Morningstar ProStar 30A Charge Controller
ProStar
The ProStar solar charge controller has been the leading mid-range pulse width modulation (PWM) controller since 1995. With over 350,000 units installed in the harshest environments in over 100 countries, ProStar sets the standards in performance and reliability for the rest of the solar industry.
The Generation 3 ProStar shares the outstanding build quality and familiar form factor of its predecessors and adds data and lighting control capabilities, a graphical interface, and advanced protection features that meet the needs of today’s most demanding off-grid solar applications. ProStar provides both “the legend and the latest” in a single new product.
“…you get what you pay for, and this one is worth every penny…count on Morningstar.”
Key features and benefits
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High Reliability
Latest electronic and environmental protections, quality control,
and design considerations comply with IEC 62109 and promote
longevity in the harshest environments
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High Temperature Operation
Full nameplate current rating, both solar and load up to 60°C
continuous
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Auto-Battery-Select
12V and 24V systems
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Data Logging
Up to 256 days of solar charge and load consumption data
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Self-diagnostics
Continuous monitoring and reporting of any errors or system
faults through its status LED’s, optional display and
communication port
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Meter
High resolution LCD, multi-lingual backlit graphical display of system voltage, current, temperature, lighting settings, etc.
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Custom Programming
Dip switches, meter interface, or connection with a computer can be
used to adjust charging, load communications, and lighting control
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Low Noise Design
Meets US Federal Communications Commission Class B specifications
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Automatic Solar-Based Lighting Control
Field adjustable, multi-event load control enables powerful options for
solar lighting systems
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MODBUS Communications
Open standard MODBUS communications protocol allows for control
and remote data access
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SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Monitoring
Provides more detailed monitoring of all system data with existing IT
management and architecture when connected to EMC-1 accessory