Manufacturer: Morningstar Corp
Manufacturer Part#: TS-MPPT-45
Includes Remote Temperature Sensor.
Morningstar Corporation
TriStar MPPT Charge
Controllers
Model TS-MPPT-30
Morningstar 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 TS MPPT 60 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.
Five Year Warranty, see Product Documentation section above for
details.
Features:
Maximizes Energy Harvest -
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
cooling fans
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 Capabilities
Enables 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
ports
Battery 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, HVD
Note: Remote Temperature Sensor is included.
About Morningstar Corporation
Morningstar Corporation is a world-leading manufacturer and
supplier of solar charge controllers and inverters. Since their
inception in 1993, over 2.5 million Morningstar units have been
installed in over 112 countries around the world. Morningstar
controllers and inverters have set new standards in performance,
quality, reliability and innovative features, and global solar
markets have consistently recognized Morningstar's products as the
industry's best overall customer value.
Manufacturing is conducted in a fully-automated, world-class ISO
9001 facility, and quality control includes 100% functional testing
on every product, using the latest computerized test equipment and
processes.
For over 20 years, Morningstar has preserved its ownership,
management and strategy, which has allowed the company to build
trusted, long-term relationships with its employees, customers and
suppliers.
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.
Morningstar offers a TriStar MPPT One-Hour Training Program that covers the major features and benefits of the product, system considerations and sizing tools, networking and communications (including Ethernet), and metering and data logging.
Maximizes Energy Harvest
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 cooling fans
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 Capabilities
Enables 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 ports