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MPPT range on a Victron Easysolar48/5000/70-100 ?

@Justin Laureltec
Justin/anyone know what the MPPT range is for the Victron Easysolar48/500/70-100? I know the maximum voltage is 150V, but cant seem to find the actual MPPT range?

Thanks. (y)
I'm thinking you mean the 48/5000/70-100, correct? I'm not familiar with a 48/500 (though we don't stock EasySolars at all here, so I'm not entirely certain). As long as you meant the 5000, however, the MPPT is a 150/100 :)
 
I'm thinking you mean the 48/5000/70-100, correct? I'm not familiar with a 48/500 (though we don't stock EasySolars at all here, so I'm not entirely certain). As long as you meant the 5000, however, the MPPT is a 150/100 :)
@Justin Laureltec
Yeah justin, that was just a typo, but dont know how to edit it?
I looked at that data sheet, but could see no indication of MPPT range. On other competitors 'All in one ranges' they specify something like 30-115v on some of them and 60 - 115v on others. Just wondered what the range was on the Victron?
Thanks for your reply.
 
@Justin Laureltec
Yeah justin, that was just a typo, but dont know how to edit it?
I looked at that data sheet, but could see no indication of MPPT range. On other competitors 'All in one ranges' they specify something like 30-115v on some of them and 60 - 115v on others. Just wondered what the range was on the Victron?
Thanks for your reply.
Haha, no worries, I figured but thought I'd better check since I'm not as familiar with 230v components as other ones... Erm, the edit button is somewhere, hang on... lower left side of your post right next to the "report" link. Just for future reference :)
It's definitely an MPPT 150/100, which means max 150v input, max 100A output to batteries. Your minimum PV input voltage, considering that it's a 48v nominal system, should be around 59-60v. I've screenshotted the data showing the MPPT specs, below:
 

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Haha, no worries, I figured but thought I'd better check since I'm not as familiar with 230v components as other ones... Erm, the edit button is somewhere, hang on... lower left side of your post right next to the "report" link. Just for future reference :)
It's definitely an MPPT 150/100, which means max 150v input, max 100A output to batteries. Your minimum PV input voltage, considering that it's a 48v nominal system, should be around 59-60v. I've screenshotted the data showing the MPPT specs, below:
Cheers justin. I knew where the edit button was, just didnt think i could edit the title....now done.
I seen that portion of the spec, but on the competitors datasheet, it gives a range. No big deal really. Thanks for trying. (y)

I would love to go with the victron product for reliability reasons, but at £2500 against a competitor at £700 for a system that is going to be lightly utilised....well, it makes it a big ask, but not ruled out as yet.

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Ah, I see, yes so in this case your operating voltage range would be ~60vDC to 150vDC, since you need to put in at least 59-60v from your panels to be able to charge a 48v nominal bank. Since the Victron MPPT doesn't have a boost converter built in, you'll need vbatt+5v at the PV input for the controller to start charging the batteries.
 
Ah, I see, yes so in this case your operating voltage range would be ~60vDC to 150vDC, since you need to put in at least 59-60v from your panels to be able to charge a 48v nominal bank. Since the Victron MPPT doesn't have a boost converter built in, you'll need vbatt+5v at the PV input for the controller to start charging the batteries.
Brilliant Justin, thats what i needed. This forum is simply fantastic, with the sheer number of helpful folks. (y)(y)(y)(y)
 
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