{"title":"Victron Energy - Solar, DC-DC, Monitoring \u0026 Circuit Protection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Victron Energy, backed by the full 5 year warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e SmartSolar MPPT controllers, Orion DC-DC chargers, Blue Smart AC chargers, SmartShunt and BMV battery monitoring, BatteryProtect and busbars - the parts that make up a proper 12V system rather than a box of separate components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thing that makes Victron different is that the parts \u003cstrong\u003etalk to each other\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is an explainer at the bottom of this page on how the VE.Smart network works and why it changes what your gear is capable of. If you are working out what suits your build, call us on \u003cstrong\u003e07 5211 0841\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"victron-100-20-mppt-smartsolar","title":"Victron - SmartSolar MPPT 100\/20 Solar Charge Controller (12\/24\/48V, Bluetooth) - SCC110020160R","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100\/20 is a 20A solar charge controller with Bluetooth built in.\u003c\/strong\u003e It runs \u003cstrong\u003e290W of panel at 12V, 580W at 24V and 1160W at 48V\u003c\/strong\u003e, tracks the array's maximum power point continuously, and lets you watch and configure the whole thing from your phone in the VictronConnect app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the one to fit when you want a controller you can actually see inside - state of charge, yield today, history for the last 30 days - rather than guessing from a row of LEDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my panels fit it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo numbers decide it, and people usually only check one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanel wattage\u003c\/strong\u003e - up to \u003cstrong\u003e290W on a 12V battery\u003c\/strong\u003e, 580W on 24V, 1160W on 48V. Over that and the controller simply limits its output, it does not fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanel voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e - the array's \u003cstrong\u003eopen circuit voltage must stay under 100V\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that is the one that kills controllers. Panel voltage rises as it gets colder, so check the Voc on your panel's label in the coldest conditions you will see, not on a warm day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more thing worth knowing: the PV voltage has to be at least \u003cstrong\u003e5V above battery voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e for the controller to start up, and 1V above to keep running. That is why a panel in weak light sometimes shows nothing at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe bit no one explains: VE.Smart Networking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the reason to buy Victron rather than a generic MPPT, and almost nobody selling these describes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eSmart Battery Sense\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSmartShunt\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eBMV-712\u003c\/strong\u003e measures voltage and temperature \u003cstrong\u003eat the battery\u003c\/strong\u003e and broadcasts it over Bluetooth. The MPPT listens and re-tunes its charge voltage off that reading instead of its own terminals. It matters because the controller is at the end of a cable - it always reads slightly high, so it always stops charging slightly early. Feed it a real battery-side reading and the battery actually reaches full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun more than one MPPT and they synchronise their charge stages over the same network, so they move through bulk, absorption and float together rather than fighting each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth built in\u003c\/strong\u003e - no dongle to buy, set up and monitor from the VictronConnect app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98% peak efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e, natural cooling, no fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic battery voltage detection\u003c\/strong\u003e - 12V, 24V or 48V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad output with BatteryLife\u003c\/strong\u003e - run lights or a fridge straight off the controller and it disconnects them before the battery is damaged, then adapts the cut-off point to protect battery life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptive multi-stage charging\u003c\/strong\u003e with presets for lithium (LiFePO4), AGM, gel and flooded, or a fully user-defined algorithm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVE.Direct port\u003c\/strong\u003e for a GX device and the VRM remote portal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtected against \u003cstrong\u003ePV reverse polarity, output short circuit and over-temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting it - read this before you pick a spot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictron rate this unit \u003cstrong\u003eIP43 on the electronics and IP22 on the connection area\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is an indoor rating. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a sealed or waterproof unit and it must not be mounted where it will see rain, road spray or dust - so not in an engine bay, and not exposed under a canopy floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount it \u003cstrong\u003evertically with the terminals facing down\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a non-flammable surface, with clear air above and below it. It sheds heat by convection, and a controller boxed in tight will quietly reduce its own output on a hot day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictron also offer a \u003cstrong\u003eWireBox\u003c\/strong\u003e for this model, which covers the terminals and turns the connection area into a tidy, finished install. Worth having if the controller is anywhere a hand or a stray tool can reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery voltage: \u003cstrong\u003e12V, 24V or 48V\u003c\/strong\u003e, auto select\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum battery current: \u003cstrong\u003e20A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal PV power: \u003cstrong\u003e290W at 12V\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e580W at 24V\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1160W at 48V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum PV open circuit voltage: \u003cstrong\u003e100V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum PV short circuit current: \u003cstrong\u003e20A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeak efficiency: \u003cstrong\u003e98%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf consumption: \u003cstrong\u003e12V 25mA\u003c\/strong\u003e, 24V and 48V 15mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge voltage absorption: \u003cstrong\u003e14.4V \/ 28.8V \/ 57.6V\u003c\/strong\u003e (adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge voltage float: \u003cstrong\u003e13.8V \/ 27.6V \/ 55.2V\u003c\/strong\u003e (adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge algorithm: multi-stage adaptive or user defined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature compensation: \u003cstrong\u003e-16mV\/C at 12V\u003c\/strong\u003e, -32mV\/C at 24V, -64mV\/C at 48V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous load output current: \u003cstrong\u003e20A at 12V and 24V\u003c\/strong\u003e, 1A at 48V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic load disconnect: \u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e, with BatteryLife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection: PV reverse polarity, output short circuit, over temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: \u003cstrong\u003e-30C to +60C\u003c\/strong\u003e (full rated output up to 40C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: 100%, non-condensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection category: \u003cstrong\u003eIP43 electronics, IP22 connection area\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower terminals: \u003cstrong\u003e6mm2 \/ AWG10\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData communication: \u003cstrong\u003eVE.Direct port\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (h x w x d): \u003cstrong\u003e100 x 131 x 60 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong\u003e0.65kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: \u003cstrong\u003eSCC110020160R\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: \u003cstrong\u003e5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow many watts of solar can the 100\/20 handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e290W on a 12V battery, 580W on 24V and 1160W on 48V. If you connect more than that the controller limits its output rather than failing. The harder limit is voltage - the array's open circuit voltage must stay below 100V, including in cold weather when panel voltage rises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs the SmartSolar MPPT waterproof?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Victron rate it IP43 on the electronics and IP22 on the connection area, which is an indoor rating. It must be mounted somewhere dry and protected - inside the vehicle, in a canopy or in a battery box. Do not mount it in an engine bay or anywhere exposed to rain or road spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDo I need a dongle for the Bluetooth?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Bluetooth is built into every SmartSolar model. Install the free VictronConnect app and it will find the controller. The older BlueSolar range is the one that needs a separate VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the load output for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt lets you run DC loads such as lights or a fridge directly from the controller, with low-voltage disconnect built in so the battery does not get flattened. The BatteryLife algorithm adjusts the disconnect point automatically to protect the battery over time. It carries 20A at 12V and 24V, but only 1A at 48V.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy does my controller show nothing in low light?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PV voltage has to be at least 5V above battery voltage for the controller to start, and stay 1V above to keep running. In weak light the panel does not reach that threshold, so the controller stays off. It is normal behaviour, not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWill it charge lithium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. VictronConnect has presets for lithium (LiFePO4), AGM, gel and flooded lead acid, and you can define your own charge algorithm if your battery manufacturer specifies something different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat size cable do the terminals take?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe power terminals accept up to 6mm2 (AWG10). Size the cable for your actual current and run length - and keep the run between the controller and the battery as short as practical, because voltage drop there means the battery never sees the charge voltage the controller thinks it is delivering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched from our \u003cstrong\u003eQueensland\u003c\/strong\u003e warehouse, with tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Victron stock\u003c\/strong\u003e, backed by the full \u003cstrong\u003e5 year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian owned and operated. Questions before you buy? Call us on \u003cstrong\u003e07 5211 0841\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller array? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victron-smartsolar-mppt-100-15-bluetooth-scc110015060r\"\u003eSmartSolar MPPT 100\/15\u003c\/a\u003e. Bigger? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victron-smartsolar-mppt-100-30-solar-charge-controller\"\u003e100\/30\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victron-smartsolar-mppt-100-50-scc110050210\"\u003e100\/50\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/victron\"\u003efull Victron range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45032567046340,"sku":"SCC110020160R","price":129.