MorningStar ProStar MPPT 25 Amp 12/24 Volt MPPT Charge Controller - No Meter

Options: Digital Meter
Manufacturer Part Number: PS-MPPT-25A

Detailed battery programming options allow for advanced battery support for the latest Lithium, Nickel Cadmium, and Lead Acid battery types.

Morningstar has added MPPT to their ProStar line of controllers! This 25A MPPT Charge Controller (PS-MPPT-25A) comes with a Meter Display, and is capable of charging all battery types, including Lithium Ion.This is the first mid-range MPPT controller fully UL and IEC listed, that has integrated lighting and load control. The NEW ProStar MPPT™ is a mid-range MPPT solar charge controller with TrakStar Technology™ that provides maximum power point tracking (MPPT) battery charging for off-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 1100 watts. This device is ideal for industrial and residential applications. An optional Wire Box for the ProStar MPPT controller provides a wiring compartment with knockouts for conduit and cable glands. It provides for a cleaner, safer install.

This version of the controller has the NEW Meter design. It offers:

• Graphic LCD display with large font
• Bright LED backlit display
• Various display status screens
• Easy, intuitive backlit navigation arrow buttons
• Field adjustable and configurable settings for charging, load control, and lighting control

Features

Load & Lighting Control
• Low Voltage Disconnect, Low Voltage Reconnect Settings:
  11.4V/12.6V or custom (x2 for 24 volt systems)
• Lighting Settings: Dusk-dawn or custom

Mechanical
• Dimensions
  Standard: 20 x 17 x 7 cm / 7.9 x 6.7 x 2.8 in
  w/ Wire Box: 20 x 28.5 x 9.2 cm / 7.9 x 11.2 x 3.6 in
• Weight
  Standard: 1.4 kg / 3.1 lbs
  w/ Wire Box: 1.8 kg / 4.0 lbs
• Wire Size Range
  Power terminals: 2.5 - 35 mm2
  / 14 - 2 AWG**
• Battery/Temp. sense: 0.25 - 1.0 mm2 / 24 - 16 AWG
• Knockouts (wiring box option): M20, 1/2”, 1” (trade sizes)
• Enclosure: IP20, Type 1

Electronic Protections
• Automatic recovery without fuses
• Solar Input: overload, short-circuit, high voltage warning, reverse polarity, high temperature, nighttime reverse current
• Load Output: overload, short-circuit, high temperature, reverse polarity
• Battery: reverse polarity (no battery removal)

Battery Charging
• 4-stage charging: Bulk, Absorption, Float, Equalize
• 7 standard battery settings and customization
• Temperature Compensation
  • Coefficient: -5 mV / C /cell (25 C / 77 F ref.)
  • Range: -30 C to +60 C / -22 F to +140 F
  • Setpoints: Absorption, Float, Equalize

Data & Communications
• Communication Port: MeterBus
• Protocols: Morningstar MeterBus, MODBUS
• Datalogging: 256 days, daily records
• PC Software: MSView

Accessories
• Ground Fault Protection Device (GFPD-150)
• Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS)
• Remote Meter (RM-1)
• Wire Box (PS-MPPT-WB)
• PC MeterBus Adapter (MSC)
• USB Communications Adapter (UMC-1)
• Meter Hub (HUB-1)
• Relay Driver (RD-1)

Certifications
• CE; RoHS; ETL Listed (UL1741, UL 62109); cETL (CSA-C22.2 No. 107.1)
• TUV (IEC 62109-1); FCC Part-15 Class B compliant
• Manufactured in a certified ISO 9001 facility

Specifications

Detailed Description

The Prostar MPPT™ solar charge controller with TrakStar Technology™ is an advanced maximum power point tracking (MPPT) battery charger for off-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 1100 watts. This controller allows two modules in series on a 12V battery system and two or three modules in series on a 24V battery system. Detailed battery programming options allow for advanced battery support for the latest Lithium, Nickel Cadmium, and Lead Acid battery types. Automatic PV based lighting load control is provided out of the box.