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Rich Solar BRAVO LEGEND 40 | 40 Amp PWM Solar Charge Controller Rich Solar BRAVO LEGEND 40 | 40 Amp PWM Solar Charge Controller
SKU: RS-PWM40P
- Advanced 3-Stage PWM Charging Boost, Float, and Equalization charging; Equalization helps prevent sulfation in lead-acid batteries (excluding GEL and lithium).
- Battery Compatibility Lithium / Sealed / GEL / Flooded
- Gross Weight 2 lb
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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
Size the charging system
Use our solar charge controller sizing guide to compare controller current and voltage limits. The MPPT versus PWM guide explains how MPPT and PWM designs differ.
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| Specifications | |
| Selected variant SKU | RS-PWM40P |
|---|---|
| Rated Current | 40A |
| System Voltage | Auto recognition: 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) |
| Advanced 3-Stage PWM Charging | Boost, Float, and Equalization charging; Equalization helps prevent sulfation in lead-acid batteries (excluding GEL and lithium). |
| Automatic Temperature Compensation | Automatically adjusts charging voltage based on ambient temperature (-3.0 mV/°C/2V; excludes lithium). |
| 12V/24V Auto Detection | Automatically detects 12V or 24V battery systems. |
| Supports Multiple Battery Types | Compatible with Sealed, GEL, Flooded, and lithium batteries. |
| 55V Max Solar Input Voltage | Supports solar panel configurations with up to 55V PV input. |
| Five Operating Modes | Light Control (10-min Delay), Light Control + Timer Control (1–14 h), Manual, Debug, and Normal On. |
| UL 1741 Certified | Certified for trusted safety and reliable performance. |
| Grounding | Positive Ground |
| Package Dimensions | 8 × 6 × 4 in |
| Gross Weight | 2 lb |
| Battery Type Compatibility | Sealed, Gel, Flooded, and Lithium |
| Nominal System Voltage | 12V/24V (Auto-Detection) |
| Max PV Input Voltage | <55VDC |
Frequently Asked Questions
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