The EcoPulse™ is a pulse width modulation (PWM) solar charge
controller within Morningstar’s Essential Series™ of products which provides essential off-grid battery regulation functions. This controller is easy to use, and designed for residential and leisure consumer applications. Metered and non-metered versions of this product are available at 10, 20, and 30 amp charge ratings for 12 and 24 volt battery systems. The EcoPulse is not sold in the USA or Canada.
Model | EC-10 | EC-10M | EC-20 | EC-20M | EC-30 | EC-30M |
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Charge Rating | 10 amps | 10 amps | 20 amps | 20 amps | 30 amps | 30 amps |
Max. PV Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) | 60 volts | 60 volts | 60 volts | 60 volts | 60 volts | 60 volts |
Nominal Battery Voltage | 12V or 24V | 12V or 24V | 12V or 24V | 12V or 24V | 12V or 24V | 12V or 24V |
Self-Consumption | <15mA | <20mA | <15mA | <20mA | <15mA | <20mA |
Transient Surge Protection | 1500 Watts | 1500 Watts | 1500 Watts | 1500 Watts | 1500 Watts | 1500 Watts |
Battery Voltage Range | 10-35V | 10-35V | 10-35V | 10-35V | 10-35V | 10-35V |
Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +45C | -40 C to +45C | -40 C to +45C | -40 C to +45C | -40 C to +45C | -40 C to +45C |
Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years |
Built-in meter | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
CE and RoHS compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
TUV Listed: IEC 62109 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Manufactured in a Certified ISO 9001 Facility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Download the EcoPulse Solar Charge Controller Datasheet.
This 5 minute video highlights the ProStar MPPT solar charge controller’s circuit board that differentiates it from other brands. In addition to the capacitors, inductors, processors, surge protectors, and other over-spec’d internal components, the quality of the controller’s heat sink and outer casing is also addressed. The video concludes with mention of features and capabilities related to communications, datalogging, lithium battery charging, and high quality and reliability.
Recorded Webinar
recommended when temperature at the battery and controller differs more than 5°C
It’s a recommended best practice to install your product’s latest firmware to ensure access to all up-to-date features, accessory compatibilities, and code modifications. Watch this 5 minute video for instructions on how to download and update ProStar MPPT firmware.
After watching the video, click here to download the firmware.
The schematic diagram above, illustrates how the ProStar MPPT regulates power to batteries and a direct current (DC) load in an off-grid system.
The schematic diagram above, illustrates how the ProStar MPPT regulates power to batteries and an alternating current (AC) load in an off-grid system. This diagram is very similar to the DC load diagram above it except an inverter has been added.