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4.1. Status menu

This menu shows the live solar charger readings. The MPPT Control display always starts up in this menu.

Press the up and down button cycle through all menu items.

These menu items will be displayed in order of appearance as indicated in below table:

LCD Display

Menu item

Description and notes

PV power

Solar array output power.

PV voltage

Solar array voltage.

PV daily yield

The daily accumulative solar power received.

Battery error

Only visible in case there is an active error.

Battery charge stage

Charge stage: Bulk, Absorption, Float, Off or Fault.

Battery current

Battery charge current.

Battery voltage

Battery voltage.

Load output state

Load output switched on or off. Only visible on MPPTs with
a load output.

Load current

The current into the load. Only visible on MPPTs with a load
output.

4.2. History menu

The history menu shows both the daily and overall solar charger history data. It shows items such as solar yield, battery voltages,
time spend in each charge stage and past errors.

To enter and readout the history menu:

• Press the SELECT button, while in the status menu.
• Press the up or down button to navigate through the history items.
• When arriving at the desired history item, press the SELECT button to see the value of that item.
• If an item contains multiple values, press the SELECT button and then the up or down button to browse the various values

within that item. For the daily items it is possible to scroll back to 30 days ago (data becomes available over time), a brief popup
shows the day number.

• To go back to the main history menu press the SETUP button.
• To go back to the status menu press the SETUP button again.

MPPT Control display manual

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Operation

Summary of Contents for MPPT Control

Page 1: ...MPPT Control display manual Rev 00 04 2021 ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ... Installation 5 4 Operation 7 4 1 Status menu 8 4 2 History menu 8 4 3 Settings menu 10 5 Troubleshooting and Support 12 5 1 Power issues 12 5 2 Connection issues 12 5 3 Settings locked 12 6 Warranty 13 7 Specifications 14 MPPT Control display manual ...

Page 3: ...sider using the better suited SmartSolar Control display instead Power cable The display ships together with a fused power cable The supplied power cable is only needed when the display is used with some very early solar charger models that have been since long discontinued These early models shut down when they do not receive solar power The power cable provides power to the display straight from...

Page 4: ...is not possible a dedicated wall mount enclosure can be used This enclosure allows for easy wall mounting of the display There are two wall mounting options Wall mount enclosure for BMV or MPPT Control Wall mount enclosure for BMV and Color Control GX Wall mount enclosure for BMV or MPPT Control MPPT Control display manual Page 2 Introduction ...

Page 5: ...e Mounting recess width and depth requirements Mount the display Use option A if the mounting substrate is accessible from both sides Use option B if the mounting substrate is accessible from the front Option A 1 2 Mounting option A MPPT Control display manual Page 3 Mounting ...

Page 6: ...1 Option B 2 3 4 5 Mounting option B MPPT Control display manual Page 4 Mounting ...

Page 7: ...able only needed for old style solar controllers The supplied power cable is only necessary when the display is used with some very early solar charger models that have been since long discontinued Connect the power cable as follows Connect the black wire ring cable lug to the negative battery terminal If a battery monitor is used in the system connect the black wire to the system side of the batt...

Page 8: ...VE Direct cable Fuse To battery Connect the display to an old model solar charger and the battery MPPT Control display manual Page 6 Installation ...

Page 9: ...ion status On There is a connection between the display and the solar charger Blinking There was a connection with the solar charger but the connection is lost The last know values will be shown Off There has not been a connection with a solar charger The buttons on the front of the display are used to navigate through the solar charger readings and are used when making solar controller and displa...

Page 10: ... current into the load Only visible on MPPTs with a load output 4 2 History menu The history menu shows both the daily and overall solar charger history data It shows items such as solar yield battery voltages time spend in each charge stage and past errors To enter and readout the history menu Press the SELECT button while in the status menu Press the up or down button to navigate through the his...

Page 11: ...eing the latest and 4 blocks being the oldest YIELD The daily PV yield available for each day for the past 30 days MAX POWER The daily maximum PV power available for each day for the past 30 days MAX PANEL VOLTAGE The daily maximum PV voltage available for each day for the past 30 days MAX BATTERY CURRENT The daily maximum battery current available for each day for the past 30 days MAX BATTERY VOL...

Page 12: ...nfirm the change you will hear a beep and will see the word SAVED The change is made final Navigate to the next menu item or press SETUP to return to the setup menu To leave the setting menu press the SETUP button again It might be possible that the setup menu is locked in which case the settings can only be viewed When trying to change the setting the word LOCK is shown To unlock the settings men...

Page 13: ...m bulk to absorption stage 08 FLOAT VOLTAGE The battery voltage at which the solar charger switches from absorption to float stage 09 TEMP COMPENSATION The temperature compensation coefficient in mV C for the whole battery bank not per individual battery 10 LOAD OUTPUT The Load output operating mode Possible values OFF AUTO BatteryLife ALT1 ALT2 ON USER1 USER2 11 LOAD SWITCH HIGH The high voltage ...

Page 14: ...ince long discontinued need to have the power cable installed Power cable check 1 Check the fuse in the power cable 2 Check if the power cable is plugged into the back of the display 3 Check if the power cable is connected to the battery or to another supply voltage 4 Check if the supply voltage is between 6 5 and 95 Vdc 5 2 Connection issues If the display is unable to make a connecting with the ...

Page 15: ... or unreasonable use or misuse neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Victron Energy to make such repairs Non compliance with the instructions in this manual will render the warranty void Victron Energy...

Page 16: ... C Power cable fuse rating 100mA Mechanical Installation type Flush mount Front diameter 63mm 2 5 Front bezel 69 x 69mm 2 7x2 7 Body diameter 52mm 2 0 Body depth 31mm 1 2 Power cable length 1 5m Weight 50g Suitability Suitable for the entire Victron Energy BlueSolar MPPT and the SmartSolar MPPT solar charger range with the exception of the since long discontinued BlueSolar MPPT 70 15 MPPT Control ...

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