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Swapping a BlueSolar for a SmartSolar - Problems!

Hello helpful people,
I've just swapped my BlueSolar 150/70-tr for a SmartSolar 150/70-tr. I did this mainly for the intergrated relay, but also for the Bluetooth connectivity.

I have two problems, firstly the LCD MPPT Control will not connect to the new charge controller it simply says "CONNECTING" - or "DISCONNECTED" as I connect and disconnect it respectively.

The second problem is connecting the Bluetooth to my iPhone or Ipad, the App prompts for the code - so I input "000000" as directed. The app connects to the device, but immediately disconnects - it does this in a loop/cycle until it gives up. I've tried unpairing / forgetting the device in settings. Restarting everything doesn't help. I've turned off all other bluetooth devices on my boat, but to no avail.


I'm feeling pretty miffed - as this should have been a simple swap!!

If anyone can help me, that'd be great.

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jonnyt answered ·

I've since found out that the MPPT CONTROL display needs a firmware update to connect to my new solar controller - I guess this answers one of my questions...

https://community.victronenergy.com/questions/6813/mppt-control-conection.html

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This try-fail connection loup may also be affecting the bluetooth connection. If you disconnect the display, does bluetooth work?

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jonnyt avatar image jonnyt adev commented ·

Hi, thanks for taking the time to reply.

Sadly not, I only plugged in the MPPT control display after I failed to connect via Bluetooth.

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Daniel answered ·

Hey,

I think this connecting loop problem is a phone problem. I am experiencing the same problems with my Cat S60. Sometimes it connects shows a couple of values like PV Power and Voltage and immediately disconnects to reconnect. Do you have the opportunity to try another Phone?


-Daniel

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jonnyt avatar image jonnyt commented ·

Thanks Daniel,

I tried it with an iPhone 5, iPad Pro, and an Samsung android phone... all did the same loop.

As it’s a new unit I have returned it to the shop to see if they can connect. Will update this post with the result / conclusion.

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