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Victron Energy BlueSolar MPPT 100/50
Official manufacturer global verified Sept. 2, 2026
Main product image on the official 'BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 & 100/50' product page. Shows the labelled face 'BlueSolar charge controller MPPT 100 | 50', the IP43/CE/RCM marks, the E-mark 'E4 10 R - 05 4362', the Bulk/Absorption/Float LEDs and the BATTERY/PV terminal block.
Identity
| brand | Victron |
| category | external_mppt_controllers |
| ean | UNKNOWN |
| generation | UNKNOWN |
| manufacturer | Victron Energy disputed |
| market_version | UNKNOWN |
| model | BlueSolar MPPT 100/50 |
| mpn | SCC020050200 |
| product_family | BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 |
| product_revision | UNKNOWN |
| product_status | active |
| region | global |
| release_year | UNKNOWN |
| sku | SCC020050200 |
| sku_source | 'SCC020050200 BlueSolar MPPT 100/50' |
| variant_note | The same enclosure/dimension drawing also covers SCC110050210 SmartSolar MPPT 100/50 (Bluetooth-equipped sibling), SCC020035000 BlueSolar MPPT 150/35, SCC115035210 SmartSolar MPPT 150/35, SCC115045212 SmartSolar MPPT 150/45 and SCC115045222 BlueSolar MPPT 150/45 — all separate records. |
Electrical
| battery_voltage_auto_select | True |
| battery_voltage_class | LV |
| battery_voltage_locator | 'Battery voltage: 12/24V Auto Select' |
| battery_voltage_options_v | [12, 24] |
| charge_algorithm | Multi-stage adaptive (eight pre-programmed algorithms) or user defined algorithm |
| charge_voltage_absorption_v | Default: 14.4 V / 28.8 V (adjustable) |
| charge_voltage_equalization_v | 16.2 V / 28.8 V (adjustable) as printed in the SmartSolar manual; disabled by default |
| charge_voltage_float_v | Default: 13.8 V / 27.6 V (adjustable) |
| communication_can | False |
| communication_rs485 | UNKNOWN |
| communication_ve_direct | True |
| communication_wifi | UNKNOWN |
| device_type | external MPPT solar charge controller |
| load_output_continuous_current_a | none - this model has no load output |
| max_charge_current_a |
50
MPPT solar charger manual BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 — Technical specifications (HTML) — technical specification table, 'Rated charge current: 50A'
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| max_charge_current_locator | 'Rated charge current' (datasheet) |
| max_pv_open_circuit_voltage_locator | 'Maximum PV open circuit voltage' = 100 V |
| max_pv_open_circuit_voltage_note | 100V absolute maximum PV Voc per the datasheet; no separate lower start-up/operating maximum is published for this model (unlike the 150/100-Tr VE.Can). |
| max_pv_open_circuit_voltage_v |
100
MPPT solar charger manual BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 — Technical specifications (HTML) — technical specification table, 'Maximum PV open circuit voltage: 100V'
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| max_pv_power_locator | 'Nominal PV power, 12 V' / 'Nominal PV power, 24 V' |
| max_pv_power_w_by_battery_voltage | {'12': 700, '24': 1400} |
| max_pv_short_circuit_current_a |
60
MPPT solar charger manual BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 — Technical specifications (HTML) — technical specification table, 'Max. PV short circuit current: 60A'
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| max_pv_short_circuit_current_locator | 'Max. PV short circuit current' |
| mppt_operating_voltage_max_v | UNKNOWN |
| mppt_operating_voltage_min_note | 'PV voltage must exceed battery voltage + 5V to start; minimum thereafter is battery voltage + 1V' |
| num_trackers | 1 |
| num_trackers_note | Victron does not publish a 'number of MPP trackers' row for this model in any document fetched this session; the unit has a single PV input pair. Recorded as UNKNOWN rather than assumed. (For the 150/60 and larger families the manual does state MC4 connector pairs are internally parallel-connected to a single MPPT tracker.) |
| parallel_controller_note | Same as the SmartSolar 150/100-Tr VE.Can — commonly paralleled on a shared battery bus; no documented maximum count. |
| parallel_controller_support | True |
| peak_efficiency_pct | 98 |
| self_consumption | 12 V: 30 mA / 24 V: 20 mA |
| supported_battery_systems | UNKNOWN — see the SmartSolar 150/100-Tr VE.Can note above; the same charging-algorithm-based approach applies. |
| supported_inverter_ecosystems | ['Victron VE.Direct-monitored systems (via a Bluetooth dongle, GX device, or MPPT Control display) — this model has no VE.Can port'] |
| temperature_compensation | 12 V: -16 mV/degC / 24 V: -32 mV/degC |
Physical / mechanical
| bracket_dimensions_mm | 176 x 186 x 71.5 (overall outline on the dimension drawing, which includes the mounting flanges; the datasheet enclosure figure is 130 x 186 x 70 mm h x w x d) disputed |
| depth_mm | 70 |
| dimensions_locator | 'Dimensions (h x w x d) 130 x 186 x 70 mm' |
| enclosure_material | UNKNOWN |
| height_mm | 130 |
| housing_color | Blue (RAL 5012) |
| mounting_bolt_size | UNKNOWN |
