Renogy WANDERER Bedienungsanleitung
10A | 12V/24V Version 1.2
PWM Solar Charge Controller
WANDERER LCD
01
General Safety Information
Charge Controller Safety
This manual contains important safety, installation, and
operating instructions for the charge controller. The following
symbols are used throughout the manual:
There are no serviceable parts for this controller. Do NOT
disassemble or attempt to repair the controller.
Make sure all connections going into and from the controller
are tight. There may be sparks when making connections,
therefore, make sure there are not flammable materials or
gases near installation.
NEVER connect the solar panel array to the controller
without a battery. Battery must be connected first. This may
cause a dangerous occurrence where the controller would
experience a high open circuit voltage at the terminals.
Ensure input voltage does not exceed 50 VDC to prevent
permanent damage. Use the Open Circuit (Voc) to make
sure the voltage does not exceed this value when connecting
panels together in series.
Read all of the instructions and cautions in the manual before
beginning the installation.
Important Safety Instructions
Please save these instructions.
Indicates a potentially dangerous condition. Use
extreme caution when performing this task.
Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper
operation of the controller
Indicates a procedure or function that is important
to the safe and proper operation of the controller.
NOTE
CAUTION
WARNING
02
Battery Safety
The charge controller should be installed indoors in a
well-ventilated, cool, and dry environment.
Do NOT let the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the
battery touch each other.
Use only sealed lead-acid, flooded, gel or lithium batteries
which must be deep cycle.
Explosive battery gases may be present while charging. Be
certain there is enough ventilation to release the gases.
Be careful when working with large lead acid batteries. Wear
eye protection and have fresh water available in case there is
contact with the battery acid.
Over-charging and excessive gas precipitation may damage
the battery plates and activate material shedding on them.
Too high of an equalizing charge or too long of one may
cause damage. Please carefully review the specific
requirements of the battery used in the system.
Equalization is carried out only for non-sealed / vented /
flooded / wet cell lead acid batteries.
Do NOT equalize VRLA type AGM / GEL / LITHIUM batteries
UNLESS permitted by battery manufacturer.
Do NOT allow water to enter the controller.
03
Table of Contents
General Information 04
Product Overview 05
Identification of Parts 05
Dimensions 06
Optional Components 06
Main Display 14
Auto Recognition 14
LCD Overview 15
Mounting Recommendations 07
Wiring and Fusing 08
Set the Battery type 18
Error Codes 22
Load Terminal 20
Installation 07
Operation 14
MPPT Technology 16
Settings 18
Troubleshooting 22
Maintenance 24
Technical Specifications 25
04
General Information
4-Stage PWM Charging: Bulk, Boost, Float, and Equalization
The Wanderer is an advanced charge controller for off-grid
solar applications. Integrating highly efficient PWM charging,
this controller increases battery life and improves system
performance. It can be used for 12V/24V battery banks. The
controller is embedded with self-diagnostics and electronic
protection functions that prevent damages from installation
mistakes or system faults.
Automatic Voltage Detection for 12V/24V Non-Lithium
Systems and Lithium Battery Activation
Back-lit LCD for displaying system operation, diverse load
control, and error codes if any
Preset for Deep Cycle Sealed, Gel, Flooded Batteries and
Lithium-iron Phosphate Batteries
Integrated 5V, up to 2.1Amp USB for mobile or portable
device charging
Protection Against: overcharging, over-current, short circuit,
reverse polarity
Bluetooth Monitoring Ready port with addition of BT-1
Module and Renogy DC Home App
Key Features
05
Product Overview
Identification of Parts
① ②③
④⑤⑥⑦⑧
Key Parts
LCD Screen
Select Button
Enter Button
USB Ports
Load Terminals
Battery Terminals
PV Terminals
RS232 Communication Port
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
06
Dimensions
Optional Components
NOTE The dimensions have a ±0.5mm tolerance
Renogy BT-1 Bluetooth Module (Model: RCM-BT1)
The RCM-BT1 is a great addition to Renogy
charge controllers with an RS232 port. Pair the
controller using the BT-1 Module and the
Renogy DC Home App to monitor your system
using a smart phone or tablet. Read or set
parameters to monitor your system in real time!
[2.421in]
61.50mm
[2.953in]
75mm
[0.531in]
13.50mm
[0.063in]
R1.60mm
[1.083in]
27.50mm
[4.685in]
119mm
07
Refer to the technical specifications for max wire sizes on the
controller and for the maximum amperage going through wires.
Do not over-torque or over tighten the screw terminals. This
could potentially break the piece that holds the wire to the
charge controller.
CAUTION
Installation
Connect the battery to the charge controller BEFORE
connecting the solar panel(s) unless you have the solar
suitcase with controller exception. The controller needs a stable
power source to operate.
WARNING
Never install the controller in a sealed enclosure with flooded
batteries. Gas can accumulate and there is a risk of explosion.
1. Choose Mounting Location—place the controller on a
vertical surface protected from direct sunlight, high tempera-
tures, and water. Make sure there is good ventilation.
2. Check for Clearance—verify that there is sufficient room to run
wires, as well as clearance above and below the controller for
ventilation. The clearance should be at least 6 inches (150mm).
WARNING
3. Mark Holes
4. Drill Holes
5. Secure the charge controller.
Mounting Recommendations
08
Use bare wiring when connecting to the Wanderer’s terminal
blocks. Due to default positioning, you must ensure that the
terminal hatch is completely open before the first-time use.
1.Make sure to rotate the hatch counterclockwise (CCW) into
the open position to expose the wire hatch
3.Rotate clockwise (CW) to until the hatch has closed and
clamped onto the wire
2.Insert bare wire into the terminal for the respective connection
6 inches
warm air
(150mm)
cool air
6 inches
(150mm)
Wiring and Fusing
NOTE The wire terminals are closed by default.
Depending on the PV Array wiring and battery size, the
recommended fuse and cable gauge will depend on the actual
amps flowing through the cable. The following chart accounts for
less than 3% voltage drop and may not account for all configura-
tions.
*Panel connection assumes series to meet 24V system
minimum setup.
Larger wire sizes generally improve performance, whereas
smaller wire sizes may reduce performance, especially if
undersized. When considering wiring, fusing, and connection
options, think big and short as possible as heavier components
and shorter wire length offer less resistance and voltage drop.
Terminal Size Limitations may apply.
09
Closed Terminal BlockOpen Terminal Block
PV Watts
Battery
Voltage
Battery Cable
Recommended
Max
Terminal Size
12V 130W
24V 260W
12 AWG 12 AWG
PV Input
Amps
Battery
Voltage
0 ~ 10ft /
0 ~ 3m
11 ~ 20ft /
3m ~ 6m
12V 100W ~ 5A
24V 2x100W~5A*
16 AWG
16 AWG
16 ~ 14AWG
16 ~ 14AWG
21 ~ 30ft /
6m ~ 9m
14 ~ 12AWG
14 ~ 12AWG
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