ProStar Solar Controller Datasheet

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8 Pheasant Run, Newtown, PA 18940 USA
Mechanical
• Dimensions:
— 15.3(W) x 10.5(L) x 5.5(D) cm
— 6.0(W) x 4.1(L) x 2.2(D) in
• Weight:
— 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs
• Wire Size Range
— Power terminals:
2.5 - 16 mm2 / 14 - 6 AWG
— Battery/Temp:
Sense: 0.25 - 1.0 mm2 / 24 - 16 AWG
• Enclosure: IP20, Type 1
Versions
PS-15: 15 amps-no meter PS-15M: 15 amps with meter
PS-30: 30 amps-no meter PS-30M: 30 amps with meter
Electrical
Nominal Battery Voltage 12V or 24V
Battery Voltage Range 10-35V
Voltage Accuracy <= 0.1% +/- 50mV
Maximum Battery Current 15A or 30A
Maximum Solar Input Voltage 12V/24V bat: 60Voc
Load Current Rating 15A or 30A
Self-Consumption <20mA*
LED Indications (1) status, (3) Battery state of charge
Transient Surge Protection 1500 Watts (solar, battery, load)
Environmental
Operating Temperature -40°C to + 60°C
Meter Operating Temperature -20°C to + 60°C
Storage Temperature -40°C to + 80°C
Humidity 100% non-condensing
Tropicalization conformal coating, marine-rated terminals
Technical Specications
Electronic Protections
• Solar Input: overload, short-circuit, high
voltage, reverse polarity, high temperature,
nighttime reverse current
• Load Output: overload, short-circuit, high
temperature, reverse polarity
• Battery: reverse polarity
Data & Communications
• RJ-11 Communication Port
• Communication Protocols:
Morningstar MeterBus, MODBUS
• Datalogging: Up to 256 days,
daily records
• PC Software: MSView
Certications
• CE; RoHS; TUV Listed:
UL62109/CSA.107.1; IEC 62109;
FCC Part-15 class B compliant
• Manufactured in a certied ISO
9001 facility
Accessories
• Remote Temperature Sensor
(RTS)
• Remote Meter (RM-1)
• PC MeterBus Adapter (MSC)
• USB Communications Adapter
(UMC-1)
• Ethernet Communications
Adapter (EMC-1)
• Meter Hub (HUB-1)
• Relay Driver (RD-1)
• Ground Fault Protection Device
(GFPD-150)
Battery Charging
• Battery Types: 7 Standard Battery Settings
+ Custom
• 4-Stage Charging: Bulk, Absorption, Float,
Equalize
• Temperature Compensation
• Coefcient: -5 mV / °C / cell (25°C ref)
• Range: -30°C to + 60°C
• Set Points: Absorption, Float, Equalize
Load & Lighting Control
• Low Voltage Disconnect, Low
Voltage Reconnect Settings:
11.4 V / 12.6 V or Custom (x2 for
24 volt systems)
• Lighting Settings: Dusk to
Dawn or Custom
• LVD Current Compensation:
-20 mV per Amp @ 12 Volts /
-40 mV per Amp @ 24 Volts
• LVD Warning Timer: 10 minutes
• Lighting Test Timer: 5 minutes
Meter
• Resolution: 128 X 64 pixels
• Viewing Area: 5.0 cm x 2.5 cm
• Display Color: Blue on white
• Backlight: LED
*35 mA for metered versions when meter is at 50% brightness; 50 mA when meter is at 100% brightness.
WARRANTY: Five year warranty period. Contact Morningstar or your authorized distributor for complete terms.
Control # MS-001991 Revision8/2018.EN
www.morningstarcorp.com
Battery
Solar + Load -
Load
PV Array
Load +
Battery +
Battery -
Solar -