BT-1 BLUETOOTH MODULE Bluetooth Module for Solar Charge Controllers Version 2.0 General Information The Renogy BT-1 is a great addition to any compatible Renogy solar charge controllers. Powered by its RJ12 communication port, the BT-1 provides wireless monitoring of system data and allows users to change parameters through the Renogy BT/Renogy DC Home smart phone App. 01 Key Features Wirelessly monitor and control compatible solar charge controllers via Bluetooth Connects to our user-friendly smart phone App, Renogy BT/Renogy DC Home, to keep track of your system Embedded exclusive Bluetooth chip with high efficiency and low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 and BLE technology provides fast and uninterrupted communication Powered directly through RJ12 communication port Signal range up to 82ft25m Two LED lights indicate the power and Bluetooth connection condition 02 Identification of Parts Mounting Hole Power Indicator Communication Status Indicator Product Model Communication Cord 03 RJ12 Port 04 To Download App 1. The Android version of the Renogy BT APP is available to download on Renogy.com and the Google Play Store. In the Google Play Store, simply search Renogy BTor Renogy DC Home in App store to download. 2. For IOS version, simply search Renogy BT or Renogy DC Homein App store to download. The admin password for Renogy BT App is there is no admin password for Renogy DC Home App. 135790123 05 Operation Connection Connect the BT-1 Bluetooth module to any Renogy solar charge controller with an RJ12 port and RS232 communication protocol. Monitoring Solar Panel status: Normal Voltage 14.20V Battery Current 0.77A Power 11W status: Normal Voltage:
13.40V Current:
0.84A 100%
25 Capacity Temp. MPPT charge mode status: Close Current 0.00A Power 0W Load Voltage 0.00V Monitoring Record Setting Device Info 06 Communication status indicator Green Power Indictor:
Power Indicator Blue Communication Indicator:
Status Solid (Green) Off Status Off Note Power On Power Off Note Stand by Link Indicator Flashing (Blue) Communicating Compatible Models Compatible Models All Renogy Controllers with RJ12 port RNG-CTRL-ADV30 RNG-CTRL-WND10 RNG-CTRL-WND30 RNG-CTRL-RVR20 RNG-CTRL-RVR30 RNG-CTRL-RVR40 RNG-CTRL-RVR60 RNG-CTRL-RVR100 Communication Protocol Port Type RS232 RJ12 07 How to Connect Via Renogy BT App and Renogy DC Home App:
For Renogy BT App:
Open the Renogy BT App, select Device Info, then click Search Device(Please turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone, or you will not be able to findthe device), select the device that you want to connect. After connectingsuccessfully, device status will change to Device connecting. You can alsosee device information on the screen. 08 For Renogy DC Home App:
1.First-time users of the Renogy DC Home App will need to create an account. Ifyou have an existing Renogy.com account, you can use those same credentials.Otherwise, you will need to register a new account. 09 2.After logging in successfully, you need to add your device. You can do this byclicking the blue plus button located on the upper right corner or by tapping theblue +Add devices link at the bottom of the screen. 10 3.An Operation Guide will pop up. Follow the directions by turning on your devicesBluetooth and then selecting Next. After confirming your connection, tap thecheckbox and then select Next. The App will now look for the device. 11 4.When a device is found, select the Bluetooth device, then name the device if youwish.Afterwards, press Next and then select the type of device you areconnecting. In this example, we will select Charge Controller.When successful, the App will confirm the product SKU. If the SKU is correct, clickOK to start communicating with your Rover 30Amp. 12 5.In the main interface, you can see the general parameters of the chargecontroller under my devices section. 13 Technical Specifications Description Parameter Model Standby Power Consumption Operating Power Consumption Communication Range Serial Baud Rate Communication Protocol Port Type Cable Length Dimensions Installation Dimensions Operation Temperature Protection Grade Weight BT-1 0.04W 0.05W 82ft25m Fixed Baud Rate 9600bps RS232 RJ12 5.00m (16.4ft) 67.3 X 35 X 14mm 2.65 X 1.38 X 0.55in 67.3 3.5mm2.66 0.14in
-20~85-4F to 185F IP54 130g(4.58oz) 14 FCC Compliance Statement Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. 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, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
15 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 3FCC 20cm Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 16 This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. L'metteur/rcepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Innovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
1)L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2)L'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 17 The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102 and compliance with RSS-102 RF exposure, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance. Le dispositif rencontre l'exemption des limites courantes d'valuation dans la section 2.5 de RSS 102 etla conformit l'exposition de RSS-102 rf, utilisateurs peut obtenir l'information canadienne surl'exposition et la conformit de rf. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. Cet metteur ne doit pas tre Co-plac ou ne fonctionnant en mme temps qu'aucune autre antenne oumetteur. Cet quipement devrait tre install et actionn avec une distance minimum de 20 centimtres entre le radiateur et votre corps. 18 RENOGY.COM Renogy reserves the right to change the contents of this manual without notice. 2775 E Philadelphia St, Ontario, CA 91761, USA 909-287-7111 www.renogy.com support@renogy.com US CN 15-4 400-6636-695 https://www.renogy.cn support@renogy.cn JP https://www.renogy.jp supportjp@renogy.com CA https://ca.renogy.com supportca@renogy.com AU UK DE https://au.renogy.com supportau@renogy.com https://uk.renogy.com supportuk@renogy.com https://de.renogy.com supportde@renogy.com