Victron Energy SCC110020160R - SmartSolar MPPT 100/20 48V

Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100/20 48V Solar Charge Controller

Key Features:

• Ultra-Fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT): Rapidly tracks changing light conditions to maximize energy capture, increasing yield by up to 30% compared to PWM controllers and 10% over slower MPPT models.
• Intelligent Battery Life Program: Monitors and optimizes battery charging by dynamically adjusting load disconnect levels, preventing over-discharge and extending battery life.
• Built-in Bluetooth Smart: Allows wireless setup, monitoring, synchronization, and updates through the VictronConnect app, enabling easy configuration and monitoring.
• Temperature-Compensated Charging: Internal sensor adjusts charge voltages for absorption and float based on temperature changes, enhancing charging efficiency and battery safety.
• VE.Direct Data Port: Enables wired communication with Color Control GX and other GX devices, PC, or other compatible systems for robust system integration and remote monitoring.
• Fully Discharged Battery Recovery: Capable of recharging batteries even from zero volts, ensuring recovery of depleted batteries and compatibility with lithium-ion batteries with integrated disconnect function.

Specifications:

• Battery Voltage Range: 12/24/48 V (auto-select)
• Maximum Charge Current: 20 A
• Nominal PV Power: 290 W (12 V system); 580 W (24 V system); 1160 W (48 V system)
• Maximum PV Open Circuit Voltage: 100 V
• Max PV Short Circuit Current: 20 A
• Peak Efficiency: 98%
• Self-Consumption: Load on: 12 V: 19 mA, 24 V: 16 mA, 48 V: 10 mA; Load off: 12 V: 10 mA, 24 V: 8 mA, 48 V: 7 mA
• Charge Voltage (Absorption): 14.4 V / 28.8 V / 57.6 V (adjustable)
• Charge Voltage (Float): 13.8 V / 27.6 V / 55.2 V (adjustable)
• Charge Algorithm: Multi-stage adaptive with temperature compensation (-16 mV / °C or -32 mV / °C)
• Low Voltage Load Disconnect: 11.1 V / 22.2 V / 44.4 V (or Battery Life algorithm)
• Low Voltage Load Reconnect: 13.1 V / 26.2 V / 52.4 V (or Battery Life algorithm)
• Operating Temperature Range: -30°C to +60°C (full output up to 40°C)
• Humidity Tolerance: 95% (non-condensing)
• Protection: Over temperature, output short circuit, PV over-voltage protection
• Enclosure Protection: IP43 (electronics), IP22 (connections)
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 100 x 131 x 60 mm
• Weight: 0.65 kg
• Standards Compliance: EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, CSA C22.2

Compatibility and Application:

• Designed for off-grid solar setups in RVs, boats, remote cabins, and other applications that require efficient solar charging and reliable battery management.
• Compatible with 12V, 24V, and 48V systems, supporting a range of battery types, including lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.
• Integrates with Victron’s VRM Portal for remote monitoring, and compatible with NMEA 2000 networks for marine electronics, enhancing system flexibility and control.

Benefits:

• Maximizes solar energy production with ultra-fast MPPT technology, ensuring optimal energy harvest in all lighting conditions and improving system efficiency.
• Protects and extends battery life by dynamically adjusting load disconnect levels, preventing over-discharge and supporting a healthier charging cycle.
• Allows convenient wireless control through built-in Bluetooth, facilitating quick setup, monitoring, and synchronization via mobile devices.
• Designed to withstand harsh environments with high-temperature tolerance and built-in over-temperature protection, ensuring reliable performance in demanding outdoor conditions.
• Durable and rugged with an IP43-rated enclosure, suitable for challenging environments, making it ideal for marine, RV, and remote off-grid installations.
• Energy-efficient design with low self-consumption minimizes idle power draw, lowering operational costs and promoting sustainability in long-term usage.
• Recovers fully discharged batteries, ensuring system reliability and compatibility with lithium-ion batteries with integrated disconnects for enhanced versatility.