Description
A solar charger gathers energy from your solar panels, and stores it in your batteries. Using the latest, fastest technology, SmartSolar maximizes this energy-harvest, driving it intelligently to achieve full charge in the shortest possible time. SmartSolar maintains battery health, extending its life.
FEATURES
Ultrafast 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 MPPTs 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%. The full output current up to 40°C (104°F).
Flexible charge algorithm- Fully programmable charge algorithm (see the software page on our website), and eight pre-programmed 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- ColorControl GX or other GX devices: see the Venus documents on our website. A smartphone or other Bluetooth-enabled device: VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle needed.
SPECIFICATIONS
| BlueSolar Charge Controller | MPPT 150/45 |
| Battery voltage |
12 / 24 / 48V Auto Select
(software tool needed to select 36V) |
| Rated charge current | 45A |
| Nominal PV power 1a, b) |
12V: 650W / 24V: 1300W / 36V: 1950W / 48V: 2600W
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| Max. PV short circuit current 2) | 50A |
| Maximum PV open circuit voltage |
150V absolute maximum coldest conditions
145V start-up and operating maximum |
| Maximum efficiency | 98% |
| Self-consumption | 12V: 20 mA 24V: 15 mA 48V: 10mA |
| Charge voltage 'absorption' |
Default setting: 14,4 / 28,8 / 43,2 / 57,6V (adjustable)
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| Charge voltage 'float' |
Default setting: 13,8 / 27,6 / 41,4 / 55,2V (adjustable)
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| Charge algorithm |
multi-stage adaptive (eight pre-programmed algorithms)
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| Temperature compensation | -16 mV / -32 mV / -64 mV / °C |
| Protection |
Battery reverse polarity (fuse, not user accessible) PV reversepolarity
Output shortcircuit Over-temperature |
| Operating temperature |
-30 to +60°C (full rated output up to 40°C)
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| Humidity | 95%, non-condensing |
| Data communication port |
VE.Direct
See the data communication white paper on our website |
| ENCLOSURE | |
| Colour | Blue (RAL 5012) |
| Power terminals | 16 mm² / AWG6 |
| Protection category |
IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area)
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| Weight | 1,25 kg |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | 130 x 186 x 70 mm |
| STANDARDS | |
| Safety | EN/IEC 62109-1, UL 1741, CSA C22.2 |
| 1a) If more PV power is connected, the controller will limit input power. 1b) PV voltage must exceed Vbat + 5V for the controller to start. Thereafter minimum PV voltage is Vbat + 1V. 2) A PV array with a higher short circuit current may damage the controller. |
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