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M O R N I N G S T A R C O R P O R A T I O N
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
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1
1.0 TriStar Description
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7
1.1 Versions and Ratings ..................................................................... 7
1.2 Operating Modes ....................................................................... 7
1.3 Adjustability ............................................................................... 8
1.4 General Use ............................................................................. 8
1.5 Safety and Regulatory Information ............................................ 10
1.6
Optional Accessories........................................................................11
2.0 Installation
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12
2.1 General Information .................................................................... 12
2.2 Installation Overview ................................................................ 13
2.3 Installation Steps ..................................................................... 14
1. Remove the Cover ................................................................ 15
2. Mounting.................................................................. .............. 15
3. Adjust DIP Switches .............................................................. 16
4. Remote Temperature Sensor ................................................. 21
5. Battery Voltage Sense............................................................. 22
6. System Wiring and Power-up ................................................. 23
7. RS-232 Adjustments .............................................................. 26
8. Finish Installation ................................................................... 26
3.0 Operation
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27
3.1 Operator’s Tasks ........................................................................ 27
3.2 Push-button......................................................................................27
3.3 LED Indications ......................................................................... 28
3.4 Protections and Fault Recovery ................................................. 29
3.5 Data-Logging ............................................................................. 32
3.6 Inspection and Maintenance ...................................................... 32
4.0
Solar Battery Charging......
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34
4.1 PWM Battery Charging ................................................................ 34
4.1.1 Four Stages of Solar Charging.........................................34
4.1.2 Battery Charging Notes.................................................... 34
4.2 Standard Battery Charging Programs ........ ................................. 35
4.3 Temperature Effects & Battery Voltage Sense ................................ 36
4.3.1 Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS)................................ 36
4.3.2 Battery Voltage Sense......................................................37
4.4 Equalization.......................................................................................38
4.4.1 Standard Equalization Programs......................................39
4.4.2 Typical qualizations...........................................................39
4.4.3 Preparation for equalization..............................................40
4.4.4 When to Equalize..............................................................40
4.4.5 Equalize a Sealed Battery?..............................................40
4.5 Float..................................................................................................41
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