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ProStar MPPT Operator’s Manual

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Advanced Custom Settings options are available with 

ProStar MPPT built-in meter models (PS-MPPT-25M and
PS-MPPT-40M).
The High Limit defines the lowest temperature at which the 

controller will deliver 100% of the controller’s rated output 

charging current. The Low Limit defines the temperature 

at which the controller will stop providing battery charging 

current. The charge current is tapered linearly from the High 

Limit to the Low Limit.

NOTE:

  Local meter display setup required for Low Limit < 

1° Celsius.

4.8  Inspection and Maintenance 

Table 4-6 below lists the recommended maintenance  

schedule to keep your ProStar MPPT performing optimally.

 

   WARNING:

  

Risk Of Electrical Shock.

      

              

No  power or accessory terminals are  electrically       

isolated from dc input, and may be  energized with hazardous   

solar voltage.  Under certain fault conditions, battery could 

become over-charged.  Test between all terminals and ground 

before touching. 
 

   

AVERTISSEMENT: 

  

Risque De Choc Életrique.

   

             

Non alimentation ou aux bornes d'accessoires sont 

isolés électriquement de l'entrée de c.C et doit être alimentés 

à une tension dangereuse solaire. Sous certaines conditions de 

défaillance, la batterie pourrait devenir trop chargée. Test entre 

toutes les bornes et la masse avant de toucher. 

Schedule

Maintenance Items

2 weeks after installation

Re-tighten power terminal 

connections to specified 

torque values.

3 months after installation

Re-tighten power terminal 

connections to   specified 

torque values.

Monthly or After Each 

Equalization

Inspect the battery bank. 

Look for cracked or 

bulging cases, and corroded 

terminals. 

For wet cell (flooded type) 

batteries, make sure the 

water level is correct. Wet 

cell water levels should be 

checked monthly or    

according to the             

manufacturer’s 

recommendations.

Annually

Clean the heatsink fins with a 

clean, dry rag.

Inspect all wiring for 

damage or fraying.

Inspect for nesting insects.

Re-tighten all wiring terminal 

connections to specified 

torque values.

Inspect the system earth 

grounding for all compo-

nents. Verify all grounding 

conductors are appropriately 

secured to earth ground.

   

 

   

 

 

     Table 4-6. Maintenance Schedule   

              

AVERTISSEMENT:

  

Risque de décharge électrique

             Déconnecter toutes les sources d'alimentation pour le 

contrôleur avant d'enlever le couvercle de boîte de connexion. 

N'enlevez jamais le couvercle lorsque tension existe sur les 

connexions d'alimentation ProStar MPPT.

            WARNING:

  

Shock Hazard

             Disconnect all power sources to the controller before 

removing the wiring box cover. Never remove the cover when 

voltage exists on the ProStar MPPT power connections.

Summary of Contents for ProStar MPPT Series

Page 1: ...ation Operation and Maintenance Manual www morningstarcorp com ProStar MPPT TM MODELS PS MPPT 25 PS MPPT 25M PS MPPT 40 PS MPPT 40M MAXIMUM POWER POINT TRACKING For the most recent manual revision see...

Page 2: ...36 4 1 TrakStar MPPT Technology 36 4 2 Battery Charging Information 38 4 3 Load Control Information 48 4 4 LED Indications 50 4 4 1 Power up 50 4 4 2 Status LED 50 4 4 3 State of charge LEDs 51 4 5 Pu...

Page 3: ...d installations et d utilisation du contr leur solaire ProStar MPPT Les symboles suivants sont utilis s dans ce manuel pour indiquer des conditions potentiellement dangereuses ou des consignes importa...

Page 4: ...allow water to enter the controller Install the ProStar MPPT in a location that prevents casual contact The ProStar MPPT heatsink can become very hot during operation Use insulated tools when working...

Page 5: ...with connection to the ProStar MPPT ground terminal The grounding conductor must be secured against any accidental detachment Pr cautions de S curit D installation AVERTISSEMENT L appareil n est pas f...

Page 6: ...Risk of Explosion Proper disposal of batteries is required Do not dispose of batteries in fire Refer to local regulations or codes for requirements AVERTISSEMENT Risque d Explosion Au rebut des piles...

