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P H O T O V O LTA I C S Y S T E M C O N T R O L L E R S

O

PERATOR

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S

M

ANUAL

P

RO

RO

S

TAR

TAR

MODEL RATINGS

P

RO

S

TAR

-12 P

RO

S

TAR

-20 P

RO

S

TAR

-30

Rated PV current

12A

20A

30A

Rated Load current

8A

16A

30A

System voltage:

12 and 24 volts, auto selected

ProStar models

• Standard

included in this

• With LCD meter

manual:

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Summary of Contents for PROSTAR-12

Page 1: ...R S OPERATOR S MANUAL PRO ROSTAR TAR MODEL RATINGS PROSTAR 12 PROSTAR 20 PROSTAR 30 Rated PV current 12A 20A 30A Rated Load current 8A 16A 30A System voltage 12 and 24 volts auto selected ProStar mod...

Page 2: ...s a highly sophisticated controller using advanced technology and microprocessor control The battery charg ing process has been optimized for longer battery life and improved system performance Many f...

Page 3: ...lots Do not short circuit the PV array while connected to the controller This will damage the controller Do not exceed the current ratings of the controller 2 0 QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS This section p...

Page 4: ...is disconnected 8 The ProStar will automatically select for a 12 or 24 volt sys tem If this is a 24 volt system first check to confirm that the battery is above 17 volts and boost charge the battery i...

Page 5: ...nt and load current The meter will automatically sequence between these 3 parameters The 3 small green status LED s will indicate which parameter is being displayed The LCD meter will operate from 30...

Page 6: ...state Battery Reversed No LED s will light No damage will occur Sense Correct No additional indications Sense Reversed If the battery has been connected cor rectly there will be sparking at the termi...

Page 7: ...be made in any order However the BATTERY must be connected first for the LED indicators to operate The SENSE input will not power the LED s INSTALLATION STEPS 1 Inspect the controller for shipping da...

Page 8: ...ck the battery polarity The green yellow or red BATTERY CHARGE LED will light depending on the battery charge state 4 SENSE and Battery sense leads are recommended if the controller is located more th...

Page 9: ...ng setpoints from a sealed to a flooded battery When the change has been made the green BATTERY TYPE LED will turn off Check the LED to confirm the change This SELECT PIN can be used repeatedly No dam...

Page 10: ...FUNCTIONS The PV system operator should become familiar with the following functions of the ProStar controller Refer to Technical Specifications 6 0 for actual setpoints and other parameter values LV...

Page 11: ...e or elapsed time NOTE Actual charging setpoints of the ProStar controller are adjusted for temperature equalizations and bat tery type In addition many delays are built into the controller Remember t...

Page 12: ...nternal fuses or circuit breakers in the ProStar case There is nothing inside the case that can be adjusted and there are no consummable parts to replace 1 BATTERY IS NOT CHARGING a Check for proper L...

Page 13: ...controller s microprocessor should be reset restarted if any of the following conditions seem to exist The microprocessor latches locks up The controller seems to be operating at the wrong system volt...

Page 14: ...ion 4 2 6 e If the ProStar internal temperature is above 80 C the load will be disconnected All LED s will be flashing in sequence Check to ensure for clear airflow around the ProStar and that nothing...

Page 15: ...Software filtering average 2 inputs 50 sec Measurement rate 37 5 samples sec Specifications subject to change without notice RELIABILITY 5 year failure rates at a 90 confidence level ProStar 12 0 1 P...

Page 16: ...P O BOX 958 OLNEY MARYLAND 20830 USA R1 APRIL 1996...

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