Victron energy BlueSolar MPPT 150/60 User manual

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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 harvest by up to 30% compared to PWM charge controllers and by up
to 10% compared to slower MPPT controllers.
Advanced Maximum Power Point Detection in case 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.
Outstanding conversion efficiency
No cooling fan. Maximum efficiency exceeds 98%.
Flexible charge algorithm
Fully programmable charge algorithm (see the software page on our website), and eight
preprogrammed algorithms, selectable with a rotary switch (see manual for details).
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.
Internal temperature sensor
Compensates absorption and float charge voltage
for temperature.
Real-time data display options
- Apple and Android smartphones, tablets and other devices:
see the VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle
- ColorControl panel
BlueSolar charge controllers
with screw- or MC4 PV connection
MPPT 150/45 MPPT 150/60 MPPT 150/70
Maximum Power Point Tracking
Upper curve:
Output current (I) of a solar panel as function of
output voltage (V).
The maximum power point (MPP) is the point
Pmax along the curve where the product I x V
reaches its peak.
Lower curve:
Output power P = I x V as function of output
voltage.
When using a PWM (not MPPT) controller the
output voltage of the solar panel will be nearly
equal to the voltage of the battery, and will be
lower than Vmp.
Solar charge controller
MPPT 150/70-MC4
BlueSolar charge controller MPPT 150/45 MPPT 150/60 MPPT 150/70
Battery voltage
12 / 24 /48 V Auto Select (software tool needed to select 36 V)
Rated charge current 45 A 60 A 70 A
Maximum PV power, 12V 1a,b) 650 W 860 W 1000 W
Maximum PV power, 24V 1a,b) 1300 W 1720 W 2000 W
Maximum PV power, 48V 1a,b) 2600 W 3440 W 4000 W
Maximum PV open circuit voltage
150V absolute maximum coldest conditions
145V start-up and operating maximum
Maximum efficiency 98 %
Self-consumption 10 mA
Charge voltage 'absorption' Default setting: 14,4 / 28,8 / 43,2 / 57,6 V (adjustable)
Charge voltage 'float' Default setting: 13,8 / 27,6 / 41,4 / 55,2 V (adjustable)
Charge algorithm multi-stage adaptive
Temperature compensation -16 mV / °C resp. -32 mV / °C
Protection
Battery reverse polarity (fuse, not user accessible)
PV reverse polarity / Output short circuit / Over temperature
Operating temperature -30 to +60°C (full rated output up to 40°C)
Humidity 95 %, non-condensing
Data communication port and
remote on-off
VE.Direct (see the data communication white paper on our website)
Synchronized parallel operation Not possible
ENCLOSURE
Colour Blue (RAL 5012)
PV terminals 2) 35 mm² / AWG2 (Tr models), or Dual MC4 connectors (MC4 models)
Battery terminals 35 mm² / AWG2
Protection category IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area)
Weight 3 kg
Dimensions (h x w x d) 200 x 250 x 95 mm
STANDARDS
Safety EN/IEC 62109
1a) If more PV power is connected, the controller will limit input power to the stated maximum.
1b) PV voltage must exceed Vbat + 5V for the controller to start.
Thereafter minimum PV voltage is Vbat + 1V
2) MC4 models: several splitter pairs will be needed to parallel the strings of solar panels
Solar charge controller
MPPT 150/70-Tr

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BlueSolar charge controllers
MPPT 150/45-Tr MPPT 150/45-MC4
MPPT 150/60-Tr MPPT 150/60-MC4
MPPT 150/70-Tr MPPT 150/70-MC4

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EN NL FR DE ES SE Appendix
1. General Description
1.1 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 harvest by up to 30% compared to PWM charge
controllers and by up to 10% compared to slower MPPT
controllers.
1.2 Advanced Maximum Power PointDetection in case 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.
1.3 Outstanding conversion efficiency
No cooling fan. Maximum efficiency exceeds 98%. Fulloutput
current up to 40°C (104°F).
1.4 Flexiblechargealgorithm
Eight preprogrammed algorithms, selectable with a rotary
switch.
1.5 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.
1.6 Internal temperature sensor
Compensates absorption and float charge voltages for
temperature.
1.7 Automatic battery voltagerecognition
The controllers will automatically adjust to a 12V, 24V or a 48V
system. A computer or a Color Control panel is required to set the
controller to 36V.

