Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT RS 450 — Charge controllers
Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT RS 450

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Charge controllers F2 · Room-sized (1–3 kWh)

Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT RS 450

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SmartSolar MPPT RS 450 is an MPPT solar charge controller with independent tracking inputs and separate readings for the two photovoltaic arrays. It has isolated PV connections, a front display and a programmable relay. Via Bluetooth it is configured and monitored from the VictronConnect app; the VE.Can communication ports allow daisy-chaining with RJ45 cables. It accepts remote temperature and voltage sensors and the allow-to-charge signals of smallBMS or other BMS. Monitoring is done through a GX device, the VRM portal or GlobalLink 520. The standard warranty is 5 years.

01 · Verified data

Technical specifications

System voltage 48 V
Parameter Value Source
System voltage 48 V Compiled by editorial team
Bluetooth monitoring Yes Compiled by editorial team
Warranty 5 anni Compiled by editorial team
02 · The numbers

What it really costs

Battery life cycles 1825 cycles warranty years
  • the manufacturer does not state the guaranteed total energy throughput, which for heavy users is often the limit that runs out first
How we worked it out
warranty years
1825

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03 · Summary

Pros and cons

In favour

  • It is configured and monitored from the phone via Bluetooth, using the VictronConnect app. source
  • The standard warranty is 5 years. source
  • It has independent tracking inputs, with separate readings for the two photovoltaic arrays. source

Worth knowing

  • Checking the installation from a distance, beyond Bluetooth range, requires a GX device connected to the internet or the GlobalLink 520. source
Updates to this sheet and Manufacturer Notes
  1. Sheet published
  2. Specifications updated: immagine, foto candidate,