Rich Solar BRAVO Waterproof 20 | 20 Amp 12V Waterproof PWM Solar Charge Controller
Rich Solar BRAVO Waterproof 20 | 20 Amp 12V Waterproof PWM Solar Charge Controller
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 statues
- 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 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
Product Specifications
Rich Solar BRAVO Waterproof 20 | 20 Amp 12V Waterproof PWM Solar Charge Controller Product Specifications
ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS
| Rated solar panel amps: | 20AMP Max. |
| Normal input Solar cell array voltage: | 15-22VDC |
| Max. solar cell array voltage (output has no load): | 25VDC Max. |
| The controller lowest operating voltage (at solar or battery side): | 8VDC Min. |
| Standby current consumption at night | 5mA Max. |
| Maximum voltage drop-Solar panel to battery: | 0.25VDC Max. |
CHARGING CHARACTERISTICS
| Minimum battery start charging voltage: | 3VDC Min. |
| Soft start charging voltage: | 3-10±0.2VDC |
| Soft start charging current (50% PWM duty): | Up to 10AMP |
| Bulk charge voltage: | 10-14±0.2VDC |
| 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 |
PROTECTION
| Over temperature protection during charging: | 65°C |
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 |
Product Manual
Rich Solar BRAVO Waterproof 20 | 20 Amp Waterproof PWM Solar Charge Controller | Waterproof 20A 12V PWM Controller User Manual
Product Warranty
Rich Solar Product Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY
This LIMITED WARRANTY from RICH SOLAR warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this RICH SOLAR product will be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal consumer use during the applicable warranty period identified in Paragraph 2, below, subject to the exclusions outlined in Paragraph 5, below. The preceding provisions state RICH SOLAR's entire liability, and your exclusive remedy, for any breach of warranty, express or implied. RICH SOLAR will not assume, nor authorize any person to assume for it, any other liability in connection with the sales of RICH SOLAR products.
WARRANTY PERIOD
Solar Panels
Rigid Solar Panels
25-Year Power Output Warranty
10-Year Workmanship Warranty
Portable Solar Panels
25-Year Power Output Warranty
5-Year Workmanship Warranty
2-Year Warranty for Controller on Kits
Flexible Panels
1-Year Warranty
Batteries
ALPHA LITE Series
*5-Year Warranty
ALPHA Series
*5-Year Warranty
ALPHA PRO Series
*10-Year Warranty
LiFePO4 Battery Bank (Black)
*5-Year Warranty
Inverters
Grid-Tie Inverters
10-Year Warranty
Pure Sine Wave Inverters
2-Year Warranty
Hybrid Inverters
3-Year Warranty
Controllers
MPPT Controllers
2-Year Warranty
PWM Controllers
1-Year Warranty
*Prorated Warranty
The warranty period for all other RICH SOLAR products and components is one (1) year from the date of original purchase by the original consumer. A sales receipt from the original consumer purchase, or other reasonable documentary proof, is required in order to establish the start of the warranty period. If you completed the online RICH SOLAR Product Registration Form within thirty (30) days after purchasing your product, that registration can also establish the start date of the warranty period. Warranty coverage is not conditioned upon such registration.
If a customer rejects a package, they may be responsible for return shipping costs and storage fees. Some carrier insurance policies may not cover the cost of return shipping if the customer refuses the package.
Prorated Warranty
Prorated warranty products from RICH SOLAR are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service. The prorated warranty is effective from the date of purchase by the customer and follows the guidelines of the Limited Warranty with the addition of the following list detailing exchange costs for warranty replacements for prorated warranty items.
10-Year Prorated Warranty Rates
- Years 1-3: Full replacement (100% coverage)
- Year 4: 85% coverage (customer pays 15% of replacement cost)
- Year 5: 70% coverage (customer pays 30% of replacement cost)
- Year 6: 55% coverage (customer pays 45% of replacement cost)
- Year 7: 40% coverage (customer pays 60% of replacement cost)
- Year 8: 25% coverage (customer pays 75% of replacement cost)
- Year 9: 10% coverage (customer pays 90% of replacement cost)
- Year 10: 5% coverage (customer pays 95% of replacement cost)
5-Year Prorated Warranty Rates
- Year 1: Full replacement (100% coverage)
- Year 2: 80% coverage (customer pays 20% of the cost)
- Year 3: 60% coverage (customer pays 40% of the cost)
- Year 4: 40% coverage (customer pays 60% of the cost)
- Year 5: 20% coverage (customer pays 80% of the cost)
Please note that failure to properly install or operate the battery will void the Limited Warranty. Please refer to the product manual for detailed installation and operation instructions.
