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Renogy DCC50S 12V 50A Dual Input DC-DC On-Board Battery Charger with MPPT (RBC50D1S-US)

Model: RBC50D1S · SKU: RBC50D1S-US

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

Common specifications

Charger input
DC and solar (MPPT)Source [1]
Input voltage
Solar up to 50 V; traditional alternator 13.2-16 V DC; smart alternator (Euro 6) 12-16 V DCSource [1]
Solar input voltage
50 VNeeds confirmationSource See note below[1, 2]
Solar input limit
660 WSource [1, 2]
Output voltageNot documented
Battery voltage
12 VSource [1]
Charge current
50 ASource [1, 2]
Battery chemistry
SLA, Gel, FLD, Li, User-definedSource [1]
PowerNot documented
IsolatedNot documented
Engine detectionNot documented
Weight
1.86 kg4.1 lb convertedNeeds confirmationSource See note below[1, 2]
Enclosure volume3.42 L** Calculated from recorded external dimensions
Warranty term
2 yearsSource [2]

All recorded specifications

Battery chemistry
SLA, Gel, FLD, Li, User-definedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Battery Type SLA, Gel, FLD, Li, User-defined"; User-defined sets custom parameters and is not a chemistry.

Location: Technical Specifications, Battery Type row

Printed as "Battery Type SLA, Gel, FLD, Li, User-defined"; User-defined sets custom parameters and is not a chemistry.

Location: Technical Specifications, Battery Type row

[1]
Battery voltage
12 VDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "System Voltage 12V DC" and "Battery Voltage Range 9V to 16V DC".

Location: Technical Specifications, System Voltage row (one cell for both models)

Printed as "System Voltage 12V DC" and "Battery Voltage Range 9V to 16V DC".

Location: Technical Specifications, System Voltage row (one cell for both models)

[1]
Charge current
50 ADocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Maximum Charging Current 30A 50A" under the columns RBC30D1S and RBC50D1S; 50A is the RBC50D1S figure. The store page prints the same.

Location: Technical Specifications (printed page 44), Maximum Charging Current row, RBC50D1S column

Printed as "Maximum Charging Current 30A 50A" under the columns RBC30D1S and RBC50D1S; 50A is the RBC50D1S figure. The store page prints the same.

Location: Technical Specifications (printed page 44), Maximum Charging Current row, RBC50D1S column

[1, 2]
Charger input
DC and solar (MPPT)Documented claim
Conditions

The manual's title is "Dual Input DC-DC On-Board Battery Charger with MPPT"; it prints an alternator (starter battery) input and a solar input, and "Auxiliary Battery Charging Mode MPPT".

Location: Technical Specifications, Alternator Input Voltage and Max. Solar Input rows; manual title

The manual's title is "Dual Input DC-DC On-Board Battery Charger with MPPT"; it prints an alternator (starter battery) input and a solar input, and "Auxiliary Battery Charging Mode MPPT".

Location: Technical Specifications, Alternator Input Voltage and Max. Solar Input rows; manual title

[1]
Communications
RS485Documented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Communication Protocol RS485" in the manual and the store page.

Location: Technical Specifications, Communication Protocol row

Printed as "Communication Protocol RS485" in the manual and the store page.

Location: Technical Specifications, Communication Protocol row

[1, 2]
Dimensions
244 D × 146 D × 96 D mm9.61 D × 5.75 D × 3.8 D in convertedNeeds confirmationThe user manual prints 244 x 146 x 96 mm for the RBC50D1S (shown); the 50A store page prints 9.6*5.7*3.0 in, the manual's 30A size.
Conditions

Printed as "9.61 x 5.75 x 3.78 in 244 x 146 x 96 mm" (manual shown); the table names no axes, so the figures are kept in printed order. The store page prints "Dimensions 9.6*5.7*3.0in", the 30A cabinet's size (kept as an alternative, converted).

Location: Technical Specifications, Dimensions row, RBC50D1S column

Printed as "9.61 x 5.75 x 3.78 in 244 x 146 x 96 mm" (manual shown); the table names no axes, so the figures are kept in printed order. The store page prints "Dimensions 9.6*5.7*3.0in", the 30A cabinet's size (kept as an alternative, converted).

Location: Technical Specifications, Dimensions row, RBC50D1S column

[1, 2]
Input voltage
Solar up to 50 V; traditional alternator 13.2-16 V DC; smart alternator (Euro 6) 12-16 V DCDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Alternator Input Voltage Traditional Alternator: 13.2V to 16V DC Smart Alternator (Euro 6): 12V to 16V DC" (one cell for both models) and "Max. Solar Input Voltage 30V 50V".

Location: Technical Specifications, Max. Solar Input Voltage (RBC50D1S column) and Alternator Input Voltage rows

Printed as "Alternator Input Voltage Traditional Alternator: 13.2V to 16V DC Smart Alternator (Euro 6): 12V to 16V DC" (one cell for both models) and "Max. Solar Input Voltage 30V 50V".

Location: Technical Specifications, Max. Solar Input Voltage (RBC50D1S column) and Alternator Input Voltage rows

[1]
Max efficiency
97 %Documented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Charging Efficiency Up to 97%" (an upper figure). The store page also prints "Up to 99% MPPT tracking efficiency and 94% convert efficiency" in its description.

