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REGO DC-DC Battery Charger VERSION A0 DC-DC Battery Charger USER MANUAL...
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REGO 12V 60A DC-DC Battery Charger (RBC1260DO-12B) Disclaimer z Renogy makes no warranty as to the accuracy, sufficiency, or suitability of information in the user manual because continuous product improvements are going to be made. z Renogy assumes no responsibility or liability for losses or damages, whether direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental, which might arise out of the use of information in the user manual.
Table of Contents Important Safety Information ....................05 Symbols Used ........................05 General Safety Information ....................05 Introduction ..........................07 General Information ......................07 Key Features ........................07 Charging and Activation Logics ....................08 Four Charging Stages ......................08 Lithium Battery Activation ....................09 Package Contents ........................10 Optional Accessories ......................11 Product Overview ........................12 Wiring Diagram ........................13 Recommended Cable Sizing ....................14...
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Communication........................39 Inter-Device Communication ....................39 Monitoring Device Communication ..................42 Operation ..........................47 Selecting the Battery Type ....................47 Battery Charging Parameters .....................49 User Mode ..........................50 Charging Logic ........................53 LED Indicators ........................55 Battery status ........................55 Fault status .........................55 Troubleshooting ........................56 Technical Specifications ......................57 Dimensions ..........................58 Maintenance ...........................59 Inspection ...........................59 Cleaning ..........................59...
Important Safety Information Symbols Used General Safety Information Important Safety Information The user manual provides important installation, operation, and maintenance instructions for REGO 12V 60A DC-DC Battery Charger (hereinafter referred to as battery charger). Read the user manual carefully before installation and operation and save it for future reference. Failure to observe the instructions or precautions in the user manual can result in electrical shock, serious injury, or death, or can damage the battery charger, potentially rendering it inoperable.
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Important Safety Information Symbols Used General Safety Information z Do not touch the connector contacts while the battery charger is in operation. z Disconnect all connectors from the battery charger before maintenance or cleaning. z Do not dispose of battery charger as household waste. Comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and use recycling channels as required.
Introduction General Information Key Features Introduction General Information REGO 12V 60A DC-DC Battery Charger saves on installation time than the traditional battery charger. The pioneering bidirectional charging technology not only provides the most effective way to charge your auxiliary batteries from the starter battery on the go but also recharges and maintains your starter battery when the auxiliary batteries are full.
Charging and Activation Logics Four Charging Stages Lithium Battery Activation Charging and Activation Logics Four Charging Stages REGO 12V 60A DC-DC Battery Charger has a four-stage battery charging algorithm for a rapid, efficient, and safe battery charging. The stages include: Bulk Charge, Boost Charge, Float Charge, and Equalization.
Charging and Activation Logics Four Charging Stages Lithium Battery Activation and all the charge current would turn into heat or gas. In this case, the battery charger will reduce the voltage charge to smaller quantity, while lightly charging the battery. The purpose for this is to offset the power consumption while maintaining a full battery storage capacity.
DC-DC Battery Charger x 1 REGO DC-DC Battery Charger VERSION A1 DC-DC Battery Charger DC-DC Battery Charger QUICK GUIDE Renogy Temperature Sensor x 1 IGN Signal Wire x 1 (Model: RTSCC) Screws x 4 ST 6.3 x 1.8 x 13 mm...
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Starter Battery Fuse (90A) as input Auxiliary Battery Fuse (80A) as output The battery fuses protect battery charger, wires and batteries from overcurrent. Fuse Cable The cable is integrated with copper rings at both ends, enabling the battery charger to be connected with an external fuse.
Product Overview Product Overview DC-DC Battery Charger BVS BTS input output Part Part Mounting Holes Negative Output Fault Status Indicator Positive Output Battery Status Indicator CAN Communication Ports Battery Type Setting Knob IGN Signal Wire Port Positive Input Battery Voltage Sensor (BVS) Port Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) Negative Input Port...
Recommended Cable Sizing Recommended Cable Sizing Model Cable Cable Length (ft) / (m) Recommended Cable Size 0 ft to 10 ft (0 m to 3 m) 6 AWG Input 11 ft to 20 ft (3 m to 6 m) 6 AWG REGO 12V 60A 21 ft to 30 ft (6 m to 9 m) 4 AWG...
