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Morningstar ProStar PS-15M-48V Operator's Manual

Morningstar ProStar PS-15M-48V Operator's Manual

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S O L A R C O N T R O L L E R S
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PROSTAR VERSIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL
Rated Solar Current
Rated Load Current
System Voltage
Digital Meter Option
Positive Ground Option
PROSTAR VERSIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL
1098 Washington Crossing Road
Washington Crossing, PA 18977 USA
email: info@morningstarcorp.com
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  • Page 1 TAR - S O L A R C O N T R O L L E R S ’ PERATOR ANUAL PROSTAR VERSIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL PS-15 PS-30 PS-15M-48V Rated Solar Current Rated Load Current System Voltage 12/24V 12/24V Digital Meter Option standard Positive Ground Option...
  • Page 2 PROSTAR DIMENSIONS 6.01 (153) 5.37 (136) 3.50 (89) 4.14 (105) (4.57) 2.17 (55) inches (mm)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ....... 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ..... 4 QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS .

  • Page 4: General Information

    1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION Thank you for selecting the ProStar solar controller. This second generation ProStar adds new features and protections using highly advanced technology. Morningstar’s patented PWM battery charging algorithm has also been further optimized for longer battery life and improved system performance.

  • Page 5: Led Indicators

    3. Connect the Battery first. Observe that the Battery Status LEDs blink in sequence one time. Torque all the ProStar terminals tightly, but do not exceed 35 in-ib. 4. Connect the battery Sense. This is recommended, but not required, if the battery is located more than 5 meters from the controller.

  • Page 6: Digital Meter & Manual Disconnect

    FAULT INDICATIONS (G = green; Y = yellow; R = red) G/Y/R blinking together – battery select fault R – Y sequencing – high temperature disconnect R – G sequencing – high voltage disconnect R/G – Y sequencing – load short circuit or overload 5.0 DIGITAL METER &...
  • Page 7 NOTE: The push button can be used to toggle through the displays faster.The entire self-test takes 30 to 45 seconds. The load will be turned on for 0.1 second and may flash during the test. A short or overload condition could cause a controller restart.

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    6.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The ProStar is installed in 10 steps. Follow the procedure in section 6.2 for a proper installation and best performance. 6.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION NOTES • The ProStar uses stainless steel fasteners, an anodized heat sink, and conformal coating to protect from harsh conditions.
  • Page 9 NOTE: The battery should be connected first. This will activate the controller protection features, and will power the LEDs to guide installation and start-up. STEP 3: Battery Before connecting the battery, measure the battery’s open-circuit voltage. It must be over 8 volts to operate the controller. For 24 volt systems, the battery must be over 15.5 volts or the ProStar will regulate for 12V.

  • Page 10: Operation

    STEP 7: Battery Type Selection Using a small screwdriver, turn the rotary switch to select the Battery Type. There are 3 choices (see section 8.2): 1 = Gel battery 2 = Sealed battery 3 = Flooded battery A proper selection will flash the 3 Status LEDs together: 1 time for Gel, 2 times for Sealed, and 3 times for Flooded.

  • Page 11: Operations & Functions

    7.2 OPERATIONS & FUNCTIONS The solar system operator should become familiar with the following operating functions of the ProStar controller. Refer to the Technical Specifications (section 10.0) for actual setpoints and other parameter values. • 100% Solid State: All power switching is done with FETs. No mechanical relays are used in the controller.

  • Page 12: Inspection & Maintenance

    7.4 INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE The following inspections and maintenance tasks are recommended at least two times per year for best controller performance. 1. Confirm that the correct battery type is selected. Turn the rotary switch to another setting and then back to the setting desired, and count the LED flashes. 2.

  • Page 13: Battery Charging Information

    8.0 BATTERY CHARGING INFORMATION The ProStar is an advanced, fully automatic solar battery charger. No adjustments are required except to select the battery type at installation (see section 8.2 below). EQUALIZE REGULATION FULL FLOAT CHARGE NIGHT NIGHT TIME 8.1 PROSTAR CHARGING METHOD The ProStar uses 4 stages of charging for rapid, efficient and safe battery charging.

  • Page 14: Testing And Troubleshooting

    If the self-diagnostic test indicates that no failures were found, it is very likely that the problem is with the solar system or battery. 9.2 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Additional technical information and support can be found at Morningstar’s Website: www.morningstarcorp.com 9.3 TESTING WITH A POWER SUPPLY The ProStar can be tested with a power supply used in place of either the solar array input or the battery.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    9.4 TROUBLESHOOTING The ProStar is assembled with automated equipment, tested with computers, and is protected from faults. It is usually worthwhile to troubleshoot the entire solar system for faults, since the ProStar will generally not be the cause of a problem. Most problems will be caused by wiring connections, batteries unable to hold a charge, or faulty loads.
  • Page 16 • Measure the voltage at the BATTERY terminals. If above LVD and no faults are present, the load should have power. Then measure the voltage at the LOAD terminals, and if there is no voltage present the controller may be defective. NOTE: For more technical and testing information, visit Morningstar’s Website: www.morningstarcorp.com...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    10.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Note: Values are for 12V versions. 24V versions are 2 times (48V are 4 times) the 12V values unless noted otherwise. ELECTRICAL BATTERY SETPOINTS (@ 25°C) Sealed Flooded • Accuracy • LVD 11.4 11.4 11.4 40 mV 60 mV •...

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