6.0
Operation
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GenStar MPPT
Schedule
Maintenance Items
2 weeks after installation
Re-tighten power terminal
connections to specified
torque values.
3 months after installation
Re-tighten power terminal
connections to specified
torque values.
Monthly or After Each
Equalization
Inspect the battery bank.
Look for cracked or
bulging cases, and corroded
terminals.
For wet cell (flooded type)
batteries, make sure the
water level is correct. Wet
cell water levels should be
checked monthly or
according to the
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Annually
Clean the heatsink fins with a
clean, dry rag.
Inspect all wiring for
damage or fraying.
Inspect for nesting insects.
Re-tighten all wiring terminal
connections to specified
torque values.
Inspect the system earth
grounding for all
components. Verify all
grounding conductors are
appropriately secured to
earth ground.
Table 5-5. Maintenance Schedule
6.1 Introduction
NOTE
:
MS-CAN (CANbus) functionality is not available with initial release.
The GenStar MPPT provides several communication options. The GenStar MPPT uses a
proprietary protocol for the MS-CAN network and the non-proprietary open standard MODBUS
TM
and MODBUS TCP/IP
TM
protocols for RS-232, EIA-485, and Ethernet networks. Additionally, HTTP
and NTP are supported for web page and real-time clock support.
Hardware and third party software that supports the MODBUS
TM
protocol can be used to
communicate with a GenStar MPPT.
Multiple communication ports can be used simultaneously -
note that the RS-232 and EIA-485
connections share hardware, and therefore cannot be used simultaneously.
A example of
multiple port use: GenStar MPPT may be connected to a MS-CAN network for on-site system
metering, connected to the Internet for remote monitoring, and connected to an EIA-485
network to bridge data from other controllers in the system to an Internet connection.
Table 6-1 below provides a summary of supported features for each communication interface.
MS-CAN
USB-C
RS-232
EIA-485
Ethernet
Connect a GS-MPPT to other Morningstar devices
•
Connect multiple GS-MPPT together in a network
•
•
•
Update firmware
•
•
•
Modbus communications
•
•
•
LiveView web app: View data, change
settings, update firmware
•
Table 6-1. Communications summary
6.2 Morningstar MS-CAN (
MS-CAN functionality is not available with this release.
)
Morningstar’s proprietary MS-CAN allows communication between compatible Morningstar
products. Use MS-CAN to:
• Display net system data for multiple GenStar MPPT systems
• Share battery termperature information across multiple GenStar MPPT controllers
• Synchronize charging stages across multiple GenStar MPPT controllers
• Aggregate data and centrally control Morningstar load devices like SureSine inverters
6.0 NETWORKING AND COMMUNICATIONS
