BlueSolar Pro Remote Panel - Solar panel VICTRON ENERGY - Free user manual and instructions

Type	Remote panel for BlueSolar PWM-Pro charge controllers
Compatible controllers	BlueSolar PWM-Pro 12/24V 5A, 10A, 20A, 30A
Article number	SCC900300000
Faceplate dimensions	98 × 98 mm (3.86 × 3.86 inches)
Frame dimensions	114 × 114 mm (4.49 × 4.49 inches)
Weight	0.2 kg
Connector type	RJ45
Maximum cable length	20 m
Power consumption (backlight and alarm on)	Max. 65 mA
Power consumption (backlight on)	Max. 23 mA
Power consumption (backlight off)	Max. 15 mA
Ambient temperature range	-20°C to +70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Display	LCD with monitoring data (battery voltage, PV power, load status, etc.)
Buttons	ESC, UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, OK
Communication	RS485 via RJ45
Alarm	Audible alarm and warning LED for controller faults
Password protection	Yes (default password 000000)
Load control modes	Manual, Light On/Off, Light On+Timer, Time Control
Battery monitoring	State of charge, voltage, current, temperature, SOC
Installation	Panel mount, 4 screws; connection via standard RJ45 UTP cable

Frequently Asked Questions - BlueSolar Pro Remote Panel VICTRON ENERGY

Which charge controllers are compatible with the BlueSolar Pro Remote Panel?

This remote panel is compatible with BlueSolar PWM-Pro charge controllers in 12/24V with ratings 5A, 10A, 20A, and 30A (article numbers SCC900300000).

How do I connect the remote panel to the charge controller?

Use a standard RJ45 UTP cable (max length 20 m) to connect the remote panel's RJ45 port to the controller's RS485 connector. The pinout is provided in the manual.

What is the default password and how do I change it?

The default password is 000000. To change it, go to 'Device password' in the main menu and follow the on-screen instructions. The password is stored in the charge controller.

Can I use the remote panel to control load output?

Yes, the remote panel offers several load control modes: Manual Control, Light On/Off, Light On+Timer, and Time Control. You can switch between them in the 'Load set' menu.

What information is displayed on the remote panel?

The default monitoring display shows battery voltage, current, state of charge, PV voltage and power, controller temperature, load voltage and current, daily/monthly energy data, and fault indicators.

How do I reset the remote panel or charge controller to factory settings?

In the main menu, select Factory reset (item 9) to restore all charge controller settings to defaults. The remote panel itself does not have a reset, but the controller stores all parameters.

What does the alarm LED and audible alarm indicate?

The red warning LED flashes and the audible alarm sounds when the connected charge controller reports a fault such as over voltage, overload, or short circuit. The audible alarm can be disabled in the meter parameters.

Can I adjust the backlight duration?

Yes, the backlight timer can be set in the Device Parameters menu (second screen). Default is 60 seconds for the remote panel and 20 seconds for the meter display.

What is the maximum cable length between the remote panel and controller?

The maximum recommended cable length is 20 meters using a standard RJ45 UTP cable. Longer cables may cause communication issues.

How do I update the firmware on the remote panel?

The remote panel does not have user-updatable firmware. It operates as a display and interface for the charge controller. Controller firmware updates are handled separately through Victron tools.

USER MANUAL BlueSolar Pro Remote Panel VICTRON ENERGY

BlueSolar Pro Remote Panel

For BlueSolar PWM-Pro charge controllers 12/24V 5, 10, 20, 30A

Article number SCC900300000

Contents

1. Important safety instructions .... 2
2. Installation 2
   3.Product features.... 3

3.1 General 3
3.2 Display 5
3.3 Buttons 6

1. Monitoring 6
2. Full setup details 8

5.1 Main menu 8
5.2 Device Information 8
5.3 Test Operation 8
5.4 Control Parameters ...... 9
5.5 Load Settings 10
5.6 Device Parameters ...... 12
5.7 Device Password 12
5.8 Charge mode 12
5.9 Factory reset.... 12
5.10 Failure Information .... 13
5.11 Meter parameters ...... 13

1. Technical Specifications .... 13
2. RS485 connector pinout 13
3. Dimensions ...... 14

1. Important safety instructions

Read all instructions before starting the installation.

Keep the controller away from rain, exposure, severe dust, vibration, corrosive gas and intense electromagnetic interference.

2. Installation

Please see section 8 for mounting dimensions

Connection to the BlueSolar PWM-Pro charge controller:

The panel must be connected to the controller with a standard RJ45 UTP cable.

3. Product features

3.1. General

RS485 communication and power interface

Warning LED

The warning indicator LED flashes in case of failure of the connected charge controller.

Audible alarm

The audible failure alarm can be activated or deactivated.

Communication LED

Indicates communication status when the display is connected with the charge controller.

3.2. Display

After connecting the remote panel, the default monitoring display will be shown:

Day and night icons

Night, day. If the voltage of the solar array is above 1V, the daytime icon is shown.

Battery icon

The battery icon shows the state of charge of the battery. For this function the correct battery capacity must be set (see section 5.4) and all loads must connected to the load output (i.e. not directly to the battery).

Note: When the battery is fully discharged, the icon displayed is

Battery status icons

Normal voltage.

der voltage

Over discharge

Load status icon

- Load output "on"

ad output "off"

3.3. Buttons

Operation is visualized in the schematic diagram below:

4. Monitoring

The default monitoring display and monitoring subpages can be accessed with the UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT buttons. See the diagram on the next page.

