Morningstar – Prostar charge controllers

Prostar 15 and 30 intelligent control and unique features significantly improve battery performance. The Prostar charge controller features accurate set points, low voltage drops, and sealed & flooded battery control parameters. The Prostar 15 or Prostar 30 provide higher charging efficiency, increases the battery capacity, reduces water loss, and extends the life of the battery.

Standard Controller Features:

  • Temperature compensation.
  • High level of lightning protection.
  • Computerized production testing.
  • Ambient temperatures of ñ40∫C to +60∫C.
  • Expected 15-year life.
  • Parallel capability for higher current ratings.
  • Easy to use
  • Constant voltage, PWM series charging.
  • Reverse current protection (at night).
  • ISO 9002 manufacturing.
  • High efficiency, low self-consumption.
  • TropicalizationóEpoxy or conformal coating.
  • No need to derate – 25% design margin.
Make Model Solar Volts Load Low Voltage Remarks
Amps Amps Disconnect
Morningstar SG-4 4.5 12 No load N Charge control only
Morningstar SS-6-12v 6 12 10 N Temperature compensated, PWM
Morningstar SS-6L-12v 6 12 6 Y Temperature compensated, PWM
Morningstar SS-10-12v 10 12 10 N Temperature compensated, PWM
Morningstar SS-10L-12v 10 12 10 Y Temperature compensated, PWM
Morningstar SS-10L-24v 10 24 10 Y Temperature compensated, PWM
Morningstar SS-20L-12v 20 12 20 Y Temperature compensated, PWM
Morningstar SS-20L-24v 20 24 20 Y Temperature compensated, PWM
Morningstar SL-10L-12V 10 12 10 Y Automatic or timed lighting on/off
Morningstar SL-10L-24V 10 12 10 Y Automatic or timed lighting on/off
Morningstar SL-20L-12V 20 24 20 Y Automatic or timed lighting on/off
Morningstar SL-20L-24V 20 24 20 Y Automatic or timed lighting on/off
Morningstar PS-15 15 24-Dec 15 Y High quality charge and load control
Morningstar PS-15M 15 24-Dec 15 Y Includes Digital Meter
Morningstar PS-30 30 24-Dec 30 Y High quality charge and load control
Morningstar PS-30M 30 24-Dec 30 Y Includes Digital Meter
Morningstar TS45 45 12/24/1948 45 Y Programmable, Load Or Charge
Morningstar TS60 60 12/24/1948 60 Y Programmable, Load Or Charge
Morningstar SHS-6L 6 12 10 Y Best for Solar Home Systems
Morningstar SHS-10L 10 12 20 Y Best for Solar Home Systems
Trace C-12 12 12 12 Y Charge or lighting control
Trace C-35 35 24-Dec 35 Y Charge OR load control, not both
Trace C-40 40 12/24/1948 40 Y Charge OR load control, not both
Trace C-60 60 24-Dec 60 Y Charge OR load control, not both
Charge Conrollers

Morningstar Charge Controllers

The FLEXmax

The FLEXmax 80 or FLEXmax 60 is the latest innovation in Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge controllers from OutBack Power Systems. The FLEXmax 80’s innovative MPPT algorithm is both continuous and active, increasing your renewable energy yield up to 30%. Thanks to enhanced cooling, the FLEXmax 80 can operate at its full 80 amp maximum current rating in ambient temperatures as high as 104°F (40°C). Included in the FLEXmax 80 are all of the features first developed by OutBack Power in the revolutionary MX60, such as support for a wide range of nominal battery voltages and the ability to step-down a high voltage solar array to recharge a low voltage battery. A built-in backlit display shows status information at the touch of a button. Enhanced network communications allow the FLEXmax 80 to be remotely programmed via the optional MATE system display and controller. The new FLEXmax 80 is the only choice when you demand a high performance, efficient and customizable charge controller for your advanced power system

Although the FLEXmax 80 or FLEXmax 60 is designed to work with solar power, it will work with micro-hydro turbines. OutBack Power Systems will only offer limited tech support for these because there is too much variance in micro-hydro specifications.