{"product_id":"renogy-wanderer-10a-pwm-charge-controller","title":"Renogy Wanderer 10A PWM Charge Controller","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 32px; margin: 0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/wanderer-10a-pwm-solar-charge-controller-on-a-white-background.jpg\" alt=\"Wanderer 10A PWM solar charge controller on a white background\" width=\"1284\" height=\"854\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 3 1 320px; min-width: 0; text-wrap: pretty;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe Renogy Wanderer 10A PWM Charge Controller Charges 12V and 24V Batteries With a Built-In 5V 2A USB Port\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Renogy Wanderer 10A PWM Charge Controller is a compact 10 A PWM controller for small off-grid solar systems. It detects 12V and 24V systems for non-lithium batteries and works with sealed (AGM), gel, flooded and lithium iron phosphate batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made for small panels and small battery banks on trailers, RVs, boats, cabins and garden projects. It also has a USB port for charging a phone or other small device straight from the controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRenogy Wanderer 10A PWM Charge Controller Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAutomatic 12V and 24V Detection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect a non-lithium battery and the controller recognizes whether it is 12V or 24V. Lithium batteries are set by hand in the menu, where you choose the nominal voltage and the charge voltage in 0.2 V steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e4-Stage PWM Charging\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller charges in bulk, boost, float and equalization stages. Equalization is meant only for flooded batteries, and Renogy says not to equalize AGM, gel or lithium batteries unless the battery maker allows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e5V 2A USB Output\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in USB port supplies 5 V at up to 2 A, so you can charge a phone or other portable device without a separate adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFive Load Modes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe load terminals power simple DC devices such as lights and fans, with a limit of 10 A. Modes include automatic on at night, timed operation from 1 to 14 hours, manual, test and 24-hour operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLithium Battery Activation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a lithium battery has shut itself off from over-discharge, the controller applies a small charge current to wake its protection circuit. If a correct cell voltage is reached, normal charging starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProtection and Low \u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eSelf-Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtection covers overcharging, over-current, short circuit and reverse polarity. Renogy lists self-consumption under 10 mA and a back-lit LCD that shows system status, load control and error codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRVs and trailers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep a 12V battery charged from a roof panel and charge a phone from the USB port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabins and sheds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run lights or a fan from the load terminals on a timer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoats, fences and gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Renogy lists these uses for solar lighting and small DC projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWanderer 10A Versus an MPPT Controller\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA PWM controller passes panel output to the battery in pulses, so panel voltage should suit the battery. An MPPT controller can accept higher panel voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWanderer 10A Versus Connecting a Panel Directly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA controller stops overcharging, protects against reverse polarity and runs the charge stages. Direct connection does none of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuyer Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePanel Size and Voltage Limits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenogy rates maximum solar input at 130 W on a 12V battery and 260 W on a 24V battery. Keep series strings under 50 VDC open circuit voltage (Voc) and panel short circuit current under 10 A. Connect the battery before the solar panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWiring and Mounting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerminals take wire up to 12 AWG. Renogy's manual sets the controller-to-battery fuse at the controller's current rating, here 10 A. Mount it indoors on a vertical surface with 6 inches (150 mm) of clearance above and below, and never in a sealed enclosure with flooded batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThis May Be A Good Fit If\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small 12V or 24V system with a 10 A charge limit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want USB charging from the controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a small DC load on a timer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou use lithium iron phosphate batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I Run an Inverter From the Load Terminals?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Renogy's manual says to use only simple electronics on the load terminals and not to connect inverters, battery chargers or other high-amp devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes It Include a Bluetooth Module?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The controller has an RS232 port, and Renogy shows the BT-1 module as an optional accessory sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Do I Set Lithium Batteries?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold ENTER on the battery voltage screen, choose Lithium, confirm the 12V or 24V nominal voltage, then pick the charge voltage and hold ENTER to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Warranty Does It Have?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenogy lists a 2-year material and workmanship warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Wanderer 10A PWM Charge Controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple Solar Charging for Small Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Renogy Wanderer 10A PWM Charge Controller brings four-stage charging, load control and USB power to small 12V and 24V systems. Questions about sizing your panel or battery? The Outbound Power team is happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242); text-align: left; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRenogy Wanderer 10A PWM Charge Controller Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.1489%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.8511%;\"\u003eRNG-CTRL-WND10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal System Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V\/24V auto recognition (non-lithium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Charge Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Load Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax PV Input Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax PV Input Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 W (12V); 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