TRI STAR MPPT REGULATOR

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Morningstar's TriStar MPPT solar controller with TrakStar Technology™ is an advanced maximum power point tracking (MPPT) battery charger for off-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 3kW. The controller provides the industry's highest peak efficiency of 99% and significantly less power loss compared to other MPPT controllers. The TriStar MPPT features a smart tracking algorithm that maximizes the energy harvest from the PV by rapidly finding the solar array peak power point with extremely fast sweeping of the entire I-V curve. This product is the first PV controller to include on-board Ethernet for a fully web-enabled interface and includes up to 200 days of data logging.

Key Features and Benefits

Maximizes Energy Harvest

Our TrakStar MPPT Technology features:

• Better peak power point tracking than other MPPT controllers

• Very fast sweeping of the entire I-V curve

• Recognition of multiple power points during shading or mixed PV arrays

• Excellent performance at sunrise and low solar insolation levels

Extremely High Reliability

• Robust thermal design and no cooling fans

• Parallel circuit design provides less stress and longer life for electronic components

• No mechanical relays

• Extensive electronic protections including PV short circuit protection

• Epoxy encapsulated inductors and conformally coated printed circuit boards

Very High Efficiency

• Peak efficiency of 99%

• Proprietary tracking algorithm minimizes power losses

• Low self-consumption

• Continuous operation at full power to 45°C without need to de-rate

• Selected electronic devices with higher ratings to minimize losses from heating

Extensive Networking and

Communications Capabilities

Enables system monitoring, data logging and adjustability.

Uses open standard MODBUS™ protocol and Morningstar's MS View software.

• Meterbus: communications between compatible Morningstar products

• Serial RS-232: connection to a personal computer

• EIA-485: communications between multiple devices on a bus

• Ethernet: fully web-enabled interface to a local network or internet; view from a web browser or send email/text messages.

Metering and Data Logging

• Optional TriStar meter and remote meter provides detailed operating data, alarms and faults

• Three LED's display system status

• Up to 200 days of data logging via meters or communications portss at

open circuitWarranty: Five year warranty period. Contact Morningstar or your authorized distributor for complete terms.

TS-MPPT-45 TS-MPPT-60

• Maximum Battery Current 45 amps 60 amps

• Nominal Maximum

Solar Input 12 Volt 600 Watts 800 Watts

24 Volt 1200 Watts 1600 Watts

48 Volt 2400 Watts 3200 Watts

TS-MPPT-45 and TS-MPPT-60

• Peak Efficiency 99%

• Nominal System Voltage 12, 24, 36 or 48 volts DC

• Max. Solar Open Circuit Voltage 150 volts DC

• Battery Operating Voltage Range 8-72 volts DC

• Maximum Self-consumption 2.7 Watts

• Transient Surge Protection 4500 Watts/port

Electronic Protections

• Solar: Overload, Short Circuit, High Voltage

• Battery: High Voltage

• High Temperature

• Lightning and Transient Surges

• Reverse Current at Night

Battery Charging

• Charging algorithm 4-stage

• Charging stages Bulk, Absorption, Float, Equalize

• Temperature Compensation

Coefficient –5mV/°C/cell (25° ref)

Range –30°C to +80°C

Set points Absorption, Float, Equalize, HVD

Note: Remote Temperature Sensor is included.

Mechanical

• Dimensions 29.1 x 13.0 x 14.2 cm OR 11.4 x 5.1 x 5.6 inch

• Weight 4.2 kg / 9.2 lbs.

• Max. Wire Size 35 mm² / 2 AWG

• Conduit knockouts M20; ½, 1, 1 ¼ inch

• Enclosure Type 1 (indoor and vented) IP20

Environmental

• Ambient Temperature –40°C to +45°C

• Storage Temperature –55°C to +100°C

• Humidity 100% non-condensing

• Tropicalization Epoxy encapsulation, Conformal coating, Marine rated terminals

Communication Ports

TS-MPPT-45 TS-MPPT-60

• MeterBus Yes Yes

• RS-232 Yes Yes

• EIA-485 No Yes

• Ethernet No Yes

Options

• TriStar Meter-2 (TS-M-2)

• TriStar Remote Meter-2 (TS-RM-2)

• Meter Hub (HUB-1)

• Relay Driver (RD-1)

Certifications

• CE Compliant

• ETL Listed (UL1741)

• cETL (CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01)

• FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant

• Complies with (NEC) U.S. National Electric Code

• RoHS Compliant

• Manufactured in a certified ISO 9001 facility