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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
dimension-drawing
Dimension drawing SmartSolar MPPT 150/60-MC4 & 150/70-MC4
dimension-drawing
Dimension drawing SmartSolar MPPT 150/60-Tr & 150/70-Tr
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 condition | Indoor type 1, unconditioned |
| Parallel operation | Yes, but not synchronized (manual) / up to 10 units via Bluetooth (datasheet) |
| Pollution degree | PD3 |
| Stored trends | 46 days of voltage, current, temperature data |