Brochure Off Grid, Back Up and Island Systems - EN - Web PDF

OFF-GRID
BACK-UP &
ISLAND SYSTEMS
ENERGY. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE.
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INDEX
EasySolar 12V and 24V: the all-in-one solar power solution 4
Introduction 6
Application examples 7
Off-grid lighthouse 8
Hospital 10
Grid-to-go unit 12
DC systems 14
AC systems 17
Adding more renewable energy sources 20
Accessories 21
More power 22
Technical information 25
About Victron Energy 82
Wood shack with solar cell roof, Germany/Hollandse Hoogte 3

EasySolar 12V and 24V: the all-in-one solar power solution
AC out, always active (3)

Solar in
AC out, active on grid (1)

AC in
Battery
EasySolar: The all-in-one solar power solution

EasySolar takes power solutions one stage further; by combining an Ultra-fast BlueSolar charge controller (MPPT), an inverter/
charger and AC distribution all in one enclosure. With an extensive reduction in wiring, EasySolar provides ease of use combined
with a maximum return on investment. When using the 24V model, it is possible to use up to 1400 Watt of solar power and with
1600VA continuous inverter power, even peaks of 3000 Watt can be handled without any problems.
The solar charge controller: BlueSolar MPPT 100/50

Up to three strings of PV panels can be connected with three sets of MC4 (PV-ST01) PV connectors. Efficient energy distribution
is guaranteed.
Inverter/charger providing 1600 VA continuous inverter power

The MPPT charge controller and the inverter/charger share the DC battery cables so no additional wiring is needed. The batteries
can be charged with solar power (BlueSolar MPPT) and/or with AC power (inverter/charger) from the utility grid or a genset.
Consumers are always assured of energy, even when the sun isn’t providing sufficient energy for electrical appliances.
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VE.Direct
MPPT 100|50
MPPT 100 | 50
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Introduction
Off-grid
The presence of a functional electricity grid is not always as obvious as it would seem to be. An insufficient infrastructure is often
the cause for an unreliable grid. Things become even more difficult when there is no grid at all. And yet you are in need of a reli-
able electricity supply. A local and properly functioning system is the only answer at this point. Victron Energy offers you such an
answer. We are proud to offer you our modern translation for freedom and independence. Energy, Anytime, Anywhere.
Hybrid systems
If the sun is your only available source of energy, the choice is simple. You will choose a solar system in order to meet your de-
mand for energy. If there are more sources available, these could support your solar system. Because the fact is, that the sun isn’t
always able to entirely cover your energy demand. A solar system is often supported by a generator set or a wind generator.
These energy sources can make certain that the solar deficit is covered. Designing combinations such as these, which include
several energy sources, is what Victron Energy does best.
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Application examples
Our products are being used in all off-grid and grid-connected systems, for example autonomous buildings, oil platforms and
private houses.
Lighthouse Hospital
‘Grid-to-go’ unit
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Off-grid lighthouse
Off-grid lighthouse in Saldanha, South Africa
Several Off-grid lighthouses on the South African coastline used to be powered with three old 12kW generators. The old
generators were replaced by a new Solar system, which is a clean and silent alternative to generator power. The generated
energy is used to power all the loads at the lighthouses: radio communication, lights and special radar equipment to detect
radar signals from ships nearby.
The new Solar system consists of:

t 2 x 48/3000/35 MultiPlus in parallel
t 1500Ah C10 OPzS 2V batteries
t 16 x 230 Wp Solar Panels
t BlueSolar Charge Controller MPPT 150/70
t 10kW generator for back-up
t Precision Battery Monitor BMV-602S to monitor the main battery bank and generator battery. The BMV-602S automatically
starts and stops the generator based on state of charge of the battery bank.
t A Victron Global Remote with an I/O Extender for Remote Monitoring and also a Remote Generator start function.
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Off-grid lighthouse
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System schematic of the installation in the lighthouse.
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Hospital
Charity-run hospital in Cap-Hatian, Haiti
After the devastating earthquake in Haiti, people are still rebuilding and recovering. At a charity-run hospital in Cap-Haitian,
Haiti, a comprehensive hybrid power system is installed to power a complete hospital. At the heart of this system there are
five Victron 24/5000/120 Quattro’s connected in parallel. Only a small grid connection is available, with a capacity of hundred
Ampères. When the required power is higher, the Quattro’s will supplement the grid with energy from the batteries. This is a
unique Victron feature called PowerAssist, that synchronizes the output of the inverters with the grid. Effectively adding power
to the grid. When the load reduces, the spare power is used to recharge the battery bank.
On top of being too small, the grid connection is also unreliable. On a loss of grid power, the Quattro’s seamlessly pick up the
power demand, so the Hospital can count on a reliable power supply. They’ll also automatically start the 40kVA generator
when the power outage is not restored quick enough.
All six buildings of the hospital have their roof filled with solar panels, eighty pieces of 180W panels in total. These panels are
connected to the outputs of the Quattro’s via grid inverters, powering the loads. All excess solar power is used to charge the
batteries.
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Hospital
Solar Panels
BlueSolar
Grid inverter
5 x Quattro 5kVA
AC IN 1
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AC IN 2
Generator
Batteries
Schematic overview of the installation in Haiti.
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Grid-to-go unit
UK: ‘Grid-to-go’ unit powers outdoor events.
Outdoor events usually require a lot of power for all the needed equipment. When there is no access to mains electricity at an
outdoor event, a generator would be an obvious choice to generate power. But generators are noisy and produce a lot of air
pollution. A company from the UK offers a green solution: the ‘Grid-to-go’ unit.
Grid-to-go
The Grid-to-go unit is a clean and silent alternative to generator power. It uses energy stored in Lithium-ion batteries and it can
also incorporate renewable forms of energy (solar and wind) to top up the batteries. There are two versions of the Grid-to-go
unit: one with an integrated generator and fuel tank and one ‘mini’ version, without a generator. Both can be supplied with Solar
panels.
Victron Energy equipment

The Grid-to-go unit is fully equipped with Victron Energy: 24V 180Ah Lithium-ion batteries, 2 or 3 Quattro 48V 8kVA
units that can supply single or three phase, Lynx boxes and several other products from Victron Energy.
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Grid-to-go unit
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Schematic overview of the ‘Grid-to-go’ unit.
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DC systems
DC Systems
In DC systems solar energy is converted into regulated DC. Consequently the regulated DC is fed to the batteries and
consumers. An inverter powers any AC consumers that are connected to the DC system. Unlike in DC systems, solar power is
directly converted into AC in AC systems.
DC OUT
BlueSolar charge controller

MPPT 70/15
Solar Panels
Batteries
1. DC consumers
A solar panel feeds the consumers practically directly. The only item in between the panel and the power consumer is a charge
controller. This Blue Solar Charge Controller controls the voltages for the consumers and the batteries.
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DC systems
AC OUT

MPPT 70/15 Phoenix inverter
Solar Panels
12,8V Lithium-ion batteries

2. AC consumers
This is a DC system with a 230 Volt output for AC consumers. In above example a Victron Phoenix inverter is added to provide
the AC output.
AC OUT
Generator
MultiPlus

Solar Panels MPPT 150/70
Batteries
3. Not enough sun – hybrid power

If the sun isn’t providing you with enough energy, a generator is added to the system. In this case a Multiplus inverter/charger
is used instead of an inverter. The generator is connected directly to the MultiPlus. The MultiPlus automatically regulates the
starting and stopping of the generator, while maximizing the use of solar power and securing a long battery life.
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DC systems
PowerAssist – boosting the capacity of grid or generator power

This unique Victron feature allows the MultiPlus to supplement the capacity of the grid or
generator power. Where peak power is so often required only for a limited period, the
MultiPlus will make sure that insufficient grid or generator power is immediately
compensated with power from the battery. When the load reduces, the spare power is used to
recharge the battery bank.
It is therefore no longer necessary to size a generator on the maximum peak load. Use the
most efficient size generator instead.
Note: this feature is available in both the MultiPlus and the Quattro.
Quattro
AC IN 1
Grid MAIN AC OUT
AUX. AC OUT
AC IN 2
Generator
Solar Panels BlueSolar charge controller

MPPT 150/70
24V Lithium-ion batteries
4. Back-up system
Solar energy can also be combined with a grid connection. But a grid that suffers from power failures in combination with an
insufficient solar supply requires support of a generator. Instead of a MultiPlus, we recommend the Quattro, which is a MultiPlus
with built-in transfer switch to connect both the grid and a generator. This entirely automates the switching process between
the grid and the generator.
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AC systems
AC Systems
For larger solar systems that generally supply to AC consumers, it is more efficient to immediately invert the solar power into AC.
Therefore we call these systems “AC systems”. AC systems have a higher energy efficiency in comparison to DC systems. The
BlueSolar Grid Inverter directly converts the solar energy into AC. This inverter requires ‘grid’, which is provided for by a MultiPlus
or Quattro. All excess solar power which isn’t used by the AC consumers is used to charge the batteries.
Solar Panels
BlueSolar Grid
inverter
AC OUT
Generator
MultiPlus
24V Lithium-ion batteries
1. Island system with generator

As soon as energy is collected by the solar panels it is inverted to AC by the Blue Solar Grid Inverter. The generator supplies its
alternating current directly to the MultiPlus inverter/charger. The MultiPlus will automatically start and stop the generator,
while maximizing the use of solar power.
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AC systems
Solar Panels
Grid
inverter
AC IN 1
Grid AC OUT
MultiPlus
Batteries
2. Solar and grid

In this back-up system, AC from the grid can supplement the energy supply coming from the solar panels. And vice versa, the
energy from the solar panels can cover any grid failure that may occur.
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AC systems
MultiPlus vs Quattro
The MultiPlus and Quattro products play a central role in both AC
and DC systems. They are both powerful battery chargers and
inverters in one box.
The amount of available AC sources is the deciding factor when

choosing between the Quattro and the Multi.
The big difference is that a Quattro can take two AC sources, and
switch between them based on intelligent rules. It has a built-in
transfer switch. The MultiPlus can take only one AC source.
Solar Panels
BlueSolar Grid
inverter
AC IN 1
Grid MAIN AC OUT
AUX. AC OUT
AC IN 2
Generator
Quattro
Batteries
3. Solar, generator and grid

An extensive back-up system such as the one illustrated here guarantees a non-stop supply of energy. If for example a grid
failure occurs, the batteries are empty and at the same time there is a limited amount of solar energy available, the Quattro
inverter/charger will start the generator. As soon as the generator is not needed anymore, it will be stopped automatically.
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Adding more renewable energy sources
WIND CONVERTER
Controller
Wind turbine
AC OUT
Phoenix inverter

MPPT 70/15
Solar Panels
2 x Lithium 12,8V batteries

connected in series
Example showing how to add other renewable energy sources via the DC.
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The Ethernet Remote is similar to the Global Remote. The difference is that
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More power
The AC and DC systems which are shown in this brochure are examples of the various possibilities that Victron Energy offers. As
illustrated they vary from very simple to very extensive solutions. Our products can be put in parallel, or in three-phase confi-
gurations, if the necessary power is too high for a single unit.
MultiPlus inverter/chargers
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Batteries
1. DC system
The illustration above shows a DC system with three charge controllers, two MultiPlus inverter/chargers configured in parallel
and one generator.
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More power
Solar Panels
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2. AC system
The illustration above shows an AC system with three grid inverters and two Quattro’s in parallel.
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Note - for our newest datasheets please refer to our website:
www.victronenergy.com
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
EasySolar 12V and 24V: the all-in-one solar power solution 26
ECOmulti 28
Phoenix inverters 180VA - 1200VA 120V and 230V 32
Phoenix inverters 1200VA - 5000VA 230V 34
Multiplus inverter/charger 800VA- 5kVA 230V 36
Quattro inverter/charger 3kVA - 10kVA 230V 38
MultiPlus inverter/charger 2kVA and 3kVA 120V 40
Quattro inverter/charger 3kVA - 5kVA 120V 42
Skylla-i battery charger 24V 44
Skylla charger 24/48V 46
Skylla TG charger 24V 90-265V GL approved 48
Victron Global Remote 2 and Victron Ethernet Remote 50
Color Control GX 52
BMV-700 series: Precision battery monitoring 56
BMV 600 series: Precision battery monitoring 58
BlueSolar monocrystalline panels 60
BlueSolar polycristalline panels 61
BlueSolar charge controller MPPT 75/15 & MPPT 100/15 62
BlueSolar charge controller MPPT 100/30 63
BlueSolar charge controller MPPT 150/35 64
BlueSolar PWM-Pro charge controllers 67
BlueSolar PWM charge controllers 68
Telecom batteries 70
OPzS Solar batteries 71
Gel and AGM batteries 72
12,8 Volt Lithium iron phosphate batteries 76
BMS 12/200 for 12,8 Volt lithium iron phosphate batteries 78
24V 180Ah Lithium-ion battery and Lynx-ion 80
Phillippines/Hollandse Hoogte 25
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All-in-one solar power solution

The EasySolar combines a MPPT solar charge controller, an inverter/charger and AC distribution
in one enclosure.
The product is easy to install, with a minimum of wiring.
The solar charge controller: Blue Solar MPPT 100/50

Up to three strings of PV panels can be connected with three sets of MC4 (PV-ST01) PV
connectors.
The inverter/charger: MultiPlus Compact 12/1600/70 or 24/1600/40

The MPPT charge controller and the MultiPlus Compact inverter/charger share the DC battery
cables (included). The batteries can be charged with solar power (BlueSolar MPPT) and/or with AC
power (inverter/charger) from the utility grid or a genset.
AC distribution
The AC distribution consists of a RCD (30mA/16A) and four AC outputs protected by two 10A and
two 16A circuit breakers.
One 16A output is controlled by the AC input: it will switch on only when AC is available.
PowerAssist
Unique PowerAssist technology protects the utility or generator supply from being overloaded
by adding extra inverter power when needed.
Unique solar application software

Several software programs (Assistants) are available to configure the system for various grid
interactive or stand-alone applications. Please see http://www.victronenergy.nl/support-and-
downloads/software/
VE.Direct
MPPT 100|50
MPPT 100 | 50
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EasySolar EasySolar 12/1600/70 EasySolar 24/1600/40

Inverter/charger
Transfer switch 16 A
INVERTER
Input voltage range 9,5 – 17 V 19 – 33 V
“Heavy duty” output AC 0 16 A
Output voltage: 230 VAC ± 2%
Output AC1, 2, 3
Frequency: 50 Hz ± 0,1% (1)
Cont. output power at 25 °C (3) 1600 VA / 1300 W
Cont. output power at 40 °C 1200 W
Peak power 3000 W
Maximum efficiency 92% 94%
Zero-load power 8W 10 W
Zero load power in search mode 2W 3W
CHARGER
Input voltage range: 187-265 VAC
AC Input
Input frequency: 45 – 65 Hz Power factor: 1
Charge voltage 'absorption' 14,4 / 28,8 V
Charge voltage 'float' 13,8 / 27,6 V
Storage mode 13,2 / 26,4 V
Charge current house battery (4) 70 A 40 A
Charge current starter battery (A) 4
Battery temperature sensor yes
Programmable relay (5) yes
Protection (2) a-g
Solar Charge Controller
Maximum output current 50 A
Maximum PV power, 6a,b) 700 W 1400 W
Maximum PV open circuit voltage 100 V 100 V
Maximum efficiency 98 %
Self-consumption 10 mA
Charge voltage 'absorption', default setting 14,4 V 28,8 V
Charge voltage 'float', default setting 13,8 V 27,6 V
Charge algorithm multi-stage adaptive
Temperature compensation -16 mV / °C resp. -32 mV / °C
Protection a-g
COMMON CHARACTERISTICS
Operating temp. range -20 to +50°C (fan assisted cooling)
Humidity (non condensing): max 95%
ENCLOSURE
Material & Colour aluminium (blue RAL 5012)
Protection category IP 21
Battery-connection Battery cables of 1.5 meter
PV connection Three sets of MC4 (PV-ST01) PV connectors.
230 V AC-connection G-ST18i connector
Weight 15 kg
Dimensions (hxwxd) 745 x 214 x 110 mm
STANDARDS
Safety EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29, EN 62109
Emission / Immunity EN55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-3
Automotive Directive 2004/104/EC
1) Can be adjusted to 60Hz and to 240V 3) Non linear load, crest factor 3:1
2) Protection 4) At 25 °C ambient
a. Output short circuit 5) Programmable relay which can be set for general alarm, DC
b. Overload undervoltage or genset start signal function
c. Battery voltage too high 6a) If more PV power is connected, the controller will limit input power to
d. Battery voltage too low 700W resp. 1400W
e. Temperature too high
6b) PV voltage must exceed Vbat + 5V for the controller to start.
f. 230VAC on inverter output
g. Input voltage ripple too high
Thereafter minimum PV voltage is Vbat + 1V
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BIDERECTIONAL CONVERTER
In case of overload the ECOmulti
GridAssist function
will import power from the grid to prevent system shutdown.
Maximum AC current feed-through 50 A
AC voltage 230 V 50 Hz single phase
Cont. output power at 25 °C 3000 VA
Peak power 6000 W
Maximum efficiency 94%
Power factor range (when connected to the grid) 0,7 inductive to 0,7 capacitive (programmable)
Zero-load power (W) 15 W
10 W
Zero load power in AES mode (island mode operation with AC output lowered
to 200 V when load < 50 Watt)
Charge voltage 'absorption' 28,2 V

Charge voltage 'float’ 26,7 V
Maximum charge current 70 A
Maximum battery depth of discharge (DoD) 80%
To connect additional loads once the battery
Auxiliary output
has been fully charged: 16 A relay
Programmable relay For monitoring, alarm or other purposes
For parallel and three phase operation, remote monitoring, remote control and system
VE.Bus communication port
integration
General purpose communication port Yes
Remote on-off Yes
BATTERY
Technology Lithium Iron Phosphate
Nominal voltage 25,6 V
Nominal energy at 25°C 2,3 kWh
Nominal capacity at 25°C 90 Ah
Nominal capacity at 0°C 72 Ah
Nominal capacity at -20°C 45 Ah
Cell balancing, and system shutdown in case of
Battery Management System
cell over voltage, cell under voltage and over temperature
Cycle life, 80% DoD 2000 cycles
Max storage time at 25 °C 1 year
OTHER
Graphical display
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Display Ethernet (standard) and Wifi (optional) for remote monitoring and control
Data storage and graphical display on vrm.victronenergy.com
Android and iPhone apps
Operating temperature -20 to + 40°C
Storage temperature -40 to + 50°C
Protection category IP22
Humidity 95% non condensing
System: 5 years
Warranty
Battery: 3 years full warranty plus 7 years prorated warranty
ENCLOSURE
Colour Blue RAL 5012
Weight Without battery: 28 kg With battery: 60 kg
Dimensions (hxwxd) 475 x 575 x 360 mm
STANDARDS
Safety EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29, VDE-AR-N 4105
Emission, Immunity EN55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-3
Victron Energy B.V. / De Paal 35

1351 JG Almere / The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)36 535 97 00

Fax: +31 (0)36 535 97 40
e-mail: sales@victronenergy.com
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ECOmulti
A simple wall mounted energy storage solution
Nighttime
During the night the ECOmulti is disconnected from the grid. The home is powered by
energy stored in the battery. The ECOmulti will reconnect the grid when the battery
is discharged.
Battery charging
The next day, when the PV array produces sufficient power to supply the loads and to
start charging the battery, the ECOmulti will regulate charge current to absorb nearly
100% of the surplus PV power.
Discharging during the day

When PV output is reduced by clouds or when a power hungry load is switched on,
resulting in no surplus PV power available, battery charging will stop. Insufficient PV
power will be supplemented by power from the ECOmulti. In case of overload power
will be imported from the grid to supplement power from the ECOmulti (GridAssist
function), and system shut down due to overload will be prevented.
Battery fully charged

Once the battery is fully charged, additional loads (for example the water heater) can
be switched on, or surplus power will be exported to the grid.
End of the day

The ECOmulti disconnects from the grid about 10 minutes after PV power has
become insufficient to provide any charge current. In order to prevent false disconnec-
tions due to lack of sun during the day, the inverter/charger also uses an internal timer
to predict the end of the day.
UPS function
When the grid fails, the ECOmulti will continue to power the home.
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ECOmulti
100%
Sizing the PV array State of charge
Sufficient energy must be
75%
harvested to recharge the
battery and to power the
home, even on a reasonably 50%
clear winter day.

