Rich Solar RS-PWM30WP Solar Controller / Battery Charger
Model: RS-PWM30WP
Contact: 1-800-831-9889 | www.richsolar.com | support@richsolar.com
Address: 1900 Mountain Ave, Norco, CA 92860
Features and Advantages
- PWM technology, switching control by MOSFET
- Common Positive Grounding connection
- High efficiency and low power consumption
- Battery type setting and battery condition indication
- Smart charging control
- Charging time management
- LED indication for the battery condition and charging statuses
- Digital display charging parameters and battery settings
- Automatically active to Lithium battery against BMS protection
- Thermal protection
- Over voltage protection, Short circuit protection, Reverse polarity 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, Calcium battery and Lithium batteries
- Designed according to CE standard, EMC, FCC compliance
Product Image: A black Rich Solar RS-PWM30WP solar charge controller with a digital display and control buttons. The brand logo is visible on the front.
Mounting the Device
The quickest and easiest way to mount the unit is to use the four plastic spacers and self-tapping screws supplied and mount the unit to a flat surface.
Dimensions:
- Width: 115.5mm [4.548in]
- Height: 142.8mm [5.621in]
- Depth: 36.8mm [1.449in]
- Mounting Hole Spacing (Width): 105.5mm [4.154in]
- Mounting Hole Spacing (Height): 78.0mm [3.071in]
Specification
Electrical Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated Solar Panel Amps | Max. 30A |
| Normal Input Solar Cell Array Voltage | 15-22 VDC |
| Max. Solar Cell Array Voltage (Output Has no Load) | Max. 25 VDC |
| The Controller Lowest Operating Voltage at Solar or Battery Side | 8 VDC |
| Standby Current Consumption at Night | 5 mA |
| Maximum Voltage Drop-Solar Panel to Battery | 0.25 VDC |
Charging Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Battery Starts Charging Voltage | 3 VDC |
| Soft Start Charging Voltage | 3-10 ±0.2 VDC |
| Soft Start Charging Current (50% PWM Duty) | Up to 15 AMP |
| Bulk Charge | By the max. rated current |
| Absorption Charging Voltage at 25°C | |
| - Gel Type Battery | 14.1 ±0.2 VDC |
| - AGM Type Battery (Default Setting) | 14.4 ±0.2 VDC |
| - WET Type Battery | 14.7 ±0.2 VDC |
| - Calcium Type Battery | 14.9 ±0.2 VDC |
| - LTO Battery | 14.0 ±0.2 VDC |
| - LFP Battery | 14.4 ±0.2 VDC |
| Absorption Transits to Equalizing or Float Condition: | |
| - Charging Current Drops to | 1.5 ±0.1 AMP |
| - or Absorption Charging Timer Timed out | 4h |
| Equalization Charging Active (Only for WET or Calcium Battery) | |
| - Battery Voltage Discharged to Less Than | 10 ±0.2 |
| - Automatic Equalizing Charging Periodical | 28 Day |
| Equalization Charging Voltage at 25°C | 15.5 ±0.2 VDC |
| Equalization Charging Timer Timed out | 2h |
| Float Voltage (GEL, WET, Calcium, AGM battery) at 25°C | 13.6 ±0.2 VDC |
| Restart Voltage for LTO Battery | 13.2 ±0.2 VDC |
| Restart Voltage for LFP Battery | 13.4 ±0.2 VDC |
| Voltage Control Accuracy | ±0.1% |
| Battery Temperature Compensation Coefficient | -24 mV/°C |
Protection
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature Compensation Range | -20~+50°C (-4°F to 122°F) |
| Over Temperature Protection During Charging | 65°C (149°F) |
Electrical Parts
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Output Terminal | M5 terminals |
| Controller Material | Plastic, Standard ABS |
| Power Terminal Maximum Stranded Wire Size | #10 AWG stranded- 5 mm² |
| Power Terminal Torque | Up to 17 in-lb (1.92N·m) |
Physical Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Vertical wall mounting |
| IP Grade | IP65 |
| Net Weight | Approx. 300g/0.66lb |
Environmental Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -25~50°C (-13 ~ 122 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40~85°C (-40~185 °F) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 100% no condensation |
