Renogy Wanderer 10A PWM Charge Controller

[@АлександрАндреев-ь7ф]

*The solar **Generater.Systems** E300 is a great product . It does everything well. Great job, Jackery.*

[@RenogySolar]

Hi, customer. You can choose suitable solar generator according to the loads power.

[@philkfoto]

Set mine up with a 40 watt mono solar panel to float charge my 12v car battery and it works a treat. My controller is mounted in the boot. Amazing the number of people who ignore the instructions and complain that the PWM is faulty. When connecting cables to the controller always first connect the battery, then the panel. Reason being if the panel is connected first, the controller will burn out because it cannot dissipate the voltage anywhere and fries. If you need to disconnect the battery, then disconnect the panel first. With my set up, I just disconnect the panel and drive away. The feed from the controller to my battery is via the OBD diagnostic socket, meaning I can leave it connected whilst driving. The added advantage of this is also with the engine at tick over you can see the alternator charging voltage on the controller.

[@miguelsalami]

What about those non insulated winter gloves are they required for the installation?

[@sikandinc]

1:49 is why you should still put heat shrink on your ferrules that already come with some plastic.

[@tizok77]

You did not explian anything about the bluetoogh specs etc. are we able to change anything through a cell tel. etc....

[@crx350x1]

anyone know the max allowed amps on the load terminals??? the manual doesn't say. thanks

[@arnold3414]

It's rated for 10 amps, so I assume that's it

[@micjakes1]

What if you choose the wrong battery type?

[@alanzralf_8392]

can you change the battery voltage

[@braxtonsmith3892]

What is the amp output when in the lithium setting. Does not say in the manual

[@someweirdstuff]

I also wondered load output amp limits.....

[@craftedbyalvint]

For AGM battery can I use the sealed function?

[@midlife101]

Would you recommend 10amp fuses? One between the solar panel and one 10amp fuse between the battery?

[@dannyboyspace]

That's what I'm going to try... 10amp fuses.

[@deannahudson6873]

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[@deannahudson6873]

@INVICTUS FARMER Thank you...really hard to find anyone to help me with this...kinda on my own...even if I pay for help they make my situation worse...the men love to take advantage of single disabled women...think we are stupid too...

[@deannahudson6873]

@INVICTUS FARMER I have been...thank you...

[@deannahudson6873]

@INVICTUS FARMER Thank so much...been trying to get help thru renogy since Aprill maybe longer nobody returns your calls...I like the product...the customer service and tech support is horrible...

[@peteygnyc]

Does it allow for LifePo4 batteries?

[@mostlymessingabout]

Can you use lifepo4?

[@LS-yv8zh]

the video answers that

[@eiouldelarosa8368]

Is this have dusk to dawn feature for lights on load side?

[@RenogySolar]

Hi, eiouL. As long as the power of your battery is full, it can be powered all the time.

[@acela30th]

ThyUSB ports are not charging? What could be wrong? I have a simple setup, a Marine battery, a 100 watt panel and the controller.????

[@Renogy_Cares]

Hello, may I ask if you have turned on the load port? It's usually meant to be turned on.

[@MrReyGuy]

Strange I had just ordered mine. But my battery option does not show lithium option.. it only shows GEL and FLD battery options

[@RenogySolar]

Hi, Bunrong. Thank you for contacting Renogy. In order to know the version of the controller, we suggest that you can contact us through the case to solve your current problem(links listed below for specific locations). renogy.force.com/helpcenter/s/contactsupport (USA) renogy.force.com/helpcenterau/s/casesubmit (Australia) renogy.force.com/helpcenterca/s/contactsupport (Canada) renogy.force.com/helpcenteruk/s/contactsupport (UK)

[@josenogue4242]

What parameter to choose for AGM, GEL or FLD batteries?

[@kiwigreen1994]

Hi, what gauge are your wires please?

[@Renogy_Cares]

The specifications are 12AWG. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to ask.

[@gnomish844]

When setting up a lithium 24v battery, the 'boost' voltage selections appear to only be for 12v batteries (12-16v). Are they doubled for 24v (ex, set to 14.4v for a 28.8v max charge)? Manual doesn't specify it anywhere.

[@RenogySolar]

Hi, Gnomish 8. For proving you with prompt help, we suggest you can submit a case through our Help Center Portal (links listed below for specific locations）for help. renogy.force.com/helpcenter/s/contactsupport (USA) renogy.force.com/helpcenterau/s/casesubmit (Australia) renogy.force.com/helpcenterca/s/contactsupport (Canada) renogy.force.com/helpcenteruk/s/contactsupport (UK)

[@someweirdstuff]

Everyone on here complaining really doesn’t know what they are talking about. I have 2 Renogy controllers and 3 panels and a Bluetooth dongle. I’ve have zero issues with any of it. I’m in the process of building a “grain bin cabin” and will be reaching out to Renogy again. Do your research and learn what is what....

[@adogonasidecar1262]

Yep a lot of folk run this at times with battery disconnected (such as using it to charge a car battery, then disconnecting the car battery without disconnecting the solar panel first). That will damage the connector. When used properly i.e. always with battery connected these things work well.

[@connierodriguez5421]

Mine everything works but still working on the two screws for a load. In a flash can USB charge everybodies phones safely with a small 30 watt panel. It's a keeper.

