{"product_id":"victron-smartsolar-mppt-150-85-tr-ve-can-85a-solar-charge-controller","title":"Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150\/85‑Tr VE.Can – 85A Solar Charge Controller","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150\/85‑Tr VE.Can is a high‑performance 85A solar charge controller designed to maximise the energy harvested from your solar PV array while protecting and extending the life of your battery bank. Its ultra‑fast MPPT tracking, intelligent battery management and advanced connectivity make it ideal for both residential and professional off‑grid or hybrid solar installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Product Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e85A MPPT solar charge controller for 12V, 24V, 36V (manual) and 48V battery systems, providing excellent flexibility across domestic and commercial setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra‑fast Maximum Power Point Tracking technology to optimise solar harvest, even in changing light or partial shading conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports large PV arrays up to 1200W at 12V, 2400W at 24V, 3600W at 36V and 4900W at 48V, making it suitable for high‑demand systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum PV open‑circuit voltage of 150V and PV short‑circuit current up to 70A for flexible string design and efficient cable runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Bluetooth, VE.Direct and VE.Can communication for local and remote monitoring, configuration and system expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti‑stage adaptive charging with flexible algorithms to enhance battery health and lifespan on lead‑acid and lithium batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive electronic protection including over‑temperature derating, PV reverse polarity and short‑circuit protection for long‑term reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh peak efficiency up to approximately 98%, fan‑free design and robust enclosure for quiet, low‑maintenance operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5‑year manufacturer’s warranty for added peace of mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Controller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximise energy yield\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ultra‑fast MPPT ensures you capture the maximum possible power from your solar panels across all weather conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect your battery investment: Adaptive multi‑stage charging and BatteryLife management help prevent under‑ and over‑charging, improving battery lifespan and performance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuture‑ready and scalable: VE.Can allows multiple SmartSolar units to be daisy‑chained and synchronised, ideal for growing systems or larger professional projects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy monitoring and control: Built‑in Bluetooth works with the VictronConnect app, while VE.Direct and VE.Can enable integration with GX monitoring devices for in‑depth system insights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable in demanding environments: Wide operating temperature range, high humidity tolerance and solid ingress protection make it a robust choice for indoor technical spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomeowners upgrading or installing off‑grid, backup or hybrid solar systems with 12V, 24V, 36V or 48V battery banks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrade professionals designing larger residential, commercial or light industrial PV systems requiring high current and advanced monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery‑based systems using lead‑acid (flooded, AGM, gel) or lithium batteries needing precise, configurable charging control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications with long cable runs or higher‑voltage PV strings, thanks to 150V max PV open‑circuit capability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallations requiring parallel operation of multiple controllers for higher total charging capacity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra‑fast MPPT\u003c\/strong\u003e tracking continuously adjusts the operating point of the PV array for maximum energy capture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced MPPT detection maintains optimal performance in partial shading by seeking the global maximum power point rather than a local peak.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic battery voltage recognition for 12V, 24V and 48V systems (36V selectable via software), simplifying setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatteryLife intelligent battery management, with load shedding logic on compatible models, helps prevent chronic under‑charging.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible charge algorithm with eight pre‑set profiles and full programmability for bespoke charging curves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates with very low battery voltages (down to approximately 0V if cells are not permanently damaged), assisting recovery of deeply discharged batteries.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive protections including PV reverse polarity, output short‑circuit and over‑temperature, plus automatic power de‑rating at high temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVE.Can bus allows synchronised operation of up to 25 SmartSolar VE.Can units in larger systems.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional SmartSolar Control display for on‑device status, configuration and system overview.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVictron SmartSolar MPPT 150\/85‑Tr VE.Can\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) solar charge controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal battery voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 \/ 24 \/ 48 V auto‑select (36 V selectable via software tool)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated charge current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal PV power @ 12 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal PV power @ 24 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2400 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal PV power @ 36 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3600 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal PV power @ 48 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4900 W (approx. 4850 W in some listings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. PV open‑circuit voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 V absolute maximum (coldest conditions); 145 V start‑up and operating maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. PV short‑circuit current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum efficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 98%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf‑consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. \u0026lt;35 mA @ 12 V \/ 20 mA @ 48 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eCharging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharge algorithm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti‑stage adaptive; eight pre‑programmed algorithms or fully user‑defined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbsorption voltage (default)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.4 \/ 28.8 \/ 43.2 \/ 57.6 V (adjustable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloat voltage (default)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.8 \/ 27.6 \/ 41.4 \/ 55.2 V (adjustable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEqualisation voltage (default)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.2 \/ 32.4 \/ 48.6 \/ 64.8 V (adjustable, where appropriate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead‑acid (flooded, AGM, gel) and lithium (Li‑ion and others, via custom profiles)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature compensation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e‑16 mV \/ ‑32 mV \/ ‑64 mV per °C (depending on system voltage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eConnectivity \u0026amp; Control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVE.Can, VE.Direct, integrated Bluetooth Smart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote on\/off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, 2‑pole connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgrammable relay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDPST; 240 V AC \/ 4 A, up to 4 A at 35 V DC, 1 A at 60 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParallel operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes; synchronised operation via VE.Can (up to 25 units) or Bluetooth (up to 10 units)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eEnvironmental\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e‑30 °C to +60 °C (full rated output up to 40 °C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 95%, non‑condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum altitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 5000 m (full output up to 2000 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP43 (electronics), IP22 (connection area)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eMechanical\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue (RAL 5012)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePV terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mm² \/ AWG2 screw terminals (Tr model)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mm² \/ AWG2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 216 × 295 × 103 mm (Tr version)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 4.2–4.5 kg (Tr version)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eCertifications \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEN\/IEC 62109‑1, UL 1741, CSA C22.2 (region dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Victron Energy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62986857120093,"sku":"SCC150085211","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/VictronEnergySmartSolarMPPTChargeController15085-TrVE.Can.png?v=1772181933","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/victron-smartsolar-mppt-150-85-tr-ve-can-85a-solar-charge-controller","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}