SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER
CONNECTORS
INVERTERS
MOUNTING
TOOLS
WIRES
COUPONS

$25 OFF $200
CODE: MOTHERSDAY

$15 OFF $150
CODE: ULSOLAR15

$10 OFF $100
CODE: ULSOLAR10









  Home > SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER >

  Morningstar "Prostar" 12 Volt 30 Amp Solar Panel Charge Controller w/ Digital Display
  Morningstar
 
Price: $208.99



SHIPPING: Usually Ships in 24 Hours
MODEL NUMBER: CHG-PS30M

Add to Wishlist
Description
 
Free Shipping !

  • Morningstar ProStar PS-30,  Charge Controller
    Rated Solar Current: 30 Amps
    Rated Load Current: 30 Amps
    System Voltage: 12 Volt
    Warranty: 5 years

    PS-15 Detailed Description

    Morningstar's ProStar is the world's leading mid-range solar controller for both professional and consumer applications. This second generation ProStar:

       Adds new features and protections using highly advanced technology
       Provides longer battery life and improved system performance
       Sets new standards for reliability and self-diagnostics

    Morningstar PS-15 Key Features

        Estimated 15 year life
        PWM series battery charging (not shunt)
        3-position battery select: gel, sealed, or flooded
        Very accurate control and measurement
        Jumper to eliminate telecom noise
        Parallel for up to 300 amps
        Temperature compensation
        Tropicalization: conformal coating, stainless-steel fasteners & anodized aluminum heat sink
        No switching or measurement in the grounded leg
        100% solid state
        Very low voltage drops
        Current compensated low voltage disconnect (LVD)
        LED's indicate battery status and faults
        Capable of 25% overloads
        Remote battery voltage sense terminals

    Morningstar PS-15 Electronic Protections

        Short-circuit- solar and load
        Overload- solar and load
        Reverse polarity
        Reverse current at night
        High voltage disconnect
        High temperature disconnect
        Lightning and transient surge protection
        Loads protected from voltage spikes
        Automatic recovery with all protections

    Please note that one is not able to control the frequency of battery equalization. Furthermore, the Prostar only equalizes up to 15.1 volts and most flooded lead acid batteries list 15.5 volts.

    Morningstar PS-15 Reliability
    Expected failure rate will be less than 1 per 1,000 units over 5 years.

        Improved protections and added many new protections (see list below)
        Power MOSFET voltage rating increased 25%
        Eliminated all trim-pots and other troublesome parts
        Reduced the digital meter components from 75 to 16
        Increased the current-carrying copper traces by 75%
        Increased temperature rating of many parts
        Made conformal coating protection standard

    Battery Charging
    Expanded the battery charging options and capabilities.

        Added a third battery type selection (gel, sealed, flooded)
        Added a "float" stage to the battery charging algorithm
        Expanded the to account for depth of discharge history
        Added a remote temperature probe option
        Improved the accuracy of all charging parameters
        Moved the built-in temperature sensor to read ambient conditions more accurately

    Installation & Operation
    The new Morningstar ProStar is easier and safer to install and use, with more operating information provided to the user.

        Self-diagnostic test provides assurance the controller is working correctly, or indicates a fault that is present
        Rotary switch provides simple and positive selection of battery type (and LED's confirm the selection)
        Terminals are longer with more screw threads, screwdriver holes in the case are larger, and plastic tabs isolate the terminals
        The push button disconnects the load first (for weekend cabins, boats, etc.), then disconnects the solar if held down for 2 seconds (indicated in the meter)
        Five protection functions are displayed in the digital meter
        Meter indicates "OFF" if solar or load is disconnected
        PWM is indicated in the green battery status LED (blinking)
        A telecom jumper eliminates PWM noise if present
        Mounting standoffs prevent stress cracks in the case

    Protections
    Protection against abuse and faults is now comprehensive.

        Added solar short circuit and overload protection / auto recovery
        Added load overload protection / auto recovery
        Improved load short circuit protection / auto recovery
        Improved protection of the load from voltage spikes
        Improved low battery voltage and brownout protection / auto recovery
        Other existing protections have been improved

    Accuracy
    Precision design for improved performance and accurate meter display.

       Added 0.1% resistors and other precision components
       Upgraded to a more powerful, faster micro controller with better resolution
       Extensive digital filtering for improved accuracy
       Added 2 precision shunts for very accurate current measurement
       Calibration of the micro controller during final QA testing in production

SEE MORE ITEMS
Morningstar "Sunsaver" 12 Volt 12 Amp Charger
Price: $61.99
Add
Morningstar
Morningstar "Sunsaver" 12 Volt 6.5 Amp Charger
Price: $51.99
Add
Morningstar
Phocos 4Amp 12 Volt Solar Panel Charger
Price: $23.99
Add
Phocos 4 Amp 12 Volt Solar Panel Charge Controller
Morningstar "Prostar" 12 Volt 15 Amp Charger
Price: $168.99
Add
Morningstar
Morningstar "Tristar" 12 Volt 60 Amp Charger
Price: $248.99
Add
Morningstar
Share your knowledge of this product with other customers... LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK

Browse for more products in the same category as this item:

SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER


MC4 Hand Crimping Tool $139.99
85 Watt 12 Volt Solar Panel Regular Set - Solar Panel + Mounting $173.00
60 Watt 12 Volt Solar Panel Regular Set - Solar Panel + Mounting $154.00
5 Watt 12 Volt Solar Panel Regular Set - Solar Panel + Mounting $39.00
Solar Panel 5 Watt 12 Volt Polycrystalline Silicon PV $33.99
45 Watt 12 Volt Solar Panel Regular Set - Solar Panel + Mounting $130.99
30 Watt 12 Volt Solar Panel Regular Set - Solar Panel + Mounting $104.00
20 Watt 12 Volt Solar Panel Regular Set - Solar Panel + Mounting $78.00
Solar Panel 140 Watt 12 Volt Multicrystalline Silicon PV $319.00