Technical data

PV
OFF GRID
PV
OFF GRID
49
106
188
Solar Charge Controller Alpha Gamma Sigma Omega
System voltage 12 V (24 V)
Max. input voltage 47 V
Max. module input short circuit current 8 A 12 A 20 A 30 A
Max. load output current 8 A 12 A 20 A 30 A
Max. self consumption 5 mA
End of charge voltage (float) 13.7 V (27.4 V)
Boost charge voltage; 1 h 14.4 V (28.8 V)
Equalisation charge
(deactivated for gel accu); 1 h
14.7 V (29.4 V)
Reconnection setpoint (SOC/LVR) > 50 % / 12.6 V (25.2 V)
Deep discharge protection (SOC/LVD) < 30 % / 11.1 V (22.2 V)
Ambient temperature allowed -25 °C...+50 °C
Terminal size (fine/single wire) 16 mm² / 25 mm²
Enclosure protection class IP 32
Weight 420 g
Dimensions l x w x h 188 x 106 x 49 mm
Technical data at 25 °C / 77 °F
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720 W
SOC
SHS RV
Steca Solarix
Alpha, Gamma, Sigma, Omega
Steca’s Solarix series is the world’s most sold PV charge
controller for the use in medium sized solar home systems
and PV power supplies in the range of 8 to 30 A (up to
900 Wp). The heart of the controller is the integrated cir-
cuit called ATONIC
®
, which contains the regulation soft-
ware based on a self learning algorithm. The result is an
accurate state of charge (SOC) metering of the battery,
the best insurance for a long battery lifetime.
Features
PWM shunt battery charging
State of charge (SOC) battery regulation
Boost-, Equalising-, Float charging
Automatic load reconnection
Automatic selection of voltage (12 V / 24 V)
Temperature compensation
Positive grounding (or) Negative grounding
on one terminal
Field adjustable parameters by jumpers on PCB
Optional: operates load only by night
Optional: external temperature sensor
Night-light function
Electronic Protections
High voltage disconnect
Low voltage disconnect
Dept of discharge disconnection
Reverse polarity of solar modules
Reverse polarity of load & battery
Short circuit of solar modules
Short circuit of load
Over temperature
Over voltage
Lightning protection by varistor
Open circuit battery
Reverse current at night
Displays
PV system LED
state of charge LED
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Certificates
Approved for Worldbank funded projects
in Indonesia by TÜV
Listed for Worldbank funded projects in Bangladesh,
China, Laos, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Uganda
Certificate ONE / KfW funded projects in Morocco
Compliant to the use in tropical areas
(DIN IEC 68 part 2-30)
Conform to European Standards (CE)
UL listing in 1999
Made in Germany
TÜV Worldbank spec
ThermieB: SUP-995-96 (Morocco)
Manufactured in a DIN EN ISO 9001:2000
and DIN EN ISO 14001 facility
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Power class
8 A - 30 A
0 A 50 A 100 A
150 A
Technical data Technical data
Solar
Charge
Controller
Solar
Charge
Controller
187
45,3
MADE IN GERMANY
96
Solar charge controller
with LED
PRS 1010 PRS 1515 PRS 2020 PRS 3030
System voltage 12 V (24 V)
Max. input voltage 47 V
Battery input voltage 9.0 V - 17.0 V (17.1 V - 34.0 V)
Max. module input short
circuit current
10 A 15 A 20 A 30 A
Max. load output current 10 A 15 A 20 A 30 A
Max. self consumption < 4 mA
End of charge voltage (float) 13.9 V (27.8 V)
Boost charge voltage; 2 h 14.4 V (28.8 V)
Equalisation charge; 2 h 14.7 V (29.4 V)
Reconnection setpoint
(SOC/LVR)
> 50 %/12.5 V (25.0 V)
Deep discharge protection
(SOC/LVD)
< 30 %/11.1 V (22.2 V)
Ambient temperature allowed -25 °C ... +50 °C
Terminal size (fine/single wire) 16 mm²/25 mm²
Enclosure protection class IP 32 / IP 34
Weight ca. 350 g
Dimensions l x w x h 187 x 96 x 45.3 mm
Technical data at 25 °C / 77 °F
Steca Solarix PRS
The simplicity and high performance of the new Steca
Solarix PRS solar charge controller make it particularly at-
tractive. At the same time, it offers a modern design and
a convenient display, all at an extremely attractive price.
Several LEDs in various colours emulate a tank display,
which gives information on the charge status of the bat-
tery. Here, Steca’s latest algorithms are employed in order
to guarantee optimal battery maintenance. The Solarix
PRS charge controllers are equipped with an electronic fu-
se, thus ensuring the optimal protection. They operate on
the serial principle, and separate the solar module from
the battery in order to protect it against overcharging.
The Solarix PRS charge controllers are universal charge
controllers, which means they can be used with lead-acid
batteries or gel batteries without the need for complex
configuration settings.
For larger projects, the charge controllers can also be
equipped with special functions. These include the night
light function, selectable charging plateau and deep-
discharge protection voltages.
Power class
10 A - 30 A
0 A 50 A 100 A
150 A
720 WSHS RV
Functions
Low-loss serial controller
PWM-controlled constant-voltage charging
Battery charging with automatic charging
mode selection (float, boost, equal)
Recognises and carries out a maintenance charge
(boost charge every 30 days if idle)
Automatically adjusts to the voltage level 12 V/24 V
Current-dependent load deactivation
Automatic load reactivation
Temperature compensation
Grounding on the plus side
Display
4 separate LEDs to display the battery
charge status
LEDs (red/green) to display the
function status
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Electronic protection functions
Battery-overload protection
Deep-discharge protection
Automatic electronic fuse
Reverse-polarity protection at module input,
of the load and the battery connection
Short-circuit protection of the load and the module
Good electromagnetic compatibility
Idling protection in case no battery is connected
Prevention of back current into the module
Integrated temperature compensation of the end-of-
charge voltage (0 °C to +50 °C, factor -4mV/K/cell)
Certificates
Manufactured in a DIN EN ISO 9001:2000
and DIN EN ISO 14001 facility
Conform to European Standards (CE)
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