Description
The Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 150/85-Tr VE.Can is a high-capacity Bluetooth-enabled solar charge controller with VE.Can network synchronization, ultrafast MPPT tracking, and fully discharged battery recovery for large-scale commercial 12V, 24V, and 48V solar installations.
Key Features:
- VE.Can Multi-Controller Synchronization — Up to 25 units can be synchronized via VE.Can and up to 10 units via Bluetooth for fully coordinated parallel charging across large solar arrays.
- Bluetooth Smart Built-In — Wirelessly set up, monitor, update, and synchronize the controller directly from any Apple or Android smartphone or tablet with no dongle required.
- Advanced Partial Shading Detection — Proprietary SmartSolar algorithm scans the full power-voltage curve to always lock onto the optimum MPP, even when multiple peaks exist due to partial shading.
- Fully Discharged Battery Recovery — Initiates charging even when the battery has been fully discharged to zero volts, including reconnection to Li-ion batteries with integrated disconnect functions.
- Programmable Relay & Remote On/Off — DPST programmable relay trips on alarms or user-defined events, with a 2-pole remote on/off connector for VE.BUS BMS integration.
The SmartSolar MPPT 150/85-Tr VE.Can supports 12V, 24V, and 48V battery systems with automatic voltage detection, delivering 85A of rated charge current and handling up to 1,200W on 12V, 2,400W on 24V, and 4,900W on 48V systems. Its 150V maximum PV open circuit voltage and 35 mm² screw terminals support high-capacity solar string configurations for demanding commercial installations.
An internal temperature sensor compensates absorption and float charge voltages automatically, while optional external battery voltage, temperature, and current sensing is available via Bluetooth through a Smart Battery Sense, BMV-712, or SmartShunt. The optional pluggable SmartSolar LCD display can be added by simply removing the front rubber seal for on-unit monitoring and setup.
Comprehensive protection covers PV reverse polarity, PV reverse current, output short circuit, and over-temperature derating, with 46 days of stored trend data onboard covering battery voltage, current, temperature, PV voltage, and PV current. The IP43-rated blue enclosure operates up to 5,000m altitude across -30°C to +60°C and meets EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, and CSA C22.2 safety certifications.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | SmartSolar MPPT 150/85-Tr VE.Can |
| Battery Voltage | 12V / 24V / 48V auto select (36V manual) |
| Rated Charge Current | 85A |
| Nominal PV Power – 12V | 1,200W |
| Nominal PV Power – 24V | 2,400W |
| Nominal PV Power – 36V | 3,600W |
| Nominal PV Power – 48V | 4,900W |
| Max PV Short Circuit Current | 70A |
| Max PV Open Circuit Voltage | 150V (absolute max) / 145V (start-up & operating) |
| Maximum Efficiency | 98% |
| Charge Algorithm | Multi-stage adaptive (8 pre-programmed + user defined) |
| Charge Voltage – Absorption | 14.4 / 28.8 / 43.2 / 57.6V (adjustable) |
| Charge Voltage – Float | 13.8 / 27.6 / 41.4 / 55.2V (adjustable) |
| Charge Voltage – Equalization | 16.2 / 32.4 / 48.6 / 64.8V (adjustable) |
| Temperature Compensation | -16 mV / -32 mV / -64 mV / °C |
| Internal Temperature Sensor | Yes |
| Self-Consumption | < 35 mA @ 12V / 20 mA @ 48V |
| Programmable Relay | DPST, 240VAC/4A, 4A up to 35VDC, 1A up to 60VDC |
| Remote On/Off | Yes (2-pole connector) |
| Parallel Operation | VE.Can: max 25 units / Bluetooth: max 10 units |
| Protection | PV reverse polarity, reverse current, output short circuit, over-temperature |
| Data Communication | VE.Can, VE.Direct, and Bluetooth |
| Stored Trend Data | 46 days |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +60°C (full output up to 40°C) |
| Maximum Altitude | 5,000m (full output up to 2,000m) |
| Humidity | 95% non-condensing |
| Enclosure Color | Blue (RAL 5012) |
| PV Terminals | 35 mm² / AWG2 (Tr model) |
| Battery Terminals | 35 mm² / AWG2 |
| Protection Category | IP43 (electronics) / IP22 (connections) |
| Weight | 4.5 kg (9.92 lbs) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 216 x 295 x 103 mm |
| Safety Certifications | EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, CSA C22.2 |
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