Difference between Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger 230V and 120-240V version?

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laco asked Jan 18, '24

Hello everybody,

can somebody please tell me what is the difference between Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger 230V and 120-240V version?

https://www.victronenergy.com/chargers/phoenix-smart-ip43-charger

As I’ve read the manuals, the 120-240V should be able to be controlled by VRM/VictronConnect by VE.direct link. And the 240V version is not. But why?

There is no 120-240V in Victron Connect DEMO mode, only 230V and there really is NO switch to set the charger mode on, or something like that….

Any explanation is welcome

Thanks in advance

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Answer 1 · 2024-03-30T17:03:12Z

Gregor Kopka answered · Mar 30 at 05:03 PM

The differences are solely in the accepted input voltage range:

The "230 V" version accepts:

- 230 VAC (Range: 210–250 V),
- 290–355 VDC,
- 45–65 Hz

The "120-240V" version accepts

- 85-250 VAC (startup at 90V, full charging power from 100V),
- 90–375 VDC,
- 45-65 Hz

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athertop commented · Aug 16 at 07:58 PM

I think you're missing another important difference. The ve.smart networking compatibility says this about each model:

120-230V model: Uses received sense data to optimise charging and synchronise charging process.

230V model: Uses received voltage-sense and temperature-sense.

https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/VE.Smart_Networking/en/ve-smart-networking-product-compatibility.html

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