25%
At roughly 50 degrees
latitude (Seattle, 0%
London, Amsterdam, Berlin, ECOmulti app
00:00
02:00
04:00
06:00
07:00
10:00
12:00
14:00
16:00
18:00
20:00
22:00
München) the two person
energy conscious household
will need a 2,5 kWp array.
A four person household Why 2,3 kWh?
would need a 5 kWp array. Whenever PV output exceeds consumption, storing excess output for later use
will increase self-consumption.
At roughly 30 to 40 degrees
latitude (Los Angeles, However
Marseille, Sevilla) a 1 kWp - PV harvest will fluctuate from season to season, from day to day and also within the day.
resp. 2 kWp array will do. - Electricity consumption is likewise fluctuating: working days, weekends and holiday
periods will all result in different consumption patterns.
A larger PV array will increase
feedback into the grid, but A 2,3 kWh Li-ion battery is an efficient solution for a two person energy conscious household.
not substantially increase Energy consumption from dusk to dawn will be 2 kWh or more, even when no energy hungry
battery utilization and self appliances like a dishwasher or clothes dryer are used. A fully charged 2,3 kWh battery will there-
sufficiency. fore be discharged before the sun starts shining again.
Increasing storage capacity The average household with two children would fully utilize a 4,6 kWh Li-ion battery; one addi-
More battery storage tional battery module.
capacity will reduce feedback
into the grid and increase self
sufficiency, especially during
the summer season. Winter Spring Summer Autumn
To increase self sufficiency 100%
during wintertime both the
battery and the PV array have
to be enlarged.
50%
10%
100%
10
kWh
Solar yield
9
8
50%
7
6
5
4
PV Production 10%
3
2 Self-consumption
1 Self sufficiency
0
mon tue wed thur fri sat sun
13-05 14-05 15-05 16-05 17-05 18-05 19-05 Typical seasonal variations at roughly 50 degrees latitude ~ Seattle, London, Amsterdam, Berlin,
To Grid München ~ with battery and without battery.
To Battery
Direct use
Two person energy conscious household Two person energy conscious household
Consumption: 2500 kWh per year Consumption: 4500 kWh per year
PV array: 2,5 kWp PV array: 5 kWp
Battery: 2,3 kWh Li-ion Battery: 4,6 kWh Li-ion
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The ECOmulti can be wall mounted, is easy to install, easy to program and easy to operate.
Extremely flexible
- Energy storage can be increased by adding battery modules.
- AC power can be increased by paralleling ECOmulti modules.
- Three ECOmulti modules can be configured for three phase operation.
More self-consumption, more independence

With 2,3 kWh Li-ion storage capacity and a 3 kVA bidirectional inverter, the ECOmulti reduces dependence on power
from the grid.
The growing interest in self-consumption is driven by increasing retail electricity prices and simultaneously
decreasing feed in tariffs. Feed in tariffs are decreasing a. o. because it becomes increasingly difficult, and
expensive, to ensure stability of the grid as more solar and wind power comes on line. Simultaneously, the retail price
of electricity is increasing, to cover these same costs plus the cost to keep conventional power plants in hot standby
to back-up renewable power generation in case the sun is not shining and/or the wind is not blowing.
The ECOmulti meets the German interconnection standard VDE-AR-N 4105 and the Incentive Program for Solar Energy Storage
Systems Marktanreizprogramm für Batteriespeicher.
With Intelligent Battery and Load Management the ECOmulti can limit power export to the grid to at most 60% of the installed Wp
capacity; KfW-Programm Erneuerbare Energien “Speicher”.
According to the Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme (ISE), a household that consumes 4500 kWh per year can reduce
energy import from the grid by 60% when installing a 5 kWp solar array combined with 4 kWh usable energy storage.
For more information please download our white paper

Self-consumption or grid independence from
www.victronenergy.com.
Inverter 1
1
EcoMulti
2
2
Generation
Consumption
Feed-in supply
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Phoenix inverters 180VA - 1200VA 120V and 230V
SinusMax – Superior engineering

Developed for professional duty, the Phoenix range of inverters is suitable for the widest range of
applications. The design criteria have been to produce a true sine wave inverter with optimized
efficiency but without compromise in performance. Employing hybrid HF technology, the result is a
top quality product with compact dimensions, light in weight and capable of supplying power,
problem-free, to any load.
Extra start-up power

A unique feature of the SinusMax technology is very high start-up power. Conventional high
frequency technology does not offer such extreme performance. Phoenix inverters, however, are
Phoenix Inverter
well suited to power up difficult loads such as computers and low power electric tools.
12/180
To transfer the load to another AC source: the automatic transfer switch
For our lower power models we recommend the use of our Filax Automatic Transfer Switch. The
Filax features a very short switchover time (less than 20 miliseconds) so that computers and other
electronic equipment will continue to operate without disruption.
LED diagnosis
Please see manual for a description.
Remote on/off switch

Connector for remote on/off switch available on all models.
Phoenix Inverter DIP switch for 50/60Hz selection (48/350 model only)
12/800 with Schuko socket
Available with different output sockets
Please see pictures below.
Phoenix Inverter 12/350 Phoenix Inverter 12/180 Phoenix Inverter 12/180

with IEC-320 sockets with Schuko socket with Nema 5-15R sockets
Phoenix Inverter 12/800 Phoenix Inverter 12/800 Phoenix Inverter 12/800 Phoenix Inverter 12/800 Phoenix Inverter 12/800
with IEC-320 socket with Schuko socket with BS 1363 socket with AN/NZS 3112 socket with Nema 5-15R socket
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Phoenix inverters 180VA - 1200VA 120V and 230V
12 Volt 12/180 12/350 12/800 12/1200

Phoenix Inverter 24 Volt 24/180 24/350 24/800 24/1200
48 Volt 48/350 48/800 48/1200
Cont. AC power at 25 °C (VA) (3) 180 350 800 1200
Cont. power at 25 °C / 40 °C (W) 175 / 150 300 / 250 700 / 650 1000 / 900
Peak power (W) 350 700 1600 2400
Output AC voltage / frequency (4) 110VAC or 230VAC +/- 3% 50Hz or 60Hz +/- 0,1%
Input voltage range (V DC) 10,5 - 15,5 / 21,0 - 31,0 / 42,0 - 62,0 9,2 - 17,3 / 18,4 - 34,0 / 36,8 - 68,0
Low battery alarm (V DC) 11,0 / 22 / 44 10,9 / 21,8 / 43,6
Low battery shut down (V DC) 10,5 / 21 / 42 9,2 / 18,4 / 36,8
Low battery auto recovery (V DC) 12,5 / 25 / 50 12,5 / 25 / 50
Max. efficiency (%) 87 / 88 89 / 89/ 90 91 / 93 / 94 92 / 94 / 94
Zero-load power (W) 2,6 / 3,8 3,1 / 5,0 / 6,0 6/5/4 6/5/6
Zero-load power in search mode n. a. n. a. 2 2
Protection (2) a-e
Operating temperature range -40 to +50°C (fan assisted cooling)
Humidity (non condensing) max 95%
ENCLOSURE
Material & Colour aluminium (blue Ral 5012)
Battery-connection 1) 1) 1) 1)
230V: IEC-320 (IEC-320 plug included), CEE 7/4 (Schuko)
Standard AC outlets
120V: Nema 5-15R
BS 1363 (United Kingdom)
Other outlets (at request)
AN/NZS 3112 (Australia, New Zealand)
Weight (kg / lbs) 2,7 / 5,4 3,5 / 7,7 6,5 / 14.3 8,5 / 18.7
Dimensions (hxwxd in mm) 72x132x200 72x155x237 108x165x305 108x165x305
(hxwxd in inches) 2.8x5.2x7.9 2.8x6.1x9.3 4.2x6.4x11.9 4.2x6.4x11.9
ACCESSORIES
Remote on-off switch Two pole connector
Automatic transfer switch Filax
STANDARDS
Safety EN 60335-1
Emission Immunity EN55014-1 / EN 55014-2/ EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-3
1) Battery cables of 1.5 meter (12/180 3) Non linear load, crest factor 3:1
with cigarette plug) 4) Frequency can be set by DIP switch (48/350 model only)
2) Protection key:
a) output short circuit
b) overload
c) battery voltage too high
d) battery voltage too low
e) temperature too high
Battery Alarm BMV Battery Monitor

An excessively high or low battery voltage is indicated The BMV Battery Monitor features an advanced
by an audible and visual alarm, and a relay for remote microprocessor control system combined with high
signalling. resolution measuring systems for battery voltage and
charge/discharge current. Besides this, the software
includes complex calculation algorithms to exactly
determine the state of charge of the battery. The BMV
selectively displays battery voltage, current, consumed
Ah or time to go. The monitor also stores a host of data
regarding performance and use of the battery.
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Phoenix inverters 1200VA - 5000VA 230V
SinusMax - Superior engineering

Developed for professional duty, the Phoenix range of inverters is suitable for the widest range of applications.
The design criteria have been to produce a true sine wave inverter with optimised efficiency but without
compromise in performance. Employing hybrid HF technology, the result is a top quality product with compact
dimensions, light in weight and capable of supplying power, problem-free, to any load.
Extra start-up power

A unique feature of the SinusMax technology is very high start-up power. Conventional high frequency
technology does not offer such extreme performance. Phoenix inverters, however, are well suited to power up
difficult loads such as refrigeration compressors, electric motors and similar appliances.
Virtually unlimited power thanks to parallel and 3-phase operation capability

Up to 6 units inverters can operate in parallel to achieve higher power output. Six 24/5000 units, for example,
will provide 24kW / 30kVA output power. Operation in 3-phase configuration is also possible.
Phoenix Inverter
To transfer the load to another AC source: the automatic transfer switch
24/5000
If an automatic transfer switch is required we recommend using the MultiPlus inverter/charger instead. The
switch is included in these products and the charger function of the MultiPlus can be disabled. Computers and
other electronic equipment will continue to operate without disruption because the MultiPlus features a very
short switchover time (less than 20 milliseconds).
Computer interface
All models have a RS-485 port. All you need to connect to your PC is our MK2 interface (see under accessories).
This interface takes care of galvanic isolation between the inverter and the computer, and converts from RS-485
to RS-232. A RS-232 to USB conversion cable is also available. Together with our VEConfigure software, which
can be downloaded free of charge from our website, all parameters of the inverters can be customised. This
includes output voltage and frequency, over and under voltage settings and programming the relay. This relay
can for example be used to signal several alarm conditions, or to start a generator. The inverters can also be
connected to VENet, the new power control network of Victron Energy, or to other computerised monitoring
and control systems.
New applications of high power inverters

The possibilities of paralleled high power inverters are truly amazing. For ideas, examples and battery capacity
calculations please refer to our book “Energy Unlimited” (available free of charge from Victron Energy and
downloadable from www.victronenergy.com).
Phoenix Inverter Compact

24/1600
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Phoenix inverters 1200VA - 5000VA 230V
C12/1200 C12/1600 C12/2000 12/3000

Phoenix Inverter C24/1200 C24/1600 C24/2000 24/3000 24/5000
48/3000 48/5000
Parallel and 3-phase operation Yes
INVERTER
Input voltage range (V DC) 9,5 – 17V 19 – 33V 38 – 66V
Output Output voltage: 230 VAC ±2% Frequency: 50 Hz ± 0,1% (1)
Cont. output power at 25 ºC (VA) (2) 1200 1600 2000 3000 5000
Cont. output power at 25 ºC (W) 1000 1300 1600 2500 4500
Cont. output power at 40 ºC (W) 900 1200 1450 2200 4000
Peak power (W) 2400 3000 4000 6000 10000
Max. efficiency 12/ 24 /48 V (%) 92 / 94 92 / 94 92 / 92 93 / 94 / 95 94 / 95
Zero-load power 12 / 24 / 48 V (W) 8 / 10 8 / 10 9 / 11 15 / 15 / 16 25 / 25
Zero-load power in AES mode (W) 5/8 5/8 7/9 10 / 10 / 12 20 / 20
Zero-load power in Search mode (W) 2/3 2/3 3/4 4/5/5 5/6
GENERAL
Programmable relay (3) Yes
Protection (4) a-g
VE.Bus communication port For parallel and three phase operation, remote monitoring and system integration
Remote on-off Yes
Operating temperature range: -40 to +50 ºC (fan assisted cooling)
Common Characteristics
Humidity (non condensing): max 95%
ENCLOSURE
Common Characteristics Material & Colour: aluminum (blue RAL 5012) Protection category: IP 21
Battery-connection battery cables of 1.5 meter included M8 bolts 2+2 M8 bolts
230 V AC-connection G-ST18i plug Spring-clamp Screw terminals
Weight (kg) 10 12 18 30
Dimensions (hxwhd in mm) 375x214x110 520x255x125 362x258x218 444x328x240
STANDARDS
Safety EN 60335-1
Emission Immunity EN 55014-1 / EN 55014-2
1) Can be adjusted to 60Hz and to 240V 4) Protection key:
2) Non linear load, crest factor 3:1 a) output short circuit
3) Programmable relay that can a.o. be set for b) overload
general alarm, DC undervoltage or genset c) battery voltage too high
start/stop function. d) battery voltage too low
AC rating: 230V/4A e) temperature too high
DC rating: 4a up to 35VDC, 1A up to 60VDC f) 230 V AC on inverter output
g) input voltage ripple too high
Phoenix Inverter Control Computer controlled operation and monitoring BMV Battery Monitor
This panel can also be used on a Several interfaces are available: The BMV Battery Monitor features an
MultiPlus inverter/charger when an - MK2.2 VE.Bus to RS232 converter advanced microprocessor control system
automatic transfer switch but no charger Connects to the RS232 port of a computer (see ‘A guide to VEConfigure’) combined with high resolution
function is desired. - MK2-USB VE.Bus to USB converter measuring systems for battery voltage
The brightness of the LEDs is Connects to a USB port (see ‘A guide to VEConfigure’) and charge / discharge current. Besides
automatically reduced during night time. - VE.Net to VE.Bus converter this, the software includes complex
Interface to VE.Net (see VE.Net documentation) calculation algorithms, like Peukert’s
- VE.Bus to NMEA 2000 converter formula, to exactly determine the state of
- Victron Global Remote charge of the battery. The BMV selectively
The Global Remote is a modem which sends alarms, warnings and system displays battery voltage, current,
status reports to cellular phones via text messages (SMS). It can also log consumed Ah or time to go. The monitor
data from Victron Battery Monitors, Multi’s, Quattro’s and Inverters to a also stores a host of data regarding
website through a GPRS connection. Access to this website is free of charge. performance and use of the battery.
- Victron Ethernet Remote
To connect to Ethernet. Several models available (see battery
monitor documentation).
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MultiPlus inverter/charger 800VA- 5kVA 230V
Lithium Ion battery compatible
Multi-functional, with intelligent power management

The MultiPlus is a powerful true sine wave inverter, a sophisticated battery charger that features adaptive charge
technology, and a high-speed AC transfer switch in a single compact enclosure. Next to these primary functions,
the MultiPlus has several advanced features, as outlined below.
Two AC Outputs
The main output has no-break functionality. The MultiPlus takes over the supply to the connected loads in the
event of a grid failure or when shore/generator power is disconnected. This happens so fast (less than
20 milliseconds) that computers and other electronic equipment will continue to operate without disruption.
The second output is live only when AC is available on one of the inputs of the MultiPlus. Loads that should not
discharge the battery, like a water heater for example, can be connected to this output (second output available
on models rated at 3kVA and more).
Virtually unlimited power thanks to parallel operation

MultiPlus Up to 6 Multis can operate in parallel to achieve higher power output. Six 24/5000/120 units, for example, will
24/3000/70 provide 25 kW / 30 kVA output power with 720 Amps charging capacity.
Three phase capability

In addition to parallel connection, three units of the same model can be configured for three-phase output. But
that’s not all: up to 6 sets of three units can be parallel connected for a huge 75 kW / 90 kVA inverter and more
than 2000 Amps charging capacity.
PowerControl - Dealing with limited generator, shore side or grid power

The MultiPlus is a very powerful battery charger. It will therefore draw a lot of current from the generator or
shore side supply (nearly 10A per 5kVA Multi at 230VAC). With the Multi Control Panel a maximum generator or
shore current can be set. The MultiPlus will then take account of other AC loads and use whatever is extra for
charging, thus preventing the generator or shore supply from being overloaded.
PowerAssist - Boosting the capacity of shore or generator power

This feature takes the principle of PowerControl to a further dimension. It allows the MultiPlus to supplement
the capacity of the alternative source. Where peak power is so often required only for a limited period, the
MultiPlus will make sure that insufficient shore or generator power is immediately compensated for by power
from the battery. When the load reduces, the spare power is used to recharge the battery.
Four stage adaptive charger and dual bank battery charging

The main output provides a powerful charge to the battery system by means of advanced ‘adaptive charge’
software. The software fine-tunes the three stage automatic process to suit the condition of the battery, and
adds a fourth stage for long periods of float charging. The adaptive charge process is described in more detail
MultiPlus Compact on the Phoenix Charger datasheet and on our website, under Technical Information. In addition to this, the
12/2000/80 MultiPlus will charge a second battery using an independent trickle charge output intended for a main engine
or generator starter battery (trickle charge output available on 12V and 24V models only).
System configuring has never been easier

After installation, the MultiPlus is ready to go.
If settings have to be changed, this can be done in a matter of minutes with a new DIP switch setting procedure.
Even parallel and 3-phase operation can be programmed with DIP switches: no computer needed!
Alternatively, VE.Net can be used instead of the DIP switches.
And sophisticated software (VE.Bus Quick Configure and VE.Bus System Configurator) is available to configure
several new, advanced, features.
PowerAssist with 2x MultiPlus in parallel Five parallel units: output power 25 kVA
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MultiPlus inverter/charger 800VA - 5kVA 230V
12 Volt C 12/800/35 C 12/1200/50 C 12/1600/70 C 12/2000/80 12/3000/120

MultiPlus 24 Volt C 24/ 800/16 C 24/1200/25 C 24/1600/40 C 24/2000/50 24/3000/70 24/5000/120
48 Volt 48/3000/35 48/5000/70
PowerControl Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
PowerAssist Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Transfer switch (A) 16 16 16 30 16 or 50 100
Parallel and 3-phase operation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
INVERTER
Input voltage range (V DC) 9,5 – 17 V 19 – 33 V 38 – 66 V
Output Output voltage: 230 VAC ± 2% Frequency: 50 Hz ± 0,1% (1)
Cont. output power at 25 °C (VA) (3) 800 1200 1600 2000 3000 5000
Cont. output power at 25 °C (W) 700 1000 1300 1600 2500 4500
Cont. output power at 40 °C (W) 650 900 1200 1450 2200 4000
Peak power (W) 1600 2400 3000 4000 6000 10.000
Maximum efficiency (%) 92 / 94 93 / 94 93 / 94 93 / 94 93 / 94 / 95 94 / 95
Zero-load power (W) 8 / 10 8 / 10 8 / 10 9 / 11 15 / 15 / 16 25 / 25
Zero load power in AES mode (W) 5/8 5/8 5/8 7/9 10 / 10 / 12 20 / 20
Zero load power in Search mode (W) 2/3 2/3 2/3 3/4 4/5/5 5/6
CHARGER
AC Input Input voltage range: 187-265 VAC Input frequency: 45 – 65 Hz Power factor: 1
Charge voltage 'absorption' (V DC) 14,4 / 28,8 / 57,6
Charge voltage 'float' (V DC) 13,8 / 27,6 / 55,2
Storage mode (V DC) 13,2 / 26,4 / 52,8
Charge current house battery (A) (4) 35 / 16 50 / 25 70 / 40 80 / 50 120 / 70 / 35 120 / 70
Charge current starter battery (A) 4 (12V and 24V models only)
GENERAL
Auxiliary output (5) n. a. n. a. n. a. n. a. Yes (16A) Yes (25A)
Programmable relay (6) Yes
Protection (2) a-g
General purpose com. port (7) n. a. n. a. n. a. n. a. Yes (8) Yes
Remote on-off Yes
Common Characteristics Operating temp. range: -40 to +50°C (fan assisted cooling) Humidity (non condensing): max 95%
ENCLOSURE
Common Characteristics Material & Colour: aluminium (blue RAL 5012) Protection category: IP 21
Battery-connection battery cables of 1.5 meter M8 bolts Four M8 bolts (2 plus and 2 minus connections)
230 V AC-connection G-ST18i connector Spring-clamp Screw terminals 13 mm2 (6 AWG)
Weight (kg) 10 10 10 12 18 30
Dimensions (hxwxd in mm) 375x214x110 520x255x125 362x258x218 444x328x240
STANDARDS
Safety EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29
1) Can be adjusted to 60 HZ; 120 V 60 Hz on request 3) Non linear load, crest factor 3:1
2) Protection key: 4) At 25 ˚C ambient
a) output short circuit 5) Switches off when no external AC source available
b) overload 6) Programmable relay that can a. o. be set for general alarm,
c) battery voltage too high DC undervoltage or genset start/stop function
d) battery voltage too low AC rating: 230V/4A
e) temperature too high DC rating: 4A up to 35VDC, 1A up to 60VDC
f) 230 VAC on inverter output 7) A. o. to communicate with a Lithium Ion battery BMS
g) input voltage ripple too high 8) Models with 16A transfer switch only (see Quattro for 50A transfer switch)
Digital Multi Control Computer controlled operation and monitoring BMV Battery Monitor
A convenient and low cost solution for remote Several interfaces are available: The BMV Battery Monitor features an
monitoring, with a rotary knob to set Power - MK2.2 VE.Bus to RS232 converter advanced microprocessor control system
Control and Power Assist levels. Connects to the RS232 port of a computer (see ‘A guide to VEConfigure’) combined with high resolution measuring
- MK2-USB VE.Bus to USB converter systems for battery voltage and
Connects to a USB port (see ‘A guide to VEConfigure’) charge/discharge current. Besides this, the
- VE.Net to VE.Bus converter software includes complex calculation
Interface to VE.Net (see VE.Net documentation) algorithms, like Peukert’s formula, to
- VE.Bus to NMEA 2000 converter exactly determine the state of charge of
- Victron Global Remote the battery. The BMV selectively displays
The Global Remote is a modem which sends alarms, warnings and system battery voltage, current, consumed Ah or
status reports to cellular phones via text messages (SMS). It can also log time to go. The monitor also stores a host
data from Victron Battery Monitors, Multis, Quattro’s and Inverters to a of data regarding performance and use of
website through a GPRS connection. Access to this website is free of charge. the battery.
- Victron Ethernet Remote Several models available (see battery
Blue Power Panel To connect to Ethernet. monitor documentation).
Connects to a Multi or Quattro and all VE.Net
devices, in particular the VE.Net Battery
Controller.
Graphic display of currents and voltages. 37
Quattro inverter/charger 3kVA - 10kVA 230V
Two AC inputs with integrated transfer switch
The Quattro can be connected to two independent AC sources, for example shore-side power and a generator,
or two generators. The Quattro will automatically connect to the active source.
Two AC Outputs
The main output has no-break functionality. The Quattro takes over the supply to the connected loads in the
event of a grid failure or when shore/generator power is disconnected. This happens so fast (less than
20 milliseconds) that computers and other electronic equipment will continue to operate without disruption.
The second output is live only when AC is available on one of the inputs of the Quattro. Loads that should not
discharge the battery, like a water heater for example, can be connected to this output.

