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Morningstar a leading supplier of solar controllers has many products, the
following are the controllers you are most likely to require:
MorningStar
Morningstar's SunKeeper™ solar controller provides a low cost regulated output
directly from the solar module to maximize battery life in small solar power
applications. This controller is available in a 6 amp or 12 amp version
(both at 12 volts DC) with optional remote temperature sensor.
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Model Numbers SK-12,
SK-6
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High Reliability - Rated to 70°C to operate in high
temperatures at the solar module.
More reliable than controllers mounted inside the junction box. Uses
very low on-resistance power MOSFET's. No need to re-rate.
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Outdoor Rated - ETL approved for outdoor use without an
additional enclosure. Rugged IP65, UV resistant case. Epoxy encapsulated
printed circuit board and
watertight connection to the module junction box.
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Extensive Electronic Protections - Fully protected
against reverse polarity, short circuit, over-current, lightning
and transient surges, high temperature and reverse current at night.
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Longer Battery Life - Series PWM with 3 stage charging:
bulk, PWM regulation and float.
Includes temperature compensation at the controller or alternatively at
the battery when using optional remote temperature sensor. Able to
charge a zero voltage battery.
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Rated for Hazardous Locations - Specifically designed
for solar power systems in the oil/gas industry.
Approved for use in Class 1, Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D.
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More Information - Bi-color LED is easy to read from the
ground when the solar module
is pole-mounted. Indicates solar charging, regulation, normal nighttime
operation and any controller or system faults.
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Easy to Install - Fits standard half inch conduit
knockout (PG 13.5, M20) in module
junction box. Quickly fastens with included locknut. Wires have fork
connectors for easy connection to solar module terminals.
SunSaver
Rated
for 6.5, 10 and 20 amps (12V and 24V), the SunSaver includes
standard features and capabilities not found in any other small PV controller.
These include:
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Model Numbers SS-10-12V, SS-10L-12V, SS-10L-24V,
SS-20L-12V, SS-20L-24V, SS-6-12V, SS-6L-12V
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Extremely High Reliability
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Full, continuous current ratings at 60° ambient temperatures.
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Advanced lightning and transient over-voltage protection.
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Reverse polarity protection.
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High quality surface-mount components.
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Series switching design for improved safety and protection.
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Outstanding PWM Battery Charge Control
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Confirmed increase in battery capacities and operating life.
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PWM
Pulse charging for highest charge acceptance.
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Standard temperature compensation.
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Standard Sealed / Flooded battery select at the terminal.
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Accuracy to millivolt levels.
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Highest Levels of Quality
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Approved for use in Hazardous Locations: Class 1, Div. 2, Groups A-D.
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Built in a world class ISO 9002 certified facility.
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Automated production so every unit is exactly the same.
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Parts soldered to .0006 inch accuracy.
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Anodized case, marine terminals, custom potting material.
TriStar
The
TriStar™ is Morningstar’s newest and most advanced product. This controller is a
three-function controller that provides reliable solar battery charging, load
control or diversion regulation. It is rated at 45 or 60 amps, both at
12-48 volts, and has an optional meter, remote meter and remote temperature
sensor.
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Model Numbers TS-45, TS-60
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High
Reliability - Large heat sink and conservative design enables operating to
full ratings to 45°C. No need to de-rate.
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More
Power - Ratings to 60A at 48VDC for a maximum power rating of 4kW.
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Communications Capability - RS-232 connects to a personal computer for custom
settings, data logging and remote monitoring and control.
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Fully
Adjustable - DIP switch provides user with a choice of 7 different digital
presets and custom settings via RS-232.
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Extensive Electronic Protections - Fully protected against reverse polarity,
short circuit, over-current, high temperature and over-voltage.
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Simple Mechanical Interface - Larger power terminals and conduit knockouts.
Extra space for wire turns. Fits on power panels.
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Better Battery Charging - Connecting battery sense wires and optional remote
temperature sensor will improve control accuracy. Constant voltage series PWM
algorithm increases battery capacity and life.
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More
Information - 3 LED’s to indicate status, faults and alarms. Optional meter
displays extensive system and controller information, automatic self-test and
reset capabilities. Meter connection via RJ-11 phone jack.
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Easy
to Reset - Pushbutton provides manual reset and stop/start battery
equalization or load disconnect.
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Low
Telecom Noise - DIP switch setting will change PWM to “On-Off” battery
charging.
ProStar
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Model Numbers SS-10-12V, SS-10L-12V, SS-10L-24V,
SS-20L-12V, SS-20L-24V, SS-6-12V, SS-6L-12V
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High
Reliability - It is almost impossible to "kill" the ProStar due to significant
design margins and electronic protections.
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No
need to de-rate...use up to full "nameplate" ratings
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Rated for operating temperatures from -30°C to +60°C
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Short-circuit, overload and reverse polarity protected...with automatic
electronic recovery
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More
Information - The LED’s indicate various battery and system status. The meter
option now displays extensive data:
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Accurate readings of PV current, load current, and system voltage
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Temperature
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LVD
and other disconnect conditions
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Self-test mode which displays 9 different controller status parameters and
any detected faults (makes it very easy to troubleshoot)
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Longer Battery Life - The ProStar’s constant voltage PWM regulation now uses 4
stages of charging including float charging. Battery type selections are made
via rotary switch and include gel, sealed or flooded.
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Tropicalizaton
- All ProStars now include conformal coating, stainless-steel screws and an
anodized aluminum heat sink (protection for marine and jungle environments).
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48V
and Positive Ground - the ProStar also includes a 15A at 48V (negative and
positive ground) and a 30A at 12/24V for positive grounded systems.
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Low
Telecom Noise - The new ProStar has been designed for reduced interference
during PWM regulation. The regulation frequency may be further reduced in the
field.
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Remote Temperature Probe - The ProStar now has an optional remote temperature
probe for sites where the controller and battery experience different
temperatures.
Need Help? MorningStar has a
feature comparison table
available.
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