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Automatic Safety

• Load Short-Circuit: Instant load

Disconnects

disconnect. The LED’s flash in sequence. 
Battery must be disconnected to clear 
and reset (see section 4.2-6)

• High Temperature: At very high tempera-

tures, PV array first disconnected, then 
the load. The LED’s flash in sequence. 
Auto reconnect as temperature falls.

• Emergency: If battery is disconnected, 

the PV and load are instantly discon-
nected for safety and to protect the load.

Temperature

Battery charging, equalization, and high

Compensation

voltage functions are corrected for ambient 
temperature variations.

Equalization

Battery charging is automatically boosted 
based on low state-of-charge or elapsed 
time.

N

OTE

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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 to consider these factors when

working with the controller.

5.3

I

NSPECTION AND

M

AINTENANCE

At least 2 times per year the following inspections and
maintenance are recommended for best controller perfor-
mance.

1. Confirm that the desired 

BATTERY TYPE

has been selected

(check green LED).

2. Confirm that the current levels of the PV array and load do

not exceed the ProStar ratings.

3. Tighten all the terminals. Inspect for loose, broken, or burnt

wire connections. Be certain no loose stands of wire are

touching other terminals.

4. Check that the controller is securely mounted in a clean, 

protected environment. 

5. Be certain the ventilation holes are not blocked.

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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