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2517\/4562\/files\/Victron_Smart_Solar-06258.jpg?v=1754018136"},{"product_id":"victron-smartsolar-mppt-100-15-bluetooth-scc110015060r","title":"Victron - SmartSolar MPPT 100\/15 Solar Charge Controller (12\/24V, Bluetooth) - SCC110015060R","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100\/15 is a 15A solar charge controller with Bluetooth built in.\u003c\/strong\u003e It runs \u003cstrong\u003e220W of panel at 12V and 440W at 24V\u003c\/strong\u003e, tracks the array's maximum power point continuously, and lets you watch and configure the whole thing from your phone in the VictronConnect app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a typical single-panel 4WD, canopy or camper setup this is the size most people actually need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my panels fit it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo numbers decide it, and people usually only check one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanel wattage\u003c\/strong\u003e - up to \u003cstrong\u003e220W on a 12V battery\u003c\/strong\u003e or 440W on 24V. Over that and the controller simply limits its output, it does not fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanel voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e - the array's \u003cstrong\u003eopen circuit voltage must stay under 100V\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that is the one that kills controllers. Panel voltage rises as it gets colder, so check the Voc on your panel's label in the coldest conditions you will see, not on a warm day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more thing worth knowing: the PV voltage has to be at least \u003cstrong\u003e5V above battery voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e for the controller to start up, and 1V above to keep running. That is why a panel in weak light sometimes shows nothing at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning more than 220W at 12V? 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It matters because the controller is at the end of a cable - it always reads slightly high, so it always stops charging slightly early. Feed it a real battery-side reading and the battery actually reaches full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun more than one MPPT and they synchronise their charge stages over the same network, so they move through bulk, absorption and float together rather than fighting each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth built in\u003c\/strong\u003e - no dongle to buy, set up and monitor from the VictronConnect app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98% peak efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e, natural cooling, no fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic battery voltage detection\u003c\/strong\u003e - 12V or 24V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad output with BatteryLife\u003c\/strong\u003e - run lights or a fridge straight off the controller and it disconnects them before the battery is damaged, then adapts the cut-off point to protect battery life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptive multi-stage charging\u003c\/strong\u003e with presets for lithium (LiFePO4), AGM, gel and flooded, or a fully user-defined algorithm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVE.Direct port\u003c\/strong\u003e for a GX device and the VRM remote portal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtected against \u003cstrong\u003ePV reverse polarity, output short circuit and over-temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting it - read this before you pick a spot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictron rate this unit \u003cstrong\u003eIP43 on the electronics and IP22 on the connection area\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is an indoor rating. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a sealed or waterproof unit and it must not be mounted where it will see rain, road spray or dust - so not in an engine bay, and not exposed under a canopy floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount it \u003cstrong\u003evertically with the terminals facing down\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a non-flammable surface, with clear air above and below it. It sheds heat by convection, and a controller boxed in tight will quietly reduce its own output on a hot day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery voltage: \u003cstrong\u003e12V or 24V\u003c\/strong\u003e, auto select\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum battery current: \u003cstrong\u003e15A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal PV power: \u003cstrong\u003e220W at 12V\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e440W at 24V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum PV open circuit voltage: \u003cstrong\u003e100V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum PV short circuit current: \u003cstrong\u003e15A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeak efficiency: \u003cstrong\u003e98%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf consumption: \u003cstrong\u003e12V 20mA\u003c\/strong\u003e, 24V 10mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge voltage absorption: \u003cstrong\u003e14.4V \/ 28.8V\u003c\/strong\u003e (adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge voltage float: \u003cstrong\u003e13.8V \/ 27.6V\u003c\/strong\u003e (adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge algorithm: multi-stage adaptive or user defined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature compensation: \u003cstrong\u003e-16mV\/C at 12V\u003c\/strong\u003e, -32mV\/C at 24V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous load output current: \u003cstrong\u003e15A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic load disconnect: \u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e, with BatteryLife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection: PV reverse polarity, output short circuit, over temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: \u003cstrong\u003e-30C to +60C\u003c\/strong\u003e (full rated output up to 40C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: 100%, non-condensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection category: \u003cstrong\u003eIP43 electronics, IP22 connection