Morningstar SunSaver SS-6 Quick Start Manual

Specifications:

SS‐6/6L SS‐10/10L
Nominal System Voltage 12 V 12 V
Maximum Solar Input Voltage 30 V 30 V
Maximum Solar Current 6.5 A
Battery Voltage Range 6 V to 15 V 6 V to 15 V
Maximum Load Current 6 A

Battery Type Selection:

For Sealed Batteries:
Battery Select Jumper
INSERTED

BATTERY SET POINTS

Sealed
Set Point
12-volt 24-volt
Absorption Voltage 14.1 V 28.2 V
Absorption Duration 3 hours
Float Voltage 13.7 V 27.4 V
Time until Float 3 hours
Equalize Voltage N/A
Equalize Duration (hours) N/A
Equalize Calendar (days) N/A
Maximum Regulation Voltage* 15.0 V 30.0 V
Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) 11.5 V 23.0 V
Low Voltage Reconnect (LVR) 12.6 V 25.2 V
High Voltage Disconnect (HVD) 15.3 V 30.6 V
High Voltage Reconnect (HVR) 14 V 28 V
Startup LVD 11.7 V 23.4 V
Instant LVD 10.0 V 20.0 V
*Not temperature compensated. 15 V @ 12 V nominal, 30 V @ 24 V nominal.
To Install the Terminal Cover (required by UL/ETL listed systems):
2. Align the Terminal Cover over
1. Remove the two lower screws from
the holes.
the faceplate.
Contact Information:
Technical Support: Support.morningstarcorp.com
Phone: 1‐
215‐321‐4457
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SS‐20L
24 V 12 V 24 V
60 V 30 V 60 V
10 A 20 A
6 V to 30 V 6 V to 15 V 6 V to 30 V
10 A 20 A
For Flooded Batteries:
Flooded
IMPORTANT:
12-volt 24-volt
The SunSaver charging algorithm is compatible
14.6 V 29.2 V
with lead‐acid or NiCd batteries. NiMH, Li‐ion,
and other battery chemistries are not compatible
13.7 V 27.4 V with the SunSaver charging algorithm.
IMPORTANT:
14.9 V 29.8 V
3 hours
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Charging versus
Slow Switching Charging
28 days
15.0 V 30.0 V
See the SunSaver Installation Manual for directions
for changing the regulation from Pulse Width
11.5 V 23.0 V
Modulation (PWM) charging to Slow Switching
12.6 V 25.2 V
charging.
15.3 V 30.6V
Slow Switching regulation limits the switching
14 V 28 V
frequency to 10 hz. (maximum), which can
11.7 V 23.4 V
eliminate noise issues in some systems.
10.0 V 20.0 V
PWM charging is selected by default.
3. Insert the screws removed in Step 1 and
hand‐tighten using care not to over‐tighten.
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Battery
Select
Jumper
REMOVED
Scan QR Code to go
directly to the
SunSaver Installation
Manual and warranty
information online.
Warranty Registration: https://www.morningstarcorp.com/product‐registration/
In the Box:
SunSaver Solar Charge Controller
Terminal Cover
Tools Required:
— #2 Philips Screwdriver
— 3/16 (5 mm) & 3/32" (2.5 mm) Flathead Screwdriver
— Drill with a 3/32" (2.5 mm) bit
— Multimeter
MP‐003293 SS‐PWM (Gen3) QSG (3/4/2021) Rev C01
SOLAR CONTROLLER
Quick Start Guide
SunSaver Models:
SS‐6
SS‐6L*
*Automatic Load Control:
Load Control automatically
and reconnects system loads based upon
the Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) and
Low Voltage Reconnect (LVR) voltage
thresholds.
The LVD and LVR thresholds are listed on
Page 4 of this Quick Start Guide.
This feature is exclusive to models SS‐6L,
SS‐10L, and SS‐20L only.
Important Safety Information:
WARNING: Shock Hazard
The SunSaver solar controller must be
installed by a qualified technician in
accordance with the electrical
regulations of the country of installation.
WARNING: Shock Hazard
This unit is not provided with a GFDI
Mounting
Screws (x4)
device. This charge controller must be
used with an external GFDI device as
required by the Article 690 of the
National Electrical Code for the
installation location.
IMPORTANT: READ the SunSaver
Installation Manual for safety and
regulatory information, instructions on
configuration and operation, and
warranty information.
SS‐10 SS‐20L*
SS‐10L*
disconnects
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