Morningstar

Morningstar SunGuard SG-4 PWM 12v 4.5a Solar Controller

SKU: SG-4 ● In Stock
$64.85 $90.27
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Features

SUNGUARD™ SOLAR CONTROLLER

- Rugged design-100% solid state, epoxy encapsulated; rated for 25% overcurrents (no need to de-rate)
- Longer battery life-series design PWM charging (instead of shunt) with temperature compensation, low self-consumption
- Easy to install-outdoor rated connecting wires make a waterproof connection to the solar module and battery

 

The Most Compact, Advanced, Economical Solar Charge Controller on the Market

SunGuard is a single module, compact solar charge controller for small systems, ideal for both professional and consumer use. Featuring the same components, charging circuit, and build quality of Morningstar's industry-leading SunSaver controllers, SunGuard is easily the most compact, advanced and economical solar charge controller on the market today. With SunGuard, there's no reason not to insist on Morningstar quality with any system design-no matter how small.

- ISO 9002 quality programs
- Series design (not shunt)
- 100% solid state (no relays)
- True 0 to 100% PWM duty cycle
- Setpoint accuracy to 60 mV
- Temperature compensation
- Rated for 25% overcurrents
- Rated for 100% continuous duty
- Includes 1500W of lightning surge protection
- Self-consumption is 6 mA
- Fully encapsulated in epoxy potting
- ABS plastic, impact-resistant case
- Outdoor rated, Hypalon connecting wires

 

Advantages

SunGuard's PWM charging compared to On-Off solar regulators:

- Typically 30% more solar energy into the battery per day
- Average battery State-of-Charge is 90 - 95% compared to 55 - 60% for On-Off regulators

 

Advanced PWM Battery Charging

 

Applications

Security and surveillance

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Product Type Solar Charge Controller
Manufacturer Morningstar
Model SG-4
Charge Rating 4.5 amps
Max. PV Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 30 volts
Nominal Battery Voltage 12V
Self-Consumption 6mA
Voltage Accuracy 60mV
Operating Temperature Range -40°C to +60°C
CE and RoHS compliant Yes
TAA compliant Yes
Manufactured in a Certified ISO 9001 Facility Yes