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1.8 Adaptive three step charging
The BlueSolar MPPT Charge Controller is configured for a three
step charging process: Bulk – Absorption - Float.
A regular equalization charge can also be programmed: see
section 3.8 of this manual.
1.8.1. Bulk stage
During this stage the controller delivers as much charge current
as possible to rapidly recharge the batteries.
1.8.2. Absorption stage
When the battery voltage reaches the absorption voltage setting,
the controller switches to constant voltage mode.
When only shallow discharges occur theabsorption time is kept
short in order to prevent overcharging of the battery. After 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.
1.8.3. Float stage
During this stage, float voltage is applied to the battery to
maintain it in a fully charged state.
1.9 Connectivity
See section3.8 of this manual.
1.10 Remote on-off
VE.Direct non inverting remote on-off cable (ASS030550300)
needed. An input HIGH (Vi > 8V) will switchthe controller on, and
an input LOW (V < 2V, or free floating) will switch the controller
off.
Application example: on/off control by a VE.Bus BMS when
charging Li-ion batteries.
1.11 Real-timedatadisplayon AppleandAndroid
smartphones, tabletsand otherdevices
VE.Direct to Buetooth Low
Energy (BLE) dongle
needed: seeour w ebsite.

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EN NL FR DE ES SE Appendix
2. Safety instructions
● please read this manual carefully before the product is
installed and put into use.
● This product is designed and tested in 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 ventilation.
● Refer to the specifications provided by the manufacturer of the
battery to ensure that thebattery 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.
● Nevertouchuninsulated cable ends.
● Use only insulated tools.
● Connections must always be made in the sequence described
in section3.5.
● The installer of the product must prov ide a means f or cable
strain relief to prevent 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-flammable surface, with the power
terminals facing downwards.
● Mount close to the battery , but nev er directly abov e the battery
(in order to prevent damage due to gassing of the battery).
● Grounding: the heatsink of the controller should be connected
to the grounding point.
Tr models: use flexible multistranded copper cable for the battery
and PV connections (Tr models).
MC4 models: several splitter pairs will be needed to parallel the
strings of solar panels.
The maximum diameter of the individual strands is
0,4 mm/0,125mm² (0.016 inch/AWG26).
A 25 mm² cable, for example, should have at least 196 strands
(class 5 or higher stranding according to VDE 0295, IEC 60228
and BS6360). Also known as H07V-K cable.
An AWG2 gauge cable should have at least 259/26 stranding
(259 strands of AWG26).
In case of thicker strands the contact area will be too small and
the resulting high contact resistance will cause severe
overheating, eventually resulting in fire.
3.2 PV configuration
● The controllers will operate only if the PV voltage 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 controllers can be used with any PV configuration that
satisfies the three above mentioned conditions.
For example:
24V battery and mono- or polycristalline panels

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● Minimum number of cells in series: 72 (2x 12V panel in series
or one 24V panel).
● Recommended number of cells for highest controller
efficiency: 144 cells (4x 12V panel or 2x 24V panel in series).
● Maximum: 216 cells (6x 12V or 3x 24V panel in series).
48V battery and mono- or polycristalline 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 volatile 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 occurwhen the
battery has been disconnected before PV voltage starts torise
in the early morning. When the (24 V or 48 V) battery is
reconnected later during the day, the system voltage 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 fixed
12/24/36 or 48 V system voltagecan be set with a computer or
a Color Controlpanel.
The controller can be reset by short circuiting the output and
applying a voltage exceeding 7 V on the input (for 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 software page 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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A binary LED code helps determining the position of the rotary
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.
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 briefly every 3 seconds when
the system is powered but there is insufficient power to start
charging.
Note (*2): Automatic equalisation is introduced in firmware v1.16
Fault situations
LEDs
Bulk
Absorption
Float
Charger temperature too high



Charger over-current



Charger or panel over-voltage



Internal error (*3)



Note (*3): E.g. calibration and/or settings data lost, current sensor
issue.
Swit ch
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