variotrack vt 80-175, efficient solar charging from every ray of sun with MPPT
high-end Swiss-made solar charger
variotrack, the smart charge controller for maximum battery life
The variotrack MPPT solar charger manages the power from the PV modules to recharge the batteries. It works together with the xtender or next series of inverter-chargers to build complete solar systems. It can also work alone in 12/24/48V systems for example, in a telecom system. The vario chargers have been used in standard solar systems as well in special applications (hydro, DC/DC converters, DC minigrid).
With the variotrack, your solar installation becomes more efficient and built to last.
variotrack, the smart charge controller for maximum battery life
The variotrack MPPT solar charger manages the power from the PV modules to recharge the batteries. It works together with the xtender or next series of inverter-chargers to build complete solar systems. It can also work alone in 12/24/48V systems for example, in a telecom system. The vario chargers have been used in standard solar systems as well in special applications (hydro, DC/DC converters, DC minigrid).
With the variotrack, your solar installation becomes more efficient and built to last.
100% offgrid/ongrid
Low standby consumption (<1W) is perfect for an offgrid system.
High MPPT tracking efficiency >99% and European weighted conversion efficiency >97%
Directly compatible with our xtender series of inverter-chargers and our next series with the xcom 485i for offgrid/ongrid installations.
Flexibility
Compatible with almost every battery technology with various charge management options.
Fully programmable charging curve and PV algorithm, etc. With access to more than 300 settings.
Multi-unit options up to 15 units with the xtender series of inverter-chargers (75kW) and 5 units with the next series (25kW).
10 years warranty
Choose your energy source
solar panels
hydro DC power
wind DC power
and more…
100% offgrid/ongrid
Low standby consumption (<1W) is perfect for an offgrid system.
High MPPT tracking efficiency >99% and European weighted conversion efficiency >97%
Directly compatible with our xtender series of inverter-chargers and our next series with the xcom 485i for offgrid/ongrid installations.
Flexibility
Compatible with almost every battery technology with various charge management options.
Fully programmable charging curve and PV algorithm, etc. With access to more than 300 settings.
Multi-unit options up to 15 units with the xtender series of inverter-chargers (75kW) and 5 units with the next series (25kW).
10 years warranty
Choose your energy source
solar panels
hydro DC power
wind DC power
and more…
Designed for a wide range of uses
Flexibility of use for your applications
offgrid and backup application
solar autarky (self-sufficiency) with our next series of inverter-chargers
minigrids application
on board power
mobile application
telecom application (48V DC systems or 230V AC with inverters)
hydro DC power
wind DC power
and more…
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Swiss made 
Proudly designed, assembled, and tested in Switzerland, ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability that Studer Innotec is known for.
Every unit undergoes strict controls to ensure performance, long-term durability, and seamless operation in the most demanding environments.
With Swiss made excellence, the variotrack will ensure optimal charging and longer battery life.
Swiss made
Swiss made
Proudly designed, assembled, and tested in Switzerland, ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability that Studer Innotec is known for.
Every unit undergoes strict controls to ensure performance, long-term durability, and seamless operation in the most demanding environments.
With Swiss made excellence, the variotrack will ensure optimal charging and longer battery life.
IP54, durable in all conditions
Rugged and durable, this device is designed to perform in harsh environmental conditions. The variotrack provides IP54 protection against dust and water splashes. It offers versatility in terms of installation locations, as it can be used both outdoors and indoors.
Solar DC coupling for greater efficiency
With DC coupling, our solar charge controllers variotrack or variostring feed energy directly into the batteries for greater storage efficiency.
A wide range of battery compatibility
The variotrack is compatible with all 12V, 24V, 48V (depending on the model chosen) battery chemistries (lithium, lead, Na+…), either communicating or not. A very flexible battery profile configuration helps you to adapt to each technology.
Adaptative management of batteries
With more than 3 decades of expertise in offgrid energy management, we have perfected battery optimisation to ensure a long-lasting performance. The variotrack features our Battery Lifetime Optimizer (BLO), which intelligently adapts charge cycles to preserve battery health and extend its lifespan.
