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Rich Solar BRAVO LEGEND 40 | 40 Amp PWM Solar Charge Controller | 12V/24V Auto, 3-Stage Charging for RVs, Boats, Off-Grid Systems
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BRAVO LEGEND 40 — 40 Amp PWM Solar Charge Controller
The BRAVO LEGEND 40 is a 40-amp PWM charge controller with automatic 12V/24V system recognition, advanced 3-stage charging (Boost, Float, and Equalization), and five configurable load control modes including light-sensing and timer-based control. An interactive dot-matrix LCD with dual-button control gives you direct, real-time monitoring and adjustment, while TVS lightning surge protection and comprehensive electrical safeguards make it a robust, full-featured PWM option for larger 12V or 24V off-grid systems.
40A PWM With Auto Voltage Detection
Automatically recognizes whether your system is 12V or 24V (manual setup is also available), supporting a rated power of 600W at 12V or 1200W at 24V — a substantial step up in capacity from Rich Solar's smaller waterproof PWM controllers.
3-Stage Charging Across Multiple Battery Types
Advanced Boost, Float, and Equalization charging helps prevent sulfation in lead-acid batteries, with optimized profiles for Sealed, GEL, Flooded, and Lithium battery types — equalization and temperature compensation are specifically excluded for GEL and Lithium, where they aren't appropriate.
5 Configurable Load Control Modes
Choose from Light Control (with a 10-minute delay), Light Control plus Timer Control (1–14 hours), Manual, Debug, and Normal On modes — flexible load output management for a wide range of off-grid system designs.
Product Overview
The BRAVO LEGEND 40 is a 40-amp PWM solar charge controller built for larger 12V or 24V off-grid systems that want a feature-rich, fully configurable PWM controller rather than stepping up to MPPT. Automatic 12V/24V recognition simplifies installation, while a rated power of 600W at 12V or 1200W at 24V gives it meaningfully more capacity than Rich Solar's smaller waterproof BRAVO PWM controllers.
Charging is managed through an advanced 3-stage process — Boost, Float, and Equalization — which helps prevent sulfation in lead-acid batteries over time. The controller supports optimized charging profiles across Sealed, GEL, Flooded, and Lithium battery types, though equalization charging and automatic temperature compensation (-3.0mV/°C/2V) are specifically excluded for GEL and Lithium batteries, where those processes aren't appropriate for the chemistry.
Load control is genuinely flexible, with five selectable operating modes: Light Control with a 10-minute delay, Light Control combined with Timer Control (selectable from 1 to 14 hours), Manual mode, Debug mode, and Normal On — covering everything from simple dusk-to-dawn lighting control to fully manual load management. An interactive dot-matrix LCD display with dual-button control and a memory function lets you adjust and retain settings directly at the controller, and the unit includes industrial-grade TVS lightning surge protection alongside standard overcharge, over-discharge, overload, short-circuit, and reverse polarity protection. The enclosure carries an IP30 rating for dust and splash resistance, making it best suited to a sheltered or semi-protected mounting location rather than direct outdoor exposure. At 6.46 × 4.07 × 1.85 in and 0.86 lb, it's a compact unit for the capacity it delivers.
Smart Charging That Matches Your System and Battery
- Auto 12V/24V Recognition: Detects your system voltage automatically, with manual setup also available if you prefer to configure it directly.
- Multi-Battery Compatibility: Optimized charging profiles for Sealed, GEL, Flooded, and Lithium battery types.
- 3-Stage PWM Charging: Boost, Float, and Equalization stages help prevent sulfation in lead-acid batteries over the system's service life (equalization excludes GEL and Lithium).
- Temperature Compensation: Automatic voltage adjustment of -3.0mV/°C/2V based on ambient temperature, applied to all supported chemistries except Lithium.
- 600W (12V) / 1200W (24V) Rated Power: Sized for a meaningfully larger array than Rich Solar's smaller waterproof PWM controllers.
Flexible Load Control for Any Off-Grid Setup
- Light Control Mode: Activates connected loads based on ambient light, with a 10-minute delay built in.
- Light Control + Timer Control: Combines light-sensing activation with a selectable 1–14 hour run timer.
- Manual Mode: Direct control over load output without automated triggers.
- Debug Mode: Useful for installation testing and troubleshooting load behavior.
- Normal On Mode: Keeps the load output continuously active.
Robust Protection, Direct On-Unit Control
- Interactive Dot-Matrix LCD: Real-time system monitoring with a more detailed display format than a simple segment LCD.
- Dual-Button Control with Memory: Adjust parameters directly at the controller, with settings retained through power cycles.
- TVS Lightning Protection: Industrial-grade surge protection designed for harsh electrical environments, including lightning-prone areas.
- Comprehensive Electrical Protection: Overcharge, over-discharge, overload, short-circuit, and reverse polarity protection.
- IP30 Rated Enclosure: Dust and splash resistant, best suited to a sheltered mounting location rather than direct outdoor exposure.
Full Specifications
| SKU | RS-PWM40P |
| Rated Current | 40A |
| System Voltage | Auto 12V/24V (Manual Optional) |
| Rated Power | 600W @ 12V / 1200W @ 24V |
| Max Solar Input Voltage | < 55V |
| Max Battery Voltage | < 34V |
| No-Load Loss | <13mA @ 12V / <15mA @ 24V |
| Battery Compatibility | Lithium, Sealed, GEL, Flooded |
| Operating Temperature | -13°F to 131°F |
| Protection Rating | IP30 (Dust/Splash Resistant) |
| Dimensions | 164 × 103 × 47 mm (6.46 × 4.07 × 1.85 in) |
| Net Weight | 0.39 kg (0.86 lb) |
Best Uses
- Larger 12V or 24V off-grid systems wanting full-featured PWM
- Installations needing configurable light/timer load control
- Sheltered RV, van, or cabin electrical compartments
- Systems with mixed battery chemistries (Sealed/GEL/Flooded/Lithium)
- Lightning-prone regions needing TVS surge protection
- Builders wanting direct on-unit LCD configuration
Key Benefits
- 40A PWM with auto 12V/24V detection
- 3-stage charging: Boost, Float, Equalization
- 5 selectable load control modes including light and timer control
- TVS lightning surge protection plus standard fault protections
- Interactive dot-matrix LCD with memory-retaining dual buttons
- 600W(12V) / 1200W(24V) rated power capacity
| Specifications | |
| Model SKU | RS-PWM40P |
|---|---|
| Rated Current | 40A |
| System Voltage | 12V/24V (Manual setup optional) |
| Rated Power | 600W @12V / 1200W @24V |
| Max. Solar Input Voltage | < 55V |
| Max. Battery Voltage | < 34V |
| No-load Loss | <13mA @12V / <15mA @24V |
| Battery Compatibility | Lithium / Sealed / GEL / Flooded |
| Operating Temperature | –13°F to +131°F (–25°C to +55°C) |
| Protection Rating | IP30 (Dust/Splash Resistant) |
| Dimensions | 164×103×47 mm (6.46×4.07×1.85 in) |
| Net Weight | 0.39 kg (0.86 lb) |
