Renogy 12V 60A DC to DC Battery Charger
SVT Score, Lower
A 750 W, 60 A DC-DC charger for 12 V house batteries, set by DIP switches and started by a D+ ignition signal, with no app or Bluetooth.
$225
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Usability
4.3 out of 10Renogy rates its output at 750 W, the top rung of the DC-DC ladder, so it scores 10 on capacity.
Renogy's manual gives 90 percent efficiency, so it scores 2 on efficiency.
Better on efficiencyRenogy DCC50S DC-DC Charger$307.99Scores 4.0Renogy states it works with traditional and smart alternators through its D+ ignition terminal and accepts 8 to 16 V of input, with no adjustable start or stop thresholds, so it scores 8 on operating range.
It has no Bluetooth or data port, no published IP rating, no parallel operation and no solar input, and its isolation claim is not counted because the manual describes a common negative, so it scores 1 on features.
Better on featuresRenogy 50A IP67 DC-DC ChargerTakes up to 750 W of solar through MPPT. $409.99Scores 8.0No certifier directory searched (Intertek, UL Product iQ, CSA, the CEC list, LabTest, TÜV SÜD, TÜV Rheinland and SGS) lists the RNG-DCC1212-60, and Renogy's page claims only FCC and CE marks, so it scores 2 on verification.
Better on verificationRenogy DCC50S DC-DC ChargerIntertek's directory lists the RBC50D1S to UL 1741. $307.99Scores 8.0Renogy's product page and warranty document both give 1 year on materials and workmanship, so it scores 1 on warranty and support.
Renogy sets warranty terms by model, for the original buyer only, and takes unused renogy.com orders back within 30 days, lithium batteries within 7.
Better on warranty & supportRenogy 50A IP67 DC-DC ChargerRenogy's product page backs it with a 5-year warranty. $409.99Scores 6.0$224.99 at renogy.com.
750 W output, 90 percent efficient
The RNG-DCC1212-60 is Renogy's 12 V 60 A DC-DC charger for charging an RV, van or boat house battery from the starter battery and alternator.
It suits a buyer with a large lithium bank and an alternator with headroom for up to 90 A of input draw who wants 60 A from one 12 V unit, and who will not need app monitoring, a weatherproof mount or more than a year of cover.
Strengths
- 750 W from one 12 V unit
- 8 to 16 V input range
- LC terminal halves output to 30 A for smaller alternators
- DIP-switch profiles for lead-acid and two lithium ranges
- Works with smart alternators through the D+ terminal
Drawbacks
- 90 percent efficiency by Renogy's manual
- 1-year warranty
- No Bluetoothapp or data port
- D+ and LC wires and the temperature sensor are not included
- Renogy's FAQ claims isolationbut the manual describes a common negative
Specs
- CapacityNot applicable
- AC OutputNot applicable
- System Voltage12 V
- Panel PowerNot applicable
- Charge Current60-79 A
- Safety ListingNone verifiable
- Cell TypeNot applicable
- Low-Temp ChargingNot applicable
- Warranty1 Year
- MonitoringNone
- Weight5.3 lb
At a glance
- M6 x 10 mm terminals
- 12.2 x 6.9 x 2.7 in
- Under 50 mV output ripple
Renogy is the brand of RNG International, Inc., of Ontario, California, which Dr. Yi Li founded in 2010.
It sells direct from renogy.com and its Amazon and eBay brand stores, and through Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, Camping World and Walmart's marketplace.
The Renogy RNG-DCC1212-60 is a 12 V DC-DC charger rated 60 A and 750 W, with an 8 to 16 V input range, 90 percent efficiency, under 50 mV of output ripple at rated current and 0.4 A of idle draw by its manual. Five DIP switches set lead-acid absorption at 14.1 to 14.7 V and float at 13.2 to 13.8 V, or one of two lithium voltage ranges (12.6 to 13.0 V or 14.0 to 14.6 V), for AGM, flooded, gel, sealed, lithium iron phosphate and lithium-ion batteries. Charging is three-stage (bulk, boost, float), started and stopped by a 12 V ignition signal on its D+ terminal; feeding 12 V to its LC terminal halves the output to 30 A. It works from -20 to 50 °C, with -3 mV/°C/2V temperature compensation for lead-acid batteries through an optional sensor ($14.99). It measures 12.2 x 6.9 x 2.7 in (311 x 175 x 68 mm), weighs 5.3 lb and has M6 x 10 mm terminals; the manual warns that input current can run up to 50 percent above rated output. The box holds the charger alone; the D+ and LC wires (18 to 16 AWG recommended) are not included. Renogy sells it at $224.99.
Questions answered from our data
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