Up to 10 Quattro units can operate in parallel. Ten units 48/10000/140, for example, will provide 90kW / 100kVA
output power and 1400 Amps charging capacity.

Three units can be configured for three-phase output. But that’s not all: up to 10 sets of three units can be
Quattro parallel connected to provide 270kW / 300kVA inverter power and more than 4000A charging capacity.
48/5000/70-100/100
PowerControl – Dealing with limited generator, shore-side or grid power
The Quattro is a very powerful battery charger. It will therefore draw a lot of current from the generator or shore
side supply (16A per 5kVA Quattro at 230VAC). A current limit can be set on each AC input. The Quattro will then
take account of other AC loads and use whatever is spare for charging, thus preventing the generator or shore
supply from being overloaded.
PowerAssist – Boosting shore or generator power

This feature takes the principle of PowerControl to a further dimension allowing the Quattro to supplement the
capacity of the alternative source. Where peak power is so often required only for a limited period, the Quattro
will make sure that insufficient shore or generator power is immediately compensated for by power from the
battery. When the load reduces, the spare power is used to recharge the battery.
Solar energy: AC power available even during a grid failure

The Quattro can be used in off grid as well as grid connected PV and other alternative energy systems.

After installation, the Quattro is ready to go.
If settings have to be changed, this can be done in a matter of minutes with a new DIP switch setting procedure.
Even parallel and 3-phase operation can be programmed with DIP switches: no computer needed!
Quattro Alternatively, VE.Net can be used instead of the DIP switches.
24/3000/70-50/30 And sophisticated software (VE.Bus Quick Configure and VE.Bus System Configurator) is available to configure
several new, advanced, features.
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12/3000/120-50/30 12/5000/220-100/100
Quattro 24/3000/70-50/30 24/5000/120-100/100 24/8000/200-100/100
48/5000/70-100/100 48/8000/110-100/100 48/10000/140-100/100
PowerControl / PowerAssist Yes
Integrated Transfer switch Yes
AC inputs (2x) Input voltage range: 187-265 VAC Input frequency: 45 – 65 Hz Power factor: 1
Maximum feed through current (A) 50 / 30 2x100 2x100 2x100
INVERTER
Input voltage range (V DC) 9,5 – 17V 19 – 33V 38 – 66V
Output (1) Output voltage: 230 VAC ± 2% Frequency: 50 Hz ± 0,1%
Cont. output power at 25 °C (VA) (3) 3000 5000 8000 10000
Cont. output power at 25 °C (W) 2500 4500 7000 9000
Peak power (W) 6000 10000 16000 20000
Maximum efficiency (%) 93 / 94 94 / 94 / 95 94 / 96 96
Zero-load power (W) 15 / 15 25 / 25 / 25 30 / 35 35
Zero load power in AES mode (W) 10 / 10 20 / 20 / 20 25 / 30 30
Zero load power in Search mode (W) 4/5 5/5/6 8 / 10 10
CHARGER
Charge voltage 'absorption' (V DC) 14,4 / 28,8 14,4 / 28,8 / 57,6 28,8 / 57,6 57,6
Charge voltage 'float' (V DC) 13,8 / 27,6 13,8 / 27,6 / 55,2 27,6 / 55,2 55,2
Storage mode (V DC) 13,2 / 26,4 13,2 / 26,4 / 52,8 26,4 / 52,8 52,8
Charge current house battery (A) (4) 120 / 70 220 / 120 / 70 200 / 110 140
Charge current starter battery (A) 4 (12V and 24V models only)
Battery temperature sensor Yes
GENERAL
Auxiliary output (A) (5) 25 50 50 50
Programmable relay (6) 1x 3x 3x 3x
Protection (2) a-g
General purpose com. port (7) 1x 2x 2x 2x
ZĞŵŽƚĞŽŶͲŽĨĨ zĞƐ
Common Characteristics Operating temp.: -40 to +50 ˚C Humidity (non condensing): max. 95%
ENCLOSURE
Battery-connection Four M8 bolts (2 plus and 2 minus connections)
230 V AC-connection Screw terminals 13 mm2 (6 AWG) Bolts M6 Bolts M6 Bolts M6
Weight (kg) 19 34 / 30 / 30 45/41 45
470 x 350 x 280
Dimensions (hxwxd in mm) 362 x 258 x 218 444 x 328 x 240 470 x 350 x 280 470 x 350 x 280
444 x 328 x 240
STANDARDS
Safety EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29
Emission, Immunity EN55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-1
1) Can be adjusted to 60 HZ; 120 V 60 Hz on 3) Non linear load, crest factor 3:1
request 4) At 25 ˚C ambient
2) Protection key: 5) Switches off when no external AC source available
a) output short circuit 6) Programmable relay that can a. o. be set for general alarm,
b) overload DC undervoltage or genset start/stop function
c) battery voltage too high AC rating: 230V/4A
d) battery voltage too low DC rating: 4A up to 35VDC, 1A up to 60VDC
e) temperature too high 7) A. o. to communicate with a Lithium Ion battery BMS
f) 230 VAC on inverter output
Digital Multi Control Panel Computer controlled operation and monitoring BMV Battery Monitor
The Global Remote is a modem which sends alarms, warnings and system status battery voltage, current, consumed Ah or
reports to cellular phones via text messages (SMS). It can also log data from time to go. The monitor also stores a host
Victron Battery Monitors, Multi’s, Quattros and Inverters to a website through of data regarding performance and use of
a GPRS connection. Access to this website is free of charge. the battery.
Blue Power Panel - Victron Ethernet Remote Several models available (see battery
Connects to a Multi or Quattro and all VE.Net dŽĐŽŶŶĞĐƚƚŽƚŚĞƌŶĞƚ͘ monitor documentation).
Controller.
Graphic display of currents and voltages.
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MultiPlus inverter/charger 2kVA and 3kVA 120V
Multi-functional, with intelligent power management
The MultiPlus is a powerful true sine wave inverter, a sophisticated battery charger that features adaptive charge
technology, and a high-speed AC transfer switch in a single compact enclosure. Next to these primary functions, the
MultiPlus has several advanced features, as outlined below.
Two AC Outputs
The main output has no-break functionality. The MultiPlus takes over the supply to the connected loads in the event of
a grid failure or when shore/generator power is disconnected. This happens so fast (less than 20 milliseconds) that
computers and other electronic equipment will continue to operate without disruption.
The second output is live only when AC is available on the input of the MultiPlus. Loads that should not discharge the
battery, like a water heater for example, can be connected to this output (second output available on models rated at
3kVA and more).

Up to six Multis can operate in parallel to achieve higher power output. Six 24/3000/70 units, for example, provide
15kW / 18kVA output power with 420 Amps of charging capacity.
MultiPlus Three phase capability

24/3000/70 In addition to parallel connection, three units can be configured for three-phase output. But that’s not all: with three
strings of six parallel units a 45kW / 54kVA three phase inverter and 1260A charger can be built.
Split phase options

Two units can be stacked to provide 120-0-120V, and additional units can be paralleled up to a total of 6 units per
phase, to supply up to 30kW / 36kVA of split phase power.
Alternatively, a split phase AC source can be obtained by connecting our autotransformer (see data sheet on
www.victronenergy.com) to a ‘European’ inverter programmed to supply 240V / 60Hz.
PowerControl - Dealing with limited generator, shore side or grid power

The MultiPlus is a very powerful battery charger. It will therefore draw a lot of current from the generator or shore side
supply (nearly 20A per 3kVA MultiPlus at 120VAC). With the Multi Control Panel a maximum generator or shore current
can be set. The MultiPlus will then take account of other AC loads and use whatever is extra for charging, thus
preventing the generator or shore supply from being overloaded.
PowerAssist - Boosting the capacity of shore or generator power

This feature takes the principle of PowerControl to a further dimension. It allows the MultiPlus to supplement the
capacity of the alternative source. Where peak power is so often required only for a limited period, the MultiPlus will
make sure that insufficient shore or generator power is immediately compensated for by power from the battery. When
the load reduces, the spare power is used to recharge the battery.
Four stage adaptive charger and dual bank battery charging

The main output provides a powerful charge to the battery system by means of advanced ‘adaptive charge’ software.
The software fine-tunes the three stage automatic process to suit the condition of the battery, and adds a fourth stage
for long periods of float charging. The adaptive charge process is described in more detail on the Phoenix Charger
datasheet and on our website, under Technical Information. In addition to this, the MultiPlus will charge a second
battery using an independent trickle charge output intended for a main engine or generator starter battery.
MultiPlus Compact
12/2000/80 System configuring has never been easier
After installation, the MultiPlus is ready to go.
If settings have to be changed, this can be done in a matter of minutes with a DIP switch setting procedure. Even
parallel and 3-phase operation can be programmed with DIP switches: no computer needed!
And sophisticated software (VE.Bus Quick Configure and VE.Bus System Configurator) is available to configure several
new, advanced, features.
PowerAssist with 2x MultiPlus in parallel Five parallel units: output power 12,5 kW
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MultiPlus inverter/charger 2kVA and 3kVA 120V
12 Volt 12/2000/80 12/3000/120

MultiPlus
24 Volt 24/2000/50 24/3000/70
PowerControl Yes
PowerAssist Yes
Transfer switch (A) 50
Parallel and 3-phase operation Yes
INVERTER
Input voltage range (V DC) 9,5 – 17 V 19 – 33 V
Output Output voltage: 120 VAC ± 2% Frequency: 60 Hz ± 0,1% (1)
Cont. output power at 75 °F (VA) (3) 2000 3000
Cont. output power at 75 °F (W) 1600 2500
Cont. output power at 100 °F (W) 1450 2200
Peak power (W) 4000 6000
Maximum efficiency (%) 92 / 94 93 / 94
Zero-load power (W) 9 / 11 15 / 15
Zero load power in AES mode (W) 7/8 10 / 10
Zero load power in Search mode (W) 3/4 4/5
CHARGER
AC Input Input voltage range: 95-140 VAC Input frequency: 45 – 65 Hz Power factor: 1
Charge voltage 'absorption' (V DC) 14,4 / 28,8
Charge voltage 'float' (V DC) 13,8 / 27,6
Storage mode (V DC) 13,2 / 26,4
Charge current house battery (A) (4) 80 / 50 120 / 70
Charge current starter battery (A) 4
GENERAL
Auxiliary output (5) n. a. Yes (32A)
Programmable relay (6) Yes (1x) Yes (3x)
Protection (2) a-g
General purpose com. port (7) n. a. Yes (2x)
Remote on-off Yes
Common Characteristics Operating temp. range: 0 - 120°F (fan assisted cooling) Humidity (non condensing): max 95%
ENCLOSURE
Common Characteristics Material & Colour: aluminum (blue RAL 5012) Protection category: IP 21
Battery-connection M8 bolts M8 bolts (2 plus and 2 minus connections)
120 V AC-connection Screw-terminal 6 AWG (13mm²) Screw-terminal 6 AWG (13mm²)
Weight 13kg 25 lbs 19kg 40 lbs
Dimensions (hxwxd in mm and inches) 520x255x125 mm 20.5x10.0x5.0 inch 362x258x218 mm 14.3x10.2x8.6 inch
STANDARDS
Safety EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29
Emission Immunity EN55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-3
1) Can be adjusted to 60 HZ; 120 V 60 Hz on request 3) Non linear load, crest factor 3:1
2) Protection key: 4) At 75 ˚F ambient
b) overload 6) Programmable relay that can a. o. be set for general alarm,
c) battery voltage too high DC undervoltage or genset start/stop function
d) battery voltage too low AC rating: 230V/4A
The Global Remote is a modem which sends alarms, warnings and system battery voltage, current, consumed Ah or
status reports to cellular phones via text messages (SMS). It can also log time to go. The monitor also stores a host
data from Victron Battery Monitors, Multis, Quattro’s and Inverters to a of data regarding performance and use of
website through a GPRS connection. Access to this website is free of the battery.
charge.
- Victron Ethernet Remote
Blue Power Panel To connect to Ethernet.
Connects to a Multi or Quattro and all VE.Net
Controller.
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Two AC inputs with integrated transfer switch
The Quattro can be connected to two independent AC sources, for example shore-side power and a generator, or two
generators. The Quattro will automatically connect to the active source.
Two AC Outputs
The main output has no-break functionality. The Quattro takes over the supply to the connected loads in the event of a
grid failure or when shore/generator power is disconnected. This happens so fast (less than 20 milliseconds) that
computers and other electronic equipment will continue to operate without disruption.
The second output is live only when AC is available on one of the inputs of the Quattro. Loads that should not discharge
the battery, like a water heater for example, can be connected to this output.

Up to 10 Quattro units can operate in parallel. Ten units 48/5000/70, for example, will provide 45kW / 50kVA output
power and 700 Amps charging capacity.

Three units can be configured for three-phase output. But that’s not all: up to 10 sets of three units can be parallel
connected to provide 135kW / 150kVA inverter power and more than 2000A charging capacity.
Split phase options

Two units can be stacked to provide 120-0-120V, and additional units can be paralleled up to a total of 6 units per
phase, to supply up to 30kW / 36kVA of split phase power.
Alternatively, a split phase AC source can be obtained by connecting our autotransformer (see data sheet on
www.victronenergy.com) to a ‘European’ inverter programmed to supply 240V / 60Hz.
PowerControl – Dealing with limited generator, shore-side or grid power

Quattro The Quattro is a very powerful battery charger. It will therefore draw a lot of current from the generator or shore side
supply (Up to 40A per 5kVA Quattro at 120VAC). A current limit can be set on each AC input. The Quattro will then take
24/5000/120-100/100
account of other AC loads and use whatever is spare for charging, thus preventing the generator or shore supply from
being overloaded.
PowerAssist – Boosting shore or generator power

This feature takes the principle of PowerControl to a further dimension allowing the Quattro to supplement the
capacity of the alternative source. Where peak power is so often required only for a limited period, the Quattro will
make sure that insufficient shore or generator power is immediately compensated for by power from the battery. When
the load reduces, the spare power is used to recharge the battery.
Solar energy: AC power available even during a grid failure

The Quattro can be used in off grid as well as grid connected PV and other alternative energy systems.

After installation, the Quattro is ready to go.
If settings have to be changed, this can be done in a matter of minutes with a new DIP switch setting procedure. Even
parallel and 3-phase operation can be programmed with DIP switches: no computer needed!
And sophisticated software (VE.Bus Quick Configure and VE.Bus System Configurator) is available to configure several
new, advanced, features.
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Quattro 12/5000/200-100/100 120V 24/5000/120-100/100 120V 48/3000/35-50/50 120V 48/5000/70-100/100 120V

PowerControl / PowerAssist Yes
Integrated Transfer switch Yes
AC inputs (2x) Input voltage range: 90-140 VAC Input frequency: 45 – 65 Hz Power factor: 1
Maximum feed through current (A) 2x100 2x100 2x50 2x100
INVERTER
Input voltage range (V DC) 9,5 - 17 19 – 33 37,2 – 64,4 37,2 – 64,4
Output (1) Output voltage: 120 VAC ± 2% Frequency: 60 Hz ± 0,1%
Cont. output power at 25 °C (VA) (3) 5000 5000 3000 5000
Peak power (W) 10000 10000 6000 10000
Maximum efficiency (%) 94 94 94 95
Zero-load power (W) 25 25 15 25
Zero load power in AES mode (W) 20 20 10 20
Zero load power in Search mode (W) 5 5 5 6
CHARGER
Charge voltage 'absorption' (V DC) 14,4 28,8 57,6 57,6
Charge voltage 'float' (V DC) 13,8 27,6 55,2 55,2
Storage mode (V DC) 13,2 26,4 52,8 52,8
Charge current house battery (A) (4) 200 120 35 70
Charge current starter battery (A) 4 4 n. a. n. a.
Battery temperature sensor Yes
GENERAL
Auxiliary output (A) (5) 50 50 32 50
Programmable relay (6) 3x 3x 3x 3x
Protection (2) a-g
General purpose com. port (7) Yes, 2x
Remote on-off Yes
Common Characteristics Operating temp.: -20 to +50 ˚C (ϬͲϭϮϬΣ&ͿHumidity (non condensing): max. 95%
ENCLOSURE
Battery-connection Four M8 bolts (2 plus and 2 minus connections)
Screw terminals 13 mm࢖ (6
230 V AC-connection M6 bolts M6 bolts M6 bolts
AWG)
Weight (kg) 75 lb 34 kg 66 lb 30 kg 42 lb 19 kg 66 lb 30 kg
18,5 x 14,0 x 11,2 inch 17,5 x 13,0 x 9,6 inch 14.3x10.2x8.6 inch 17,5 x 13,0 x 9,6 inch
Dimensions (hxwxd)
470 x 350 x 280 mm 444 x 328 x 240 mm 362x258x218 mm 444 x 328 x 240 mm
STANDARDS
Safety EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29
1) Can be adjusted to 50 Hz 3) Non linear load, crest factor 3:1
2) Protection key: 4) At 25 ˚C ambient5) Switches off when no external AC source available
b) overload 6) Programmable relay that can be set for general alarm, DC undervoltage or genset start/stop function
c) battery voltage too high
d) battery voltage too low
AC rating: 120V/4A
A convenient and low cost solution for Several interfaces are available: The BMV Battery Monitor features an
remote monitoring, with a rotary knob to - MK2.2 VE.Bus to RS232 converter advanced microprocessor control
set Power Control and Power Assist levels. Connects to the RS232 port of a computer (see ‘A guide to VEConfigure’) system combined with high resolution
- MK2-USB VE.Bus to USB converter measuring systems for battery voltage
Connects to a USB port (see ‘A guide to VEConfigure’) and charge/discharge current. Besides
- VE.Net to VE.Bus converter this, the software includes complex
Interface to VE.Net (see VE.Net documentation) calculation algorithms, like Peukert’s
- VE.Bus to NMEA 2000 converter formula, to exactly determine the state
- Victron Global Remote of charge of the battery. The BMV
The Global Remote is a modem which sends alarms, warnings and system selectively displays battery voltage,
status reports to cellular phones via text messages (SMS). It can also log current, consumed Ah or time to go. The
data from Victron Battery Monitors, Multi’s, Quattros and Inverters to a monitor also stores a host of data
website through a GPRS connection. Access to this website is free of regarding performance and use of the
charge. battery.
Blue Power Panel - Victron Ethernet Remote
Connects to a Multi or Quattro and all To connect to Ethernet.
VE.Net devices, in particular the VE.Net
Battery Controller.
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Skylla-i battery charger 24V
Li-Ion ready
Skylla-i (1+1): two outputs to charge 2 battery banks

