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TriStar MPPT 600V Operator’s Manual
14
Getting Started
The features of the TS-MPPT-60-600V-48-DB model are shown in Figure 2-2 below. An
explanation of each feature is provided.
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Figure 2-2 TriStar MPPT 600V-DB Features
1 - Heatsink
Aluminum heatsink to dissipate controller heat (the TriStar MPPT 600V is 100% passively cooled for reli-
ability)
2 - LED Indicators
Three
state of charge
(SOC) LED indicators show charging status and controller faults
3 - Settings Switches
Eight (8) settings switches to configure operation of the TriStar MPPT 600V
4 - Battery Positive Terminal (red)
Power connection for Battery (+)
5 - MeterBus
TM
Port
RJ-11 socket for Morningstar MeterBus
TM
network connections
6 - Ethernet Port
RJ-45 socket for LAN/internet connections
7 - Serial RS-232 Port
9-pin serial connector (female)
8 - EIA-485 Port
Four (4) position screw terminal for EIA-485 bus connections
9 - Knock-out Seals -
typ. of eight (8)
Steel seals to protect internals when knock-outs not in use
10 - Ground Terminals (2 total)
A chassis ground terminal for equipment grounding
11 - Blank Meter Cover (secured with 4 screws)
A plate that covers the mounting location for the optional digital meter (Model: TS-M-2-600V)
12 - Battery Negative Power Terminal
Negative terminal for negative battery cable termination
13 - Remote Temperature Sensor Terminals
Connection point for a Morningstar RTS to remotely monitor battery temperature
14 - Wiring Box Cover
Sheet metal wiring box cover protects power connections
15 - Solar Terminal Bridge (yellow)
Isolates high voltage PV wiring from low voltage wiring area
16 - Solar Terminals
Power connections for Solar (+) and (-)
17 - Battery Voltage Sense Terminals
Terminals for battery voltage input provide accurate battery voltage measurement
18 - Push-button Switch
Manually reset from an error or fault, also used to start/stop a manual equalization
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