The Morningstar SunGuard 4-12V, 12 volt, 4.5 amp charge
The MorningStar SunGuard is a fully epoxy encapsulated outdoor rated 4.5A "ice cube" sized 12V PWM charge controller. It has built-in temperature compensation, lightning protection and easy 4-wire hookup. The SunGuard's regulation voltage is set at 14.1 (best for sealed or gel batteries) and is not adjustable for battery type like MorningStar's other controllers. It's dimensions are 2.5" x 2.0" x 1.5" and it weighs just 3 oz.
Standard Controller Features
Temperature compensation
High level of lightning protection
Computerized production testing
Ambient temperatures of -40° C to + 60° C
Expected 15 year life
Parallel capability for higher current ratings
Easy to use
Constant voltage, PWM series charging
Reverse current protection (at night)
ISO 9002 manufacturing
High efficiency, low self-consumption
Tropicalization: Epoxy or conformal coating
Five year warranty
No need to derate - 25% design margin
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