The Skylla-i (1+1) features 2 isolated outputs. The second output, limited to approximately 4 A and with a
slightly lower output voltage, is intended to top up a starter battery.
Skylla-i (3): three full current outputs to charge 3 battery banks

The Skylla-i (3) features 3 isolated outputs. All outputs can supply the full rated output current.
Rugged
Aluminium epoxy powder coated cases with drip shield and stainless steel fixings withstand the rigors of
an adverse environment: heat, humidity and salt air.
Circuit boards are protected with an acrylic coating for maximum corrosion resistance.
Temperature sensors ensure that power components will always operate within specified limits, if needed
by automatic reduction of output current under extreme environmental conditions.
Flexible
Next to a CAN bus (NMEA2000) interface, a rotary switch, DIP switches and potentiometers are available to
adapt the charge algorithm to a particular battery and its conditions of use.
Please refer to the manual for a complete overview of the possibilities
Skylla-i 24/100 (3) Important features:
Synchronised parallel operation

Several chargers can be synchronised with the CAN bus interface. This is achieved by simply
interconnecting the chargers with RJ45 UTP cables. Please see the manual for details.
The right amount of charge for a lead-acid battery: variable absorption time
When only shallow discharges occur the absorption 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.
Preventing damage due to excessive gassing: the BatterySafe mode

If, in order to quickly charge a battery, a high charge current in combination with a high absorption voltage
has been chosen, the Skylla-i will prevent damage due to excessive gassing by automatically limiting the
rate of voltage increase once the gassing voltage has been reached
Less maintenance and aging when the battery is not in use: the Storage mode
The storage mode kicks in whenever the battery has not been subjected to discharge during 24 hours. In
the storage mode float voltage is reduced to 2,2 V/cell (26,4 V for 24 V battery) to minimise gassing and
corrosion of the positive plates. Once a week the voltage is raised back to the absorption level to ‘refresh’
the battery. This feature prevents stratification of the electrolyte and sulphation, a major cause of early
battery failure.
To increase battery life: temperature compensation

Every Skylla-i comes with a battery temperature sensor. When connected, charge voltage will automatically
Skylla-i 24/100 (1+1) decrease with increasing battery temperature. This feature is especially recommended for sealed lead-acid
batteries and/or when important fluctuations of battery temperature are expected.
Battery voltage sense

In order to compensate for voltage loss due to cable resistance, the Skylla-i is provided with a voltage
sense facility so that the battery always receives the correct charge voltage.
Suitable for AC and DC supply (AC-DC and DC-DC operation)

The chargers also accept a DC supply.
Use as a power supply

As a result of the perfectly stabilized output voltage, the Skylla-i can be used as a power supply if batteries
or large buffer capacitors are not available.
Li-Ion (LiFePO4) ready

Simple charger on-off control can be implemented by connecting a relay or open collector optocoupler
output from a Li-Ion BMS to the remote control port of the charger. Alternatively complete control of
voltage and current can be achieved by connecting to the galvanically isolated CAN bus port.
Learn more about batteries and battery charging

To learn more about batteries and charging batteries, please refer to our book ‘Energy Unlimited’ (available
free of charge from Victron Energy and downloadable from www.victronenergy.com).
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Skylla-i battery charger 24V
Skylla-i 24/80 (1+1) 24/80 (3) 24/100 (1+1) 24/100 (3)

Input voltage (VAC) 230 V
Input voltage range (VAC) 185-265 V
Input voltage range (VDC) 180-350 V
Maximum AC input current @ 180 VAC 16 A 20 A
Frequency (Hz) 45-65 Hz
Power factor 0,98
Charge voltage 'absorption' (VDC) (1) 28,8 V
Charge voltage 'float' (VDC) 27,6 V
Charge voltage ‘storage’ (VDC) 26,4 V
Charge current (A) (2) 80 A 3 x 80 A 100 A 3 x 100 A
(max total output: 80A) (max total output: 100A)
Charge current starter batt. (A) 4A n. a. 4 n. a.
Charge algorithm 7 stage adaptive
Battery capacity (Ah) 400-800 Ah 500-1000 Ah
Charge algorithm, Li-Ion 3 stage, with on-off control or CAN bus control
Temperature sensor Yes
Can be used as power supply Yes
Remote on-off port Yes (can be connected to a Li-Ion BMS)
CAN bus communication port (VE.Can) Two RJ45 connectors, NMEA2000 protocol, galvanically isolated
Synchronised parallel operation Yes, with VE.Can
Alarm relay DPST AC rating: 240VAC/4A DC rating: 4A up to 35VDC, 1A up to 60VDC
Forced cooling Yes
Protection Battery reverse polarity (fuse) Output short circuit Over temperature
Operating temp. range -20 to 60°C (Full output current up to 40°C)
ENCLOSURE
Battery-connection M8 bolts
230 VAC-connection screw-clamp 10mm² (AWG 7)
Weight kg (lbs) 7 kg (16 lbs)
Dimensions hxwxd in mm 405 x 250 x 150 mm
(hxwxd in inches) (16.0 x 9.9 x 5.9 inch)
STANDARDS
Safety EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29
Emission EN 55014-1, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-3-2
Immunity EN 55014-2, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-3-3
1) Output voltage range 20-36V. 2) Up to 40°C (100°F) ambient.
Can be set with rotary switch or Output will reduce to 80% at 50°C, and to 60% at 60°C.
potentiometers.
BMV 600S Battery Monitor Skylla-i Control

The BMV 600S Battery Monitor features an The Skylla-i Control panel provides remote
advanced microprocessor control system control and monitoring of the charge process
combined with high resolution measuring with LED status indication. In addition, the
systems for battery voltage and remote panel also offers input current
charge/discharge current. adjustment that can be used to limit the input
The software includes complex calculation current and thus the power drawn from the AC
algorithms, like Peukert’s formula, to exactly supply. This is particularly useful when
determine the state of charge of the battery. operating the charger from limited shore
The BMV 600S selectively displays battery power or small gensets. The panel can also be
voltage, battery current, consumed Ah or used to change several battery charging
time to go. parameters.
Several control panels can be connected to
one charger or to a set of synchronised and
parallel connected chargers.
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Skylla charger 24/48V
Perfect chargers for any type of battery

Charge voltage can be precisely adjusted to suit any sealed or unsealed battery system.
In particular, sealed maintenance free batteries must be charged correctly in order to ensure a long service life.
Overvoltage will result in excessive gassing and venting of a sealed battery. The battery will dry out and fail.
Suitable for AC and DC supply (AC-DC and DC-DC operation)

Except for the 3 phase input models, the chargers also accept a DC supply.
Controlled charging
Every TG charger has a microprocessor, which accurately controls the charging in three steps. The charging
process takes place in accordance with the IUoUo characteristic and charges more rapidly than other processes.
Use of TG chargers as a power supply

As a result of the perfectly stabilized output voltage, a TG charger can be used as a power supply if batteries or
large buffer capacitors are not available.
Skylla TG 24 50
Two outputs to charge 2 battery banks (24V models only)
The TG chargers feature 2 isolated outputs. The second output, limited to approximately 4 A and with a slightly
lower output voltage, is intended to top up a starter battery.
To increase battery life: temperature compensation

Every Skylla TG charger comes with a battery temperature sensor. When connected, charge voltage will
automatically decrease with increasing battery temperature. This feature is especially recommended for sealed
batteries which otherwise might be overcharged and dry out due to venting.
Battery voltage sense

In order to compensate for voltage loss due to cable resistance, TG chargers are provided with a voltage sense
facility so that the battery always receives the correct charge voltage.

To learn more about batteries and charging batteries, please refer to our book ‘Energy Unlimited’ (available free
of charge from Victron Energy and downloadable from www.victronenergy.com).
Skylla TG 24 50 3 phase
Charge curve Application example
Skylla TG 24 100
U (V)
30 28,5 V
26,5 V
28
26
absorption (4 h)
absorption (30 m)
24
I (A)
bulk float float
50 (20 h) (20 h)
40
30
20
10
0
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Skylla charger 24/48V
24/30 TG 24/50 TG 24/100 TG

Skylla 24/80 TG 24/100 TG 48/25 TG 48/50 TG
24/50 TG 3 phase 3 phase
Input voltage (V AC) 230 3 x 400 230 230 3 x 400 230 230
Input voltage range (V AC) 185-264 320-450 185-264 185-264 320-450 185-264 185-264
Input voltage range (V DC) 180-400 n. a. 180-400 180-400 n. a. 180-400 180-400
Frequency (Hz) 45-65
Power factor 1
Charge voltage 'absorption' (V DC) 28,5 28,5 28,5 28,5 28,5 57 57
Charge voltage 'float' (V DC) 26,5 26,5 26,5 26,5 26,5 53 53
Charge current house batt. (A) (2) 30 / 50 50 80 100 100 25 50
Charge current starter batt. (A) 4 4 4 4 4 n. a. n. a.
Charge characteristic IUoUo (three step)
Battery capacity (Ah) 150-500 250-500 400-800 500-1000 500-1000 125-250 250-500
Temperature sensor ¥
Can be used as power supply ¥
Remote alarm Potential free contacts 60V / 1A (1x NO and 1x NC)
Forced cooling ¥
Protection (1) a,b,c,d
Operating temp. range -20 to 60°C (0 - 140°F)
ENCLOSURE
Battery-connection M8 studs
230 V AC-connection screw-clamp 2,5 mm² (AWG 6)
Weight kg (lbs) 5,5 (12.1) 13 (28) 10 (22) 10 (22) 23 (48) 5,5 (12.1) 10 (12.1)
Dimensions hxwxd in mm 365x250x147 365x250x257 365x250x257 365x250x257 515x260x265 365x250x147 365x250x257
(hxwxd in inches) (14.4x9.9x5.8) (14.4x9.9x10.1) (14.4x9.9x10.1) (14.4x9.9x10.1) (20x10.2x10.4) (14.4x9.9x5.8) (14.4x9.9x10.1)
STANDARDS
Safety EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29
Emission EN 55014-1, EN 61000-3-2
Immunity EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-3
1) Protection
a. Output short circuit c. Battery voltage too high
b. Battery reverse polarity detection d. Temperature too high
2) Up to 40°C (100°F) ambient
BMV 600S Battery Monitor Skylla Control Charger Switch Battery Alarm
The BMV 600S Battery Monitor features an advanced The Skylla Control allows you to alter the charge A remote on-off switch An excessively high or low battery voltage is
microprocessor control system combined with high current and see the system status. Altering the charge indicated by an audible and visual alarm.
resolution measuring systems for battery voltage and current is useful if the shore power fuse is limited: the
charge/discharge current. Besides this, the software AC current drawn by the battery charger can be
includes complex calculation algorithms, like controlled by limiting the maximum output current,
Peukert’s formula, to exactly determine the state of thereby preventing the shore power fuse from
charge of the battery. The BMV 600S selectively blowing.
displays battery voltage, current, consumed Ah or
time to go.
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Skylla TG charger 24V 90-265V GL approved
Universal 90-265V AC input voltage range and also suitable for DC supply
All models will operate without any adjustment needed over a 90 to 265 Volt input voltage range, whether 50
Hz or 60 Hz.
The chargers will also accept a 90-400V DC supply.
Germanischer Lloyd approval

The Chargers have been approved by Germanischer Lloyd (GL) to environmental category C, EMC 1.
Category C applies to equipment protected from the weather.
EMC 1 applies to conducted and radiated emission limits for equipment installed on the bridge of a ship.
The approval to GL C, EMC1 implies that the Chargers also complies to IEC 60945-2002, category “protected”
and ”equipment installed on the bridge of a ship”.
The GL certification applies to 185-265V AC supply.
Skylla Charger Other features

- Microprocessor control
24V 50A - Can be used as power supply
- Battery temperature sensor for temperature compensated charging
- Battery voltage sensing to compensate for voltage loss due to cable resistance
Other Skylla chargers

- Standard 185-265V AC models with additional output to charge a starter battery
- GMDSS models, with all required monitoring and alarm functions.

Charge curve
U (V)
30 28,5 V
26,5 V
28
26
absorption (4 h)
absorption (30 m)
24
I (A)
bulk float float
50 (20 h) (20 h)
40
30
20
10
0
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Skylla TG charger 24V 90-265V GL approved
24/30 24/50 24/100-G

Skylla-TG
90-265 VAC 90-265 VAC 90-265 VAC
Input voltage (V AC) 230 230 230
Input voltage range (V AC) 90-265 90-265 90-265
Input voltage range (V DC) 90-400 90-400 90-400
Frequency (Hz) 45-65 Hz or DC
Power factor 1
Charge voltage 'absorption' (V DC) 28,5 28,5 28,5
Charge voltage 'float' (V DC) 26,5 26,5 26,5
30 (limited to 22 A at 110V
Charge current house batt. (A) (2) 50 100
AC)
Charge current starter batt. (A) 4 4 4
Charge characteristic IUoUo (three step)
Battery capacity (Ah) 150-300 250-500 500-1000
Temperature sensor √
Can be used as power supply √
Remote alarm Potential free contacts 60V / 1A (1x NO and 1x NC)
Forced cooling √
Protection (1) a,b,c,d
Operating temp. range -20 to 60°C (0 - 140°F)
ENCLOSURE
Battery-connection M8 studs
230 V AC-connection screw-clamp 2,5 mm² (AWG 6)
Weight kg (lbs) 5,5 (12.1) 5,5 (12.1) 10 (22)
Dimensions hxwxd in mm 365x250x147 365x250x147 365x250x257
(hxwxd in inches) (14.4x9.9x5.8) (14.4x9.9x5.8) (14.4x9.9x10.1)
STANDARDS
Vibration 0,7g (IEC 60945)
Safety EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29, IEC 60945
Emission EN 55014-1, EN 61000-3-2, IEC 60945
Immunity EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-3, IEC 60945
Germanischer Lloyd Certificate 54 758 – 08HH
1) Protection key: 2) Up to 40°C (100°F) ambient
a) Output short circuit c) Battery voltage too high
b) Battery reverse polarity detection d) Temperature too high
BMV-600S Battery Monitor Skylla Control Charger Switch Battery Alarm

The BMV – 600 Battery Monitor The Skylla Control allows you to A remote on-off switch An excessively high or low battery
features an advanced alter the charge current and see voltage is indicated by an audible and
microprocessor control system the system status. Altering the visual alarm.
combined with high resolution charge current is useful if the
measuring systems for battery shore power fuse is limited: the
voltage and charge/discharge AC current drawn by the battery
current. Besides this, the software charger can be controlled by
includes complex calculation limiting the maximum output
algorithms, like Peukert’s formula, current, thereby preventing the
to exactly determine the state of shore power fuse from blowing.
charge of the battery. The BMV –
600 selectively displays battery
voltage, current, consumed Ah or
time to go.
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Victron Global Remote 2 and Victron Ethernet Remote
Victron Global Remote 2: A GSM/GPRS modem

The Global Remote is a modem which sends alarms, warnings and system status reports to cellular phones via
text messages (SMS). It can also log data from Victron Battery Monitors, Multi’s, Quattro’s and Inverters to a
website through a GPRS connection. The usage of this website is free of charge.
Victron Ethernet Remote: A GSM/GPRS modem with Ethernet connection

The Ethernet Remote has the same functions as the Global Remote. An extra function of the Ethernet Remote is
that it can connect with LAN, due to a special cable. In this way, the Ethernet Remote can be connected to the
internet without a SIM-card.
Simple and easy to use

The idea is simple: you can use it to get SMS alarms from a Multi, a Battery System, or both. When monitoring
the usage of batteries, it can be extremely helpful to receive under and overvoltage alarms; whenever they
occur. For this purpose, the Global Remote is perfect. A prepaid SIM-card (for example) in combination with the
Global Remote is adequate for remotely monitoring your system.
Connections Global Remote

The Global Remote has two serial connections. The can be used to connect to a VE.Bus Multi/Quattro/Inverter
Victron Global Remote 2 unit or system. This connection needs a MK2 which is supplied with the VGR. The other connection is to
connect a BMV-600S or BMV-602S Battery Monitor. To connect it to a BMV you will also need the connection kit
accessory which needs to be purchased separately. The Global Remote also has a connection for an optional
accessory, the VGR IO Extender.
Connections Ethernet Remote

The Ethernet Remote has one serial connection. This can be used to connect to a VE.Bus Multi/Quattro/Inverter
unit or system, or a BMV Battery Monitor. To connect it to a BMV you will also need the connection kit
accessory which needs to be purchased separately.
Advanced usage: Monitoring historic data

Taking it one step further, an internet browser and -connection is all you need to view all of the data online.
Victron Ethernet Remote You can simply create an account on the website and add your modem(s). Subsequently you can configure the
GPRS connection, which will enable you to monitor the historic data of several basic properties such as system
voltages, power levels and status information. All of this data is graphed. These graphs are available in daily,
weekly and monthly timeframes.
VRM Online Portal

The information from the VGR and VER is forwarded to our free remote monitoring website: the VRM Online
Portal. To get an impression of the VRM Online Portal, visit https://vrm.victronenergy.com/, and try our demo.
The portal is free of charge.
Victron Ethernet Remote

Victron Global Remote
Database
GSM/ GPRS GSM/GPRS
Network Database Network
Internet
LAN Router
Battery Monitor Quattro

Battery Monitor Quattro
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Victron Global Remote 2 and Victron Ethernet Remote
Victron Global Remote 2 Victron Ethernet Remote

Serial connection (Mk2.2a – included) Connect VE.Bus Multi/Quattro/Inverter unit/system
Serial connection (BMV-602 Datalink – not included) Connect BMV-602 Battery Monitor
GENERAL
Power supply voltage range 5.5 to 32VDC
Current draw (max.) 0.48A at 5.5VDC
Current draw (connected to GSM network) 90mA at 12VDC and 50mA at 24 VDC
Operating temperature range -30° to 75° C. / -22° to 167° F.
ENCLOSURE
Dimensions VGR Modem (hxwxd) 73 x 54.5 x 25.5 mm / 2.9 x 2.1 x 1 inch
Weight VGR Modem 89 grams / 3.1 ounces
Body Aluminium
Installation Two aluminum mounting bridles
GSM / GPRS
GPRS data usage Depends on usage
Antenna connection 50 Ohm SMA
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
GSM antenna Included Included
Ethernet attachment n.a. Included
Battery cable With inline fuse Included
Y-cable for serial and IO Extender connection Included Included
Male DB15 to female DB9 cable Included Included
MK2 interface Included Included
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (NOT INCLUDED, TO BE ORDERED SEPARATELY)
Global Remote to BMV-60xS conn. kit Compatible Compatible
VGR IO Extender Compatible Not compatible
Global Remote Antenna Compatible Compatible
BMV-600S and 602S Victron Global Remote MultiPlus Phoenix Inverter Quattro
The BMV-600S and 602S are to BMV-60xS conn. kit Inverter/Charger Pure sinwave output, high Inverter/Charger
our newest high precision Cable kit required to connect The MultiPlus is a powerful peak power and high The Quattro can be connected
battery monitors. The the BMV-60xS and the Victron true sine wave inverter, a efficiency. Combined high to two independent AC
essential function of a battery Global Remote. BMV 60xS sophisticated battery charger frequency and line frequency sources, for example shore-
monitor is to calculate Data Link included. that features adaptive charge technologies ensure the best side power and a generator,
ampere-hours consumed as technology, and a high-speed of both worlds. or two generators. The
well as the state of charge of a AC transfer switch in a single Quattro will automatically
battery. Ampere-hours compact enclosure. connect to the active source.
consumed are calculated by
integrating the current
flowing in or out of the
battery.
Example of graph available on https://vrm.victronenergy.com
Global Remote Antenna

