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.