Rich Solar BRAVO 60 | 60 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller

The Rich Solar BRAVO 60 MPPT Controller Brings 60 Amps of Charging and Up to 1,800W of Solar to 12V and 24V Systems

The Rich Solar BRAVO 60 (RS-MPPT60P) is a 60 amp MPPT solar charge controller for larger 12V and 24V battery banks. It detects the system voltage automatically and accepts up to 100V of solar, and Rich Solar recommends up to 900W of panels at 12V or 1,800W at 24V.

Built-in Bluetooth links it to the Smart Life app, the LCD shows live solar and battery data, and a REMOTE port accepts Rich Solar's optional digital remote display. Rich Solar builds it for RVs, trailers, campers, vans, boats and off-grid systems.

Rich Solar BRAVO 60 MPPT Controller Features

60 Amps for Larger Arrays

The BRAVO 60 charges at up to 60A, with Rich Solar rating MPPT tracking efficiency above 99.5% and conversion efficiency up to 98%. Multi-peak detection keeps it on the true maximum power point when shade creates more than one peak. The MPPT voltage range is 15V to 72V.

Smart Life App Over Bluetooth

Pair the controller with the Smart Life app on iOS or Android. The Real-time tab shows charge percentage, charging stage and solar and battery readings. The History tab graphs generated energy and charged amp-hours over 7 days, 30 days and 12 months, and the Setting tab adjusts system voltage, maximum charge current, battery type, equalization and absorption voltage. Important alarms reach your phone as push notifications.

Battery Presets for Lithium and Lead-Acid

Choose LiFePO4, LTO, LCO, AGM, gel, flooded (WET), lead crystal or calcium, or set a custom profile. AGM is the default. Lithium batteries stop charging after absorption and restart when voltage falls, at 13.3V for LiFePO4 on a 12V system. Flooded and calcium batteries get automatic equalization every 28 days or after dropping below 10V.

Wakes BMS-Protected Lithium Batteries

If a lithium battery's BMS has shut it off after over-discharge, the BRAVO 60 sends a periodic signal to the battery terminals to reactivate it. If a load on the battery keeps that from working, press the BATT button for 3 seconds to wake it by hand.

Display, Remote and Sensor Options

The LCD shows solar voltage, current, power and kWh, plus battery voltage, charging current, amp-hours and, with the optional sensor, battery temperature. An on-screen bar shows charge at 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%. Add the optional external battery temperature sensor or the optional digital remote display through the ports on the terminal side.

Protection and Durable Build

Protection covers reverse polarity on the solar and battery connections, reverse current at night, over-temperature with current de-rating and transient surges at the solar input and battery output. The circuit board is conformal coated, the electronics are rated IP43 with IP22 at the connection area, and a rubber mask covers the terminals, which are rated for 60A connectors. It uses a common negative ground.

Real-World Applications

Large RV and trailer roof arrays. Charge a 12V house battery bank from up to 900W of panels.

Boats. Keep house batteries charged from a large deck or arch array, with the controller mounted inside, out of the weather.

Off-grid systems. Put up to 1,800W of solar into a 24V battery bank and track output history in the app.

Practical Comparison

BRAVO 60 Versus a PWM Controller

A PWM controller holds panels near battery voltage, so voltage above that is wasted. The BRAVO 60 tracks the array's maximum power point and converts the extra voltage into charging current, which suits series-wired panels and long runs.

BRAVO 60 Versus Two Smaller Controllers

Two smaller controllers on one battery bank mean two sets of fuses, wiring and settings. A single BRAVO 60 handles up to 1,800W at 24V through one set of terminals, one app connection and one optional remote display.

Buyer Guidance

Wire Size and Array Limits

Use stranded copper wire sized by one-way distance: 8 AWG under 10 ft (3 m), 6 AWG for 10 to 20 ft (3 to 6 m) and 4 AWG for 20 to 30 ft (6 to 9 m). Rich Solar recommends an inline fuse on the positive wire of both the solar and battery circuits. Keep the array's open-circuit voltage at or below 100V at -20°C and its short-circuit current within 65A, and install the controller as close to the battery as possible.

Mounting

Mount the BRAVO 60 on a vertical wall indoors, protected from the weather; vertical mounting helps with cable routing and cooling. It measures 7.9 x 7.7 x 3.3 in, weighs 4.18 lb and operates from -13°F to 122°F (-25°C to 50°C).

This May Be A Good Fit If

• Your array is up to 900W at 12V or 1,800W at 24V
• You want app monitoring plus the option of a wall-mounted remote display
• You charge lithium or lead-acid batteries
• You'd rather run one controller than two smaller ones

Common Questions

Which App Works With the BRAVO 60?

The Smart Life app for iOS and Android. Turn on Bluetooth and location services, tap the "+" icon and select Add device. To pair with a new phone, remove the controller from the old phone's app, or hold the PV and BATT buttons for 10 seconds to reset the pairing.

Can I Add a Remote Display?

Yes. The BRAVO 60 has a REMOTE port for Rich Solar's optional external digital remote display, sold separately.

Will It Charge LiFePO4 Batteries?

Yes. The LFP preset absorbs at 14.2V on a 12V system and restarts at 13.3V. Voltage settings double for 24V systems.

Is a Temperature Sensor Included?

No. The external battery temperature sensor is optional.

What's Included

• 1 x BRAVO 60 MPPT Charge Controller
• 4 x PA 3.5 x 20 mm Screws
• 1 x User Manual

One Controller for a Bigger Solar Array

The Rich Solar BRAVO 60 MPPT Controller gives 12V and 24V systems 60 amps of MPPT charging, Smart Life app monitoring and room for up to 1,800W of solar. If you'd like help planning wire runs, fuses or panel layout, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.

Rich Solar BRAVO 60 60 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller Manuals and Documents

Rich Solar BRAVO 60 Manual

Rich Solar BRAVO 60 Specification Sheet

Rich Solar BRAVO 60 Smart Life App Quick-Start Guide