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. 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 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 TS-MPPT-60-600v-48

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
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