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General Information
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GenStar MPPT
2.5 Optional Accessories
The following Monringstar accessories are available for purchase
separately from your authorized Morningstar dealer:
Ground-fault Protection Device (GFPD-600V)
The GFPD-600V detects power source ground faults and interrupts current as required by the U.S.
National Electrical Code.
READYBLOCK BOS COMPONENTS:
See product manuals at www.morningstarcorp.com/support/library/
ReadyRelay (RB-Relay-1)
The ReadyRelay is an expansion block that adds AC and DC-rated relay dry contact hardware
functionality and firmware control and logic to the Morningstar GenStar MPPT charge controller.
ReadyShunt (RB-Shunt-1)
The ReadyShunt is an expansion block designed to measure and display net current flow into the
battery, or to measure and display source or load auxiliary current.
ReadyBMS (RB-BMS-1)
The ReadyBMS provides simple visibility of battery performance, hands-free settings and optimized
battery control. Through the ReadyBMS, the GenStar MPPT will report any data variable contained in
the battery BMS. The Block can also iterface with lithium batteries for, "closed loop", charging and
data reporting.
1 and 2 - MS-CAN In/Out Ports
Proprietary Morningstar deWvice communication protocol ports
3 - Ethernet Port
RJ-45 socket for LAN/Internet connection
4 - Coin Cell (CR-2032)
Back-up battery for the real-time clock
5 - Battery Voltage Sense Terminals
Terminals for battery voltage input provide accurate battery voltage measurement
6 - Remote Temperature Sensor Terminals
Connection points for a Morningstar RTS to remotely monitor battery temperature
7 USB-C Port
USB-C data / Modbus port
8 - Positive Load Terminal Lug
Positive connection point for loads
9 - Serial RS-232 Port
9-pin serial connector (female DB9)
10 - EIA-485 Port
3-terminal connection for serial 485 networks (removable plug connector)
11 - ReadyRail Connection
20-PIN female
ReadyRail
connection interface for ReadyBlocks
12 - ReadyRail
Standard 35mm
DIN mounting plate for mounting snap-in ReadyBlocks
13 - Lower Mounting Screw Holes
(2)
Used to secure lower part of GenStar MPPT to the wall
14 and 15 - Battery/PV Common Negative Terminal
Connection points for battery or PV (-) power cable
16 - Negative Load Terminal Lug
Negative connection point for loads
17- Equipment Grounding Terminal Lug
Chassis grounding point for sytem equipment
18 - PV Positive
Terminal Lug
Connection point for PV positive cable
19 - Battery Positive
Terminal Lug
Connection point for battery positive cable
