Morningstar ProStar MPPT Series Quick Start Guide

Optional Accessories
Quick Start Guide
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Warning: Shock Hazard
Testbetweenallterminalsand
groundbeforetouching.
PoweroraccessoryterminalsareNOT
electricallyisolatedfromDCinputandmay
be energized with hazardous
solar voltage.
Switch 1: Load/Lighting
Switches 2 & 3: System Voltage
Specifications:
Switches 4, 5, & 6: Battery Type Selection
Switch 7: Battery Equalization
Switch 8: Meterbus/MODBUS Settings
Operational Configuration:
Lighting
Normal
PS‐MPPT‐25
NominalBatteryVoltage 12/24V
Max.PVOpen‐CircuitVoltage 120V
NominalMaximumInputPower 350/700W
MaximumBatteryChargingCurrent 25A
RatedLoadCurrent 25A
PS‐MPPT‐40
12/24V
120V
560/1120W
40A
30A
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In the box:
Mounting
Screws(x4)
MountingTemplate
Tools Required:
— #2PhilipsScrewdriver
— 3/16(5mm)&3/32"(2.5mm)FlatheadScrewdriver
— Drillwitha1/8"(3mm)bit
*AMenuMapisalsoincludedwithmeteredversions,
butisnotshowninthisguide.
WireBox
RelayDriver(RD‐1)
RemoteMeter(RM‐10)
EthernetMeterBus
Converter(EMC‐1)
Safety Information:
Warning: Shock Hazard
TheProStarMPPTcontrollermustbeinstalledbya
qualifiedtechnicianinaccordancewiththeelectrical
regulationsofthecountryofinstallation.
Warning: Shock Hazard
ThisunitisnotprovidedwithaGFDIdevice.Thischarge
controllermustbeusedwithanexternalGFDIdeviceas
requiredbytheArticle690oftheNationalElectricalCode
fortheinstallationlocation.
IMPORTANT: READtheProStarInstallationManual
forsafetyandregulatoryinformation,instructionson
configurationandoperation,
andwarrantyinformation.
FerriteChokes
PVGroundFaultProtection
(GFPD‐150VandGFPD‐600V)
RemoteTemperature
Sensor(RTS)
Scan QR Code to go
directly to the
ProStar MPPT
Installation Manual
and warranty
information online.
Contact Information:
TechnicalSupport:Support.morningstarcorp.com
Phone:1‐215‐321‐4457
AUTO 12V
24V
ManualEQ AutoEQ
ProStarChargeController
MODBUSMeterbus
Today’s Battery Voltage
Min12.26V
Max12.84V
SystemVoltage Switch2
Auto OFF
12 OFF
Switch3
OFF
ON
24 ON OFF
Mode Switch1
Normal OFF
Lighting ON
Mode Switch8
Meterbus OFF
MODBUS ON
1–Sealed*3–Sealed*
4–AGM/
Flooded*
5–Flooded 6–Flooded 7–L‐162–Sealed* Custom**
Mode Switch7
ManualEqualization OFF
Auto‐Equalization ON
WarrantyRegistration:https://www.morningstarcorp.com/product‐registration/
FloatCancelVoltage
12.10Volts
FloatExitTime‐Out 60minutes
AbsorptionExtensionTime AbsorptionTime+30minutes
AbsorptionExtensionVoltage
12.50Volts
SharedSettings SetPoint
SharedSettings SetPoint
TemperatureCompensationCo‐Efficient –30millivolts/°C/12Volts
EqualizeTime‐Out EqualizeTime+60minutes
DIPSwitch
Setting
BatteryType
Absorption
Stage
(Volts)
Float
State
(Volts)
Equalize
Stage
(Volts)
Absorption
Time
(Minutes)
Equalize
Time
(Minutes)
Equalize
Timeout
(Minutes)
Equalize
Interval
(days)
LVD
(Volts)
LVR
Volts)
4 5 6
OFF OFF OFF 1–Sealed* 14.00 13.50 ‐‐‐ 150 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ 11.5 12.6
OFF OFF ON 2–Sealed*  14.15 13.50 14.40 150 60 120 28 11.5 12.6
OFF ON OFF 3–Sealed* 14.30 13.50 14.60 150 60 120 28 11.5 12.6
OFF ON ON 4–AGM/Flooded* 14.40 13.50 15.10 180 120 180 28 11.5 12.6
ON OFF OFF 5–Flooded 14.60 13.50 15.30 180 120 180 28 11.5 12.6
ON OFF ON 6–Flooded 14.70 13.50 15.40 180 180 240 28 11.5 12.6
ON ON OFF 7–L‐16 15.40 13.40 16.00 180 180 240 14 11.5 12.6
ON ON ON 8–Custom**
Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom Custom
*“Sealed”batterytypesincludeGelandAGMBatteries
**Lithium‐ionandsomeotherbatterytypesrequirecustomprogramming.Morningstarprovidesdownloadablesettingsforselectedbattery
manufacturershere:https://www.morningstarcorp.com/energy‐storage‐partner‐program/ 

NOTE:TheProStarMPPTcanbeprogrammedtoaccommodateawiderangeofchargingparameters.
Consultthebatterymanufacturerforoptimalbatterychargingsettings.
ToChangeSettings:
•Onmeteredmodels,usetheinterfaceonthemeterorusethesoftwareavailableathttps://www.morningstarcorp.com/msview/.
•Onnon‐meteredmodels,usethesoftwareavailableathttps://www.morningstarcorp.com/msview/.
SeetheProStarInstallation,Operations,andMaintenanceManualforadditionalinformation/guidance.
MS‐001538rev.B

Morningstar ProStar MPPT Series Specifications

General

Brand	Morningstar
Model	ProStar MPPT Series
Category	Controller
Language	English