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Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 150/70

Official manufacturer global verified Sept. 2, 2026

Identity

category external_mppt_controllers
ean UNKNOWN
generation UNKNOWN
manufacturer Victron Energy B.V.
market_version UNKNOWN
model SmartSolar MPPT 150/70
mpn SCC115070210 (150/70-Tr) / SCC115070310 (150/70-MC4)
product_family SmartSolar MPPT 150/60 up to 250/70
product_status active
region global
release_year UNKNOWN
sku SCC115070210 (150/70-Tr) / SCC115070310 (150/70-MC4)
variant_note Sold as -Tr (screw terminal) and -MC4 variants; they differ in PV terminal type, depth/height and part number but share the electrical specification.

Electrical

battery_voltage_auto_select 12 / 24 / 48 V auto select; 36 V manual select
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_pv_current_per_mc4_connector_a 30
max_pv_current_per_mc4_connector_locator 'max 30 A per MC4 conn.' - this is a per-connector limit, NOT the array short-circuit rating
max_pv_open_circuit_voltage_locator Manual 'Max PV voltage (absolute)' = 150 V
max_pv_open_circuit_voltage_v 150
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 50
max_pv_short_circuit_current_datasheet_a 50
max_pv_short_circuit_current_manual_a 50
mppt_operating_voltage_max_locator Manual 'Max PV voltage (start-up/operating)' = 145 V
mppt_operating_voltage_max_v 145
mppt_operating_voltage_min_note Manual footnote: minimum PV voltage is Vbat + 1 V after start; PV must exceed Vbat + 5 V to start
num_trackers 1
num_trackers_locator Manual footnote 5: MC4 models may need splitter pairs; the MC4 connector pairs are internally parallel-connected to a single MPPT tracker
parallel_operation Datasheet: 'Parallel operation: up to 10 units via Bluetooth'. Manual: 'Yes, but not synchronized'.
peak_efficiency_pct 98
self_consumption less than 35 mA @ 12 V / less than 20 mA @ 48 V
temperature_compensation -16 mV/degC / -32 mV/degC / -64 mV/degC

Physical / mechanical

bracket_dimensions_mm 250 x 228 x 101 (dimension drawing outline, 150/60-Tr & 150/70-Tr)
depth_mm 95
dimensions_locator 'Dimensions (h x w x d)': Tr 185 x 250 x 95 mm; MC4 215 x 250 x 95 mm
enclosure_material UNKNOWN
height_mm {'Tr': 185, 'MC4': 215}
housing_color Blue (RAL 5012)
mounting_hole_diameter_mm 6 (with 5.5 detail hole)
mounting_hole_spacing_mm 182.5 horizontal x 171 vertical (150/60-Tr & 150/70-Tr drawing)
mounting_type ['wall']
power_terminals PV: 35 mm2 / AWG2 (Tr) or 2 pairs of MC4 connectors (MC4). Battery: 35 mm2 / AWG2
shipping_weight_kg UNKNOWN
weight_kg 3
width_mm 250
wire_cross_section_mm2 35 mm2 / AWG2 (PV, Tr version, and battery)

Installation

altitude_derating_note 5000m (full rated output up to 2000m)
indoor_outdoor Indoor type 1, unconditioned
max_installation_altitude_m 5000
mounting_orientation UNKNOWN

Environment

cooling_method UNKNOWN (natural / passive convection per the product page: 'operates at 98% efficiency with natural cooling')
ip_rating IP43 (electronic), IP22 (connection area)
max_altitude_m 5000
nema_rating UNKNOWN
operating_temperature_c -30 to +60 (full rated output up to 40)
pollution_degree PD3
relative_humidity 95 %, non-condensing
storage_temperature_c UNKNOWN

Interfaces & connectors

battery_terminal_type screw terminal, 35 mm2 / AWG2
bluetooth Yes - built in. Manual: 'Data communication: VE.Direct port, Bluetooth via VictronConnect app'
ethernet UNKNOWN
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 - '4A up to 240Vac / 4A up to 35Vdc, 1A up to 60Vdc' (DPST)
remote_on_off Yes, 2-pole terminal
rs485 UNKNOWN
ve_can False
ve_direct Yes - VE.Direct port
wifi UNKNOWN

Protection

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

Certifications

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

Warranty & service

summary UNKNOWN (not quoted on the product page fetched this session)

Documents

datasheet SmartSolar Charge Controller MPPT 150/60 & 150/70 — datasheet
dimension-drawing Dimension drawing SmartSolar MPPT 150/60-MC4 & 150/70-MC4
dimension-drawing Dimension drawing SmartSolar MPPT 150/60-Tr & 150/70-Tr
product-page SmartSolar MPPT 150/60 up to 250/70 — official product page
user-manual MPPT solar charger manual SmartSolar MPPT 150/60 up to 250/70 — 9. Technical specifications

Additional documented parameters

Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.

5)MC4 models may require splitter pairs; maximum 30A per connector
Environmental conditionIndoor type 1, unconditioned
Parallel operationYes, but not synchronized (manual) / up to 10 units via Bluetooth (datasheet)
Pollution degreePD3
Stored trends46 days of voltage, current, temperature data

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