Genasun GVB-8-PB-36V

GVB-8 (Boost)
105W/210W/325W/350W | Solar charge controller with MPPT

The industry's most efficient boost controllers. These controllers boost lower-voltage solar panels up to charge higher-voltage lead-acid batteries up to 48V nominal
  • 8A 12/24/36/48V Boost MPPT Controller
  • 99% Peak Efficiency
  • Continuous MPPT
  • Advanced electronic protections
  • IP40
  • 5 Year Warranty
  • Compatible with lead-acid batteries
OVERVIEW

Want to see a 27V grid-tie panel charge a 48V battery pack? Get a GVB.

Most solar charge controllers move power from a higher voltage panel to a lower voltage battery bank. The GVB-series controllers, in contrast, pump electricity up hill. These controllers will take a lower voltage panel and boost the voltage to charge a 24V, 36V or 48V battery pack. In fact, the GVB's will work with almost any panel that's below your battery voltage. Larger panels are cheaper per Watt than smaller panels, so using one large panel and a boost controller results in a significantly lower system cost than smaller panels in series with a conventional charge controller.

Mission-Critical Reliability

Genasun controllers are deployed to the most remote locations on earth. They endure years at sea, harsh Antarctic winters, freezing conditions in the upper atmosphere on solar powered airplanes, and in a few off-the-map locations. Made in the USA, each controller is put through complete electrical testing to ensure reliability. If you need mission-critical power, this is your controller.

High-Speed MPPT: Always on Target

Not all Maximum Power Point Tracking controllers were created equally. Most use a sweep and sleep method that scans the entire voltage range every 30-60 seconds. That's okay for a clear day, but traditional controllers are constantly off target during changing cloud conditions – exactly when power is scarce and is needed the most. Genasun controllers adapt to changing light conditions 20 times every second. They are always on target, capturing every bit of available sunshine. Simply put, other controllers can't keep up.

Computer-controlled, temperature-compensated 3-stage battery charging

Precise computer controlled charging ensures the optimal charge cycle for your battery. This increases the battery life, and maximizes battery capacity.

FEATURES

LED Indicator

The built-in LED will quickly tell you that you've installed the controller correctly. Simple to read, it will also let you know when the battery is charging from solar power, and when the battery has reached full charge.

Marine Grade: Reliable Power After Years at Sea

Genasun Boost controllers provide reliable power in the harshest environments on earth. GVB's have been powering boats on round-the-world sailing races for years..

No Fans. No Relays.

Fans get clogged with dust and dirt. Relays eventually stop switching. Genasun controllers use advanced electrical design that obsoletes these parts. With fewer moving parts to wear out, Genasun controllers outlast the competition.

For Lead-Acid Batteries

GVB-8-Pb-12VGVB-8-Pb-24VGVB-8-Pb-36VGVB-8-Pb-48VGVB-8-Pb-CV
Rated Panel Input Current8A*
Minimum Panel Voltage for Charging5V
Minimum Battery Voltage for Operation9.5V
Maximum Input Panel60V
Recom. Max Panel Voc at STC50V
Input Voltage Range0-60V
Maximum Input Short Circuit Current**8A*
Maximum Input Current***15A
Tracking Efficiency99+% typical
MPPT Tracking Speed15Hz
Charge ProfileMulti-Stage with Temperature Compensation
Nominal Battery Voltage12V24V36V48VSee specs for closest -Pb equivalent
Maximum Recommended Panel Vmp13V26V41V43VSee specs for closest -Pb equivalent
Maximum Recommended Panel Power105W210W325W350WSee specs for closest -Pb equivalent
Bulk Voltage (Pb models)14.4V28.8V43.2V57.6VSee specs for closest -Pb equivalent
Absorption Voltage14.2V28.4V42.6V56.8VSee specs for closest -Pb equivalent
Absorption Time2 HoursSee specs for closest -Pb equivalent
Float Voltage (Pb models)13.8V27.6V41.4V55.2VSee specs for closest -Pb equivalent
Electrical Efficiency95%-97% typical96%-98% typical96%-98% typical96%-99% typicalSee specs for closest -Pb equivalent
Night Consumption7mA6mA6mA5mASee specs for closest -Pb equivalent
Battery Temperature Compensation-28mV/°C-56mV/°C-84mV/°C-112mV/°CSee specs for closest -Pb equivalent
Maximum Full Power Ambient70°C
Environmental ProtectionIP40 (Terminals Nickel Plated)
Connection4-position terminal block for 10-30AWG wire
CertificationscETLus Safety, Recognized Component cETLus HazLoc (C1D2), CE, FCC, RoHS
Weight (DiL)6.5 oz., 185g
Dimensions5.5 x 2.5 x 1.2", 14 x 6.5 x 3.1 cm
Warranty5 years