Victron SmartSolar MPPT RS Controller

The SmartSolar MPPT RS solar charge controllers are Victron's solution for systems with large series-connected PV arrays charging 48 V DC battery banks. This product is perfect for large off-grid and grid-connected battery systems.

Available in a 5.76kW and 11.52kW model, features include a wide 80-450 VDC operating solar voltage input, independent tracking inputs, full connectivity, isolated PV connections, display screen, fully programmable battery charging parameters, and active cooling. The new metal case design and fully covered electrical connections improve safety and modernize the presentation in line with the latest suite of Victron products.

Key features

• Ultra-fast Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) for 48 V battery banks
• Wide 80–450 VDC solar input with independent tracking inputs
• Isolated PV connections and fully covered electrical terminals for safety
• Built-in Bluetooth — set up, configure and monitor via the free VictronConnect app
• Front-panel display showing battery volts, charge current, PV voltages and unit status
• Fully programmable charge parameters for lead-acid, lithium and other chemistries
• VE.Can ports to daisy-chain additional units and connect to a GX device

Which model do I need?

We stock both MPPT RS models with MC4 solar connectors. Both charge a 48 V battery bank and accept a PV array of 80–450 V:

Not sure which model suits your system? Email technical@luxsolar.co.nz and we'll help you spec it.

MPPT: Ultra Fast Maximum Power Point Tracking

The SmartSolar RS solar charge controller connects to a PV array of between 80 and 450 Volt Voc and will efficiently charge your 48V battery bank with either 100A or 200A.

The charge settings are fully programmable and can be set up for different battery chemistries, like lead-acid, lithium, and more.

Setup and Monitor with VictronConnect

The SmartSolar RS charge controller can be remotely controlled and configured over Bluetooth via the VictronConnect App. This allows device setup, management, and at-a-glance information, such as battery voltage and current, PV voltage and current, historical data, and trends.

Daisy Chain Additional Units

The SmartSolar RS charge controller is equipped with VE.Can bus ports. This allows for communication with additional SmartSolar RS & VE.Can MPPT units. The additional units are simply "daisy chained" to each other with an RJ45 cable.

When connected to each other, all individual charge controllers will synchronize their charge stages. They can also send their data, via the same cable, for monitoring to a GX device (such as the Cerbo GX MK2).

Remote Monitoring and Control

If the GX device is connected to the internet, the Victron Remote Management Portal (VRM) provides access to the full power of your SmartSolar RS charge controllers, anytime, anywhere, for free.

For remote installations — even when there is no internet connection nearby — you may be able to monitor your MPPT by connecting the GlobalLink 520.

SmartSolar Display

The SmartSolar RS charge controller is equipped with a display on the front panel. The display reads battery volts, charge current, and voltages from both arrays individually, including instantaneous and total figures and unit status, including any possible error codes.

I/O Connections

The SmartSolar RS charge controller is equipped with a programmable relay and options for remote temperature and voltage sensing. The remote input can accept the Victron smallBMS and other types of BMS with allow-to-charge signals.