GenStar MPPT

Integrated Line

The revolutionary GenStar MPPT represents Morningstar’s best engineering efforts brought together in a single design, with full, advanced communications and control features built-in–plus the ability to add more technology to any system through our innovative ReadyRail expansion technology.

The GenStar MPPT is available in 60, 80, and 100A charge rating ratings with a maximum Voc limit of 200V, and support for 12, 24, 36, and 48V batteries.  Watch the video to learn more about this product and how to access its Android and iOS mobile apps, as well as the LiveView 2.0 Dashboard to monitor and configure your system.

Models: GS-MPPT-60M-200V, GS-MPPT-80M-200V, GS-MPPT-100M-200V

 

Specifications and Certifications by Model

Model

GS-MPPT-60

GS-MPPT-80

GS-MPPT-100

*The PV array power rating may exceed the controller’s Max Nominal Output Power specification by approximately 150%. The controller will limit battery current and prevent damage. Array oversizing should be considered on a case by case basis.
Charge Rating 60 amps 80 amps 100 amps
Max. PV Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 200 volts 200 volts 200 volts
Nominal Battery Voltage 12, 24, 36, or 48V 12, 24, 36, or 48V 12, 24, 36, or 48V
Max. Output / Max PV Input* – 12 volt battery 800W / 1200W 1064W / 1600W 1330W / 2000W
Max. Output / Max PV Input* – 24 volt battery 1600W / 2400W 2128W / 3200W 2660W / 4000W
Max. Output / Max PV Input* – 48 volt battery 3200W / 4800W 4256W / 6400W 5320W / 8000W
Peak efficiency 99% 99% 99%
Battery Operating Voltage Range 8-72Vdc 8-72Vdc 8-72Vdc
Load Current 30A 30A 30A
Max. Self-consumption <3 Watts <3 Watts <3 Watts
Operating Temperature Range -30C to +45C (full power); derate to 60C -30C to +45C (full power); derate to 60C -30C to +45C (full power); derate to 60C
Warranty 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years
Built-in meter Yes Yes Yes
CE and RoHS compliant Yes Yes Yes
IEC 62109-1 Yes Yes Yes
ETL Listed [UL-1741 and Canadian CSA C22.2 No.107.1.01] Yes Yes Yes
FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant Yes Yes Yes
CEC Australia listing Future Future Future
IEC 60950, 62093, 62509 Future Future Future
Manufactured in a Certified ISO 9001 Facility Yes Yes Yes
Key Features and Benefits

  • Full network integration without requiring adapters or extra equipment–Modbus and ModbusIP via 485, Ethernet, WiFi, MS-CAN connects MS Devices (proprietary), GS network information bridging.
  • WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity with a mobile device and app for easy connection, dashboard views, downloading data and firmware updates. It also includes our LiveView 2.0 web app interface onboard
  • Powerful Load Control – built-in 30A load capability, unique for controllers in this power class
  • Oversized PV Array Input capability – array input power rating @ 150% meets today’s system design needs for PV oversizing
  • Extensive electronic protections include cold-weather lithium “fold back” circuitry to guard against cold-weather charging damage. Also, short-circuit, over-current and reverse polarity to ensure the controller will not be damaged by wiring mistakes or overloads
  • Fanless design for improved efficiency and exceptional long-term reliability
  • ReadyBlock expansion system through exclusive ReadyRail design achieves true controller technology integration. All information is instantly available since it’s actually part of the hardware and software of the charge controller itself, instead of outside the system as with a typical stand-alone accessory device. Available ReadyBlock modules include:
    1. ReadyShunt – battery metering/monitoring, key metrics including state of charge (SOC), energy in/out (Amp hours), current measurement for system sources and loads, and more
    2. ReadyBMS – full closed-loop communications and control with lithium batteries
    3. ReadyRelay – signaling (dry contact), advanced load control

 

 

GenStar MPPT shown with
optional ReadyRelay and
ReadyShunt being snapped
onto its ReadyRail which supports
up to three ReadyBlocks.

 

 

 

Videos

Introducing Morningstar's New GenStar MPPT | The first fully integrated Solar DC Charging Solution

Eight minute video showcasing 60, 80, and 100 amp versions of the GenStar MPPT and its ReadyBlock accessories to seamlessly integrate relay, shunt, and battery management capabilities in a wide variety of DC power applications.

LiveView Overview |

Brief video showing the three steps to connect your GenStar MPPT to a network to access Morningstar’s LiveView browser interface which allows customers to view off-grid system metrics and program settings.

LiveView External Source Control (The Basics) |

This video should be viewed after Morningstar’s LiveView Overview video. It explains how to use the External Source Control tab in the LiveView interface to remotely control external starts and stops of external power sources such as a generator or fuel cell.

LiveView External Source Control (Video 2: Customized Programming) |

Learn more details about how to configure the External Source Control feature to get the exact functionality required for your off-grid system.

LiveView External Source Control (Video 3: Advanced Features) |

Watch this video to learn about combinational logic and multi-schedule programming in Morningstar’s LiveView interface.

Unboxing Morningstar's GenStar MPPT |

Glen Morris of Smart Energy Lab created this video to let people see him unbox the GenStar MPPT DC System Controller and get better acquainted with the characteristics of this product and the supporting documents and hardware that are included.

With GenStar’s integrated ReadyRail technology, adding new features is literally a snap

 

Morningstar’s exclusive ReadyBlock expansion system using ReadyRail engineering achieves true controller technology integration. All information is instantly available since it’s actually part of the hardware and software of the charge controller itself, instead of outside the system as with typical stand-alone accessory devices. Available ReadyBlock modules include:

 

 

 

 

ReadyShunt

ReadyShunt

Battery metering/monitoring, key metrics including lead-acid state of charge (SOC), energy in/out (Amp hours), current measurement for system sources and loads, and more

ReadyRelay

ReadyRelay

Signaling (dry contact), advanced load control

ReadyBMS

ReadyBMS

Full communications and control with lithium batteries

System Diagram