Some loads with high inrush current can best be connected directly to the battery. If
equipped with a remote on-off input, these loads can be controlled by connecting the load
output of the controller to this remote on-off input. A special interface cable may be
needed.
Alternatively, a BatteryProtect may be used to control the load. Please see our website
for specifications.
Low power inverters, such as the Phoenix VE.Direct inverters up to 375VA, can be
powered directly by the load output, but the maximum output power will be limited by the
current limit of the load output.
Phoenix VE.Direct inverters can also be controlled by connecting the left side
connection of the remote control to the load output.
The bridge on the remote control between left and right must be removed.
The Victron inverters model Phoenix 12/800, 24/800, 12/1200 and 24/1200 can be
controlled by connecting the right side connection of the inverter remote control directly to
the load output (see figure 4 at the end of this manual).
For the Victron inverters model Phoenix 12/180, 24/180, 12/350, 24/350, the Phoenix
Inverter Compact models and the MultiPlus Compact models an interface cable is
needed: the Inverting remote on-off cable, article number ASS030550100, see figure 5 at
the end of this manual.
3.7 LEDs
Green LED: indicates which load output control algorithm has been chosen.
On: one of the two conventional load output control algorithms (see Fig 2)
Blinking: BatteryLife load output control algorithm (see Fig 2)
Yellow LED: signals charge sequence
Off: no power from PV array (or PV array connected with reverse polarity)
Blinking fast: bulk charge (battery in partially charged state)
Blinking slow: absorption charge (battery charged to 80% or more)
On: float charge (battery fully charged)
3.8 Battery charging information
The charge controller starts a new charge cycle every morning, when the sun starts shining.
Lead-acid batteries: default method to determine length and end of absorption
The charging algorithm behavior of MPPTs differs from AC connected battery chargers.
Please read this section of the manual carefully to understand MPPT behavior, and always
follow the recommendations of your battery manufacturer.
By default, the absorption time is determined on idle battery voltage at the start of each day
based on the following table: