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RICH SOLAR BRAVO 30 RS-MPPT30PB 30A MPPT Solar Charge Controller

Model: RS-MPPT30PB · SKU: RS-MPPT30PB

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

Common specifications

Controller type
MPPTSource [1, 2]
Maximum PV voltage
100 VSource [1, 2]
Maximum PV input power
500 Watt (12V) / 1000 Watt (24V)Source [1, 2]
Maximum PV input power by battery voltage
500 W at 12 V; 1,000 W at 24 VSource [1]
PV input current / MPPT
30 ASource [1, 2]
Charge current
30 ASource [1, 2]
Battery voltage
12V/24V (Auto-Detection)Source [1, 2]
Battery chemistry
LCO, LFP, LTO, Crystal, Gel, AGM, Flooded, Calcium, CustomSource [2]
EfficiencyNot documented
MPPT tracking efficiencyNot documented
Maximum conversion efficiency
98 %Source [1, 2]
Full-load efficiencyNot documented
Charger efficiencyNot documented
Weighted efficiencyNot documented
Rated charge powerNot documented
Load output currentNot documented
Self-consumption
12 mASource [1]
Enclosure
IP43Source [1, 2]
Safety listingNot documented
Enclosure volumeNot documented
Warranty termNot documented

All recorded specifications

Battery chemistry
LCO, LFP, LTO, Crystal, Gel, AGM, Flooded, Calcium, CustomDocumented claim
Conditions

The data sheet prints "Battery Types LCO, LFP, LTO, Crystal, Gel, AGM, Flooded, Calcium, Custom"; the manual lists the same battery settings under absorption charging voltage.

Location: Data sheet PDF page 2, Battery Types

The data sheet prints "Battery Types LCO, LFP, LTO, Crystal, Gel, AGM, Flooded, Calcium, Custom"; the manual lists the same battery settings under absorption charging voltage.

Location: Data sheet PDF page 2, Battery Types

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Battery fuse or breaker (manual)
inline fuse on the positive wire of the battery circuitDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "we strongly recommend that you place an inline fuse on the positive wire on both the “solar” and “battery” circuits." in RICH SOLAR's RICH SOLAR 30A MPPT Solar Charge Controller User Manual (PDF page 5).

Location: PDF page 5

Printed as "we strongly recommend that you place an inline fuse on the positive wire on both the “solar” and “battery” circuits." in RICH SOLAR's RICH SOLAR 30A MPPT Solar Charge Controller User Manual (PDF page 5).

Location: PDF page 5

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Battery voltage
12V/24V (Auto-Detection)Documented claim
Conditions

The data sheet prints "Nominal System Voltage 12V/24V (Auto-Detection)"; the manual's specifications add "Battery Voltage settings for 12V mode, x2 for 24V mode."

Location: Data sheet PDF page 2, Nominal System Voltage

The data sheet prints "Nominal System Voltage 12V/24V (Auto-Detection)"; the manual's specifications add "Battery Voltage settings for 12V mode, x2 for 24V mode."

Location: Data sheet PDF page 2, Nominal System Voltage

[1, 2]
Charge current
30 ADocumented claim
Conditions

The manual prints "Maximum rated charging current 30 AMP"; the data sheet prints "Rated Charge Current 30A".

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 17), Specifications, Electrical parameters, Maximum rated charging current

The manual prints "Maximum rated charging current 30 AMP"; the data sheet prints "Rated Charge Current 30A".

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 17), Specifications, Electrical parameters, Maximum rated charging current

[1, 2]
Communications
BluetoothDocumented claim
Conditions

The data sheet prints "Bluetooth Yes" and "Optional Remote meter, external temperature sensor".

Location: Data sheet PDF page 2, Communication & Interface, Bluetooth

The data sheet prints "Bluetooth Yes" and "Optional Remote meter, external temperature sensor".

Location: Data sheet PDF page 2, Communication & Interface, Bluetooth

[2]
Controller type
MPPTDocumented claim
Conditions

The manual's cover reads "30A MPPT SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER"; the data sheet lists "MPPT Tracking Efficiency ≥99.5%".

Location: PDF page 1, cover

The manual's cover reads "30A MPPT SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER"; the data sheet lists "MPPT Tracking Efficiency ≥99.5%".

