Installation Instructions - Morningstar ProStar-15 Manual Del Operador

1. Mount the ProStar to a vertical surface. Allow space above and
below the controller for air flow. The heat sink MUST be in a vertical
(up & down) position.
2. Make sure the Solar and Load currents will not exceed the ratings
of the ProStar version being installed.
3. Connect the Battery first. Observe that the Battery Status LEDs
blink in sequence one time. Torque all the ProStar terminals tightly,
but do not exceed 35 in-ib.
4. Connect the battery Sense. This is recommended, but not required,
if the battery is located more than 5 meters from the controller.
5. Connect the Solar. With sunlight, the green Charging LED will light.
6. Connect the Load. If there is a fault, the LEDs will begin blinking.
5
CHARGING
PV
+
5
7. Select the proper charging for the battery being used. Turn the
rotary switch with a screwdriver to the Battery Type printed on the
label. The Battery Status LEDs will blink 1, 2 or 3 times depending
on the Battery Type selected.
8. For 12 or 24 volt systems, the ProStar will automatically select the
system voltage. If the system is 24 volts, first confirm that the
battery is above 15.5 volts. The controller selects 12 or 24 volts at
start-up.
9. Observe the LEDs and digital meter (if provided) to confirm normal
operation.
10. It is recommended that the system be properly grounded.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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2
TEMP. SENSOR
3
1
1
– GEL
BATTERY
2
– SEALED
TYPE
3
– FLOODED
BATTERY
+
–
SENSE
+
+
BATTERY
3
9
BATTERY STATUS
LOAD
+
–
4
–
–
10
5
1
BLINK: LOW
ON: LVD
UP
–
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