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Rich Solar BRAVO AIR 30 | 30A Flush Mount PWM Solar Charge Controller | Bluetooth & Multi-Protection | Premium 12V 30A Controller for RVs, Trailers, Campers, Vans & Boats
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BRAVO AIR 30 — 30A PWM Solar Charge Controller With Bluetooth
The BRAVO AIR 30 is a 12V PWM charge controller rated for 30 amps, built around PWM and MOSFET switching for efficient, stable charging output. Built-in Bluetooth gives you remote monitoring without an external module, intelligent multi-stage charging adapts to your battery type, and auto BMS activation simplifies lithium battery setup. Comprehensive electrical protection and full ETL, CE, EMC, FCC, and RoHS certification round out a compact, fully certified PWM controller for RVs, trailers, campers, vans, and boats.
Built-In Bluetooth Monitoring
Bluetooth is integrated directly into the controller — no separate communication module to buy or install — giving you remote system monitoring alongside the controller's onboard LED status indicators.
Auto BMS Activation for Lithium
Automatically activates the battery management system when paired with a lithium battery, simplifying setup for LiFePO4 banks alongside support for Flooded, AGM, GEL, and Calcium chemistries.
Fully Certified, Spark-Free Design
ETL, CE, EMC, FCC, and RoHS certified, with a spark-free design that's a meaningful safety consideration for installations near fuel sources like boat engine compartments.
Product Overview
The BRAVO AIR 30 is a 12V PWM charge controller rated for 30 amps of solar input, built around PWM (pulse-width modulation) charging with MOSFET switching for efficient, stable output. Unlike Rich Solar's BRAVO PRO MPPT line, this is a 12V-only controller without automatic 24V system detection — sized for standard 12V off-grid setups in RVs, trailers, campers, vans, and boats.
Bluetooth connectivity is built directly into the controller, rather than requiring a separate add-on module like the BT-1, giving you remote monitoring from a smartphone alongside the unit's onboard LED status indicators and battery type selection. Intelligent multi-stage charging adapts to your connected battery, with broad compatibility across Flooded, AGM, GEL, Calcium, and LiFePO4 chemistries. For lithium batteries specifically, auto BMS activation simplifies setup by automatically engaging the appropriate battery management interaction rather than requiring manual configuration.
Protection covers reverse polarity and short circuit conditions at either the panel or battery side, along with over-temperature protection during charging that engages at 185°F. An optional external Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) is available separately for temperature-compensated charging based on the battery's actual temperature rather than ambient conditions near the controller. The housing is plastic (PC) with an IP22 rating — protected against limited dust and dripping water from above, but not rated for genuinely wet or exposed mounting locations. Power terminals accept up to #8AWG stranded wire with a specified torque of 6.2–7.1 in-lb, and the controller mounts vertically to a wall surface.
Smart Charging With Built-In Wireless Monitoring
- PWM + MOSFET Switching: Delivers efficient, stable charging output across the controller's full 30A rated current.
- Built-In Bluetooth: No external Bluetooth module needed — connectivity is integrated directly into the controller for remote monitoring.
- Intelligent Multi-Stage Charging: Adjusts the charging process based on the selected battery type for appropriate, efficient charging behavior.
- Auto BMS Activation: Automatically engages the appropriate battery management interaction when a lithium battery is connected, simplifying setup.
- Battery Type Selection with LED Status: Select your battery chemistry directly on the unit, with LED indicators showing real-time charging status.
Broad Battery Support, Optional Temperature Sensing
- Flooded, AGM, GEL, Calcium, LiFePO4: Supports a wide range of common 12V battery chemistries used in RV, marine, and off-grid installations.
- Optional External BTS: A separately available external Battery Temperature Sensor enables temperature-compensated charging based on the battery's actual temperature.
- Standard Charging Without BTS: The controller operates normally without the optional sensor, relying on its standard charging profile for the selected battery type.
- 12V System Only: Unlike Rich Solar's MPPT BRAVO PRO line, this controller does not include automatic 24V detection — confirm your system is 12V before ordering.
Protected Operation, Standard Wall Mounting
- Reverse Polarity & Short Circuit Protection: Covers fault conditions at either the panel or battery connection point.
- Over-Temperature Protection: Engages at 185°F during charging to protect the controller and connected battery.
- Spark-Free Design: A meaningful safety consideration for installations near fuel sources, such as boat engine compartments.
- #8AWG Terminals, 6.2–7.1 in-lb Torque: Accepts standard stranded wire up to 8 gauge with a specified terminal torque for a secure, properly tightened connection.
- IP22 Rated, Vertical Wall Mount: Protected against limited dust and dripping water from above — choose a sheltered, indoor-style mounting location rather than direct outdoor exposure.
Full Specifications
| SKU | RS-PWM30PF |
| Rated Solar Panel Current | 30A Max |
| Normal Input Array Voltage | 15–22VDC |
| Max Array Voltage (No Load) | 25VDC |
| Lowest Operating Voltage | 8VDC |
| Standby Draw (Night) | 10mA Max |
| Max Voltage Drop (Panel to Battery) | 0.25VDC |
| Over-Temp Protection | 185°F |
| Operating Temperature | -13°F to 122°F |
| Storage Temperature | -40°F to 185°F |
| Operating Humidity | 0–85% RH |
| Housing Material | Plastic (PC) |
| Terminal Type | #8AWG Stranded Max |
| Terminal Torque | 6.2–7.1 in-lb (0.7–0.8 N·m) |
| Mounting | Vertical Wall Mount |
| IP Rating | IP22 |
| Battery Compatibility | Flooded, AGM, GEL, Calcium, LiFePO4 |
| Optional Accessory | External Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) |
| Certifications | ETL, CE, EMC, FCC, RoHS |
Best Uses
- 12V off-grid systems wanting built-in Bluetooth without an add-on module
- RV, trailer, camper, and van installations with sheltered mounting
- Boat installations requiring spark-free, fuel-area-safe design
- Lithium battery setups wanting automatic BMS activation
- Mixed battery-type systems (Flooded/AGM/GEL/Calcium/LiFePO4)
Key Benefits
- 30A PWM with built-in Bluetooth — no separate module required
- Auto BMS activation simplifies lithium battery setup
- Broad battery compatibility across five common chemistries
- Reverse polarity, short circuit, and over-temperature protection
- Spark-free design suitable for fuel-adjacent installations
- ETL, CE, EMC, FCC, RoHS certified
| Specifications | |
| Model SKU | RS-PWM30PF |
|---|---|
| Electrical Parameters | |
| Rated solar panel amps | Max. 30 A |
| Normal input solar cell array voltage | Max. 5~22 VDC |
| Maximum solar cell array voltage (output has no load) | Max. 25 VDC |
| The controller's lowest operating voltage at the solar or battery side | Min. 8 VDC |
| Standby current consumption at night | Max. 10 mA |
| Maximum voltage drop – Solar panel to battery | Max. 0.25 VDC |
| Protection | |
| Against reverse polarity or short circuit at the panel or battery | |
| Over temperature protection during charging | 185°F / 85°C |
| Environmental Characteristics | |
| Operating temperature | -13 ~ 122°F / -25 ~ 50°C |
| Storage temperature | -40 ~ 185°F / -40 ~ 85°C |
| Operating humidity range | 0–85% RH |
| Physical Parameters | |
| Controller material | Plastic (PC) |
| Power terminal max. wire size | #8 AWG stranded – 0.2 in² |
| Power terminal torque | 6.2–7.1 in-lb (0.7–0.8 N·m) |
| Mounting | Vertical wall mounting |
| IP grade | IP22 |
