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15A 48v Prostar 15-48v with LVD

15A 48v Prostar 15-48v with LVD

 

Morningstar's SunSaver is the world's leading small solar controller for both professional and consumer applications.

Morningstar Corporation is a world-leading supplier of photovoltaic (PV) controllersusing advanced technology. Their product range of TriStar, ProStar, SunSaver, SunLight and SunGuard have been recognized by the international PV market as the most advanced and highest-quality controllers available.

Morningstar's ProStar is the world's leading mid-range solar controller for both professional and consumer applications. This second generation ProStar:

Reliability

Expected failure rate will be less than 1 per 1,000 units over 5 years.

  • Improved protections and added many new protections (see list below)
  • Power MOSFET voltage rating increased 25%
  • Eliminated all trim-pots and other troublesome parts
  • Reduced the digital meter components from 75 to 16
  • Increased the current-carrying copper traces by 75%
  • Increased temperature rating of many parts
  • Made conformal coating protection standard

Battery Charging

Expanded the battery charging options and capabilities.

  • Added a third battery type selection (gel, sealed, flooded)
  • Added a "float" stage to the battery charging algorithm
  • Expanded the to account for depth of discharge history
  • Added a remote temperature probe option
  • Improved the accuracy of all charging parameters
  • Moved the built-in temperature sensor to read ambient conditions more accurately

Installation & Operation

The new ProStar is easier and safer to install and use, with more operating information provided to the user.

  • Self-diagnostic test provides assurance the controller is working correctly, or indicates a fault that is present
  • Rotary switch provides simple and positive selection of battery type (and LED's confirm the selection)
  • Terminals are longer with more screw threads, screwdriver holes in the case are larger, and plastic tabs isolate the terminals
  • The pushbutton disconnects the load first (for weekend cabins, boats, etc.), then disconnects the solar if held down for 2 seconds (indicated in the meter)
  • Five protection functions are displayed in the digital meter
  • Meter indicates "OFF" if solar or load is disconnected
  • PWM is indicated in the green battery status LED (blinking)
  • A telecom jumper eliminates PWM noise if present
  • Mounting standoffs prevent stress cracks in the case

Protections

Protection against abuse and faults is now comprehensive.

  • Added solar short circuit and overload protection / auto recovery
  • Added load overload protection / auto recovery
  • Improved load short circuit protection / auto recovery
  • Improved protection of the load from voltage spikes
  • Improved low battery voltage and brownout protection / auto recovery
  • Other existing protections have been improved

Accuracy

Precision design for improved performance and accurate meter display.

  • Added 0.1% resistors and other precision components
  • Upgraded to a more powerful, faster microcontroller with better resolution
  • Extensive digital filtering for improved accuracy
  • Added 2 precision shunts for very accurate current measurement
  • Calibration of the microcontroller during final QA testing in production

Digital Meter Display (OPTIONAL EXTRA) 

Completely redesigned, improved and expanded the digital meter.

  • Meter reads values directly from the microcontroller
  • Very accurate voltage and current values measured and displayed
  • Added self-test with specific faults and conditions displayed
  • More status and protection conditions are displayed
  • Reduced self-consumption to 1 mA
  • Current is now measured in the ungrounded leg only
  • Meter connector is more robust and easier to attach
  • Any meter can now be mounted to any ProStar with no calibration required

 

 

Top Quality Charge Regulation!

  • Adds new features and protections using highly advanced technology - Electronic Protections: Short-circuit - solar and load; Overload - solar and load
  • Provides longer battery life and improved system performance - 4 stages of charging
  • Sets new standards for reliability and self-diagnostics - expect failure rate will be less than 1 per 1,000 units over 5 years.
  • Highest Reliability - It is almost impossible to "kill" the ProStar due to large design margins and electronic protections.
    • No need to derate...use up to full "nameplate" ratings
    • Rated for operating temperatures from -30?C to +60?C
    • Short-circuit, overload and reverse polarity protected...with automatic electronic recovery
  • More Information - The LED?s indicate various battery and system status. The meter option now displays extensive data:
    • Accurate readings of PV current, load current, and system voltage
    • Temperature
    • LVD and other disconnect conditions
    • Self-test mode which displays 9 different controller status parameters and any detected faults (makes it very easy to troubleshoot)

  • Longer Battery Life - The ProStar?s constant voltage PWM regulation now uses 4 stages of charging including float charging. Battery type selections are made via rotary switch and include gel, sealed or flooded.

    Why PWM?

  • Tropicalizaton - All ProStars now include conformal coating, stainless-steel screws and an anodized aluminum heat sink (protection for marine and jungle environments).
  • 48V and Positive Ground - New versions of the ProStar also include 15A at 48V (negative and positive ground) and a 30A at 12/24V for positive grounded systems.
  • Low Telecom Noise - The new ProStar has been designed for reduced interference during PWM regulation. The regulation frequency may be further reduced in the field.
  • Remote Temperature Probe - The ProStar now has an optional remote temperature probe for sites where the controller and battery experience different temperatures.

 

 

Performance

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

 

12 V

24 V

48 V

Anodised Aluminium Case


 

Marine Rated Terminals


 

Epoxy Encapsulated


 

Temp. Comp. (mV/?C)

?30

?60

?120

Accuracy:

40 mV

60 mV

80 mV

Min. voltage to operate

8 V

8 V

15 V

Self-consumption

22 mA

25 mA

28 mA

LVD current coefficient

?20 mV

?40 mV

?80 mV

Charge algorithm

PWM, constant voltage

Operating temperature

?30?C to +85?C

Digital display:


Operating temperature

?30?C to +85?C

Voltage accuracy

0.5%

Current accuracy

2.0%

Self-consumption

1 mA

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15A 48v Prostar 15-48v with LVD

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  • Model: Prostar1548v
  • Weight: 1.50kg
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$349.00
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