ADVENTURER 30A PWM Flush Mount Charge Controller w/ LCD Display Version 2.
Important Safety Instructions Please save these instructions. This manual contains important safety, installation, and operating instructions for the charge controller. The following symbols are used throughout the manual: WARNING CAUTION NOTE Indicates a potentially dangerous condition. Use extreme caution when performing this task. Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper operation of the controller.
Battery Safety Do NOT let the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery touch each other. Explosive battery gases may be present while charging. Be certain there is enough ventilation to release the gases. Be careful when working with large lead acid batteries. Wear eye protection and have fresh water available in case there is contact with the battery acid. Over-charging and excessive gas precipitation may damage the battery plates and activate material shedding on them.
Table of Contents General Information 04 Product Overview 05 Identification of Parts 05 Dimensions 06 Included Components 07 Optional Components 07 Installation 03 08 Flush Mounting 09 Surface Mount Attachment 10 Wiring 10 Operation 12 System Status Icons 13 Change the Parameters 13 Power Generation Interface -> Reset 13 Battery Interface -> Set Battery Type 13 Battery Temperature Interface -> Change from C° to F° 14 Set Battery Type to Lithium -> Set Lithium Parameters 14
General Information The Adventurer is an advanced charge controller for off-grid solar applications. Integrating highly efficient PWM charging, this controller increases battery life and improved system performance. It can be used for 12V or 24V battery or battery bank. The controller is embedded with self-diagnostics and electronic protection functions that prevent damages from installation mistakes or system faults. Key Features Automatic recognition for 12V or 24V system voltage. 30A charging capacity.
Product Overview Identification of Parts 2 1 3 4 5 8 7 6 PV+ PV- BATT+ BATT- RS232 Temp. Sensor Batt. Remote Label # Description 6 7 USB Port Select Button Enter Button LCD Display Mounting Holes PV Terminals Battery Terminals 8 RS232 Port 5V, Up to 2.4A USB port for charging USB devices.
Dimensions 165.8mm 6.5in φ4.8mm φ0.2in 22.1mm 0.9in 92.1mm 3.6in 114.2mm 4.5in 6mm 0.2in 25mm 1.0in 47.8mm 1.9in 143.9mm 5.7in Adventurer Controller 170.6mm 6.7in 24.1mm 0.9in 94.1mm 3.7in 118.2mm 4.7in 45mm 1.
Included Components Adventurer Surface Mount Attachment The Renogy Adventurer Surface Mount will give you the option to mount the charge controller to any flat surface; circumventing the flush mount option. NOTE Screws included for the attachment Screws are included for flush mounting. Optional Components These components are not included and require a separate purchase.
Installation WARNING CAUTION Connect battery terminal wires to the charge controller FIRST then connect the solar panel(s) to the charge controller. NEVER connect solar panel to charge controller before the battery. Do not over tighten the screw terminals. This could potentially break the piece that holds the wire to the charge controller. Refer to the technical specifications for max wire sizes on the controller and for the maximum amperage going through wires.
Flush Mounting: 09 EN
Surface Mount Attachment: The charge controller can also be mounted on a flat surface using the Adventurer Surface Mount Attachment. In order to properly mount the charge controller, there is no need to cut a section of the wall considering the charge controller can now be mounted on a flat surface using the attachment. Mark and drill holes using the four pan head Phillips screws that are provided specifically for the surface mount option. Wiring 1.
2.Unscrew PV terminals by rotating counterclockwise to open the hatch. Then connect the positive and negative battery connections in their appropriate labeled terminal. 3. Insert temperature sensor block terminal and connect wire. It is not polarity sensitive. (Optional, requires a separate purchase).
4. Insert the battery voltage sensor terminal block in the Batt Remote port. This is polarity sensitive. (Optional, requires a separate purchase). WARNING If unscrewing the Battery Voltage Sensor terminal block, make sure to not mix the wires. It is polarity sensitive and may cause damage to the controller if connected incorrectly. Operation After connecting the battery to the charge controller, the controller will turn on automatically.
The Adventurer is an easy to use controller requiring minimal maintenance. The user is able to adjust some parameters based on the display screen. The user can manually cycle through the display screens by using the “SELECT” and “ENTER” buttons Cycles forwards through the different display screens. Cycles backwards through the different select screens SELECT & ENTER Customize some parameters on the charge controller System Status Icons Behavior Constant: System is normal, but it is not charging.
3.Battery TemperatureInterface Change from C° to F° The user can select between displaying battery temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. BATT. BATT. C0 F0 4. Set Battery Type to Lithium Set Lithium Battery Parameters When using the Adventurer to charge lithium battery, the user is able to set Battery Parameters. In the Battery Interface, select Lithium as Battery Type. Short press “ENTER” to enter Battery Voltage selection interface. Press “SELECT” to select the Battery Voltage.
PWM Technology The Adventurer utilizes Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technology for battery charging. Battery charging is a current based process so controlling the current will control the battery voltage. For the most accurate return of capacity, and for the prevention of excessive gassing pressure, the battery is required to be controlled by specified voltage regulation set points for Absorption, Float, and Equalization charging stages.
Equalization: Is carried out every 28 days of the month. It is intentional overcharging of the battery for a controlled period of time. Certain types of batteries benefit from periodic equalizing charge, which can stir the electrolyte, balance battery voltage and complete chemical reaction. Equalizing charge increases the battery voltage, higher than the standard complement voltage, which gasifies the battery electrolyte.
Error Codes Error Number E0 E01 E02 E06 E07 E08 E10 E13 E14 Description No error detected Battery over-discharged Battery over-voltage Controller over-temperature Battery over-temperature PV input over-current PV over-voltage PV reverse polarity Battery reverse polarity Maintenance For best controller performance, it is recommended that these tasks be performed from time to time. 1. Check that controller is mounted in a clean, dry, and ventilated area. 2.
Technical Specifications Description Nominal Voltage Rated Charge Current Max. PV Input Voltage USB Output Self-consumption Temperature Compensation Coefficient Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Enclosure Terminals Weight Dimensions Communication Battery Type Parameter 12V/24V Auto Recognition 30A 50 VDC 5V, 2.4A max ≤13mA -3mV/℃/2V -25℃ to +55℃ | -13oF to 131oF -35℃ to +80℃ | -31oF to 176oF IP20 Up to # 8AWG 0.6 lbs / 272g 6.56 x 4.50 x 1.
RENOGY.COM Renogy reserves the right to change the contents of this manual without notice. US 2775 E Philadelphia St, Ontario, CA 91761, USA 909-287-7111 www.renogy.com customerservice@renogy.com CN 苏州高新区科技城培源路1号5号楼-4 JP https://www.renogy.jp onlinestorejp@renogy.com CA https://ca.renogy.com onlinestoreca@renogy.com AU https://au.renogy.com onlinestoreau@renogy.com UK https://uk.renogy.com onlinestoreuk@renogy.com DE https://de.renogy.com onlinestorede@renogy.com FR https://fr.renogy.