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Victron Energy BlueSolar MPPT 250/70-Tr VE.Can

Official manufacturer GLOBAL verified Sept. 25, 2026

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Victron Energy BlueSolar MPPT 250/70-Tr VE.Can — PRODUCT PHOTO · Victron Energy

Identity

category	external_mppt_controllers
ean	—
generation	—
manufacturer	Victron Energy B.V. disputed
market_version	—
model	BlueSolar MPPT 250/70-Tr VE.Can
mpn	—
product_family	BlueSolar MPPT 250/70 up to 250/100 VE.Can
product_status	active
region	global
release_year	—
sku	—
variant_note	Sold as -Tr (screw terminal) and -MC4 variants with different part numbers, dimensions and PV terminals; electrical specification is shared.

Electrical

battery_voltage_auto_select	12 / 24 / 48 V auto select; 36 V manual select
battery_voltage_locator	'Battery voltage 12/24/48 V Auto Select (36 V: manual)'
battery_voltage_nominal_v	12/24/36/48V Auto
battery_voltage_options_v	[12, 24, 36, 48]
charge_algorithm	Multi-stage adaptive (eight pre-programmed algorithms) or user defined
charge_voltage_absorption_v	14.4 / 28.8 / 43.2 / 57.6 V (adjustable)
charge_voltage_equalization_v	16.2 / 32.4 / 48.6 / 64.8 V (adjustable); disabled by default
charge_voltage_float_v	13.8 / 27.6 / 41.4 / 55.2 V (adjustable)
load_output_continuous_current_a	none - this model has no load output
max_charge_current_a	70
max_charge_current_locator	Datasheet 'Rated charge current'; manual 'Maximum battery current'
max_efficiency_pct	98.0
max_pv_current_per_mc4_connector_a	30
max_pv_current_per_mc4_connector_locator	'Maximum current per MC4 connector is 30A' - per-connector limit, NOT the array short-circuit rating
max_pv_open_circuit_voltage_locator	'Max. PV Open circuit Voltage (absolute maximum)' = 250 V - 'absolute maximum coldest conditions'
max_pv_open_circuit_voltage_v	250
max_pv_power_locator	'Nominal PV power, 12 V / 24 V / 36 V / 48 V'
max_pv_power_w_by_battery_voltage	{'12': 1000, '24': 2000, '36': 3000, '48': 4000}
max_pv_short_circuit_current_a	35
max_pv_short_circuit_current_datasheet_a	35
max_pv_short_circuit_current_manual_a	35
mppt_operating_voltage_max_locator	'Max. PV Open circuit Voltage (start-up/operating)' = 245 V
mppt_operating_voltage_max_v	245
mppt_operating_voltage_min_note	'The PV voltage must exceed Vbat + 5V for the controller to start. Thereafter minimum PV voltage is Vbat + 1V.'
num_trackers	1
num_trackers_locator	Manual: MC4 connectors are internally parallel-connected to a single MPPT tracker
official_product_url	https://www.victronenergy.com/solar-charge-controllers/bluesolar-mppt-150-35 BlueSolar MPPT 250/70 up to 250/100 VE.Can — Victron Energy product page
parallel_operation	Yes, parallel synchronised operation via VE.Can (max. 25 units) or Bluetooth (max. 10 units)
peak_efficiency_pct	99
self_consumption	less than 35 mA @ 12 V / 20 mA @ 48 V
temperature_compensation	-16 mV/degC / -32 mV/degC / -48 mV/degC / -64 mV/degC (manual); datasheet prints -16 / -32 / -64 mV/degC

Physical / mechanical

bracket_dimensions_mm	249 x 227 x 101 (MC4 VE.Can L dimension drawing outline)
depth_mm	95
dimensions_locator	'Dimensions (h x w x d)': Tr 185x250x95 mm; MC4 215x250x95 mm
enclosure_material	—
height_mm	{'Tr': 185, 'MC4': 215}
housing_color	Blue (RAL 5012)
mounting_hole_spacing_mm	—
mounting_type	['wall']
power_terminals	PV: 35 mm2 / AWG2 (Tr) or 2 pairs of MC4 connectors (MC4). Battery: 35 mm2 / AWG2
shipping_weight_kg	—
weight_kg	3
width_mm	250
wire_cross_section_mm2	35 mm2 / AWG2

Installation

altitude_derating_note	5000m (full rated output up to 2000m)
indoor_outdoor	Indoor, unconditioned
max_installation_altitude_m	5000
mounting_orientation	—

Environment

cooling_method	—
ip_rating	IP43 (electronic components), IP22 (connection area)
max_altitude_m	5000
nema_rating	—
operating_temperature_c	-30 to +60 (full rated output up to 40)
operating_temperature_max_c	60.0
operating_temperature_min_c	-25.0
pollution_degree	PD3
relative_humidity	95 %, non-condensing
storage_temperature_c	—

Interfaces & connectors

battery_terminal_type	screw terminal, 35 mm2 / AWG2
bluetooth	No - not built in. BlueSolar datasheet 'Data communication: VE.Direct and VE.Can'; the manual's data-communication row does not list Bluetooth
communication	VE.Direct / Bluetooth
ethernet	—
load_output	False
programmable_relay	True
pv_connector_type	Tr: screw terminal 35 mm2 / AWG2. MC4: 2 pairs of MC4 connectors
relay_outputs	1 programmable relay, DPST - AC rating 240 VAC / 4 A; DC rating 4 A up to 35 VDC, 1 A up to 60 VDC
remote_on_off	Yes, 2-pole connector
rs485	—
ve_can	Yes - 2 x paralleled RJ45 VE.Can ports
ve_direct	Yes - VE.Direct port
wifi	—

Protection

over_temperature	Yes
over_voltage	—
pv_reverse_polarity	Yes
short_circuit	Output short circuit
under_voltage	—

Certifications

standards

['EN/IEC 62109-1', 'UL 1741', 'CSA C22.2 NO.107.1-16']

Warranty & service

summary

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Documents

datasheet BlueSolar Charge Controller MPPT 250/70, 150/100 & 250/100 VE.Can — datasheet

dimension-drawing Dimension drawing SmartSolar MPPT 150/250-70 MC4 VE.Can (L)

product_page BlueSolar MPPT 250/70 up to 250/100 VE.Can — Victron Energy product page

user-manual MPPT solar charger manual BlueSolar MPPT 150/70 up to 250/100 VE.Can — 9. Technical specifications

Recorded conflicts

electrical.max_pv_short_circuit_current_a (cross-family) Review required

35 — document[0]

70 —

identity.manufacturer Review required

Victron Energy B.V. — stored value