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Installation Instructions

ProStar MPPT Operator’s Manual

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•  Stranded wires to be connected to the ProStar MPPT 

terminals should be prepared first with e.g. clamped 

copper heads, etc. to avoid the possibility of one     

conductor free out of the connection screw, and       

possible contact with the metal enclosure.

          WARNING: 

 

Solar and battery fuses or DC breakers  

 

 

are required in the system. These protection devices 

are external to the ProStar MPPT controller, and must be a 

maximum of 30 amps for the PS-MPPT-25/M and 50 amps 

for the PS-MPPT-40/M.

            AVERTISSEMENT:

 Solaire et batterie fusibles ou         

 

  disjoncteurs DC sont nécessaires dans le système. 

Ces dispositifs de protection sont externes au contrôleur 

MPPT ProStar et doivent être un maximum de 30 

ampères  pour  le  PS-MPPT-25/M  et  50  ampères  pour  le                    

PS-MPPT-40/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 exceed any   

specific wire ampacity.

           AVERTISSEMENT:  

Installation doit être conforme à  

             toutes les requirments US National Electrical Code 

et Code Canadien d'Electricité.  Disjoncteurs et fusibles 

peuvent exiger des cotes inférieures que mentionnés ci-

dessus de manière à ne pas pour dépasser n'importe quel 

fils particulier admissible. 

.

            WARNING: 

Minimum over-current protection          

 

  device interrupt ratings must be 2000A for 12V 

systems, and 4000A for 24V systems.

             AVERTISSEMENT

:  Protection contre les                  

 

   surintensités minimum cotes d'interruption de    

périphérique doivent être de 2000 a 12V systèmes et 4000 a 

pour les systèmes de 24V.

3.2 Configuration

The DIP switch block shown in Figure 3.1 below is used to 

set the operating parameters for the ProStar MPPT.

Switch 1: Load / Lighting

Mode

Switch 1

Normal

OFF

Lighting

ON

Switches 2, 3: System Voltage

Three (3) system voltage configurations are available as 

shown in the table below: 

System Voltage

Switch 2

Switch 3

Auto

OFF

OFF

12

OFF

ON

24

ON

OFF

NOTE:

  Before connecting the battery, measure the open-circuit 

voltage. It must be over 10 volts to start the controller.  If the 
system voltage Settings Switches are set to Auto-detect, battery 
voltage over 15.5V will be detected as a 24V nominal battery, 
and the unit will charge accordingly. The 12/24V auto selection is 
only done at start-up, and the detected system voltage will never 
change during operation. 

Generally, the specfic system voltage is known, and it is best 

to set DIPs 2,3 accordingly; the auto-detect setting should 

be used only in rare circumstances.

          

Figure 3.1.  DIP Switch Block to set charging parameters

    

Summary of Contents for PS-MPPT-25

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 revisions se...

Page 2: ...iguration 21 3 3 Mounting 24 3 4 Wiring 25 4 0 Operation 35 4 1 TrakStar MPPT Technology 35 4 2 Battery Charging Information 37 4 3 Load Control Information 47 4 4 LED Indications 49 4 4 1 Power up 49...

Page 3: ...ion du contr leur solaire ProStar MPPT Les symboles suivants sont utilis s dans ce manuel pour indiquer des conditions potentiellement dangereuses ou des consignes importantes de s curit AVERTISSEMENT...

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: ...al regulations or codes for requirements AVERTISSEMENT Risque d Explosion Au rebut des piles est n cessaire Ne pas jeter les piles dans le feu Se r f rer aux r glementations locales ou des codes pour...

Page 7: ...s de caoutchouc Utiliser des outils avec poign es isolantes et vitez de placer des outils ou des objets m talliques sur le dessus de batteries D brancher la source de charge avant de brancher ou dis r...

Page 8: ...voltage sense terminals Digital meter display options Optional remote battery temperature sensor 5 year warranty see Section 6 0 2 0 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 2 Regulatory Information NOTE This section c...

Page 9: ...ada 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 Includes metering display Rated for maximum 25 amps c...

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: ...perform the following tasks generator control 2 3 and 4 wire configurations dry contacts for alarms and other signals advanced load control vent fan control DIN rail compatible or surface mount Ground...

Page 12: ...er Loose power connections and or corroded wires may result in resistive connections that melt wire insulation burn surrounding materials or even cause fire Ensure tight connections and use cable clam...

Page 13: ...iger des cotes inf rieures que mentionn s ci dessus de mani re ne pas pour d passer n importe quel fils particulier admissible WARNING Minimum over current protection device interrupt ratings must be...

Page 14: ...lize Equalize Interval days Equalize Interval days 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 60 120 28 off on off 3 Sealed 14 30 13 50 14 60...

Page 15: ...re 3 2 below Install in an area protected from direct rain and sun If the controller is installed in an enclosure some ventilation is recommended Do not locate in an enclosure where battery gases can...

Page 16: ...ion or limit equalization at a lower battery voltage because the controller measures a higher voltage at the controller s ter minals than is the actual battery voltage For example if the controller is...

Page 17: ...nd the battery will be damaged AVERTISSEMENT Endommagement de l quipement Ne placez jamais la sonde de temp rature dans un l ment de batterie Le RTS et la batterie seraient endommag s CAUTION The ProS...

