Description
xVictron BlueSolar MPPT 250/70-Tr VE.Can Solar Charge Controller
The Victron BlueSolar MPPT 250/70-Tr VE.Can is a high-voltage solar charge controller designed for larger off-grid, marine and commercial battery systems. It accepts a maximum PV open-circuit voltage of 250V and delivers up to 70A of charge current, making it suited to systems with multiple panels in series. The VE.Can interface allows integration into Victron system networks for monitoring and control.
Key Features
- Maximum PV input voltage of 250V, allowing longer series strings and reduced cabling losses.
- 70A maximum charge current output, suitable for larger battery banks across 12V, 24V and 48V systems.
- VE.Can connectivity enables integration with Victron GX devices, Color Control GX, Cerbo GX and compatible system monitors.
- True MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) algorithm continuously optimises energy harvest from the PV array.
- Tr (screw terminal) connection type for secure, field-serviceable wiring on PV and battery connections.
- Supports multiple battery chemistries including flooded lead-acid, AGM, gel and lithium (with appropriate BMS).
- Built-in Bluetooth is not included on this model; monitoring is via VE.Can network or optional VE.Direct to USB adapter.
Product Overview
The 250V maximum input voltage rating means this controller can accept series-connected PV strings that would exceed the limits of standard 150V or 100V units. In practice, this allows installers to run longer cable runs from the array to the charge controller without the voltage drop penalties associated with lower-voltage, higher-current DC wiring. The 70A output is sufficient to charge a 48V battery bank from a PV array of up to approximately 3,500W, depending on battery voltage and system configuration.
The VE.Can bus is Victron's CAN-based communication protocol. It allows this charge controller to communicate directly with GX monitoring devices, other VE.Can-compatible Victron equipment, and compatible third-party BMS units. In a multi-device installation, VE.Can provides more reliable and higher-bandwidth communication than VE.Direct, and supports daisy-chaining of multiple devices on a single bus. This makes the 250/70-Tr VE.Can particularly well suited to larger system builds where centralised monitoring and coordinated charging are required.
The MPPT algorithm tracks the maximum power point of the PV array in real time, including during partial shading or variable irradiance conditions. This is not a simulated or approximated tracking method; Victron's implementation continuously sweeps and locks onto the true MPP, which is relevant in installations where shading or mixed-orientation panels may cause multiple local maxima on the power curve.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| SKU | SCC125070441 |
| Maximum PV Open-Circuit Voltage | 250V |
| Maximum Charge Current | 70A |
| Compatible Battery Voltages | 12V, 24V, 48V |
| Communication Interface | VE.Can |
| Connection Type | Tr (screw terminals) |
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
| GTIN | 8719076050889 |
Applications
- Large off-grid residential or commercial systems with 48V battery banks and high-wattage PV arrays.
- Marine and narrowboat installations requiring high PV input voltage tolerance and network monitoring.
- Victron-based system builds using Cerbo GX or Color Control GX for centralised energy management.
- Telecom, remote industrial and critical infrastructure off-grid power systems.
- Multi-charger installations where VE.Can bus coordination between devices is required.
What Is Included
- 1x Victron BlueSolar MPPT 250/70-Tr VE.Can charge controller
Installation Notes
This charge controller operates at up to 250V DC on the PV input, which is a hazardous voltage. Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician or accredited solar installer. Ensure PV string voltage does not exceed 250V under any conditions, including cold-temperature Voc calculations. VE.Can connections require correct termination resistors at each end of the bus; consult Victron's VE.Can network guidelines for correct topology. Battery chemistry and charge profile settings must be configured correctly before commissioning to avoid damage to the battery bank.
Return Policy
xWe offer a 14-day, no-quibble returns or replacement policy because we want you to be totally satisfied with your purchase.
If you are unhappy in any way with your purchase, you can return it for a refund or a replacement, as long as you return it in the same condition as it arrived (original/undamaged packaging and product) and within 30 days of receiving it. We will pay for your return postage on a faulty item as long as you send it using Royal Mail 2nd class recorded delivery (for EU or International Shipments, you have to use our UPS account, we will provide you with a return label)
Please keep in mind the following:
- Items returned within 14 days but not in their original and undamaged packaging will also incur a -15% charge per package.
- If you return an item that doesn't adhere to our returns procedure or doesn't include a returns form, you may be liable for a £10 administration fee
- Individual items from a bundle can't be returned, refunded or exchanged. If you want a refund/credit/exchange for a bundle, all items must be returned to us.
Before you return your item, please make sure that:
- You follow our returns process (outlined below)
- The goods and packaging are undamaged
IMPORTANT: We need to be able to identify an item with your order. We can only do this if you follow our returns process. Please do not send us items back that do not follow this process as they cannot be identified properly and will not be replaced or refunded.
What delivery method do I need to use when returning an item?
You must send the goods back to us via Royal Mail 2nd class recorded delivery. Refunds on faulty items returned are reimbursed within 5 working days.
Can I return just one item from multiple purchases?
Yes. Once you start the returns process you will go to a page that will allow you to choose which items you want to be replaced or refunded.
Returning faulty goods
If your item is faulty, you need to follow the returns policy, where you will be able to state that it’s faulty. The product will then arrive at our warehouse for testing.
If your purchase is not within 14 days
You can still exchange your item for a different product or for credit to use on the Voltacon Solar or Ledison-led-lights.co.uk websites (-15% from the credit amount).
Returns outside of the 14-day period do not qualify for the free returns policy.
Returning an item within the warranty
If you have a warranty and want to return a faulty item, you just need to follow our standard returns process. When we receive your item, we will then check that it’s within warranty and for any faults before arranging a replacement.