Additional Information
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:
Maximizes Energy Harvest
Our 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 ther mal 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 Mor ningstar's MS V iew software.
- Meterbus: communications between compatible Mor ningstar products
- Serial RS-232: connection to a personal computer
- EIA-485: communications between multiple devices
on a bus - Ether net: fully web-enabled interface to a local network or inter net; view from a web browser or send email/text messages.
Metering and Data Logging
- Optional TriStar meter and remote meter provides detailed operating data, alar ms and faults
- Three LED's display system status
- Up to 200 days of data logging via meters or communications ports
Electrical
TS-MPPT-60
- Maximum Battery Current - 60 Amps
- Nominal Maximum Solar Input:
- 12V - 800 Watts
- 24V - 1600 Watts
- 48V - 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
- Electronic Protections
Electronic Protections
- Solar: Overload, Short Circuit, High Voltage
- Battery: High Voltage
- High Temperature
- Lightning and Transient Surges
- Reverse Current at Night
Mechanical
- 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) IP20