The Global Remote Antenna is an optional
accessory to improve the reception of the
Victron Global Remote. The Global Remote
Antenna replaces the standard antenna
that is included with the Global Remote.
The antenna is an outdoor 4dBi Gain
antenna for stationary usage. A standard
5m low loss coax cable and wall-mount is
included.
Specifications:
Frequency: 900 (2dBi) / 1800 &

1900-1990 and
1990-2200 and
2400Mhz Note that it is not possible to combine the Global Remote or Ethernet Remote with one of the
Vertically polarized following products in a VE.Bus system:
Antenna length: 24cm - VE.Net to VE.Bus Converter
Antenna diameter: 1,8cm - Blue Power Panel 2
Impedance: 50 Ω - Blue Power Panel GX
Connector: SMA-M connector
- VE.Bus to NMEA2000 interface
Combining with the Digital Multi Control, VE.Bus Multi Control or Phoenix Inverter Control is possible.
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Color Control GX
Color Control GX
The Color Control provides intuitive control and monitoring for all products connected to it. The list
of Victron products that can be connected is endless: Inverters, Multi’s, Quattro’s, all our latest MPPTs,
BMV-600, BMV-700, Lynx Ion and even more.
VRM Online Portal

Besides monitoring and controlling products on the Color Control GX, the information is also
forwarded to our free remote monitoring website: the VRM Online Portal. To get an impression of the
VRM Online Portal, visit https://vrm.victronenergy.com/, and try our demo. See also the kWh
dashboard screenshot further down in this datasheet.
Future functionality
The Color Control has endless possibilities. To implement all our ideas and wishes will take years.
There are therefore many features that are not yet available. Functions marked with ‘Future function’
will become available later on, as a firmware update. Firmware updates are free of charge, as with all
Victron products. Updating the product is easy: the Color Control GX will update itself automatically,
as long as it is connected to the internet. Manual updates can be done with a USB stick and microSD
cards.
Supported products
- Multi’s, including split-phase and three phase systems. Monitoring and control (on/off and
current limiter). Changing Multi settings is not yet available.
- Quattro’s, including split-phase and three phase systems. Same limitations as Multi’s, and some
Quattro specific features, such as seeing which input is currently active, are not yet available.
- BlueSolar MPPT 150/70 and the MPPT 150/85. Current solar output is visible on the overview
screen, and all parameters are logged to the VRM online portal. Note that the VRM App has a
nice overview showing data of the BlueSolar MPPT 150/70 as well. When multiple BlueSolar
MPPTs with VE.Can are used in parallel, the Color Control will show all information as one. See
also our blog-post about synchronizing multiple MPPT 150/70 solar chargers.
- BMV-600 family can be connected to the VE.Direct ports on the Color Control GX. Use the
VE.Direct to BMV60xS cable for that. See our pricelist.
- BMV-700 family can be connected directly to the VE.Direct ports on the Color Control GX. Use
the VE.Direct Cable for this. See our pricelist.
- BlueSolar MPPT Solar Chargers with a VE.Direct port (70/15, 75/15, 100/15, 100/30, 75/50,
100/50, 150/35) can be connected to the VE.Direct ports on the Color Control GX. Connecting
multiple at the same time is possible. They will all appear as a separate Solar Charger in the
device list.
- A USB GPS can be connected to the USB port. Location and speed will be visible on the display,
and the data is sent to the VRM Portal for tracking purposes. The map on VRM will show the
latest position. Implementation of more advanced racking features on the VRM Portal is
expected in 2014-Q1.
- Lynx Ion BMS
- Lynx Shunt VE.Can
Note that there are more options for products which use the VE.Direct ports, such as BMV’s and
small MPPT’s. They can also be connected through USB, useful when more than two products need
to be connected. Use an off-the-shelf USB-hub, and the VE.Direct to USB interface, ASS030530000.
Other highlights
- When connected to the internet, the Color Control GX will update itself automatically as if
there is a new software version available. It checks for an update every night at 02:00 UTC.
- Multiple languages: English, Chinese, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Swedish and Dutch.
Notes for existing VGR2 and VER users

- Opposite to the Victron Global Remote 2 (VGR2) and Victron Ethernet Remote (VER), the Color
Control GX stores all data locally during network interruptions. As soon as the connection to
the VRM Online Portal is restored, it will automatically send all backlogged data to the portal.
Data can then be analyzed on https://vrm.victronenergy.com. This local storage feature can be
useful for diagnostics and problem solving as well: leave it for a couple of days in an
installation where there are problems, then take it back to the office and connect it to the
internet.
- Remote VEConfigure is not yet supported by the Color Control GX. This functionality is
expected in 2014 Q2. It will be even better than the VGR2 and VER: it will include support for
changing Assistants and their settings.
- The local website, as present on the VER, is not yet supported.
- The Color Control GX has no internal GPRS modem: you cannot insert a sim-card into the Color
Control GX. You can use an off-the-shelf GPRS or 3G router instead. See FAQ for a blog post
about 3G routers and the data consumption.
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Color Control GX
Color Control GX
Power supply voltage range 9 – 70V DC
Current draw 12V DC 24V DC 48V DC
Switched off 0mA 0mA 0mA
Display off 140mA tbm tbm
Display at minimum intensity 160mA tbm tbm
Display at maximum intensity 245mA tbm tbm
Potential free contact 3A / 30V DC / 250V AC (Normally open)
Data communication
VE.Direct 2 separate VE.Direct ports – isolated
VE.Can 2 paralleled RJ45 sockets – isolated
VE.Bus 2 paralleled RJ45 sockets – isolated
USB 2 USB Host ports – not isolated
Ethernet 10/100/1000MB RJ45 socket – isolated except shield
Other
Outer dimensions (h x w x d)
Operating temperature range -20 to +50°C
Overview - Multi with PV Inverter on output (Hub-2) Main menu
Overview - Multi Alarm notifications
Overview - Multi with MPPT 150/70
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Color Control GX
VRM Dashboard – Live feed
VRM Dashboard – Distribution of Solar Yield
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Color Control GX
Color Control GX schematic diagram
Multi and Quattro

inverter/charger
Parallel, three-phase and MPPT 150/70
split-phase are also
supported by the CCGX.
Skylla-i
(future function)
VE.Can RJ45
terminators Alarm buzzer
Ethernet
Connect to internet router
Digital Multi Wifi

Control (future function)
GPS
MPPT 70/15,
75/15 and
75/50
BMV-60xS or BMV-700 USB stick

Used for manually updating firmware.
Potential free relay To battery

Alarm signaling
(available)
Generator start/stop or as a
remote controllable switch.
(future function)
Not used
microSD Card
Used for manually updating firmware. The slot is
accessible from the front when the Color Control
GX is mounted in a panel.
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BMV 700 series: Precision battery monitoring
Battery ‘fuel gauge’, time-to-go indicator, and much more

The remaining battery capacity depends on the ampere-hours consumed, discharge current, temperature
and the age of the battery. Complex software algorithms are needed to take all these variables into account.
Next to the basic display options, such as voltage, current and ampere-hours consumed, the BMV-700 series
also displays state of charge, time to go, and power consumption in Watts.
The BMV-702 features an additional input which can be programmed to measure the voltage (of a second
battery), temperature or midpoint voltage (see below).
Easy to install
All electrical connections are to the quick connect PCB on the current shunt. The shunt connects to the
monitor with a standard RJ12 telephone cable. Included: RJ 12 cable (10 m) and battery cable with fuse (2 m);
BMV 700 no other components needed.
Also included are a separate front bezel for a square or round display appearance; a securing ring for the rear
mounting and screws for the front mounting.
Easy to program
A quick install menu and a detailed setup menu with scrolling texts assists the user when going through the
various settings. Please consult the manual for details.
New: midpoint voltage monitoring (BMV-702 only)

This feature which is often used in industry to monitor large and expensive battery banks, is now for the first
BMV bezel square time made available at a low cost, to monitor any battery bank.
A battery bank consists of a string of series connected cells. The midpoint voltage is the voltage halfway
along the string. Ideally, the midpoint voltage would be exactly half of the total voltage. In practice, however,
deviations will be seen, dependent on many factors such as a different state of charge for new batteries or
cells, different temperatures, internal leakage currents, capacities and much more.
Large or increasing deviation of the midpoint voltage, points to improper battery care or a failed battery or
cell. Corrective action following a midpoint voltage alarm can prevent severe damage to an expensive
battery. Please consult the BMV manual for more information.
BMV shunt 500A/50mV
With quick connect pcb Standard features
- Battery voltage, current, power, ampere-hours consumed and state of charge
- Time to go at the current rate of discharge
- Programmable visual and audible alarm
- Programmable relay, to turn off non critical loads or to run a generator when needed.
- 500 Amp quick connect shunt and connection kit
- Shunt selection capability up to 10.000 Amps
- VE.Direct communication port
- Stores a wide range of historical events, which can be used to evaluate usage patterns and battery health
- Wide input voltage range: 9,5 – 95 V
- High current measurement resolution: 10 mA (0,01A)
- Low current consumption: 2,9 Ah per month (4 mA) @12V and 2,2 Ah per month (3mA) @ 24V
BMV-702 additional features

Additional input to measure voltage (of a second battery), temperature or midpoint voltage, and
BMV 702 Black
corresponding alarm and relay settings.
BMV 700HS: 60 to 385VDC voltage range

No prescaler needed. Note: suitable for systems with grounded minus only (battery monitor is not isolated
from shunt).
Other battery monitoring options

- VE.Net Battery Controller
- High voltage VE.Net Battery Controller: 70 to 350VDC
- Lynx Shunt VE.Net
- Lynx Shunt VE.Can
More about midpoint voltage

One bad cell or one bad battery can destroy a large, expensive battery bank. When batteries are connected in
series, a timely warning can be generated by measuring the midpoint voltage. Please see the BMV manual,
BMV 700H section 5.2, for more information.
We recommend our Battery Balancer (BMS012201000) to maximize service life or series-connected
batteries.
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BMV 702
Battery monitor BMV 700 BMV 700HS
BMV 702 BLACK
Victron Global Remote
Supply voltage range 6,5 - 95 VDC 6,5 - 95 VDC 60 – 385 VDC The Global Remote is a modem which sends alarms,
Current draw, back light off < 4 mA < 4 mA < 4 mA warnings and system status reports to cellular phones via
text messages (SMS). It can also log data from Victron
Input voltage range, auxiliary battery n.a. 6,5 - 95 VDC n.a. Battery Monitors, MultiPlus units, Quattros and Inverters
to a website through a GPRS connection to the VRM
Battery capacity (Ah) 20 - 9999 Ah Portal. Access to this website is free of charge.
Operating temperature range -20 +50°C (0 - 120°F) VE.Direct to Global remote Interface cable needed
(ASS030534000).
Measures voltage of second battery, or
No Yes No
temperature, or midpoint
Temperature measurement range -20 +50°C n.a.
VE.Direct communication port Yes Yes Yes
Relay 60V/1A normally open (function can be inverted)
RESOLUTION & ACCURACY (with a 500 A shunt)
1000A/50mV and 2000A/50mV shunt
Current ± 0,01 A For ease of use with the BMV series: the quick connect PCB on the standard 500A/50mV shunt
can also be mounted on these shunts.
Voltage ± 0,01 V
Amp hours ± 0,1 Ah
State of charge (0 – 100 %) ± 0,1 %
Time to go ± 1 min
Temperature (0 - 50°C or 30 - 120°F) n. a. ± 1 λC/λF n. a.
Accuracy of current measurement ± 0,4 %
Accuracy of voltage measurement ± 0,3 % Interface cables
INSTALLATION & DIMENSIONS - VE.Direct cables to connect a BMV 70x to the Color Control (ASS030530xxx)
- VE.Direct to USB interface (ASS030530000) to connect several BMV 70x to the Color Control or
Installation Flush mount to a computer.
-VE.Direct to Global remote interface to connect a BMV 70x to a Global Remote.
Front 63 mm diameter (ASS030534000)
Front bezel 69 x 69 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inch)
Body diameter 52mm (2.0 inch)
Body depth 31mm (1.2 inch)
STANDARDS
Safety EN 60335-1
Emission / Immunity EN 55014-1 / EN 55014-2
Automotive ECE R10-4 / EN 50498
ACCESSORIES
Shunt (included) 500 A / 50 mV The PC application software BMV-Reader will show all current readings on a computer,
10 meter 6 core UTP with RJ12 connectors, including history data. It can also log the data to a CSV formatted file. It is available for free,
Cables (included)
and cable with fuse for ‘+’ connection and can be downloaded from our website at the Support and downloads section. Connect
Temperature sensor Optional (ASS000100000) the BMV to the computer with the VE.Direct to USB interface, ASS030530000.
Color Control
The powerful Linux computer, hidden
behind the color display and buttons,
collects data from all Victron equipment and
shows it on the display. Besides Battery Balancer (BMS012201000)
communicating to Victron equipment, the The Battery Balancer equalizes the state of
Color Control communicates through charge of two series connected 12 V batteries, or
NMEA2000, Ethernet and USB. of several parallel strings of series connected
A maximum of four BMVs can be connected directly to the Color Control. batteries.
Even more BMVs can be connected to a USB Hub for central monitoring. When the charge voltage of a 24 V battery
Data can be stored and analyzed on the VRM
Portal. iPhone and Android apps are system increases to more than 27 V, the Battery
available for monitoring and control. Balancer will turn on and compare the voltage
over the two series connected batteries. The
Battery Balancer will draw a current of up to 1 A
from the battery (or parallel connected
batteries) with the highest voltage. The resulting
charge current differential will ensure that all
batteries will converge to the same state of
charge.
If needed, several balancers can be paralleled.
A 48 V battery bank can be balanced with three

Battery Balancers.
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Precision monitoring
The essential function of a battery monitor is to calculate ampere-hours consumed and the state of
charge of a battery. Ampere-hours consumed is calculated by integrating the current flowing in or out of
the battery. In case of a constant current, this integration is equivalent to current multiplied by time. A
discharge current of 10A during 2 hours, for example, amounts to 20Ah consumed. All our battery
monitors are based on a powerful microprocessor, programmed with the algorithms needed for
precision monitoring.
Standard information and alarms

- Battery voltage (V).
- Battery charge/discharge current (A).
BMV 600S - Ampere-hours consumed (Ah).
- State of charge (%).
- Time to go at the current rate of discharge.
- Visual and audible alarm: over- and under voltage, and/or battery discharged.
- Programmable alarm or generator start relay.
BMV 600S: low cost ultra high resolution monitor

- Highest resolution: 10mA (0,01A) with 500A shunt.
- Can be used with 50, 60 or 100mV shunts, current rating from 100A to 1000A
- Lowest current consumption: 4mA @12V and 3mA @ 24V.
- Easiest to wire: the BMV 600S comes with shunt, 10 meter RJ 12 UTP cable and 2 meter battery cable
with fuse; no other components needed.
- Easiest to install: separate front bezel for square or round appearance; ring for rear mounting and
BMV bezel square screws for front mounting.
- Broadest voltage range: 9.5 – 95 VDC without prescaler needed.
- Communication port (Isolated RS232 interface is needed to connect to a computer)
BMV 602S: two batteries

In addition to all the features of the BMV600S, the BMV602S can measure the voltage of a second battery.
A version with a black front bezel (BMV 602S Black) is also available.
BMV 600HS: 70 to 350VDC voltage range

No prescaler needed. Note: suitable for systems with grounded minus only (battery monitor is not
isolated from shunt).
BMV shunt 500A/50mV
With quick connect pcb Optional Isolated RS232 communication interface and software
(for all BMV models) Displays all information on a computer and loads charge/discharge data in an Excel
file for graphical display. The BMV models feature a very simple protocol that can be used for integration
into other systems.
VE.Net Battery Controller: any number of batteries

- One VE.Net panel or Blue Power panel will connect to any number of battery controllers.
- Comes with 500A/50mV shunt and can be programmed for 50, 60 or 100mV shunts, current rating from
100A to 10.000A.
- With use, abuse and data memory.
- Temperature sensor and connection kit included.
High voltage VE.Net Battery Controller: 70 to 350VDC

No prescaler needed. Note: RJ45 connectors are galvanically isolated from Controller and shunt.
BMV 602S Black
Example of a battery charge

curve recorded with a BMV 602
and VEBat software
VE.Net Battery Controller
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VE. Net
BMV 602S & VE. Net
Battery monitor BMV 600S BMV 600HS High Voltage Battery
BMV 602S BLACK Battery Controller
Controller
Power supply voltage range 9.5 - 90 VDC 9.5 - 90 VDC 70 – 350 VDC 7 - 75 VDC 70 - 350 VDC¹
Current draw, back light off < 4 mA < 4 mA < 4 mA < 5 mA < 4 mA
Input voltage range (VDC) 9.5 - 95 VDC 9.5 - 95 VDC 70 – 350 VDC 0 - 75 VDC 0 – 350 VDC
Battery capacity (Ah) 20 - 9999 Ah 20 - 60000 Ah
Operating temperature range -20 +50°C (0 - 120°F)
Measures voltage of second battery No Yes Yes No
Communication port Yes Yes Yes Yes (VE.Net)
Potential free contacts 60V/1A (N/O)
RESOLUTION (with a 500 A shunt)
Current ± 0,01 A ± 0,1 A
Voltage ± 0,01 V
Amp hours ± 0,1 Ah
State of charge (0 – 100 %) ± 0,1 %
Time to go ± 1 min
Temperature (0 - 50°C or 30 - 120°F) n. a. ± 1°C (± 1°F)
Accuracy of current measurement ± 0,3 %
Accuracy of voltage measurement ± 0,4 %
INSTALLATION & DIMENSIONS
Installation Flush mount DIN rail
Front 63 mm diameter 22 X 75 mm (0.9 x 2.9 inch)
Front bezel 69 x 69 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inch) n. a.
Body diameter 52mm (2.0 inch) n. a.
Body depth 31mm (1.2 inch) 105 mm (4,1 inch)
ACCESSORIES
Shunt (included) 500 A / 50 mV² 500 A / 50 mV³
10 meter 6 core UTP with RJ12 connectors,
Cables (included) Supplied with 1 m cables
and cable with fuse for ‘+’ connection
Temperature sensor n. a. Supplied with 3 m cable
Computer interface optional n.a.
1) 7 – 75 VDC needed for VE.Net network power supply

2) HV version with shunt in plastic enclosure
3) HV version with shunt + Controller in plastic enclosure
Victron Global Remote Victron Global Remote to BMV 60xS Blue Power panel
The Global Remote is a modem which sends alarms, Connection Kit The VE.Net Blue Power Panel is the panel that
warnings and system status reports to cellular phones Cable kit required to connect the BMV and the connects to the VE.Net Battery Controller. The panel
via text messages (SMS). It can also log data from Victron Victon Global Remote. BMV 60xS Data Link can show the information of multiple batteries on one
Battery Monitors, MultiPlus units, Quattro’s and Inverters included. display for simple and efficient monitoring of your
to a website through a GPRS connection. Access to this battery systems. For our other VE.Net products please
website is free of charge. refer to our VE.Net datasheet.
BMV-602 Data Link with software

1000A/50mV shunt 2000A/50mV shunt
For all BMV’s
For ease of use with BMV series: quick For ease of use with BMV series: quick
connect pcb of standard 500A/50mV connect pcb of standard 500A/50mV shunt
shunt can be mounted on this shunt. can be mounted on this shunt.
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BlueSolar monocrystalline panels
• Low voltage-temperature coefficient enhances high-temperature operation.

• Exceptional low-light performance and high sensitivity to light across the entire solar spectrum.
• 25-year limited warranty on power output and performance.
• 2-year Limited warranty on materials and workmanship.
• Sealed, waterproof, multi-functional junction box gives high level of safety.
• High performance bypass diodes minimize the power drop caused by shade.
• Advanced EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) encapsulation system with triple-layer back sheet meets the
most stringent safety requirements for high-voltage operation.
• A sturdy, anodized aluminum frame allows modules to be easily roof-mounted with a variety of
standard mounting systems.
• Highest quality, high-transmission tempered glass provides enhanced stiffness and impact
resistance.
• Pre wired quick-connect system with MC4 (PV-ST01) connectors.
(Except for the 30W panel)
BlueSolar Monocrystalline 280W

MC4 connectors
Electrical data under STC (1)

Nominal Max-Power Max-Power Open-Circuit Short-circuit
Type Module Size Glass size Weight
Power Voltage Current Voltage Current
PMPP VMPP IMPP Voc Isc
Module mm mm Kg W V A V A
SPM30-12 450 x 540 x 25 445 x 535 2.5 30 18 1.67 22.5 2
SPM51-12 645 x 540 x 35 640 x 535 5.2 50 18 2.78 22.2 3.16
SPM81-12 1005 x 540 x 35 1000 x 535 7 80 18 4.45 22.3 4.96
SPM101-12 1210 x 540 x 35 1205 x 535 8 100 18 5.56 22.4 6.53
SPM131-12 1110 x 808 x 35 1105 x 802 11.5 130 18 7.23 22.4 8.49
SPM190-24 1580 x 808 x 35 1574 x 802 14.5 190 36 5.44 43.2 5.98
SPM300-24 1956 x 992 x 50 1950 x 986 23.5 300 36 8.06 45.5 8.56
Module SPM30-12 SPM51-12 SPM81-12 SPM101-12 SPM131-12 SPM190-24 SPM300-24

Nominal Power (±3% tolerance) 30W 50W 80W 100W 130W 190W 300W
Cell type Monocrystalline
Number of cells in series 36 72
Maximum system voltage (V) 1000V
Temperature coefficient of PMPP (%) -0.48/°C -0.48/°C -0.48/°C -0.48/°C -0.48/°C -0.48/°C -0.48/°C
Temperature coefficient of Voc (%) -0.34/°C -0.34/°C -0.34/°C -0.34/°C -0.34/°C -0.34/°C -0.34/°C
Temperature coefficient of Isc (%) +0.037/°C +0.037/°C +0.037/°C +0.037/°C +0.05/°C +0.037/°C +0.037/°C
Temperature Range -40°C to +85°C
Surface Maximum Load Capacity 200kg/m²
Allowable Hail Load 23m/s, 7.53g
Junction Box Type PV-JH03-2 PV-JH02 PV-JH02 PV-JH02 PV-RH0301 PV-JH03 PV-JH200
Connector Type MC4
Length of Cables 450mm 750mm 900mm 900mm 900mm 900mm 1000mm
Output tolerance +/-3%
Frame Aluminium
Product warranty 2 years
Warranty on electrical performance 10 years 90% + 25 years 80% of power output
Smallest packaging unit 1 panel
Quantity per pallet 40 panels 40 panels 20 panels 20 panels 20 panels 20 panels 20 panels
1) STC (Standard Test Conditions): 1000W/m2, 25ºC, AM (Air Mass) 1.5
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BlueSolar polycristalline panels
• Low voltage-temperature coefficient enhances high-temperature operation.

• Exceptional low-light performance and high sensitivity to light across the entire solar spectrum.
• 25-year limited warranty on power output and performance.
• 2-year Limited warranty on materials and workmanship.
• Sealed, waterproof, multi-functional junction box gives high level of safety.
• High performance bypass diodes minimize the power drop caused by shade.
• Advanced EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) encapsulation system with triple-layer back sheet meets the
most stringent safety requirements for high-voltage operation.
• A sturdy, anodized aluminum frame allows modules to be easily roof-mounted with a variety of
standard mounting systems.
• Highest quality, high-transmission tempered glass provides enhanced stiffness and impact
resistance.
• Pre wired quick-connect system with MC4 (PV-ST01) connectors.
BlueSolar Polycrystalline 130W

MC4 connectors
Electrical data under STC (1)

Nominal Max-Power Max-Power Open-Circuit Short-circuit
Type Module Size Glass size Weight
Power Voltage Current Voltage Current
PMPP VMPP IMPP Voc Isc
Module mm mm Kg W V A V A
SPP30-12 735x350x25 730x345 5.2 30 18 1.72 22.5 1.85
SPP51-12 540x670x35 535x665 5.3 50 18 2.85 22.2 3.09
SPP81-12 915x670x35 910x665 8 80 18 4.6 21.6 5.06
SPP101-12 1005x670x35 1000x665 9 100 18 5.75 21.6 6.32
SPP140-12 1480x670x35 1474x664 12.5 140 18 8.05 21.6 8.85
SPP280-24 1956x992x50 1950x986 24 280 36 7.7 44.06 8.26
Module SPP30-12 SPP51-12 SPP81-12 SPP101-12 SPP140-12 SPP280-24

Nominal Power (±3% tolerance) 30W 50W 80W 100W 140W 280W
Cell type Polycrystalline
Number of cells in series 36 72
Maximum system voltage (V) 1000V
Temperature coefficient of PMPP (%) -0.47/°C -0.48/°C -0.48/°C -0.48/°C -0.48/°C -0.47/°C
Temperature coefficient of Voc (%) -0.34/°C -0.34/°C -0.34/°C -0.34/°C -0.35/°C -0.34/°C
Temperature coefficient of Isc (%) +0.045/°C +0.037/°C +0.037/°C +0.037/°C +0.037/°C +0.045/°C
Temperature Range -40°C to +85°C
Surface Maximum Load Capacity 200kg/m²
Allowable Hail Load 23m/s, 7.53g
Junction Box Type PV-JH03-2 PV-JH02 PV-JH02 PV-JH02 PV-JH02 PV-JH200
Connector Type MC4
Length of Cables 450mm 750mm 900mm 1000mm
Output tolerance +/-3%
Frame Aluminium
Product warranty 2 years
Warranty on electrical performance 10 years 90% + 25 years 80% of power output
Smallest packaging unit 1 panel
Quantity per pallet 40 panels 40 panels 20 panels 20 panels 20 panels 20 panels
1) STC (Standard Test Conditions): 1000W/m2, 25ºC, AM (Air Mass) 1.5
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BlueSolar charge controller MPPT 75/15 & MPPT 100/15
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.
Load output
Over-discharge of the battery can be prevented by connecting all loads to the load output. The load output
will disconnect the load when the battery has been discharged to a preset voltage.
Alternatively, an intelligent battery management algorithm can be chosen: see BatteryLife.
The load output is short circuit proof.
Some loads (especially inverters) can best be connected directly to the battery, and the inverter remote
control connected to the load output. A special interface cable may be needed, please see the manual.
BatteryLife: intelligent battery management

When a solar charge controller is not able to recharge the battery to its full capacity within one day, the
result is often that the battery will be continually be cycled between a “partially charged” state and the “end
of discharge” state. This mode of operation (no regular full recharge) will destroy a lead-acid battery within
weeks or months.
The BatteryLife algorithm will monitor the state of charge of the battery and, if needed, day by day slightly
increase the load disconnect level (i. e. disconnect the load earlier) until the harvested solar energy is
sufficient to recharge the battery to nearly the full 100%. From that point onwards the load disconnect level
will be modulated so that a nearly 100% recharge is achieved about once every week.
Resin encapsulated electronics

Protects the electronic components against the environment.
Programmable battery charge algorithm

See the software section on our website for details
Solar charge controller
Day/night timing and light dimming option
MPPT 75/15
See the software section on our website for details
BlueSolar charge controller MPPT 75/15 MPPT 100/15

Battery voltage 12/24 V Auto Select
Rated charge current 15 A
Maximum PV power, 12V 1a,b) 200 W (MPPT range 15 V to 70 V resp. 95 V)
Automatic load disconnect Yes, maximum load 15 A
Peak efficiency 98 %
Self consumption 10 mA
Charge voltage 'absorption' 14,4 V / 28,8 V
Charge voltage 'float' 13,8 V / 27,6 V
Continuous/peak load current 15A / 50A
11,1 V / 22,2 V or 11,8 V / 23,6 V
Low voltage load disconnect
or BatteryLife algorithm
Maximum Power Point Tracking 13,1 V / 26,2 V or 14 V / 28 V
Low voltage load reconnect
or BatteryLife algorithm
Battery reverse polarity (fuse)
Upper curve: Protection Output short circuit
Output current (I) of a solar panel as function Over temperature
of output voltage (V).
The maximum power point (MPP) is the point Operating temperature -30 to +60°C (full rated output up to 40°C)
Pmax along the curve where the product I x V Humidity 100 %, non-condensing
reaches its peak. VE.Direct
Data communication port
See the data communication white paper on our website
Lower curve: ENCLOSURE
Output power P = I x V as function of output
voltage. Colour Blue (RAL 5012)
When using a PWM (not MPPT) controller the Power terminals 6 mm² / AWG10
output voltage of the solar panel will be
nearly equal to the voltage of the battery, and Protection category IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area)
will be lower than Vmp. Weight 0,5 kg
Dimensions (h x w x d) 100 x 113 x 40 mm
1a) If more PV power is connected, the controller will limit input power to 200W resp. 400W
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BlueSolar charge controller MPPT 100/30
Charge current up to 30 A and PV voltage up to 100 V

The BlueSolar 100/30-MPPT 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 12 or 24V nominal battery voltage.
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%. 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
preprogrammed algorithms, selectable with a rotary switch (see manual for details).
Extensive electronic protection

Over-temperature protection and power derating when temperature is high.
Solar charge controller PV short circuit and PV reverse polarity protection.
MPPT 100/30 PV reverse current protection.
Internal temperature sensor

Compensates absorption and float charge voltages for temperature.

Maximum output current 30 A
Maximum PV power, 12V 1a,b) 440 W (MPPT range 15 V to 80 V)
Maximum PV power, 24V 1a,b) 880 W (MPPT range 30 V to 80 V)
Maximum PV open circuit voltage 100 V
Charge voltage 'absorption' Default setting: 14,4 V / 28,8 V
Charge voltage 'float' Default setting: 13,8 V / 27,6 V
Protection Output short circuit
Maximum Power Point Tracking Over temperature
Operating temperature -30 to +60°C (full rated output up to 40°C)
Upper curve: Humidity 95 %, non-condensing
Output current (I) of a solar panel as function of VE.Direct
output voltage (V). Data communication port
See the data communication white paper on our website
The maximum power point (MPP) is the point ENCLOSURE
Pmax along the curve where the product I x V
reaches its peak. Colour Blue (RAL 5012)
Power terminals 13 mm² / AWG6
Lower curve:
Protection category IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area)
Output power P = I x V as function of output
voltage. Weight 1,25 kg
When using a PWM (not MPPT) controller the Dimensions (h x w x d) 130 x 186 x 70 mm
output voltage of the solar panel will be nearly
1a) If more PV power is connected, the controller will limit input power to 440W resp. 700W
equal to the voltage of the battery, and will be
lower than Vmp.
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Charge current up to 35 A and PV voltage up to 150 V

The BlueSolar charge controller will charge a lower nominal-voltage battery with a higher
nominal voltage PV array.
The controller will automatically adjust to 12 V, 24 V or 48 V nominal battery voltage.
(software tool needed to select 36 V)
Especially in case of a clouded sky, when light intensity is changing continuously, an ultra-fast
voltage curve.
optimum MPP.
Solar charge controller PV short circuit and PV reverse polarity protection.
PV reverse current protection.
MPPT 150/35

12 / 24 /48 V Auto Select
Battery voltage
(software tool needed to select 36 V)
Maximum PV power, 12V 1a,b) 12V: 500W / 24V: 1000W / 36V: 1500W / 48V: 2000W
150V absolute maximum coldest conditions
Maximum PV open circuit voltage
145V start-up and operating maximum
Self-consumption 0,0o1 mA (1 σA)
Charge voltage 'absorption' Default setting: 14,4 / 28,8 / 43,2 / 57,6 V
Charge voltage 'float' Default setting: 13,8 / 27,6 / 41,4 / 55,2 V
PV reverse polarity
Maximum Power Point Tracking Protection
Output short circuit
Over temperature
Upper curve: Operating temperature -30 to +60°C (full rated output up to 40°C)
Output current (I) of a solar panel as function of
output voltage (V). Humidity 95 %, non-condensing
The maximum power point (MPP) is the point VE.Direct
Pmax along the curve where the product I x V See the data communication white paper on our website
reaches its peak. ENCLOSURE
Colour Blue (RAL 5012)
Lower curve:
Output power P = I x V as function of output Power terminals 13 mm² / AWG6
voltage. Protection category IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area)
When using a PWM (not MPPT) controller the
output voltage of the solar panel will be nearly Weight 1,25 kg
equal to the voltage of the battery, and will be Dimensions (h x w x d) 130 x 186 x 70 mm
lower than Vmp. 1a) If more PV power is connected, the controller will limit input power to 700W resp. 1400W
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Charge current up to 50 A and PV voltage up to 75 V, respectively 100 V

The BlueSolar charge controllers will charge a lower nominal-voltage battery with a higher
nominal voltage PV array.
The controllers automatically adjust to 12 V or 24 V nominal battery voltage.

Especially in case of a clouded sky, when light intensity is changing continuously, an ultra fast

voltage curve.
optimum MPP.



PV short circuit and PV reverse polarity protection.
Solar charge controller PV reverse current protection.
MPPT 75/50

Charge voltage 'absorption' Default setting: 14,4 V / 28,8 V
Charge voltage 'float' Default setting: 13,8 V / 27,6 V
PV reverse polarity
Maximum Power Point Tracking Protection
Output short circuit
Over temperature
Upper curve: Operating temperature -30 to +60°C (full rated output up to 40°C)
Output current (I) of a solar panel as function of
Humidity 95 %, non-condensing
output voltage (V).
The maximum power point (MPP) is the point VE.Direct
Pmax along the curve where the product I x V See the data communication white paper on our website
reaches its peak. ENCLOSURE
Colour Blue (RAL 5012)
Lower curve:
Output power P = I x V as function of output Power terminals 13 mm² / AWG6
voltage. Protection category IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area)
When using a PWM (not MPPT) controller the
Weight 1,25 kg
output voltage of the solar panel will be nearly
equal to the voltage of the battery, and will be Dimensions (h x w x d) 130 x 186 x 70 mm
lower than Vmp. 1a) If more PV power is connected, the controller will limit input power to 700W resp. 1400W
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PV voltage up to 150 V
The BlueSolar MPPT 150/70 and 150/85 charge controllers will charge a lower nominal-voltage battery from a
higher nominal voltage PV array.
The controller will automatically adjust to a 12, 24, 36, or 48 V nominal battery voltage.
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.

If partial shading occurs, two or more maximum power points may be present on the power-voltage curve.
The innovative BlueSolar algorithm will always maximize energy harvest by locking to the optimum MPP.

Maximum efficiency exceeds 98%. Full output current up to 40°C (104°F).

Several preprogrammed algorithms. One programmable algorithm.
Manual or automatic equalisation.
Battery temperature sensor. Battery voltage sense option.
Solar charge controllers
Programmable auxiliary relay
MPPT 150/70 and 150/85
For alarm or generator start purposes

PV short circuit and PV reverse polarity protection.
Reverse current protection.

Nominal battery voltage 12 / 24 / 36 / 48V Auto Select
Rated charge current 70A @ 40°C (104°F) 85A @ 40°C (104°F)
Maximum solar array input power 1) 12V: 1000W / 24V: 2000W / 36V: 3000W / 48V: 4000W 12V: 1200W / 24V: 2400W / 36V: 3600W / 48V: 4850W
150V absolute maximum coldest conditions
Maximum PV open circuit voltage
145V start-up and operating maximum
Minimum PV voltage Battery voltage plus 7 Volt to start Battery voltage plus 2 Volt operating
Standby power consumption 12V: 0,55W / 24V: 0,75W / 36V: 0,90W / 48V: 1,00W
Efficiency at full load 12V: 95% / 24V: 96,5% / 36V: 97% / 48V: 97,5%
Absorption charge 14.4 / 28.8 / 43.2 / 57.6V
Float charge 13.7 / 27.4 / 41.1 / 54.8V
Equalization charge 15.0 / 30.0 / 45 / 60V
Remote battery temperature sensor Yes
Default temperature compensation
-2,7mV/°C per 2V battery cell
setting
Remote on/off No Yes
Programmable relay DPST AC rating: 240VAC/4A DC rating: 4A up to 35VDC, 1A up to 60VDC
Communication port VE.Can: two paralleled RJ45 connectors, NMEA2000 protocol
Parallel operation Yes, through VE.Can. Max 25 units in parallel
Operating temperature -40°C to 60°C with output current derating above 40°C
Cooling Natural Convection Low noise fan assisted
Humidity (non condensing) Max. 95%
Terminal size 35mm² / AWG2
Material & color Aluminium, blue RAL 5012
Protection class IP20
Weight 4,2 kg
Dimensions (h x w x d) 350 x 160 x 135 mm
Mounting Vertical wall mount Indoor only
Safety EN60335-1
EMC EN61000-6-1, EN61000-6-3
1) If more solar power is connected, the controller will limit input power to the stated maximum
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BlueSolar PWM-Pro charge controllers
Programmable
The BlueSolar PWM-Pro series is ready for use with its default settings.
It also is fully programmable with help of the dedicated BlueSolar Pro Remote Panel (see features below).
Features
- Lighting control function, fully programmable with the Remote Panel.
- Three stage battery charging (bulk, absorption, float), fully programmable with the Remote Panel.
- Integrated battery monitor function (Remote Panel needed to display state of charge).
- Load output with low voltage disconnect and manual control (default setting).
- Optional external temperature sensor.
BlueSolar PWM-Pro 10 A - Load output protected against over load and short circuit.
- Protected against reverse polarity connection of the solar panels and/or battery.
Day/night timing options

See Remote Panel manual for details
BlueSolar Pro Remote Panel
Blue Solar PWM-Pro 12/24-5 12/24-10 12/24-20 12/24-30

Battery Voltage 12/24V with automatic system voltage detection
Rated charge current 5A 10 A 20 A 30 A

Automatic load disconnect Yes
Maximum solar voltage 28 V / 55 V (1)
Self-consumption < 10 mA
Load output Manual control + low voltage disconnect

Protection Battery reverse polarity (fuse) Output short circuit Over temperature
Battery temperature sensor Optional (article SCC940100100)
-30 mV / °C resp. -60 mV / °C
Temperature compensation
(if temperature sensor installed)
Remote panel Optional (article SCC900300000)
Grounding Common positive

Operating temp. range -20 to +50°C
Humidity (non condensing) Max 98 %
DEFAULT SETTINGS
Absorption charge (2) 14.4 V / 28,8 V
Float charge (2) 13.8 V / 27,6 V
Equalization charge (2) 14,6 V / 29,2 V
Low voltage load disconnect 11,1 V / 22,2 V
Low voltage load reconnect 12,6 V / 25,2 V
ENCLOSURE
Terminal size 4 mm΂ 4 mm΂ 10 mm² 10 mm²
Protection category IP30
Weight 0,13 kg 0,13 kg 0,3 kg 0,5 kg
Dimensions (h x w x d) 138x70x37 mm 138x70x37 mm 160x82x48 mm 200x100x57 mm
5.4x2.7x1.4 inch 5.4x2.7x1.4 inch 6.3x3.2x1.9 inch 7.9x4.0x2.3 inch
STANDARDS
Safety IEC 62109-1
Emission EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-3, ISO 7637-2
1) For 12V use 36 cell Solar panels

For 24V use 72 cell Solar panels
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BlueSolar charge controllers PWM
BlueSolar 12/24-PWM Three models: 5A, 10A or 20A at 12V or 24V

- Low cost PWM controller.
- Internal temperature sensor.
- Three stage battery charging (bulk, absorption, float).
- Protected against over current.
- Protected against short circuit.
- With low voltage load disconnect output.
- Optional remote display (20A model only)
BlueSolar 12/24-10
BlueSolar DUO 12/24-20 20A at 12V or 24V
- PWM controller.
- Charges two separate batteries. For example the starter battery and the service battery of a boat or
mobile home.
- Programmable charge current ratio (standard setting: equal current to both batteries).
- Charge voltage settings for three battery types (Gel, AGM and Flooded).
- Internal temperature sensor and optional remote temperature sensor.
BlueSolar DUO 12/24-20
Two remote displays:

- for BlueSolar 12/24-20
- for BlueSolar DUO 12/24-20
Starter battery Service battery
BlueSolar 12/24-10 with timer 10A at 12V or 24V

