The Adventurer is an advanced charge controller for off-grid solar applications. Integrating highly efficient PWM charging, this controller increases battery life and improved system performance. It can be used for 12V battery or 24V battery bank. The controller is embedded with self-diagnostics and electronic protection functions that prevent damages from installation mistakes or system faults.
Key Features:
- Optimized for 12 VDC system voltage
- 30 amp charging capacity
- LCD screen for displaying system operating information and data
- Full control of parameter settings that can be adjusted
- Sealed, Gel, and Flooded battery option
- Unique dual timer function; enhance the flexibility lighting systems
- Sealed, Gel, Flooded or User battery option
- 4 Stage PWM charging: Bulk, Boost. Float, and Equalization
- Temperature compensation and correcting the charging and discharging parameters automatically, improving battery lifetime
- Protection against: overcharging, overload, short-circuit, and reverse polarity
- Negative ground controller
- Specifically designed for RV application and allows for aesthetically clean flush mounting on walls
- Remote temperature compensation compatible
- Remote battery voltage sensor compatible
PWM Technology:
The Adventurer utilizes Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technology for battery charging. Battery charging is a current based process so controlling the current will control the battery voltage. For the most accurate return of capacity, and for the prevention of excessive gassing pressure, the battery is required to be controlled by specified voltage regulation set points for Absorption, Float, and Equalization charging stages.
The charge controller uses automatic duty cycle conversion, creating pulses of current to charge the battery. The duty cycle is proportional to the difference between the sensed battery voltage and the specified voltage regulation set point. Once the battery reached the specified voltage range, pulse current charging mode allows the battery to react and allows for an acceptable rate of charge for the battery level.
Four Charging Stages:
The Adventurer has a 4-stage battery charging algorithm for a rapid, efficient, and safe battery charging. They include: Bulk Charge, Boost Charge, Float Charge, and Equalization.
Technical Specifications:
Electrical Parameters
| Nominal Voltage | 12 VDC/ 24 VDC |
| Rated Charge Current | 30 Amps |
| Max PV Input Voltage | 50 VDC |
| Equalization Voltage | Sealed: 14.6 Volts Gel: None Flooded: 14.8 Volts |
| Boost Voltage | Sealed: 14.4 Volts Gel: 14.2 Volts Flooded: 14.6 Volts Lithium: 14.2 Volts |
| Float Voltage | 13.8 Volts |
| Under Voltage Warning | 12 Volts |
| Self Consumption | ≤13mA |
| Temperature Compensation Coefficient | -3mV/℃/2V |
| Operating Temperature | -25℃ to +55℃ | -13F to 131F |
| Storage Temperature | -35℃ to +80℃ | -31F to 176F |
| Enclosure | IP20 |
| Terminals | Up to 8 AWG |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs |
| Dimensions | 6.56 x 4.50 x 1.90 inches |