Renogy Rover Li 20 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller
Description
Introducing the Rover Li 20A MPPT Solar Charge Controller, a cutting-edge solution for optimizing your solar power system's performance. This innovative controller boasts an MPPT design that can achieve a remarkable tracking efficiency of up to 99%, ensuring you harness the maximum power from your solar panels. One of its key features is its ability to automatically detect whether your system operates at 12V or 24V DC, simplifying setup.
The Rover Li offers multiple system protections, ensuring the safety of your equipment and batteries. With its 4-stage charging process, it guarantees a safe and efficient charging experience. Additionally, this controller provides diverse load control options and supports remote monitoring, giving you greater control and insight into your solar system's operation. Explore the future of solar power management with the Rover Li 20A MPPT Solar Charge Controller.
| PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS | |
| Certified Protections | The Renogy Rover 20A Solar Charge Controller features 8 electronic protections to actively monitor changes of voltage, current, and load for efficient and safe battery charging. |
| Bring Dead Batteries to Life | Activates dead batteries with small current to get it out of protection mode triggered by the battery management system (BMS). |
| Stay Cool, Stay Empowered | Made of robust die-cast aluminum, the heat sink that comes with the Rover 20A Solar Charge Controller allows the heat flow away through tubes to ensure maximum charging efficiency and safety of critical components. |
| Charging with Precision | The included external temperature sensor helps Rover 20A Solar Charge Controller track the battery's temperature all year round, avoiding under-charging in cold climates down to -40°F, and overcharging in blazing weather up to 149°F. |
| Versatile Load Control | Rover 20A Charge Controller features Auto-On/Off Mode, Timer Mode, Manual Mode, Test Mode, and Always-On Mode, further maximizing your system flexibility. |
| Ready-to-Install | Package includes a Rover 20A Solar Charge Controller, a temperature sensor, several mounting brackets, and a user manual. |
FAQ
In What Order Do I Connect My System?
The off-grid solar system includes the solar panels, charge controller, batteries, inverter, Bluetooth module, and wirings. First, the battery should be hooked up to the charge controller with tray cables. Second, then connect your solar panel to your charge controller with adaptor kits.
What Type of Protection Does the Rover MPPT Charge Controller Have?
- Battery Protection: Battery Over Discharge protection, Battery Over Voltage protection, Battery Reverse Polarity protection
- Load Protection: Load Overload protection, Load Short Circuit protection, Controller Overheating protection
- PV Protection: PV Over Current Protection, PV Short Circuit protection, PV Reverse Polarity protection, Battery overheating protection
What Are the Positive Ground and Negative Ground Charge Controllers?
In charge controllers, positive ground or negative ground refers to how the controller is wired internally. Positive ground means all the positives are hard-wired together, and the internal switching happens on the negatives. The negative ground is the opposite. It doesn't matter as long as your solar +/- runs to the charge controller and isn't grounded anywhere else.
Does the Rover 20A MPPT Charge Controller Have a Built-In 20A Fuse for the Rated 20A Load Output?
No. Please always add an external fuse between the charge controller and batteries. To determine the fuse size needed between the charge controller and battery bank, you can match the amperage rating on the charge controller. For instance, if you have one of our 20Amp charge controllers, we recommend using a 20Amp fuse.
If I Have 2x200W Panels, Which of These MPPT Charge Controllers Will Be Good? 20A or 30A, Etc.?
If you connect these panels in series to a 24V system, the 20A model would be acceptable. But you would need a 30A controller if you connect these two solar panels in parallel to make a 12V system.
How Many Watts Can Renogy Rover 20 Amp Charge Controller Handle?
The Rover MPPT charge controller can work with standard off-grid 12/24V solar panels with high voltage or multiple panels with voltage up to 100V. And the maximum combined input solar power is 260W for a 12V battery system or 520W for a 24V system. In particular, this controller will significantly increase the efficiency of a solar system where the solar panel voltage is much higher than the battery voltage.
What Is a Solar Charge Controller, and What Is MPPT?
