Victron energy BlueSolar MPPT 150/35 User manual

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BlueSolar chargecontroller MPPT 150/35

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EN NL FR DE ES SE Appendix
1. General Description
1.1 Chargecurrentup to 35 A and PV voltageup to 150 V
The BlueSolar MPPT 150/35 charge controller is able to charge
a lower nominal-voltage battery from a higher nominal voltage
PV array.
The controller will automatically adjust to a 12V, 24V or a 48V
nominal battery voltage.
1.2 Ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
Especially in case of a clouded sky , when light intensity is
changing continuously, an ultra fast MPPT controller will
improve energy harv est by up to 30% compared to PWM charge
controllers and by up to 10% compared to slower MPPT
controllers.
1.3 Advanced Maximum Power PointDetection incase of
partial shading conditions
If partial shading occurs, two or more maximum power points
may be present on the power-voltage curve.
Conventional MPPT’s tend to lock to a local MPP, which may
not be the optimum MPP.
The innovative BlueSolar algorithm will always maximize energy
harvest by locking to the optimum MPP.
1.4 Outstanding conversion efficiency
No cooling fan. Maximum efficiency exceeds 98%. Full output
current up to 40°C (104°F).
1.5 Flexiblechargealgorithm
Eight preprogrammed algorithms, selectable with a rotary
switch.
1.6 Extensive electronic protection
Over-temperature protection and power derating when
temperature is high.
PV short circuit and PV reverse polarity protection.
PV reverse current protection.
1.7 Internal temperature sensor
Compensates absorption and float charge v oltages f or
temperature.

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1.8 Automatic battery voltagerecognition
The MPPT 150/35 will automatically adjust itself to a 12V, 24V or
a 48V system. A computer or a Color Control panel is required to
set the controller to 36V.
1.9 Adaptive three step charging
The BlueSolar MPPT Charge Controller is configured f or a three
step charging process: Bulk – Absorption - Float.
1.9.1. Bulk stage
During this stage the controller delivers as much charge current
as possible to rapidly recharge the batteries.
1.9.2. Absorption stage
When the battery voltage reaches the absorption v oltage setting,
the controller switches to constant voltage mode.
When only shallow discharges occur the absorption time is kept
short in order to prevent ov ercharging of the battery . Af ter a deep
discharge the absorption time is automatically increased to make
sure that the battery is completely recharged. Additionally, the
absorption period is also ended when the charge current
decreases to less than 2 A.
1.9.3. Float stage
During this stage, float voltage is applied to the battery to
maintain it in a fully charged state.
1.10 Connectivity
See section 3.8 of this manual.
1.11 Remote on-off
The MPPT 150/35 can be controlled remotely by a VE.Direct non
inverting remote on-off cable (ASS030550300). An input HIGH
(Vi > 8V) will switch the controller on, and an input LOW (V < 2V,
or free floating) will switch the controller off.
Application example: on/of f control by a VE.Bus BMS when
charging Li-ion batteries.
1.12 Real-time data display on AppleandAndroid
smartphones, tabletsand otherdevices
VE.Direct to Buetooth Low
Energy (BLE) dongle
needed: see our website.

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2. Safety instructions
● please read this manual carefully before the product is
installed and put into use.
● This product is designed and testedin accordance with
international standards. The equipment should be used for the
designated application only.
● Install the product in a heatproof env ironment. Ensure
therefore that there are no chemicals, plastic parts, curtains or
other textiles, etc. in the immediate vicinity of the equipment.
● Ensure that the equipment is used under the correct operating
conditions. Never operate it in a wet environment.
● Nev er use the product at sites where gas or dust explosions
could occur.
● Ensure that there is alway s suf f icient free space around the
product for v entilation.
● Refer to the specifications prov ided by the manuf acturer of the
battery to ensure that the battery is suitable for use with this
product. The battery manufacturer's safety instructions should
always be observed.
● Protect the solar modules from incident light during
installation, e.g. cover them.
● Never touch uninsulated cable ends.
● Use only insulated tools.
● Connections must always be made in the sequence described
in section 3.5.
● The installer of the product must prov ide a means f or cable
strain relief to prev ent the transmission of stress to the
connections.
● In addition to this manual, the sy stem operation or serv ice
manual must include a battery maintance manual applicable to
the type of batteries used.
Danger ofexplosion fromsparking
Danger of electric shock

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3. Installation
3.1 General
● Mount vertically on a non-f lammable surf ace, with the power
terminals facing downwards.
● Mount close to the battery, but nev er directly above the battery
(in order to prevent damage due to gassing of the battery).
● Use cables with at least 10 mm²or AWG6 cross section. The
recommended maximum length of the cable is 5 m, in order to
restrict cable loss.
(if the cables to the PV panels must be longer than 5 m, increase
cross section or use parallel cables and install a junction box next
to the controller and connect with a short 10 mm²or AWG6 cable
to the controller).
● Grounding: the heatsink of the controller should be connected
to the grounding point.
3.2 PV configuration
● The controller will operate only if the PV v oltage exceeds
battery voltage (Vbat).
● PV voltage must exceed Vbat + 5V for the controller to start.
Thereafter minimum PV voltage is Vbat + 1V.
● Maximum open circuit PV voltage: 150V.
The controller can be used with any PV configuration that
satisfies the three above mentioned conditions.
For example:
24V battery and mono- or poly cristalline panels
● Minimum number of cells in series: 72 (2x 12V panel in series
or one 24V panel).
● Recommended number of cells for highest controller ef ficiency:
144 cells (4x 12V panel or 2x 24V panel in series).
● Maximum: 216 cells (6x 12V or 3x 24V panel in series).