Location: Technical Specifications, Charging Efficiency row (one cell for both models)

Printed as "Charging Efficiency Up to 97%" (an upper figure). The store page also prints "Up to 99% MPPT tracking efficiency and 94% convert efficiency" in its description.

Location: Technical Specifications, Charging Efficiency row (one cell for both models)

[1, 2]
Maximum input power
660 WDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Max. Alternator Input Power 400W 660W"; 660W is the RBC50D1S figure.

Location: Technical Specifications, Max. Alternator Input Power row, RBC50D1S column

Printed as "Max. Alternator Input Power 400W 660W"; 660W is the RBC50D1S figure.

Location: Technical Specifications, Max. Alternator Input Power row, RBC50D1S column

[1]
Operating temperature
-35 to 65 °C-31 to 149 °F convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "-31°F to 149°F / -35°C to 65°C".

Location: Technical Specifications, Operating Temperature Range row

Printed as "-31°F to 149°F / -35°C to 65°C".

Location: Technical Specifications, Operating Temperature Range row

[1]
Other compliance claims
CE; ROHS; FCC Part 15 Class B; ETL listed to UL1741 & CSA C22.2Documented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Certifications CE; ROHS; FCC Part 15 Class B; ETL listed to UL1741 & CSA C22.2": the maker's claims as printed; no listing certificate is recorded here.

Location: Technical Specifications, Certifications row (one cell for both models)

Printed as "Certifications CE; ROHS; FCC Part 15 Class B; ETL listed to UL1741 & CSA C22.2": the maker's claims as printed; no listing certificate is recorded here.

Location: Technical Specifications, Certifications row (one cell for both models)

[1]
Solar input limit
660 WDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Max. Solar Input Power 400W 660W"; 660W is the RBC50D1S figure. The store page prints "Max. Solar Input Power 660W @ 50A".

Location: Technical Specifications, Max. Solar Input Power row, RBC50D1S column

Printed as "Max. Solar Input Power 400W 660W"; 660W is the RBC50D1S figure. The store page prints "Max. Solar Input Power 660W @ 50A".

Location: Technical Specifications, Max. Solar Input Power row, RBC50D1S column

[1, 2]
Solar input voltage
50 VNeeds confirmationThe user manual (Revision B1) prints 50V for the RBC50D1S (shown); Renogy's US store page prints 25V.
Conditions

Printed as "Max. Solar Input Voltage 30V 50V" under the columns RBC30D1S and RBC50D1S (manual shown). Renogy's store page prints "Max. Solar Input Voltage 25V" (kept as an alternative).

Location: Technical Specifications, Max. Solar Input Voltage row, RBC50D1S column

Printed as "Max. Solar Input Voltage 30V 50V" under the columns RBC30D1S and RBC50D1S (manual shown). Renogy's store page prints "Max. Solar Input Voltage 25V" (kept as an alternative).

Location: Technical Specifications, Max. Solar Input Voltage row, RBC50D1S column

[1, 2]
Storage temperature
-40 to 80 °C-40 to 176 °F convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "-40°F to 176°F / -40°C to 80°C".

Location: Technical Specifications, Storage Temperature Range row

Printed as "-40°F to 176°F / -40°C to 80°C".

Location: Technical Specifications, Storage Temperature Range row

[1]
Terminal size
M8x1.25-14 mmNeeds confirmationThe user manual prints M8x1.25-14 mm (shown); Renogy's US store page prints M8*1.25 - 10mm.
Conditions

Printed as "Terminal Size M8x1.25-14 mm" (manual shown). The store page prints "Terminal Size M8*1.25 - 10mm" (kept as an alternative).

Location: Technical Specifications, Terminal Size row

Printed as "Terminal Size M8x1.25-14 mm" (manual shown). The store page prints "Terminal Size M8*1.25 - 10mm" (kept as an alternative).

Location: Technical Specifications, Terminal Size row

[1, 2]
Weight
1.86 kg4.1 lb convertedNeeds confirmationThe user manual prints 1.86 kg for the RBC50D1S (shown); the 50A store page prints 3.13 lbs, close to the manual's 30A weight.
Conditions

Printed as "4.10 lb / 1.86 kg" (manual shown). The store page prints "Weight 3.13Ibs" (kept as an alternative, converted).

Location: Technical Specifications, Weight row, RBC50D1S column

Printed as "4.10 lb / 1.86 kg" (manual shown). The store page prints "Weight 3.13Ibs" (kept as an alternative, converted).

Location: Technical Specifications, Weight row, RBC50D1S column

[1, 2]

Warranty

Warranty term
2 yearsDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Material and workmanship warranty 2 Year".

Location: Store page, Warranty

Printed as "Material and workmanship warranty 2 Year".

Location: Store page, Warranty

[2]

Certificate records

No records documented.

Sources and revisions

  1. Renogy 12V 30A/50A Dual Input DC-DC On-Board Battery Charger with MPPT (RBC30D1S, RBC50D1S) User ManualOfficial user manual · Checked https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0631/0137/0483/files/RBC3050D1S-Manual.pdf?v=1752037986
  2. Renogy US store product data: 12V 30A/50A DC-DC On-Board Battery Charger with MPPT (November 1, 2026 capture)Official product page · Checked https://www.renogy.com/products/dcc50s-12v-50a-dc-dc-on-board-battery-charger-with-mppt.js