Thanks to precise charge control and advanced management algorithms, your batteries operate efficiently, reliably, and for the long run.
High efficiency for a better valorisation of energy
With an MPPT tracking accuracy above 99% and a European weighted conversion efficiency above 97%, the variotrack ensures that every watt produced by your PV modules is optimally used.
Automatic and efficient night stand-by for lower consumption
To save energy, when the photovoltaic voltage is low, the variotrack switches to night mode. The charger automatically wakes up when the sun starts shining and when the PV voltage goes back.
When the charger is in night mode, it consumes <1W. This feature extended battery life, reducing unnecessary consumption during periods without production.
Multi-units flexibility for more powerful systems
Multi-unit options up to 15 units with the xtender series of inverter-chargers (75kW) and 5 units with the next series (25kW).
Easy and safe commissioning with full protection against incorrect wiring
The variotrack integrates advanced protection features to prevent any damage caused by PV/battery reverse polarity, battery overvoltage, overtemperature, and reverse current at night.
rcc 02, full control of your installation, right at your fingertips
The rcc 02 is the perfect companion for the vario series. This compact wall-mounted remote display allows you to monitor and configure your charger with ease.
- Monitor real-time values such as battery voltage, power flows etc.
- Integrated data logging for troubleshooting and long-term performance analysis.
Configure about 300 settings of the variotrack (charging curve, PV algorithm, etc.).
- Store and recall complete configuration files for easy duplication across devices or multiple systems.
Access and adjust programmable auxiliary contacts to automate functions (generator start, load shedding).
Easy monitoring via the app and the web portal
Designed to monitor your system’s data, the Studer monitoring application is perfect for obtaining information about your system at a glance.
We offer our monitoring tools completely free of charge, both the Studer monitoring app for end-users and the Studer web portal for installers, because we believe that reliable, professional, and complete monitoring should be a standard, not an option. All data is stored on European servers.
Unlock the potential of home automation integration
The potential free contacts provided by the arm 02 accessory enable certain devices to be started up according to the conditions specified in the configuration. Without the need for an external home automation system.
For more complex systems, you can use our open modbus/API “Open studer” to fully integrate the vario devices in complex and customized system architectures.
Options & accessories
Advanced battery accessories
bts 01
temperature sensor
bsp
advanced battery processor (lead-acid)
xcom CAN
communication with lithium BMS
Display, datalogger, monitoring and communication
rcc 02/03
configuration, display, datalogger
xcom LAN/GSM
remote monitoring (Portal & App)
xcom 4G
remote monitoring (Portal & App)
xcom 232i/CAN/485i
communication bridges (openstuder)
Other accessories
vario
solar charge controller
next
inverter-charger
xtender
inverter-charger
ecf 01
cooling fan for vt 65
arm 02
external auxiliary contacts module
Options & accessories
Advanced battery accessories
bts 01
temperature sensor
bsp
advanced battery processor (lead-acid)
xcom CAN
communication with lithium BMS
Display, datalogger, monitoring and communication
rcc 02/03
configuration, display, datalogger
xcom LAN/GSM
remote monitoring (Portal & App)
xcom 4G
remote monitoring (Portal & App)
xcom 232i/CAN/485i
communication bridges (openstuder)
Other accessories
vario
solar charge controller
next
inverter-charger
xtender
inverter-charger
ecf 01
Cooling fan for vt 65
arm 02
external auxiliary contacts module
Technical specifications
variotrack vt 80-175 solar charger
Previous models of variotrack were vt 65 and vt 80 with 145V input, those are discontinued and had not the same specifications for the voltage allowed at PV input. For those discontinued devices, please see the user manuals or datasheet named “legacy” in our download center. The max PV voltage was added after the name for differentiation.
