Product shown with optional meter.
TRISTARMPPT
TM
30, 45 or 60 amps
at up to 150 volts
open circuit
SOLAR CONTROLLER WITH MAXIMUM
POWER POINT TRACKING
Morningstars 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
industrys 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
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 45C 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
Morningstars 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 LEDs display system status
Up to 200 days of data logging via meters or
communications ports
System Status:
53.60V 28C 54.2A
2867W MPPT
Data Logging:
Today Batt
46.4 Vmin
Today Solar
58.9 Amax
Today Solar
107.2 Vmax
Day: -1
Batt
47.2 Vmin
Day: -1
Solar
56.8 Amax
Day: -1
Solar
105.5 Vmax
T R I S TA R M P P T S O L A R C O N T R O L L E R
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical
Environmental
TS-MPPT-30 TS-MPPT-45 TS-MPPT-60
Maximum Battery Current 30 amps
45 amps
60 amps
Nominal Maximum Operating Power*
12 Volt 400 Watts 600 Watts 800 Watts
Ambient Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity
Tropicalization
24 Volt 800 Watts 1200 Watts 1600 Watts
48 Volt 1600 Watts 2400 Watts 3200 Watts
40C to +45C
55C to +100C
100% non-condensing
Epoxy encapsulation
Conformal coating
Marine rated terminals
TS-MPPT-30, 45 and 60
Peak Efficiency
99%
Nominal System Voltage
12, 24, 36 or 48 volts DC
Maximum PV Open Circuit Voltage**
150 volts DC
Battery Operating Voltage Range
8-72 volts DC
Maximum Self-consumption
2.7 Watts
Transient Surge Protection
4500 Watts/port
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Electronic Protections
Solar: Overload, Short Circuit, High Voltage
Battery: High Voltage
High Temperature
Lightning and Transient Surges
Reverse Current at Night
Battery Charging
Charging algorithm
Charging stages
Temperature Compensation
Coefficient
Range
Set Points
4-stage
Bulk, Absorption, Float, Equalize
5mV/C/cell (25 ref)
30C to +80C
Absorption, Float, Equalize, HVD
Note: Remote Temperature Sensor is included.
Mechanical
Dimensions
Weight
Max. Wire Size
Conduit knockouts
Enclosure
29.1 x 13.0 x 14.2 cm
11.4 x 5.1 x 5.6 in
4.2 kg / 9.2 lbs
35 mm / 2 AWG
M20; , 1, 1 in
Type 1 (indoor and vented) IP20
TEXT
MESSAGE
(SMS)
Communication Ports
MeterBus
RS-232
EIA-485
Ethernet
TS-MPPT-30
Yes
Yes
No
No
TS-MPPT-45
Yes
Yes
No
No
TS-MPPT-60
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Options
TriStar Meter-2 (TS-M-2)
TriStar Remote Meter-2 (TS-RM-2)
Meter Hub (HUB-1)
Relay Driver (RD-1)
Certifications
CE and RoHS Compliant
ETL Listed (UL1741)
cETL (CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01)
FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant
U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC) 690.5 Compliant
Manufactured in a certified ISO 9001 facility
*Input power can exceed Nominal Maximum Operating Power, but controller will
limit and provide its rated continuous maximum output current into batteries. This
will not harm the controller (reminder: do not exceed Voc).
**Exceeding Maximum PV Open Circuit Voltage may damage the controller.
WARRANTY: Five year warranty period. Contact Morningstar or your authorized
distributor for complete terms.
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