
BRAVO Waterproof 30 | 30 Amp Waterproof PWM Solar Charge Controller
Equipment Type and Primary Applications
The BRAVO Waterproof 30 is a 30 amp PWM solar charge controller for 12V battery systems and outdoor solar charging installations. It supports Flooded (WET), AGM, GEL, Calcium, and lithium batteries, with positive-ground compatibility and solar input up to 25VDC.
Performance Specifications
- Rated solar charging current: maximum 30A
- Normal solar array voltage: 15–22VDC; maximum no-load input: 25VDC
- Lowest operating voltage: 8VDC; minimum battery start voltage: 3VDC
- Maximum solar-to-battery voltage drop: 0.25VDC; nighttime standby current: 5mA
- Soft-start voltage: 3–10 ±0.2VDC; soft-start current: up to 15A at 50% PWM duty
- Equalization voltage: 15.5 ±0.2VDC at 25°C, with a two-hour timer
- Temperature compensation: -24mV/°C from -20–50°C (-4–122°F)
- Operating temperature: -25–50°C (-13–122°F); storage: -40–85°C (-40–185°F); humidity: 100% non-condensing
- IP65 enclosure, ABS plastic housing, approximately 0.3kg (0.66lb)
Safety Features and Certifications
Protection includes over-voltage, short circuit, reverse polarity, over-temperature, and thermal protection. Spark-free battery connection, conformal-coated electronics, and IP65 construction support outdoor installation. CE, EMC, and FCC compliant.
Installation and Maintenance Requirements
Mount vertically on a flat surface using the supplied three plastic spacers and self-tapping screws. Use M5 terminals, #10 AWG stranded or 5mm² cable, and terminal torque up to 17in-lb (1.92N·m). An optional external BTS temperature sensor is supported.
Warranty and Service Information
Branding/References
Manufacturer/brand: BRAVO. Model: Waterproof 30. Reference: 30 Amp Waterproof PWM Solar Charge Controller.
Differentiators
Automatic BMS activation can reactivate protected lithium batteries, while PWM plus MOSFET charging and optional temperature compensation support controlled multi-stage charging.