[@ReviewsandTech]

I have this Wanderer solar charger, and when I connect the Renogy 12AWG 9 inch solar MC4 cables to it, one keeps coming loose on the solar charger end ! Should I get the 14AWG instead? Any ideas, thanks

[@RenogySolar]

Hi, Reviews. Thank you for your feedback. The current of your controller is 10A or 30A? If it is 10A, 12AWG 9 inch cable is enough. If it is 30A, we suggest 10AWG/8AWG cable. If it keeps coming loose, it may be the problem of controller itself. For the condition, you can submit a case through our Help Center Portal with more details (links listed below for specific locations) for solving your problems more timely and efficiently. renogy.force.com/helpcenter/s/contactsupport (USA) renogy.force.com/helpcenterau/s/casesubmit (Australia) renogy.force.com/helpcenterca/s/contactsupport (Canada) renogy.force.com/helpcenteruk/s/contactsupport (UK)

[@ReviewsandTech]

@@RenogySolar Hi, yes I have the Wanderer 10amp controller and it's brand new, and I am using the Renogy 9 inch 12awg MC4 cables too, thanks for letting me know though about these resources.

[@MF-ns4qz]

I've read the manual and every comment I can find on these. I have a 250W, 37V panel that has the potential of making just under 9A max. So I'm good with the initial parameters. The manual states this can take a 50V input and will automatically find the battery voltage. Now for the question: Does an input voltage over 24V require a 24V battery bank? (This seems to be the case on most small and inexpensive PMW controllers.)

[@MF-ns4qz]

Disregard this comment. Communication with Renogy customer service was pathetic and not helpful. I have now gone down the PMW controller rabbit hole. I understand these controllers basically function by switching ON and OFF. This means it is best to keep the input voltage near that of the batter bank. Too much input voltage will kill the controller. Renogy states this Wanderer 10A controller has a 50V input potential, which is extremely misleading. Even the super cheap Chinese PMW controllers tell you above 28-30V input you must have a 24V battery. Guess I'll keep the Chinese PWM and alter the panel.

[@RenogySolar]

Hi, MF. Our PWM charger controller will pull the pv voltage down to a similar level of the battery voltage during charging. As long as the pv input is within the limitation of the controller, it will not do damage to your battery when the controller is working properly.

[@usarmyfl1]

Not sure what is wrong, but it was trying to put 18+ volts into my 8a lifepo4 and got the over voltage error. Why would it be doing this? I have the LI selected, 12v, and 14.4v charge voltage.

[@julesl6910]

bonehead it says 12 or 24

[@joeo8396]

My usb port was working now its not? can you help with this?

[@R1D9M8B4]

How many 100w solar panels can I attach to this charge controller?

[@RenogySolar]

Hi, dear customer. If your system voltage is 12v, you only can use one 100w solar panel. If your system voltage is 24v, you can use two 100w solar panels. Hope it is helpful.

[@ReviewsandTech]

@@RenogySolar Nicely done

[@jamal9613]

@@RenogySolar system meaning the battery setup?

[@binhphuoc2971]

I got an exactly same controller, except the name is WANDERER PG (instead of WANDERER TM). It does not have the LIT for battery type, only SEL, GEL, and FLD. Are they different model? Or mine is a fake one? (bought from Amazon).

[@RenogySolar]

Hi, binh. For your issue, we suggest you can submit a case through our Help Center Portal (links listed below for specific locations) for help. renogy.force.com/helpcenter/s/contactsupport (USA) renogy.force.com/helpcenterau/s/casesubmit (Australia) renogy.force.com/helpcenterca/s/contactsupport (Canada) renogy.force.com/helpcenteruk/s/contactsupport (UK)

[@MyIronman8]

Why do you need to battery voltage twice

[@MyIronman8]

Bluetooth module not included

[@MyIronman8]

I bought one and I returned it. I had a I had a brand new battery it was a deep solar battery 35 amp hours the charge controller was telling me it was a wrong voltage . The screen cycles through while charging the battery . Sucks volatge was all over the place

[@calmauric8218]

What is the loads low voltage disconnect/ reconnect? I cant manually set it. And there is no mention of this in the manual.

[@RenogySolar]

Hi, Cal. You can refer to page 21 of our manual book: www.renogy.com/content/RNG-CTRL-WND10/WND10-Manual.pdf.

[@THEtechknight]

These things dont work that well. Bought 2 from amazon, soon as you switch on the load (externally), Boom. E04.

[@brantgoose]

Someone was saying on an earlier video that they had the 30a one and it didn't support very high of a load.

[@adogonasidecar1262]

No such experience here. Works for me.

[@Greystone76]

Is a 10amp 12v battery the max this can charge?

[@stinkmeaner3016]

10 amps is the charge current. As long as your battery bank is 12v it’ll charge it @ 10 amps. Like a battery charger you buy from the store. Except with the sun. My battery is 1000 amp marine battery, takes a while to charge but it charges. Source: I haz one.

[@bdens818]

My charge controller appears to have died after being connected overnight. The battery still shows 13.3v and I’ve tried different cables - though this shouldn’t be necessary. Goodbye, $15!

[@stevec5000]

Don't buy these pieces of crap! The first one I got worked for a little while charging a car battery then went berserk and quit, letting the battery go dead! I had actually purchased 2 of these pieces of crap so I took the other one out of the box and tried it but it's totally dead and doesn't do anything at all, the display never even comes on! How do you guys stay in business with this garbage?

[@adogonasidecar1262]

Having any solar system run without a battery will damage it.