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Installation and Operation Manual

Digital Meters

8 Pheasant Run

Newtown, PA 18940 USA

www.morningstarcorp.com

Version: TS-M-2

Version: TS-RM-2

TAR

Summary of Contents for TriStar TS-M-2

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual Digital Meters 8 Pheasant Run Newtown PA 18940 USA email info morningstarcorp com www morningstarcorp com Version TS M 2 Version TS RM 2 TRISTAR...

Page 2: ...sions 7 2 2 General Use 7 3 1 General Information 9 3 0 Installation 9 3 2 TS M 2 Install single TriStar 10 3 3 TS RM 2 Install single TriStar 12 3 4 Multi TriStar Network Setup 14 4 0 Operation 21 4...

Page 3: ...n and usage instruc tions for the TriStar Meter 2 digital meters Only qualified electricians and technicians who are familiar with solar system design and wiring practices should install the TriStar M...

Page 4: ...worth the time getting to know your meter The organization of the display screens is described in Section TriStar controllers are technically advanced and professional solar battery chargers and load...

Page 5: ...stem Mount the meter to the TriStar TS M 2 or in a remote location TS RM 2 Connect the meter s and controllers to a HUB 1 sold separately adjust the meter settings NOTE A TriStar meter may be connecte...

Page 6: ...red If replacing or extending the meter cable see Section 5 2 3 2 TS M 2 Install single TriStar To install the local controller mounted meter to a single TriStar follow these steps in order CAUTION Ri...

Page 7: ...terfere with the pushbutton operation or obscure the view of the LED indicators Fasten the meter using the same 4 screws that secured the blank access cover CAUTION Equipment Damage Do not force the c...

Page 8: ...iew and select the setup wizard for your model 1 TriStar controller from the Tools menu If custom settings are already programmed read the set 2 3 4 Multi TriStar Network Setup Multiple TriStar contro...

Page 9: ...ultiple hubs Power Out Port A is connected to Input Power Port B of the following hub see Example Network 3 pg 20 DO NOT connect a TriStar to Power Out Port A Connect each additional TriStar in the sy...

Page 10: ...er in this system NOTE Information is shared across the entire MeterBus network A meter can be connected anywhere in the system and will always show full aggregate system information as well as inform...

Page 11: ...n 2 hubs TriStar 2 provides power to hub Z to avoid overloading TriStar 1 with three hubs Power Out Port A Link Out of hub Z is connected to Port 4 on hub Y so that communication is maintained between...

Page 12: ...period 4 2 Single TriStar System The following section describes the TS M 2 and TS RM 2 operation in systems with one or more meters connected to a single TriStar controller See section 4 3 for inform...

Page 13: ...o l d 2 s e c H o l d 2 s e c Figure 4 2 Example Operating Displays Manual Operations Screens located below the Operating Displays provide for vari ous resets and manual functions Additional display...

Page 14: ...al Operation screen will only be displayed for TriStars in charge control mode Load On Off Press and hold the right arrow pushbutton for 2 seconds to toggle the load on or off If the controller is in...

Page 15: ...mode of operation charge load diversion etc Refer to the meter map for the particular model purchased for detailed display information Faults Alarms If a Fault or Alarm condition flashes on one of th...

Page 16: ...n D i s p l a y M a n u a l O p e r a t i o n D i s p l a y Figure 4 5 TriStar Settings Menu Information Displayed The first display screen shows the TriStar controller s hard ware and software revisi...

Page 17: ...a y 0 1 B a t t e r y 4 5 5 V m i n D a y 0 1 B a t t e r y N O N E D a y 0 1 F a u l t s N O N E D a y 0 1 A l a r m s D a y 0 1 B a t t e r y 1 2 3 4 5 A h 5 1 2 V m a x D a y X X X B a t t e r y 4...

Page 18: ...meter screens displayed on the TS M 2 and TS RM 2 in systems with two or more TriStar controllers on a MeterBus network Section 4 2 covers the individual controller menus Startup Displays When the me...

Page 19: ...ge load diversion etc The structure of the controller information menus is described in Section 4 2 Refer to the meter map for the particular model purchased for detailed display informa tion Pressing...

Page 20: ...C 1 6 1 A 4 5 2 A h L O A D 5 0 4 V 2 3 C 1 6 1 A Battery Voltage Battery Voltage Total System Load Current Battery Temperature Total System Load Current Battery Temperature Total System Load Amp hou...

Page 21: ...low check the TriStar Operator s Manual for minimum operating voltage The meter map provided does not match the meter dis play the meter map may not match the meter display due to software revisions...

Page 22: ...hase To obtain service under this warranty the returned products must include the model serial number and detailed reason for the failure This information is critical to a rapid disposition of your wa...

Page 23: ...M 2 cable 0 13 m 5 in 6 conductor TS RM 2 cable 30 m 98 4 ft 6 conductor Cable temperature 60 C rating Environmental Operating Temperature 40 C to 60 C LCD temp rating 20 C to 70 C Storage Temperatur...