MORNINGSTAR SUNLIGHT SERIES LIGHTING CONTROLLER

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Morningstar SunLight series lighting controller 
 
Morningstar's advanced SunLight™ solar lighting controller combines the SunSaver design with a microcontroller for automatic lighting control functions. The technology provides proven reliability, precise Lighting Control and pulse width modulation (PWM) battery charging.

Four versions available
12 V: 10 and 20 A ratings
24 V: 10 and 20 A ratings


FEATURES

  • Microcontroller digital accuracy
  • Fully automatic operation
  • Ten field adjustable lighting control options
  • Special on/off/on functions
  • Manual test capability
  • LVD override protection
  • Detects day and night using the photovoltaic array
  • Suitable for all 12/24 V DC lamps
  • Sealed/Flooded battery select
  • Temperature compensation
  • Parallel with a SunSaver for 40 A solar
  • Includes SunSaver battery charging circuit

CHARECTERISTICS


Rated for 6.5, 10 and 20 A (12 V and 24 V), the SunLight™ is priced lower than competitive PV regulators. Yet, the SunLight™ includes standard features and capabilities not found in any other small PV controller. These include:

  • Extremely high reliability
  • Full, continuous current ratings at 60 °C ambient temperatures
  • Advanced lightning and transient overvoltage protection
  • Reverse polarity protection
  • High quality surface-mount components
  • Series switching design for improved safety and protection
  • Outstanding PWM battery charge control
  • Proven increase in battery operating life
  • PWM Pulse charging for highest charge acceptance
  • Standard temperature compensation
  • Standard sealed/flooded battery select at the terminal
  • Accuracy to millivolt levels
  • Highest levels of quality
  • Approved for use in Hazardous Locations: Class 1, Div. 2, Groups A-D
  • Built in a world class ISO 9002 certified facility
  • Automated production so every unit is exactly the same
  • Parts soldered to .0006 inch accuracy
  • Anodized case, marine terminals, custom potting material
  • Operation
  • Rotary digital switch to select among 10 lighting options
  • Test button flashes red LED to confirm correct rotary switch selection
  • Test button turns lights on for 5 minutes (in LVD limited to 3 times)
  • LVD overrides lighting timer
  • Sunrise overrides lighting timer
  • Timer accuracy is within 2 seconds