Preparation Components & Tools NOTE z The adapter cable used in this manual can be made by yourself or purchased from renogy.com according to the names in Recommended Components. Recommended Components Battery Scenario A: REGO Battery Kit Battery Adapter Cables (input)
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Preparation Components & Tools Checking the Battery Charger Checking Auxiliary Battery Automobile Alternator Check Battery Scenario B: Normal Battery Kit Battery Adapter Cables (input / output) Normal Battery with +/- Bolts ( Anderson PP75 to Ring Terminal Adapter Cable ) Required Tools Wrench (10mm) Wrench (14mm)
Preparation Components & Tools Checking the Battery Charger Checking Auxiliary Battery Automobile Alternator Check Checking the Battery Charger 1. Inspect the battery charger for any visible damage including cracks, dents, deformation, and other visible abnormalities. All connector contacts shall be clean, dry, and free of dirt and corrosion.
Preparation Components & Tools Checking the Battery Charger Checking Auxiliary Battery Automobile Alternator Check 3. Measure the length of the Battery Adapter Cable to make sure it can be connected to the battery charger. NOTE z If the Battery Adapter Cable is not long enough, you can use more extension cables or reselect the installation site.
Preparation Components & Tools Checking the Battery Charger Checking Auxiliary Battery Automobile Alternator Check CAUTION z Comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and use recycling channels as required when disposing of unwanted batteries. WARNING z Do not use the battery charger if it has any visible damage. z Do not touch the exposed electrolyte or powder if the battery housing is damaged.
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Preparation Components & Tools Checking the Battery Charger Checking Auxiliary Battery Automobile Alternator Check 1. Locate your main vehicle battery/starter battery. 2. Start the engine, ensuring any fans, radio, and lights are turned off. Leave the engine running for around 5 to 10 minutes.
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Preparation Components & Tools Checking the Battery Charger Checking Auxiliary Battery Automobile Alternator Check WARNING z Identify the polarities (positive and negative) on the cables used for the batteries. A reverse polarity contact may damage the battery charger. Alternator Recommendation Check your alternator and identify the number of terminals.
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Preparation Components & Tools Checking the Battery Charger Checking Auxiliary Battery Automobile Alternator Check Engine Bay Fuse Block Recommendation Review your vehicle’s fuse layout to identify a fuse location that is live when the vehicle is running with the alternator. Key positions in the ignition are typically lock, accessory, on, and start.
Battery Charger Wiring Battery Charger Wiring NOTE z Refer to the Recommended Cable Sizing in this manual, and select the appropriate cables according to the usage. z Make sure that the connections of the Anderson connectors are tight and secure. 1.
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Battery Charger Wiring 4. For the Input terminal, input align the Battery Adapter Cable’s Anderson PP75 input output connectors to the correct orientation and polarity. 5. Bind the Anderson PP75 connectors by sliding the side grooves. 6. Insert the Anderson PP75 connectors into the Input terminal.
Auxiliary Battery Wiring Battery Scenario A: REGO Battery Kit Battery Scenario B: Normal Battery Kit Battery Indicator Auxiliary Battery Wiring NOTE z Identify the polarities (positive and negative) on the cables used for the batteries. A reverse polarity contact may damage the unit. z Ensure that the Anderson connectors are fully seated and/or the ring terminals are securely connected.
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Auxiliary Battery Wiring Battery Scenario A: REGO Battery Kit Battery Scenario B: Normal Battery Kit Battery Indicator █ Using Battery Adapter Cable ( Anderson PP75 to Ring Terminal Adapter Cable ) NOTE z Select the appropriate wrench according to positive/negative wire fixing bolt specifications of the System Combiner Box.
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Auxiliary Battery Wiring Battery Scenario A: REGO Battery Kit Battery Scenario B: Normal Battery Kit Battery Indicator Using Positive/Negative Busbars Accessory Set NOTE z Select the applicable wrench according to wire fixing bolt specifications of Positive/ Negative Busbars. WARNING z Select the right size of positive/negative sink according to the maximum continuous charging/discharging current of the battery operation.
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Auxiliary Battery Wiring Battery Scenario A: REGO Battery Kit Battery Scenario B: Normal Battery Kit Battery Indicator 3. Attach the ring terminal of the negative Battery Adapter Cable (output) to the negative battery DC-DC Battery Charger bolt and tighten the wire retaining bolt with a Output - wrench.