Page 7: ...bagues bijoux et autres objets m talliques avant de travailler avec des piles Porter des bottes et des gants de caoutchouc Utiliser des outils avec poign es isolantes et vitez de placer des outils ou...

Page 8: ...otherwise a maximum of 6 AWG wire Includes battery voltage sense terminals Digital meter display options Optional remote battery temperature sensor 5 year warranty see Section 6 0 2 0 GENERAL INFORMAT...

Page 9: ...la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada 2 3 Versions and Ratings PS MPPT 25 Rated for maximum 25 amps continuous current battery or load Designed for 12 or 24 VDC systems PS MPPT 25M In...

Page 10: ...Power connections for Load and cable terminations 7 Battery Positive and Negative Terminals Power connections for Battery and cable terminations 8 Local Temperature Sensor Compensates charging based...

Page 11: ...ound fault Protection Device GFPD 150V The GFPD 150V detects power source ground faults and interrupts current as required by the U S National Electrical Code Wire Box for ProStar MPPT A modular wirin...

Page 12: ...nections that melt wire insulation burn surrounding materials or even cause fire Ensure tight connections and use cable clamps to secure cables and prevent them from swaying in mobile applications Pre...

Page 13: ...0 M WARNING Installation must comply with all US National Electrical Code and Canadian Electrical Code requirments Breakers and fuses may require lower ratings than referenced above so as not to excee...

Page 14: ...Float Stage volts Equalize Stage volts Absorp Time mins Equalize Time mins Equalize Timeout mins Equalize Interval days off off off 1 Sealed 14 00 13 50 150 off off on 2 Sealed 14 15 13 50 14 40 150...

Page 15: ...temperature sensing To battery and terminals To load and terminals To properly sized array 2 3 1 7 5 6 4 3 4 Wiring Figure 3 3 Wiring the PS MPPT REFER TO FIGURE 3 3 WHEN USING THE WIRING INSTRUCTION...

Page 16: ...ecommended if the controller is more than three meters 10 ft from the battery Generally accepted wiring practice is to limit voltage drops between the charger and the battery to 2 Even properly sized...

Page 17: ...cated between the battery and chassis ground terminal lugs see figure The RTS is supplied with 33 ft 10 m of 22 AWG 0 34 mm2 cable There is no polarity so either wire or can be connected to either scr...

Page 18: ...syst me la mise la terre au niveau du contr leur Selon les exigences par le code local ou les r f rences le c t n gatif du syst me doit tre mis la terre par un GFPD un seul point For safety and effect...

Page 19: ...way to break the PV connection when necessary DO NOT CLOSE THE BREAKER AT THIS TIME 40 Volt MODULE 40 Volt MODULE 40 Volt MODULE SOLAR Solar Disconnect SOLAR 120Voc Maximum EARTH GROUND STEP 7 Load C...

Page 20: ...r connection LOAD LOAD 40 or 55 Amp Fuse depending on model If the load does not turn on it could be for various reasons the ProStar MPPT is in LVD red LED on there is a short circuit in the load LEDs...

Page 21: ...tems where the solar array is of a higher nominal voltage than the battery as described in the next section 4 0 OPERATION High Voltage Strings and Grid tie Modules Another benefit of TrakStar MPPT tec...

Page 22: ...extended by 30 minutes if the battery discharges below 12 50 volts 12V system the previous night The Absorption set point is temperature compensated through either the on board local temperature sens...

Page 23: ...the electrolyte gases The green SOC LED will blink rapidly two 2 times per second during equalization charging The duration of the equalize charge is determined by the selected battery type See table...

Page 24: ...ings table see table 4 1 in this section shows two sealed battery settings with an Equaliza tion cycles These are minimal boost cycles to level indi vidual cells This is not an equalization and will n...

Page 25: ...Absorption Extension Voltage time hrs Figure 4 3 Absorption Extension Charging Profile If battery voltage discharges below 12 50 volts 25 00 volts 24V the previous night Absorption charging will be ex...

Page 26: ...threshold voltage The diagram shows where Float stage would have occurred if Float was not canceled Equalize Time out 1 00 2 00 3 00 4 00 5 00 6 00 Absorp V Bulk Float Equalize Equalize timeout time...

Page 27: ...sistance Current Compensation All LVD and LVR set points are current compensated Under load the battery voltage will sag in proportion to the current draw of the load A short term large load could cau...