Location: PDF page 1, cover

[1, 2]
Dimensions
179.5 x 142.0 x 73.7 mmDocumented claim
Conditions

The manual's mounting dimensions drawing prints an overall width of 179.5mm (7.067in), a height of 142.0mm (5.59in) and a depth of 73.7mm (2.90in) (read from the rendered PDF page 4). The data sheet prints "Dimensions 7.0 × 5.5 × 2.9 in", the same size in inches within rounding.

Location: PDF page 4 (printed page 3), The mounting dimensions drawing

The manual's mounting dimensions drawing prints an overall width of 179.5mm (7.067in), a height of 142.0mm (5.59in) and a depth of 73.7mm (2.90in) (read from the rendered PDF page 4). The data sheet prints "Dimensions 7.0 × 5.5 × 2.9 in", the same size in inches within rounding.

Location: PDF page 4 (printed page 3), The mounting dimensions drawing

[1]
Enclosure
IP43Documented claim
Conditions

The manual prints "IP grade IP43"; the data sheet prints "IP Rating IP43 (PCBA), IP22 (Connectors)".

Location: PDF page 20 (printed page 19), IP grade

The manual prints "IP grade IP43"; the data sheet prints "IP Rating IP43 (PCBA), IP22 (Connectors)".

Location: PDF page 20 (printed page 19), IP grade

[1, 2]
Maximum conversion efficiency
98 %Documented claimup to 98% as printed
Conditions

The manual prints "Maximum conversion efficiency 98 %" and "Minimum tracking efficiency 99.5 %"; the data sheet prints "Conversion Efficiency Up to 98%". A maximum as printed, not a typical value.

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 17), Specifications, Electrical parameters, Maximum conversion efficiency

The manual prints "Maximum conversion efficiency 98 %" and "Minimum tracking efficiency 99.5 %"; the data sheet prints "Conversion Efficiency Up to 98%". A maximum as printed, not a typical value.

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 17), Specifications, Electrical parameters, Maximum conversion efficiency

[1, 2]
Maximum PV input power
500 Watt (12V) / 1000 Watt (24V)Documented claim
Conditions

The manual prints "Maximum recommended PV input power 500 Watt (12V) / 1000 Watt (24V)"; the data sheet prints "Nominal PV Power" 500W @12V, 1,000W @24V.

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 17), Specifications, Electrical parameters, Maximum recommended PV input power

The manual prints "Maximum recommended PV input power 500 Watt (12V) / 1000 Watt (24V)"; the data sheet prints "Nominal PV Power" 500W @12V, 1,000W @24V.

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 17), Specifications, Electrical parameters, Maximum recommended PV input power

[1, 2]
Maximum PV input power by battery voltage
500 W at 12 V; 1,000 W at 24 VDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Maximum recommended PV input power 500 Watt (12V) / 1000 Watt (24V)" in RICH SOLAR's RS-MPPT30PB user manual.

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 17), Specifications, Electrical parameters, Maximum recommended PV input power

Printed as "Maximum recommended PV input power 500 Watt (12V) / 1000 Watt (24V)" in RICH SOLAR's RS-MPPT30PB user manual.

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 17), Specifications, Electrical parameters, Maximum recommended PV input power

[1]
Maximum PV voltage
100 VDocumented claim100 V open circuit at -20 °C
Conditions

The manual prints "Maximum PV open circuit voltage at -20℃ / -4℉ 100 VDC" and "Maximum normal input PV voltage at 25℃ / 77℉ 92 VDC"; the data sheet prints "Max PV Open-Circuit Voltage 100VDC".

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 17), Specifications, Electrical parameters, Maximum PV open circuit voltage

The manual prints "Maximum PV open circuit voltage at -20℃ / -4℉ 100 VDC" and "Maximum normal input PV voltage at 25℃ / 77℉ 92 VDC"; the data sheet prints "Max PV Open-Circuit Voltage 100VDC".

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 17), Specifications, Electrical parameters, Maximum PV open circuit voltage

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Mounting orientation (manual)
mounted on a vertical surfaceDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "mounted on a vertical surface to optimize cable placement and cooling of the unit" in RICH SOLAR's RICH SOLAR 30A MPPT Solar Charge Controller User Manual (PDF page 4).

