Renogy Wanderer 10A PWM Charge Controller 12V/24V With Bluetooth Module

Identification of Parts

Key Parts

1. LCD Screen
2. Select Button
3. Enter Button
4. USB Ports
5. Load Terminals
6. Battery Terminals
7. PV Terminals
8. RS232 Communication Port

Installation

Conned battery terminal wires to the charge controller FIRST, then conned the solar panel(s) to the charge controller. NEVER conned solar panel to charge controller before the battery.

Do not over-torque or over tighten the screw terminals. This could potentially break the piece that holds the wire to the charge controller.

Refer to the technical specifications for max wire sizes on the controller and for the maximum amperage going through wires.

Wiring

• Battery

• Solar Panel

• Load

• Bluetooth Module Communication (optional)

Mounting Recommendations

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 temperatures, 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).
3. Mark Holes
4. Drill Holes
5. Secure the charge controller.

Operation

After connecting the battery to the charge controller, the controller will turn on automatically. Assuming normal operation, the charge controller will cycle through different displays. The user can adjust some parameters based on the display screen. The user can manually cycle through the display screens by using the “SELECT and “ENTER” buttons.

• SELECT Cycles forwards through the different display screens.
• ENTER Cycles backwards through the different select screens &Tum the load ON/OFF in the Manual Mode

Main Display

LCD Indicators

Icon or Value	State	Description
	Steady on	Solar Panels Charging Battery
	3 Bars Flashing	Battery Voltage (16.1V+)
	3 Bars	Battery Voltage (12.9V- 16.0V)
	2 Bars	Battery Voltage (12.5-12.8V)
	1 Bar	Battery Voltage (11.6-12.4V)
	No Bars	Battery Voltage (11.5V and below)
	No Bars Flashing	Battery Voltage (10.9V and below)
	Steady on	Load is On

Programming Battery Type

To enter the battery programming settings hover over the Battery Voltage screen and press down the Enter button. When the battery type starts to flash press the Select button to cycle through the battery types and press Enter to finalize selection. When selecting the Lithium setting the user can change battery voltage from 12V to 24V and select the charging voltage.

Programming Load Terminal

To enter the load programming settings hover over the Load Mode screen and hold the Enter button. When the number starts to flash press the Select button to cycle through the load types and press Enter to finalize selection.

Wanderer Protections

Error Codes

Maintenance

Risk of Electric Shock! Make sure that all power is turned off before touching the terminals on the charge controller.

For best controller performance, it is recommended that these tasks be performed from time to time.

• Check that controller is mounted in a clean, dry, and ventilated area.
• Check wiring going into the charge controller and make sure there is no wire damage or wear.
• Tighten all terminals and inspect any loose, broken, or burnt up connections.
• Check to make sure none of the terminals have any corrosion, insulation damage, high temperature, or any burnt/discoloration marks.

Fusing

Fusing is a recommendation in PV systems to provide a safety measure for connections going from panel to controller and controller to battery. Remember to always use the recommended wire gauge size based on the PV system and the controller.

Battery Charging Parameters

All the coefficient is referred to 25'C

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