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A charge controller is one of the most important components in a solar system. There are several different types of charge controllers, series,
shunt and PWM. Solar Direct carries a large variety of controllers with several different options available with each unit. The most popular controllers are listed below. If you do not see a controller that meets
your specification, contact us we will be able to help you.
Speciality Concepts, Inc.
Solarex
Trace Engineering
Sun Selector
Innovative Energy Systems
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Morningstar
Charge controllers from 6 amps to 30 amps with built in low voltage disconnects.
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Model
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List Price*
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SunSaver 6 12v
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$44.56
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SunSaver 6 w/LVD 12v
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$55.24
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SunSaver 10 12v
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$51.70
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SunSaver 10 w/LVD 12v
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$65.95
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SunLight 10
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$101.61
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SunSaver 20 w/LVD 12v
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$89.12
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SunSaver 20 w/LVD 24v
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$94.47
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SunGuard 4 12v
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$28.52
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Model (12/24v)
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List Price*
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ProStar 12
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$98.05
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ProStar 12 w/meters
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$160.42
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ProStar 30
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$142.61
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ProStar 30 w/meters
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$204.98
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Morningstar's intelligent control and unique features significantly improve battery performance. Features include:
o constant voltage algorithm
o pulse width modulation
o automatic equalization
o digital control precision
o temperature compensation
o highly accurate set points
o low voltage drops
o sealed and flooded control parameters
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Product Specification
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SS6-LVD
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SS10-LVD
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System Voltage
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12 volt
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12 volt
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Rated PV Current
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6 amps
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10 amps
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Rated LVD Current
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6 amps
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10 amps
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Voltage Regulation
(per series 12V battery)
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Sealed 14.1V
Flooded 14.4V
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Sealed 14.1V
Flooded 14.4V
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LVD Disconnect
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Sealed 11.3V
Flooded 11.3V
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Sealed 11.3V
Flooded 11.3V
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LVD Reconnect
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Sealed 12.3V
Flooded 12.3V
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Sealed 12.3V
Flooded 12.3V
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Equalization
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NA
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NA
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Warranty
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2 years
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2 years
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PS12-LCD
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PS20-LCD
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PS30-LCD
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System Voltage
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12 or 24 volt
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12 or 24 volt
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12 or 24 volt
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Rated PV Current
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12 amps
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20 amps
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30 amps
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Rated LVD Current
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10 amps
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20 amps
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35 amps
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Voltage Regulation
(per series 12V battery)
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Sealed 14.1V
Flooded 14.3V
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Sealed 14.1V
Flooded 14.3V
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Sealed 14.1V
Flooded 14.3V
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LVD Disconnect
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Sealed 11.4V
Flooded 11.5V
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Sealed 11.4V
Flooded 11.5V
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Sealed 11.4V
Flooded 11.5V
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LVD Reconnect
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Sealed 12.5V
Flooded 12.6V
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Sealed 12.5V
Flooded 12.6V
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Sealed 12.5V
Flooded 12.6V
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Equalization
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Sealed 14.35V
Flooded 14.6V
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Sealed 14.35V
Flooded 14.6V
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Sealed 14.35V
Flooded 14.6V
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Warranty
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5 years
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5 years
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5 years
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*ProStar unit automatically select 12 or 24 volt operation when connected to the battery bank.
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Speciality Concepts, Inc.
Charge controllers from 1 amp to 50 amps with and without low voltage disconnects.
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Model
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List Price*
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ASC 12/1
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$44.56
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ASC 12/4
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$49.91
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ASC 12/8
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$53.47
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ASC 12/12
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$60.61
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ASC 12/16
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$71.30
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Options:
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A = Temp Comp
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$Call
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E = LVD
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$Call
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F = Adjustability
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$Call
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The ASC PV charge controller is ideal for 1-4 panel systems. This rugged unit holds the record for high reliability since 1981. The ASC has a
simple, low component count design that is 100% solid state and is completely sealed against harsh environments. Lightning protection and a blocking diode are included. The ASC is FM approved for hazardous locations.
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Product Specification
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ASC-12/1
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ASC-12/4E
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ASC-12/8E
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ASC-12/12E
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ASC-12/16E
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Rated PV Current
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1.5 amps
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4 amps
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8 amps
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12 amps
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16 amps
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Rated LVD Current
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NA
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10 amps
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Charge Termination
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14.3 volts
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LVD Disconnecct
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NA
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11.5 volts
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LVD Reconnect
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NA
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13.0 volts
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*8 amp and 16 amp units available in 24 volt. 4 amp unit available in 6 volt without low voltage disconnect. For units without low voltage
disconnect, remove E option from part number.
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Model
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List Price*
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SC3/15-12
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$121.21
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PPC-D/50-12
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$543.67
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DM3
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$167.56
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LPU-50
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$263.82
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The Photovoltaic power control (PPC/50) is a versatile, industrial quality controller for the efficient use of PV energy and the protection
of expensive batteries.
The PPC/50 consists of a series-relay battery charge regulator with low voltage disconnect, battery, array, and load circuit breakers, system
status lights and digital metering. A provision is made for monitoring an external shunt. The PPC/50 standard model is housed in an indoor enclosure. Optional NEMA 3R and NEMA 4X exclosures are available. The units
terminal block is rated for up to 6 gauge wire.
Product Specification
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- Rated PV Current: 50 amps
- System Volatge: 12, 24, 36 or 48 volts
- Rated Load Current: 12V=30A, 24V=20A, 36V=15A, 48V=15A
- Charge Termination: User Selectable 15.3, 14.8, 14.3 or 13.8 volts
- Load Disconnect: 11.5 volts
- Load Reconnect: 13.0 volts
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Voltage set points are per 12 volt series battery.
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Solarex
6 amp charge controllers that are designed to mount inside Solarex PV module junction boxes.
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Model
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List Price*
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SRX 6/12
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$46.35
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SRX 12/12
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$75.39
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The Solarstate SRX-6 voltage regulator is an industrial quality shunt regulator which controls battery charging in small and
midsize PV power systems. It is extremely efficient, compact, reliable, economical, weatherproof and meets nationally recognized safety standards. Its solid state circuitry uses a low frequency switching
shunt technique to control battery voltage.
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Product Specification
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Rated PV Current: 5.5 amps
System Voltage: 12 or 24 volts
12 volt Charge Termination Set Point: 14.6V
Temperature Compensated
Warranty: 1 year
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Trace Engineering
12 amp charge controller with built in low voltage disconnect and light controller. 30 amp and 40 amp charge controllers.
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Model
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List Price*
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C-12
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$103.33
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C-30A
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$103.33
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C-40
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