Morningstar TriStar TS 45 12/24/48 Volt 45 Amp Solar Charge Controller

Morningstar's TriStar Controller is a three-function controller that provides reliable solar battery charging, load control or diversion regulation. The controller operates in one of these modes at a time and two or more controllers may be used to provide multiple functions.

The TriStar uses advanced technology and automated production to provide exciting new features at a competitive cost. The optional TriStar meter is the most sophisticated and informative controller meter on the market. The controller is ETL Listed (UL1741) and TUV (IEC62109-1), and is designed for home systems and professional applications.

Features:

• High Reliability - Large heat sink and conservative design enables operating at full ratings to 60°C. No need to de-rate.
• More Power - Ratings to 60A at 48VDC will handle solar arrays up to 4kW.
• Communications Capability - RS-232 connects to a personal computer for custom settings, data logging and remote monitoring and control.
• Fully Adjustable - DIP switch provides user with a choice of 7 different digital presets and custom settings via RS-232.
• Extensive Electronic Protections - Fully protected against reverse polarity, short circuit, overcurrent, high temperature and overvoltage.
• Simple Mechanical Interface - Larger power terminals and conduit knockouts. Extra space for wire turns. Fits on power panels.
• Better Battery Charging - Connecting battery sense wires and optional remote temperature sensor will improve control accuracy. Constant voltage series PWM algorithm increases battery capacity and life.
• More Information - 3 LED's to indicate status, faults and alarms. Optional meter displays extensive system and controller information, automatic self-test and reset capabilities. Meter connection via RJ-11 phone jack.
• Easy to Reset - Pushbutton 11 provides manual reset and stop/start battery equalization or load disconnect.
• Low Telecom Noise - DIP switch setting will change PWM to "On-Off" battery charging.

Load Control Mode:

• Starts all loads including inductive
  
• Short circuit and overload protection with automatic reconnect

• Temperature compensation
  
• PWM may be changed to "on-off" operation to minimize any telecom noise

• May be used for solar, wind or hydroelectric
  

• Rated solar, load or diversion current: 45A
  
• System Voltage: 12-48V
  
• Accuracy:
• 12/24V ?0.1% ±50mV
• 48V ?0.1% ±100mV
• Minimum voltage to operate: 9V
• Maximum solar voltage (Voc): 125V
• Self-consumption
• Controller <20mA
• Meter 7.5mA

• Dimensions:
  
• Height: 26.0cm/10.3 in
• Width: 12.7cm/5.0 in
• Depth: 7.1cm/2.8 in
• Weight: 1.6 kg/3.5 lb
  
• Largest Wire: 35mm2/2 AWG
  
• Conduit knockouts:
• Eccentric 2.5/3.2 cm (1.0/1.25 in)
• Enclosure Type 1, indoor rated

• Operating ambient temperature:
  
• Controller -40°C to +60°C
• Meter -40°C to +60°C
• Storage temperature: -55°C to +85°C
  
• Humidity: 100% (non-condensing)
  
• Tropicalization: Conformal coating on both sides of all printed circuit boards

• Reverse polarity protection (anycombination)
• Short-circuit protection
• Overcurrent protection
• Lightning and transient surge protectionusing 4500W transient voltagesuppressors
• High temperature protection viaautomatic current reduction or completeshutdown
• Prevents reverse current from battery atnight

• TriStar Meter: 2 x 16 display mountsto controller and provides system andcontroller information, data logging, bargraphs and choice of 5 languages
  
• TriStar Remote Meter: Includes 30meters of cable for mounting meter awayfrom the controller
  
• Remote Temperature Sensor: Providestemperature compensated charging bymeasuring temperature at the battery (10meter cable)

• CE Compliant
  
• ETL Listed (UL 1741)
  
• cETL (CSA-C22.2 No.107.1-95)
  
• TUV (IEC 62109-1)
  
• Complies with U.S. National Electric Code
  
• Manufactured in a certified ISO 9001facility
  
• MET Labs (EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29)

• User Manual
• Datasheet
• How to Connect Multiple Charge Controllers to a Battery Bank