Morningstar’s Ground Fault Protection Device™ (GFPD) prevents current from following any unintended paths during a ground fault. Other ground fault detection/interruption products break the bond to the grounded conductor. When this occurs, not only is the earth bond compromised, but the battery and DC loads can also be left ungrounded and floating. For a negatively grounded system this means that the negative side of the battery and loads can float to negative Voc in relation to ground and the positive side can float to (negative Voc + Vbat). Morningstar’s GFPD better isolates the array from the battery and loads, while maintaining the bond to ground. Compatible with:
They’re worth it, because they provide the faster power “tracking” that lets us engineer this much power and control into a compact design.
Combined with premium, “over-spec’d” components, this greatly improves control response which guards against system transients, regulation overshoot and overcurrent/overload conditions
Nature do your worst–this controller can take it
If you’ve ever trashed a lesser terminal during an installation, you’ll appreciate some “overkill” here
Allows the surface-mounting of critical components underneath the main board next to the heat sink, which reduces heat travel distance and keeps the controller even cooler
As opposed to cast aluminum, which is less effective in passive cooling applications
“Talks solar” with standard industry language, for system monitoring and cloud connectivity-speaks Modbus, and SNMP (with the EMC-1)
Lithium batteries are expensive and vulnerable to cold temperatures. When it gets close to freezing, the controller backs-off charging to avoid damaging batteries
All-digital calibration for high accuracy, using the same efficient technology found in advanced mobile device
Morningstar’s hallmark MPPT technology precisely seeks and locks onto the true maximum power point quickly and accurately, to ensure the highest output possible from a solar array
When you’ve been in the field installing, you appreciated being able to read a crisp, high contrast display on site
Up to 2 1/2 times longer than some competitors in this class
ProStar is smart enough to monitor and analyze system performance, and alert you when you need to know
Heat is the enemy of all electronics. That’s why Prostar’s critical components are rated to withstand temperatures right up to the boiling point of water (100°C)
Protects the precision electronics inside with an impact strength 30 times greater than the acrylic thermoplastics commonly found on lesser controllers
Just kidding. We’ve never needed them
Model | GFPD-150V | GFPD-600V |
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Maximum Solar Voltage (Voc) | 150 volts | 600 volts |
Maximum Solar Current (Isc) | 85A | 50A |
Nominal Battery Voltage | 12, 24, 36 or 48 Vdc | 12, 24, 36 or 48 Vdc |
Supply Voltage Range | 10-72 Vdc | 10-72 Vdc |
Self Consumption | <0.5W | <0.5W |
Ground Fault Threshold Current | 300 mA +/- 10% | 300 mA +/- 10% |
Number of Poles | 2 | 2 |
Trip Method | Relay | Relay |
Output Trip Signal | 12V | 12V |
Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +50C | -40 C to +60C |
Warranty | 5 Years | 5 Years |
CE and RoHS compliant | Yes | Yes |
UL1741 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 Listed | Yes | Yes |
UL-489 Listed | Yes |
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UL-1077 Listed |
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Yes |
FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant | Yes | Yes |
U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC) 690.5 Compliant for use as a GFPD device | Yes | Yes |
Manufactured in a Certified ISO 9001 Facility | Yes | Yes |
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
MPPT charge controllers (150 Voc; 30, 45, & 60 amp versions for 12-48 volt batteries)
600 volt charge controllers with 60 amp charge rating
MPPT charge controller (120 Voc; 25 & 40 amp versions for 12 & 24 volt batteries)
MPPT charge controller (60 Voc; 15 amp rating for 12 & 24 volt batteries)
PWM charge controller (15 & 30 amp versions for 12 & 24 volt batteries)
PWM charge controller (10 & 20 amp versions for 12 & 24 volt batteries)
PWM two battery controller for RV's, & boats (25 amp rating for 12 volt batteries)
PWM charge controller (45 & 60 amp versions for 12-48 volt batteries)
PWM charge controller for Haz. Locations (6, 10, & 20 amp versions for 12 & 24 V batteries)
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.