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TriStar MPPT-600V-TR Operator's Manual
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Getting Started
Meter Hub (HUB-1)
A Morningstar MeterBus
TM
network with multiple controllers requires a Meter Hub for electrical
isolation. The HUB-1 allows communication between MeterBus
TM
compatible Morningstar prod-
ucts, including the TS-MPPT-600V-TR controller. DIN rail compatible. See section 5.2 for more
details.
Relay Driver (RD-1)
The Relay Driver
TM
accessory enables the TS-MPPT-600V-TR to control external devices. Four
(4) relay control ports can be configured (in various combinations) to perform the following tasks:
• generator control (2-, 3-, and 4-wire configurations)
• dry contacts for alarms and other signals
• advanced load control
• vent fan control
• DIN rail compatible or surface mount
For more information on the Relay Driver, visit our website at www.morningstarcorp.com or
inquire with your local Morningstar dealer.
EIA-485 / RS-232 Communications Adapter (RSC-1)
Connect one or more TS-MPPT-600V-TR controllers to a PC or to other serial devices using the
EIA-485 adapter. The adapter converts an RS-232 serial interface to EIA-485 compliant bus
signals. An LED shows network activity and errors. DIN rail compatible.
Ethernet Communications Adapter (EMC-1)
This product is an Ethernet gateway that provides web monitoring services, a Modbus TCP/IP
server, and a local web page server. End users can collect information about their off-grid PV
system remotely. One EMC-1 supports all products with MeterBus ports by bridging MODBUS
TCP/IP requests to serve LiveView pages for each product.
USB Communications Adapter (UMC-1)
A modular unit that uses a USB-B plug, usually from a USB A-B computer cable, and an RJ-11
plug to connect with a Morningstar controller's MeterBus port, for monitoring and programming
using MSView PC software.
19 - Solar Terminal Bridge (yellow)
Isolates high voltage PV wiring from low voltage wiring area
20 - (+) and (-) Solar Power Terminals (pre-wired)
(+) and (-) solar terminal connection points
Optional TS-MPPT-60-600V-48-DB-TR-GFPD Box
21 - Breaker Mounting Plate (removable)
Pre-wired and mounted GFPD sensor and breaker assembly
22 - Ganged Ground-fault Breakers
(+) and (-) leg ground-fault interruption breakers
23 - (+) and (-) Solar Breaker Post Connections [(pre-wired),(underside)]
Connection points for (+) and (-) solar wires
24 - Solar Wiring Aperture
Sensing opening for GFPD control
25 - Auxilliary DIN Rail Mount
Available for DIN mountable equipment
26 - Grounding Terminal Block
A chassis terminal for system grounding
27 - Test / Reset Button
Performs testing and reset functions
28 - Bi-Color LED
Indicates various fault and alarm conditions
29 - GFPD Control and Power Terminals
Terminal connections for GFPD signals and power.
2.5 Optional Accessories
The accessories described below are available for purchase separately from your authorized
Morningstar dealer. Please see the individual product manuals for installation and operation
details.
TriStar Meter 2-600V; TriStar Remote Meter 2 (Models: TS-M-2-600V; TS-
RM-2)
The TS-M-2-600V
mounts directly on the TS-MPPT-600V-TR controller, replacing the blank
meter cover on the wiring box lid. The TS-RM-2 can be flush mounted in a wall or into a standard
duplex (2-gang) electrical box. A 2 x 16 character display shows system operating information,
error indications, and self-diagnostic information. Four (4) buttons make navigating the meter
menus easy.
TriStar meters connect to the RJ- 11 MeterBus
TM
port on the TS-MPPT-600V-TR.
One (1) meter
can display select full system information when multiple TS-MPPT-600V-TR or other TriStar con-
trollers are connected via a MeterBus
TM
network.