In case of technical data change, this bloc below needs to update, it is use for mobile display of technical data
Solar PV
| Max. solar power recommended (@STC) | 1250 W |
| Max. solar current | 75 A |
| Max. solar open circuit voltage | 80 Vdc |
| Max. solar functional circuit voltage | 75 Vdc |
Battery charger
| Max. output current | 80 A |
| Nominal battery voltage (Input range) | 12 Vdc |
| Operating voltage range | 7-18 V |
| Max. standby consumption | < 50 mA (0.6 W) |
Electronic protections
| PV reverse polarity | ✔ |
| Battery reverse polarity | ✔ |
| Battery overvoltage | ✔ |
| Overtemperature | ✔ |
| Reverse current at night | ✔ |
General data
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
| Dimensions h/w/l [mm] | 120 / 220 / 310 mm |
| Conformity | low voltage directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU, 62109-1, electromagnetic compliance (EMC) directive 2014/30/EU, 61000-3-3, 61000-6-2, 61000-6-4 |
Ingress protection of enclosures IP54 | Mounting location indoor, outdoor | Operating temperature range -20 to 55°C | Relative humidity 100 % (non condensing) | Parallel operation (separated PV arrays) up to 15 devices | Max. wire size/cable glands 35mm2/M20x1.5 | Configuration with rcc 02/03, internal DIP switches for basic settings | Datalogging with rcc/xcom on SD card 1 minute resolution | Studer communication bus cable included 2 m
Solar PV
| Max. solar power recommended (@STC) | 2500 W |
| Max. solar current | 75 A |
| Max. solar open circuit voltage | 150 Vdc |
| Max. solar functional circuit voltage | 145 Vdc |
Battery charger
| Max. output current | 80 A |
| Nominal battery voltage (Input range) | 24 Vdc |
| Operating voltage range | 16-32 V |
| Max. standby consumption | < 30 mA (0.7 W) |
Electronic protections
| PV reverse polarity | ✔ |
| Battery reverse polarity | ✔ |
| Battery overvoltage | ✔ |
| Overtemperature | ✔ |
| Reverse current at night | ✔ |
General data
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
| Dimensions h/w/l [mm] | 120 / 220 / 310 mm |
| Conformity | low voltage directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU, 62109-1, electromagnetic compliance (EMC) directive 2014/30/EU, 61000-3-3, 61000-6-2, 61000-6-4 |
Ingress protection of enclosures IP54 | Mounting location indoor, outdoor | Operating temperature range -20 to 55°C | Relative humidity 100 % (non condensing) | Parallel operation (separated PV arrays) up to 15 devices | Max. wire size/cable glands 35mm2/M20x1.5 | Configuration with rcc 02/03, internal DIP switches for basic settings | Datalogging with rcc/xcom on SD card 1 minute resolution | Studer communication bus cable included 2 m
Solar PV
| Max. solar power recommended (@STC) | 5000 W |
| Max. solar current | 75 A |
| Max. solar open circuit voltage | 175 Vdc |
| Max. solar functional circuit voltage | 170 Vdc |
Battery charger
| Max. output current | 80 A |
| Nominal battery voltage (Input range) | 48 Vdc |
| Operating voltage range | 36-38 V |
| Max. standby consumption | < 20 mA (1 W) |
Electronic protections
| PV reverse polarity | ✔ |
| Battery reverse polarity | ✔ |
| Battery overvoltage | ✔ |
| Overtemperature | ✔ |
| Reverse current at night | ✔ |
General data
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
| Dimensions h/w/l [mm] | 120 / 220 / 310 mm |
| Conformity | low voltage directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU, 62109-1, electromagnetic compliance (EMC) directive 2014/30/EU, 61000-3-3, 61000-6-2, 61000-6-4 |
Ingress protection of enclosures IP54 | Mounting location indoor, outdoor | Operating temperature range -20 to 55°C | Relative humidity 100 % (non condensing) | Parallel operation (separated PV arrays) up to 15 devices | Max. wire size/cable glands 35mm2/M20x1.5 | Configuration with rcc 02/03, internal DIP switches for basic settings | Datalogging with rcc/xcom on SD card 1 minute resolution | Studer communication bus cable included 2 m