- PWM solar lighting controller.
- Two timers to enable dusk to dawn operation, or limited time after dusk and limited time before
dawn operation.
- Seven segment display to visualize timer settings and analyze fault conditions.
- Battery status indicator with over discharged warning.
- Internal temperature sensor.
- Three stage battery charging (bulk, absorption, float).
BlueSolar 12/24 with timer
- Low voltage load disconnect override.
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BlueSolar charge controllers PWM
BlueSolar 12/24-5
BlueSolar 12/24-10 BlueSolar DUO 12/24-20 BlueSolar 12/24 with timer
BlueSolar
BlueSolar 12/24-20
12V 24V 12V 24V 12V 24V
Battery Voltage 12/24V Auto Select (1) 12/24V Auto Select (1) 12/24V Auto Select (1)
Rated charge current 5/10/20A 20A 10A
Second battery output No Yes No
Yes Yes
Automatic load disconnect n. a.
(maximum load 10/10/20A) (maximum load 10A)
Maximum solar voltage 28/55V (1) 28/55V (1) 28/55V (1)
Self-consumption 6mA 4mA 5mA
Default settings
Absorption charge (2) 14.4V 28.8V 14.4V 28.8V 14.4V 28.8V
Float charge (2) 13.7V 27.4V 13.7V 27.4V 13.7V 27.4V
Equalization charge (2) n. a. n. a. 14.8V 29.6V
Low voltage load disconnect 11.1V 22.2V n. a. 11.1V 22.2V
Low voltage load reconnect 12,6V 25.2V n. a. 12,6V 25.2V
Enclosure & Environmental
Yes Yes Yes
Battery temperature sensor
Internal sensor Internal sensor Internal sensor
Temperature compensation -30mV/°C -60mV/°C -30mV/°C -60mV/°C -30mV/°C -60mV/°C
Operating temperature -35°C to +55°C (full load) -35°C to +55°C (full load) -35°C to +55°C (full load)
Cooling Natural Convection Natural Convection Natural Convection
Humidity (non condensing) Max. 95% Max. 95% Max. 95%
Protection class IP20 IP20 IP30
Terminal size 6mm² / AWG10 6mm² / AWG10 6mm² / AWG10
Weight 160/160/180gr 180gr 150gr
70x133x34 mm
Dimension (h x w x d) 70x133x34 mm 76x153x37 mm 65x140x45 mm
76x153x37 mm
Vertical wall mount Vertical wall mount Vertical wall mount
Mounting
Indoor only Indoor only Indoor only
Standards
Safety EN60335-1
EMC EN61000-6-1, EN61000-6-3
1) For 12V use 36 cell Solar panels

For 24V use 72 cell Solar panels
2) See manual for alternative charge voltage settings
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Telecom batteries
Designed for telecom applications; excellent “floor space savers” for marine and vehicle applications
The deep cycle AGM telecom series has been designed for use in telecom systems. With front access terminals
and small footprint, the batteries are ideal for racked systems. Similarly, these batteries can help solve limited
floor space and access problems on board boats and vehicles.
AGM technology
AGM stands for Absorbent Glass Mat. In these batteries the electrolyte is absorbed into a glass-fibre mat
between the plates by capillary action.
Low self-discharge
Because of the use of lead calcium grids and high purity materials, Victron VRLA batteries can be stored during
long periods of time without recharge. The rate of self-discharge is less than 2% per month at 20°C. The self
Telecom Battery
discharge doubles for every increase in temperature with 10°C.
Battery AGM 12V 200Ah
Low internal resistance
Accepts very high charge and discharge rates
High cyclic life capability

More than 500 cycles at 50 % depth of discharge

12V AGM Telecom battery 115Ah 165Ah 200Ah

Capacity 1 / 3 / 5 / 10 / 20 hours
60 / 75 / 82 / 91 / 100 (@ 70ºF/25ºC, end of discharge 10,5V)
(% of nominal)
Capacity 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 minutes
33 / 44 / 53 / 57 (@ 70ºF/25ºC, end of discharge 9,6V)
(% of nominal)
Nominal capacity (77ºF/25ºC, 10,5V) 115Ah 165Ah 200Ah
Telecom Battery
Battery AGM 12V 200Ah Cold Cranking Amps @ 0ºF/-18ºC 1000 1500 1800
DIN cold start current (A) @ 0ºF/-18ºC 600 900 1000
Short Circuit Current (A) 3500 5000 6000
Reserve Capacity (minutes) 200 320 400
Shelf life @ 70ºF/20ºC 1 year
Absorption voltage (V) @ 70ºF/20ºC 14,4 – 14,7
Float voltage (V) @ 70ºF/20ºC 13,6 – 13,8
Storage voltage (V) @ 70ºF/20ºC 13,2
Float design life @ 70ºF/20ºC 12 years
Cycle design life @ 100% discharge 250
Dimensions (lxwxh, mm) 395 x 110 x 293mm 548 x 105 x 316mm 546 x 125 x 323mm
Dimensions (lxwxh, inches) 153.7 x 43.3 x 115.3 215.7 x 41.3 x 124.4 214.9 x 49.2 x 127.1
Weight (kg / pounds) 35kg / 77 lbs 49kg / 88 lbs 60kg / 132 lbs\
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OPzS Solar batteries
Long life flooded tubular plate batteries

Design life: >20 years at 20ºC, >10 years at 30ºC, >5 years at 40ºC.
Cycling expectancy of up to 1500 cycles at 80% depth of discharge.
Manufactured according to DIN 40736, EN 60896 and IEC 61427.
Low maintenance
Under normal operating conditions and 20ºC, distilled water has to be added every 2 - 3 years.
Dry-charged or ready for use electrolyte filled

The batteries are available filled with electrolyte or dry-charged (for long term stocking, container transport or
air transport). Dry charged batteries have to be filled with diluted sulphuric acid (density 1,24kg/l @ 20ºC).
The electrolyte may be stronger for cold- or weaker for hot climates.

OPzS Solar batteries 910 To learn more about batteries and charging batteries, please refer to our book ‘Energy Unlimited’ (available free
OPzS OPzS OPzS OPzS OPzS OPzS OPzS OPzS

OPzS Solar type Solar Solar Solar Solar Solar Solar Solar Solar
910 1210 1520 1830 2280 3040 3800 4560
Nominal capacity (120 hr / 20ºC) 910 Ah 1210 Ah 1520 Ah 1830 Ah 2280 Ah 3040 Ah 3800 Ah 4560 Ah
Capacity (10 hr / 20ºC) 640 Ah 853 Ah 1065 Ah 1278 Ah 1613 Ah 2143 Ah 2675 Ah 3208 Ah
Capacity 2 / 5 / 10 hours
60 / 85 / 100 (@ 68ºF/20ºC, end of discharge 1,8 Volt per cell)
(% of 10hr capacity)
Capacity 20 / 24 / 48 / 72 hours
77 / 80 / 89 / 95 (@ 68ºF/20ºC, end of discharge 1,85 Volt per cell)
Capacity 100 / 120 / 240 hours
99 / 100 / 104 (@ 68ºF/20ºC, end of discharge 1,85 Volt per cell)
Self-discharge @ 70ºF/20ºC 3% per month
Absorption voltage (V) @ 70ºF/20ºC 2,35 to 2,50 V/cell (28,2 to 30,0 V for a 24 Volt battery)
Float voltage (V) @ 70ºF/20ºC 2,23 to 2,30 V/cell (26,8 to 27,6 V for a 24 Volt battery)
Storage voltage (V) @ 70ºF/20ºC 2,18 to 2,22 V/cell (26,2 to 26,6 V for a 24 Volt battery)
Float design life @ 70ºF/20ºC 20 years
145 x 206 210 x 191 210 x 233 210 x 275 210 x 275 212 x 397 212 x 487 212 x 576
Dimensions (lxwxh, mm)
x 711 x 711 x 711 x 711 x 861 x 837 x 837 x 837
5,7 x 8,1 8,3 x 7,5 8,3 x 9,2 8,3 x 10,8 8,3 x 10,8 8,4 x15,6 8,4 x 19,2 8,4 x 22,7
Dimensions (lxwxh, inches)
x 28 x 28 x 28 x 28 x 33,9 x 32,9 x 32,9 x 32,9
Weight without acid (kg / pounds) 35 / 77 46 / 101 57 / 126 66 / 146 88 / 194 115 / 254 145 / 320 170 / 375
Weight with acid (kg / pounds) 50 / 110 65 / 143 80 / 177 93 / 205 119 / 262 160 / 253 200 / 441 240 / 530
OPzS Solar 3800 - 4560

20 OPzV 2500 – 24 OPzV 3000
OPzS Solar 3040
16 OPzV 2000
OPzS Solar 1210 - 2280

width
OPzS Solar 910

4 OPzV 200 – 6 OPzV 600 8 OPzV 800 – 12 OPzV 1500
Cell interconnection length
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Gel and AGM batteries
1. VRLA technology
VRLA stands for Valve Regulated Lead Acid, which means the batteries are sealed. Gas will escape through the safety valves only
in case of overcharging or cell failure.
VRLA batteries are maintenance free for life.
2. Sealed (VRLA) AGM batteries

AGM stands for Absorbent Glass Mat. In these batteries the electrolyte is absorbed into a glass-fibre mat between the plates by
capillary action. As explained in our book ‘Energy Unlimited’, AGM batteries are more suitable for short-time delivery of very
high currents (engine starting) than gel batteries.
3. Sealed (VRLA) Gel batteries

Here the electrolyte is immobilized as gel. Gel batteries in
AGM battery general have a longer service life and better cycle capacity than AGM batteries.
12V 90Ah
4. Low Self-discharge
Because of the use of lead calcium grids and high purity materials, Victron VRLA batteries can be stored during long periods of
time without recharge. The rate of self-discharge is less than 2% per month at 20°C. The self discharge doubles for every increase
in temperature with 10°C.
Victron VRLA batteries can therefore be stored during up to a year without recharging, if kept under cool conditions.
5. Exceptional Deep Discharge Recovery

Victron VRLA batteries have exceptional discharge recovery, even after deep or prolonged discharge.
It should however be stressed that repetitive deep discharge and prolonged discharge have a very negative influence on the
service life of all lead acid batteries, Victron batteries are no exception.
6. Battery discharging characteristics

The rated capacity of Victron AGM and Gel Deep Cycle batteries refers to 20 hour discharge, in other words: a discharge current
of 0,05 C.
The rated capacity of Victron Tubular Plate Long Life batteries refers to 10 hours discharge.
The effective capacity decreases with increasing discharge current (see table 1). Please note that the capacity reduction will be
even faster in case of a constant power load, such as an inverter.
End AGM Gel Gel

Discharg time
Voltage ‘Deep ‘Deep ‘Long
(constant
Cycle’ Cycle’ Life’
current)
V % % %
20 hours 10,8 100 100 112
10 hours 10,8 92 87 100
GEL OPzV 2V cell 5 hours 10,8 85 80 94
3 hours 10,8 78 73 79
1 hour 9,6 65 61 63
30 min. 9,6 55 51 45
15 min. 9,6 42 38 29
10 min. 9,6 38 34 21
5 min. 9,6 27 24
5 seconds 8C 7C
Table 1: Effective capacity as a function of discharge time

(the lowest row gives the maximum allowable 5 seconds discharge current)
Our AGM deep cycle batteries have excellent high current performance and are therefore recommended for high current
applications such as engine starting. Due to their construction, Gel batteries have a lower effective capacity at high discharge
currents. On the other hand, Gel batteries have a longer service life, both under float and cycling conditions.
7. Effect of temperature on service life

High temperature has a very negative effect on service life. The service life of Victron batteries as a function of temperature is
shown in table 2.
AGM Gel Gel

Average Deep Deep Long
Temperature Cycle Cycle Life
years years years

20°C / 68°F 7 - 10 12 20
30°C / 86°F 4 6 10
40°C / 104°F 2 3 5
Table 2: Design service life of Victron batteries under float service
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Gel and AGM batteries
8. Effect of temperature on capacity

As is shownn by the graph below, capacity reduces sharply at low temperatures.
Capacity (%)
Temperature(C)
Fig. 1: Effect
Fig. 1: Effe
ect of temperature on capacity
of temperature on capacity
e of Victron batteries
9. Cycle life
Batteries agge due to discharging and recharging. The number of cycles depends on th
he depth of discharge, as is shown in figure
2.
AGM De
AGM eep Cycle
Deep Cycle Gel Deep
Gel DeepCycle
cycle Gel Long
Gel longLife
life
Cycles
Depth
Depthof
of discharge
discharge
Fig. 2: Cy
ycle life
Fig. 2: Cycle life
10. Battery
y charging in case of cycle use: the 3-step charge curve
The most co
ommon charge curve used to charge VRLA batteries in case of cyclic use is the
t 3-step charge curve, whereby a
constant cu
urrent phase (the bulk phase) is followed by two constant voltage phases (aabsorption and float), see fig. 3.
Charge voltage
120
Charge current
15
Charge voltage
Charge current
14.5 100
14 80
13.5 60
13 40
12.5 20
12 0
0 2 4 6 8 10
Fig. 3: Thre
ee step charge curve
Fig. 3: Three step charge curve
During the absorption
a phase the charge voltage is kept at a relatively high level in ord
der to fully recharge the battery within
reasonable time. The third and last phase is the float phase: the voltage is lowered to standby
s level, sufficient to compensate for
ge.
self discharg
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GEL and AGM batteries
Disadvantages of the traditional 3-step charge curve:

• During the bulk phase the current is kept at a constant and often high level, even after the gassing voltage (14,34 V
for a 12 V battery) has been exceeded. This can lead to excessive gas pressure in the battery. Some gas will escape
trough the safety valves, reducing service life.
• Thereafter the absorption voltage is applied during a fixed period of time, irrespective of how deep the battery has
been discharged previously. A full absorption period after a shallow discharge will overcharge the battery, again
reducing service life. (a. o. due to accelerated corrosion of the positive plates)
• Research has shown that battery life can be increased by decreasing float voltage to an even lower level when the
battery is not in use.
11. Battery charging: longer battery life with Victron 4-step adaptive charging
Victron developed the adaptive charge curve. The 4-step adaptive chare curve is the result of years of research and testing.
The Victron four-step adaptive charge curve solves the 3 main problems of the 3 step curve:
• Battery Safe mode
In order to prevent excessive gassing, Victron has invented the ‘Battery Safe Mode’. The battery Safe Mode will limit
the rate of voltage increase once the gassing voltage has been reached. Research has shown that this will reduce
internal gassing to a safe level.
• Variable absorption time

Based on the duration of the bulk stage, the charger calculates how long the absorption time should be in order to
fully charge the battery. If the bulk time is short, this means the battery was already charged and the resulting
absorption time will also be short, whereas a longer bulk time will also result in a longer absorption time.
• Storage mode
After completion of the absorption period the battery should be fully charged, and the voltage is lowered to the
float or standby level. If no discharge occurs during the next 24 hours, the voltage is reduced even further and the
battery goes into storage mode. The lower storage voltage reduces corrosion of the positive plates.
Once every week the charge voltage is increased to the absorption level for a short period to compensate for self
discharge (Battery Refresh mode).
12. Battery charging in case of standby use: constant voltage float charging
When a battery is not frequently deeply discharged, a 2-step charge curve can be used. During the first phase the battery is
charged with a limited current (the bulk phase). Once a preset voltage has been reached the battery is kept at that voltage (the
float phase).
This charge method is used for starter batteries in vehicles, and in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
Calculated absorption time Battery Refresh

Storage
Battery Safe Float
15 120
14.5 100
Charge volt age
Charge current
14 80
13.5 60
13 // // 40
12.5 20
Fig.
12 4: Four-step adaptive charge curve
// // 0
0
13. Optimum charge voltage of Victron VRLA batteries

The recommended charge voltage settings for a 12 V battery are shown in table 3. Fig. 4: Four-step adaptive
charge curve
14. Effect of temperature on charging voltage
The charge voltage should be reduced with increased temperature. Temperature compensation is required when the
temperature of the battery is expected to be less than 10°C / 50°F or more than 30°C / 85°F during long periods of time.
The recommended temperature compensation for Victron VRLA batteries is -4 mV / Cell (-24 mV /°C for a 12 V battery).
The centre point for temperature compensation is 20°C / 70°F.
15. Charge current

The charge current should preferably not exceed 0,2 C (20 A for a 100 Ah battery).The temperature of a battery will increase by
more than 10°C if the charge current exceeds 0,2 C. Therefore temperature compensation is required if the charge current
exceeds 0,2 C.
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GEL and AGM batteries
Float Cycle service Cycle service

Service (V) Normal (V) Fastest recharge (V)
Victron AGM “Deep Cycle”
Absorption 14,2 - 14,6 14,6 - 14,9
Float 13,5 - 13,8 13,5 - 13,8 13,5 - 13,8
Storage 13,2 - 13,5 13,2 - 13,5 13,2 - 13,5
Victron Gel “Deep Cycle”
Absorption 14,1 - 14,4
Float 13,5 - 13,8 13,5 - 13,8
Storage 13,2 - 13,5 13,2 - 13,5
Victron Gel “Long Life”
Absorption 14,0 - 14,2
Float 13,5 - 13,8 13,5 - 13,8
Storage 13,2 - 13,5 13,2 - 13,5
Table 3: Recommended charge voltage
12 Volt Deep Cycle AGM General Specification
lxwxh Weight CCA RES CAP Technology: flat plate AGM

Article number Ah V mm kg @0°F @80°F Terminals: copper
BAT406225080 240 6 320x176x247 31 1500 480 Rated capacity: 20 hr discharge at 25°C
Float design life: 7-10 years at 20 °C
BAT212070080 8 12 151x65x101 2,5 Cycle design life:
BAT212120080 14 12 151x98x101 4,1 400 cycles at 80% discharge
BAT212200080 22 12 181x77x167 5,8 600 cycles at 50% discharge
1500 cycles at 30% discharge
BAT412350080 38 12 197x165x170 12,5
BAT412550080 60 12 229x138x227 20 450 90
BAT412600080 66 12 258x166x235 24 520 100
BAT412800080 90 12 350x167x183 27 600 145
BAT412101080 110 12 330x171x220 32 800 190
BAT412121080 130 12 410x176x227 38 1000 230
BAT412151080 165 12 485x172x240 47 1200 320
BAT412201080 220 12 522x238x240 65 1400 440
12 Volt Deep Cycle GEL General Specification

lxwxh Weight CCA RES CAP Technology: flat plate GEL
Article number Ah V
mm kg @0°F @80°F Terminals: copper
BAT412550100 60 12 229x138x227 20 300 80 Rated capacity: 20 hr discharge at 25 °C
Float design life: 12 years at 20 °C
BAT412600100 66 12 258x166x235 24 360 90 Cycle design life:
BAT412800100 90 12 350x167x183 26 420 130 500 cycles at 80% discharge
BAT412101100 110 12 330x171x220 33 550 180 750 cycles at 50% discharge
BAT412121100 130 12 410x176x227 38 700 230
BAT412151100 165 12 485x172x240 48 850 320
BAT412201100 220 12 522x238x240 66 1100 440
2 Volt Long Life GEL General Specification
lxbxh Weight Technology: tubular plate GEL

Article number Ah V mm kg Terminals: copper
BAT702601260 600 2 145x206x688 49 Rated capacity: 10 hr discharge at 25 °C
Float design life: 20 years at 20 °C
BAT702801260 800 2 210x191x688 65 Cycle design life:
BAT702102260 1000 2 210x233x690 80 1500 cycles at 80% discharge
BAT702122260 1200 2 210x275x690 93 2500 cycles at 50% discharge
BAT702152260 1500 2 210x275x840 115
BAT702202260 2000 2 215x400x815 155
BAT702252260 2500 2 215x490x815 200
BAT702302260 3000 2 215x580x815 235
Other capacities and terminal types: at request
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12,8 Volt lithium iron phosphate batteries
y p p
Lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) is the safest of the mainstream li-ion battery types. The nominal
voltage of a LFP cell is 3,2V (lead-acid: 2V/cell). A 12,8V LFP battery therefore consists of 4 cells connected in
series; and a 25,6V battery consists of 8 cells connected in series.
Rugged
A lead-acid battery will fail prematurely due to sulfation if:
• If it operates in deficit mode during long periods of time (i. e. if the battery is rarely, or never at all,
fully charged).
• If it is left partially charged or worse, fully discharged (yacht or mobile home during winter time).
A LFP battery does not need to be fully charged. Service life even slightly improves in case of partial charge
instead of a full charge. This is a major advantage of LFP compared to lead-acid.
12,8V 90Ah LiFePO4 battery Other advantages are the wide operating temperature range, excellent cycling performance, low internal
LFP-CB 12,8/90 resistance and high efficiency (see below).
(cell balancing only)
LFP is therefore the chemistry of choice for very demanding applications.
Efficient
In several applications (especially off-grid solar and/or wind), energy efficiency can be of crucial importance.
The round trip energy efficiency (discharge from 100% to 0% and back to 100% charged) of the average lead-
acid battery is 80%.
The round trip energy efficiency of a LFP battery is 92%.
The charge process of lead-acid batteries becomes particularly inefficient when the 80% state of charge has
been reached, resulting in efficiencies of 50% or even less in solar systems where several days of reserve energy
is required (battery operating in 70% to 100% charged state).
In contrast, a LFP battery will still achieve 90% efficiency under shallow discharge conditions.
Size and weight

12,8V 90Ah LiFePO4 battery Saves up to 70% in space
LFP-BMS 12,8/90 Saves up to 70% in weight
(cell balancing and BMS interface)
Expensive?
LFP batteries are expensive when compared to lead-acid. But in demanding applications, the high initial cost
will be more than compensated by longer service life, superior reliability and excellent efficiency.
Endless flexibility
LFP batteries are easier to charge than lead-acid batteries. The charge voltage may vary from 14V to 16V (as long
as no cell is subjected to more than 4,2V), and they do not need to be fully charged. Therefore several batteries
can be connected in parallel and no damage will occur if some batteries are less charged than others.
With or without Battery Management System (BMS)?

