Why Victron? Its high quality, it lasts and it just works.
The solar charger gathers energy from your solar panels, and stores it in your batteries. Using the latest, fastest technology, SmartSolar maximises this energy-harvest, driving it intelligently to achieve full charge in the shortest possible time. SmartSolar maintains battery health, extending its life.
The SmartSolar charge controller will even recharge a severely depleted battery. It can operate with a battery voltage as low as 0 Volts, provided the cells are not permanently sulphated or otherwise damaged.
These highly efficient ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) solar charge controllers have it all: from high efficiency, optimal partial shading performance, programmable battery algorithms, street light functions and more. Smart is for built in Bluetooth for monitoring and control with VictronConnect.
How to Choose a Controller
If you're choosing LUX Solar panels, use our Customizable Kit-Builder which automatically sizes your controller correctly. For systems featuring other panels, you can use Victron Energy's MPPT Calculator.
Load output
The intelligent Load output function prevents damage caused by running batteries 'flat'. You can configure the voltage at which SmartSolar disconnects a load - thereby preventing excessive drain on your batteries. And here's the clever bit: SmartSolar will attempt a 100% recharge every day. If it can't - during periods of poor weather - it raises the disconnect voltage, daily, until it achieves success. We call this feature BatteryLife because it maintains the health, and extends the life of your battery.
Remote Monitoring and Control
Remotely control and monitor the extensive features of your SmartSolar MPPT charger with built-in Bluetooth by pairing it with your smartphone or other device via VictronConnect. If your installation is connected to the internet with a GX device, the Victron Remote Management Portal (VRM) provides access to the full power of your MPPT, anytime, anywhere; both VictronConnect and VRM are free to use. For remote installations - even when there is no internet connection nearby - you may be able to monitor your MPPT by connecting the GlobalLink 520.
Smart functionality
The SmartSolar range of MPPT chargers features Bluetooth so you can wirelessly monitor your solar charge via the VictronConnect App (downloadable from the Play store on Android and the App Store on iOS).
Need Help?
If you would like to know the correct charge controller to use for your marine solar system, your RV solar system or other solar setup please contact info@luxsolar.co.nz or use our LUX Solar calculator for a "plug & play" solar kit that's right for you.
