Rich Solar BRAVO Waterproof 20 | 20 Amp Waterproof PWM Solar Charge Controller | Waterproof 20A 12V PWM Controller

Description

The Rich Solar BRAVO Waterproof 20 is a durable solar charge controller built to optimize charging in rugged off-grid settings. This controller uses PWM technology to manage up to 20 amps from your solar array while protecting your battery bank.

Designed for RVs, campers, boats, and trailers, it offers reliable, waterproof performance with smart charging control and temperature compensation suited for various lead acid and lithium batteries.

Features

• PWM technology, switching control by MOSFET
• Common Positive Grounding connection
• High efficiency and low power consumption
• Battery type setting via DIP switch
• Smart charging control
• Charging time management
• LED indication for the battery condition and charging status
• Thermal protection
• No sparks
• Waterproof
• Solid-duty cables
• Corrosion-resistant terminals and connectors
• Conformal coating supplied to the inside board against moisture
• Includes a port for an external battery temperature sensor (BTS - optional)
• Suitable for most of the rechargeable Lead acid battery, including Flooded (WET), AGM, GEL, Lithium (LiFePO4) battery
• Designed according to CE standard, EMC, FCC compliance
• Overvoltage protection, short circuit protection, reverse polarity protection

Specifications

• Electrical Parameters

• Rated solar panel amps: Max. 20AMP
• Normal input solar cell array voltage: 15-22VDC
• Max. solar cell array voltage (output has no load): 25VDC
• Lowest operating voltage (at solar or battery side): 8VDC
• Standby current consumption at night: 5mA
• Maximum voltage drop-solar panel to battery: 0.25VDC

• Charging Characteristics

• Minimum battery start charging voltage: 3VDC
• Soft start charging voltage: 3-10±0.2VDC
• Soft start charging current (50% PWM duty): Up to 10AMP
• Equalization charging voltage at 25 ℃: 15.5±0.2VDC
• Equalization charging timer timeout: 2 Hours
• Battery temperature compensation coefficient: -24mV/°C
• Temperature compensation range: -4°F~+122°F

• Protection

• Over temperature protection during charging: 149°F

• Electrical Parts

• Input-output terminal: M5 terminals

• Physical Parameters

• Controller material: Plastic, Standard ABS
• Power terminal maximum stranded wire size: #10AWG stranded-5mm²
• Mounting: Vertical wall mounting
• IP grade: IP65
• Net weight: Approx. 0.3kg/0.66lb

• Environmental Characteristics

• Operating temperature: -25~50°C (-13～122℉)
• Storage temperature: -40~85°C (-40～185℉)
• Operating Humidity range: 100% no condensation

Downloads

• Download Manual (PDF)
• Download Specification Sheet (PDF)