Important facts:
1. A LFP cell will fail if the voltage over the cell falls to less than 2,5V (note: recovery by charging with a low
current, less than 0,1C, is sometimes possible).
2. A LFP cell will fail if the voltage over the cell increases to more than 4,2V.
Lead-acid batteries will eventually also be damaged when discharged too deeply or overcharged, but not
immediately. A lead-acid battery will recover from total discharge even after it has been left in discharged state
during days or weeks (depending on battery type and brand).
3. The cells of a LFP battery do not auto-balance at the end of the charge cycle.
The cells in a battery are not 100% identical. Therefore, when cycled, some cells will be fully charged or
discharged earlier than others. The differences will increase if the cells are not balanced/equalized from time to
time.
In a lead-acid battery a small current will continue to flow even after one or more cells are fully charged (the
main effect of this current is decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen). This current helps to fully
charge other cells that are lagging behind, thus equalizing the charge state of all cells.
The current through a LFP cell however, when fully charged, is nearly zero, and lagging cells will therefore not
be fully charged. Over time the differences between cells may become some so extreme that, even though the
overall battery voltage is within limits, some cells will fail due to over- or under-voltage. Cell balancing is
therefore highly recommended.
In addition to cell balancing, a BMS will:

- Prevent cell under voltage by timely disconnecting the load.
- Prevent cell overvoltage by reducing charge current or stopping the charge process.
- Shut down the system in case of over temperature.
A BMS is therefore indispensable to prevent damage to large Li-ion battery banks.
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12,8 Volt lithium iron phosphate batteries
With cell balancing, but without BMS: 12,8V LFP batteries for light duty applications
In applications were excessive discharge (to less than 11V), overcharge (to more than 15V) or excessive charge current will never occur,
12,8V batteries with cell balancing only may be used.
Please note that these batteries are not suitable for series or parallel connection.
Notes:
1. A Battery Protect module (see www.victronenergy.com) may be used to prevent excessive discharge.
2. The current draw of inverters and inverter/chargers is often still significant (0,1A or more) after low voltage shutdown. The
remaining stand-by current will therefore damage the battery if the inverters or inverter/chargers are left connected to the
battery after low voltage shutdown during a long period of time.
With cell balancing and interface to connect to a Victron BMS: 12,8V LFP batteries for heavy duty applications and
parallel/series connection
These batteries have integrated Cell Balancing, Temperature and Voltage control (BTV). Up to ten batteries can be paralleled and up to
four batteries can be series connected (BTV’s are simply daisy-chained) so that a 48V battery bank of up to 2000Ah can be assembled.
The daisy-chained BTV’s must be connected to a battery management system (BMS).
Battery Management System (BMS)

The BMS connects to the BTV’s and its essential functions are:
1. Disconnect or shut down the load whenever the voltage of a battery cell falls to less than 2,5V.
2. Stop the charging process whenever the voltage of a battery cell increases to more than 4,2V.
3. Shut down the system whenever the temperature of a cell exceeds 50°C.
More features may be included: see the individual BMS datasheets.
Battery specification
Cell balancing only Cell balancing and BMS interface
LFP-CB LFP-CB LFP-CB LFP-CB LFP-BMS LFP-BMS LFP-BMS LFP-BMS
VOLTAGE AND CAPACITY
12,8/60 12,8/90 12,8/160 12,8/200 12,8/60 12,8/90 12,8/160 12,8/200
Nominal voltage 12,8V 12,8V 12,8V 12,8V 12,8V 12,8V 12,8V 12,8V
Nominal capacity @ 25λC* 60Ah 90Ah 160Ah 200Ah 60Ah 90Ah 160Ah 200Ah
Nominal capacity @ 0λC* 48Ah 72Ah 130Ah 160Ah 48Ah 72Ah 130Ah 160Ah
Nominal capacity @ -20λC* 30Ah 45Ah 80Ah 100Ah 30Ah 45Ah 80Ah 100Ah
Nominal energy @ 25λC* 768Wh 1152Wh 2048Wh 2560Wh 768Wh 1152Wh 2048Wh 2560Wh
*Discharge current ≤1C
CYCLE LIFE
80% DoD 2000 cycles
70% DoD 3000 cycles
50% DoD 5000 cycles
DISCHARGE
Maximum continuous
180A 270A 400A 500A 180A 270A 400A 500A
discharge current
Recommended continuous
θ60A θ90A θ160A θ200A θ60A θ90A θ160A θ200A
discharge current
Maximum 10 s pulse current 600A 900A 1200A 1500A 600A 900A 1200A 1500A
End of discharge voltage 11V 11V 11V 11V 11V 11V 11V 11V
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Operating temperature -20°C to +50°C (maximum charge current when battery temperature < 0°C: o,05 C, i.e. 1A in case of a 200Ah battery)
Storage temperature -45°C to +70°C
Humidity (non condensing) Max. 95%
Protection class IP 54
CHARGE
Charge voltage Between 14V and 15V (<14,5V recommended)
Float voltage 13,6V
Maximum charge current 60A 90A 160A 200A 180A 270A 400A 500A
Recommended charge current θ20A θ25A θ40A θ50A θ30A θ45A θ80A θ100A
OTHER
Max storage time @ 25 °C* 1 year
Male + female cable with M8 circular connector, length 50
BMS connection n. a.
cm
Power connection (threaded inserts) M8 M8 M10 M10 M8 M8 M10 M10
Dimensions (hxwxd) mm 235x293x139 249x293x168 320x338x233 295x425x274 235x293x139 249x293x168 320x338x233 295x425x274
Weight 12kg 16kg 33kg 42kg 12kg 16kg 33kg 42kg

*When fully charged
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BMS 12/200 for 12,8 Volt Lithium iron phosphate batteries
Especially designed for vehicles and boats
Why lithium-iron phosphate?

Lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) is the safest of the mainstream li-ion battery types. The nominal
voltage of a LFP cell is 3,2V (lead-acid: 2V/cell). A 12,8V LFP battery therefore consists of 4 cells connected in
series; and a 25,6V battery consists of 8 cells connected in series.
Why a Battery Management System (BMS) is needed:

1. A LFP cell will be damaged if the voltage over the cell falls to less than 2,5V.
2. A LFP cell will be damaged if the voltage over the cell increases to more than 4,2V.
Lead-acid batteries will eventually also be damaged when discharged too deeply or overcharged, but not
immediately. A lead-acid battery will recover from total discharge even after it has been left in discharged state
during days or weeks (depending on battery type and brand).
3. The cells of a LFP battery do not auto-balance at the end of the charge cycle.
12,8V 90Ah LiFePO4 battery
The cells in a battery are not 100% identical. Therefore, when cycled, some cells will be fully charged or
discharged earlier than others. The differences will increase if the cells are not balanced/equalized from time to
time.
In a lead-acid battery a small current will continue to flow even after one or more cells are fully charged (the
main effect of this current is decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen). This current helps to fully
charge other cells that are lagging behind, thus equalizing the charge state of all cells.
The current through a LFP cell however, when fully charged, is nearly zero, and lagging cells will therefore not
be fully charged. The differences between cells may become some so extreme over time that, even though the
overall battery voltage is within limits, some cells will be destroyed due to over- or under-voltage.
A LFP battery therefore must be protected by a BMS that actively balances the individual cells and prevents
under- and over-voltage.
Rugged
12,8V 60Ah LiFePO4 battery A lead-acid battery will fail prematurely due to sulfation if:
• If it operates in deficit mode during long periods of time (the battery is rarely, or never at all, fully
charged).
• If it is left partially charged or worse, fully discharged (yacht or mobile home during winter time).
A LFP battery does not need to be fully charged. Service life even slightly improves in case of partial charge
instead of a full charge. This is a major advantage of LFP compared to lead-acid.
Other advantages are the wide operating temperature range, excellent cycling performance, low internal
resistance and high efficiency (see below).
LFP is therefore the chemistry of choice for very demanding applications.
Efficient
In several applications (especially off-grid solar and/or wind), energy efficiency can be of crucial importance.
The round trip energy efficiency (discharge from 100% t0 0% and back to 100% charged) of the average lead-
acid battery is 80%.
The round trip energy efficiency of a LFP battery is 92%.
The charge process of lead-acid batteries becomes particularly inefficient when the 80% state of charge has
been reached, resulting in efficiencies of 50% or even less in solar systems where several days of reserve energy
is required (battery operating in 70% to 100% charged state).
In contrast, a LFP battery will still achieve 90% efficiency under shallow discharge conditions.
Size and weight

Saves up to 70% in space
Saves up to 70% in weight
BMS 12/200 with:
Expensive?
- 12V 200A load output, short-circuit
LFP batteries are expensive when compared to lead-acid. But in demanding applications, the high initial cost
proof
will be more than compensated by longer service life, superior reliability and excellent efficiency.
- Li-ion battery over-discharge
protection
Endless flexibility
- starter battery discharge protection
LFP batteries are easier to charge than lead-acid batteries. The charge voltage may vary from 14V to 16V (as long
- adjustable alternator current limit
as no cell is subjected to more than 4,2V), and they do not need to be fully charged.
- remote on-off switch Several batteries can be connected in parallel and no damage will occur if some batteries are less charged than
others.
Our 12V BMS will support up to 10 batteries in parallel (BTV’s are simply daisy-chained).
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BMS 12/200 for 12,8 Volt Lithium iron phosphate batteries
A 12V BMS that protects the alternator (and wiring), and supplies up to 200A in any DC load (including inverters and
inverter/chargers)
Alternator/battery charger input (Power Port AB)

1. The first function of Power Port AB is to prevent the load connected to the LFP battery from discharging the starter battery. This function is similar to that
of a Cyrix battery combiner or Argo FET battery isolator. Current can flow to the LFP battery only if the input voltage (= voltage on the starter battery)
exceeds 13V.
2. Current cannot flow back from the LFP battery to the starter battery, thus preventing eventual damage to the LFP battery due to excessive discharge.
3. Excessive input voltage and transients are regulated down to a safe level.
4. Charge current is reduced to a safe level in case of cell unbalance or over temperature.
5. The input current is electronically limited to approximately 80% of the AB fuse rating. A 50A fuse, for example, will therefore limit the input current to 40A.
Choosing the right fuse will therefore:
a. Protect the LFP battery against excessive charge current (important in case of a low capacity LFP battery).
b. Protect the alternator against overload in case of a high capacity LFP battery bank (most 12V alternators will overheat and fail if running at maximum
output during more than 15 minutes).
c. Limit charge current in order not to exceed the current handling capability of the wiring.
The maximum fuse rating is 100A (limiting charge current to approximately 80A).
Load/battery charger output/input (Power Port LB)

1. Maximum current in both directions: 200A continuous.
2. Peak discharge current electronically limited to 400A.
3. Battery discharge cut-off whenever the weakest cell falls below 3V.
4. Charge current is reduced to a safe level in case of cell unbalance or over temperature.
BMS 12/200 specification

Maximum number of 12,8V batteries 10
Maximum charge current, Power Port AB 80A @ 40λC
Maximum charge current, Power Port LB 200A @ 40λC
Maximum continuous discharge current, LB 200A @ 40λC
Peak discharge current, LB (short circuit proof) 400A
Approximate cut-off voltage 11V
GENERAL
No load current when operating 10mA
Current consumption when switched off 5mA
(discharging is stopped and charging remains enabled, both
through AB and LB, when switched off)
Current consumption after battery discharge cut- 3mA AB LB
off due to low cell voltage
Operating temperature range -40 to +60λC
Humidity, maximum 100%
Humidity, average 95%
Protection, electronics IP65
DC connection AB, LB and battery minus M8
DC connection battery plus Faston female
6.3 mm
LED’s
Battery being charged through Power Port AB green
Battery being charged through Power Port LB green
Power port LB active green
Over temperature red
ENCLOSURE Isolated Orion DC-DC converter needed for
DC loads with minus connected to chassis
Weight (kg) 1,8
Up to ten 12,8V LFP batteries
Dimensions (hxwxd in mm) 65 x 120 x 260 can be connected in parallel
STANDARDS
Emission EN 50081-1
Immunity EN 50082-1
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24V 180Ah Lithium-ion battery and Lynx-ion
The advantages of a Lithium-ion battery over conventional lead-acid batteries

• High energy density: more energy with less weight;
• High charge currents (shortens the charge period);
• High discharge currents (enabling for example electrical cooking on a small battery bank);
• Long battery life (up to six times the battery life of a conventional battery);
• High efficiency between charging and discharging (very little energy loss due to heat development);
• Higher continuous power available.
Why Lithium-iron phosphate?

Lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) is the safest of the mainstream Li-ion battery types. The nominal
24V 180Ah Lithium-ion battery voltage of a LFP cell is 3,2V (lead-acid: 2V/cell). A 25,6V LFP battery consists of 8 cells connected in series.
The advantages of the Victron Lynx Lithium-ion battery system

The modular system used adds below advantages:
• The Victron Lithium-ion battery system is easy to install due to its modularity. No complicated wiring
diagrams are required.
• Detailed information is available on the waterproof Ion Control display.
• The 350A relay in the Lynx Ion provides maximum safety: in case the chargers or loads do not listen
to the commands from the Lynx Ion, the main safety relay will open to prevent permanent damage
to the batteries.
• For typical marine installations there is an extra smaller output, so you can still power the bilge pump
and disconnect all other house loads by opening the 350A relay.
Complete system
A complete system consists of:
Lynx Ion • One or more 24V 180Ah Lithium-Ion batteries.
• (optional) The Lynx Power In, a modular dc bus bar.
• The Lynx Ion is the battery management system (BMS) that controls the batteries. A 350 Ampère
safety contactor is inside the Lynx Ion.
• The Lynx Shunt VE.Can, a battery monitor including the main fuse. Note that the fuse needs to be
purchased separately.
• (optional) The Lynx Distributor, a DC distribution system with fuses.
• (optional) The Ion Control, a digital control panel.
24V 180Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries

The base of the Victron Lithium-ion battery system is formed by individual 24V/180Ah Lithium-ion batteries.
They have a built-in Cell Management System (BMS) which protects the battery on a cell level. It monitors
individual cell voltage and system temperature, and actively balances the individual cells. All measured
parameters are sent to the Lynx Ion which monitors the system as a whole.
Ion control: Main screen Lynx Ion

The Lynx Ion is the BMS. It contains the 350A safety contactor, and controls the cell-balancing, charging and
discharging of the system. The Lynx Ion will protect the battery pack from both overcharging and depletion.
When an overcharge is imminent, it will signal the charging devices to decrease or stop charging. This is done
with the VE.Can bus (NMEA2000) compatible, and also via the two available open/close contacts. Same when
the battery is nearing empty, and there is no charging capability available. It will signal big loads to switch off.
For both over charging and depletion there is a last safety resort, the built-in 350A contactor. In case signaling
etcetera does not stop the imminent overcharge or depletion, it will open the contactor.
NMEA2000 Canbus
Communication with the outside world is done via the VE.Can protocol.
Ion Control
Ion control: History screen See the separate Ion Control datasheet for more information on the display.
Ion control: Lynx Ion Status
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24V 180Ah Lithium-ion battery and Lynx-ion
Lithium-ion 24V 180Ah 4.75kWh battery Lynx Ion

Technology Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePo4) Maximum number batteries in series 2
Nominal voltage 26,4 V Maximum number batteries in parallel 8
Nominal capacity 180 Ah Enclosure
Nominal power 4,75 KWh Weight 1,4 kg
Weight 55 kg Dimensions (LxWxH) 190 x 180 x 80 mm
Power/Weight ratio 86 Wh/kg IO
Dimensions (LxWxH) 625 x 195 x 355 mm Safety contactor 350 A
Bilge pump contactor maximum current 10 A
Charge cut-off voltage at 0.05C 28,8 V External relay contactor maximum current 10 A
Discharge cut-off voltage 20 V Charged-signal contact 1A @ 60VDC
Recommended charge/discharge current 54 A (0,3C) Discharged-signal contact 1A @ 60VDC
Maximum charge current (1C) 180 A Standards
Maximum discharge current (1.5C) 270 A Emission EN 50081-1
Pulse discharge current (10s) 1000 A Immunity EN 50082-1
Cycle Life @80% DOD (0.3C) 2000
Yes, up to 2
Series configuration
(more in series on request)
Yes, easy up to 4
Parallel configuration
(more parallel on request)
Operating temp. charge 0~45 °C

Operating temp. discharge -20~55 °C
Storage temp. -20~45 °C
Block diagram Lithium-ion battery system
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With over 39 years of experience, Victron Energy enjoys an unrivalled reputation for technical innovation, reliability and quality.
Victron is a world leader in the supply of self-supporting electrical power. Our products have been designed to meet the most
demanding situations faced by a diversity of craft, recreational and commercial alike. Victron’s ability to meet the demand for
customized off-grid systems is unprecedented. Our product range includes sine wave inverters and inverter/chargers, battery
chargers, DC/DC converters, transfer switches, gel and AGM batteries, alternators, battery monitors, solar charge regulators,
solar panels, complete network solutions and many other innovative solutions.
World-wide service and support
Having served the off-grid, industrial and vehicle markets as well as both the commercial and leisure marine sectors for over 39
years, Victron has an established network of dealers and distributors covering the whole world. Our customer base is such that
providing prompt and competent local service is essential.
This is reflected in the capabilities of our support network. Our flexible approach to service support and our commitment to
quick turnaround for repairs is marketleading. There are countless examples of Victron products that have provided for
decades of reliable service in the most demanding applications. This level of reliability combined with the highest level of
technical know-how results in Victron Energy power systems that offer the very best value available.
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OFF-GRID

Wood shack with solar cell roof, Germany/Hollandse Hoogte 3

AC out, always active (3)

AC out, active on grid (1)

EasySolar: The all-in-one solar power solution

The solar charge controller: BlueSolar MPPT 100/50

Inverter/charger providing 1600 VA continuous inverter power

Off-grid lighthouse in Saldanha, South Africa

The new Solar system consists of:

System schematic of the installation in the lighthouse.

Charity-run hospital in Cap-Hatian, Haiti

Schematic overview of the installation in Haiti.

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Victron Energy equipment

Lynx Power In Lynx ION Lynx Shunt Lynx Distributor

Lithium battery set

Schematic overview of the ‘Grid-to-go’ unit.

BlueSolar charge controller

BlueSolar charge controller

12,8V Lithium-ion batteries

BlueSolar charge controller

3. Not enough sun – hybrid power

PowerAssist – boosting the capacity of grid or generator power

Solar Panels BlueSolar charge controller

24V Lithium-ion batteries

24V Lithium-ion batteries

1. Island system with generator

2. Solar and grid

The amount of available AC sources is the deciding factor when

3. Solar, generator and grid

BlueSolar charge controller

2 x Lithium 12,8V batteries

Blue Power Panel

AC OUT Easy to configure

2 x Quattro units in parallel

All-in-one solar power solution

The solar charge controller: Blue Solar MPPT 100/50

The inverter/charger: MultiPlus Compact 12/1600/70 or 24/1600/40

Unique solar application software

EasySolar EasySolar 12/1600/70 EasySolar 24/1600/40

Charge voltage 'absorption' 28,2 V

Victron Energy B.V. / De Paal 35

Phone: +31 (0)36 535 97 00

Discharging during the day

Battery fully charged

End of the day

clear winter day.

A simple wall mounted energy storage solution

More self-consumption, more independence

For more information please download our white paper

SinusMax – Superior engineering

Extra start-up power

Remote on/off switch

Phoenix Inverter 12/350 Phoenix Inverter 12/180 Phoenix Inverter 12/180

12 Volt 12/180 12/350 12/800 12/1200

Battery Alarm BMV Battery Monitor

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Extra start-up power

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