MPPT Specifications Sheet

Morningstar’s TriStar MPPT solar controller with TrakStar Technology™ is an advanced maximum power point tracking (MPPT) battery charger for off-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 3kW. The controller provides the industry’s highest peak efficiency of 99% and significantly less power loss compared to other MPPT controllers.The TriStar MPPT features a smart tracking algorithm that maximizes the energy harvest from the PV by rapidly finding the solar array peak power point with extremely fast sweeping of the entire I-V curve. This product is the first PV controller to include on-board Ethernet for a fully web-enabled interface and includes up to 200 days of data logging. Key Features and Benefits Maximizes Energy HarvestOur TrakStar MPPT Technology features:• Better peak power point tracking than other MPPT controllers • Very fast sweeping of the entire I-V curve• Recognition of multiple power points during shading or mixed PV arrays• Excellent performance at sunrise and low solar insolation levels Extremely High Reliability• Robust thermal design and no internal cooling fan • Parallel circuit design provides less stress and longer life for electronic components• No mechanical relays• Extensive electronic protections including PV short circuit protection• Epoxy encapsulated inductors and conformally coated printed circuit boards Very High Efficiency• Peak efficiency of 99%• Proprietary tracking algorithm minimizes power losses• Low self-consumption• Continuous operation at full power to 45°C without need to de-rate• Selected electronic devices with higher ratings to minimize losses from heating Extensive Networking and Communications CapabilitiesEnables system monitoring, data logging and adjustability. Uses open standard MODBUS™ protocol and Morningstar’s MS View software. • Meterbus: communications between compatible Morningstar products• Serial RS-232: connection to a personal computer• EIA-485: communications between multiple devices on a bus• Ethernet: fully web-enabled interface to a local network or internet; view from a web browser or send email/text messages. Metering and Data Logging• Optional TriStar meter and remote meter provides detailed operating data, alarms and faults• Three LED’s display system status• Up to 200 days of data logging via meters or communications portsSystem Status: 53.60V 28C 54.2A2867W MPPTData Logging: Today Batt 46.4 VminToday Solar 58.9 AmaxToday Solar 107.2 VmaxDay: -1 Batt 47.2 VminDay: -1 Solar 56.8 AmaxDay: -1 Solar 105.5 VmaxSOLAR CONTROLLERTRISTAR MPPT TMProduct shown with optional meter.SoLaR CoNtRoLLER witH MaxiMuM PowER PoiNt tRaCKiNg45 or 60 amps at up to 150 volts open circuitautHoRizED MoRNiNgStaR DiStRiButoR:waRRaNty: Five year warranty period. Contact Morningstar or your authorized distributor for complete terms.8 Pheasant Run Newtown, Pa 18940 uSa tel: +1 215-321-4457 Fax: +1 215-321-4458 E-mail: info@morningstarcorp.com website: www.morningstarcorp.com© 2009 MORNINgSTAR CORPORATION PRINTED IN USA 223E-R1-7/09EMAILWEB PAGEINTERNETTEXT MESSAGE (SMS)8 Pheasant Run Newtown, Pa 18940 uSa tel: +1 215-321-4457 Fax: +1 215-321-4458 E-mail: info@morningstarcorp.com website: www.morningstarcorp.comautHoRizED MoRNiNgStaR DiStRiButoR:SOLAR CONTROLLERTRISTAR MPPT TMS O L A R C O N T R O L L E RElectrical TS-MPPT-45 TS-MPPT-60• Maximum Battery Current 45 amps 60 amps• Nominal Maximum Solar Input 12 Volt 600 Watts 800 Watts 24 Volt 1200 Watts 1600 Watts 48 Volt 2400 Watts 3200 Watts TS-MPPT-45 and TS-MPPT-60• Peak Efficiency 99%• Nominal System Voltage 12, 24, 36 or 48 volts DC• Max. Solar Open Circuit Voltage 150 volts DC• Battery Operating Voltage Range 8-68 volts DC• Maximum Self-consumption 4 Watts• Transient Surge Protection 4500 Watts/portElectronic Protections• Solar: Overload, Short Circuit, High Voltage, Reverse Polarity• Battery: High Voltage, Reverse Polarity• High Temperature• Lightning and Transient Surges• Reverse Current at NightBattery Charging• Charging algorithm 4-stage• Charging stages Bulk, Absorption, Float, Equalize• Temperature Compensation Coefficient –5mV/°C/cell (25° ref) Range –30°C to +80°C Set points Absorption, Float, Equalize, HVDEnvironmental• Ambient Temperature –40°C to +60°C• Storage Temperature –55°C to +100°C• Humidity 100% non-condensing• Tropicalization Epoxy encapsulation Conformal coating Marine rated terminalsMechanical• Dimensions 29.1 x 13.0 x 14.2 cm 11.4 x 5.1 x 5.6 inch• Weight 4.2 kg / 9.2 lbs.• Max. Wire Size 35 mm² / 2 AWG• Conduit knockouts M20; ½, 1, 1 ¼ inch• Enclosure Type 1 (indoor and vented) IP20Communication Ports TS-MPPT-45 TS-MPPT-60• MeterBus Yes Yes• RS-232 Yes Yes• EIA-485 No Yes• Ethernet No Yesoptions• TriStar Meter-2• TriStar Remote Meter-2• Remote Temperature Sensor• Meter Hub• Relay DriverCertifications• CE Compliant• UL Listed (UL1741) – pending• cUL (CSA-C22.2 No. 107.1-95) – pending• FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant• Complies with U.S. National Electric Code• RoHS Compliant• Manufactured in a certified ISO 9001 facilityt E C H N i C a L S P E C i F i C at i o N S