area\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower terminals: \u003cstrong\u003e6mm2 \/ AWG10\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData communication: \u003cstrong\u003eVE.Direct port\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (h x w x d): \u003cstrong\u003e100 x 113 x 50 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong\u003e0.6kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: \u003cstrong\u003eSCC110015060R\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: \u003cstrong\u003e5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow many watts of solar can the 100\/15 handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e220W on a 12V battery and 440W on 24V. If you connect more than that the controller limits its output rather than failing. The harder limit is voltage - the array's open circuit voltage must stay below 100V, including in cold weather when panel voltage rises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes the 100\/15 work on a 48V system?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The 100\/15 auto-detects 12V or 24V only. If you need 48V, the SmartSolar MPPT 100\/20 supports 12V, 24V and 48V.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs the SmartSolar MPPT waterproof?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Victron rate it IP43 on the electronics and IP22 on the connection area, which is an indoor rating. It must be mounted somewhere dry and protected - inside the vehicle, in a canopy or in a battery box. Do not mount it in an engine bay or anywhere exposed to rain or road spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDo I need a dongle for the Bluetooth?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Bluetooth is built into every SmartSolar model. Install the free VictronConnect app and it will find the controller. The older BlueSolar range is the one that needs a separate VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy does my controller show nothing in low light?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PV voltage has to be at least 5V above battery voltage for the controller to start, and stay 1V above to keep running. In weak light the panel does not reach that threshold, so the controller stays off. It is normal behaviour, not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWill it charge lithium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. VictronConnect has presets for lithium (LiFePO4), AGM, gel and flooded lead acid, and you can define your own charge algorithm if your battery manufacturer specifies something different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched from our \u003cstrong\u003eQueensland\u003c\/strong\u003e warehouse, with tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Victron stock\u003c\/strong\u003e, backed by the full \u003cstrong\u003e5 year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian owned and operated. Questions before you buy? Call us on \u003cstrong\u003e07 5211 0841\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBigger array? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victron-100-20-mppt-smartsolar\"\u003eSmartSolar MPPT 100\/20\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victron-smartsolar-mppt-100-30-solar-charge-controller\"\u003e100\/30\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victron-smartsolar-mppt-100-50-scc110050210\"\u003e100\/50\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Over that and the controller simply limits its output, it does not fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanel voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e - the array's \u003cstrong\u003eopen circuit voltage must stay under 100V\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that is the one that kills controllers. Panel voltage rises as it gets colder, so check the Voc on your panel's label in the coldest conditions you will see, not on a warm day. With 700W of panel you are likely wiring in series, which is exactly where people exceed 100V without realising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more thing worth knowing: the PV voltage has to be at least \u003cstrong\u003e5V above battery voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e for the controller to start up, and 1V above to keep running. That is why a panel in weak light sometimes shows nothing at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo real differences from the 100\/15 and 100\/20\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are worth knowing before you buy, because no one mentions them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThere is no load output on the 100\/50.\u003c\/strong\u003e The smaller 100\/15 and 100\/20 have physical load output terminals you can run lights or a fridge from. This model does not - it has a virtual load output that switches an external relay instead. If you were planning to power loads directly off the controller, that is a real difference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBigger terminals.\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm2 (AWG6) rather than 6mm2, because it is carrying 50A. Size your cable accordingly - and note it is a physically larger unit at 130 x 186 x 70mm and 1.3kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe bit no one explains: VE.Smart Networking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the reason to buy Victron rather than a generic MPPT, and almost nobody selling these describes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eSmart Battery Sense\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSmartShunt\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eBMV-712\u003c\/strong\u003e measures voltage and temperature \u003cstrong\u003eat the battery\u003c\/strong\u003e and broadcasts it over Bluetooth. The MPPT listens and re-tunes its charge voltage off that reading instead of its own terminals. It matters because the controller is at the end of a cable - it always reads slightly high, so it always stops charging slightly early. 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That is an indoor rating. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a sealed or waterproof unit and it must not be mounted where it will see rain, road spray or dust - so not in an engine bay, and not exposed under a canopy floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount it \u003cstrong\u003evertically with the terminals facing down\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a non-flammable surface, with clear air above and below it. It sheds heat by convection, and output is only fully rated up to \u003cstrong\u003e40C ambient\u003c\/strong\u003e - above that the controller reduces its own current to protect itself. This matters more on the 50A than any other model in the range: it is the one making the most heat, and a 50A controller in a hot sealed box is not a 50A controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery voltage: \u003cstrong\u003e12V or 24V\u003c\/strong\u003e, auto select\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated charge current: \u003cstrong\u003e50A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal PV power: \u003cstrong\u003e700W at 12V\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1400W at 24V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum PV open circuit voltage: \u003cstrong\u003e100V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum PV short circuit current: \u003cstrong\u003e60A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum efficiency: \u003cstrong\u003e98%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf consumption: \u003cstrong\u003e12V 30mA\u003c\/strong\u003e, 24V 20mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge voltage absorption: \u003cstrong\u003e14.4V \/ 28.8V\u003c\/strong\u003e (adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge voltage float: \u003cstrong\u003e13.8V \/ 27.6V\u003c\/strong\u003e (adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge algorithm: multi-stage adaptive, \u003cstrong\u003eeight pre-programmed\u003c\/strong\u003e or user defined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature compensation: \u003cstrong\u003e-16mV\/C at 12V\u003c\/strong\u003e, -32mV\/C at 24V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad output: \u003cstrong\u003evirtual only\u003c\/strong\u003e - no physical load terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection: output short circuit, over temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: \u003cstrong\u003e-30C to +60C\u003c\/strong\u003e (full rated output up to 40C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: 95%, non-condensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection category: \u003cstrong\u003eIP43 electronics, IP22 connection area\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower terminals: \u003cstrong\u003e16mm2 \/ AWG6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData communication: \u003cstrong\u003eVE.Direct port\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (h x w x d): \u003cstrong\u003e130 x 186 x 70 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong\u003e1.3kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: \u003cstrong\u003eSCC110050210\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: \u003cstrong\u003e5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow many watts of solar can the 100\/50 handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e700W on a 12V battery and 1400W on 24V. If you connect more than that the controller limits its output rather than failing. The harder limit is voltage - the array's open circuit voltage must stay below 100V, including in cold weather when panel voltage rises. With an array this size you are likely wiring panels in series, which is where that limit gets exceeded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes the 100\/50 have a load output?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot a physical one. The 100\/30 and 100\/50 have a virtual load output, which switches an external relay rather than powering loads through the controller itself. If you want to run a fridge or lights directly from the controller's own terminals, you need the 100\/15 or 100\/20, which have physical load output terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs the SmartSolar MPPT waterproof?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Victron rate it IP43 on the electronics and IP22 on the connection area, which is an indoor rating. It must be mounted somewhere dry and protected - inside the vehicle, in a canopy or in a battery box. Do not mount it in an engine bay or anywhere exposed to rain or road spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003e100\/30 or 100\/50 - which do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are the same physical size, same terminals and same features - the difference is capacity. The 100\/30 takes 440W at 12V, the 100\/50 takes 700W. Pick on the size of your array, and leave headroom if you plan to add panels later, because the controller is the cheaper thing to oversize.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat size cable do the terminals take?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 16mm2 (AWG6). At 50A, cable size and run length matter more than on any other model in the range. Keep the run between the controller and the battery as short as practical - voltage drop there means the battery never sees the charge voltage the controller thinks it is delivering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWill it really deliver 50A in summer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutput is fully rated up to 40C ambient. Above that the controller derates its own current to protect itself. That is why mounting matters - vertical, terminals down, with clear air above and below. This is the hottest-running model in the range, so give it room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWill it charge lithium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. There are eight pre-programmed charge algorithms including lithium (LiFePO4), AGM, gel and flooded lead acid, and you can define your own if your battery manufacturer specifies something different. Settings can be changed in VictronConnect or with the rotary switch on the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched from our \u003cstrong\u003eQueensland\u003c\/strong\u003e warehouse, with tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Victron stock\u003c\/strong\u003e, backed by the full \u003cstrong\u003e5 year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian owned and operated. Questions before you buy? Call us on \u003cstrong\u003e07 5211 0841\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller array? