Remote Management.
• Remote on/off: yes, via a two-pole terminal.
• Parallel operation: synchronized via VE.Can with up to 25 units or via Bluetooth with up to 10 units.
• Display: supports the optional SmartSolar Control display for local data viewing, configuration and control.