Robust Charging. Serious Value.
Rover 20A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
Room for Expansion
Visualized Energy Data
Rapid Heat Dissipation
The Rover charge controller excels with its rapid heat dissipation, ensuring efficient performance in even the most demanding environments. Its ability to quickly release heat helps maintain peak performance, protecting your batteries and system components.
Powering Your Adventures Faster
Experience unmatched charging efficiency with our MPPT charge controller. It maximizes every bit of sunlight, ensuring optimal battery charging. In just 4.9 hours, it can fully charge a 12V 100Ah battery, making it the ideal companion for your off-grid adventures.
Works with Bluetooth
Versatile Load Control
Control Your Energy From Distance
Versatile Load Control
Rover 20A Charge Controller features Auto-On/Off Mode, Timer Mode, Manual Mode, Test Mode, and Always-On Mode, further maximizing your system flexibility.
Works with Bluetooth
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Control Your Energy From Distance
Tailor the lithium activation feature to your needs, ensuring your lithium batteries are protected in any scenario.
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Revive Your Lithium Batteries When You Need
Tailor the lithium activation feature to your needs, ensuring your lithium batteries are protected in any scenario.
Revive Your Lithium Batteries When You Need
Tailor the lithium activation feature to your needs, ensuring your lithium batteries are protected in any scenario.
Connection of a Temperature Sensor
Connect the label port on the controller and then place the sensor inside the battery compartment. The sensor can be taped to one side of the battery.
Connect to the Solar Panel
The final step is to connect the solar panel. Use the adapter kit to connect the panel to the Rover. Once connected, the PV voltage will be displayed on the LCD screen.
Mounting On a Flat Surface & Bluetooth Connection
The package includes mounting brackets that can be used to mount the Rover on any flat surface. You can purchase an additional BT-2 Module to connect to the Rover using the RS485 port, allowing you to monitor and directly change parameters via the app.
What's in the box
The Renogy Difference
Going solar is not that complicated. Renogy is here to help you build your system faster so you can roam further.
10+ Years' Expertise in Off-Grid Power Solutions
Local Warehouses in the AU
3-Year Warranty
24-Hour Prompt Response
Revive Your Lithium Batteries When You Need
Tailor the lithium activation feature to your needs, ensuring your lithium batteries are protected in any scenario.
Package Includes
Only 20A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
Rover Li 20 Amp MPPT Charge Controller
x 1
Remote Temperature Sensor
x 1
Mounting Brackets
x 4
Bluetooth Module Option：
Rover Li 20 Amp MPPT Charge Controller
x 1
BT-2 Bluetooth Module
x 1
Remote Temperature Sensor
x 1
Mounting Brackets
x 4
RENOGY ROVER 20 AMP MPPT SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER
ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS
Nominal System Voltage:
12/24V (Auto-Detect for Non-Lithium Batteries)
Rated Charge Current:
20A
Max. PV Input Voltage:
95VDC
Max. PV Input Power:
12V/260W, 24V/520W
Power Consumption:
＜100mA/12V; ＜58mA/24V
Max Battery Voltage:
32V
Ground Type:
Negative
Electrical Protection:
Overcharging, over-discharging, overload, and short circuit.Capable of charging over-discharged lithium batteries.
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Protection Level:
IP32
Operating Temperature Range:
-35°C to 45°C; -31°F to 113°F
Storage Temperature Range:
-35°C to 75°C; -31°F to 167°F
Operating / Storage Humidity:
≤ 90%, No Condensation
Temperature Compensation:
-3mV/°C/2V
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:
210 x 151 x 68 mm; 8.27 x 5.95 x 2.69 in
Weight:
3.1 lbs / 1.4 kg
Max. Terminals Size:
8 AWG 10mm2
CERTIFICATIONS
CE:
YES
FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant:
YES
WARRANTY
Material and workmanship warranty:
3 Year
FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant:
YES
Frequently Asked Questions
In what order do I connect my system?
The off-grid solar system includes the solar panels, charge controller, batteries, inverter, Bluetooth module, and wirings. First, the battery should be hooked up to the charge controller with tray cables. Second, then connect your solar panel to your charge controller with adaptor kits.
What type of protection does the Rover MPPT Charge Controller have?
Battery Protection: Battery Over Discharge protection , Battery Over Voltage protection, Battery Reverse Polarity protection Load Protection: Load Overload protection, Load Short Circuit protection, Controller Overheating protection PV Protection: PV Over Current Protection , PV Short Circuit protection , PV Reverse Polarity protection, Battery overheating protection
What are the Positive ground and negative ground charge controllers?
In charge controllers, positive ground or negative ground refers to how the controller is wired internally. Positive ground means all the positives are hard-wired together, and the internal switching happens on the negatives. The negative ground is the opposite. It doesn't matter as long as your solar +/- runs to the charge controller and isn't grounded anywhere else.
How many watts can Renogy Rover 20 Amp charge controller handle?
The Rover MPPT charge controller can work with standard off-grid 12/24V solar panels with high voltage or multiple panels with voltage up to 95V. And the maximum combined input solar power is 260W for a 12V battery system or 520W for a 24V system. In particular, this controller will significantly increase the efficiency of a solar system where the solar panel voltage is much higher than the battery voltage.
What is a Solar Charge Controller and what is MPPT?
The Charge Controller takes the power made by the solar panels and transform the ‘solar panel power’ into a form of power that the batteries can use. MPPT stands for Maximum Power Point Tracking, and it relates to the solar cell itself. Each solar cell has a point at which the current (I) and voltage (V) output from the cell result in the maximum power output of the cell. MPPT ensures that you get the most power possible from your solar panels at any point in time. It is particularly effective during low light level conditions.
What does 20A on MPPT charge controller mean?
30A represents the max amount of amps the controller can output going INTO THE BATTERIES.
What are the advantages of Renogy MPPT technology?
Renogy Rover series solar charge controller uses the most advanced Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology to track solar panels' maximum power voltage point as it varies depending on sunlight exposure and temperature. This technology ensures the maximum efficiency of your solar system and significantly outperforms standard PWM solar controllers. Another benefit of MPPT technology is the wide solar input voltage range. This controller can work with standard off-grid 12/24V solar panels and with high voltage or multiple panels with voltage up to 95V.