| mounting_hole_diameter_mm | 5 (slot radius R4) disputed |
| mounting_hole_spacing_mm |
horizontal 122 and 132, vertical 71 (official dimension drawing)
disputed
Dimension drawing — BlueSolar & SmartSolar MPPT 100/50, 150/35, 150/45 — dimension drawing, hole-centre dimensions 122/132 mm horizontal, 71 mm vertical, hole diameter 5 mm
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| mounting_type | ['wall'] |
| power_terminals | 16 mm2 / AWG6 |
| screw_sizes | UNKNOWN |
| shipping_weight_kg | UNKNOWN |
| terminal_locations | BATTERY (+/-) and PV (-/+) screw terminals on the bottom edge; Bulk / Absorption / Float LEDs on the right of the front face (official product photograph) |
| torque_specs |
Battery and PV connections 1.6 Nm
MPPT solar charger manual BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 — Installation (HTML) — installation page, 'Torque the battery and PV connections at 1.6Nm'
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| weight_kg | 1.3 |
| width_mm |
186
BlueSolar Charge Controllers MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 — Datasheet — datasheet spec row 'Dimensions (h x w x d): 130 x 186 x 70 mm'
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| wire_cross_section_mm2 | 16 mm2 / AWG6 (power terminals) disputed |
Installation
| altitude_derating_note | UNKNOWN - not published in the BlueSolar datasheet |
| battery_proximity_rule | Mount the solar charger within 3 metres from the battery, but never directly above the battery |
| clearance_bottom_mm | 100 |
| clearance_left_mm | UNKNOWN |
| clearance_right_mm | UNKNOWN |
| clearance_top_mm | 100 |
| connection_order | Connect the battery FIRST (allow ~10 s for automatic system-voltage recognition), verify the detected system voltage, then connect PV, then VE.Direct. 'The correct connection order is necessary to allow the automatic system voltage detection to setup properly.' |
| indoor_outdoor | UNKNOWN (IP43 electronics / IP22 connection area — not rated for unprotected outdoor mounting) |
| installation_humidity_range | UNKNOWN |
| installation_temperature_range_c | UNKNOWN |
| max_installation_altitude_m | UNKNOWN |
| mounting_orientation |
vertical, with the electrical terminals facing downwards
MPPT solar charger manual BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 — Installation (HTML) — installation page, 'Mount the solar charger vertically on a non-flammable substrate, with the electrical terminals facing downwards'
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| orientation_allowed | ['vertical'] |
| orientation_forbidden | UNKNOWN |
| surface_requirements | non-flammable substrate |
| ventilation_requirements | minimum clearance of 10 cm under and above the solar charger for optimal cooling |
Environment
| cooling_method | UNKNOWN (fanless passive heatsink construction visible in the official product photograph; not published as a spec row) |
| ik_rating | UNKNOWN |
| ip_rating | IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area) disputed |
| max_altitude_m | UNKNOWN |
| nema_rating | UNKNOWN |
| noise_level_db | UNKNOWN |
| operating_temperature_c | -30 to +60 (full rated output up to 40) |
| pollution_degree | UNKNOWN |
| relative_humidity | 95%, non-condensing |
| storage_temperature_c | UNKNOWN |
Interfaces & connectors
| battery_terminal_type | screw terminal, 16 mm2 / AWG6 |
| bluetooth | not built in — requires the optional VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle (the SmartSolar MPPT 100/50, SCC110050210, is the Bluetooth-equipped sibling) disputed |
| can | False |
| ethernet | UNKNOWN |
| load_output | False |
| modbus_rtu | UNKNOWN |
| modbus_tcp | UNKNOWN |
| programmable_relay | UNKNOWN |
| protocol_notes | Datasheet 'Data communication port: VE.Direct'. No VE.Can port on this model. |
| pv_connector_type | screw terminal, 16 mm2 / AWG6 |
| relay_outputs | UNKNOWN (not published for this model) |
| remote_on_off | UNKNOWN |
| rs485 | UNKNOWN |
| usb | UNKNOWN |
| ve_can | False |
| ve_direct | 1 x VE.Direct port disputed |
| wifi | UNKNOWN |
Controls & display
| audible_alarm | UNKNOWN |
| buttons | UNKNOWN |
| display_type | none |
| leds | 3 status LEDs labelled Bulk / Absorption / Float |
| local_display | False |
| mobile_app | VictronConnect (via VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle or VE.Direct to USB interface) |
| remote_display_option | MPPT Control display (via VE.Direct) |
| touchscreen | False |
Protection
| over_current | UNKNOWN |
| over_temperature | Over temperature disputed |
| over_voltage | UNKNOWN |
| pv_reverse_polarity | UNKNOWN - the SmartSolar manual lists only 'Output short circuit, over temperature' for this family, while the BlueSolar datasheet lists 'PV reverse polarity, output short circuit, over-temperature' |
| reverse_polarity | UNKNOWN (not stated as a spec row for this model) |
| short_circuit | Output short circuit |
| under_voltage | UNKNOWN |
Certifications
| emc | [] |
| grid_codes | [] |
| other | [] |
