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10.0     Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY 

Morningstar TriStar-PWM

 

 

 

        

The TriStar-PWM is warrantied to be free from defects in material and 

workmanship for a period of FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment to the 

original end user.  Morningstar will, at its option, repair or replace any such 

defective products.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS:

This warranty does not apply under the following conditions:

 Damage by accident, negligence, abuse or improper use

 PV or load currents exceeding the ratings of the product

♦ Unauthorized product modification or attempted repair

 Damage occurring during shipment

 Damage results from acts of nature such as lightning and weather extremes

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE 

AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. MORNINGSTAR 

SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, 

INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY 

AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  NO MORNINGSTAR 

DISTRIBUTOR, AGENT OR EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY 

MODIFICATION OR EXTENSION TO THIS WARRANTY.

MORNINGSTAR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR 

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED 

TO LOST PROFITS, DOWN-TIME, GOODWILL OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT 

OR PROPERTY.

            

  

 

11.0  Technical Specifications

ELECTRICAL

 

•   System voltage ratings 

12, 24, 48 Vdc

 

•   Current ratings — 

Solar Input

 

TS-45:  

45 A

 

TS-60/M: 

60 A

 

•   Current ratings — 

Battery Charge Control

 

TS-45:  

45 A

 

TS-60/M: 

60 A

 

•   Current ratings — 

Load Control

 

TS-45:  

45 A

 

TS-60/M: 

60 A

 

•   Current ratings — 

Diversion Charge Control

 

TS-45:  

45 A diversion load

 

TS-60/M: 

60 A diversion load

 

•   Accuracy   

12/24V:  ≤ 0.1 % ± 50 mV

 

 

 

                                48V:     ≤ 0.1 % ± 100 mV

 

•   Min. voltage to operate 

9 V

 

•   Max. solar array Voc 

125 V

 

•   Max. operating voltage 

68 V

 

•   Self-consumption 

less than 20 mA

 

•   High temp shutdown 

95ºC disconnect solar 

 

 

 

90ºC disconnect load / diversion load

 

 

 

                              70ºC reconnect solar / load / diversion load

 

•  Solar high voltage disconnect   highest equali 0.2V

 

    HVD reconnect 

13.0V

 

•   Transient surge protection: 

4500 watts

 

•   Pulse power rating response 

< 5 nanosec

BATTERY CHARGING / RTS

 

•  Charge algorithm: 

PMW, constant voltage

 

•  Temp comp. coefficient 

–5mV/ºC/cell (25ºC ref)

 

•  Temp comp. range: 

–30ºC to +80ºC

 

•  Temp comp. set-points 

 PWM, float, equalize, HVD (with RTS 
option)

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Содержание TriStar TS-45

Страница 1: ...peration and Maintenance Manual MAXIMUM POWER POINT TRACKING Solar Battery Charging Load Control Diversion Control For the most recent manual revisions see the version at www morningstarcorp com MODEL...

Страница 2: ...sh Installation 26 3 0 Operation 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 So...

Страница 3: ...ix 3 LED Indications 70 12 0 Certifications 73 co nt i nued IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety installation operating and mantenance instructio...

Страница 4: ...xposure to the elements and do not allow water to enter the controller Install the TriStar PWM in a location that prevents casual contact The TriStar PWM heatsink can become very hot during operation...

Страница 5: ...tain there is enough ventilation to release the gases Never smoke in the battery area If battery acid comes into contact with the skin wash with soap and water If the acid contacts the eye flood with...

Страница 6: ...rez vous que le niveau d lectrolyte de la batterie est correct avant de commencer la charge Ne tentez pas de charger une batterie gel e Recyclez la batterie quand elle est remplac e 1 0 TriStar Descri...

Страница 7: ...he enclosure can be grounded using the ground terminal in the wiring compartment The TriStar is protected from faults electronically with automatic recovery There are no fuses or mechanical parts insi...

Страница 8: ...nto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadia...

Страница 9: ...70 amp res pour le TriStar PWM 45 et 90 amp res pour le TriStar PWM 60 M WARNING Installation must comply with all US National Electrical Code and Canadian Electrical Code requirements Breakers and fu...

Страница 10: ...ltage is the same as the nominal battery voltage Do not install a TriStar in a sealed compartment with batteries Never open the TriStar access cover unless both the solar and battery power has been di...

Страница 11: ...cated behind the negative power terminals Each switch is numbered The solar battery charging functions that can be adjusted with the DIP switches follow Control Mode Battery Charging 1 System Voltage...

Страница 12: ...ches Number 2 3 System Voltage Voltage Switch 2 Switch 3 Auto Off Off 12 Off On 24 On Off 48 On On Auto Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DIP ON 12 Volts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DIP ON ON OFF 24 Volts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DI...

Страница 13: ...some types of telecom equipment or radios the TriStar can be converted to an On Off method of solar charge regulation It should be noted that the On Off solar charge regulation is much less effective...

Страница 14: ...0 56 Nm 5 in lb of torque The maximum length allowed for each battery voltage sense wire is 30 meters 98 ft The battery sense terminal has polarity Be careful to connect the battery positive terminal...

