Rich Solar BRAVO Waterproof 30 | 30 Amp Waterproof PWM Solar Charge Controller | Waterproof 30A 12V PWM Controller

Description

The Rich Solar BRAVO Waterproof 30 is a 30 Amp PWM solar charge controller engineered for outdoor and off-grid environments. This controller integrates waterproof design and smart charging technology to manage solar input up to 30 amps efficiently, supporting 12V battery systems.

Its corrosion-resistant construction and advanced thermal protection suit it well for RVs, boats, and remote setups that require durable and reliable charging control without compromise.

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 standards, EMC, and FCC compliance
• Overvoltage protection, short circuit protection, reverse polarity protection

Specifications

• Electrical Parameters

• Rated solar panel amps: Max. 30AMP
• Normal input Solar cell array voltage: 15-22VDC
• Max. solar cell array voltage (output has no load): 25VDC
• The controller's 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 15AMP
• Equalization charging voltage at 25 ℃: 15.5±0.2VDC
• Equalization charging timer timed out: 2 Hours
• Battery temperature compensation coefficient: -24mV/°C
• Temperature compensation range: -20~+50°C (-4°F to 122°F)

• Protection

• Over temperature protection during charging: 65°C (149℉)

• Electrical Parts

• Input-output terminal: M5 terminals

• Physical Parameters

• Controller material: Plastic, Standard ABS
• Power terminal maximum stranded wire size: #10AWG stranded-5mm²
• Power Terminal Torque: Up to 17 in-lb (1.92N·m)
• 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)