Morningstar’s TriStar MPPT solar controller with TrakStar Technology is an advanced maximum power point tracking (MPPT) battery charger foroff-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 3kW.

Model Numbers

• TS-MPPT-60, TS-MPPT-45, TS-MPPT-30

Key Features and Benefits

• Maximizes Energy Harvest
• Extremely High Reliability
• Very High Efficiency
• Extensive Networking and Communication Capabilities
• Metering and Data Logging
• Certified to IEC 62093
• Product Specifications | Download

TriStar MPPT	TS-MPPT-30	TS-MPPT-45	TS-MPPT-60
Maximum Battery Current	30 amps	45 amps	60 amps
Nominal Maximum Solar Input
12 volt	400 Watts	600 Watts	800 Watts
24 volt	800 Watts	1200 Watts	1600 Watts
48 volt	1600 Watts	2400 Watts	3200 Watts
Nominal System Voltage	12, 24, 36 or 48 volts DC
Maximum Solar Open Circuit Voltage	150 volts DC
Peak Efficiency	99%
Battery Operating Voltage Range	8-72 volts DC
Maximum Self-consumption	2.7 Watts
Transient Surge Protection	4500 Watts/port
Electronic Protection
Solar	Overload, Short Circuit, High Voltage
Battery	High Voltage
Batttery Charging
Charging algorithm	4-stage
Charging stages	Bulk, Absorption, Float, Equalize
Temperature Compensation
Coefficient	–5mV/C/cell (25 ref)
Range	–30C to +80C
Set Points	Absorption, Float, Equalize, HVD
Environmental
Ambient Temprature	–40C to +45C
Storage Temperature	–55C to +100C
Humidity	100% non-condensing
Tropicalization	Epoxy encapsulation Conformal coating Marine rated terminals
Communication Ports
MeterBus	Yes	Yes	Yes
RS-232	Yes	Yes	Yes
EIA-485	No	No	Yes
Ethernet	No	No	Yes
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 mm / 2 AWG
Conduit Knockouts	M20; 1/2, 1, 1 1/4 inch
Enclosure	Type 1 (indoor and vented) IP20
Certifications	CE Compliant ETL Listed (UL1741) cETL (CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01) FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant Complies with (NEC) U.S. National Electric Code RoHS Compliant Manufactured in a certified ISO 9001 facility

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