Datasheet

© 2014 MORNINGSTAR CORPORATION
PRINTED IN USA 08/14.EN
www.morningstarcorp.com
WARRANTY: Five year warranty period. Contact Morningstar or
your authorized distributor for complete terms.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ProStar
TM
ProStar Options
• Digital meter
- Highly accurate voltage and current display
- Low self-consumption (1 mA)
- Includes manual disconnect button
- Displays 5 different protection functions and
disconnect conditions
- Self-diagnostics (self-test) provides a comprehensive
test of the ProStar —
Displays 9 different controller status parameters,
including temperature
Displays detected faults
• Positive ground
• Remote temperature probe
Optimized Battery Charging
The ProStar has four stages of charging to provide increased
battery capacity and life.
ProStar Versions
PS-15 PS-30 PS15M-48V
Rated Solar Current 15A 30A 15A
Rated Load Current 15A 30A 15A
System Voltage 15A 30A 15A
Options
Digital Meter yes yes standard
Positive Ground no yes yes
Remote Temp. Probe yes yes yes
Battery Voltage Setpoints*
Gel Sealed Flooded
Regulation Voltage 14.0 14.15 14.4
Float 13.7 13.7 13.7
Equalization n/a 14.35 14.9/15.1
Load Disconnect 11.4 11.4 11.4
Load Reconnect 12.6 12.6 12.6
Note: values are for 12V. Use 2X for 24V and 4X for 48V.
Electrical Specifications
12V 24V 48V
Temp. Comp. (mV/˚C)* – 30mV – 60mV – 120mV
Accuracy 40mV 60mV 80mV
Min. Voltage to Operate 8V 8V 15V
Self-consumption 22mA 25mA 28mA
Lvd Current Coefficient** – 20mV – 40mV – 80mV
Charge Algorithm PWM, constant voltage
Operating Temperature – 40˚C to + 60˚C
Digital Display:
Operating Temp. – 30˚C to + 85˚C
Voltage Accuracy 0.5%
Current Accuracy 2.0%
Self-Consumption 1 mA
* 25˚C Reference
** Per Amp of Load
Mechanical
Specifications
Weight:
12 oz
(0.34 kg)
Wire Size:
#6 AWG
(16 mm2)