| regional | ['CE', 'RCM (mark shown on the product label in the official product photograph)'] |
| safety | ['EN/IEC 62109-1', 'UL 1741', 'CSA C22.2'] |
| standards | ['EN/IEC 62109-1', 'UL 1741', 'CSA C22.2 NO.107.1-16'] |
Warranty & service
| conditions | Official product page: '5-year standard warranty and global repair service' |
| design_life_years | UNKNOWN |
| extended_options_years | UNKNOWN |
| standard_years |
5
BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 — official product page — product page, '5-year standard warranty and global repair service'
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| summary | UNKNOWN (not quoted on the BlueSolar product page fetched this session) |
Packaging & logistics
| gross_weight_kg | UNKNOWN |
| package_depth_mm | UNKNOWN |
| package_height_mm | UNKNOWN |
| package_width_mm | UNKNOWN |
| units_per_pallet | UNKNOWN |
Documents
dimensional-drawing
Dimension drawing — BlueSolar & SmartSolar MPPT 100/50, 150/35, 150/45
installation-manual
MPPT solar charger manual BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 — Installation (HTML)
user-manual
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
MPPT solar charger manual BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 (PDF, Rev 12 - 06/2026) — located, not retrieved
rev Rev 12 - 06/2026
Recorded conflicts
protection.over_temperature Review required
Over temperature — stored value
Yes — incoming package
Detected during import victron-2026-09-02
interfaces.bluetooth Review required
not built in — requires the optional VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle (the SmartSolar MPPT 100/50, SCC110050210, is the Bluetooth-equipped sibling) — stored value
No - not built in. Datasheet 'Bluetooth: VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle needed' — incoming package
Detected during import victron-2026-09-02
interfaces.ve_direct Review required
1 x VE.Direct port — stored value
Yes - 'Data communication port: VE.Direct' — incoming package
Detected during import victron-2026-09-02
environment.ip_rating Review required
IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area) — stored value
IP43 (electronics), IP22 (connection area) — incoming package
Detected during import victron-2026-09-02
physical.mounting_hole_diameter_mm Review required
5 (slot radius R4) — stored value
5 (100/30 drawing, corner radius R4) — incoming package
Detected during import victron-2026-09-02
physical.mounting_hole_spacing_mm Review required
horizontal 122 and 132, vertical 71 (official dimension drawing) — stored value
122 x 131 (100/30 drawing) / 132 x 122 (100/50-150/35-150/45 drawing) — incoming package
Detected during import victron-2026-09-02
physical.bracket_dimensions_mm Review required
176 x 186 x 71.5 (overall outline on the dimension drawing, which includes the mounting flanges; the datasheet enclosure figure is 130 x 186 x 70 mm h x w x d) — stored value
176 x 186 x 71.5 (overall outline including mounting flanges, dimension drawing) — incoming package
Detected during import victron-2026-09-02
physical.wire_cross_section_mm2 Review required
16 mm2 / AWG6 (power terminals) — stored value
16 mm2 / AWG6 — incoming package
Detected during import victron-2026-09-02
identity.manufacturer Review required
Victron Energy — stored value
Victron Energy B.V. — incoming package
Detected during import victron-2026-09-02
physical enclosure dimensions Review required
130 x 186 x 70 mm (h x w x d) — Datasheet BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 + HTML manual technical specifications
176 x 186 x 71.5 mm overall outline — Dimension drawing BS-SS-MPPT-100-50-150-35-150-45.pdf
The dimension drawing outline includes the integrated mounting flanges/feet; the datasheet quotes the enclosure body only. Not a contradiction, recorded so the difference is not mistaken for an error.
physical enclosure dimensions Review required
130 x 186 x 70 mm (h x w x d) — Datasheet BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 & 100/50 + HTML manual technical specifications
176 x 186 x 71.5 mm overall outline — Dimension drawing BS-SS-MPPT-100-50-150-35-150-45.pdf
The dimension drawing outline includes the integrated mounting flanges/feet; the datasheet quotes the enclosure body only. Not a contradiction, recorded so the difference is not mistaken for an error.
Additional documented parameters
Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.
| Charge algorithm | Multi-stage adaptive (eight pre-programmed algorithms) or user defined algorithm |
| Charge voltage 'absorption' | 14.4V / 28.8V (adjustable) |
| Charge voltage 'float' | 13.8V / 27.6V (adjustable) |
| Colour | Blue (RAL 5012) |
| E-mark (automotive) approval number printed on the product label | E4 10 R - 05 4362 |
| Environmental condition | Indoor type 1, unconditioned |
| Maximum efficiency | 98% |
| Pollution degree | UNKNOWN |
| Power terminals | 16 mm² / AWG6 |
| Recommended fuse (MPPT 100/50) | Minimum 55A / Maximum 70A |
| Self-consumption | 12V: 30mA / 24V: 20mA |
| Temperature compensation | 12V: -16mV/°C / 24V: -32mV/°C |