Morningstar Controls

Charge controllers or voltage regulators protect batteries from becoming overcharged. Electronic circuitry in the regulator measures battery voltage. As voltage rises, the battery’s state-of-charge (SOC) increases. At some voltage, (which changes for different types of batteries and is affected by fluctuations in temperature), the regulator will limit the charging of the battery.

Advanced features in some charge controllers include: low voltage disconnect (LVD), meters, lighting controls, adjustable settings for different battery types, auto equalization, fusing, temperature compensation and reverse polarity protection. Some regulators charge using pulse width modulation (PWM) while others use simple on/off schemes.

	May be used for solar, wind, or hydroelectric 45A or 60A at 12/24/48 VDC		MPPT controller for off-grid PV PV input up to 400 Wp and 75 Voc 15 amps at 12/24 VDC
	Relay Driver Logic module for high level system control Use with the TriStar or other systems Provides voltage alarm, load control and generator start		Mounts directly to module junction box 6 amp or 12 amp version at 12VDC Ideal controller for solar powered oil/gas applications
	Prostar Mid-range controllers 15A or 30A at 12/24 VDC 15A at 48 VDC Positive or negative ground May be used in parallel for higher current		Solar lighting controller 10A or 20A 12 VDC or 24 VDC 10 different lighting options
	SunSaver Small system controllers 6.5A or 10A or 20A 12 VDC or 24 VDC May be used in parallel for higher current		For one module systems 4.5A at 12 VDC Same charging circuit as SunSaver
	Two Battery Charging Backlit Remote Meter Easy Installation Lower Cost		Designed to World Bank specs for solar home systems 6A PV and Load or 10A PV and Load Short circuit and overload protected

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