The Charge Controller takes the power made by the solar panels and transforms the 'solar panel power' into a form of power that the batteries can use. MPPT stands for Maximum Power Point Tracking, and it relates to the solar cell itself. Each solar cell has a point at which the current (I) and voltage (V) output from the cell result in the maximum power output of the cell. MPPT ensures that you get the most power possible from your solar panels at any point in time. It is particularly effective during low light level conditions.
What Does 20A on MPPT Charge Controller Mean?
20A represents the max amount of amps the controller can output going INTO THE BATTERIES.
What Are the Advantages of Renogy MPPT Technology?
Renogy Rover series solar charge controller uses the most advanced Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology to track solar panels' maximum power voltage point as it varies depending on sunlight exposure and temperature. This technology ensures the maximum efficiency of your solar system and significantly outperforms standard PWM solar controllers. Another benefit of MPPT technology is the wide solar input voltage range. This controller can work with standard off-grid 12/24V solar panels and with high voltage or multiple panels with voltage up to 100V.
SPECIFICATIONS
Renogy Rover 20 Amp Mppt Solar Charge Controller Electrical Parameters| Nominal System Voltage | 12/24V (Auto-Detect for Non-Lithium Batteries) |
| Rated Charge Current | 20A |
| Max. PV Input Voltage | 95 VDC |
| Max. PV Input Power | 12V/260W, 24V/520W |
| Power Consumption | ＜100mA/12V; ＜58mA/24V |
| Max Battery Voltage | 32V |
| Ground Type | Negative |
| Electrical Protection | Overcharging, over-discharging, overload, and short circuit.Capable of charging over-discharged lithium batteries. |
Renogy Rover 20 Amp Mppt Solar Charge Controller Environmental Data
| Protection Level | IP32 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -35°C to 45°C; -31°F to 113°F |
| Storage Temperature Range | -35°C to 75°C; -31°F to 167°F |
| Operating / Storage Humidity | ≤ 90%, No Condensation |
| Temperature Compensation | -3mV/°C/2V |
Renogy Rover 20 Amp Mppt Solar Charge Controller Mechanical Specifications
| Dimensions | 210 x 151 x 68 mm; 8.27 x 5.95 x 2.69 in |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs / 1.4 kg |
| Max. Terminals Size | 8 AWG 10mm2 |
Renogy Rover 20 Amp Mppt Solar Charge Controller Certifications
| CE | YES |
| FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant | YES |
Renogy Rover 20 Amp Mppt Solar Charge Controller Warranty
| Material and workmanship warranty | 2 Year |
Renogy Bt-1 Bluetooth Module Compatibility
| Compatible PWM Charge Controller | RNG-CTRL-WND10/RNG-CTRL-WND30-LI/RNG-CTRL-ADV30-LI |
| Compatible MPPT Charge Controller | RNG-CTRL-RVR20/RNG-CTRL-RVR30/ RNG-CTRL-RVR40/RNG-CTRL-RVR60S/ RNG-CTRL-RVR100 |
| Compatible App | Renogy DC Home App available in both the App Store and Google Play |
Renogy Bt-1 Bluetooth Module Operation Specifications
| Communication Protocol | RS232 |
| Port Type | RJ12 |
| Input Voltage | 5V |
| Protection Grade | IP54 |
| Standby Power Consumption | 0.04W |
| Operating Power Consumption | 0.05W |
| Serial Baud Rate | Fixed Baud Rate 9600bps |
Renogy Bt-1 Bluetooth Module Mechanical Specifications
| Communication Range | ≤82ft (25m) |
| Cable Length | 16.4 ft (5.00m ) |
| Dimensions | 2.65 X 1.38 X 0.55 in (67.3 X 35 X 14 mm) |
| Weight | 4.58oz (130g ) |
| Operation Temperature | -4°F to 185°F (-20℃~85℃) |
Renogy Bt-1 Bluetooth Module Certifications
| FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant | YES |
Renogy Bt-1 Bluetooth Module Warranty
| Material and workmanship warranty | 1 Year |
PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION
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