overview

Morningstar EcoBoost MPPT 40 Amp Solar Controller - Suits 12 or 24V Systems - Essential Series (SR-EB-MPPT-40)

Charge Controller - Suits 12 or 24V Systems

Max Battery Current 40 Amps

Max Battery Current 40A / PV Input 560W@12V or 1120W@24V - Max PV Open Circuit Voltage 120V

Ideal for use in Marine-Boats, Caravans, Motor homes and RV’s

The EcoBoost MPPT™ solar charge controller brings Morningstar’s proprietary TrakStar Technology™ to our new line of Essentials controllers and accessories. The EcoBoost controllers automatically detect 12 or 24 V system configuration. They are highly efficient and accurate controllers designed to ensure that batteries attain a complete state of charge. They are also sophisticated load controllers. Using this feature to manage DC power consumption protects the batteries from over discharge and helps ensure long term system reliability. Small DC loads can be powered directly from the EcoBoost by way of two USB
charging ports. Morningstar EcoBoost controllers act as the central brain of PV powered DC electrical systems up to 1,120 watts and offer outstanding value, performance and dependability.

Features:

• Rugged, Maintenance-free Design – Conformally coated circuit board and corrosion resistant terminals.
• Maximizes Energy Harvest – Using TrakStar MPPT technology to determine and adjust to the true maximum power point as solar insolation changes throughout the day.
• High Efficiency- At low, medium, and high power levels.
• Optional Meter – Provides access to system operational information including current and historical performance data. All EcoBoost “M” controllers include the meter.
• USB Charging – Two USB ports with 3 amps of shared charging capacity to charge today’s modern mobile devices.
• Self Diagnostics – Continuous monitoring and reporting of any errors through its status LED’s, or its optional display.
• Lighting Controller- Uses PV array to switch at dusk and dawn.
• Load Controller – Connect DC loads directly to the controller. Programmable load disconnect to protect batteries.
• PV Array Flexibility – Enables 2 modules in series to charge a 12V or 24V battery system.

Downloads:

• Morningstar Ecoboost Essential Series MPPT Data Sheet

Options:

	Wire Box for ProStar MPPT
	Remote Meter-RM1
	Remote Temperature Sensor
	Relay Driver

 

specification

Circuit Protection (Circuit Breakers and Fuses)

*Excerpt from Blue Sea Systems https://www.bluesea.com/support/articles/Circuit_Protection/98/DC_Circuit_Protection

Choosing an Amperage Rating – Generally, circuit protection devices are installed to protect the wiring from overheating during overloads or faults. The simplest approach for selecting a circuit protection device rating is to choose an amperage rating that is equal to or less than the current rating, ampacity of the wire. If the wire ampacity is significantly greater than the load current, as might be with small loads or with wiring of increased size to reduce voltage drop, then a range of circuit protection values between the load requirement and the wire ampacity may be acceptable. Larger ampacity values reduce the probability of nuisance failures and reduce fuse heating; smaller ampacity values provide more conservative protection for the wiring.

In some cases, a product manufacturer may recommend that a specific fuse or circuit breaker size should be used with the product. If that is the case, the wire to the product should be selected so that the wire ampacity exceeds the recommended rating, which will protect both the product and the wiring.

We recommend Enerdrive waterproof surface mount re-settable circuit breakers for performance and value;

• 25A Surface Mount Resettable Waterproof Circuit Breaker
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• 50A Surface Mount Resettable Waterproof Circuit Breaker
• 60A Surface Mount Resettable Waterproof Circuit Breaker
• 70A Surface Mount Resettable Waterproof Circuit Breaker
• 80A Surface Mount Resettable Waterproof Circuit Breaker
• 100A Surface Mount Resettable Waterproof Circuit Breaker
• 120A Surface Mount Resettable Waterproof Circuit Breaker