Go Power PWM Solar Charge Controller with Bluetooth - LCD Display - Single Bank - 30 Amp - 12V

Go Power Solar Charge Controllers - GP76QR

30-Amp Bluetooth solar controller with PWM technology regulates solar panel output to provide consistent amperage to your RV batteries. Protects battery from harmful overcharging and uses automatic multistage charging to extend battery life.

Features:

• 30-Amp solar controller prevents harmful overcharging of your RV batteries
  • Monitors and adjusts output from your solar panels
• Digital PWM technology regulates panel output to provide a consistent charge
  • Single-bank battery charging terminal lets you charge 1 battery
• Automatic multistage charging switches modes as the battery charges - helps extend battery life
  • Preset charging profiles for sealed/gel, AGM, flooded, and lithium batteries
• Maximum Power Boost Technology tops off your battery charge to run electrical loads at night
• Backlit, digital LCD display monitors current, voltage, and state of charge
• Bluetooth function lets you monitor statistics and configure settings from your smartphone
  • Requires the free Go Power! Connect app
• Solar controller can also operate Go Power pure sine wave inverters with communication cable (sold separately)
• Built-in safety features protect your RV's electrical system
• Flush-mountable for a sleek, integrated look - includes hardware
  • Adapter plate (GP86QR - sold separately) can be used to cover the gap when replacing a larger solar controller

Specs:

• Application: 12V battery and solar systems
  • Works with sealed/gel, AGM, flooded lead acid, and lithium iron phosphate batteries
• Maximum solar array current: 30 amps
• Voltage:
  • Battery range: 6 - 15.5V
  • Maximum solar panel input voltage: 28V
• Operating temperature range: -40 F to 140 F
• Temperature compensation: -13mV per F
• Maximum wire gauge: #4 AWG
• Weight: 0.66 lbs
• Controller dimensions: 7-1/2" wide x 4-1/4" tall x 1-1/4" deep
• Cutout dimensions: 5-5/8" long x 3-1/4" tall x 1-3/16" deep
• 5-Year warranty

This solar controller prevents harmful overcharging by adjusting the power generated by a solar panel before it reaches your RV batteries. It uses pulse width modulation technology to regulate the output through pulses that provide a consistent charge. Typically, this type of technology is a good fit for smaller systems with lower voltages.

Automatic Multistage Charging System

Using a multistage charging system, the controller automatically switches voltages while the battery bank charges. This accelerates the charge, but also helps extend battery life by adjusting the voltage during the different modes. The controller is compatible with multiple battery types and includes preset charging profiles for sealed/gel, AGM, flooded/wet cell, and lithium batteries.

Charging Modes

1. Bulk: This mode charges at the full rated load for a quicker recharge time. As the name suggests, this is where the bulk of the charging happens. It typically charges the battery to at least 80% capacity.
2. Absorption: This mode provides controlled voltage to ensure a full charge. Once the battery reaches between 80% to 90% capacity, the absorption state will kick in and start charging at a regulated voltage. In each charging profile, this mode is set to last for 30 minutes after the bulk charge is completed.
3. Float: Once the battery reaches full charge, this mode maintains a lower voltage to compensate for self-discharge. This reduces battery stress and minimizes gassing and water loss.
4. Equalization: On flooded/wet cell batteries, this mode activates to prevent stratification and sulfate buildup during extended float cycles. These two issues can damage a battery by causing the accumulation of acid at the bottom of the battery and hardened sulfate crystals on the battery plates. This mode is especially helpful when your battery is going unused during storage.

Practical, Convenient Features

With Maximum Power Boost Technology, you can simply press a button to activate Bulk mode for the highest charging voltage. This lets you quickly top off your battery bank before the end of the day by capturing as much power as possible.

This solar controller is built to charge 1 battery bank and has terminals for only a single battery.

The backlit, digital display acts as an information center for your solar panel output. It shows the charging current, battery voltage, and battery state of charge. It also allows you to input your battery type and choose a charging profile.

It includes a Bluetooth function that lets you connect the controller to your smartphone or tablet with the free Go Power! Connect app. With this app, you can wirelessly view the same live battery information included on the display. Also, you can control your battery profile and toggle Maximum Power Boost Technology mode.

Lastly, the controller includes several built-in safety features to help protect your equipment. The charging process will shut down if the controller starts to overheat and when an overcurrent is detected. Also, if the battery or solar panel is wired incorrectly, it activates a reverse polarity alarm.

Power Control for Compatible Go Power 12V Pure Sine Wave Inverters

By linking the solar controller and a Go Power 12V pure sine wave inverter with a typical telephone cable, you can control the inverter's power function. Additionally, when the battery bank falls below 11V, the controller uses an automatic low voltage disconnect that shuts down the inverter. After the bank has been sufficiently charged (12.8V for lead acid and 12.2V for lithium), the inverter will turn back on automatically.

Compatible Pure Sine Wave Inverters

• GP-ISW700-12
• GP-ISW1000-12
• GP-SW1000-12
• GP-HS1500-12
• GP-ISW1500-12
• GP-ISW2000-12
• GP-SW3000-12

How It Installs

The solar controller flush-mounts to a wall inside your RV. It is wired to the solar panel using MC4 cables. Then, the battery bank is wired to the primary terminals on the controller. If you are using additional batteries, they can be connected to the secondary terminals. You can also install a fuse or circuit breaker (sold separately) up to 50 amps between the solar controller and battery for additional current protection.

GP-SB-PWM-30BT Go Power! PWM Digital Solar Charge Controller w/ Bluetooth - Single Battery Support - Flush Mount - 30 Amp

Replaces Go Power GP-PWM-30