- Product description
Solar charge controller
A solar charge controller extracts the energy from your solar panels and stores it in your batteries. Using the latest and fastest technology, SmartSolar maximises this energy harvesting and intelligently controls it to achieve a full charge in the shortest possible time. SmartSolar maintains the health of the battery and extends its life.
The SmartSolar charge controller can even recharge a heavily discharged battery. It can work with a battery voltage of up to 0 volts, provided the cells are not permanently sulphated or otherwise damaged.
MPPT: Ultra Fast Maximum Power Point Tracking
By constantly monitoring the voltage and current output of your solar panels (PV), MPPT technology ensures that every drop of available energy is drawn from your panels and extracted for storage.
Remote monitoring and control
Control and monitor the extensive functions of your SmartSolar MPPT charger with integrated Bluetooth remotely by pairing it with your smartphone or other device via VictronConnect. If your installation is connected to the internet, you can access the full power of your MPPT anytime, anywhere via the Victron Remote Management Portal (VRM); both services are free of charge. For remote installations - even if there is no internet connection or phone signal nearby - you can monitor your MPPT via Bluetooth pairing with a LoRaWAN (long-range wide area network) device, which is available as an option.
Load output
The intelligent load output function prevents damage caused by "dead" batteries. batteries. You can set the voltage at which SmartSolar switches off a load - thus preventing excessive discharge of the batteries. And here's the trick: SmartSolar tries to charge the batteries to 100% every day. If this is not possible - for example in bad weather - it increases the cut-off voltage every day until it is successful. We call this function BatteryLife because it maintains the health of your battery and extends its life.
Technical data
Max. Efficiency [%]: 98
Maximum PV open circuit voltage [V]: 100
Nominal battery voltage [V]: 12 / 24
Charging voltage, absorption [V]: 14.4 / 28.8 / 57.6
Charging voltage, float [V]: 13.8 / 27.6 / 55.2
Low-voltage load-break switch [V]: 11.1 / 22.2 / 44.4 lub 11.8 / 23.6 / 47.2
Low voltage load switch on again [V]: 13.1 / 26.2 / 52.4 lub 14 / 28 / 56
Nominal charging current [A]: 20
Self-consumption [mA]: 25 / 15 / 10
Dimensions [mm]: 113 x 100 x 60
Communication type: Bluetooth; VE.Direct
Product warranty: 5 years
Safety instructions and warnings
Safety instructions for Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100/20 (12/24V/48V-20A) charge controller:
- Always disconnect the power supply before installing and maintaining the charge controller
- Do not place the charge controller near flammable materials
- Protect the charge controller from moisture and extreme temperature fluctuations
- Do not insert any foreign objects into the ventilation openings of the charge controller
- Do not open or repair the charge controller if it is damaged. Instead, contact a qualified specialist
- Do not exceed the maximum operating temperature of the charge controller
- Disconnect the power supply before cleaning the charge controller
- Do not overload the charge controller or use it for other purposes than intended
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions for wiring and installing the charge controller exactly
- Check the charge controller regularly for visible damage or wear and tear
- Do not store the charge controller near children or pets
- If problems occur, switch off the charge controller and contact the manufacturer or specialist dealer
Manufacturer contact information
Contact manufacturer
Victron Energy B.V.
De Paal 35
1351 JG Almere
The Netherlands
sales@victronenergy.com