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Description
Rich Solar BRAVO Waterproof 20 | 20 Amp 12V Waterproof PWM Solar Charge Controller
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 statues
- 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 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
Product Specifications
Rich Solar BRAVO Waterproof 20 | 20 Amp 12V Waterproof PWM Solar Charge Controller Product Specifications
ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS
| Rated solar panel amps: | 20AMP Max. |
| Normal input Solar cell array voltage: | 15-22VDC |
| Max. solar cell array voltage (output has no load): | 25VDC Max. |
| The controller lowest operating voltage (at solar or battery side): | 8VDC Min. |
| Standby current consumption at night | 5mA Max. |
| Maximum voltage drop-Solar panel to battery: | 0.25VDC Max. |
CHARGING CHARACTERISTICS
| Minimum battery start charging voltage: | 3VDC Min. |
| Soft start charging voltage: | 3-10±0.2VDC |
| Soft start charging current (50% PWM duty): | Up to 10AMP |
| Bulk charge voltage: | 10-14±0.2VDC |
| 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 |
PROTECTION
| Over temperature protection during charging: | 65°C |
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 |
Product Manual
Rich Solar BRAVO Waterproof 20 | 20 Amp Waterproof PWM Solar Charge Controller | Waterproof 20A 12V PWM Controller User Manual
Product Warranty
Rich Solar Product Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY
This LIMITED WARRANTY from RICH SOLAR warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this RICH SOLAR product will be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal consumer use during the applicable warranty period identified in Paragraph 2, below, subject to the exclusions outlined in Paragraph 5, below. The preceding provisions state RICH SOLAR's entire liability, and your exclusive remedy, for any breach of warranty, express or implied. RICH SOLAR will not assume, nor authorize any person to assume for it, any other liability in connection with the sales of RICH SOLAR products.
WARRANTY PERIOD
Solar Panels
Rigid Solar Panels
25-Year Power Output Warranty
10-Year Workmanship Warranty
Portable Solar Panels
25-Year Power Output Warranty
5-Year Workmanship Warranty
2-Year Warranty for Controller on Kits
Flexible Panels
1-Year Warranty
Batteries
ALPHA LITE Series
*5-Year Warranty
ALPHA Series
*5-Year Warranty
ALPHA PRO Series
*10-Year Warranty
LiFePO4 Battery Bank (Black)
*5-Year Warranty
Inverters
Grid-Tie Inverters
10-Year Warranty
Pure Sine Wave Inverters
2-Year Warranty
Hybrid Inverters
3-Year Warranty
Controllers
MPPT Controllers
2-Year Warranty
PWM Controllers
1-Year Warranty
*Prorated Warranty
The warranty period for all other RICH SOLAR products and components is one (1) year from the date of original purchase by the original consumer. A sales receipt from the original consumer purchase, or other reasonable documentary proof, is required in order to establish the start of the warranty period. If you completed the online RICH SOLAR Product Registration Form within thirty (30) days after purchasing your product, that registration can also establish the start date of the warranty period. Warranty coverage is not conditioned upon such registration.
If a customer rejects a package, they may be responsible for return shipping costs and storage fees. Some carrier insurance policies may not cover the cost of return shipping if the customer refuses the package.
Prorated Warranty
Prorated warranty products from RICH SOLAR are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service. The prorated warranty is effective from the date of purchase by the customer and follows the guidelines of the Limited Warranty with the addition of the following list detailing exchange costs for warranty replacements for prorated warranty items.
10-Year Prorated Warranty Rates
- Years 1-3: Full replacement (100% coverage)
- Year 4: 85% coverage (customer pays 15% of replacement cost)
- Year 5: 70% coverage (customer pays 30% of replacement cost)
- Year 6: 55% coverage (customer pays 45% of replacement cost)
- Year 7: 40% coverage (customer pays 60% of replacement cost)
- Year 8: 25% coverage (customer pays 75% of replacement cost)
- Year 9: 10% coverage (customer pays 90% of replacement cost)
- Year 10: 5% coverage (customer pays 95% of replacement cost)
5-Year Prorated Warranty Rates
- Year 1: Full replacement (100% coverage)
- Year 2: 80% coverage (customer pays 20% of the cost)
- Year 3: 60% coverage (customer pays 40% of the cost)
- Year 4: 40% coverage (customer pays 60% of the cost)
- Year 5: 20% coverage (customer pays 80% of the cost)
Please note that failure to properly install or operate the battery will void the Limited Warranty. Please refer to the product manual for detailed installation and operation instructions.
