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Renogy Rover 60A wiring diagram
RNG-CTRL-RVR60-G1 MPPT: 60 A, 145 V maximum PV, 800 W at 12 V through 3200 W at 48 V. Set nominal battery voltage manually in lithium mode; connect the battery before solar.
- Compatible systems
- 12 V / 24 V / 36 V / 48 V
- Rated output
- 60 A
- PV open-circuit limit
- 145 V
Wiring diagram
How the Rover 60A is wired.
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Cable sizing for this example
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3 m one way
12 V system
- Wire
- 25 mm² · 4 AWG
- Example fuse
- 80 A
- Design current
- 60 A
- Voltage drop
- 2.1%
Sized against ABYC E-11. The design current is the unit's rated output. The length is one way; voltage drop includes an equal-length return.
Run-length and manufacturer assumptions
The editable example uses 3.048 m (10 ft) runs unless a shorter run is stated. Metric overviews round these to 3 m. Adapt the parts and lengths to your installation before choosing cable and protection.
Supporting parts
- 6.1 m total of 25 mm² (4 AWG) marine cable
- Terminations for 25 mm² cable, matched to the equipment's screw terminals, leads or studs
- 80 A fuse and holder on the positive run
- Heat-shrink, strain relief and terminal boots sized to the cable
Check stud sizes, fuse type, run length and how warm the space gets against the gear you actually have before you order.
Installation notes
Before you install.
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Verified against the manufacturer's documentation (rev. Version A5 — April 15, 2025), checked 2026-10-01. Manufacturer documentation →
Which Rover is covered?
This walkthrough covers RNG-CTRL-RVR60 / RNG-CTRL-RVR60-G1, the common-negative Rover 60 A. It already includes a lithium mode. Rover Lite, Rover Elite, and the positive-ground RVRPG60 are separate hardware; match the part number rather than the Rover branding alone. The A5 specification table gives 60 A charging, nominal 12/24/36/48 V banks, and a 145 V maximum solar open-circuit voltage. Use that limit with cold-weather panel voltage, not a rounded 150 V family description.
How do the terminals map?
Crimp's PV + / PV − map to the controller's PV terminals; BATT + / BATT − map to BAT+ and BAT−. Physical LOAD+ / LOAD−, chassis grounding, temperature sampling, voltage sensing, parallel-operation, RS232, and RS485 connections are not shown. Do not use the missing LOAD connection as if it were a second 60 A charging output.
Connect the battery before the solar array. Renogy specifically warns that reverse-polarity protection does not apply when solar is connected before the battery. The internal drawing on printed page 3 identifies the closely spaced BAT and LOAD terminals, so check their labels before tightening wires.
What protection and cable limits apply?
The installation guide specifies a 75 A ANL battery fuse and shows battery protection close to the battery. Power terminals accept up to 4 AWG, with 20 mm stripping length and 1.2 N·m tightening torque. These connector limits do not select the correct conductor for an arbitrary run; use the installation cable table and actual voltage-drop requirements.
Maximum solar input power is 800/1600/2400/3200 W for 12/24/36/48 V respectively. Check both array voltage and power, plus the panel string protection requirements.
How are lithium and monitoring configured?
Set battery type and nominal voltage through the parameter menu. In LI mode there is no AUTO battery-voltage selection: choose 12, 24, 36, or 48 V deliberately. Verify the charging settings and low-temperature permission against the battery/BMS requirements. The manual lists no lithium temperature compensation.
Bluetooth is external: BT-1 uses RS232; BT-2 uses RS485, as shown on printed page 21. Choose the correct port and module; Bluetooth is not built into this controller.
Where should it be mounted?
Use a dry, ventilated indoor position with 150 mm clearance above and below, away from accumulated battery gases. The IP32 enclosure is not an exposed-deck rating. Output reduces above 45°C, so retain airflow even when the controller is hidden in a cabinet.
Fit check
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Technical reference
Specifications and terminal map.
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Catalog specification
RNG-CTRL-RVR60-G1 MPPT: 60 A, 145 V maximum PV, 800 W at 12 V through 3200 W at 48 V. Set nominal battery voltage manually in lithium mode; connect the battery before solar.
- Compatible systems
- 12 V / 24 V / 36 V / 48 V
- Rated output
- 60 A
- Planning charge current
- 60 A
- PV open-circuit limit
- 145 V
Terminal map
Catalog connection points, current direction and planning limits. Check the manufacturer's pinout and connector ratings before installation.
PV +
positive · input
PV −
negative · input
BATT +
positive · output
BATT −
negative · output
Sources and sizing method
Equipment specifications. Model details, ratings and terminal roles come from the catalog. Check your unit’s label and current manufacturer documentation for its exact revision.
Example sizing. Sized against ABYC E-11. Boats built to UK or EU rules answer to ISO 13297 — check these figures against it before you build. Results use the example current and run length shown above. Set your actual equipment, lengths and installation conditions in Crimp before choosing hardware.
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