ProStar MPPT Operator’s Manual
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ProStar MPPT Operator’s Manual
SPECIFICATION SUMMARY
PS-MPPT-25
PS-MPPT-40
Nominal Battery
Voltage
12/24V
12/24V
Max. PV Open-
Circuit Voltage*
120V
120V
Maximum Operating
Power**
350 / 700W
550 /
1100W
Max. Battery
Charging Current
25A
40A
Rated Load Current
25A
30A
DIMENSIONS [inches (centimeters)]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Important Safety Instructions
............................ 1
2.0 General Information
.... .................................... ..10
2.1 Overview ...............................................................10
2.2 Regulatory Information........................................11
2.3 Versions and Ratings................................................13
2.4 Features ................................................................14
2.5 Optional Accessories .............................................16
3.0 Installation
............................................................18
3.1 General Installation Notes .....................................18
3.2 Configuration ........................................................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
4.4.2 Status LED.............................................................. 49
4.4.3 State-of-charge LEDs...............................................50
4.5 Push-button Use in Non-Metered Version.............50
4.6 Alarms......................................................................51
4.7 Custom Settings............................. ........................53
4.7.1 Programming with Meter Display........................... 53
4.7.2 Programming in MSView.........................................54
4.7.3 Meter Display Operation.........................................55
4.7.3.1 Directional Key Use and Operation / Navigating
the Meter Map.......................................................55
4.7.3.2 Adjusting the Meter Display...................................55
**These power levels refer to the maximum wattage the PS-MPPT
can process. Higher power arrays can be used without damaging the
controller.
*Array voltage should never exceed this limit
6.69
( 17.0 )
6.69
( 17.0 )
4.92
( 12.5 )
7.88
( 20.0 )
7.62
( 19.4 )
2.76
( 7.0 )