Xantrex/Trace C40 and Morningstar TS45 charge controllers

2 Posts
May 17, 2011 06:30 pm
Xantrex/Trace C40 and Morningstar TS45 charge controllers

Good day to you all.....
I'm stuck between these two controllers.
Cost wise it looks like Xantrex might be a better deal.  The Morningstar carries a 5 year warranty but then again my experience is if the device makes it through the first 30 days it will likely last a long time.

My PV plant is 30amps.

I'm looking for opinions and experience if you can share.

Best regards
Scott
 
97 Posts
May 18, 2011 11:33 pm
Re: Xantrex/Trace C40 and Morningstar TS45 charge controllers

Hello Scott. Smiley  I have an experience share........also using a 30 amp PV plant with a Trace C40.  The unit has been working reliably for almost 5 years now.  It exhibited overheating during the hot summer months when ambient temp climbed to 100 F, since it is located in a non-air conditioned garage environment, but I remedied the problem by installing a cooling fan on the unit. Hope this helps...I wish you good fortune.  Jon C.
 
2 Posts
May 19, 2011 07:19 pm
Re: Xantrex/Trace C40 and Morningstar TS45 charge controllers

Excellent and thank you.  By chance are you using the meter?

Best regards
Scott
 
97 Posts
May 19, 2011 11:30 pm
Re: Xantrex/Trace C40 and Morningstar TS45 charge controllers

I am not using any remote charge controller metering devices, Scott, if that is what you are asking? I have analog ammeters that read charging current for my battery backup power for both solar and wind, and a battery voltage meter inside the house to monitor state of charge condition. I am operating in an "off grid" status. It seems that I have no need for any further metering resources.  Jon C.
 
May 31, 2011 09:47 pm
Re: Xantrex/Trace C40 and Morningstar TS45 charge controllers

Excellent and thank you.  By chance are you using the meter?

Best regards
Scott
 

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