EcoPulse
The EcoPulse™ is a pulse width modulation (PWM) solar charge controller within Morningstar’s Essential Series™ of products which provides essential off-grid battery regulation functions. This controller is easy to use, and designed for residential and leisure consumer applications. Metered and non-metered versions of this product are available at 10, 20, and 30 amp charge ratings for 12 and 24 volt battery systems. The EcoPulse is not sold in the USA or Canada.
Models: EC-10, EC-20, EC-30, EC-10M, EC-20M, EC-30M,
Specifications and Certifications by Model
| Model | EC-10 | EC-10M | EC-20 | EC-20M | EC-30 | EC-30M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Rating | 10 amps | 10 amps | 20 amps | 20 amps | 30 amps | 30 amps |
| Max. PV Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) | 60 volts | 60 volts | 60 volts | 60 volts | 60 volts | 60 volts |
| Nominal Battery Voltage | 12V or 24V | 12V or 24V | 12V or 24V | 12V or 24V | 12V or 24V | 12V or 24V |
| Self-Consumption | <15mA | <20mA | <15mA | <20mA | <15mA | <20mA |
| Transient Surge Protection | 1500 Watts | 1500 Watts | 1500 Watts | 1500 Watts | 1500 Watts | 1500 Watts |
| Battery Voltage Range | 10-35V | 10-35V | 10-35V | 10-35V | 10-35V | 10-35V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +45C | -40 C to +45C | -40 C to +45C | -40 C to +45C | -40 C to +45C | -40 C to +45C |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Built-in meter | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| CE and RoHS compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TUV Listed: IEC 62109 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Manufactured in a Certified ISO 9001 Facility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Features and Benefits
- High Reliability
Conformally coated circuit board and corrosion resistant terminals. - Robust Thermal Design
Extruded aluminum heatsink dissipates heat quickly without using cooling fans. - Durable Casing
High strength polycarbonate case. - LED Fault Indications
Alert when short circuit, over current, high voltage, and other error conditions take place. - Automatic Solar Based Lighting Control
Field adjustable dusk ‘til dawn setting. - Adjustable Charge Settings
Seven presets and a custom setting can be set via DIP Switches or by the meter display buttons. - Adjustable Load Control
Load control can be adjusted via meter display. - Optional Meter
Multi-lingual interface with scroll buttons to adjust the settings and display metrics.