Page 28: ...briefly every 5 seconds heartbeat indication flickers the Status LED off briefly every 5 seconds Table 4 4 Status LED Definitions NOTES 1 R flashing is generally a user addressable fault error 2 R cha...

Page 29: ...h the ProStar MPPT will operate with full rated current as indicated in each graph maximum ambient temperature depends on array input voltage Actual de rating temperatures lower than specified in the...

Page 30: ...Manual Insert Clear Resettable Ah Clear Total Ah Serial No Firmware Version Battery Type Absorption Voltage Float Voltage EQ Voltage Input Mode System Voltage 4 7 2 Programming in MSView Beyond the pr...

Page 31: ...1 4 5 6 ON and the unit programmed custom timing will be in effect With DIP 1 OFF down all lighting control functions are disabled Using either MSView or the meter display four channels are available...

Page 32: ...rie pourrait devenir trop charg e Test entre toutes les bornes et la masse avant de toucher Schedule Maintenance Items 2 weeks after installation Re tighten power terminal connections to specified tor...

Page 33: ...OOTING disconnected A small overload could take a few minutes to disconnect The ProStar MPPT will attempt to reconnect the load two 2 times Each attempt is approximately 10 seconds apart If the overlo...

Page 34: ...ry status LEDs R Y G sequencing While rare if battery current exceeds approximately 130 of the controller s output current rating this fault can occur The fault is generally related to fast large batt...

Page 35: ...oStar MPPT Battery voltage must be 10 vdc or greater If the voltage on the battery terminals of the controller is between 10 and 35 vdc and no LEDs are lit contact your authorized Morningstar dealer f...

Page 36: ...claim Morningstar will pay the return shipping charges if the repairs are cov ered under the warranty WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty does not apply under the following conditions D...

Page 37: ...ank you for your business and we look forward to assisting you WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE 1 Before proceeding please refer to product manual including Troubleshooting section 2 Contacting your authorize...

Page 38: ...et points Absorption Float Equalize HVD and HVDR solar 7 0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Battery Charging Set points 25 C multiply voltages by 2 for 24 volt systems Current Compensation 12 volt systems 15...

Page 39: ...Humidity 100 n c Tropicalization Conformally coated PCBs Marine rated terminals For hazardous location IECEx ATEX applications see the addendum part no MS 003244 EN to this manual Protections Power up...

Page 40: ...atts E ciency ProStar MPPT E ciency 24 Volt System 62 Vmp 93 Vmp APPENDIX B De rating Graphs Battery Current vs Array Voltage Battery Current vs Array Voltage Array Voltage Volts O V E R V O L T A G E...

Page 41: ...systems solid copper 2 voltage drop 1 Way Wire Distance meters 12 Volt System Wire Size mm2 40A 35A 30A 25A 20A 15A 10A 5A 70 10 24 11 71 13 66 16 39 20 49 27 32 40 98 81 95 50 8 12 9 28 10 83 12 99 1...

Page 42: ...01 6 69 10 03 20 06 10 1 58 1 80 2 10 2 52 3 15 4 21 6 31 12 62 6 0 99 1 13 1 32 1 59 1 98 2 64 3 97 7 93 4 0 62 0 71 0 83 1 00 1 25 1 66 2 50 4 99 2 5 0 39 0 45 0 52 0 63 0 78 1 05 1 57 3 14 Table C...

Page 43: ...0 32 0 36 0 42 0 50 0 63 0 84 1 26 2 52 Table C 6 Maximum 1 way wire distance for 12 Volt systems stranded copper 2 voltage drop 2 Voltage Drop Charts for 90 C Solid Copper Wire 1 Way Wire Distance fe...

Page 44: ...mperature as defined in the following table Wire Ampacity Key Exceeds wire ampacity at 60 C ambient temperature Exceeds wire ampacity at 50 C ambient temperature Exceeds wire ampacity at 40 C ambient...

Page 45: ...0 6 3 CISPR 22 Low Voltage Directive IEC EN 62109 1 MORNINGSTAR CORPORATION 2 1 Hazardous Locations for IECEx ATEX Applications IECEx ETL 20 0066X ITS20ATEX25933X IECEx Ex ec ic IIC TX Gc ATEX II 3G E...

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