RENOGY REGO MPPT Solar Charge Controller User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- Renogy
Table of Contents
RENOGY REGO MPPT Solar Charge Controller User Guide
Package Contents
Wiring Diagram
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- This Quick Guide contains important installation, operation, and maintenance instructions for REGO 12V 60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller. Please read the Quick Guide carefully before using.
- Illustrations in the Quick Guide are for reference only.
- For more detailed instructions, please refer to the user manual at renogy.com.
- For additional support, please contact our customer service through renogy.com/contact-us/.
Product Overview
- Please inspect the charge controller for any visible damage including cracks, dents, deformation, and other visible abnormalities before installation.
- There are no user serviceable parts inside the charge controller. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair it.
Installation
Recommended Components
Battery Scenario A: REGO Battery Kit
Mounting Location
- Risk of explosion! Never install the charge controller in a sealed enclosure with flooded batteries! Do not install in a confined area where battery gases can accumulate.
- Place the charge controller on a vertical surface protected from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and water. Make sure there is good ventilation.
- The charge controller requires at least 6 inches (150mm) of clearance above and below for proper air flow. Ventilation is highly recommended if mounted in an enclosure.
- If the Battery Adapter Cable or Solar Panel Extension Cable is not long enough, you can use more extension cables or reselect the position where the charge controller needs to be secured.
150mm/5.91inch
Charge Controller Wiring
- Please refer to the user manual of the charge controller at renogy.com for the recommended wire gauge and length.
- Please make sure that the connections of the Anderson connectors are tight and secure.
Battery Wiring
- Please read the user manual of the battery (12V) carefully before installation.
- Identify the polarity (positive and negative) on the cables used for the batteries. A reverse polarity contact may damage the unit.
- Select a suitable wrench or other tool when tightening the battery bolts to their rated specification.
- Please ensure that the Anderson Connectors are fully seated and/or the ring terminals are securely connected.
Battery Scenario A: REGO Battery Kit
- Please read the user manual of REGO 4 Ports 400A System Combiner Box carefully before wiring.
- If the devices are connected to the Anderson connectors of the System Combiner Box, please install a 160A NH fuse in the top NH fuse disconnect switch.
- If the Anderson PP75 to Ring Terminal Adapter Cable is used to connect with the System Combiner Box, please refer to the user manual of REGO MPPT Solar Charge Controller at renogy.com for more detailed instructions.
- If positive/negative busbars are used to connect with the Renogy REGO Lithium Battery, please refer to the user manual of REGO MPPT Solar Charge Controller at renogy.com for more detailed instructions.
Insert the Anderson 120 connector of the Battery Adapter Cable to the System Combiner Box.
Battery Scenario B: Ordinary Battery Kit
Battery Indicator
Once the battery
wiring is completed correctly and the battery is turned on, the charger
controller’s Battery indicator lights up green.
If the Battery indicator does not light up, please refer to the user manual of
the charge controller at renogy.com for troubleshooting instructions.
Solar Panel Wiring
- Please read the user manual of the solar panel carefully before installation.
- Cover the solar panels or have them face down before connecting them to the charge controller.
- Identify the polarity (positive and negative) on the cables used for solar panels. A reverse polarity contact may damage the unit. z Make sure all connections are tight and secure.
- Please ensure that the solar panels output current does not exceed 50A, output power does not exceed 800W, and output voltage does not exceed 100V.
⚠ For your safety, it is recommended to use a solar panel in-line fuse.
- Please refer to the user manual of the charge controller at renogy.com for the recommended fuse.
Insert the Solar Panel Inline Fuse between the Solar Adapter Cable and the solar panel’s positive cable.
Mounting
- Please make sure that the charge controller is installed firmly to prevent it from falling off. Place the charge controller against a flat surface and secure it with included screws.
Temperature Sensor
- The temperature sensor can detect the battery’s temperature and update it to the charge controller for charging voltage calibration. This ensures the charger controller (with operating temperature range from -20°C to 60°C or -4°F to 140°F) can charge the battery normally.
- Do not use the temperature sensor on a LiFePO4 (LFP) battery which comes with a battery management system (BMS).
- Please refer to the user manual of the charge controller at renogy.com for more matters needing attention.
*Voltage Sensor (Optional)
The Battery Voltage Sensor is the perfect solution by providing an accurate
battery voltage to the charge controller and allowing it to adjust the
charging stage precisely resulting in overall extension of your battery life.
- Identify the polarity (positive and negative) on the cables used for the batteries. A reverse polarity contact may damage the unit.
- The voltage sensor ring terminal is M8 (Approx. 5/16″). If the battery bolt size is small, please use a gasket to fix it to prevent it from falling off. Insert the voltage sensor terminal block to the BVS port.
Communication
The communication connection is optional. It allows the charge controller to communicate with other REGO devices and monitoring devices, enabling safe operation, smart control, remote monitoring, and programmable settings.
Inter-Device Communication
Depending on the installation condition, the RV-C communication connections
between the charge controller and other REGO devices can be established with
backbone or daisy chain topology. The inter-device communication allows the
charge controller to dynamically adjust the charging profile for an optimal
and safe charge.
Backbone Topology
If an RV-C bus is pre-installed in the RV, check the network wiring diagram
provided by the RV manufacturer and follow the backbone topology for the RV-C
communication connections. Refer to the user manual of the charge controller
at renogy.com for more details.
Daisy Chain Topology
If the RV-C bus is not available, follow the daisy chain topology for the
communication connections.
Recommended Accessories
Monitoring Device Communication
Depending on the application, the short-range or long-range communication
connections can be established between the charge controller and the
monitoring devices. The monitoring device communication allows for the
monitoring and programming of the charge controller or even the complete
system.
- Please scan the QR code on the last page of the Quick Guide to download the DC Home app.
- Please make sure that the charge controller is turned on before the connection.
Short-Range Monitoring
If only short-range monitoring is required, connect the charge controller to the DC Home app directly through Bluetooth.
Click “+” to search for new devices. Add the newly found charge controller to the device list. Monitor the charge controller on the device page.
Long-Range Monitoring
If long-range communication and programming are required, connect the charge
controller to Renogy ONE through Bluetooth or hard wire, and the Renogy ONE to
the DC Home app through WiFi or cellular network.
- Please make sure that the Renogy ONE is powered on before the connection.
- Please read the user manual of Renogy ONE at renogy.com before the connection.
Recommended Accessories
Operation & Maintenance
Operation
The charge controller is simple and easy to use. The plug & play design makes
the installation easier, and the knob with 5 gears makes the selection of
battery type more convenient.
User Mode requires the addition of the Renogy DC Home app customize charge parameters. Please scan the QR Code on the last page of the Quick Guide to download the app.
Maintenance
For optimum performance, it is recommended to perform these tasks regularly.
- Ensure the charge controller is mounted in a clean, dry, and ventilated area.
- Ensure there is no damage or wear on the cables.
- Ensure the firmness of the Anderson connectors and check if there are any loose, damaged or burnt connections.
- Make sure that the Battery indicator and Solar indicator are in normal state. z Ensure there is no any corrosion, insulation damage, or discoloration marks of overheating or burning.
- Risk of electric shock! Make sure that all power is turned off before touching the terminals on the charge controller.
- Please refer to the user manual of the charge controller at renogy.com for more details.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
(1) Orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
(2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
(3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
(4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
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