August 25, 2020
Greenshine New Energy, a user of ProStar charge controllers, published a thorough solar lighting guide for you to understand what to look for when searching for quality parts that will justify your investment.
Grounding Off-Grid Solar Systems
June 2, 2020
Understanding the difference between a chassis ground and an electrical ground allows you to maintain an efficient and long-lasting system. While understanding exactly how much current voltage is required in an electrical ground to offset the natural earth voltage is complex, when done correctly, it can prevent corrosion before it becomes visible.
Charging Valve Regulated AGM Batteries
March 30, 2017
Did you know that the new ProStar Gen3 solar charge controller is equipped with DIP Switches (switch #’s 4, 5 and 6) that enable seven preset charge configurations and a custom setting to best meet the […]
Comparing Four Versions of Morningstar 600V Charge Controllers
November 23, 2016
Morningstar’s TriStar MPPT™ 600V Solar Charge Controllers have proven to be a highly reliable solution to enable several application scenarios including: The use of smaller diameter wire to reduce costs and simplify […]
Relay Driver Performs Functions Similar To Auxiliary Port
April 4, 2016
Morningstar offers a Relay Driver (model # RD-1) which can be used for many of the same functions as an auxiliary (IN or OUT). Each RD-1 has 4 channels that […]
ProStar MPPT Dip Switch Settings
February 5, 2016
Dip switch settings to configure battery charging, system voltage, and load/lighting parameters are included in the ProStar MPPT Operator’s Manual. But in the event that you don’t have a manual […]
Configuring Settings From The Controller’s Meter Interface
November 17, 2015
Most people are used to connecting to a computer in order to configure a controller’s charge settings. But with the ProStar MPPT™ controller, configurations can be changed in the field […]
Changing The Controller’s Dip Switch Settings
October 13, 2015
A question came in recently about whether the dip switch settings on Morningstar controllers can be changed while the controller is powered ON. The answer is: No, you should turn off […]
Tesla Powerwall and the TriStar MPPT 600V Charge Controller
August 18, 2015
Although Morningstar MPPT controllers are capable of charging a lower voltage battery from a higher voltage battery, at this time, no information is available concerning the use of a TriStar […]