Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100V 20 amp 12/24/48-Volt Solar Charge Controller (Bluetooth)
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No, this charge controller is not capable of charging 'uphill.' To get more than 48V, you'd need a lot of panels connected in series. Genasun is a great option if you need to charge 'uphill.'
It can handle up to 48 volts. As a result, 12-24-48.
Yes, this controller can handle open-circuit voltages of up to 100 volts. If your panels are connected in series, you'll have a cell.
Selected User Reviews For Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100V 20 amp 12/24/48-Volt Solar Charge Controller (Bluetooth)
Victron is your best bet! I was considering a less expensive controller, but I'm glad I went with the Victron 48V. The Bluetooth app was simple to set up and provides a wealth of data. It's been ideal for controlling my solar panels so that a 48V motor can run. To run the controller, you'll need at least three 100W solar panels (the input voltage must be 5V higher than the battery voltage) - The combined output of the three panels is over 60 volts, which is more than enough to charge my lithium battery bank.
All of their products work in a seamless manner. br>br>My panels sit flat on my van in the winter and provide a great deal of power. The summers will be even better. br>br>P 30 s 14 18650 ion battery Bankbr>about 2. Victron 800 W inverter 1700 W surgebr>Victron 100/20 48 V Bluetooth charge controllerbr>Don't waste time with low-quality chargers. Thanks guys, you're awesome. br>br>Voltage stuff is inefficient and generates a lot of heat. br>br>.
The holes in the wire terminal screws do not match the holes in the holes. I know Victron makes high-quality products, but the six set screws on the outside of the housing do not line up with the holes. In my opinion, there is a lack of quality assurance. It could have been made after lunch on a Friday. On a $20 Chineseium, I wouldn't be surprised to see something like this. Victron does not have a controller. I'm exchanging it for a new one and will update my review as soon as I receive it. It was most likely a coincidence.
I now have a 100/20, two 75/15s, and a 100/30 in my collection. All of them charge my lifepo4 builds without a hitch, and they really shine when connected to a smart shunt, BMV712, or Smart BatterySense via VE Smart Networking. br>br>The Victron ecosystem is absolutely fantastic. I've given away the other MPPTs I've bought over the years from various manufacturers because I've stopped caring about the price. There's far too much value to be concerned about the higher price.
Charge controllers have come a long way in the 30 years that I've been using them. I'm old school, and I wouldn't have ordered it if I knew I'd have to download an app to change the settings, but I absolutely love it! Dip switches are no longer an option for me. Even I found the app to be simple, and the settings are all well-organized, simple to understand, and change. Then there's the plethora of data you receive about your system's performance. I'm blown away by how well-thought-out this product is. This is a 100-dollar bill I have. Two 24 volt 200 watt panels are connected to a 20 charge controller, which is charging a lithium battery that powers a water pump.
I decided to go with Victron because of the low cost of solar charge controllers for DIY solar generator projects. So far, everything seems to be going swimmingly. The product does exactly what it says on YouTube and other review sites. Although the Bluetooth range is limited, it suffices for my purposes. Without having to open my generator cover, I can assess battery details. The Smart Shunt and Smart Temperature Sense were seamlessly integrated. The online manual and FAQs were both comprehensive and easy to understand. I didn't like: The packaging and device appeared to be slightly used, despite the fact that I had paid for new. The built-in 20A fuse, for example, appeared to be in good condition but was still functional.
For my experiment, I'll be using two 100W panels. Simply look at the power figure in the screenshot and make an educated guess as to whether or not I'm happy with my purchase. ) Man, this thing consistently squeezes 100% from my panels on a warm day, which is truly unbelievable. It was also simple to set up. br>br>The only drawback is that I discovered I can't use its load output because my load occasionally exceeds the 20 amp limit, triggering overload protection. However, that is entirely due to a math error I made while figuring out my experiment, so there is no blame to be placed on the solar controller. br>br>Tech support is unrated because I haven't had to deal with it yet and don't know how it works.
This is what I use on a small pico hydro system, and it works great. It's a nice app that's simple to operate. 4 stars instead of 5 because the bluetooth connection, while good, limits the app's usefulness; it would be better on wifi, and because it's somewhat limited in what you can do with it, and limited configuration without purchasing a bunch of other victron equipment; however, if all you need is a plug and play small controller, this one is nice; it's super small, looks good, and works well.