
400 Watt Solar Kit
Equipment Type and Primary Applications
A 400W 12V solar charging kit combining two monocrystalline solar panels with a 30A MPPT charge controller for compatible battery banks. It is configured for RVs, trailers, boats, cabins, and other off-grid solar charging systems.
Performance Specifications
- Solar array: 400W total, consisting of two 200W MEGA 200 12V monocrystalline panels.
- Daily energy production: approximately 1.4kWh under 4 peak sun hours.
- Charge controller: Bravo 30, 30A MPPT.
- MPPT tracking efficiency: up to 99.5%.
- Peak conversion efficiency: 98%.
- System voltage: 12V solar charging system.
- Expansion: compatible RICH SOLAR panels can be added as energy requirements increase.
Safety Features and Certifications
- Includes one 15A inline fuse holder with fuse for the solar charging circuit.
- Includes mounting Z brackets and a cable entry housing for installation.
Installation and Maintenance Requirements
Installation requires a compatible 12V battery bank and suitable mounting locations for two solar panels. The kit includes two mounting bracket sets, a cable entry housing, a 30 ft 10 AWG panel-to-controller cable set, and a 10 ft 10 AWG controller-to-battery cable set. Connect the panels to the MPPT controller, install the included inline fuse, and connect the controller to the battery bank. Inspect cable connections, mounting hardware, and the fuse periodically.
Warranty and Service Information
Branding/References
Manufacturer: RICH SOLAR. Components include MEGA 200 panels, model RS-M200; Bravo 30 MPPT charge controller, model RS-MPPT30PB; Z brackets, RS-ZB4C; cable entry housing, RS-C2B; inline fuse holder, RS-SC15F; solar cable set, RS-30101; and battery cable set, RS-1010.
Differentiators
The 30A MPPT controller combines up to 99.5% tracking efficiency with 98% peak conversion efficiency and supports expansion with compatible RICH SOLAR panels.