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PROSTAR™ SOLAR
CHARGE CONTROLLER
THE LEADING MID-RANGE PULSE WIDTH
MODULATION (PWM) CONTROLLER SINCE 1995

• High Reliability
• High Temperature Operation
• Auto-Battery-Select
• Data Logging

The ProStar solar charge controller has been the leading mid-range • Longer battery life through 4-stage charging and temperature
pulse width modulation (PWM) controller since 1995. With over compensation. Constant voltage PWM series regulation.
350,000 units installed in the harshest environments in over 100 Voltage-sense terminals for more accurate battery monitoring
countries, ProStar sets the standards in performance and reliability
• More information with three battery-level LED indicators. Optional
for the rest of the solar industry.
meter includes safety disconnect and displays amps, volts,
temperature and self-test
The Generation 3 ProStar shares the outstanding build quality and
familiar form factor of its predecessors and adds data and lighting • Extensive electronic protection against reverse polarity, reverse
control capabilities, a graphical interface, and advanced protection current at night, short circuits, overcurrent and excessive
features that meet the needs of today’s most demanding off-grid temperature. No mechanical fuses
solar applications. ProStar provides both “the legend and the latest”
• Fanless design for long-term reliability
in a single new product.

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Meter

High resolution LCD, multi-lingual backlit graphical display of system
• High Reliability voltage, current, temperature, lighting settings, etc
Latest electronic and environmental protections, quality control, • Custom Programming
and design considerations comply with IEC 62109 and promote Dip switches, meter interface, or connection with a computer can be
longevity in the harshest environments used to adjust charging, load communications, and lighting control
• High Temperature Operation • Low Noise Design
Full nameplate current rating, both solar and load up to 60°C Meets US Federal Communications Commission Class B specifications
continuous
• Automatic Solar-Based Lighting Control
• Auto-Battery-Select Field adjustable, multi-event load control enables powerful options for
12V and 24V systems solar lighting systems
• Data Logging • MODBUS Communications
Up to 256 days of solar charge and load consumption data Open standard MODBUS communications protocol allows for control
• Self-diagnostics and remote data access
Continuous monitoring and reporting of any errors or system • SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
faults through its status LED’s, optional display and Provides more detailed monitoring of all system data with existing IT
communication port management and architecture

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Technical Specifications
Data & Communications
• RJ-11 Communication Port
Versions PS-15: 15 amps-no meter PS-15M: 15 amps with meter • Communication Protocols:
PS-30: 30 amps-no meter PS-30M: 30 amps with meter Morningstar MeterBus, MOD-
Electrical BUS, SNMP (enabled through
EMC-1)
Nominal Battery Voltage 12V or 24V
• Datalogging: Up to 256 days,
Battery Voltage Range 10-35V daily records
• PC Software: MSView
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* Accessories

LED Indications (1) status, (3) Battery state of charge • Remote Temperature Sensor
(RTS)
Transient Surge Protection 1500 Watts (solar, battery, load) • Remote Meter (RM-1)
• PC MeterBus Adapter (MSC)
Environmental
• USB Communications Adapter
Operating Temperature -40°C to + 60°C (UMC-1)
Meter Operating Temperature -20°C to + 60°C • Ethernet Communications
Adapter (EMC-1)
Storage Temperature -40°C to + 80°C
• Meter Hub (HUB-1)
Humidity 100% non-condensing • Relay Driver (RD-1)
• Ground Fault Protection Device
Tropicalization conformal coating, marine-rated terminals
(GFPD-150)

Meter Mechanical Load & Lighting Control

• Resolution: 128 X 64 pixels • Dimensions: • Low Voltage Disconnect, Low
• Viewing Area: 5.0 cm x 2.5 cm — 15.3(W) x 10.5(L) x 5.5(D) cm Voltage Reconnect Settings:
• Display Color: Blue on white — 6.0(W) x 4.1(L) x 2.2(D) in 11.4 V / 12.6 V or Custom (x2 for
• Backlight: LED • Weight: 24 volt systems)
— 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs • Lighting Settings: Dusk to
Battery Charging • Wire Size Range Dawn or Custom
• Battery Types: 7 Standard Battery Settings — Power terminals: • LVD Current Compensation:
+ Custom 2.5 - 16 mm2 / 14 - 6 AWG -20 mV per Amp @ 12 Volts /
• 4-Stage Charging: Bulk, Absorption, Float, — Battery/Temp: -40 mV per Amp @ 24 Volts
Sense: 0.25 - 1.0 mm2 / 24 - 16 AWG • LVD Warning Timer: 10 minutes
Equalize
• Enclosure: IP20, Type 1 • Lighting Test Timer: 5 minutes
• Temperature Compensation
• Coefficient: -5 mV / °C / cell (25°C ref)
• Range: -30°C to + 60°C Certifications
• Set Points: Absorption, Float, Equalize • CE; RoHS; TUV Listed:
UL62109/CSA.107.1; IEC 62109;
Electronic Protections Load
FCC Part-15 class B compliant
• Solar Input: overload, short-circuit, high • Manufactured in a certified ISO
voltage, reverse polarity, high temperature, 9001 facility
Battery +

Battery -

PV Array
nighttime reverse current
Solar + Load -

Solar - Load +
• Load Output: overload, short-circuit, high
temperature, reverse polarity Battery

• Battery: reverse polarity

*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.

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