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- Page 1 Renogy DC-DC Battery Charger 12V 20A/40A RBC20D1U/RBC40D1U VERSION A0 QUICK GUIDE...
- Page 3 Before Getting Started The quick guide provides important operation and maintenance instructions for Renogy 12V 20A/40A DC-DC Battery Charger (hereinafter referred to as battery charger). Read the quick guide carefully before operation and save it for future reference. Failure to observe the instructions or precautions in the quick guide can result in electrical shock, serious injury, or death, or can damage the battery charger, potentially rendering it inoperable.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents What’s In the Box?..........................1 Dimensions ............................2 Get to Know Renogy Battery Charger ...................3 System Setup ...........................5 Required Tools ..........................6 Step 1. Wear Insulating Gloves .......................6 Step 2. Plan a Mounting Site ......................7 Step 3. Connect the Battery Charger to an Auxiliary Battery ...........8 Step 4. - Page 5 Monitor the Battery Charger ......................18 Short-Range Monitoring via DC Home App ................. 20 Wireless Long-Range Monitoring ....................21 Important Safety Instructions ....................22 Renogy Support ..........................24 FCC Statement ..........................26 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement ....................27 Disclaimer ............................27...
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Page 6: What's In The Box
What’s In the Box? Renogy 12V 20A/40A Renogy DC-DC Battery Charger ST4*16 mm DC-DC Battery Charger × 1 12V 20A/40A RBC20D1U/RBC40D1U VERSION A0 QUICK GUIDE Quick Guide × 1 Mounting Screws x 4 Battery Temperature IGN Signal Wire Sensor (2 m) × 1 (3 m) ×... -
Page 7: Dimensions
Dimensions 20A DC-DC Battery Charger (RBC20D1U) 40A DC-DC Battery Charger (RBC40D1U) 8.56 in (217.5 mm) 8.56 in (217.5 mm) 9.31 in (236.5 mm) 9.31 in (236.5 mm) 1.59 in 1.59 in (40.5 mm) (40.5 mm) 5.17 in (131.5 mm) 6.00 in (152.5 mm) Dimension tolerance: ±0.2 in (0.5 mm) -
Page 8: Get To Know Renogy Battery Charger
Get to Know Renogy Battery Charger Battery Type Setting Button Battery Type Indicator Fault Status Indicator Battery Status Indicator Positive Output Terminal Mounting Hole Negative Output Terminal Mounting Hole Battery Temperature RS485 Communication Port Sensor (BTS) port — 3 —... - Page 9 Positive Input Terminal Mounting Hole Negative Input Terminal Mounting Hole IGN Signal Wire Port The Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) port can only be used with lead-acid batteries. — 4 —...
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Page 10: System Setup
System Setup Positive Negative Temperature Communication IGN Signal Starter Battery Smart DC Alternator Renogy BT-2 12V Auxiliary Bluetooth Module Battery — 5 —... -
Page 11: Required Tools
Required Tools Phillips Insulating Gloves Measuring Tape Insulation Tape Screwdriver (#1) Prior to installing and configuring the battery charger, prepare the recommended tools, components, and accessories. Step 1. Wear Insulating Gloves Insulating Gloves — 6 —... -
Page 12: Step 2. Plan A Mounting Site
Step 2. Plan a Mounting Site The battery charger requires adequate clearance for installation, wiring, and ventilation. The minimum clearance is provided below. 5.91 in (150 mm) 5.91 in 5.91 in (150 mm) (150 mm) 5.91 in (150 mm) -40°F to 185°F 0% to 95% -40°C to 85°C KEEP DRY... -
Page 13: Step 3. Connect The Battery Charger To An Auxiliary Battery
Battery Adapter Cables × 2 Fuse Cable × 1 Accessories marked with “*” are available on renogy.com. For installation details, see the user manual of the battery in use. To ensure optimal system performance, a 10 AWG/8 AWG cable should be no longer than 3 meters. - Page 14 STEP-1 Install cables on the battery charger Battery STEP-2 Install an ANL fuse Adapter Cable Fuse Fuse STEP-3 Install the cables on the battery Cable Auxiliary Battery — 9 —...
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Page 15: Step 4. Connect The Battery Charger To A Starter Battery
*ANL Fuse × 1 Battery Adapter Cables × 2 Fuse Cable × 1 Accessories marked with “*” are available on renogy.com. The starter battery stops charging the auxiliary battery when the starter battery voltage drops below 12.7V. — 10 —... - Page 16 STEP-1 Install cables on the battery charger Battery STEP-2 Install an ANL fuse Adapter Cable ANL Fuse Fuse Cable STEP-3 Install the cables on the RV starter battery Starter Battery — 11 —...
