Charge Controllers
Charge Controllers
BrandVictron Energy
Victron SmartSolar Control Display
£ 23.94GBP · price may vary
BrandVictron Energy- Model
- VSS-DIS
- Specifications
- 1
- Weight (kg)0.3
Overview
This Victron SmartSolar Control Display is a retrofittable LCD display for Victron's SmartSolar Charge Controllers. Simply remove the rubber seal that protects the plug on the front of the charge controller and plug-in the display. Compatible with VSS-MPPT150/60 to VSS-MPPT250/100 units.
Specifications
| Weight (kg) | 0.3 |
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How to read this datasheet
Victron SmartSolar Control Display is listed with 1 published specification from Victron Energy, including weight (kg) of 0.3. Those figures are what decide whether this unit fits your system, so read them against the equipment it will connect to before comparing price.
For a charge controller, the figures that matter most are maximum PV open-circuit voltage, the hard limit that must survive cold-morning Voc rise, supported battery voltages (12/24/36/48 V) and chemistries, conversion efficiency, typically 96–99% for a good MPPT unit and whether it offers a load output, temperature compensation and remote monitoring. In any system with a battery and a separate array, the controller is what protects the most expensive component and determines how much of the array's output actually reaches storage.
Choosing a charge controller: the checks that matter
The checks below apply to any charge controller. Run them against the specification table above — most disappointing solar purchases are compatible-on-paper units that fail one of these in practice.
- Choose MPPT over PWM for anything beyond a very small array. An MPPT controller harvests roughly 20–30% more energy because it converts excess panel voltage into charge current instead of throwing it away.
- Size the current rating from array watts divided by battery voltage, then add at least 25% margin for cold, bright conditions where panels exceed their rated output.
- Check the maximum PV input voltage against the array's Voc at your coldest expected temperature, not at 25 °C — Voc rises as temperature falls, and exceeding the limit destroys the controller instantly.
- Confirm the controller supports your battery chemistry with the right charge profile. Lithium, AGM, gel and flooded batteries need different absorption and float voltages.
Where buyers lose money
- Sizing on rated array watts alone and ignoring the voltage ceiling, which is the most common way controllers are killed.
- Using a PWM controller with a high-voltage grid-tie panel — the voltage mismatch wastes a large share of the panel's output.
- Running the load output beyond its rating instead of wiring heavy loads directly to the battery through a fuse.
Price and availability in United Kingdom
Victron SmartSolar Control Display is listed at £ 24 (GBP) for United Kingdom. Solar pricing moves with supply, import duties and exchange rates, and distributors set their own margins, so treat this as a comparison reference and confirm the current figure before you order.
SolarBazaar compares equipment rather than selling it. Shortlist here on specification and price, then buy from an authorised distributor or installer in United Kingdom: warranty cover on solar hardware is normally honoured through the channel you bought from, so confirm who supports Victron Energy locally before ordering.
Victron SmartSolar Control Display — frequently asked questions
How much does Victron SmartSolar Control Display cost?
Victron SmartSolar Control Display is listed at £ 24 (GBP) for United Kingdom. The figure is indicative — solar prices move with supply, duties and exchange rates, and each distributor sets its own margin — so confirm the current price with a supplier before ordering.
What are the specifications of Victron SmartSolar Control Display?
We hold 1 published specification for this charge controller, including weight (kg) 0.3. The full table is on this page, listed under model VSS-DIS.
Who makes Victron SmartSolar Control Display?
Victron SmartSolar Control Display is a Victron Energy product, listed under charge controllers with model reference VSS-DIS. The Victron Energy brand page lists the rest of its range so you can compare across the catalogue.
Is Victron SmartSolar Control Display right for my system?
That depends on what it has to connect to. For a charge controller, check conversion efficiency, typically 96–99% for a good MPPT unit, whether it offers a load output, temperature compensation and remote monitoring and type: MPPT or PWM against the rest of your equipment before price enters the decision. Choose MPPT over PWM for anything beyond a very small array. An MPPT controller harvests roughly 20–30% more energy because it converts excess panel voltage into charge current instead of throwing it away.
Where can I buy Victron SmartSolar Control Display in United Kingdom?
SolarBazaar lists and compares equipment rather than selling it. Use the specifications and price here to shortlist, then buy through an authorised distributor or installer in United Kingdom — buying in-channel is what keeps the manufacturer's warranty valid.
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