Auxiliary Battery Wiring Battery Scenario A: REGO Battery Kit Battery Scenario B: Normal Battery Kit Battery Indicator Battery Scenario B: Normal Battery Kit NOTE z Select the appropriate wrench according to the battery positive/negative wire fixing bolt specifications. 1. Attach the ring terminal of the negative Battery DC-DC Battery Charger Adapter Cable (output)
Battery indicator of the battery charger lights up green. When the battery is performing normally, the Battery indicator may not light up. This means the battery charger needs troubleshooting. For details, contact our customer service through renogy.com/contact-us/.
Input Wiring Input Wiring REGO 12V 60A DC-DC Battery Charger can be directly connected to the vehicle’s starter battery (12V). NOTE z Select the appropriate wrench according to the battery positive/negative wire fixing bolt specifications. z Ensure that the ring terminals are securely connected. WARNING z Identify the polarities (positive and negative) on the cables used for the batteries.
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If the battery indicator does not flash, it means that the battery charger needs troubleshooting. For more technical instructions, contact our customer service through renogy. com/contact-us/. If the starter battery voltage does not meet the working requirements of the battery charger, the battery charger will...
Mounting Mounting NOTE z Make sure that the battery charger is installed firmly to prevent it from falling off. 1. Place the battery charger against a flat surface and secure it with included screws.
Temperature Sensor Temperature Sensor The temperature sensor measures the temperature of the battery and provides the battery charger with a charge voltage calibration mechanism to ensure that the battery charger can properly charge the battery within the operating temperature from -4°F to 140°F or -20°C to 60°C.
Voltage Sensor (Optional) Voltage Sensor (Optional) The Battery Voltage Sensor is the perfect solution by providing an accurate battery voltage to the battery charger and allowing it to adjust the charging stage precisely resulting in overall extension of your battery life. NOTE z The voltage sensor ring terminal is M8 (Approx.
Check the RV user manual for details or contact the RV manufacturer if necessary. For technical support from Renogy, contact us through renogy.com/contact-us/. CAUTION z Connect devices to the battery charger according to the wiring diagram provided by the RV manufacturer.
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Communication Inter-Device Communication Monitoring Device Communication RV manufacturer. This user manual takes the pinout of the Mini-Clamp II plug (4-Pin) as an example. 1. Insert the bare wires of the Drop Cables (sold separately) all the way into the wire ports of the Drop Plugs (not included) following the Drop Plug pinout.
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Communication Inter-Device Communication Monitoring Device Communication 4. Connect either of the CAN Communication Ports of the battery charger and other REGO devices to the drop sockets on the drop tap with the Drop Cables. NOTE z Different drop taps are used on the RV-C bus by different RV manufacturers. This user manual takes the 4-socket drop tap as an example.
Communication Inter-Device Communication Monitoring Device Communication 2. Plug the Termionator Plugs (sold separately) into the vacant CAN Communication Ports on the first and last REGO devices. Monitoring Device Communication Depending on the application, the short-range or long-range communication connections can be established between the battery charger and monitoring devices.
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Inter-Device Communication Monitoring Device Communication Long-Range Monitoring If long-range communication and programming are required, connect the battery charger to Renogy ONE through Bluetooth or wires, and the Renogy ONE to the DC Home app through Wi-Fi. Recommended Accessories Renogy ONE NOTE z Make sure that the Renogy ONE is powered on before the connection.
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Plug the Drop Cable to the RJ45 port of Renogy ONE. NOTE z Different terminal block plugs are used on different Common Drop Taps and follow different pinouts. Connect the Drop Cable to the terminal block plug of the Common Drop Tap following the correct pinout.
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Communication Inter-Device Communication Monitoring Device Communication 2. Monitor and program the complete system on Renogy ONE or the DC My Renogy Home app. h left Commonly Security Night Devices Battery Controller RBT12400LFPL-... RCC60RVRU Device Scene Community Personal 12V Power Supply Recommended Accessories(Daisy Chain Topology)...
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Communication Port on the REGO device with the Communication Adapter Cable (sold separately). 12V Power Supply 3. Pair Renogy ONE with the DC Home app. My Renogy Monitor and program the complete system on h left the Renogy ONE or the DC Home app.