Страница 15: ...er NEC 690 45 A and NEC Table 250 122 minimum sizes for copper grounding wire are TS MPPT 45 10 AWG 5 mm2 TS MPPT 60 M 8 AWG 8 mm2 OR of the same or greater cross sectional area as the PV wires Connec...

Страница 16: ...rform However the operator should be familiar with the basic operation and care of the TriStar as described below 3 1 Operator s Tasks Use the push button as needed see 3 2 below Check the LEDs for st...

Страница 17: ...LVD 0 30V 0 60V 1 20V LVD 0 15V 0 30V 0 60V LVD The load status LEDs are determined by the LVD voltage plus the specified transition voltages As the battery voltage rises or falls each voltage transi...

Страница 18: ...polarity will be damaged Be very careful to connect loads to the controller with correct polarity See Section 5 4 DIP switch fault R Y G sequencing If a DIP switch is changed while there is power to t...

Страница 19: ...d instructions are available on our website 3 6 Inspection and Maintenance WARNING RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK NO POWER OR ACCESSORY TERMINALS ARE ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED FROM DC INPUT AND MAY BE ENERGIZED...

Страница 20: ...troller to the battery is recommended This allows a precise battery voltage input to the controller and more accurate battery charging See Section 4 3 for more information Temperature Compensation All...

Страница 21: ...ing may go into PWM absorption almost every day If the battery temperature is colder the charging will begin to regulate too soon and the battery may not be recharged with a limited solar resource If...

Страница 22: ...ell drift Equalization cycles help to bring all the cells to the same voltage Mix the electrolyte In flooded batteries especially tall cells the heavier acid will fall to the bottom of the cell over t...

Страница 23: ...e to level individual cells This is not an equalization and will not vent gas from sealed batteries that require up to 14 4V charging 12V battery This boost charge for sealed cells allows for adjustab...

Страница 24: ...Battery 12V 24V 48V Switch LVD LVD LVD SOC LVDR LVDR LVDR off off off 11 1 22 2 44 4 8 12 6 25 2 50 4 off off on 11 3 22 6 45 2 12 12 8 25 6 51 2 off on off 11 5 23 0 46 0 18 13 0 26 0 52 0 off on on...

Страница 25: ...ivert excess current to an external load As the battery becomes fully charged the FET switches are closed for longer periods of time to direct more current to the diversion load As the battery charges...

Страница 26: ...on 4 3 Temperature Effects and Battery Voltage Sense 4 4 Equalization 4 5 Float 9 0 Battery Information 6 4 Selecting the Diversion Load It is critical that the diversion load be sized correctly If th...

Страница 27: ...for the same voltage as the system voltage Nominal Voltage TriStar 45 TriStar 60 48V 2700W at 60V 3600W at 60V 24V 1350W at 30V 1800W at 30V 12V 675W at 15V 900W at 15V These maximum power ratings ar...

Страница 28: ...leurs TriStar 6 6 Additional Information Visit Morningstar s website www morningstarcorp com for additional diversion charge control information The website provides expanded technical support for mo...

Страница 29: ...alert the user to an existing fault or alarm In this situation the LED indicators will flash a particular sequence Section 3 3 references these sequences with their associated faults and alarms Flash...

Страница 30: ...al support documents FAQs or to request technical support 9 0 Battery Information The standard battery charging programs in the TriStar controller as described in Section 4 2 are typical charging algo...

Страница 31: ...calcium with low internal losses and very low water consumption throughout their life Selenium plates also have poor cycling life Lead Antimony Antimony cells are rugged and provide long service life...

Страница 32: ...BUTOR AGENT OR EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATION OR EXTENSION TO THIS WARRANTY MORNINGSTAR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITE...

Страница 33: ...rol DIP Settings The NOTE The DIP switches should be changed only when there is no power to the controller Turn off disconnect switches and remove power to the controller before changing a DIP switch...

Страница 34: ...ON Figure A1 3 Step 3 DIP Switches 2 3 The auto voltage selection occurs when the battery is connected and the TriStar starts up There should be no loads on the battery that might cause a discharged b...

Страница 35: ...Custom Settings Figure A1 5 Step 3 DIP Switch 4 5 6 Select one of the 7 standard Lighting Control algorithms or select the custom DIP switch for special custom settings using the PC software The defau...

Страница 36: ...ition With switches 1 and 7 in the ON position Diversion Charge Contol is set The OFF settings will operate as follows Switch Function 1 Must be ON to set Diversion Control 2 3 Auto voltage selected 4...

Страница 37: ...rsion Switch 7 On 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DIP ON ON OFF Figure A2 5 Step 3 DIP Switch 7 In the Diversion Charge Control mode DIP switch 7 must be in the ON position DIP Switch Number 8 Battery Equalization Eq...

Страница 38: ...ond Float state G slow blink 1 second on 1 second off Battery State of Charge LED Indications when battery is charging G on 80 to 95 SOC G Y on 60 to 80 SOC Y on 35 to 60 SOC Y R on 0 to 35 SOC R on b...

Страница 39: ...ds for CE marking Immunity EN 61000 4 3 2006 EN 61000 4 6 2009 Emissions CISPR 22 2008 Safety EN60335 1 EN60335 2 29 battery chargers EN 62109 1 2010 TrisStarTM MeterBusTM are trademarks of Morningsta...

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