Morningstar Prostar PWM Charge Controller – PS-30M 30A
MPN Number:
PS-30M 30A
Morningstar Corporation PS-30M 30A
Morningstar ProStar PWM Charge Controller – Efficient Power ManagementThe Morningstar ProStar PWM Charge Controller, model PS-30M 30A, is an advanced solution designed to efficiently manage solar power charging. This controller offers users reliable power management for off-grid solar systems. With its innovative technology, the ProStar ensures optimal battery charging and longevity while facilitating user-friendly operation and setup through advanced features and connectivity options.
Product Features
Advanced Charging Management
Featuring Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technology, the Morningstar controller ensures battery charging is efficient and extends battery life, making it ideal for continued off-grid applications.
Comprehensive Display Options
This model includes a digital LCD display, allowing users to monitor solar and battery status with ease, providing real-time insight into system performance and conditions for preemptive maintenance.
Thermal Management System
The ProStar controller’s heatsink design, which is passively cooled, protects against overheating, ensuring stable performance even under high temperature conditions, particularly benefiting prolonged operations.
Customizable User Settings
With MSView PC software compatibility, users can customize their charging profiles and other settings, allowing for tailored performance optimization to meet specific energy needs and save on resource consumption.
Enhanced Connectivity Features
Integration with a MeterBus communication port enables the ProStar to connect seamlessly with other Morningstar products, enhancing automation and control within an integrated solar power system.
How It Works
The ProStar PWM Charge Controller operates by regulating the voltage and current from solar panels to batteries, ensuring stable and reliable charging without overloading or damage. It is equipped with multiple components that contribute to its efficient performance, from intelligent charging circuits to robust connectivity ports.
Intelligent Charging Circuitry
This essential component manages the flow of electricity, ensuring batteries are charged efficiently, which helps improve their health over time and prevents energy waste.
Visual Monitoring Interface
The digital display provides at-a-glance updates on system performance, allowing users to make informed decisions regarding their energy management strategies.
Robust Communication Port
The integrated MeterBus port facilitates enhanced communication between the controller and other components in a solar setup, enabling better system wide management and data logging capabilities.
Specifications
| Nominal Battery Voltage | 12 or 24 Volts |
| Max. PV Open-Circuit Voltage | 30 to 60 Volts |
| Max. Battery Charging Current | 15A or 30A |
| Operating Temperature Range | -20°C to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to +80°C |
| Humidity | 100% non-condensing |
| Data Logging Duration | 6-8 months, daily records |
| Display Resolution | 128 x 64 pixels |
| Backlight Timer | Adjustable |
| Environmental Certification | T5 Certified, IEC/ATEX compliant |
