Charge Controllers
The main function of a controller or regulator is to fully charge
a battery without permitting overcharge or reverse current flow
at night. If a solar array is connected to lead-acid batteries with
no overcharge protection, battery life will be compromised. Simple
controllers contain a relay that opens the charging circuit, terminating
the charge at a pre-set high voltage and, once a pre-set low voltage
is reached, closes the circuit again, allowing charging to continue.
More sophisticated controllers utilize pulse-width modulation (PWM)
or maximum power-point tracking (MPPT) to assure the battery is
being fully charged in the most efficient manner. Kyocera Solar
stock a full range of quality charge controllers from MorningStar
and Plasmatronics. Morning Star charge controllers
offer unmatched quality and reliability. Most models come with a
5year warranty and have an expected life of 15 years or more. PWM
is available on all units. MorningStar products are designed with
a 25% safety margin, meaning that there is no need to derate them
below their nameplate rating.
Plasmatronics is an Australian
owned company, which manufactures some of the most sophisticated
charge controllers available. Kyocera Solar stock the PL range which
offer intelligent charging and battery monitoring as well as the
ability to log data and communicate with a computer for an added
level of diagnostic ability.
| Morningstar
Controllers |
|
Product Description |
Charge Current (A) |
System
Voltage (V) |
Load Disconnect |
Weight
(kg) |
Dimension
(LxWxD) (mm) |
PDF |
| SunGuard |
4.5 |
12 |
N/A |
0.09 |
64
x 51 x 38 |
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| SunSaver |
6 or 10 or 20 |
12 or 24 |
Optional |
0.23 |
152 x 55
x 34 |
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| SunLight |
10 or 20 |
12 or 24 |
Yes |
0.26 |
168 x 55
x 34 |
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| ProStar |
15 or 30 |
12/24 |
Yes |
0.34 |
153
x 105 x 55 |
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| TriStar |
45 or 60 |
12-48 |
Yes |
1.60 |
260 x 127
x 71 |
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| Solar Home System Controller |
6 or 10 |
12 |
Yes |
0.11 |
151 x 66
x 36 |
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| SunKeeper |
6 or 12 |
12 |
No |
0.11 |
99 x 51
x 13 |
Download |
|
Optional Extras
- ProStar Remote Temp Sensor
- TriStar Digital Meter
- TriStar Remote Digital Meter
- TriStar Remote Temp Sensor
- Relay Driver - Logic module for controllers
| Plasmatronics
Controllers |
|
Product Description |
Charge Current (A) |
System
Voltage (V) |
Load Disconnect |
Weight
(kg) |
Dimension
(LxWxD) (mm) |
PDF |
| PL20 |
20 |
12-48 |
Yes |
0.32 |
100
x 109 x 41 |
Download |
| PL40 |
40 |
12-48 |
Yes |
0.515 |
130
x 124 x 50 |
Download |
| PL60 |
60 |
12-48 |
Yes |
1.10 |
225
x 175 x 62 |
Download |
|
Optional Extras
- Temperature sensor in plastic case
- External shunt adaptor (shunt not included)
- Current shunt 75mV/200A
- Serial interface for connection to PC/modem
- Multiple regulator interface for up to three PL devices
- Remote display for all PL devices
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