In case of technical data change, this bloc below needs to update, it is use for pc and tablets display of technical data
Solar PV
| Max. solar power recommended (@STC) | 1250 W |
| Max. solar current | 75 A |
| Max. solar open circuit voltage | 80 Vdc |
| Max. solar functional circuit voltage | 75 Vdc |
Battery charger
| Max. output current | 80 A |
| Nominal battery voltage (Input range) | 12 Vdc |
| Operating voltage range | 7-18 V |
| Max. standby consumption | < 50 mA (0.6 W) |
Electronic protections
| PV reverse polarity | ✔ |
| Battery reverse polarity | ✔ |
| Battery overvoltage | ✔ |
| Overtemperature | ✔ |
| Reverse current at night | ✔ |
General data
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
| Dimensions h/w/l [mm] | 120 / 220 / 310 mm |
| Conformity | low voltage directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU, 62109-1, electromagnetic compliance (EMC) directive 2014/30/EU, 61000-3-3, 61000-6-2, 61000-6-4 |
Ingress protection of enclosures IP54 | Mounting location indoor, outdoor | Operating temperature range -20 to 55°C | Relative humidity 100 % (non condensing) | Parallel operation (separated PV arrays) up to 15 devices | Max. wire size/cable glands 35mm2/M20x1.5 | Configuration with rcc 02/03, internal DIP switches for basic settings | Datalogging with rcc/xcom on SD card 1 minute resolution | Studer communication bus cable included 2 m
Solar PV
| Max. solar power recommended (@STC) | 2500 W |
| Max. solar current | 75 A |
| Max. solar open circuit voltage | 150 Vdc |
| Max. solar functional circuit voltage | 145 Vdc |
Battery charger
| Max. output current | 80 A |
| Nominal battery voltage (Input range) | 24 Vdc |
| Operating voltage range | 16-32 V |
| Max. standby consumption | < 30 mA (0.7 W) |
Electronic protections
| PV reverse polarity | ✔ |
| Battery reverse polarity | ✔ |
| Battery overvoltage | ✔ |
| Overtemperature | ✔ |
| Reverse current at night | ✔ |
General data
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
| Dimensions h/w/l [mm] | 120 / 220 / 310 mm |
| Conformity | low voltage directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU, 62109-1, electromagnetic compliance (EMC) directive 2014/30/EU, 61000-3-3, 61000-6-2, 61000-6-4 |
Ingress protection of enclosures IP54 | Mounting location indoor, outdoor | Operating temperature range -20 to 55°C | Relative humidity 100 % (non condensing) | Parallel operation (separated PV arrays) up to 15 devices | Max. wire size/cable glands 35mm2/M20x1.5 | Configuration with rcc 02/03, internal DIP switches for basic settings | Datalogging with rcc/xcom on SD card 1 minute resolution | Studer communication bus cable included 2 m
Solar PV
| Max. solar power recommended (@STC) | 5000 W |
| Max. solar current | 75 A |
| Max. solar open circuit voltage | 175 Vdc |
| Max. solar functional circuit voltage | 170 Vdc |
Battery charger
| Max. output current | 80 A |
| Nominal battery voltage (Input range) | 48 Vdc |
| Operating voltage range | 36-38 V |
| Max. standby consumption | < 20 mA (1 W) |
Electronic protections
| PV reverse polarity | ✔ |
| Battery reverse polarity | ✔ |
| Battery overvoltage | ✔ |
| Overtemperature | ✔ |
| Reverse current at night | ✔ |
General data
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
| Dimensions h/w/l [mm] | 120 / 220 / 310 mm |
| Conformity | low voltage directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU, 62109-1, electromagnetic compliance (EMC) directive 2014/30/EU, 61000-3-3, 61000-6-2, 61000-6-4 |
Ingress protection of enclosures IP54 | Mounting location indoor, outdoor | Operating temperature range -20 to 55°C | Relative humidity 100 % (non condensing) | Parallel operation (separated PV arrays) up to 15 devices | Max. wire size/cable glands 35mm2/M20x1.5 | Configuration with rcc 02/03, internal DIP switches for basic settings | Datalogging with rcc/xcom on SD card 1 minute resolution | Studer communication bus cable included 2 m