5. Full setup details

5.1. Main menu

When in monitoring mode, the main menu is accessed by pressing the ESC button.

The UP and DOWN buttons are used to browse through the main menu:

1 Monitoring
2 Device information
3 Test operation
4 Control parameters
5 Load set
6 Device parameters
7 Device password
8 Charge mode
9 Factory reset
10 Failure information
11 Meter parameters

The OK and ESC buttons are respectively used to enter or exit the corresponding pages of the menu items.

A password must be entered to change settings.

When on a settings page, press OK to access the password page and fill in the password to enable changing of settings.

The default password is 000000

5.2 Device information

The charge controller model, ratings and serial number are displayed (press the DOWN button to display the serial number).

5.3 Test Operation

When the load output is set on manual control (default setting, see section 5,5), the output can be switched ON or OFF with the orange switch button on the Charge Controller. The low voltage cut-off is also operational.

The manual control function is disabled when other load output settings are chosen (see section 5.5).

However, when other load output settings have been chosen, the load output can be tested (i.e. switched ON and OFF) after switching back to Manual Control.

5.4 Control Parameters

The table below shows the list of battery related parameters that can be modified.

(press the DOWN or UP button to scroll through the parameters)

Parameter		Default setting
Battery type Gel Sealed		(AGM)	Flooded	User defined
Battery capacity (Ah) 200Ah 1~9999
Temperature compensation coefficient	-3mV/°C per 2V cell 0~9
Rated voltage (system voltage) Auto 1	2V/24V
Over voltage load disconnect 16.0V 9~	17V
Charge limit (highest charge voltage including temp. compensation)	15.0V 9~17V
Over voltage load reconnect 15.0V 9~	17V
Equalize charge —— 14.6V 14.8V	9~17V
Boost charge (absorption charge)	14.2V	14.4V	14.6V	9~17V
Float charge	13.8V	13.8V	13.8V	9~17V
Boost trigger voltage (starts new charge cycle)	13.2V 9~17V
Low voltage load reconnect	12.6V 9~17V
Under voltage warning reset 12.2V 9~	17V
Under voltage warning	12.0V 9~17V
Low voltage load disconnect (nominal value at 25°C)	11.1V 9~17V
Discharge limit (lowest low voltage load disconnect including temp. compensation)	10.6V 9~17V
Equalize duration	——	2 hrs.	2 hrs.	0~3 hrs.
Boost/absorption duration	2 hrs.	2 hrs.	2 hrs.	0~3 hrs.

Multiply voltages by 2 for a 24V system

5.5 Load output setting

The load output setting options are shown below:

Option 1: Manual Control

When the load output is set on Manual Control (default setting), the output can be switched ON or OFF with the orange switch button on the Charge Controller. The low voltage cut-off is also operational.

Option 2: Light On/Off

This is a simple load output On/Off option, based on the solar input voltage of the Controller (= output voltage of the solar panel).

• When, at dusk, the input voltage of the Controller becomes lower than the light On voltage (default 0.50V), the load output is switched on.
• When, at dawn, the input voltage of the Controller becomes higher than the light Off voltage (default 0.40V), the load output is switched off.
• In order to prevent unwanted switching a confirmation time (DeT) can be set: default 10 minutes, range 0 – 99 minutes.

Option 3: Light On+Timer

This option allows for a pre-set On-time after dusk and a pre-set Off-time before dawn.

The dusk and dawn switching moments and confirmation time are set as under option 2.

The remaining parameters are set as follows:

• NightTime: initial setting of the night duration, the controller will subsequently adjust NightTime to the actual duration of the night.
• On Time 1: On period after dusk.
• On Time 2: On period before dawn.

Option 4: Time control

This option uses the internal clock (see section 5.6) to set one (Time1 only) or two on-time periods.

5.6 Device Parameters

The first screen displays the software version and communication ID number of the Charge Controller.

The second screen allows setting of the backlight timer, and local date & time (use the DOWN button to go to the second screen).

The above data are stored in the Charge Controller.

Device Parameter

Ver: VX.XX

ID : XXX

Device Parameter

Bklight: 60S

Month-Day-Year

H:M:S

5.7 Device Password

The password is needed to change settings of the charge controller. The default password is "000000". The password is stored in the Charge Controller

5.8 Charge mode

This page is intended for future applications. Please do not change.

5.9 Factory reset

Allows reset of the charge controller to the default settings.

5.10 Failure Information

Displays failures such as Over Voltage, Over Load or Short Circuit. (automatic reset when the fault is corrected).

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5.11 Parameters

The first screen displays the type, software version and serial number of the remote meter.

The second screen allows modification of

• Switch-Pages (refresh time interval of the monitoring pages, default 0 seconds)
• Backlight duration (default 20 seconds).
• Audible alarm ON/OFF (default OFF).

6 Technical Specifications

Self-consumption	backlight and acoustic alarm on max. 65mA
	Backlight on max. 23mA
	Backlight off max. 15mA
Faceplate dimensions	98 × 98 mm / 3.86 × 3.86 inch
Frame dimensions	114 × 114 mm / 4.49 × 4.49 inch
Connector type	RJ45
Cable length	Max. 20 m
Weight	0.2 Kg
Ambient Temperature	-20°C~+7°C / -4°F~158°F

7 RS-485 connector pinout:

Pin No.
1	Power: +12V
2	RS485 B
3	RS485 A
4	GND
5	GND
6	RS485 A
7	RS485 B
8	Power: +12V

8 Dimensions:

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Serial number:

Version : 02

Date : 01 September 2014

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