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TriStar MPPT-600V-TR Operator’s Manual
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Installation
Step 11 - Power-Up
WARNING: Risk of Damage
Connecting the solar array to the battery terminal will permanently damage the
TS-MPPT-600V-TR.
WARNING: Risk of Damage
Connecting the solar array or battery connection with reverse polarity will permanently damage
the TS-MPPT-600V-TR.
AVERTISSEMENT: Risque d’endommagement
La connexion du réseau solaire sur la borne de la batterie endommagera le TS-MPPT-600V-TR
de façon permanente.
AVERTISSEMENT: Risque d’endommagement
La connexion du réseau solaire ou la connexion de la batterie avec une polarité inversée
endommagera le TS-MPPT-600V-TR de façon permanente.
• Confirm that the solar and battery polarities are correct.
• Note that a battery must be connected to the TS-MPPT-600V-TR to start and operate the
controller. The controller will not operate only from solar input.
• Close the battery disconnect switch first. Observe that the LEDs indicate a successful
start-up. (LEDs blink Green - Yellow - Red for one cycle)
• Close (up position) the GFPD ganged breakers, and verify that the green status light is
ON before continuing.
• Close the solar disconnect switch. If the solar array is in full sunlight, the
TS-MPPT-600V-TR will begin charging. If an optional TriStar Meter is installed, charging
current will be reported along with charging state.
Power-Down
WARNING: Risk of Damage
ONLY disconnect the battery from the TS-MPPT-600V-TR AFTER the solar input has been disconnected.
Damage to the controller may result if the battery is removed while the TS-MPPT-600V-TR is charging.
AVERTISSEMENT: Risque d’endommagement
Le TS-MPPT-600V-TR SEULEMENT déconnecter la batterie APRÈS l’entrée solaire a été
déconnectée. Le contrôleur pourrait endommager si la batterie est retirée quand le TS-MPPT-600V-TR
est en charge.
• To prevent damage, power-down must be done in the reverse order as power-up.
Operation
4.0
The TS-MPPT-600V-TR modes are controlled by a manual transfer switch. After installation has
been completed, there are few operator tasks to perform. However, the operator should be
familiar with the operation and care of the TS-MPPT-600V-TR as described in this section.
4.1 Using the Transfer Switch
The transfer switch allows the user to switch the PV array between the grid-tie inverter and the
TriStar MPPT charge controller. The two positions are illustrated in Figure 4.1 below. Grid-tie
operation is engaged in the horizontal positions; battery charging is enabled in the vertical pos-
tions. In the event of a power outage, move the transfer switch position from “Grid Sell” to “Bat-
tery Backup”. This will redirect the solar array energy from the Grid-tie Inverter to the charge
controller, allowing the backup battery to receive charging current during the outage. When the
AC grid is restored, move the transfer switch back to “Grid Sell” position to resume sell-back of
your solar array energy.
Figure 4-1. TS-MPPT-600V-TR Switch Positions