Location: PDF page 4

Printed as "mounted on a vertical surface to optimize cable placement and cooling of the unit" in RICH SOLAR's RICH SOLAR 30A MPPT Solar Charge Controller User Manual (PDF page 4).

Location: PDF page 4

[4]
MPPT voltage range
15-72±0.5 VDCDocumented claim
Conditions

The manual prints "Maximum MPPT voltage range 15-72±0.5 VDC"; the data sheet prints "MPPT Voltage Range" as 15 to 72 VDC.

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 17), Specifications, Electrical parameters, Maximum MPPT voltage range

The manual prints "Maximum MPPT voltage range 15-72±0.5 VDC"; the data sheet prints "MPPT Voltage Range" as 15 to 72 VDC.

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 17), Specifications, Electrical parameters, Maximum MPPT voltage range

[1, 2]
Operating temperature
-25 to 50 °C-13 to 122 °F convertedNeeds confirmationThe user manual prints "Operating temperature -25 ~ 50℃ / -13 ~ 122 ℉"; the 2026 BRAVO data sheet (PDF page 2) prints "-31°F to 122°F".
Conditions

The manual prints "Operating temperature -25 ~ 50℃ / -13 ~ 122 ℉" (read from the rendered page). The 2026 BRAVO data sheet (PDF page 2) prints a different range, kept as an alternative.

Location: PDF page 20 (printed page 19), Environmental characteristics, Operating temperature

The manual prints "Operating temperature -25 ~ 50℃ / -13 ~ 122 ℉" (read from the rendered page). The 2026 BRAVO data sheet (PDF page 2) prints a different range, kept as an alternative.

Location: PDF page 20 (printed page 19), Environmental characteristics, Operating temperature

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PV input current / MPPT
30 ADocumented claim
Conditions

The manual prints "Maximum PV input current 30 AMP" and "Maximum PV short circuit current 35 AMP"; the data sheet prints "Max PV Input Current 30A".

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 17), Specifications, Electrical parameters, Maximum PV input current

The manual prints "Maximum PV input current 30 AMP" and "Maximum PV short circuit current 35 AMP"; the data sheet prints "Max PV Input Current 30A".

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 17), Specifications, Electrical parameters, Maximum PV input current

[1, 2]
Self-consumption
12 mADocumented claim12 ± 0.5 mA as printed
Conditions

The manual prints "Self-consumption from battery when PV is disconnected 12±0.5 mA".

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 17), Specifications, Electrical parameters, Self-consumption from battery when PV is disconnected

The manual prints "Self-consumption from battery when PV is disconnected 12±0.5 mA".

Location: PDF page 18 (printed page 17), Specifications, Electrical parameters, Self-consumption from battery when PV is disconnected

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Weight
0.8 kg1.8 lb convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

The manual prints "Net weight 0.8 kg / 1.76 lb"; the data sheet prints "Net Weight 1.8 lbs", the same weight within rounding.

Location: PDF page 20 (printed page 19), Physical parameters, Net weight

The manual prints "Net weight 0.8 kg / 1.76 lb"; the data sheet prints "Net Weight 1.8 lbs", the same weight within rounding.

Location: PDF page 20 (printed page 19), Physical parameters, Net weight

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Warranty

Certificate records

No records documented.

Sources and revisions

  1. RICH SOLAR 30A MPPT Solar Charge Controller user manual, model RS-MPPT30PB (PDF, file dated 260916)Official user manual · Revision 260916 · Checked https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0058/2769/0553/files/RS-MPPT30PB_User_Manual_260916.pdf?v=1789711454
  2. RICH SOLAR BRAVO 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 MPPT solar charge controller data sheet (PDF, file dated 20260827)Official datasheet · Checked https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0058/2769/0553/files/BRAVO_30_40_50_60_20260827.pdf?v=1787801083
  3. BRAVO 30 30A MPPT Solar Charge Controller, RICH SOLAR store page (October 9, 2026 capture)Paid link.Official product page · Checked https://richsolar.com/products/bravo-30-30-amp-mppt-solar-charge-controller
  4. RICH SOLAR: RICH SOLAR 30A MPPT Solar Charge Controller User ManualOfficial instruction manual · Checked https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0058/2769/0553/files/RS-MPPT30PB_User_Manual_260916.pdf?v=1789711454