Morningstar TriStar TS-MPPT-60-600V-48 Solar Controller

Description

Morningstar TriStar TS-MPPT-60-600v-48 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.

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

Data Sheet
Installation Manual
Operations Manual

Electrical

• Peak Efficiency 97.9%
• Maximum Battery Current 60A
• Maximum Input Operating Current 15A (self limiting)
• Maximum Solar Open Circuit Voltage 600V
• Nominal Maximum Operating Power**** 3200Wp, 48 Volt
• Nominal System Voltage 48 Vdc custom programmable to 24V, 36V and 60V
• Battery Operating Voltage Range 16-72 Vdc
• PV Input Operating Voltage Range 100V to Voc = 525V
• Wind/Hydro Input Operating Voltage Range Battery Voltage to 500V
• Self-Consumption 1.75 – 2.50 W
• Transient Surge Protection 4500 Watts/port Electronic Protections
• Input Overload, high voltage
• Battery High voltage, battery sense disconnected, remote temperature sense disconnected
• General Operation High temperature, reverse current at night, lightning and transient surges Environmental
• Ambient Temperature -40 °C to +45 °C • Storage Temperature -55 °C to +85 °C
• Humidity 100% non-condensing • Tropicalization Epoxy encapsulation, conformal coating, marine-rated terminals Battery Charging
• Charging Stages MPPT, absorption, float, equalize • Temperature Compensation • Coefficient -5mV/°C/cell (25° ref)
• Range -30 °C to +80 °C / -22 °F to +176 °F • Set points Absorption, Float, Equalize, HVD Note: Remote Temperature Sensor is included.

Mechanical

• TS-MPPT-60-600v-48
  Dimensions
  – Standard Version 39.2 x 22.1 x 14.9 cm / 15.4 x 8.7 x 5.9 in
  – DB & TR Version 54.2 x 22.1 x 14.9 cm / 21.4 x 8.7 x 5.9 in
• Unit Weight
  – Standard Version 9.0 kg / 19.8 lbs
  – DB & TR Version 12.8 kg / 28.1 lbs
• Maximum Wire Size
  – Power Terminals 2.5 mm2 – 35 mm2/ 14 AWG – 2 AWG
  – RTS/Sense Terminals 0.25 mm2 – 1.0 mm2 / 24 AWG – 16 AWG
  – Conduit Knockouts M20; 0.50, 1.00, 1.25 inches
  – Enclosure Rating Type 1 (indoor and vented), IP20
• Communication
  – Ports Ethernet, EIA-485, RS-232, MeterBus
  – Supported Protocols MeterBus, MODBUS RTU, MODBUS TCP/IP, HTTP, SNMP v2, SMTP