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victron-smartsolar-mppt-100-30-solar-charge-controller\"\u003e100\/30\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victron-100-20-mppt-smartsolar\"\u003e100\/20\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victron-smartsolar-mppt-100-15-bluetooth-scc110015060r\"\u003e100\/15\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/victron\"\u003efull Victron range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45213901947076,"sku":"SCC110050210","price":237.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2517\/4562\/files\/VictonSmartSolar100-50-06800.jpg?v=1759033190"},{"product_id":"victron-smartsolar-mppt-100-30-solar-charge-controller","title":"Victron - SmartSolar MPPT 100\/30 Solar Charge Controller (12\/24V, Bluetooth) - SCC110030210","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100\/30 is a 30A solar charge controller with Bluetooth built in.\u003c\/strong\u003e It runs \u003cstrong\u003e440W of panel at 12V and 880W at 24V\u003c\/strong\u003e, tracks the array's maximum power point continuously, and lets you watch and configure the whole thing from your phone in the VictronConnect app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the range steps up from a single-panel setup to a proper multi-panel roof or a serious canopy build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my panels fit it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo numbers decide it, and people usually only check one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanel wattage\u003c\/strong\u003e - up to \u003cstrong\u003e440W on a 12V battery\u003c\/strong\u003e or 880W on 24V. Over that and the controller simply limits its output, it does not fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanel voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e - the array's \u003cstrong\u003eopen circuit voltage must stay under 100V\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that is the one that kills controllers. Panel voltage rises as it gets colder, so check the Voc on your panel's label in the coldest conditions you will see, not on a warm day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more thing worth knowing: the PV voltage has to be at least \u003cstrong\u003e5V above battery voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e for the controller to start up, and 1V above to keep running. That is why a panel in weak light sometimes shows nothing at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo real differences from the 100\/15 and 100\/20\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are worth knowing before you buy, because no one mentions them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThere is no load output on the 100\/30.\u003c\/strong\u003e The smaller 100\/15 and 100\/20 have physical load output terminals you can run lights or a fridge from. This model does not - it has a virtual load output that switches an external relay instead. If you were planning to power loads directly off the controller, that is a real difference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBigger terminals.\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm2 (AWG6) rather than 6mm2, because it is carrying 30A. Size your cable accordingly - and note it is a physically larger unit at 130 x 186 x 70mm and 1.3kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe bit no one explains: VE.Smart Networking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the reason to buy Victron rather than a generic MPPT, and almost nobody selling these describes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eSmart Battery Sense\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSmartShunt\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eBMV-712\u003c\/strong\u003e measures voltage and temperature \u003cstrong\u003eat the battery\u003c\/strong\u003e and broadcasts it over Bluetooth. The MPPT listens and re-tunes its charge voltage off that reading instead of its own terminals. It matters because the controller is at the end of a cable - it always reads slightly high, so it always stops charging slightly early. Feed it a real battery-side reading and the battery actually reaches full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun more than one MPPT and they synchronise their charge stages over the same network, so they move through bulk, absorption and float together rather than fighting each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth built in\u003c\/strong\u003e - no dongle to buy, set up and monitor from the VictronConnect app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98% maximum efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e, natural cooling, no fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic battery voltage detection\u003c\/strong\u003e - 12V or 24V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight pre-programmed charge algorithms\u003c\/strong\u003e plus a fully user-defined option, covering lithium (LiFePO4), AGM, gel and flooded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotary switch\u003c\/strong\u003e on the unit for setting the charge profile without a phone, if you prefer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVE.Direct port\u003c\/strong\u003e for a GX device and the VRM remote portal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtected against \u003cstrong\u003eoutput short circuit and over-temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting it - read this before you pick a spot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictron rate this unit \u003cstrong\u003eIP43 on the electronics and IP22 on the connection area\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is an indoor rating. