SunSaver vs SHS Comparison Chart

4/8/2013
Controller Comparison: SunSaver (Gen 3) vs. SHS
SunSaver (Gen 3) SHS
Product Positioning Industrial, leisure Rural electrification
Applications telecom, oil/gas, instrumentation, caravan, boats solar home systems in developing countries
Design objective high reliability, better battery charging high reliability, better battery charging low cost
Current Ratings 6, 10 and 20 amps 6 and 10 amps
Voltage Ratings Voltage Ratings 12 or 24V versions 12V only
Warranty 5 years 2 years
Certifications UL 1741, CE, hazardous locations, NEC CE, World Bank
Low voltage disconnect yes, on "L" versions yes; blinks loads as LVD warning (not suitable for industrial loads)
Lighting Control None Dusk til Dawn on Night Light (NL) versions
Switching positive leg…complies with NEC negative leg…does not comply with NEC*
Battery type
2 choices optimized for sealed or flooded
no battery type select
High temperature Protection Will shut off until cool None
Charging Status LED Multi Color Green and Red - 4 indications Green - 2 indications
3 LED Battery Charging Level Green Yellow Red - 14 indications Green Yellow Red - 6 indications
Regulation accuracy more accurate less accurate
Tropicalization epoxy encapsulation conformal coating on circuit board
Enclosure annodized aluminum plastic
Temperature Rating rated -40C to +60C rated -25C to +50C
Terminal Size to 5.2 mm; #10 AWG to 4 mm; #12 AWG
* if the system is grounded in more than 1 point, charging or load control may be disabled