Votronic 1718 MPPT 260 CI Solar Charge Controller

The MPP 260 CI solar charge controller from Votronic (MPN 1718) is a state-of-the-art solution for efficiently charging your batteries with solar energy. This innovative charge controller was specifically designed for use in RVs, boats, and other vehicles to ensure you always have enough power. With a maximum charging power of 260 watts and proven Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPP) technology, the charge controller maximizes the output of your solar system by automatically determining the optimal operating point for the solar cells. This ensures efficient conversion of solar energy into electrical power, thereby optimizing charging efficiency.

About the MPP 260 CI Solar Charge Controller

• 3 charging programs for lead-acid/gel/AGM
• 5 charging programs with temperature protection for modern LiFePO4
• Backflow prevention (night mode)
• Battery system filter for parallel operation with other charging sources
• Automatic compensation for voltage drops in the charging cables
• Lead-acid temperature compensation/LiFePO4 protection
• Connection for Solar-Computer S, VPC, Bluetooth connector, ready to plug in

Two battery charging outputs

The Votronic 1718 MPP 260 CI solar charge controller features two battery charging outputs that enable automatic charging of the main supply battery (12V), as well as trickle charging and trickle maintenance (max. 1 A) for the vehicle starter battery (Start) with built-in overcharge protection.

IU1oU2 charging characteristic

The "IU1oU2" charging characteristic of the Votronic MPP 260 CI solar charge controller prevents harmful acid stratification in lead-acid batteries through a defined increase in charging voltage (U1) and ensures equalization charging of the individual battery cells (lead and lithium), followed by an automatic float charge (U2)

"AES" Switching Output

The "AES" switching output enables refrigerators equipped with "AES" (Automatic Energy Selector, Electrolux/Dometic) to automatically switch from gas to 12 V operation when there is a sustained solar power surplus.

Comprehensive electronic protection

• Overload protection
• Overtemperature protection
• Short-circuit protection
• Charging current limitation

Technical data

• Lead battery nominal voltage: 12V
• Battery nominal voltage LiFePO4: 12.0 - 13.3V
• Solar module voltage (Voc) max: 60V
• Solar module current max: 0–15 A
• Solar module power (Pmax): 40–260 Wp
• Recommended minimum battery capacity (lead-acid): > 60Ah
• Recommended minimum battery capacity (LiFePO): > 45 Ah
• Charging current for auxiliary battery max.: 0 - 18.5A
• Charging current starter battery max.: 0–1.0A
• Switching output for AES refrigerator: 12V / 0.2A
• Ambient temperature: -20 to +45 °C
• Dimensions: 131 x 77 x 40 mm
• Weight: 235 g

Included

1x Votronic MPP 1718 260 CI solar charge controller