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Installation
M6 Screw
Mounting Hanger
Figure 3-10. Attaching the mounting hanger
1. Attach the mounting hanger to the bottom of the TriStar MPPT 600V with the M6 screw
provided as shown in figure 3-10.
2. Place the TriStar MPPT 600V on a vertical surface protected from direct sun, high tempera-
tures, and water. The TriStar MPPT 600V requires at least 6” (150 mm) of clearance above
and below and at least 1” (25 mm) between the controller and adjacent walls for proper air
flow as shown in figure 3-11 below.
AT LEAST
1” (25 mm)
AT LEAST
6” (150 mm)
AT LEAST
6” (150 mm)
COOL AIR
WARM AIR
Figure 3-11. Required mounting clearance for air flow
3. Place a mark on the mounting surface at the top of the keyhole.
4. Remove the controller and drill a 3/32” (2.5 mm) hole at the drill mark.
5. Insert a #10 screw (included) into the top pilot hole. Do not tighten the screw completely.
Leave a 1/4” (6 mm) gap between the mounting surface and screw head.
6. Carefully align the keyhole on the TriStar MPPT 600V with the screw head. Slide the
TriStar MPPT 600V down over the keyhole.
Check for vertical plumb with a level.
7. Mark four (4) mounting hole locations in the wiring box.
8. Remove the controller and drill 3/32” (2.5 mm) holes at the drill marks.
9. Carefully align the keyhole on the TriStar MPPT 600V with the screw head. Slide the
TriStar MPPT 600V down over the keyhole. The pre-drilled pilot holes should align with
the mounting holes in the wiring box.
10. Secure the controller with four (4), for DB model, #10 mounting screws.
11. Tighten the keyhole screw.
3.6 Network Connections
Step 5
Network connections allow the TriStar MPPT 600V to communicate with other controllers or com-
puters. A network can be as simple as one controller and one PC, or as complex as dozens of
controllers monitored via the internet. Review section 5.0 for more information about networking
and the connection(s) required for your system.
WARNING: Shock Hazard
Only route network cables in the same conduit as the photovoltaic power conductors if all
conductors are rated for 600V.
WARNING: Shock Hazard
Only use 300 volt or higher UL rated communication cable.
AVERTISSEMENT: Risque de décharge électrique
Seulement acheminez les câbles de réseau dans le même conduit que les conducteurs
d'alimentation si tous les conducteurs sont évalués à 600 V.
AVERTISSEMENT : Risque de décharge électrique
Utilisez uniquement 300 volts ou supérieur UL câble de communication.
Connect the appropriate network cables to the TriStar MPPT 600V at this time. Access to the
network ports is easier before the battery power cables are attached. The ports are located inside
the conduit wiring box on the lower circuit board as shown in figure 3-12.
