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General Information
ProStar MPPT Operator’s Manual
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2.4 Features
The features of the ProStar MPPT are shown in Figure 2-1
below. An explanation of each feature is provided.
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Figure 2-1. PS-MPPT Features
1 - Charging Status / Error LED
Shows charging current and error condition statuses.
2 - Heatsink
Aluminum heatsink (underneath) to dissipate controller heat (the
ProStar MPPT is 100% passively cooled for reliability)
3 - Meter Display
Digital LCD monitoring and programming display
4 - Battery Status / Fault LED Indicators
Three state of charge (SOC) LED indicators show charging status and
controller faults
5 - Solar Positive and Negative Terminals
Power connections for Solar (+) and (-) cable terminations
6 - Load Positive and Negative Terminals
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 on ambient temperature (not used if Re-
mote Temperature Sensor is connected)
9 - Meter Directional Buttons
Used to navigate throughout meter map
10 - DIP Switches
Eight (8) settings switches to configure operation of the ProStar MPPT
11 - MeterBus
TM
Port
RJ-11 socket for Morningstar MeterBus
TM
network connections
12 - Grounding Terminal
Chassis ground terminal for equipment grounding
13 - Battery Sense Terminals
Connection points for battery voltage sensing wires
14 - Remote Temperature Sensor Terminals (RTS)
Connection points for a Morningstar RTS to remotely monitor battery
temperature
15 - Wire Box for ProStar-MPPT
Optional accessory to route wiring through knock-outs
16 - Wire Box for ProStar-MPPT Knock-outs
Knock-outs for routing wires to conduit or wire gland terminations