Morningstar ProStar PS-30 PWM Charge Controller

The ProStar solar charge controller has been the leading mid-range pulse width modulation (PWM) controller since 1995. With over 350,000 units installed in the harshest environments in over 100 countries, ProStar sets the standards in performance and reliability for the rest of the solar industry. The Generation 3 ProStar shares the outstanding build quality and familiar form factor of its predecessors and adds data and lighting control capabilities, a graphical interface, and advanced protection features that meet the needs of today's most demanding off-grid solar applications. ProStar provides both "the legend and the latest" in a single new product.

Features

• High reliability - Latest electronic and environmental protections, quality control, and design considerations comply with IEC 62109 and promote longevity in the harshest environments
• High temperature operation - full nameplate current rating, both solar and load up to 60°C continuous
• Auto-battery-select - 12 and 24 V systems
• Data logging - Up to 256 days of solar charge and load consumption data
• Self-diagnostics - continuous monitoring and reporting of any errors or system faults through its status LED's, optional display and communication port
• Meter - high resolution LCD, multi-lingual backlit graphical display of system voltage, current, temperature, lighting settings, etc
• Custom programming - dip switches, meter interface, or connection with a computer can be used to adjust charging, load communications, and lighting control
• Low noise design - meets US federal communications commission class B specifications
• Automatic solar-based lighting control - field adjustable, multi-event load control enables powerful options for solar lighting systems
• MODBUS communications - open standard MODBUS communications protocol allows for control and remote data access
• SNMP (simple network management protocol) monitoring - provides more detailed monitoring of all system data with existing IT management and architecture when connected to EMC-1 accessory
  

Specifications

• Type: PWM
• Nominal Battery Voltage: 12 or 24 V
• Battery Voltage: 10-35 V
• Enclosure Rating: IP20, Type 1
• Charge Rating: 30 A
• Maximum PV Open Circuit Voltage: 60 V
• Voltage Accuracy: <=0.1% +/-50mV
• Operating Temperature: -40 to 60 deg C
• Built-in Meter: No
• Self-Consumption: <20 mA
• Humidity: 100% Non-Condensing
• Load Current Rating: 15 or 30 A
• LED Indications: (1) Status, (3) Battery State of Charge
• Transient Surge Protection: 1500 W (Solar, Battery, Load)
• Tropicalization: Conformal Coating, Marine Rated Terminals
• Meter Resolution: 128 X 64 Pixels
• Meter Viewing Area: 5 x 2.5 cm
• Display Color: Blue on White
• Backlight: LED
• Power Terminal: 14-6 AWG
• Battery Wire Size: 24-16 AWG
• Dimensions: 6 in Width x 4.1 in Length x 2.2 in Depth
• Standards: UL121201/CSA C22.2 #213 Class I, Division 2 Groups A-D T5, ATEX II 3G Ex ec ic IIC T5 Gc, IECEx Ex ec ic IIC T5 Gc, CE Certified, RoHS Compliant, TUV Listed, UL62109/CSA.107.1, IEC 62109, FCC Part-15 class B Compliant, ISO 9001
• Weight: 0.4 kg
• Warranty: 5 Years
• Application: Agricultural, Automation & Control, Environmental Monitoring, Lighting, Mining Operations, Oil & Gas, Railroad, Residential, Rural Electrification, RV-Caravan & Marine, Security & Surveillance, Telecom, Traffic & Signaling
  

Documents 

• Specification Sheet
• Owners/User Manual
• Quick Start Guide