Victron SmartSolar MPPT 450/100-MC4 VE.Can VE.Direct 450/100

The SmartSolar MPPT 450/100-MC4 VE.Can VE.Direct 450/100 is Victron's high-capacity solar charge controller designed for large off-grid and grid-connected 48 V battery systems with extensive series-connected PV arrays. Available in 5.76 kW and 11.52 kW configurations, it delivers Ultra Fast MPPT with a wide 65-450 VDC PV input range and up to 200 A charging capability for 48 V banks, enabling rapid, efficient energy harvest under variable conditions. Independent tracking inputs and isolated PV connections help optimize performance for multiple strings and layouts.

Core performance and features include full connectivity via VE.Can and VE.Direct, a front-panel display showing battery voltage, charge current, and both array voltages, plus real-time status and error codes. The unit supports fully programmable charging parameters for chemistries such as lead-acid and lithium, with a programmable relay and remote temperature/voltage sensing options. Active cooling and a new metal-case design with fully covered electrical connections enhance safety and durability.

Networking and expansion are streamlined: VE.Can ports allow daisy-chaining of additional SmartSolar RS and VE.Can MPPT units, synchronized charge stages, and data forwarding to a GX device (for example Cerbo GX). When connected to the internet, VRM provides remote monitoring and control; without internet, the GlobalLink 520 enables limited remote access. VictronConnect supports remote setup, monitoring, and historical trends on mobile devices.

Installation emphasizes secure mounting in the metal enclosure, isolation of PV circuits, and RJ45 cabling for daisy chaining. Regular maintenance is minimized by robust hardware, clear on-panel status, and remote diagnostics via VRM/VictronConnect. Documentation: Owner's Manual (pdf); Brochure (pdf).

SmartSolar MPPT 450/100-MC4 VE.Can VE.Direct 450/100

The SmartSolar MPPT RS solar charge controllers are Victron's solution for systems with large series connected PV arrays charging 48 V DC battery banks. This product is perfect for large off-grid, and grid-connected battery systems.

In a 5.76kW and 11.52kW model, features include a wide 65-450 VDC operating solar voltage input, independent tracking inputs, full connectivity, isolated PV connections, a display screen, fully programmable battery charging parameters, and active cooling. The new metal case design and fully covered electrical connections improve safety and modernize the presentation in line with the latest suite of Victron products.

MPPT: Ultra Fast Maximum Power Point Tracking

The SmartSolar RS solar charge controller connects to a PV array of between 65 and 450 Volt Voc and will efficiently charge your 48V battery bank with either 100A or 200A.The charge settings are fully programmable and can be set up for different battery chemistries, like lead-acid, lithium and more.

Setup & monitor with VictronConnect

The SmartSolar RS charge controller can be remotely controlled and configured over Bluetooth via the VictronConnect app. This allows device set-up, management, and at-a-glance information, such as battery voltage and current, PV voltage and current, historical data and trends.

Daisy Chain Additional Units

The SmartSolar RS charge controller is equipped with VE.Can bus ports. This allows for communication with additional SmartSolar RS & VE.Can MPPT units. The additional units are simply “daisy chained” to each other with an RJ45 cable.When connected to each other, all individual charge controllers, will synchronise their charge stages. They can also send their data, via the same cable, for monitoring to a GX device (such as the Cerbo GX).

Remote Monitoring and Control

If the GX device is connected to the internet, the Victron Remote Management Portal (VRM) provides access to the full power of your SmartSolar RS charge controllers.If your installation is connected to a GX device and the internet, Victron Remote Management Portal (VRM) provides access to the full power of your MPPT, anytime, anywhere; for free. For remote installations - even when there is no internet connection nearby - you may be able to monitor your MPPT by connecting the GlobalLink 520.

SmartSolar Display

The SmartSolar RS charge controller is equipped with a display on the front panel. The display reads battery volts, charge current and voltages from both array’s individually including instantaneous and total figures and unit status including any possible error codes.

I/O Connections

The SmartSolar RS charge controller is equipped with a programmable relay and options for remote temperature and voltage sensing. The remote input can accept the Victron smallBMS and other types of BMS with allow-to-charge signals.

VictronConnect

VictronConnect lets you get live status information and configure any Victron products which either have Bluetooth built-in, or are connected to a VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart Dongle.