Page 18: ...trode conductor GEC to the case ground terminal The ProStar MPPT does not have internal ground fault protection but where the NEC requires the use of a ground fault protec tion device GFPD the system...

Page 19: ...40 Volt MODULE 40 Volt MODULE 40 Volt MODULE SOLAR Solar Disconnect SOLAR 120Voc Maximum STEP 7 Load Connections see diagram below Turn the loads off and connect the load wires to the load terminals...

Page 20: ...i mum Power Point Tracking technology to extract maximum power from the solar module s The tracking algorithm is fully automatic and does not require user adjustment Trakstar technology will track the...

Page 21: ...but the module s Vmp is typically around 17V Figure 4 1 shows a typical current vs voltage output curve for a nominal 12V off grid module Figure 4 1 Nominal 12 volt solar module I V curve and output...

Page 22: ...al temperature sensor or an optional Remote Temperature Sensor RTS if connected Equalization Stage WARNING Risk of Explosion Equalizing vented batteries produces explosive gases The battery bank must...

Page 23: ...tery can convert the sulfate back to the soft active material if the battery is fully recharged However a solar battery is seldom completely recharged so the soft lead sulfate crystals harden over a p...

Page 24: ...f 7 L 16 15 40 13 40 16 00 180 180 240 14 on on on 8 Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom Sealed battery type includes gel and AGM batteries Custom LVD volts LV...

Page 25: ...rge current causing battery voltage to drop below Float voltage for 60 minutes After the load turns off the controller returns to Bulk charging and then Absorption stage once again In this example a l...

Page 26: ...w of all loads must not exceed the ProStar MPPT 25 or 30 amp maximum load rating CAUTION Do not wire an AC inverter of any size to the load terminals of the ProStar MPPT damage to the load control cir...

Page 27: ...load connections before applying power 4 4 LED Indications KEY G green G Y R flashing sequencially Y yellow G Y flashing together R red G Y R G and Y flashing together alternating with R flash 4 4 1...

Page 28: ...are present the initial press will conduct a lighting test A lighting test is used to verify correct wiring in the load circuit and or verify the lighting components are operational If no faults or r...

Page 29: ...authorized Morningstar dealer for service 4 7 Custom Settings 4 7 1 Programming with the Meter Display The ProStar MPPT is available in metered and non metered versions The metered model allows Custom...

Page 30: ...he ProStar MPPT s meter map consists of two main axes The horizontal top level daily monitoring screens and the vertical Main Menu stacked screens The four lighted triangular directional control keys...

Page 31: ...can be edited to specify a time offset to trigger an action which can be Do Nothing Lights On or Lights Off The combination setting of each channel will specify whether the actions and events of each...

Page 32: ...NDER CERTAIN FAULT CONDITIONS BATTERY COULD BECOME OVER CHARGED TEST BETWEEN ALL TERMINALS AND GROUND BEFORE TOUCHING AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE NON ALIMENTATION OU AUX BORNES D ACCESSOIRE...

Page 33: ...Star MPPT and then reconnect If the controller is re started with the failure still present the controller may not detect that the RTS is connected and the LEDs will not indicate a fault A metered mod...

Page 34: ...ll stop charging and indicate a fault condi tion After all settings have been modified the controller must be reset by removing and then restoring power to the controller The new programmed settings w...

Page 35: ...in Section 6 LIMITED WARRANTY Morningstar Solar Controllers and Inverters All of Morningstar s products with the exception of the Sure Sine 300 inverter and SHS controller are warrantied to be free f...

Page 36: ...s deal ers system designers installers and vast online resources including the String Calculator array design tool at www morningstarcorp com are available to assist in these areas Morningstar can hel...

Page 37: ...d before further warranty replacements can be considered for the original or future cases NOTE Please do not return units without an RMA or case number Doing so will increase the time required to reso...

Page 38: ...f on on 4 AGM Flooded 14 40 13 50 15 10 180 120 180 28 on off off 5 Flooded 14 60 13 50 15 30 180 120 180 28 on off on 6 Flooded 14 70 13 50 15 40 180 180 240 28 on on off 7 L 16 15 40 13 40 16 00 180...

Page 39: ...ks of Morningstar Corporation MODBUSTM and MODBUS TCP IPTM are trademarks of Modbus IDA www modbus ida org 2016 Morningstar Corporation All rights reserved MS 001537 v1 4 REACH ALL COMPONENTS COMPLIAN...

Page 40: ...00 1050 1100 1150 Output Power Watts E ciency ProStar MPPT E ciency 24 Volt System 62 Vmp 93 Vmp APPENDIX B De rating Graphs Battery Current vs Array Voltage Vmp Array Voltage Volts Battery Current Am...

Page 41: ...2 00 4 00 2 5 0 32 0 36 0 42 0 50 0 63 0 84 1 26 2 52 Table C 2 Maximum 1 way wire distance for 12 Volt systems solid copper 2 voltage drop 2 Voltage Drop Charts for 75 C Solid Copper Wire 1 Way Wire...

Page 42: ...rts for 90 C Stranded Copper Wire 1 Way Wire Distance feet 12 Volt System Wire Size AWG 40A 35A 30A 25A 20A 15A 10A 5A 2 0 33 6 38 4 44 8 53 8 67 2 89 6 134 4 268 9 1 0 26 6 30 4 35 5 42 6 53 3 71 0 1...

Page 43: ...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...

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