The Smartsolar charge controller from Victron Energy is an MPPT solar charge controller with a max. charging current for charging all kinds of batteries. The integrated Bluetooth in the SmartSolar series is the wireless solution for setting up, monitoring and updating the controller using Apple and Android smartphones, tablets or other devices. In addition, a VE.Direct connection is still available for communication with other Victron devices such as the Color Control GX or the MPPT Control.

The most important technical features at a glance

Suitable for all 12V and 24V batteries
high peak efficiency of 98%
freely programmable battery charging algorithm (via the free Victron Connect APP)
Light dimming functions programmable (via the free Victron Connect APP)
Ultra-fast maximum power point tracking
Charging algorithm: multi-stage, adaptive
integrated Bluetooth module
Ultra-fast maximum power point tracking

Especially under overcast conditions, when the light intensity is constantly changing, an extremely fast MPPT controller improves energy yield by up to 30 % compared to PWM charge controllers and by up to 10 % compared to slower MPPT controllers.

intelligent load output

Deep discharge of the battery can be prevented by connecting all loads to the load output. The load output disconnects the loads when the battery has been discharged to a predetermined voltage value. Alternatively, an algorithm for intelligent battery management can be selected: see BatteryLife.
The load output is short-circuit proof.

Battery Life: intelligent battery management

If the solar charge controller is not able to charge the battery to its full capacity within a day, the battery status will constantly cycle between "partially charged" and "end of discharge". This mode of operation (no regular full charging) will damage a lead-acid battery within a few weeks or months.

The Battery-Life algorithm monitors the battery's state of charge and, if necessary, raises the load disconnection threshold day by day (ie, the load is disconnected earlier) until the energy harvested is sufficient to charge the battery to nearly 100 %. From this point, the load disconnection threshold is modulated so that charging to nearly 100 % is achieved approximately once a week.

Scope of delivery:

1x charge controller
1x instruction manual