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TriStar MPPT 600V Operator’s Manual
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Getting Started
2.5 Accessories
The accessories described below are available for purchase separately from your authorized
Morningstar dealer. Please see the individual product manuals for installation and operation
details.
Ground Fault Protection Device (GFPD-600V)
The GFPD detects power source ground faults and disconnects the as required by the U.S.
National Electrical Code. The GFPD unit is mounted in a wiring box and includes wiring hardware
needed to connect the unit to a TriStar MPPT 600V or TriStar MPPT 600V 600V600V-DB.
TriStar Meter 2-600V (TS-M-2-600V); TriStar Remote Meter 2 (TS-RM-2)
The TS-M-2-600V mounts directly on the TriStar MPPT 600V controller, replacing the blank
meter cover on the wiring box lid. The TS-RM-2 can be flush mounted in a wall or into a standard
duplex (2-gang) electrical box. A 2 x 16 character display shows system operating information,
error indications, and self-diagnostic information. Four (4) buttons make navigating the meter
menus easy.
TriStar meters connect to the RJ- 11 MeterBus
TM
port on the TriStar MPPT 600V.
One meter can
display select full system information when multiple TriStar MPPT 600V or other TriStar
controllers are connected via a MeterBus
TM
network.
Meter Hub (HUB-1)
A Morningstar MeterBus
TM
network with multiple controllers requires a Meter Hub for electri-
cal isolation. The HUB-1 allows communication between MeterBus
TM
compatible Morningstar
products, including the TriStar MPPT 600V controller. DIN rail compatible. See section 5.2 for
more details.
Relay Driver (RD-1)
The Relay Driver
TM
accessory enables the TriStar MPPT 600V to control external devices. Four
(4) relay control ports can be configured (in various combinations) to perform the following tasks:
•
generator control (2, 3 and 4-wire configurations)
• dry contacts for alarms and other signals
• advanced load control
• vent fan control
• DIN rail compatible or surface mount
For more information on the Relay Driver, visit our website at www.morningstarcorp.com or
inquire with your local Morningstar dealer.
EIA-485 / RS-232 Communications Adapter (RSC-1)
Connect one or more TriStar MPPT 600V controllers to a PC or to other serial devices using the
EIA-485 adapter. The adapter converts an RS-232 serial interface to EIA-485 compliant bus
signals. An LED shows network activity and errors. DIN rail compatible.
3.1 General Information
WARNING: Equipment Damage or Risk of Explosion
Never install the TriStar MPPT 600V in an enclosure with vented/flooded batteries.
Battery fumes are flammable and will corrode and destroy the TriStar MPPT 600V
circuits.
!
CAUTION: Equipment Damage
When installing the TriStar MPPT 600V in an enclosure, ensure sufficient ventilation.
Installation in a sealed enclosure will lead to over-heating and a decreased product
lifetime.
AVERTISSEMENT: Endommagement de l’équipement ou risque d’explosion
N’installez jamais le TriStar MPPT 600V 600Vdans une enceinte avec des batteries à
évent/à électrolyte liquide. Les vapeurs des batteries sont inflammables et corroderont et
détruiront les circuits du TriStar MPPT 600V.
!
PRUDENCE: Endommagement de l’équipement
Assurez une ventilation suffisante en cas d’installation du TriStar MPPT 600V 600Vdans
une enceinte. L’installation dans une enceinte hermétique entraîne une surchauffe et une
réduction de la durée de vie du produit.
The installation is straight-forward, but it is important each step is done correctly and safely. A
mistake can lead to dangerous voltage and current levels. Be sure to carefully follow each
instruction in this section.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
before beginning installation.
The installation instructions are for installation of a negative grounded system. U.S National
Electrical Code (NEC) requirements are noted on occasion for convenience, however the in-
staller should have a complete understanding of NEC and UL requirements for photovoltaic
installations.
Solar and battery fuses or DC breakers are required in the system. These protection devices
are external to the TriStar MPPT 600V controller, and must be a maximum of 90 amps for the
TriStar MPPT 600V.
Maximum battery short-circuit current rating must be less than the interrupt current rating of the
battery over-current protection device referenced above.
Stranded wires to be connected to the TriStar MPPT 600V terminals should be prepared first
with e.g. clamped copper heads, etc. to avoid the possibility of one conductor free out of the
connection screw, and possible contact with the metal enclosure.
Installation
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