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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manu

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  Solar  Charging  System  Controller

www.morningstarcorp.com

Solar Battery Charger

With

TrakStar

TM

 Maximum Power Point Tracking Technology

MODELS

TS-MPPT-30
TS-MPPT-45
TS-MPPT-60

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S

TAR MPPT

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For the most recent manual revisions, see the version at: 

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Summary of Contents for TriStar MPPT Series

Page 1: ...ng System Controller www morningstarcorp com Solar Battery Charger With TrakStarTM Maximum Power Point Tracking Technology MODELS TS MPPT 30 TS MPPT 45 TS MPPT 60 TRISTAR MPPT TM For the most recent m...

Page 2: ...Dimensions in Inches Millimeters...

Page 3: ...ique une proc dure critique pour l utilisation s re et correcte du contr leur REMARQUE Indique une proc dure ou fonction importante pour l utilisation s re et correcte du contr leur Safety Information...

Page 4: ...dispositif GFDI Ce contr leur de charge doit tre utilis avec un dispositif GFDI externe tel que requis par l Article 690 du Code lectrique national de l emplacement de l installation Montez le TriSta...

Page 5: ...ZLWK IUHVK ZDWHU DQG JHW PHGLFDO DWWHQWLRQ Be sure the battery electrolyte level is correct before starting charging Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery Recycle the battery when it is replaced...

Page 6: ...al communication ports and terminals for remote battery temperature and voltage measurement Please take the time to read this operator s manual and become familiar with the controller This will help y...

Page 7: ...Terminals for battery voltage input provide accurate battery voltage measurement 9 Ground Terminal A chassis ground terminal for system grounding 10 Ethernet Port RJ 45 socket for LAN internet connect...

Page 8: ...ple controllers requires a Meter Hub for electri cal isolation The HUB 1 allows communication between MeterBusTM compatible Morningstar products including the TriStar MPPT 150V controller DIN rail com...

Page 9: ...DPPDEOH DQG ZLOO FRUURGH DQG GHVWUR WKH TriStar MPPT 150V circuits CAUTION Equipment Damage KHQ LQVWDOOLQJ WKH 7UL6WDU 0337 9 LQ DQ HQFORVXUH HQVXUH VXI FLHQW ventilation Installation in a sealed encl...

Page 10: ...isque de d charge lectrique D connectez toutes les sources d alimentation du contr leur avant d enlever le couvercle du bo tier de c blage Ne retirez jamais le couvercle en pr sence de tension sur une...

Page 11: ...Attach the mounting hanger to the bottom of the TriStar MPPT 150V with the M6 screw pro YLGHG DV VKRZQ LQ JXUH 2 Place the TriStar MPPT 150V on a vertical surface protected from direct sun high temper...

Page 12: ...See sec tion 4 3 for full details on battery charging and a description of each of the settings in the battery charging table Battery Type 7KH PRVW FRPPRQ EDWWHU W SH DVVRFLDWHG ZLWK WKH VSHFL HG FKDU...

Page 13: ...pi de les batteries Compensation de la temp rature interne sera utilis e si la RTS n est pas connect Utilisation de la RTS est fortement recommand CAUTION The TriStar MPPT 150V will not temperature c...

Page 14: ...may be pulled through conduit with the power conductors Tighten the connector screws to 5 in lb 0 56 Nm of torque The maximum length allowed for each battery voltage sense wire is 98 ft 30 m Be carefu...

Page 15: ...OH through conduit before crimping on the RJ 45 connectors If using pre assembled cables take care not to damage the plugs when the cables are pulled through conduit MeterBusTM Connection MeterBusTM n...

Page 16: ...current rating must be less than the interrupt current rating of the battery over current protection device referenced above WARNING Breakers and fuses may require lower ratings than referenced above...

Page 17: ...NING Risk of Damage Connecting the solar array to the battery terminal will permanently damage the TriStar MPPT 150V WARNING Risk of Damage Connecting the solar array or battery connection with revers...

Page 18: ...heTriStar MPPT 150V 2 Volts In x Amps In Volts Out x Amps Out assuming 100 efficiency Losses in wiring and conversion exist If the solar module s maximum power voltage Vmp is greater than the battery...

Page 19: ...harged to the Absorption voltage set point constant voltage regulation is used to maintain battery voltage at the Absorption set point This prevents heating and exces sive battery gasing The battery i...

Page 20: ...HV Some batteries such as the L 16 group will need more frequent equalizations The difference between the highest cell and lowest cell in a battery can also indicate the need IRU DQ HTXDOL DWLRQ LWKHU...

Page 21: ...tage 12 30 Volts Equalize Timeout Equalize Time 60 minutes 7HPSHUDWXUH RPSHQVDWLRQ RHI FLHQW 5 millivolts C cell 25 C reference Table 4 2 Battery settings that are shared between all battery types The...

Page 22: ...ons battery type how the system is used and other factors If the battery appears to be gasing too much or not charging enough the RTS can be added at any time after the system has been installed See S...

Page 23: ...Consider as three groups of indications General Transitions Battery Status Faults Alarms LED Display Explanation G green LED is lit Y R yellow LED is lit then red LED is lit alone G Y green and yello...

Page 24: ...onnect the solar input if a short circuit is detected in the solar wiring Charging automatically resumes when the short is cleared No LED indication Solar High Input Voltage Solar input current will b...

Page 25: ...ut voltage rating The array Voc should never exceed the 150 Volt maximum input voltage See the array voltage derating graph in Section 8 0 Current Limit The array power exceeds the rating of the contr...

Page 26: ...terminals FRU ZHW FHOO RRGHG W SH EDWWHULHV PDNH VXUH WKH ZDWHU OHYHO is correct Wet cell water levels should be checked monthly or according to the manufacturer s recommendations Annually Clean the...

Page 27: ...t included A MeterBus Hub model HUB 1 is required for MeterBus networks containing multiple TriStar MPPT 150V controllers The ports on the hub are electrically isolated to prevent dam age in the event...

Page 28: ...nection between a TriStar MPPT 150V and a PC or other serial device Firmware updates can only be programmed through the RS 232 connection The serial connection is not typically used for multi controll...

Page 29: ...nection provides include program custom settings with MSViewTM PC software monitor the controller from a web browser modify controller settings from a web browser log and monitor the system with MSVie...

Page 30: ...s each day The maximum number of days that can be stored decreases as the number of logged values increases Standard Values Minimum Battery Voltage Maximum Battery Voltage Daily Events Equalize trigge...

Page 31: ...nect to the controller via EIA 485 Solution Check the following The RS 232 port is not in use The EIA 485 and RS 232 ports cannot be used simultane ously Only one port can be used at a time The RSC 1...

Page 32: ...bel C failure behavior including LED indications DUUD FRQ JXUDWLRQ SDQHO 3PD 9RF 9PS VF DQG EDWWHU YROWDJH WKHVH VSHFL FDWLRQV DUH QHHGHG WR UHFHLYH DVVLVWDQFH PXOWL PHWHU DYDLODEOH IRU HOG WURXEOHVKR...

Page 33: ...g Weight 2 pcs carton 11 6 kg 25 lbs 9oz Power terminals Minimum wire size 2 5 mm2 14 AWG Maximum wire size 35 mm2 2 AWG Recommended torque 5 65 Nm 50 in lb RTS Sense terminals Minimum wire size 0 25...

Page 34: ...00 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 0 88 16 5 Vmp 13 Vmp 66 Vmp 98 Vmp DWWHU 9 DPELHQW UPZDUH YHU RU ODWHU TriStar MPPT 24 Volt Efficiency output power Watts efficiency 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 91 9...

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