- Morningstar TriStar TS-MPPT-60 Charge Controller
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 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
- 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
- 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
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
- Recognition of multiple power points during shading or mixed PV arrays
- 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.
- 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
Technical Specifications
Electrical- Maximum Battery Current: 60 amps
- Nominal Maximum Solar Input
- 12 Volt: 800 Watts
- 24 Volt: 1600 Watts
- 48 Volt: 3200 Watts
- 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: 8-72 volts DC
- Maximum Self-consumption: 4 Watts
- Transient Surge Protection: 4500 Watts/port
- Solar: Overload, Short Circuit, High Voltage
- Battery: High Voltage
- High Temperature
- Lightning and Transient Surges
- Reverse Current at Night
- 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
Mechanical- Dimensions (LWH): 11.4" x 5.1" x 5.6" (29.1 x 13.0 x 14.2 cm)
- Weight: 9.2 lbs (4.2 kg)
- Max. Wire Size: 35 mm² / 2 AWG
- Conduit knockouts M20; ½, 1, 1 ¼ inch
- Enclosure: Type 1 (indoor and vented) IP20
- Ambient Temperature: –40°C to +45°C
- Storage Temperature: –55°C to +100°C
- Humidity: 100% non-condensing
- Tropicalization: Epoxy encapsulation, Conformal coating, Marine rated terminals
- MeterBus: Yes
- RS-232: Yes
- EIA-485: Yes
- Ethernet: Yes
- CE Compliant
- ETL Listed (UL1741)
- FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant
- Complies with (NEC) U.S. National Electric Code
- RoHS Compliant
- Manufactured in a certified ISO 9001 facility
Five year warranty period. Contact Morningstar or your authorized distributor for complete terms.
Options- TriStar Meter-2 (TS-M-2)
- TriStar Remote Meter-2 (TS-RM-2)
- Meter Hub (HUB-1)
- Relay Driver (RD-1)
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Length: 14"
Width: 7"
Height: 7"
Weight: 9.63 lbs
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