15 Amp Solar Charge Controllers l Morningstar Corporation https://www.morningstarcorp.com/charge-rating/15-amp-solar-charge-controllers/ The world's leading solar controllers and inverters. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:24:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.morningstarcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Morningstar-favicon-32x32.png 15 Amp Solar Charge Controllers l Morningstar Corporation https://www.morningstarcorp.com/charge-rating/15-amp-solar-charge-controllers/ 32 32 PS-15M https://www.morningstarcorp.com/products/prostar/ps-15m/ Tue, 27 Dec 2016 18:38:58 +0000 https://www.morningstarcorp.com/?post_type=products&p=13400 The post PS-15M appeared first on Morningstar Corporation.

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]]> ProStar https://www.morningstarcorp.com/products/prostar/ Mon, 07 Nov 2016 22:58:28 +0000 https://www.morningstarcorp.com/?post_type=products&p=13201 Morningstar's ProStar™ Gen 3 is the world's leading mid-range solar controller for both professional and consumer applications.

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    • The ProStar solar charge controller has been the leading mid-range pulse width modulation (PWM) controller since 1995. With over 350,000 units installed in the harshest environments in over 100 countries, ProStar sets the standards in performance and reliability for the rest of the solar industry.

    The Generation 3 ProStar shares the outstanding build quality and familiar form factor of its predecessors and adds data and lighting control capabilities, a graphical interface, and advanced protection features that meet the needs of today’s most demanding off-grid solar applications. ProStar provides both “the legend and the latest” in a single new product.

    “…you get what you pay for, and this one is worth every penny…count on Morningstar.”


    Morningstar Professional

    SNMP-Compatible

    SNMP-Compatible


    How to Buy

    Key features and benefits

    • High Reliability
      Latest electronic and environmental protections, quality control,
      and design considerations comply with IEC 62109 and promote
      longevity in the harshest environments
    • High Temperature Operation
      Full nameplate current rating, both solar and load up to 60°C
      continuous
    • Auto-Battery-Select
      12V and 24V systems
    • Data Logging
      Up to 256 days of solar charge and load consumption data
    • Self-diagnostics
      Continuous monitoring and reporting of any errors or system
      faults through its status LED’s, optional display and
      communication port
    • Meter
      High resolution LCD, multi-lingual backlit graphical display of system voltage, current, temperature, lighting settings, etc.
    • Custom Programming
      Dip switches, meter interface, or connection with a computer can be
      used to adjust charging, load communications, and lighting control
    • Low Noise Design
      Meets US Federal Communications Commission Class B specifications
    • Automatic Solar-Based Lighting Control
      Field adjustable, multi-event load control enables powerful options for
      solar lighting systems
    • MODBUS Communications
      Open standard MODBUS communications protocol allows for control
      and remote data access
    • SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Monitoring
      Provides more detailed monitoring of all system data with existing IT
      management and architecture when connected to EMC-1 accessory

    Specifications and Certifications

    ModelPS-15PS-15MPS-30PS-30M
    Charge Rating 15 amps 15 amps 30 amps 30 amps
    Max. PV Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) for 12/24V batteries 30/60 volts 30/60 volts 30/60 volts 30/60 volts
    Nominal Battery Voltage 12V or 24V 12V or 24V 12V or 24V 12V or 24V
    Battery Voltage Range 10-35V 10-35V 10-35V 10-35V
    Voltage Accuracy <=0.1% +/- 50mV <=0.1% +/- 50mV <=0.1% +/- 50mV <=0.1% +/- 50mV
    Operating Temperature Range -40 C to +60C -40 C to +60C -40 C to +60C -40 C to +60C
    Warranty 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years
    Built-in meter Yes Yes
    CE and RoHS compliant Yes Yes Yes Yes
    TAA compliant Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Approved for use in Hazardous Locations: Class 1, Division 2, Groups A-D Yes Yes Yes Yes
    IEC 62109 Yes Yes Yes Yes
    ETL Listed [UL-1741 and Canadian CSA C22.2 No.107.1.01] Yes Yes Yes Yes
    FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Manufactured in a Certified ISO 9001 Facility Yes Yes Yes Yes

    Datasheets

    Download the ProStar Solar Charge Controller Datasheet.

    Operation Manuals

    Download the ProStar Solar Charge Controller Manual.

    Videos

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    ProStar (Gen3) Controller – 3 minute video

    This short video highlights the ProStar (Gen3) PWM solar charge controller. This device has been upgraded, while maintaining the same quality and form factor of previous models that have been installed in over 100 countries in the world’s harshest environments since 1995. View this video to learn about the new features and capabilities of this product including enhanced custom programming, data logging, communications, and lighting control.

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    ProStar (Gen3) Solar Charge Controller Presentation

    Recorded Webinar

    This presentation provides a more in depth overview the ProStar (Gen3) PWM solar charge controller.  You’ll see a comparison between the Gen3 and earlier ProStar models concerning meter displays, self-diagnostics, load/lighting control, communications, data logging, certifications, and other features.

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    ]]>         SS-MPPT-15L https://www.morningstarcorp.com/products/sunsaver-mppt/ss-mppt-15l/ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 03:53:36 +0000 https://www.morningstarcorp.com/?post_type=products&p=2582 The post SS-MPPT-15L appeared first on Morningstar Corporation.

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    ]]>         SunSaver MPPT https://www.morningstarcorp.com/products/sunsaver-mppt/ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 15:14:38 +0000 https://www.morningstarcorp.com/?page_id=1215 Morningstar’s SunSaver MPPT™ solar controller with TrakStar™ Technology is an advanced maximum power point tracking (MPPT) battery charger for off-grid PV systems.

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    • The SunSaver MPPT™ with TrakStar technology is the perfect charging solution for smaller off-grid solar systems up to 520Wp. An industrial-grade design proven in challenging applications and environments, SunSaver has been called the single most successful charge controller in the solar industry.

    “…an amazing product…well built, and well designed”




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    How to Buy

    Key features and benefits

    • Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) optimally matches the solar array to the battery—no wasted PV electricity.
    • Use of high voltage modules – In addition to 12V crystalline modules,
      enables use of high voltage modules for off-grid battery charging.
    • Converts 36V or 24V arrays for use with either a 24V or 12V battery.
    • Automatic Lighting Control – four programmable timer sequences for PV lighting applications using MSView.
    • Extensive electronic protections include short-circuit, over-current and reverse polarity to ensure the controller will not be damaged by wiring mistakes or overloads.

    Specifications and Certifications

    ModelSS-MPPT-15L

    *Input power can exceed Nominal Operating Power. Controller will limit and provide its rated continuous maximum output current into batteries.
    Charge Rating 15 amps
    Max. PV Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 60 volts
    Nominal Battery Voltage 12V or 24V
    Nominal max. Operating Power* 260W/12V, 520W/24W
    Peak efficiency 97.5%
    Battery Voltage Range 7-36V
    Voltage Accuracy 1.0%

    Datasheets

    Download the SunSaver MPPT Solar Charge Controller Datasheet.

    Operation Manuals

    Download the SunSaver MPPT Solar Charge Controller Manual.

    Videos

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    Morningstar Charging Experts featuring SunSaver MPPT

    This 7 minute video features the internal and external components of Morningstar’s SunSaver Solar Charge Controllers and explains why Morningstar has been considered the “charging experts” for over a quarter of a century.

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    Lighting Control

    The SunSaver MPPT Lighting Control and Configuration document provides a detailed explanation on how to program dusk ’til dawn and other lighting control settings including multiple ON/OFF custom lighting/load timing settings.

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