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a sealed or waterproof unit and it must not be mounted where it will see rain, road spray or dust - so not in an engine bay, and not exposed under a canopy floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount it \u003cstrong\u003evertically with the terminals facing down\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a non-flammable surface, with clear air above and below it. It sheds heat by convection, and output is only fully rated up to \u003cstrong\u003e40C ambient\u003c\/strong\u003e - above that the controller reduces its own current to protect itself. A 30A controller in a hot sealed box is not a 30A controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery voltage: \u003cstrong\u003e12V or 24V\u003c\/strong\u003e, auto select\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated charge current: \u003cstrong\u003e30A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal PV power: \u003cstrong\u003e440W at 12V\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e880W at 24V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum PV open circuit voltage: \u003cstrong\u003e100V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum PV short circuit current: \u003cstrong\u003e35A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum efficiency: \u003cstrong\u003e98%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf consumption: \u003cstrong\u003e12V 30mA\u003c\/strong\u003e, 24V 20mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge voltage absorption: \u003cstrong\u003e14.4V \/ 28.8V\u003c\/strong\u003e (adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge voltage float: \u003cstrong\u003e13.8V \/ 27.6V\u003c\/strong\u003e (adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge algorithm: multi-stage adaptive, \u003cstrong\u003eeight pre-programmed\u003c\/strong\u003e or user defined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature compensation: \u003cstrong\u003e-16mV\/C at 12V\u003c\/strong\u003e, -32mV\/C at 24V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad output: \u003cstrong\u003evirtual only\u003c\/strong\u003e - no physical load terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection: output short circuit, over temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: \u003cstrong\u003e-30C to +60C\u003c\/strong\u003e (full rated output up to 40C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: 95%, non-condensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection category: \u003cstrong\u003eIP43 electronics, IP22 connection area\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower terminals: \u003cstrong\u003e16mm2 \/ AWG6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData communication: \u003cstrong\u003eVE.Direct port\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (h x w x d): \u003cstrong\u003e130 x 186 x 70 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong\u003e1.3kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: \u003cstrong\u003eSCC110030210\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: \u003cstrong\u003e5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow many watts of solar can the 100\/30 handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e440W on a 12V battery and 880W on 24V. If you connect more than that the controller limits its output rather than failing. The harder limit is voltage - the array's open circuit voltage must stay below 100V, including in cold weather when panel voltage rises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes the 100\/30 have a load output?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot a physical one. The 100\/30 and 100\/50 have a virtual load output, which switches an external relay rather than powering loads through the controller itself. If you want to run a fridge or lights directly from the controller's own terminals, you need the 100\/15 or 100\/20, which have physical load output terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs the SmartSolar MPPT waterproof?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Victron rate it IP43 on the electronics and IP22 on the connection area, which is an indoor rating. It must be mounted somewhere dry and protected - inside the vehicle, in a canopy or in a battery box. Do not mount it in an engine bay or anywhere exposed to rain or road spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat size cable do the terminals take?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 16mm2 (AWG6), which is larger than the 6mm2 on the 100\/15 and 100\/20. Size the cable for your actual current and run length, and keep the run between the controller and the battery as short as practical - voltage drop there means the battery never sees the charge voltage the controller thinks it is delivering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy does my controller show nothing in low light?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PV voltage has to be at least 5V above battery voltage for the controller to start, and stay 1V above to keep running. In weak light the panel does not reach that threshold, so the controller stays off. It is normal behaviour, not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWill it charge lithium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. There are eight pre-programmed charge algorithms including lithium (LiFePO4), AGM, gel and flooded lead acid, and you can define your own if your battery manufacturer specifies something different. Settings can be changed in VictronConnect or with the rotary switch on the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWill it really deliver 30A in summer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutput is fully rated up to 40C ambient. Above that the controller derates its own current to protect itself. That is why mounting matters - vertical, terminals down, with clear air above and below. A controller packed into a sealed box will quietly give you less than it should on a hot day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched from our \u003cstrong\u003eQueensland\u003c\/strong\u003e warehouse, with tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Victron stock\u003c\/strong\u003e, backed by the full \u003cstrong\u003e5 year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian owned and operated. Questions before you buy? Call us on \u003cstrong\u003e07 5211 0841\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller array? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victron-smartsolar-mppt-100-15-bluetooth-scc110015060r\"\u003e100\/15\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victron-100-20-mppt-smartsolar\"\u003e100\/20\u003c\/a\u003e. Bigger? 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