Morningstar Sunlight 10A 12VDC PWM Charge Controller – SL-10L-12V
MPN Number:
SL-10L-12V
Morningstar Sunlight 10A 12VDC PWM Charge Controller Overview
The Morningstar Corporation SL-10L-12V is an advanced solar lighting controller featuring LED indicators and multiple lighting control options. Designed with a microcontroller for precise automatic operation, this charge controller enhances the longevity of battery life. Emphasizing its ease of use, this controller offers substantial support to solar lighting systems.
Product Features
Advanced Microcontroller Design
The integrated microcontroller in the SL-10L-12V ensures digital accuracy and streamlined automation, enhancing the efficiency of solar charge regulation.
Extended Battery Life Management
Utilizing pulse width modulation (PWM) technology, this controller optimizes charging to prolong battery life, providing reliable energy storage management.
Multiple Lighting Control Options
Featuring ten standard lighting control options, this device allows for customized light settings, including dusk-to-dawn and various hourly settings.
Comprehensive Safety Features
Incorporated safety measures protect against overloading and short circuits, ensuring secure operations within set voltage and current limits for different battery types.
Robust Build Quality
Engineered for outdoor installations, the corrosion-resistant design maintains functionality and durability even in harsh environmental conditions.
How It Works
The SL-10L-12V charge controller effectively manages solar power transfer between the panels and the battery, using intelligent algorithms to maintain optimal energy flow and preserve system resources.
Battery Charging Regulation
This component ensures power from the solar array is efficiently converted and stored, maximizing the available charge and safeguarding battery health.
LED Status Indicators
Equipped with intuitive LED indicators, the controller allows users to easily monitor system status and functionality at a glance.
Lighting Option Control
The rotary switch enables seamless selection of lighting modes, providing flexible options tailored to the specific requirements of the installation site.
Specifications
| System Voltage | 12 V |
| Maximum Voltage | 30 V |
| Rated Solar Input | 10 A |
| PV Short Circuit Rating | 12.5 A |
| Rated Load | 10 A |
| Regulation Voltage: Sealed PWM | 14.1 V |
| Regulation Voltage: Flooded PWM | 14.4 V |
| LVD (Low Voltage Disconnect) | 11.7 V |
| LVD Reconnect | 12.8 V |
| Temperature Compensation | -27 mV/C |
| Self-consumption | 8 mA |
| Ambient Temperature Range | -40 to 60 C |
