{"product_id":"rich-solar-bravo-30-30-amp-mppt-solar-charge-controller","title":"Rich Solar BRAVO 30 | 30 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Rich Solar BRAVO 30 MPPT Solar Charge Controller Adds Bluetooth Monitoring and Up to 1,000W of Solar to 12V and 24V Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rich Solar BRAVO 30 (RS-MPPT30PB) is a 30A MPPT solar charge controller that automatically detects 12V or 24V battery systems. Rich Solar recommends up to 500W of solar at 12V and 1,000W at 24V, with up to 99.5% MPPT tracking efficiency and 98% maximum conversion efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in Bluetooth connects the BRAVO 30 to the RICH SOLAR app, and an LCD on the controller shows solar input, battery status and charging information. It supports eight battery chemistries plus a custom profile, accepts up to 100V of solar input, and is certified to UL 1741, FCC, CE and RoHS standards. At 1.8 pounds and 7.0 x 5.5 x 2.9 inches, it fits easily in an RV bay, van cabinet or cabin utility wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich Solar BRAVO 30 MPPT Solar Charge Controller Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh-Efficiency MPPT Charging\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BRAVO 30 tracks the maximum power point of your array with up to 99.5% efficiency and converts it to battery charging power at up to 98% efficiency. MPPT converts surplus panel voltage into extra charging current, so more of your panels' output reaches the battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e12V and 24V Auto Detection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller identifies the system voltage during installation. The solar input range is 8V to 100V, with an MPPT range of 15V to 72V, so you can wire panels in series for long cable runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBroad Battery Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharging profiles cover GEL, AGM, flooded, crystal, calcium, LiFePO4, LTO and LCO batteries, plus a custom setting for batteries that need specific voltages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt-In Bluetooth and LCD\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor real-time charging status from your phone in the RICH SOLAR app, with no extra module required. The LCD shows solar input, battery status and charging details at the controller. An optional remote meter and battery temperature sensor are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProtection and Durable Construction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronic protection covers over-voltage, reverse discharge and circuit faults. A conformal coated circuit board improves long-term durability, with an IP43 rating on the circuit board and IP22 on the connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUL 1741 Certified\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BRAVO 30 is certified to UL 1741, FCC, CE and RoHS standards, which helps when your installation needs listed equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRVs and travel trailers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Charge a 12V lithium house battery from a 200W to 500W roof array, and watch it from the app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVans and campers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact controller that fits tight cabinets and pairs with a lithium battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoats.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep house batteries charged from deck or bimini panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabins and sheds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run a 24V system with up to 1,000W of solar for lights, a fridge and electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackup power.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep a home backup battery topped up from solar during outages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Compares to Common Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersus a PWM controller.\u003c\/strong\u003e A PWM controller cannot convert extra panel voltage into current. The BRAVO 30's MPPT charging typically harvests more energy, especially with series-wired panels or in cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersus the Rich Solar 20 Amp MPPT controller.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 20A model supports up to 260W at 12V and needs the optional BT-1 module for Bluetooth. The BRAVO 30 handles about twice the solar at 12V and has Bluetooth built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersus the BRAVO PRO 40.\u003c\/strong\u003e The BRAVO PRO 40 is a 40A flush-mount controller for larger arrays and cleaner wall installs. The BRAVO 30 suits arrays up to 500W at 12V and 1,000W at 24V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs This Controller the Right Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArray size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich Solar recommends up to 500W of solar at 12V or 1,000W at 24V, with a 30A maximum solar input current.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the array's cold-weather open-circuit voltage under 100V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery type.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the matching profile for GEL, AGM, flooded, crystal, calcium, LiFePO4, LTO or LCO batteries, or use the custom setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation.\u003c\/strong\u003e With IP43 and IP22 ratings, mount the controller in a protected location away from direct water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis may be a good fit if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have up to 500W of solar on a 12V system or 1,000W on 24V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want app monitoring without extra modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou use lithium or lead-acid batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a UL 1741 certified controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I Need a Separate Bluetooth Module?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Bluetooth is built in. Download the RICH SOLAR app to view real-time charging status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I Use It With LiFePO4 Batteries?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The BRAVO 30 includes a LiFePO4 profile as well as LTO, LCO and lead-acid profiles and a custom setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Much Solar Can I Connect?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich Solar recommends up to 500W at 12V and 1,000W at 24V. Keep the open-circuit voltage under 100V and the input current within 30A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs a Temperature Sensor Included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A battery temperature sensor and a remote meter are optional accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Rich Solar BRAVO 30 30A MPPT Solar Charge Controller (RS-MPPT30PB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart MPPT Charging You Can Watch From Your Phone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rich Solar BRAVO 30 gives 12V and 24V systems efficient MPPT charging, built-in Bluetooth and broad battery support in a compact, UL 1741 certified controller. At Outbound Power, we help customers match charge controllers to their panels, batteries and wiring. If you have questions, our 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\u003eRich Solar BRAVO 30 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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%;\"\u003eBRAVO 30 (RS-MPPT30PB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eController Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Charging Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Solar Input Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Solar Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500W (12V), 1,000W (24V)\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-detect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolar Input Voltage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8V to 100V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPPT Voltage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15V to 72V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Conversion Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum MPPT Tracking Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Types\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGEL, AGM, flooded, crystal, calcium, LiFePO4, LTO, LCO, custom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLCD, built-in Bluetooth (RICH SOLAR app)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote meter, battery temperature sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver-voltage, reverse discharge, circuit faults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConformal coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP43 PCBA, IP22 connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0 x 5.5 x 2.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL 1741, FCC, CE, RoHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich Solar BRAVO 30 Manual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Rich Solar BRAVO 30 Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/Rich_Solar_BRAVO_30_Manual.pdf?v=1771469539\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Rich_Solar_BRAVO_30_Manual\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/Rich_Solar_BRAVO_30_Manual_100x100.jpg?v=1771469539\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rich Solar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44211666518265,"sku":"RS-MPPT30PB","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/Rich_Solar_BRAVO_30.jpg?v=1771474424","url":"https:\/\/outboundpower.com\/products\/rich-solar-bravo-30-30-amp-mppt-solar-charge-controller","provider":"Outbound Power","version":"1.0","type":"link"}