Operation Selecting the Battery Type Battery Charging Parameters User Mode Operation Selecting the Battery Type The battery charger is simple and easy to use. The knob with five gears makes the selection of battery type more convenient. The default battery type of the battery charger is AGM/SLD. After the wiring of the battery charger output is completed, manually set the battery type according to needs.
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Operation Selecting the Battery Type Battery Charging Parameters User Mode 4. If the auxiliary battery is Lithium battery, turn the knob to LI. DC-DC Battery Charger 5. If multiple parameters of the battery need to be programmed, turn the knob to USER to enter custom mode.
Operation Selecting the Battery Type Battery Charging Parameters User Mode Battery Charging Parameters WARNING z Before modifying battery parameters, check the table below first. Incorrect parameter setting will damage the device and void the warranty. Battery Type USER USER AGM/SLD FLOODED LI (LFP) (Default)
Operation Selecting the Battery Type Battery Charging Parameters User Mode User Mode WARNING z Before modifying battery parameters in user mode, check the table below and consult the battery manufacturer to check whether modification is allowed. Incorrect parameter setting will damage the device and void the warranty. REGO 12V 60A DC-DC Battery Charger Maximum Adjustable Charging Current:...
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The version of the DC Home app might have been updated. Illustrations in the user manual are for reference only. Follow the instructions based on the current app version. 1. Open the DC Home app. Tap + to search for new devices. My Renogy Rain Shower 24.4°C~27.2°C °C °F...
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Operation Selecting the Battery Type Battery Charging Parameters User Mode 4. Tap ••• in the upper right corner. RBC1260DO-12B History Settings NOT CHARGING User Battery Type 13.1 House Battery Volts Starter Battery Volts Starter Battery Amps House Battery Charging Amps PV Charging Amps House Battery Charging Watts Total KWh Generated...
Charging Logic Charging Logic REGO 12V 60A DC-DC Battery Charger can be directly connected to the 12V starter battery. The battery charger also supports parallel charging by using two 800W battery chargers to charge the auxiliary battery simultaneously. █ Working conditions Starter Battery Voltage Alternator Type Cut-in...
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Charging Logic (2) If the voltage is greater than 12V, the auxiliary battery will stop charging the starter battery and activate the standby state. 2. Traditional Alternator: The auxiliary battery will charge the starter battery only when the voltage of the auxiliary battery is greater than 12.7V. The battery charger will charge the starter battery for 1min and then stop charging for 30s.
LED Indicators Battery status Fault status LED Indicators Battery status Indicator Color Status Description a. Auxiliary battery is fully charged Green b. Float charge c. Standby state Green Flashing The battery charger is charging (1s interval) the auxiliary battery No battery detected Blue The battery charger is charging the starter battery...
Auxiliary battery 2. If the fault message persists, disable the battery short circuit charger and contact our customer service through renogy.com/contact-us/. 1. Check the environment around the battery Internal charger to ensure that enough space is left for Solid Red overtemperature heat dissipation.
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Parameter Value Model RBC1260DO-12B System Voltage Input Voltage 10V to 16V DC Output Voltage 10V to 16V DC Traditional Alternator: 13.5V to 16VDC Alternator Input Smart Alternator (Euro 6): 12.5V to 16VDC Maximum Output Current Rating Output Power 800W Battery Types...
Maintenance Inspection Cleaning Storage Maintenance Inspection For optimum performance, it is recommended to perform these tasks regularly. z Ensure the battery charger is installed in a clean, dry, and ventilated area. z Ensure there is no damage or wear on the cables. z Ensure the firmness of the Anderson connectors and check if there are any loose, damaged or burnt connections.
Emergency Responses Fire Flooding Smell Noise Emergency Responses In the event of any threat to health or safety, always begin with the steps below before addressing other suggestions. z Immediately contact the fire department or other relevant emergency response team. z Notify all people who might be affected and ensure that they can evacuate the area.
Technical Support Technical Support For additional support, contact the Renogy technical support team through renogy.com/ contact-us. Have the following information available when contacting Renogy. z Owner name z Contact information z Order number z Purchase channel z Serial number z Brief description of the issue Renogy offers premium services worldwide:...
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FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC ID: 2ANPBRSMLP4-G2. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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