{"product_id":"rich-solar-bravo-waterproof-8-8-amp-waterproof-pwm-solar-charge-controller-waterproof-20a-12v-pwm-controller","title":"Rich Solar BRAVO Waterproof 8 | 8 Amp Waterproof PWM Solar Charge Controller | Waterproof 20A 12V PWM Controller","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rich Solar BRAVO Waterproof 8 is a rugged 8 amp PWM solar charge controller built to manage off-grid battery charging effectively. This controller offers reliable PWM control combined with an IP65 waterproof rating, making it suitable for demanding environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use in RVs, campers, boats, and other off-grid setups, it delivers smart charging with temperature compensation and built-in protections to extend battery life and ensure consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin: 12px 0 6px 0;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePWM technology, switching control by MOSFET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Positive Grounding connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh efficiency and low power consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery type setting via DIP switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart charging control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharging time management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED indication for the battery condition and charging status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo sparks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant terminals and connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConformal coating supplied to the inside board against moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvervoltage protection, Short circuit protection, Reverse polarity protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for most of the rechargeable Lead acid battery, including Flooded (WET), AGM, GEL, Lithium (LiFePO4) battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned according to CE standards, EMC, and FCC compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"prod-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRated Solar Panel Amps:\u003c\/b\u003e Max. 8AMP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNormal Input Solar Cell Array Voltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 15-22VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMax. Solar Cell Array Voltage (Output Has No Load):\u003c\/b\u003e 25VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLowest Operating Voltage (At Solar or Battery Side):\u003c\/b\u003e 9VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandby Current Consumption At Night:\u003c\/b\u003e 2mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum Voltage Drop - Solar Panel to Battery:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"prod-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharging Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMinimum Battery Starting Charging Voltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 3VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoft Start Charging Voltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 3-10±0.2VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoft Start Charging Current (50% PWM Duty):\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 4AMP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBulk Charge Voltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 10-14±0.2VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEqualization Charging Voltage at 25℃:\u003c\/b\u003e 15.5±0.2VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEqualization Charging Timer Timeout:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 Hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBattery Temperature Compensation Coefficient:\u003c\/b\u003e -24mV\/°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature Compensation Range:\u003c\/b\u003e -4°F~+122°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"prod-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOver Temperature Protection During Charging:\u003c\/b\u003e 149°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"prod-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInput\/Output Terminal:\u003c\/b\u003e M4 terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"prod-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhysical Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eController Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Plastic, Standard ABS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Terminal Maximum Stranded Wire Size:\u003c\/b\u003e #12AWG stranded-3mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMounting:\u003c\/b\u003e Vertical wall mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIP Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e IP65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 0.2kg\/0.44lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"prod-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnvironmental Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e -25~50°C (-13～122℉)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e -40~85°C (-40～185℉)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperating Humidity Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% no condensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"srs-downloads\" style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/2769\/0553\/files\/RS-PWM8-User_Manual-20240906.pdf?v=1725609832\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #740c0c; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/2769\/0553\/files\/RS-PWM8WP-Specification_250704.pdf?v=1751958298\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #740c0c; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Specification Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rich Solar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52015144862009,"sku":"RS-PWM8WP","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/9911\/4297\/files\/12V8AMP.jpg?v=1773685400","url":"https:\/\/summitridgesupply.com\/products\/rich-solar-bravo-waterproof-8-8-amp-waterproof-pwm-solar-charge-controller-waterproof-20a-12v-pwm-controller","provider":"Summit Ridge Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}