Morningstar ProStar PS-MPPT-40M MPPT Charge Controller

The ProStar MPPT solar controller is an advanced maximum power point tracking (MPPT) battery charger for off-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems with PV array max power (Pmp) up to 1400 watts. All versions have TrakStar™Technology and include load control. The controller allows multiple modules in series for 12V and 24V battery systems. Detailed battery programming options allow for advanced battery support for the latest Lithium, Nickel Cadmium, and Lead Acid battery types. The ProStar design has been proven in over two decades of use in the world's most demanding installations-and ProStar today reflects Morningstar's policy of continuous improvement through regular upgrades and enhancements. Because Morningstar's employee-owned culture never "rests on success," ProStar customers can own both a legend and the latest in a single product.

Features

• High Reliability - conformally coated circuit board, corrosion resistant terminals, premium high-frequency CoilCraft inductors, over-spec'd components, transient surge suppression, and lowest published failure rate in the industry
• Automatic PV Based Lighting Control - field adjustable, multi-event load control enables powerful options for PV lighting systems
• Maximizes Energy Harvest - using TrakStar MPPT Technology to determine and adjust to the true maximum power point as solar insolation changes throughout the day
• MODBUS Communications - Solar Industry Standard MODBUS communications protocol allows for easy programming, control, remote data access and charge synchronization
• SNMP Monitoring - when used with the EMC-1 accessory to enable your network management systems to display key solar power metrics and alert/fault codes
• High Efficiency - at low, medium, and high output power levels to maximize energy harvest and minimize heat buildup inside the controller
• High Strength - polycarbonate case and extruded aluminum heatsink
• Data Logging - up to 256 days of detailed power and load data
• Self Diagnostics - continuous monitoring and reporting of any errors through its status LED's, optional display or communication port
• Low Noise Design - meets US Federal Communications Commission Class B specifications
• Meter - allows adjustments to charging, lighting, and load control settings without a computer
• Fanless design for long-term reliability-no moving parts to fail, no dirt and debris sucked into the controller, and no parasitic load to reduce efficiency
  

Specifications

• Type: MPPT
• Nominal Battery Voltage: 12 or 24 V
• Battery Voltage: 10-35 V
• Enclosure Rating: IP20, Type 1
• Charge Rating: 40 A
• Maximum PV Open Circuit Voltage: 120 V
• Voltage Accuracy: ≤0.1% ±50 mV
• Operating Temperature: -40 to 60°C
• Built-in Meter: Yes
• Self-Consumption: 0.6 W (Normal), 1 W (Maximum)
• Humidity: 100% Non-Condensing
• Load Current Rating: 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
• Power Terminal: 14-2 AWG
• Battery Wire Size: 24-16 AWG
• Dimensions: 7.9 in x 7.6 in x 2.8 in
• Standards: UL121201/CSA C22.2 #213 Class I, Division 2 Groups A-D TX (T4 or T5), ATEX II 3G Ex ec ic IIC T4-T5 Gc, IECEx Ex ec ic IIC T4-T5 Gc, CE, RoHS, TUV Listed (UL1741), cETL (CSA-C22.2 No.107.1), TUV (IEC 62109-1), Manufactured in a Certified ISO 9001 facility, FCC Part-15 Class B Compliant
• Weight: 1.4 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
• Installation/Operation Guide
• Quick Start Guide