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Page 17: Step 5. Install A Ign Signal Wire (For Smart Dc Alternator)
Step 5. Install a IGN Signal Wire (for Smart DC Alternator) IGN signal wiring is required for smart alternators only. For how to distinguish a smart alternator from a traditional one, see the user manual of the battery charger. If the DC alternator of the vehicle is a smart alternator, insert the IGN Signal Wire connector into IGN signal wire port, and then connect the other end to the smart alternator’s ignition signal port. -
Page 18: Step 6. Install A Battery Temperature Sensor
Step 6. Install a Battery Temperature Sensor The temperature sensor measures the surrounding temperature of the battery and compensates the floating charge voltage when the battery temperature is low. Do not use the temperature sensor on a LiFePO4 (LFP) battery which comes with a battery management system (BMS). -
Page 19: Led Indicators
LED Indicators The battery charger turns on automatically after power on with the LED indicators working in accordance with the relative operating status. Battery Status Indicator Battery Type Indicator The battery charger is in Solid: SLD/AGM Solid: standby mode*, or the auxiliary Solid: battery is fully charged. - Page 20 Graphic ndications of ON and OFF LED ON LED OFF Graphic expression of Solid, Slow Flash, Fast Flash, and Jumping Flash LED Pattern Description Graphic Expression The LED remains continuously Solid illuminated without any variation. In this mode, the LED alternates between being on and off at Slow Flash a relatively slow and regular...
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Page 21: Set A Battery Type
Set a Battery Type Upon installing the battery charger, set a correct battery type by using the Battery Type Setting Button. It is essential to ensure that the battery type setting is configured correctly to avoid any potential damage to the battery charger because any damage to the battery charger resulting from an incorrect battery type setting voids the warranty. -
Page 22: User Mode
USER Mode Setting the battery type to User Mode allows you to customize your battery parameters. You can modify the parameters in the DC Home app. RBC20D1U User When customizing settings, consult the user manual provided by the battery manufacturer. If necessary, contact the manufacturer for further assistance. -
Page 23: Monitor The Battery Charger
Accessories marked with “*” are available on renogy.com. Before adding this product to the DC Home app or Renogy ONE, please ensure that both the app version and the firmware version of Renogy ONE have been updated to the latest version. - Page 24 To ensure optimal system performance, keep the phone or RENOGY ONE within 10 feet (3 m) of the battery charger. You can receive fault alarms on DC Home and Renogy ONE when the battery charger is faulty. Please login to the DC Home app or Renogy ONE for troubleshooting details.
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Page 25: Short-Range Monitoring Via Dc Home App
Short-Range Monitoring via DC Home App Pair the battery charger with the DC Home app. Monitor and modify the parameters of the battery charger via the app. My Renogy My Renogy HUB Mode Searching for device Time remaining Please make sure: 1. -
Page 26: Wireless Long-Range Monitoring
Wireless Long-Range Monitoring Recommended Components *RENOGY ONE Core Internet My Renogy Devices Battery Battery Charger RBT12400LFPL-... DC-DC Device Scene Community — 21 —... -
Page 27: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions █ General z Wear proper protective equipment and use insulated tools during installation and operation. Do not wear jewelry or other metal objects when working on or around the battery charger. z Keep the battery charger out of the reach of children. z Do not dispose of the battery charger as household waste. - Page 28 █ Battery Charger Safety z Install the battery charger on a vertical surface - protected from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and water. Make sure there is good ventilation. z Keep the battery charger away from heating equipment. z Do not insert foreign objects into the battery charger. z Confirm the polarities of the devices before connection.
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Page 29: Renogy Support
Renogy Support To discuss inaccuracies or omissions in this quick guide or user manual, visit or contact us at: renogy.com/support/downloads contentservice@renogy.com Questionnaire Investigation To explore more possibilities of solar systems, visit Renogy Learning Center at: renogy.com/learning-center — 24 —... - Page 30 For technical questions about your product in the U.S., contact the Renogy technical support team through: renogy.com/contact-us 1(909)2877111 For technical support outside the U.S., visit the local website below: Canada China ca.renogy.com www.renogy.cn Australia au.renogy.com Japan renogy.jp South Korea kr.renogy.com Germany de.renogy.com...
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Page 31: Fcc Statement
FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. -
Page 32: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement
Renogy and its licensors. The quick guide may not be modified, reproduced, or copied, in whole or in part, without the prior written permissions of Renogy and its licensors. z The registered trademarks in the quick guide are the property of Renogy. The unauthorized use of the trademarks is strictly prohibited. - Page 33 The illustrations in the quick guide are for demonstration purposes only. Details may appear slightly different depending on product revision and market region. z Renogy reserves the right to change the information in the quick guide without notice. For the latest quick guide, visit renogy.com.
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