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48V battery and mono- or poly cristalline panels
● Minimum number of cells in series: 144 (4x 12V panel or 2x
24V panel in series).
● Maximum: 216 cells.
Remark: at low temperature the open circuit voltage of a 216
cell solar array may exceed 150 V, depending on local
conditions and cell specifications. In that case the number of
cells in series must be reduced.
3.3 Cable connection sequence (see figure 1)
First:connect the battery.
Second:connect the solar array (when connected with reverse
polarity, the controller will heat up but will not charge the
battery).
3.4 Moreaboutautomatic battery voltagerecognition
The system voltage is stored in non v olatile memory.
In case of a 24 V or 48 Vbattery, a reset (to 12 V) occurs only
when the output voltage decreases to less than 2 V and the
voltage on the PV input exceeds 7 V. This may occur when the
battery has been disconnected before PV v oltage starts to rise
in the early morning. When the (24 V or 48 V) battery is
reconnected later during the day, the sy stem v oltage is restored
to 24 V resp. 48 V after 10 seconds if the battery voltage
exceeds 17,5 V resp. 35 V.
Automatic voltage recognition can be switched off and a f ixed
12/24/36 or 48 V system voltagecan be set with a computer or
a Color Control panel.
The controller can be reset by short circuiting the output and
applying a voltage exceeding 7 V on the input (f or example with
a small power supply, or a solar panel) during a fewseconds.
After a reset, the controller will automatically adjust itself to a
12V system, a 24V system (when connecting a 24 V battery with
at least 17,5 V) or a 48V system (when connecting a 48 V battery
with at least 35 V).
A computer or a Color Control panel is required to set the MPPT
to 36V.

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3.5 Configuration ofthecontroller
Fully programmable charge algorithm (see the softwarepage on
our website) and eight preprogrammed charge algorithms,
selectable with a rotary switch:
Pos
Suggested battery type
Absorption
V Float
V
Equalize
V
@%Inom
dV/dT
mV/°C
0 Gel Victron long life (OPzV)
Gel exide A600 (OPzV)
Gel MK
28,2 27,6
31,8
@8% -32
1
Gel Victron deep discharge
Gel Exide A200
AGM Victron deep discharge
Stationary tubular plate (OPzS)
Rolls Marine (flooded)
Rolls Solar (flooded)
28,6 27,6 32,2
@8% -32
2
Defaultsetting
Gel Victron deep discharge
Gel Exide A200
AGM Victron deep discharge
Stationary tubular plate (OPzS)
Rolls Marine (flooded)
Rolls Solar (flooded)
28,8 27,6 32,4
@8% -32
3
AGM spiral cell
Stationary tubular plate (OPzS)
Rolls AGM
29,4 27,6
33,0
@8% -32
4
PzS tubular plate traction
batteries or
OPzS batteries
29,8 27,6
33,4
@25% -32
5
PzS tubular plate traction
batteries or
OPzS batteries
30,2 27,6
33,8
@25% -32
6
PzS tubular plate traction
batteries or
OPzS batteries
30,6 27,6
34,2
@25% -32
7
Lithium Iron Phosphate
(LiFePo4) batteries 28,4 27,0 n.a. 0
Note: divide all values by two in case of a 12V system and
multiply by two in case of a 48V system.

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On all models with software v ersion V 1.12 or higher a binary
LED code helps determining the position of therotary switch.
After changing the position of the rotary switch, the LED’s will
blink during 4 seconds as follows:
Thereafter, normal indication resumes, as described below.
Remark: the blink function is enabled only when PV power is
present on the input of the controller.
3.6 LED’s
LED indication:
is permanent on
is blinking
is off
Regular operation
LEDs
Bulk
Absorption
Float
Bulk (*1)



Absorption



Automatic equalisation (*2)



Float



Note (*1): The bulk led will blink brief ly ev ery 3 seconds when
the system is powered but there is insuf ficient power to start
charging.
Note (*2): Automatic equalisation is introduced in f irmware v1.16
Fault situations
LEDs
Bulk
Absorption
Float
Charger temperature too high



Charger over-current



Charger over-voltage



Switch
position
LED
Float
LED
Abs
LED
Bulk
Blink
frequency
0
1
1
1
fast
1
0
0
1
slow
2
0
1
0
slow
3
0
1
1
slow
4
1
0
0
slow
5
1
0
1
slow
6
1
1
0
slow
7
1
1
1
slow

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LEDs
Bulk
Absorption
Float
Internal error (*3)



Note (*3): E.g. calibration and/or settings data lost, current sensor
issue.
3.7 Batterycharging information
The charge controller starts a new charge cy cle ev ery moring,
when the sun starts shining.
The maximum duration of the absorption period is determined by
the battery voltage measured just bef ore the solar charger starts
up in the morning:
Battery voltage Vb (@start-up) Maximum absorption time
Vb < 23,8V 6 h
23,8V < Vb < 24,4V 4 h
24,4V < Vb < 25,2V 2 h
Vb > 25,2V 1 h
(divide voltages by 2 for a 12 V sy stem and multiply by two in
case of a 48V system)
If the absorption period is interrupted due to a cloud or due to a
power hungry load, the absorption process will resume when
absorption voltage is reached again later on the day, until the
absorption period has been completed.
The absorption period also ends when the output current of the
solar charger drops to less than 2 Amps, not because of low solar
array output but because the battery is fully charged (tail current
cut off).
This algorithm prev ents over charge of the battery due to daily
absorption charging when the system operates without load or
with a small load.