The Morningstar TriStar MPPT charge controller’s advantage over traditional controllers is higher energy harvesting from the solar array, achieved by pulling the energy out at a much higher voltage. You can wire the solar array at 150VDC to charge a 12, 24 or 48V battery. This also allows the array cable to be smaller, the array to be placed further away and higher voltage panels to be used.
Key features and benefits
- Maximizes energy harvest – superior peak power tracking over
conventional MPPT controllers. - Highest peak efficiency for off-grid controllers in the industry: 99% (TS150).
- Built for reliability and performance, with an oversized heatsink and
over-spec’d components. Fully-rated for operation at temperatures up to 45C. - Extensive networking and communications features enable system
monitoring, data logging, and adjustability. - On-board RS-232 port included on all models; Ethernet included on all 60A models.
- Extensive electronic protections include short-circuit, over-current and reverse polarity to ensure the controller will not be damaged by wiring mistakes or overloads.
- Certified to IEC 62093 which establishes requirements for the design qualification of balance-of-system (BOS) components used in terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) systems.
- Fanless design for long-term reliability
Specifications
| Model | TS-MPPT-30 |
| Charge Rating | 30 amps |
| Max. PV Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) | 150 volts |
| Nominal Battery Voltage | 12V, 24V or 48V |
| Nominal max. Operating Power* – 12 volt battery | 400W |
| Nominal max. Operating Power* – 24 volt battery | 800W |
| Nominal max. Operating Power* – 48 volt battery | 1600W |
| Peak efficiency | 99% |
| Battery Operating Voltage Range | 8-72Vdc |
| Voltage Accuracy (12/24V) |
<=0.1% +/- 50mV
|
| Voltage Accuracy (48V) |
<=0.1% +/- 100mV
|
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +45C |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
| Built-in meter | No |
| CE and RoHS compliant | Yes |
| IEC 62109 | Yes |
| ETL Listed [UL-1741 and Canadian CSA C22.2 No.107.1.01] | Yes |
| FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant | Yes |
| Manufactured in a Certified ISO 9001 Facility | Yes |
