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Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/200
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 RS 450/200 |
| mpn | SCC145120510 (SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/200-MC4) |
| product_family | Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS 450|100 & 450|200 |
| product_status | active |
| region | global |
| release_year | UNKNOWN |
| sku | SCC145120510 (SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/200-MC4) |
| variant_note | Sold as -Tr and -MC4 variants; the MC4 part number is recorded here from the official dimension drawing. Datasheet title: 'Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS'. |
Electrical
| battery_temperature_sensor | Included |
| battery_voltage_auto_select | False |
| battery_voltage_locator | Datasheet 'Battery voltage: 48 V'; 'Programmable charge voltage range Min 36 V / Max 60 V' |
| battery_voltage_options_v | [48] |
| battery_voltage_sense | Yes |
| charge_algorithm | Multi-stage adaptive (adjustable) |
| charge_current_derating_note | Maximum current reduces linearly from full output at 60 V to 5 A at 62 V; charger set-point maximum is 60 V, output voltage may be higher due to temperature and cable-drop compensation |
| charge_voltage_absorption_v | Default: 57.6 V (adjustable) |
| charge_voltage_equalization_v | UNKNOWN (not published as a spec row for the RS) |
| charge_voltage_float_v | Default: 55.2 V (adjustable) |
| load_output_continuous_current_a | none - this model has no load output |
| max_charge_current_a | 200 |
| max_charge_current_locator | 'Maximum charge current' |
| max_charge_power_locator | Datasheet 'Maximum charge power' = 11.5 kW at 57.6 V |
| max_charge_power_w | 11520 |
| max_dc_output_charging_power_per_tracker_w | 4000 |
| max_pv_array_size_per_tracker_wp | 7200 |
| max_pv_open_circuit_voltage_locator | 'Maximum DC PV voltage' = 450 V |
| max_pv_open_circuit_voltage_v | 450 |
| max_pv_operational_input_current_locator | 'Maximum operational PV input current per tracker' = 16 A - a DIFFERENT quantity from the short-circuit rating |
| max_pv_operational_input_current_per_tracker_a | 16 |
| max_pv_power_note | This model is 48 V only, so there is a single figure rather than a per-battery-voltage table. 'Maximum DC output charging power' = 4000 W per tracker / 11520 W total; 'Maximum PV array size per tracker' = 7200 Wp (450 V x 20 A). |
| max_pv_power_w_by_battery_voltage | {'48': 11520} |
| max_pv_short_circuit_current_a | 20 |
| max_pv_short_circuit_current_locator | 'Max. PV short circuit current per tracker (reverse polarity protection)' = 20 A - PER TRACKER |
| max_pv_short_circuit_current_scope | per tracker |
| mppt_operating_voltage_locator | 'MPPT operating voltage range' = 65-450 V |
| mppt_operating_voltage_max_v | 450 |
| mppt_operating_voltage_min_v | 65 |
| num_trackers | 4 |
| num_trackers_locator | 'Number of MPP Trackers' |
| parallel_operation | Yes, up to 25 units with VE.Can |
| peak_efficiency_locator | Datasheet 'Maximum efficiency' = 96 % |
| peak_efficiency_pct | 96 |
| programmable_charge_voltage_range_v | 36 - 60 V |
| pv_isolation_fail_level_kohm | 100 |
| pv_startup_voltage_locator | 'Start-up voltage' = 120 V |
| pv_startup_voltage_v | 120 |
| self_consumption | 15 mA (datasheet 'Self-consumption') |
Physical / mechanical
| battery_terminal_type | Four M8 bolts (2x Positive, 2x Negative) |
| depth_mm | {'datasheet': 146, 'manual': 147} |
| dimensions_locator | 'Dimensions (h x w x d)' - datasheet and manual disagree, see data_conflicts |
| enclosure_locator | 'Material & Colour: steel, blue RAL 5012' |
| enclosure_material | steel |
| height_mm | {'datasheet': 487, 'manual': 487} |
| housing_color | Blue RAL 5012 |
| mounting_type | ['wall'] |
| power_terminals | PV input: MC4 connectors (MC4 variant). Battery: Four M8 bolts (2x Positive, 2x Negative) |
| shipping_weight_kg | UNKNOWN |
| weight_kg | 13.7 |
| width_mm | {'datasheet': 434, 'manual': 435} |
| wire_cross_section_mm2 | UNKNOWN (battery connection is by M8 bolts, no cross-section row published) |
Installation
| altitude_derating_note | Manual 'Maximum altitude' = 2000 m |
| indoor_outdoor | Indoor type 1, conditioned. 'Suitable for wet locations: No' |
| max_installation_altitude_m | 2000 |
| mounting_orientation | UNKNOWN |
| over_voltage_category | OVCII |
Environment
| cooling_method | fan assisted cooling ('Operating temperature range -40 to +60 C (fan assisted cooling)') |
| ip_rating | IP21 |
| max_altitude_m | 2000 |
| nema_rating | UNKNOWN |
| operating_temperature_c | -40 to +60 (fan assisted cooling) |
| pollution_degree | PD2 |
| relative_humidity | Max 95 %, non-condensing |
| storage_temperature_c | UNKNOWN |
Interfaces & connectors
| battery_terminal_type | Four M8 bolts (2x Positive, 2x Negative) |
| bluetooth | Yes - SmartSolar Bluetooth built in; 2402-2480 MHz, 4 dBm |
| ethernet | UNKNOWN |
| general_purpose_io | Yes, 2 x general purpose analog/digital in port |
| load_output | False |
| programmable_relay | True |
| pv_connector_type | MC4 connectors (per tracker) on the MC4 variant; screw terminals on the Tr variant |
| relay_outputs | 1 programmable relay ('Programmable relay: Yes') |
| remote_on_off | Yes |
| rs485 | UNKNOWN |
| ve_can | Yes - VE.Can port |
| ve_direct | Yes - VE.Direct port |
| wifi | UNKNOWN |
Protection
| battery_voltage_too_high | Yes (protection code c) |
| battery_voltage_too_low | Yes (protection code d) |
| galvanic_isolation | Yes - product is branded 'Isolated SmartSolar MPPT RS' (PV input isolated from battery) |
| over_temperature | Yes |
| pv_isolation_monitoring | PV isolation fail level 100 kOhm |
| pv_reverse_polarity | Yes |
| short_circuit | Output short circuit protection: Yes |
Certifications
| standards | ['EN-IEC 62109-1'] |
Warranty & service
| summary | UNKNOWN (not quoted on the RS product page fetched this session) |
Documents
dimension-drawing
Dimension drawing SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/200-MC4
product-page
SmartSolar MPPT RS — official product page
Recorded conflicts
physical.dimensions Review required
487 x 434 x 146 mm (h x w x d) — document[0]
487 x 435 x 147 mm (h x w x d) — document[1]
Additional documented parameters
Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.
| Battery temperature sensor | Included |
| Battery voltage sense | Yes |
| Bluetooth frequency | 2402-2480 MHz |
| Bluetooth power | 4 dBm |
| Country of Origin | Designed in The Netherlands, Made in India |
| Environmental condition | Indoor type 1, conditioned |
| General purpose analog/digital in port | Yes, 2x |
| Maximum DC output charging power | 4000 W per tracker |
| Over voltage category | OVCII |
| PV Isolation fail level | 100 kOhm |
| Protection c) d) e) | battery voltage too high / battery voltage too low / temperature too high |
| Suitable for wet locations | No |